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- By Changing Our Behavior the World Changes Too - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingBy changing your behavior the world changes too. Your inner growth can't be seen by others and while it may seem to others that you are just the same you have been for years, they can't see what has happened in your inner domain if they don't know you very well of course. Little by little ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - Never Question Your Intuition: It Will Always Lead You Right! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingPaying attention to our intuition from the beginning can save us from a lot of heartache. I love this quote by Oprah Winfrey: "In little whispers... your intuition is telling you something. Did you not pay attention? The universe will speak to you a little louder - with a little tap on ...
Views: 2431(1 vote) - Self-realization: Living From the Presence of God Within - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingLiving from the presence of God within means to have come to the realization of Spirit and trust it, and rely on in more than you have previously relied on the world to take care of you, provide you with jobs, shelter and clothing. When you no longer think that you have to join the flock who ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Can Eyes See Beyond the World? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortOver the last several years I always have wondered about, toyed with and believed in our extrasensory perception in relation to my own personal views versus those individuals close to me as well as people in general. We know and read in the media both science and philosophy continuously grow and ...
Views: 1285 - Who Is The Name You Give Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Gary RobertsonTraveling across the southwestern states, I've visited a hundred archeological sites built by pueblo peoples. One curious fact has to do with names given to them. Toozigoot, a ruin near Sedona, Arizona, is a Comanche word meaning “crooked waters.” Nearby is Montezuma's Castle and Montezuma's ...
Views: 1543(3 votes) - Everyday Focal Points For Stillness - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Ed PrestonA quiet mind, an open heart, and endless personal energy are all aspects that we wish for in this changing world. This triad of spiritual strength may help all of humanity one day. With our daily racing to and from appointments of regular (mundane) life, it can seem a bit difficult and even ...
Views: 1225 - The Power of a Pebble - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Gina VitaloneI read about a man who had trouble with faith… not “religious” faith but faith in himself, his purpose and where he was in his life – career, finances, status etc… Each day he would worry that he would not achieve the milestone goals he perceived were valuable based on his beliefs. His beliefs ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Tiwanaku Alien and the Nostradamus Prophecies – Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Morten St. GeorgeTo some, a direct connection between the sky god of Tiwanaku, physically present in the Andes during early medieval times, and some of the Nostradamus prophecies, published in France nearly a thousand years later, may seem incomprehensible, and unprovable even if true. However, this is not the ...
Views: 1276 - Synchronicity: Recognizing the Stream of Consciousness Through Which Life Flows - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi Fine“Coincidences are spiritual puns”~ G.K. Chesterton We’ve all heard the common mantra, “There are no coincidences.” Whether believer or skeptic, we have all experienced these fascinating and seemingly random occurrences in life that seem too improbable to be chalked up to just chance. Often ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - ROCKETED INTO A 4th DIMENSION - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Keith BrayROCKETED INTO a 4TH DIMENSION of EXISTENCE Over the past weekend, I had the privilege of attending a “spiritual retreat” at a wonderful place of peace called Manresa . What is a spiritual retreat? Sounds out there! For me it is like taking a time out from life and listening to a leader lead ...
Views: 7609(1 vote) - Do You Feel Like The Law Of Attraction Is Not Working For You? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Maria ErvingThe universal law of attraction is not working for you as you'd perhaps like it to work and it could be for this reason: the laws of the universe, the law of attraction in particular as I'm writing about in this article is not to be approached with an attitude that we are going to "try it out ...
Views: 1580(4 votes) - Getting Past the Past - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself The energy of change is upon us. So much has occurred in recent times yet in many ways things look very much the same. It’s as if we are looking through the corner of our eyes where we can see what is to come as snapshots or glimpses into the future and from the past. Yet we ...
Views: 1064 - Are Authors Immortal? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTAfter writing my autobiography, I realized that as long as we, human beings, exist on planet earth and have our ever growing and expanding cyberspace, my book Still Singing, Somehow will be out there when I'm long gone and forgotton. My desendents for many generations to come can read about ...
Views: 1588 - Become One With Everything - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoReleasing the idea of trying to be something else, something more, and allowing yourself to become one with all that exists is a true possibility for you. It does have to do with believing enough in yourself, that who you are in this moment is enough without reaching any further. It is ...
Views: 4678(1 vote) - How Can You Help Mother Nature? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Caroline NettleHow often do you think about how closely connected to the earth we really are? Do you think about the impact that man is having on the planet? Are you conscious of how disconnected we have become from the earth that we call home? The earth is a living, breathing mass of rock that houses every ...
Views: 4087 - What Proof Is There of Reincarnation? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Caroline NettleIn the secular west, we have been living in a society that for 2,000 years has denied the phenomenon of reincarnation. It began with the church, which as the Bible was being collated, decided to omit any reference to reincarnation as a method of controlling the population by fear. The church ...
Views: 1592 - The Mystery of Inner Emptiness - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Oleg MoskvineWho are you inside? What is your name inside? How old are you inside? Are you male or female inside? When you start deeply looking inside, is anybody there that can be defined and identified? Do you think you are going to meet yourself as somebody you used to be in the outer world? In going ...
