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From seasonal festivals to public rituals, communal gatherings may offer measurable psychological benefits. A new study finds shared ritual experiences can foster awe, strengthen community identity, and even expand participants’ sense of connection to humanity.
New research on pilgrimages across three traditions finds that the physical and emotional demands of sacred journeys can lead to profound inner change, cultivating reflection, gratitude, and a renewed sense of connection to self, community, and the sacred.
New research supports the health benefits of forest bathing, showing real forests reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost immunity, offering evidence for nature’s role in mental and physical well-being.
New research says our connection with nature is empirically beneficial and may help us navigate the current challenges to healing the Earth.
A new study has found that feelings of distress and a reduced ability to cope with stress are linked to traditional paranormal beliefs, while no such connection was observed for new age philosophies. Then the media found that word witchcraft in the research.