“Faith is an openness and trusting attitude to truth and reality, whatever it may turn out to be. This is a risky and adventurous state of mind. Belief in the religious sense, is the opposite of faith - because it is a fervent wishing or hope, a compulsive clinging to the idea that the universe is arranged and governed in such and such a way. Belief is holding to a rock; faith is learning how to swim - and this whole universe swims in boundless space.” - Alan Watts

That we must live with imperfections is a fact of life that cannot be denied. We must come to terms with the silent and perennial truth that the field of human life will always consist of the good, the bad and the ugly coexisting together.

A brief exploration of our relationship to the present moment, and how our conditioned or habitual resistance to 'what is' causes suffering.

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.

I was reminiscing with a friend recently about his ‘dark night of the soul’ that he’d just experienced. During his pain, he turned his back on God. Raised in a traditional Catholic family he found ...

The Evil Eye has been around since the beginning of time. It simply means sending someone a thought that seems intrusive or invasive or has the power to hurt him or her. The bad fortune that results is considered to have been caused by envy.

How do you nurture your spirit. Are you even aware of your connectedness or lack thereof with your Spirit?

In Corrogue I am coming to my senses. This morning it is a wet and windy Sunday morning. Each Sunday morning is an extended morning of rest. It is a morning of practice. I practice slowly coming to my senses. It is a morning in which I practice deep caring for the body and the soul. This is a practice of awareness of the sensationalism of life moment to moment. We are beings of the senses.

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!)

Are you too stressed to be blessed? The first thing you need to do is identify your stressors then take action to control the stress in your life. Once you identify what causes your stress, then you can work on ways to relieve them. The solution to this-

You know you're stressed, but what can you do about it? Don't despair, there are many different ways to deal with the effects of stress in your daily life. Methods of stress relief don't have to cost money, though some do, but all are guaranteed to help you get over those little bumps in the road.

This article is for those feeling stress from the work place. Stress at work can be managed. Here are a few tricks and tips that may help when you...

When it comes to the beach life and pampering, it is hard to top Newport Beach. Newport Beach spas are some of the best out there.

Stress relief techniques for a preschool child must be fashioned in accordance with the underlying reason for stress: the child's need for control.

Anaheim is central to much, but traffic and congestion are a fact of life. To avoid road rage, make an appointment at one of the many Anaheim spas.

Being a mother is a demanding task and being a single mother is exponentially more challenging. Stress in single moms runs high because of constant demands and mom having to play dual roles in the lives of their children. What are the effects and what can be done about them?

Control issues are a big factor in stress. Once you learn to let go, your stress levels will diminish.

Anywhere you turn, you can find a list of activities to eliminate stress. This can include relaxing on a spa, spending a romantic weekend getaway, or maybe having a mud bath every week. Well, these activities are rather expensive and not all individuals can afford such luxurious activities.

The story you tell yourself about who you are in the world has an enormous influence on how you approach problems. You can change your story to change how you handle the problems.

Are you more stressed now than you were 20 years ago? Have you been more overwhelmed by life's events in the past few years? Would you like to understand why many people feel more victims to the 24/7 information age? Are you ready to do something differently, but do not know what to do? Come find the answers...

In the past century our lives have become more complicated. By comparison, our ancestors led a simpler life, with priorities focused on family and community life. Well, times have certainly changed. We are accessible by beeper, cell phone, text message, voicemail, email and instant message, telephone, and fax - all day or night. Whew!

You have probably never thought of an Audio Book as a tool for self help, motivation and growth. But the truth is...