The popular phrase “your body is a temple” shares a concept found in all the spiritual traditions throughout the world. As a metaphor, it signifies the body’s role as a vessel that houses our spirit. I have always felt our soul houses our body. Our physical body is the vehicle that carries our life force, and through it, we experience the world around us and interact with others.

Imagining our body as a temple or sacred site can inspire us to be more mindful and loving in the ways that we treat ourselves. When we acknowledge that our spiritual self deserves a well-cared-for physical home, it motivates us to tend to our body’s needs, to give it respect, and to allow the body to express its true authenticity.

There are many ways we can treat our bodies with love: choosing nourishing, wholesome foods — we eat with consciousness and care; prioritizing our sleep and times of rest — we can recharge and feel ready to meet life’s challenges; moving and exercising our muscles, limbs, and cardiovascular system — we build strength and confidence; being attentive to our body’s aging and evolution — we give it the healing and care to support our soul’s radiance.

Spirituality and physicality are both needed. Like yin and yang, they are two sides of living a fulfilling life. To neglect one in favor of the other leaves us feeling off-balance. By caring for our physical health, we cultivate more inner peace and happiness. It is through this harmonious flow that we create genuine well-being and create the body like a sacred site.

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Since the dawn of time, humans have been fascinated by the sun. Radiating power from the sky, our star, which is an unparalleled creative force. Its brilliant rays illuminate the seasons, give heat, to all living beings, and gives us our life force energy. The sun has been given many names by many cultures.

Sun worship, or the veneration of the sun as a deity or as a symbol of divine power, has a long history in human civilization. It emerged independently in various cultures around the world and was especially prevalent in ancient societies where the sun was revered.

Sun worship can be traced back to some of the earliest known civilizations. In ancient Egypt, for instance, the sun was worshiped as the god Ra, believed to be the creator and ruler of the universe. The sun’s daily journey across the sky was seen as a manifestation of Ra’s power and benevolence.

Among the Germanic tribes, the sun was personified as the goddess Sol. The winter solstice celebration (Yule) was particularly important, as it marked the turning point where the sun’s power began to strengthen again.

Sun worship was also prominent in East Asia. In ancient China, the sun was associated with the concept of yang, representing light, warmth, and masculinity. This was part of the broader philosophy of yin and yang.

Throughout these diverse cultures, sun worship often reflected important themes such as life, renewal, power, and cosmic order.

To a large extent, our lives are ordered around the brilliant illumination of the sun. The sun drives the cycles of our days and seasons while providing us with a framework we can use for running our lives. The sun can be a powerful symbol of hope, elation, joy, growth, and creativity.

So, I want to honor our ancient ancestors by suggesting to you a simple, sun-centered ritual that can help you harness this loving energy.

1. Awaken before dawn and go outdoors to watch the sun’s ascent.
2. As it rises into view, close your eyes, bask in its light, and imagine your soul ascending alongside it.
3. Feel yourself grow as you absorb the sun’s energy.
4. Express your appreciation for all the sun gives to the world.

It’s fascinating to consider how our ancestors revered natural phenomena like the sun. While modern perspectives on worship vary widely, appreciating the sun’s significance in sustaining life is universal. Whether as a spiritual symbol or a scientific marvel, honoring the sun can be a profound way to connect with our shared heritage and the awe-inspiring forces of nature.

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