Rituals add meaning and spirituality to our lives, by serving as a bridge between our outer and inner worlds, between the profane and the sacred, and between the ordinary and the extraordinary. “Rituals are tools that give us the freedom to take responsibility for the direction and purpose of our lives,” says Abigail Brenner, M.D., …
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Each year the Winter Solstice graces us as the sun begins its journey northward from the equator. Throughout history, various cultures have performed rituals to celebrate winter solstice and show gratitude for the returning light. Yule (another name for this longest night of the year because of Norse pagans who burned giant Yule logs to …
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As the moon waxes from an arc to a full moon it represents growth and expansion. When it reaches its fullest illumination it symbolizes completion. This is a perfect time to let go of the past and release negativity from your life. When you’ve finished a project, you admire it and move on. When your closet …
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