To a shaman a kachina isn't really a doll or a child's toy. Also, it isn't a collector's piece of art or a decoration. However, it is often used that way, and that's ok too. There is a place for that approach in our lives. They do make a powerful addition to any home's decor, and make a great conversation piece.

Failing at something and getting back up is much less painful than to look back and regret not doing something (or doing something) and not being able to go back and change the outcome.

An out-of-wedlock pregnancy causes this woman to turn to God in desperation -- and she finds only unconditional love.

There must be balance to have both physical and spiritual fitness.

Sometimes you have to see something to believe it. Like angels. Unfortunately, angels are adept at not being seen, yet many people believe in them. I saw an angel at work last year. No, I did not ...

The 76 cards of a Tarot deck each have a specific, external meaning. These are specified by the positive and negative characteristics governing the chief aspects of our lives (Major Arcana), as well as the day-to-day import reflected in the suits and by each card within the suits (Minor Arcana).

Every single thing we do in our lives, personal and business, pleasure and work, affect others. So are we being careless or are we being salt and light?

On paper your company may say that workers are entitled to a certain amount of leave every year, but sometimes supervisors can say (or hint) otherwise. We provide tips to make the case to leadership to walk the talk when it comes to vacation days.

Two hundred years ago, collecting information was the name of the game. The world was ruled by those who mastered the skills of information gathering. Knowledge was power. In today's world, the TV world, the world of live broadcasts, of information at your fingertips, a fast track world loaded with information, the advantage changed sides. Today, the world belongs to those who master the regulation of the flow of information. Today, it's not how much you know but how effective you are at finding what you need in the overwhelming rush of new facts coming straight at you from all around.

The key to self help for anxiety and depression is to understand that for all but severe cases anxiety and depression are manageable syndromes. Read on to learn how . . .

The management of stress can be achieved through yoga. You will learn a great deal of things on how yoga reduces stress. All it takes is self determination and self discipline. Soon enough, you will experience a big lifestyle change and will live a happy and longer life.

Stress is often the end result when people react to certain events. In fact, it's the way of the body to handle challenges and meet tough situations with stamina, heightened alertness, strength, and focus. Enough amount of stress can be good. But, stress overloads are not good.

In my travels day to day I notice that the majority of people I meet do not breathe with intention and ease. The labored breathing patterns of humans I have witnessed are not an isolated and random event. At the time of this awakening one knows such disconnection from our breath to be a phenomenon in an alarming pandemic pattern. The world at large seems to be holding our collective breath as if before some spiritual plunge.

If you suffer from long term chronic stress it can start to affect your health, relationships and your love life. Discover some simple techniques which can help reduce stress and improve your health and your relationship at the same time.

Today, life is more stressful than ever and more people are looking for natural help and Rhodiola provides a massive amount of health benefits to help us cope with stress and much more. Add in its other benefits as an anti aging cure and its ability to boost the immune system and it’s no wonder it’s becoming so popular - Let's look at it in more detail.

Your brain is raging with five different deadlines or is that 25? Five major, unfinished tasks-all high-priority. And the fireman within your brain toils endlessly as the fires of work take over. The brain is fine when dealing with one or two, or even three crises at once. But when you have six squillion things on your to-do list

The martial arts world is filled with different opinions, different styles, and massive egos. What happens when the best parts of all of it are united under one system of combat?

Agony Advice - Is it really worth worrying in life? Are there better things you could be doing?

While all stress must be managed, it is a mistake to think of all stress as bad. Some stress can be very good.

There is much talk of aromatherapy and scents. Everywhere you look, scents are being added to product lines. Traditionally, we see them in body lotions, shampoos and other topical skin care products. Even a well-known toothpaste company now makes vanilla and orange scented toothpaste. Big name marketers know the power of scent.

Workplace stress is becoming an increasing problem, costing organizations billions each year and leading to poor performance, absenteeism and health issues for employees. There are a number of simple techniques that you can use to reduce your stress levels.

I know that as we go about our lives, we need to deal with the events and circumstances that we find ourselves in. And sometimes, these circumstances are less than pleasant. In fact, sometimes they are incredibly stressful. This is a stress management strategy that I use to deal with these issues.

Try these different stress management technique to help you deal with the stress and frustrations of day to day life.