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By: Mary Jane Almeda, MA, MFT There’s a depth within each of us that guides how we show up in the world. You don’t need to identify with a specific religion to understand that who we are on the inside shapes everything around us: our relationships, our peace, our choices, and the impact we leave. Across cultures and generations, people have always searched for the same things: purpose, peace, connection, and meaning. And no matter what someone believes, there are timeless qua

By: Mary Jane Almeda, MA, MFT In a world hungry for healing, people are turning to psychedelics such as mushrooms, ayahuasca, LSD, ketamine, and they're searching for breakthroughs they feel they can’t reach on their own. It’s become trendy, almost glamorous, to talk about trips , ego death , and spiritual awakening . But here’s what I don’t hear enough of: Do you truly understand your spiritual foundation before stepping into altered states of consciousness? Because psychede

Portland, Oregon (2010) This is me, 28 years old at the start of my healing journey. There was a time when I tried to hold everything together for everyone. I’d smile, teach, and encourage others to pause and breathe… but inside, I was running on empty. I realized I’d been pouring from a cup that hadn’t been refilled in a long time. Healing didn’t come overnight. It came quietly through tea, stillness, prayer, and the courage to feel again. It came through tears, laughter, an

Discover how psychology can help you live more intentionally, manage stress, and cultivate balance in your everyday life. In this blog, Mary Jane from BrightLightLife shares 6 practical tips rooted in psychological principles, offering actionable strategies to improve your habits, relationships, productivity, and overall well-being. Perfect for anyone looking to bring more clarity, resilience, and mindfulness into their daily routine.