The chakra is a Sanskrit word that literally means a spinning wheel or vortex. It’s other meaning are the seven chakras found in the human body which corresponds to the glandular systems of the body. Each chakra is a center of spinning energy where the first chakra is found at the base of the spine while the seventh, at the crown.

Everything moving causes vibrations, and since chakras are centers of spinning energy, there is vibration here. This vibration brings about sound, which is the reason why different body parts vibrate with different frequencies at the different chakras.

The seven chakras have seven chakra sounds associated with it. In addition to sound, colors also vibrate at a specific frequency and each chakra has a color associated with it. It is the combined effort of chakra sound and color that helps restore balance in the chakras, which in turn restores health.

Sound healing using chakra sounds is easy to do; all that is needed is you and your voice to make you feel clearer, better and calmer within minutes. All chakra sounds should be soft and gentle, for no longer than five minutes each.

1. Sound healing starts with the deepest sound you can make, ‘UH’. This is to be done with eyes closed and attention concentrated on the base chakra of your spinal base. With this sound, you have to note the sound resonance in the body in the chakra, and not from your throat. This chakra sound can be visualized with red color and should be said for a minute or two.

2. The second chakra is located about three inches below the naval where you find the second chakra sound ‘OOO’. This chakra sound is complimented with the color orange and has to be chanted with eyes closed. This helps you experience the balancing of the chakra with other chakras for a minute or two.

3. The third chakra sound “OH” has to come from the navel chakra, found at the navel area. The color for complimenting visualization here is yellow. This chakra sound has to start very softly and gently, but higher than the last sound.

4. The heart chakra is found in the middle of the chest, and its chakra sound is ‘AH’. This is the sound that is emitted when in love, and this is why the heart chakra is usually related to love. This chakra sound can be complimented with the color green and should be started with a gentle and soft sound, that is however of a higher pitch than the last chakra sound.

5. The chakra sound for the throat chakra is ‘EYE’ which has blue as its complimenting color. Like other chakra sounds, this chakra sound too has to be of a higher pitch than previous sounds

6. In between the forehead and slightly above the two eyes is the chakra sound belonging to the third eye. This chakra sound is ‘AYE’ and is complimented with indigo color. This chakra sound starts with a soft and gentle tone which is however of a higher pitch than the previous sounds.

7. The crown chakra situated at the top of the head is where you chant the highest sound possible, ‘EEE’. This chakra sound is complemented with the color purple that starts with the highest sound you can make, ‘EEE’. Like other chakra sounds, this chakra sound also starts softly and gently.

You have to close your eyes when chanting all the chakra sounds while concentrating on different chakras. When you focus on the different chakras, you find chakra sounds projecting from the respective chakras. And with the resonance of the sound chakras, each chakra starts balancing and aligning with other chakras.

It is better if you relax or meditate after this exercise as you may feel light headed. This should be done so that you can realize the benefits of the chakra sounds better.

Online dating may not be everybody’s cup of tea but there are always those eager to take their chances. But does cupid operate via the internet? Those who have tested the waters more than once are probably in a better chance to judge than the skeptics. Not having to be physically present for one’s first date has one great benefit. Anonymity. The choices are many and the pressures are limited. The chances are that someone who may seem ‘right’ might actually turn out to be so. And even then, you have only gone so far as an email or chat and can tread carefully.

There are many online dating sites but how does one find that which truly works? A good place to start is probably first-hand recommendations from people you know. But if one wants to keep it all private, the best thing to do is to run a search for such websites and read online reviews. It is important to keep in mind the profile of a potential date and shortlist the websites that such a person might use. Some websites cater to only certain requirements, like long-term relationships or casual encounters.

Once you know which category you fit into, then you need to browse. Start with sites that cater to what you are looking for; if you are just looking for a friend, I would not suggest that you go to a site that is specifically for long term relationships. You probably would not find what you are looking for.

Not every online dating website that looks promising will turn out to be convenient. Some charge a fee but there will often be those that offer a free trial or even come completely free of charge. Having decided what best suits the wallet and the sensibilities, the choice of websites are bound to be further narrowed down. A few trials later, especially when new to online dating, it is possible to settle in to move from finding the right website to finding the right person.

