Across a variety of pagan and folk religions, spirits connected with the natural world play a very large role in daily beliefs. While the specific powers or intentions of these spirits might vary between cultures, there are many common factors in how these mys…
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Bahá’í is a beautiful religion that teaches that all religions come from one Source and are essentially a number of chapters of one faith from God. The Bahá’í believe God has sent a series of divine messengers, known as Manifestations of God, and that …
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The ocean has long been a point of fascination for the human race. From crossing the seas on rickety ships to diving to the deepest known depths just to see what’s swimming about, people have sought to conquer the dangers of the ocean in many ways. It makes …
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If you’ve heard of Sisyphus before, you may or may not recall that he supposedly cheated death. You probably remember him as the poor sap from Greek mythology who’s stuck rolling a boulder up a hill for all eternity. But how did he end up there? According …
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If you’re someone who follows pagan traditions, then the turning of one season to the next is usually a cause for celebration. With the summer coming to a close, soon the wind will carry a bit of chill and the splendor of autumn will reveal itself. Among pag…
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Modern wedding traditions tend to be steeped in the waters of a nation’s history. For example, a majority of the rituals practiced during nuptials in Iran come from Persian wedding traditions. This is largely because Iran was known as Persia for most of mode…
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What type of person are you? Ask 100 people and you’ll get at least 100 answers. Yet personality typing offers a systematic look at traits, identities, and motivations. The enneagram is one of the latest, but there’s fascinating theory behind it. This quic…
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Modern living can often seem like it is picking up speed without any signs of stopping. Though the internet has created a sense of immediacy that previous generations could not have imagined, people in today’s society could sincerely benefit from taking a br…
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When the warmer months of summer arrive, most people cannot wait to get out of the house and spend time enjoying the nice weather. While the days might be longer, it is also easy to let the time slip by without fully seizing the opportunities presented. Summer…
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The modern neopagan calendar contains a number of significant dates that are based on early, folk-based belief sets from around Europe. While many people are familiar with the celebrations of the summer solstice and the autumn equinox, few are as aware of the …
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