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Religion and spiritualityOur guides bring you up-to-date information on Religion and Spirituality. The Religion and Spirituality category encompasses all religious and spiritual concepts. Religion is a social phenomenon involving systems of shared practices, views, symbols, and moral values. Spirituality is a personal relationship and communication with the Divine or the Ground of Being, with or without the direct influence of any organization or a set of organizationally imposed views.

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Therapeutic and Spiritual Properties of Candles

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

Many people enjoy burning candles in their home, as a way to improve the ambience and add a nice scent to the room. But candles also have therapeutic qualities that can soothe us, lift our spirit or help clear away negative energy. The burning of a candle, in conjunction with certain colors or sc..

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  • Posted on 08-11-2010
  • Views 1285
  • Rating 5.3 (28 votes)

The Power of Forgiveness

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

During this life, we will all experience the emotional pain of being hurt by another. Betrayals of trust, hurtful words and downright cruelty can understandably be very painful. Letting go of that emotional pain can be very hard to do. But when we don't let it go, we can get stuck in a cycle of h..

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  • Posted on 08-09-2010
  • Views 948
  • Rating 4.8 (26 votes)

How to Simplify Your Life

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

As many of us know, life can be very hectic. In fact, many people say they feel the pace of life is growing increasingly fast and frantic. This frantic pace, along with the information  overload that's prevalent in today's society, can leave us feeling exhausted, anxious and spiritually disc..

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  • Posted on 08-04-2010
  • Views 847
  • Rating 5.5 (27 votes)

Start Your Day Right With Morning Yoga

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

Are you someone who would like to try yoga, but just can't find the time? Then morning yoga could be just right for you. Now, you might be thinking, "How will I ever fit that into my hectic morning?". But instead of the lengthy yoga routine you may have envisioned, a simple ten minute r..

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  • Posted on 08-01-2010
  • Views 1027
  • Rating 4.5 (30 votes)

How to Find Spiritual Happiness

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

When many of us try to define happiness, we often equate it with such things as financial security, getting married, having friends or material abundance. Society often tells us, in a myriad of subtle and not so subtle ways, that happiness comes from something outside ourselves. If we make more m..

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  • Posted on 07-18-2010
  • Views 1183
  • Rating 5.8 (33 votes)

Understanding Attachment and Non-Attachment

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

In the subject of religion and spirituality you may, at times, hear the terms attachment, non-attachment and detachment. These terms can often be misunderstood, which can lead to a great deal of confusion and misinterpretations. While various world religions and spiritual beliefs may interpret th..

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  • Posted on 07-13-2010
  • Views 841
  • Rating 5.0 (27 votes)

Energy Healing Techniques

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

Energy healing is a term that refers to a wide range of healing techniques used in complementary or alternative medicine. These healing techniques work with the subtle energy within the human body, and are often based on ancient healing methods. This subtle energy, often referred to as chi, or li..

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  • Posted on 07-11-2010
  • Views 589
  • Rating 4.7 (13 votes)

Meaningful Travel - Famous Pilgrimage Sites to Visit

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

When it comes to religion and spirituality, people have long desired to deepen their faith by going on pilgrimages. This journey can be either an inward pilgrimage, or a journey to a distant place. Either way, a pilgrimage can be a way to strengthen or renew one's faith. For centuries, pe..

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  • Posted on 06-30-2010
  • Views 4025
  • Rating 5.2 (60 votes)

Animal Totems- Some Common Misconceptions

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

Animal totems are spirit guides who can teach lessons, offer protection and help us better connect with the web of life. Having long been part of ancient myths and spiritual beliefs, to this day animal totems are still a part of many indigenous groups such as Native American culture and Indigenou..

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  • Posted on 06-28-2010
  • Views 1103
  • Rating 5.3 (21 votes)

The Spiritual Significance of Candles

by ElizabethFarrell
Spiritual Journeys

Candles have long been used for various spiritual purposes by people of many different religions and spiritual beliefs. Used in rituals, ceremonies, during prayer or meditation, the flickering light of a candle flame can raise spiritual energy or help to bring about a sense of calm and peace. Alt..

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  • Posted on 06-21-2010
  • Views 6911
  • Rating 5.6 (53 votes)

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