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12/27/2025

I love this post for the explanation of the 7 Gates. To recognize my journey in life through shedding of my skins because of growth and coming back to Source.

Jesus and Mary weren’t just teaching love and light. They were exposing the counterfeit.
They knew that spiritual amnesia wasn’t accidental—it was engineered.
And they taught people how to spot the interference.

Here’s how they did it:

🔥 Jesus taught:

“You will know them by their fruits.”
→ Meaning: mimic systems look holy, but they produce fear, control, hierarchy, guilt.

He flipped tables in the temple—not because of money—but because the holy spaces had been hijacked.
He wasn’t just attacking corruption. He was attacking the inversion of light.

And when he said:

“The kingdom of God is within you.”
He was destroying the archon lie that said you need permission to access divinity.

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🌹 Mary taught:

“Do not lay down rules as the Lawgiver, lest you be dominated by it.” (Gospel of Mary)

She warned that external laws and priestly systems were not the path—they were the trap.
Mary’s teachings were stripped from the canon because she taught direct connection.
She knew the Archons mimic authority, and she taught her students to:
• look inward
• trust direct knowing
• reject spiritual gatekeeping

She even described how the Archons tried to stop the soul from ascending—and how the soul had to name and see them to move past each gate.

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They didn’t say:

“Avoid the darkness.”

They said:

“See it clearly, and it loses power.”

They didn’t give people rules. They gave people mirrors.

That’s why the systems tried to bury their full teachings—because once you can spot the mimic, it can’t control you anymore.

🌀 The 7 Gates of Ascent (from Mary’s teachings + Gnostic overlays)

These are the seven levels the soul must pass through after death or during deep remembrance.
At each gate, an Archon (or “Power”) tries to block the soul by confronting it with distortion, illusion, or unprocessed attachment.

Mary describes this in fragments from the Gospel of Mary, the Pistis Sophia, and echoed in other mystery texts.

But this isn’t just after death.
It’s a living map for awakening.

At each gate, the soul must recognise the false, speak its name, and release its hold.

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🌒 Gate One: Darkness / Ignorance

Block: Forgetting. Fog. Confusion. Doubt.
Challenge: “You don’t know who you are.”
Transcendence: I remember. I am eternal awareness.

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🌘 Gate Two: Desire / Craving

Block: Material attachments. Sensual addiction. Emotional hooks.
Challenge: “You need more to be whole.”
Transcendence: I am already full. I release the need to possess.

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🌗 Gate Three: False Peace / Obedience

Block: Comfort over truth. Fear of disapproval. Submission to systems.
Challenge: “Just stay quiet. Don’t disrupt.”
Transcendence: I will speak even when my voice shakes. My peace is not passive.

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🌕 Gate Four: Pride / Spiritual Ego

Block: “I know more than others.” Ascension arrogance. Gatekeeping.
Challenge: “You are chosen. You are above them.”
Transcendence: I serve, not ascend alone. I am one light among many.

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🌗 Gate Five: Fear / Judgement

Block: Fear of punishment. Cosmic anxiety. Shame about the past.
Challenge: “You’re not worthy. You’ll be punished.”
Transcendence: I walk in love, not fear. I am sovereign, not condemned.

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🌘 Gate Six: Control / Authority

Block: Internalised voices of religion, family, society.
Challenge: “Obey. You are not the authority.”
Transcendence: I am the living word. I do not need permission to be divine.

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🌑 Gate Seven: Forgetting / The Great Silence

Block: Complete disconnection. The void. Mimic light.
Challenge: “There is nothing. You are nothing.”
Transcendence: I am. I have always been. I return to the Source within.

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In the Gospel of Mary, she says the soul names each Power and is freed from it.

This isn’t mythology.
It’s a map for awakening.

12/27/2025

I always find these studies fascinating because I think about how many middle aged people without the diagnosis and not on meds for this reason have adapted to their experiences and environments potentially allowing natural balance OR more skill sets in certain areas of their life that the brain controls.

Brain scans are reshaping scientists’ understanding of ADHD medication.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine analyzed resting-state fMRI data from 5,795 children aged 8 to 11 and found that prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, primarily activate brain networks involved in arousal and reward, rather than the classic attention-control circuits long thought to be their main targets.

