Have you ever had a dream that scared or confused you? Perhaps you dreamed of a terrible accident, death of a loved one, or even a natural disaster and awoke with your heart pounding, wondering if the dream was supposed to be a premonition or message of some kind?. . . READ MORE

Have you ever had a dream in which you suddenly became aware that you were dreaming? If so, you were lucid dreaming. Whereas most of the time we are not consciously aware in our dreams, lucid dreams offer the possibility of a richer dream experience or sometimes even the ability to control our dreams however we want.. . . READ MORE

Do you think of yourself as an individual, separate from everyone around you? Most people in our modern world do have that perception. However, centuries old spiritual texts from many cultures tell a different story; and quantum physics is beginning to confirm the same truth: that we are all interconnected, with each other and the universe around us.. . . READ MORE

Mindfulness is most commonly known as the Zen Buddhist practice of becoming fully focused and aware in the present moment. Did you know that the average person rarely focuses only on the present moment? More often our thoughts are racing ahead to think about the future, or getting stuck in regret as we think about the past. The problem with this habit is that by removing our focus from the present moment we miss out on an opportunity to live as fully and richly as we could right now.. . . READ MORE

For the most part, spiritual growth is a positive, life-enriching process, but there can also be a darker side that is rarely talked about in spiritual circles: the necessity of endings to make way for new beginnings. As with any type of transformation, certain elements or situations must fall away in order to make room for the rebirth of something better.. . . READ MORE