The Difference Between Intelligence and Intellect: A Balancing Act Between the Head and the Heart8/21/2017 
Life is surely interesting today. I describe myself as a neutral person and the more I have grown spiritually, the more I realize the necessity of balancing the head and the heart.
As the world changes, it is quit apparent that intellect is the driver and motivation for ideological notions. Spiritually, I define intellect as “being in the head,” and intelligence “coming from the heart.” Intellect is facts. Intelligence is a feeling or wisdom that roots deep from within. According to Psychology Today’s Intellect and Intelligence article, it states, “Intellect was seen to denote cognition—the rational mental processes that constitute ‘knowing’: the ability to identify and analyze, memorize, and categorize… the physical characteristics and implications of whatever thing or event is perceived by the senses, thus bringing one to comprehend the objective facts of the external situation. Intelligence, however, was regarded as a mental faculty in its own right—a function of consciousness taking one beyond the facts as such, to suggest meaning or purpose, and determine the course of action to be taken.” Today, most decisions are based from one area without balancing the other. For example, people who challenge the world of science and question scientific results that match the donator’s business objectives are deemed anti-science. We see this with Monsanto research where people who put their “faith in science” believe consuming GMO’s is okay because Monsanto-funded research says so. People who question GMO’s know that nature becomes dysfunctional when artificial “things” disrupt the natural laws and growth of the environment. The people questioning the scientific results are tapping into their intelligence.
A German YouTube commentator, Hanz Wilhelm, mentions in his “Life Explained” series that AI shouldn’t be labeled, “artificial intelligence, but rather artificial intellect” as there is no emotion attached to these “beings.” Robots aren’t intelligent, and they are made through the intellect.
As for emotions, people should not be confused to equate being emotional as intelligent. Some of the worst decisions are made from hyper-emotional mindsets. I’ve seen this with bleeding hearts that meet their soul mate and give up everything immediately to be with that person, only later to find themselves disappointed “because they followed their heart.” They didn’t take into consideration that this person is a human being living his or her own experience.
Intelligence is wisdom that roots back to spiritual teachings, the natural laws and God. It’s our higher self. Intelligence balances reason and feelings. Nature and it’s creatures live life via their own intelligence and language. The way a flower blooms, or the way a bee buzzes around town is based on it’s own system of intelligence.
Our logical and spiritual consciousness also differs. Mundane consciousness is linear and logical. Non-linear consciousness is spiritual as it doesn't follow a logical path. You can read more on the following blog post, Understanding Linear (Mundane) Consciousness and Non-Linear (Spiritual) Experiences. I believe some of the best decisions are made from balancing the head and the heart, or essentially logic (science) and spirit (intuition). Logic ignites realistic points of view to decisions that are clouded with emotions. Over-emotional mindsets can lead to impulsive decisions and behaviors and the same goes for people whom are chronically in their head with logic and reason and have no spiritual grounding. Also, over-emotional individuals live life solely via feelings which may ignite an idealistic point of view where life "should, could or would be this way if...." Shoulda, woulda and coulda mindsets do not see reality for what it is. When needing to make an important decision, why not check in with your head and your heart? What is each organ communicating to you? What does your higher self say? How would you feel after making this decision? Some of the best decisions are made in the middle, and being in the middle balances the head and the heart, or our intellect and intelligence.
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It’s been a long road, and a road well worth the travel. One of the best decisions I’ve made has been to let myself be free, comfortable with my identity and spiritual beliefs.
Freedom rules my existence and Seville reawakened my spiritually drained soul. To understand what the sparrow means in my life, we must take a journey back in time. Lately, I’ve been into small birds, but specifically, a sparrow. These tiny little brown birds beg for waste grain at the European cafes. In Colmar, France, I walked into a vintage-antique shop to find 1800’s animal sketching’s. I flipped through one hundred pages, searching for the animals that called out to me. Somehow I had to find small birds that at least looked like a sparrow. Not tropical birds, not big birds and not birds of prey. Small, tiny, little birds, which is what my soul wanted.
I don’t know why, but right now I am attracted to small birds, which maybe because somehow I am appreciating the small things in life. And when we appreciate the small things, we become more grateful for everything in life.
