Let’s look at the Enneagram Head Triad, one of the three intelligence triads that the Enneagram proposes. Though it’s powerful to understand your dominant Enneagram…
In this article, we’ll look at the Healer archetype. I’ve talked about archetypes in many other articles, but to reiterate: an archetype is a kind…
Let’s look at the Enneagram Heart Triad, one of the three intelligence triads that the Enneagram proposes. Though it’s powerful to understand your dominant Enneagram…
In this article, we’ll look at the types of Buddhist meditation. Narrowing all Buddhist practices down to a few essential ones is quite a daunting…
What is the Enneagram 5w6 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Meditation with your senses is a powerful technique for increasing your fulfilment, gaining insights into your mind, training up your attention skills and bringing you…
The persona and shadow are two fundamental aspects of our personality. I love this topic, and I’ve made a lot of effort to explain this…
Let’s look at the Self archetype, one of the central concepts in Carl Jung’s theory of archetypes and the unconscious, and a deeply inspiring one…
What is the Enneagram 5w4 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s talk about archetypal psychology, a fascinating and controversial area of analytical psychology that was pioneered in large part by the great Carl Jung. We…
Let’s talk about Ken Wilber’s view of the shadow and how to do his main shadow work technique. I find Ken Wilber’s theory on the…
Let’s clarify the terms awakening and enlightenment, particularly their use in the realm of spirituality. These words are a key part of spiritual parlance, but…
What is the Enneagram 4w5 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Do you express the alchemist archetype? In any area where you do remarkable work or make transformation happen, you’re tapping into the traits of this…
What is the Enneagram 4w3 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s look at how shadow work and spirituality relate to one another and the importance of combining them in any personal growth endeavour. Often they…
Today we’re going to talk about the Hero archetype and its traits, and the Hero’s Journey, a crucial psychological and mythological framework that describes how…
What is the Enneagram 3w4 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
What is the Enneagram 3w2 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
When I talk of spiritual lucid dreams, I mean being awake in the dream state and having this experience inform your spiritual life. I could…
In this article, we’ll discuss autodidacticism, including the definition of it and the key features of this form of learning. We’ll also discuss how it…
Today we’re going to talk about what is shadow work and how to do it, covering four powerful methods, using anger as a case study.…
Let’s talk about how to meditate effectively. It’s my humble opinion that as in any other pursuit, meditation progress is guaranteed so long as you…
Today I’m going to talk about my deepest personal encounter with God, which was during my first acid trip, and which forever destroyed my scientific…
We’re in the most distracted era of human history: now is a time of constant overstimulation, and it’s only intensified since the advent of the…
Let’s talk about spiritual abuse: how to see the warning signs in teachers, why it happens, and how to lead a healthy spiritual life. This…
Sadly, traumatic experiences are all too common in the spiritual community. Spiritual groups often purport to be incubators for huge self-transformation, a place for like-minded…
Let’s look at 10 positive mental health habits that you can use to build a healthy mind, as well as some powerful insights into how…
If you’re struggling to get things done, spend money on a whim, binge eat, binge drink and are always looking for that next high, keep…
Let’s talk about integrating the shadow and my three favourite techniques for doing so. Unfortunately, I find much of the information available regarding the shadow…
Let’s talk about how to live like a monk while leading an ordinary life with the routines and obligations that most people have. The goal…
Let’s look at Jung’s concept of anima and animus before turning to a more nuanced definition that bypasses the problems of gender inclusivity or lack…
Let’s discuss the topic of your destiny, what it is, whether it exists and how to find it. There are several, contradicting views on this…
What is the Enneagram 2w3 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s tie together this series on the King, Warrior, Lover and Magician by looking at a summary of these male archetypes and discussing the larger…
Let’s talk about how to expand your comfort zone. This is a fundamental topic in personal growth: if you understand the concept of the comfort…
The King archetype is the central male archetype, the crown that caps a man’s growth into full manhood. It governs and coordinates the other three,…
What is the Enneagram 2w1 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Every challenge in life has the potential to catalyze significant personal growth. Whether it’s professional setbacks, personal disappointments, or unexpected life changes, these moments of…
Let’s look at the Magician archetype, one of the four main masculine archetypes along with the King, Lover and Warrior. This is the archetype of…
Let’s talk about ambitious goals. We’ll look closely at our own psychology to understand why we must set them, and get you working towards your…
What is the Enneagram 1w9 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
In this article, we look at the masculine Lover archetype, one of the four main male archetypes, along with the Warrior, Magician and King. This…
Let’s talk about typical envy attacks, the levels of severity, and how to discern whether an attack is motivated by envy. To be clear, I…
Let’s look at the Warrior archetype, which is one of the four main masculine archetypes, along with the Magician, Lover and King. Let’s be clear:…
Let’s talk about how to deal with jealous people. For various reasons, I’ve been the target of jealousy for most of the life. Yet until…
Let’s talk about the signs of envy, particularly in the people who are most likely to feel it towards you: friends, family and peers. Though…
The Queen archetype is one of the main female archetypes, along with the Huntress, the Mother, the Maiden, and so on. Let’s be clear: an…
In this article, we’re going to discuss the Zone of Excellence and help you uncover whether you’re languishing here. This is a certain level you…
What is the Enneagram 1w2 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…