by Pragya Pradhan — Rubber, plastic, tile, polyester, metal, compressed wood and concrete are all materials that stand between you and the nourishing earth. When was the last time you actually placed your feet on the earth and let its healing energy soothe you? We walk in machine-made shoes on machine-made tiles, polyester carpets and […]
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Create your tool bag for change
February 24, 2012
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by Tina Sacchi — Many of us are experiencing great changes in our lives. As we navigate through our days, many emotions come to the surface for clearing and releasing. The world is shifting, and while we are seeing great changes in our political and financial systems, in particular, we are also experiencing profound transformation […]
Seven shortcuts to daily bliss
February 24, 2012
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by Meryl Davids Landau — Sure, the ancient yogis found inner bliss by practicing their yoga poses and sitting on their cushions for hours on end. But we live in the real world — frequently too busy treading water to spare that kind of time. Fortunately, after digesting tons of spiritual books, attending myriad workshops […]
Create your own paradigm
February 24, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — According to the concept of universal oneness, we are all connected and have great similarities to each other. Most everyone is seeking solid relationships, perhaps a supportive marriage, stable job, nurturing home and reliable car — in short, “the good life.” Such is the ideal scenario and dream for the majority […]
Detox tips for health, vitality, longevity and fat loss
February 23, 2012
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by Paula Owens — The average American has 116 synthetic compounds in his body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We are exposed to toxins from various sources such as food additives and preservatives, dry cleaners, digestive distress, nonorganic foods, the environment, poor quality supplements, pesticides, chemicals, xenoestrogens and so much more. […]
Are you in overwhelm?
February 23, 2012
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by Jolin Brandes — The world is changing so quickly that we can get thrown into reactionary states over the smallest things. Someone says something just the wrong way, and we feel our emotions getting triggered. As the sun produces larger and larger solar flares, its intense rays of light pass through us. This unearths […]
Just breathe
February 23, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — Just breathe. We hear that a lot lately. There are a number of popular songs telling you to “just breathe,” and this is good advice. Breathing is something we take for granted. Adults breathe approximately 21,600 times a day without giving a single thought to the process. And yet, it is […]
What type of meditation is best for you?
February 23, 2012
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by Patricia Monaghan — In 1902, the great American philosopher, William James, published a seminal book, Varieties of Religious Experience. Not being religious himself, he asked a number of people what the term “religion” meant to them. Not surprisingly, he found that this common word held many meanings, ranging from piety to mysticism to saintliness. […]
Serenity shortcuts for the holidays
February 23, 2012
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by Ashley Davis Bush — Oh, the hustle and bustle of the holidays — the music, the lights, the festivities. It is the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? Is it not also the busiest, most harried and possibly the most stressful time? Well, not this year. Six simple shortcuts will help […]
A guide to de-stressing
February 23, 2012
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by Melissa Jones — Stress is at the root of 80 percent of all complaints heard in doctors’ offices, not to mention the complaints you continually hear from friends and co-workers. Having a stressed-out, unhappy and pitiful mindset can become a bad habit and an all too familiar way of being. Stress not only causes […]
Yoga — beyond the boundaries
February 23, 2012
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by Khayriyyah Savannah — Yoga invites you to move beyond the boundaries of your perceptions. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal (Oct. 25, 2011) seems to question whether there are benefits to yoga beyond the physical. The article cites a study that states, “The physical aspects of yoga are effective at relieving low […]
Holiday stress-busting tips
February 23, 2012
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by Aurora Winter — Tired of being tired? Stress increases over the holiday season, due to more shopping, parties and obligations. We are juggling visitors, travel and our usual duties, which are stressful enough. Those happy holiday messages can be painfully at odds with our own lives if we are dealing with heartbreak, such as […]
February 28, 2012
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