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What is Reiki?

September 6, 2012

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by Hila Ferguson —  Reiki is one of the most ancient healing arts known to humans. Administered by “laying on hands,” it is based on the idea that the unseen life force energy that flows through our bodies causes us to be alive. It is a healing system that works with the energy and chakra […]

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Healing — more than a puzzle piece

September 6, 2012

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by Eva-Maria Mora —  During recent decades, many wonderful, new healing modalities and tools have enabled people to accelerate their self-healing. All these tools are important pieces of the healing-puzzle, but are indeed just pieces. Now is the time to see the whole picture of what is involved in healing. Identifying and transforming the true […]

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The parallel journey between our children and ourselves

September 6, 2012

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by Rochelle Sparrow —  Our children’s path to self-discovery is a mirror reflection of how self-aware we have become about our own childhoods. As such, it is important to ask how much the denial of experiences in our childhood helps create that which we most fear will happen to our children. A group of us […]

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10 winning weight-loss tips from a big loser

September 6, 2012

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by Jennette Fulda —  Statistics on obesity in this country are staggering. Our nation is suffering from high incidences of obesity-related diseases while we are bombarded with super-sized portions at restaurants and, simultaneously, a multitude of fad diets. The messages are confusing at best and have made my shedding nearly 200 pounds in three years […]

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Making optimal decisions

September 6, 2012

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by Ada Porat —  Decisions factor hugely in our lives. Your life at this moment is the product of every decision you have made along the way — both big ones and small ones. You navigate your life by the choices you make. Are you overwhelmed by the decisions facing you? Here are some tips […]

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Finding my life purpose in a cabbage patch

September 5, 2012

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by Scott Kalechstein —  Many of us are searching near and far for a sense of purpose, a set of unmistakable marching orders from the divine or how we are to make a meaningful difference in the world with our unique set of gifts and talents. I found my life purpose one evening in 1992, […]

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Beauty starts in your mind

September 5, 2012

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by Johnny G —  Isn’t it odd how we are often critical of ourselves? We worry about what other people think of our appearance, our possessions and our behavior. What we probably do not realize is that most of the time, the other people we are concerned about impressing are just as worried about what […]

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A person of value

September 5, 2012

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by Bob Burg and John David Mann —  A shift in focus from getting to giving not only feels great, but also has practical, positive benefits in every area of life, including physical, spiritual, emotional, relational and financial. Studies show that givers are healthier physically. Spiritually, givers are more in tune with the greater good […]

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What about me?

September 5, 2012

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by Irene Conlan —  Recently, I told my almost-four-year-old grandson that Friday was his Daddy’s birthday and that we would do some things to surprise him. He looked me right in the eye and asked (with some degree of emotion), “What about me?” I told him that his birthday would be coming soon, but that […]

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Are you stuck in wait mode?

September 3, 2012

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by Sherry Anshara —  Ever notice how people are always waiting for something to happen? Waiting to be happy; waiting to lose weight; waiting for the perfect time; waiting for their ship to come in; waiting for the ax to fall; or waiting to win the lottery. Some are even waiting for the world to […]

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Drumming, community and unity

September 1, 2012

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by Josephine M. Joseph —  Drums and sound instruments mimic nature and help connect us to the universal mother, our earth. Their sounds can elevate our vibration into transformational or spontaneous healing. Drumming is also a powerful tool to access trance states and connect with higher energies. Sitting in circles with our drums and other […]

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Proclaiming who you are

August 31, 2012

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by Glenyss Lim —  When offered a gift, have you ever heard yourself say, “Oh, I couldn’t take it,” or “Give it to him instead”? What about the times someone has wanted to help you and you say, “It’s OK, I can manage.” It may be a big task such as moving, doing yard work, […]

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Connecting across the globe

August 31, 2012

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by Laura Orsini —  While the worldwide population burgeons, technology is making Earth a smaller place, or at least a much better connected one. Today, we think of dial-up Internet service as moving at a snail’s pace — can you even imagine waiting the 10 whole days it took for a letter to move across […]

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