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Who am I? Seems like a pretty simple question, but I don't really know the answer. I guess the best answer I can think of is that I am a spirit having a human experience. And, what an experience this has been so far!

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The church's look at women: 1 of 20

What first attracted me to the Unitarian Universalist Church was the openness to all the different systems of faith which we call beliefs and religions. As a devout student of Divinity in all of it's forms, I was thrilled to find a religion that encompassed and encouraged the exploration of Spirituality and not just dogma an...
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Unusual places in the world worth visiting: 2 of 23

In the town of Homestead, Florida stands one of the most unique and amazing castles ever built. The Coral Castle is a miracle in that a single man who stood 5 ft tall and only weighed 100 lbs., managed to construct this landmark out of huge blocks of coral rock, some of them weighing as much as 30 tons, using only common too...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How big is your God?: 2 of 23

I believe that God, Allah, Goddess, the Great Creator, or whatever you want to call the force behind creation is a part of everything both visible and invisible. I don't think that something capable of creating the cosmos can be defined in linear terms. I can't help but believe that all of this is just random matter coming t...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How beliefs can limit who we become: 2 of 21

The meanings of the words trust, belief and faith are essentially the same according to the Thesaurus: "Absolute certainty in the trustworthiness of another, belief, confidence, dependence, reliance, trust." But, are these three words really synonymous with one another? This may be true in a general sense of the meaning of t...
Celebrations & Holidays > St. Patrick's Day Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?: 1 of 10

Traditions abound on St. Patrick's Day, including wearing of the green, drinking green beer, and watching for leprechauns. St. Patrick's Day originated, of course, in Ireland as at first a holy day and later as a symbol of Irish Nationalism. But, how many people in the western world actually think of St. Patrick's Day as a r...
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Let Native Americans worship in peace: 1 of 10

The town that I live in is bordered by two giant casinos, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. While I may not agree with the materialism that is expressed by gambling, I do appreciate the opportunity to share in the rich and colorful history and traditions of the Native Americans. Today I ventured out to a Wigwam Festival. Up until re...
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Definitions of hell: 6 of 55

According to some religious beliefs, hell is a place or a state of painful suffering. The word hell comes from the Teutonic word hel, which translates into "to cover." So, how exactly do different religions view the concept of hell? Let's take a look at the three most prominent world religions: Rabbinic Judaism The Kabbalah ...
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Therapies Color therapy: An overview: 1 of 8

Scientists have studied the effects that color has on our moods, health and ways of thinking for years. We, as a society, speak of color in relation to our moods and emotions all the time. I feel "blue" today, she was "green" with envy, in the "pink" of things, "red" with rage, he was in a "black" mood, are examples. Color i...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Food: 1 of 8

First of all, I am a terrible cook. I even burn water. My mother, on the other hand was a wonderful cook. She also used food to nurture and comfort. She belonged to several different groups, including the Ways and Means committee of her Baptist church. Every occasion was an opportunity for her to cook, and in the process to ...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Reflections: The journey of the soul: 1 of 8

I believe that spiritual growth is a lot like climbing a mountain. I see the mountain as our common life experience. Each pathway that we choose to climb up that mountain becomes our own unique experience. Sometimes we follow a leader or a guide up the mountain, and sometimes we go it alone or with groups of like-minded clim...