by Helen Papadopoulos | Oct 9, 2025 | Real Mythology, Real Philosophy, The Real Bible, The Real New Age
In 2013, I studied Alchemy. I took an online course before going to a conference in Seattle, Washington. I learned way more at the conference. I was surrounded by modern day Alchemists/Magicians – some of them looked like Merlin. It seemed as though I was living...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Oct 5, 2025 | Real Mythology
From The Greek Origin of Freemasonry, 1956, 2nd edition, pp. 71-72: “The name Cabeiri derives from the Greek word κáειν or καíειν (burning). Hesychius tells us that the derivation of the word Cabeiri comes from the Greek Kαρκîνοι (cancer), or Káβουροι (kavouri...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Sep 27, 2025 | Real Mythology, Real Philosophy, The Real Bible, The Real New Age
I have been to many astrologers in my time. I also read many books on the subject in my youth. At first (in my twenties), I wanted to know about my future. As I got older, I discovered that it is far more important as a tool for self-understanding. Now, I realize that...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Sep 23, 2025 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills, The Real New Age
This is a repost of a previous article dismantling one of the New Age tenets that I find quite disturbing – the requirement that we live only in the present. Learning to live in the Now has become the catch cry of the New Age. Of course, life is great when you...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Sep 19, 2025 | Real Mythology, The Real Bible
Psalm 91 is a long prayer of protection – if you want to read the whole thing, go here. In this article, I will only focus on a few verses. But before I do this, here is the etymology of ‘psalm’, a Hellenic word (ψαλμός – psalmos) meaning...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Sep 15, 2025 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
The following quotes have helped me on my healing journey – they may help you, too. If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete. ~ Buddha You survived the abuse, you’re gonna survive the recovery. ~ Olivia Benson You save yourself, or...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Sep 10, 2025 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills, The Real New Age
Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt the people doing it. ~ Chinese proverb I love this quote. It sums up my response to so many people over the years who cannot believe that I could do what I have done and that it actually all worked out for me in...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Sep 6, 2025 | The Real Bible
Deuteronomy 27:25 “Cursed is anyone who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” Isaiah 29:20-21 The ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who have an eye for evil will be cut down 21 those who with a word...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Sep 1, 2025 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Reaching the Summit In my mind’s eye, I always see the height of self-empowerment as the top of a mountain. When you begin your ascent by getting real with yourself and the world it is treacherous because you don’t know what unforeseen dangers lay ahead....
by Helen Papadopoulos | Aug 28, 2025 | Healing Sexual Abuse, Phoenix Rising Book Updates, Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Spiritual Awakening I had to discover Why I came here And I had to discover Who I was A stubborn old soul That did not know That did not see God Now I can see and feel The Grace of God After much sorrow After much pain I can see I can feel God’s Love for me This Love...
