new age
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does everything happen for a reason?
losing faith Everything happens for a reason. Growing up in the Catholic church, this is something I heard a lot, especially from my family. As I’ve written about before, my family is plagued with generational trauma and tragedy. Faith was used as a way to cope and explain away all of the terrible things that…
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Exploring the Law of Attraction: Balancing Belief and Action
Explore the Law of Attraction and learn how our thoughts shape our reality. Uncover ancient wisdom merged with modern practices, and navigate the pitfalls of manifestation in this comprehensive guide to attracting positivity and achieving personal growth. What do vision boards, prayers, birthday candles, and stars all have in common? Though it may not be…
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A Secular Interpretation of Heaven & Hell: Enlightenment & Despair
From Faith, To Disbelief, and Back Again I’ve been spending a lot of time wrapped up in spiritual literature as of late. On my recent trip to Hawaii, I visited a Buddhist temple, and picked up a book on the teachings of Buddha. I’ve also started reading the critically-acclaimed book by Eckhart Tolle, The Power…
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new age spirituality: the good, the bad, and the downright dangerous
As someone who was raised within a strict organized religion, turned atheist, and then found my spirit once again, I have adopted many of the spiritual beliefs and practices of New Age Spirituality. However, I have also fallen prey to the dangerous aspects of the New Age movement, and I’m here to warn others about…