From the Editor's Desk:
MagicStream.org is a literary e-zine, self-help, personal growth and holistic wellness resource. It features writing, art and references from past and present. The strength of the site is in the sharing of this journey we call life. Contributors include professionals in the field, beginning and established writers, and others who do have a story to tell, who share their experiences and their stories, but have never written before. The focus of Magic Stream is on personal growth and the universal in human emotion. Emotional fitness is approached in much the same manner as physical fitness. There are numerous references to self-help, mental health and wellness resources. The philosophy of MagicStream.org is that we do what we can to take care of our self, make our self stronger, accept our self as we are, and seek help when it is needed.
Regina Garson, Magic Stream Publisher
Give the Best Gift of All -- Keep the Magic of the Season Alive
-- By Regina Garson, Magic Stream Publisher As the holiday season swings into overdrive, many of us agonize over the perfect gift. The best really is in the magic of the season. Keep the magic alive. Pass it on....
How to Deal with Holiday Stress
-- By Regina Garson, Magic Stream Publisher Is the holiday season already a frenzy? Don't give up yet. Here are some time-honored tactics to help you deal with the stress of any holiday.
Also by Regina Garson:
Educational Recreation in Huntsville --
Who Said Learning Isn't Fun?
Self-help:
Scrooged - A Dickens of a Way
to Manage Change! --
By Martin Haworth
Managing change in our lives and in our businesses is vital in the modern environments in which we live. There is much to learn from that old and cantankerous Dickens character, Mr Ebenezer Scrooge himself...
How to Help a Grieving Loved One During the Holidays -- While many people look forward to yearly gatherings with family and friends, for those who have lost someone special, the holidays may emphasize feelings of loss and loneliness.
The Most Deadly Disease of All: DENIAL --
By Michael McCright
No matter what the statistics show about Heart Disease or Cancer, or any other disease, the disease of DENIAL kills more people every year than any other disease.
How Drug Companies Deceive Doctors --
By Shane Ellison, M.Sc.
Following doctor's orders has become synonymous with danger. Every year, FDA approved drugs kill twice as many people as the total number of U.S. deaths from the Vietnam War.
Join A Support Group
And Reduce Your Stress Levels --
By Royane Real When you are facing a particularly difficult time in life, support groups can help you on your journey.
Anger Management Practice:
The Gift of Forgiveness
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By Charlie Badenhop
If your sense of anger or resentment is strong, you might have to do this Practice a number of times.
Coping Emotionally with Disaster
Trauma Treatment Manual -- Originally written for people working in the field with survivors of rape in
Bosnia. Can be used as a guide for helping anyone who has
survived any kind of trauma.
Helping Children After a Disaster. -- A catastrophe or violent act is frightening to children and adults alike. It is important to acknowledge the
frightening parts of the disaster when talking with a child about it. Falsely
minimizing the danger will not end a child's concerns.
Dealing with Physical Disaster
Online Charity Fraud -- By Regina Garson, Publisher Magic Stream. Cyber crime in every form is on the rise, and this includes phony charities and cyber looting.
Dedicated to all those travelers who share in the one journey that can never be made alone
Regina Garson, Editor and Publisher garson@hiwaay.net Copyright © 1995 - 2004 Regina Pickett Garson All writings, graphics and scripts are copyright by the individual authors. Nothing on this site may be reproduced without permission of the individual authors.
No claims are made as to the reliability of any of the information provided or linked, sources often disagree. None of these pages are meant to be a replacement for professional help, but a resource that enables one to be a more intelligent consumer. You can learn a lot by becoming aware of different opinions. Don't be afraid to ask questions when it comes to your health, physical or emotional. |
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