One cannot ask why bad things happen to good people without also feeling the same tinge of injustice when we contemplate why good things happen to bad people. This is the question that anguished the Psalmist. He found himself in terrible distress and agony of soul.

David was a great King who had ruled Israel with an iron hand for 40 years. But, time had caught up with him. Things the old king use to do, he could not do anymore. And so, the hell hounds came out of the cracks and crevices.

It’s the most powerful weapon on Earth. It can turn the impossible to the possible in a matter of seconds. Yet, few people even Christians seem to take advantage of this free, priceless commodity. The name of this mighty weapon you may ask? Prayer: The act of conversing with God; the intercourse of the soul with God, not in contemplation or meditation, but in direct address to him. If it’s not the constant bombardment of the media focusing only on negativity, it’s the monotony of our daily life which causes many to forget this simple task at our fingertips.

Many of us already know that all humans, animals and our planet Earth are highly influenced by the Moon phases in many different ways. This article will demonstrate how we can use these powerful energies consciously to easily bring us our intentions and desires more quickly and efficiently.

The more we worry about money, and who's asking for it, and why their asking, and should they be asking, and should I be listening, and judging others, then judging their ideas and their work and the...

What could be a scary thought for some? How bout' this--The thought that as a Christian you can do whatever you want......scary?

In Corrogue I am coming to my senses. This morning it is a wet and windy Sunday morning. Each Sunday morning is an extended morning of rest. It is a morning of practice. I practice slowly coming to my senses. It is a morning in which I practice deep caring for the body and the soul. This is a practice of awareness of the sensationalism of life moment to moment. We are beings of the senses.

Spirituality is uplifting, warm and makes us feel comfortable. It can lull us into believing that if we're on the path we can relax and have all that we need come to us. Here's an article that gives the pros and cons and seven ways to stay balanced during the experience.

One of the most frightening things about melting from a normal, Solid, ego-based lifestyle, to a more Liquid, dynamic, spiritual one is that some concepts that you always assumed to be sound and good and true, start to lose their solidity.

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!)

No matter what you do to successfully stop your panic attacks, the most important thing is to have a plan and practice it. You will not be able to beat anxious thinking until you have faith in your own remedy.

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?

While incidences of stress related illnesses are almost cliche in the most stressful jobs, no job is perfect and even workers in supposedly low stress jobs have been showing stress symptoms. Luckily, you do not have to be one of the stress statistics. By simply taking heed of these proven stress management tips you can go a long way towards relieving your workplace stress and anxiety.

This article is about the different ways we can use audio and audio technology tom our advantage. Audio techniques for self improvement have advanced greatly over the last few years.

Managing information is crucial to keeping focused on your goals. With so much information available today,it's easy to get distracted and lose sight of your primary goal. Information overload can also cause you stress, especially if you're already busy with other projects. This is a simple, straightforward way to manage information via free email services. It's quick and dirty, but it'll get the job done in removing distracting emails from your primary Inbox.

How do you find time to learn stress reduction and relaxation techniques while dealing with your busy schedule? With audio books, of course! You can enjoy the benefits of audio books while exercising, commuting to and from your work, spending time on your hobby, walking your dog, etc. Hop off the 'stress escalator' by learning stress reduction, exercise methods and relaxation techniques with a good audio book.

Are you easily swayed by others' feelings and opinions? Do you find that when you are around someone who is upset or negative, that suddenly you are too? Learn how you can prevent this from occurring, and feel calm and centered even when those around you are depressed, angry, or overwhelmed.

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.

The fact that we can refer to stress as being a force for both good and bad is often confusing and this article gives a simple example of just how stress can work to our advantage and disadvantage.