A few years ago I discovered a terrific Turkish TV series with English subtitles, and in the process I learned something about myself – ever since then that is all...
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As I move deeper into adulthood, new expenses keep popping up, like apartment upkeep, student loans, and unexpected travel expenses. A tight budget keeps me on track, but sometimes I worry...
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Have you ever felt deeply depressed? Often, scientists think, depression comes from imagining a bleak future rather than re-living a traumatic past. Did you ever figure out why you were...
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As we explore spiritual concepts with children, youth and adults, we don’t only develop more spiritual habits—we also begin to find our own self-worth. Society often gives material qualities excessive value,...
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Humans love the idea of exploring the vastness of the universe and finding evidence of life on other planets. So how much do we really know about it? To date,...
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Do religious conviction and rational thinking oppose each other? Is it possible for religious people to advocate their values, especially in matters of morality and ethics, without blindly relying on...
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Dear God, I know I said those prayers asking to have a pure heart and to be a happy and joyful being and told you that I would no longer...
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This is the second segment of my answer to my atheist comrade “Maynard’s” question as to the existence of the spiritual which, I believe, is quite literally supernatural. Religion has...
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Sometimes life brings us sorrow, and that sadness can feel paralyzing. How do we heal and move forward? It is normal to grieve from loss, ache from isolation, suffer from...
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The symbolism and mysticism of a prayer from the Baha’i writings about marriage has forever intrigued me: Wherefore, wed Thou in the heaven of Thy mercy these two birds of...
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O ye loving mothers, know ye that in God’s sight, the best of all ways to worship Him is to educate the children and train them in all the perfections...
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The pressure of the working world can feel immense—but how can I make my work meaningful, whether employed, between jobs, or unsure of what to do next? Work gives us...
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