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- 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: 857 - 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: 822 - 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: 533 - 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: 2129 - 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: 768 - 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: 2228(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: 882 - 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: 662 - 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: 852 - 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: 750 - 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: 568 - 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: 681 - 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: 659 - 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: 680 - 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: 899 - 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: 727 - 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: 3249 - 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: 653 - 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: 731 - 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: 1192 - 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 ...
Views: 621 - Why You Should Love These Spiritual Laws - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEveryone has heard about the law of attraction, but there are other spiritual laws about which you should be more excited. Embracing these spiritual laws will help you get the most out of your life by minimizing negative circumstances and generating peace of mind and satisfaction. Our ...
Views: 674 - Three Stages of Faith on the Path to Self-actualization - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFaith, or having complete and unshakable confidence things will turn out okay, is a powerful spiritual practice. Along with gratitude, faith helps you make the most of your fate. Typically, those on the path to self-actualization experience three stages of faith. The first stage of faith ...
Views: 874 - 5 Futuristic Predictions That Are Impossible Because of Karma and Fate - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe world is currently experiencing a technology boom and the future looks incredibly exciting. We believe technology and the overall standard of living will be exponentially more advanced, beyond your imagination, in the near future. However, many seemingly possible future life predictions ...
Views: 759 - 11 Magic Affirmations -- Be confident and Laugh More - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe power of affirmations can improve and even transform your life in many ways. Can they help you reach any goal? Can you alter any situation to your liking? While positive thinking and the law of attraction are important, you need to consider other spiritual laws too. For example, the laws ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Spirituality and Karma: Answering a Skeptic - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLong-term empirical research tells us that the concept of karma is valid, though we regularly encounter people with misconceptions about the spiritual tenet. For example, we received this anonymous e-mail recently: “Who are you to tell anyone they deserve what happens to them. This is your ...
Views: 602 - Spiritual vs. Federal Law: 5 Examples - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSpiritual law dictates you are free to act as you desire, as long as you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else. However, many existing U.S. laws and the never-ending enactment of new criminal laws and regulations seriously threatens, even blocks, the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the ...
Views: 667 - 7 Signs You Have Complete Free Will - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe fate vs. free will argument has been around for eons. We believe you have free will to make the most of your fate and even shape it, but not how you may think. The motivational and self-help marketplace is full of well-intentioned professionals promising to make you the captain of your ...
Views: 715 - 9 Signs You Have Never Reincarnated - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHave you lived previous lives? About two-thirds of the world’s population believes in reincarnation. Disbelievers reject the concept of reincarnation, though how many of them have investigated the concept objectively? The “I’m just a hunk of meat with a brain-- no soul” types (typically ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - 23 Magic Affirmations -- Prepare for Your Next Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAre you aware of the power of affirmations? You can use them to transform your love life. Some people claim that you can get anything you want with positive thinking. The law of attraction is important, though you need to also consider other spiritual laws, such as the laws of karma and ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - How to Pass Your Spiritual Tests - 9 Examples - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAre you passing your spiritual tests? We believe everyone frequently has the opportunity to pass spiritual tests, and in the process create a better world and good karma for the future. Sometimes it’s not easy, but if you do the right thing and respond with honesty, unconditional love, and ...
Views: 845 - Examples of Past Love Life Sorrow to Present Life Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYour current love life is the result of your past life actions, according to the theories of reincarnation and karma. However, not all bad love life experiences are the result of bad karma. Your soul chooses experiences for growth, and some present day negative situations may be the result of ...
Views: 855 - How Past Love Life Suffering Leads to Present Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe theory of reincarnation suggests your past life actions create your present love life situations, both the good and the bad. People who don’t like their love lives now might be making up for their actions in the distant past, but not always. Sometimes, even the best intentions in past ...
Views: 809 - Spirituality and Sex--How to Escape Feeling Guilty - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSex can be spiritual, though it’s all too common to forget and feel guilty about sex, and much of the guilt is hidden in your subconscious mind. We’d like to help you escape the baseless sexual guilt trap. It’s detrimental to your emotional, spiritual, and mental health to possess baseless ...
Views: 757 - Love and Past Lives: 7 Occurrences That Affect Your Romantic life Today - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to the theory of reincarnation, your past life actions have much to do with the state of your love life today. You know the saying: what goes around, comes around. Our findings show your actions now are likely to come back to you in one of your future lives instead of in this ...
