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- Compassionate Curiosity - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Elizabeth BrownCOMPASSIONATE CURIOSITY One of the greatest gifts I acquired during my years self exploration was the ability to have compassion for myself. To hold a lens of compassionate curiosity as I looked into the areas in my life that were not working for me. We so often beat ourselves up or make ...
Views: 3169 - You Are Greater Than You Think - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Ivan CavricBeing an Ordained Minister it is my choice to refrain from public preaching and preparing regular sermons. Most of my opinions are expressed in writing. I consider this as a privilege because I am not held to any timetable and can truly focus on those matters that I consider should be shared. ...
Views: 2542(1 vote) - Cinderella - What a Story! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Todd PuntolilloCinderella - What a Story! I used to be a rescuer. I would find a damsel in distress and save her. That made me a hero, didn’t it? You’d think so. But, after a little counseling for a broken heart and lost marriage, I could see clearer and got the picture. It seems that the rescue mission is ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - Back to the Future - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bettina GoodwinAh, home again after a ten day vacation that included a week at a cottage in Prince Edward Island and a few days on the road touring around. It’s always a little tough to get back to routine after being away on a relaxing holiday. But eventually you settle back in and things get back to ...
Views: 2202(1 vote) - Awareness 2 Levels Concentration & Mindfulness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Thomas HarveyWithin our martial arts training and even sports training the term mindful may have come up. Anyone with any level of experience knows that the mental aspect is a critical piece in our development to self mastery. In the end we are all seeking to master ourselves both physically and ...
Views: 2477(1 vote) - Passions are Clue's to your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Bambi CorsoHave you ever had someone ask you if you knew what your life's purpose was and felt completely stumped? I certainly have, it just sounded so daunting and so big that all I could say was, "Oh gosh if only I knew! I've been trying to figure that out for years!" But when asked what I was ...
Views: 2921(5 votes) - Considering a Lifestyle Change? Don’t Even Think About it! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockRemember that all-in-one 48 piece exercise gym that you bought a few years ago? You even figured out how put it together, and actually worked out for a month or two! Then the sessions got further and further apart, and finally you had to disassemble the infernal contraption and move it into ...
Views: 3175 - How To Conquer Feeling Criticized - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from David SamuelThe way to conquer negative feelings associated with being criticized is based on your interpretation of events. You take things that someone says about you negatively as if you are being criticized, then get depressed, angry or in a bad mood. This is very self centered, all geared towards you ...
Views: 4551(1 vote) - The 3 Steps To Having The Power of Completion - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Dwayne KlassenWhat is incomplete in your life? What part of YOU are you ignoring? Do you strive on getting your goals listed and work hard to achieve them? This is both admirable and encouraged behaviour to help move you forward. We all know the power of setting and achieving goals. However, something ...
Views: 4581(4 votes) - How Much is Your Self Worth? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderHow many times, have we been made to feel worthless and have no sense of direction because of being used and abused mentally by people and their words? Many times, people behaviour leaves us to questioning what we have done to be treated in this manner. The question is asked why anyone would ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - Thoughts and Creating Positivity - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderWe live in a society where individuals are not aware that their thoughts can have serious effects on their everyday lives. These past few months I have found myself reiterating about positive thoughts create positive outcomes. I myself have had to change the way I approach everyday life. We ...
Views: 3162(1 vote) - Faith at Work: Anchor Customer Service in the Tenets of Your Faith - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Winnie AndersonI recently reached out for help from three different service providers and the difference among them was striking. Two of the people I spoke with sounded as though they had no interest in my problem and as if they didn’t care about fixing it. The third person listened to my issue, asked ...
Views: 1945 - Discovery of The Mind - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gina RivasNot even the greatest inventors and discoverers of all time really “discovered” or “invented” anything, they just became aware of a concept, or a possibility that was there all along. The Earth did not become round, when we discovered it was not flat. The Sun was the Sun long before humans ...
Views: 2316(1 vote) - D.E.N.I.A.L. - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Jodi Michele CooleyHave you ever heard "DENIAL is not a river in Egypt." Well I have an even better one, Denial stands for: Don't Even Know I Am Lying. It's hard to believe that denial would be classified as a feeling. I think Denial would be considered a numbing device, like Novocain for the ...
Views: 4229(3 votes) - Muhammad and the Angel of Light - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Morten St. GeorgeThis is not the first time it is being suggested that parts of the Qur'an (Koran) were authored by an alien. It seems the Qur'an contains scientific information that could not have been known in Muhammad's (Mohammed's) time and that was subsequently proven to be correct. This lies in sharp ...
Views: 2722(2 votes) - Personal Responsibility...Now That Hurts! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Dwayne KlassenTaking Personal responsibility for your life may may sound rather simplistic and obvious, but very few people delve deep into its true meaning. It is was what caused me to have my "aha" moment. It was the catalyst for my rebirth, and my awakening that created the idea for my book and brand, ...
Views: 2478(2 votes) - Singing My Way to My Stolen Car; A Prospective Dream - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Deborah DeNicolaOver many years I have had and heard of numerous dreams about cars, taking place in cars, around cars and parking lots, cars with flat tires, cars going too fast or backwards, flying cars, wrecked cars, and on and on. Because so much of contemporary life depends on cars as the major means of ...