Seville is a city that moves to the beat of its own drum. It’s got soul. It’s got spirit. It’s no wonder why everyone falls in love with Seville. Standing next to the Seville Cathedral, I heard the trumpets and horns play in the background for Corpus Christi. I looked into the air and noticed swarms of little brown birds circle in the sky, like the circle of life. Inside the cathedral, I lost my emotions with tears streaming down my face. Big burley Spanish men wearing white carried the Mother Mary countless blocks into the Cathedral. Everyone dressed his or her best, from young and old. Endless cross statues flooded the air, which was thick with spirit. I stood next to a pillar with my sunglasses on and continuously wiped the tears that streamed down my cheek. Have I finally re-entered this realm of seeking Christ? Through 12 years of being open to spiritual experiences, I always questioned Christ, angels, or anything to do with Christianity. I think I believed in them, I just wanted scientific evidence. The more I progressed my spiritual journey, the closer I became to my ancestral roots. As an ex-Christian basher and a nature-lover and yogi, I think my soul has finally come home to the real meaning of Christianity, and rediscovering the power of Christ based on my own terms. This is a discussion for a separate blog post, but you really have to go to the beginning in order to understand where the corrupt separated from the authentic teachings. I keep looking at pictures of Christ and he represents this gentle, hippie soul with a Virgo nature about him - man beard, flowing long hair, Birkenstocks, white dress, cuddling a lamb - the guy resembles a west coast hippie. I love old Gothic churches. Sometimes they creep me out, but nothing is more beautiful than the art and sounds from an ancient organ, or the angelic voices projected from a choir. 
Young people bent down on one knee to salute the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. No one bashed them because they were Christian. No one told them they were dumb or yelled at them to read a science book. They were left alone to practice their faith. Everyone from baby to grandma enjoyed this special holiday, dressed to the nines.
I couldn’t understand why the Spaniards were so spiritual, and deeply rooted to their Catholic faith. I did not experience this while living in Germany or visiting France during holy days. Maybe its because when people struggle or don’t have much in life, they connect to their faith? Spain’s unemployment crisis is an epidemic like obesity in America. The only thing this country survives on is olives and tourism. But the irony is that I've wanted to visit Seville for 14 years, and sometimes we must trust the divine that it has no timeline and things happen when the timing is right. I also shed a few tears at the complete horror of today’s culture. Instead of enjoying (or at least letting locals enjoy their holiday), countless selfie-sticks flooded the air, video taping and photographing every second of the ceremony, shoving their way to the front of the line. Yes, I took pictures too, but some people ran around the cathedral photographically raping every corner of the church and ounce of the ceremony. They are goddamn tech zombies. We are on a path to self-destruction but not many people are #woke to realize it. Where are we going in this material world?
At the Seville cafes, I sat, soaked in sweat, and threw tiny little pieces of bread on the ground. Three sparrows hopped around, while the main bird fed himself and the other two. Adorable and cute, the innocence of animals brings such wonder and joy to one’s day. They moved together. They flew together. They ate together. These birds had an inseparable bond.
Why am I so fascinated by sparrows? When younger, I paid attention to bigger animals – lions, bears, horses – you know the ones that get most attention in our world. I love these little birds so much that I bought two small hand-painted bird statues and a shirt with blue birds on it in Seville. I wanted to find something made in Spain, which ironically is hard to do since everything is made in either India or China. Something about this trip led me to ultra-fascination with birds. I couldn’t quit figure it out, but I encountered plenty of sparrows on the streets and beaches of Mallorca. In Mallorca, life was so beautiful; I couldn’t believe a place like this still exists. The surroundings were so surreal that I couldn’t believe all this dark political shit in the west exists. France and Germany are no longer the same places. Cops with machine guns roam the streets, protecting churches and keeping an eye on the locals. Nothing has the same luster and sense of freedom, specifically for women, like it did years ago or while I lived in Germany. Near the end of Mallorca, sadness flooded through my spirit. Whenever I left Seattle, I used to be excited to return home. But not anymore, and that is what the lady next to me also expressed on my Southwest flight home from Oakland – who happened to be a Christian. Seattle, and America are on the verge of reaching a peak in this psychological epidemic. Europe is failing and becoming the next Roman Empire. I got sick on the international flight back to America. After a few days of being back in Seattle, I lost my voice. My third chakra, blocked as fuck, is symbolic. I’ve been lost for sometime, suppressed in a sea of political correctness, hiding in fear that any criticism I share will backlash, even in the natural news segment of life. I’ve chosen to be an eagle to see things from a higher perspective rather than being a catfish and ground feeding off every crumb left on the floor. So what does this have to do with sparrows you may ask? Many things. I am deeply intertwined with nature. I call on nature to share its secrets with me. Back in America, I wondered, “Why am I so fascinated with sparrows?” I Googled, “spiritual meaning of sparrows.” And this is what I found. “A common visitor with a love of old buildings that are a symbol of peasants and the common people. Most animal totem resources describe the sparrow as a synbol of peace and joy who denote that even a common little bird can triumph. But on the negative side, sparrows are aggressive fighters that will