Mind & Spirit

Astrological Forecast Autumn 2023

Dreamy planetary influences mid-November conspire to make the world a kinder, gentler and happier place where dreams come true.

Pick Your Hard

It’s hard to have a long overdue conversation, and it’s hard to carry what is unresolved. It’s hard to make changes in your life, and it’s hard to not feel good. It’s hard to take the time to discover what your offer to the world is, and it’s hard to work at a job you hate. So, pick your hard.

Naming Suicide In Obits Was Once Taboo. Changing That Can Help Loved Ones Grieve.

While there’s no right or wrong way to write death announcements, mental health and grief experts said the reluctance to acknowledge suicide has implications beyond the confines of a public notice.

How Mediums Do What They Do

Because parapsychologists observe so many different types of psychic phenomena, they have devised descriptive categories based on certain characteristics. Within the branch called mental phenomena, several categorical definitions have been established.

Moving Beyond Victimhood: The Great Unconscious Metapattern Of Our Time

It's time for humanity to choose to move on from the victim mindset. Past abuses are past. The only reason they continue to plague us in the present is we are unconsciously repeating the old patterns that are begging to change.

Quiet, Please

Gordon Hempton believes there may be fewer than a dozen places left in the United States — and none at all in Europe — where you can sit for twenty minutes during the day without hearing a plane fly over or some other noise from human activity.

5 Tips For Building Kids’ Resilience After Bumps, Scrapes And Other Minor Injuries

Bang! A child trips and grazes their knee. Your toddler bumps his head on the table. Do you: (a) tell them to “brush-it-off”, (b) make a fuss and laboriously check for grazes, or (c) give them a cuddle, quick check, and encourage them to keep playing?

Sing The Algonquin Water Song

The Water Song Project engages women around the world to become keepers of the water in spirit and action. It starts with an Algonquin Water Song that expresses loving gratitude for the water and raises the consciousness and connection of women with Mother Nature’s greatest gift.

Sharing The Burden: Our Ancestors Healed Through Storytelling and So Can You

Our conscious choice to share something and make it known in a safe way is an act of bringing what was hidden into a space where it can be consciously observed, understood, and worked with.

What Does A Chatbot Know About Eating Disorders? Users Of A Help Line Are About To Find Out

For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help. NEDA shuttered that service in May, in its place, a chatbot called Tessa was deployed.

Eating With The Moon

Moon phase eating isn't just about the food on our plates. It's part of a larger journey towards holistic health, an invitation to live in harmony with nature's rhythms.

Can Astrology Be A Tool For Liberation?

Though many still aren’t sold on it, astrology has significantly grown in popularity since tumultuous 2020. Maybe people need something to make sense out of the chaos, or maybe they just need a new hobby.

Preventing The “My Vacation Is Over” Blues

On the flight back to Boston I repeated the review of each day of my vacation, feeling more and more refreshed and satisfied. When the captain announced the approach to landing, I actually felt happy and ready to be home and go back to work!

Unlocking True Success: The Power Of Spiritual Transformation

True success goes beyond material wealth and external achievements. From a spiritual perspective, the key to success lies in transforming our mindset and aligning ourselves with higher consciousness.

The Way Of The Visionary

To have vision when it comes to making the world a better place is to first and foremost know yourself and what makes you tick. Know your fears and foibles, and recognize how you project these onto the world at large.

The Tables Of Chartres

The Tables of Chartres refer to a visual archaic meditation technique or brain training that balances the activity of our two cerebral hemispheres in a very immediate way. This can lead to the development of our full potential of consciousness and perception.

8 Steps To Boost Your Manifestations With Dance

Did you know that dancing is not just about grooving to the rhythm but can also be a profound tool for manifesting our desires? By moving our bodies through dance, we unlock a realm of boundless potential.

Astrological Forecast Summer 2023

A poignant blue moon, an assortment of retrogrades, and the promise that many of us can look forward to heart-touching reunions and visits to old haunts are highlights for this season’s forecast by Eric Linter.

Trans Youth Are Coming Out And Living In Their Gender Much Earlier Than Older Generations

Supporting trans people in affirming their gender identity can benefit their mental health and well-being. This can mean addressing family, school and legal realms so that trans people are respected and supported.

What If Nothing Was Wrong?

If you can recognize that you cannot always possibly know why things are happening the way they are, you are now in position to decide that you will look for the great shaping and honing messages available to you, while coming to see that everything is happening for you, not to you.

Why A Sense Of Humor Is An Essential Life Skill

In addition to working as a mental immune system, research has shown that humor can actually improve your physical immune system. Laughter can also improve cardiovascular health and lowers heart rates, blood pressure, and muscular tension.

Trust Is Important If You Want To Succeed At Work – Here’s How To Build It

Across trust research, frequently mentioned reasons for distrust at work include unmet expectations, lack of transparency, weak communication and misunderstandings, and micromanagement and unfair treatment.

How To Practice Mindfulness By Utilizing Your Senses

Practice these simple mindfulness exercises — some that you can do anytime, anywhere — to help ground you in the present moment when you feel yourself losing your grip. They also hone each sense ability, making your perceptions more accurate and skillful over time.

Modern Research Shows A Variety of Mind and Body Benefits From The Ancient Practice of Yoga

With its focus on controlling breath, holding postures and meditation, yoga increases how much a person pays attention to the sensations of their body and the present moment. This mindfulness leads to many benefits not found from other forms of exercise.

8 Career Paths You Can Consider With A Masters In Applied Psychology

A master’s degree in applied psychology opens up several job options that involve working with individuals in various fields, including government, business, medical care, and education.