You may have heard the saying, "world peace begins at home," but what does that mean to you personally? To me, this means first looking within ourselves for answers.Leo Tolstoy wrote, many years ago, "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." People tend to look furthest away from themselves for fault: at different countries, different religions, different political parties or even just different personal habits. We can all see what is … [Read more...]
Call to Arms: Conscious Breath
Practice stress-releasing, transformational exercise for 23 days while focusing on world problem No. 1, simultaneously de-stressing yourself. Then you can focus on problem No. 2!Unprecedented challenges face all of us, including:• The Economy...in sharp recession.• Federal Debt...$10.6 trillion deficits affecting other governments.• Retirees...75 million boomers retiring, weakening safety nets. • Class Inequity..."me-first" attitudes and apathy. • Trade … [Read more...]
Are you Tuned in to the Right Frequency?
In my mid-thirties, having spent hundreds of hours with quantum physics and in deep meditative silence, I had the direct experience that there really are two worlds - the visible world of matter and the invisible Source of life. What I also realized is that everything in the universe is made of the same "stuff," just in different forms - like H2O existing in the form of clouds, water and ice.My life took a turn when, instead of pushing heavy blocks of ice (the visible world), I simply … [Read more...]
2009 with The Light Collective
Editor's note: The following excerpts are from a channeling of The Light Collective with Kathryn Harwig that took place November 8, 2008, at Edge Life Expo. We are pleased that so many of you heard the call and have taken the time to come and learn and listen about not only 2009, but also about your society changing. What we wish to say to you is that you have entered into this year, next year will be even more important. It is a time where you are going through a cultural change, a societal … [Read more...]
Jeanette Schoenlaub-Jackson (1955-2008)
Jeanette Schoenlaub-Jackson, 53, who managed sales for the Kansas City edition of The Edge from 1996-1999 and published Kansas City Wellness magazine since then, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital. Jeanette was publisher/owner of Health Point Publications and served the Kansas City metro area by providing information on complementary & alternative medicine, natural healthcare, organic food/nutrition and spiritual and mental wellness. Edge Life Editor … [Read more...]
Calm in the Chaos
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Stress is something we all deal with. While we know exists, we are often largely unaware of how it affects our lives and our bodies. Research continues to point out the negatives of stress on our bodies and the immense impact it has on our level of mental, emotional and physical health.On a personal level, we become short tempered with our partners, our children and friends and co-workers due to an ever increasing "edginess" inside of us. While our awareness of stress, and its ability … [Read more...]
Charting the Heavens in January
The Sun, traveling through Capricorn this month, brings us down to reality as we look around and take note of what we have manifested here...until it enters Aquarius on 1/19, and we forge ahead with authenticity foremost in mind. Capricorn energy is what we use to create this world of form, and we have just now entered a long period of time (with Pluto beginning its slow journey through this sign) where we will transform the structures of this world to become places that hold seats of power for … [Read more...]
Jesus
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An excerpt from the HarperCollins book, from part one: Seeker A horse!" the temple lad cried as he ran in panting for breath. "Quick, come and see.""Why?" I asked without looking up. I was in the middle of writing, which I did every morning. My scribbles never reached anyone outside this dim, falling-down hut, but that's of no matter."Because he's huge. Hurry, or somebody might steal him.""Before you do, you mean?"The boy was so excited that he kept … [Read more...]
Managing Persistent Fears, Depression and Everyday Anxieties
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Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a hard time managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties.When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to divide the task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increase your … [Read more...]
The Spiritual Dimensions of Obama’s Leadership
There has always been a higher, spiritual hand active in the life of the United States, beginning with its founding in 1776 by one of the greatest gatherings of political geniuses ever seen on the planet. And throughout its 212-year life, at each moment of agonizing need, the United States has seen an inspired leader emerge to meet the crises of the times with vision, strength and the gifts required. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union and ended slavery, Franklin D. Roosevelt acted boldly to help … [Read more...]
Is Anybody Really Waking Up Here?
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This is the first in a series of articles about the awakening journey that describes both the common myths that stand in its way and real steps available for those brave souls who are truly willing to wake up now. The material is controversial as it questions and challenges many of the assumptions most people have about awakening and asks instead for each of us to examine what seems really true. The authors' purpose is to create a mindset that authentic awakening is truly possible and that … [Read more...]
Meditate while You Move to Reduce Stress
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Stress often is categorized as either positive or negative. Positive stress allows us to evolve and change naturally, whereas negative stress removes or depletes our ability to effectively cope with life. One natural remedy for reducing the negative stress is the new Meditative Movements™ exercise program. Research has shown that exercise is effective in managing stress. Affirmations are positive, simple statements a person repeats out loud or to one's self; repeating affirmation mantras … [Read more...]
The Two Earths
I dislike stuffy, academic prose that makes your brain go quietly away while your eyes glaze and your mouth slowly drops open. Cripes, I almost submitted that kind of article for this column, and out of sheer guilt I apologize for something you never read but what was nearly foisted on you by my hand. I started writing, wanting to share some thoughts about this amazing time we live in, and pretty much wrote a book's worth of material crushed into 700 words. Made me groggy just trying to … [Read more...]
Stress Reduction for Healers: Building a Sustainable Business
When my basement was flooding last spring, I realized that stress management was as much about purchasing a sump pump as it was about meditation. Stress occurs for a reason. It shows us where our habits, attitudes and infrastructure are not working. Spiritual practices help us get grounded and centered so we can create change from a strong inner space. Sometimes the change that's needed is internal, such as finding acceptance or letting go, and sometimes it is external - challenging us to … [Read more...]
More News About Stress
According to the American Medical Association, stress is the cause of 80 to 85 percent of all human illness and disease. Living under stressful conditions for long periods of time (chronic stress) can have a profoundly negative impact on our body. When we experience a threat, whether it's physical or psychological, our bodies go into overdrive. There's increasing evidence that stress is a contributing factor to illnesses. Our lives are filled with many events that can trigger the stress … [Read more...]
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