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- Karma Isn’t Punishment & You Can’t Have Karma Without Reincarnation - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe concept of karma is often misunderstood. It's not about punishment. That would imply there's a judging God and we don't believe that, nor do other experts in the field, such as Brad Steiger, Richard Sutphen, Dr. Ian Stevenson, Dr. Raymond Moody, Dr. Leo R. Sprinkle, and numerous ...
Views: 817 - Numerology—Everyone Has Some Master Numbers Part II - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPattern recognition, over time, demonstrates Master Numbers are remarkable numbers; they have a special connection to the higher planes. Modern numerology, a condensed form of the ancient discipline, may or may not show one or more Master Numbers in your basic natal and timing charts due to ...
Views: 811 - Avoid These Spiritual Traps - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2020 from Scott & Stephen Petullo“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, ignorance is defined as “the lack of knowledge or information.” The trap of ignorance, including spiritual ignorance, ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - The Number Six and Numerology - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloKnown as number mysticism in ancient times, numerology is one of many forms of divination, and one of our favorites. Our long-term experience shows us that pattern recognition using hundreds of indicators is the best way to reliably interpret personal fate and personality. But you can get a ...
Views: 808 - “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: 801 - Numerology Compatibility Hidden Truths Part I - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMystics realized thousands of years ago that numbers symbolize qualities as well as amounts. Numerology, or what used to be referred to as number mysticism, is one of several tried and true forms of divination used to derive personality traits and compatibility. Nobody is perfect, and ...
Views: 799 - Numerology Compatibility Hidden Truths Part II - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEons ago, truth seekers and spiritualists recognized that numbers represent qualities as well as quantities. Number mysticism, the ancient and more complex form of today’s modern numerology, is one sure-fire divination method to discern personality and compatibility. Everyone has ...
Views: 793 - Spiritual Reasons For Repeated and Seemingly Accidental Meetings With Same Stranger - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe phenomenon of repeatedly, unexplainably, seeing the same stranger on the street, in your office building, at the grocery store, or elsewhere, instead of all the other people you could possibly bump into, is a fairly common occurrence. We believe there are spiritual explanations for this ...
Views: 788 - Luck is Actually Predetermination - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe debate about whether or not fate exists will endure because it's difficult to prove either way, though there is plenty of evidence for it being credible. Our long-term findings have convinced us of the controversial viewpoint that personal fate exists, for everyone. No matter what we ...
Views: 775 - Love, Sex and Numerology: Numbers 1 Through 9 Part II - by Submitted on May 14, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPythagoras, known as the Father of Number, believed number mysticism is one of the keys of the meaning of life. “Number rules the universe.” Pythagoras Everyone has been exposed to basic numerology, and we don’t blame you if you’re skeptical. Instead of relying entirely upon single ...
Views: 770 - How to Let Go and Move On When It’s Over - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPart of life is accepting that not all relationships and friendships are meant to last forever. People mature at different rates, change hobbies, meet more compatible friends, move away, grow up, grow a backbone, regress, progress, and fall out of love or in love with other people. “Laughter ...
Views: 766 - Is Your Pet Psychic? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHave you ever communicated intuitively with your pet, or wondered if your pet has psychic abilities? Stephen once took care of his mom's cat, Tigger, and dog, Chloe, for two weeks. After Tigger's dinner one evening, he appeared at Stephen's bedroom door, stared at Stephen, and meowed softly. ...
Views: 765 - Numerology and Partnership Styles Part II - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNumerology, as it’s known today, is rooted in number mysticism from over two thousand years ago. But the wise ancient seers wouldn’t recognize today’s numerology; the modern approach often involves bastardizing the discipline in an effort to make it sexy and marketable. This is true with ...
Views: 765 - Reincarnation vs Religion: Which Belief Does More Good? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to a study, most Americans believe it’s important to follow the Ten Commandments https://today.yougov.com/topics/philosophy/articles-reports/2019/10/29/atheists-agnostics-christians-ten-commandments The study found “US Adults overall are more likely to say every commandment is ‘an ...
Views: 737 - Three Features of a Spiritual Relationship Part I - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBy age 40, most people realize there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Every couple has varying levels of mental, emotional, and sexual compatibility and none are perfectly matched on every level. But everyone can experience a better relationship if the pay attention to the spiritual ...
Views: 736 - Numerology, Sex, and Love—Root Numbers 1-9 Part I - by Submitted on May 01, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPythagoras, ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, taught that numbers have mystical qualities. “All is number.” Pythagoras Considering the symbolism of numbers is all around you, it’s no surprise numerology is one of the most popular forms of divination. You’ve probably seen ...
