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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Being Open To Your Future - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoLife is not about making plans or deciding how your future will be. The life we live is about right now, today, and no other time. When we let go of our ideas for our future, when we shed our predetermined goals and open ourselves up to now, we can start to live the life we are meant to and ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - FASTING - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from David KnightAUM SRI SAI RAM “Fasting does not mean to abstain from food but to entertain pure and noble thoughts about others. This is the only way to stay close to God.” – Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. One day, a very rich Muslim lady, endowed with many virtues and a devout worshipper of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - How Natural is Your Spirituality? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Michael HoareThere is lots of talk about individuality in today’s world but, ironically enough, that “individuality” is all centered on the ego and self-gratification…how one looks, presents him/herself, finds a career, etc. These are important. We need to live comfortably and must be able to support our ...
Views: 1138 - Divination Tools - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertPsychics use various methods to attain info in the course of a looking through. Tarot cards, astrology, runes, crystals, spirit guides, angels—the listing is long and fascinating. And some psychics don’t operate with any of these; they plainly use what ever psychic ability they must ...
Views: 1137 - Event Management in Chennai - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2018 from edward reedBest leading Creative Event Management in Chennai. We are one of the best more creative compared to other most top event management company in chennai. Our quality and timely service that has helped to reach this level. Our company which provides service are Event Organisers in Chennai, Birthday ...
Views: 1136 - SHIFT TO WISDOM BY EMBRACING DIAMOND HEART AWARENESS WITHIN THE SILENCE - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Thomas Malcolm Mc AuliffeChrist self,Truth, “Be Still and Know I AM ALL THAT I AM” Divine love of Father Mother God has released spiritual heat and spiritual light to shed Faith , LOVE, and Wisdom to resurrect the known of our true origin and the potential of what we could become. This wisdom cannot be understood by ...
Views: 1136 - Breast Cancer and Love - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from Lea YekutielWhen I had my breast cancer I was totally alone. I craved for love, for human touch, instead of sterile and cold hospital rooms. I needed to be connected to something stable to keep me going. I knew that everyone is part of the Planet Earth and connected with the animal and plant kingdoms, as ...
Views: 1135 - Oneness - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Michelle MorovatyTo be One with Oneself does not exclude others. In the midst of everyday "doings" we can be One as we Meditate on the Power of the Present Moment. How to BE One when One is lied to, cheated, ignorant, disappointed, powerless, hopeless, sad, depessed, oppressed, suppressed, unloved, ...
Views: 1135 - But How Do I know? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Jim PhillipsBut how do I know? This is the question I have received repeatedly since my last post on how we make a difference in the world and in the lives of others. It seems that many of you don’t like or resonate with the simple answer of, “because you are here.” Which in truth is the answer. You ...
Views: 1134 - Let's Get Real About Our Missions! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Jelaila StarrWe have journeyed from far distant places to a world in need. We are the starseeds and walk-ins. Ours is a galactic heritage, our memories of home and family though dim still stir within our hearts filling us with aching longing for home. After many years of training and preparation, we ...
Views: 1134(7 votes) - Security is for Cowards - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Jason DemakisNews flash! You’re going to die someday! Not just you; all of us! We’re all going to die! And guess what? We can’t take ANYTHING from this physical, Earthly charade with us! Nothing! You can’t take your car, you can’t take your house, you can’t take you PS4 or your ...
Views: 1134 - Spiritual View Of Passion, Its Safety Or Danger - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from David SamuelFrom a spiritual point of view, in order to achieve personal growth, you must have a passionate desire for enlightenment that is completely selfless. If your passion has anything to do with you, then certainly you can succeed in your goals, but there will be negative effects from having desires. ...
Views: 1133 - Advice from 3 Why's Men.. - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Jim PhillipsYes, I took liberty with the word wise and wrote why’s, however you will see that the wise always seek the why. We all know the scenario when a child, perhaps our own, asks why after why after why until we get to the point of just saying, because I said so or because that is just the way it ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Enlightenment? At These Gas Prices? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Michelle Lee, CHAs I was enjoying a delightful lunch and excellent conversation with a lady friend of mine this afternoon she so eloquently joked that we have great conversation because “we’re flying at the same altitude” so to speak. It is wonderful when we click so well with someone that we can express ...
Views: 1131 - The Burning Darkness of Illusory Enlightenment - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Stephen F. KaufmanEnlightenment is not a state of overall awareness that one remains in as a permanent finite mental condition. There are too many parameters a person has to contend with of a subjective nature unless having transcended physical reality, and that is hardly possible unless complete detachment from ...
Views: 1131 - Dare to be a Hero - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Paul BrooksAre you a person admired for your noble character, courage, and achievement? Do you aspire to be that type of human being? Are you one that acts courageously when facing huge personal risk, and potential suffering? Is it important to you to be a paragon of strength and to do the right thing ...
