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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- THE BOOK OF MATTHEW - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Craig LockTHE BOOK OF MATTHEW Tags: Matthew, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Bible, New Testament, Christianity Matthew records for us the Sermon on the Mount, the parables of the Kingdom and the teachings of Jesus, the Son of Man on forgiveness. On being tempted in the desert after fasting for 40 days and ...
Views: 892 - The Buddha Says... - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonThe Buddha Says: “Young man, be aware of these four good-hearted friends: the helper, the friend who endures in good times and bad, the mentor, and the compassionate friend.” The Helper can be identified by four things: by protecting you when you are vulnerable, and likewise your wealth, ...
Views: 1547 - 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: 1234 - The Call of the Soul - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonMany of us feel uncomfortable revealing to others – and even to ourselves – what lies beneath the surface of our day-to-day consciousness. We get out of bed in the morning and begin again where we left off yesterday, attacking life as if we were waging a campaign of control and survival. All ...
Views: 1444 - The Call To Evolve - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Malcolm SaundersAre we not being called to evolve? Is there not a cry that is from within and without that is calling us to change our ways and the direction we as humanity are headed? You who is reading this has no doubt begun to respond in becoming apart of the necessary awakening and evolution for humans to ...
Views: 883 - The Catalyst for my change from a stressed out Type-A to a fulfilled Type-ME! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Melissa HeislerAt first I didn’t know why I felt so poorly. I thought that it might just be due to my new job filled with travel, deadlines, and an ever-changing focus. My stress-levels increased while my exercise decreased. My eating habits became poor as processed, prepackaged convenience foods and the ...
Views: 1583 - The Christmas Manger - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Merry BattlesThe Christ child is born in Bethlehem, in a sparse stable in the straw. The three wise men come to honor Him – following a star prophesizing the coming of a great teacher. As one bows down to enter the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the invisible choir still sings the praises of that ...
Views: 1023 - The Concept of True Religion fetch you everything - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadThe Concept of True Religion fetch you everything (A section of a catechism of Ma-Mahajnan in reply to Prosad’s query) Prosad : The theme of non-desire is vast in its scope. But with such great power as you possess, you alone can possibly condense it within manageable limits and pass it on ...
Views: 1730 - 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: 1213 - The Creation of the Worlds and the Cycles of Evolution - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyEntropy is a scientific theory that holds that the universe tends towards increasing disorder and dissolution over time, eventually having ordered patterns break down into randomness or chaos, and dissolution. While it is set forth in Western science as the second law of thermodynamics in a very ...
Views: 746 - The Creation, (Mt.Vernon Nazarene University, Mt. Vernon, Ohio) - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2019 from Curtis Doll JrThe Creation theme runs throughout the design of these windows. (Mt.Vernon Nazarene University, Mt. Vernon, Ohio) As an idol is not to be used to depict the HOLY ONE, the all powerful YHWH can, from traditional use, be depicted as the light of creation - the burning bush - a light ...
Views: 1481 - The Cycles of Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow do you tune into the cycles of life? Do you have things that you like to do as Spring starts each year? What seeds are you planting; and which ones are beginning to sprout? It is no secret that once again the cycles of life are turning. We are beginning a new Seasonal Year here in the ...
Views: 1230 - The Didgeridoo, A Sound Healing Tool - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeDo you have particular instruments that you prefer for sound healing? Do you feel that different instruments create different healing experiences? Have you found different instruments to be more effective for specific types of healing? Now, I have addressed aspects of sound healing before; ...
Views: 2015 - The Divine Heart - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe HurleyThe human heart is amazing in its ability to experience love, wisdom, compassion, and caring. The human heart is amazing in its ability to experience sadness, disappointment, and sorrow. Living life with a full and open heart means opening to it all and accepting the passion, mystery and flow ...
Views: 1472 - The Divine Mother — the Consciousness-Force of the Divine - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn his book The Mother, Sri Aurobindo writes: “In all that is done in the universe, the Divine through his Shakti is behind all action but he is veiled by his Yoga Maya and works through the ego of the Jiva in the lower nature.” The Divine Shakti, the creative force of the universe, the power ...
Views: 750 - The Divine Within - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Maria BenningThere is a very simple exercise you can do to show you your own divinity, and it’s not a joke (though it may sound a bit silly at first). Take a hand-held mirror and find somewhere quiet to sit. It’s important that you not be disturbed while doing this exercise or you won’t be ...
Views: 1952 - The Divine You - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Douglas Holzmeier (Daniels)The Divine You “The stage is set, reputation preceding; summoning the star in the seated spectator; a performance at your command; Heaven’s ovation standing; God’s cause for applause!” ~Douglas E. Holzmeier “Be you to full. Beautiful!” Don’t let anyone anchored in ignorance ...
Views: 1117 - The Dorje Vajra - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Vajra, or Dorje is a Buddhist symbol representing the nature of reality. Vajra is a reality wisdom, wisdom of equanimity, and all-accomplishing wisdom complementing at the other side. The significance of the symmetry of this symbol is to illustrate the unification of relative and absolute ...
