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- Are You a God or Goddess? Read this for the answer - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2020 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonIn the spiritual community, we use a lot of words to describe our divine selves without knowing the true meaning. Goddess and God for example, are two words that are used loosely and incorrectly when describing oneself. It’s okay to think highly of yourself, however your character and appearance ...
Views: 58 - How to Know What You Should Eat - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2020 from Lana NelsonIn a recent interview the publisher of Success Magazine asked one of the nation’s foremost fitness and nutrition coaches, “What is the most frequent question that you get asked as a health and wellness expert?” Her reply was, “The most common question is- What can I eat?” Food news is major ...
Views: 60 - Help Others Be Happier and Higher-Performing Together at Work - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2020 from Kare AndersonStay sought-after by enabling others to proudly use their best talents together on things that matter to them. As William Butler Yeats wrote, “Because I helped to wind the clock, I come to hear it strike.” Here’s exactly how others have evoked that feeling and behavior: One: “Pair Up” to Cut ...
Views: 61 - Divine Feminine Vibrations.. Reading for January 2020 - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2020 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonLetting the divine feminine nourish you now into new relationships, collaborations, community and friendships is very wise. There are many souls with whom you have spiritual contracts divinely placed in your destiny before you were born. There are certain people placed in your life to guide you ...
Views: 65 - The Sailing Trip from Hell - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2020 from Greg GiesenThe four-day trip around the Channel Islands, just off the coast of Southern California, started out like it was supposed to—calm seas, plenty of sunshine, and moderate wind speed of 18 to 20 knots. The channel was only about 35 miles across, which meant we would make safe harbor for the evening ...
Views: 49 - The Connection Between Antibiotics, Superbugs and Meat Consumption - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2020 from Kathleen GageHave you ever wondered why people are so resistant to antibiotics? We have become so resistant to the benefits of antibiotics many people have lost the ability to fight off super-bugs has become near impossible. One of the main reasons is the use of antibiotics in factory farming of animals. ...
Views: 70 - Is Fear Keeping You from Speaking out against the Catholic Church? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorAs a Catholic, what are our rights in our Church today? For many this might seem like a very strange question to pose indeed. Knowing that for centuries let alone over family generations, it was a given, that you would never question your Church at all. Yet today, it is a question whose ...
Views: 53 - 7 Signs You Are a Spiritualist - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2020 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonI have experienced a lot in my spiritual journey and everything is not pretty and beautiful as most spiritualist will have you believe. We are all spiritual beings but not all of us has what it takes to communicate to the other side. These events can appear scary, bizarre, and impossible to ...
Views: 139 - Break Through Your Barriers in 2020 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanThere are times in our spiritual journey when we find ourselves grappling with the most intense inner conflicts. Rather than confront them, we would sometimes prefer to hide under the covers. We can try to deny that there’s an issue waiting to be addressed, or pray to be rescued, but deep down ...
Views: 78 - Only Compassion - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanIf you’ve ever suffered any sort of trauma, whether that’s a serious accident, a sudden loss, betrayal or illness, you know how much pain that can bring. Experiences like these can be quite devastating, draining your life force. If the painful energy isn’t released, it lingers with regret, ...
Views: 50 - Is Climate Change Impacted by a Plant-Based Diet? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2020 from Kathleen GageAccording to Strava, a social network for athletes, most annual commitments begin to crumble by the second Friday in January. For 2020, that’s January 10th. Year after year, people commit to resolutions with the solemn vow that this year it will be different than in the past, but one more ...
Views: 78 - Transformation of Thought And Evolution of Consciousness - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from alexis karpouzosThe challenge for humanity now is to transform and transcend our fractured views of the world, to shift paradigms, to return to a more wise and holistic understanding of ourselves and our place in the Universe. A change in thinking and behavior will result naturally from a change of heart. As ...
