Teens face tough choices today. But we can get a lot of strength and support from a spiritual path. This is a place where we can talk about things like school, family, friends, love, and life in the light of ancient teachings. We've also put some great articles together to get your creative juices flowing. Your electronic community is waiting for you!

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The Vision Quest by Lame Deer 

It takes courage to find your own vision. But, as a Sioux legend explains, it also takes humility.

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Ritual, Ceremony and Us by Malidoma Patrice Somé 

In an African traditional culture, ritual observance is as important as gathering food or taking care of the material necessities of life.

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The Kingdom Within by Swami Muktananda 

All philosophies and scriptures say the same thing: "God dwells in this human body."

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The Subliminal Altar by Denise Linn 

Why you may have an altar at home without knowing it.

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The Spirit of the Universe by Patricia Lynn Reilly 

How can a young woman reconnect with the divine? Perhaps by recognizing it in nature — and in herself.

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What to Tell Children About God by Alan Watts 

A beloved teacher describes how he answers those hard questions a child may ask.

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The Farewell by Malidoma Patrice Some 

An African teacher recalls saying good-bye to his grandfather — and receiving a spiritual initiation.

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In Sheep’s Clothing The Face of Evil in The Phantom Menace by Shanti Fader 

Parabola’s Shanti Fader talks about the nature of evil as illustrated in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

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