In the book, “First Things First”, Steven Covey helps us understand how and why the Japanese people think how they do and accomplish so much more than American’s in a same twenty-four hour period.

If the majority of doctors and academics are convinced there is no soul - how can they treat it?

Acknowledgement of our need of God and reliance upon Him will not always rid us of life’s pressures, will not always remove from us the difficult situations, the dark cage within which we sometimes find ourselves trapped.

Often, in being dishonest about our own faults and failures, we have been far too insensitive and callous toward others who have fallen short.

Archangel Gabriel is considered the holy messenger of God. She is most famous for the Annunciation, when she told the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to the Messiah. You can work with Gabriel to gain inspiration, reconciliation, and hope.

It is imperative for you all to know that as long as you believe you are somehow “separate” from Divine Source, the pain will continue – as this is what the “illusion” is, and has been since the dawn of humanity...

Everybody knows that if you stick your hand in a fire you're going to be burned. This is a fact that was branded in our minds since childhood, therefore we usually take special precautions when dealing with fire.

Many of our great religions hold that numbers contain hidden meanings that in turn hold the mysteries of the universe and God within them. Ancient Hebrew mystics referred to this as Gematria. Numbers are also given corresponding associations to various deities, colours, plants, gemstones, and superstitions. Here are a brief list of associated correspondences and lore for the numbers 1 through 13.

Learn more about the path of the Orisha, a spiritual path whose origins lie in West Africa and is practiced by at least 90 million people worldwide!

You were chosen by God, created to fulfill His dreams and purpose. Often times so much focus is placed upon ourselves and our own objectives, we forget the reason for which we were created. Just as you dream, He also dreams. Long before you were created, God had a dream and from this dream came your marathon. For His purpose, you were created. Throughout the Bible, God refers to the race and gives a specific training recipe for victory. Are you ready to be a champion for Him?

When we forgive others, we learn to heal the wounds that they have inflicted upon us. We forgive them for our own sake. We break the karmic bonds between us and we heal from our depression and fear. We open up a way to live a fuller life.

An ornately carved ossuary (bone box) is all the remains of Caiaphas the rich and famous high priest who convinced the Sanhedrin to murder Jesus. Now his victim is acclaimed as Savior and Lord throughout the world. God can sure turn things around, can't He?

Spending time in nature is a powerful way to connect to your spirit. Breathing fresh air while taking in the beauty of our natural world does a great deal to heal the soul. The physical exercise is an additional bonus.

For the past several years I have struggled with getting (and staying) fit. Ok I admit it, the struggle has been longer than just a few years. As a kid, instead of playing nicely with the girls, I fought with the neighborhood boys. I attempted to join their fun and received new scars weekly in bloody games of soccer. I was always the last one picked to play on the kickball team and, as the catcher of my 5th grade softball team, I pummeled the pitcher in the head with a fast ball. Uncoordinated in team sports, I succeeded only at baton twirling which was fun but I barely broke a sweat. After failures in group sports I thought I'd try running so, a few years ago I attempted to train for a half marathon. I ended up limping home in tears and thought I’d never exercise again. (I couldn't even MOVE after that, much less exercise!)

What is the one thing you can do in three minutes to take control when there seems to be none? How can you possibly make decisions when there are so many competing choices? Take a moment in the busy day of a parent. The baby is crying uncontrollably, the phone is ringing, someone is at the door and needs your attention and you have to leave for the pediatrician appointment you NEED to keep. Just the day–to-day challenges of parenting offer stresses that must be juggled. Choices have to be made. How about choosing to take the next moment and take some deep breaths. Just take three deep breaths and you can begin to change your whole perspective.

This lighthearted article points to the value of living in the present moment with zest and enthusiasm as a way to relive stress. The author shares a humorous and poignant story to help you see with eyes of youth and live in the here and now for less stress and more joy.

Oakland is often overshadowed by the city across the bay, but it has much to offer. One such thing is Oakland spas.

When you are overwhelmed with stress, here is a two part process you can use to break free of the immediate stress and start creating solutions. Read on to discover how each step is a loving action that will support you in creating a new focus and positive solutions for stress reduction now.

Stress management programs are conducted by various institutes and health centers. These programs give information on the general cause and effects of stress. The programs include various techniques for dealing with stress. Each participant is taught to develop a personal stress management style. Stress management programs help to improve interpersonal relationships and increase the morale and productivity of the participants. It improves the listening and leadership skills of employees.

Panic attacks are a strong and abrupt feeling of fear and anxiety. People can get panic attacks anytime and anywhere, whether alone or at home or in public. If a person is diagnosed with panic attacks, he can follow certain steps to reduce the distress of symptoms of panic attack.