by Jill Mattson — When a woman in one African tribe knows she is pregnant, she goes out into the wilderness with a few friends, and together they pray and meditate until they hear the song of the child — one unique melody for each unique child. They do this in recognition that every soul […]
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Straight from the horse’s mouth
December 2, 2012
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by Michelle Muller — Interactions between equines and humans have been documented throughout history, and horses’ bonds with humans as devoted companions and workers continues today. Nurturing this emotional and healing bond develops a relationship of support and unconditional love, allowing humans to explore their own emotions and intuition. Most horse owners will agree that […]
A Christmas message: Be a true Christ-One
November 29, 2012
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by Paramahansa Yogananda — This is my Christmas Song to you, that by daily meditation you so prepare the cradle of your consciousness that you behold the Infinite Baby Christ laid there anew. During this holy season pray deep and long until every day becomes a true Christmas occasion of divine communion. Spiritualize the social […]
Your amuse system lightens the workload
November 23, 2012
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by Karen Lee — According to Jody Urquhart, an expert in the field of humor and health, fun is productive. Imagine a work world where people love their work environment, and they are calm, stress-free and happy all day long. People who are in good spirits are more likely to be productive. Their mental attitude […]
How to ask for help
November 22, 2012
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by Ada Porat — Asking for help is not something most of us do naturally. In fact, we often find it painfully difficult to do because it makes us feel vulnerable, weak or ashamed; our fears of rejection and embarrassment get in the way. In reality, asking for help does not indicate weakness. Life is […]
Finding Mr./Ms. Right
October 30, 2012
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by James McClernan — As I silently listened to Cindi’s heartfelt pain, I remembered how frequently I had heard such a cry. After a recent breakup at 27, she was single, with no children, living alone, and she felt life was passing her by. She would never find Mr. Right. No matter what kind of […]
Hypnosis and pre-wedding jitters
October 17, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — Wedding season is here and many couples have passed the planning stage and are moving rapidly into “final detail” mode. This is where things sometimes start to get sticky. Often brides and grooms are overwhelmed before the wedding and forget that this is a celebration of love — a time they […]
Being true to yourself
October 11, 2012
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by Ada Porat — Truth has a way of expressing itself, even when we deny it. While we may try to respond the way we think others expect us to, the body never lies. Our tone of voice, body language or facial expressions give us away. When you ask people, “How are you?” you often […]
Three simple rules for a happy relationship
October 9, 2012
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by Rochelle Sparrow — My family took in a dog about eight months ago, a small female black lab, that we named Fechine. Fechine was unsocialized, very frightened and would not even walk into my house. We had to carry her because she was so scared that she could not control her bowel movements. My […]
Why the arts are fundamental
October 5, 2012
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by Lynn Monson — We now have a body of research that strongly indicates and is proving that the arts — music, dance, theater and visual arts — are important to the education of our children and should be included as an equal partner in our educational system, not just as an adjunct to it. […]
Uncovering the myths of massage therapy
September 28, 2012
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by Brian Hampson — Massage has enormous potential to do a body good, if you are in the right hands. But it is essential to understand the facts and fiction regarding a good massage. A massage should be relaxing, comforting or rejuvenating to the body and mind. But with recent reports of abuse and an […]
Protect yourself from energy vampires
September 26, 2012
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by Dr. Judith Orloff — The quality of our relationships affects our health. Our relationships are governed by a give and take of energy — some people make us more electric or at ease, yet others suck the life right out of us. As a physician and energy specialist, I can tell you that energy […]
Win-win negotiation
September 17, 2012
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by Jo Ann Joy — Contrary to what some may believe, negotiation is not a process by which you try to destroy the other party. Rather, it is a process by which two parties attempt to reach a certain result. Good negotiation occurs when all parties are truthful, and they connect and successfully interact with […]
December 7, 2012
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