After getting comfortable with the website, the next challenge is bound to come from having to create a profile of oneself. It is important to be as honest as possible with this. By creating a fictitious self, the chances of getting in touch with the right match are surely going to be faint.

Now to look at all the possible matches and sift through them. If this one is not right, there is always the possibility that the next one might be. Luckily there are no awkward pauses or convoluted explanations needed. Just click on the next profile. Perhaps this is the reason why online dating is increasingly appealing to those on the dating circuits.

Having found someone compatible and desirable, emails and chats will inevitability follow. Perhaps it will lead to a good relationship. If not, it is possible to start all over again and without leaving the comfort of one’s desk and computer screen.

Finding an online dating service that fits the bill for you is just a few clicks away. It has to be one that offers the most comfort and flexibility. This might not happen straight away. But there are so many options available online and the one that caters to specific needs will turn up eventually, as also the right person to date. With a little bit of luck and lots of fun, this could turn out to be an unforgettable adventure.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 22.8 million Americans need help for drug or alcohol abuse. Of those people only a small percent completed rehab successfully. Students took the same survey and of those students, 2.3 million ages 12-17 reported they needed help for drugs or alcohol. Only 8.2% actually got help from a rehab center. Whatever your choice of addiction is, they have one thing in common, low self esteem.

Drugs and alcohol are usually just a mask to hide the real problem, low self esteem. According to Selfesteeminternational.org, recovering addicts and alcoholics indicate that low self esteem is the biggest problem in their lives. They feel alcohol is only a symptom to the alcoholic’s real disease. Low self esteem causes and contributes to anxiety, neurosis, defensiveness and ultimately drug and alcohol abuse according to Selfesteeminternational.org.

Drug and alcohol abuse can start early on, earlier than some parents and society would like to admit. In a study done by Selfesteeminternational.org, 18 year olds who already use drugs and alcohol heavily started using when they were as young as seven. They reported feeling alienated by their families, not good enough, anxious, unhappy and overly impulsive. 66% of high school seniors surveyed reported using drugs or alcohol heavily in order to fit in and fill a personal void.

Drugs and alcohol are self destructive behaviors but sometimes the pain is too much to bare and people begin to self medicate through drugs and alcohol. Addicts use their addictions to help them work through to pain of self hate, or so they think. By drinking or using drugs a vicious cycle of more self hatred starts and before you know it, your life is completely out of control. One drink turns into two, two turns in to three and before you know it your life is all about drinking. You family doesn’t want you around, you have spent all your money and lost your job. Your actions only lead to more self hate and disappointment in yourself.

People have low self esteem for many reasons. However, low self esteem is not caused from one isolated incident but by repetitive criticism over many years. The criticism can come from anyone, a parent, a sibling, teacher or society in general. It is difficult to estimate how many people are experiencing low self esteem, but it is safe to say many people suffer from at least one of the symptoms. Maybe you are happy to see someone fail, overly aggressive, do not recognize your own good qualities, or try to please others because you do not know how to say no.

One of the most important factors in recovery is acceptance of the disease and being able to identify why you choose to be an addict in the first place. Often it is difficult to address years of low self esteem in a twelve week program. That is why follow up counseling and treatment is recommended. One new treatment that is being recommended is hypnosis. Hypnosis works with the subconscious mind to identify painful memories causing the low self esteem and help the patient work through the memory and develop new self confidence. Hypnosis is done in a safe environment and is chemical free which appeals to many recovering addicts.

Some people feel therapy and counseling is the best and only treatment needed to help recovering addicts. Addicts are encouraged to attend AA meetings, however, according to Drugrehab.com, 45% of addicts do not return after their first AA meeting. Nation wide Alcoholic Anonymous as a 5% retention rate. 97% of rehab programs are 12 step or AA based. It is important to have a treatment plan that will help to identify why you started abusing drugs or alcohol in the first place, and this is difficult to do with a counselor or in group sessions. Often addicts have little trust in anyone let alone counselors and are more censored when talking until they get to know the counselor. Since hypnosis works with the subconscious mind, it allows the addict to think and speak openly about low self esteem issues. Hypnosis combined with a 12 step program can allow for a higher success rate.