Views: 1130 - Shift to Wisdom by Developing Diamond heart Awareness within Your own Consciousness and Accept the Christ Self within your human soul Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Thomas Malcolm Mc AuliffeShift to Wisdom by Developing Diamond heart Awareness within Your own Consciousness and Accept the Christ Self within your Human Soul Part 1 Today I read an article in the Huffington Post in the mindful living section written by Agapi Stassinopoulos Author of the book “Unbinding The Heart” I ...
Views: 1130 - A Simple Tool For Your Toolbox - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Tom MooreAs we get older, one of the things we must face are more trips to a hospital for any variety of reasons. This happened to me recently when I went in for arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a torn cartilage brought on by years of skiing. After a vacation this past September to Orlando’s ...
Views: 1129 - How to Avoid Being A Victim - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow to avoid being a victim.. As all women know you can be a victim of love, you can be lied to by a married man or used by a man for sex, you can be used at work by being asked to do lots of unpaid over time, there are lots of ways you can become a victim, but for the same of this article I ...
Views: 1129 - Musings On Peak Experiences, With A Sense of Oneness - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Suzanne KyraA peak experience is being at one with ourselves and the universe, while having a sense of being outside the experience in a harmonious way that impacts us forever. A peak experience occurs when everything around us stops, and all that exists is our relationship to the moment and those sharing ...
Views: 1129 - Psychic Abilites - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have a very important question. My yoga instructor told me when I get enlightened, and my third eye opens up, that my psychic abilities, intuition, and wisdom will open. Do you know of these psychic abilities? As a Christian I was raised to believe that anything psychic is bad and ...
Views: 1129 - Things I know for Sure - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Dr. Dina EvanWhen I came into the world, I knew nothing, well, nothing that I could remember, that is. As you grow up, you learn many things, some you learn the hard way and others come in brief moments of blissful enlightenment. I like the later best. The older you get, the more you realize how little you ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - All People Were Created With Equal Beauty - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jim FargianoAll people were created with equal beauty. Fortunately, even when one cannot see it within them self, it can easily be seen in others. If that is true--which it is--then imagine how incredible it is that the universe sees all of you with the glistening splendor of angels. This lesson needs to be ...
Views: 1128 - Discovery Who We Are: We Aren’t Who We Think We Are - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffIronically, one of the main things that keeps us from awakening to our true nature is knowledge. We think we know things, and knowing these things keeps us from being awake. Our belief that we have true knowledge keeps us caught up in our perceptions, labels, and opinions, making them appear as ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - Your Mind Has A Mind Of Its Own - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Victtor Da PonteIsn’t it amazing how powerful our minds are – when we tell ourselves we want do one thing, but end up doing the opposite – all because our mind refused to cooperate with us. Have you ever considered that you mind may have its own agenda? One thing is for sure, it wants to keep you alive and ...
Views: 1128 - 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: 1127 - Economic reform is a must, says a spiritualist who loves people - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadHow to reform! What's wrong with the citizen, please? Politics Vs Economy—it’s a long rally as if, in the final of a tennis tournament that India observes today. None knows who will come out victorious. The spectators are to sustain tension. Dr. Manmohan Singh, our Prime Minister, tries his best ...
Views: 1126 - The Nature of Greatness - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Have you ever had seasons that mirrored symphonies, when everything jelled and every note fell in key without cue? Several of my books have been written on the steps of various buildings in uptown Charlotte beyond the stare of those who consider me homeless, aimless and foolish. If ...
Views: 1126 - 2 Common Mistakes To Avoid For Successful Marriage As Per Astrology - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from Sri TulasiAccording to astrology, the house of marriage is just the opposite (@180-degree angle) to Lagna means self. So, it is quite natural that differences may be possible because of opposite opinions or thoughts. Now, it depends where are lord of Lagna and house of marriage are placed, their distance ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - Sunshine Foundation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Nigel WattsWe spend our lives looking for fulfilment out there, without realizing we are what we are looking for. It is only covered over, we know it in our moments of pleasure and joy? It is like an impossible puzzle but I can show how that is undone. We are all held in the illusion of a self, in ...
Views: 1125 - The Power of Ritual - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Reginald JohnsonAs humans, we are the species that operate with symbols. Other animals use familiar signs, landmarks and gestures given by us, or act purely on instinct. Like humans, they too have rituals of gathering food, procreation and even death rituals. Our normal day-to-day rituals include a shower, ...
Views: 1125 - Devotional Pendant of Immeasurable Value! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraLord Hanuman is said to be Chiranjeevi, or immortal. Such is the strength of Bajrang Bali that he is taken in the highest regard by one and all. On Saturdays, we find a huge crowd at all Hanuman temples. By visiting a Hanuman temple on Saturday, Vayuputra can be appeased; this is often done ...
