Body/Mind/Spirit

Holiday Shopping on a Budget

November 29, 2011 at 5:00 pm
By Psychic Yemaya ext. 5143

Get More by Spending Less

The idea of getting the perfect gift began when a caveman got extra snuggling because he brought home fire! So it’s ingrained in our minds that to show someone you love them you must get an expensive gift. For many of us, that equates to spending more money than we can afford! So step one in this process is to listen to Gandhi, “Be the change you want to see in the world!”

What our loved ones really want is to know that you are thinking of them. When it’s time to make a list, I play a game: I don’t just write up a list of names, I sit and put down all the aspects of that person that I can think of (try to keep each about a paragraph long). This should be diverse aspects of their lives; what have you seen them enjoy doing, what music do they like, what makes them laugh, what things have you enjoyed with them, what aspect of their lives do they say is important to them (being a Mom, Teacher, Coach)? Have they hinted at something they like? Hints can be subtle! Read the rest of this entry »

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Fight to Be Right

November 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm
By Carmen Honacker

My Truth Is Not Necessarily Another Person’s Truth

We fight most of the time, because we have to be right, we have to convince others of us being right, and we have to win! So how does one overcome ego in a society that has no losers and only winners? It’s a tough nut to crack. In order to stop fighting for being right, we’d have to lose our attachment to outcome. But wouldn’t that mean that we have to lose our passion and engagement? How can we convince people or sell them on our point if we don’t have an attachment to convincing them of anything?

The fact is that my truth is not necessarily another person’s truth, and vice versa. Sure, I believe there are universal truths, but not to bend them is my choice and sometimes not the choice of others. Read the rest of this entry »

More on: Body/Mind/Spirit, Carmen Honacker, Destiny / Life Path

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Share Your Gratitude and Enter to Win a Free 10-Minute Psychic Reading

November 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm
By Staff

Share Your Best Way to Experience Gratitude, Enter to Win a 10-Minute Reading

Here’s an open question to our readers: What’s the best way you have to experience or express gratitude? How do you remind yourself to stay grateful? Is there some kind of ritual or way that you keep yourself in a state of gratitude? How has keeping a grateful attitude changed your life?

We encourage your open commentary on the blog—we’re looking forward to your feedback, and a lively discussion with both readers and psychics!

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The Benefits of Magical Thinking

November 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm
By Theresa Danna

Think Like a Magician to Survive and Thrive

Wishing on a star, carrying a good luck charm, performing a simple ritual, believing in karma, and finding meaning in events that others may view as meaningless are all examples of what psychologists label as “magical thinking.” While people who rely strongly on logic may view magical thinking as delusional, studies show that a lack of magical thinking can actually be more of a mental health concern.

Magical Thinking Helps Us Survive

Researchers have found that our brains are wired to find meaning in the world. Even without realizing it, a region in the left hemisphere of the brain activates to form hypotheses—possible reasons—as soon as we see or hear something incomprehensible. There is even a brain chemical assigned to the task of tagging experiences as meaningful, a neurotransmitter known as dopamine. Read the rest of this entry »

More on: Body/Mind/Spirit, Mind, Body & Spirit, Psychic Abilities, Theresa Danna

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What Not to Do the Day After Thanksgiving

November 24, 2011 at 5:00 pm
By S.K. Smith

Beating the Black Friday Blues

Known to many as Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving can be a pitfall for a variety of reasons – least of which are the crowds at the mall. Whether you’re planning on a shopping extravaganza or a quiet day at home, here’s what not to do!

Stuff Your Emotions

Understandably, family situations can be stressful. But if you’re an emotional eater, the last thing you want to do is try to squash your feelings with fistfuls of left overs. Make it a point to be measured about your intake. If that means finding a way to express your emotions – or leaving early rather than getting riled up, go for it. You’ve got to be your own number one priority and you don’t need to head into the holidays feeling out of control and worse for the wear from the start. Read the rest of this entry »

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Discover Happiness After the Pain

November 24, 2011 at 5:00 pm
By Psychic Tansy ext. 5289

Let Life’s Hardships Shape You Into a Better Person

The communications I receive from my callers and colleagues shape much of the writing that I do. I reflect on the problems, topics and challenges that I hear about.

Recently, a lady I know was having deep problems in her life. Her love relationship had crumbled and she had a sick relative to care for. She also had the challenge of moving her residence. All of these things were happening at the same time and she felt overwhelmed. There was no one there to support her emotionally, and she felt very hopeless and alone.

I feel for the people I communicate with, whether they be callers or colleagues. I told this lady that believe it or not, I had been through very similar problems in my earlier life. It was very, very painful. Terribly distressing. I could not find my emotional footing and there seemed to be no logic to the situation when I was trying my best. As the old song goes “If I had no bad luck, I’d have no luck at all!” Read the rest of this entry »

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4 Ways to Help Others Who Don’t Want to Be Helped

November 23, 2011 at 5:00 pm
By Melody Lee

Everyone Needs Help Sometimes

Let’s face it: we all need help at some point. But there are those of us who admit it, and those of us who resist it. The fact of the matter is that it’s okay to need and ask for help. Admitting that one needs help is a fact of life and actually shows maturity and confidence. When someone absolutely refuses assistance, then it’s time to think of clever alternatives. There are many people out there who feel like they have to do everything on their own and then complain when no one helps them. These are people that require extra patience and planning when dealing with their somewhat stubborn personalities. Here are four tips for helping people that absolutely refuse help.

Tip #1: Know what needs to be done and just do it. People may like to get help but don’t like the act of asking. So, don’t ask! Just do it! They most likely won’t refuse help once done. In fact, they may be grateful that you rolled up your sleeves and jumped right in. The philosopher Immanuel Kant believed that intention is most important. If a person means well, then the act is “good” no matter if it turns out well or not. Read the rest of this entry »

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Keep a Light Heart in Hard Times

November 21, 2011 at 5:30 pm
By Krishna Bill

Getting Over Bitterness

It’s a problem many of us face, especially in this trying economy—anger at the way we see our lives, and the lives of those close to us, changing. Especially as jobs are outsourced, companies shrink or fold, and the old structures we depended upon for support fade away, we’re called to change quickly and let go of our old ideas about what success means.

We might be wrapped up in bitterness at incidents in the past—let’s say at the bosses who fired you even though you worked as hard as you could, or the ones who didn’t hire us, or the business partner you trusted who stole your idea for a company and ran off with it, cashing in on your hard work and good faith while you’re left out in the cold. Maybe you’re angry at the spouse or partner who dragged you down with their neediness and inability to take care of themselves while you floundered. Read the rest of this entry »

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