Guest Writer: Enoch Tan

There are times when we manifest what we intended but we aren’t happy or fulfilled although we got what we wanted. That is because we have intended based on what we think we should want or other people’s idea of what we should want instead of what we truly desire. When we try to form definite intentions for the sake of manifesting things when we are not inspired to, we are intending from ego instead of spirit. When we allow our intentions to be naturally inspired, we will manifest what we truly desire.

It is not true that you must know everything you really want and all of it’s details. Sometimes you don’t really know what you want or you don’t know all of the specifics of it yet, but it is perfectly alright. It is usually the essence of something that you want rather than the particular form itself. All you need is to hold on to the essence and let the universe bring in the appropriate form. When you’re attached to a particular form of how you want your desire to be manifested, you may limit yourself from other forms. Read more »

Guest Writer: Karen L. Ngo

No matter how busy your day starts out, you have to set a side a few minutes to eat breakfast - the first meal after a long night of fasting. It is the most important meal of the day.

After a long period without food, your blood sugar levels become very low. Skipping breakfast can mean your body will start to crave something sweet and you’ll end up snacking on unhealthy foods and tend to over eat. People who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to be obese and diabetic than those who usually don’t. Start the day with a filling and nutritious meal and you will give your metabolism a kick start. You’ll feel full until lunch time with no temptation to snack your way through the morning. Some studies have also shown that eating a nutritious breakfast can make you more alert and assertive to face the day.

You have a full day of task in front of you, don’t force yourself to running on an empty stomach, like a car, it won’t run very far on an empty tank. Say if you had your dinner the night before at 7:00 or 8:00 pm, if you skip breakfast, and your lunch time is 12:00 noon today, it is a total of 16 to 17 hours without refueling. Maybe you’ve already had a wave of nausea? Felt a little light-headed when standing up too quickly? Your hands and feet start to shake slightly? Your body is screaming out, “Hey, feed me, I need some food in here!”. Read more »

Are you contented with your life the way things are? Ask yourself these 10 questions and find out:

1. What do I really want?

The question of the ages. So many things you want to do with your life and so little time to even go about during the day.

2. Should I really change?

Is what you’re doing now moving your toward or away from what you really want?

3. What’s the bright side in all of this?

With so much is happening around us there seems to be no room for even considering that light at the end of the tunnel. We can still see it as something positive without undergoing so much scrutiny. And if it’s a train at the end of the tunnel, take it for a ride and see what makes the world go round! Read more »

“Look in the perfumes of flowers and nature for peace of mind and joy of life.”
– Wang Wei, 8th Century

Our sense of smell is one of our most primal senses — linking mood, memory, emotions and sensuality. Have you noticed that certain smells take you back to a specific moment of time? That some smells make you feel tranquil and relaxed?

The concept of aromatherapy, coined by French chemist Rene Gattefosse, is derived in part from anecdotal case studies and the folklore surrounding the therapeutic effects of essential oils. In recent years laboratory studies have further explored the aromatherapy claims based on folklore and found some to have a basis in fact.

Often, certain aromas — either from an essential oil diffuser, a scented candle, incense or a bowl of pot pouri — are used to enhance the experience of meditation. Scents such as patchouli and sandalwood are believed to promote a state of calm and awareness, key states for successful meditation.

Some even believe that using aromatherapy can even make meditation easier to do. There are times when quieting our minds if very difficult, but a few wafts of the right fragrance can help calm you down and let you achieve a deep meditative state more quickly.

Aerobic exercise benefits your body in numerous ways. Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate while you take in sufficient oxygen. To do this properly, you must keep moving without rest for a sufficient length of time. Any kind of movement that raises your heart rate and encourages breathing will work: walking, running, dancing, skating, boxing, and more. So, it should be quite easy for you to find an aerobic workout that you enjoy, look forward to doing and can incorporate into your life.

For best results, you want to alternate between time spent with intense movement, say about 10 minutes, with time spent in active recovery — less intense movement that allows you to catch your breath — say about 5 minutes.

Aerobic exercise can make your heart and lungs strong, as well as tone your muscles. Continued practice of aerobic exercise will help you build your overall strength and endurance. Read more »