evict any nesting bird from a cavity to take over the site. Sparrows will tear up nests, break eggs, kill and toss out nestlings and adults and then build their nest right on top of the carnage. Therefore they can behave like little Nazi storm troopers invading neighboring territories and seizing “Lebensraum” (living space) from peaceful native inhabitants. So when you see sparrow types coming around be wary of those who may be coming to force you from your home and taking it for themselves.” I also found this: “It is said that the sparrow was the only bird around during the Crucifixion of Jesus and became symbolic of the triumph after a time of long suffering. This tiny little bird who seems so insignificant today was once a symbol of household divinities in Britain and in the Middle Ages was a symbol of the peasants of the lower classes in all of Europe who were in a state of helplessness under the power of the Lords over them. These peasants loved to tell and hear stories of how a small little bird like the sparrow would triumph over enemies like a wolf, bear or eagle that symbolized the different houses of the nobility.” The sparrow has told me the secret I needed to know. I believe (though I am still questioning certain things) if you ask the divine for what you want, you can receive a glimpse to an answer (though some people say that is just a coincidence.) The problem is that so many people are spiritually clogged and mentally fogged to have any sort of awareness to the answers that are given to them. (Like the doctor saying, “Hey if you keep up this lifestyle, you’ll become a diabetic. The doctor is giving you an answer to your potential future.) It is time for us to quiet our minds. I share the same birthdate at Charles Dickens and other writers and spiritual nobles who saved countless lives like Desmond T. Doss. I am astrologically connected to these folks who critique and criticize society but do not lose faith in their faith and ability. My soul has bled tears for the people and peasants of western countries, especially in terms of our health in America. Sick, obese, lost and confused, many of our citizens are lost. The upper elite, establishment is transforming our country into India. I lived in India and it’s not a happy reality. In Seattle, we have a population of extreme power and wealth, meanwhile our homeless is hooked on heroin, one of the hardest drugs on the market. This extreme gap between upper and lower class, is a ramification of globalization, but most want to ignore that. Life is a battle between the light and dark. And there are many wolves hiding in sheep’s clothing. The sparrow reminded me that the right wing and left wing are a part of the same bird. In order for the bird to fly, it must use both of its wings. A bird cannot fly with one wing. What is happening today is not a battle between the right and the left. It is a battle between the people (very Age of Aquarius) and the establishment (globalists), the people who want to destroy everything we know. It will be another “war” between the natural and artificial world. The psychological, spiritual and material messes that we have today are results of the artificial world. And in order for the “establishment” to win, it must infiltrate its dark forces on both sides of the bird, and become the wolf in sheep’s clothing. They are neither right nor left. They are their own breed and they need to outbreed the other two. The Nazi concept of lebensraum still exists today. Some countries are powerful and wealthy because of natural resources. But Mother Earth is drying out in those parts of the world, and these people need a new living space, lebensraum. (This also includes wiping out the old, our heritage, to bring in the new.) The new ideology needs it’s own living room. Nature has the secrets and wisdom, but you have to be a scientist (or detective) and investigate the hypothesis. The world we once knew is no longer here. This is a new age, or millennial, that will have new problems and new battles. I hope I am wrong and that the power of the people can preserve our ancestral roots. Although I feel like a tiny little bird who will receive much criticism, I know my spiritual experiences in Seville served a purpose to strengthen and summon my soul to stand up for the people and our natural world. The peasants and the light will win. 
Gratitude is one of life's most basic principles. Sadly, the word has been overused becoming as buzzy as an annoying wasp. Pretentious yoga instructors and shirtless "spiritual gurus," with mala beads dangling around their neck overuse the word gratitude.
When anything has been overused it becomes trendy, mainstream and loses it value. And when that happens, I stop using that word. But, I am very thankful and appreciative for the opportunity to attend blogfest, especially at this point in my life, a time of resurrecting the authenticity in me.
Years ago, I knew who I was, but either had a hard time showing it or showing my true, authentic self because it doesn't exactly fit in with the rest of the crowd.
I am not, and will never be, some crossfit zealot who can perform 50 box jumps and 20 one-armed pushups in 30 seconds, or a person who will motivate the crowd as a female version of Todd Durkin. It's not me. It's not who I am. So why do it? If I tried to replicate Durkin, it would be as noticeably fake as fake news. You don't have to be a badass to be a good fitness instructor or an influential personal trainer. You can be strong, even with a delicate, feminine frame. I believe in developing myself internally, creating a rockhard spirit and mindset that cannot be swayed by others. On a physiological level, I may tire quicker than these people but I am good and expert at other things, like performing a headstand or actually focusing on something else besides the physical. Because I love yoga, I automatically get type-casted into the woo-woo crowd, but ironically most of my career has been spent in the logical realm, helping the everyday health seeker. I was born and raised as an athlete. The competitive gene still exists within me, which gets ignited every time I enter the tennis court. But even in the realm of yoga, there is an artificial sugar-coating that tops the true, authentic teachings.
