by Helen Papadopoulos | Feb 12, 2026 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Denial is….telling my friend in high school that I was in no way negatively affected by the sexual abuse I experienced in my childhood…”No, no, no…I’m FINE, really!” Denial is…a man not being able to function in the world...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Feb 7, 2026 | Self Help Skills
Feeling OK one minute, angry, or sad the next, then something else a few seconds later is very typical during PTSD. Mood swings represent the overwhelming cocktail of emotions that were once suppressed for the purpose of survival. Emotional equilibrium may be...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Feb 3, 2026 | Real Mythology, Real Philosophy
I have profound respect for Aspasia. Aspasia was a renowned teacher of philosophers in Ancient Athens. Her home became an intellectual mecca which attracted other philosophers, such as, Socrates and Plato. She has often been referred to as a courtesan (high-class...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jan 30, 2026 | Self Help Skills
Physical Meditations Dancing Play some music that uplifts you. If you feel the need to listen to music that brings up certain emotions (e.g. anger, sadness) then do so – express your emotions (cry, scream, laugh). Other Physical Activities Walking, running,...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jan 25, 2026 | Real Philosophy
Humanitarianism: a belief in improving people’s lives and reducing suffering. This is very honorable but how realistic is it? One individual, family, or organization cannot help everyone. The definition above does not say that you need to, or can assist/save...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jan 17, 2026 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills, The Real New Age
In 2025, there were three planets that moved into new zodiac signs. By the end of last year, these planets had retrograded back into their previous signs. Below you will find the dates when these planets will return to those signs and links to the articles that I...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jan 15, 2026 | Phoenix Rising Book Updates
My, oh my, how things change – the deeper I get into my own history and the understanding of how the spiritual realms operate, the greater my realization of what it is that I do not yet know. As I continue to work on my autobiography, the last chapter about...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jan 8, 2026 | Real Mythology
Κλειώ (Clio) – The Goddess or Muse of History. The etymology of her name is derived from κλέω/κλείω which means to recount, to make famous or to celebrate. She is sometimes referred to as “The Proclaimer”. Clio is often represented with a book,...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jan 4, 2026 | The Real Bible
Galatians 5:1 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. The term “slavery to the law” refers to man-made laws that are not in alignment with Natural Law. So, this would mean false...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Dec 31, 2025 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Many years ago, I was experiencing some major losses many of which were by choice. I realized what had to be done before I could truly begin again. In the months and years to come, we will all have these types of experiences. Below you will find the introduction to...