BALANCE IS ESSENTIAL

Editor's Note, Bianca Poindexter 

As the New Year approaches; traditionally, many take inventory of their life.  Concerns about physical appearance are noted; thoughts of what goals were and were not achieved come and go; and family filled moments are a welcomed distraction in the midst of routine.  Then the moment passes and the clock strikes midnight, the New Year has arrived and much has remained the same. Read more...

YOUR FOCUS IS YOU

Dorothy James, Spiritual Director

Whatever you focus upon expands.  If you set your mind upon the external world, this will assume increasing importance in your life.  Spiritual growth will increasingly become a hobby or something to be crammed into your spare time.  If you vigorously dispute this, ask yourself the following questions:  Do you make sure you get three full meals a day? Do you also make sure that you pray and meditate three times a day for the same amount of time? Do you see the point and the problem? Whatever is most important to you is what you spend most of your time doing and thinking about.   Read more...

Vipariti Karani

VIPARITI KARANI: An Easy Antidote for Stress

Romy Phillips

Stress is a common factor in our lives. From time to time we push ourselves beyond our limits and may feel emotionally and physically drained. Constant stress can begin to create health problems and initiate a host of illnesses. However, if we can find the time to periodically relax, we can reverse the physiological effects of chronic stress. Instead of reaching out to unhealthy substances and stimulants, why not try yoga?  Read more...

Spiritual and Natural Parenting

Valerie Curry, Spiritual Director 

Everyone knows there is no script for raising children, but there are basic guidelines and principals that seem to make a big difference in the success and balance of parenting. Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (KJV)  The operative words are “train up”, in other words “raise-up”. In today’s society too many parents rely on the teachers, preachers and outside role models to raise our children. Read more...