Article Topic: Self-Help

Metaphysics isn't about adding something else into our lives, like a ritual. It's opening up to, and tapping into, the generous flow of prosperity that is already in existence. Consciously manifesting things that bring us joy, then, is a process of opening up to who we really are and aligning with the divine energies that naturally want to flow through our life experience. Tess Whitehurst, author of The Art of Bliss, explains the concepts of manifesting joy and happiness in our lives, and provides a quiz to discover how each of the nine keys to bliss are currently present in our lives.

We've all been in a toxic relationship at some point or another. Perhaps you are in one now. So how do we deal with toxic relationships, those that involve negative, pessimistic people that trip us up? Cyndi Dale, author of the new Beyond Soul Mates, explains that the change must come from within us before we can combat our toxic relationships.

What is enlightenment? How can it be achieved? Why do we even seek to attain it? Fred H. Meyer, Ph.D., author of Don't Give Up Until You Do, explains why we need to find the freeing power of enlightenment though meditation and examining the inner workings of our mind.

Right now, more and more people are awakening spiritually. Believe it or not, we are evolving as human beings, and this particular aspect of human evolution—conscious awakening—is happening to lots and lots of us right now. But how do we go from our current life to one that integrates our new intuitive and psychic skills? Sara Wiseman, spiritual teacher and author of the new Becoming Your Best Self, details how we can take charge of our spiritual awakening--and our new lives.

In more traditional cultures, the "wise one" is a central figure, advising all who seek answers. Today, this diverse role has been spread across a team of specialists: lawyers, doctors, public officials. This may not be the best model, however; Dr. Stewart Bitkoff, author of A Commuter's Guide to Enlightenment, explains how we can recapture our independence and spirituality by becoming our own wise one.