In recent years, you may have heard a lot about healing crystals. From celebrities to Instagram personalities, it seems like there has been a sudden interest in the power of gemstones and how they can interact with a person’s emotions and surroundings. Truth…
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As human beings, we’re fascinated by the interconnectedness of our world. Television shows like Touch and Sense8 explore random things that are somehow linked together. When we scratch the surface, we may find startling truths about these connections. Aspect…
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Our desire for self-understanding is as old as humanity itself. We’re not sure who first asked, “Who am I?” while looking inward. But it’s an old question. The Delphic maxim “know thyself” is credited to Thales of Miletus, a Greek philosopher from …
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Life on Earth takes many forms. Some of our planet’s strangest creatures live in the oceans—bioluminescent octopi, transparent sea cucumbers, and crown-of-thorns starfish, to name a few. Random as these animals may look, their unusual appearances and body …
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Tea is a type of drink with a long and rich history as an elixir with spiritual properties. Cultures all over the world have curated a variety of leaves, roots, and other byproducts of flora to toss in hot water and enjoy. While plenty are familiar with the jo…
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Celebrating the end of one year and the dawn of another involves all kinds of rituals and traditions. While some make obvious sense, like counting down the seconds until midnight, there are some that can seem a bit odd. From commonplace actions like kissing wh…
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Ever heard people describe themselves as “cusp babies” and wonder if that was an actual thing? Maybe you consult one astrology source that says you’re a Pisces, but another insists that you’re an Aquarius. If you have run into this phenomenon, then you…
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Many
cultures’ creation stories paint frightening pictures of our universe’s
origins. Scientists have several theories on how the moon was created, some
equally gloomy and chaotic. One idea, the giant-impact hypothesis, suggests
that the moon resulted from…
According to many scholars, Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, with roots going back more than 4,000 years. It’s the third largest religion after Christianity and Islam, with the majority of its adherents living in India.
Foundational Belief…
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While planning for your nuptials, you may find yourself pondering some of the many traditions connected to the ritual. No matter what background you come from, it stands to reason your culture has a myriad of customs meant to symbolize one aspect or another o…
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