The health benefits of meditation have been documented for a number of years. Meditation has long been used by practitioners and gurus to quiet the mind and achieve higher states of consciousness. Practiced for over 5,000 years by Taoists and Buddhists across Asia, the earliest documented texts on meditation appear in the ancient Indian teachings…
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The Benefits of Sage and How to Properly Smudge
Sage has become a staple herb in many households. Beloved for its anti-inflammatory properties as well as it’s ability to energetically clear the space of a room, sage is full of important antioxidants that promote health and wellness. According to the Medical Medium Blog: [Sage] is one of the top antioxidants herbs and can provide…
The Benefits of Spirituality for Personal Growth
At some point in our lives, most people experience a feeling that there is something greater than the concrete world we live in. It sometimes strange where this feeling is inspired, whether by a mystery or science. The euphoric feeling of conquering the toughest mountaintop, or the bizarre experience in connecting with others, or simply…
Inside Merkaela’s Stillness Playlist
Stillness – A Luxury In A Fast Paced World Be still, my beating heart. Stillness requires silence. To be still and look inward we have to shut off all distractions. It truly seems that today’s fast paced world keeps distancing us further from ourselves. It’s important on your journey to recognize that some distractions are…
How the Law of Attraction Can Benefit Your Life
The Law of Attraction It doesn’t matter if you’re single, married, a student, employee, or a business owner, you can benefit from learning about the Law of Attraction. It’s basically a new term for assisting you in getting something you want in your life naturally, rather than trying to buy it, or force it to…
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Consciousness
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Consciousness Being aware of your influence in the world is incredibly important to enriching your overall well-being. However, in our fast-paced and often egocentric society, it is easy to get caught up in the matrix of life. We often forget the interconnectedness of the web of life and how…
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…
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…
