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- How Do You Trust When Your Reality Turns Upside Down? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanLike many, you may have the most difficulty trusting Spirit when you are faced with a sudden or shocking experience such as a lost job, sudden illness, an accident, or an end to a significant relationship. It can create a jolt to your perception of reality and shake your foundation that is your ...
Views: 807 - Illusions of the Heart – Astral Distortion - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanThe ‘heart of the matter’ is an expression that refers to the most fundamental piece of information. Perhaps this is derived from the truth that your heart is the centre of your energetic-spiritual being. It is an intuitive, intelligent centre. And, it is essential to understand that the heart, ...
Views: 996 - Changing the Fear of Change - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanIn the waves of change there is an undertow that can pull you down. Unless you are consciously participating with the flow of the waters these days, you can lose yourself in one of life’s most debilitating obstacles to liberation – fear of change. It’s not to be taken lightly. The ...
Views: 1109 - When Will ‘More’ Be Enough for You? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanMore’ – it’s a word that’s used profusely, full of hope and selling fulfillment. It seems that no matter where you turn, someone is offering you more – more food, more success, or more financial security, as though this will solve your craving. Seldom does this satisfy when made in promise of ...
Views: 755 - Food For Thought - Mental Cleanse - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Jon LovgrenFood for Thought Mental Cleanse What Are You Feeding Your Mind? “a healthy outside starts from the inside.” -Robert Urich We all spend a lot of time and money on our physical bodies. Yet we so often take our mental health for granted, not really ever giving it a second thought unless ...
Views: 1094 - ‘Ubuntu’ – I am because we are - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2019 from akhilash PAn anthropologist who had been studying the Xhosa people of Africa, was leaving to return home when he had a revealing experience, which he narrated. While waiting for his ride, he decided to play a game with the little children who milled around him. He placed some sweets in a basket, and ...
Views: 918 - Your Monthly Inspiration for September - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonThis month Divine Spirits things are looking up. Some of you may be taking a trip this month to release some stress due to the ending of a difficult situation. You may need someone to speak to so seek professional advice, but the most important thing is to speak your mind with confidence. It’s ...
Views: 832 - Candle Spiritual Work Part Three (Your Spiritual Lesson) - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonManifestation is a big part of spirituality and there are many tools that can be used to help you manifest different things in your life. Candle magic is one of the oldest forms of communication to the Divine. It allows you to connect your thoughts and energy through the candle to express your ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - The Conditions of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Lisa BarnettDo you remember the last time you played with a puppy? Soft fur, sweet kisses and the absolute joy of unconditional love. Most of us bask in receiving unconditional love – as long as who's giving it can't see all of the parts of us we believe are unlovable... like a puppy. What happens when they ...
Views: 1129 - Are My Tarot Readings Going Against God? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonTarot readings are mostly misinterpreted by those who do not practice spirituality. Their religious resources are limited and their teachings give a different idea of what the tarot is all about. There are a couple of things, I would like to address and the first is, tarot cards cannot tell your ...
Views: 1522 - Spirit Animal Totems - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Debora Christy LoveIn the native tradition, spirit animal totems each have their own medicine. By medicine, it is meant that the unique qualities that each animal has are the traits or gifts that are meant for us to learn or be gifted with at a certain time in our lives where we are in need of such qualities. ...
Views: 842 - Is it True we are Unconscious Until we Spiritually Awaken? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe essence of human life is to get awakened and remain only in ‘Self’.The Soul is the real Self. But from time immemorial, we have not known this real Self. Owing to our ignorance of the Self, we have always lived in an illusion. And years afters, life after life, this illusion has only ...
Views: 451 - A New Layer - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2019 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You are who you are at this very moment. Even though you have grown and continue to grow, you will notice that your circle has changed. Some people only see the old you, that’s the only person they have known. But instead of wasting all of your energy trying to change their perception of you, ...
Views: 1368 - Removing Emotional Blockages - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Zen BenefielObjective: Learn how to ‘let go’ and flow. What are emotional blockages? I think we can all answer that question with a variety of responses from our direct experience. How might we learn from them? Here I’ll present some interesting and possibly new points of view you may not have ...
Views: 942 - How can we achieve Krishna Consciousness with Living in this Materialistic World? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLord Krishna had sixteen thousand queens and He lived a royal and luxurious worldly life. Yet, He is worshipped as God. Why do people around the world worship Him so devoutly? God (i.e. the Pure Soul) had manifested in Krishna!!! Revealing His state, Lord Krishna has said, “Where the world ...
