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In a bubbling stream,
And a lonely wind,
That whispers
Through an endless night.
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In the crying of a baby,
And its anxious mother,
That whispers
'Till it's light.
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At the end of a rainbow,
And the start of the journey.
And the end of ... Views: 616
What connection do you share with the Earth?
There are so many different things that people will come up with when asking them this. People connect in so many ways, and it seems that it is often a very personalized experience for most people. I have seen everything from no big deal, to what ... Views: 614
Welcome to Brenda's Blog
Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com
Summary of this week’s free, 15-minute, channeled “Creation Energies” on www.BlogTalkRadio.com: You are moving away from the box that contained your being for eons and creating a more liquid / ... Views: 611
The Ten Commandments, in whatever form, are a good controlling factor for the suggested behavior of man, but do they really hold water when it comes right down to it? Another reality check is that no one lives, lived, or will live without breaking all ten commandments, and on a consistent basis. ... Views: 605
Ah the great meditation practice killer: Boredom. It sneaks up oh so silently, without warning.
One minute you're meditating and the next you wish you weren't sitting your beautiful darrier on that pretty meditation cushion.
What started out as the purest of intentions to connect ... Views: 601
In many mystical teachings there is a common thought which, if you think about, may help you get a better grip on your life.
Here are a few different lines, read each one on its own, and then see how they all come together like pieces of a jigsaw:
God created all creatures equal, except ... Views: 597
One of the most misunderstood and misused words in our culture is Enlightenment. Often, it conjures up images of bearded men in saffron robes sitting in lotus position in some secluded temple or cave. For the average person, enlightenment seems to be something out of reach and an impractical ... Views: 596
I’ve seen a shift within the past few years. The “win-at-any-cost” mentality, which has prevailed for over the last twenty years, is changing. Thank goodness! Most of my clients are now seeking a simpler way of life, a deeper connection within themselves and within their family unit. More and ... Views: 596
Some questions we need to ask ourselves when finding out who we are and how to live in the world in an enlightened way include: “What are the various states of being in which we exist?” and “What ultimately is our true, primordial, foundational state of being?”
As human beings we exist in ... Views: 592
"Enlightenment is a journey of no distance, to a destination you never left."
You don’t have to move in “metaphysical” circles for very long to start hearing about enlightenment. It seems that everyone in these circles wants it, but nobody seems to want it today. ... Views: 591
I would like to share a secret about yoga and its real purpose. Perhaps, you already know what it is.
Reflect for a moment.
After all, isn’t all knowledge ‘hanging’ somewhere in some collective consciousness? Often, learning is remembering, or recognizing something ... Views: 588
I was in my 30‘s, and on one of many trips from California to the Midwest to visit my parents. I arrived on this earth late in their lives and we hadn’t shared a lot of intimacy up until that time. I was sitting with my mom in the living room, and can vividly remember her revealing something ... Views: 588
Before anything can be known, before anything can come into existence, there must be someone who is the background to all that exists. When we wake up in the morning, everything blooms in our awareness. But would it all be there if we weren’t around? Can there be anything without us first being ... Views: 587
Some people just seem to possess been born to the opposite
aspect from the fence, possessing
psychic talents and unique talents which are otherworldly. As adolescent
little ones they mentioned profound details, daydreamed a good deal, and saw
items people failed to see. They appeared ... Views: 587
The alternative energy cause has now reached a tipping point. The juxtaposition of oil prices skyrocketing over $115 a barrel and coal prices doubling has been essential in awakening a new sense of urgency about alternative fuel.
With US drivers paying close to $4.00 per gallon of petrol and ... Views: 586
Article 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: 586
A first-degree burn can be defined as a minor burn causing pain and sometimes resulting in the victim going into shock. The burn is easily treated and heals relatively quickly with little or no medication..
A large amount of University students are experiencing a different kind of first-degree ... Views: 584
What will you make of this year? What is the energy that you are willing to let go of? What successes are you opening the door for?
Once again we come around the the Chinese New Year. One of the great things I love about this celebration, is how much they incorporate in it. It is not a ... Views: 584
Recognize,
All physical or emotional symptoms
You are experiencing now,
In this moment...
Are misperceptions.
The scientific, religious, medical and integrative worlds,
continue to stray, yet still suggest;
We are whole and perfect, always!
Even, when experiencing confusion and ... Views: 584
Do you ever really stop and think about the weather? Have you ever wondered beyond the scientific explanations what causes a natural disaster? Are you a person that pays attention to which way the wind blows literally?
I have always found the weather and natural disaster patterns that ... Views: 584
Just to be diagnosed with cancer is a horrible blow to your life. Some people fall into severe depression and even contemplate suicide. This article will show you 6 excellent ways to help a loved one who has cancer, to live a more normal life.
1) Treat the person the same as before.
Do not ... Views: 582
Anyone has nightmares from time for you to time ... You’re staying chased by
a pack of wild family pets, or maybe you’re trapped in a automobile that’s gone
away the street and is sinking into a lake. Because the mineral water rises, you
notice there’s no escape, but prior to you truly ... Views: 582
Within one generation technology has brought the world together in ways unimaginable to most people. We have extended our awareness through satellite, cellular and fiber optic applications. The World Wide Web has created a global mind with information being shared with millions in seconds; ideas ... Views: 582
We're all spiritual beings. We have been all in an
ascension course of action, no matter if we know it or not. We all have
problems, along with the target is always to clear those difficulties and
acknowledge the items we have and reveal our gifts with others. We all have a
very ... Views: 581
Man's moral problem in a democratic regime
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Hebrew Encyclopedia and Webster's dictionary, democracy is first and foremost a system of governing, ruled by the people, for the people, based on the majority principle.
