10 Simple Soul Exercises \n"); document.write("\n"); if ( chkProp("curPage.ImageCaption") ) document.write(" \n"+ curPage.ImageCaption +"n"); document.write("n"); } // section for a sub heading in blue if ( chkProp("curPage.Header") ) document.write(""+ curPage.Header +"br /> "); ]]> By Rabbi Brian Our spiritual life is like singing... [read more]

5 Ways to Stay on Track When stress and anxiety threaten to take energy away from what truly matters, ask yourself these five questions. By Henrik Edberg   This article originally appeared on Positivity Blogand is reprinted with permission. The one who asks questions doesn't lose his way.--African proverb One of the most basic but difficult things when trying to grow is simply to keep... [read more]

Crash Landing I was flying my plane back home when the engine suddenly failed and the plane began dropping through the sky. By John Farrell   The stars shone bright in the blue-black sky that night as my twin-engine Beechcraft Baron airplane took off from the runway in Dunkirk, N.Y. Everything was in order, according to my instruments, and I settled in for the 20-minute flight back... [read more]

How to Start a Self-Esteem File \n"); document.write("\n"); if ( chkProp("curPage.ImageCaption") ) document.write(" \n"+ curPage.ImageCaption +"n"); document.write("n"); } // section for a sub heading in blue if ( chkProp("curPage.Header") ) document.write(""+ curPage.Header +"br /> "); ]]> 10 steps to help you set up a repository for... [read more]

10 Tips for a Spiritual SummerIt's summer. It's hot. If you feel overwhelmed or stuck, it may seem like there's nowhere to turn. Houses of worship have shifted to lighter hours and offer fewer activities. Therapists and friends have that annoying way of departing on exotic, expensive vacations. But remember, in the heat, you can expand. These are spiritual months. You can tune into yourself as a living... [read more]

Trade in Your Troubles   When you have nothing left but God, you become aware that God is enough. -Guideposts From "The Joy of Weight Loss: A Spiritual Guide to Easy Fitness" by Norris Chumley:What I'm encouraging you to do may seem difficult at first but will prove to be the simplest and most effective way to relieve all your suffering and find deep and lasting joy.... [read more]

Restorative Yoga for Body and Mind \n"); document.write("\n"); if ( chkProp("curPage.ImageCaption") ) document.write(" \n"+ curPage.ImageCaption +"n"); document.write("n"); } // section for a sub heading in blue if ( chkProp("curPage.Header") ) document.write(""+ curPage.Header +"br /> "); ]]> A sequence to relieve fatigue and stress,... [read more]

Vacation Replies Summer is almost here and I'm sure a lot of you will be leaving for your vacations soon! Perhaps you're going to be visiting your children or grandchildren or maybe you're just getting away for some well deserved alone time. Either way, you're probably not going to be at home sitting in front of your computer checking your e-mail everyday like you normally do. So, what do you do with... [read more]

Love Letters to Kids Let your children know that you love and support them all year long--with a note. By Patti Teel If you’ve ever attended a classroom Valentine's party, you’ve seen how enthralled children are to open each and every valentine. Starting around age three, children not only enjoy receiving notes and tokens of affection, they take great delight in giving... [read more]

Better Get-Well Gifts Ten ideas that will lighten the load of the ailing. By Amy Cunningham   Your presence at the bedside is the greatest gift. But should you wish to offer some additional token of your care, concern, and fondness, the following items are fun alternatives to the usual well-intended fist of flowers or get-well card. Comedy Albums TK TK TK--> Everybody knows that laughter... [read more]