religion
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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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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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The Art of Fulfillment: Finding Meaning in the Mundane
Embracing the beauty of the everyday doesn’t mean settling for a monotonous existence. Instead, it’s an invitation to savor the simple joys, find fulfillment in the little things, and appreciate the present moment. These seemingly ordinary moments are what make life rich and meaningful. Today, we’ll explore how to cherish everyday moments, and what to…
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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…
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Manifest and Faith
If you haven’t seen Manifest yet and you’re looking for a sci-fi thriller deeply entrenched in mythology and spiritual tropes, you should suspend your disbelief for four incredible seasons and get to know the stories of the 828 passengers.