Category Archives: Wellness

Understanding the Chakra System

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Shawn Athanasios

The human body is composed of various physical elements (i.e. heart, lungs, limbs, etc.) that enable it to function properly. If any of these elements or aspect of the human body are injured or broken, it effects the overall functionality … Continue reading →

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Trusting Your Daimon or “Inner Voice”

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Shawn Athanasios

Everyone has a primary struggle or obstacle in their quest to accomplish their goals. Of course, there are many struggles and obstacles in this process from discovering what your goals are to figuring out how to achieve them to gathering … Continue reading →

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Idealist Themes

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Shawn Athanasios

This theme has four personality types associated with it: Foreseer Developer, Harmonizer Clarifier, Envisioner Mentor, & Discoverer Advocate. Foreseer Developer: These individuals consider a worthy life as a process towards their own and others’ personal growth. If something does not … Continue reading →

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Guardian Themes

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Shawn Athanasios

This theme has four personality types associated with it: Planner Inspector, Protector Supporter, Implementer Supervisor and Facilitator Caretaker. Planner Inspector: These individuals enjoy being prepared and having a plan gives them a sense of security. They are characterized by traits … Continue reading →

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Personality Types

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Shawn Athanasios

We all have our own unique personalities, which have resulted from our experiences with ourselves, our parents, teachers, classmates, friends and so on. Not all the characteristics of our personality come from such learned experiences; some we were born with … Continue reading →

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Phronesis (Practical Wisdom)

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Shawn Athanasios

When discussing moral behavior, it is worth noting that some “virtues” can be faults if they are not balanced by wisdom. An individual may be honest, generous, or respectful, but if they do so “to-a-fault,” then potential hardships could result. … Continue reading →

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Arete (Virtue)

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Shawn Athanasios

Arete can be defined as excellence or virtue and is indeed a character trait that most of us try to embody. It is important to distinguish between a person who is habitually honest because someone told her/him to do so … Continue reading →

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The Four Components of Mind

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Shawn Athanasios

We talked a bit about the energetic system of the Chakras last week and discovered the importance of opening up internally so that the energy of this unseen system can flow free of obstruction. The difficulty of learning to find … Continue reading →

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Obstacles Equal Success

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Shawn Athanasios

It might seem odd to suggest that obstacles are the source of success versus failure. But it is true. Whenever obstacles present themselves during the process of manifesting our goals, they should be viewed with appreciation. They should also spark … Continue reading →

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The 5 Elements of Fitness

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Shawn Athanasios

As I see it, individuals view fitness in a very general and limiting way. Generally speaking, the goal of fitness is often to become thin, look good aesthetically, and to have strong muscles. Of course, not all people think this … Continue reading →

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