I’ve been thinking a lot about the relationship between spirituality, influence, and solidarity. We live in a time where many voices speak about healing, mindfulness, and inner transformation. And I genuinely believe that inner work matters. It shapes how we show up. It softens hearts. It can change lives. And yet, I wonder:
Can a spirituality that focuses solely on personal growth remain whole in a world marked by violence and injustice?
Does inner transformation eventually ask something of us outwardly?
At what point does “staying in one’s lane” become a way of staying comfortable?

Christmas carries spiritual depth. It is layered, complex, and at times contradictory. And perhaps that is why, if we want to truly touch its spiritual mystery, we cannot remain at the surface of its expressions. We have to return to the most essential question: what exactly is it that we are celebrating when we celebrate Christmas?

This reflection contrasts the modern obsession with celebrity and fame against the timeless Christian celebration of sainthood. It critiques how digital culture has replaced virtuous role models with hollow idols, while reclaiming All Saints Day as a radical call to authentic holiness, accessible to all through love, compassion, and faithfulness. The article explores the feast’s history, the true meaning of sainthood, and its universal relevance across faiths, urging readers to pursue a life of transformative goodness over fleeting recognition.

This article reflects on All Souls’ Day and explores the universal belief shared across many spiritual traditions that death is a transition rather than a final end. Drawing from Christian theology, Islamic burial practices, Hindu and Balinese rituals, Tibetan Buddhist teachings, and insights from Judaism, Sikhism, Jainism, and Indigenous traditions, it shows how cultures around the world honor the journey of the soul after death. The piece also highlights the role of the living in supporting the dead through prayer, remembrance, charity, and acts of love. It offers practical ways to accompany those who have passed and reminds us that relationships continue beyond the last breath, because love works across realms.

With over 2 billion Christians worldwide and many others across faiths who reference or revere him, Jesus is one of the most significant figures in global religious history. Understanding who Jesus is and how he is viewed across different traditions is essential to religious literacy. He is regarded in various ways: as God incarnate and the Son of God, as a prophet, an enlightened teacher, a moral leader, or a symbolic archetype. This post offers a clear overview of these diverse perspectives to support deeper understanding across cultures and belief systems.