Dedicated to my friend and teacher, Philippe Bandeira de Mello In the study of esoteric wisdom, we find across history the emergence of the Initiatic orders. Esoteric schools of mystery which employ a process of initiation. This process is aimed at accelerating the pace of evolution in the experience of higher states of consciousness and the realization of sacred truths. In a way, the initiation process is a divinated journey into unmethodically studying the methods of spiritual ascension. Unmethodically, because the journey into the unseen realms of consciousness implies no maps, and no defined destination. More so, because the journey...

I call upon and invoke the presence of my own innocent heart. I declare and affirm my sovereignty and freedom. I choose to walk in the light and refuse to hide in the shadow. I no longer give permission to mocking spirits and hungry ghosts to govern my actions, my thoughts, and feelings. I walk away from habits and behaviors that would keep me small. Keep me hidden, keep me from living from my heart. I see my destructive patterns and chose to replace those with a lifestyle of health and regeneration. Darkness is no longer welcome here. I call...

We call upon and invoke the presence of Archangel Michael, in this hour of our greatest need. We ask and we present this appeal to be received and acknowledged by all the Divine beings of the Celestial Court. We ask to be seen for the glorious hearts of women and men, of winged ones and four legged. We appeal and demand that these sacred waters be kept holy. We ask to be received in prayer for peace and resolution. We will not allow the loss of life in any form, we will not submit to acts of violence and hatred....

Most of my life God played an important role. We had an interesting, somewhat challenging relationship, literally from day one. God and I were playing hide and seek. When I was young, I believed in his or her existence and believed in the stories I’ve heard. I used to pray late at night and imagine a wondrous haven I used to call – ‘the other side.’ I grew up and with me my beliefs. I no longer believed in the old man in the sky. God was replaced with more sophisticated philosophies.

Dedicated to my friend and teacher Carioca Freitas in celebration of his 61st Birthday! Thank you for teaching by example and being a source of inspiration to so many. Viva PoimPoim! Walking the path of spirit, choosing to embrace our darkness and light as we transform and heal, is a lifelong journey. It is a mysterious voyage into unknown realms of consciousness. It is the story of our evolution and the slow progression into self-love. Once we start walking, there is no turning back. With every step, a wider view appears before our eyes. A deeper sense of understanding of who...