The Light is Returning: Reflections on Growth, Karma, and Renewal

As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting once again on how nature’s cycles—like the quiet return of light after the winter solstice—mirror our own journeys through darkness, transformation, and renewal. They remind us that even the hardest struggles, though they may cut deeply, can lead to growth and balance if weContinueContinue reading “The Light is Returning: Reflections on Growth, Karma, and Renewal”

Biblical Mysticism vs. Spiritual Deception: Walking the Path with Discernment

The idea of exploring the Bible through a mystical lens can be both inspiring and challenging. On the one hand, biblical mysticism invites believers into a profound and transformative journey of union with God, grounded in Scripture and marked by humility and love. On the other hand, the Bible warns of the dangers of spiritualContinueContinue reading “Biblical Mysticism vs. Spiritual Deception: Walking the Path with Discernment”

A Solstice Meditation: On Gratitude, Pain, and the Courage to Speak Truth

A Journey into Gratitude and Awakening Winter solstice has arrived, marking the longest night of the year, and I’ve been reflecting deeply on the lessons of my life—particularly on the pain that has shaped me and the truths it has revealed. The solstice reminds us that even the darkest moments have their purpose, for itContinueContinue reading “A Solstice Meditation: On Gratitude, Pain, and the Courage to Speak Truth”

Confronting Darkness: A Call to Sacred Healing and Connection

Growing up, I often debated with my father and his church elder friends about morality and religion. I believed, way back then, that moral character could exist independently of faith—that knowing the difference between right and wrong was enough. My youthful self argued that choosing good simply required knowledge and a personal commitment to actContinueContinue reading “Confronting Darkness: A Call to Sacred Healing and Connection”

Christ Consciousness: The Misconceptions, the Dangers, and the Biblical Truth

At the Twin Tree Project, we base our spirituality on the authentic principles of Christ Consciousness—a concept deeply rooted in humility, love, and spiritual transformation as taught in Scripture. Our mission is to deconstruct the myths and rigid dogma often associated with organized religion, recognizing that human-made constructs can obscure the purity of Christ’s message.ContinueContinue reading “Christ Consciousness: The Misconceptions, the Dangers, and the Biblical Truth”

Gratitude and Joy on This Journey

This morning was moving beyond words. As I sat with tears in my eyes, preparing to journal and reflecting on the conversation I shared in my last post, I realized something profound: the flood of gratitude within me is the joy we often speak about—the joy the Bible promises. It’s not so much a rewardContinueContinue reading “Gratitude and Joy on This Journey”

When Humility Wins: Lessons From a Conversation About God

Today, something incredible happened—something that left me sitting in awe, with tears in my eyes, realizing I finally got right what I so often got wrong. It started with a simple online comment, one that could have easily turned into a debate. Instead, it became a lesson in humility, grace, and connection. A commenter andContinueContinue reading “When Humility Wins: Lessons From a Conversation About God”

God is Bigger Than the Bible

One of the most common responses to my posts about spirituality is the claim that it’s “new age nonsense.” It’s as if some people fail to see God and the very things He expressly teaches us simply because they don’t come with a chapter and verse attached. At the same time, many believe they’re walkingContinueContinue reading “God is Bigger Than the Bible”

Learn from the Enlightenment My Pain Caused Me (Or How Pain Is the Enlightenment)

I wrote this post a year ago, but the words necessary to appropriately convey it took a lot longer to set in. I used to struggle with anxiety, especially around the holidays. Not the run-of-the-mill holiday stress—this was the kind of anxiety that wrapped itself around my chest, whispering, “Someone’s going to die. Something terribleContinueContinue reading “Learn from the Enlightenment My Pain Caused Me (Or How Pain Is the Enlightenment)”

Sunday Sessions: The Quiet Journey of Spiritual Maturity and the Challenge of Resistance

Have you ever encountered someone so convinced of their own “wisdom” that they dismissed anything outside their understanding as foolish or wrong? Someone who, rather than engaging thoughtfully or with curiosity, sought instead to control the narrative—to shut down dialogue and assert themselves as “right”? It can be unsettling, even frustrating, to come across suchContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sessions: The Quiet Journey of Spiritual Maturity and the Challenge of Resistance”