Millions of people across the United States practice yoga on any given day. For many of these yoga enthusiasts, one basic chant is instantly recognizable–om. To casual outsiders, this mantra seems simple yet mysterious. But what does it mean, and why is it s…
Read MoreA Quick Guide to Feng Shui
To the average observer, feng shui may seem like a strange and complex system for arranging home interiors. Most beginning enthusiasts try to grasp the basics, learning how unseen living energy moves within a space. But there are many deeper concepts behind th…
Read MoreWhat Buddhism Can Teach Us About Life Today
 Collective stories can sometimes be hard to recognize because they are presented as irrefutable truths about how the world works. Modern Western societies are largely driven by the belief in infinite growth and accumulation. It’s undeniable that this n…
Read MoreFind Your Center and Stay in the Right Spirits
Life can easily throw a lot at you at once, from work responsibilities to personal dramas. You may find yourself struggling to stay in your preferred mindset. Staying grounded while dealing with a million issues at once may seem impossible, but there are many …
Read MoreHow To Stay Motivated as the Year Begins
Whether you’re trying to reach personal or professional goals, you need to have a certain degree of ambition. Unfortunately, plenty of people struggle when it comes to finding proper motivation. This is especially apparent as the year begins, and people all …
Read MoreMoon Signs: Astrology’s Emotional Barometer
Anyone who’s a little familiar with astrology already knows about Sun signs. Sun signs are seen as the primary cores of our personalities, laying out basic traits and tendencies. However, astrologers believe that there’s much more to each person than whatâ…
Read MoreAvoid Procrastination During the Winter
Staying active and productive are not always easy tasks when the winter winds begin to blow. As temperatures plummet, so do the motivation levels of individuals all over. Even those who can accomplish miracles in a 24-hour period can find themselves struggling…
Read MoreMusic of the World’s Religions
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…
Read MoreSecular Funeral Traditions
Funerals are a ritual part of mourning. Although funeral services are often associated with religion, many people don’t have a religious background. According to Pew Research, about one-third of Americans consider themselves nonreligious. This can make t…
Read MorePagan Weddings
It may surprise you to know that Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. Studies on religious trends concur that between 1990 and 2008, Paganism grew by a remarkable factor of 42 times, from 8,000 people identifying as Pagan in 1…
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