Spirituality

Pagan holiday of Beltane holds meaning for everyone

Pagan holiday of Beltane holds meaning for everyone

In this time of coronavirus, money can be tight. More than ever, as a modern world, we are focusing on the things we purchase, collect and forage (can you say toilet paper) to fulfill our own personal needs and desires. But amid this frenzy, we can still find rituals...

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Shadowloss: a new understanding of loss and grief

Shadowloss: a new understanding of loss and grief

As COVID-19 sweeps across the globe, we are faced with the very sudden and very real concept of loss. Loss, as it is associated with illness, often revolves around the idea of death. And while the thought of losing loved ones to the virus is without a doubt in the...

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LGBTQ health care leader offers spiritual salve, too

LGBTQ health care leader offers spiritual salve, too

Dr. Katie Imborek EDITOR’S NOTE: Most people know of Dr. Katie Imborek through her work helping to found the University of Iowa’s LGBTQ Clinic. Imborek is also an active member of Sanctuary Community Church, a non-denominational Coralville church leading the way in...

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‘Queers and Queens’ tarot deck captures LGBTQ diversity

‘Queers and Queens’ tarot deck captures LGBTQ diversity

As a self-described “dark-haired olive-skinned, queer kid,” Aerin Black felt they stood out among friends while growing up in Washington, Iowa. As an adult, Black began to identify as nonbinary and as a witch and tarot practitioner, and stood out even more. Moving...

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