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Seven Rituals to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

by Glad.is Admin May 12, 2023

Seven Rituals to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

The Northern Hemisphere receives more daylight than any other day of the year on the summer solstice. This day marks the start of astronomical sum...

Posted in Abundance, Summer Solstice

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Summer Solstice - An Ancient and Global Celebration of Light

by gladis May 12, 2023

Summer Solstice - An Ancient and Global Celebration of Light

Summer Solstice 2022 is Wednesday June 21 at 8:57 am Mountain Time. The word "Solstice" is derived from the Latin words Sol+systere, meaning "S...

Posted in Summer Solstice

Handfasting Ritual or White String Ceremony for Weddings

by Nikki Eisinger May 12, 2023

The word handfasting comes from an Old English term meaning “tying hands” or binding promises. A Handfasting ritual is a way to show love and com...

Posted in ceremony, ritual

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Mothering and The Moral Strength of Women

by Nikki Eisinger May 10, 2023

Mothering and The Moral Strength of Women

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone out there Mothering - a way of being in the world, of nurturing and cultivating the highest within you, so that you ...

Posted in Mothers Day

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Summer, At the Crossing of Slow Down Lane and Happy With What You Have Street

by Glad.is Admin April 26, 2023

Summer, At the Crossing of Slow Down Lane and Happy With What You Have Street

In celebration of the mid-point of summer, we're re-posting one of our most popular articles. Here's to summer and slowing down! I just returned fr...

Posted in be here now, Be present, downtime, Environmentalism, features-sm, Green/Eco, Kids, personal growth, simple life

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Thanks - Giving: The Five Best Quotes on Gratitude from the Ancient Philosophers

by Nikki Eisinger November 21, 2022

Thanks - Giving: The Five Best Quotes on Gratitude from the Ancient Philosophers

There is one thing the ancient philosophers, modern mystics, psychologists and mindfulness experts all agree on: The key to a happy life, to living...

Posted in feature1, gratitude, Philosophy, Thanksgiving

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Gratitude in HD: Moving Art

by Glad.is Admin November 19, 2022

This might be the best six minutes you'll have today! Pre "Fantastic Fungi," Louis Schwatzberg directed a series for Netflix called "Moving Art,"...

Posted in gratitude, Inspirational, Intentional Living

Moon Water Ritual

by Nikki Eisinger May 12, 2022

Many spiritual traditions throughout history have given special importance to the moon, believing its various cycles affect our moods and physical ...

Posted in ritual, rituals

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How to Set Intentions With Candles

by Nikki Eisinger May 5, 2022

What are intention candles? Intention candles are candles that create focus, and encourage presence and empowerment through the power of visual...

Posted in candle, Intention + Manifestation, ritual, setting intentions

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The Easter Egg's Pagan Origins

by Nikki Eisinger April 13, 2022

The egg, as a symbol of life, fertility, purity and eternity, has been prominent in the rituals, traditions and beliefs of people around the world,...

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Setting Intentions with Candle Gazing or Trataka

by Nikki Eisinger March 23, 2022

Setting Intentions with Candle Gazing or Trataka

Candle gazing helps you set intentions, benefits your vision, cognitive and memory function, yoga and meditation practices, and more. Can...

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Spring Rituals and Altars: Spring Clean Your Life with Intention

by Nikki Eisinger March 9, 2022

Spring Rituals and Altars: Spring Clean Your Life with Intention

This time of year many of us find ourselves automatically engaging in some sort of spring ritual. We've got spring break, spring fever, and of cour...

Posted in rituals, Smudging