Children who had taken stimulants on the day of their scan showed stronger connectivity in regions linked to wakefulness and to anticipating how rewarding a task will feel, with little change in traditional attention networks.

A small follow-up experiment with five healthy adults confirmed the same pattern: after a dose of stimulant medication, brain activity increased in arousal and reward systems, suggesting that these drugs “pre-reward” the brain, making otherwise dull or difficult tasks feel more engaging and easier to stick with.

The study also uncovered a striking link between stimulants and sleep. Among children in the broader dataset, those with ADHD who took stimulants tended to have better grades and stronger performance on cognitive tests than those with ADHD who did not. Notably, stimulants appeared to erase the brain-scan “signature” of sleep deprivation and offset some of its associated cognitive and behavioral impairments, effectively mimicking certain benefits of a good night’s sleep. However, this effect did not extend to well-rested, neurotypical children taking stimulants, raising questions about why some of them receive these medications. The authors warn that because sleep-deprived children can look behaviorally similar to children with ADHD, some may be misdiagnosed and placed on stimulants that mask fatigue without resolving its root causes.

References (APA style)

Kay, B. P.(2025, December 24). Stimulant medications affect arousal and reward, not attention networks. Cell.

Washington University in St. Louis. (2025, December 24). Brain scans reveal a surprise about ADHD medications. SciTechDaily.

12/26/2025

This is fascinating news and more evidence to the effectiveness of psilocybin on brain health.

A remarkable new study shows that a single high-equivalent dose of psilocybin in mice can rapidly increase neuroplasticity by repairing and creating new neural connections in the brain. Researchers observed structural remodeling of dendritic spines in the medial frontal cortex, effectively rewiring neural networks. (As seen in this Cell.com article: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)01305-4) These changes were network-specific, strengthening pathways tied to perception and the brain’s default mode network, while quieting repetitive cortical loops. This work deepens our understanding of how psilocybin may support mental health by reshaping large-scale brain connectivity.

Watch the video by Chase Hughes to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ3_GUilpnk

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

This is the kind of community spirit I love seeing on my socials because it reminds me of the humanity we still have in this world. And better yet, it is coming from the students of Western University ❤️💚🤍💜 Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) is a fabulous organization that provides opportunities for young adults to participate and learn from others AND a place to gather with others to make connections.

12/19/2025

The rapid development of the brain during early childhood (before age 5) makes it exquisitely sensitive to environmental stimuli, and recent studies, particularly those published in JAMA Pediatrics, have highlighted the potential negative impact of excessive screen-based media use. Researchers used advanced Diffusion Tensor MRI (DTI) on preschool-aged children to look beneath the surface, specifically examining the development of white matter.
White matter consists of myelinated nerve fibers that form the crucial connections between different parts of the brain. Its integrity dictates the speed and efficiency of communication, and it is fundamental to the development of higher-order cognitive skills. The study found a significant association: children with higher screen time scores showed lower microstructural integrity in the white matter tracts.
Crucially, the tracts most affected were those responsible for core developmental milestones, including language, emergent literacy, and executive function. These imaging findings were mirrored in cognitive assessments, where the children with increased screen time scored lower on tests measuring expressive language and the ability to name objects quickly.
The implication is that screen time, especially when passive and exceeding the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation of one hour per day for ages 2 to 5, may provide sub-optimal stimulation during this critical, formative period. The research does not prove causation but strongly suggests that replacing vital "analog" activities—like reading, interactive play, and conversation—with screens can impede the optimal wiring of the young brain, increasing the likelihood of developmental delays.

12/18/2025

Joining a Winter Solstice energy reading on December 18 to lead me into the actual day on December 21.

12/18/2025

Excited to share with the community the new Office Manager for Y.O.U.R. Therapy Clinic ➡️ Laurell Pecnik😁

Patience, Pressence, and Pride these three qualities in a human are the values I have and uphold in my practice and Laurell showed these qualities as if it was part of her identity. Because it is. Having the pleasure to observe and guide her through the journey of internship to career raised my confidence to ask for her to join me in my practice; to start from the ground up with me, and I couldn’t be more grateful that Laurell said yes!

