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Overcoming holiday stress

August 27, 2012

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by Joy Abrams —  The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! How do I know? Because I am feeling such stress that I don’t know which way to go. If this is your mantra lately, stress may be the first thing that you think of as the holidays approach. Too often, the holidays are […]

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Spiritual gardens

August 26, 2012

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by John Leslie —  Sara grinned as she approached the entrance to her garden; the gargoyle gazed intently as she walked through the archway. The morning sun crested the stone wall just as she sat down on her carefully positioned bench. Right on cue, the rabbits and quail made their way to the feeding spot, […]

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Is exercise really necessary as you age?

August 25, 2012

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by Becky Coffield —  There are several reasons why exercise regimes often fall by the wayside as one gets older. The problem is usually not the exercise routine itself, but may actually be in the imbalance of hormones and nutrients in an aging person’s body. There comes a day when many life-long exercisers are tempted […]

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Finding inner peace

August 24, 2012

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by Kathy Balland —  Do you know someone who is living life in a way that is detrimental to their health? They may be using drugs, alcohol or some other form of artificial gratification to deal with their stress. Not only is this type of gratification temporary, the use of these substances can have a […]

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You are not your weight

August 23, 2012

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by Irene Conlan —  Weight loss is a doozy of a challenge. In my years of therapy practice, I have come to believe it is the single most complex issue I deal with because it has so many components, appearing on a number of levels. It certainly affects us physically; that is a given. But […]

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The Sacred Marriage of yoga and mysticism

August 16, 2012

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by Andrew Harvey and Karuna Erickson —  During these challenging and stressful times, we need healing practices that can help us respond to difficulties with faith and courage and which can empower us to act with more compassion and wisdom. Yoga is such a practice. Practicing yoga with heartfelt devotion means opening up your entire […]

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Personal celebrations

August 10, 2012

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by Karen S. Adams —  There are many national and religious holidays to celebrate throughout the year. There are also family occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and graduations, job promotions, baby’s first steps and even good grades to celebrate. Far less common are personal celebrations — not those of fame and glory, but those […]

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Take good care of yourself: Everyday comfort and joy

August 9, 2012

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by Colette Lafia —  Sometimes what the doctor ordered is not “out there” at some fancy spa or even within the pages of the latest self-help bestseller, but rather right in front of us, in the simple, everyday rituals of our lives. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the inherent richness of our daily […]

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Finding your bliss

August 9, 2012

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by Ada Porat —  Finding one’s bliss is a way of life, not just something to acquire. Bliss is not about more pedicures, massages or other forms of self-indulgence; it is not even about outer grooming or taking better care of our bodies. These activities represent very small slices of true bliss, but by no […]

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Safe play at the playground

August 9, 2012

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by Heather Demeritte —  It’s summertime, which likely means your children will want to visit their favorite playground. Will they head to the new playground with the shiny slide? Or will it be the older one in your neighborhood? All are fun places to play, until someone gets hurt. By following the six tips below, […]

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Who are we and why are we here?

August 8, 2012

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by Lori Keeley —  Would you like to know your life purpose? Are you feeling “out of alignment” with yourself? Are you feeling the desire to heal and change from the inside out? As our economy continues to shift, it seems more and more difficult to stay afloat and at peace. That’s because we are […]

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Awaken delight

July 29, 2012

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by Sundance Burke — Ah ha! We are awake. We have discovered we are not our thoughts, an idea, a voice, belief or opinion; nor do we feel judgment. We have awakened from our dream of endless desire and fear. We see the splinter in our mind: “Something needs to change in this moment for […]

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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 […]

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