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Birthing Joy Amidst Loss and Grief

At this time of transformation and ascension, loss and grief come to us all. They are inevitable. They are part of the cycle of life. Ignoring or stuffing our grief can have disastrous physical, emotional and spiritual repercussions. Yet, how do we deal with loss without losing ourselves in pain? How do we remain positive and hopeful when things come crashing down around our ears, when we face the deaths of people we love and lose things we care about? When we feel loss, our natural … [Read more...]

Category: Life Tags: grief, joy

Plant Whatever Brings You Joy – Part Two

By Tim Miejan Leave a Comment

Internationally known book publicist Kathryn Hall, who was instrumental in promoting such seminal books as Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain and Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman, writes a highly popular gardening blog, "Plant Whatever Brings You Joy!" She is now the author of the book, Plant Whatever Brings You Joy: Blessed Wisdom from the Garden (Estrella Catarina), in which she shares 52 life lessons from the garden. This is a continuation of her interview with us about her … [Read more...]

Category: Life Tags: authors, interview, joy

Plant Whatever Brings You Joy – Part One

By Tim Miejan Leave a Comment

Internationally known book publicist Kathryn Hall, who was instrumental in promoting such seminal books as Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain and Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman, has led a rich life full of friendship, travel, motherhood, and a love of animals and nature. As a young woman, she felt the call of her generation and fled the Midwest for San Francisco as the Summer of Love began to bloom. She became half of a singing duo in Amsterdam, and she has lived in Mexico and … [Read more...]

Category: Life Tags: authors, interview, joy

The Fear Pandemic

By Kathryn Harwig Leave a Comment

As I write this, we are in the middle of a fear outbreak. Right now, it is classified as a stage 4 fear outbreak, but the risk of it turning into a fear pandemic is high. By the time you read this, of course, the latest trigger (the swine flu) may very well have turned out to be much ado about nothing. But, don't worry, there is bound to be another thing to fear right around the corner. I think, perhaps, we should appoint a commission to monitor it and perhaps throw a whole lot of money into … [Read more...]

Category: Life Tags: fear, joy

Invest in Joy

By Kathryn Harwig 1 Comment

Lately, it seems that all we are talking, reading and hearing about on the news is the economy and, more specifically, when it will “recover.” We are in the midst of amazing times, and the politician and pundits are working on all sorts of plans to “stimulate” the economy for a full recovery. Well, I am not at all certain the economy will recover. I am actually not that convinced it is even sick. And I am rather certain that no amount of stimulation will change what is … [Read more...]

Category: Life Tags: joy, new age, prosperity, rebirth

How to Have a Meaningful Christmas

By Mother Clare Watts Leave a Comment

Have you felt that your Christmas celebrations are lacking in real meaning in recent years? Have you wondered what Christmas is really about or why it matters? And have you wished for a more meaningful way to celebrate this coming Christmas? One option that might bring you a significant and rewarding experience this holiday season is to approach Christmas from the mystical perspective. Every world religion has its own mystics. They share a common preference for direct and real experiences of … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality Tags: holiday, joy, meditation, mystical

An Interview with Persian Guru, Kambiz Naficy

By Emily Paul 1 Comment

Kambiz Naficy is a meditation master and the founder of the international organization, Joy of Life. The mission of Joy of Life is to create joyful and stress-free living worldwide by raising human consciousness. Kambiz integrates the wisdom of ancient Kriya Yoga teachings with modern holistic sciences, such as quantum physics and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Through Kriya yoga practices, including energetic breathing and meditation, Kambiz promotes Self-exploration and empowerment … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality Tags: joy, meditation, quantum physics, silence, yoga

Inspiration and Motivation

By Alan Cohen Leave a Comment

I saw a video about a high school student named Jed who was failing his classes and getting into trouble. His parents, teachers and counselors tried hard to motivate him to stay in school and succeed, but their efforts were to no avail. Nothing they did could get Jed out of his rut.Then Jed discovered a bird sanctuary that rehabilitated injured hawks and birds of prey and released them back into the wild. Something about this work stirred Jed, and he began to visit the sanctuary every day after … [Read more...]

Category: Columns Tags: bliss, inspiration, joy, motivation