By: Raji DevaWe live in a psychological battleground where "narcissist" has become a weaponized term, a clinical grenade lobbed into the trenches of "toxic" relationships. But what if I told you that narcissism isn't a condition of the few but the raw, unvarnished truth of most people and essentially our collective human experience?
By: Raji DevaIn the vast, intricate tapestry of human experience, we stand at the precipice of a revolutionary understanding that promises to transform our most fundamental perceptions of reality. Consciousness is no longer a passive phenomenon confined to the neural circuitry of our brains, but a living, breathing intelligence that permeates the universe, an active, creative force that shapes our entire existence. Imagine a world where psychotherapy transcends the traditional boundaries of mental health, where healing becomes a profound journey of awakening rather than mere symptom management. Where each therapeutic encounter is an exploration of our deepest potential, revealing us not as victims of circumstance, but as powerful creators of our lived experience. This understanding aligns with universal spiritual laws, such as interconnectedness and intentional creation, long explored by traditions like Kabbalah, Tibetan Buddhism, and yoga. We are on the brink of a radical reimagining of human potential, a transformation that promises to liberate us from limited, mechanistic views of ourselves and usher in a new era of empowered, intentional living.
By: Raji DevaYoga, originally a path to self-realization, has been reduced to a fitness trend in the West. This article explores critical misconceptions about yoga's philosophy, particularly around Maya (illusion) and karma (cause and effect). By misinterpreting these concepts, practitioners often miss yoga's true purpose: transcending ego, expanding consciousness, and integrating spiritual practice into daily life. The goal is not physical flexibility, but holistic transformation and understanding one's deeper connection to universal consciousness.