By Lisa Raphael This morning, as I watched a spider weave her web in front of our kitchen window, I GOT it in a way that was more direct that any inspirational message, philosophy, scientific speculation, guidance or prophecy could express. She started from where she just happened to land – nothing but empty space [...]
Stories of the daily life of a Buddhist nun and stories of life’s experiences before being ordained. by Margo Somboon Of Elephant and Men Facing Tuberculosis It was approximately 8 years ago… I was working in a large elephant camp in Thailand, looking after 8 mother elephants with their babies, and 2 older elephants. Physically [...]
By Sophie Rose Have you noticed that many children’s tales end with the victory of the heart? The hero, after following a tortuous path of struggles, dreams and hopes, always fulfills his heart’s desire, sometimes discovering it at the same time. This seems to be the only achievement that matters, the Holy Grail. These stories [...]
Redecorating on a Budget by Maria Khalifé I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labors it has cost me. ~ Henri Matisse When the cold, darker days of winter have passed; when we pack away our heavier [...]
April Fool’s Day, in one form or another, has been around since at least the Middle Ages. If you are like me, you tried desperately every year of your childhood to pull “just the right” April Fools’ prank over on your parents. Somehow, they always seemed one step ahead. Perhaps it is because their generation [...]
by Deborah King “No” is just a two-letter word. Ask the parent of any two-year-old child, and it’s likely a word they hear more often than they’d like. So why is it so difficult for you to utter this word as an adult? You are not alone. Far too often we try so earnestly to [...]
By Kathy Custren What is the first impression that comes to mind when you encounter the word, “foundation?” Does your mind go to the money side of things, such as a trust that provides funds for an enterprise? If you are a woman, maybe make-up comes to mind. Or does your mind take a different turn, [...]
By Judith Orloff, MD At different times in my life, I am a physician, a teacher, a friend and an author, but being a dreamer is what I value the most. Whatever I am doing, I always hear my dreams echoing in a distant underground chamber beneath my thoughts and feelings, attuned to the rhythms [...]
By Judi Lynch As spiritual beings, we all aspire to live our lives with no regrets! We know that our experiences are a part of our soul’s journey to embrace and celebrate. The divine, the not so divine and the in between absurdities are all a part of the plan. We learn to pick ourselves [...]
By Lorri Amsden Control of the mind is said to be the highest Yoga. It is like control of an unruly horse which must be made to obey its rider. ~Bhagavata Purana, XI.20 And a new year begins…New year’s is known for resolutions. Most of us resolve to lose weight or to begin an exercise [...]
By Candice Diggs Most of us are exposed to other people on a daily basis, through that we encounter their energies, and unfortunately they may not always be carrying around the most positive of energies. We can become exposed to their toxic emotions and end up irritable or ill because of it. I’m a firm [...]
by Cristina Smith Lupercalia was celebrated on February 15th every year in honor of Lupercus, a god of fertility whose Greek counterpart is Pan. The word lupus is Latin for wolf, an essential animal in Roman history. It was a ceremony for purification and fertility. Parts of the celebration are included in February traditions even [...]
By Deborah Today we are checking in. The shift in consciousness is now occurring and there are several things in process. Partly some of us are raising our consciousness and doing the work necessary to become conscious beings. As we work on our Man in the Mirror, you’ll find that there are others who are [...]
A single woman’s journey to finding more peace, manifesting more love and finding that elusive relationship that will last an eternity. by Nadine Christine Hamdan Hollywood Writer and Television Producer My beautiful Los Angeles. The city of lights dreams and hopes. La La Land it’s called. For those who come to LA, it’s usually to [...]
By Charlotte Reznick PhD I love New Year’s. “Regular” New Year, Chinese New Year, Jewish New Year, Indian New Year, whatever New Year tradition there is, count me in. Any reason to start fresh and be given a second chance. How many of us could use a do-over when we mess up. How comforting to [...]
The Healing Power of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born By Robert Schwartz In his groundbreaking first book, Your Soul’s Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born, Robert Schwartz brought the idea of pre-birth planning into the mainstream. Now, his brilliant sequel Your Soul’s Gift: The [...]
The Book of Lost Fragrances – A Novel of Suspense
A Secret Worth Dying For … Jac L’Etoile has always been haunted by visions of the past, her earliest memories infused with the exotic scents that she grew up with as the heir to a storied French perfume company. These worsened after her mother’s suicide until she finally found a doctor who helped her, teaching [...]
Review by Dennis Andres, aka Mr. Sedona Is meditation something you’re attracted to, but find hard to begin? “Soul Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation,” is for you. The new book by Sarah McLean is a well-thought out and helpful guidebook that proves meditation is something anyone can accomplish. McLean’s eight clear [...]
The 411 on Yoga Products – Manduka Mats
on Yoga Stuff – Mats Whether you are beginner, intermediate or advanced student of yoga, at some point in your practice including conscious props can be a natural and gradual way to enhance your practice or deepen a pose. Our studios use the HOME Grown Collection for products we can outsource locally. The products generally [...]
Accurate Horoscope Readings that Anyone Can Create! Contrary to current popular conviction astrology, the belief in a connection between the cosmos and earthly matters is not a recent new-age subject but is, in fact, an ancient science predating psychology. Astrology can be traced back to Babylon and the earliest recorded horoscope was written in 410BC. Today [...]
A Fun Conscious New Way to Enjoy Spirituality The spiritually focused Gaiam, well known to the Conscious Community for its conscious and holistic goods from Yoga apparel to fair trade products, now has developed a cutting edge service that complements its Spiritual Movies DVD service. Gaiam TV is a more than a streaming service; it [...]
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