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 we act...
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...
Phone anxiety, or telephobia, affects many individuals, especially those with social anxiety disorder. This article explores the emotional and physical symptoms of phone anxiety,...
The message of "Living in the Moment" was given greater depth when shortly before the writing of this book was completed; my own journey brought me to a fork in the road. A beautiful voice, one that I was familiar with, spoke to me. "Are you ready to come home?" It said, as clear as if someone were sitting beside me...
It's completely understandable when parents give their young children their iPhone or iPad to help them wait at a doctor's office, sit at a restaurant, or allow the parent to simply catch up with household errands. But after it happens, their children may continually ask to play with the device.
What we call meditation or contemplation -- for want of a better word -- is really supposed to be fun. I have some difficulty in conveying this idea because most people take anything to do with religion seriously -- and you must understand that I am not a serious person. I may be sincere, but never serious...
We found many first-generation migrant parents are hesitant to pass on their first language to their children. This is because they believe a different language at home will give their children a foreign accent.
What if someone close to you turned out to be a hero to millions? The seeds of greatness can sprout anywhere, through anyone. Every great person, from Galileo to St. Francis to Martin Luther King Jr., grew up as a normal person and did normal things with normal people. Probably none of their buddies expected...
Change is inevitable. Notice your reaction to that statement. Change IS inevitable. Pay attention to your body's reaction, your mind, your emotions. Did you feel any fear? Any 'oh-oh' kind of feeling? Any insecurity about what change might bring?
New research suggests people who choose from many options quickly may be doing it to avoid thinking deeply about their decision.
Alcohol-related blackouts aren’t good for anybody’s health, but they are particularly dangerous for young people.
Millions will be looking for the "love of their lives" until they die. They will look, and never realize that real love might already have found them. Being loved means owning up to the responsibility of being loved, which is -- in the long run -- more difficult than asking for (or looking for) love.
When we start to do something meaningful, excuses come up that prevent us from giving it our whole heart and attention. We can fritter away days and nights on mindless diversions, but when it comes time to meditate, suddenly all sorts of obligations, false expectations, or doubts arise...
Having a baby is often a source of great happiness, but not always. Many new mothers experience mental disorders, and this can be an extremely distressing and stigmatising experience.
Judgment plays a big part in our lives, so much that we are not even aware most of the time that we are judging. If you didn't think that something was bad, it wouldn't upset you. If you didn't think that something was good, you wouldn't feel any loss when it was absent...
Think of someone you know, or know of, someone with a quiet self-assurance, a person with a strong moral compass, who is not swayed by passing fancies, a man or woman who sets a clear direction for their lives, who is dependable and trustworthy.
We all have the ability to intuitively know things. It’s just something you feel or even see. The ability is built-in; intuition is a sixth sense of the nervous system, used to sense energy, and with experience, you learn to trust it.
I woke up this morning to grey skies. My first thought was "Uh, a grey day!" It came to me that perhaps I would be best served when I wake up in the morning to find just one good thing about the day... that the rain had stopped, that I had the leisure of taking a morning walk... So many things to be grateful for!
In astrology books produced during the early part of the twentieth century, almost every factor in an individual's chart was regarded to be good or bad depending upon how "easy" or "difficult" it might be for the person to...
Imagine that you’re a typical middle school student having dinner with your family. Your mother takes your smartphone away and puts it in a lock-box that won’t open for an hour.
When a parent faces a stressful situation and their child needs attention, the urgencies of the moment can invite a hasty response. For this reason, it is helpful for parents to remind themselves of the need to treat their child with goodwill and respect, even when they feel stressed...
I had arrived at my first powwow. As I sat listening to the drums I couldn't help but wonder... Did I have the strength to align myself with the power of the eagle? The courage necessary to take on the responsibility of becoming so much more than I thought I could be? The integrity to accept a powerful new dimension in my life?
Explaining to kids why their behavior is wrong may not always have the intended positive effect if the parent is loud and abrupt, according to a new study.
There are many important things we do here in this life, like loving and being loved by others, or finding meaningful ways to help people and the planet. But the most important thing is our spiritual connection, our relationship to our Source, our higher power, divine love, the life-force of the universe.
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 than...
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...