The Four Agreements is a life changing book that will radically alter self-limiting perceptions.  It helps one see how to apply concepts of  personal responsibility and how changing the way we think can pave a road to personal freedom.  Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

The Five Love Languages was written by Gary Chapman more than 25 years ago and is still going strong.  It is based on the concept that there are 5 distinct love languages and each of us communicates best in one or two of these.  Words of Affirmation, Physical touch, Time, Gifts, and Acts of service.  Take the quiz to find out your love language.

Nonviolent Communication is a handbook that revolutionalizes the way we communicate in our relationships whether they be intimate or casual.  Learning how to listen with empathy and objectivity and giving a voice to our needs will change the way we communicate in every relationship.

Reiki Healing and Mental Health: What the Research Shows

...Reiki is increasingly offered in hospital, hospice, and private practice settings, applied to a variety of illnesses and conditions. Those who receive such treatments report relief of symptoms from numerous health challenges, including mental health issues. Research shows that reiki primarily helps in the reduction of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relief of chronic pain — the last of which can bring on anxiety and depression, or make episodes worse. 

...According to a survey conducted by Health Forum, a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association, 42 percent of the responding hospitals in the United States and 70 percent of the responding hospitals in Canada offer complementary and alternative treatments including Reiki and healing touch. Reiki is used in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and memory loss, as well as in palliative and oncological care.

Beautifully written inspirational story of a scientist whose life was changed forever when events conspired to bring Reiki healing into her life.   She was later called to become an Episcopalian minister and utilized Reiki in her job as a hospital chaplain. 

Ruth Mayeux Allen, Ph.D.