Tai Chi Reflections: A Set of 48 Self-Empowerment Cards by Richard Crookes — In this beautifully illustrated set of cards, you will gain access to the inner calm and personal empowerment that is inherent in the ancient wisdom of tai chi practice through engaging with the body language of each posture. This deck is not […]
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Being vulnerable is your inner strength, not your weakness
June 28, 2014
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Being vulnerable is your inner strength, not your weakness by Sherry Anshara — Many of us have been taught that being vulnerable equates with being weak and powerless. Vulnerable, as defined by Webster’s Dictionary, means “susceptible, defenseless, helpless, at risk and in a weak position.” Accepting that definition, a perfect duality or third-dimension definition keeps […]
Life lessons learned by overcoming failure
September 1, 2013
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by Joseph Sutton — Failure can teach a person life lessons. My son and I learned two important lessons from our days as athletes. One day in high school I got hit in the head by a pitch in batting practice. That tragic incident happened before batting helmets were used. The very next day, because […]
Self-mastery — What a concept!
June 10, 2013
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by Mary M. Ernsberger — Imagine being the master of your own life. Imagine working at something that brings true joy and light into your heart, and your life. Can you? What kind of feelings do those images bring up for you? Can you see yourself doing what you love and actually earning money at […]
Living from your truth: The key to authenticity
June 9, 2013
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by Ada Porat — Your core obligation in life is to be true to yourself. Being truthful with others requires being truthful with yourself first. This means that you need to align with your inner truth so you can stand in integrity. And when you stand in integrity, you are powerful — your words carry […]
Hair stylist or life artist?
May 29, 2013
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by Johnny G — Who among us has not experienced a bad hair day — or bad hair days? As insignificant as it may sound, bad hair has the potential to affect your whole day, because how we look colors the way we see ourselves. Beginning the day feeling less than our best can throw […]
It is fun to cook with children
May 21, 2013
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Recently, I was at my home in Washington state, helping prepare a family dinner. Soon, my niece and nephew’s children — ages 2 through 5 — pulled up stools and chairs and pitched in. By the time dinner was ready, there was a little (an understatement) flour on the floor, […]
What is hypnotherapy?
May 11, 2013
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by Sara L. Payne — When we hear the term hypnosis, it often brings to mind the erroneous images and misconceptions that have long plagued this ancient art. Here are some common myths dispelled. Myth: A hypnotist can take control of your mind. Truth: All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. You can never be made to do […]
Should you climb the mountain or fly like the eagle?
April 25, 2013
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by John English — Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a four-part series on the directions of the medicine wheel in Incan shamanism. The student of Incan shamanism begins with the serpent path in the south, where she or he sheds past programming, like the serpent sheds its skin. The west direction is […]
Who are the best drivers?
April 6, 2013
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Guys, we hate to tell you this, but women may be better drivers. Why? Because of estrogen. A recent study from the University of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, reported that this female hormone gives women an edge when it comes to a number of tasks that require mental flexibility, including safe driving. Forty-three men […]
Creating a prosperity journal
April 5, 2013
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by Doreene Clement — If you look up the individual words in the phrase “creating a prosperity journal” in the dictionary, it says: Creating — to cause to exist; originate; to bring about; produce. Prosperity — financial success or well-being. Journal — a daily record of occurrences or transactions. Creating a personal prosperity journal will […]
Classy but sassy — A new hair outlook for spring
March 19, 2013
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by Johnny G — People always ask, “What is the latest trend in hair styles?” and “What kind of style looks good on me?” Spring is just about upon us, and the time may be right to begin thinking about a new look. Very simply, the style and color that will be in fashion this […]
Turn back the hands of time with products that work
February 3, 2013
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by Linda Leibl — Women in their 20s may have started having children, which often means dealing with stretch marks on the stomach. Stretch marks occur as a result of the tearing of collagen and elastic fibers during the rapid weight gain of pregnancy. It’s a good thing that during this particular time in our […]
December 20, 2015
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