I am rooted enough in my identity that I can get inspired while balancing thoughts in my head without automatically coming to a conclusion. And that is what blogfest taught me.
When approaching certain brands and booths, in the matter of 10 seconds, I noticed whether or not trying to partner with someone would be a right fit. Ironically, I've heard similar stats to someone who visits a website or a manager looking at a resume - they somehow know something internally (aka intuition). One major takeaway from Blogfest is the need to stay authentic and to be different. Or at least that's what I got from Todd Durkin's key note address. His speeches are very motivational. He has an energy that can skyrocket to Mars fueled by one protein bar. I sometimes think of myself as a quirky spiritual individual. I'm more neutral now than I have ever been in my life. Why? Because as a coach, trainer and a leader, balancing logic and spirit and staying neutral is what can get people to meet their goals. For example, I don't eat meat, but most of clients eat meat. It is not my right or my job to dictate an ideology. Now I can encourage one to eat more vegetables or try to eat one veggie-based meal per day, but being a dictator or enslaving people into "a must do" is not my jam. That in itself is being different. Divorcing from your own ideology to help others is a must so that people can learn, grow and heal. How would this person grow with a coach shoving veganism down their throat? They'd probably run to the hills and find the first cow they could milk. People, whether they realize it or not, love to be enslaved. They want people to TELL THEM how to live rather than making that decision for themselves. Most people yearn to be free, but subconsciously hold themselves back. Enslavement is rooted into our DNA. Being authentic requires one to stay grounded and to have a clear, focused mind. It's about growing thy roots so deep into the ground that when one sees the herd flocking in one direction, the mind remains strong and intact. There are too many people in this world pretending to be someone they're not. It is in my core to remain authentic and continue to spread the light at a time when darkness is on the rise. I've ascended beyond the physical, there are plenty of trainers for that, and now it is that time to battle for the mind, spirit and natural world. I'll end with the biggest lesson from the conference. "Don't be afraid to hit the publish button." I've been afraid to push that button for a long time out of a fear of judgement. Thank you for reading and following my journey. Stay posted as I reveal a special message from the sparrows in Seville, Spain. 
Today, it is apparent that there is a battle between science and spirituality. While I believe we need both (and some religions use mathematics in their art or beliefs), today, people battle between the who’s right and who’s wrong of what is going on in the unforeseen world.
The battle between atheism and religions (or spirituality) is seen through our political structure on how people want to see our country progress. I thought I’d share a few thoughts about my understanding of how humans think in relation to spiritual experiences. Humans think logically (though a lot of people today are being led down a socially engineered path of irrational thought through the disguise of logic). We tend to experience life in a logical progression. For example: You graduate highschool. You go to college. You get a job. You get married. You have a family.
This is also noticeable in one's daily routine. You wake up. You drink coffee. You drive to work. You eat lunch at noon, and so forth. Most people follow mundane consciousness because it is linear in nature. You progress through life via steps, as seen below.
A > B > C > D > E > F > G In order to get to step G, you encounter life experiences A through F. In terms of life events, we would view this notion as step A causes B. Step B causes step C and so forth. This is the comfortable progression for most people (aka normal life) and can use this concept on a daily routine or through our evolution in life. Now a non-linear experience, which I call a “spiritual” experience doesn’t follow the same method of progression. P > B > C > D > E > F > Q In the above sequence, P is directly and causally linked to event Q, although they appear to be unrelated in the natural progression of linear (mundane) consciousness. One example is a woman who is miserable at her job and feels like they’ve lost their soul. Her love life sucks and to make life worse, her boss fires her unexpectedly. She’s so depressed that she decides to go backpacking in Europe. While on this trip, she meets the man that she will marry. If the she didn’t lose her job (P), she wouldn’t have met her future husband (Q). This event came out of the blue and was not a rational or linear progression in life. It was unexpected. So this person progressed from P to Q without having to experience steps B through F.
Another real life example is a colleague who loved fitness as a hobby. His parents were 700 pounds combined and his dad died early in life because of morbid obesity. This inspired him to quit his job in astronomy and pursue a career in fitness. Today, he’s an award-winning fitness trainer and is one of the most respected educators in the fitness industry. His father’s death was a blessing in disguise.