Drug and alcohol abuse is a very serious problem, but what is more concerning is the underlying behavior of self hate. Until that issue is dealt with, the thought of alcohol and drug abuse is always there for the addict. There are many ways to help improve self esteem but why not do it in a safe environment and start dealing with the real problem today.

Despite the images that are sometimes portrayed in the media, a divorce can be a bitter experience even if the parties involved are fairly friendly through the process. Should there be kids involved in the crossfire, the experience of a divorce can be made even worse. Children can be left feeling like there is something missing with the breakdown of their family structure, ultimately resulting in many children having feelings of being abandoned and left by their parents. Other more severe emotional concerns can crop up later in life as a result of a divorce as well for children.

The costs to the people involved in terms of emotional scarring and breakdowns can far exceed the financial impact that is felt by the participants in a divorce. Children can bear the brunt of that emotional scarring. In many cases, it can also be difficult for fathers emotionally, as their children can be isolated from them, making it tough not only to be active in their lives as a dad but also to connect with the children if there is still some contact.

For the mother, a divorce can often feel like the heaping on of additional responsibility that wasn’t as big of an issue with two parents. The child rearing now being almost squarely on her shoulders, a mother can often feel broken down and emotionally overstretched, as her children now rely on her for support and love almost exclusively in many cases. Children can feel alienated as a result of not being nurtured enough.

The biggest human cost must surely be the children who have had no bearing on how the situation has arisen but are nonetheless caught in the crossfire. If the breakdown of the marriage is not an amicable one then the resentment and anger of the parents has a devastating effect on the children who do not possess the maturity our coping skills to deal with this traumatic event.

Children can often feel like they are responsible for a divorce and can then take the stress of the events on themselves as well. This can leave children feeling like they cannot be part of a stable relationship in a friendship sense or, later in adolescence, in a romantic sense. Social situations will also tend to be skewed and seem like they are not conducive to the child being involved, which can further hurt their development.

A divorce that results from a partner committing adultery can also have an ill effect on the partners involved in the divorce. The cheater can often feel perpetually guilty for committing the offense, which can leave them feeling bad in future relationships. The partner cheated upon, meanwhile, can feel as though they’re a victim, and will likely feel like they will be cheated upon in future relationships as well.

No one really makes the decision to get married with the idea that they will be divorced afterwords but divorce nevertheless is a real occurrence that affects people everyday. A good healthy divorce that has very little fighting or inconvenience to the family is the best way to do such a process, for the sake of everyone involved. No one comes out ahead as a result of a divorce, so keeping it friendly can make the process easier.

Ultimately, the process of divorce can be emotionally tough but can also be the start of something better for all parties involved, as they may be able to emotionally find someone that better fits their personalities and lives. Remember though that no matter what your marriage looks like, the costs involved with a divorce may be more to bear than the costs of keeping your relationship together.

To unleash boundless energy in your life alongwith good luck, health and prosperity, you must consult the ancient science of feng shui. Feng shui is a powerful art to bring vitality and energy in ones life.

How much of these assumptions could be true? Could de-cluttering your business, rearranging your home bring luck and prosperity? Feng shui is so over hyped, if one could describe it that way, it makes you wonder if these claims hold true or the feng shui item you recently purchased for your home real or fake.

Lets discuss Jade as an example. It is commonly used in Asian homes, so does it have those powers? How can feng shui and Jade change your life? Lets review how and why Feng shui and Jade came to be associated. And does it really work?

The History of Jade in Feng Shui

Theres no mistaking the fact that jade is a popular metal element in Asian cultures, particularly in China. In ancient times, jade was abundant, and because of its softness it could easily be shaped into various forms, unlike diamonds and other stones which had to be worked tirelessly in order to be cut and polished.

