by Kathy Watson — The simple act of breathing is a universal experience. It is the key to every part of our being and doing — from effective physical exercise to taking time to truly relax from stressful schedules. And yet for humans, particularly in the modern world, breathing can be one of the most […]
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Selenite: Star gate to higher awareness
February 26, 2012
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by Karyn Diane Kish — Selenite is a crystal of ancient times. It is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the full moon. The pale-bluish, moon-like reflections in some of the first specimens gave rise to its name. Selenite is a transparent variety of crystallized gypsum. The crystals have a linear structure, forming in […]
Important self-improvement tools
February 26, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — Someone asked me what I would consider the single most important tool for self-improvement. Yikes! What a question. “I will have to get back to you on that,” I responded, knowing that I would need to wrestle with it for a while before answering. Below are some of my ideas. Meditation […]
Art and the heart’s transformation
February 26, 2012
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by Jane Smith Bernhardt — One of the extraordinary things about being human is that we are uniquely capable of great and rapid evolution. Where other species rely on Darwinian natural selection, we often take massive leaps in awareness and behavior. What inspires these leaps? What plants the seeds of outrage or new inspiration? I […]
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 […]
Stop seeking life — start finding it
February 25, 2012
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by Steven Bond — Contrary to what you might think, you are actually better off eradicating the notion that you can control your future by manipulating events or circumstances. Control of one’s future by manipulating outcomes simply does not work. The truth is that it is not your place to be a master manipulator. In […]
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 […]
Conquer and convert your anger
February 24, 2012
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by Ada Porat — We often hear people say, “He made me angry,” or “I could not help getting mad.” These statements put the blame for becoming angry on others or circumstances outside yourself — ultimately disempowering you. The truth is that only you can minimize anger. With a little time and effort, you can […]
Reiki drumming
February 24, 2012
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by Josephine M. Joseph — Reiki is a simple, natural and powerful hands-on healing modality that uses life force energy. Reiki acts as a portal into elevating awareness. It draws attention to the life force in all living things. A symbol-based technique, Reiki is passed from teacher to student through a ceremonial initiation. Universal energy […]
Have you talked to your body lately?
February 23, 2012
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by Cay Randall-May — If you have not talked to your body lately, then it is time to begin a conversation. Our bodies are constantly trying to communicate with us. Sometimes we misunderstand or ignore these attempts to get our attention. The usual language of our elbows, wrists or backs is pain, stiffness, swelling or […]
The duality of awareness
February 23, 2012
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by John English — One of the most fascinating elements of the self to contemplate and work with is that of awareness. Like everything else in the One Spirit’s creation, our awareness is dualistic. Each of us has the use of mind and heart. Heart is the feeling principle. So our awareness consists of mind […]
Mainstream news beginning to question value of mammogram
February 23, 2012
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by Mary Budinger — From the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® organization to the American Cancer Society, everyone preaches that women need to get annual mammograms because the screening saves lives — right? Well, think again. A recent analysis published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that most women who discover breast cancer as […]
February 26, 2012
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