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You are all you need to deal with in life - By Agustina ThorgilssonYou can rise like the Phoenix from the ashes! - By Agustina ThorgilssonToo Stubborn to Learn the Easy Way - By Agustina Thorgilsson- 12 Qualities of an Enlightened Person - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Charles FrancisIn the previous article, I gave you my best definition of the term enlightenment. In this article, I will explore the implications of enlightenment. I will describe some of the qualities of an enlightened person. This is not a comprehensive list, but I think it contains some of their most ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - How to Register An NGO for giving Something back to Society - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Anant PrakashYou may have various questions in your mind while giving a shape to your willingness of bringing a positive change in your society. It is important to have questions, confusions, and challenges in the initial phase of your social development career. The confusion gives subtle answers about ...
Views: 1885 - Ministering to "the Least" of Our Community - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you love and care for "the least" in your community? Who are "the least"? Jesus answered this question in his parable in Matthew 25:31-46 (WEB): When the Son of Man [Jesus Christ] comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. Before him ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - The Rearview Mirror Technique - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Ron and Denny ReynoldsSome spiritual principles are best appreciated in retrospect. This is especially true in recognizing that your Higher Self always has your greater good in mind. In our book "The New Perspective: Ten Tools for Self-Transformation" (published by Trafford Publishing) Tool Number Three states that ...
Views: 1806 - 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: 1804 - What Enlightened People Do - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Charles FrancisIn the last two articles, we talked about what enlightenment is, and the qualities of an enlightened person. In this article, we’re going to look at how enlightened people put their wisdom into action. The mark of truly enlightened people is the actions they take to help put an end to suffering ...
Views: 1797 - Are you enlightened? 5 ways to harness enlightenment and live the high life! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieENLIGHTENED LIFE BLESSING B: Being open to ideas is the best way to be more enlightened. L: Light states are the states of mind we should endeavour to be in. E: Enlightenment is the highest level of understanding you can achieve, so enlightenment must be one of our goals. S: Study helps in ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - What Do You Mean By 'Transformational Change'? - An Interview - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from * BeiYin - The People Whisperer*In answering this myself as the interviewer I would say: A transformational change is a change that makes one start a completely different lifestyle. One where the person is so certain that what he/she is doing on the deepest level is right and for good that there is no room for fear, or wrong ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - ***Never give your power away to anyone or anything - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneMost people in this world feel powerless. They give their power away to other people, outside situations, their emotions, physical body, subconscious mind, inner child, lower self desires, dreams, the weather, and so forth. Never give your power away! Not even to God and the Ascended ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - Bad Ozone Day? Hah! You Mean Bad Science! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stephen CalverIf you live in or near any big city today I am sure you’ve heard the expression "It's a bad ozone day". It’s usually announced by a News Reporter along with the smog alert when the outdoor pollution levels reach an unhealthy level. It makes good press and everybody loves the idea that we know ...
Views: 1786(4 votes) - *** What to Do with the Negativity we Encounter during the Course of a Day - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIf we are not careful, then other people’s negativity can easily affect us. We don’t have to go to a licensed hypnotist to get hypnotized because it happens every day in our everyday lives. The subconscious mind has no reasoning ability. However, most people on Earth are run by their ...
Views: 1785(3 votes) - All you really Own is your Character - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Tina CrumpackerDecember 1, 1974, I was 22 years old and about to give birth to my first child, a little girl already named Maegan. After many hours of hard labor and asking for pain relief I was given a spinal block for anesthesia at the very end of the birth process. The OB/GYN administered it himself ...
Views: 1775(10 votes) - ***Karma is a Gift, not a Punishment - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneKarma is the law of cause and effect. This cause can be set in motion by an individual, a group of individuals, or by the planet as a whole. The effect can be both “positive” and “negative” depending on the cause we set. So even though most people speak of karma as being “bad karma”, there is ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - The Alpha Connection: Connecting with Man, the Earth and God - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Tom BlairIt has been said that the earth has a heart beat, an electromagnetic beat that can be observed from space as well as earth. This pulse was first documented by Nikola Tesla in 1899. The phenomenon know as the Schumann Resonance, named for Winfried Otto Schumann, has been studied ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - ***Who are the Elohim? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Elohim are known as the co-creator gods who created the world by the will of God. Together with the Angels they form the left and right hand of God. There are Elohim on each of the Seven Rays. Their names are: - First Ray Elohim: Hercules and Amazonia - Second Ray Elohim: Apollo and ...
Views: 1765 - ***Checklist of Twelve Questions to Ask Yourself before Communicating - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Integrated Ascended Master thinks before he talks because he realizes that his words have power. For your enjoyment, here is a checklist of twelve questions to ask yourself before communicating: 1. How will it be received what I have to share? 2. Is the other person open to hearing ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - 2012 and Beyond Part 3 - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Paul Birnie2012 and Beyond Part 3 Oneness Safety Device Before proceeding with part 3 of 2012 and Beyond, I suggest you read Part1 and Part 2 I have left Part 3 for this time because “Project Free the world through Zimbabwe” is a very important part of the Oneness safety device. Anyone who does ...
