Those who are afraid of snakes should not enter forests. —Old Filipino Proverb
This is a space for the exploration of folk psychology and indigenized spirituality.
“Sikodiwa” is a portmanteau of Sikolohiya (Psychology) and Diwa (Spirit). It is a study of culture and consciousness, guided by concepts in Filipino languages, myths, and symbols. You can learn more about it through my new book, which you can preorder now:
This blog was created by Carl Lorenz Cervantes, psychospiritual researcher.
Hear the song of the inner self. Reconnect with the earth. Return to kapwa.
Read more about Sikodiwa here:
“From Kapwa to Hiya: What Our Language Reveals About Being Filipino” by Madeline O. Teh (Lifestyle Inquirer, 2024)
“Mental Health Advocates in the Philippines to Follow” by Clara Rosales (Spot.ph, 2024)
“SIKODIWA: Going Deep Into the Filipino Occult and Psyche” by Lea Briones (Village Pipol, 2022)
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