by Lisa Shaw

Breath gives us life. In Sanskrit, that life force prana, is considered the equivalent of “chi” energy or the “ki” in Reiki .. It is the breath of life that permeates our entire being and moves up the spine touching and vitalizing each chakra, healing by its very nature. Various systems concentrate on the breath as a healing agent, from yogic breathing to holotropic breath work (rebirthing) to the science of LaMaze childbirth or rebirthing, which uses a series of uninterrupted breaths to pitch one into an altered state of consciousness which facilitates release.

These modalities, potent as they are, require a master, therapist, or coach to guide you into the healing consciousness, but you can train yourself to tap into your own healing power by simply breathing with intention. You might want to record yourself reading the guided meditation with relaxing music playing in the background to keep your focus uninterrupted.

If you are disciplined, you can silently read along and follow the prompts line by line. Sit comfortably and be aware of all the sensations in your body...

HJ: If you want to understand who you are and why your life is like it is at a much deeper level than you ever thought possible, this article is for you. The human mind, body and spirit develop in predictable patterns over the course of a lifetime and by understanding this you can better understand who you are, where you are at and what that means for your in your everyday life.  This is a very useful roadmap for anyone who is interested in higher consciousness.

- Truth

By Tony Crisp | Dream Hawk | Prevent Disease

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Are you the same person now that you were fifteen years ago? In fact,...

Mae Chan, Prevent Disease
Waking Times

While we may be familiar with the dangers of eating too much processed foods, the actual effects of this indulgence may be far more damaging to our health than previously imagined. Almost everyone knows that improved eating habits will most likely improve a range of health measures, but researchers have warned that the effects that a poor diet have on the immune system can persist even after eating habits improve.

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Video - Fred Kirschenmann discusses the importance of healthy, microorganism-rich soil as part of a sustainable and safer food supply. Kirschenmann serves as both a Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, and as President of the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York. He is the author of a book of essays, Cultivating an Ecological Conscience: Essays by a Farmer Philosopher, which track the development of his thoughts over the past 30 years.

Jennifer Sodini, Contributor
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“If you want to learn the secrets of the universe, think of energy, frequency, and vibration.” – Nikola Tesla

If you think of universal reality as a cosmic satellite radio transmission, we are all frequencies that are being picked up from the same transmitter. This satellite radio (aka: God/the Universe/love/all-that-is) offers an endless amount of stations all at once, and you can dial in to any frequency that feels best. Simply put, think of this… just because you may turn to Z100 on the radio dial, it doesn’t mean that HOT97 doesn’t exist, it’s just that Z100 is the particular frequency that you prefer to vibrate on, because this station has the melodies that move you. Others may find their rhythm from different melodies, but all of life is music nonetheless.

What if you knew with complete certainty that the universe is always conspiring to help you? What if you never had a moment of angst because you knew however things were looking, they were unfolding perfectly for you, even if you couldn’t quite see how yet?

If your faith in the system was absolute, you would be in the energies of acceptance all the time. And it is acceptance that brings the deep and abiding peace you are all craving.

Dear Ones, you spend a tremendous amount of time in worry and doubt, and it does not serve you one bit. Why not start postponing worry and fear and try playing with the energies of faith and acceptance instead?

If about to fall into your usual pit of worry, why not try something different for a change? Perhaps you could tell yourself, “God’s got this.” Or ask, “Universe, please take care of this for the highest good of all.” Or, “Source is always loving me and guiding me.” “There is always a wonderful solution and it is coming together right now for me.”

If sitting in the energies of fear and doubt, time and again, is not giving you the results you wish, why not change your approach? Practicing faith, and acceptance, will bring profound and lasting change to your life, if you simply give it a chance. ~Archangel Gabriel

How Do You Define Success?

By Diane Wing M.A.

How many times have you looked around and felt that others were more successful than you feel you are?   Is it the amount of money they make, the large home, or the jet-set lifestyle they lead? Now look at them again.  Is it only the material things they have that you want?

I know many people in corporate jobs that make a lot of money, but who are unhappy in the rigid, political environment that is inherent in most large corporations.  Of course there are exceptions, but they are few and far between.  Climbing the corporate ladder or becoming famous or achieving a medical degree are some examples of what many feel defines success.

Society has its standards of what success looks like, and the majority of people strive to attain it despite how unhappy it makes them or how stressed they feel.  Succeeding by your own standards allows you to function in accordance with your true nature...