Views: 1761 - How To Live and Work With Passion (from 'Inspirational Books' - Part One Updated) - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Live and Work with Passion (from 'Inspirational Books' - Part One Updated) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self ...
Views: 1759 - What Happens When We Die – Before and Three Weeks After (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Tiffany SnowWhy are there so many stories of dying people seeing their loved ones around them when no one else can? If death is imminent such as in a fatal accident, does the spirit leave the body before the trauma occurs? Do good and evil people end up with the same experiences of death? Is death the same ...
Views: 1757(2 votes) - The Direct Path to Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Terry ChenThe underlying motivation for everything that we do as human beings is the ongoing search for happiness or completeness. This being said, people have innumerable ideas of what it might be that could make them happy or make them complete. Even seemingly terrible deeds done and crimes commited are ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Enlightenment is a Process - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Charlene ProctorAlthough “enlightenment” means awakening to our God-self within, it is a word with a lot of nuances. It suggests that spirituality is a destination we reach after we achieve a state of spiritual wonder, or a reward for having trekked a specific number of times to Tibet, India, or Rome. It’s a ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - ***Creative visualization and meditation with Kuan Yin to clear energy remnants after a fight - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneClose your eyes taking in a deep breath, breathing out all tensions and all negative and misqualified energies. Relax and let go of anything that is not of God. Imagine yourself now walking towards a beautiful Temple of Peace in the inner realms. You see this beautiful temple situated in a ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - ***How can I build my light quotient? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneSpiritual initiations are indicators of light quotient. So if you want to take higher and higher levels of initiation, you will have to raise your overall light quotient. Logically, the next question now is, “How can I build my light quotient?” Here is to give you an idea: We build our ...
Views: 1742 - "Remain Teachable" - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Susan Foxley"Confined beliefs cannot create a spacious life."-Vernon Howard Have you ever been around someone who is smug, self righteous, and a full of themselves. They leave a bad taste in your mouth like spoiled milk. On the other hand, someone who remains teachable and childlike is like a breath ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - From Frustration to Satisfaction - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad(ONE) Criticizing scriptures like The Bible, The Quran, The Bhagavat Gita and such other sacred books is ever undesirable. Such scandalous act hurts believers and leads to Frustration. Then what’s the solution if someone finds fault with the fundamentalist? Strangely, can we in any way hold ...
Views: 1740 - Spirituality: The True Essence of Our Being - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Randi FineThe word spirituality is often interchanged with the words faith and religion. Though they are interrelated, the terms have very different meanings. This article will specifically focus on what it means to embrace spirituality, and the many positive attributes of living a life that is ...
Views: 1739 - Changing the World Means Changing Oneself - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from John GilmoreThe end of official summer has begun. Days are longer and it’s warmer, often, even though there is a cold day now and then to keep us on our toes. All and all, however, the days are warmer and brighter, and the skies are bluer. We look forward toward the summer-time and summer vacation. For ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - ***OM Meditation to Connect with the Divine Within - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFind a comfortable posture, either lying down or sitting up, whatever you prefer. But be sure to keep your spine straight so that the energy can flow unhindered. Close your eyes and follow the natural flow of your breath for a moment or two, as you calm down and settle into the ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - ***Who or What is the Spiritual Hierarchy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIf you are new to the path of ascension, you will probably feel somewhat confused when you hear words like “Hierarchy” and “Ascended Masters.” The so-called Spiritual Hierarchy is formed of great beings and teachers who have lived on Earth a long time ago and have returned now to share with ...
Views: 1731 - My Vision - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Years ago meditating was a huge part of my daily regimen. As time went on I kept meditating, but I did not stick to any set schedule. Within the last year I have been working on meditating more. I am quite pleased with my progress. I had a vision of an Indian man riding a horse. I focused ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Neural Somatic Integration® - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Arthur MunyerWelcome to The Munyer Method® Neural Somatic Integration® What Is Neural Somatic Integration? Neural Somatic Integration: a breakthrough approach to mind-body healing that combines body-work with the latest understandings of human neurobiology. Neural Somatic Integration (NSI) goes ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Something You Don't See Every Day - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Joseph WolfeFrom Joe Wolfe I founded the prison ministry known as Spirit Light Outreach. It’s primary function is to share and deliver Course related books to prisoners. For over six years now I’ve been sending prisoners copies of books, including copies of A Course in Miracles and material written by ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - The HeartSpeak Portal of May 2010 - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Linda BackesDear SelfGrowth Friends, Each new moon, I receive a vision and channel an accompanying message from the spiritual OverLight of the portal. The energetics of the image are explained, as well as the spiritual work that can be accomplished by going deep within the portal during meditation - or ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - The Truth of Life on Earth - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Clive TempestI am going to tell you the truth of life on earth. But you are not going to like it. You are not going to like it because you already know this truth and have chosen to forget it. You are determined not to be reminded. So you are going to make excuses for not hearing it, for avoiding it and for ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - THE BOOK OF GODDESSY - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsIntroduction As much as I have written about metaphysics and mysticism in the past, my analysis of the innate topic here actually defies many pundit arguments that they belong in those two categories. How do we save our world? Who is going to do it? Who is a threat to it? Are they the ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - What is Your Experience With Other Faith Practices? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,I was introduced to many other religions, not intentionally, but more by accident. My father was a minister, but my mother was a travel agent and tour leader. When I was just a child, she began leading tours and taking groups to Europe and the Middle East, the Scandinavian countries, even to the ...
