Black cats do not have a good reputation. They have always been associated with things like bad luck, witchcraft, and the strange aspects of Halloween. But where did all this begin?
Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is a traditional Indian medicine. This term means "science of life" in Sanskrit and it is derived from the Vedas, the sacred texts that are the origin of Hinduism. The foundation of Ayurveda is to work on the balance between the body and the mind. This delicate balance is often neglected in our current lifestyles. Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic tradition that takes into account the individual as a whole in order to better treat them. The World Health Organization has even recognized Ayurveda as a complete system of traditional medicine.
As the question of the Dalai Lama's succession begins to arise, let's go back to basics to understand who he is and what his role is.
Before monotheistic or polytheistic religions developed in the world, people had other beliefs such as Shamanism. This practice has become popular again in recent years due to the need of our time to reconnect with Nature and give meaning to things in the world.
Baba Vanga's predictions for 2023, which are chilling, are more serious than the two that came true in 2022. Baba Vanga, a world-renowned mystic and herbalist, has made numerous predictions for the decades and centuries to come.
In a world that is increasingly fast-paced, more and more of us are searching for meaning. We wish, we need to find meaning in our lives, guiding principles that lead us to live in a more ethical and just manner. Buddhism seems to provide answers to these questions for some of us, at least.
Thousands of women have performed a ceremony to become goddesses worldwide. According to reports, 100,000 women from 130 countries attended the Womb Blessing in August 2015.
Nature is magnificent and it must be preserved. It is necessary, sublime, fascinating but also protective and creative. Since the dawn of time, different civilizations have realized the importance of Nature and have given it a prominent place in their myths and legends, in their cultures and traditions. Here we will see a symbol that is both universal and religious: the Tree of Life.
Today we tend to want to do everything too quickly. We no longer take the time to do things that please us, we don't even take the time to wonder what pleases us anymore. But fortunately, more and more people are becoming aware of this and are seeking to find inner peace, to relearn how to take time and take care of themselves. One way to do this is sometimes to make a sudden break with the world and the pace of everyday life by practicing a spiritual retreat.
In the pagan calendar or Wheel of the Year, Samhain marks the beginning of a new year. This celebration in honor of the dead, set on October 31st, is the ancestor of All Saints' Day and Halloween. Here are some ideas to celebrate this pagan holiday while respecting tradition.
