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We are constantly reminded by various sources that it is best to give completely of ourselves to others without expectation of reward or special favor as a path of spiritual harmony or, as some may call it, salvation or redemption. Selfless giving, we are told, is something that will keep us ... Views: 1809
There is a new, vibrant energy coming in for 2015; can you feel it?
I am very excited for the New Year and have almost been impatient for December to be over with this year. 2014 has been a great year, but I've been feeling lately like I'm ready to take this to the next level of success in my ... Views: 1242
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Season of giving - by Gordana Stankovic, Living Peacefully - Humanistic Counselling & Life Coaching
In last a few days I've thought a lot about this phrase ''season of giving.'' We often refer to this time of year around Christmas and New Year as the season of giving. And while so much meaning is contained in the word giving we often reduce it to mean exchange of presents. Of course nothing is ... Views: 976
Several years ago, during the process of dealing with yet another painful situation she was going through, a friend of mine experienced a deep connection with her own feelings and needs. I like to refer to this as a connection with her core self. In that moment of clarity she exclaimed ''bloody ... Views: 930
Every year, many of us make the same New Year's resolutions as last year.
Most of them are not particularly original. The most common ones are: loose weight, exercise regularly, eat healthy, drink less alcohol, smoke less, watch less TV, take more time for the family, for reading, for self ... Views: 1155
Psychic readings have always been highly regarded in society. Since the time of our earliest ancestors and until today, psychics and their psychic readings have always been sought for the general guidance and advice that they can provide.
The numbers of those who seek psychic readings on a ... Views: 1351
SACRED CEREMONY
Why Bother?
In the 21st century, you might be tempted to say sacred ceremony- why bother? What is so important about sacred ceremony, ancient traditions and the religious traditions of indigenous peoples in a time of space travel, ... Views: 982
This article is about that one moment in life when you have the opportunity to turn things around. It is about that one moment when you realize the meaning of something, and it is so profound, as if a bolt of lightning knocked the realization into you. It leaves you wondering, “Why didn’t I ... Views: 1106
This article is about that one moment in life when you have the opportunity to turn things around. It is about that one moment when you realize the meaning of something, and it is so profound, as if a bolt of lightning knocked the realization into you. It leaves you wondering, “Why didn’t I ... Views: 1159
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Gossip - by Kasia Jarosinska (www.spiritualshifts.com)
When we directly or indirectly participate in negative talk about others or gossip, we are not a match to divine love. Our choice to listen to, indulge, participate in, spread or instigate gossip or negative talk of any kind directed towards others causes an absolute breakdown of our ... Views: 1389
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Trust - by Kasia Jarosinska (www.spiritualshifts.com)
For many of us, when we find ourselves in dire circumstances we begin to resist the uncomfortable feeling of being disconnected or misaligned. We develop a resistance to ourselves and to the undesirable and often times unbearable experience we are having. Many times, the negative feeling of ... Views: 1294
What exactly is an “Inner Demon”?
I define it at as a belief that we have created, promoted or carried. A self-limiting belief that says “we aren’t enough” or “we’re flawed and unworthy of love.” These beliefs limit us in our ability to remain peaceful in the world because situations trigger ... Views: 1065
Grandiose words spoken to motivate another are 100% meaningless unless the speaker actually lives the truth behind his words – in other words, unless he walks his own talk. We become very disgruntled when we hear of church ministers misappropriating funds. We don’t like it when dignitaries are ... Views: 1035
What is your destination? Ponder that thought for a moment. As you think about where you want to go, you cannot help but reflect on where you’ve been. Many have traveled a lengthy journey to get to the point where they are at right now.
Where do you see yourself six month, two years or even ... Views: 1083
Today, I will share with you some fascinating insights about our bodies, our joints and our infinite capacity to embody all of creation while also being able to anchor deeply in experience. I hope you enjoy this post!
Your body is much more than you can ever imagine. Through it, you may ... Views: 922
"A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move on to higher levels." ~Albert Einstein
Could this new "thinking" be coming from the heart instead of the mind?
We are human beings and when we practice living in this world from a state of beingness rather than constant ... Views: 1098
Suicide is a global epidemic. We are all connected. What can we do to make a difference?
