The world can feel like a big and frightening place. Because of this, people often turn to each other for comfort, solidarity, and understanding. Still, there are plenty of times when you may wish to be alone. Interestingly, a large chunk of people experience …
Read MoreCreate a Spiritual Bucket List
If you research examples of a spiritual bucket list, you may notice a number of people put “witness a miracle” as an item of interest.
The concept of the “bucket list” is somewhat straightforward. Essentially, this is a list of accomplishments a person …
Read MoreIndian Astrology: A Quick History
One critical element to Indian astrology is Jyotisha, one of six disciplines that illuminate Vedic religious practices.
Astrology has been popular in the West since the early 1930s. Smithsonian Magazine reveals that British astrologer H.R. Naylor created one of…
Read MoreCreating an Altar
Though organized religion has long been the most dominant channel used by
people looking to get in touch with a higher power, it is far from the only way
to exhibit a spiritual side. For countless people across the world, religion is
more of a personal experie…
Religion in the Philippines
A key tenet of religion in the Philippines is the existence of multiple realms. The Visayas, Palawan, and Mindanao people hold that there are seven realms.
The world is packed with all types of new and ancient religions. In many cases, it can be difficult to la…
Read MoreBikram Yoga: Getting Started
When
you’re looking for a daily activity that helps calm your mind, lift your
spirits, and tone your body, yoga is an excellent option. Of course, there are
many different styles of yoga to explore. Which form you practice will largely
depend on the goals yo…
Vegetarianism in World Religions
The Jain Foodie reveals why Jain vegetarianism is one of the strictest forms: even root vegetables are proscribed because pulling them up harms tiny organisms and consuming them kills the entire plant.
For many people all over the world, religion serves as a gu…
Read MoreEmpty Houses in My Horoscope?
Empty houses prompt anxious responses in some people. For example, someone may believe that a vacant tenth house signals a lack of career opportunities
With its growing popularity and a wealth of information online, astrology has never been more accessible to e…
Read MoreSpiritual Practices for Everyone
It
is not always easy to define the word “spiritual.” While you might be someone
who feels connected to a higher power, you may also not think that any specific
religion is right for what you believe. When you do not have a defined
religion, it may seem th…
Shinto: Basic Beliefs and Practices
Shinto beliefs are diverse, but its fundamental principles are a core part of Japanese culture: purity, harmony, family respect, and collectivist-based altruism.
Japan is home to almost 127 million people and two major Asian religions, Buddhism and Shinto. Many…
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