Each year the Winter Solstice graces us as the sun begins its journey northward from the equator. Throughout history, various cultures have performed rituals to celebrate winter solstice and show gratitude for the returning light. Yule (another name for this longest night of the year because of Norse pagans who burned giant Yule logs to [...]
Archive of posts tagged positive energy
5 Spiritual Ways to Gain Freedom From Depression
An effective way to overcome depressed, anxious, sad feelings is by connecting to a spiritual source of power and healing. These five ways to gain freedom from depression involve spirituality – which, in this case, means God or a source of Higher Power and inspiration. Before the tips, a quip from Scripture: “Weeping may go on [...]
Treat Yourself on Valentine’s Day with Gifts of Love
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for sweethearts; it’s a wonderful opportunity to give yourself gifts of love. There are many creative Valentine’s gift ideas to share with others, but what about showering yourself with love? How often do you pamper yourself, treat yourself special, and totally adore yourself? Here’s how two smart, famous artists view self-love: [...]
How Visualization or Guided Imagery Affects the Natural Healing Process
Guided imagery is a powerful type of visualization that can speed up the natural healing process. If you’re recovering from surgery, hoping a disease goes into remission, or just want to be healthier overall, you might find visualization to be an effective, holistic “treatment.” “I would visualize things coming to me,” says the successful Canadian [...]
How to Stay Positive During Difficult Situations
Staying positive in a world of constant change can be challenging, particularly when dealing with difficult situations. Yet having an optimistic attitude and emitting positive energy is required in order to attract and create better life circumstances. Laurie, my Spiritual Seekers writing partner, wrote about 4 Ways to Produce Positive Energy recently. I’m going to [...]