Here are 10 ways to tip the scales in a more favorable direction. Our every action, intention, and belief counts.
1. Be neighborly and reach out to decrease loneliness and isolation.
2. Become ... Views: 1378
In today’s post, I am going to talk about the relationship between our self-presence, body healing and our increasing power at co-creating a life in harmony with Divine Intent.
The first step to attain greater presence is the recognition that life is orchestrated by deeper levels of ... Views: 1046
Ten Life Changes You Can’t Avoid on the Path of Awakening
1 ) Healing Your Relationship with your Parents & Family
It’s vital we revisit our youth and childhood, to do deep healing and clearing work. Many of us have experienced great traumas in our youth, and these traumas need our loving ... Views: 1169
The Whole Person Concept
Too often, we forget that a person is made up of more stuff that we show gratitude and appreciation for. I have never known the days when it was standard to look at each person as a Whole Person.
That might sound a bit odd – BUT – think about it a moment…
How do ... Views: 12347
The visionaries who paved the way to where we are now must be commended for their work. They took a dream, a simple dream; they took the time to map out all the different possibilities to set their dream in motion. They stretched their imagination as far as it could go, and it worked out great ... Views: 1156
I have to admit that I struggled writing this article, it is very personal to me. My struggles weren’t with myself, but in knowing that others are struggling and fighting for their lives at this very moment.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I ... Views: 1282
The essence in all beings is a spark of the Divine and so, it is the same in all. It is not identified with any nation, race or religion. Thus, it is anonymous, like a tree in a forest. The awareness of this fact brings in universal love in human beings.
The Ego-self and The True Self
We ... Views: 1795
A Natural State of Abundance
Divine Dimensions wake us up to a natural state of abundance. A simple walk in nature reflects this awakening.
Our core worth comes from these Divine Dimensions that inspire our every day lives through nature’s beauty and grace. To appreciate the true ... Views: 1293
“It’s gonna save your head, it’s gonna save your soul. That good old-fashioned, good time remedy they call rock’n’roll” – Rose Tattoo
When I’m sad I listen to music. When I’m happy I listen to music. When I’m somewhere in between I listen to music – this will usually makes me feel ... Views: 1054
When did human beings start considering themselves better than all other living species on the planet? When did we begin to consider other life forms insignificant or beneath us?
Our beautiful earth is, I shake my head as I type this knowing that ‘beautiful earth’ does not reveal the concept ... Views: 835
My Journey With Light
This story is about my experiences of what light really means in my life.
How my understanding of light has grown over the years and is ongoing.
I remember the first time at school using a prism and being fascinated by the refractured light of what I thought was ... Views: 1322
My Experience of Higher Consciousness
Over the years I have strived to learn from spiritual leaders and teachers what higher consciousness is and how to incorporate it into my life. This has taken many different forms through learning about life force ( otherwise known as ki, chi or prahna), ... Views: 1231
A blessing for
developmentally and intellectually disabled people in the world today is that most of the general population believe in keeping an open mind and their attitude towards disability guided by a tolerant and informed perspective. With the rise of technology, people are more ... Views: 1436
Clarity Through Your Sixth Sense
A Sacred Moment
Opening to nature’s mysterious wisdom is a valuable way to create a sacred moment that allows the brilliance of your sixth sense to emerge.
Dedicate time to feel centered with a posture of open awareness to experience the day with a ... Views: 1552
We all want more. More for ourselves. More for our families. More for our lives. We want the ability to have more, be more, discover more, and do more. We want this life to be as full and enriching as we can possibly imagine it to be. Greater than that even.
We know intuitively that ... Views: 1073
So often the things you say you want for yourself are not the things that you believe are possible for yourself. There is a disconnect. Somewhere on your journey you learned that you aren't good enough or smart enough or worthy enough of certain things. So you began to delegate those things ... Views: 1473
Have you ever noticed that when some people find a penny on the ground they evaluate it to see if it came in the "appropriate" form for which they will allow themselves to receive the gift of abundance. Was it facing heads up or heads down? Because one must certainly be bad luck, right? ... Views: 1083
Perspective Shifts With Possibility
The Art of Possibility is to see the unseen! This is a unique inner process that is reflected by the magnitude of your creativity. You may already realize that the creative drive is ultimately your life force. It drives authentic expression of the essence ... Views: 1317
Today I want to share with you a post that is very dear to my heart. It is said that challenge can either destroy us or make us grow, and the choice is ours. Dealing with an eating disorder has been one of the most difficult, yet most beautiful things I’ve gone through in my life.
