There’s an old song with a lyric that says, “I can’t help falling in love with you.” That statement on its own is one of the most wonderful and fascinating things about relationships. Whether you believe opposites attract or not, there’s the possibil…
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Music has been described as a powerful force, capable of connecting people within and across geographic, generational, and cultural boundaries. It exists in various combinations of melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and sounds as forms of expression, celebration, i…
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There’s an enduring adage that says, “You are what you eat.” The implication here is that what you put in your body will determine your level of health and wellness. Eating food is a key part of what it means to live, as nearly every organism must eat to…
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Millennials are the age group loosely defined as being born between the years of 1980 and 1996. With the oldest millennials turning 40 this year, this age group is often a focus of study when it comes to trends in economics, employment, and other sociological …
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To many people, the word “hoodoo” is often seen as a synonym for Haitian Vodou. Sometimes the term is used in a pejorative manner. Other times, it’s used as a catchall phrase for religions that descend from West African spiritual practices, including Vod…
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For years, the terms “religion” and “spirituality” have been synonymous and often their derivative forms were used interchangeably. Even an English thesaurus will list these words as having the same or similar meanings. Today, more people are self-iden…
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In the fictional universe of “Star Wars,” Jedi Knights belong to an ancient order of individuals who can manipulate an energy field called the “Force.” While an elaborate and intricate sci-fi concept, the Jedi movement has moved far beyond the world of…
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While weddings and funerals tend to have many bizarre customs attached to them, other ceremonies tend to be more straightforward. Though a vast majority of people who decide to baptize their babies will do so in a very specific way, there are some examples of …
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To deny the cultural and social impact of alcohol would be impossible. Drinking alcoholic beverages is a part of many social customs. From a champagne toast at wedding receptions to professional happy hours, enjoying a drink or two is often viewed as acceptabl…
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We’re surrounded by a universe of sound. Classical guitar, nails on a chalkboard, jackhammers, and even a cat’s meow affect one’s emotions, mindset, and physical health. But can sound possess special physical and metaphysical properties? Do good vibratio…
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