Mom Walking over an Hour to Job Gets $10K from Anonymous Donor

Mom gets $10K to help outAmy Furr – Community members are blessing a mother who walks over an hour to her job every morning in Spring Lake, Michigan.

One man who heard her story made a donation that overwhelmed the woman, whose name is Samantha Turcotte, WZZM reported Wednesday.

She previously told the outlet she had been walking an hour and a half to work each day after she was in a car accident in February that was not her fault.

It left her without a car, but Turcotte was not about to let that keep her from getting to work for her 5:00 a.m. shifts. Continue reading

The theme for March is: “Turbulence Ahead”

The theme for March is: “Turbulence Ahead”Lena Stevens – This is an exciting time that will be inspiring to some and terrifying to others. Make sure your seat belts are fastened and your basic security needs are met.

This is a month where some of you will be delighted and inspired by the ignition of creative energy fueling the intentions and projects that were stagnant in their movement forward.

Others of you may be hit with karmic completions that rear their heads for you to deal with before anything else can move forward. And some of you will still feel a bit overwhelmed by the amount of clearing and releasing and uncluttering that still needs to be done. Continue reading

If You Live From Your Heart, It’s Good for Your Heart

“If you live from your heart, it’s good for your heart!”

If You Live From Your Heart, It’s Good for Your HeartDavid R. Hamilton Ph.D. – It’s quite a well-known saying in the village I grew up in, in the Forth Valley of central Scotland. I’ve heard my Mum say it a few times.

I think most of us have had the experience that kindness feels good. Some people get a nice, warm feeling in their chest when they help someone. But kindness does more than this. It has an actual physical impact on the heart.

There are studies that compare soft attitudes and behaviors, like empathy, kindness, compassion, gentleness, against harder attitudes like hostility and aggression. These studies find that softer behaviors help maintain a healthy heart. Hostility and aggression, on the other hand, are associated with cardiovascular disease. Continue reading

Spiritual Practices to Radically Deepen Your Experience in Nature

Spiritual Practices to Radically Deepen Your Experience in NatureLissa Rankin – After five days on safari in South Africa with my mother on her “bucket list” trip, I felt inspired to write about my practice of interfacing with nature as an oracle, using my safari experience as an example. I shared my practice with several of the safari guides and park rangers I met, and after speaking to them, I wanted to offer a few more opportunities that can help you spiritualize any experience in nature, whether you’re on safari or just going for a hike in the woods.

Not everyone can experience the immense luxury of flying across the planet to go on safari when you’re intending to have a spiritual connection in nature. My mother and I are acutely aware that we are among the privileged few who have the opportunity to do so (with so much overflowing gratitude to those of you who helped fund my mother’s dying wish. Thank you! Thank you!). Continue reading

The Art of Appreciation

The Art of AppreciationAre you the kind of person who takes things for granted? Do you tend to overlook the simple joys in life? Or are you someone who appreciates every little thing that comes your way? The answer to these questions can reveal a lot about your outlook on life. If you fall into the latter category, it’s probably because you understand that there is beauty in the small things, and your eyes are wide open.

The “small things” are not that small

If you can’t appreciate the small things, you’ll miss out on many moments in life that are essential to your happiness. The small things are what make up your daily life. They are the moments that define your experiences and make you who you are as a person. Without them, you may feel like you aren’t getting anything out of life. Continue reading