“Faith is an openness and trusting attitude to truth and reality, whatever it may turn out to be. This is a risky and adventurous state of mind. Belief in the religious sense, is the opposite of faith - because it is a fervent wishing or hope, a compulsive clinging to the idea that the universe is arranged and governed in such and such a way. Belief is holding to a rock; faith is learning how to swim - and this whole universe swims in boundless space.” - Alan Watts

Do you believe there is a secret of life? You might just be surprised at how close that secret really is...

Proverbs 19:21 it says Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. What a man desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

If we are honest with ourselves, we would have to admit that the reason we have difficulty forgiving others is because we sincerely believe we are justified in our withholding forgiveness.

It started with just wanting something to happen...

We human beings are used to this concept of giving a form and naming everything that we come across in our life. How did God get his name?

As the artist and designer, I want more than for you to just wear a piece of pretty jewelry, I want you to wear each piece as a symbol of your faith. In keeping with this idea, I have created a work week's devotions to go with your jewelry, or another special faith symbol in your life.

Discover about alternative health through spirituality and healing prayer.

The energy center Chakra is discussed in the ancient Hindu system of energy healing known as Pranic healing. The word Prana means life energy, and the word Aura, its roots in Pranic healing as well, refers to the non-physical body (that exists with the physical body) made up of energy.

Modern notions of success and achievement don’t always jibe with more traditional notions of community, balance, and personal wellbeing. Perhaps it’s time for you to consider the timeless wisdom of grandma’s tips regarding self help for anxiety and depression.

A synergistic blend of essential oils can be more effective for getting the results you desire than any single essential oil. Learn the best pure essential oils I recommend you use in a blend for relief of headaches and why.

Are you stressed out? 3 action steps to get a grip on nursing stress.

Quite simply, stress is how the mind perceives a situation and how our body then responds to a difficult challenge, obstacle or demand. Stress happens when we believe we do not have the time, experience, or resources to deal with a situation. The next time you are feeling stressed, take a moment and notice your body. Don't attempt to fix anything, just become aware. How exactly are you doing the experience of stress?

Millions of people suffer from stress related diseases each year. Stress never seems to end in modern society as we encounter situations at work, in driving, in our relationships and more. Meditation offers a way to overcome these problems. A new method called Maum Meditation reports rapid results.

One form of stress management is to write. This article discusses the types of writing that can be useful in reducing stress and how writing can help to reduce stress that can prevent stress related diseases and illnesses.

If you were wondering whether holiday stress is a real phenomenon, check out the internet. Both Wikipedia and Yahoo Directory now have sections devoted to this latest health worry. So, just what is holiday stress and what can you do about it?

Many things in life are aggravating. In fact, one could argue that life itself is aggravating. However, for the purposes of this discussion, let's deal with aggravation as a cost of doing something. We'll measure it via AI = Aggravation Index.

A panic attack is a time of powerful, often momentarily disabling, sense of extreme fear or mental distress, typically of rapid beginning.

Whatever you do in life, ensure you begin with the ending in mind. Think things through and your life with be much better off.

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.