Views: 723 - Astrology And Other Metaphysical Topics—As Valid As Modern Science - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe Science Council defines science as "the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence. Scientific methodology includes the following: objective observation; measurement and data (possibly although ...
Views: 720 - Astrology: Why So Many Think it's BS - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe majority of people roll their eyes at the topic of astrology. Here’s an example: “I don't believe in astrology. It's a lot of crap. I just think that's another thing you should throw out the window. Mysticism. Cheap. It's amazing that people still hang on to that after all these years.” Mick ...
Views: 715 - Near Death Experience Common Occurrences - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA NDE or near death experience happens when a body is clinically dead, then comes back to life. During that time, his or her consciousness, or soul, goes to "the other side," and often returns with incredible insight. People from all over the world of different religions, races, backgrounds, ...
Views: 703 - Scientific Studies on The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlthough we accept the theory of personal fate, we also believe that everyone has the power to make the most of his or her life within the limits of predetermination. As we outline in the Mystic’s Magic Formula, one of the best ways to optimize life’s rewards and mitigate life’s challenges is ...
Views: 702 - How Psychics Get Divine Insight - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloQuestion: “How exactly does a psychic see future events? Where does that insight come from?” Answer: The idea of magically perceiving details about the future takes some getting used to. But once you do, the awareness can be invaluable, saving you enormous amounts of time and money. Just ...
Views: 698 - Predetermination vs. Complete Free Will - by Submitted on May 02, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to the theories of reincarnation, karma, and personal fate, your soul selects a lifetime to experience conditions, circumstances, and specific key events prior to your birth in order to learn and understand. You have free will, within predetermined events in your life, to respond ...
Views: 691 - Near Death Experience Common Occurrences - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA NDE or near death experience happens when a body is clinically dead, then comes back to life. During that time, his or her consciousness, or soul, goes to "the other side," and often returns with incredible insight. People from all over the world of different religions, races, backgrounds, ...
Views: 688 - 2022 Astrological and Numerological Excerpts - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHermes Trismegistus, the author named in the text of the enigmatic Emerald Tablet, said, “That which is below is like that which is above and that which is above is like that is below.” According to the Hermetic tradition, occult sciences such as astrology and numerology symbolize events and ...
Views: 662 - Astrology: Why it Pays to Follow Moon Void of Course - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloTiming is important. If you pay attention to personal and universal cycles, you can use it to your advantage and even get a major edge. Astrology and numerology are tools that can give you a great deal of insight about timing. But, like learning a foreign language, they take many years to ...
Views: 651 - Seven Steps to Use Fate to Shun Disappointment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSometimes, no matter what you try, a specific goal is unattainable, which could mean fate rules over your free will. The more effort you put into it, the worse the disappointment. Even though this is an unfortunate part of life, you can minimize the disappointment of fate with your awareness. ...
Views: 651 - Radical Spirituality: Find Out Your Subconscious Fears and Defenses Part 4 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe power of the human mind is truly remarkable. You’re consciously aware of the content of this article as you read it, but the focus of your collective subconscious mind is likely elsewhere, and is infinitely more powerful. Ultimately, you can’t control what your subconscious mind does; it ...
Views: 642 - Spiritual Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGratitude is one of the most powerful spiritual tools that you can use to enhance your state of mind and life, and cope with challenging circumstances. In accepting that which you can’t change, and expressing gratitude for what it is teaching you, life’s problems become easier to ...
Views: 625 - Raw Spirituality: Discover Your Concealed Personality Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBeyond your conscious awareness resides your collective subconscious with unique fears, biases, defenses, and abilities that comprises the real you. One of the fastest ways to advance your self-knowledge, thus, spirituality, is to delve into your concealed mind; self-awareness is one of the ...
Views: 619 - The Funny Side of Spirituality - by Submitted on May 25, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAs Mark Twain said, "Humor is mankind's greatest blessing." As gratitude multiples your blessings, we hope you appreciate the humor in the quotes below. Some of the quotes may seem too negative to be spiritual, but we believe questioning spirituality is a good thing and can be spiritual too. ...
Views: 605 - Wise Reminders From Plato - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPlato (429--347 BC), the Greek philosopher, is known as one of the greatest and most influential philosophers of the ancient world. The academy he founded, one of the first Western schools to offer higher learning, helped shape how we structure schools and universities today. Besides philosophy, ...
Views: 604 - Surprising Scientific Findings on Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOne of the best ways to get centered is through meditation. The feel-good state of meditation directly combats stress and anxiety, and helps to improve your overall outlook on life. Besides the many scientifically documented benefits (some of which we document below), meditation helps you ...