Views: 3027 - Is Christ-consciousness the same thing as the "Buddha-nature"? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,When I speak of "Christ-consciousness" I am referring to the degree of your awareness along three lines. One is your awareness of yourself. I sometimes ask people, "Who are you when no one is looking?" It's an important question but, unfortunately, most people live as I lived for much of my ...
Views: 6788(2 votes) - Meditating with George - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Michael HoareI've been actively meditating since 1972, when I was 16 years old. There was some meditation in church when I was growing up, but I didn't participate. My first real experience with meditation was listening to "My Sweet Lord," by George Harrison. As I listened, the chanting in the background ...
Views: 3706(2 votes) - Is there a lentil up your nose? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Rena ReeseNearly everyone has a story about a friend, sibling or themselves wedging something in an ear or nostril as a kid. That story usually ends with the object having to be removed by a doctor. Pennies, legos, stones, beads and other small objects seem to be magnetically pulled into small dark ...
Views: 3321 - Relationships in the New Energy - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Stefanie MillerEverything in creation holds an energy frequency. It seems so obvious to many of us. Yet, so many have not embraced that philosophy. There are those that still choose to live unconsciously and make choices that are not in direct alignment and in harmony with their lives. Living, as well as ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - Understanding Words, An End To Conflicts and Anger - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from David SamuelWords are our main form of communication. Words have the greatest power to make us happy or sad, aggravated or elated. How can something that has no actual material reality have such a powerful effect over us emotionally and physically? Here is a very old thought that gives an idea of how we ...
Views: 2883 - There Are Three Kinds Of Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from David SamuelThere are three kinds of emotions, those related to the animal level or physical body, the ego/personality and those related to the ‘Something More’ that is referred to by people who feel there is something more to life. As the human body and personality change from day to day and year to ...
Views: 6291 - Experience the Source of Creation Within - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 6: Experience the Source of Creation Within Learn to let go of thoughts and experience the silence or peace between the thoughts. Here in this silent space exists the field of unlimited possibilities from which all beings, forms, objects and interactions flow forth. Begin to ...
Views: 2453(1 vote) - The Alchemical Journey towards the Self - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Rev. Sheri HellerIf you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you, ---Jesus Alchemy pertains to the process of transmuting base metals to silver or gold. The search for the ‘gold’ in each ...
Views: 3490 - Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Michael ManningIn a secular or a non-Buddhist context enlightenment is often used to mean full comprehension of a situation, or having gained spiritual insight. Enlightenment is also construed as being a state of freedom from suffering, desire and ignorance. The term enlightenment has been broadly and ...
Views: 2064 - Avatars of Infinity - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Michael ManningEveryone has a sense of self, a sense of “I”, the one who perceives, feels, thinks, and experiences life. Most of us do not distinguish between the things we are doing, the roles we are playing, and who we really are. We define ourselves in various ways and get confused because we identify ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Law of Attraction Wealth Secrets - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from David MarshallMost people who have heard of the law of attraction start thinking about creating wealth with the law of attraction and how they can achieve some law of attraction wealth manifestation. I have to tell you here that usually this does not work very quickly. I am not saying that you cannot ...
Views: 2125(4 votes) - "What's Up with Planet Earth?" - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Meg BenedicteWe are currently in the middle of eclipse season, with the 2nd solar eclipse coming this Sunday, July 11th in Cancer. This is a time for re-evaluating our Core identity, truth and purpose in life, and making the required adjustments and new alliances with a life path full of conscious choices in ...
Views: 3189 - Why Resist the Energetic Shift? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Lexie MoonDo you feel it? The shift, I mean. There is a shift happening all around us on the physical level and the energetic, vibrational level. We are changing. The earth is changing. Everything is changing. One common theme that I notice happening for a lot of people is that their reaction to all of ...
Views: 2949 - Human History You’ve Been Taught is Erroneous--Earliest Humans Here Millions of Years Ago - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIn your quest for truth, empirical, objective research is imperative and can be done by almost anyone. If you choose to, you can find great clarity in matters such as health and wellness, your love relationships, and current events. However, even the most obvious findings, when they contrast ...
Views: 2901 - Are You the Historian Or the Screen Play Writer For Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Leah ShapiroWhen you think and talk about your life, do you tell the story of what has been, or do you tell the story of what you want to create and experience? If you are the historian of your life, you look at your life and tell the story of what has been, and all the things that have happened that ...
Views: 2070(1 vote) - Law of Attraction and it's Most Challenging Sidekick - The Law of Allowing - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Maryann CanditoThere are numerous Universal Laws that are a part of the quantum soup that make up our lives here in our plane of existence. The Law of Attraction is probably the most well known of the laws. There is so much discussion about the Law of Attraction that sometimes we forget the other, very ...
Views: 2300(1 vote) - Is it a Sign or is it Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Maryann CanditoHave you ever been so unsure of a decision that you needed to make, or a direction you needed to take in your life that you didn't quite know where to turn? Many people who are faced with these kinds of dilemmas turn to signs. Signs from Nature, signs from God, signs from the Universe (whatever ...