Views: 909 - Finding Meaning In Pain - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from James McWhinneyWe’re only three months into 2011 and already we’ve encountered some pretty crazy natural disasters. Australia has had terrible floods and cyclones, New Zealand has suffered one of its worst ever earthquakes, and most recently we have seen the earthquake and tsunami cause gigantic ...
Views: 845 - Awareness of the ego can take you to the next level - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Matthew ButcherThe times when we have the highest levels of inspiration and freedom comes during the absence of the ego. During these times we can tap into our full potential. The problem is that these moments may come rarely. We all have egos, they are a major part of our lives, our society demands the use ...
Views: 1712 - The Difference Between Fate and Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Maria ErvingI believe that there is something called fate, and then there is destiny. Fate is something that we decided before we were born. We decided to learn things in this particular lifetime that may not be to our physical being’s liking—perhaps having abusive parents or some sort of addiction. ...
Views: 1907(2 votes) - Personal Power, Cosmic Timing, and Actualizing; Amazing Stories about Connections and Reconnections - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Stephanie AltMetaphysical teaching through the ages has proposed that fostering a certain mentality will connect us to the esoteric and the supernatural. Meditation, positive affirmations, focused breath and movement, are all spiritual practices which guide one to develop a sense of inner connection to the ...
Views: 2427 - The Key To Witness Consciousness in Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"In order to witness thoughts, you have to allow the thinking, you have to become completely passive. It is like leaving all of the doors wide open so the wind can flow through. You do not try and define the wind, understand the wind or analyze the wind. You do not get ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Surviving "Stress-Full" times - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dilani DivaAs a personal counselor I have had many a session with my dear clients who are going through, or have been through tough emotional situations. No one is excluded. I too sometimes face such personal crisis. The aftermath of such emotional trauma can me rather damaging. Causing some never to ...
Views: 1919(3 votes) - How do you make the most of guided imagery scripts online? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Rick MossWhat are Guided Imagery Scripts? The conscious part of our mind processes about 17-40 bits of information per second. The conscious mind is concerned with what we are aware of, what we plan for the future and what we're feeling right now. The subconscious mind is believed to process a million ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - The Oxytocin Education Course Session #1 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Bryan PostMost of you don’t live with a freak of nature. My family does. That would be me! For the past several years the word oxytocin has been mentioned in my home at least once a day. At the very least it’s mentioned once every other day. The other day, Marley, our seven year old was telling her ...
Views: 2157 - Everything You Need to Know About Parenting You Learned In Kindergarten - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Bryan PostEven before kindergarten we all began learning our ABC’s. For a long time one of my favorite authors has been Robert Fulgum. He wrote a series of books entitled, Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. I still recommend it for good, light vacation reading. What we often ...
Views: 1586 - Seeing Into the Realm of Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Judy MillerFrom the first night in my first apartment I was aware of a man’s spirit entering the front door and walking up the stairs and into the kitchen. I never saw him, but I sensed and heard him at the same time every night. I didn’t want to alarm my roommate, so I didn’t mention it to her. After some ...
Views: 1558 - Forgiveness: Clearing the Path to Full consciousness - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Heather YatesForgiveness is a topic that is spoken about often, but very difficult to truly understand. I recently have encountered a situation where someone I love has been treating me differently, treating me without respect and with a very cold shoulder. I believe I understand where a lot of it is ...
Views: 1280 - Spiritual Growth - A Very Personal Journey - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleSpiritual growth is a very personal journey. We are spiritual beings in a human body from our first breath to our last. Each time we breathe in, we accept life and all she has to offer us. With each out breath, we release all that we no longer need. As small children, we wonder at nature and ...
Views: 2578(1 vote) - Looking For The Answer To Life's Questions? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleHow human beings locate information and learn about what they need has changed dramatically. Today, more than at any other time, information is available literally at our fingertips every second of every day. While there are some very positive benefits to f this type of information availability, ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Why Do We Fear Death? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleIt is said that the only two things in life that are certain are death and taxes and that seems to be the case. Everything in the world around us is constantly changing. We have to let go of traditions, adapt to social, political and financial changes in the world in order to continue to ...
Views: 2289 - How Can Sacred Geometry Help You? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleIn times gone by, humans were more in tune with the environment they lived in. Today, we have little connection to nature and the planet. The ancient wisdom that was often passed down through story- telling and tradition seems to have been forgotten or lost. The understanding of the importance ...
Views: 4945 - The End Of The World In 2012 Will Be Of Supreme Importance To Everyone - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Geraldine MayfairIs the end of the world in 2012 truthfully the serious case? Can this end of the world 2012 doomsday event really seriously be in possesion of any truth? At no time formerly has a day in existence been so greatly meaningful to so many different congregations of the world. ...
Views: 801 - Tarot Card Meanings: Understanding The High Priestess in a Relationship Reading - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Nikki HarrisAll relationships eventually take us down a dark and rocky path from time to time. This weekend I found myself in an argument with a friend. I sought out insight in a single card spread and drew The High Priestess card. What insights can The High Priestess card give us in a relationship tarot ...
