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Age Discrimination
Ageism is a strange prejudice. It means the stereotyping of people because they are old. Many of us participate even though we might not be aware that we do. Yet, we all become old (hopefully!) and have this experience ourselves. Some blame Elders for the effects of being old. They say we are weak or…
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Muslim Spirituality
Muslims, sometimes called “Muhammedans,” have a belief called Islam. For a fifth of the world’s population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. IslamiCity.com is a comprehensive information site about Islam and Muslims. What Muslims believe is described there as follows: “Muslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable God; in the Angels…
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Hindu Spirituality
Hindus believe that the true spirit of every person is eternal. Hinduism embraces a supreme personal God and the concept of Karma. Karma involves universal moral law and if a person follows the law by being spiritually true, then during the next life, that person will be someone who is closer to God. Closeness to…
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Ancient Chinese Astrology
The first known Astrologers were Arabians who charted the movements of moon, sun and the five visible planets. As early as 3000 BC they made predictions based on their observation of changes in the heavenly bodies. There was considerable trade between Arabia and China during these times (along the Silk Road) so it is not…
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Meditation Is Good For Seniors
Meditation has been practiced by almost all religions for thousands of years. Meditation is used to quiet the mind and to reach for a spiritual experience. >>More Types of Meditation There are several types of meditation. The two most common are called “mindfulness” and “concentration.” In mindfulness meditation, attention is focused on an object or process…
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Arabic Astrological Parts
Arabic Astrology is the oldest known type of Astrology on earth. Much of it has faded from view since the rise of Islam in the 5th century but recently scholars have rediscovered some of this knowledge. A Note On the History of Arabic Astrology The center for ancient Arabic scholarship and science was in Babylon.…
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At First, Astrology & Astronomy Were One
Various earthly cultures became interested in the movement of heavenly bodies at about the same time. Mathematics were developed for measuring visible changes in the skies and determining the rhythms of nature. Calendars and clocks were created. Records were kept. This new knowledge was also applied to human experience perhaps beginning with predicting the cycles…
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Buddhist Spirituality
he Buddhist spiritual journey begins with the self. This includes what we hear, see, smell, taste and touch; the activities of our minds; and the process of changing our physical and mental positions. It is having our emotions and observing them at the same time. Buddhists use a variety of disciplines to prepare themselves for…
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Yoga Is More Than Body Bending
We think of Yoga as a series of physical exercises where we teach our bodies to bend into strange shapes and “poses.” Yoga certainly involves complex exercises and for many, a Yoga workout is the entire practice. The physical exercise of Yoga is wonderful for the body. People who practice it regularly have better balance,…
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