The Mystic and the Mirror: Identity, Presence, and the Shadows of Becoming

November 8, 2025 6:58am

The Mystic and the Mirror: Identity, Presence, and the Shadows of Becoming Identity as a Living Lens Identity is not a fixed truth, but a living spell an ongoing agreement we make with ourselves about who we are, how we show up, and why we exist. It shapes both the light of our character and the shadow of our unexpressed potential. Every identity we claim reveals something, but it also conceals something. What we call “self” is not a boundary it’s a doorway through which the formless becomes in-formed. When we say “I am,” we draw a circle around what…

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Questioning the Stories That Shape Us

August 16, 2025 9:17am

by Chris Albaugh

<!doctype html> Questioning the Stories That Shape Us Unity is inclusive. Contrast is natural. Choice is our response-ability. Unity through contrast invites conscious growth. Only when we question the narratives, orders, and customs that have shaped us do we grow beyond our previous awareness. How things in-form us often comes from repeated energetic signals patterns of thought, emotion, and environment that trigger hormones, physical reactions, and habitual behaviors. These cycles create a sense of believing and belonging, yet often to an identity, a character, or a persona rather than to a being of authenticity beyond the conscious awareness of who…

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Unraveling the Mystery: Beyond the Stories We Tell Ourselves

August 14, 2025 7:47am

by Chris Albaugh

Unraveling the Mystery: Beyond the Stories We Tell Ourselves | Enhancing Your World Unraveling the Mystery: Beyond the Stories We Tell Ourselves We all have stories that shape our lives. They are the narratives we create to make sense of our experiences, giving us a framework to understand pain, find meaning, and reclaim our sense of self. These stories can be a powerful source of healing and strength, but what happens when they become a barrier instead of a bridge? There is a shadow side to our personal narratives that often goes unseen. It appears when our story turns from…

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The Self-Love Paradox: Beyond Ego and Towards Wholeness

July 8, 2025 7:16am

by Chris Albaugh

The Self-Love Paradox: Beyond Ego and Towards Wholeness As a spiritualist observing the unfolding human drama, I’ve noticed a profound paradox within the contemporary “self-love” movement. While genuine self-acceptance is a vital cornerstone for personal growth, its modern expression often subtly veils narcissistic, ego-driven traits. It presents itself as liberation while undermining true connection, accountability, and depth. The Illusion: When “Self-Love” Becomes a Shield The mantra “if it doesn’t resonate, it’s not for me” has become a sacred cow in spiritual communities. But often, it serves as a shield for the ego—one that blocks constructive feedback and genuine human connection…

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Thank You for Allowing Me to Play My Part

June 29, 2025 8:27am

by Chris Albaugh

Thank You for Allowing Me to Play My Part A Living Prayer of Gratitude for Every Role I’ve Been Asked to Play By Chris Yellow Owl Albaugh Thank you for allowing me to play my part. To be Big Brother—protector, guardian, anchor. Thank you for the strength to stand between fists and fate, To shield my brother, to save his life—more than once.Thank you for the courage to rise in the face of violence, To protect my mother from harm. Thank you for the inner fire that moved me To step between strangers, to stop the harm. Thank…

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Remembering Forward: Evolving Beyond the Collective Shadow

June 18, 2025 9:25am

by Chris Albaugh

Remembering Forward: Evolving Beyond the Collective Shadow Remembering Forward: Evolving Beyond the Collective Shadow What if the collective shadow—the pain we feel across generations, identities, and cultures—doesn’t just stem from the traumas we’ve endured, but from the forgotten wisdom of how we have already evolved beyond them? What if our suffering is the echo of a moment we unconsciously replay, not because we are trapped there, but because we haven’t yet integrated the knowing that we made it through? Our perspective is a broadcast—transmitted through conscious and unconscious frequencies of thought, feeling, and physical behavior. It doesn’t just describe our…

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