The causal event (P) can be “good or bad,” and sometimes the most tragic, chaotic and heart-breaking scenarios lead us on the “right” path. The non-linear path is irrational, but uses fate or a divine intervention to progress us in life. Some claim events like this are chaotic and others claim it is synchronicity. Whenever life “shakes us up” from our linear path, it’s definitely chaotic and possibly exciting. Even though you cannot see the unforeseen world, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist or that that there is a rational “linear” path that happens above to get us through life in a "chaotic way." This is why I believe we need to balance science and spirit. Many are too quick to jump in either boat, denying the other subject. Understanding both helps you see situations in the individual and collective world. For example, America’s 2016 Presidential election is a perfect example of an irrational experience. Clinton was a well-spoken, well-qualified and well-educated candidate. It seemed logical that America would progress from its first African-American to its first female president and that someone who spent 30 years in politics would become president. Trump was a brash, unqualified candidate who fought for traditional values. Now I won’t get into the details of the fight between globalism (border free world) and traditionalism (sovereign nations). But, who would actually vote for this guy? Why would anyone with one working brain cell vote right? Many Christians believed that God would choose the right candidate for the election. They saw traditionalism as an important piece of America’s thread to avoid a future of atheistic principles. Now the logical left thinks this is completely delusional and that Christians and Republicans are brainwashed idiots. But are they really? Who’s not to say that something higher than us is guiding us on our journey in life? For better or worse, the anti-establishment party did not seem like the logical, linear progression, unless it was the peace-promoting Bernie bro team. It was a battle between logic and spirit and the presidential election DEFINITELY shook things up and has caused much chaos, specifically for those who do not have any spiritual grounding. Still to this day, they do not understand #wtf happened, not even Brexit. The divine has no timeline, and although we cannot fathom the current political situation, we will only know with time where this point in time leads us. Spiritual experiences and "events that occur out of thin air" challenge our mundane consciousness. It has powerful impact on our lives and makes us rethink and revalue our lives. Have you encountered spiritual experiences that shook up your world? Feel free to comment below, or state your experience and I’ll try to analyze the situation to the best of my ability. The graph concepts are from the Metaphysical Meaning of Pi ebook. 
I believe nature holds the secrets to life. In some ways, the path to spiritual enlightenment is similar to the blossoming of a flower. People who find themselves lost or insecure must start somewhere, from the acts of planting the seed to growing the roots, discovering who you are, and blossoming your soul, takes time.
The path to spirituality comes when one opens their mind to the opportunity of change. Staying rooted with fear, and being scared for something new, will not allow a flower to grow. People fear change because they know they will detach from old things, people, habits or ways. Many people refrain from spiritual change because of fear, but also because of skepticism, logic or chronic self-judgment. The biggest barrier to spiritual development is the need to change habits, specifically mental and emotion habits, breakdowns and anxiety attacks. It’s about changing one’s mindset and balancing the thoughts between the head and the heart. Based on my life experience, and what I was taught via theEight Limbs of Yoga and the Yoga tree, I believe spiritual development is similar to the growth of a flower. Humans love flowers. Nature needs flowers and they are some of the most beautiful creations on this planet. In order to blossom and be beautiful inside, you must take the road less traveled, which looks a lot like the flower’s growth. Stage One – The Seed Planting the seed is the first step to growth. If we want to grow flowers we must plant the seeds. People who are lost may think about change. They also think about what they need to do in order to change or break patterns. This may go through the avenues of seeing a therapist, signing up for a yoga course or visiting a healer. Thinking is planting the seed into one’s mind about change. Much energy spent in this stage revolves around thinking and researching options. Seeds are hard and tough and the ego and darkness wants to hold you back, but through listening to one’s higher self they evolve to seedlings.
Stage Two – Seedling
In nature, a seedling is a young plant birthed from a seed. A seed is actually planted into the ground and the seedling is the first sign of life sprouted from underground. Gardeners may cover seedlings, but if left covered for too long, the seedling dies. In order to thrive, seedlings require air and light. I equate this stage to the actions taken toward spiritual change. This stage takes time and is not easy for most. A person may find talking to a psychologist works for the first weeks but then realizes this type of therapy is not right for them. A person may switch therapies, but the actual commitment towards getting help is the first sign of life for the soul to sprout from the underground and bask in the riches of potential and the light. Seedlings are delicate. This represents the vulnerability some feel by exposing themselves and releasing the darkness from within. Seedlings are in a development stage, and this is exactly what stage two represents – development and growth. And the person has two choices, to continue the path of growth or to remain covered and rooted in old ways. Stage Three – Leaves and Stems Seedlings grow and develop leaves, stems and roots. It’s a vegetative stage where the stem thickens, the leaves grow taller and the roots spread. Spiritually, this stage occurs through breaking patterns and allowing one’s soul to grow and breathe. Someone who’s been doing meditation or yoga “religiously” for six months will feel, look and think differently than they did six months prior. Stage three occurs when people let in more light than darkness. They may struggle, but each time they do something for their soul they are thickening their backbone, growing their wings and staying grounded.
