Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Your need for a sanctuary is as old as humankind itself. Home is your sanctuary, a place where stress should be left at the door. Your home is the place where your mind, body, and soul are nourished. Having a home sanctuary is important for relaxation, which is invaluable to your health. In fact, a…
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Since ancient Greece and throughout the ages in all cultures, religions, and spiritualities, people have celebrated femininity. When I was at Emory, the theology of the Amma, the holy mother governing the early monasteries, fascinated me. The Amma is the CEO of the monastery. She is in charge of the spiritual, economic, and logistical existence…
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There is amazing power absorbed through music. It can help you through heartbreaks, stressful life events, and energize you during exercise sessions. But most importantly, music can bring you joy and inner peace. According to the Greek philosopher Plato, music is a life necessity. A quote from Plato reads: “Music is a moral law. It…
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When we have lived or are living a life of dishonesty either consciously or unconsciously, we need lots of support. It’s sometimes hard to gain the courage to finally tell the truth and as a result live a more honest life. The more times a person continues to tell the truth, live the truth, and…
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Are you sharing meals with your family on a regular basis? You should! Studies now show that mealtime with family can benefit the health of your children and Altar Your Life®. Eating with your family is one of the most powerful human rituals we can practice. Research shows that children of families who eat together…
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Sometimes the struggles that come with adulthood require a childlike perspective. If we open ourselves up to childlike joy and enthusiasm, we can renew our energy and become more optimistic about life. Children fill their day with games, laughter, and their imagination. If we follow their example and embrace the child within each of us,…
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Book clubs have become popular in our culture. They can help you meet new people, discuss intellectual topics, and grow in your own wisdom. Now, people across the country are taking extra steps to learn more about others and themselves in a new trend called dream clubs. Dream clubs are similar to book clubs. Groups…
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Get digging around in the dirt because it is great stress reliever; as it is enjoying the flowers and the beauty of nature around you. A garden symbolizes creativity, connection, beauty, and hope. In all major global religious traditions, gardens represent paradises on earth, where God created safe enclosures representing innocence and fertility. In Eastern traditions, gardens…
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Gardening has been shown to improve your health. The CDC says that 2.5 hours of gardening a week is great for strengthening your muscles and burning calories. Gardening can also improve your mental health. Psych Central says that it’s a therapeutic way for your mind to relax. Create one or a combination of all three types…
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Understanding the Ancient Chakra Energy System Understanding the chakra system has been a powerful source of healing for me throughout the years. A Taoist monk almost thirty years ago taught me about the basic building blocks of chakra energy centers living in our bodies. Many people don’t know about chakras, so I am going to…
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