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Relationships, Meditation, Anxiety Laura Smith Biswas Relationships, Meditation, Anxiety Laura Smith Biswas

Channeling As Part of My Spiritual Practice

I often wonder what people think of the term channeling.  The way I experience it, channeling is easiest described as being a bridge for a transmission of energy – whether that is a feeling or set of ideas.  It might be an old, new or strange idea to you, but read on and I’ll tell you what pulled me into being a channel and share a message as well about each of us sharing our unique gifts.

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Relationships, Anxiety, Trauma Laura Smith Biswas Relationships, Anxiety, Trauma Laura Smith Biswas

Joy with Interdependence

There is a subtle line between codependency and caring for many. When you see others suffering, remember they are capable of finding this within themselves and your expression of joy merely accentuates the desire for that experience. Let them have their experience surrounded by love and compassion rather than any level of interference trying to shoulder their burden for them.

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Anxiety, Shame Stephanie Miller Anxiety, Shame Stephanie Miller

Stephanie Part I: The Secret Life of Shame

I was so young I don’t remember that day or the confident, happy feeling. It is safe to say that even today it is an unfamiliar feeling. The feeling of being an imposter, of not measuring up, of failing, and of self-hatred has occupied the vast majority of my life.

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Anxiety Laura Smith Biswas Anxiety Laura Smith Biswas

The Word You Never Want To Hear

Most people who has ever been diagnosed with cancer will tell you that they didn’t hear a single thing the doctor said after the word ‘Cancer.’ Among the many things you might feel the first one is probably shock. Even if you know something is wrong, even if you suspected it might be serious, you still might not have expected to hear the word cancer.

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Anxiety, Meditation Stephanie Miller Anxiety, Meditation Stephanie Miller

The Itch I Can't Scratch

This perfectly describes the last several months. The feeling that things just aren’t right, that it has just been a very bumpy ride. For me this has caused a tremendous amount of anxiety and a desire to eat desserts, smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol (all things I don’t do that much.) It’s like I have a constant itch that can’t be scratched.

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