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In the 1980s I often used medical tape to affix crystals and gemstones to my body. I wasn't alone in this pursuit. Chi Pants developed a design of pants that actually had a quartz crystal sewn in near the root chakra.

To this day I believe that the laying of crystals and gemstones onto the body can have a positive effect on health, wellbeing, emotional balance and spiritual attunement.

Kwanzaa

During the holiday season we hear a lot of talk about tradition. Traditions matter, not just at this time of year, but always. Traditions give us our sense of identity. They can give us a sense of unity within our families and our communities. Traditions can help us remember our history, our symbols and our myths. Traditions mark the passage of time. Traditions give us a sense of uniqueness and a sense of belonging.

candles and wreath

Here in the US the holiday season is filled with bickering. Many devout Christians become irritated at the secularization of Christmas and want us to remember the reason for the season. Then modern Pagans become irate and encourage the irate Christians to remember that the true reason for the season is the winter solstice.

Cards Against Humanity box set

 A Review of Cards Against Humanity

When I was in my 20s the game Trivial Pursuit was all the rage. Now my kids are in their 20s. Recently they introduced a new game for family game night.

People lying on the grass in a park

I have just recently heard about "Earthing." I don't know whether to be happy or sad.

"Earthing" is a new healing technique that involves…wait for it… lying directly on the ground or walking barefoot in order to connect to the healing energies of the Earth.

Apparently naturopathic science is discovering what Pagans and hippies have known for years. The Earth's energy heals us. Having that validation should make me happy, I suppose. Except that I don't need validation for an obvious truth.

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