The inclusion of Jade in feng shui was much later. True Feng Shui history does not teach the use of the element or claim anything magical about it. Yet it has been valuable element in ancient China.

Jade held the sort of place in the culture of the ancient Chinese empire that in the West was held by gold and diamonds. Not only used for luxury items and religious objects, jade was also used for the funerary accoutrement of royalty.

How Jade and Feng Shui Came to the West

Whenever a cultural practice lands on foreign shores, it is very vulnerable to becoming adulterated by contact with the new culture - and feng shui was no exception to this rule. Unscrupulous feng shui practitioners out to make money from as-yet feng shui ignorant westerners would try to sell them on the healing properties of feng shui - for a price of course. Jade was already associated with Chinese culture in the Western mind, making it easy for newcomers to feng shui to believe these hucksters. This cemented a relationship between feng shui and jade in the minds of many in the West.

However, the real teachings of feng shui dont include anything special regarding jade. It is not considered lucky and doesnt have special healing powers. If someone were to introduce a metal element into a room, or wanted to add artwork for aesthetic purposes, then using jade in feng shui applications may work that way, but in reality, that is where this stones use stops.

Unknown to his supporters, the respected pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, annuls key biblical texts with strange, unorthodox interpretations. By doing so, this modern evangelical icon promises paradise to the unrepentant and flatly opposes Moody founder Dwight Lyman Moody on the ABC’s of salvation.

Thousands of faithful believers who appreciate much of Dr. Lutzer’s inspirational teaching do not know that their beloved pastor and leader (as well as his publisher Moody Press) has strayed from the basic, salvation doctrines of their founders. When these Christians accept Erwin Lutzer’s teaching they think they are in line with scripture as well as D. L. Moody, but is this assumption true? Consider Paul’s warning to the Galatians:

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. (Gal 5:19-21).

These verses are surely simple enough without interpretation, but I must ask: What message is Paul trying to convey in this passage? What does the phrase, “shall not inherit” actually mean? “For if ye live after the flesh,” warns Paul in another verse, “ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.” True to generations of history, Paul issues a manifest warning about the dangers of not entering the eternal kingdom of God for those who refuse to repent.

Commenting on these seemingly unmistakable passages Dr. Lutzer, the learned teacher of hundreds of thousands insists, “Paul speaks of those who will forfeit certain kingdom privileges because of their sinful lifestyles….Those who practice such sins will not be barred from entering the kingdom, but will be barred from inheriting it” ( Lutzer, Your Eternal Reward, p. 70). As shocking as such might be, Erwin W. Lutzer promises paradise to those who practice and are even characterized by immorality, impurity, idolatry, sorcery or drunkenness!

“If one or more of these sins characterizes their Christian lives, and they refuse to judge the evil, they will forfeit the honor of kingdom rule” (Lutzer, Your Eternal Reward, p. 70).

Refuses to judge the evil? Characterizes? To characterize, says Webster, is to be the distinctive character trait, or the distinguishing feature. Friend, may drunkenness be the distinguishing feature of a Christian inevitably bound for paradise? May the drunkard staggering from the local bar night after night be a Christian destined for an eternity in the holy kingdom of God? Dwight L. Moody, the man under whose name Dr. Lutzer’s egregious notions are propagated, did not think so! Consider:

I pity any alleged Christians who rent their property for drinking saloons; I pity them with all of my heart. If you ever want to inherit the kingdom of God, give it up. This notion that all is well, and that all are going into the kingdom of God, whether they repent or not, isn’t taught anywhere in the Scriptures (D. L. Moody, Sermon: Heaven, Its Inhabitants).

D. L. Moody believed and taught, along with Paul and historic Christianity, that if we do not inherit the kingdom that we certainly do not enter it. Not only has Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer’s strange interpretation of Paul’s warning to the Galatians comforted the unrepentant, it has abandoned the views of the D. L. Moody on the basics. Erwin Lutzer plainly contradicts D. L. Moody on this foundational point of the Christian faith. Erwin W. Lutzer never responded to obvious contractions between the doctrine of himself and D. L. Moody though it was addressed in our correspondence.