http://www.freespiritcentre.info The Free Spirit Centre is a community centre devoted to personal growth, self-help, soul growth and healing where like-minded free spirits connect from around the world. en-us http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/11/182_principles_of_human_misery__/ Sometimes we are so occupied with our daily routine in life that we forget that "we" are the most important element of our existence. We need to be nourished in order to grow. When we look at the people around us, we most likely find that most people's favorite pastime is to complain. And just why do we complain anyway? Is it because we need someth Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:54:35 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/24/214_achieving_the_ultimate_balan/ From the cover of Vogue and Cosmo to the guy and gal next door, Yoga is becoming one of the most popular trends in health and fitness. As the world turns quickly with hectic schedules and limited time, it seems as though everyone is looking for the perfect way to create balance in their everyday lives. In Sanskrit, the classical language of India, Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:00:54 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/16/382_finding_a_soul_mate/ The Failsafe Method When I saw him for the first time, it was as if time stood still. The air became thick and hazy with an almost tangible frenetic energy. My heart seemed to stop beating, my breath caught in my throat, and a tingle shot through my body like liquid fire. I was fourteen years old at the time, and he did become the first great love Tue, 25 Jan 2005 14:53:11 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/11/678_crystalhealing_the_chakras_a/ According to ancient texts, the chakras appear as spinning wheels of light. The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel. Chakras receive and emit energy, which may be either negative or positive depending on the health of the chakra. During the healing process, you will discover differences in the attention needed by each chakra. The chakras are much lik Thu, 12 May 2005 04:10:38 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/16/918_addicted_to_love/ Hearing the title of this article reminds me of the song by Robert Palmer, by the same name "Addicted to Love". When you recall Mr. Palmer's song you may remember that it is about the incredible feeling you have when you realize that you are "in love" and how wonderful it feels to "be in love" or become addicted to love. (The link to access the lyr Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:33:25 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/16/1183_5_questions_answered_in_kno/ How can I know for sure if Im making the right decision when it comes to choosing between my marriage and my mental health and self-esteem?I think you already know the answer to your question, but you may feel afraid of honoring your truth and taking a step in a life-enhancing direction because it feels scary to move out of your comfort zone.You ha Sat, 28 Jan 2006 08:53:42 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/16/1431_letting_go_and_finding_love/ Letting go of a relationship hasto be one of the most difficult lessons we experience from lifetime to lifetime. However, it is also one of the most valuable lessons we can experience. It allows us to recognize why we are here and to look deeper within ourselves. We are all mirrors to one another. We start a relationship feeling a special conne Sat, 17 Jun 2006 05:38:09 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/24/1577_keys_to_inner_peace/ In the midst of our increasingly busy lives, where we are bombarded with information and daily scared out of our wits by world events and the media, it is more important than ever to find and maintain a sense of inner peace. The first step toward finding peace must be meditation. We cannot have peace without until we find peace within. And meditat Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:25:49 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/24/3086_a_yogimums_lesson_in_nonatt/ It is true that children really are the best teachers! As my 1 year old son (who is sitting in his high chair) suddenly reaches out toward me with a sauce covered hand, grabbing at the only part of my brand new gleaming white, faux jewel embellished tank top that is not covered and protected by my not-so-trusty apron, I let out a sign of despair as Thu, 29 May 2008 19:24:45 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/16/3528_cocreating_your_relationshi/ We've all heard the phrase, "weco create with the universe" meaning we set our intention for something to manifest, send it out to the universe, trusting the universe will work with usand it materializes just as we had perfectly imagined. When we enter into a relationship whether it be business or romantic, we are doing the same thing. We are Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:10:16 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/24/3800_practicing_yoga_as_treatmen/ It has been argued that the purpose of Yoga is not based on treatment. This is ironic - at a time when Yoga is practiced widely for its stress management abilities. Add to this, Yoga therapy has steadily flourished, over centuries, as long-term practitioners became aware of the healthy side effects of Yoga practice. At this point, it should be no Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:23:22 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.info/articles/16/4500_i_want_a_second_chance_but_/ As a therapist, I regularly counsel with men and women who are suffering with a broken heart. They tearfully plead their sincerity. Unfortunately, their fear often takes the lead of their focus and they switch to merely trying to figure out the formula or combination to get their partners to take them back again. They would rather get their own way Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:42:59 -0700