Spirituality & the Soul

The third law of motion states, "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." This is the physical manifestation of the law of Karma.

Jan 8, 2001 - Ami McKay

Labyrinth walking is seeing a rise in popularity. Many religious and spiritual groups are constructing labyrinths within their communities. Walking labyrinths is an ancient meditative practice. In the past few years there has been a renewed interest in labyrinth walking and various groups and religious organizations around the world are holding labyrinth walks on a regular basis.

Dec 8, 2000 - Ami McKay

The hectic hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us once again. Are you trying to find ways to make this year a little different? Once the gift buying, baking and preparations begin we often lay our souls aside in favor of 'getting things done'. How do you find balance in your life when there seems to be so much pressure to 'perform' in a commercially festive way? No matter where your spiritual inclinations are, this time of shorter days and longer nights requires each of us to bring our own 'light' forth to shine. Here are some ways that can help bring more inspiration and soul to the holidays.

Nov 17, 2000 - Ami McKay

I don't normally plug movies, but I recently saw the film Pay it Forward and I feel that it should be mentioned in this column. The main characters include a single mother, her 11 year old son and his 7th grade Social Studies teacher. The film is heart wrenching and provocative. It could leave you soul searching for days.

Nov 9, 2000 - Ami McKay

In a past article about intention, I spoke about learning to join your intentions with the intent of the Universe. Noticing, acknowledging and flowing with 'coincidence' (or what I like to call 'synchronicity') is a step forward on this spiritual path.

Oct 31, 2000 - Ami McKay

Many of us have lives filled with deadlines and daily routines. It can be overwhelming and difficult to think about tapping into our creative energies. Perhaps you think that you don't have a creative side, perhaps your wild sense of imagination left with your childhood, perhaps you don't even realize what's truly within you just waiting to be set free.

Oct 14, 2000 - Ami McKay

I'd like to introduce you to a different way of looking at romantic love. Although the term 'spiritual partnership' can apply to many types of relationships, I will focus on the romantic variety first.

Oct 7, 2000 - Ami McKay

Why is it so important to learn the principle of Intention? Your experiences in life reflect and respect your intentions. Everything you do comes from a place of intention. You may have been unaware of this in the past and have had what seemed like a superficial or 'unconscious' existance, yet somewhere inside of you there were intentions that made themselves manifest in your life experiences.

Sep 29, 2000 - Ami McKay

What can we do to find our passions in life and feel that we are truly living? Here are 4 pathways to finding your passion.

Sep 9, 2000 - Ami McKay

In this column, I will target a few specific ways in which you can simplify your home life. Some ideas may seem very common sense based, and others may change the way you look at how you live. Experiment with them, and see what works for you and your household. Change isn't always easy, but it is often rewarding.

Aug 27, 2000 - Ami McKay

What kind of an impact does your job have on you? Do feel stressed out and overworked? Are you finding that you have less time for family and friends then you would like? This part of the 'Simplify Your Life' series tackles the issue of work and how you can find a better sense of balance in your life.

Aug 14, 2000 - Ami McKay

In this fast paced world of the 21st century, we would do well to heed the words of this great philosopher. We can easily get lost in the details of our every day lives and forget the things that are truly important to the soul. We are surrounded by technology that is supposed to make our lives 'easier', but when you stop and think about it, do we embrace these items of convenience in a healthy way? This is part one in a series of articles on simplifying various aspects of our lives. This week we will tackle technology

Aug 6, 2000 - Ami McKay

Once in a while I run across a web site that is truly outstanding. I'd like to take the opportunity this week to introduce you to one of these sites. It definately has heart and soul beyond measure.

Jul 29, 2000 - Ami McKay

Do you worry about what others think of you?
Are your actions based on the expectations of others?
Do you say 'yes' to everything, even those things you don't want to do...just because you would like to be perceived as 'nice'?
If you answered 'yes' to these questions, chances are you're a true blue 'People Pleaser'.

Jul 21, 2000 - Ami McKay

Is fear holding you back? I'm not talking about phobias, like an unusual fear of spiders or of flying in a plane. What I would like to discuss this week is how our personal fears can prevent us from progressing in life. They can keep you from following your dreams and finding your true purpose in life. These are the fears based on how we perceive ourselves and how we think others view us.

Jul 15, 2000 - Ami McKay

If you have trouble clearing your mind for meditation, the mantra acts as a way to still your mind and bring focus and power to your meditation. It becomes a part of the ritual and can help give you a feeling of purpose and conectedness.

Jul 7, 2000 - Ami McKay

Meditation seems to be one of the 'buzz' words for the 21st century. From self-help gurus to yoga practicing movie stars, everyone is endorsing the practice of daily meditation as a source of healing for today's hectic lifestyle. Still, while you may feel compelled to meditate, you may not be sure of how to get started. This article will help to outline the many benefits of meditation and give you a simple exercise for daily meditation.

Jun 29, 2000 - Ami McKay

This article presents dicussion and suggestions as to how a person can restore their sense of intuition. Ideas and links concerning meditation and journal writing are given.

May 12, 2000 - Ami McKay