Stage Four – Flower Buds
The budding stage occurs immediately when the flower bud forms. The flower then goes through a stage called heliotropism, which means the leaves and buds move to follow the course of the sun throughout the day. It takes a while to bud, but a person is budding when the therapies are working. Like a flower, they follow the light. They are seeing progress and results and are nearly independent. They start to expose the light from within and their mindset has switched. The person may have doubts, as that is normal, but they are almost in bloom. Stage Five – Bloom Once a flower blooms, the flower is independent from heliotropism and blossoming can take several days, which happens from the outside toward the middle point. Once the flower blossoms, it eventually ripens, which allows the seeds to fall to be planted. The blooming stage occurs when a person is in check with his or her emotions and mental state. The mindset changed and the old ways of doing things, or over-reacting, are in the past. The person feels, sees and breathes in the light. Their roots are so deep that they stay grounded in times of chaos. Their backbone (stalk) is as strong as a tree, so the branches may sway but are rooted and cannot be swayed back into old ways of doing things. Externally, the person looks different and most claim they feel different internally. The bloom stage is spiritual liberation. It’s the “end” of the journey from darkness to light. The person knows that learning, wisdom and change never has an end, but knows how to remain strong during tough times. Once they continue this path, their seeds fall into the earth, helping other souls to find their way to the light. Replanting those seeds also aides them on their future problems. They know problems will never go away but are equipped with the strength, knowledge and tools on how to better handle life's problems. Elizabeth Rae Kovar M.A. is a trainer, health coach and author of Finding Om: An Indian Journey of Rickshaws, Chai, Chapattis and Gurus. Kovar has undergone various spiritual experiences throughout her life and now shares her experiences with the world to inspire people to break patterns, reach their potential and cultivate a thoughtful life.  Life has an interesting way of doing things. Have you ever felt that when it rains it pours? If so, I believe this is a test from our higher power. Life puts us through conflict, not only to thicken our skin, but to see how we handle the situation. The first few times when "shit hit the ceiling," I cried, I got frustrated and I broke out with anxiety attacks. After a few rounds of this happening, I became calm. I took a deep breath. And I focused on how to solve the issue at hand. I didn't collapse or crumble. I picked myself up by my bootstraps and persevered. If this happens, know it's not happening at you, but for the test of your will and strength. As always, inspired by the sun, Elizabeth Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings. 
I've reached a certain point in my spiritual journey where my views on the world have shifted. Things that I've taken for granted before, or used to bash, no longer serve a purpose in my life.
No matter how politically charged or upset one gets about our government, we must consider that many innocent or warrior souls sign up to do our dirty work. They do it in the name of patriotism because they want to serve, protect and conserve the freedom of our country. They give up their homes, they move away from their family and they know the possible risk for PTSD. So when we wake up and drink a latte or have wine with our friends while snapping selfies with our iPhones, somewhere across the world, someone is putting their soul on the line. Gratitude is the basic, fundamental root of spirituality, and on a weekend like this, it's time express some thanks to the people who served for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day weekend. As always, inspired by the sun, Elizabeth Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.  I love Instagram because photography is one of my hobbies. Some food bloggers have beautiful pages with perfect photos, with shadow-free, white backgrounds. I spoke with a Reiki friend and expressed how sometimes I get down on myself because I do not do massive photo manipulation, but the ones that do have some 250,000 followers. I said, "The photos are beautiful, but so white that it sometimes hurts my eyes. There literally are no shadows." The lightbulb struck since our conversation revolved around the shadow aspects of our world, life and personality. We all have a shadow. And this perfect life shown on social media can hinder even the strongest minded people. I spoke with a different friend last night who said he quit social media in 2014 because he underwent a difficult period and all he saw was how "awesome" people's lives are. I believe social media is this "perfect" world that does not represent the real world. Our imaginations blind us to the reality of the real world, thanks to social media. As always, inspired by the sun, Elizabeth Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.  If life has blessed me with one thing, it's that of unconditional, motherly love from my mom, grandmother, great grandmothers and aunts. On my mom's side of the family, most women were not financially abundant, but abundant with love, community, tradition and family. One of the most purest forms of love is that of what a mother has for her children. No matter how mad my mother and I get to each other, she is always accepting and extends her love even when we disagree. No matter what my mom's job title is, I know her life path is meant to spread her motherly love to her children and the planet. Sadly, many are born into situations where their mothers are cold and cruel. No matter how logical and rational we can be, there is something so deep and spiritual about a mother's love, which is why God created moms. Even in nature, if there is one animal you don't want to piss off, it's the mama bear. She will do anything and everything to protect her cubs. As always, inspired by the sun, Elizabeth Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 Words or Less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings. 
