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- Do You Know the Many Different Types of Friendships? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Niki CleggThrough my many years of life, experience and learning I have found there are different types and levels of friendships and relationships. I want to discuss this in my article and see if anyone agrees. I have been around for many years and have learnt so much about myself and life. I believe ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - A Time of Unrest Calls for Rest - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In response to the threats from N. Korea. When life gets crazy and the ground you’re standing on starts to feel shaky, it is time to rest. When you start to feel anxious, your body naturally wants to respond by taking action, don’t! Take a rest. If life starts to get blurry, take a rest. ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - Spring Offers Opportunities to Reconnect With Nature - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Dr. Jane SimingtonSpring is the perfect time to reflect on the Divine in all of Creation This morning as I watched the spring sun stream through my kitchen window I felt a surge of newness, a sense of being reawakened after a long winter slumber. Breathing a prayer of thanksgiving for the new beginnings that ...
Views: 1143(3 votes) - Connect to the Power of Compassion and Reach Your Inner Peace - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Solvita BennettDear Friend, ...In the past even though I knew what compassion was, I really didn't understand and didn't use its POWER. I thought that being kind and nice to people, feel sorry about them, is what I need to do. It turned out this is not what it really is. It is being kind, nice of course, ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - The Secret Energy of Words and Inner Peace - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Solvita BennettDear Friend, … We all know how powerful words can be and we also know that at times we are able to say words that we later regret. You have probably heard that thoughts are things; well words are more than just things. When we can change our thoughts with the help of our will, we can’t ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - How do I find Inner Peace when Facing Financial Stress - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Solvita BennettDear Friend, ... Have you ever wondered why some people get rich and some don’t, given the same circumstances? Many put this down to luck and I thought this to be the case too for a long time. However when you read biographies and learn about the characters of wealthy people, you pick up some ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Transform Insecurity into Self-Confidence with 2 STEPS - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Solvita BennettDear Friend, ... The feeling of insecurity can easily overwhelm us, especially when others treat us in a way we think, we don’t deserve. When we feel insecure, we also create a lot of problems and suffering in our lives, as we don’t feel free, confident and strong to take the actions we ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - Overview of Universal LAW - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Valerie LipsteinSome of you may have studied the topic of powerful Universal Laws. These laws are working whether we are aware of them or not much like the law of gravity or electricity. First we must understand that the universe operates in an orderly manner-with precision so the earth stays rotating in a ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Moving Beyond Expectations and Resentment - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanAbout 25 years ago, I attended a 45-day Vipassana retreat with enlightened master Ajahn Tong (“Golden Master”) Sirimangalo, who came from Thailand to Mexico to initiate a group of Westerners who wanted to experience Buddhist monk- and nunhood. You see, it is part of Thai culture to have this ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - Feeling Overwhelmed? 4 Body/Mind Steps To Change Your Life (Step 3) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Rita HickmanOut of all the goals and objectives, most people really just want to feel happy and fulfilled; to feel good. And the question most people have is…how do I do that? How do I know what will make me happy? How do I choose the right path? After all, you can have all the desire and energy in the ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - The Vaster Consciousness Provides A Firm Foundation For Mental Peace - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is interesting to note the way in which we cognize things and come up with feelings and emotion with respect to various items in the world. Understanding these from a wider field of Consciousness leads to confidence and peace. When our awareness expands, there is the freedom to observe and ...
Views: 1138(3 votes) - How to Achieve Inner Peace in Thirty Seconds - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Sandra MiniereWhether you meditate or just want to still your mind from its incessant chatter, I have a profound message to share with you. “Thirty sacred seconds” is all that it takes to allow your conscious mind to dis-identify with your thoughts and connect you with your divine mind. Each time you do this, ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - The Grace of Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Grace of Spirit Life unfolds in such miraculous ways! It embraces such vast polarity with many unexpected ironies along the way. Each and every one of us is witness to this mysterious phenomenon. We just know it is true from day to day and throughout our lives. The impact is oftentimes ...
Views: 1229(3 votes) - A Celebration of Rituals - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Denise LammiRituals are actions that are performed which “act out” thoughts produced from beliefs, myths or ideas. Rituals are important because they provide us with opportunities to enhance our experiences as individuals and as a society. Rituals accomplish this by adding meaning to circumstances ...
Views: 1632(5 votes) - A Celebration of Rituals - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Denise LammiRituals are actions that are performed which “act out” thoughts produced from beliefs, myths or ideas. Rituals are important because they provide us with opportunities to enhance our experiences as individuals and as a society. Rituals accomplish this by adding meaning to circumstances ...
Views: 1632(5 votes) - Wonderment and the Eagerness to Understand – The Stepping Stones to Inner Transformation - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranInner transformation of our minds is necessary to step out of the self-created prison caused by the habitual thought. Self-awareness and the associated wonderment bring about an inward journey that augments inner transformation. It helps us understand the near death experience (NDE) and ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Self Help Daily - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Saba TeklegiorgisSelf Help Daily We need it. Just like we need some fruits and veggies, we need a dose of self help daily. You should not go a day without it. Self help daily will keep you at peace and in positive emotional state of mind. If you internalize many negative things. If you feel a little ...
