On a busy road near my home, there is a large magnetic sign belonging to a chiropractic office that displays inspirational wisdom. A few weeks ago, the sign read: At the end of the road, there is a pathway. Each time I passed the sign, I considered what this simple sentence might imply. Several interpretations came to mind:

Could the “end of the road” mean the end of suffering in life and the “pathway” represent our rising above it? Is the pathway symbolic of the higher life…

Economically speaking, the last four years have been tough for many people who have been forced to deal with job loss, real estate devaluations and looming issues of healthcare. There is still no foreseeable end to the far-reaching, radical changes our nation and others continue to experience. Significant shifts in our world are undeniably happening. Fear runs rampant in the minds and lives of those who allow these outer circumstances to dictate their reality and diminish inner peace.…

As you probably know, Dec.21, 2012 marked the end of the Mayan calendar. In the months leading up to that date, many people speculated whether the earth would suffer a catastrophic event that would destroy it. Those who are spiritually conscious believed that the date held a deeper meaning than the obliteration of the physical world: the transformation and upward spiraling of humankind’s consciousness from one of fear and separation to one of love and unity. Although it’s difficult to pin a…

Because the holiday season sparks remembrance of our ties with family and friends, it can be a particularly difficult time for people who have recently lost loved ones. These simple guidelines can help dissipate loneliness, grief and fear that can dampen the joy of holidays: Do whatever is necessary- meditation, prayer, yoga- to make a connection with your Higher Self. In my experience, those who use these spiritual tools move through grief with much greater ease than those who don’t.…