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- How to Address the Spiritual Side of Addiction - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost people associate a spiritual approach to addiction with relying on a higher power for help. We do too, but based on our work with the hidden or spiritual side of life, we believe there’s another vital part of the addiction puzzle that most people miss. Unfortunately, traditional drug ...
Views: 1104 - Spiritual Truth About Betrayal - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe concept of betrayal from a spiritual viewpoint is controversial. Since the dawn of time, many forms of betrayal, particularly romantic betrayal, have caused much emotional anguish. Everyone knows from experience that betrayal isn’t pleasant. Nobody likes to be on the receiving end of ...
Views: 2887 - Are Your Vices Depleting Your Soul? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPossession and spirit attachment can be very tricky, both in identifying the problem and removing it. Sometimes people know they’re being spiritually attacked, but don’t realize their vices are making the situation worse. The theory is simple and has been acknowledged by various cultures ...
Views: 849 - Ego and Intolerance vs. Higher-self--Two Different Viewpoints - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYour spiritual-self, or higher-self sometimes contrasts with your ego-self’s expectations in everyday affairs. According to the theories of reincarnation and karma, your soul selects conditions and circumstances prior to your birth in order to learn and understand. But after incarnating, ...
Views: 1122 - Triumph With Mysticism - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhile we embrace the concept of personal predetermination, we’ve always maintained everyone has the ability to make the most of their life within the bounds of their personal fate. Practical mysticism is one of the best ways to optimize life’s rewards and limit the challenges. Our view is ...
Views: 693 - What You Need to Know about Demonic Energy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhenever we address the topic of demonic energy with others, we encounter one of four reactions: Disbelief, fear, contempt, or understanding. Although you can’t see dark energy, our long-term empirical research shows us that it is as real as day turning into night every twenty-four ...
Views: 931 - These Five Things Seem Ungodly But Are Really Spiritual - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou may wonder sometimes what is spiritual and what isn’t. According to New Age and religious standards, ”spiritual” has to do partly with worship, meditation, compassion, and grace. We agree that regular prayers, meditation, and other devout and paranormal activities are spiritual. But many ...
Views: 923 - Case Study of a Ghost Removal - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAfter removing discarnate entities from people and places for over twenty years, it’s as natural for us to perceive them as it is for you to spot a bird in the sky. What follows is a recent example when we visited our sister. Our sister and her family have lived in their current home, built ...
Views: 868 - 25 Magic Affirmations -- Be More Psychic - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou’ve probably heard about how affirmations can improve your life. Some people claim that you can achieve anything you want with the power of positive thoughts. Anything? Does that mean you can become an NBA superstar, even though you’re 5’5”, 50 years old, can’t jump or run, and aren’t a ...
Views: 1467 - Reincarnated--Past Lives of Famous People - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost people don’t realize that you can’t have karma without reincarnation, and the theory of reincarnation dictates you are the sum total of all your prior existences. Even though you don’t consciously remember, all your actions in past lives, negative and positive, created the challenges and ...
Views: 1269 - Reincarnated--Past Lives of Famous People - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost people don’t realize that you can’t have karma without reincarnation, and the theory of reincarnation dictates you are the sum total of all your prior existences. Even though you don’t consciously remember, all your actions in past lives, negative and positive, created the challenges and ...
Views: 881 - Pat Yourself on the Back for These Spiritual Accomplishments - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSometimes the most spiritually aware and evolved individuals question whether or not they are good people, which is a sign of humility. Alternatively, some of the most difficult troublemakers on the planet assume they are advanced souls. Many humans strive to treat others as they want to be ...
Views: 943 - Opposing Viewpoints--What Happens After Death - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe life after death debate includes two main viewpoints. Either you believe in life after death (the afterworld, or heaven), or you believe that once you die your consciousness simply ceases to exist. Below we outline the two general belief systems regarding the life after death debate ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Spiritual Tips You Shouldn’t Follow - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThanks to modern technology and the Internet, you’ll find an abundance of spiritual information online when you seek answers to your spiritual questions. Unfortunately, so much of it is spiritual advice you should ignore. Throughout over 30 years of extensive metaphysical and spiritual ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - Spiritual Tips That Are a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThere’s no shortage of spiritual information online. Seek answers, and you shall find helpful information. But you’ll also find plenty of spiritual advice you should ignore. We started exploring metaphysical and spiritual subjects over thirty years ago. In our exhaustive searches and ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - Ways Your Existence Will Change In Heaven - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBased on life-after-life accounts from past life regression, the research of Stafford Betty, and Near Death Experiences (NDEs), the afterworld is quite different than life on Earth. One main reason is that you, or your soul, is no longer confined by the limits of your body and mind. The list ...
Views: 798 - Ways Your Reality Will Be Different in Heaven - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBased on our experience with past life regression, life-between-life regression, documented near death experiences, and the after life research of Stafford Betty, we believe there is nothing to fear about death. When you shed your physical body, your soul moves on to a different dimension. ...