Views: 1328 - 3 Reasons to Sever the Cord of Energetic Attachment and Use That Energy For Your Own Benefit! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Lisa WechtenhiserIt's true. We all have them. You know what I mean. Don’t pretend you don’t. Them. ** Relatives who manage to get under our skin. ** Co-workers who get away with murder while we dutifully do our jobs and get passed over for raises. ** That friend from ten years ago who stole your ...
Views: 1409 - The Psychological Fabric of Society – A Secret Trap into Which the Mind Falls! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMany people are unaware of how the issues of the society influence them and intensify their mental noise. This is where the psychological fabric of society functions as the culprit in the drama. Opinion mongering is an essential part of it. It is good to be aware of how our thoughts are ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - 3 Tips for Inner Peace – How To Survive A Mercury Retrograde - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Mette MullerYou slam your fist in the table and if you knew that it wouldn’t have severe repercussions you would definitely be beating up your computer by now! That severe anger that technology and other forms of glitches and set-backs can cause within us can be incredibly debilitating if not down-right ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Conflict between Mind and Me - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Vinod AnandConflict between Mind and Me Vinod Anand In the life of most persons the mind and heart are at loggerheads, and the conflict between the two creates confusion. The mind, in its objective handling of the material world, is saturated with experiences of multiplicity and separateness, and so ...
Views: 1320 - Be the Change... - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Bettina GoodwinThe world is changing. I see it all around me. More and more women are focusing on heart-centered living, embarking on a soul journey that takes them deeper within themselves, creating more meaning in their lives. It’s beautiful to watch as they grow and blossom into more vibrant versions ...
Views: 1315 - How To Feel Safe In An Unsafe World - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Suzanne HosangWe live in a fear-based reality. A reality that says rocks are hard and water is wet, and that’s just the way the world is. In a reality that says take before you are taken, that you must fight for what you want because the world is harsh and cruel and there is not enough for everyone. In a ...
Views: 6375 - Gratitude and the Aging Process - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Margo KnoxRecently I have had the privilege of being invited into an Aged Care Retreat to do an interfaith gathering, talk and play some beautiful meditation music. My experience doing this has been one of delight and gratitude. The experience and feedback from those who have been attending these monthly ...
Views: 1925(2 votes) - Staying Grounded - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from William FetterFeeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Too much on your plate? Get Grounded, Come to Center I'm old enough to remember a time when people usually answered "good" when you asked them the standard, "How are you doing?" These days the answer is commonly "busy." In the last few weeks, while ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - HOW TO DEAL WITH THE CRITICAL SITUATIONS IN OUR LIFE WITH LOA - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Aryojati ArdipandantoMaybe you had ever wondered, how to practice The Law of Attraction (LOA) if we’re in a very critical situation of our life. Yes, in such “a middle or long term of our needs”, we can easily do visualization, do meditation, do the Sedhona Method, or another methods on creating our future in peace ...
Views: 4531(2 votes) - Which Is Better To Pursue; Enlightenment Or Emotional Independence - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from David SamuelThe most attractive is of course enlightenment, spiritual realization, self-knowledge or anything in that direction. Promise of this draws many people, and although it would be wonderful to have a large following, I will not claim to have achieved or promise something I cannot deliver. What I ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - The Rocking Horse Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you ever feel like you are stuck? Like you are walking in mud? You take ten steps forward and yet you are standing in the same place. Well the good news is, you are not stuck. When you feel this way it can only mean one thing. You know what you want but you are NOT allowing the natural ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - The Pains of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzWhen People tell me that they meditate for hours. I have a difficult time believing them. I’ve been meditating for almost ten years, and I can’t sit still for more than twenty-minutes. My legs start to get rigid. My back begins to hurt. My fingers start fidgeting. I start to lose ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Everything In Life Is a Choice - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzEverything In Life Is a Choice I am not going to write some upbeat, unrealistic article about how you should take responsibility for your life, because ultimately, “you” create your experiences with your choices and actions. I am not going to do that because I don’t believe that it is true. ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - How To Master Your Destiny - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzI have a really stupid question for you, would you rather be pinched or punched? Of course, the obvious answer is that you would rather get pinched. Being punched is perhaps ten times more painful. Also, by getting punched you can get certain injuries like a black eye, busted lip, or a broken ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - How to Find Inner Peace - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Carly CooperMost people will tell you that their life is busy. They are constantly stressed out and they feel exhausted and drained at the end of the day. As our technology makes us more and more accessible, finding true peace and calmness in our lives becomes more like trying to find a steak at a Vegan ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - The Benefits of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzThere is one day that I can never forget. The Rodney King trial and the Los Angeles race riots that soon followed. I can still see the image of Channel Six News helicopters scurrying the area, taking shots of a city in peril. Thousands of people were running around in the streets, buildings ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Love Is The Power of God - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzWhen we go to the movie theater, our eyes are focused on the screen. We become so engrossed by the storyline, the sound and special effects, that we fail to see the projector that is tucked away in the back. If we didn’t know any better, we would think that the movie is actually coming from ...
