Symbolism Before religion, philosophy, or spirituality, humans communicated through symbols. Long before people could read or write, symbols told them where to go, what to avoid, and what to remember. Symbols functioned as guides, warnings, and shared references.. We live in a world full of symbols. Flags, banners, logos, beads, emblems, colors, and images allContinue reading “Symbolism & Alignment”
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Spirit
The Origin of the Word “Spirit” The word spirit comes from the Latin spiritus, meaning breath, life force, or that which animates. In its original sense, spirit did not necessarily refer to a fixed soul, a permanent inner identity, or something existing independently from cause and effect. It pointed instead to the living process itselfContinue reading “Spirit”
Karma
Karma Originally, the word karma comes from the ancient Sanskrit word karman, which simply means action, deed, work, or that which is done. At its root, karma did not mean punishment or reward. It meant action — plain and simple. The Three Forms of Karma Any intentional action falls into karma. This includes actions thatContinue reading “Karma”
The Divine
What I Mean by “The Divine” When I say the divine, I’m not talking about one religion, one specific god, or one belief system. I’m pointing to the same reality that different traditions have described in different ways throughout history. Whether people call it God, the universe, the cosmos, natural law, a higher power, Allah,Continue reading “The Divine”
Dharma
Dharma Dharma is a word that existed before organized religion. It did not begin as a belief system, a doctrine, or a set of rules created by temples or institutions. Dharma began as a way to describe the natural order or laws that holds life together. It was observed, not invented. It emerged from VedicContinue reading “Dharma”