Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior
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Regret, Ego, and the Multiverse: From Shadow to Ascension
Regret, Ego, and the Multiverse: From Shadow to Ascension Regret is one of the most distinct and haunting emotions in human life. Unlike sadness, which arises from loss, or disappointment, which reflects unmet expectations, regret requires agency. It is the recognition that we had a choice, that another path was possible, and that we did not take it. This makes regret uniquely cognitive, tied to memory, imagination, and responsibility. It is not simply about what happened, but about what could have happened. In this way, regret functions as an emotional memory system, allowing us to revisit decisions, imagine alternatives, and prepare for wiser choices in the future.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
Karma, Illusion, and the Architecture of Love
Karma, Illusion, and the Architecture of Love Introduction The phrase “karma is only the architecture of the illusion you agreed to experience” captures a radical spiritual insight: karma is not an external cosmic law but a framework of perception, a scaffolding of cause and effect that shapes the illusions we inhabit. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the world of appearances is called Maya, a veil that conceals ultimate reality. Karma, in this view, is not punishment or reward but the architecture of Maya—the design of the illusion we agreed to live through.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
Brehons: The Poetic Custodians of Ancient Irish Law
Ireland’s cultural memory is steeped in two intertwined traditions: the Brehon laws, one of Europe’s oldest legal systems, and the poetic tradition, which has shaped Irish identity from pre‑Christian times to the present. While law and poetry may seem like separate domains, in ancient Ireland they were deeply connected. Poets (filid) were once custodians of law, memory, and spiritual vision, and Brehons emerged from this poetic class to codify justice. This essay explores the Brehons’ role in Irish society and why poetry was—and remains—so vital to the Irish imagination.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
Fantasy: A Lens for Understanding Reality
Fantasy has long captivated the human imagination, offering worlds filled with magic, adventure, and the impossible. Many people view fantasy as an escape from the harsh realities of life. However, a closer examination reveals that fantasy is more than just an escape; it serves as a powerful tool for understanding the complexities of our world. In this article, we will explore how fantasy reflects societal issues, personal struggles, and emotional truths, shaping our understanding of reality.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
