If there’s one thing we’re all good at, it is complaining. Even the nicest person among us has something to complain about. And for the most part, we have legitimate gripes. Maybe the hair cut you just got was not what you asked for. Maybe the landscaper didn’t trim the hedges in the manner you …
It is ironic how almost everyone says their goal is to be happy yet it seems most of us are nowhere close to enjoying our lives. That’s not to say we are all wallowing in misery and depression but many people seem more pre-occupied with work, stress and other concerns to feel genuinely happy. Why …
We all get sad. Whether it’s the direct cause of a specific event or just a wave of discomfort that overcomes us, feeling the blues is natural. We are always told to smile and be happy and there’s nothing wrong with that. Being happy and having a positive outlook, even when times look dim, is …
By now we’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking. Whether it’s for healing a broken heart, believing you will get a call back for a job interview or just to alleviate your fear of the unknown, the power of our thoughts can be a difference maker. Skeptics will say that fate has nothing …
We’ve endured a pretty bitter winter. The winter season of 2013/2014 will not be remembered fondly in New England and now that summer is knocking on the door many people are eager to throw open the doors and bask in the warm sunshine. You may be wondering if weather can affect a person’s mood. Though …
Many people get caught up in the accumulation trap. From the day they enter the workforce it is a nonstop game of getting all you can. Money, houses, cars, clothes, you name it and people want it. The media culture we live in is constantly bombarding us with messages of buy this and be happy, …
By now you’ve probably heard about the technique of aromatherapy and the use of essential oils. Many people tout these methods as ways to relieve stress, reduce pain and return a sense of balance to one’s life. While this sounds good, how exactly does it work? There are two ways in which aromatherapy can be …
No one thinks that they are a bad person. And, for the most part, most of us are actually pretty decent human beings. However, we all have a dark side and dealing with this lower energy force can be a tricky game of denial. The fact is all of us have faults. No one is …
Spring is a time for change. As humans we are connected to the environment around us on an intuitive level and when the seasons change, so do we. Some of us enact change on our own and take steps towards creating a better version of who we are while other are affected by the changes …
Have you ever had a “sixth sense” feeling? Do you remember a time when you felt something guiding you to a different direction? Have you ever felt as if someone who passed away is somehow still with you? We’ve all experienced sensations that lead us to believe there is more to this world that we …
