We tend to associate tarot cards with fortune telling. But even if you don't believe they can tell the future, you can use them to tell them something about yourself. Tarot cards are great meditation tools, because of their rich imagery and meanings that can be used for reflection. Here are some tips. … [Read more...] about How to use tarot cards as meditation tools
Love & Relationships
What to do when you’re jealous of a friend’s success
Your friend gets promoted, while you're stuck in a dead-end job. Or you stew during her housewarming party, hating the fact that she can afford this beautiful home while you struggle just to make rent on your apartment. How do you deal with this emotion? … [Read more...] about What to do when you’re jealous of a friend’s success
How to gracefully survive a personal crisis
Everyone—every single human being—will face a problem at one point in their lives. But why do some people grow stronger and remain optimistic in a crisis, while others crumble under the pressure and the pain? Here are some secrets that may help you weather your storm, and emerge triumphant. … [Read more...] about How to gracefully survive a personal crisis
Letting go of resentment towards parents
There's no such thing as a school for parenting. All of us (albeit in differing degrees) hold some grudge against our parents. 'My dad was overcritical.' 'My mom was too strict.' And while the hurt happened years ago, we continue to propagate it by bringing the shadows of the past into current relationships. We see parents in our spouses, our co-workers, and repeat the … [Read more...] about Letting go of resentment towards parents
When teens keep borrowing money
Giving teens an allowance can help them learn how to manage money. But what do you do when your teen keeps running for you for cash anyway? "I'll just advance next week!" they say, or "I'll pay you from my next babysitting job." … [Read more...] about When teens keep borrowing money