In a 1943 paper titled “A Theory of Human Motivation,” American psychologist Abraham Maslow theorized that human decision-making is undergirded by a hierarchy of psychological needs. In his initial paper and a subsequent 1954 book titled Motivation and Personality, Maslow proposed that five core needs form the basis for human behavioral motivation. What Is Maslow’s […]
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Embracing the Divine Feminine
The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali is the classic text on the spiritual practice of yoga. Written more than 2,000 years ago, this work is a map of the fast track to enlightenment. It is derived from an ancient oral tradition, when Devi, the Divine feminine, was revered as the creative principle of the universe. She […]
How to Be Happy: 10 Scientifically Proven Keys to Feeling Good All the Time
Defining Happiness What does the word “happiness” mean to you? What emotions does it evoke, and what images spring to mind when you reflect on it? In your experience, what would you say are the key ingredients of meaningful, true happiness? Take a moment, close your eyes if you’d like, and consider what this concept […]
What does it mean to See?
The week we have an opening for Lost and Found – which means to “see”, and thus it gives us an extra connection to the power of miracles and wonders. In addition, there is “wonderment” offering us yet another indication of where that gates of Heaven are open this week gives us the power to […]
The Spiritual Law of Duality
The Spiritual Law of Duality basically states that everything is on a continuum and has a complementary opposite within the whole. To use an old adage, there may be two sides of a coin but there is only one coin. In other words, things that appear as opposites are in fact only two extremes of […]
2020 Turning Point ~ How to Navigate this Reset
Eclipses are major game-changers and turning points in our lives that begin or end significant chapters – usually without prior warning. Despite Mercury, along with 4 other major planets currently retrograding, the combined energies of the Eclipse and Solstice are so powerful that they outweigh and overrule all other planetary influences. For the next 48 […]
New Moon In Gemini – 1001 Nights
On May 22nd, 2020 we have a New Moon in Gemini. The New Moon is at 2° Gemini and forms harmonious trines to Saturn, Jupiter, and Pluto. What’s very special about the New Moon in Gemini in that the ruler of the New Moon, Mercury, is exactly conjunct Venus retrograde at 20° Gemini. Mercury (direct) […]
The Hidden Harmony – Nature loves to Hide
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the Soul.” Existence has no language… and if you depend on the language there can be no communication with existence. Existence is a mystery, you cannot interpret it. […]
The Secret of Entering The Golden Gate
As this figure moves across the field, they step lightly and non-seriously, and at the same time absolutely balanced and alert. Behind the swirling, ever-changing field of flowers, we can see the sparkles of Golden Light. The individual is in the field but at the same time outside of it, maintaining their balance and able […]
Desiderata – A Life Changing Poem for Hard Times
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender and be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant, They to have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive […]