by Ada Porat — There is a world of difference in the approaches to healing found in Western allopathic medicine and in traditional Chinese medicine. In the Western world, physicians are trained to separate mental, physical and emotional symptoms when addressing the root cause of an illness. In contrast, Chinese medicine views the patient as […]
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Is the grass really greener on the other side?
February 26, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — I have always loved the adage, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” But what is it really saying, and what does it mean? If you think about it, this saying could be interpreted in multiple ways. We can start by asking ourselves some questions. First […]
Zero karma
February 26, 2012
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by Kimberly Kingsley — Many of us believe in ome sort of karma, but what is it really? Karma is nothing more than residue from past and present attachments, which develop when we attempt to procure energy from somewhere other than our own essence. We never need to “get” energy; we have an unending source […]
Forgiveness, an act of self-love
February 26, 2012
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by Eric Radwanski — In one way or another, we have all experienced harm at some point in our lives. The question that follows, however, is what have you done with the associated pain and anger? Do you need to forgive someone or forgive yourself? Have you ever thought of forgiveness as an act of […]
Why habits are so hard to break
February 25, 2012
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by Gwen Farrell — Imagine a large crystal bowl filled with Jell-O™. The top 10 percent is orange Jell-O and the remaining 90 percent is strawberry Jell-O. A tasty treat, yes, and a pretty good model for the structure and function of the human mind. The orange layer represents the waking, or conscious mind, the […]
Energy equals resilience
February 25, 2012
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by Kimberly Kingsley — Think about the last time you snapped at someone. Were you tired? Were you rushed or drained? I would venture to guess that you did not roll out of bed completely rested and full of joy that day. If you did, you might not have been short with the innocent person […]
This infinite living moment
February 25, 2012
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by Barbara K. Richardson — Change — even the possibility of change — is often accompanied by uncertainty, fear and anxiety. But when we are able to move beyond our initial resistance, another perspective comes into view: we have change to thank for making life bearable. Actually, more than bearable — wonderful. So many spiritual […]
Balance is the answer
February 25, 2012
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by Victoria Bowmann — In our world of instant messaging and fast foods, one does not necessarily like to think about the concepts of moderation and balance. “I want it now!” is a frequent mantra. One of my friends is on the “energy-saver plan” for electrical use; so from 3 to 6 p.m., he is […]
Focus versus worry
February 25, 2012
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by Edward Aldama — Do you worry about the economy and your job? Are you constantly thinking that germs might make you sick? Do the demands of work and family obligations keep you up at night? Everybody has worries from time to time. But when those worries keep you from taking the necessary actions to […]
What is holistic health?
February 25, 2012
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by Paula Owens — People of all ages are concerned about the many aspects of their health: how they feel, how they look, disease prevention, as well as quality of life. Unfortunately, a major part of society has been brainwashed to believe in the concept of eating less fat, excessive exercise, Botox injections or pharmaceutical […]
Good enough
February 25, 2012
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by Karen S. Adams — How many tasks have you started yet never completed because you did not think they were going to turn out perfectly? We may be aware that perfection is forever out of reach, but that does not stop us from trying to achieve it. Manufacturers use employees to check for imperfections […]
Eating consciously for optimal health
February 25, 2012
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by Tina Sacchi — Feeling sick? Then you are likely eating unconsciously and are disconnected from the foods you are putting into your body. Many people eat to numb their emotions or to relieve anxiety, depression and boredom, or myriad other reasons — none of which involves a conscious connection to mind, body, spirit and […]
Fear to freedom
February 25, 2012
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by Sheevaun Moran — Fear is the predominant energy that prevents us from moving forward in any given area. So how do you get rid of this fear thing? Well, you can deny it. You can sit in it and feel miserable. You could also keep yourself so busy that you are unaware of it […]



February 26, 2012
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