Views: 593 - Communicating with the Divine Ones Part Two (Your Spiritual Lesson) - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonOne question that is always asked of me is how do I communicate with Divine Ones and how do I hear their response? This is a great question and sometimes hard to answer because not everyone is able to communicate with deities, angles and ancestors on the same level. There are many forms of ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Things, Even You, Grow in the Dark - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2019 from Trish BishopIf you’ve ever suffered from a depression, whether for a few hours, days, months or even years, you know it is a very dark place. “Just think a happy thought” people tell you. The problem is, you simply can’t even remember one, let alone think about it or allow yourself the pleasure of ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - What You Resist Persists - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2019 from Trish Bishop“What you resist persists”, you’ve probably heard this before, but are you consciously aware of what you’re resisting. As a Spiritual Coach, I often (and generally quite easily) see what others are resisting. However, I have never consciously thought to myself, “What am I resisting?” So I ...
Views: 1532 - The Looking Good Family - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Paul DunionThere is a cultural phenomenon deserving our attention. That is, the increased appearance of families committed to looking good. We’ll examine some of the actual dynamics in a looking good family and attempt to name what drives parents to create such a system. We’ll conclude with some ...
Views: 855 - Spiritual Awakening & the Death of the Self - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Tara ReynoldsSpiritual Awakening is the death of the old self in order to reveal more of your true self. It’s not so much about becoming a new version of yourself. It’s more about shedding away the years of conditioning and belief systems that were never aligned with your soul to begin with. It’s ...
Views: 912 - YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS IS RUNNING YOUR LIFE...AND YOUR LOVE LIFE - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Dominique NicoleThe way we live and see our lives is created out of the very beliefs we have about ourselves and the world...our perceptions. When we can truly understand this, we have the power to change our circumstances...and our lives. Our unique belief systems our formed under the surface of what we ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Embrace the Moment…How I started communicating with the Spirits. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonAs a young girl, I would interact with the spirits that would roam around in my parent’s apartment in the day and night. I found it extraordinary that these beings would walk or glide around freely without anyone noticing them but me. “Did you see that?”, I would ask and I would be told, “See ...
Views: 637(1 vote) - Who Are the Ancestors and the Divine Ones? Part One (Your Spiritual Lesson) - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonWhenever I discuss my practice I always mention the Divine Ones which consist of the Creator, Ancestors, Angels, Deities, and the Orishas. They all hold a special power and responsibility in my life and in your life as well, but in order to receive their knowledge, you must communicate with ...
Views: 720(2 votes) - Fine Architectural Glass Art & Design - an Environmental Art Form - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2019 from Curtis R Doll JrFine Architectural Glass Art & Design — an Environmental Art Form The effect Fine Architectural Glass Art & Design has on an interior space is magical. Fine Architectural Glass Art & Design is an environmental art form. Stained Glass is the fine art of painting with light. As ...
Views: 1148 - Way to Have a More Adventuresome Time With Others - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2019 from Kare AndersonUnexpected and sometimes enlightening things can happen when sharing a new experience with those who don’t act right, like you. I got unexpected insights when, with two friends, I walked through the Steins Collection of paintings by Matissse, Picasso and other avant-garde painters in bohemian ...
Views: 826 - WHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloIt is shocking how little we know. How can anyone presume to tell anyone else what they should know? We, who cannot fathom the word eternal, always was and always will be, seem to be locked into our limited views. How about the word infinite? Picture what it is like when you get to the end of ...
Views: 782 - The Powerful Significance of the Mishna - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2019 from Curtis R Doll JrExcerpt from Stained Glass Quarterly article dated Fall 1989 The Mishna in Temple Tifereth Israel - Columbus, Ohio In style, the six architectural stained glass windows in Temple Tifereth Israel synagogue exist as independent works of art, while interrelating with one another to create ...
Views: 1268 - ARE YOU LIVING YOUR DREAM? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloWhat is on Your Agenda? “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon We attract into our lives that which we think about all day. Are our thoughts working for us or against us? I have given many talks and classes on "Designing a Life" with a focus on ...
Views: 893 - The Magic Within the Roots - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonMagic is a collection of energy that forms within your soul to help you create your deepest desires in the physical world. Magic has been practiced for years by the ancestors and passed throughout the generations. The ancestors originated in Africa of course, where everything began. The Bible ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - 9 Signs of a Reincarnated Soul - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Carmen HarraOften we find ourselves willing to give anything for one more meeting with a dear departed one: we long to embrace our late parents, to kiss the partner who left our side too soon, or to hear the pitter patter of a former pet running to greet us at the door. Often our wish comes true when the ...
Views: 1363 - Opening Your Heart and Mind - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloNoting my yearning to reach beyond early limitations brought me to a new mental and spiritual space. THESE ARE MY EVOLVING DEFINITIONS God: NOT a big bearded man in the sky. The “All-There-is,” Creator, Source and Universe is not a limited human being. Words cannot describe God, but some ...
Views: 987 - Contemplation - An Enlightening Poem - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloWhen quiet moments finally overtake The harshness of the day and Moonbeams replace traffic lights, I ask myself: Who am I? Why am I here? Shouldn’t I be doing something? As day after day races past me And my life flees like a rabbit Freed from its cage, I wonder: What is worthy of my ...
