by Megan Morgeson — Reading is the foundation of our education and learning process. Here are some tips to help parents develop their children’s reading skills. Before reading a story: Research the book and make sure your child will understand the content. Will he or she understand the objectives or main points? Introduce the book […]
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Navigating distractions
July 25, 2012
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by Dr. Sirah Vettese — We live in a world where distractions abound, where entertainment and consumerism seduce us to self-medicate in seemingly benign and socially acceptable ways. For each of us, the hook may be different. Examples include work, shopping, sports, sex, gambling, alcohol, drugs, television, telephone, the Internet and hobbies. Regardless of the […]
A whole day of energy
July 25, 2012
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by Michell Brown — What would you do today if you had unlimited energy? Energy is invaluable. Kids naturally have it in abundance, new moms crave it and working people cherish it. You may know those people who flow through their days with high energy, others who experience really low points, and still others with […]
Choosing the right lens
July 22, 2012
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by Kim Seiferth — Are you viewing life through frosted windows or rose-colored glasses? This is another way of asking ourselves whether the glass is half empty or half full, or if the grass is greener on the other side. How we choose to experience our world is all about perception, and we always determine […]
The language of love
July 12, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — Recently I presented a lecture and workshop on the healing power of music at a conference. It was a thriving New Age market, complete with Tarot readers and crystal salespeople offering their wares to shoppers looking for a little tweak in their reality. Guitar in hand, I would stroll around the […]
Cleaning out the clutter
March 5, 2012
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by Sue Meyn — Have you ever had that anxious feeling when you just could not look at the clutter in your closet one more day? The resistance may be strong initially, but then the urge to clean takes over you. It must be taken care of immediately! It feels so good to give away […]
You are the key to your life
March 5, 2012
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by Brian J. Zahn — When we are young, we are joyful and creative, full of amazing dreams about becoming anything we want — perhaps a fireman, policeman, doctor, nurse, veterinarian, ballerina or even an astronaut. Nothing fazes us in utilizing our imagination, putting on costumes and acting everything out as if it were really […]
Find your magic
March 5, 2012
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by Sue Meyn — I believe that we each carry magic within us, and over the years my journals have proven this to be true. Words and ideas appear on the page that surprise and delight me. I’ve called it magic since it seems to come from nowhere, and I like the idea that magic […]
Three tips to fire up your business intuition
March 5, 2012
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by Nathalie Ekobo — Using your intuition to guide you is not necessarily what you would first think of when creating a plan for your business. After all, this kind of knowingness is not taught in school. Business calls for logic, plan, structure and action — nothing to do with following a hunch or a […]
Fuel for change
March 5, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — We all know how harmful anger can be. Anger with the intent to hurt, project guilt and punish can easily cut and sever the delicate strands of connection in our relationships. But does that mean that all anger must be destructive? Can anger sometimes serve the purposes of healing, as well? […]
Kyanite: The bridge of light
March 5, 2012
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by Karyn Diane Kish — Kyanite is an aluminum silicate mineral that crystallizes as flat mica-like layers, forming elongated blades that can be twisted or straight. Its hardness ranges from 4.5 to 7, depending on the direction by which it is measured. In the past, cutting this stone for jewelry-making could be difficult. However, in […]
Feng shui and aromatherapy
March 5, 2012
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by Joy Abrams — For centuries, people have worn perfumed water and oils to entice, set or even change a mood. Men and women still do this today. Such aromas are not only pleasant to smell, but also can enhance passion, creativity and calmness. Feng shui can incorporate aromatherapy with pleasing results. One can place […]
The canvas of life
February 27, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — Famous artists of the world, and even not-so-famous artists, have one thing in common: They put the particular aspects of their artistry out there. Whatever the techniques or media used, artists express their creativity in myriad ways. Their methods of self-expression are as unlimited as their approaches to art. Artists follow […]
August 19, 2012
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