Why Are Things The Way They Are?
There is a light within each one of us, not just some of us, but is in all of us. We are more alike than the differences than we profess.
Mind & Spirit
Finding Joy In 2020? It's Not Such An Absurd Idea, Really
The year 2020 hasn’t been one to remember – in fact, for a lot of people it has been an outright nightmare. Amid such suffering, people need some joy.
Need Some Space? Tips To Create Self-Care Spaces In Your Home
We can all have moments where we feel like the world doesn't have any room for us anymore. To find some balance, consider these top tips for creating self-care spaces in your home.
Science And Spirituality: A Fresh Look At A Complex Relationship
Are spirituality, alternative and natural lifestyles waging a war on science, or is there something more complex at play?
Using Meditation To Manage Climate Anxiety
Managing our very real anxieties regarding climate change is possible, and not just via protest and debate, but by managing our mental state.
The Reincarnation Of Mathew Franklin Whittier
By the time I came to Portland, I had already gleaned a great deal of information about this little-known author, including that he was very different from the way he is portrayed in the Whittier lore.
How To Nourish Your Resilience In A Time Of Trauma
We are in a historic moment of trauma in the United States. How do we face these things fully, let in the devastation, and then both heal and act?
Jin Shin Jyutsu: A Way To Help Ourselves
Jin Shin Jyutsu is not a healing modality, but a harmonizing art. Healing is the only known side effect.
If Meditation Is Not Your Thing, Try A Walk In The Woods
Hiking is a near-perfect combination of elements known to relax us, raise our alertness, elevate our self-esteem, and physically prepare us for true rest afterward.
COVID 2020 — A Gift And A Challenge
If you still imagine you are whatever character you are playing, if you identify as anything other than the light energy being you are, then you are unwittingly limiting yourself to the most superficial aspect of your existence.
Families Can Support Kids' Mental Health Whether They're Learning Remotely Or At School – Here's How
As a family therapist and professor of educational psychology who studies resilience in families under stress, I can assure you there’s no single schooling option that guarantees a happy, healthy kid or dooms a child to despair.
How Mystics Manage Isolation
Isolation can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. Left alone people may wither. But what about hermits and mystic loners who enjoy solitude? What is their secret?
How To Prevent Social Isolation And Decrease Loneliness In The Elderly
When COVID-19 invaded the world, everyone became subjected to something that the elderly have often had to deal with on their own — social isolation and loneliness.
Can We Unlearn The Fear That Creates Our Reality?
Imagination is a wonderful thing. Emotions are often a result of the mind telling us stories without our direction over the outcome.
What We Can Learn About Isolation From Prison Artists
Most prison artists don’t consider making art until they become incarcerated. For many, it is a choice of growth over deterioration.
Cellophane Hearts
The day I decided to question my own beliefs about my story is the day that I set myself free.
Don’t Be Afraid To Die
Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a fascination with death. When my wife, Melissa, and I began dating, she gave me a book titled Don’t Be Afraid to Die. That is especially weird because she was 11 years old and I was 14.
Astrological Forecast For Fall/Winter 2020
As September’s calendar page opens, the historic triple conjunction of Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto continues to transform our lives and institutions.
Meditations On Self-Acceptance
Self-acceptance is the main building block of self-compassion. It is the foundation upon which you construct your self-love and a jumping-off point for feeling compassion for yourself.
Your Coping And Resilience Strategies Might Need To Shift As The COVID-19 Crisis Continues
As people in the U.S. mark six months of coronavirus, the challenges of coping with life during a pandemic continue to evolve. Most recently, reopening of parts of society under unsettled conditions and lingering threat are creating formidable demands on…
The Beauty You See May Be Complex Mathematics
Everything in the universe follows the same geometric pattern that fractals over and over creating endless possibilities of light, color, shape and sound.
Too Much Social Media Can Be Damaging To Mental Health
No one can avoid today’s social media reach. From TV shows to advertisements to the constant stream from our devices, we are going to be prompted to leave a comment, to tweet, to add a hashtag to our posts, and more.
Music Evokes 13 Emotions Now Mapped
UC Berkeley scientists have surveyed more than 2,500 people in the United States and China about their emotional responses to these and thousands of other songs from genres including rock, folk, jazz, classical, marching band, experimental and heavy metal.
Secrets Of The Trees: Celtic Tree Astrology
Celtic tree astrology is based on the ancient idea that the time of our birth is pivotal to the formation of our personality and behavior.
Brain Research Shows The Arts Promote Mental Health
There is a powerful and compelling case, supported by cutting-edge research, that the arts have positive effects on mental health.
Daily Astrology
November 26, 2025
Love is in the air. Venus, now in Scorpio, can be prone to jealousy and dramatic scenes. However, the Goddess of Love is part of an amazing Grand Trine configuration featuring Mercury, Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter...
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