Their rule is guided by an ... Views: 579
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. ― Benjamin Spock
Trusting ourselves means trusting our intuition or our gut feelings. Intuition is a great self-help tool as it is with us at all time and can tell us what we really want or don’t want in our life and what we need to be ... Views: 579
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Essense of You - by Cathy Cole, Consciousness Facilitator
Have you ever had the awareness of how truly amazing you are? There probably have been those moments where you did. Yet if you are like the majority of individuals on this planet, you probably spend a whole lot of time defining yourself by the things you think are wrong about you.
What if ... Views: 578
Most people think of mediation as an Eastern tradition where the person sits in a circle in the lotus position and chanting mantras or humming. Apart from the soothing effect that it can bring, meditation is often said to be a path to rouse the life-force and start the passage towards spiritual ... Views: 578
THE 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: 578
Over 2,500 years in the past, Prince Siddharta Gautama was born in what is now called Lumbini in Nepal. He was born a prince and his birth had been heralded with many distinct signs that indicated a life of greatness. The prince's father went to a wiseman who lived within the kingdom for ... Views: 573
There is so much that surrounds us on a day-to-day basis that we are not aware of, nor are we aware of how these people, places and things found their way into our lives. As we build on the foundation created in the first exercise, we focus our attention on the next level of awareness: the ... Views: 572
What is the difference between one person walking in a straight line and another walking in a straight line? On the surface, they both appear to be the same; however, in reality, there is a world of difference between the two.
Take the story of two men walking in a park.
1. The first man walks ... Views: 571
The true path to happiness in life comes from not only knowing one's self, but seeing clearly all that is around us. We can perceive things as they are in relation to how we feel, how we think, and how we act. To reach a state of pure enjoyment, that flowing feeling of being connected, one ... Views: 568
Past life regression and life between life exploration is a significant aspect of Awareness Engineering. They are also an important part of self-discovery and the evolving consciousness. Let me share the journey I began many years ago.
Imagine closing your eyes and relaxing. Your mind begins ... Views: 567
Dear Blessed One,
Do you feel at times that you're holding on to the life you know and to who you are by your fingertips? That if you loosen your grip it may all fall away and send you tumbling into emptiness?
About a year before my awakening, I had an intense dream. Skipping all the ... Views: 567
Thoughts & Insights
Issue #7 October 1, 2008 - www.ThinkItOut.net
Don't shake your head yet! Because, no, this isn't another pitch about the law of attraction, though I do believe in and utilize that as much as I'm humanly able. No, this is a thought process in awareness; one that identifies ... Views: 566
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 the difficulties ... Views: 564
Some days you need to be reminded of just how much you are revered by the Kingdom of Light. It can be very easy to let the stresses of earthly living drag you down. However, the more you try to stay centered in your efforts to feel connected to people of vibrant personalities, as well as to your ... Views: 562
So I’ve been on a spiritual path for a while now…off and on for fifteen years or so…a lot more on in the last three. I have had shifts and expansions, awakenings and dark nights of the soul. Boy what a wild ride it is…and for in as much as we may find ourselves uplifted to another consciousness ... Views: 559
“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: 556
It started as an idea, then it was shared, this idea resonated within the soul hardening it like an icicle hanging from the overhang above my bedroom window. The warm sun touching it at midday glistened and magnified the color and texture of the frozen water. Just as the sun radiates upon the ... Views: 553
Spiritual literature is riddled with talk about self. No wonder. “Who am I?” is the most perplexing question arising from self-awareness. Even more perplexing are the many levels and degrees of self put forward in spiritual literature. We hear about everything from the true self to the false ... Views: 551
Article Title: Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Spirituality from my Notes (Part Three)
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Key words: Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Faith, Inspiration,Words of inspiration, "Spiritual Thoughts" .
Other Articles are available at: ... Views: 550
I don’t think so….
A lot of people these days are promoting the idea thast you need to focus on feelings, and go in a direction of following good feelings and avoiding the negative ones.
You know, this can be very problematic and especially for those like me who have a tendency to gravitate ... Views: 549
Be Careful
You’ve undoubtedly heard the adage to be careful what you wish for. The same is true of our thoughts. Be careful of the thoughts that you allow to roll around in your head.
According to Napoleon Hill in his classic Think and Grow Rich(again using all caps as he did) “ALL IMPULSES ... Views: 548
Is 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: 545
Scientists say that everything began in the emptiness of space when a pea-sized piece of intensely dense matter and energy exploded into what has become our universe. In the Zen Buddhist religion, it is said, "Form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Emptiness is no other than form, form is no ... Views: 544
Question:
I have recently, Nov 15-08 to be exact, had enlightenment bestowed on me. It was an explosive experience, I felt timelessness, shapelessness, my DNA activate, pure love, peace and joy - An incredible experience that brought me to my knees in tears. I truly had no idea of what it's ... Views: 541