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Prep Day
There is a tradition among my circle for Fridays. On Fridays, we are supposed to prepare our homes (and ourselves) for Shabbat. What this looks like for most people is scrubbing the house, getting rid of the daily clutter, making sure everyone in the house has done what they are supposed to do, and prepping food.
By Anna Kringle4 years ago in Journal
Grand Celebrations of Ratha Saptami
The Sun’s Birthday Hindus in India love grand celebrations. And if the occasion happens to be the birthday of a god or goddess, it becomes all the more grand. Ratha Saptami is one such occasion. It is the birthday of Suryadev or the Sun God. It is also called Surya Jayanthi or Magha Saptami as it occurs in Magha month (Jan-Feb).
By AstroVed4 years ago in Journal
The Dark Night Of A Soul
Some time ago, I realized that I often give my best, and sometimes my very worst, to complete strangers in those brief “no expectations beyond this moment” moments, when we have nothing to lose, nothing to prove, or disprove, or defend. No image to project or protect. While thinking about it, I began to wonder if it’s deeper still?
By Ginny M. Jones4 years ago in Journal
When you ask for change, be prepared to get it.
After recently being in a rear-end hit and run collision, I have found myself looking very cautiously at what I ask for. Sometimes, a miracle requires a major change. Gratitude for being alive. Gratitude for being only minorly injured. Gratitude to have such great insurance. Gratitude that God provides all things. Situations may seem dim, but in the truth of it all there is a beacon of hope and light that you have to look for. You have to focus on the good, and wave goodbye to the bad. I have been praying and have had prayers consistently said for me. God is showing up in all the small ways.
By Rachael J. Davis4 years ago in Journal
Nano-Day 6
My first thought was to write a devotional. You know those handy books that you can pick up once a day and get a message to carry you through. I love those. I’ve read from many and they are actually really helpful to get your mind centered and to focus on something other than what might be rolling around in your head.
By Melissa Steussy4 years ago in Journal
Is There a God?
Fire and Brimstone — Indeed — Was This The Wrath of God? Over thirty years ago, on 9 July 1984, a bolt of lightning hit York Minster starting a blaze that would destroy the roof of the South Transept.
By Pamella Richards4 years ago in Journal
What Is Wicca? An Expert In Modern Witchcraft Explains.
Wicca and witchcraft are popping up in pop culture these days, from teenage witches on TikTok to a Marvel comic book superhero named Wiccan. It even prompted the New York Times to ask, “When did everyone become a witch?”
By Christopher Harvey4 years ago in Journal
All about my solitary Wiccan tradition. Part 2
This is the second article based on my wiccan tradition of my beliefs. This article is about my beliefs on the practice of witchcraft. I'm just going to go over the basics of witchcraft and what witchcraft is. Witchcraft is the practice of positive magic to help to change the world and to benefit ourselves and those around us. Witchcraft is done in order to create needed change. These changes include, but are not limited to, healing, full moon rituals, wealth, etc.. The only type of witchcraft allowed in Harmony is white or red magic.
By Danielle Mosley5 years ago in Journal
The Importance of Interreligious Harmony for Religious Freedom
Some rousing Religious Freedom models include: In Burma, the between strict alliance, including Buddhists priests, acted to diminish the mutual viciousness that struck Mandalay, Burma in 2014, Father George Rutler describes how to make sure the Religious Freedom worldwide.
By Philip John5 years ago in Journal
Purchase A Quality Ottoman Prayer Mat
My Prayer Mat is a unique prayer mat designed for children to learn how to do the Muslim prayer in an exciting and fun way. The interactive prayer mat has touch sensitive buttons that are pressed to show the symbol, like prayer times, to activate the music, like du'a, how to execute wudu, say duas, or even recite sacred texts, like the Quran. It will teach kids about the various times of salah, what to say and do during them, and how to memorize them. Through this learning method, kids will not only be able to pray sincerely and with focus, but they will also be able to increase their knowledge about the religion through guided learning. The name teaching method used in the prayer mat will help children understand the essence of the religion while at the same time having fun and excitement through its application and usage.
By Jon Snow5 years ago in Journal
A Brief Introduction to Islamic Tasbih
Tasbih has several interpretations in different traditions. In Islamic law, tasbih has two interpretations, both of which are authoritative. The first is commonly called the name or tasbih and is the traditional way to recite the Shahadat during Salah. It consists of a series of supplications or blessings by which Allah is believed to reward those who perform salat. This is considered necessary for the sustenance of Muslim life and is considered as an act of worship.
By Jon Snow5 years ago in Journal
Muslim Praying Mats Available in the UK Market
Muslim Praying Mats are the ultimate source of pleasure for any Muslim, whether young or old. Muslim Prayer mats are a must for every Muslim. They can be used at home, at work, in schools, in colleges, at university, and in the mosques. The biggest advantage of using a prayer mat is that it helps you in all your prayers, be they of Islam or any other faith.
By Jon Snow5 years ago in Journal