A Quest for Well-Being

— Laurie James spent most of her life wondering what it means to belong; loneliness dictated the choices she made. She rarely shared this secret with others, however; it was always hidden behind a carefree and can-do attitude. When she's in her mid-forties, Laurie's mother has a heart attack and her husband's lawyer delivers some shocking news. She suddenly finds herself sandwiched between caring...

— It only takes one small shift in awareness to create a big healing change. What we think, how we feel, and what we do have significant impact on our immunity and whole health. It is the small things we do consistently that have the greatest impact on our life. What we value directly affects how we move and take care of our bodies. Therefore, the first area of foundational exploration is our pers...

— You suffered a loss, the loss of a child. It is a terrible place to be. I am so sorry that you are here. I am sorry that you are going through this. Your child may have recently passed away or it may have been years ago. The loss of a child is as deep as it gets. Grief is deep and aching when they are no longer with us. You may feel there is no consolation, not even believing that you will see t...

— Nowadays, people are younger and have more spiritual and existential questions. There was a need in Shehnaaz's life for comprehensive spiritual and sensible information, yet that was difficult to find. Her work is about the moral and spiritual dilemmas in modern society, that we're facing with integration of religions, cultures and spirituality. Among other themes, she writes about the differenc...

— In Sanskrit, the word "chakra" means "disk" or "wheel" and refers to the energy centers in your body. these wheels or disks of spinning energy each correspond to certain nerve bundles and major organs. To function at their best, your Chakras need to stay open, Activated, and balanced. If they get blocked, you may experience physical or emotional symptoms related to a particular chakra. In this e...

— Each woman has a unique history that's made up of many small stories. Sharing your chronicles with others is a way of sharing your heart and your soul. It's also the way in which you've been growing into the archetype of the Creatrix. Your narratives are what connect you to other women and to your shared humanity. Every woman I've ever known has a tale to tell that is brave and beautiful, sad an...

— When you start the journey of working for yourself, it can be exhilarating and terrifying all at once. Nicole Bayliss knows because she has been there. She had a lot of old ideas and beliefs to let go of, if she was to be true to myself and follow her deep desire to work for herself on her own terms. In her new book, Nicole shares all that she has learned while travelling two parallel paths - th...

— By thinking it's all about physical health, we are under-utilizing "the workout." Renown fit pro, Ellen Barrett, discusses how you can use movement to enhance every facet of your life, body, mind & spirit. It's a key to longevity and happiness, when you do it right.  One of the topics of this conversation is lifestyle medicine which is about choosing the good for you variation more often than no...

One of the myths that surround "negative" emotions is that if we look at them, they become real and they become bigger but if ignore them they eventually go away. As if we can just forget them by denying their existence. That could not be further from the truth. The symptom may temporarily alleviate but the feelings always lurk around waiting to return at the soonest circumstance that will grant t...

— According to the Shamanic way of viewing the world, one of the major causes of illness is Soul Loss. When we are disconnected from ourselves, through trauma, soul loss, illness and or pain, we cut away at our inner landscape and we disconnect from the Earth – we fear nature, we hurt nature and we become unaware of our footprint upon the Earth. Valeria Teles interviews Samantha Corrie — a Shamani...

— One of the most valuable lessons Rob Gentile learned from his near-death experience is that; real beauty comes from the inside. It was his daughter Maria who taught him this when Rob saw her in the Ethereal. Here in the temporal realm, she is unable to walk, talk or feed herself — she has special needs. But in the spiritual realm she is perfect and whole. It's through children like Maria with sp...

— Believe. Be Love. Be Now. Believe in the infinite possibility of every present moment. Be the love that we are at our core essence. Be present in the fully empowered Now of each moment.   Everyone just wants to be seen and heard and felt and loved. The more you can do that for yourself, the more you can do that for others. The journey to get to know yourself wholly, and love yourself uncondition...

— Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with fear, self-confidence, lack of self-esteem, confusion, seeking clarity or any other issues, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorro...

— The most important part of grief that you must understand, especially if you have family or friends who are grieving too, is that everyone will grieve and react differently. Every aspect of your grief may be opposite of your mother's, sister's, father's, friend's, or partner's. Once you accept that you have no control over other people's actions or grief, you can focus on your needs and give oth...

— "It is important to remember the message chosen by your Higher Self may confirm intuitions you already have. Or it may present a challenge to your normal way of viewing the world, a nudge or push towards a new, expanded way of thinking. Either way, the information will be given because your soul seeks the most healing experience for your overall well-being. In all cases, what is being offered is...

— It takes courage and perseverance to heal from sexual assault. By choosing to work toward healing, you're choosing to reclaim a wounded part of yourself that's suffered deep violation and betrayal. Healing won't always come easy or feel good, but if you stick with it, the rewards will be great. You might gain a sense of being safely embodied; of feeling like yourself again; of recovering your fo...

— When you are faced with life's challenges, it's easy to lose track of what's important, get stuck in your thoughts and emotions, and become bogged down by day-to-day problems. Even if you've made a commitment to live according to your core values, the 'real-world' has a way of driving a wedge between you and a deeper, more meaningful life. The gift of being present is becoming increasingly valua...

— "You are love. You may have forgotten this truth about yourself. You may have made many mistakes, but you are not your behavior. You may think you are unredeemable, but you are. You may not know how to live without constant shame of who you have been or who you are being, but you can learn a different way. In fact, everything you have been through is a gift provided to you specifically. You are...

— "Art is the great communicator, and it is my firm belief that artists are a gateway to a deeper truth about the human condition." Valeria Teles interviews Alex Rudin — a Multimedia Artist & Illustrator, Founder Of Rudin Studios, And Speaker Alex Rudin is a NYC based multimedia artist & illustrator focused on social justice and abstract political theory. In 2019 she founded her creative studio Ru...

— Through the practices of Yoga and Ayurveda we are taught that, in the simplest terms available, the key to everything is balance. Whether it be through the balance of effort and ease, the grounding of our physical and energetic bodies, the balance of the natural elements within and around us, and even the idea of work-life balance opens the door to everything else we are looking to achieve. It c...

— "Everything is energy. Manifestation teachers often say "you attract what you ARE, not what you want". Show up, energetically, as your future self – the version of you that already is and has everything you want.  The universe responds to energy. To the energy of your thoughts, emotions, words, and actions. So be mindful of what you're putting out there. You can train yourself to vibrate at high...

— "Are you indecisive because you don't trust your own wisdom? Do you fear speaking your truth because you don't want to hurt anyone? Do you compare yourself to others and feel you're not enough? Do you fear trying something new, but your own judgmental thoughts get in the way? What patterns and thoughts play in your head or in your energy keeping you small and from taking chances? We all have lim...

— "You Cannot Find What You Already Have." Valeria Teles interviews Matt Baker — the Founder of the Institute for Nondual Shamanism, Teacher, Author, And Speaker. Matt's main interest is in how non-dual insight can be combined with shamanic practice to better help people awaken to a deep, fundamental well-being—and in so doing—create more meaningful and joyful lives. Matt uses Zoom video chat plat...

— Grief is an individual journey for everyone. Depending on the loss, the grieving persons background and their individual values, it will hold different meaning. We will always hold opposing perspectives on what it means for us, like a lot of things in life. But, essentially we don't need to search for answers. We just have to find a way to navigate through our own grief in a way that is right fo...

— Imagine being able to be with the bad stuff of life, AND simultaneously seek out and appreciate the good. How would that change your approach to life, your mood, your level of satisfaction?  One of Jilly Hyndman's superpowers as a coach/human is finding silver linings, finding the good in the bad, getting the learning from the discomfort. This skill -- being able to choose a (positive) perspecti...