December 21st is a special day for many reasons, as it marks the beginning of Yule as well as the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. But did you know that this day also marks the beginning...
I grew up in a family of Lutheran background. Today, I still feel quite connected to my faith and traditions. Part of that tradition is the Advent Wreath; something one can find in many Christian...
Many faith traditions teach that there are are two parts that make up a person: the body and the spirit or soul. Some also have teachings about how the spirit needs frequent nourishment and rest in...
The word "solstice" comes from the Latin word "solstitium", which is derived from two words: sol meaning "the sun" and sistere which means "to stand still". During the winter solstice, the axis of...
Amid all the buzz about Christmas and Chanukah, we turn our attention to the east, where many ancient spiritual traditions are celebrating significant holidays at this time of year.
The physicist Roger Penrose identified three worlds and three mysteries pertaining to them. The worlds include physical reality, the world of consciousness (the mind), and mathematics. As fellow...
