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The essence of spirituality is connectedness; an inner sense that we are not random, isolated creatures but part of something sacred and infinitely larger than ourselves. Discover pathways to spiritual growth here.
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Eight Ways to Connect
Valentine's Day is a good time to begin moving away from the isolation that characterizes much of modern life. Here are eight ways to reach out and form bonds.
 
Being With Dying
Rather than denying death, can we truly accept and simply "be with" it? Buddhist priest Joan Halifax explores the path.
Breathing: An Introduction
Breathing is the bridge between mind and body, the connection between consciousness and unconsciousness, the movement of spirit in matter.
Breathing: Basic How-To's
At the very center of our being is rhythmic movement, a cyclic expansion and contraction that is both in our body and outside it, that is both in our mind and in our body, that is both in our consciousness and not in it.
Breathing: Three Exercises
Since breathing is something we can control and regulate, it is a useful tool for achieving a relaxed and clear state of mind. Try these three simple breathing exercises to find peace and balance.
Common Stress Triggers
Stressed out? Often, the solution is simply taking a moment to identify the source of your agitation, then removing it. Here are some hints to help.
Eight Ways to Connect
Valentine's Day is a good time to begin moving away from the isolation that characterizes much of modern life. Here are eight ways to reach out and form bonds.
Global Warming, Global Spirit
Lynne Bundesen, DrWeil.com's spirituality expert, reports on the surprising spiritual aspects of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring Al Gore.
Living Well Using Weil
Think integrative medicine is just for the "worried well"? Breast cancer survivor Sherry Williams has a decidedly different view.
Making Connections: Connecting with Others
As humans, we are not intended to achieve full health as isolated, separate beings.
Profiles in Healing: Sherry Williams
Sherry Williams looked her oncologist in the eye. "I did everything you guys told me to do three times. I still got it again," she stated. "I am trying something else now."
Stress and Relaxation: An Introduction
We can no more eliminate stress from our lives than we can eliminate tension from our muscles.
Stressing the Joy
Psychologist Steven Gurgevich says there is no reason to let holiday stress overwhelm you. Instead, you can choose to "stress the joy" of the season.
Ten Spiritual Practices for 2009
These practices, from DrWeil.com spirituality expert Lynne Bundesen, are not all "actions" in the traditional sense; some are simply subtle shifts of perspective.
Are Near Death Experiences for Real?
A friend of mine swears she had a near death experience after being seriously injured in a traffic accident. I'm skeptical. What can you tell me about near death experiences? How seriously are they regarded?
Can Prayer Heal?
A big study just showed that prayer actually did heart surgery patients more harm than good. I was very disappointed. What are your thoughts?
Can Spirituality Affect Healing?

Do you feel that the spiritual attitude of health-care providers can affect the healing process?
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