Views: 76 - Creativity and society - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from alexis karpouzosOn anthropological level, the term “creativity” gains an extended level since it is revealed that the human is not a simple creation of a cosmic process, but has got a sense of belonging and co-creates in collaboration with Thought, its forms, its meanings and mental contents, the feelings and ...
Views: 75 - Creativity and living systems – Networks – Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from alexis karpouzos`Over the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation leading to a novel kind of ‘systemic’ thinking. `The view of living systems as networks provides a novel ...
Views: 65 - DIALOGUE BETWEEN METAPHYSICS AND SCIENCE - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from alexis karpouzosThe spiritual experience of oneness conduces to the same insight as reasoning through science. Both convey the insight of fundamental interconnection between ourselves, other people, other forms of life, the biosphere and, ultimately, the universe. Science and spirituality, far from being ...
Views: 106 - SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2019 from alexis karpouzosThe central teaching of mysticism is that Everything is One, whereas from the side of rationalism the universe is Multiple. The essence of the mystical tradition is not a particular philosophical system, but the simple realization that the soul of any individual/existence is identified with the ...
Views: 93 - How I fell in love with cooking plant based meals - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageSomething really bizarre happened to me as a result of going whole food, plant based. Beyond all the obvious benefits such as increased energy, 35 pound weight release after a few months into the lifestyle (without dieting), focus, clarity and mood balance, I actually fell in love with ...
Views: 116 - The Ethics of A Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageSeptember 16, 2018. This is the day my life changed forever. It’s the day I chose to stop consuming animal and dairy products. Initially, it was going to be for a seven-day period. Seven days turned into two weeks. Two weeks turned into a month. A month turned into six. At this point, I don’t ...
Views: 129 - Can a Plant Based Diet Alleviate Food Addictions? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“I couldn’t possibly go plant based. I’m so addicted to sugar and meat it’s impossible to give these things up.” Food addictions are real, as are many other types of addictions. As with most addictions, it takes discipline to get through to the other side of the behavior. When I made the ...
Views: 102 - Eat To Live: A Must Read For Plant Based Eating - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageWhen I began exploring ways to minimize inflammation, I did what many people do; I hit the Internet. Google became my best friend. It didn’t take long to realize the answer to my dilemma was a whole food, plant-based diet. What I quickly discovered was the plethora of books, videos, blog ...
Views: 98 - Comfort Eating the Plant Based Way - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageThe last few days have been darned crazy. Due to extreme rains and the release of water from a lake upstream, the rivers have been rising to the point of flood conditions. As a result, not only did we have to take our horses to higher ground, we were ordered to evacuate from our home. It’s ...
Views: 98 - What a hangover and a 10 mile run have in common - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIf you’ve been thinking of trying a plant-based diet and shared this fact with family and friends, there’s a strong possibility they’ve warned you of the dangers of eliminating meat and dairy from your diet. “Where will you get your protein?” is more times than not the big warning. “You ...
Views: 90 - Quit using the body-shaming discussion to avoid eating healthy - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageBody shaming. A hot topic and one we often have to approach with kid gloves. So much in fact, our fear of offending others may lead to disease, prolonged illness, even death. It’s one thing to accept our bodies as they are. It’s another to be in complete denial that excess weight can be ...
Views: 97 - Create the Life You Love with the I AM You Affirm - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageWhatever follows “I AM” comes looking for you. I AM happy. I AM healthy. I AM prosperous. I AM creative. I AM abundant. I AM healthy. I AM generous. I AM kind. I AM loving to animals. I AM connected to Source. Who must I be to live the life I dream of? What ...
Views: 115 - Cows will become extinct if we go plant based …. WHAT?!?!?!? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageAsk someone why they decided to subscribe to a plant based diet and it will likely be one of three reasons. 1. Health 2. Compassion to animals 3. The environment. Although they may begin for one reason, often they find all three become their motivation over time. This was my ...
