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DISARMED by PEACE
Spirituality

DISARMED by PEACE

by Alan Cohen, Hawaii

Paramahansa Yogananda suggested that it is helpful to think of the world as a big mental institution. Then when people act crazy, you don’t get shocked or upset...

Bringing the Wonder of Veil Paintings into Your Space
Creativity

Bringing the Wonder of Veil Paintings into Your Space

by Creations Magazine

Art has the power to inspire, uplift, and transform any environment. The ethereal beauty of Veil Paintings—a unique fusion of color and light—captures the essence...

10 Unexpected Ways to Reignite Your Creative Flame
Creativity

10 Unexpected Ways to Reignite Your Creative Flame

by Creations Magazine

Creativity is like a flame—it can burn bright and warm, fueling your passion and lighting up your ideas. But sometimes, it flickers, dims, and needs a little help...

Poetry as Prayer: Connecting to the Divine Through Verse
Spirituality

Poetry as Prayer: Connecting to the Divine Through Verse

by Creations Magazine

In the quiet moments of life, when the world slows down and the noise fades, many of us turn inward. Some pray, some meditate, and some reach for a pen and paper...

The Gut-Spirit Connection: How Digestive Health Impacts Emotional Well-Being
Holistic Health

The Gut-Spirit Connection: How Digestive Health Impacts Emotional Well-Being

by Creations Magazine

Did you know that 90% of serotonin, the "happy hormone," is produced in your gut? This surprising fact is just one piece of the growing evidence that our digestive...

Signs the Universe Is Guiding You and How to Tune In
Spirituality

Signs the Universe Is Guiding You and How to Tune In

by Creations Magazine

Life is full of moments that feel too coincidental to be random—repeated numbers, meaningful encounters, unexpected opportunities, or a gut feeling leading you in...

A Review of the Top 5 Meditation Apps: Which One is Right for You?
Mindfulness & Meditation

A Review of the Top 5 Meditation Apps: Which One is Right for You?

by Creations Magazine

In today’s fast-paced world, meditation apps have become essential tools for cultivating mindfulness and reducing stress. With numerous options available, finding...

Grounding Techniques: Meditations to Connect with the Earth’s Energy
Mindfulness & Meditation

Grounding Techniques: Meditations to Connect with the Earth’s Energy

by Creations Magazine

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to feel disconnected—from nature, from ourselves, and from the present moment. Grounding, also known as...

Healing Words: Poetry as a Path to Self-Discovery and Growth
Personal Growth

Healing Words: Poetry as a Path to Self-Discovery and Growth

by Creations Magazine

Words have the power to heal, transform, and guide us toward deeper self-awareness. Poetry, in particular, has long been a tool for self-expression, emotional...

Reframing Failure: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones
Personal Growth

Reframing Failure: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones

by Creations Magazine

Failure is often seen as something to avoid—a sign of weakness, defeat, or personal shortcomings. But what if failure was actually a stepping stone to success? What...

Men Struggle to Form Meaningful Connections
Men's Wellness

Men Struggle to Form Meaningful Connections

by Dr. Carlyle Snider Naylor

The abrupt text message, "Jon died," shattered my day. Sent by my close friend's mother, the message revealed a fatal heart attack as the culprit. Jon was just 46...

3 Things That Changed My Self-View and Where I Fit in the World
Relationships

3 Things That Changed My Self-View and Where I Fit in the World

by Sean McMann

If you are anything like me, I’m betting there are two of you. I’m not talking about your elusive doppelgänger. I’m talking about who you are at work versus who you...

Crystals and Their Power: A Guide to Healing, Energy, and Transformation
Personal Growth

Crystals and Their Power: A Guide to Healing, Energy, and Transformation

by Creations Magazine

For centuries, crystals have been revered for their beauty, energetic properties, and healing potential. From ancient civilizations to modern wellness practices...

Keeping Our Appointment With Love—If It's Real Love, It Cannot Harm
Relationships

Keeping Our Appointment With Love—If It's Real Love, It Cannot Harm

by Brenda Shoshanna, New York City

We all want love, are hungry for closeness, understanding, the chance to be accepted just as we are. But for many relationships are difficult to find, to keep and...

Mindful AI: Harmonizing Technology with Holistic Living and Meditation
Holistic Health

Mindful AI: Harmonizing Technology with Holistic Living and Meditation

by Creations Magazine

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) drives innovation and automation, it may seem counterintuitive to pair this fast-paced technology with the calm...

Start with Values: How to Build a Life with Meaning and Purpose
Personal Growth

Start with Values: How to Build a Life with Meaning and Purpose

by Bradely Hook

In a world filled with distractions and disorder, identifying and aligning with our core values is more critical than ever. Whether it’s setting goals, establishing...

The Vows We Break
Relationships

The Vows We Break

by Dr. Talal H. Alsaleem

Many struggle to accept that infidelity is a conscious choice the unfaithful makes to meet a need. Some of those needs are healthy and can be fulfilled successfully...

Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults
Emotional Wellness

Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults

by Dr. Mara Einstein, PhD

What makes the cult marketing vortex so attractive to otherwise smart people, and how does online manipulation render us victim to the dangerous whims of digital...

