Giving off a positive vibe can make everyone gravitate to you. No one wants to be around a downer or a buzzkill, after all. If you want to feel like sunlight to the people who are in your life, you can give off an energy that’s unparalleled. Be someone who puts smiles on others’ faces day in and day out. Remember, a sunny and bright outlook can be an…

Compassion Fatigue is huge in the animal welfare and veterinary communities. Signs can be depression, anger, anxiety, sadness, and more.

People who work in shelters and rescues often say it’s the hardest job they ever had. But they stay there because the animals need them. They are passionate about their work, but there’s only so much help they can offer as an individual. And the heartbreak that they experience becomes what is known as Compassion Fatigue.

The Centers for…

By Deborah Lubetkin, Psy.D.

We’ve all felt it. A nervous twitch on our first day of work. A racing pulse just before we take the test or meet our blind date or any other new event we may be unfamiliar with with. Anger at the person who cut in line at the store or cut us off on the highway. Sadness at not getting the promotion we want or missing the party or blowing the race we trained so hard far. Having some degree of anxiety or depression or anger in our…

In the early 1950s, as the newly developed hydrogen bomb cast its mushroom-shaped shadow of megadeath over the world, an aged Indian monk gave his young assistant a mission: create world peace and enlightenment by restoring the ancient global Vedic civilization. The young man was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and he accepted the responsibility wholeheartedly, fully aware of what an enormous job it…

            There is nothing more painful than to want a baby and to be told you can’t have one. There are or course, very rare circumstances in which there is a genetic or immune malfunction that may need doctor intervention; however, most infertility diagnoses are “unexplained”. If you fall into the “unexplained” category, I’m here to tell you that you can have a baby, without doctor intervention, naturally, on your terms. Whether it’s your age or your partner’s sperm…

If you are coping with troubling thoughts each day, then begin using yoga methodologies to quiet your mind. Yoga is one of the oldest forms of exercise, but it is also used for improving the condition of the mind. Here is how yoga can help you to feel calmer.

Centering the Mind

Centering the mind is necessary to quiet the mind, and…

A minimalistic way of life is only a part of sustainable living, and if you are opting for an eco-friendly life, then you have to embrace minimalism with all its perks. Luckily, there are more than you can imagine. A minimalistic way of life brings us closer to our most essential values and teaches us how to be more satisfied with what we have and enjoy life as it is. This doesn’t mean that you have to give up on improving your life, but merely learn how to…

Our healthy and mature emotions can guide us in situations that are not clear for our logical mind.

Emotions accompany us at every turn, as they are the natural responses to the situations that we are confronted with. They alert us to what is going on right now, what matters, whether or not pay special attention to what we hear, see and…

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Thoughts, not fate, lead us to where we are now and determine our future. Basic to metaphysics, mind is the foundation of everything. Our physical world fueled by underlying dreams and imaginations is manifested by thought, individually and collectively. By recognizing our thoughts as they arise we can more clearly chart the reality we desire.

Waking Reality & Dreams are…

Abstract:  Life is filled with a plethora of experiences that can stimulate our reactivity. Moments we wish we could do over again. Tips how we can master the moment and make the difference between being part of the resolution or part of the problem. 

Life is filled with a plethora of experiences that can stimulate our reactivity. Moments in response to what…

When a loved one passes on, it can feel as though life will never be the same. You naturally go through a period of grief and loss where you might not be able to imagine living without them. While this time is painful, it helps to know that your loved one is still watching over you, and you can use these five strategies to feel connected even though they have passed on to the other side.

Continue Your Favorite Rituals

You might be tempted to stop going to your weekly lunch…

Global Patriotism: The Need of the Hour

By Barbara Briggs

There is an urgent need in the world to expand our vision beyond the narrow boundaries of nationalism so that our individual interests encompass the interests of the whole world. It is time for us to recognize that the world is one interconnected global family. The latest scientific…

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Our ego is exerting a profound influence on our human and spiritual wellness—for better or worse. However, its impact is hidden from us by our limited understanding of what it is and its purpose, which is ultimately a positive one—our survival. This article seeks to remove the ignorance and darkness about it that empowers unhealthy ego energy to undermine our human and spiritual wellness. And replace it with insights that shine light and truth on this very important part of…

We’re all seeking more happiness.  It’s the reason we read articles, take classes, attend retreats, buy books, sign up for coaching and energy healing and a whole host of other services.  We want to be happy. And the world has convinced us that if we can just find the RIGHT service, book, class, retreat, etc., then we will be happy.

But that’s the misconception in the world of spirituality and self-help. …

Have you ever noticed that every emotion has a corresponding rhythm of breath? When you’re nervous or anxious, you tend to hold your breath. When you’re stressed, you might let out a long exhale or sigh. The rhythm of our breath indicates what’s going on in our nervous…

Relationships aren’t always easy. Sometimes they go smoothly, and we feel like things are effortless between us and the other person, but sometimes we encounter someone who can really make a lot of trouble for us.

Quite often, there are signs of trouble early on. We can protect ourselves from the difficult people if we pay close attention to these “red flags.”

If we don’t pay attention to the red flags that warn us of a difficult person in our presence or if we’re in denial…

It should always be among your top goals in life to improve. You should never be satisfied with who are you as a human being. It’s always wise to try to keep getting better and better. If you’re all about personal improvement, you should make a point to get in touch with all of your weaknesses and strengths. Learning about these things can be an…

Have you ever noticed how much we have become disconnected from the body? How we have forgotten how to listen to it when something is wrong? Yes, we have started to pay attention, making changes to our diets, bringing in supplements, turning to alternative therapies to relax and soothe, engaging in yoga and meditation and so forth, yet when it comes to the deeper signals the body is trying to communicate to us, we have the tendency to bypass them completely.

We all have something…

WHAT IS THE NEW REALITY

By Darity Wesley

When we are in a state of awareness closer to our true way

 of being, this is when we can tangibly feel the New Reality

all around us. And this is when the miracles

and breakthroughs begin!

Solara

So much is changing everywhere. Our personal, professional and spiritual lives. Our politics. Our planet. Our economies. Wow!  Lots of changes, lots of shifting, but to what?

I feel…