When it comes to spoofing and mockery, there will be many different opinions about what is fair game. From people to places to ideas, many things are subject to parody, often as criticism or litigation of society’s understanding or execution of certain c…
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January 30, the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, begins a yearly observation of a Season for Nonviolence. It’s been celebrated since 1998. The Season ends on April 4, the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination. For 64 days, p…
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Call it midsummer, the first day of summer or summer solstice; it all means essentially the same thing. It’s the day with the longest amount of daylight and the shortest night of the year. In 2023, the summer solstice will occur on Wednesday, June 21. In som…
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Syncretism refers to the combining of two or more religions into a new belief system. This blending of faiths typically happens either when a culture with religious traditions is conquered by or assimilated into another with different faiths. Religious syncr…
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There are many different ways to decompress when the pressures of life become too stressful for you to handle. One of the best practices to adopt when you’re feeling overwhelmed is meditation. This ancient technique is meant to ground you and help you live i…
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August is American Adventures Month, which celebrates vacationing. When most people think about vacations, images of theme parks or camping probably come to mind. Although that type of thrilling adventure is important to your well-being, it may not truly…
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Have you been feeling more stressed than usual? Do you find yourself getting anxious about future events, work problems, or family issues? If so, you absolutely need to take a step back and consider different ways to find relief. According to mental health pro…
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Life sometimes has a way of throwing a curveball at you when you least expect it. While some issues are more manageable than others, any surprise can be enough to make you feel overwhelmed depending on your current circumstances. No matter the obstacle at hand…
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For years, the terms “religion” and “spirituality” have been synonymous and often their derivative forms were used interchangeably. Even an English thesaurus will list these words as having the same or similar meanings. Today, more people are self-iden…
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If you’ve been around for the past few decades, you’ve likely heard of the term “new age.” You may understand it as an object of criticism from adherents of other established faiths. You may associate it with alternative approaches to medicine or pract…
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