Meditation is about the NOW. Meditation allows us to go deep into the heart of the matter to gain access to our inner reality. Most people like the idea of meditation but feel they don’t have the time for it. When you really want to do something you can find the time to do it….
The kind of spirituality I value is one in which you get great joy out of contributing to life, not just sitting and meditating, although meditation is certainly valuable. But from the meditation, from the resulting consciousness, I would like to see people in action creating the world that they want to live in. ~…
Beeswax candles are our favorite type of candle. Beeswax candles are a wonderful natural choice if you are looking for alternatives to paraffin candles. Because of its high melting point 100% beeswax candles burn longer, are smokeless, virtually dripless, and clean the air with negative ions…plus they have a wonderful honey fragrance. Healing and spiritual…
Advent is the one time of the church year that is dedicated to the “coming” of Christ at Christmas. It is the time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity. The Advent season lasts for four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The Advent wreath is the most popular tradition of Advent,…
Everyone dreams. Even if the dreams are not recalled, they did happen. Dreams are a way for our minds to cope with all the information and experiences that make up our lives. If you pay attention to your dreams, your subconscious will reveal in the dream the issues that you need to resolve in your…
The Yule Log began as an ancient Celtic tradition of celebrating the Winter Solstice. Yule is the name of the old Winter Solstice festivals in Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe and Germany. The head of the family would find a tree trunk or an enormous large branch and would burn it on the…
Coping with the stress in our daily lives is something necessary for good mental and physical health. Medication along with peaceful imagery done correctly can be two successful ways of making this happen. Practice deep breathing, visualizing what you want to happen, practice mindfulness and try muscle relaxation exercises as important steps to relaxation. Take…
Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity. ~ Voltaire ~ We meditate because this world of ours has not been able to fulfill us. There is too much anxiety, worry and frustration in our everyday lives. We are constantly at the mercy of…
Candles alone are an excellent meditation tool. The flickering flame of a candle has a hypnotic, calming effect on your mind and body. Always use beeswax candles for they are thought to be the cleanest, purest, most intense candles available for meditations. Put your candle in a holder and set it on a table in…
Have you wondered why your luck always seems to be bad? That is a sign from the Universe that you’re getting back what you put in. If you want a different kind of luck, you’re going to need to put in a different kind of energy. Meditation is one of the fastest ways to do…
Meditation is the stilling of the chaos the perpetually involves itself in our human existence and the arrival at a definitive point of reference where we meet as one with God. ~ Sheila Gautreaux-Lee (Praying Through a Storm) ~ Meditation is the state of thoughtless awareness. Meditation and contemplation are states of focused attention. It is no…
Meditation is a method for quieting the chatter of the mind and attaining the inner peace and happiness we all strive for. Meditation calms down the body and the mind, reduces stress and has a healing effect on the body. The most successful meditation is practiced every day. Meditate in a place where you can…
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha ~ Unlike most everything in life that is shared, happiness can be given to an infinite number of people, and your happiness will not have been diminished…
If you’re looking for an impressive and inexpensive way to add warming light to the rooms of your home, try candles. You can make candle holders and candle lanterns with many items you have at or around your home. Look for objects that are interesting, and use a variety of shapes and sizes to create…
Frankincense and Myrrh incense and essential oils have been experiencing a resurgence recently, both in New Age practices and those wishing to experience the unity of the divine feminine and the divine masculine. Frankincense provides profound spiritual benefits, especially the power to focus our spiritual consciousness and help us towards transcendent awareness. It is known…
Holistic Health is a collection of healing techniques that has evolved from traditional medical methods of healing. Holistic health attempts to cure disorders of the mind, body and spirit and promotes wholeness and balance in the individual. Holistic medicine individualizes its treatments and doesn’t take a one-size-fit-all approach. Holistic medicine can be used exclusively, or it…
Sandeep Maheshwari is the Founder and CEO of ImagesBazaar, the world’s largest collection of Indian images. A world record holder in photography, he has also received many awards and accolades. He is a college dropout from a middle-class background, who started as a freelance photographer and faced countless adversities to become one of the most…
People who meditate are much happier and healthier than everyone else. They also have greatly extended life spans. There have been numerous studies showing that meditation dramatically reduces, and even reverses, disease of all types, including cancer. But the benefits of meditation don’t stop there. Studies also show that experienced meditators who are able to…
Incense can be a very important part of a meditation. Burning of incense helps to create a positive state of mind and helps associate a particular fragrance with a calm, relaxed mental state. Frankincense is the original incense; in fact that’s where the word “incense” comes from. The effects of burning Frankincense are uplifting, centering and…
Sit in a comfortable position Start to imagine that your body is slowly filling with light, starting from the feet and slowly moving upwards As the light is moving up your body —– feel that this light is relaxing the muscles and your mind. Now imagine that any areas of disease or pain in your…
New Age followers have strong beliefs in a person’s Aura. The Aura is an energy field radiated by the body, and those tuned into this energy are able to see it clearly. It appears as a shimmering, multi-colored field, radiating from the heart or the head, while surrounding the body. A person skilled in the practice of the…
Monthly Horoscopes – – Daily Astrology – – Lavender is one of history’s most celebrated and versatile scents. The Romans used lavender in their baths for washing, for its healing and antiseptic qualities, and to deter insects. The Egyptians used lavender as an ingredient in incense and perfume. Queen Elizabeth I used lavender as a tea to…
To consciously enlighten oneself is the grandest way possible to know our truth. Knowing oneself within the Lotus of our Heart, is the ultimate self-revelation. Self Enlightenment is the ultimate goal of many metaphysical and spiritual practices. This increased level of consciousness is one that plenty of people strive for, but few attain. Achieving a…
Monthly Horoscopes – – Daily Astrology – – The Candle has been used for healing, in different religion ceremonies and for metaphysical purposes for about as long as fire has been around. On physical levels, it represents the eternal light of the soul and the connection to our core being. Fire operates in all aspects of life,…