Views: 1713(2 votes) - *** Karma is Effectuated through the so-called Permanent Atoms - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWe each have a physical/etheric, astral/emotional, mental and Spiritual body, sometimes jointly called the “four-body-system.” Within each of these four bodies are so-called permanent atoms. They are called permanent atoms because they are permanent in the sense of recording our every thought, ...
Views: 1711 - ***Which Chakras are connected to which endocrine glands? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneEach Chakra is connected with an endocrine gland. Imbalanced glands are indicators of imbalanced Chakras: Crown Chakra: pituitary gland Third Eye Chakra: pineal gland Throat Chakra: thyroid gland Heart Chakra: thymus gland Solar Plexus Chakra: lyden gland Sacral Chakra: adrenal ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - How to Awaken Enlightened Sensitivity in Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Kip Mazuy"When we were born we were sensitive to everything. We were vulnerable to everything. In that sense we lived an enlightened life. But as we began to feel things like hurt, sadness, rejection, we began to block that sensitivity. We began to contract and separate ourselves from our experience ...
Views: 1707 - 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: 1707 - ***Making the Best Mistakes - A Recipe - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSimmering just below most people's awareness most of the time is an instinct for not making a mistake, not being wrong. It can be a quiet but steady unease that makes a person less comfortable in his own skin. Having to choose one right thing, the most right thing, instead of a right thing ...
Views: 1703 - How Can I Get Rid of My Fears and Doubts - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from John GilmoreIt's easy to have doubts about almost everything nowadays. When we look at the morale of the world in which we live, the economy, the finances, and the functionality of governments we see a picture—a very clear picture, of a bombed out city. How can you stay positive in such a world? There ...
Views: 1701 - ***Example of How the Law of Karma Extends over Past and Future Lifetimes … And Why God is Neither Cruel nor Unjust - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThere are permanent atoms built into our lower bodies. These permanent atoms hold within them a complete record of our past, containing a record of our every thought, feeling, emotion, word, act, deed, motivation and intention. Man forges his own destiny, and the records contained in these ...
Views: 1697 - Spiritual Energy: Your Renewable Resource - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Rena ReeseWhat are you? Ask that question of a thousand people and the vast majority will likely respond with their occupation or job. I am a parent, teacher, lawyer or a whatever-I-do-to-earn-money-and-fill-my-day. Yet this is not who we are. We are not what we do. Think about that for a moment; ...
Views: 1688(12 votes) - ***As one Steps onto the Spiritual Path, this Sets in Motion a lot of Energies in the Body - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAs one is stepping onto the path of ascension and initiation, they won’t help but notice lots of energies moving through their body. Some of these energies are generated through meditation and prayer, others again come from mental and emotional self-mastery, whereas others again come from the ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - ***The Spiritual Path is not Separate from the Activities of Daily Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneMany Lightworkers have a tendency to look at the Spiritual path as being separate from the activities of their daily life. They have designated a certain period of the day to meditation and prayer, and so during these periods they enjoy the presence of Spirit and the Masters and their ...
Views: 1677(2 votes) - ***Buddha’s Eight-fold Path Affirmations - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAn Integrated Ascended Master is an Enlightened Being. An Integrated Ascended Master is a Living Buddha. As such, he makes a conscious effort to practice Buddha’s Eight-fold Path to the best of his ability, in all ways and all things. For your enjoyment, we have put Buddha’s advice into ...
Views: 1671 - An Invitation to Self Discovery - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisI am a happy woman! The joy of the Lord is my strength! I live a miraculous life! I can do ALL THINGS through Christ Who strengthens me! My best keeps getting better...Glory after Glory!!! And yet, I have been divorced, disowned, rejected, evicted, threatened, and thrown into a mental ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - *** Who is the Ashtar Command? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Asthar Command is another advanced extraterrestrial civilization that is dedicated to both serve and protect humanity. They form part of the unified Federation of Planets and serve as military deploy in space. So they not only protect Planet Earth but many other planets as well. The ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - Book Review: Buddha: A Story Of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Enlightenment. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Enlightenment is Suzanna Kennedy. Enlightenment relates to the act of acquiring new wisdom or understanding which enables clarity of perception, either spiritually or ...
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