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Everyone from yoga practitioners to spiritual teachers to social reformers espouse the values of “Conscious Living.” But what does it actually mean to live consciously? Conscious Living means cultivating awareness, mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, conscious consumption, and connection with both ourselves and everyone and everything around us. Conscious Living is not just a personal choice, but […]
The month of June has been designated Pride Month by the powers that be. It goes without saying that it is essential that our gay brothers and sisters be fully included and protected in our society, and that the pride movement has been helpful in raising awareness about this issue, to help ensure that gay […]
Jeffrey Fry has puzzled burned-out leaders and unmotivated civilians alike who were minutes away from throwing in the towel with this famous quote: “Only those who can see the invisible can do the impossible.” Those who aim to just make it through the day, relying on clear rules and someone else’s vision to function, are […]
Nothing in Creation is essentially good or bad, but we judge lower vibrations as bad because they oppose our natural desire to raise our consciousness. For example, toxins in food vibrate at a lower frequency while health-supporting nutrition vibrates at a higher frequency. Because body, mind and spirit are interconnected, toxic food depresses the frequencies […]
My coaching client Jamie was very fearful, believing that the world was out to get her, expecting the worst from everyone. One day while Jamie was waiting in line at an auto tollbooth, the car in front of her was taking an unusually long time with the attendant. Jamie grew irritated at yet another proof […]
The world has become your family and the entire earth your home. The Internet opened up the gateways of connection for your entire world. Before this technology, most individuals grew up in relatively closed systems. They were influenced by friends, family, church, community, and maybe some carefully controlled news, but not much more. Now you […]
There is so much we do not understand about the mysterious substance that is water. Scientists are still scratching their heads as to where all this water on our planet came from, with many deducing that passing asteroids must be the culprit for depositing it here and others hypothesizing that water simply must have been […]
“Image courtesy of Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, Calif.” May all the sons and daughters of the world be filled with that motherly affection which is the reflection of the Divine Mother’s unconditional love; and may they give that unconditional motherly love to one another, that we have peace and heaven on earth. — Paramahansa Yogananda […]
When I was nine, I had an argument that left me feeling sad and shaky. Feeling like my nine-year-old world was crashing, I walked outside and saw my bicycle propped up against the wall. I hopped onto it, and in a few minutes, I was as happy as a clam. That led to a huge […]
A balanced diet is part of a healthy lifestyle, and so is a balanced information-diet. When it comes to health and well-being, what you put in your head is just as important as what you put in your mouth. Mindful media consumption is more than just limiting your screen time. It’s about understanding the context […]