A few days ago I was holiday shopping at World Market. At transaction close, I wished the check out clerk “Happy Holidays”. To my shock and amazement the bod...

As I approach my forty seventh year, I find myself deep in thought, how my life has grown and changed! Over the years, there has been a huge emphasis on the ...

My love affair with crystals began when I owned a metaphysical store. Whether raw or cut, they are gorgeous and I feel a deep connection. Most crystals are m...

According to the Buddha, anger begins in the mind, so it must be eradicated from the mind. Anger is a dangerous emotion, as it rises, our judgment becomes cl...

Stillness and solitude is a large part of my spiritual practice. Being in a quiet space allows me to think, contemplate and assimilate various facts, figures...

As a rule, I do not discuss what happens in my bedroom with anyone but my partner. About ten years ago I knew a woman who discussed sex and her personal purs...

Last night, just before I feel asleep, my consciousness left my body and began to fly. Like a bird, I flew fairly low just above the tree line. Fast and buoy...

Star light, star bright, The first star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the wish I wish tonight. I remember reciting this nursery rhyme as ...

One evening many moon’s ago, my friend Sherry hosted a healing circle. While in circle, we began to talk about the power of forgiveness; of ourselves and oth...

It is easy to turn away from situations we are afraid of and ignore things which would force us to take responsibility. Sadly, turning away actually creates ...

In July, I felt this strong internal drive to clear out and revitalize my living quarters. For ten arduous weeks, I cleared useless stuff from every room and...

At 10 p.m. on The 4th of July, I watched another firework celebration begin. For a time, I flashed back to a childhood memory of family and friends. We gathe...

A few years ago, I attended a free seminar offered by James Ray, a charismatic motivational speaker. I watched attentively as he moved the audience into a hi...

Love is defined as tenderness, fondness, warmth, passion, adoration, affection and devotion. All mean a deep and enduring emotional regard, usually for anoth...