#spirituality

#spirituality

The first insult by science was Copernicus's discovery that we are not at the center of the universe, followed by Darwin's evolution theory and Freud's insights into the unconscious.

Donna Sagna Davis emphasizes the sense of community and connection among neighbors and visitors, saying, "Food always brings people together, drinking. The outreaches that I've been a part of - they always had food."

The only citywide festival of its kind in the nation is a celebration for the Chinese diaspora, signifying a time when the boundary between human and spiritual realms is thinner.

For even as they plough and dig the earth all day long, so they become altogether earthy: they lick the earth, they eat the earth, they speak of the earth; in the earth they have reposed all their hopes, nor do they care one bit for the heavenly substance that shall remain.

"I don't really get hung up on genres like some people do. For instance, some people say that they don't like country...as long as it's a good country song, I'm totally into it."

A sense of purpose can be understood as an organizing drive towards fulfilling a goal in one's life. Oftentimes, our purpose can involve professional, spiritual, or interpersonal goals that help us feel like the best and most authentic version of ourselves.

Anila Quayyum Agha creates large-scale installations that utilize the power of light and shadow to transform a room. Her works take a simple cube as a starting point.

As we age and experience the death of parents and peers, we become increasingly aware of our mortality. Such awareness may trigger anxiety and prompt preparations, such as writing wills and advance directives.

Suzuki arrived in California with answers. At a dilapidated temple founded for Japanese immigrants in San Francisco's Japantown, he slowly defined the trajectory of Zen in the US. 'Just sit,' he told his followers. 'Just breathe.' This simple directive became foundational in adapting Zen practices to a postwar America seeking meaning.

Nima Nabavi’s exhibition, Roswell2223, showcases an 18-foot-long hand-drawn canvas that embodies spiritual intensity and meditative clarity through intricate geometrical forms.

The TRIRIS lamp by Chinmayi Bahl transforms spaces into sanctuaries of ambient light, merging traditional craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities.

For me, costume has always been part of everything. Culturally, I grew up in Venezuela seeing costume not as something separate from daily life but as something deeply embedded in it, especially through the lens of carnival.

The legislation that made the eagle official came from members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation. The federal act recognizes the eagles' centrality in most Indigenous peoples' spiritual lives and sacred belief systems.

Mala beads serve as a sacred tool for mindfulness and meditation, allowing practitioners to deepen their spiritual practice through focused counting and intention setting.

Shallow describes all-night meditations in which Ma kicked or slapped anyone who fell asleep; a period of time called 'the Rampage' when Ma became more abusive, and a lot more violent.

In psychology, anyone who gets involved in or tries to talk in an analytic, careful way about religion is immediately branded a meathead; a mystic; an intuitive, touchy-feely sort of moron.” - Robert Hogan (1979)

While traditional vacations are often filled with noise and social interactions, more people are opting for silent retreats in monasteries to escape the chaos of modern life.

"A vital component of Tibetan Buddhist experience, musical notation allows for the transference of sacred sound and ceremony across generations. A means to memorize sacred text, express devotion, ward off feral spirits, and invoke deities."

In our age of uncertainty, good health remains one of the most coveted commodities, with wellness seekers incorporating all manner of cutting-edge, high-tech remedies into their routine.

Worshippers carried the statue from its shrine and paraded it through the streets of El Rocío, continuing a tradition that dates back to the 13th century.

He believes Sedona is such a high-traffic area for UFOs due to the vortexes the city is known for. 'The better the energy, the more you'll see.'

We reported some of our project's findings in an article published in 2024 in the American Psychological Association's Journal of Counseling Psychology, 71(4), 291-303.

Ignoring physical attraction in the name of 'spirituality' can lead to struggles, especially in intimacy. God won't force you to marry someone you don't find appealing.

"In today's world, we are rarely out of reach. From the moment we wake up, our phones buzz with notifications...a growing sense of disconnection and emptiness is commonly felt more than ever before."

Happiness in simplicity can be achieved with a flexible mindset and nine hours sleep each night.

Our Juneteenth Ritual of Remembrance is a prayerful honoring of the enslaved people who didn't live to see freedom come. It emphasizes a deep spiritual connection through diverse faiths.

Two years off is when I've really, really grown with Christianity and stuff and done a deep dive into that. Read the bible more.

Inside the Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple, chants of vedic mantras resonate alongside traditional Thavil drums and nagaswaram instruments, creating a vibrant spiritual ambiance.

It's the eyes that stay with you... As Sushma Jansari explains, it's not surprising that the eyes have it. Making direct eye contact, getting a glimpse (or darshan) of the divine, is the whole point.