When you listen to music that moves you, your brain releases dopamine, a chemical involved in both motivation and addiction. The intense pleasure we get from it is actually biologically reinforcing the brain. When we listen to music, we seem to be looking to match our emotions. We don’t need a study to tell us…
It is easier to analyze a problem when you are outside the situation. We are on a journey of confusion. We need to find what makes us happy. What do we want? What interests us? What will bring us the most happiness? We should look at our life through the eyes of a stranger. Are…
Every day, in every aspect of our lives, we have the option of doing our best work or something less. If you’re not doing your best, then you’re compromising your standards and you’re setting yourself up to create bad habits and attitudes that accept consistently substandard performance. Your efforts at doing your best will bring…
Does being around a lake give you a sense of peace? Do you recognize when someone isn’t telling the truth? Are there days when you want to get away from everybody and everything and just spend time in a darkened room? You are probably a highly sensitive person who experiences life on a level much…
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter, don’t mind. ~ Dr. Seuss Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you. ~ Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss gets it right. We have to stay true…
It is almost certain that between friends there is at all times a silent communication, a sort of unconscious mental conversation going on. ~ The Science of Mind ~ If you’re alone, I’ll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I’ll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I’ll be your pillow. If…
Your soul is your innermost being, your higher self, who you really are. And according to the Michael Teachings, your soul will have one of seven distinct ‘vibrations’ or ‘tones’. There are only seven types of soul, seven ways in which the One becomes the many. The names reflect the natural purpose of each soul…
Angels appreciate things about you that you thought no one else ever even noticed. Angels are most inspired by your wish to be free. They are often silent, and they are listening to every thought that stirs your soul. They are the gatekeepers to the soul. Angels are the light that illuminates our soul’s divinity….
For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin — real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way. Something to be got through first, some unfinished business. Time still to be served. A debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on…
You can’t punish yourself into change. You can’t whip yourself into shape. But you can love yourself into well-being. ~ Susan Skye ~ Thinking well of ourselves may protect both the heart and immune system. High self-esteem makes us feel safer when faced with threats, which tends to be related to social status rather than…
Angels are the thoughts of God. They are the bearers of breakthrough, the mystical helmet. They deliver the mind to profound understanding. ~ Marianne Williamson (Illuminata) Angels are very active in the Bible and are used by God as messengers, warriors, and servants. The word “angel” comes from the Greek word “angelos” which means “messenger.”…
Life has an order to it, and that things occur in ways and for reasons that are sometimes beyond our human logic and understanding. Serendipitous experiences are the norm rather than the exception in our daily lives. We often ask “Why?” Most of the time, however, the answers are beyond our reach. In some cases,…
Monthly Horoscopes – – Daily Astrology – – Quartz crystals and stones are thought to be spiritual and possess healing properties. Crystals are structured in such a way that they respond to the inputs of all different energies around them, so they oscillate, emitting specific vibratory frequencies. The way they are balanced, the frequencies they emit, and their ability to store…
Helping a friend is a great thing to do, but it is worth remembering that you are not responsible for your friend. You can be there for them but it is their decision to what they want to happen next. Most of the time, they only want someone to listen. Supporting someone else can affect…
When we talk about understanding, surely it takes place only when the mind listens completely — the mind being your heart, your nerves, your ears — when you give your whole attention to it. ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti ~ Creative minds are rarely tidy. ~John William Gardner, “Self-Renewal: The Individual and the Innovative Society,” 1964 ~ But…
All that is required now is that you continue to till the soil of your soul. Just as you would not neglect seeds that you planted with the hope that they will bear vegetables and fruits and flowers, so you must attend to and nourish the garden of your becoming. ~ Jean Houston (A Passion…
We are the creators of our own reality. If what we want is worth achieving, then it’s worth the effort required to achieve it. If we don’t feel we need to work for something to achieve it, and we don’t understand why we are always suffering from poverty, then we are probably miserable and don’t…
You alone are the judge of your worth and your goal is to discover infinite worth in yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. ~ Deepak Chopra ~ You have to know that you are special. You are creative and effective. You have much value to offer, regardless of what anyone has told you. No…
Crystals used in crystal healing cleanse, balance and amplify all healing energies to their highest capacity. Crystal healing is considered a form of alternative healthcare. It is important to follow your doctor’s or healthcare practitioner’s advice. You can explore and learn about alternative types of medicine, including crystal healing and incorporate these into your daily…
Nothing affects the way you think and feel more than the people you interact with. If you are surrounded by negative people, it is only natural that you will start to think and feel the same way. To improve your outlook on life, spend time with positive people. Search them out and try to understand…
When your tasks seem a little heavy and overwhelming, remember just to do one thing at a time quietly, and leave the rest because the rest is not your job. What you cannot get through, you must hand back to God, and God will work it out for you. ~ White Eagle (The Quiet Mind)…
Our Inner Awakening, through our spiritual growth, is a process of shedding our wrong and unreal observations, thoughts, beliefs and ideas, and becoming more and more conscious and aware of our inner being. It is the rising of the consciousness beyond the ordinary existence and awakening to some Universal truths. It allows us to go…
We are all contained within our own mental boundaries, each according to our own individual awareness. Many people live bound by the world outside them because they know not of an inside world. In order to bring a sense of stability into their lives, people cling to the outside world to control how they feel. They try to…
Do less running around, and pay more attention to stillness. Do less talking and pay more attention to the silence. Do less arguing, and pay more attention to forgiveness. Do less complaining, and pay more attention to giving. Do less thinking, and pay more attention to your heart. Do less acquiring, and pay more attention…