As of 2020, there are roughly 1.9 billion Muslims in the world. Of these nearly 2 billion Muslims, a small percentage consider themselves to be Sufis. Who are Sufis, and how do they differ from other Muslims? Is Sufism a religion? Let’s take a look at everything you might want to know about Sufism. Who… [Read More]

Have you ever felt so different than everyone around you that it feels like you’re living on a different planet? Whether that’s because they voted for the person you think is pure evil, they refused to wear a mask during a global pandemic, or they believe in a religion that is the absolute opposite of… [Read More]

There is a widespread belief that in order to believe in science and, more so, to practice science, a person must part with their spiritual beliefs. One study found that, in actuality, only 32% of scientists worldwide believe that there is unavoidable tension existing between the scientific and spiritual worlds. In this age of division,… [Read More]

Have you ever felt out of tune and out of focus? It’s the emotional equivalent of never being able to find a parking spot. You’re perpetually stranded, helpless, driving in circles and trying desperately to find a place to fit in. Then something magical happens, and you get a glimpse of the universe at work…. [Read More]

The mythology of any culture is jam-packed with a collection of archetypes. Archetypes are the quintessential image of an idea or an attitude represented through imagery or symbols. Trickster gods, then, are the archetypes of mischief and deceit. They’re the rascals that trick you into misfortune, yet always manage to stay out of trouble. Either… [Read More]

Many herbs carry the potential to heal the mind, body, and spirit. One herb with powerful properties is sage. Over thousands of years, many cultures, including the Maoris, Buddhists, and Native Americans, burned sage as a sacred practice to cleanse spaces, purify, and heal people. But, what did they gain from burning sage? Top 5 Healing… [Read More]

Astrology is one of those topics that everyone seems to have a strong opinion about it. Depending on who you’re talking to, astrology might be seen as an ancient system of gathering information from an interconnected universe; an offense to God; or may even be considered unscientific. If you approach life from a spiritual perspective, it’s likely… [Read More]

In contemporary Asian cultures that follow the Chinese calendar, there tends to be a baby boom during the year of the dragon. This is because those born in the year of the dragon are believed to have a destiny of wealth and success. Where did this belief come from? What do we know about Chinese… [Read More]