In 2009 psychologists were warning the world that the overall pace of everyday life was increasing rapidly by 10% since the 90’s, and in some countries by as much as 30%. The idea of “keeping up with the Joneses” has become as aged as a mom and pop store, because today, the race is against not just with others, but with ourselves. Read more…

The Latin word for inspiration is “inspirare” which means to “have something breathe life into you.” Isn’t that a wonderful image? Even modern explanations of this word tend to agree that inspiration comes from an external force whether it comes from an inanimate or animate object. Of course, many, many people believe that that external force is a higher being. Read more…

Salt lamps or Himalayan Pink Salt lamps are pure salt pieces with a tiny bulb inside. When switched on the lamp emits a soft, warm glow that improves on the indoor air quality. Himalayan salts come from Pakistan’s Punjab region which is south of the Himalayas mountain range. Read more…

Meditation has been proven scientifically to help improve the health and wellbeing of a person. In the Journal of Neuroscience 2011, the results of a University of Montreal study was published detailing four scientific facts that prove mediation can help solve problems. Read more…

Did you ever wonder if God listens to prayers? Pew Research Center did a study in 2016 on prayers and found out that 55% of Americans pray regularly and rely on prayer to guide them with major decisions. On the other hand, scientists have long since been trying to find proof that prayers are answered. In a study done at the San Francisco General Medical Center on cardiac patients, those who prayed suffered less and required fewer therapy treatments than the group that did not pray. Read more…

Meditation is a mental activity that is done in quiet surroundings for the purpose of reflection and deep thought. In other words, you have to think about something when you meditate. Meditation is not saying “uhmmmm” and trying to sit still for a few minutes. It’s not a just an Eastern tradition where you keep your eyes closed while listening to the steady beat of drums. In fact, meditation is similar to reflection which we all do in one form or another. It can be prayerful or focused on solving daily problems; it is a daily mental spring cleaning activity that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for what the day will bring. Read more…