Sacred Sound – The Spiritual Junkie

The Power of Trees

I have always loved trees - their wisdom, their magnificence and their strength. There is just something magical about them. In every season, trees are truly beautiful - the bright, new green leaves of spring, the many shades of green…

The Om Symbol & Sacred Sound

Om is a mantra and mystical sound of Hindu origin which is considered sacred in Hinduism and Buddhism. Om is actually pronounced 'A-U-M' as in 'home' and each syllable can be felt to vibrate within our bodies - the “A”…

Masaru Emoto Demonstrates the Power of our Words & Intentions

Affirmations can be very powerful. I think it was Louise Hay's book You Can Heal Your Life that first introduced me to using positive affirmations and I was recently reminded of their worth when I attended a workshop which focused…

The Benefits of Chanting Mantras

Chanting has many therapeutic benefits. It lengthens the out breath, helps to oxygenate the brain, lowers blood pressure, is a wonderful way to express emotion. Dr. Herbert Benson observed years ago that chanting helps induce the “relaxation” response, causing a…

Full Moon Puja

Tonight I had the pleasure of attending a Full Moon Puja, a Buddhist ritual that goes back to the time of the historical Buddha. We sat outside, the weather mild and the wind still. From our high vantage point we…