We all have insecurities at one time or another… as parents, as professionals, as people. Most of us are in a constant search for the perfect work/ life balance that allows us to feel good about who we are, and the choices we make.

Recently I did something a little unusual with my insecurities, I exposed them to someone I’d only just met. Christopher Kabamba is a new blogger I stumbled upon a short while ago. I could tell from my first few exchanges with him that he is someone I deeply respect. He has a stillness about him, and an aura of peace and understanding.

In one of his comments he shared this James Allen quote:

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When I first saw the subtitle of this book, “An Emergency Guide For Women Who Feel Like They Are Falling Apart“, I desperately wanted to read it. After all, who among us doesn’t feel this way from time to time? It says, “Four steps to sanity — No doctors, no antidepressants, no fuss” right on the back cover!

Emergency Guide? Yes, Please!

I was picturing something along the lines of Hermione’s magic wand, but as it turns out, this is entirely different. My first clue should’ve been that it was written by Mia Lundin, Founder and Director of the Center for Hormonal and Nutritional Balance. Her approach to this issue is more scientific than what I was looking for.

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Whether or not you’re a fan of the original series, watching the new Star Trek movie can be a great meditation practice to help you appreciate the yins and yangs of life. I highly recommend this strategy for beginner and advanced practitioners alike. The best part is, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy, as an understanding of balance subtly finds you.

(Warning for those who have not yet seen the movie: there are spoilers ahead! Stop reading here, go enjoy the movie, then be sure to come back to this post and share your experience in the comments!)

Following are five ways to get the most out of Star Trek and take a few steps closer to enlightenment.

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