When we refer to others we are fond of, we say we have chemistry with them, we click, we gel, we feel connected. They understand us and there is a certain dynamic and magnetism. They are appealing to us, enticing, and when we think of them, we feel such endearment. Read more »

It was one of the longest nights of my young life. A heavily freckled teenager, I had never experienced a loss before. The news of her sudden death paralyzed and numbed me. I could not sleep that night and, having exhausted all tears, I started to scream like a wounded animal. I simply could not  believe I would not see her again, that I would not look into her quiet, yet sparkling, lively and warm blue eyes, that I would not once more bathe in her amazing aura or enjoy the music of her soft smile.

Her name was Rimma. She was my mother's very close friend from the capital of my country, Moscow. She was a professor of Biology at the Moscow University and a wife of a diplomat, with whom she traveled the world at a time when only few could in my home country, living behind the iron curtain separating it from the world.  They, the diplomats, had uncounted privileges - ones that Rimma never took advantage of. Read more »

The mighty King of the Chinese Zodiac - the celestial Dragon is the ultimate auspicious sign. A legendary mythological creature, the dragon brings happiness and success. The fire-breathing Dragon’s power is enhanced by the water element this year, which makes the dragon’s influence even stronger. The Water Dragon begins its reign on January 23, 2012.  Read more »

Starting out the holiday season this way will allow you to do all the things you really enjoy and love. Here are some excellent tips that will help you have more time so you can get the most important tasks done. Read more »

The widespread commercialism of the holidays may be getting you down. How would you like to spend less time racking up credit card debt and more time putting heart into your relationships? Read more »

We create a soul disconnection when we don't feel comfortable in our own skin. We often pretend to be someone we're not, in order to temporarily feel good. We easily catch ourselves seeking approval, acceptance, titles, fame or achievement. Read more »

How many times in your life you regretted that you did not know enough, have not read more to show your intelligence and enhance your image and confidence in a conversation? It happened to me many times, and each and every time I was determined to educate myself, to be wittier, better informed, and faster thinking. Read more »