Connect with others seeking non-religious spiritual insight, guidance, support, inspiration, healing, comfort, joy and peace. Gaiam Community offers a place to share, learn, sound off, weigh in and be a part of something bigger than yourself, without subscribing to religious belief systems. http://life.gaiam.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:34:58 -0800 en-us http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Is-Buying-Good-for-You-the-Psychology-of-Buying.html It makes sense to save during these tough economic times. Yet research shows that pocketing every penny can stress you out and take a toll on your mental health. Get experts' tips on how to be a conscious spender and manage your money in a way that helps you save while still enjoying life's pleasures.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:20:11 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Is-Buying-Good-for-You-the-Psychology-of-Buying.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Pink-Slip-to-Bliss-Job-Loss-Leads-One-Woman-to-Find-Herself-Through-Yoga.html When Mary Ann Lopez lost her job, she took it as an opportunity to make yoga a central part of her life. She now chooses to look at her job search as a resting pose because as she says, "How you are on your mat is how you are in the world." Discover how Mary Ann found peace in her joblessness through yoga, using it as a time for self-reflection and pursuing happiness.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:52:28 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Pink-Slip-to-Bliss-Job-Loss-Leads-One-Woman-to-Find-Herself-Through-Yoga.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Judith-Orloff-How-to-Identify-Your-Emotional-Type-Transform-Negative-Emotions.html If you could transform your reactions to life and turn negative emotions like anger, fear, jealousy and resentment into positive feelings, wouldn't your life change for the better? "Emotional Freedom" author Judith Orloff, M.D., offers advice to help you in our video clips and QA on how to identify your emotional type, from Dr. Orloff's new "Emotional Freedom Now!" DVD by Gaiam, as seen on PBS.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:36:30 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Judith-Orloff-How-to-Identify-Your-Emotional-Type-Transform-Negative-Emotions.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/How-to-Practice-Patience-in-Stressful-Times.html It's hard to practice patience, especially in this fast-paced, constantly on-the-go world we live in. But being patient helps you feel peaceful and calm, avoid toxic emotions like anger and frustration, and improve your sense of well-being and relationships with others. We asked M.J. Ryan, author of "The Power of Patience," for tips on practicing patience -- whether it's waiting at the doctor's office, sitting in traffic or getting through stressful times.]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:55:45 -0700 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/How-to-Practice-Patience-in-Stressful-Times.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/The-Intention-Experiment-Where-the-Lost-Symbol-Fiction-Becomes-Fact.html "It may prove true that one good thought is all it takes to heal the world," says Lynne McTaggart, who is featured in Dan Brown's latest best-seller "The Lost Symbol" for her work and research on the power of intention. Lynne reveals how this central idea in "The Lost Symbol" -- the power of thought to change and even heal the world -- is demonstrated every week through her Intention Experiment.]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:29:37 -0700 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/The-Intention-Experiment-Where-the-Lost-Symbol-Fiction-Becomes-Fact.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/5-Keys-to-Extraordinary-Love.html What's the secret for building strong, lasting relationships? Paul and Patricia Richards explain how sending five positive messages to others -- especially your mate -- will create powerful intimacy. An excerpt from their new book "Wild Attraction: A Ruthlessly Practical Guide to Extraordinary Relationship."]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:46:12 -0700 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/5-Keys-to-Extraordinary-Love.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/How-to-Defy-Gravity-Wisdom-from-Caroline-Myss.html A woman instantly healed her chronic back and shoulder pain. Others struggling with cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS turned to the same cure. Discover the healing power of deep meditation, silence and prayer -- the kind that allows you to let go of your senses and reach a state of a calmness you will never forget.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:39:52 -0700 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/How-to-Defy-Gravity-Wisdom-from-Caroline-Myss.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/How-to-Shift-from-Ambition-to-Meaning-Film-Preview-and-QA-with-Dr.-Wayne-Dyer-About-His-New-Film.html In this exclusive interview with Dr. Wayne Dyer -- who stars in this month's Spiritual Cinema Circle feature film "The Shift" -- find out how he has coped with his own most unexpected life challenges. Plus, get the inside scoop on the making and spiritual meaning of his new film "The Shift."]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00:07 -0700 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/How-to-Shift-from-Ambition-to-Meaning-Film-Preview-and-QA-with-Dr.-Wayne-Dyer-About-His-New-Film.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Relationship-Deja-Vu-Get-Wise-Not-Trapped.html Feel like you replay the same broken record in one relationship after another? Same arguments and issues? The role you tend to play in relationships can leave you trapped in the same patterns over and over. Knowing yours will help you change them for the better. Find out two of the most common relationship roles, the traps they often lead to, and tips on how to heal and grow from them.]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:42:27 -0700 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Relationship-Deja-Vu-Get-Wise-Not-Trapped.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/CrisisCoping-Strategies-to-Survive-Tough-Times.html Any change can be a challenge. A life crisis -- bankruptcy, divorce, death, job loss -- can be downright devastating. But it's possible to come through a crisis feeling more grateful, healthier and even happier than before.Try these crisis-coping strategies to survive and even thrive amid tough times.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:08:08 -0700 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/CrisisCoping-Strategies-to-Survive-Tough-Times.html