The days of commitment ceremonies held in LGBTQ community centers have passed. Same-sex marriage is slowly rooting itself in American cultural norms. For same-sex couples, this is an affirming signal of burgeoning acceptance. Acceptance brings more choices. Wh…
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A sizable body of literature on the subject of non-dual thinking has found a place in the West as spiritual seekers increasingly explore its roots through traditions such as Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christian mysticism.
“I’m spiritual but not religious.â…
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Though marriage is an old tradition, it is a tea steeped in far more ancient waters. Human nature demands some type of companionship. Romantic love aside, the nourishment provided by the love shared with family and friends is impossible to deny. Marriage is an…
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Feeling bummed out or nervous? Try dancing to cope with stress. It doesn’t matter if the cat is giving you weird looks or that your neighbors might be alarmed by the sudden noise.
Recent studies have revealed that the stress and anxiety produced by the COVID-…
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In life, it is easy to feel like you know everything. Even if you don’t actively believe you know every little detail about the universe, you probably feel like you stand on solid ground in regard to most of your beliefs. Unfortunately, as good as it is to b…
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Do we create the divine in our own image? If so, what does that say about non-binary, intersex, and agender deities from the past?
Many Christians in the West conceive of God as masculine, but this view isn’t universal. Several religious traditions venerate g…
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Decans were assigned to each of the thirty-six star configurations that circled the sky just slightly south of the ecliptic.
Modern astrology is much more than horoscopes and zodiac signs. The divination practice is more sophisticated than what is seen at first…
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Astrology is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, especially among adults under 40. Maybe it’s the turbulent times we live in, as The Atlantic’s Julie Beck suggests, or how easily it can be memed. Maybe it’s all that fascinating symbolism dating back a c…
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When
you’re stuck inside most of the day, it can be difficult to fully appreciate
the bounty of the season. With the COVID-19 pandemic happening alongside the
thick of springtime, people all over are feeling the burden of watching the
beautiful world through…
Whether you view astrology as a useful guide, a curiosity, or a pseudoscience, the storm and shadow of retrogrades can offer useful lessons.
Astrology is enjoying a renaissance. Since the early 21st century, more people are digging into one of humanity’s olde…
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