Paul and Silas were escorted to the lowered dungeon, uncomfortable, in chains, mistreated, hurting and still probably bleeding from the beatings. One would expect them to be belligerent, angry, complaining but instead we find them singing and rejoicing. At midnight when it would seem they would have been trying to rest and soothe themselves, they prayed and sang praises to God.

Sometimes in our dreams we are visited by a stranger, some ominous personality that we do not recognize and we do not know if this is a good stranger or a not so good stranger. Sometimes we feel a negative energy around us and do not like this feeling. Is this really an angel? Is this really a guide? How do we know who to trust?

Man is extensively ignorant of the evil that lurks within. We are not cognizant of all the dirt and filth and meanness that reside in our hearts; the supreme deceiver.

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.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Surely this is a question all of us ask from time to time. Some of Jesus’ listeners asked Him the same question.

In the interest of mankind the Angels are delivering messages full of hope, love and joy for a better today and a better tomorrow. I have agreed to be this channel.

When my dad was nearing the end of his life he began searching his heart to see if there was anything left undone - some unconfessed sin, a misdeed, anything at all he needed to make right before he faced God. He constantly prayed that the Holy Spirit would bring to his remembrance anything he needed to make right with his fellowman. It was during this time that he came across a rusty old garden tiller at the edge of his garden. It belonged to a farmer down the road who had sold it to Dad, but, when it didn't work, the farmer returned his money to him and told Dad just to bring it back any time.

Fear is the number one reason why many people never reach their dreams. To overcome fear, you must face it head on.

Giving has its own reward. What you give you get back many times over. It is an opportunity to express your truth, who you are. Give not from guilt, obligation or fear because it is not your truth. Giving is a physical manifestation of who you believe yourself to be it is show and tell.

I have been on an intense personal and spiritual growth path now for over twelve years. Anyway the approach I take around spiritual growth boils down to three things: Commitment, attitude and balance.

Anxiety is a state of mind, it separates you from people and things that you love. Initially, this may appear to be a complex issue, but complexity does not mean impossible to overcome. Discover how you can turn anxiety and fear into happiness with the power of your mind, good nutrition and meditation.

This article is about the different ways we can use audio and audio technology tom our advantage. Audio techniques for self improvement have advanced greatly over the last few years.

Eleven meditations that you can use to get some quick stress relief and use for stress management in the long term.

Care for yourself on a daily basis, set up your bathroom as a haven for total relaxation. Soak your troubles away and ponder you day through the fascinating flicker of candlelight.

We know that stress is not healthy. The extent of the physiologic changes that occur are significant. By getting a better understanding of the changes that can occur, we hope that our readers will make an active effort to address the underlying cause, if possible.

Why do some people develop panic attacks while other walk away without a scratch? The answer to that question is also an answer to your question: How can i cure my panic attacks and anxiety problems.

The perception that in order to be accepted in society, we need to 'be somebody,' often involves the desire to create results from a combination of personal desires and external pressures from friends, family and society. Whenever we make choices for success that are influenced by external pressures and not from internal wisdom, personal conflict stress related symptoms can occur. This article sets forth a thirty-second stress reliever.

Managing stress and fatigue seems to be an elusive dream for many. They know they have unmanaged stress, and they realize it is leading to ongoing fatigue, but they are at a loss as to what to do.

Do you find yourself venting to your friends or allowing your friends to vent to you? Discover how venting is an addiction and doesn't do the venter or the ventee any good in the long run.

Learning patience can help you feel satisfaction, understood, accomplished, remembered, calm, peaceful, relaxed and happy. Here are 10 things you can do (or begin) now to flex your patience muscle, no matter how puny you think it is.

Today, I looked out the window while the world slept and watched the moon. It is the water of our lives. It causes tides, and menstrual cycles, and emotions and stock market crashes and fills our hospitals with mental breakdowns when it's full. We, in our mind driven lives forget the moon. We listen to the guru talk about self mastery and think we are the master, and therefore accuse others of deliberate unconsciousness, but we are wrong in this. The moon pushes and pulls us, and we must not fight her. We must learn to play with her. This is the human heart.

Do you find your shoulders hunching up by themselves? Can’t sleep peacefully? Time for a trip to the Athens spas.

What is critical incident stress management? It is an intervention procedure primarily and specifically intended for people affected with a traumatic event in their life. It's a highly structured, formal, and professionally acknowledged process of helping individuals involved in critical incidents to vent emotions, share experiences, and learn about stress symptoms and reactions, as well as being given referrals if further help is needed.