Rarely do two individuals agree on what is morally right or morally wrong. We are adrift without answers. No single authority rules our conduct. We are free to be prejudiced or promiscuous, to cheat and chisel.

Myths are dramatizations of our inner journeys. While on the hero's path, we will confront good and evil, right and wrong, wonderments and dangers--and most of all, ourselves.

Why do we have an Ego? If we are supposed to subdue our ego to attain enlightenment, we do we need one in the first place?

It's not easy to face old habits to change. Most of us don't do it until we are up against the wall. But once we do, we realize the rewards are will worth the pain.

Maybe once in a lifetime, we find ourselves seeking spiritual growth mostly when everything we try to do is hard to achieve. Among the many questions that consequently come out are: Who am I? Why am I here? Is there a Higher Power?

I once read a story about a Catholic priest who was a godly person. He was so godly that when he died people believed that his bones had healing powers. Yeah, right...

Some people think just by saying the words thank you is just. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

How many of us rush blindly through our days, fall into bed exhausted, and wake up the next morning to do it all over again? For many of us, our lives are composed of millions of meaningless moments, all strung together -- perhaps with a sprinkling of sacred moments mixed in. Why do we wait for major events to honor these moments? Why can't every day be sacred?

The metaphysical lore of the East is, quite logically, intertwined with the arts associated with the Shadow Warriors of Japan. Often, the influences are obvious, as in the use of the Shinto ceremony of respect and acknowledgment used to open and close classes; others, like the 5-element classification systems are not as apparent.

Life is full of ups and downs. There is a time to sow and a time to reap. You cannot sow and reap at the same time. Everyone is born with the purpose.

“May you recognise your being as the diamond at the centre of your life.” In Corrogue the land begins to fall into sleep. I have awoken from sleep. I woke up this morning with a song in my head. This is something that often happens. Usually the song is speaking to my condition. This is a song written by Freddie Mercury. The rock group Queen wonderfully performed this song. It is an original rock anthem. It is the beginning of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

In Shamanism, there is much importance given to animals as guides, totems and helpers. This is more than just having a favorite animal or being attracted to butterflies. Animals have been used as a source of diagnosis in healing and counseling by Shamans all around the world throughout recorded history.

One of the most frightening things about melting from a normal, Solid, ego-based lifestyle, to a more Liquid, dynamic, spiritual one is that some concepts that you always assumed to be sound and good and true, start to lose their solidity.

With all of today’s technology, the business world is in competition, the hours you need to work are getting longer and the work is more exhausting. If there is travel involved, it is sure to add more work time and less time to relax.

Do you grind your teeth at night? Have headaches or eye twitching? Would you like to stop the fight or flight responses that occur daily to your body? Alpaca ranching can help remove stress hormones from your body and calm overactive neurons.

People in all walks of life from professional athletes to celebrities to everyday men and women on the street, are getting help from subliminal messages. Not openly perceived by the conscious mind, subliminal messages are picked up by your subconscious mind, and then a part of your mind immediately understands and acts upon the information contained with the messages.

Being a teenager can be pretty stressful. So many things seem to be new and challenging that it is sometimes hard to cope. Find out how to deal with the new stresses you will face as a teenager.

No matter what's going on in your life there are a few things that you could be doing to enjoy more happiness, health and well-being right now! These strategies are simple, effective and proven to work by thousands of people just like you.

Use three methods to help you eliminate stress and anxiety.

Breathing, drinking tea is just a few stress busters these days. Why not try landscaping and pound that dirt (stress) into its place!

Four fabulous energy management secrets which contribute to spiritual warming are really no secret at all... So what exactly is energy management? In this case, it's not managing coal or natural gas reserves, it's about how we manage ourselves during times of stress and anxiety; when our energy isn't grounded, and our thinking scattered; when our minds are too full of everyday stuff to think clearly.

Anxiety treatment can help with the management and control of the symptoms. It is possible to implement anxiety treatment independently but if that does not work then you can always opt for professional assistance.