The state of having anxiety is often looked at as a disorder in the medical field. However, what if people suffering from anxiety are simply more connected to the suffering that exists in themselves and the world?

A study from a few years ago reached this very conclusion. People who reported suffering from anxiety had an increased ability to feel and interpret emotions of those around them:

“Results support the hypothesis that high socially anxious individuals may demonstrate a unique social-cognitive abilities profile with elevated cognitive empathy tendencies and high accuracy in affective mental state attributions.”

Further research on the subject has come up with some fascinating new information regarding the suffering of anxiety. Recent research has concluded that people who reported to suffer from anxiety scored higher on tests designed to measure verbal intelligence.

Another study from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York demonstrated that sufferers from extreme anxiety tested higher on IQ tests than those who reported not having much anxiety. Therefore, there was a positive correlation between level of anxiety and level of intelligence. Continue reading →

Native American culture encompasses any number of symbols from about every animal that one could dream of.

In this article, we’ve narrowed the focus to the ‘birth animals’ – the Native American zodiac. Like the modern horoscope, indigenous tribes also believed that a person born under a particular animal sign would derive certain characteristics from it.

Below are those animal symbols and their characteristics.

Otter: Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

A little quirky, and unorthodox, the Otter is a hard one to figure sometimes. Perceived as unconventional, the Otter methods aren’t the first ones chosen to get the job done. This is a big mistake on the part of others – because although unconventional, the Otter’s methods are usually quite effective.

Yes, the Otter has unusual way of looking at things, but he/she is equipped with a brilliant imagination and intelligence, allowing him/her an edge over every one else. Often very perceptive and intuitive, the Otter makes a very good friend, and can be very attentive. In a nurturing environment the Otter is sensitive, sympathetic, courageous, and honest. Left to his/her own devices, the Otter can be unscrupulous, lewd, rebellious, and isolated.

Wolf: Feb. 19 – March 20

Deeply emotional, and wholly passionate, the Wolf is the lover of the zodiac in both the physical and philosophical sense of the word. The Wolf understands that all we need is love, and is fully capable of providing it. Juxtaposed with his/her fierce independence – this Native American animal symbol is a bit of a contradiction in terms. Continue reading →

To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, “You have done what you could—some blunders and absurdities have crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day“ 

During the holidays, many people struggle with feelings of hurt, shame, grief and loneliness along with good cheer. Stress can translate into physical ill health, emotional confusion, reduced productivity, all greatly interfering with you doing what you need to, in order to get though the holiday season.

So here are some tips to feel calm and more balanced during the holiday season.

1. Less is more.
You can’t do it all and shouldn’t have to. Set boundaries to stop people and too many arrangements from draining your energy. Remember, only you can look after your emotional and physical self.

Practice saying “No.” Spend less money, go out less, eat less chocolate or cheesecake, drink less and limit endless arrangements. Continue reading →

Scientists working for Harvard University have found evidence of an ‘early world’ concealed under the crust of the planet we know now.

New findings from the Earth’s mantle might have revealed that our planet collided with other planetoids, which ultimately resulted in the creation of our moon. The remnants of these findings may be from a former version of our planet that existed 4.5 billion years ago.

There are at least four major theories regarding the formation of our moon.

The most accepted theorizes that the heat produced by a crash with another planetoid caused debris to fly off and become captured by our planet’s gravitational pull, eventually coalescing and forming the moon.

The Harvard team, directed by Associate Professor Sujoy Mukhopadhyay, believes that they have found evidence to support a theory that only a portion of the Earth melted during these events, and that an ancient ‘pre-crash’ region exists within the Earth’s mantle. Continue reading →

An old soul is a spiritual person, wise beyond their years. They typically will have strong emotional sensibility. Sometimes, they have memories from past lives, or have acquired knowledge from past lives to apply to their present lives.

Old souls are out there. So, what happens when you find yourself falling in love with one? Here are 10 ways that you can understand your reincarnated partner better.

Simplicity.

Old souls are captured by simplicity.

This may seem ironic, but simple pleasures ground the old soul and make them feel warm and comfortable.

Extravagant gifts may work for some, but not the old soul. To impress them is simple: think intimate conversations on the beach, a night of camping under the stars, etc.

Solitude.

Old souls are intense and spiritual. To stay connected to themselves and their spiritual path, they need time to meditate and generally decompress. Don’t take it personally if your invitation to a social event is declined. They just need some time alone.

Dreaming

Old souls dream constantly, not just while asleep. Continue reading →

There is so much fear and horror being wrought on the world right now, and many of us are wondering and asking what we can do to help turn the tide. But you don’t have to feel helpless and hopeless because there are three extraordinarily easy and powerful actions that you can take right now to help.

1. Find time to align.

Let us set aside some time every day to turn off the chaos, get quiet, meditate and align with the God-Self within.

This is the first and most important action step you can do for yourself, the world and any noble purpose such as bringing in the Light of Love, Peace, Harmony, Safety, Perfect Health, Freedom and Abundance for the benefit of all.

There’s a wealth of information already written about the benefits and various techniques of meditation, so I won’t go into that here, although I encourage you to find the ones best for you.

But I like to begin my morning meditations by getting quiet (no cell phone, TV, computer or interruptions allowed!), being grateful for something in my life and saying this while breathing in: “I AM THAT I AM.”  Continue reading →