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The Chant at This Sacred Ritual Is Cheers
It was a Saturday evening, and attending would mean spending two days in a row in church. Nevertheless, many of the congregation gathered in fellowship for a sacred ritual—th…
The Equinox as Catalyst for Healing
Think of March as a second New Year with resolutions for healing and recovery in our lives.
The Great Symphony of Life
By Shevaun Rafferty You are touched by music and sounds in more ways than you may ever know. In the scientific study of cymatics, both simple sounds and complex pieces of music ca…
The Heart Within the Holidays
Learning to choose loving rituals that work in your family, that are meaningful, relaxed, realistic and reasonable, is as important and as individual as each of us.
The Holy Family
The holy-days are a special time for children (and adults), in part because of the promise of toys, but also in part because of the rituals we participate in at this time of year—s…
The Joy of Spring
Modern living causes us to overlook the obvious. Here’s how not to let that happen.
The Power of Group Devotion, 100 Million Strong
Groups of Sadhus, Hindu holy men, their foreheads smeared with sacred ash, their necks encircled with marigold garlands as bright orange as the robes they wear, sit atop decorated …
The Therapeutic Value of the Five Elements
The Five Elements offer information that connects us to nature and our bodies and helps us to understand our energy and emotions.
Turning to the Morning: Sunset Rituals
By Lissin Lev ChayaEver since I was little, no matter where I was, I knew when the sun was going down. When I moved to the Pacific Ocean 15 years ago, my awareness became a daily s…
Water Rituals Around the World
Whether they involve steaming or soaking, geothermal or heated tap water, bathing traditions worldwide offer community, cleansing, spiritual renewal—and sometimes a legend or two.
Weave a Culture of Belonging
Decades ago, I spent a year exploring spiritually rich, off-the-beaten-path adventures in search of the sacred in India, Bali, Nepal, and Tibet. These cultures that changed me fore…
Winter Solstice Ritual and Meditation
Celebrate the coming of longer days with a winter solstice ritual.
