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EDITORIAL : Life through a Rear View Mirror by Joann Turner I was reading through some pages in a book I found, ZEN and the Art of Making a Living––a practical guide to creative career design, by Laurence G. Boldt. The author offers some solid, make-sense solutions regarding finding your job, your work, your purpose. more
A Course in Miracles Perspective: Snuggle Up by Karen Rice Last weekend I invited my two oldest granddaughters to stay over night. It’s always a treat for them to have a sleepover at Bunya and Grampa’s house! When they are here for the bedtime hour, we love to snuggle and read or tell stories to each other. more
Being Real by Ann Ronan, Ph.D. Being real. Well that sounds easy enough doesn’t it? In working with lots of people in groups and one-on-one, this seems to be one of the biggest challenges they have in their day-to-day lives. How can we help ourselves and those in our lives get real? more The Quality of Mercy by Alan Cohen An elementary schoolteacher asked her students to describe in a sentence, “What is love?” The teacher received many humorous and touching answers, yet the one that moved her the most was: “Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.” more Everyday Ecology: Simple Ideas for the Greening of your Environment: Water Wise Gardening by Patti Williams Fall is upon us and the change of weather signaled by the equinox brings changes to our garden. As we prepare for the cooler season ahead, it is a time to consider the choices of plants to use before we head to the nursery. more Balance Your life with Energy Astrology by Barbara Schiffman What do Astrology & Quantum Physics have in common? They’re both metaphor-languages describing our life’s core energy patterns. Learning to use Energy for personal evolution––physical, mental, emotional and spiritual––can help you achieve a stronger sense of balance. moreQuery Letters: The Written Sales Pitch by Christine Jette, RN, BA A query letter is a combination of written sales pitch and summary of your book idea with a twist—it opens the door to the publishing world and introduces your unwritten nonfiction to editors. Think of it as a good resume. It sells the editor on you and your ability to write. A query letter is the editor’s first and lasting impression of you. more Tarot and Your Spiritual Path—The Magician & The High Priestess by James Ricklef The twenty-two Major Arcana cards in the Tarot deck are quite eloquent on the subject of our spiritual journey, and a particularly interesting aspect of these cards is the fact that duality is a recurrent theme throughout them. more Lives of our Hands: Islands in the Energy by Ray Zone Small ovals or islands on the lines and mounts of the hands generally are regarded as a defect. “This sign is one which has been misunderstood and improperly handled by many palmists,” writes William Benham in his book, The Laws of Scientific Hand-Reading. more Numbers by Design by Kathleen Jacoby In order to determine what your number is throughout 2003, add the numeric value of the month of your birth (April = 4), to the day of your birth, to the universal year number 5 (representing 2+0+0+3=5). more Astrology by Anita Burns Nov/Dec Aries: November: You’ve been holding back your fiery nature lately, but now you’re ready to step back into life full blast. You are stronger and may become excited by a new project. Poems & Quotes |
Headaches by Dr. Susan Bobak
The key to correcting a headache is to find its exact cause, and there are many reasons for headaches. Your body is designed to be healthy and has mechanisms to keep it healthy. When the body cannot cope, it has warning systems, usually pain. more Dear Louise by Louise Hay Dear Louise, My parents had quite a bad relationship, mainly because my dad’s family didn’t get along with my mom, and my dad always took their side. Now I notice similar feelings with my boyfriend and his family. more What is Your Body Saying to You? A Holistic Approach to ADD by Joy Carroll QUESTION: My daughter has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. What can I do Holistically?
The Difference Between Healing and Cure by Jeri Mills, M.D. Western culture has turned healing into medicine and medicine into a sophisticated job of plumbing. People have come to think of a trip to the doctor as something akin to taking their car to the body shop to be repaired. In energy medicine we view each living being as a synergy of body mind and spirit. more
Holiday Harmony w/Feng Shui by Samantha Pennala The Holiday season is a veritable feast for the senses. We are engulfed in the sounds, the smells, the visual delights, the hugs and “warm fuzzies”, and the marvelous tastes and treats for the palate that we only experience once a year. more The Root of the Problem by Nicole Scheier Until a few years ago, the topic of past lives seemed rather philosophical than real within the context of my life. Then, one day I got diagnosed with cancer of the cervix and everything changed. more The Flower & The Weed by David Lintner Inside or out, I am compelled by meaning, a phantom soup of emotions, images, sensations and words. I chase after pleasure, and run away from pain, both dependant on the sometimes invisible results I create with my conditioned mind. more Film Reviews:Spiritual Exploration from the Movie Mystic by Stephen Simon Under the Tuscan Sun Dreams: Gifts from Beyond by Donna Palmieri D'Amore When we rest our heads on the pillow each night, we generally have no idea as to what surprises or adventures await us in dreamland. Following is a remarkable account of a unique dream which held a wondrous message for a young lady named Paula. more Before You Walk into that Next Relationship by Christine A. Loter Relationships are, without a doubt, great breeding grounds for personal growth. Yet how many of us actually master the inherent lessons in our relationships? Relationships may pull us into our own growth, however we often end them before we have a chance to develop. more Celebrating the Year in Ancient Ways by Anita Burns We are once more approach-ing the holidays and then a new year. In the “Old Religion” the year unfolds in a beautiful array of celebrations to bring us into balance with nature and our higher selves. It is called the “Wheel of the Year.” more |
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