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Meditation – Why Do It

Meditation – Why Do It

When I first started reading about meditation – it put me to sleep. I hadn’t even begun the practice and there I was dozing off. The issue was my lack of motivation. I had heard about meditation and some of the benefits of doing it, but I wasn’t convinced of its...

Buddhism–A personal journey

Buddhism–A personal journey

In this month’s article – my intention is to give a bit of information on my personal journey to becoming Buddhist. The reason is twofold – first, hopefully my story will inspire you to follow your path – no matter what that is and secondly, to provide you with a...

OMG – What is this thing called Karma!

OMG – What is this thing called Karma!

Let’s go on a journey down memory lane for a moment. When was the first time you heard the word karma? In what context was it and what did you think about it? Did you know the meaning of the word or were you a bit confused by it? Over the years I have come to the...

Christmas – How Giving Presents Began on Christmas

Christmas – How Giving Presents Began on Christmas

Giving presents is also a big part of the holidays - however this is not what this time of year is really about. It is a time to give thanks and have gratitude for the life we live – for the people we love and the many blessings we have been given throughout the year....

It’s A New Year – Time for change Goal Setting

It’s A New Year – Time for change Goal Setting

"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Cosby Hello Everyone – Happy New Year!!! Have you made any New Year resolutions for this year? What are they? Are any of them resolutions you have made in the past? If...

Moving: It Can Be A Rewarding Spiritual Experience

Moving: It Can Be A Rewarding Spiritual Experience

Hello everyone. I am sure some of you have wondered where the monthly article has been. It has after all, been a few months since you received an edition in your email. To be exact - it has been a full seven months since the last article was published. Where has all...

Trusting In the Divine

Trusting In the Divine

I hope the holiday season is going well for you and your families. Christmas is my favorite holiday. Some of the reason for this is - it is a time when people are a bit more compassionate towards others. We all know that being compassionate should be the norm all year...

Reevaluating Your Life

Reevaluating Your Life

Well – the holidays are behind us and it’s time to take a look at what our dreams are for this year.  I am not talking about New Year’s resolutions.  Some people make New Year’s resolutions and others don’t put any stock in them. I tend to be in the camp of not making...

What Happens When You Can’t Forgive?

What Happens When You Can’t Forgive?

In this article - let’s talk abut that dreaded word for some "forgiveness”.  At one point or another in our lives, we have all been told to we must forgive.  We have either heard it from a family member, respected elder or the minister in church - saying we must...

the Lotus Opened

“Like a lotus flower, Marie has emerged from some of the muddiest conditions and blossomed into a beautiful, inspiring example to all she encounters.”

…And the Lotus Opened is Marie O’Neill’s first book and a memoir of her life journey.