In Colombia, Holidays Still Mean Something

In Colombia, when there’s a holiday, life actually stops. Not just for government workers or people with paid leave—everyone stops. Offices go dark. Banks shut down. Schools go quiet. You won’t hear kids on the playground, and you won’t hear traffic. The country knows how to hit pause, not just individually, but collectively. And that’s…

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The Spiritual Path of Embracing Uncertainty Mindfully

In our ever-changing world, we are perpetually confronted by the unknown. As spiritual and existential beings, we often seek solace in the certainty of meanings and judgments that we assign to the myriad stimuli we encounter each day. However, to truly embark on a path of inner growth and self-discovery, we must learn embracing uncertainty…

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Various Approaches to Addiction

As a mental health practitioner, I understand it’s relatively easy to identify the visible consequences of substance abuse, such as financial difficulties, career setbacks, and strained social and family relationships. However, when seeking effective solutions for substance-related and addictive disorders, I encourage individuals to explore the hidden aspects, the unseen elements, and the intangible factors…

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What Is Truth? Exploring Perception, Belief, and Reality

What is truth? Truth can be briefly defined as the point where experience, observation, perception, and interpretation collide to form the foundation of our beliefs. However, truth is not the same for everyone. Due to diplomacy, opinion, flexibility, principles, morality, and countless other factors, truth is often subjective and open to objection. Consider a simple…

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