Views: 1124 - 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: 1124 - Books on Spirituality Help in Self Improvement - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Jacques TombazianWe have always heard the cliché ‘No one is perfect’ as each of us have certain flaws within ourselves. Some of us are surrounded by negativity while others are surrounded by a sense of false ego. Some are depressed while some fail to judge their own skills and abilities. In some cases we are ...
Views: 1123 - Playing Consciousness - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Melanie McGheeI happen to enjoy foggy days every once in a while. There’s a sense of the world turning inward, veiling itself so that only the most immediate can be seen. It’s a different perspective than my usual wish to stretch the eye as far as it can see to find out what’s over the next horizon. In the ...
Views: 1123 - The Craft Of Choosing Well—The Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eileen McDargh“Wealth is the product of a person’s capacity to think.” Ayn Rand Do you remember the “good old days”? At least it seemed as if our parents’ or grandparents’ lives were so much easier. Those were the days when life seemed to work in a straightforward, linear fashion. You went to school. You ...
Views: 1122 - Thoughts Shared With a Young Explorer (Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Carl BozemanTo continue the dialogue with my young friend from my first post (As I mentioned in the previous post our young explorer is LDS so some of his questions (and my answers) have a connotation oriented to that faith). The answers are general, however: Young Explorer: The first point I would ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - You can change the world. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Chris FenwickYou can change the world. A few of you believe me. A few more want to believe me, but really don't. Many don't really believe it at all and most think it's just plain craziness. Someone asked me recently if I would change the name of my book, "the 100th human."(www.the100thhuman.com) The answer ...
Views: 1122 - How to Get to Heaven - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHow do you get to heaven? Will you be turned away? Take this short quiz and find out. Answer "yes" or "no" if you've ever done any of the following: cursed; eaten meat; enjoyed any of the finer things in life, such as designer clothing or expensive meals; used numerology, astrology, tarot ...
Views: 1121 - Enlightenment: How to Attain Freedom from Separation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"Separation is not your natural state. You are not separate from everything and trying to get to oneness. You are doing separation. You are actively separating yourself from this moment. And I am not saying not to have definitions, not to call a chair a chair. All of this ...
Views: 1120(3 votes) - According to Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Monica UnderwoodWhilst I’ve been around on Planet Earth, I’ve made quite a mess. How about you? My name is Monica. It means “counsellor” and I’ve been counselling people one way or another all my life. Counselling is all very well. I’ve tried to be a good one, but maybe it would have been better if I’d ...
Views: 1119(4 votes) - What Timeline Are You On? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeIs it possible that there is more than one timeline for our Earth? What are your thoughts that our pure and original timeline has been “hacked” and there are attempts to divert us into a more controlled “darker” timeline? Why are timelines important? This is probably not your everyday ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Born This Way - Lady Gaga Strikes Gold - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Phyllis KingBorn This Way – Lady Gaga Strikes Gold You may wonder why I’m writing about Lady Gaga of all people. Many of you may know that in a former life (this lifetime) I too was a professional singer. To this day I love music and watching performers of all kinds. I’m pretty busy and typically ...
Views: 1117 - Secular Signs of Spiritual Significance--What Could They Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Recent events like solar and lunar eclipses and the nuclear talks with Iran have biblical significance. What do they signify, or do they have any relevance for us? Einstein said, “Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.” Two weeks ago, we saw a “rare” solar eclipse ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Free Will, Karma, Fate & Destiny – Self-Mastery Won’t Allow Your Future to be Less Fixed - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe find the level of ease in predicting life circumstances and events for those who are less self-aware is the same as it is for those who are more self-actualized. If someone is fated to experience specific life situations, they will experience them regardless of what choices they make. From a ...
Views: 1116 - The Fundamentals of Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"The reason why you suffer is because you unconsciously avoid this moment. You are unconsciously but constantly resisting this moment; separating yourself from this moment. So the path of awareness in meditation is to get you back to this moment. And the first part of ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - "What's It All About? Why Are We Here?" - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Maureen Brennan Mercier"What's it all about? Why are we here?" I would ask myself as a quiet little kid growing up with 4 older brothers as the only girl in our family in the Bronx, NY. Instinctively I knew to not ask that question out loud because everyone around me seemed to know what they were doing and why we ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Living in the Present Moment - A Clean Engine Delivers Power! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Aaron WhistonLiving in the present moment is a concept many people pay lip service to. But few of us actually engage this principle in our daily walk. Admit it: You spend almost all of your waking minutes absorbed in thoughts of the past or future. Reflection, regret, anxiety, and apprehension account for ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - Retrogrades - A Hostile Takeover? - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHave you been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately? How about irritated, edgy, angry, or just “heavy” in some way or area of your life? If so, you may be experiencing what can feel like a “hostile takeover” of your life. I have talked in the past about retrogrades, and how to work with them. ...
Views: 1114 - Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Key Words: Peace, World Peace, Leadership, Peacemaking, Inspiration, Empowerment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts (enough there now, "stirrer") Web Site: Craig's new blog (with extracts from his ...
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