Author: Monterey Mystic
Deities of Autumn: Gods and Goddesses Who Embody the Season of Change
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, autumn unfolds a time of harvest, reflection, and transformation. Throughout history, cultures around the world have celebrated this season by honoring deities who symbolize the cycles of life, death, and renewal. These gods and goddesses are the very essence of fall, embodying the bounty of the earth, the balance between light and dark, and the p...
A Boost for Doula Care in Monterey County
Helen Diallo, a Monterey resident, intimately understands the mix of emotions that come with pregnancy and childbirth, having experienced both joy and heartache. As an African American woman, Diallo empathizes with the fears and anxieties that many expectant mothers of African ancestry face. Drawing from her own experiences, she has been supporting pregnant and postpartum women through a WhatsApp ...
Weekly Horoscope 9-22-24
Aries (March 21 – April 19)Let’s talk teamwork, Aries! You’re usually a solo warrior, but this week, the cosmos say it’s time to partner up. Whether it’s in love or business, collaboration is your new superpower. Remember, sharing the spotlight doesn’t dim your shine—it just makes the whole stage glow brighter! Taurus (April 20 – May 20)Time to organize that chaos, Taurus! The Sun in Libra wants y...
Mindfulness Meditation for Pain: Unveiling Neurobiological Insights
A recent study, featured in Biological Psychiatry, has unraveled the distinctive neurobiological mechanisms at play when utilizing mindfulness meditation to alleviate pain, indicating that its effects surpass the placebo response. Led by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, the study employed sophisticated brain imaging technologies to compare the impact of min...
A Journey of Laughter and Healing
Ginger Joy Johnson’s path to becoming America’s 2024 laughter champion was as unconventional as it was transformative. The 45-year-old Pacific Grove native, now a massage therapist and life coach in Monterey, found laughter as a means of healing after a painful divorce. Her spiritual journey, which included studying with a guru in Taos, New Mexico, and traveling to India in 2019 to learn “laughter...
Exploring the Impact of Out-of-Body Experiences on Empathy
Dr. Marina Weiler from the University of Virginia, alongside her team, delves into the intricate connection between altered states of consciousness and empathy. Their research not only sheds light on this complex relationship but also offers a potential avenue to bolster empathy at a time of societal division. According to Dr. Weiler, empathy serves as a cornerstone of human interaction, fostering...
Wellness Takes Center Stage at Smart Home Technology Expo
The recent CEDIA Expo in Denver showcased how wellness is increasingly influencing smart home technology. Industry professionals observed a significant rise in products aimed at improving health, safety, and overall well-being in residential spaces. 1. Wellness on the Rise: Attendees noted a growing emphasis on integrating wellness into home design, from air quality to lighting and shading systems...
The Spiritual Legacy of Frida Kahlo Still Resonates Worldwide
Frida Kahlo, despite her lack of religious affiliation, intricately weaved religious symbols into her artistic creations until her passing on July 13, 1954. Renowned art researcher and curator Ximena Jordán highlighted Kahlo’s self-portraits as powerful representations of individual strength and the innate ability to harness life’s gifts. Born in Mexico City in 1907, Kahlo drew inspira...
The Great-Grandson of the Last Mutsun Full-Blooded Member Seeks to Reconnect Tribe with Its Ancestral Land
On a sunlit day in late June, a crowd gathers at Indian Canyon in California’s Gabilan Range for the 27th Annual Storytelling Gathering. Amid the cottonwoods and sycamores, a legacy of Indigenous preservation unfolds. This unique stretch of land is the only remaining Indigenous-owned property in the region, and serves as a refuge for ceremony and reconnection, led by artist and educator Kanyon Say...
Slow Down: A Buddhist Monk Shares His Path to Happiness
In an era marked by constant motion and an insatiable pursuit of happiness, Haemin Sunim, a prominent Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, offers a simple yet profound antidote: slow down. Sunim, the author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, a bestseller with over three million copies sold worldwide, advocates that true contentment comes from taking life at a more deliberate pace....
Clearing the Energy: The Growing Popularity of Incense in the West
Hyungi Park, a 25-year-old incense maker, notes the significance of incense in religious ceremonies and how it differs from candles or essential oils in terms of intention and mood. She has seen a 142% increase in sales from April to September compared to the same period the previous year, with her £45 ($56) incense-making kit being a popular item. Incense comes in many forms and has been used for...
White Lotus Day Honors the Controversial Pioneer of Modern Occultism, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Every year on May 8, followers across the globe observe White Lotus Day, commemorating Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a figure as extraordinary as she was controversial. Blavatsky, who died in 1891, is remembered as a spiritual leader and co-founder of the Theosophical Society, an organization that sought to establish a universal brotherhood through teachings she claimed were passed down by mystical m...
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