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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Introduction to “Illuminating Essays” (A garland is woven) - One and Two - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadOne Works of Ma-Mahajnan, The Most Worshipful Transcendent Mother, calls for special study and serious discussion. The question of complete realization of her subtlety at all levels is something which can simply be ruled out. Again, with regard to those who are imbued with a normal ...
Views: 1191 - Is any Religion complete to rally round realization? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadModestly, we love truth but when we are to face it truly in its shape and size, we can, in no way, tolerate anything adverse to our faith and belief. Yes, our customs, devotion, prejudice, belief and traditions (there may be other factors too) often make us utterly helpless to delve deep into ...
Views: 1224 - Is Free Will Our Freedom To React To What's Happening? - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Merry BattlesIs God's Will What's Happening? I believe in a higher Divine Order. I had a Metaphysics teacher years ago. He was a counterpart of Ernest Holmes, the founder of the Church of Religious Science. I remember one thought that he repeated, "There is only One Will." I always pondered over that idea, ...
Views: 1430 - Is It Illusion Or Reality? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Arthur Levine 2007 Words 582 Keywords: Reality, Illusion, Dream, Awakening, Enlightenment As the main character in a fictional novel called Johnny Oops who is suffering under the delusion that I am ...
Views: 1280 - Is Karma Absolute? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Rick McBrideOr is it relative? I admit I am confounded by this idea called karma. It seems so simple I’m embarrassed to admit such a thing. The source of my confusion comes from other ideas we have about how the universe works that seem to conflict with it; quantum theory, relativity, synchronicity, ...
Views: 1480 - Is My Life Worth It? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from David OrmanIt always seems to start about 2 weeks or so before a birthday that has at least the number 4 as the first number. Is my life worth it? Have I really accomplished anything? Am I making any difference? These are typically spoken more as declarative statements versus questions. A bit of ...
Views: 2122 - Is Personal Change Possible? Success? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Keith BrayIs Personal Change Possible? Success? - a Couple of great questions that I have come The last day and a half has been hectic but interest! Coaching is all about asking questions, and having the client find answers with. Yesterday I was asked if it were possible for people to make significant ...
Views: 686 - Is there Definitive Proof Alien Life really does Exist? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2015 from Christopher EvansPaul Hellyer was the former Minister of National Defence for Canada who sensationally announced that world governments were deliberately covering up ‘secret files’ that reveal aliens have been visiting Earth for thousands of years, and are already integrated into society. These aliens he claims ...
Views: 1413 - Is Time Speeding Up Or Is It Just You? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Marc OromanerLet me guess, you don’t have time to read this right now, do you? Yes, the holiday season is always busy and yes time seems to go faster as you get older but doesn’t life seem to be moving at an even more frantic pace than usual lately? I know I’m feeling it. But I’ve been expecting this time ...
Views: 1376 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation? Part I - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Twenty-six centuries ago Gautama Buddha designed a meditation technique that has been helping people to not only train their minds to stay in a balance, but also to liberate them from Samsara (reincarnation chain). Gautama used to say ...
Views: 1604 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part II - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Jacklyn LoSide effects As anything in this non perfect world, there can be negative side effects of the Vipassana meditation technique too. During the meditation, a Vipassana student receives fine (pleasant) or rough (disgust) sensations of the body. His/her main task is to stay indifferent to them. ...
Views: 1497 - Is Your Quantum Entangled? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Michael ColemanWhen two quantum particles (electrons, photons, atoms) are joined together, in a special way called “entanglement”, and are then separated, they retain the interconnectivity that has been created , even if separated by distance and time. So are you entangled? The connectivity is such that ...
Views: 3294 - Islam is in Urgent Need of a Counter Revolution to Alter the Distorted Foreign perception regarding its teaching - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanNowadays, one can’t go through any newspaper or turn on a television channel without coming across an article or a talk show discussing the latest terror attack that took place somewhere. Those attacks are usually committed by few fanatic Muslims who had come up with their own version of the ...