Lately, I’ve been thinking. Can the human brain really handle the stimulus and chronic impulses received from social media?
Everyday people log “on the line” to be bombarded with breaking news stories, opinions, hot takes and verbal vomit about one’s personal life, all in the matter of seconds. Back in the day, news sometimes took weeks to reach one’s community as the message was carried via horseback. Throughout human history, bad and terrible things have happened. And, tragic things will continue to happen in mankind’s existence. Until humans cease to exist, there will always be a battle between the light and the dark on an individual and collective level. This is the way we were created, and societies have evolved because of bloodshed. And to note, every culture, country and society have undergone dark time periods.
I believe we have the capacity to live in a utopia, but that can only exist if everyone is on the same page, which is why communes or communities work because it focuses on a smaller scale, attracting like minds. Trying to control the masses often leads to chaos and tension. It’s like trying to control a horse, a zebra, a lion, an elephant and a house cat on a farm to live cohesively.
It’s apparent that people are losing their shit online, specifically when it comes to differing opinions, political ideologies and the way society should be lived. Many people think this is something “new” when in fact, we are experience the same problems as our ancestors, just that our problems have new characters, weapons and propaganda messages. I believe in the Age of Aquarius. In my past blogs I discussed the energy of Aquarius. It is a highly mental sign and the “ripple-looking” zodiac image symbolizes the brain wave. The water bearer pours knowledge from the pot into the river to drain the old “establishment” ways down the river. Aquarius rules technology and the combination of this mental and social media energy are combative and affects mental health wellbeing. If negativity breeds negativity than drama thrives on drama, and most people are melodramatic (some for selfish reasons to attract attention or to have their five minutes of fame.)
The Rise of Hypersensitivity
Differing viewpoints is what makes the world go ‘round. Like the zodiac wheel, earth, air, fire and water signs see, think and do things differently. Most of the world, but specifically the American culture, has a superior ego problem. The ego drives one to be right, correct and wants their voice to be heard. Because of living abroad several times, I’ve entered into cohesive disagreeing debates with foreigners that in America I’ve seen these same conversations lead to a “break up” in friendships. The worldwide web is an ocean of different characters, egos and personalities. When you let the bull out of its cage, it’s going to go buck wild. People who decide to comment on articles or post their hot takes are bound to get people to disagree with them. That is okay. That is a part of life. Part of this “chronic” safe space culture promotes only being around people of like-minds. Although we all have our safe space in some aspect of life, most people who do not get out of their comfort zone cannot build the backbones they need to face the reality of life – that NOT EVERYONE WILL AGREE WITH YOU. Today, many people follow their own herd, desiring praise and affection for their opinion without critically questioning everything that they are told. Safe spaces are nurturing, but like a baby, the child must eventually wean from the mother’s teat. People can’t be dependent on their own kind for a lifetime. Diversity of thought only exists when everyone can express his or her point of view. Like the Dalai Lama once stated, people are WAY TOO hypersensitive. Social media is dictating many areas of our life. No likes on Facebook dictates many people’s self-worth, popularity or self-esteem. It’s natural to want to be liked, and to be right, but without a firm grip on who you are as a person, people will “run into problems” mainly with their ego. The safe space college campus culture is evolving into an untamed zoo as these “kids” are being held from the learning lessons on how to be an adult. They are offended by anyone who disagrees with their propaganda-pumped mindset, and like a child learning how to ride a bike – you gotta fall a few times before you can maintain your balance and steer in a forward motion. Hypersensitivity drives the ego to win their battle in an online comment sections or forums to tell people “how ignorant they are.” Extreme ideologies have contributed to most of history’s brutality and right now people are at a mental war with each other. I experienced this in 2012 when I went head to head with some meatheads about a vegetarian-research study on LinkedIn. The research study showed that vegetarians had less risk for heart disease and were expected to live a longer life compared to their meat-eating counterparts. When I got home from work to check the replies, I realized that I spent three hours battling my viewpoint. What a waste of time. A vegetarian or vegan cannot win an argument with someone who believes meat must be a part of his or her diet. It’s an endless battle that goes round and round and round. Without a deep sense of awareness, I would’ve been caught in this cyclical argument for days. I sat back in my chair and analyzed the LinkedIn responses. All of it led to hateful responses, out of spite, because someone disagreed with their opinion. I watched the snowball get bigger and bigger and bigger. It first started with a disagreement, which led to name calling and virtual signaling, “how ignorant you are. Well at least I am not like you.” After that experience, I underwent a personal experiment. I did not reply to any LinkedIn posts for about six months, which eventually led to a year. Instead, I analyzed people’s response like a psychological experiment. It was hilarious! Mid forty to fifty year olds were going head to head in a cyber battle that no one could win. Is it possible for two people to have two different viewpoints in life and neither person is right or wrong?
