Leigh Michael Raps

The term "seeker" is often given to people who are new to esotericism and spirituality, but in a sense, the entire mystic path is one of seeking, one of finding, and one of orienting oneself in the universe towards something higher. We never stop seeking.

Keep a shrine to your ancestors in your home and tend to it. Develop a sense of gratitude and reverence for the beloved ancestors whose lineage has brought you to this moment.

In a society fixated on rationality to the extent that people ignore their gut, it is critical to relearn to trust your intuition, as it is wiser than you may think.

Your relationship with the inevitability of death is an immense indicator of what your true beliefs on philosophy and religion are in the deepest part of your heart.

How about we just let classic literature and art remain as the artist intended, instead of rewriting them to meet people’s ever changing sensitivities. Art isn’t supposed to make you comfortable and coddled, it is supposed to make you feel things.

Never underestimate the power of breath. Through breath alone, you can alter your state of consciousness immensely, and learning to harness the power of breath is transformative.

This upcoming weekend, there is the spring equinox, which in many paradigms (and astrologically speaking), is a new year. Prior to this critically powerful metaphysical date, I suggest cleansing, doing some contemplation, and banishing out tendencies that no longer serve you.