Comments on: From Manson to the Pope… Trust only your own intuition

By: Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic

Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:27:51 +0000

In reply to Alexis. Hi Alexis! Thank you for sharing your insight. It's so great to connect with like-minded folks. Cheers to a softer world! XO

By: Alexis

Alexis — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:10:05 +0000

Hello Alyssa,
Interesting article, and interesting thoughts !
I also see the death of Manson as another symbol of the current world that is collapsing to leave the place to a softer, more “female energies oriented” world.
All the women that were attracted to him were in lack of self esteem and self-love, indeed. And by extension, the same scheme is repeated over and over with every sect and gurus…

The best way to make a better world is to start by making a better “self”. Well said !

Alexis

By: Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic

Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:06:37 +0000

In reply to Jessica. "Do not follow the path , create your own path and leave a trail." I love that! Thank you for sharing your perspective Jessica!

By: Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic

Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:05:30 +0000

In reply to Author Brandi Kennedy. I appreciate your perspective, Brandi. Sending peace and love can be really challenging because it feels as if we're saying what he did was ok. The intention is not to condone or approve of the people or their hurtful actions, but to transform negative to positive. When we make a conscious decision to put positive energy out into the world in the form of peace and love, I feel we can truly heal not just ourselves, but our planet as well.

By: Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic

Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:56:45 +0000

In reply to Jolyn Decanini. "The danger comes when we reach outside of ourselves, toward another person, in order to fill that void." I love that Jolyn! Thank you for your insight and perspective!

By: Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic

Alyssa Martin, The Happy Mystic — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:46:45 +0000

In reply to Bergen.

I agree with you… It’s challenging to unlearn some of the beliefs that have been ingrained into our psyche by parents, religion, schools, etc. You CAN DO IT! Awareness is always step one. Once you are aware that you have a belief that you would like to change, the next step is to decide what you would like to believe. I was taught to consult other sources, and I had a belief that life was meant to be hard. Now, I totally changed my perspective. I now believe that life is supposed to be fun and that even self-growth can be fun – and that happens we start to view our limiting beliefs as opportunities to change.
A soul mate or career can be part of what we love about life, but we need more than that. We need to connect with who we are when all that is striped away. That part of us which remains when we are alone in a quiet room. What do you love? What are you passionate about? What pisses you off? What turns you on? – Find out who you are and fall in love with that!

By: Bergen

Bergen — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 01:02:01 +0000

I think organized religions, cults, neo-nazi groups, etc. absolutely prey on the desire to belong and be loved. While some do it intentionally (like Manson) and others do it more by proxy, I think it definitely primes us to be followers and to rely on others’ judgment rather than their own. I wish American culture focused less on teaching us to find completion in a soulmate or career or church. It’s very hard to unlearn. Wise words I hope to work to follow more closely in the future. Thank you for sharing!

By: Jolyn Decanini

Jolyn Decanini — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:40:58 +0000

When feeling incomplete or inadequate, we are always left grasping for something to fill that void. The danger comes when we reach outside of ourselves, toward another person, in order to fill that void. When this happens, it doesn’t matter who the person chosen to fill the void is, the result will always be a loss of self and a dependence on someone who is equally as incomplete and inadequate as we are. Rather, when feeling incomplete, we should reach toward understanding, self reflection, and self love. This post does a great job of explaining why you should never depend on anyone, whether they are divine or maniacal, to live a happy and fulfilling life.