Many of us have been taught that it is wrong to be angry. This thinking weighs heavily in both the sacred and secular domains. Is that thinking right or wrong?

Failing at something and getting back up is much less painful than to look back and regret not doing something (or doing something) and not being able to go back and change the outcome.

There are moments in the believer’s life when the Spirit of the living God gets in us and gives birth to thanksgiving and holy reflection. Moments when we really comprehend how good God is and how good He has been...

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.

Here they are, our Ladies of Mercy and Divine Benevolence. Petitioning the Saints for Special Favours has been a big subject in the chat rooms lately, so in the spirit of Christmas and the Goddess energies associated with these martyrs and popularized pagan deities, I have compiled a list that tells you how to use candle burning to request favours.

What really binds us to any negative emotional state in which we find ourselves suffering is this: choice.

Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or for that matter the family dinner half hour? Monday is Soccer Practice, Tuesday is Piano lesson, Wednesday is Church Activities, Thursday is a Soccer Game, Friday a birthday party  to attend. A number of events will fill up the weekend. Do you feel like a professional scheduler and taxi driver? Are you finding yourself increasingly irritable as you go from one activity to the next? Maybe you and your children are overscheduled.

For the past several years I have struggled with getting (and staying) fit. Ok I admit it, the struggle has been longer than just a few years. As a kid, instead of playing nicely with the girls, I fought with the neighborhood boys. I attempted to join their fun and received new scars weekly in bloody games of soccer. I was always the last one picked to play on the kickball team and, as the catcher of my 5th grade softball team, I pummeled the pitcher in the head with a fast ball. Uncoordinated in team sports, I succeeded only at baton twirling which was fun but I barely broke a sweat. After failures in group sports I thought I'd try running so, a few years ago I attempted to train for a half marathon. I ended up limping home in tears and thought I’d never exercise again. (I couldn't even MOVE after that, much less exercise!)

Can we deal with stress naturally? Of course, we can. Here are some aromatherapy and holistic tips that will help you to relieve stress.

The first thing that you should do to reduce stress is ...

What is the one thing you can do in three minutes to take control when there seems to be none? How can you possibly make decisions when there are so many competing choices? Take a moment in the busy day of a parent. The baby is crying uncontrollably, the phone is ringing, someone is at the door and needs your attention and you have to leave for the pediatrician appointment you NEED to keep. Just the day–to-day challenges of parenting offer stresses that must be juggled. Choices have to be made. How about choosing to take the next moment and take some deep breaths. Just take three deep breaths and you can begin to change your whole perspective.

This article describes how the body can be affected by stress. It shows what happens to vital systems in the body and how this can lead to illnesses and disease. It closes by giving some ideas on how to combat stress.

Life getting you down? Feeling burned out? Riverside spas are the place to get a little time for yourself and put a little pizzazz back in your step.

Journey into the Chinese art of self healing. Simple yet powerful exercises combine breath, gentle movements and visualization to increase health, reduce stress and slow aging.

9 easy steps to help you get rid of stress and anxiety. These are simple steps to implement in your everyday life.

An anxiety disorder is a blanket term used to describe a number of conditions (disorders) that can arise from abnormal and pathological anxiety, fears, phobias, and nervous conditions that can impair or prevent an individual from living a normal life.

Meditation can reduce your stress levels and make you healthier and happier. But if you're one of the many who are interested in the benefits but feel too busy to read a book or look up a class, the benefits of meditation may feel out of reach. Read on to cover the basics and find out how you can get started in just five minutes and without spending a penny.

The cause of panic and anxiety attacks relate to the functioning of the brain. More specifically, these attacks are caused by the Amygdala's reaction to anxiety provoking situations or thoughts.

Stress comes into our lives daily. If the news doesn't do it, work or family problems will. Debt is a major stress generator that can cause bankruptcy or divorce. Stress can also motivate us to great achievements. Even then we must realize that we are human. We can live a very active but stress free life is we plan our daily activities properly. On yard sales and earning extra income.

When you are overwhelmed with stress, here is a two part process you can use to break free of the immediate stress and start creating solutions. Read on to discover how each step is a loving action that will support you in creating a new focus and positive solutions for stress reduction now.

Being born as the oldest or older sister in a family seems to have a strong impact on our personality and character. Older sisters are often put in charge of young siblings, from an early age. They learn to be in charge, to be the responsible one. The younger brothers and sisters may chafe at us and call us bossy. - Yes, I AM an oldest sister too. But someone has to be the sensible one, who keeps our world from tipping over, right?