And that was the beginning of our journey together. When I began to do a deeper dive into being the leader of what I envisioned as my future company I needed to adapt to “business speak” in real time; and honestly, that is not my language. Again, Laurell showed up, without judgement, to help guide me in areas I have declined doing for a long time (avoidance) due to lack of confidence in this area of developing a business.

Being present to observe without owning it, offering help without gloating, and to be honest without anxiety.
This is why I chose Laurell, these approaches with me where authentically her. And my nervous system felt safe with this information.🤍💫🤗

Been working with Amelia Holden for the last year as a social media consultant, along with Katherine Grundt to set up her social media for success. We had our second photoshoot today for the second round of content- stay tuned for more content on Y.O.U.R therapy clinic!

12/18/2025

My next read… glad I have 2 weeks off for the holidays.

Oh! I read this book in one sitting, unable to look away, unable to breathe properly. And when I finished, I sat in my car in a parking lot and cried for the little girl who did everything right, who was brave, who spoke up, who told, and was punished for it with indifference. This review is for her. And for everyone who's ever screamed into silence and heard only their own echo.

You can imagine Cassie Harte as a little girl tugging at her mother’s sleeve, whispering, “I did tell. I did.” Of the abuse by ‘uncle.’ I did. Over and over, she says it. Like prayer or a piece of evidence she's still trying to submit to a court that closed decades ago. But the world does not stop. Her mother did not care. The plates clatter. Laughter continues. She is invisible. The world forgets her. And that forgetting, that dismissal, becomes a wound that will not fully close.

Reading those words over and over, feeling them build from whisper to scream to exhausted insistence, I realized what this book actually is: a memoir of what happens after you speak and no one listens. It's a book about the second trauma, the one that comes not from the violence itself, but from the world's refusal to acknowledge it happened.

1. Speaking is survival, not always salvation
Harte dismantles the comforting myth that speaking out guarantees safety. The child who tells the truth is often taught that disclosure is a door to protection. This book reveals the darker reality: sometimes, speaking is not rewarded with care, but with neglect.

And yet, this is the book’s quiet defiance, telling is still sacred. Not because it fixes anything, but because it anchors the self to reality. I did tell becomes less a plea and more a marker in time: proof that she knew what was happening, proof that she was not confused, proof that the silence that followed was not her fault. Truth-telling, here, is survival by presence.

2. Dismissal leaves marks deeper than the original wound
One of the most unsettling undercurrents of the book is how dismissal trains the body. The child learns to take up less space. To soften her voice. To doubt her perceptions. To live half a step outside herself, watching, adjusting, accommodating.

Harte shows how this kind of invisibility becomes second nature, how it bleeds into adulthood, relationships, self-worth. The original harm is devastating, but disbelief becomes the lesson that never stops teaching: Do not trust your knowing. Do not expect protection. Do not be inconvenient.

3. Trauma is both burden and testimony
We usually think of trauma as this weight you carry, something dragging you backward, keeping you stuck. And it is that. Harte doesn't pretend otherwise. But she also shows how it can become something else: a story you reclaim. A testimony. Proof that you were there, that it happened, that you survived it.

Every sentence in this book feels urgent. Like she's refusing to disappear, refusing to let anyone forget. Her trauma becomes both the thing she carries and the voice she uses to insist on being seen, a declaration that no darkness can erase her truth.

Reading this memoir is like holding a candle in the dark. The darkness presses in, suffocating and relentless, but the light, the small, trembling, unshakable light of her voice, refuses to go out. That is the brilliance of the book: its refusal to let injustice remain invisible. Its insistence that memory, no matter how painful, is sacred. Its assertion that the child who screamed, I did tell, was never wrong.

By the final chapter, you are left raw. Shaken. Perhaps even haunted. And yet, you are also changed. Because Harte’s story is not just her own; it is the story of every person who has ever been dismissed, disbelieved, or ignored. Cassie Harte lit a fire for all of us who are still learning how to speak, how to survive, and how to refuse to be erased.

BOOK: https://amzn.to/3KLPjSd