He has the heart of a lion and the soul of an angel. He laughs, he smiles, he winks. He dreams of walks on the beach, snacks and his beloved tennis ball.

Max was my first dog. He loved everyone and had many friends, canine and human.

A collection of Animal Stories by various authors.

“Where Swami answers your questions, and you will question his answers.”

Meet the patriarch, kill the patriarch! Meet the Buddha, kill the Buddha! — Rinzai Master Lin Chi

This past June, I participated in one of the most momentous occasions of my life, almost but not quite rivaling the birth of my son.

At different points in human history, the heavenThe Heavenly Pentagram in the Sky — Teachings from Universal Kabbalah By Joseph Michael Levrys have undertaken the task of repositioning themselves in order to awaken human beings from their evolutionary stupor and bring them closer to God.

In the Taoist tradition, it is said each of us has a ming, or “contract with heaven.” The purpose of the guru, or master, is to assist us in fulfilling this contract.

It has been said, “When the pupil is ready, the Teacher will appear.” I’m not sure how long the preparation was for me — perhaps my whole life.

Neal Smookler has been an Alphabioticist for close to 15 years, receiving his professional training through Alphabiotics International in Dallas, TX in the early 90’s.

When a new baby is born, the question on the tip of most people's tongues is, "Is it a boy or a girl?" Like death and taxes, there are a handful of things in life we tend to take for granted, and gender is often one of those things.

In the face of many recent natural catastrophes, tsunamis, earthquakes and hurricanes, we are reminded of the fragile nature of life and how much we are at the mercy of natural forces.

My mother and I have been engaged in an awkward dance of reconnecting. We use email because it feels safe.

The human energy system is very dynamic, changing its patterns instantly in response to our thoughts, feelings or reactions in any situation. We all have days or moments when we feel vibrant, alive, inspired, enthusiastic and creative.

I'm willing to bet that you take care of regular maintenance for your car.

Ever wish the rollercoaster of life would slow down just a little?

Life today for too many of us is, at best, a juggling act in our work-addicted and overloaded society.

Have you ever put in a hard workout or done something strenuous, only to feel an old familiar twinge?

That little voice inside your head telling you what to say, what to do, is not your mother or god; it’s your subconscious.

Stop for a moment and look back at how the past year has gone for you. Are you satisfied with how you’ve lived? Do you feel fulfilled by how you’ve engaged with life?

How fit is your spirit, the energy of your soul? For holistic self-care to be as effective as possible it must address not only our emotional, physical and intellectual lives, it must include our spiritual fitness as well.