Paul lived in a time when Christianity was more respectable church membership. It was more than a handshake and more than shouting amen; it was more than holding an office or singing in the choir. Being a Christian in Paul’s day was a life threatening experience.

Myths are dramatizations of our inner journeys. While on the hero's path, we will confront good and evil, right and wrong, wonderments and dangers--and most of all, ourselves.

Often, in being dishonest about our own faults and failures, we have been far too insensitive and callous toward others who have fallen short.

It's real easy to look at the physical world around us and not see swords being used. To even find one it is often necessary to go to a museum. So what am I talking about?

Since I awoke from my three month coma in August of 2004, I have been asked many times about what I remembered and experienced. After looking over my notes and speaking with my wife and some of the ...

Many types and styles of Tarot cards exist, and a breakdown of even the more common Tarot card deck reads like a mysterious journey into the occult – and perhaps it is!

Trying to keep your spiritual life afloat? Sinful pride can send you straight to the bottom. And it doesn't arrive all at once, but like ice on the bow of a fishing boat, it accumulates imperceptibly, little by little. If you don't knock it off continually, you're sunk!

Spending time in nature is a powerful way to connect to your spirit. Breathing fresh air while taking in the beauty of our natural world does a great deal to heal the soul. The physical exercise is an additional bonus.

The following are some of the best ways of dealing with the various levels of anxiety:

There are many components that need to work together in order for your self protection plan to be effective. Not surprisingly, most martial arts instructors and self defense experts concentrate on the physical skill necessary to protect yourself. Of course, that seems reasonable, right?

This is the final period, I mean article on facing off against your fears. In the previous two articles, we delved into the first five steps of our seven-step game plan in dealing with our opponents: fear, anxiety and worry. Our goal now is to develop and practice the coping skills that will enable us to handle all fearful situations.

There can be activities that are very important that can be overlooked because there is no one pushing for their completion. It is critical that you not let what seems urgent to take all of your attention.

Whether you're at school, college or work - stress is inevitable. This is an unarguable reality, and can be detrimental to your health. How can it affect your wellbeing, you ask? Anxiety alone is identified as a cause of 'obsessive-compulsive disorder' (OCD). Setting aside the scientific jargon, allow me to show you how online games can help you.

Are you as excited about summer as your kids are? Or are you secretly dreading those long, lazy days? Inside you will learn the 3 keys to experiencing more joy and less stress this summer.

Life in the big city getting you down? Need a bit of pampering? Arlington spas are world class and offer paradise on earth.

Today, I looked out the window while the world slept and watched the moon. It is the water of our lives. It causes tides, and menstrual cycles, and emotions and stock market crashes and fills our hospitals with mental breakdowns when it's full. We, in our mind driven lives forget the moon. We listen to the guru talk about self mastery and think we are the master, and therefore accuse others of deliberate unconsciousness, but we are wrong in this. The moon pushes and pulls us, and we must not fight her. We must learn to play with her. This is the human heart.

Anaheim is central to much, but traffic and congestion are a fact of life. To avoid road rage, make an appointment at one of the many Anaheim spas.

What if you could feel more grounded and centered during almost any interaction? Well here is a ridiculously simple yet effective method that can allow you to feel more grounded and centered even during times of stress and chaos.

When faced with a stressful situation do you let it dictate your actions? Do you ever completely lose it and yell in frustration at others? Fight just to prove you’re right? Assume an action was intentional? Take things personally and sulk? These are just some of the negative emotional reactions USE IT is designed to relieve—forever. Rather than fighting against stress, you can learn to take any given situation and USE IT to your advantage. USE IT is an easy, life-tested five-thought approach that works in the office, at home, on the road—and everywhere in between.

The job related stress is there and we cannot get rid of it altogether. However, we can minimize it as far as possible by changing our attitude to work and adopting a healthy life style.

Ideas on using embroidery or cross stitching to calm your mind and escape from the tensions of today's busy lifestyles. There are times when the gym circuits, the weights or the running don't take away the stress of meetings, demanding customers or exacting managers. At these times, the rhythms of simple stitching, watching the pattern grow stitch by stitch, works gentle magic on a buzzing mind.

Do you know a crazy person? I imagine we all would say yes. However, a major cause of mental health problems is caused by depression.

Discover what happens to our bodies when we're stressed. See the importance of controlling our minds and discover 5 steps we can take to deal with problems and reduce stress.