God is often depicted as masculine, with a beard and robes. But what would happen if we imagined God as something else? Would it change how we relate to them? How would that affect our understanding...
Online spiritual communities can play an important role in helping individuals develop their identities, build strong social bonds with others, and maintain positive mental health. Participation in...
LGBT adults experience various forms of spiritual exclusion throughout their lives, such as being denied access to religious services or ceremonies due to their sexual orientation or gender identity....
Transgender individuals often struggle with issues related to their gender identity, which can lead to feelings of discomfort, anxiety, and depression. In addition to these emotional challenges, they...
How Does Engagement With Religious Music, Chant, Or Ritual Influence Queer Emotional Regulation, Self-Affirmation, Reflective Practice, And Spiritual Growth?
Music has always been an essential...
More and more people have started to explore their spirituality in ways that are different from traditional religious beliefs. This trend has given rise to various new spiritual movements, including...
Introduction to Contemplative Psychology and Pastoral Care
Contemplative psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on helping individuals cultivate inner awareness, mindfulness,...
Frigidity is often defined as an inability to feel sexual desire or pleasure, which can manifest physically, psychologically, and emotionally.
It may also be interpreted metaphorically as an...
The initiation of a new shaman is an important ritual that is deeply rooted in indigenous cultures around the world. During this ceremony, the individual experiences a symbolic death and rebirth,...
The sexualization of breath refers to the practice of using one's own breath, as well as the breath of others, to achieve altered states of consciousness and heightened levels of awareness that can...