Alchemy of the soul

By Arya Maloney — Jan 15, 2015

This is the fourth article of the series 'Alchemy of the soul'. This chapter deals with situations in which the therapist has to leave the normal paradigms of psychotherapy for admitting the 'soul'. The guidelines that can help include a drastic shift for the therapist also. Through living examples, the author continues his exposition.

By Arya Maloney — Jan 15, 2010

This is the last in the series of Dr. Arya Maloney's chapters on Alchemy of the Soul. It describes the author's own struggle in life and the role of the soul in it.

By Arya Maloney — Oct 15, 2009

“Will you forgive me for making literal an experience that seems? more real than life, less possible than death? There is no place to put it, no way to hold it, nothing to know it with And yet it belongs, it stays, and it begs consciousness...”

By Arya Maloney — Oct 15, 2009

I first met Bob at a gathering of friends. He appeared quiet, introspective and somewhat shy. However, we quickly cut through the small-talk and anxiety of first meetings to a deep discussion of awareness and self-observation. As I listened, I thought, ‘He must practice Buddhist mindfulness’. But no, he neither followed a spiritual path, nor was he engaged in psychotherapy. He was a musician. Later that evening I heard him play the trombone and recognized a seasoned jazzman.

By Arya Maloney — Jul 15, 2009

9:15pm, August 12, 2000. The phone rings. I know instantly that it is the call I have been expecting for three days. I hear Steven’s voice,