My sister was to have open heart surgery to repair a valve. I had had the same surgery and came through with flying colors. Of course, we all expected the same results for her. I was laying in bed one night, praying for her and her doctor. Suddenly, I heard a voice. It was inside … Read more
I often have people ask me for book recommendations for those new to Paganism. Over the years I have found myself giving out the same titles over and over. So I have finally decided to make up a list of them. Now I can just hand out the book list and tell the inquirer to … Read more
My understanding of ley lines has been that they are energy lines that cross the earth in right angles to each other and are created by magnetic fields. Many sacred and/or religious sites have been built on these lines over the years. Their mystery evolves from the fact that even ancient societies (the Nazca and … Read more
A Jewish girl celebrates her Bat Mitzah at the age of twelve, and it is usual to offer a Bat Mitzah gift to celebrate her coming of age. Interestingly it wasn’t until 1922 that the first Bat Mitzah was recognized to balance a Jewish boys Bar Mitzah. You can choose a specific Bat Mitzah gift … Read more
The word “dua” refers to sincere and heartfelt supplication one makes to Allah. The dua can be for worldly matters like health, wealth, success and better livelihood. It can also be for spiritual matters like asking for forgiveness for sins, guidance on the right path and for Paradise in the Hereafter. Dua – a testimony … Read more
First of all, I would like to press my words that, Shrimad Bhagwadgita is not a BOOK. It is a Holy Bible for the Hindus. Therefore it should not be understood as some kind of literature which teaches you how to live your life. The Gita should be treated with respect and understanding that the … Read more
Somehow this distorted idea that we church shop to find the best church where all our needs are met crept into American Christianity. When we come into a church with all kinds of expectations of how a particular church or pastor will serve, we come with the wrong mentality. Moreover, we are setting ourselves up … Read more
Most commonly known as the Buddhist Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, Quan Yin became the perfect human being through the mantra (or prayer) Om Mani Padme Hum. She is a symbol of one woman’s sacrifice for mankind. Known by many names, the name Kuan Yin is short for the Chinese title Kuan Shih Yin, meaning “observing … Read more
Atheism, by definition, is the lack of belief in a supreme being or power. That said, it does not exclude an atheist from believing in certain ideals of life and society. This is a common misconception of atheism. While I cannot speak for what others believe in, I can speak for myself. These are just … Read more
A creation mythology story as taught by an elder during the time frame that I was in training. It is a basic elemental theory of Gaia and the elements. As with all mythology, it is the perception of the person reading/studying has of each word and the construction of the words. To say it is … Read more