The Science Behind Affirmations

Affirmations work because your brain is a malleable masterpiece, constantly reshaping itself through neuroplasticity. When you repeat positive statements like “I am capable,” you’re forging new neural pathways, strengthening connections that align with confidence and resilience. Research, including studies from Carnegie Mellon University, shows that self-affirmations can lower stress and boost problem-solving under pressure by […]

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Finding Joy in Just Being

Periodically pausing for a little introspection on understanding what is needed for moving toward acceptance of what we can and cannot change. Let us all take our power back and find joy again through all the tests and trials we will face whether in a day or a lifetime. Our authors are a positive source […]

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Be the Light in Dark Days

Sometimes we all feel deflated or overwhelmed, someone hurts us or disappoints us, or we hear bad news about a loved one’s medical condition. On those days, when you feel your light has gone out, remember there is always a glimmer of hope and something to be thankful for. Alberty Schweitzer said it well: “Sometimes […]

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Tranquility Touchstones: Spiritual Self-Care

I am sure you will come to find this to be true: certain crystals can be touchstones in your life and bring multitudinous benefits, both emotional and spiritual. Find spots in your home or office where you can incorporate them into your every day, whether at a shrine, on your nightstand, or stacked in a […]

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How Gratitude and Affirmations Work

“Appreciation can make a day—even change a life.Your willingness to put it into words is all that isnecessary.” —Margaret Elizabeth Cousins,Irish-Indian educationist and suffragist Gratitude is one of the loveliest paths to personal growth. It can be subtle; after contemplating what it is to be thankful, you may find that you have the “half-full mindset.” […]

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