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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 nat […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 c […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In Search of Stillness: The Wellness Trend That Rejects Hustle Culture In a quiet corner of TikTok and Instagram, a new wellness trend is taking root: “girl mossing.” Instead of striving for unattainable success or rushing thr […]

Study Reveals Spiritual Awareness Fluctuates Throughout the Day Spiritual awareness is far from constant, according to a new study from the University of Connecticut, which finds that individuals experience varying […]

What the Revival of Druidry Reveals About Modern Spirituality Every morning in California, Larisa White begins her day by stepping outside to greet nature. As a practicing druid, her spirituality is rooted in […]

How Digital Religion Is Reshaping Spirituality Among Millennials In an era of increasing digital connectivity, a new study suggests that digital religion among millennials in the U.S. and Canada is not replacing […]

How the Metaverse Could Transform Religious Experience Throughout history, new technologies have consistently reshaped religious practice. In the late 19th century, when early radio broadcasts emerged, many […]