Tag Archives: human consciousness

 By Stefanie Arend In our busy world, anxiety affects more people than ever. We power through late nights at work, are constantly bombarded by messages even after leaving the office, and are haunted by performance pressure in the classroom and workplace. The internet makes it easier than ever to compare …

By Nicole Cavalea These days there is much attention being paid to the foods we eat. Organic and natural foods are becoming more and more popular as society is becoming more aware of the idea of “clean eating.” The market is saturated with products containing organic or natural labels. Most …

By Betsy Bruns Chances are you have been told a time or two to eat your vegetables. Vegetables are a must to enjoy optimal health, yet they go down easier for some than others. Do you know there are people walking around this planet, and you may be one of …

By Kayla Hancock The Wonder of Lost Causes: A Novel by Nick Trout (William Morrow Paperbacks, Paperback, $16.99)  Jasper is a young child dealing with cystic fibrosis. Dr. Kate Blunt, Jasper’s mother, makes keeping her son healthy her biggest priority. Kate has decided long ago that Jasper should never have a …

By Katarzyna Szumal Have you ever heard yourself saying that you will never do that? Then a few years later, you are doing it and you even start liking it. This is what happened to me with Yin Yoga. A few years back when I was looking for a daily …

By Bernadette Evans Overview July is a busy month astrologically. Eclipse season is back. Eclipses are new Moons or full Moons that are super-charged. They’re powerful, and their effects last approximately six months. The first eclipse is a New Moon Solar Eclipse on July 2 in the sign of Cancer. …

By Alan Watts Whether we know it or not, the “ocean” of pure consciousness perfectly accepts the stream of our thoughts and impressions all the time. At every instant, we are in complete harmony with the Tao, but an apparent discord arises when, through a wrong use of memory and …

 By Stefanie Arend Some types of yoga specify precisely how certain positions should look, and many people attempt to emulate this ideal image, whereas Yin Yoga is oriented towards the person practicing it. Our inner teacher is truly our most important yoga teacher, and I believe there is great healing …

By Linda Scotti, RN, BSN, MA I’ve always been interested in nature and plants. Scientists estimate that there are more than 5,000 phytochemicals (naturally occurring plant chemicals). These phytochemicals not only protect the plant from pathogens and cell damage, but they also help us when we ingest the plant. Herbs …

By Donna Stellhorn This month, we have the Cancer/Capricorn Lunar Eclipse and Mercury retrograde (from July 7 to July 31), bringing us a focus on work/life balance. Cancer represents home and family, while Capricorn is our reputation and career in the world. This emphasis on home matters may give you …