Showing results for "Rituals" in Biographies & Memoirs

Kafka is one of 161 inspired-and inspiring-minds, among them, novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians, who describe how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by self-medicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks.

Human sacrifice still goes on uncomfortably close to home - cases have been found in the U.S., Europe, and the United Kingdom. In other parts of the world, such as South America, ritual killing is almost commonplace. Human Sacrifice investigates the terrifying current spate of human sacrifices and ritual killings. Jimmy Lee Shreeve draws on police reports and interviews with the victims' families to paint a horrifying picture of ritual sacrifice at home and abroad.

Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love. Listeners follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. The Journey Home is an intimate account of the steps to self-awareness and also a penetrating glimpse into the heart of mystic traditions and the challenges that all souls must face on the road to inner harmony and a union with the Divine.

As a teenager, Steve Schwartz lived in 24/7 survival mode, going hungry whenever he couldn’t find enough work to pay for a school lunch. His mother’s death launched him on a journey to the far reaches of the world, where he discovered a passion for the ancient, calming rituals of tea. Join Steve, the founder of Art of Tea, as he reveals the surprising true story behind its international success. Learn how he grew a tiny tea concept into partnerships with brands like Wolfgang Puck and Vera Wang, all through the timeless ritual of tea itself.

Ritual Rewind brings you into the darkest corners of 1980s America, uncovering the crimes, conspiracies, and occult fears that shaped a generation.And since it's a podcast where Cassette Culture Met Cult Culture, at the end of the episode we'll recommend a film that we feel pairs well with the week's episode.So... slip in a videotape, sit back, press play, and listen to... The Ritual Rewind.Feel free to reach out to us at hello@theritualrewind.com

Patterns & Rituals is a biweekly true crime podcast focusing on killers, cults and the paranormal. Join your host, Cameron Holly Dexter, as she explores serial offender violence, cult belief, unsolved cold case mysteries and paranormal curiosities. Here, we step beyond traditional headlines into the twisted corridors of each haunting narrative. This season, we’re delving into cases like the Boneyard Killers, the Portland Serial Killer, the Bear Brook Murders, and much more. Lock your doors. Light a candle. It's about to get dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in West Africa in the early 1950s, Somé was kidnapped at age four by a French Jesuit missionary to be trained as a priest, for the next 15 years enduring the harsh regimen of a seminary where his native language and tribal traditions were systematically suppressed. At age 20 he escaped, but when he returned to his Dugara people in Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) they rejected him as an outsider. To reconnect with his native culture, Somé underwent a month-long initiation into shamanism.

I interview adventure athletes, artists, yogis, and the person next door. I'm fascinated by how people choose and commit to their passions. I find the stories of how individuals just like you and me have devoted themselves to their practices and the challenges they have met along the way incredibly inspiring. I believe we can gain insight for our own practice and habits by listening to others' stories. I love sharing these conversations of how people connect with, and commit to, what lights them up.

From singling out victims at bus stops, targeting women with long, blonde hair, saving trophies, or dismembering and even eating their victims, each serial killer set a unique ritual for their murder, and these rituals are what betrays them in the end.

Acciones que nos describen. ¿Rutina o ritual?

Welcome to Replay Ritual, the podcast where we replay the real, the pop culture, the Black culture, and the music.On this show, we replay the real everyday struggles that we all face. We also replay the pop culture moments that make us laugh, cry, and think, and of course we replay the black culture and music that we love.So, if you're looking for a podcast that will make you feel seen, heard, and entertained, then you've come to the right place.

This is a story about a scam. But this isn’t any old scam. At the turn of the 21st century, set in one of London's most wealthy suburbs, Hampstead, Juliette D'Souza wreaked havoc on a number of people's lives. She became filthy rich, and one of the most prolific con women in British history. Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala, the soulmates behind the hit true crime podcast, Redhanded, are on the case. They speak to the reporters who travelled to Suriname to track Juliette down, one of Britain's leading shamans and the victims who came together in search of justice. Full series available...

Enter City Ritual—a living, breathing channel where music and mystery merge into a sensory experience designed for seekers, dreamers, and the curious minds of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The playlist here shifts like moonlight over a midnight city, drifting through #EDM energy, sultry #jazz improvisations, and the vibrant pulse of #latinjazz, #latinmusic, #salsa, #bachata, #musica, #hiphop, #musicalatina, #italianmusic, and #greekmusic. Holiday magic glows in our #holiday and #christmas sets, each track tuned to elevate your mind and amplify your ritual. Wrapped at the heart is the *Forgotten Cases...

Experience #truecrime like never before. Forgotten Cases takes you into #OldHollywood's shadows, merging immersive #AI and classic #investigative journalism. Host Charles Parke uncovers #unsolved #coldcase mysteries, drama, secrets, and motives behind iconic legends. With #cuttingedge tech and #storytelling, we expose the darkness behind #Hollywood scandals. This is #crime reimagined. Subscribe for a #mystery that demands to be heard. #fanfiction #TrueCrimeFanFiction #ForgottenCases #Hollywood

모두 똑같은 24시간을 사는데, 왜 어떤 사람들은 더 많은 것을 이루는 것일까? 『예술하는 습관』의 저자 메이슨 커리는 이 질문에 대한 답을 위대한 성취를 이룬 예술가들의 보통의 하루에서 찾고자 했다. 충동적이고 즉흥적인 영감으로 일할 것 같은 예술가 대부분은 지독하리만치 규칙적이고 성실했으며 그 누구보다 더 엄격하게 습관을 유지했다.

In a raw and inspiring reflection on grief, a mourning sister processes her personal story of loss by exploring the history of bereavement customs. When Amanda Held Opelt suffered a season of loss—including three miscarriages and the death of her grandmother and culminating in the unexpected...

Knowledge is Power and it is time to go deeper in the World of Expansion. When so much of our lives are focused outward, The Ritual is the beginning of your journey inward. As women, we must go deeper in the world of education, self-practice and self-awareness. We must become masters of the gifts we have all been given. It is time to take responsibility for ourselves and for our lives and in doing so cultivate the Sovereignty and self-respect to live a life you are proud of and hold reverence for your Divine Self. May this Podcast bring knowledge and awakening in your own life and give you the...

Andrew Zimmern, the host of The Travel Channel’s hit series Bizarre Foods, has an extraordinarily well-earned reputation for traveling far and wide to seek out and sample anything and everything that’s consumed as food globally, from cow vein stew in Bolivia and giant flying ants in Uganda...