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It’s been a few years since I went on a fast – for spiritual, or health reasons, but being the daughter of an alternative medicine proponent and holistic health practitioner (my mother), I have been inspired to do, or directed to do many fasts over my adult life – from water fasts, to juice fasts, to … Continue reading
So…I have said many times that I have much to learn about Hindu worship traditions. During my first 52 weeks, I avoided taking tours and classes, and focused on stepping into worship experiences and just trying to take it all in. I have decided recently, however, that I am going to go back to the … Continue reading
In my continued research to learn about the holy days of different worship traditions, I found this article where a Christian author considers the lessons that he thinks Ramadan offers to non-Muslims. In the spirit of interfaith learning and understanding, and in honor of the beginning of Ramadan, I am posting the whole thing. Comments and perspectives welcome … Continue reading
Somehow, hearing holy words sung or chanted is always a beautiful experience for me. In the first 52 weeks of my project, one of the things that I really enjoyed when I visited mosques was listening the call to prayer. Somehow the singing and chanting of the words of worship impacted me every time. This … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Across the street from the U.S. Capitol in the small north lawn of the United Methodist Building, Christians, Muslims and Jews will pray on Tuesday for the country’s budget, and hope to teach Republicans and Democrats a lesson in compromise. So far, nothing else has worked, not even President Barack Obama’s … Continue reading
Last Sunday, after attending early services at my home church, me and 8000 of my closest friends attended an event held by the Theosophical Society in America called “Bridging the Faith Divide,” where His Holiness the XIVth, the Dalai Lama of Tibet, was the main event. The topic of his appearance: the need for inter-religious … Continue reading
When religion is wielded as a weapon, nobody wins.
I was saddened by the news of Amy Winehouse’s passing. A Facebook friend posted, “Sometimes people can’t handle the greatness that’s within them… ” and my response was: “Its not as easy as one might think. And that is what is most sad to me. That a great spirit could not figure out how to … Continue reading
My visit to a Hindu temple last November left me thinking – boy do I have alot to learn about the Hindu religion. ALOT. So, this article in the fantastic elephant journal resonated with me as it gave me a little more insight into a particular Hindu deity. But even more importantly, it was just … Continue reading
Russell Simmons says that meditation is better than drugs. What do you think? Back in my music industry days, I would spend the majority of my nights getting high and chasing women. As a result, I would often wake up with a stranger in my bed and a toxic haze clouding my mind. I’d seemed … Continue reading
My 52 Weeks of Worship Project 