MONASTERIES

Featured  A Meteora Floating Monastery What Is Monasticism? By Jack Zavada Monasticism is the religious practice of living apart from the world, usually secluded in a community of like-minded people, to avoid sin and grow closer to God. The term comes from the Greek word monachos, which means a solitary person. Monks are of two […]

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Neurosis from Parental Abandonment

  12 Common Signs of Abandonment Trauma Absence of parental support can result in long-lasting fears of rejection. Becky, a 35-year-old graphic designer, has always felt anxiety in her relationships, especially during periods of quiet, when she worried her partner would grow boredwith her and leave. Abandoned by her parents as a teenager after coming […]

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WHAT IS SELF-THERAPY?

The Practice of Self Honoring: Cultivating Authenticity and Inner Connection Self Honoring is a powerful practice that involves respecting our needs, boundaries, desires, and emotions in every moment and experience. It is about choosing to stay connected to ourselves rather than abandoning our authentic truth. By cultivating Self Honoring, we develop a deeper connection with […]

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Haunted Jailhouse

This hallway was once frequently used as part of the old county jail in Bedford Borough.  All Photo by Tyna Walk   Not much scarier than old jail cells and being trapped behind steel doors and that’s what Jon and Doreen Bartczak of Bedford thought may set them up to win a $150,000 prize from […]

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