Nina Amir has spent much of her life searching for “something more” in her religious and spiritual practice. Using the knowledge she gained studying metaphysics, New Thought, Kabbalah, human potential techniques, and meditation, she concentrates personally and professionally on infusing traditional religious rituals with meaning and Divine connection, on developing positive spiritual approaches to life and on learning how to manifest goals and dreams through conscious use of thoughts, words, feelings, and actions. She sees herself as an “Everywoman” whose struggles and successes are not unlike anyone else’s. Therefore, she writes and teaches from a place of knowing that what has worked for her will at least provide others with a starting place from which to find what works best for them. Amir is the author of the upcoming Setting a Place for God: A Woman’s Guide to Creating Sacred Space and Sanctuaries in Time, and of a booklet, From Empty Practice to Meaning-Full and Spirit-Full Prayers and Rituals…in Six Simple Steps. In addition, she compiled a Jewish celebrity cookbook. She has written for and edited a wide array of local, national and international magazines, newspapers, e-zines, and newsletters, and her essays have been published in several anthologies. In addition, she edits a variety of non-fiction books for other authors, some of which have been picked up by major publishing houses. She holds a BA in magazine journalism, completed a concentration in psychology, possesses a rebirthing certification, and is trained as a Tarot reader and as a Voice Dialogue facilitator.

Tips on how to stop approaching Easter as a commercial holiday and make into a spiritual and meaningful one.

THis essay details three common themes running through both Pasover and Easter. It provides insight into both the origins of Christianity and Judaism and the reasons behind the observance of these spr...