Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Amy Leigh Mercree, author of the new Joyful Living. Affirmation: "I am present in my body and I am filled with pleasure and bliss." So, how can you feel truly present? This question is asked by people from all walks of life, of every age, and in all kinds of ways, like: "How can I feel more alive?" Start simple. With the palms of your hands, start at the soles of your feet and rub briskly moving up your legs and body and repeat aloud or in your mind, "I am here now. I am present." And just feel what it is like to be fully in your body. Really bring your awareness to that experience. Now try to bring your conscious awareness to your

This past Sunday, I ran across a Buzzfeed post with 7 ways to help you stress less during the coming week. As a Type-A person who battles anxiety, of course I had to read. And with each of their fabulous tips, I kept thinking to myself: We have a book for that! And that! And that! So, below I've paraphrased their tips to stress less, along with information on each of our books to help you find more information. Tip: Take a candlelit bath or shower while listening to some soothing music. I personally am a HUGE fan of a long soak in the tub, preferably with a glass of pinot grigio and a good book. Looking for more ways to use baths to relax, renew, and re-invigorate? Check out The

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening; The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones; Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing, and the new Crystal Intentions Oracle. As we move deeper into the energy of autumn, I find myself reminiscing about childhood, Halloween, and the whirlwind of past holiday seasons. Scents bring up memories. Odors and scents conjure up emotions. In fact, the sense of smell is the most powerful trigger of childhood memories. For instance, have you ever opened a box stored in the attic—maybe containing an old toy, Christmas decorations, or a holiday tablecloth—and the scent of

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman, author of The Book of Sacred Baths. People often report feeling alone in this busy world. There are times we may feel disconnected from ourselves, our family, and our friends, but rarely do we speak about feeling spiritually disconnected from our Source or our soul's purpose. Sacred baths can help you to connect to your own Spirit and to develop your Divine Team of guides so that you feel unconditionally loved and guided in your life on a daily basis! This is an amazing feeling. For many of us, it's tough to meditate regularly, but we can all take a twenty-five minute bath! This can be your time alone in