Views: 602 - Wise Words of Maya Angelou - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMaya Angelou was an American civil rights activist and wrote seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry. She was also an actress, director, and produced plays, movies, and public television programs over 50 years, and received dozens of awards and more than 50 ...
Views: 598 - Raw Spirituality: Discover Your Concealed Personality Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe ancients knew there is much more to the human mind than that which you are consciously aware. The hidden mind is the real power of your mind. “The conscious mind is the editor, and the subconscious mind is the writer.” Steve Martin “It's interesting what pops out of an author's ...
Views: 590 - Radical Spirituality: Find Out Your Subconscious Fears and Defenses Part 5 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloUltimate spirituality, in part, involves uncovering your hidden personality, the distinct strengths and weaknesses that are underneath your persona. Try as you might, you aren’t really in control of your subconscious mind which greatly influences your behavior. Although some of your concealed ...
Views: 585 - Give Kids a Head Start with These Spiritual Tips - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou can probably think of ways adults could have assisted you in your childhood so you would have had an edge in life. If you have kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, godchildren, or you mentor or teach kids, maybe you help them in ways you were not. Below are some metaphysical ways you can ...
Views: 575 - Wise Reminders From Galileo - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGalileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei (February 15th, 1564 – January 8th 1642), known as Galileo, was an Italian astronomer, engineer, and physicist. Galileo has been called the father of observational astronomy, modern science modern physics, and the scientific. Galileo's championing of ...
Views: 571 - Spirituality: Five Reasons For Terrible Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBad relationships are all too common. In the beginning, it frequently appears to hold so much promise, but then it falls apart. It’s a mystery as to why some relationships turn sour, until you consider the spiritual side of things. Mystics suggest that life is largely about spiritual ...
Views: 568 - Wise Words of Bruce Lee - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBruce Lee, born Lee Jun-fan (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, martial arts instructor, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and philosopher. He’s considered to be the most influential martial artist of all time and helped change the way Asians ...
Views: 568 - Words of Wisdom—Alice Bailey - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlice Ann Bailey (June 16, 1880 – December 15, 1949) wrote over twenty-four books on theosophical subjects, and was one of the first writers to use the term New Age. Her books cover topics such as how spirituality relates to meditation, psychology, society, healing, and the Solar System. She ...
Views: 558 - Personal Adversity Famous Quotes - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to conventional wisdom, any goal is achievable if you work hard. Alas, personal adversity sometimes squashes that promise. In such cases, all the benefits are through the journey, not the desired goal. Personal adversity frequently stems from things that you can’t control in ...
Views: 549 - The Real Definition of Karma - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMore 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 straightforward without much ...
Views: 548 - Wise Words for Current Times From Martin Luther King, Jr. - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMartin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929, died April 4, 1968, was the most visible American civil rights leader from 1955 until his assassination. He furthered civil rights through nonviolence, motivated by his Christian beliefs and the peaceful activism of Mahatma Gandhi. We suspect this ...
Views: 544 - Wise Words of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869--January 30 1948) was an Indian civil rights leader who was instrumental in India’s independence from Great Britain. He promoted non-violent resistance and helped rally workers against discrimination and government excess taxation. Below we list some words of ...
Views: 538 - How to Connect with Your Guardian Angels Part II - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost of the world’s population believes in the concept of guardian angels in some way or another; everyone has at least one invisible spiritual helper looking out for his or her best interests. You can make the most of your guardian angels by following the advice below. “The angels as the ...
Views: 535 - Wise Words of Leo Tolstoy - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLeo Tolstoy (September 9, 1828—November 20, 1910) was a Russian writer and is recognized as one of the greatest authors of all time. War and Peace is widely considered his best work. Below we list some words of wisdom from Leo Tolstoy. “The more we live by our intellect, the less we ...
Views: 535 - Words of Wisdom—Mirra Alfassa - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMirra Alfassa (February 21st, 1878 – November 17th, 1973), was a yoga teacher, occultist, and spiritual guru. She was known to her followers as The Mother. She founded Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a school, and Auroville, an experimental township dedicated to human unity and evolution. Below we ...
Views: 526 - Wise Words for Current Times From Martin Luther King, Jr. - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMartin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929, died April 4, 1968, was the most visible American civil rights leader from 1955 until his assassination. He furthered civil rights through nonviolence, motivated by his Christian beliefs and the peaceful activism of Mahatma Gandhi. We suspect this ...
Views: 523 - The Real Definition of Karma - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMore 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 straightforward without much ...
Views: 521 - 44 Insightful Quotes from Albert Einstein - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlbert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist, is remembered as one of the greatest physicists of all time. Einstein created the theory of relativity and made important contributions to the theory of quantum mechanics. Below we list examples of his words of wisdom. “A man's ethical ...
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