Mind & Spirit

More and more scientific studies are proving the astounding health benefits of meditation practice. Discover how peace of mind really feels and just how significantly it can change your life with this easy guide to meditation for beginners.

In the first part of this series, we explored the effects of music and singing on the physical body. Now we discover whether melody can touch the soul, connecting you to both yourself and others.

What does the coming year hold in store for you? Take a peek into the start of the next decade and find out how the stars will influence your life.

“Now lets propose something radical and revolutionary. Lets propose that, no matter what happens to you, you do not stick a bad thing label on it. No matter what. You are fired from your job…your mortgage lender sends you a foreclosure notice . . . your spouse files for divorce . . . or whatever. […]

The measure of success isn’t one size fits all. For some it is achieving goals; for others it’s the ability to be happy and content; and for another group, success is the chance to positively affect the people around them. How should we define success?

You can bring your dream future into your present reality by creating a vision board. Find out how this handy little tool can help you focus your energy and bring positive change into your life.

I love this post on solitude. As an only child I’ve always found it easy to spend time by myself and as an adult I sometimes have to remind myself to maintain balance and also spend time with friends, interacting and enjoying the exchange of thoughts, stories and ideas instead of quietly thinking by myself. […]

The fear of dwindling finances is starting to affect many friends and family members. We don’t need to suffer, though, as there are ways to combat this anxiety and face the future with confidence.

I don’t think I’m alone in saying this, but I really struggle with meditation. What makes it worse is that every time I try to learn the skill, I get distracted, discouraged and give up. I’ve made feeble attempts a couple of times this year; I’ve read the first few pages of the book Hurry […]

Do you love the work you are doing? If not, you may be interested in finding out what your dharma, or life purpose, is. It is possible to craft your life to provide you with more joy and satisfaction every day.

The global financial crisis has brought into focus the not-so-almighty dollar. It’s a timely reminder that true safety and comfort comes not from the money in our accounts but the contentment in our hearts.

A psychological illusion makes us more likely to do unethical things in the dark.