The Economic Illusion

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Many religions and spiritual practices say that the life we are living in these bodies and on this planet is an illusion. It is said we are spiritual beings having a physical experience and it is all a dream. Our reality is that we are all one with God and are just creating this dream/nightmare ourselves. If we believe this to be true, we should be able to take a good look at one of the illusions inside this great illusion, our economy. Oh boy, that is a touchy subject right now isn’t … [Read more...]

Prosperity in Changing Times

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Once upon a time (say, in the Reagan years) we were taught that it was desirable to use our wits to do more, have more and be more than our fellow citizens. There was no such thing as too much. Now, as it all falls apart, we're seeing the end result of a strategy that raised up a few at the expense of the many. Where we once took pride in "separating ourselves from the herd," we now find some meager comfort in knowing "we're all in the same boat." Money is a heady drug and there are countless … [Read more...]

Addicted to Money & American Success

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A nasty addiction gets celebrated more often than it's recognized and treated. Headlines and sound bites trumpet the negative effects of this addiction daily. What's interesting and hopeful, however, is how holistic solutions to this addiction have become more available and acceptable. I'm thinking of our addiction to money - and society's definition of success. More and more of us find our faces pressed into the reality that, no matter how hard we work, we'll never have "enough" money. We … [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...]