
Tangled in Tranquility: Unearthing the Stories of Sacred Beads
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A Chaplet for St. Michael: My journey of doubt and discovery around working with Catholic saints
I firmly believe that connecting with one’s ancestral heritage is a means of enhancing our spiritual practices while respecting and avoiding appropriation of other cultures’ spiritual traditions. As I’ve delved deeper into my spiritual journey, I’ve noticed that the religious and ritual practices tied to our ancestry often yield more profound results than seeking practices Read more
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Sacred Resilience: The Flourishing Tapestry of Indigenous Beliefs Woven Within Latin American Catholicism
I’ve just returned from a transformative journey in Peru, where I had the privilege of teaching yoga at a spiritual retreat nestled within the Sacred Valley. Naturally, my eyes were open to finding beads and jewelry that could be woven into a meaningful creation, embodying the essence of this profound experience. While I’m convinced that Read more
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Navigating Difficult Dialogues: The Power of Octopus and Sodalite
It has been nearly four years since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time marked by extremes. Families, friends, and loved ones were torn apart, both figuratively and literally, as racial and ethnic violence intensified, and communities worldwide were ravaged by the virus. Even if one was fortunate enough to be unaffected by these Read more