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St. Ignatius, developed a method of discernment that can be useful even to those who are not religious. By Dr. Annmarie CañoProfessor of PsychologyGonzaga University Introduction Decision-making is a complex process. As individuals, working through our daily…
Many in the Western world lack the explicit mourning rituals that help people deal with loss. By Dr. Daniel WojcikProfessor, English and Folklore StudiesUniversity of Oregon By Robert DoblerLecturer of FolkloreIndiana University…
Spirit Guides are just that – guides in spirit form. By Caren ReadsMedium Introduction Oooh fun! Actually, I frequently get asked this question. I’m really not sure why I haven’t…
Being healthy is more than just surviving. By Lindsey Reid Introduction While it seems that most people today would agree that taking care of one’s mental health is important, it…
Day of the Dead rituals help people connect with their ancestors, which the Aztecs believed was key to well-being. By Dr. Lynn Sebastian PurcellAssociate Professor of PhilosophyState University of New York Cortland Introduction Growing up in the…
Most religions are populated by an impressive cadre of ghosts, gods, spirits and angels. By Dr. Frank T. McAndrewCornelia H. Dudley Professor of PsychologyKnox College Introduction If you’ve ever seen a ghost,…
They could help reveal how the brain generates our perceptions of the world around us — and of ourselves. By Anil AnanthaswamyScience Writer Introduction “Everything became imbued with a sense…
In the 2,800-year-old Jain tradition, individuals can choose to fast unto death, when it makes no sense to prolong suffering. By Dr. Christopher Key ChappleProfessor of Indic and Comparative TheologyLoyola Marymount University Introduction On June…
For medieval cultures, the dying process and death itself was a ‘transition,’ not a rupture. By Dr. Ashby KinchProfessor of English University of Montana Introduction In the Halloween season, American culture briefly participates in an ancient…
Timing also matters when it comes to healthy nutrition. By Dr. Andreas von BubnoffProfessor Intl. Science Communication & Crossmedia JournalismMultimedia ProducerScience JournalistRhine-Waal University Introduction The world is getting fatter. It’s…