Views: 1968(2 votes) - Rediscovering the Harmony of Nature - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutOne day, at my holistic health center in Hawaii, I had embarked on a mission to produce homeopathic samples of selected electromagnetic frequencies within the sound frequency spectrum (20 to 20,000 Hz). These frequencies are used not only in sound healing, but also in electromagnetic healing, ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Are We Experiencing An Evolution or Involution of Consciousness? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from gia combs-ramirezIn the past I have written many posts and articles about human energy and how it relates to healing and transformation. But now we stand on the cusp of a great shift. This shift has been referred to by the Mayans, Hopis, Hindis, Tibetans and many other ancient cultures. Current predictions are ...
Views: 4315(1 vote) - Be willing to let go - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxWhat are you holding onto that is not serving your real purpose? What relationships do you continue to nurture that are detrimental to your mental health and fitness? What mindset do you continue to feed into that prevents you from truly be the person you are designed to be? Many times, the ...
Views: 2142(1 vote) - Portals Of Death - A Vision. Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Seraphia PrestonThis is a vision I had whilst meditating and connecting to my Inner Guidance. I must make it clear that it is only a vision with no intention of offending anyone or any religion or ideas set forward on this delicate subject. I had the need to publish it so as to share it – nothing more. All ...
Views: 1620 - The Lazy Person’s Two Step Diet (Easy)! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWho has time to count calories? Or shop for exotic, low calorie, super foods, (acai berries?) or sign up for all the latest fad diets? I certainly know that I don't. I remember times in my life when dieting was not a problem. Playing football and burning up three or four thousand calories a ...
Views: 7581(1 vote) - Discovering the true meaning of greatness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxDo you think greatness is external, something that exists outside of you? When you think of greatness, what is the image you get? What do you equate with greatness? Without a doubt, most people would immediately get an image of someone famous: a celebrity or an athlete. John F. Kennedy — ...
Views: 6701 - Guided Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"Let yourself relax into this moment. Give up trying to make this moment any different than it is. Simply close your eyes and feel with sensation what is here. Allow yourself to feel existence happening without thinking about it. We're not here to change anything or ...
Views: 1294 - Forgiveness is the Heart of Compassion - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2010 from Nerak AmiForgiveness is one of those things when given, does more for the giver than the intended receiver. I confess, it is a difficult concept to fully integrate in a sincere way, as it means moving beyond the ego's perceptions of feeling wronged, to a place of deep connection with another human being. ...
Views: 1307 - The Ego--Edging God Out: Learn to Recognize Ego and Listen to Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsVolatile emotions, dissatisfaction with life, problems with our relationships; these are just some of the problems which can cause pain in our lives. So what’s the root cause? We are quite literally looking for love in all the wrong places. We look to the ego for the answers and whatever we hear ...
Views: 6278(1 vote) - A lesson in Divine Grace - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Nerak AmiThis is in honor of Haiti and her beautiful people. It is about a very special woman whom I met once, but was able to imprint her essence on my soul. Shortly after the birth of my daughter, I made my first trip to Haiti so my husband could introduce his wife and child to his family. The ...
Views: 1296 - Revelations," A Shift in the Force" - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Athene RaefielBeing a Metaphysician I sometimes feel as if I am living in the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Often I feel that I ride in my spaceship that I call my life, and am in communication with many otherworldly beings from different dimensions and galaxies, which are my advisors and my ...
Views: 2555 - Fear of Inheriting or Being Exposed to Disease: How to Find Courage and The Best Healer Within. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Raven Cohan"Why It Can Take a Year to Get a Mammogram in the U.S" originally located at: http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/108717 is scary to me in a different way than it is intended to be. It talks about the complicated Western medicine model that has patients get misdiagnosed often enough ...
Views: 2428 - The Ups and Downs of Working on a Positive Self-Image: Feel Good About Yourself Naturally (Series 1 of 3) - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Jeff DouglassPart One: Paradise Lost and Why Suffering is Inevitable Feeling good about who you are is essential to a healthy and productive life. When you have a positive self-image, you are happier, and tend to be more creative. You feel more alive and connected to others. It can make all the difference ...
Views: 1732 - The Mystical Side of Clouds - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Mary SolielOur Skies Are Talking to Us; Sending Messages of Love, Hope, and Guidance Ever see a cloud that truly has a meaningful shape? It’s not just your imagination. If you’re noticing, it’s probably because there is a message in it for you. When you see a cloud shaped like a heart, an angel, a ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - My Beginning Messages from Archangel Michael #3 - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Mary SolielThe channelings continued every day. On November 29, 2001, Archangel Michael gave me such comforting information: Be gentle with yourself for you have gone through so much. But now you can relax. Oh Mary, you can honestly relax now. Just take a seat and enjoy the joyous ride. You will ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - My Beginning Messages from Archangel Michael #2 - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Mary SolielThe messages from Michael continued on a daily basis. Again, as I state in the first article of my beginning messages from Archangel Michael, the channels seem more relevant to me during this period of my life right now, here in late 2009, than they were eight years ago. November 20, ...
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