Tag: finding religion
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Hinduism, Embracing the Vastness – Year of Religions Part V
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What struck me most about Hinduism is its ability to embrace seemingly contradictory beliefs. It’s a religion that can accommodate atheists, agnostics, and polytheists alike. It honors the individual’s journey, recognizing that there are many paths to spirituality. This openness, this willingness to embrace diversity, is perhaps what makes Hinduism…
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Jainism, Hurricanes and Non-Attachment. year of Religions Part III.
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By Brock September would become a month of profound change, a turning point I couldn’t have predicted as the days unfolded. What began as a quiet introduction to Jainism—a philosophy rooted in non-violence, equanimity, and detachment—soon mirrored the forces of nature that would sweep through our lives. At first, I…
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Embracing Shinto: Finding Sacredness in Imperfection and Resilience. Year of Religions Part II.
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Shinto didn’t impose itself on my days, nor did it demand devotion. Instead, it quietly invited me to observe, to see, to honor what was already here. And as I did, I began to see how the rituals and the reflection were really just tools for appreciating the simple truth:…