Quotes for all Seasons
Nature

Quotes for all Seasons

by Jackie Corley

Quotes For All Seasons is an inspirational and delightful compilation of over 150 quotes celebrating the beauty and essence of the four seasons: spring, summer...

SATI CBD Soda: Organic Beverage
Mindfulness & Meditation

SATI CBD Soda: Organic Beverage

by Jackie Corley

Sati Soda is a deliciously pure ready-to-drink soda, made with organic ingredients, and free of the chemicals, artificial sweeteners and additives normally...

Thinking Your Way Through Watercolors: Thoughts to Inspire You to be Fearless in Your Art
Creativity

Thinking Your Way Through Watercolors: Thoughts to Inspire You to be Fearless in Your Art

by Creations Magazine

Everyone who has picked up Creations Magazine since its inception 38 years ago, is familiar with Jan Guarino’s work. Jan’s watercolors often grace our covers, and...

Mindfulness in Relationships
Mindfulness & Meditation

Mindfulness in Relationships

by Dalia Wallach, New York City

Have you ever had a conversation with someone you love that turned into an argument and winded up spiraling into a screaming match? We may not want to admit it but...

Breaking Through in the Quest for Self-Understanding
Creativity

Breaking Through in the Quest for Self-Understanding

by Toni Bergins

The most difficult and worthy journey is the quest for self-knowledge and self-compassion. I suffered with a low self-esteem and a self-abusive mind during my early...

Don’t Get Scared. I’m OK
Holistic Health

Don’t Get Scared. I’m OK

by Jimmy Kilimitzoglou, DDS

There was an accident … God has plans for me. I trust in Him but He trusts in me. Monday night was a profound experience. I have been having trouble with my car but...

Five Human Feelings that Affect Our Pet’s Behavior
Emotional Wellness

Five Human Feelings that Affect Our Pet’s Behavior

by Joan Ranquet

A friend of mine called the other day from Los Angeles and said she wanted to set up a phone consultation for her dog. I said, “You don’t need to”. She said “Why...

How to Free Your Joy
Inspiration

How to Free Your Joy

by Lisa McCourt

Every one of us has an aspect of us that is peaceful, loving, compassionate toward self and others, and joyful. It’s an aspect that comes standard with the human...

The Steep Price of Living with Imposter Syndrome
Personal Growth

The Steep Price of Living with Imposter Syndrome

by Coline Monsarrat

Imposter syndrome is rampant. It’s estimated that up to 70 percent of us have been caught in the snare of imposter syndrome. We’ve heard it whispering to us that...

The Art of Letting Go: Releasing What No Longer Serves You for a Lighter Year Ahead
Personal Growth

The Art of Letting Go: Releasing What No Longer Serves You for a Lighter Year Ahead

by Creations Magazine

As we step into a new year, the desire to create a fresh start often comes to the forefront. But true renewal doesn’t just come from adding new goals or...

Beauty in Every Moment
Poetry

Beauty in Every Moment

by Curtis E. Spence

--- Amidst life's hustle and bustle, don't forget to see, The hidden gems around you, where beauty can be. In the ordinary moments, where magic may hide, Look...

Bound Together
Poetry

Bound Together

by Curtis E. Spence

--- As we journey together, united we stand, In values that bind us, an exceptional band, Strength in teamwork, each talent we share, Achieving greatness, with...

Rise and Stand Tall with Resilience
Poetry

Rise and Stand Tall with Resilience

by Curtis E. Spence

--- Amidst life's hustle and bustle, don't forget to see, The hidden gems around you, where beauty can be. In the ordinary moments, where magic may hide, Look...

How to Set Intentions with the Lunar Cycle
Personal Growth

How to Set Intentions with the Lunar Cycle

by Creations Magazine

For centuries, people have looked to the moon as a source of guidance and inspiration. Its phases are not just a natural phenomenon but a powerful tool for personal...

Nature Can Guide Us Through Our Life Growth Cycles
Nature

Nature Can Guide Us Through Our Life Growth Cycles

by Brittany Gowan, New York City

Breathe In Nature And Breathe Out Stress. This simple yet powerful mantra is the foundation of my nature-centered approach to mindfulness. Growth is synonymous with...

Slower is Faster
Mindfulness & Meditation

Slower is Faster

by Ann Albers and The Angels, Phoenix, AZ

In this time upon your earth when it seems that so much is moving quickly, consider that perhaps, in many cases, slower is faster. When you take a breath and slow...

The Benefits of Adaptogens: Nature’s Stress Relievers
Holistic Health

The Benefits of Adaptogens: Nature’s Stress Relievers

by Creations Magazine

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an all-too-common companion. While managing stress often involves lifestyle changes, nature has long offered remedies...

Welcome to the April–May Women’s Issue: Honoring Women, Mothers, and Mother Earth
Women's Wellness

Welcome to the April–May Women’s Issue: Honoring Women, Mothers, and Mother Earth

by Neil & Andrea @ Creations Magazine

Nature Can Guide Us Through Our Life Growth Cycles, is our lead article and cover title. Humans are not separate from the natural world, and never have been. We are...

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