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setting new year intentions that help you embody your higher self

setting new year intentions that help you embody your higher self

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, we're presented with a profound opportunity—not merely to set goals, but to align ourselves with who we're truly meant to become. The difference between resolutions and intentions is significant: resolutions often focus on external achievements,

the last ornament

the last ornament

The snow fell softly on Pine Street as Margaret Chen locked the door of her small bookshop for the last time. After forty-two years, Chen's Corner Books would become just another empty storefront by New Year's. At seventy-three, she simply couldn't keep up anymore.

you can be strong enough to face any adversity

you can be strong enough to face any adversity

Today is Christmas Eve, and on this beautiful occasion, I’d like to share a passage written by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale from the book 365 Days of Positive Living. Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! 🎄☃️❄️

simple, cozy ways to celebrate the winter solstice at home

simple, cozy ways to celebrate the winter solstice at home

The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year—a quiet turning point when darkness reaches its peak and the slow return of light begins. Across cultures, this moment has been honored not with grandeur, but with stillness, warmth, and reflection. Celebrating the Winter Solstice at

harnessing the 11/11 portal: rituals for manifestation and spiritual alignment

harnessing the 11/11 portal: rituals for manifestation and spiritual alignment

The 11/11 portal, occurring annually on November 11th, holds special significance in spiritual and metaphysical communities as a powerful gateway for manifestation and spiritual awakening. The repeating number sequence is believed to carry heightened energetic frequencies that can amplify intentions and accelerate personal transformation. Whether you're a

Tulsi Vivah: the sacred marriage of earth and heaven

Tulsi Vivah: the sacred marriage of earth and heaven

In the heart of the Hindu month of Kartik, when the monsoons have retreated and the air carries the first whisper of winter, millions of households across India prepare for an extraordinary wedding. The bride is no ordinary woman—she is Tulsi, the sacred basil plant, revered as a manifestation

serving God with cheerful readiness

serving God with cheerful readiness

You and I are God’s servants. Every task we do, every duty we fulfill, is a small offering to Him. Yet how often do we forget this? We complain when our plans are interrupted, when we are asked to do something inconvenient or less appealing. We drag our feet

developing the vision to receive God’s grace

developing the vision to receive God’s grace

God’s power in our lives is not determined by His willingness to act, but by our willingness to receive. His grace is infinite, overflowing, and ever-present, yet its effect is limited by our capacity to understand and accept it. As our awareness of His grace deepens, so does our

autumn equinox: embracing and honoring the sacred balance

autumn equinox: embracing and honoring the sacred balance

As summer's golden warmth begins to fade and the first crisp whispers of autumn dance through the air, we arrive at one of nature's most profound moments—the Autumn Equinox. This celestial event, occurring around September 22nd, marks more than just the astronomical beginning of fall;

the story of Krishna and Sudama: a lesson in friendship and humility

the story of Krishna and Sudama: a lesson in friendship and humility

The tale of Krishna and Sudama, also known as Kuchela, is one of the most touching stories from Indian tradition. It beautifully illustrates the values of true friendship, humility, and divine grace. Sudama was Krishna’s childhood friend and classmate at Sage Sandipani’s gurukul. While Krishna later became the