Views: 878 - Dating, Relationships, and Spiritual Laws - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe law of attraction says that you attract what you focus on. But what about the other, equally important spiritual laws? Below we discuss them, and how spiritual laws affect your love life. Our findings are the result of our extensive empirical research. Law of Higher-Self/Soul Influence ...
Views: 766 - Money and Past Lives: 7 Occurrences That Make You Rich or Poor Today - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to the theory of reincarnation, your past life behavior has a lot to do with the current state of your finances today. Most people are acquainted with the basic concept of karma: whatever you do now will come back to you in the future, though our findings show it’s more likely to ...
Views: 1633 - Numerology: What Harmonizes With the Number 8 - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe’ve developed our theories from empirical research in conjunction with a complex system of checks and balances involving comprehensive astrology and numerology, handwriting analysis, and intuition. Our findings show that important life events, conditions, and trends are represented by ...
Views: 1056 - 6 Reasons Good Things Happen to Bad People - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhy do good things happen to bad people? An arrogant, cruel actor wins an Academy Award while many seemingly more deserving, talented actors never get noticed. A ruthless business tycoon successfully builds a billion dollar empire while many ethical business owners fail. The nasty ...
Views: 726 - Trapped in a Relationship? 5 Ways to Cope - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMany people feel trapped in a relationship, yet fail to do anything about it. The reasons for staying stuck are numerous, including assuming it’s better for the children to stay, illness or lack of physical mobility or stamina, financial restrictions, fear of retaliation, fear of being ...
Views: 835 - The Truth About Spiritual Guides - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSpiritual guides are helpful entities on the other side. But there are some things you need to know to avoid trouble. We base our advice on empirical evidence through regular meditation and other spiritual disciplines and practices, like past life regression and spiritual detox, since the ...
Views: 834 - 5 Myths About Karma Dismantled - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou want to avoid creating negative karma if you’re like us and believe that whatever you intend, say or do comes back to you. We’re confident that our long-term empirical research with past life regression and interpreting personal fate through comprehensive astrology and numerology, has ...
Views: 1008 - New Age Myth: Rewrite Your Soul Contract - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe notion of rewriting your soul contract is about eliminating life’s challenges and getting what you want in a snap. We believe it’s impossible to rewrite your soul contract, though you do have free will to respond positively to it. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to suddenly live the life of ...
Views: 1054 - Caution- Possession is Much More Common Than You May Realize - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDeliver Us From Evil is a new film about an NYPD cop who battles demons. The film is based on events in the life of Sgt. Ralph Sarchie who retired as a decorated NYPD cop after 18 years of service. He now dedicates himself to demonology cases full time. Some people are giving this movie a ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Spirituality, Alcohol and Pot--What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMarijuana is now legal in several states in the USA and other states may follow suit. Many of the news stories about the American weed revolution compare pot to alcohol. The pro-pot people say it’s less harmful than alcohol. On the surface, pot does seem to help one relax and be more ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Reconsidering 7 Beliefs of Atheists - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAtheists don’t believe in God for various reasons, and they should be allowed to believe what they want. Religious freedom is a wonderful thing. However, it’s our belief that some atheists base their viewpoint on misunderstandings. Here are seven common convictions atheists hold, our ...
Views: 705 - Surprise: You Are Fully Accountable For Your Life in Your Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSpirituality and accountability go hand in hand; you reap what you sow. It may not catch up to you in this life, but based on our empirical research, we believe it will eventually. Unfortunately, we sometimes encounter people on the spiritual path who seem to rationalize bad behavior. ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - What You Need to Know About Reincarnation - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOnce you understand the truth about reincarnation, after sifting through the myths and misunderstandings, you’ll be surprised how the awareness can improve your quality of life. Below are nine common questions or arguments about reincarnation and our responses, which are based on over 25 ...
Views: 711 - Banish That Person From Your Mind Once and For All - 9 Tips - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHow do you stop thinking about someone? Perhaps he betrayed you, she broke up with you, or maybe it’s someone you don’t even know. He enters your mind all the time and you know it isn’t healthy. Sometimes people take up residence in our minds and it’s difficult to get rid of the thoughts. ...
Views: 2355(1 vote) - 3 Most Fear-based and Void of Unconditional Love Questions About A New Lover - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe believe the primary purpose of all love relationships is opportunity for spiritual growth, yet few seem to share our belief considering the three common questions about a new relationship partner that often lead to love life suffering. It’s understandable why people today approach love ...
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