It is in this struggle to be decent and openhearted in a deeply unkind world that we are forced to seriously work on ourselves.
Spiritual Evolution
Art as a Spiritual Practice
Some people consider art a spiritual practice.
Blending Self-Improvement with Zen
To me, spirituality is more than a fad or a way to appear wiser than I really am. I use it as inspiration to improve myself.
Karma Yoga Decoded – Part 3
By Wes Annac, Editor, Karma Yoga Daily Imagine you’ve experienced a spiritual awakening. Maybe you’ve realized you are more than your body, and this has motivated you to change your life. Maybe your awakening is less metaphysical and more practical. You’ve realized you have a purpose and you now want to do something good in … Continue reading Karma Yoga Decoded – Part 3
The Buddha’s Life Story
By Wes Annac, Editor, Openhearted Rebel Buddhism is a religion predicated on detachment, renunciation, inner peace, and enlightenment. Buddhist teachers encourage their students to look within and become aware of what sustains the ego that keeps them focused on the outer world. Through meditation and other practices that involve detachment, you can shine a light … Continue reading The Buddha’s Life Story
The Spiritual Warrior’s Responsibility
By Wes Annac, Editor, Openhearted Rebel I wrote the following for the 257th issue of the Weekly Awareness Guide, a written document distributed weekly via email that I offer for $11.11 a month. Income from the guide helps me get by and ensures I can continue to offer free content, and every subscription is appreciated. … Continue reading The Spiritual Warrior’s Responsibility
Removing the Mask
By Wes Annac, Editor, Openhearted Rebel Longtime readers might notice I haven’t been around much lately. I’ve been writing for the Weekly Awareness Guide but silent on the blog and social media. Truth be told, I’m looking for inspiration. I’m unsatisfied with the way I’ve been writing and trying to figure out what I really … Continue reading Removing the Mask
Indications of a Global Shift in Consciousness
By Wes Annac, Editor, Openhearted Rebel A friend recently made a good point: the youth are partly responsible for helping others become aware of the global shift in consciousness taking place. The masses need to know what’s happening, and if you’ve experienced a spiritual awakening, there must be a reason for it. Young or old, … Continue reading Indications of a Global Shift in Consciousness
The Afterlife and the Silver Cord
Enlightened Afterlife cover-photoNow, we’ll learn about the psychic “silver cord”, the snapping of which signals the spirit’s departure from the body and entry into the afterlife.
Tap into the Source
By Wes Annac, Editor, Culture of Awareness & Openhearted Rebel There is a Source of energy, inspiration, and abundance we can all tap into, but we have to be aware of it first. It’s here waiting patiently for us to realize it exists, but until we can be open to it, it’ll sit at the … Continue reading Tap into the Source