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Chameleons have been granted an unusual natural talent - to adapt to various environments by changing their colors.  They have the ability to adapt to a new situation with an external revision, creating a different look, constantly reinventing themselves.   Reinvent yourself to achieve different outcomes.  Reinvention involves change, fostering creativity, leading...

Shifting winds bring a change of season - the one of cooler temperatures, crisp air, everything pumpkin, along with the anticipation of holiday family celebrations, and, of course - an abundant harvest. The fall harvest is associated with a joyous period, the time to reap the rewards of the seedlings which were planted earlier and have finally blossomed into fruits...

Mothers have been given a powerful role in being able to shape the lives of the people around them.  A mother's long hours, unconditional love, and unrelenting dedication greatly impacts the direction of the lives' of those she is nurturing.  Mothers have influence over the most important asset - future generations. Raising a child...

The ancient Sanskrit word, drishti, meaning view, or gaze, is a term used while practicing yoga, to encourage mental focus.  Yogis are aware that where the eyes go, attention follows, allowing for deeper concentration on achieving results.  The wisdom behind dhristi is that the focus of our gaze reflects the quality of our mental thoughts, opening our minds to...

Winter is almost over; the holidays are now a distant memory, and the shorter days are becoming longer.  This is the time of the year when the good intentions which we set just a short while ago can start fading.  If they are, re commit to them during the rebirth of the  season that will soon be upon us; Spring, of course!   We...

Chakra, a Sanskrit word meaning 'disk', or 'wheel', refers to energy centers in the body.  Chakra philosophy is based on the belief that the body has seven energy wheels, which channel energy from the crown of the head, and running down to the base of the spine.  When these seven wheels are spinning harmoniously, energy flows...

A foundational principle on which the art of yoga is based upon, is to always get back up when you fall. It is normal and expected that you will fall while performing this ancient system of movement. There are many valuable lessons to be learned from yoga philosophy, including poise, balance, coordinating breath to movement, but perhaps the most important is resilience.

Star gazing, dream weaving, and visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads are always permitted, but especially so during this last month of the year, when a new beginning is just a short time away.  During the cheerful, busy holiday season, we may start having aspirations of hopes and goals coming to pass in the upcoming year. Whether it be a career...

Human beings are wired to want to give, to help.  It makes us feel good, and we like that feeling, the one when we give, in return, we gain a sense of satisfaction, of well being, that we made a positive contribution towards a cause that is important to us, or, making someone else’s life better.  How and what we give depends on our individual experiences...

Fear of the boogey man, monsters, ghouls, creepy crawlies, and anything spooky is common, as many people do have aversions to scary looking creatures.  These fears are acceptable and at times, laughable.  The entertainment industry has created an abundance of movies and publications to humor us with various characters, scenarios and thrillers.  An entire day...