And the same ... Views: 1065
Dance At The Edge of The Gazebo
When you’re ready to dance at the edge of the gazebo, you’ll be ready to transform into your most harmonious being! As you begin your dance, you will free yourself to harness the energy of all your gifts. They are all there within you just waiting to be ... Views: 1324
Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey created a 21-Day Meditation Challenge called Creating Abundance, a hot topic in our world of get more, have more, do more. While I am clear that this meditation challenge serves to teach us not about the collection of stuff but rather enlighten us on the power of ... Views: 1042
In last week’s post I talked about the importance of acknowledging and appreciating your inherent perfection in order to enter the evolutionary impulse of our time. And today, I will be sharing with you a deeper understanding in regards to this topic.
The evolutionary impulse of our time is the ... Views: 920
You 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: 1383
The Path To The Gazebo
Have total trust in yourself with a strong, courageous faith. After all, we must all live life just one day at a time. Sure we can reminisce and plan as we like, yet its still all about today! Keeping it simply will help you enjoy the process.
Our life takes shape ... Views: 1475
Today I want to talk about a very important topic, which is constantly mentioned, but never deeply understood….
How many of us have not been in a situation in which we crave certain foods, certain feelings, emotions and relationships? How many of us have not developed certain addictions in ... Views: 1202
“Body and mind are one.… The body is the actual outward manifestation, in physical space, of the mind.” ~Candance B. Perth
Today, I want to share with you some reflections that came up after a short trip this past weekend. As many of you know, my “formal professional” studies revolved around ... Views: 1194
Take a good look at yourself. Accept yourself as you are in this moment. What you might feel are flaws, are not. They make up who you truly are. Regardless if you are tired and weary or if you are rambunctious and a go-getter, it is who you are. Accept your strengths and weaknesses. Accept ... Views: 1261
To just be means that you appreciate the moment for what it is. What does it mean to just be? It means to surrender. You have to learn how to just let go and surrender the moment for whatever it is meant to be. We are so busy doing things that it is hard to surrender. When you surrender you ... Views: 1436
Today I have a surprise for you….
On my last week’s post, I talked about the ascension attitudes and the way in which they hold the key in our evolutionary ascension. As a quick reminder, Love, Praise, and Gratitude are called ascension attitudes, because they alter the cellular structure in a ... Views: 861
I'M ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN.
WHO WE ARE ON THE INSIDE, GOVERNS WHO WE ARE ON THE OUTSIDE.
Spiritual Growth
Change is hard—especially internal change. Here is some insight on how to grow spiritually.
Have you noticed that it’s just plain hard to make changes in your life? Losing ... Views: 1399
Unbeknown to him, I watched through the hospital nursery glass as my son-in-law gave his newborn son his first bath. Gently and with awe he touched the tender new skin and lifted the tiny child with the palm of his hand. It nearly brought me to tears.
How essential is touch to a newborn ... Views: 682
Those who choose ignorance, in actuality, willingly choose unawareness. What you are unaware of is outside of your power of influence. Ignorance, therefore is bliss, BUT only for those who keep you ignorant (=unaware), not for you.
Below is a widely accepted and applied across the entire ... Views: 1247
Attics and basements were a staple of most houses on the East Coast, where I was brought up. The attic was often stifling hot, cramped and suffocating. You would ascend a steep, narrow stairway, a storage box held precariously in hand, and deposit it in the nearest empty space, relieved to get ... Views: 1620
“It takes far greater power to sustain illusion and density than it does to be in purity, which is the natural state of being to which every part of your body resonates.” ~Anita Briggs
In today’s post, I want to share with you a new perspective around aging and decay. As a society, we hold ... Views: 1030