Absolutely. The more attached someone is to a specific ideology, whatever it may be; the more likely the person will mentally explode if challenged. People love to make themselves feel important and social media is just the place for that. Being overly stubborn and lacking empathy contributes to the mental outbursts.
Did I miss commenting on articles? Not really. My ego missed it. I felt pressure in my head to voice my opinion, but in reality I rediscovered inner peace instead of worrying about what some bozo from Arizona thinks. One thing that helped me along my journey of ego shredding is to practice the art of detachment. I detached from my own ideologies, listened to other people’s viewpoints, and realized that a middle of the ground approach is where balance truly lives. I trained myself to see the reality of life instead of what life SHOULD or COULD be. The imagination is a blessing and a curse. Most people who are pent up with hate have a disconnect between the reality of life versus the ideal “hopeful” vision of life. The Rise of Hate Alongside with people’s thin skin, hypersensitivity ignites a self-defense response. When one feels threatened, they retreat and then attack. Like a crab hiding in its shell (safe space), eventually the crab will pop out of its shell and attack the enemy. Aggression is a part of nature, and human nature is no exception. The animal kingdom fights every day with each other and other species. Humans have a capacity that no other creature on this planet has – consciousness. Animals are biologically programmed with an innate wisdom that is beyond our human understanding. Humans have the capacity to change, but the reality is that our lives contain the same shadow aspects as nature. I believe hypersensitivity and hate are like an inter-spiraled web, similar to a DNA strand. One cannot coexist without the other (it can, but for most people their ego can’t handle the challenge). The irony is today’s complex political spectrum is that the far left anarchists screaming, “peace, love and unity” are some of the most hateful people on the planet right now. Violent protests, shutting down speeches, burning shit in the streets, it’s like the 1940’s all over again. (Astrologically, we’ve entered a similar star period as WW2, so we need to see where this plays out. I believe we have the ability to avoid WW3, but humanity must work together to find a common ground– and that is where the downfall happens – people are too rooted into their own belief systems that ends up in violent catastrophes.) Sadly, these people think their souls are developed, but are still fresh out of the womb in terms of soul development. They must deal with their shadow side and cut the umbilical cord, or lifeline, from their safe space. They are spiritually immature. Politically speaking, no one person or party is exempt from his or her shadow side. The more this purges the better humanity can ascend. Social media bombards us daily with opinions, voices and articles; I think the human brain is over flowing with information. I am not sure if the human brain can handle this digital age (we are in the early evolutional stages of this digital age.) As much as we equate our stomach to the digestion of food, our mind, body and soul must also digest the information that we read. If a person does not have a strong backbone, they will either follow the herd because “everyone’s doing it” and they want to fit into that mold, or they will trap themselves in their ego that is soon to erupt. The ego is like a campfire. When someone’s opinion differs, that is like the stream of gasoline that is about to hit the campfire. This is not to say that people should stop voicing their opinions, but know that if you are caught in this perpetual cycle of being hypersensitive, and defending or reflecting from the point with hateful responses and “fuck you’s,” it is time to look into the mirror and realize that you are also part of the problem. The biggest battle in this world is dealing with the shadow that lies within you. We must accept that people see things differently, admit when we are wrong (or when our political party is corrupt as hell) and start looking at the bigger picture. Too many people get caught up in worthless arguments because they are focusing on Bob Who and Shithead Sally. If you want to know the secret to life, study nature – everything about humanity – the good and the bad – presents itself in the natural world. Sadly, we the people, have another battle to uphold. Corporations, tech companies and the globalists have too much power, and this mind manipulation and control of the people will bring out the worst in human nature. Are you mentally ready for this? What do you think? Have people become hypersensitive? |
AuthorElizabeth Rae Kovar M.A. is Author of her memoir, Finding Om and is a Fitness Trainer, Yogi, Reiki Master, Presenter and Lover of Life. To view her portfolio please visit www.elizabethkovar.com 
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