Views: 4887 - BeSimply...An Olive connecting to Peace - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Suzanne ToroCommitted to Transparency...within the Living Food Industry ‘She’ has known Kipp for several years and has always applauded his willingness to go the extra mile to show full transparency with all of Essential Living Foods Products. His passion for telling the truth and commitment to ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - AUTONOMY & ATTACHMENT - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Donna TorbicoSERVANT or MASTER of YOUR CASTLE Who’s the boss of you? ACoA SYMBIOSIS (S.) An unhealthy attachment to others as a way to: • compensate for emotional abandonment in childhood • to cope with deep anxiety of being a separate entity • escape having to face the struggle of growing up ...
Views: 3291 - SYMBIOSIS & ACoAs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Donna TorbicoAM I ME, AM I YOU & ARE YOU ME? I hate myself, but I also want you to be exactly like me! SYMBIOSIS As infants, all humans are born with a built-in biological & psychological set of tendencies, which interacts with & responds to their specific environment in their own unique way - but ...
Views: 2869 - PEOPLE SHOULD TREAT ME BETTER - But I WON’T LET THEM - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Donna TorbicoACOA DOUBLE BINDS - Either way we lose ourselves, to stay loyal to the family If you’d like to know about double binds, go to pg. 10 of www.acoarecovery.com. ACoAs have a terrible dilemma: 1. On the one hand we desperately want to be loved, acknowledged, seen, heard. We complain bitterly ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - “WHAT OTHERS THINK OF ME IS NONE OF MY BUSINESS” - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Donna TorbicoLONELY CREATURES We’re all social animals, even when we sometimes need our privacy Many people in the mental health field, spiritual practices & new-age wisdom say we shouldn’t worry about what others think of us. Yes, OK, but it’s not that simple! What they don’t tell you is that there’s 2 ...
Views: 1991(2 votes) - Evaluating Media - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Maria Khalife"All of us who professionally use the mass media are the shapers of society. We can vulgarize that society. We can brutalize it. Or we can help lift it onto a higher level." ~ William Bernbach In our era, we are awash in the enormous amount of input in our lives from the media. If you think ...
Views: 608 - Time: How It Does Fly! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Karen KleinwortOver the last few weeks I've begun to notice how quickly my son, who will turn three in April, has been developing and moving forward with his life’s journey, especially as my husband and I try to prepare him for the impending birth of a sister. I realize he is the measure and the reminder ...
Views: 1070 - Sustainability Part VI: A View From The Mountaintop - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Barry LipscombOn the eve of his untimely death, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke the prophetic words, “I've been to the mountaintop. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land.” Dr. King’s promised ...
Views: 998 - Huna, Physics and the Law of Attrction - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Pamela TurnerI'd like to share with you the seven principles of Huna because they beautifully and simply describe who you are and what is possible for you. These are some of the most ancient teachings on the planet, but as you read, see how modern physics is validating these principles and how the Law of ...
Views: 1155(4 votes) - Nature As Our Teacher: A Return To Common Knowledge - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from John GilmoreFrom the Sat Yoga perspective there are several types of information and knowledge. We speak of seven, here we will only explore three types of knowledge and information. The oldest and most natural type was passed on through what is known as “common knowledge.” Common knowledge was the basis ...
Views: 1709 - How Music Feeds Our Waking State - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Randolph DirectoWhen we are awake and alert, We have a predominance of beta rhythms and a few alpha rhythms within our neural patterns. Imagine a busy, but relatively uneventful work day. When we invest in brainwave entrainment (BWE) programs, it's usually for purposes of relaxation. We invest in alpha and ...
Views: 2098(3 votes) - Balancing More Than Just Our Checkbooks - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThe balancing act we all strive for can so easily be put out to pasture with a flick of a pen, the sneeze of a child, or when the heavens open up with some much needed rain. How are we supposed to live in the present when the present we face continuously changes? One of the hardest transitions a ...
Views: 1197(3 votes) - Ego VS Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Gina VitaloneTo most, the word “Ego” evokes the following descriptions: egotistical, narcissistic, self-absorbed or selfish. Actually, ego is responsible for many more human tendencies and emotional characteristics that keep us from living connected, authentic and happy lives. Did you know that ego causes ...
Views: 4859(2 votes) - Enjoy money, sex and all materialism and realize God that way only - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Swami AaronWhen a man who is blind since his birth is asked to explain a colourful flower, what will he do? He will most probably explain his assumption about flowers that he has never seen, that he has never realized. He will merely play with his fantasy of imaginations. This is the situation with most of ...
Views: 1112 - If you depart from this world without living your life like a king.. - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Swami AaronMarch 4, 2011 If you depart from this world without living your life like a king.. If you depart from this world, without living your life like a king, then what is the meaning of your life; what is the utility of your wealth, property, money and power? If you are not there, then do your ...
Views: 749 - Overcoming your gag reflex - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Caren ChaffeeA gag reflex is an auto response issue. Just like breathing or like the beating of your heart, there is a programmed response that acts independently of thought. Or does it? Science has shown meditation effects breath and heart rate. Focused thought on images can change stress in the body, ...
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