We have all been searching for that elusive experience of the NOW. What if I told you that the concept of linear unidirectional time was actually an illusion? Yes, an illusion that we have all been seduced into! There is a way out of this trap!

Shamans tend to be men {Women have more of these abilities in their natural state and require less altered consciousness.}, though women also can become shamans; some women shamans are extraordinarily powerful. In some cultures, shamans are involuntarily chosen by the spirits; they realize their calling in a transformational experience, often a serious illness that brings them close to death {For example Damion Brinkley of today.} and is self-cured. In other cultures, persons with natural shamanic gifts are selected at a young age, trained and initiated.

Paul is led up a 512 ft. hill, Mars Hill, also known as Areopagus, and there he faces the Epicureans and the Stoics (and others). These intellectual giants represented the philosophical thinking of the day in which Paul lived. And when these PhD’s saw Paul, they sneered and considered him a vain babbler (seed picker).

In life, sooner or later, we come to the midnight hour. The hour comes when all is black, when myriad shapes seem to haunt our paths, when the very blackness appalls and our hearts cry out in utter despair.

A letter to my Savior...

It is imperative for you all to know that as long as you believe you are somehow “separate” from Divine Source, the pain will continue – as this is what the “illusion” is, and has been since the dawn of humanity...

I can see the cops coming! They're a good thousand feet away. I can clearly make out their uniforms and swinging nightsticks. How can I be seeing this? I didn't dare mention it to my fellow underage ...

Awareness constantly leads to more questions. The closer you get the farther away you are. One morning after years of writing, all the questions came up at once and then the next day the answers. The same questions and answers. Life is about experiencing all aspects of being from every conceivable angle, and so the questions may seem the same but the answers are slightely different each time. I have come to realize that the questions are more important than the answers.

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.

Looking for some ways to feed your soul in the midst of all you do? Try one or more of these great ideas!

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10

Millions of people throughout the world suffer from anxiety caused by stress and even in its least severe form it can have an adverse effect on your health and day to day life. People suffering from extreme cases of anxiety can even become house bound, suffering from agoraphobia. While the majority of us can deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis and let it go, millions throughout the world cannot and are forced to suffer a limited existence.

A panic attack, as the words indicate, is some sort of intense fear that grips you quite suddenly, without any warning whatsoever. You panic under a very strong bout of anxiety or fear about losing physical and mental control. You may feel emotionally unstable and your behavior may change from steady to erratic. This is because a panic attack makes you feel physically and mentally debilitated. A feeling of utter helplessness may overwhelm you when under a panic attack. The two most important expressions that describe it closely are ‘sudden’ or ‘abrupt’ and 'intense fear.' When you suffer repeated panic attacks at frequent, regular or irregular intervals, you are said to be suffering from a panic disorder.

While the majority of people do at some time or another worry about something in their life whether major or trivial, there are some people who worry constantly on a day-to-day basis, week in and week out. If you are one of these people then you have what is classed as a generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is classed in those who feel anxious or fearful on the majority of days. The feelings they have with the fear are varied and the depth at which they feel the feelings can be different from one day to the next. The feelings associated with generalized anxiety disorder are the same as those anyone who suffers any anxiety disorder feels. The most common are a fast heart rate or beat, palpitations of the heart, a sick feeling in the pit of the stomach or stomachache, sweating, a dry mouth, chest pain and a feeling of not being able to get enough breathe.

Offers some suggestions to help with stress management.

People often struggle with life because they have unbalanced thinking and schedules. They permit their negative emotions to terrorize them into thinking they are doomed to failure. Negative emotions must be balanced with positive ones, doubt with confidence, difficult tasks with easier ones, and work balanced with what that you enjoy. Accept who you are, find a job that fits your style, believe in yourself, and do not let others discourage you.

While incidences of stress related illnesses are almost cliche in the most stressful jobs, no job is perfect and even workers in supposedly low stress jobs have been showing stress symptoms. Luckily, you do not have to be one of the stress statistics. By simply taking heed of these proven stress management tips you can go a long way towards relieving your workplace stress and anxiety.

The feeling of anxiety can be hugely distressing, particularly when it lasts for a long time or comes in the form of intense panic attacks. For many, the idea of taking medication for immediate relief is tempting. Tranquilizers are a quick fix, which is what anxiety sufferers desperately want. And after all, if medication relieves anxiety so well, what is wrong with using it?

If I could sit you down today and tell you your panic attacks would be gone in less then two weeks would you believe me?

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.

Learn how to reduce and/or eliminate stress from your life.

Have you ever noticed that you tend to get sick more often when you're stressed out? Scientists have noticed this connection for a long time, but until recently they couldn't explain it.