Views: 2224 - The Dreamer - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Each year we get one step closer to the world we envision. I am the dreamer, the visionary. My dream for 2015 is to live in a peaceful world. Is it possible? I believe it is. We have three things in life; drama which is senseless chatter, we have cause which is desire and action and then ...
Views: 1765 - The Eco Twins Have Arrived - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from John CarisThe Eco Twins are upon us, forcing us to re-evaluate our attitudes and correct our assumptions. In popular jargon they are at bat in the bottom of the ninth with no outs and the score is at the moment tied. Who are these Twins? They are the ever-present natural powers of ecology and social ...
Views: 1533 - The ego and our true self. A different perspective - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert J.P. BridgemanTeachers in Buddhism, Hinduism and modern spirituality are pointing to the ego as an unwanted illusion. As a bad thing in fact. The ego has to be uprooted and diminished for a person to reach nirvana. The final goal of life is to reach enlightenment and become one with the consciousness, your ...
Views: 996 - The Energies of the Seven Chakras - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Olga RezoOf all the parts of our microcosm, we are presently able to consciously perceive only our physical body. However, besides our physical manifestation we possess a couple of invisible, but very important bodies. In connection with the seven chakras, we have to consider the so-called Etheric body, ...
Views: 2927 - The Essence of All Wisdom - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampThe Essence of all Wisdom - in 18 versions – Version 1: The infinite variety of creation is the expression of one common essence. Version 2: The essence of all and everything is ‘being’; pure existence, pure intelligence. Version 3: Being, pure intelligence, is conscious of itself. ...
Views: 1240 - The Essential Guide to Creative Action - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Artur RybowiczMy Personal Transformation The Starting-point of personal development, since a person is an agent, is the development of the ability to act. -- John Macmurray Welcome on the other side of life, the side of creative thinking, feeling and acting. You are here not by any chance or editorial trick ...
Views: 1753 - The Fear Within Needs to be Unleashed - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Desiree SerranoWhy is it that most people are not happy in their current lives? The answer is quite simple, they are afraid to take a risk into the unknown. I know that there are a lot of people are afraid to take risks and the reason is the outcome. How bad can something really be unless you venture into ...
Views: 799 - The Fire Within: 8 Insights - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenDo you feel purpose and passion in all areas of your life? * Your spiritual life? * Your financial and job/career? * Your relationships? * Your personal time and growth? * Your health and well being? * Your legacy/contribution (people, community, world)? In ...
Views: 1180 - The First Continental Flood Stage (Part Twenty-Nine) - by Submitted on Jan 24, 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 great flood period of all the continents, except Asia, happened 350,000,000 years ago, were completely cover with water; only the coastal highlands remained ...
Views: 826 - The First Shall Be Last, the Last First - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Else ByskovThe first shall be last, the last first. Many hard core materialistic scientists are adamant in telling us that our consciousness is a product of chemical processes in the brain, that the near-death experience is just a figment of a contorted imagination, that death is the final outcome of ...
Views: 1460 - The Four Essential Elements - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Gary WhitneyI'd like to share with you four essential elements of living that I believe can help you to focus on what really matters during this journey called life. These are four essential cornerstones, a foundation if you will, upon which you may build your life. These elements, much like earth, fire, ...
Views: 1309 - The Four-Fold Path to Enlightened Life Change - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Roy Biancalana.Change is a tricky matter. One the one hand, it's human nature to want to better our lives, whether it's our bodies, our careers, our income or our love lives. Even enlightened beings like Jesus, Buddha and Mother Teresa were people of mission who meant to bring change to the world. On the other ...
Views: 2066 - The Freedom of Understanding - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerEach must be free to choose his own understanding. This is the origin of freewill. It is the freedom to perceive reality, the freedom to interpret Truth in any manner you please. This is what makes Truth both constant and limitless; both Absolute and relative. If a thousand people were to look ...
Views: 1077 - The Fundamentals Involving a Pamper Party Celebration for Your Little Girl - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2021 from Ron SpencerAre you planning for a pamper party for you kid? If there is an upcoming birthday of your little girl and you want to celebrate it in a grand way we will suggest you plan for a pamper party. These parties are absolutely all about fun. They are meant for different age groups. The ...
Views: 487 - The Ghost of Gluttony and his Family - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkThe Ghost of Gluttony has cast his shadow over the homes of increasingly indolent Nations. The Children of Gluttony are the goblins of Indolence, Misery, Indulgence, Greed and Voracity. Illusion is the wife of Gluttony. The Children of Gluttony hide behind their Mother’s skirts as Gluttony ...
Views: 2015 - The Golden Rule of the Ancient Hawaiian Huna - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Cathy Eck“What you think you do to others, you actually do to yourself,” was the original Golden Rule according to the ancient Hawaiian Huna masters. It is a powerful statement that is life changing if you learn how to apply it. People can hide behind the Bible’s Golden Rule if they want to. “Do ...