Views: 659 - Spiritual Power: Mysticism in Five Stages - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe five stages of mysticism aren't as complex as you may think. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to have a long mane of white hair and live in an exotic, remote part of the world to be a mystic. The American Heritage dictionary defines mysticism as "...consciousness of transcendent ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Numerology Universal Year and the Date 9-9-2016 - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSeptember 9, 2016 is a date of significant mystical meaning, as are the dates September 18th and 27th, 2016. The Universal Year of nine occurs this year, as it does every nine years, and nine is a number with great occult meaning. The Universal Year (e.g., 2016 = 2+0+1+6 = 9) peaks each year ...
Views: 899 - How to Tell if Someone is Possessed - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHow can you tell if someone is possessed? Does possession really happen, or is it a myth? When we mention possession most people express skepticism or fear. Thanks to scary movies and novels, demonic and spirit possession seem like either science fiction, or something one has no control ...
Views: 1664 - Meditation: Separating Lies from Truth - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe truth about meditation is quite different from what the average, inexperienced person thinks of it. Public opinion is shaped by a lifetime of societal influence, such as through Hollywood comedies, written by people who know little about meditation, that lampoon meditation and other “kooky” ...
Views: 709 - Spirit Possession or Brain Disturbance--You Decide - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSevere possession by lost souls and sometimes even demonic entities is, we believe, a serious yet largely overlooked problem. Spiritually sensitive and otherwise susceptible people, such as abused children or people who abuse alcohol and, or use drugs, can unknowingly be a host for all sorts ...
Views: 1252 - A Spiritual Approach to Coping With Loneliness - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEveryone has phases in their life when they feel lonely, especially if they are different or unwilling or unable to conform and follow the herd. For example, for spiritually sensitive people, who see the world differently and often perceive what most other people don’t (e.g, the truth behind ...
Views: 981 - Celebrities Who Need a Spiritual Clearing - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt’s hard enough dealing with unseen, toxic energy while living a quiet life, especially if you’re spiritually sensitive. Lost souls and dark energy are everywhere, thus it’s important to periodically clear the spiritual debris and protect yourself. Most people would benefit from a Spiritual ...
Views: 935 - How to be More Magical - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou've probably felt magical many times--those moments when time seems to stop, you feel like you can do anything, and all is well in your world. Unfortunately, due to the pressures from everyday life and being pulled in multiple directions at once, being more magical is one of the last ...
Views: 974 - Demons Are Real--Three Stages of Tackling Them - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMore than twenty-five years ago, we didn't take demons and evil spirits seriously and were skeptical of the idea of dark and demonic energy. Today, having pierced the veil that separates the mundane world and the higher and lower planes long ago, we deal with entities of various levels, from ...
Views: 980 - Astrology: Wedding Day is Irrelevant - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe prevailing view involving modern marriage and astrology is that both individuals surely must have stellar love life timing at the time of the ceremony because marriage always equates to true love. Regrettably, this is false. Time and time again, the results of our empirical research ...
Views: 700 - Predestined to Love Again--Love Connections are Destined - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlmost everyone who lost a romantic partner or missed a love life opportunity has wondered if they will ever experience another rewarding love life connection. It's an exceedingly common concern, especially for those, such as divorcees or widows, finding themselves single for the first time in ...
Views: 803 - “There is Nothing After This Life,” or is There? - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA family member recently told us, “When you’re dead, you’re dead. There’s nothing after this life.” Everyone has their own opinion, but that surprised us considering all we’ve written about the subject, and since she hadn’t told us her true views before. We strive for impartiality, so ...
Views: 517 - Spiritual Attack Differs From Demonic Possession - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPsychic (spiritual) attack is quite different than being possessed by disembodied souls or worse, one or more demons. The problem is that it’s easy for the inexperienced to completely overlook the cause of the trouble, or to confuse spiritual attacks and possession. Below we explain ...
Views: 969 - Tricks to Meditate Better - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMeditation seems challenging to many people, and rightly so. It requires steadfast discipline, yet the benefits of regular meditation are extraordinary, including peace of mind and even enhanced physical health. Below we include questions from someone who wants to meditate more effectively, ...
Views: 921 - Ghosts and Demons: Our Response to Doubters - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDemonic possession, lost souls, and our philosophies about the topics are controversial, based on the feedback we receive. Over twenty-five years ago, we were hesitant to embrace the concepts of unseen demonic influences and lost souls, otherwise known as ghosts. But today, we fully accept ...
Views: 630 - Improve Your Sex Life With These 39 Magic Affirmations - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHave you ever utilized the power of positive affirmations? Some say you can reach any goal, including improving your sex life, with positive thinking. Though we believe some things are out of reach no matter what you do, positive affirmations can help you with what is within reach. ...
