by Jesse Wolf Hardin — People often say, “Ground yourself,” when they really mean to say, “Calm down.” Real grounding involves being our authentic selves, fully present and aware, in touch with the earth through awakened senses and deep feelings, rather than being perpetually lost in thought, orbiting in our busy minds. Grounding requires practice. […]
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America’s most important natural resource
July 4, 2013
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by Jim Hamilton — America is a country of vast natural resources, the most important of which are her people. Normally, the riches of a country are tallied by what can be mined, shipped, stripped, pumped, cut or wrested from the earth. However, because humans possess the capacity for thought and the capacity to produce […]
Soul mate — friend or frenemy?
June 15, 2013
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by Sherry Anshara — Much mystique surrounds the idea of a soul mate, especially the delusional notion that a soul mate is the romantic lead in the screenplay of your life. Not that a soul mate cannot be romantic, but more times than not, soul mates come into your life in all kinds of guises. […]
Self-mastery — What a concept!
June 10, 2013
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by Mary M. Ernsberger — Imagine being the master of your own life. Imagine working at something that brings true joy and light into your heart, and your life. Can you? What kind of feelings do those images bring up for you? Can you see yourself doing what you love and actually earning money at […]
The answers are in the questions
June 8, 2013
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by Sherry Anshara — In the past several months, have you noticed that people seem to be asking the same or similar types of questions? Whether or not it is in business, personal or even general discussion, people seem to be asking questions, such as: Why am I feeling so tired?; Why do I feel […]
Chronic illness and wellness
June 3, 2013
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by Richard Cheu — Wellness for chronically ill people is not an oxymoron — it is an achievable goal. Last year, 140 million Americans, or 46 percent of the population, suffered from a chronic condition. By 2030, it is projected that more than half of all Americans will be chronically ill, according to the Robert […]
Let your intuition do the walking
May 22, 2013
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by Rochelle Sparrow — When was the last time you had an impulse to do something and then 10 minutes later found out why? “Wow, I knew I should have picked up that file,” you think, as you are two blocks from home and remember the urgent report you forgot at the office. “Now, I […]
How to keep a well-being journal
May 19, 2013
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by Doreene Clement — Within the pages of a well-being journal or diary, you can record and track what serves and provides for you, and what does not. Whether you already keep a journal or want to start a well-being journal, it is an amazing, supportive tool you can give yourself. A well-being journal is […]
Reclaiming passion in life
May 18, 2013
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by Robyn Nola — Do you want more passion in your life? Then look to the passion flower to remind you of your passion for life. It is truly an awesome flower to see — a masterpiece of nature’s creation. The detail in this flower exposes its special powers which help resurrect the divine love and […]
Emotional healing answers, “How were you hurt?”
May 17, 2013
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by Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, Ph.D. — Many men and women experience emotional and/or physical pain that originated in early childhood sexual abuse they may not remember because they were too young or because they have repressed the memory. They may attribute these maladies to adult traumas, stresses, failures or to a genetic abnormality. Family violence […]
The power of a vision
May 16, 2013
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by Dr. John Demartini — Never underestimate the power of an inspired, soul-directed vision; it is the most powerful resource you have access to. If you practice and refine your ability to tune into your vision, impossible things can happen. The rewards far outweigh the time and energy spent. While there are many people who […]
Attaining an authentic connection through yoga
May 13, 2013
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by Preeti Wanage — To practice yoga in the classical sense is to practice an authentic connection with God. Yoga, a Sanskrit term, means yoke or union — a union with the divine. While people have been trying for thousands of years to achieve a spiritual state in many different ways, their efforts do not […]
Lessons from hummingbirds: Stillness in flight
May 12, 2013
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by John English — Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a four-part series on the directions of the medicine wheel in Incan shamanism. The student of Incan shamanism begins with the serpent path in the south, where she or he sheds their past programming, like the serpent sheds its skin. The west direction […]
July 6, 2013
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