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2024-04-10T18:22:26-06:00

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The Workplace as a Spiritual Practice

Last updated on: April 10, 2024 at 6:22 pm By Alexander Koritz

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I imagine I’m not alone in the feeling that I spend too much time at work. The trussell between our work and personal life is unavoidable in today’s modern world. And because many of us spend up to 90% of our day at the office, it’s critical to use some of this time for other important aspects of our lives, such as our spiritual development. Instead of viewing the workplace as a competitive bloodsport, embracing it as a spiritual practice... Read more

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2024-03-29T15:42:58-06:00

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Should We Really Celebrate St. Patrick?

Last updated on: March 29, 2024 at 3:42 pm By Alexander Koritz

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Today is St. Patrick’s Day which is celebrated worldwide with parades, wearing green so one doesn’t get pinched, and partaking in Irish food and drink. The fun festivities aside, there is a historical undercurrent that suggests a more complex, even dark legacy of St. Patrick. St. Patrick is the Catholic patron saint of Ireland as he led the Irish to Christianity in the 5th century. This “celebrated” conversion came at a significant cost to the ancient spiritual traditions of the... Read more

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2025-08-20T16:37:06-06:00

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The Fascinating Life of Rudolf Steiner

Last updated on: August 20, 2025 at 4:37 pm By Alexander Koritz

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Rudolf Steiner’s world was vast, mystical, and yet practical—his mind seemed to roam as easily through the stars as through a farmer’s field. Born in 1861, this Austrian thinker’s early work in philosophy and natural science laid the foundation for later explorations that ranged from mysticism and education to agriculture, architecture, and even the arts. He was, in the truest sense, a polymath, though many knew him simply as a spiritual teacher. Steiner’s philosophy of Anthroposophy, which emerged in the... Read more

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2025-08-20T16:30:43-06:00

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The Michigan Relics: A Controversial Family Legacy

Last updated on: August 20, 2025 at 4:30 pm By Alexander Koritz

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Clay tablets, copper plates, and stone inscriptions—thousands of strange relics pulled from Michigan’s burial mounds more than a century ago. To scholars they remain a riddle, and to many a hoax. To my family, they are a legacy. The story of the Michigan Relics is woven directly into my family’s history. For more than a century, these controversial artifacts have stirred debate—captivating some, frustrating others, and dividing scholars into camps of believers and skeptics. At the center of this storm... Read more

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2024-01-23T08:11:06-07:00

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Chakras & Cauldrons: The Body’s Spiritual Energy Centers

Last updated on: January 23, 2024 at 8:11 am By Alexander Koritz

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The Chakra system, most notably found within Hinduism, is an ancient spiritual energy framework that can play a vital role in a person’s spiritual path. The term “chakra” originates from the Sanskrit word meaning “wheel,” referring to the spinning energy centers at various locations within the human body. The Chakra system is deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy, evolving over thousands of years to become a significant component of Vedic spiritual practices, yoga, Ayurveda, and overall well-being. Origins and Early Mentions... Read more

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2025-07-08T12:21:15-06:00

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Voices from the Hills: The Tabernacle Choir’s Welsh Roots

Last updated on: July 8, 2025 at 12:21 pm By Alexander Koritz

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Some weeks ago, I had the opportunity to experience the 2023 Christmas Concert by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, the world-famous singing group’s annual holiday celebration. The grand stage was adorned with old-world Christmas decor, creating an ambiance that harkened back to Christmases long past. The centerpiece of the evening featured Broadway star Michael Maliakel, whose deep, resonant voice filled the elegant concert hall. Accompanying him was the talented Lesley Nicol, known for her role in “Downton Abbey,” who... Read more

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2023-12-12T22:36:34-07:00

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Can Buddhism Save the World?

Last updated on: December 12, 2023 at 10:36 pm By Alexander Koritz

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Admittedly, the title of this piece is a little hyperbolic, but hear me out. Deep polarization is the driving force in today’s politics and its accompanying cultural debates. And that’s not just confined to the United States. According to Pew Research, we’re seeing deep political divides in the Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Spain, France, Sweden and Belgium. In addition, Pew found that many traditionally democratic countries are growing deeply dissatisfied with their governments, and large democracies like... Read more

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2023-12-07T22:42:18-07:00

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Who Were the Three Wise Men? Unraveling Centuries of Myth and Tradition

Last updated on: December 7, 2023 at 10:42 pm By Alexander Koritz

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I’ve always been fascinated with the Three Wise Men of the Nativity Story. While growing up, my family maintained a Christmas Eve tradition of gathering around the fireplace and reading The Story of the Other Wise Man, a fictional tale written by Henry Van Dyke. The touching story features a Magi named Artaban who sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him to the Messiah. Artaban takes with him three precious gifts to present to the... Read more

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2023-11-30T18:07:28-07:00

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The Divine Blueprint: Sacred Geometry and the Spiritual Journey

Last updated on: November 30, 2023 at 6:07 pm By Alexander Koritz

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Not long ago, sacred geometry to me meant psychedelic diagrams hung on the walls of New Age stores or unusual geometric designs found in yoga studios. I never would have believed that these symbols could actually be used for spiritual enhancement. The study and utilization of shapes and patterns considered spiritually energetic has been present in various spiritual practices across different cultures and religions for thousands of years. Tracing the origins of its use in spiritual traditions leads us back... Read more

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2024-08-02T13:22:13-06:00

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Jesus Visited India and Tibet?

Last updated on: August 2, 2024 at 1:22 pm By Alexander Koritz

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The theory that Jesus spent his “lost years”—in India, Tibet, and Nepal is a subject of great fascination and controversy. This hypothesis fills in the gaps of Jesus’ life that the Bible does not account for, typically between the ages of 12 and 30. The New Testament’s gospels provide little information about Jesus’ life during this period, leading to speculation and legend about what he might have been doing in those intervening years. One of the most intriguing theories is... Read more

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