The week of September 14 to 20, 2026 brings a whirlwind of cosmic energy as Venus in Scorpio clashes with Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus, stirring deep emotions, unexpected...
When the world’s problems become overwhelming, shutting down can seem easier than feeling the pain. Not caring may actually be a form of self-protection. However, whether...
From September 9 to October 24, 2026, Venus moves out of the harmonious, peace-seeking waters of Libra and descends into the depths of Scorpio, and nothing in our relationships...
A chatbot told someone it loved them, and that person felt genuinely comforted. That moment is not a curiosity or a glitch. It is a signal that something structurally new is...
Accepting oneself is crucial for navigating change without fear. This article explores the paradox of self-acceptance and the importance of recognizing our shadows to embrace...
Despite advancements in technology and education leading to higher IQ scores in the past century, recent studies suggest a potential decline in intelligence levels among...
The New Moon is birthed in Virgo on September 11 (Sept. 10 in US time zones)—a lunation that cuts through the noise and demands we get serious about what we actually want to...
Exploring the relationship between light and darkness reveals profound insights into personal and collective healing. By understanding darkness not as a foe but as a partner in...
The relentless pursuit of absolute certainty can undermine scientific progress and public trust. Historical examples illustrate how demands for proof can lead to dangerous...
The phenomenon of fear is surely one of the most impressive proofs of the mind’s power to convince us of the reality of its contents. If a person could reduce all possible episodes of fear down to those threats that are imminent, life would be very much less a scary place.
The light within your soul is what gives power to your consciousness. It gives you the energy to do anything. It gives you the ability to climb the spiritual ladder and enjoy life to its fullest.The truth is that no negative energy can enter your aura unless you...
The first week of August 2014 is characterized by a combination of sensitivity and inner drive which could turn us into something of a martyr if we let it, but come August 4th, Neptune begins to lend a helping hand reminding us that sometimes the best progress is made when we take our foot off the accelerator and allow...
Can we look deeper at the meaning of availability? On the surface, it means accessible to another person, or readiness to love and be loved in return. On the very surface, it means single or unmarried but, as we all know, this has little to do with real availability for relationship.
Some of the most hope-filled people I have known have been those for whom favorable outcomes might be described as a long shot at best. This tendency of hope’s to show up in the bottom of our suffering is said by some to be the meaning of the Greek myth of Pandora’s...
The central Islamic affirmation is la ilaha illa'llah, signifying: "There is nothing worthy of worship other than the ultimate Source of the universe..." According to the mystical tradition of Islam, this affirmation implies that... every being is a ray of light and power from the ever-present Source.
Awareness is the beginning of healing. It is the transformation of consciousness from feeling victimized and separate to remembering that we are always connected with a higher purpose and a greater objective than simply sleep-walking...
Couples can resolve virtually any problem by conducting marriage meetings. The meetings foster a spirit of goodwill and acceptance, a live-and-let-live, respectful attitude that allows partners to be themselves. The process results in the ability to minimize or manage conflicts that may not be resolvable.
If Noah were alive, this would have been a nice day to bring the ark out of retirement... I woke up early and started walking in the dark soon after 6 o’clock. Due to albergue logistics this would be my last 30-kilometer (19-mile) day. That left 19 kilometers (11 miles) for Wednesday and 20 kilometers (12 miles) for Thursday, the final day.
One of the secrets of living a happy life is to become your own best friend. But you can only do this when you know who you are, when you honestly and truly know yourself. Because what does a best friend do? A best friend sees you for who you really are and unconditionally loves and supports the real you...
You stumble along thinking you don't know the way, and then one day you realize you're in the middle of it. I'd always thought that a path was a means to an end. A course of study, a tour of duty. The distance from A to B. The anguished span between wanting and having. The truth is...
I like the anonymous quote, “Holding resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” This poison can negatively affect every aspect of your life. Make a commitment towards love and clarity in your relationships.
Even brief sessions of mindfulness meditation—25 minutes for three consecutive days—can alleviate stress, new research suggests. “More and more people report using meditation practices for stress reduction, but we know very little about how much you need to do for stress reduction and health benefits..."
We generally think of security as protecting our body and possessions from people who might violate them. Yet when we live in fear or a constant need to protect ourselves, we violate our spirit—a far greater injury than any that might occur to our possessions. Real security operates at a much deeper level than...
Almost any culture from which we originated had traditions or rites of passage that symbolized the changing individual and strengthened his status in the family and community. What's required now is to rediscover those meaningful experiences and expectations that can empower us...
We all deal with grief in our own way. Many turn to addictions like shopping, gambling, hoarding, alcohol, drugs, eating, and even bingo. Many people I know who had been smoke-free for years started smoking again when they lost a loved one. We try to find ways to dull the pain, but they are all just temporary fixes, if even that...
According to recent surveys, more than 40m single people out of 54m singles in the US have signed up to an online dating site such as Match.com and eHarmony. In the UK, 9.1m people have used an online dating site and one in every five new committed relationships starts online.
Is relationship therapy really needed? Why can't most of us just wing it and hope that everything turns out okay? After all, many people find that perfect partner and enjoy a satisfying, healthy relationship. Incredibly, a lot of marriages are doomed to split up...
Happiness is often pursued through external possessions or experiences, but this quest can lead to disappointment. True fulfillment originates from within and is cultivated through ongoing engagement with life, rather than through specific outcomes. Exploring the nature of happiness reveals that it is an active, moment-to-moment experience, rather than a destination.
The Indians’ relationship to the Earth, the winds, and the animals is intimate and intensely personal, closely related to their sacred beliefs. This relationship arises out of their environment, the hills and trees around them, the prairie or desert upon which they walk. It arises out of their nature-related...
The secret to learning self-awareness, cooperation, and other “social and emotional learning” skills lies in experience, not in workbooks and rote classroom exercises.
When love begins to unravel, do you walk away or pick up the thread? “Thread By...
What if winning didn’t require someone else to lose? “Winners Together” imagines a world...
Every morning is another chance to choose what stays with us and what we finally leave...
How much of yesterday are you still carrying today?
In a world of swipes, matches, texts and disappearing conversations, sometimes the most...
When the world’s problems become overwhelming, shutting down can seem easier...
From September 9 to October 24, 2026, Venus moves out of the harmonious, peace-seeking...
A chatbot told someone it loved them, and that person felt genuinely comforted. That...
Accepting oneself is crucial for navigating change without fear. This article explores...
Despite advancements in technology and education leading to higher IQ scores in...