TV asks: "I am wondering about the Law of Attraction material. Jerry and Ester Hicks are the people who channel Abraham. Is there any truth in their teaching? Sometimes it sounds like it makes sense."
(Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Justin Brackett, CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)N asks: "Is Joel Osteen preaching New Age?"
An original poster advertising the services of F. M. AlexanderJC writes: "Can you tell me whether the Alexander Technique is New Age? I am a musician and my teacher recommended it for 'body awareness.' Apparently, it is popular among professional, classical musicians. The idea of "body awareness" sounds very New Age to me!"
EB writes: "I have been seeing a certified acupressure therapist. Does this pertain to the New Age category like chiropractors?"
SH writes: "I am interested in knowing if magnet therapy is new age? Such as wearing a magnet braclet or using magents. Also what about magentic hematite jewelry? Thank you for your help."
Did you ever notice how many New Age self-help books and seminars are based on changing the way we think? They accomplish this through all kinds of mind control techniques such as guided imagery, visualization, blanking the mind, etc.
Stephen Covey (1932-2012)MG writes: "I am looking for information on The Seven Habits program. My children go to a Catholic school that has incorporated the program into the counciling program. I have been trying to find out more about The Seven Habits program because of what I will call a "gut" feeling. I do not what to go to the school before I have more information to back up my uneasy feelings. Is the program ok and if not where can I look to get more information?"
Castor oil seedsThe latest TikTok craze is calling for the application of castor oil in the belly button, a so-called “ancient” practice that will do everything from detoxification and improving your digestion to enhancing bowel movements and even making you more fertile. So what is this all about?
