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The Spiritual Significance of Tattoos By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Blog Post There was a time when most people thought that tattoos were just embraced by merchant marines, bikers, and goths garbed in black. But now they are part of mainstream cultures around the world. Body …
The Commodification of Spirituality By KidSpirit Online Blog Post By Lucy Liversidge for KidSpirit's Reality and Perception Issue. Suddenly, it is Sunday night. Forty-eight hours of respite dwindle to a few more minutes. Deep breath in through my mouth. Hold it…
Observing Animal Spirituality By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Blog Post After working with chimpanzees for 55 years in Gombe, Tanzania, Jane Goodall says that some of their behavior is "perhaps triggered by feelings of awe and wonder" for magnificent natural features or…
My Wondrous Wrists By Frederic Brussat Blog Post Today I want to bring my attention to my wrists which like my toes have not received the accolades they deserve. They had an important role in my childhood and youth when I played baseball, helping …
Prayers for Graduates By Frederic Brussat Blog Post Graduation is in the news — announced in grade school, high school, college, graduate school, and community newspapers. For families and friends, it's time to congratulate our loved ones. For grad…
Marking the Holidays By Darren C. Polito Blog Post The holidays have come and gone, and I find myself feeling in limbo. I should admit something. I'm known for my no-holds-barred, over-the-top Christmas decorating. But this past year I decided to gi…
A New Regimen for My Body's Sake By Frederic Brussat Blog Post I am so focused on my work that I often show great disrespect for my body and the food I eat. I miss out on the spiritual riches of eating mindfully. My attitude around most meal times is "Let's jus…
Gratitude Ritual By Darren Polito Blog Post The first full ritual of our ritual salon focused on gratitude. It was November, the month of Thanksgiving in the United States, so that was an obvious connection. Gratitude seemed like a good begin…
Bathing the Body By Frederic Brussat Blog Post There is a long and rich tradition of spiritual bathing in all the world's wisdom traditions. Bathing becomes a devotional act when we combine water, prayer, and ritual with the intention of sheddin…
Mortality Is a Hot Topic Around the World By Frederic Brussat Blog Post Bernard Crettaz, the Swiss creator of the "death cafe" movement, has decided that it is time for leadership to pass to the next generation. Ten years ago after the death of his wife, this popular so…

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