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The Sacred Glow of Winter Solstice Ancient Celebrations, Sacred Rituals & Shared Meaning Across Cultures

December 5, 2025 11:32am

The Cosmic Turning Point: Understanding the Longest Night of the Year. As the chill of December deepens, the world pauses on the Winter Solstice – December 21, 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere – the shortest day and longest night of the year. At this precise cosmic turning point, when Earth’s tilt is farthest from the sun, has inspired awe, reverence, and celebration for over five thousand years.

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Maximize Blessings After Meditation: A Guide to Self-Blessing for Personal Healing and Global Harmony

November 17, 2025 4:42pm

In today’s busy world, stress and disconnection can make it hard to find balance. A simple, effective practice combines a 15-20 minute meditation session with blessings. This approach helps you send positive intentions that start with self-care and extend to others and the planet. By blessing right after meditation, when your mind is clear and energy is balanced, these intentions become more focused and impactful. This guide explains why this timing works, how it supports healing, and provides a step-by-step routine.

Meditation Sunday

November 9, 2025 10:00am

Join us for a peaceful gathering to connect inward and reflect together in meditation. Each session is guided by the current energy of the world — sometimes focusing on healing for the community or offering compassion to global events. We…

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Gardening as a Path to Presence

April 1, 2025 7:33pm

As April unfurls its vibrant green tapestry across the landscape, there’s a quiet invitation in the air — one that calls us to sink our hands into the soil and connect with the living world around us. Gardening, especially in this season of renewal, offers more than just a way to cultivate plants; it becomes a path to presence, a practice that grounds us in the moment and aligns us with the rhythms of nature.

The Winter Solstice: A Time for Reflection and Renewal

The Winter Solstice: A Time for Reflection and Renewal

December 13, 2024 6:11pm

As the longest night of the year approaches, the Winter Solstice invites us into a space of stillness and transformation. This celestial event marks a pivotal turning point: the gradual return of light as days begin to lengthen once again. It is a powerful symbol of rebirth and renewal, reminding us that even in life’s darkest moments, light and hope are never far away.

A group of people sitting and performing a moon circle with the moon framed in the window, one of the types of events at Life Temple

Moon Circle

May 23, 2024 6:30pm

A moon circle is a gathering, for both men and women, that takes place around the time of the full moon. Participants come together to connect with each other, share experiences, and engage in spiritual practices such as meditation, intention…

A group of people sitting and performing a moon circle with the moon framed in the window, one of the types of events at Life Temple

Moon Circle

April 23, 2024 6:45pm

A moon circle is a gathering, for both men and women, that takes place around the time of the full moon. Participants come together to connect with each other, share experiences, and engage in spiritual practices such as meditation, intention…