Throughout our multi-millennia history, humans have developed belief systems to help make sense of the larger world. These have resulted in several major religions from around the globe plus spiritual practices endemic to many smaller cultures. While reverenti…
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There’s a lot to be said for the summer months. For a large chunk of the world, this is the season where the chill of the winter is a thing of the past. It is the time of year to step outside, greet the sun, and bask in the warm glow of possibility offered b…
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What
happens after we die? This question is still being debated by scientists,
theologians, philosophers, and ordinary people. Yet for all our sophisticated
knowledge and reasoning powers, we still don’t have concrete answers. As
medical and scientific d…
Though a common occurrence elsewhere, there is a strange superstition in South Korea that sleeping with a fan on will bring about a person’s untimely death.
Whether you believe in them fully or not, it is hard to deny the influence that strange superstitions …
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Having a busy schedule is no excuse for neglecting spiritual practices.
Getting
in touch with your spiritual side is said to produce positive benefits. Whether
you are a member of a congregation and worship weekly or you repeat personal
mantras during meditat…
The world is a chaotic and unpredictable place. Between the stress caused by reading endless news stories and juggling your own real-life issues, finding inner peace can be difficult. While it can seem like the idea is a purely spiritual concept, there is evid…
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Our modern birthstones are roughly based on the stones in a Jewish high priest’s breastplate.
Do you know your birthstone? Perhaps you own some birthstone jewelry or
you’ve looked up your stone out of curiosity. Maybe you’ve wondered why and how
the…
Use these positive coping strategies to deal with stress.
Life can be stressful. What’s worse is that people tend to fixate on this, making it more difficult to find relief. Though modern living is hectic and packed with endless responsibilities, it doesn’t…
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Let go of your worries and take time to focus on self care using these simple tips.
In the age of the internet, many people carry the weight of the world on
their shoulders. From devastating wildfires to viruses, it often seems like
each day brings a wealth of …
The first structure you’ll encounter on a trip to a Shinto shrine is the torii, a tall red gate at the shrine compound’s entrance.
Shinto spirituality spans at least three millennia of Japanese history. As Japan’s oldest living faith, it includes a dive…
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