The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucking their tongues. The world as it is needs those who will love it enough to change it, with what they have, where they are. ~ Robert Fulghum Sometimes, what people need is simply someone who will listen to them with kindness and…
Sweet Spirit: In every moment of each experience, I have the ability to choose love or fear. With Your help, I choose the path of peace. I have no idea what this coming week holds or even what today has in store. However, I do know that You are with me as my strength and…
To understand the Metaphysical, one must develop both the prophet and the scientist within each one of us. It is necessary to merge the soul’s vision and practical action. This can be done by clearing the mind through daily meditation and positive affirmations. Meditation is good for the body, mind and spirit. Many philosophers have puzzled over questions…
“Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” “God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” “Not all of us can do great things. But we can…
Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity. ~ Swami Sivananda Start out by allowing yourself to simply be and to look within yourself with mindfulness and peace. Meditation will allow your body to become still. Let meditation help you become more peaceful,…
Many believe that crystals and gemstones have spiritual and healing properties. There is no scientific evidence that proves that it heals, but people say they’ve been healed and feel better. Crystals and gemstones are said to have vibration frequencies, connecting the earth and an individual’s energy field. This New Age interconnection is said to realign…
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go. ~ Dr. Seuss ~ As you follow your dreams, life will become exciting. You will…
How could the soul not take flight when from the glorious Presence a soft call flows sweet as honey, comes right up to her and whispers, “Rise up now, come away.” ~ Rumi ~ Man is made up of physical material, the body, that can be seen and touched. But he is also made…
We can always choose to perceive things differently. We can focus on what’s wrong in our life, or we can focus on what’s right. ~ Marianne Williamson ~ Things are not always what they seem and people, everyday, try to make you see things the way they want you to see them. You can…
If love fails, set yourself free, let your heart spread its wings and fly again. Remember you may find love and lose it, but when love dies, you never have to die with it. The strongest people are not those who always win, but those who stand back up when they fail. Somehow along the…
The strength of a tree grows with time, shaped by winds, rain and it’s natural surroundings. Branches grow left, right and above as roots stabilize and feed from below in the earth. They grow and reach new heights as they adapt to the environment, and renew themselves over time. The tree can be a part…
Monthly Horoscopes – – Daily Astrology – – The Universe tries to offer guiding signals that we often miss or neglect if we’re not tuned in. When the Universe responds, it will not always be obvious. You have to keep your eyes peeled for little signs here and there that guide you to where you want to…
New Age Healing may become possible if you practice peaceful meditations, incorporated with daily affirmations. If you feel it is necessary, first read up on best methods to clear your mind for meditating. When ready, meditate for at least 15 minutes before you start chanting positive affirmations. Ensure that you mind is in a completely…
I’ve Learned: That you should never say no to a gift from a child. Giving is a natural and a spiritual process. Receiving plays a major part in that process because the giving is not complete until the gift is accepted. Never refuse to accept a gift from a child. Giving is the gateway to…
Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. A study conducted at the University of Michigan found that ginger powder induces cell death in all…
Monthly Horoscopes — Daily Astrology — January 1st is the first day of the rest of your life. It is a symbolic day for renewed optimism for a better life and a better you. Let everything from the past go, clear your plate as it is time for a fresh start. If this last year was…
Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday night or waiting perhaps for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil or a better break or a string of pearls or a pair of pants or a wig with curls or another chance. Everyone…
Thanksgiving is all about family and friends, coming together, celebrating the grateful feelings that we have in our hearts and all the blessings we have received throughout the year. It is special for everyone. You don’t have to believe in any particular religious creed to express gratitude for all the good in your life. Thanksgiving…
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~ Leo Buscaglia ~ “Touch is without a doubt one of the most, if not the most powerful…
Serendipity is a spiritual belief. A situation is considered serendipitous when you find something unexpected and beneficial, even though you were looking for something else. It is those wrong turns in your life that in hindsight, you realize how fortunate you were to have made them. We usually don’t realize that an event is serendipitous…
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, when funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh. When care is pressing you down a bit, REST, if you must, but don’t you quit. Life is queer with…
If we want to be productive and healthy, we must take care of our minds, bodies and spirits. It is important to have balance in our lives. We must choose to be productive, for being productive is healthy, and doing good, meaningful work that fits our talents can keep us alive and healthy for a…
We all strive to be self-sufficient. Human nature tells us that we always want to figure everything out for ourselves. That is a great way to be, it is the key to self-confidence. Once we understand that, trying to do everything ourselves can also stifle our progress. No one is good at everything. We all…
Carnelian is the stone of pleasure and intense emotion. Carnelian is found primarily in India as well as various sites in South America. The most favorable pieces are a deep red to a red orange hue. Carnelian has a long and storied past, and was once considered strictly the property of the noble class. People holding…