Views: 96 - Get Moving … Eat Plant Based - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s amazing how often someone will ask me how I dropped over 55 pounds since my heaviest weight of 212 pounds. Truth be told, I would lose 40 or 50 pounds with a new fad diet only to gain it back. This went on for decades. That is until I become WFPB… whole food, plant based. Up to the ...
Views: 74 - Plant Based Eating for Health 21 Day Challenge - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s amazing how quickly people give up on their vision for a healthier lifestyle. Avoid this happening to you by committing 100% to the 21 Day Challenge. This is where it all begins. Day One. And this is where a lot of people think about starting fresh with a challenge like this, but by noon ...
Views: 96 - Conscious eating the Plant Based Way - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageOne of the greatest benefits of transitioning from the SAD – Standard American Diet to a intentional plant-based eating protocol is the consciousness that comes with making this type of change. Keep in mind, this is NOT about being on a diet. Plant based eating is about a way of life that ...
Views: 78 - Spice Up Your Plant Based Eating - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s one thing to eat plant-based and another to have lots of variety in the flavors of the foods you enjoy. It may seem like there’s not a lot of variety in the flavor of your meals, yet, with the right ingredients you can really spice things up. Here are just a few choices to spice things ...
Views: 74 - Poop Your Way to Health on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageToday we are going to talk about something most people dare not discuss; POOP! Yep! I said it. Poop. Although something we all do, we either joke about it or don’t discuss it at all. Bad pops are no laughing matter. Actually, they can be a sign of very bad health. Regular bowel ...
Views: 72 - Plant Based Eating is the Secret Sauce of Energy - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageHave you ever watched a puppy play? Their energy is nonstop. Or, what about a child out on the playground. They go and go and go. One of the greatest benefits for those who go from the SAD – Standard American Diet – to a 100% WFPB – whole food, plant based – diet is ENERGY. Boundless ...
Views: 75 - Plant Based Eating is Great for Stabilizing Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageAccording to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) about 75 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure—that’s 1 in every 3 American adults. And according to many experts, the numbers are on the rise. Virtually anyone, including children, can develop high blood pressure. ...
Views: 64 - Your Cravings Disappear on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageFood cravings are one of the main reasons people find it hard to start, and stick with, a plant-based eating protocol. Yet, if you can make it through the first few days, most people find the unhealthy cravings disappear to be replaced by healthy cravings. As one member of the Plant Based ...
Views: 86 - What Exactly Is Plant Based Eating? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIn the time I’ve been a WFPB (whole food plant based) eater I’ve heard a cross-section of people give various definitions of what this is. Everything from absolutely no animal or dairy products to a little in moderation to eat as much as you want of animal products as long as you have plants in ...
Views: 54 - Oil or No Oil on a Plant Based Diet? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageThe greatest challenge for many people on a plant-based diet is evaluating all the misinformation about things that are NOT healthy; like oil. Yet, despite the evidence, many people continue to pour what they assume to be healthy oils on the salads, beans, potatoes and other healthy foods thus ...
Views: 57 - The Truth About Carbs on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“You’re eating too many carbs. You need more protein. You won’t be able to sustain yourself,” come the warnings from the uninformed. Often the warnings come from friends and family who are overweight, unhealthy, dealing with various all-too-common diseases. Those who consume foods that are ...
Views: 84 - How Not to Diet with a Plant Based Protocol - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageFor anyone who is overweight and possibly obese… you didn’t get fat and unhealthy in a week so what makes you expect to lose all your excess weight and feel great in a week? This thought came to me as I was watching one of my favorite plant-based leaders, Dr. Michael Greger, talking about his ...
Views: 92 - Don’t be a victim of your lifestyle choices... go plant based - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“I’m diabetic,” my friend informed me after his doctor visit. “What type? 1 or 2?” I inquired. “Type 2. My doctor told me to lose weight and change my diet, but I’m not sure I can do that,” my friend said matter-of-factually. “I feel like I’m drowning in this. “Why?” I wondered aloud. ...
