DrDebzz Opening Shpiel We start life with a breath and can return to that time of innocence, omnipotence, authenticity, purity, and veracity by focusing on our breath.You don't have to join an ashram, climb to the top of a mountain, or take up Kundalini yoga. All you have to do is give yourself permission to pause. It's easy breezy. Delineate a few moments to be still before you hustle and bustle. Inhale slowly and deeply to the count of five, hold for the count of five, exhale slowly and completely for the count of five. Repeat five times. Practice on a daily basis. Make it a ritual like brushing your teeth. This mini meditation will help reduce and manage stress by releasing the body's neurotransmitters of well-being, e.g. dopamine, serotonin, GAMA (gamma aminobutyric acid) and endorphins.  Be mindful of how you treat yourself, others, the environment, all animals and plants. Keep a check on your gratitude and compassion meter. Plant and nurture your spiritual garden so you can blossom from the inside out. Guest Caller Beverly just moved to Atlanta and is having a hard time dealing with the loneliness.  She fell recently and hasn't been able to go out and meet new friends. Write In Question Marina from Sheffield, Michigan asks: "I've been living with my  boyfriend and our son for the past two years but he keeps threatening to leave and says he's not ready for this.  Most nights he's off with his band and doesn't come home until late.  I don't know if I should grin and bear it for my son's sake or kick him by the wayside?" Weekly WOW (Words of Wisdom) "Whether you think you can or can't, you're right." Henry Ford Confidence Boosters/Esteem Builders No matter what has happened in your life, you have the power to change what that event means to you and thus, change your experience, both emotionally and physically.  Therein lies your power to heal. I flow freely and lovingly with Life. I love myself. I know that only good awaits me at every turn. Say “I want to feel good” when you’re tempted to indulge in low-energy thoughts. Wanting to feel good is synonymous with wanting to feel God. Remember: “God is good, and all that God created was good.” Featured Artist Featured artist is Melissa Manchester, Grammy award winning singer/songwriter performing "Midnight Blue," which she cowrote with Carole Bayer Sager.  Melissa reveals the meaning of music in her life, what she thinks is the key to keeping love, and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists.  Hear heartfelt excerpts from her journal on "Kindness" and "If Time Were God."