Learning how to attain peace through mindfulness and meditation essentially means learning to turn your attention away from distracting thoughts and focusing on the present moment. This is a lot more difficult than it sounds. When we’re tiered, stressed, or aggravated, our minds are flooded with unwanted and intrusive chatter, which, unsurprisingly, causes us more…
What is Spiritual Awakening and Why Does it Matter?
When we talk about “ spiritual awakening ”, also commonly referred to as “ spiritual enlightenment ” we are really referring to a set of complex belief systems that don’t have a concrete definition. That’s because every person’s journey to this place is unique, and how it’s reached and experienced is highly subjective. But, most…
The 7 Chakras: An Introduction to Your Source Energy
The term “chakra” comes from the Sanskrit word for “wheel”, but actually commonly refers to each of the 7 energy centers that are thought to be located throughout the body. Starting at the base of the spine and continuing to the crown of the head, these energy centers help regulate all of our natural processes,…
The Power of Intention and How to Use It to Win in Life
Back in 2006, a woman by the name of Rhonda Byrne published a very successful book about the power of intention called The Secret. Its immense popularity still shows no signs of waning, which is pretty impressive considering how long it’s been around. But, the book is also revealing of an uncomfortable truth – a…
The Healing Powers of Music Backed by Science
The Healing Powers of Music Are you personally familiar with the healing powers of music? Though you may not realize this, the most likely answer is “yes”. All of us can think back to a time we weren’t in a good mood; chances are that after putting on some excellent tunes our dispositions drastically improved….
Antioxidants 101: What They Are, What They Do and Why We Need Them
Antioxidants! Antioxidants? Antioxidants. While the vast majority of people have heard of the word “antioxidants” and perhaps have even used it in casual conversation, how many of us really understand what antioxidants are, how they work, and why they’re important in the first place? The fact is, when a scientific term enters popular culture, its…
Do You Understand the Importance of Sleep?
Though people seem to understand the importance of sleep for mental and physical health on an intellectual level, Americans are still not getting the recommended amount. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have classified this dangerous fact as a public health problem. This is absolutely NOT surprising considering the potential harm one person’s sleep deprivation…
How to Complain Less and Improve Your Life
Have you ever noticed how complaining a little can often lead to complaining a lot? It’s absolutely true that when something bad happens complaining loudly and passionately to anyone who will listen can be incredibly satisfying. But, it’s also true that the resulting satisfaction is often short-lived and ultimately does very little to relieve the…
How to Open and Balance Your Chakras
How to open and balance your chakras Today, we are going to help you learn how to open and balance your chakras. Essentially, chakras refer to the wheels of energy found throughout the body that also correspond to specific organs and glands. When they are open and aligned, a person experiences both mental and physical…
How to Tell Which Skin Care Products are Safe
The current amount of contradicting information about which skin care products are safe can leave you feeling overwhelmed. So, we’ve decided to provide some clarity. As you know, skin is the body’s largest and least protected organ, which is why it’s incredibly important that we learn how to take care of it early on….