Views: 2773 - The grace and wisdom of living with uncertainty - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Clement McGrathWe humans invest huge amounts of energy, time and resources trying to create a sense of certainty and security. Uncertainty can terrify us because it threatens the control we believe we have over life, so we cling to those things that are supposed to bring us certainty, and refuse to ...
Views: 1185 - The Great Phoenix - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie Adams"From the depths of humanity's spirit, out of the heaven and hell within one's soul, I will rise above the ashes of the raging, fiery destruction caused by any and all, regenerating my own mind, body, and power to become greater than ever, a powerhouse of spiritual, celestial, and magical ...
Views: 1653 - The Great Remembering: Who Are You, If You Are Not Your Story? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from James PowellIn the beginning … well, no one can say with any certainty what existed in the beginning, or, indeed, if there even was a beginning. But there is a process, a Cosmic process of evolving, of unfurling, and while we are ignorant as to when, or even if, that process will end, we can still assert ...
Views: 1147 - The Greatest Challenge facing Humankind - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Else ByskovWhat is the greatest challenge facing humankind? The Law of Karma When we look at the world, there are obviously many challenges, but according to Martinus, the Danish visionary and mystic, there is one challenge that is above them all. That challenge is to become knowledable about the ...
Views: 1451 - The Growth of the Soul - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Alan MesherForms of Service A spiritual path that aims for soul growth can be compared to a snowflake. Like snowflakes, all paths are similar, but none are the same. There are as many ways to achieve soul growth and serve, as there are people on the planet. The Divine is an equal opportunity employer ...
Views: 1331 - The Hidden Power of Greeting Cards: Small Gestures, Big Impact - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2024 from Christopher thomasWe’ve all been there: a special occasion or holiday is coming up, and you need to find the perfect gift. You could go out and buy something expensive – or you could make an impact with a few simple words written on a greeting card. Animated birthday cards, along with traditional ...
Views: 394 - The History of Buddhism in Tibet - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerBuddhism has been the official religion of Tibet for almost 2,000 years. Originating in India approximately 2500 years ago, it migrated to Tibet in 170 AD, but didn’t take hold until the reign of King Songtsen Gampo, when he declared it the official religion of the country in 641 AD. The ...
Views: 1145 - The Horrendous Crime of Gang-stalking - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2025 from Monica Mi'Chelle Burns EVEThe Horrendous Crime of Gang-stalking Gang-stalking is a crime committed on a massive scale worldwide. People are suffering each and everyday from criminals and attackers that are hired to stalk, harass, hack and attack in any all forms of the “targeted individual's” life. The main goal of ...
Views: 114 - The Human Energy System - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Alan MesherThe Two Major Aspects of the Human Bio-System There is only one certain way to transform our lives,restore our internal balance and connect to the divine aspect of nature. We must transform our mind by clearing the unconscious emotional toxicity that pollutes it. Most of us live in the gulf ...
Views: 1313 - The Hundred Monkey Theory and Collective Change - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Alan MesherCritical Mass The Hundred Monkey Theory provides hope for collective change in humanity. The notion that a critical mass of consciousness can change the collective consciousness is not a new one. The Hundred Monkey Theory emerged in the nineteen seventies when researchers in the wilds of ...
Views: 2017 - The Importance of Self Discovery! Who Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba Ihagh“For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” That’s a verse from The Bible located in the book of “Proverbs 23 : 7”. Each person’s own output in life is a product of his or her own thoughts! What type of thoughts do you harbor about yourself? The level of intelligence you emit — is deeply ...
Views: 2961 - The Indigo Child to Lead Them All - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anne WhinneyIt has been said that the human race is in the midst of an evolutionary change. As time goes on, children are coming into this physical reality retaining the conscious spiritual knowledge of whom and what they are. And that change is being heralded in by the indigo children. Indigo children ...
Views: 1931 - The Inner Self - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Ishtar IshayaInside every one of us there is a deep desire to experience love, wholeness, healing, and contentment. There is an Infinite River of Bliss and Joy and Love that floods through all of creation. The deepest root of every human desire is to dive into this river and be carried away into complete ...
Views: 1538 - The Innumerable Benefits of Shani Pooja on Our Being - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Harshad JethraLord Shani happens to be the most revered of the planets in Vedic Mythology. It is with such strength that Lord Shanishwara is possessed that merely by his mention; a sense of fear is induced in the minds! Lord Shanishwara is said to be embodied with the planet Saturn. When Saturn is ...
Views: 3343 - The Irony of Man - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Joseph LieunghThe Irony of Man is not a new problem, but a repeating cyclical behavior passed down from generation to generation. Aristophanes referred to this as eiron, Greek word for Irony, and applied its usage to any shady or annoying characters. The Irony in itself was that Aristophanes himself was a ...
Views: 1447 - The Journey of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Harold BeckerThe journey of life takes a new direction when we become aware of the power of unconditional love residing within our heart every moment. This awareness begins a new approach to life that leads to personal peace, natural harmony and genuine inner wealth. It also changes the very fabric of ...
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