Self-Questioning for Life Balance and Perspective
by Self-questioning is a practice everybody should do regularly – especially if things are unsteady. I ask myself questions all the time. It helps me focus. …
Author: Avia
Avia proposes, that by learning various cultural and archetypal meanings of symbols, we can utilize those meanings for guidance in solving real-life problems. Avia’s writings and presentations come from her passion for sharing the potential of symbolism as a catalyst for self-development and collective awareness.
Avia has an undergraduate degree in anthropology and has been an understudy in several tribal and spiritual organizations.
The Ties That Bind: Rethinking Relationships
I’ve thought a lot about the ties that bind. Friends, family, partners. Our connections with others are a big deal. You might even say that …
Tips to Choosing the Best Time to Meditate
I often hear the question, “when is the best time to meditate?” For some people (self-included), a more accurate question might be “how do I …
How to Get Your Astrology Chart Without a Birth Time
I got an email the other day about how to access a full astrology chart without a birth time. She explained that a birth time …
Tips on How to Be Happier
It’s been said that “happiness is a choice.” That really is true. But in today’s world, that choice might seem almost impossible to make. Let’s …
What is Automatic Writing?
When you think of automatic writing, what comes to your mind? A lot of people might be curious about it but may not know the …
Why Recording Dreams Is Essential
Dreaming is probably one of the most fascinating processes that occur in our brain. When we fall asleep, our minds draw vivid images and figures …
Meditation for Beginners
According to popular misconceptions, meditation is mostly performed by spiritual seekers striving for the ultimate meaning of life, or by yogis who are trying to …
7 Apps That Can Improve Your Life
Once, the Dalai Lama said, “Without technology, humanity has no future, but we have to be careful that we don’t become so mechanized that we …
Energy Boosting Evergreen Symbolism
I have a few evergreens around the house and they mean infinitely more to me than mere landscape features. They are particularly uplifting this time …
Why You Should Think About Keeping a Symbolic Journal
What draws your attention? Are there things that tug at the shirt tales of your awareness? What sparkles within your cosmic eye that utterly consumes …
You Are Not Alone. Tips to Feeling Less Alone
You are not alone: A friend and I were philosophizing on this statement. There are varying reasons why some people feel alone and others do not. …
New Moon, New Year, and Facing Changes
Well, we did it. We got through the past 365 days. Some of us got out of last year by the skin of our teeth. …
Making Resolutions vs Setting Intentions
Making Resolutions Less Resolution-y A Better Guide to Making Resolutions and Setting Intentions: The New Year is encroaching. That means a lot of different things …
Top 10 Crystals for Focus
Everybody loses focus. With the hustle-bustle of the world today, distractions, deadlines, etc – concentration and focus are commodities that many of us are sorely …
Tips on Overcoming Writer’s Block
Writer’s block. It’s the scourge of students, authors, and creative types alike. There’s something about that blank page or computer screen that just sucks the …
Symbolic Meaning of Obstacles: Tips to Cope With Challenges
Thoughts About Looking at the Meaning of Obstacles and Ways to Cope With Challenges: You can’t get out of this life without facing some challenges …
Creating Quality Time With Loved Ones During the Holidays
Creating quality time with loved ones during the holidays can be a challenge. Different schedules, personalities, varying family dynamics, short tempers, variable expectations – there …