
Understanding the Role of the Pineal Gland
HJ: Much has been written about the somewhat mysterious pineal gland and its role in consciousness. As the primary regulator of our sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms, as well as its direct link…

How To Think With Your Heart
HJ: I had an incredible experience the other day about midway through a 3 hour figure drawing class. Without any warning, I suddenly felt as if I was about to begin crying uncontrollably….

Transcending the Ego
HJ: Learning to transcend the ego is one of the most important steps on the path to self realization. While the ego exists as a defense mechanism to protect us in our limited…

The Importance of Remembering to Celebrate
HJ: I was recently reminded to focus on how far I have come rather than how far I have left to go. This is something I needed to be reminded of, for it…

Flexing Our True Power: Joy Is A Muscle
HJ: A common pitfall that those starting on the path of spiritual advancement and personal development face is that they can understand many of the concepts on the intellectual level and believe that is sufficient…