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You are the key to your life

March 5, 2012

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by Brian J. Zahn —  When we are young, we are joyful and creative, full of amazing dreams about becoming anything we want — perhaps a fireman, policeman, doctor, nurse, veterinarian, ballerina or even an astronaut. Nothing fazes us in utilizing our imagination, putting on costumes and acting everything out as if it were really […]

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Find your magic

March 5, 2012

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by Sue Meyn —  I  believe that we each carry magic within us, and over the years my journals have proven this to be true. Words and ideas appear on the page that surprise and delight me. I’ve called it magic since it seems to come from nowhere, and I like the idea that magic […]

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What do your cheeks say about your career?

March 5, 2012

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by Julie Cox —  Today, many of you are contemplating total career changes. Accountants are becoming nurses. Newscasters are becoming veterinarians. Tomorrow’s companies and jobs will be created because of individual inspiration, compassion and unique natural talents, so the need for understanding your purpose has never been greater. Nothing reveals as much about an individual […]

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The community of herbs

March 5, 2012

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by Kathleen Gould —  Even before Mary got to the classroom door, she could hear the laughter and felt a lightness of spirit. As the door opened, she was embraced by an array of wonderful smells — strong earthy aromas, sweet florals, exotic spices and others she had never experienced. Once inside, she found the […]

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Feng shui and aromatherapy

March 5, 2012

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by Joy Abrams —  For centuries, people have worn perfumed water and oils to entice, set or even change a mood. Men and women still do this today. Such aromas are not only pleasant to smell, but also can enhance passion, creativity and calmness. Feng shui can incorporate aromatherapy with pleasing results. One can place […]

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Self-awareness and identity theft

February 29, 2012

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by Irene Conlan —  Many people these days are working for greater self-awareness, wanting to hone their individual strengths, weaknesses, beliefs and attitudes in an attempt to live life consciously and more fully. We are seeking to know who we are individually and how we fit into the whole. We are all seeking our true […]

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Success has no age minimum

February 29, 2012

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Success has no age minimum by Geffen Liberman —  The newest frontier of self-improvement is upon us. From “The Secret” to life coaching and everything in between, it is apparent that the pursuit of bettering your life through more positive thoughts and feelings is in full force. But what about young people? For some reason, […]

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Is it possible to meditate in a moment?

February 29, 2012

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by Martin Boroson —  Many people see meditation as an endurance test: the longer they can sit still being peaceful, the more spiritual they are. Others believe that meditation must be practiced in a serene, beautiful retreat — far removed from everyday life. Some may have these beliefs, no doubt, because so much of our […]

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The toxic effects of complaining

February 28, 2012

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by Heather Luszczyk —  “Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thornbush has roses.” — Proverb Complaining may be the biggest killjoy there is. When you complain about your situation in life, what you’ll get is a lot more to complain about. Why is this? What we bring […]

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Evolution in relationships

February 28, 2012

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by John English —  Now is a great opportunity to move from the rebirth of spring into the energy, power and warmth of summer. Working with and honoring nature’s cycles of growth can bring a great deal of joy and beauty to our lives, and particularly to our relationships. There is one constant to life: […]

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Questions: A tool for problem solving and self-discovery

February 28, 2012

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by Laura Orsini —  “If you don’t ask the right questions, you don’t get the right answers. A question asked in the right way often points to its own answer. Asking questions is the A-B-C of diagnosis. Only the inquiring mind solves problems.” — Edward Hodnett One of the best gifts my father ever gave […]

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Turning words into wisdom

February 28, 2012

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by Sue Meyn —  It has been my experience that when we take time to write the words that describe our lives day to day, we acquire wisdom from those words. That wisdom may not show itself immediately. The words we use may be disorganized and unremarkable — even ordinary and routine. They also may […]

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Attracting and creating fulfilling relationships

February 28, 2012

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by Sunil Ahuja —  “It doesn’t interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the centre of the fire with me and not shrink back.” — Oriah Mountain Dreamer Are you looking for that perfect relationship, or is your present relationship not […]

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