Sometimes life just seems to have led us down a dead end. This can be experinced as bad relationships, depression, low mood state, poverty and so on. There seems to be nowhere to go, no way out, and our dreams and desires are further away than ever. There is a way out. There is a way to get back on track.

It is not a simple process because before one can cross, unknown dangers may have to be faced and terrifying battles fought. This is what Jacob discovered. To cross over into Canaan was not just a matter of crossing a stream, because in the darkness a strange and mysterious presence arises. Ancient tales had it that rivers had spirits which had to be defeated before the river could be crossed.

A humorous look at the author's experience at the Crosswalk.com forum.

Moms seldom take time to be alone with God but it's essential for a healthy spiritual life. Take these steps and experience the rewards of taking the time to focus on God every day.

A new chapter in my life begins today, the anniversary of my birth. It is therefore necessary that I pause to reflect upon this past year.

You can find more faith by striping away your inhibitions and unlocking your imagination.

What is a miracle? What role, if any, do traditional psychotherapies ascribe to the power of the divine to effect healing. Until and unless the role of divine energy can be recognised for its true role in our lives any attempts at healing will fall short of our intentions.

This week you may get knocked down off your feet. It may take you a while to get on sure footing and it may take strength of the heart to move forward. But keep the initiative, spring forward and live the life God has always wanted for you.

There are no better people to be around than those who have a zest for life and a joy in their hearts. Few as there may be, when you meet one you just know it. There’s something about them that draws you inward, some call it a persons, “Persona”, I believe God would call it your, ”Passion.”

The words you use, to yourself and others, can make a tremendous difference in both your experience of life and results you generate. Kabbalah explains that G-d creates physical reality with words, and so do we.

Even as I started dating a Chinese girl, I knew I was embarking on a remarkable adventure. I just had no idea where and how far the adventure would take me. The more events unfolded, the more I realized that my view of the world and how I lived in it were being profoundly and permanently altered... If the problem with marrying a gentile was that my religion prohibited intermarriage, why should that bother me? Perhaps not everything in Judaism made sense, and as an intelligent and thinking individual I could take from my heritage what I felt was meaningful and disregard the rest...

Is guilt necessary? Is it useful? Is it even a normal human emotion? Many feel this ugly emotion to be an unwelcome intruder which undermines their self worth and self esteem. Do you want to begin to release it forever thereby reclaiming your rightful experience as a Divine Being in your own physical body?

Acknowledgement of our need of God and reliance upon Him will not always rid us of life’s pressures, will not always remove from us the difficult situations, the dark cage within which we sometimes find ourselves trapped.

In the interest of mankind the Angels are delivering messages full of hope, love and joy for a better today and a better tomorrow. I have agreed to be this channel.

Many of us tend to cling to the familiar, even if we don't enjoy it or benefit from it anymore. We're afraid to let go of what we have, because even though it's not great, at least it's ours. Releasing these circumstances is a difficult process, like saying a permanent goodbye to old friends.

Why are we really here? Do we have a destination to fulfill or is our existence just by chance? The answer is yes, we have a definite purpose on this earth. Do you know what yours is?

Being a teenager can be pretty stressful. So many things seem to be new and challenging that it is sometimes hard to cope. Find out how to deal with the new stresses you will face as a teenager.

It is important that you are clear headed before you make any decisions. Learn techniques how your decisions and thoughts can manage stress.

An anxiety attack – sometimes referred to as a panic attack – is a physiological reaction to psychological stress. And yet the physical symptoms felt during an anxiety attack are completely real to those who are experiencing them. During such an episode sufferers report feeling an intense level of fear that is so powerful that it is often incapacitating.

Anywhere you turn, you can find a list of activities to eliminate stress. This can include relaxing on a spa, spending a romantic weekend getaway, or maybe having a mud bath every week. Well, these activities are rather expensive and not all individuals can afford such luxurious activities.

In said state of skillful yielding an overwhelming joy comes upon you. If one trait above all others presents, (and it will) it is constant laughter. During times of stress freedom I have noticed that every thing becomes funny. The constant bombardment of thought becomes - funny; spilled milk funny; the sleepy egocentric unconscious reactions of others-riotous.

For those of us who like to workout to relax or stay in great shape, audio books can help us achieve this with less stress. No longer should you engage in workouts just listening to music or to the radio. Now, with audio books, you can kill 2 birds with one stone.

As with many areas of life there is a link between our diet and the degree to which we suffer from stress and, just as important, we can also use our diet as a positive tool for combating stress.