Science of Happiness
In short, participants who engaged in prosocial behaviors had an increase in positive emotions. The people who treated themselves or the ones who did nothing did not have an increase in positive emotions. The research didn’t imply that people should not treat themselves to things they enjoy; it simply suggested greater levels of happiness when we show kindness to others.
What Comes Around, Goes Around
Lastly, the universe will take care of balancing the scales without your assistance. A bad landlord will lose rental income. The person who lies about others will have their reputation damaged. The person who doesn’t care about your feelings will have others not care about theirs.
What Does Energy 2026 Look Like?
Every year I set intentions, not make resolutions, and have hosted an intention setting gathering at my office. On Saturday, January 3, I will be hosting an expanded version of my New Years Intention Setting Workshop.
Spirit of the Season
These suggestions can be adjusted to meet your needs and preferences. The idea is to get back to the purpose of the holiday season, to lower our stress levels, increase our joy and sense of community, and help save some money in these expensive times.
Food Insecurity
The first step is looking at the need in your community and speaking with school leaders about the possibility of starting such a program, or if something is already in place. Perhaps they are addressing this already, or maybe their program could use some modification.
Every Year Around This Time
Practicing brief moments of mindfulness can help us reset and change our mindset. Stop for a moment, take a long, slow, deep breath in. Hold it for a few seconds, and then slowly release it. Pay attention to your senses and surroundings.
Available Resources
There are a great deal more services available in our area that I do not have the column space to write about. If none of the above programs can assist you, ask them for referrals to other programs or speak with others within your community.
Dark Night of the Soul
What makes the dark night transformative is its potential to lead to awakening. By enduring the darkness, individuals often emerge with a renewed sense of purpose, clarity, and resilience. It is a process of shedding the old to make way for the new, much like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
I'm Not Done Yet
Lastly, if someone has had a positive impact on your life, don't hesitate to tell them. Your kind words of support could be far more significant to them than you realize. You might be the one who helps them keep going, find motivation, inspiration, or even some hope when all hope seems lost.
Listening to the Horses
The horse stood there for a fair amount of time, and at one point, moved himself so my hands slid down to another area of his body. He felt very intuitive and, again, stood there letting me continue to give him Reiki. His owner said she could see his eyes calm down and that he was relaxing.
Ripple Effect
The energy we expose ourselves to, and the energy we put out, will be magnified. It is important to focus on the kind of energy we want to feel in our lives and see in the world.
Science of Smudging
Smudging with white sage in particular brings some concerns of cultural appropriation. While it is most commonly associated with Indigenous people of North America, there is evidence indicating many other cultures have engaged in this practice as well. It is important to be mindful and respectful of cultures in which this is a sacred practice.
Stress Reduction
Engaging in regular and consistent self-care is fundamental to building a solid foundation that helps us manage difficult times when they arise, not just get through them when they are suddenly thrust upon us. Eat healthy foods, stay active, relax, get adequate sleep, and have fun. Doing these supports resiliency in challenging times.
Is Writing Worth It?
That brings me to today. While I realize the planets are currently not working in anyone's favor and we are all going through some rough times, individually and as a nation, I am at a place where I am unsure if I want to bother writing anymore.
Past Life Story
There has been extensive research done on the topic and many books written reporting the evidence uncovered and unanswered questions. Children reporting having passed in a certain manner and having birthmarks corresponding with the manner in which they passed.
Alligator River
After we explained our positions, we could understand why the other person felt that way. We still did not agree, but we could understand and respect each other.
The More We Understand Each Other
Not everyone can afford a European vacation. Not everyone will live in another country. In this day and age, however, we can have immediate access to other cultures at our fingertips
Complementary Therapies
Chiropractors focus on the relationship between structure and function, primarily of the spine, and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach used to release restrictions in the craniosacral system.
“Traditional” Medicine
Some of the complementary treatments included in integrative medicine could include herbal supplements, massage, meditation and mindfulness, reiki, yoga or tai chi, acupuncture, aromatherapy, resistance training and physical fitness, light treatments or even animal therapy.
Most People
We become more aware of synchronicities and recognize they are not just a coincidence. Our perception of reality often changes as we see the world through a different lens.