Chamomile grows close to the ground, has gray-green leaves, flowers that resemble a daisy, and smells like apple. Chamomile has been used as an herbal remedy since ancient times. The word “chamomile” is derived from the Greek words “khamai,” meaning on the ground, and “melon,” meaning apple—likely because of its distinct fruity aroma. Roman Chamomile…
It’s not just that God said we should love one another. He also created the universe in such a way that, in time, we are sure to learn to do just that. If everything we do has a consequence, if everything we do comes back to us, then surely we will come in time to…
When times are tough, one way out of the mess is to actively notice new things. The essence of happiness is that feeling of engagement with the world and with other people. Meeting new people and sharing a laugh with your friends and co-workers will enhance your life because it will cause you to connect…
If you were all alone in the universe, with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life, it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover…
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. ~ Calvin Coolidge ~ There is one more good thing about Winter—he brings Christmas. Through the bleak December the thought of the coming festival is…
Monthly Horoscopes – – Daily Astrology – – How do we contact our angels? When seeking contact with an angel, we should do so with a feeling of gratitude. Gratitude has a powerful vibration, and expressing gratitude before receiving anything can establish angelic contact, and encourages a faster and stronger response to our questions and requests. Expressing…
The next step in human evolution is not inevitable, but for the first time in the history of our planet, it can be a conscious choice. Who is making that choice? You are. And who are you? Consciousness that has become conscious of itself. ~ Eckhart Tolle (A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose)…
A house call from an angel can heal a broken heart. You may not always understand the spiritual reason for what has happened in your life. You may fully believe that “everything happens for a reason” and yet, that reason may elude you. At this time, you can call upon your angels to help…
Every morning when we wake up, we should feel joy and happiness. There is that energy that we have that allows us the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices. Our energy level is high. We must try to wake each morning to the freedom of a new reality…
Just being yourself, being who you are, is a successful rebellion. Develop and express your individuality. If your preferred way of doing something strays from the mainstream and produces positive outcomes, then be proud of it. Be a character, not a type. The better you express yourself, the easier it is for the people who…
A child can get lost in thought for hours, imagining that they have unlimited freedom to do anything. They even believe in their fantasies, believing that it might even be their reality. It’s so easy for a child to get lost in a daydream. They have no rules to follow in their imagination, which help…
As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi ~ If your life isn’t going the way you had hoped, then imagine yourself walking away from the…
The Angel of Peace is found in nature, when we are at our most peaceful state. She is the Angel of Inner Peace and Calmness, the Angel of Serenity. She is there for us, keeping us calm for others to lean on. She presents herself in robes of white and blue, often surrounded by the doves…
Holistic Healing is a collection of healing techniques which have diverged from the traditional medical model. This New Age healing attempts to cure disorders in mind, body and spirit and to promote wholeness and balance in the individual. Holistic medicine is a form of healing that considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and…
The man who tries to succeed must expect to be criticized. Nothing important was ever done but that the greater number consulted previously doubted the possibility. Success is the accomplishment of that which most people think can’t be done. ~ C.V. White ~ You absolutely cannot have success if you do not know what it means for…
Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in…
I once read in an essay on Buddhism that “nothing is so fragile as action without prayer.” Prayer aligns our internal energies with truth in a way that mere action cannot. Events ultimately unfold according to subconscious rather than conscious programming, and prayer is a way of healing and releasing the subconscious mind. When we…
Be Here Now is a mediation, yoga, and spirituality book written in 1971 by Ram Dass. The book’s title was taken from a comment that Ram Dass’s guide (Bhagavan Das) made while he journeyed around India. Reviews and Comments About “Be Here Now” by Ram Dass: Describes one man’s transformation upon his acceptance of the…
Why do Rainbows make people feel happy? The colors of the rainbow are light, fresh and joyous. Since they are so rare, they create a sense of awe and delight as well as bringing the promise of sunshine with a blue sky usually on the horizon. A rainbow is one of the most spectacular light…
Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day. ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (Life’s Little Instruction Book) ~ Many people cross our paths every day. Some we never get their name, others are family members, and those that we choose, we call friends. Family members may or may not be emotionally…
There are no little events in life, those we think of no consequence may be full of fate, and it is at our own risk if we neglect the acquaintances and opportunities that seem to be casually offered, and of small importance. ~ Amelia E. Barr ~ Small opportunities in life are the…
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, “I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.” You must do the thing you think you cannot do. ~~ Eleanor Roosevelt…
Abraham Lincoln did not go to Gettysburg having commissioned a poll to find out what would sell in Gettysburg. There were no people with percentages for him, cautioning him about this group or that group or what they found in exit polls a year earlier. When will be have the courage of Lincoln? ~~ Robert…
Holy One, When I am receptive, I connect with a reality beyond my five senses. At the corners of my mind, I catch a movement of energy, a subtle feeling. In these moments, I am at peace. My eyes and ears are easily drawn to the outer pictures of an endlessly repeating cycle of drama,…