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Nature's Viagra: Egyptian Blue Lotus

The blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea), also known as Nature's Viagra, Egyptian Blue Lotus is a water plant that has been prized for centuries for its medicinal and spiritual properties. One of its most interesting effects is its reputation as nature's Viagra. Egyptian Blue Lotus has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac, and recent studies have confirmed its ability to enhance sexual function and increase libido. This has led to a resurgence of interest in the plant's pro

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The Creative Act: A Way of Being Summary - Rituals Across Cultures

In every culture, creation has always been more than a skill — it’s a way of being. Long before the modern world began to chase output, ancient traditions understood that creativity and ritual are inseparable. Whether it’s the brushstroke of a calligrapher, the preparation of tea, or the shaping of clay, each act of making was — and still is — a prayer in motion. This is the creative act as a way of being — not about the finished product, but the state of presence we enter w

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Two hands gracefully pouring water during a traditional tea ceremony, capturing the mindfulness and balance at the heart of creative ritual

The Creative Ritual of Tea: Ancient Ceremony Meets Modern Mindfulness

Tea is more than a drink; it is a ritual that slows time, softens the noise, and reconnects you to presence. Across cultures, from Chinese gongfu ceremonies to Japanese matcha traditions, tea has always been a creative act of devotion. In this piece, we explore how simple rituals like brewing tea can awaken imagination, deepen mindfulness, and bring a touch of ceremony back into everyday life.

Massiel Valenzuela

Culture & Creativity

Explore stories, rituals, and creative practices that shape the way we see ourselves and the world. Culture & Creativity at High Sol is a space for the dreamers, thinkers, and makers who crave depth and meaning. Here you’ll find essays on artistic expression, ancient wisdom, modern creative habits, spiritual traditions, mindful consumption, and the everyday rituals that turn life into an art form.

This category is designed for anyone seeking inspiration, self-reflection, and soulful creativity.

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Nature's Viagra: Egyptian Blue Lotus

The Creative Act: A Way of Being Summary - Rituals Across Cultures

The Creative Ritual of Tea: Ancient Ceremony Meets Modern Mindfulness

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Do Psychedelics Offer a Faster Path to Emotional Healing? New Research Suggests Yes

The Creative Act: A Way of Being Summary - Rituals Across Cultures

Ceremonial Cacao: The Heart-Opening Ritual of Remembering

The Creative Ritual of Tea: Ancient Ceremony Meets Modern Mindfulness

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The Art of Becoming begins with Awareness.

Nature's Viagra: Egyptian Blue Lotus

The Creative Act: A Way of Being Summary - Rituals Across Cultures

The Creative Ritual of Tea: Ancient Ceremony Meets Modern Mindfulness

Culture & Creativity

Do Psychedelics Offer a Faster Path to Emotional Healing? New Research Suggests Yes

The Creative Act: A Way of Being Summary - Rituals Across Cultures

Ceremonial Cacao: The Heart-Opening Ritual of Remembering

The Creative Ritual of Tea: Ancient Ceremony Meets Modern Mindfulness

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