STEPS TO FINDING PEACE & MOVING ON FROM THE PAST By Swami Karasananda (Kathryn Romani) We all make mistakes. We all make choices that do not turn out for the best and, sometimes, can make circumstances worse. Why? Because... We are human. We were never meant to have all the answers. We learn from experience, so we may have not have prior knowledge to guide our decision making. Therefore, we cannot blame ourselves for being naive, trusting, innocent or inexperienced. Regardless of how hard we try to be perfect, humans were NOT created to be flawless. We need to adjust our expectations to r ..read more

LEARN THE LESSON. STOP THE CYCLE. by Ella Miller We are always learning in life, and experience is one of the greatest teachers. As we navigate our daily lives, sometimes we make decisions that have fruitful results and move our lives forward in ways that feel good. We usually view these instances as successes. Other times, we make decisions that prove to be not in our best interest, harmful, or leave us saddened or regretful. We typically view these instances as mistakes. Although people often attach negative thoughts and feelings to the word “mistake,” believe it or not, mistakes DO have ben ..read more

By Ella Miller With January far behind us, it’s likely that whatever was on your list of resolutions has been long forgotten. If that’s true for you, know that you’re not alone. If you got off track a bit, it's okay. You can course-correct if those same goals are still a priority in your life. Or set new goals if the ones you had no longer suit where you're heading. Either way, when it comes to being a goal-getter, here are tips that can help keep you moving in the right direction: STOP REPEATING PAST MISTAKES If you’ve tried reaching a specific goal in the past but have repeatedly struggled ..read more

HOW TO DO A QUICK MENTAL & EMOTIONAL RESET by Swami Karasananda (Kathryn Romani) When worrisome thoughts, troubling emotions or painful memories upset me, I felt like there was nothing I could do about it. I felt doomed to wrestle with them through distressful days and nights until the negative energy dissipated on its own. Then, I adopted a yoga lifestyle. Yoga gave me the tools and techniques that enabled me to decrease negativity in all aspects of my life and replace it with a healthy positive attitude. When my attitude changed, my life changed for the better. The yoga tool that has hel ..read more

By Ella Miller Being a positive person doesn’t mean you’re a ray of sunshine all the time. It means that no matter what happens, you have the right mindset to make it through life’s challenges and maintain an underlying level of "happy" in your life. It means that you are dedicated to maintaining your inner well-being and not just your outer well-being. I use the word dedicated because happiness takes work. It calls for making a long-term commitment to yourself that will actively put you IN CHARGE of how you choose to deal with what life throws your way. Will you get angry or live with resent ..read more

HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY BY ELLA MILLER Millions of people are sabotaging their ability to move forward in life. Often times, this can leave them feeling unhappy and unfulfilled because they can’t understand why they cannot achieve their visions and dreams. One of the biggest reasons is because they make excuses. Excuses can be detrimental to personal growth because they can keep you from feeling worthy of having the life you’ve always wanted. Excuses can also keep you feeling like you don’t have what it takes to achieve the life that you deserve. Below is a list of excuses people make ..read more

by Ella Miller Positive quotes allow us to view life from a broader, uplifting perspective — to expand our thoughts, energize our attitude and sharpen our awareness. Here is a collection of uplifting quotes that I hope will boost your mood, bring a smile or serve as the timely reminders that you needed: 1. "The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” —Mark Twain 2. "Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” —Ekhart Tollee 3. "As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” —Nelson Mandela ..read more

DISCOVER THE GREATNESS OF BEING GRATEFUL by Ella Miller On the surface, gratitude means “readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Yet gratitude goes so much deeper. Studies show that gratitude helps people in many ways, from feeling more positive emotions and boosting their health to coping with adversity and building more solid relationships.* And did you know that being grateful is one of the easiest ways to boost your mood? It’s true! Acknowledging “I am grateful for (insert your answer here)” is something you can do each day — anytime, anywhere — to keep you grounded and ..read more

By Swami Karasananda (Kathryn Romani) WHAT IS MANTRA? Mantra is a spiritual magnet that pulls positive energy and positive experiences to you, thereby giving you a chance to change your ‘luck’ and your life for the better. Mantras are sacred sound vibrations that contain great spiritual energy. By expressing your “intention,” and chanting the appropriate mantra, you can empower yourself to attract whatever it is that you need and thereby improve your life and your future. Benefits - Chanting a mantra promotes harmony on all levels – mentally, emotionally and physically. Your Higher Spiritual ..read more

WHY PRAYER IS IMPORTANT AND PRAYERS YOU CAN SAY — Kathryn Romani Prayer is for everyone – whether you are “religious” or not. It is an effective way to project your intentions. When praying, your horizons of awareness expand. Light is radiated through the darkness of your fears, worries, sorrows and loss. Hope springs forth in your heart. When situations occur that are beyond your control, you can feel helpless. At those times, it is very comforting to pray because it provides you with a meaningful way to “do something” positive. Human beings are all born with free will to choose their own pa ..read more