A tale that spans over 400 years, the story of Don Quixote was written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and published in 1605 in Spain. Don Quixote is a bittersweet tale of innocence and loss, and seeing beauty in a world that so many find dark and frightening.
I first discovered Dr. Wayne W. Dyer on Public Television several years ago. Since then I have enjoyed many of his books, along with his Public Television specials!
I recently had the good fortune to receive The Shift, a new DVD starring Dr. Dyer, along with several other familiar faces, including Portia de Rossi and Michael DeLuise, from the publisher for the purpose of reviewing.
Vision boards, made popular by the movie, The Secret, have actually been around for at least 30 years. One of my favorite terms is what Shakti Gawain calls a “Treasure Map” in her ground breaking book, Creative Visualization.
Whether you call it a Treasure Map or Vision Board, or even a Life Collage, it’s a visual reminder of where it is you want to be. Every time you look at your vision board, your brain is stimulated into action and will start searching for ways to help you accomplish your goals.
The 2007 blockbuster, Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End, is filled with both famous (and infamous) characters from legend. But is their appearance in the movie based on existing folklore, or are their stories made up strictly for entertainment purposes?
We all have our favorite Christmas memories; fruitcake and family gatherings and beautifully wrapped presents beneath the tree. Christmas is a time of celebration and love and the birthday of the Christ child.
But did you know that long before Christmas, another famous December holiday was celebrated by our ancestors, and for much the same reason?
And the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams… ~ Edgar Allan Poe ~
I remember one winter night, when I lived in the mountains, the ground was covered with snow. The moon was full and bright, and moonlight reflected on the snow and seemed to come to life in the air around me. As I stood in the moonlight that night, I felt like I’d wandered into another world.
Aromatherapy is the art of using the essential oils of plants to heal both the body and spirit. There are many benefits of using aromatherapy; they not only help facilitate healing in our physical bodies, but they also ease emotional hurts in our mind and spirit.
I have been working with essential oils since the early 1990s, and have always had wonderful results with them. I use them with my clients, and with myself and my family.
I have found over the years that essential oils can be especially beneficial for the creative soul. Many times creative people will feel blocked due to a difficult work environment, or because of pressure at home. Too many of us look at creativity as a luxury, or at the very least, a pleasant diversion, when in fact, creativity needs to be nurtured for our lives to actually work well for us. When we aren’t allowed to be creative, it becomes much more difficult for us to deal with stress!
We’ve all experienced missed opportunities and misfortunes. We may have lost a job, or lost a chance at romance and this may have led us to feel betrayed, frustrated or disheartened. But have you ever thought to be thankful for that lost opportunity? Have you ever expressed gratitude in the face of loss?
Aventurine is a sparkly stone that feels both earthly and cosmic at the same time. Its sparkle comes from particles of mica or hematite, and as a psychic protector, it allows for the expansion of psychic awareness.
Aventurine helps you to see past any critical judgments you may have about another person and into their soul, and allows for a fuller capacity to love others unconditionally. It also helps you to see into your own heart, helps to relax the chaotic mind and encourages contemplation.