Views: 1171 - Israel Mourns Destruction of Both Temples on the 10th of Av; Do We Understand Those Appointed Times? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: History tends to repeat. With militant extremists who don't honor truces or peace-fires, their call for a 3rd Intifada is serious. August 7 is the 10th of Av, counting from the new moon crescent. “In the 5th month [counting from spring, Exodus 12:2] in the 10th day...Nebuchadnezzar ...
Views: 1170 - It's All (and) About Time - and, Now is The Time to Do Something About It - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Rebecca CherryOn January 11, 2011 the window of opportunity opens even wider now with an influx of Unity Consciousness energy that the Solar Eclipse/New Moon initiated on Jan 4th. The energy represented by today’s date: 01.11.2011, best illustrates the individuality expressed by the One’s: new beginnings ...
Views: 1248 - JESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD (PART TWO) CONVERSATIONS, A “FASCINATING” DISCUSSION BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Craig LockJesus Meets Muhammad (Part Two) “Conversations”, a “fascinating Discussion” between Jesus and Muhammad Key words (tags): Islam, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, faiths, unity of religions, spiritual growth Dedication This "labour of love" is written especially for ...
Views: 767 - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Thoughts on The Resurrection) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Jesus Meets Muhammad (on The Resurrection) “Conversations”, a “fascinating Discussion” between Jesus and Muhammad Tags: (key words): Christianity, Islam, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, the Resurrection, faiths, unity of religions, spiritual growth Web sites: ...
Views: 793 - Jesus Meets Muhammad: Conversations, a “Fascinating Discussion” between Jesus and Muhammad (Part Two) - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Craig LockJESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD (PART TWO) CONVERSATIONS, A “FASCINATING” DISCUSSION BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD Key words (tags): Islam, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, faiths, unity of religions, spiritual growth Dedication This "labour of love" is written especially ...
Views: 2406 - Journey To Awaken - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Thomas Malcolm Mc AuliffeJOURNEY TO AWAKEN Throughout my entire life, I have experienced every doubt, every torment, every inner struggle with all the difficult decision that one has to make to enjoy the wisdom that I presently have. It was a journey of self discovery. In a way, I choose to experience in my soul all ...
Views: 935 - Journey to awaken - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Thomas Malcolm Mc AuliffeThroughout my entire life, I have experienced every doubt, every torment, every inner struggle with all the difficult decision that one has to make to enjoy the wisdom that I presently have. It was a journey of self discovery. In a way, I choose to experience in my soul all the difficulties ...
Views: 812 - Journey To The Core - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow often do you use a quick fix for things in your life? So many times we get wrapped up in a hectic life and find excuses for why we can’t take a deeper look at what is really happening. The irony of this is that many people in this space, that do this, then turn around and claim that ...
Views: 2196 - Judgment - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Janice SmithJudging is a part of who we are, we judge pretty much everything to decide whether it is bad or good and how to file it away in our minds. We make our decisions from a very limited perspective, going don’t go this way it is bad, go this way it is good. The problem now is our limited ...
Views: 782 - Judgmental Mind - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Steven HairfieldThis subject is one that I completely enjoy discussing with people because it helps to open the individuals mind to who they really are. It helps to take people outside the proverbial box that is so often spoken of in our society. It is judgment that actually places us in this confined mental ...
Views: 2282 - Jung, Jungian Psychology, and The Dark Night - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Curtis WilliamsI am not a psychologist nor am I a psychiatrist, I am however an Astrologer that understands and inherently appreciates the human condition. Many of my colleagues are however psychologists, and that they somehow feel the need to try and mold their psychological strictures into Astrological ones ...
Views: 943 - Jupiter's Transit of Aries will bring average rains ! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Govind KumarAverage Monsoons are expected this year, as Jupiter traverses the hot Aries. ( Around 2200 mm of rains expected in Kerala ). According to Astro Meteorology, the Kala Varsha or the South West Monsoon will start from May 29th and Meteorology predicts that it will start on May 31st. The ...