Views: 1465 - How to Stay Happy - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Boni LonnsburryWhile most people would argue having a life you love will make you happy, I would argue that happiness will help you to create a life you love. Think about it. Emotions create reality. Be happy = manifest more in your world to be happy about. Be unhappy = manifest more in your world to be ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - Immensity – A Catalyst for Inner Transformation and Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThere are many factors in life that can function as catalysts for letting the mind undergo fundamental transformation. Those who sense the poison behind the unconscious living soon discover these catalysts and move on to stable inner peace. Most people lead an unconscious living within the ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - Dance of Solitude - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Barbara MillerWhile on a cruise with my husband David, we decided to take a side excursion in Dominica to a beautiful rainforest. We were there to go tubing down what were supposed to be gentle rapids. I started getting nervous when I was strapped into a heavy duty life jacket but it was too late to turn back ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - How To Heal Deep Emotional Scars - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from David SamuelMany people suffer from the past of what their parents did to them, the negative events of their childhood etc. The purpose of this article is to present the reason why it is hard to release the past and end the perpetual limitations and suffering. The concept of forgiveness rarely works, as ...
Views: 1940(2 votes) - Don't Let Aging Stop You - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Margo KnoxGetting old isn’t easy for many of us. Neither is living, for that matter and neither is dying. We struggle against the inevitable and we all suffer because of it. It seems we have to find another way to look at the whole process of being born, growing old, changing, and dying, some kind of ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - The ONE KEY to Making Love Last a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Janet PfeifferAh, Love! What could be more wonderful than falling in love? We find ourselves attracted to another and regardless of our age we feel like a teenager falling in love for the first time. And for a period of time, all is right with the world. But then reality sets in. We begin to notice things ...
Views: 1858 - The Power of Love to Heal - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Kumari MullinSt. Theresa of Lisieux wrote in “Story of a Soul”: “What matters in life, is not great deeds, but great love.” Her spiritual path was doing the ordinary with extraordinary love. “I know of one means only by which to attain to perfection: LOVE. Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing ...
Views: 1394 - Relaxation with The Senses - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrada TodIn the restless world around us, the need for a moment of peace is often acutely felt. Living in this century resembles some old movie, where people of the future became robots, doing all day long the same routine. The sense of not “enough time” or “too many responsibilities” is so frequent that ...
Views: 869 - Correlation between Near Death Experiences and Ancient Scriptures - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is interesting to study the correlation between the messages of near death experiences and the pointers from ancient scriptures. Our confidence in the spiritual content of the afterlife experience increases when we find striking parallels between the two. People who go through a near ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - What Is Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you know how many people are unhappy with their lives, health, or relationships and yet do nothing about it? Do you know how many people KNOW what they need to do and still do nothing about it? Almost everyone I have ever known has had a pile of complaints about one thing or another and yet ...
Views: 1013 - The Mind Is Your Teacher - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Adam OakleyWe often hear spiritual phrases like "escape from your mind" or "break free from your mind". Often the thinking mind that causes us suffering is portrayed to be something bad or undesirable. While in a way this is true, never treat your mind to be something bad. It is a fantastic teacher, if ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - People-pleasers and Pathological Charmers - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Sam VakninPeople-pleasers dread conflicts and wish to avoid them (they are conflict-averse) - hence their need to believe that they are universally liked. Always pleasant, well-mannered, and civil, the conflict-averse people-pleaser is also evasive and vague, hard to pin down, sometimes obsequious and, ...
Views: 7810(1 vote) - Look Within ~ Simple Steps to Finding Balance and Harmony in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Constance MollerstuenLook Within ~ Simple Steps to Finding Balance and Harmony in Your Life By: Constance Mollerstuen We all have a degree of acceptance which allows us to view our lives as either being in balance and harmony or out of balance and harmony. So seldom do we take the time to evaluate our own ...
Views: 1018 - Living with Regret - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout all of our lives we will say or do things that will cause great regret. These things may be said or done in the "heat of the moment" or while "temporarily suspended" from who we really are (i.e. under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol). The regret we feel may come instantly or ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - The Art of Right Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Amrita GraceHave you ever wanted to heal one of your relationships, and you didn’t know how or where to start? I’ve experienced some tumultuous upsets in some of my relationships over the past year, and wanted to find a way to heal the issue within myself before approaching the person involved. I turned my ...
Views: 1940 - Why is There Serenity in Simple Things - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Scadi SheppardDo you ever have these out-of-body experiences, when you are doing something that you enjoy very much, and then you just relax and your mind goes to places and thinks about things that are SO far away from the real world, that you wish to stay there forever? Such utopias come to you when you ...
Views: 1099 - Trusting the Intuition Rather Than the Merely Rational Mind - The Radial Dive - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWe have tremendous potentialities in our intuitive region. They generally remain untapped. The Radial Dive helps us bring them into our everyday life. Expansive awareness augments our mental composure and wisdom. The effects of Radial Dive are briefly explored in this article. The vast ...
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