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The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan 65 years ago today, ending World War II. The blast killed 75,000 people and many thousands died afterward from fire and radiation poisoning. We must pray that such a thing never happens again. In a quiet room, light a blue candle for peace. Center by focusing on your breath and say this Metta Sutta from the Buddhists: In safety and in bliss May all creatures be of a blissful heart. Let no one work another's undoing Or even ...
Two notable events occurred on this day: in 1692, five women were hanged in Salem, Massachusetts, accused of being Witches; and in 1848, the Women's Rights Convention began in Seneca Falls, New York. This is a healthy reminder of how far human rights in general have come-and how far they have yet to go even today. It's also a reminder that change for the better is possible-and not just through magic. Today, pick a human-rights issue or other cause that you may not know a lot about and research ...
When in doubt or anxious about traveling to certain places, prayers can be made to Lord Hanuman, Hinduism's beloved monkey god. He traveled great distances swiftly and fearlessly to rescue the goddess Sita from her captor, the King of Lanka, and deliver her back to her husband Lord Rama. Pictures or idols of Lord Hanuman are available from Internet stores by mail order if they can't be found locally. Before traveling, offer bananas, incense, milk, fresh water, honey, yogurt, unsalted nuts, and ...
In the Hindu tradition, Lakshmi is the epitome of love, abundance, and beauty. One of the treasures brought forth by the churning of the cosmic ocean, she brought forth amrita, the nectar of immortality that renewed the universe. Call upon the power of this goddess today to bring you financial abundance. This spell can work with a candle or a twelve-inch green cord. Whichever you choose to use, hold it in your hands and cleanse it with your breath. Burn some incense and create an altar space ...
