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Santeria is a blend of African religion and Catholicism, adapting African Gods into the Catholic saint system.
Personal experiences with Santeria rituals, like divination, protection against harm, and initiation ceremonies.
Santeria provided support and guidance during challenging life events, but personal boundaries are important to maintain.

La Limpia is a cleansing ceremony using traditional methods like eggs to diagnose and release negative energies. It involves participants moving rhythmically and engaging their senses.
The gathering in the Mojave desert allowed friends to support each other through grief while enjoying the beauty of nature and the simplicity of shared meals and conversations.
Experiencing the vast night sky in the Mojave desert adds a magical element to the healing process, helping participants connect with the universe and find joy in renewal after loss.

Icaros are traditional healing songs used in ayahuasca ceremonies by indigenous tribes in South America. They play a crucial role in guiding the psychedelic journey and can induce intense emotional, physical, and spiritual experiences.
Icaros have diverse purposes, from healing and protection to manipulating outcomes like making someone fall in love or affecting distant events. They are believed to connect individuals with a higher power and strengthen their abilities.
Icaros are learned during isolation periods known as dietas, where individuals engage in deep reflection and communion with sacred plant allies in the Amazon jungle. These practices are essential for shamans and individuals seeking spiritual growth.

Ceremonies and rituals are carefully designed to influence emotions and reinforce power dynamics.
The construction of nations and nationalism relies on various tools like monuments, media, and rituals to maintain power structures.
The death of a monarch highlights how society is manipulated through indoctrination, rituals, and the normalization of power.

The two world wars are significant in shaping our present day beliefs and values.
ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand commemorates those who fought in WWI, including the tragic Gallipoli campaign.
The Last Post Ceremony in Ieper and the Remembrance of the Dead in the Netherlands are solemn traditions that honor and remember those who died in wars.

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In professions like law, medicine, and priesthood, the human role of a shepherd is irreplaceable.
Lawyers, doctors, and priests not only provide information but also guide and support people in accepting and understanding the implications of rules and situations.
The unique human aspect of professions like doctors, lawyers, and priests involves navigating the border between the physical body and the human mind, something that AI cannot fully replicate.

Different levels of a man's body - physical, planetary, solar, and starry - determine his potential immortality within the solar system.
God's omnipotence explained through a school story - the essence of game rules reflecting the nature of the Absolute and the laws governing life.
Gurdjieff's insights on a universal language highlighting the challenges of understanding and expressing ideas beyond linguistic and cultural barriers.

Purim celebrates a story of Jews turning the tables on their pursuers in ancient Persia.
During Purim, moral norms are subverted with costumes, dancing, and drunkenness.
Purim story involves themes of idolatry, power worship, and societal struggles.

The British monarchy and its rituals are steeped in history and tradition, but not everyone in England is enthusiastic about it.
Prince Charles, despite his reluctance, finds himself thrust into the role of king, facing the pressures and expectations that come with it.
In a modern world where politics can feel disconnected and irrational, the British monarchy serves as a reminder of the arbitrary and absurd nature of power.