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The World Is Not an Illusion

One of the biggest myths about spirituality is that it reveals the world to be an illusion. According to the myth, when we “wake up” or...
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Prayer: What Is the Meaning of Prayer

What is the meaning of prayer? Why do we pray? And how do we pray? The Meaning of Prayer On a weekend getaway to Las Vegas,...
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Is yoga a religion?

Many people take up yoga to boost their flexibility, but is yoga a religion? Watch a yoga class and chances are by the end of...
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20 Quotes to Read When You Need an Emotional Cleanse

There will be times in your life when you feel like you need an emotional cleanse. When you face problems or struggle emotionally, it...
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How to Help a Child Understand Religious Rituals at Home

Getting a child to understand and participate in religious rituals at home requires parents who live their faith beyond a superficial level. Religious rituals that...
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Sacred Geometry Is Literally Everywhere — Here’s Where To Look &...

Learning the fundamentals of sacred geometry can deepen our understand of the world we live in and the natural laws that govern it. Here’s...
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15 Quotes to Help You Win Your Inner Spiritual War

Inner spiritual war happens when good and bad thoughts contradict one another. While it sounds like a religious term, the struggle may or may...
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15 Ways to Cope with Thanatophobia (Fear of Death)

Most people look forward to the future with hope and excitement. They think of all the things they want to do and places they...
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The 3 Treasures of Taoism That Lead to a Happy Life

In Taoism, there are three qualities of life and self that Lao Tzu has called treasures. I’m not talking about jing, qi, and shen,...
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Spiritual Meditation: 11 Ways to Enlighten Your Mind

Spiritual meditation is different from mainstream meditation in that it focuses on connecting with something greater and deeper than ourselves. Normal meditation – the kind you read about in...