Views: 783 - Just Be - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Kerrie O'ConnorAs we made it through 2012; I saw a big collective sigh of relief as the year ended. I have many clients feeling an energetic let down after the years of build up around 2012. Some clients hoped the sky was going to open and Angels would appear to clearly guide us to our next phase of ...
Views: 1093 - Just Breathe - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Francine Larson“Our lives can change with every breath we take.” From the movie, Where the Heart Is. This phrase comes to my mind often. The verb change carries with it so much power, so much mystery and most of all, so much truth. How many of us have said “one minute he was fine, and the next ...
Views: 1252 - Kabbalah - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertPsychics tend to incorporate many forms of new ages and teachings into counseling a crisis. Kabbalah is another tool that can be used in trying to uncover life's hidden truths. Kabbalah means to receive Light from the creator. Two thousand years ago, the ...
Views: 1074 - Karma Clearing Time - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Angela Schulz-Henke"For all of us the time has come to liberate us from fear that has kept us away from joy, creativity, peace and courage to be honest. It's time to do something inspiring to live the meaning of our lives." ~ Joseph Bailey The 21st of December 2012 when the Mayan Calendar ends, is very near. ...
Views: 1260 - KARMA WHAT IS ITS NATURE - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from Alasdair DuncanKARMA WHAT IS ITS NATURE? LEARN MORE… Karma is like a fruit at different stages on a tree. Some fruits are just forming, some are halfway mature. Some of your karmic fruit are ripe……ready to dish out the effect on you...in a positive or negative way! “You reap what you so” the famous ...
Views: 657 - KarmaCaffe-Spiritual Sangham Online - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Chandi DeviSangham is a Sanskrit term for a community of devotees, who gather to chant, have scriptural discourses, recite texts, and meditate. This support system is vital during all stages of sadhana, spiritual disciplines. However, the unfortunate reality is satsang--associating with God-inspired ...
Views: 1582 - Kindness - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierKindness involves the quality of being warm-hearted, considerate, compassionate and gracious. It is the willingness to do good, kindly acts to help others in need. The source of kindness is an inherent benevolent nature that expresses sympathy and gentleness toward others. It comes naturally ...
Views: 2039 - Kindred Spirits - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jana HollingsworthThe other day, I was working out at the gym and struck up a conversation with one of the other “regulars” that I see there often. Although I’d had casual conversations with this person, we had never gotten into any kind of deep, meaningful conversation. For some reason, on this particular day, ...
Views: 6425 - Know Thyself - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.” - Lao Tzu I love this quote! Lao Tzu (Chinese Taoist Philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching) recognized that self-awareness is a key to success. Unfortunately, our culture does not often support or encourage self-awareness. ...
Views: 731 - Kundalini Awakening - definition and the path - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Vijay KumarKundalini Awakening - the sure shot method for awakening of the kundalini. Before we discuss about kundalini awakening... we need to understand the meaning of kundalini! The kundalini Shakti is that hidden positive energy stored in every human being by awakening which every human being can ...
Views: 1794 - Kundalini Rising - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaI think many people have had confusion about what the Kundalini rising is. Many of my students ask me what it is, is it dangerous, how do you know if it has risen etc. Our primary dialogue occurs over Kundalini Yoga. I took my first Kundalini Yoga class in 2007. Shortly after I became ...
Views: 1533 - Kwan Yin - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierKwan Yin is the Sacred Feminine Buddhist Goddess of love, compassion and mercy. She is also called the Mother of all Buddhas and the Chinese Divine Mother. Kwan Yin's qualities of unconditional love, compassion and mercy are sought after by spiritual seekers and people in need from many ...
