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Discover Your Fall Spirituality

Fall is a season of change, with the brisk breeze across your face and the sound of the dry leaves whispering in the wind. It’s also a time for reconnecting with your spirituality by reconnecting with nature. Fall is a time of transition, and the trees show you it is time to shed all things…
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What’s the Meaning of Beads?

Charm bracelets are a trend and most fashionistas are sporting unique bracelets made by Pandora and other fashionable jewelry makers. On the other side of the coin, beaded bracelets can be seen on young teens as symbols of friendship- strung together using handmade beads or colorful beads found at craft stores. Whatever the modern interpretation,…
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Morning Rituals to Start Your Day

Feeling exhausted at the end of each day? There’s a simple solution: re-examine your morning routine. Mindful morning rituals to start your day are just what you need. By starting your day on the right foot you will be able to lead a more productive and relaxing day. 7 Steps for a Mindful Morning Ritual…
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Nightmares and Spiritual Guidance

Dreams, whether good or bad, can have great spiritual significance, encouraging us to grow from the experience. However, there’s danger in becoming overwhelmed by nightmares. For centuries, people across the world turned to spiritual guidance to help stop unbearable bad dreams. Nightmares are extremely common. One out of every two adults has nightmares on occasion.…
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What’s Your Animal Totem?

We can learn a lot from nature, not to mention animals. There are many communities around the world that celebrate our relationship with these creatures. This belief system is known as animal totemism. People who practice animal totemism believe that humans “have kinship or a mythical relationship with a spirit-being, such as an animal.” These…
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4 Ways to Come Back from a Setback

Are you experiencing a setback? Whether it’s in your personal or professional life, it’s always important to brush off the incident and get back on your feet. With the right Mindful tips, you can do just that. Whether it’s a financial crisis, a breakup, or unemployment, everyone experiences a predicament that can drastically impact his…
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Disaster Stress Tips for Rescue Workers

Disaster rescue workers can be paralyzed by survivor guilt and live with the constant fear that the next time they are called to a disaster, they too might not return. They must keep an eye out for future signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is not uncommon in situations such as this. Common PTSD symptoms include dissociation,…
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Creating Your Own Sacred Space

While pilgrims have fled to the most famous sacred places in the world like Stonehenge, Fatima, and Lourdes, many of us have found our own sacred space right at our feet. These places have the power to heal our bodies, enlighten our minds, and awaken our souls. Our culture says we can have it all,…
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35 Positive Affirmations to Try

Giving ourselves positive messages will combat negative self-talk.  You can choose to do this simple practice to create prosperity, balance, and health in your life. Try out some of these positive affirmations. Listed below are a few examples of short positive phrases or positive affirmations for you to use. 35 Positive Affirmations I am always protected…
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Why is Spirituality Growing and Religion Dying

A new Pew Research poll finished in June 2018 shows that more Americans say they’re spiritual but not religious. Over a quarter of Americans now say they are spiritual but not religious. This is up eight percentage points in the last five years and spirituality trends are increasing. What Does Being Spiritual Actually Mean There…
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