Before monotheistic religion took over the world, people worshipped a more tangible entity. They worshipped something that they knew provided life and energy to themselves and everything around them, something that seemed to exude power and authority. That entity was the sun.

Cultures That Worshipped The Sun: 

Sun worship is commonly associated with “pagan” religions, but it is much less common than most people think. Although many major religions revolve around the solar cycle, like Christianity and Judaism, very few actually consider the sun to be a god, deity or anything worthy of worshipping.

 So, without further ado, here are four cultures that worshipped the sun.

Ancient Egyptians:

Ancient Egypt is probably the most famous sun-worshipping culture. They personified it into the sun-god Ra (who was merged with Horus), which became the dominant god in Egyptian religion. He was said to be the creator of all forms of life.

Ra had many different depictions, but his most common form was that of a man with the head of a falcon and a disk resembling the sun on his head.

Although Ra was the most popular sun god among Ancient Egyptians, different cults worshipped variations of him. Some Egyptians worshipped Aten, a god which was depicted simply as a sun-like disc that was often shown with multiple rays coming out of it which beamed down upon the  earth. Continue reading →

 There are many methods that we can use to increase our wellness and heal the ailments that we experience on a day-to-day basis. Whether it is through meditation, yoga, Tai Chi or any other form of mind-body exercise, these are all methods that make us healthier in any and every  aspect of our lives.

Many people find instant relief and an increased overall sense of health from these practices. But there are many others who have been doing them for years and still suffer from the ailments that they were trying to cure. If you are one of these people, then continue reading to find out why you aren’t getting better.

Overall Wellness

“Wellness” is a term that is defined by a variety of factors that affect your healing process. If any of these needs are not being met in your life, then it is likely the reason why you are not healing, despite all of your efforts.

The following are all of the needs that you must meet in order to be truly healthy.

Emotional:

Maintaining emotional wellness is more than just being able to handle stress. It also includes being able to analyze your thoughts, feelings and behaviors whether they are positive or negative.

Emotional wellness is the ability to accept your feelings instead of just denying them. You should be able to experience disappointment and frustration, yet still have an optimistic outlook on life. You can do this by: Continue reading →

Life is full of ups and downs – we need them in order to navigate this world! We would get bored if everything was always smooth sailing. When you’re feeling bad about where you are in life, remember these things:

1. You Have A Roof Over Your Head

It may seem like a sort of birthright, having a place to live; but we forget many people don’t have a place they can call home.

If you can go snuggle up in a warm bed, that is an important thing to appreciate. If there’s ever a day where you just don’t like your life, remind yourself you have a safe place to live.

Gratitude for the simple things in life is what gives us perspective, appreciation and a sense of happiness.

2. You Have Support

Whether this looks like a friend who is there for you, your mom, teacher or even your pet, someone is there for you! Some of us are put in tough positions where we need to get by in life with absolutely no help. Continue reading →

 The moon carries pretty significant and specific meanings for different types of people around the world. A variety of cultures and religions used to worship the moon, and even used the different phases of the lunar cycle as a calendar. Many major religions still celebrate their holidays in accordance to the moon.

For example, Easter Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon that follows the Spring Equinox. The Chinese New Year occurs on the second full moon after the Winter Solstice.

The Eight Lunar Phases and What They Mean for You: 

The moon has always played a significant role in human culture, religion, and spirituality. Many believe that it still has a profound effect on us to this day. The different phases of the moon carry important meaning in your life, and being aware of them is extremely significant.

New Moon:

The new moon is the first phase of the lunar cycle. It can generally be defined as a time of new beginnings and fresh starts.

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Meditation has been my saving grace in this hectic journey we call life. It is very easy to become so overloaded with daily activities that you forget to take time for yourself and reset your mind, body and spirit. Here are nine meditation techniques you can try to increase the length and depth of your meditation.

Empty Stomach:

After eating, the energy of your body is directed toward the digestive processes, so your mental processes doesn’t get as much attention.

Meditation requires alertness, concentration and mental energy. It is much easier to meditate on an empty stomach.

However, if you are really famished and your hunger is distracting you, then eat something light like a piece of fruit.

Put Your Phone Away:

Put your phone on do-not-disturb, or turn it off completely. Let your friends and family know that during this time you do not want to be interrupted. Continue reading →

UFO sightings are probably one of the most controversial topics among people today.  It generates more arguments on a daily basis than Bigfoot and the Lochness Monster combined.

It’s no conspiracy that there is a lot going on in our skies we can’t justify. Whether its government crafts or something else, there’s no denying that we aren’t alone.

UFO Sightings That Are Hard To Disprove: 

Regardless if you are a believer in UFOs or not, in some cases it is pretty hard to disprove their existence. Sometimes there is no denying the fact that something really weird was going on in the sky above us. Here are three of the most credible UFO sightings in recent history.

Phoenix Lights:

In the city of Phoenix, Arizona, almost 20 years ago (1997), several witnesses claimed to have seen a strange formation of lights in the night sky.

It was described as a row of six lights that were followed by a row of eight lights that moved in unison. This was followed by nine more connected lights. It was said to be slow moving, and hovered over the city in a V-like formation.

Witnesses in other Arizona cities also claimed to have seen these lights, however Phoenix was the first to report it. Although the governor of Arizona at the time, Fife Symington, originally denied the claims, he has recently come out claiming that the lights were extraterrestrial.  Continue reading →