Views: 93 - Stroke Forward Author, Marcia Moran, sees value in Plant-Based Eating - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageCan food cause strokes? According to many leading authorities the answer is a resounding YES! Are all strokes caused by what we eat? Absolutely not! However, the more you adhere to a plant-based diet, the more you minimize your risk of food induced strokes. According to Parkwood Heights ...
Views: 79 - There’s No Excuse NOT to Eat Plant Based - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageSome people claim to be committed to a plant-based eating protocol, but unless you’re 100% committed, anything can be used as an excuse to deviate from healthy eating. The holiday season, New Year’s Eve, birthday parties, stress, “just this once” and travel. There’s plenty of other excuses ...
Views: 76 - Now is the Most Important Time to Go Plant Based - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageNow is the most important time to go plant based. Three Top Reasons -Health -Animals -Environment Health More every day, people are succumbing to illnesses, diseases and ailments that are costing inordinate amounts of money and could have been prevented. These are the very things ...
Views: 100 - The Qualities of Dharma - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2019 from Maetreyii ma NolanIn order to truly follow dharma, four qualities need to be cultivated. They are Vistara, or the expansiveness of vision; Rasa, flow, to be saturated with blissful awareness and movement towards your eternal essence; Seva, service, and Tatsthiti, divine union, wholeness. If you are to follow ...
Views: 100 - Debunking the post tribulation Rapture theory. - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2019 from William JaroskeLately there has been a rash of Christians falling for this dangerous bible teaching of Post Tribulation rapture theory. The Post-Tribulation Rapture philosophy also leads to other false doctrines. Colossians 2:8 is God's warning concerning false teachers, “Beware lest any man spoil you ...
Views: 218 - Third eye practices in Indian Culture - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2019 from Sri TulasiThe Third Eye is deeply connected to Lord Shiva and His own blissful home – Varanasi, the spiritual capital of the world. Varanasi is the DNA of Vedic tradition where death itself is liberation. So, Third Eye is Shiva’s abode or Shivaloka, from where He expresses His all-auspiciousness and ...
Views: 182(1 vote) - Why Distance Healing Works Beyond Time and Space - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Alice LangholtI offer and teach distance healing in my Reiki practice. And, I think about this stuff a lot, because students as well as clients ask me how this work is even possible. See, most of us don’t grow up around people who are familiar with distance healing, and therefore, we’re not taught about ...
Views: 355(1 vote) - Is Third Eye Vision a real spiritual power? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Sri TulasiThird Eye Vision is a clear siddhi, a divine power, which comes to you by the awakening of your Third Eye with a proper process and the initiation of an Incarnation. It is not street magic. It can be reproduced on thousands or millions. There is no fraudulence involved in it. There is no ...
Views: 314(1 vote) - Reading the Cards..Can Anyone Do It and How Is It Done? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonTarot and oracle cards have become very popular over the years and it appears anyone can do it. I mean at the end of the day, you’re only flipping over cards and reading the meanings of them right?! Well my Divine One, it takes a little more than that to receive an accurate message from Spirit ...
Views: 189 - Spiritualist Do not Worship Deities. We Work with Them.. Part Four - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonI have been actively practicing my spirituality for several years now, and one question that always comes up is, who do you worship? The word “worship” stems from a religion point of view causes confusion for those inquiring about the practice. However, in spirituality we simply give thanks to ...
Views: 218 - Your Fall 2019 Prescription for Maximizing Wellbeing: The Witnessing Protection Program and the Post-Traumatic Soul Growth Protocol - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2019 from joan pancoeTo view in browser and see all visuals and activate all links: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=138 “The entire world is my true personality.” Anonymous Zen Master Dear One, It’s certainly heating up on the planet, in many more ways than one. ...
Views: 260 - The Spiritual Side of Injustice - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhether or not you believe descendants of black slaves in the USA should receive reparations as compensation for that terrible time in US history, there's no denying the generations of abuse and mistreatment they endured. In this article we're not going to debate the issue, but look at the ...
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