Shamans tend to be men {Women have more of these abilities in their natural state and require less altered consciousness.}, though women also can become shamans; some women shamans are extraordinarily powerful. In some cultures, shamans are involuntarily chosen by the spirits; they realize their calling in a transformational experience, often a serious illness that brings them close to death {For example Damion Brinkley of today.} and is self-cured. In other cultures, persons with natural shamanic gifts are selected at a young age, trained and initiated.

Sometimes in our dreams we are visited by a stranger, some ominous personality that we do not recognize and we do not know if this is a good stranger or a not so good stranger. Sometimes we feel a negative energy around us and do not like this feeling. Is this really an angel? Is this really a guide? How do we know who to trust?

David was a great King who had ruled Israel with an iron hand for 40 years. But, time had caught up with him. Things the old king use to do, he could not do anymore. And so, the hell hounds came out of the cracks and crevices.

As a nation and as a world, our spirits are anguished and tormented for lack of spiritual food. Our longing reaches to the very depth of our being. We are so desperately hungry that we hardly know what to do with ourselves. Our stomachs may be full, but we are hungry.

A letter to my Savior...

About finding your way back to spirituality...

A brief study of the birth of Jesus as told in Matthew 1:18-25

Tibetan Singing Bowls have stirred the interest of many spiritually-inclined healers. But is every singing bowl out there really Tibetan? And do they all have healing properties? Don't buy one until you read this article.

We are living in highly challenged times. Our mass consciousness directly reflects the discord in which many of us find ourselves within our own personal lives...

This article briefly exposed the bankruptcy of materialistic and empirical philosophy in particular and the worldview of non-belief in general. It was asserted: “Matter is silent; it does not speak. It does not say what is right or what is wrong.

Uh, oh. I’m in trouble now. I found God. Now what do I do with Him?

This article explores strategies and solutions to address the professional burnout experienced by many today.

Whether you're at school, college or work - stress is inevitable. This is an unarguable reality, and can be detrimental to your health. How can it affect your wellbeing, you ask? Anxiety alone is identified as a cause of 'obsessive-compulsive disorder' (OCD). Setting aside the scientific jargon, allow me to show you how online games can help you.

A Canadian Scientist, Hans Selye (1907-1982), observed that individuals who suffered from chronic diseases revealed some symptoms related to it. This time, the experiment on rats was done. When rats are exposed to various physical trauma factors - shock, poison, high temperature, and noise, their glands enlarged, and thymus gland and lymph nodes shrunken. Selye then created the three Stages of Stress Response consisting alarm, resistance and exhaustion.

The most powerful motivators of human behavior are desire and fear. We are either moving toward what we want or away from what we don't want. Shift your focus from what you don't want to what you desire, and you will find your fear subsiding and your health and happiness growing. You have everything you need to create the life you choose.

You may have finally decided to find a way to relieve your anxiety and stress. Stress and anxiety are the main reason people avoid dealing with the uncomfortable challenges in life. Someone suggested that success is directly proportional to the amount and intensity of uncomfortable situations you are willing to deal with. If that's all that's holding you back from being successful in your life, stress and anxiety relief become your main goal.

Being a teenager can be pretty stressful. So many things seem to be new and challenging that it is sometimes hard to cope. Find out how to deal with the new stresses you will face as a teenager.

Tips to avoid extracurricular activity burnout. Learn to balance work, family and extracurricular activities.

Most American's are overworked and stressed. Here's a quick tip to alleviate stress at work through Mediation.

3 Easy and free methods which can bring you stress relief in the quickest time possible. Best of all is that anyone can use them.

Winning with whiners can be quite a battle. They often complain, murmur, and tattle. You cannot be a winner if you're frequently associating with whiners. If you seemingly have no way out due to working or living conditions, here are 10 ways to win with whiners.

Most of us never allow the time to take care of ourselves and then wonder why our immune systems get compromised and we get sick. Find out how and why drinking water, getting enough exercise and sleep, and eating right can help you to reduce physical stress and enjoy life more.

The cause of panic and anxiety attacks relate to the functioning of the brain. More specifically, these attacks are caused by the Amygdala's reaction to anxiety provoking situations or thoughts.

The martial arts world is filled with different opinions, different styles, and massive egos. What happens when the best parts of all of it are united under one system of combat?