Reiki, “Rei” – Universal + “Ki” – Life Force

What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's … [Read more...]

Laughter … is Integral to Mental Health

Laughter is a great thing -- that's why we've all heard the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine." There is strong evidence that laughter can actually improve health and help fight disease. In this article, we'll look at laughter -- what it is, what happens in our brains when we laugh, what makes us laugh and how it can make us healthier and happier. You'll also learn that there's a tremendous amount that no one understands yet. First of all, all laughter has a clear mental component. … [Read more...]

LOVE like an Albatross, Larry James

The word 'albatross' is sometimes used metaphorically to mean a psychological burden that feels like a curse. It is an allusion to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (1798). In the poem, an albatross starts to follow a ship - being followed by an albatross was generally considered an omen of good luck. However, the titular mariner shoots the albatross with a crossbow, which is regarded as an act that will curse the ship (which indeed suffers terrible … [Read more...]

Synchronicity is the ‘New Normal’

Synchronicity is the occurrence of two or more events that appear to be meaningfully related but not causally related. Synchronicity holds that such events are "meaningful coincidences". The concept of synchronicity was first defined by Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist, in the 1920s. During his career, Jung gave several slightly different definitions of it. Jung variously defined synchronicity as an "acausal connecting (togetherness) principle," "meaningful coincidence," and "acausal … [Read more...]

Trapped – Visitor from Heaven, Shirlee Hall

Trapped - Visitor from Heaven | Love Story of a Different Kind Is your life an embodiment of your passions and your purpose? Finding purpose and then finding significance in that purpose is only possible when we are willing to examine the twisted pathways our life's journey has taken. My 5th book, a novel based on my life, is at the publisher. I know you will find it intriguing... The book, 'Trapped: Visitor from Heaven' Available in Amazon and Barnes & Noble; … [Read more...]

Celebrating Clarity and Manifestation of 2015

Manifestation Wisdom for 2015 @ Spirit Pond These are words from your essence, take from it what and how you wish, apply it in your life and watch your world: "Every end of year, I sit in deep silence as I sense the universal energies of the coming year. While 2013 was ushered by the amazing wave of transformation, last year 2014 was set deeper into the energy of transition. All old systems peaked and broke down in 2013, in 2014 they transitioned into change – where the old were discarded … [Read more...]

Your Calling, 10 Signs that You have Found it!

How can you tell if you have found your calling? As a doctor who was called to medicine at a young age but then wound up disillusioned by the system, questioning my calling, I’ve asked myself this question a lot. It’s been a long strange trip—first leaving medicine, then feeling called back, then leaving again only to find my role in healing our broken health care system as a writer, speaker, revolutionary, and teacher of physicians. Along the way, I’ve learned a few things about how to … [Read more...]

Sociopaths make for Addictive Relationships

Time and time again, when I do personal consultations, people tell me how they struggle to break away from a relationship with a sociopath. You know the involvement is bad for you. But even when you’re not forced to interact with the sociopath — you’re not married, don’t have kids with the person and don’t work together — you can’t cut the cord. Why? Because relationships with sociopaths are highly addictive. There are psychological and biological reasons for this, which I’ll … [Read more...]

The Best Gift for Your Holiday Honey

Are you wondering, what is the best gift for your honey this holiday season? Relationships and marriages become stressed around the holidays. Too much to do and not enough time. What tends to fall to the bottom of our lists is making time to connect with our partners. It doesn’t have to be this way. With just a little thoughtfulness, your relationship can flourish during the holidays. Several years ago Bob and I wrote about what we call “Holi-Dates.” Holi-Date – A short, sweet date with … [Read more...]

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree‏

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree by Larry James Direct Export Company, Guest Author A Christmas tree should reflect the personality of the family and coordinate with the room in which it is placed. The variety of decorating styles is as varied as the number of people decorating the tree. Whether starting with a cut tree or everlasting tree, here are some basic rules that will help the decorator achieve the desired look. The folks at Direct Export Company have provided us with some … [Read more...]

How to Argue With Your Partner‏, Laurie Puhn, Guest Author

You can argue and still have a happy marriage - if your arguments lead to solutions rather than lingering bitterness. Four ways to encourage this... Alter argument patterns ~ Many couples have fallen into argument patterns that lead to more anger instead of a peaceful resolution. Maybe she criticizes, he gets defensive, she dredge up an old disagreement, he insults her, than she storms off - again and again. Making even a minor change near the outset of an argument could prevent this … [Read more...]

Acknowledgement, Acceptance and Invitation

In my heart is a LOVE that is beyond human LOVE; the mother's heart centered LOVE that is not made of this world, The Divine Feminine. This message is spoken in all the books written on this planet in our own human history; each in her own words, always with the same message - LOVE. "I am that I am, I am here now on this beautiful planet to serve humanity, be love, grown my aura and transform spiritually; I manifest the 7th Golden Age now. I am the creator. I love you immensely. Oneness … [Read more...]

MindbodyGreen, The Key to A Successful Relationship?

The Key to a Successful Relationship isn't what you think! You finally meet someone you like. It's not just attraction. The connection is mutual and air-tight. You might even find yourself using the word "perfect" a lot. Life feels brighter now, and things that used to bother you really don't anymore — like traffic. You guys decide to be "exclusive," and maybe eventually move in together. Then, the onions slowly start to get peeled: you get to know each other more and more. And more and … [Read more...]

Intuition, a natural ability of ‘knowing’, Lauren Jawno

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “in·tu·i·tion (noun)ˌ is a natural ability or power that makes it possible to know something without any proof or evidence: a feeling that guides a person to act a certain way without fully understanding why; something that is known or understood without proof or evidence.” This is an incredible ability we have all been gifted with. We all have this within us, it’s the real you, it’s your soul consciousness, the true authentic you. But … [Read more...]

ANNISAA Organization of Canada is Celebrated

Work with members in your community and make a difference Since 2012 ANNISAA Organization of Canada has devoted its energy to passionately advocate for the Muslim women community’s needs. WHO WE ARE The ANNISAA Organization of Canada is a not-for-profit, soon to be charitable organization that provides education-based programs and services to help women become the front row leaders of their community. We offer a host of programs, services, and resources, focused in the areas of … [Read more...]

Copyright 2022 @ A Celebration of Women™ The World Hub for Women Leaders That Care