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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Anxiety can be a serious issue, especially when you feel like you don’t have any helpful ways of dealing with your stress.
There
are times when life can be downright impossible. Most people have had a day or
two when they wake up and feel nothing but dread an…
Many who incorporate meditation into their lives do so for mental discipline, deeper spiritual connections, or improved health.
In
the Western world, meditation has long been seen as a discipline originating in
Eastern religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism,…
Once you realize what habits you want to alter, you need to take action.
There
are plenty of bad habits people can fall into. What’s worse is that a number of
these issues may go unrecognized until you feel spiritually or mentally unwell.
Recognizing behavior…
Fifteen minutes can be enough to get yourself into the daily meditation habit.
Meditation can be a wonderful way for you to clear your mind and find a sense of serenity within. Of course, for many people it is also a challenge. You might not be able to figur…
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