by Kate Ellis — As we pursue our goals, trying on various new behaviors, methods and outcomes, we will feel and experience discomfort. Count on it. This is the inevitable process as we expand our personal boundaries. Knowing this, changes can be handled with relative ease. Knowledge is power, and its utilization your strength. The […]
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Dare yourself
July 28, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” — Helen Keller. “Truth or dare” — Madonna. Two flip sides of the coin of perspectives by two women from completely different ends of the spectrum of time and space. Then again, maybe not. Both women dared to be themselves in the evolution […]
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 […]
Some heartfelt thoughts on menopause
July 25, 2012
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Dr. Shelley Crombach — There are many different psychological symptoms related to menopause. It is important for women to recognize them and remain educated about how we can improve our mental health during this time. Menopause often is viewed as a negative or “disease-like” process, rather than the natural life progression that it is. By […]
Business success strategies for introverts
July 25, 2012
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by Laura Orsini — Many business owners and entrepreneurs are outgoing folks who find it easy to socialize, meet new people and start conversations with strangers. For them, networking ― a most necessary component to creating and sustaining business relationships ― is easy, or at least not a dreaded chore. They look forward to bringing […]
The deeper meaning behind weight issues
July 19, 2012
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by Kathy Balland — When it comes to managing our weight, it is important to look beyond what we see on the outside. Although it is easy to see the physical aspect of our bodies, it is what is on the inside that truly matters. To discover the deeper meaning of why we over- or […]
The power of joy
July 10, 2012
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by Kandi and Faith — The Angels want to remind us that we are all spiritual beings having a human experience. The very core of who we are is love. As humans, we experience duality, or two basic emotions. Every feeling we experience stems from either love or fear. The feeling of joy stems from […]
Fear: The siren call to change
March 20, 2012
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by Jackie Lapin — When most people think of fear, they probably conjure up images of screaming women in slasher films, horrible villains or heroes being chased by zombies. But, for most of us, fear is more like an insidious virus that our minds and emotions create to stop us from moving forward. Fear is […]
Ways to help your teen cope with an economic crisis
March 5, 2012
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by Debra Beck — I remember being a teenager in the early 1970s when we were suffering through a recession. The economic downturn permeated our lives. All that my parents could talk about was the shortage of gas, the higher cost of groceries and how they were going to keep paying the bills. As a […]
Find your place of inspiration
March 5, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — “I have found that sitting in a place where you have never sat before can be inspiring.” — Dodie Smith. How profound the above quote is, especially in these times that seem so scary and confusing. What is happening to the American dream? Has it turned into a nightmare? Is it […]
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 […]
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? […]
The Mayan calendar and 12.21.2012
February 29, 2012
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by Michelle Karén — The Mayans had two calendars: the Tun calendar, or short count, and the Tzolkin calendar, or long count. The Tun calendar was a personal calendar. It revealed one’s personal destiny. The Tzolkin calendar was the sacred calendar. A calendar is central to any society because it defines the way we view […]



August 2, 2012
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