Views: 3469 - Free Will vs. Fate -- Story of Three Spiritual Aspirants - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe fate vs. free will debate involves three main points of view. Either you believe everything is fated, nothing is fated, or somewhere in between. Below we outline the three general belief systems regarding fate vs. free will represented through three separate spiritual seekers. 1. The ...
Views: 865 - How to Regain Your Psychic Ability - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIs it possible to lose your psychic ability? We’ve been meditating and exercising our psychic muscles for years, and we’ve found certain things can strengthen or weaken psychic ability. Everyone has some degree of psychic ability, whether you want to call it your gut feeling, intuition, or ...
Views: 2512(1 vote) - New Age Myth: Thoughts Create Everything in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou’ve probably heard of the idea that thoughts create your reality. By reality, what motivational speakers and best-selling New Age authors refer to is the events and circumstances of your life, not just your state of mind. In the real world, you’ll find it’s not so simple. While we are ...
Views: 1044 - Twins: Spiritual Heritage of Twins Trumps DNA and Environment - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAs identical twins, we are supposed to be genetic mirrors of each other and conventional scientists attribute our differences in personality to environmental influences. Contrast that with our controversial viewpoint: we associate our unique personalities and distinct physical differences to ...
Views: 766 - How to Tell if Your Spirit Guide is of the Light or Not - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhat’s the difference between spirit guides of the Light, and other unseen entities? How do you know if your spirit guide is of the Light, or instead a troublemaker or even a dark entity? We’ve had many experiences with both benevolent and malevolent spirits and want you to understand the ...
Views: 961 - Answer to Personal Fate and Karma Skeptic - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe views we hold about personal fate and karma, such as at least 75% of the core circumstances and events in everyone’s life are predestined, are controversial. We regularly receive unsolicited (usually anonymous) feedback like this: “What about the law of attraction? Don’t we co-create ...
Views: 838 - Spirituality and Enlightenment: The Secret to Bliss - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe ultimate goal of many spiritual seekers is to find enlightenment, which is another way to say awakening to spiritual awareness or illumination. A tall order, but with discipline it’s possible to make serious progress on your spiritual path. “I think a spiritual journey is not so much a ...
Views: 661 - Spiritually Sensitive? Your Love Life is Probably More Challenging - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost relationships aren’t easy, and relationships are even harder for the spiritually sensitive because they not only need to connect with a partner mentally, emotionally, and physically, but also spiritually. For them, the unseen, spiritual connection is obvious, thus important. Certain ...
Views: 776 - One Sure Way to Know if You Are Ready For a Great Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost singles searching for love believe they are ready for love. Who can blame them? They're doing all the things mainstream love experts recommend like keeping fit, making room in their life for that special person, and doing what it takes to meet new and interesting potential matches. But they ...
Views: 744 - Two Rarely Mentioned Traits Most Happy Long-Term Couples Share - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to Stephen J. Johnsonn, Ph.D., a marriage and family therapist in practice for 40 years and married for nearly 35, "Even stellar relationships lose their spark over time." In this article, he gives "the ingredients of a lasting, fruitful partnership, and techniques for weathering the ...
Views: 771 - Entertaining Examples of Famous People Rejecting Fate - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFamous people throughout history have said some interesting things about fate. Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century French military leader, one of the most triumphant military commanders of all time, said, "Circumstances--what are circumstances? I make circumstances." It seems Napoleon didn't ...
Views: 1003 - Fate and Fame: Mega Stars and Predetermination - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFifty Hollywood actors of similar talent toil for years looking for that big break, frequently crossing paths through the same auditions and talent agencies. Eventually, two of them make it to A-list status, yet the others languish in obscurity. We don't call it luck, we call it fate. "It ...
Views: 821 - 18 Magic Affirmations--Be More Attractive and Sexier - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPerhaps you've experienced the power of affirmations. Tell yourself a thousand times you can't do something, and you're that much closer to failure. Tell yourself repeatedly you can do something, and you're more likely to succeed. Taken to the extreme, some people claim you can manifest ...
Views: 4287 - The Ancient and Original Definition of Karma May Surprise You - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBack in ancient times, more than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reincarnation and a person's actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is ...
Views: 743 - Increase Your Spiritual Power Through Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEveryone knows gratitude as thankfulness, though we also regard it as a process through which to increase spiritual power, thus get more out of life and progress toward self-actualization. Commonly, those on the spiritual path to self-awareness experience three stages of gratitude. The ...
Views: 855 - New Age Fallacies: Watch Out For These Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe New Age marketplace includes countless well-meaning people. We applaud those who insist on honesty with their offerings and don’t put profits first. However, like any industry, it has its share of tricksters and hucksters. Many don’t mean to mislead, but they feel pressure to generate ...
Views: 1333 - The Truth About These 12 Top Psychic Myths - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe’ve encountered many myths about psychic readings over the years. It’s not surprising there’s so much misinformation and fiction related to metaphysical readings; sometimes the practitioners are to blame. Below are twelve psychic myths based on our over 30 years of experience with the ...
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