Views: 1731 - Kwan Yin, Goddess of Love and Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierKwan Yin, Goddess of love and compassion carries the qualities of the Sacred Feminine. She is also called the Mother of all Buddhas and the Chinese Divine Mother. Kwan Yin's qualities of unconditional love and compassion are sought after by spiritual seekers and people in need around the ...
Views: 4132 - Lately, in India what does a cross-country race clearly indicates? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad[A great effort is to ensure. Economic Reform in India is not so easy possible. Evidently, it was long due. Owing to political intervention everything was in jeopardy. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India supported by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of UPA it is likely that it would make ...
Views: 1516 - Law of attraction - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Saltori SystemPlease correct me if I’m wrong, but if you’ve been experiencing some of the techniques I’ve already shared for the last few days then right now you’re probably feeling better? You may not be sure right now why you’re feeling better, but you just are… You may have already had a little glimpse ...
Views: 1015 - Learn How To Love From Your Pet - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Gina VitaloneAs emotional humans, our life’s journey is directly (or indirectly) focused on finding connection, community and acceptance – love. As emotional beings, we are constantly trolling for that feeling we get when we connect and truly make an impression; whether it be through our performance at work, ...
Views: 1066 - Leaving apart Ma-Mahajnan ‘Love’ remains ever undefined. - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadIn spite of so many inspirational words, mostly imaginary, in support of LOVE, practically we could make no sense of love that refers to divinity. The failure lies in the way of life we lead to elevate our mind. Naturally, without being an enlightened soul we teach our devotees and our society. ...
Views: 1865 - Let Me Tell You Why You Hate Your Bleeping Job - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzSo What’s Really Going On? You gave up your bleeping freedom to get a job. That’s why you bleeping hate it. You can’t communicate effectively or freely, so you end up with a whole bunch of suppressed desires. You exchange time for money and you have to sacrifice so much of yourself to ...
Views: 1907 - Let Them Eat Cake - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIt seems to me that too many people are taking a big cut out of the health care pie for themselves. Instead of a middleman, we have numerous middlemen that come between the sick person and his or her care. And it has gotten too top heavy, way out of control. The medical schools reap huge ...
Views: 1647 - Let's Not Lose Sight of Reality - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Frans LangenkampThis expression caught my attention the other day, reading an interview in the newspaper. That is a good suggestion, I thought. But then, the question comes…’what is reality?’ One thing about reality that we all know is that it is pretty darn complex! And it’s also clear to all of us that every ...
Views: 2094 - Letting Go Of Your Ideas Of The World - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we let go of our ideas of the world around us, we begin to see what is really there. When we open ourselves up to what is real, we begin to live the life we are really living. Just by setting aside our agendas, expectations, control, and the process we normally live by, we escape the ...
Views: 1265 - Lies: Telling Things That Are Not True - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Maria KhalifeEach of us has different standards regarding telling the truth vs. telling a lie. I’d like to share with you some ideas about why telling the truth might be a lot easier on you. Shakespeare said “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” That is a very meaty statement ...
Views: 1118 - Life Begins (Part Twenty-Seven) - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownCheck out Ms. Oberne’s work-in-progress, “The Birth of Jesus and Beyond.” FREE to READ. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/640601 The Life Carriers returned to Urantia 550,000,000 years ago, Urantia for three life implantations designated as: the central of Eurasian-African, the eastern or ...
Views: 736 - Life From The Heart - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeWhat is your idea of love? What is your idea of a great Valentine’s Day? Do you only celebrate love a day or two a year; or is it an ongoing practice for you? This is a time of year, when people turn to thinking about relationships, love, celebrating vows. It is a time of year that many ...
Views: 1074 - Life is a Ball! Or is it? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAsk anyone that's enjoying good luck and engaged in a full, rewarding life how they are doing, and they will more than likely reply that they are having a ball! Their glass is not only half-full, it is overflowing! Then, when I clumsily come along and say that the Buddha proclaimed that we must ...
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