Category Archives: Style

Spiritual Wellness and Meditation, Style

Natural Stones: Identification and Mystical Properties

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04
Apr

Top Row (1)Hematite (Metallic black): A stone of focus and protection. It helps “ground” energy, providing mental clarity and practical wisdom for problem-solving.Amethyst (Purple): The stone of spiritual wisdom. It is used to calm the mind, enhance intuition, and transform negative thoughts into positive ones.Rhodonite (Pink with black): Fosters emotional fortune. It helps heal past […]

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Ancestral Wisdom and Traditions, Style

Sumak Kawsay: The Philosophy of “Good Living” versus Consumerism

Posted on by southamericanart
08
Jan

Illicachi’s essay introduces us to Sumak Kawsay, a political and philosophical category that the Kichwa peoples propose as an alternative to the Western model of development. While in Europe success is often measured by “living better” (based on accumulation), “Good Living” proposes a life of fulfillment, harmony, and balance with the community and nature. At […]

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