Views: 829 - RAISING YOUR VIBRATION - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Todd Puntolillo“Creating” (allowing) miracles requires willingness and faith; however, I must confess, most miracles have their roots in desperation. Let’s be real. We spin around, not thinking clearly so much of the time. If we don’t “hit the wall,” we don’t work on improving things. That method doesn’t ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Excerpt from my book The Dream Maker - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloAbout That One Thing Lacking... The Dream Maker finalizes his lesson: “Love without DISCIPLINE is like a beautiful automobile locked in a garage. It is great to have, but unless you get it started, you’re going nowhere. Discipline is the element you must add to Wisdom, Faith and Love to make ...
Views: 813 - What Are Your Priorities? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloFor many, the need to be right and look good far exceeds the need to learn about, express and find peace and happiness. Change is sought by most through drugs, injections, surgery, flashing cash, driving a hot car or some other kind of instant attractor that might yield the gratification they ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Manmade Law vs. Spiritual Law - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloCriminal law and spiritual law sometimes coincide, but oftentimes not. In a spiritual sense, you’re free to do what you want; the ultimate test of whether or not a given act or behavior violates spiritual law is if it hurts you or another person. “The only power any government has is the ...
Views: 954 - Mystical Secrets and You - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloSo then, what are Mystical Secrets? Metaphysics, meaning beyond the physical senses, covers a lot more territory than I can possibly cover in any ten books. I will only be covering the most practical of these aspects. Merriam Webster gives us this definition of mystical: Having a spiritual ...
Views: 1026 - Does a little Failure in Mental Celibacy Completely Break my Brahmacharya - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanTo fully experience the bliss of the Self, brahmacharya is important. But brahmacharya should be one that is attained with understanding, and not by any kind of force or compulsion. A little failure in mental celibacy cannot break your brahmacharya, provided you are keen, firm and sincere in ...
Views: 481 - Love Relationships Part 3 - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloFriends, don’t settle. Raise the bar. You are not making a mistake seeking something higher than gratification of the physical senses. There is nothing boring about peace and joy. Peace simply frees one’s mind for future adventures of the soul. Life always supports us when we pursue something ...
Views: 732 - The Art of Happiness by Beth Shepherd - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomThe art of happiness by Beth Shepherd. Ask people what would make them happy and many would say they are looking for happiness. But what is it and does it vary from person to person? The workaholic might say that it means clinching some big deal. The sex maniac might say it is being invited to ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Love Relationships: Romantic Love and The Mirror - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloEveryone in your life is there to mirror you... and vice versa. When I tell a couple that they are perfect mirrors for each other, inevitably at least one of them has a fit. “I am not like him! How can you say that?” Often they can’t see this although it is literally true. This is quite ...
Views: 867 - Help Crossing Over - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Debora Christy LoveSometimes when a person dies suddenly in an accident or even gently in sleep from an illness, that person may not realize what has happened. They may not know that they have actually left their physical body behind and are in the spirit world. It seems to them that they just woke from a ...
Views: 794 - "I was told that I have negative energies around me.... but I don't have the money to keep on giving to the psychic. I trust her..." - How to protect yourself from unethical individuals - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Maria Psychic MediumEverywhere I see versions of this nagging question and get asked the same so often! You can find good and bad intentions in any profession. While you may “trust her skills” please ask yourself if you trust her morals/values. Ideally, a spiritual worker should work for the highest best of their ...
Views: 1097 - To be or to exist? The influence of our language on our belief of separation - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Eugenio VignaliAfter naming that part of reality we are considering, the next step in its representation is to describe its characteristics. This is done using the linguistic form subject plus predicate, which, on the one hand, is necessary to build our representation of reality and then communicate it, but ...
Views: 642 - How the non-dualistic vision of reality can change your life - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Eugenio VignaliWhat will change in our daily life, if we expand our vision of the true nature of reality towards a non-dualistic paradigm, thus overcoming our strong belief of each existing as a separate entity? The world around us will remain mostly the same, but our reading of all events and thus our ...
Views: 863 - Nonduality in short - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Eugenio VignaliNonduality is a peculiar subject to write or to talk about. It concerns the ultimate nature of reality, and is therefore at the same time the most theoretical topic and the most tangible one, it is the most abstract because it deals with the absolute, which is by definition unattainable by our ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - GTA 5 Torrent Free Download Here With A One Click Only - by Submitted on May 18, 2019 from Alford kamiGTA V for PC torrent Rockstar has not announced or released a version of GTA V for PC. That is clear to most gamers who have bothered to visit a reputable gaming website in the past few weeks or to simply go to Rockstar’s own site. But “most” isn’t all, and someone has decided to take ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - 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: 686 - 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: 673 - Archeology and Astronomy Discoveries Suggest Mankind is Much More Ancient - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOrthodox timelines suggest intelligent life and the modern form of humans have been around for about 200,000 years, and civilization began about 6000 years ago. But scientific anomalies suggest otherwise. For example, a meteorite found in Colorado fell from the sky in 1931. Meteorites ...
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