Developing a daily spiritual practice takes time and dedication. At first it may feel forced or uncomfortable, but overtime it will become the foundation for your spiritual life. It’s amazing how most of us grow up learning healthy habits for our mind and body, but not for our soul. We know too well the benefits …
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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A spiritual marriage is more than making a wedding vow before God, attending church on Sundays, or praying and meditating together. While these practices enhance spirituality they are not the most important qualities of a spiritual relationship. How a couple treats each other on a daily basis, through the twists and turns of matrimony, determines …
What’s the difference between prayer, meditation and visualization? It depends on how they are defined and used. While praying is often viewed as communicating with an external higher power, meditation involves connecting with something deeper and internal. Many would say they are the same thing – a spiritual connection – just different processes. Visualization doesn’t have to …
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