Mind & Spirit

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.

Put the self-denial on hold. Giving in to our pleasures can be a pathway to healing if we approach them with a spirit of mindfulness.

Dry those sweaty palms and overcome stage fright or a fear of public speaking using a few tried and true methods.

Mandalas offer not just tantalising works of art but a spiritual tool that has been used by various traditions as a first step on the journey towards self.

The years between the ages of 35 and 50 represent the midlife. Becoming familiar with the outer planetary influences will help determine whether this time becomes a crisis or not.

When exploring our sense of spirituality, the term enlightenment is often encountered, but what does is actually mean to conquer this quest and be truly enlightened?

Horary astrology, an ancient form of divining answers by constructing a horoscope for the time a question is asked, provides fast and easy insight into queries both great and small.