by Dr. John F. Demartini — I once lived in a house overlooking the beach near Del Mar, Calif. One day I walked into a health food store and overheard a gentleman talking about philosophy. I could not resist the opportunity, so I sat down with him for a discussion. He was a master of […]
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The symphony of silence
September 29, 2012
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by Blanche Williams — Many fear the sound of silence because of a perceived sense of judgment, isolation or lack of stimulation. On the contrary, silence can be a golden opportunity for subtle growth, uncluttered reflection and insightful revelation. Our lives represent the most delicate instruments in our divine symphony. Its mastery requires an uncommon […]
You must halt energetic eating to lose weight
September 29, 2012
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by Dr. Judith Orloff — There is more to overeating and obesity than meets the eye. One big reason that many diets fail is that traditional weight-loss programs do not factor in the way we process subtle energy, or what Chinese medicine refers to as life force or chi. Subtle energy penetrates and surrounds the […]
Food is our first medicine
September 28, 2012
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by Dr. Theresa Ramsey — The food we eat every day either is making us healthy or making us sick. There is a certain type of food allergy (IgG antibodies) that is silent and delayed. This means that you can eat a food and in four days have a headache without realizing the connection between […]
Don’t forget your part of your contract with the universe
September 28, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — With all the current discussion and speculation about the law of attraction, the concept can sometimes become confusing if you are unsure of what you are asking the universe to do for you. Remember, a contract is a two-way agreement. First you must be absolutely clear about what you expect the […]
Balancing work and life
September 28, 2012
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by Ada Porat — Work-life balance is about finding the critical balance point between work and personal commitments. This process looks different for each person, and it looks different at various stages of life. The effects of imbalance are well-documented: frustration, anxiety, depression, and stress can overwhelm and create illness from lack of self-care and […]
The bigger secret
September 26, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — The Secret is out, way out. Those who have been entrenched in feelings of powerlessness are finding their mojo by applying its principles. Yay to the setting of intentions, to the power of positive thinking, and to the wondrous law of attraction! Yay to manifesting a perfect soul mate, to the […]
How to talk with an aging parent about driving
September 24, 2012
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by Cynthia J. Fagyas — Americans of all ages love their cars. Cars give us mobility and freedom, as well as a sense of safety, privacy, convenience and comfort. In many communities, a car is essential because there are few or no alternative forms of transportation. However, physical changes associated with aging, such as reduction […]
Using your intuition
September 24, 2012
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by Andrea Hess — Most people only turn to their intuition when faced with uncertainty around a major life decision. Unfortunately, it becomes a last resort, utilized after reason and logic have yielded unsatisfactory results. Without any prior experience using our intuition, we may fear relying exclusively on it when making major decisions such as […]
The healing power of self-hypnosis
September 21, 2012
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by Kathy Balland — What can you do to attract more success? What if you want to let go of a habit, chronic pain, fear, manage your weight or stop smoking? Any of these, and many other issues, can be helped or resolved through the power of the mind. The subconscious makes up the majority […]
Can a wedding ceremony be holistic? You betcha!
September 21, 2012
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by Rev. Irene Conlan — As a minister, I have officiated at quite a number of weddings. Each has been beautiful, customized and special. Holistic, though? No. In fact I had never thought of a wedding in terms of being holistic. Then came Erik and Rebecca. They wanted what every bride and groom want — […]
Using the inner adult to make lasting life changes
September 20, 2012
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by Ada Porat — We all dream of improving our lives — and most often we want to see results, now! This makes us vulnerable to schemes that promise weight loss without proper diet or exercise, or that we can become millionaires while working only a few hours a day. Why are we susceptible to […]
The setup: A turning point
September 20, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — Sometimes along your journey, an incident, an experience or a situation arises that appears to be beyond your own ideas or perceptions about your life. The usual question we ask is, “What is going on here?” What is going on is an opportunity you have created, consciously or unconsciously, to challenge […]



September 30, 2012
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