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- When You Are A Different Energy - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have opened up a door or two that should have stayed closed. It’s equivalent to dating an old boyfriend/girlfriend, the feelings just aren’t the same. This happens because the energy’s do not mix well. You either have a change of heart and think” it’s been long enough,” or “they’ve ...
Views: 1581 - Spiritual Healing - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsWe all possess the power to heal ourselves spiritually. This ability has to be developed from within. Spiritual healers have always known that thinking negatively will always welcome more negativity. Physical disease can often be prevented with a regular affirmation of spiritual ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - The Art of Non-Attachment - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Susan Merz AndersonAttachment to anyone or anything betrays an underlying belief that there is not enough of the "good stuff" in the world. Being overly attached is a signpost of our fear that we might lose whatever good we tenuously have. But it rarely serves you well to hang on tight, attempting to keep ...
Views: 2777(1 vote) - How To Find Yourself: Introduction - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Kris BenettoHow To Find Yourself? That's a broad and fascinating query. It's certainly also one of the most well-known and fundamental concerns of the growing spiritual and personal development movements. This may possibly sound like a very fuzzy, nebulous proposition. However, you will discover a real ...
Views: 2354(1 vote) - The Most Loving Act- Part 1 - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melanie McGheeI will be travelling to Europe with my father in a few weeks. We both love to travel and it will be a trip that revisits places very dear to both of us. My dad is now 82 and traveling together is a precious and, like everything else, time-limited. These sorts of events get me thinking about a ...
Views: 1200 - Is your Spouse Making you Happy? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Rosemary PriceIs your spouse making you happy? Whether you are married to yours, living with them or contemplating spending a lot of time with them in the future it is a good idea to know if you are truly compatible with them first. Remember that sometimes your partner shows a certain side of their ...
Views: 1730 - Near To The Heart Of God - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseIf you want to know the heart of God and dwell there you are among those of us who want the power, the security and the love that is offered and waiting for us to embrace. If you’ve ever felt outside the realm of God’s grace and care read on to know what he wants for you. An old song is has the ...
Views: 1668 - Seven ways to find joy. - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesIt was our favorite Mexican restaurant and hubby and I sat across the table from friends with whom we re-connected after decades. And in the lively conversation a comment was made that jolted my senses. I positioned the wheelchair beside the table (I still can’t put weight on the foot with ...
Views: 1446 - Coping Strategies for Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceCoping strategies for depression.. Even the most positive and pro active person can find it is very difficult to climb past the problems and feelings that come with suffering from depression. There are all sorts of things to think of. Not just how you feel, but how others see you and how it ...
Views: 3383(1 vote) - Where are you headed ... in your relationship? - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Jan DeniseWhere are you headed ... in your relationship? by Jan Denise As seen in Jan's relationships column "Choosing Love" in the May 2012 issue of In Jersey magazine If you don't want to take a vacation, you can stay home; but if you don't want to go anyplace in your relationship, you can't ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - Finding Inner Peace Through Practical Spirituality - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from John GilmoreI started my spiritual journey at 17. I really didn't call it that, I was just looking for comfort in a world I couldn't understand. I couldn't afford to go to a Yoga studio. In fact, there was no such thing where I lived, or in much of the country. Still, my hunger for knowledge, which ...
Views: 1182 - Energetic Evolution: A key to your health and healing - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Elaine SeilerThese days there is a great deal of talk about evolution – the evolution of our economic and political systems, of our technology, our means of communication, even our DNA. There is, however, very little said about our “energetic evolution,” although this may very well be the key to our health ...
Views: 2230 - Twelve Ways To Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans Langenkamp– The goal of life – In our materialistic culture, happiness is often regarded as something we have to work hard for in order to attain it. Generally speaking, people seek happiness outside of themselves, in a job, in a good salary, in material goods, in a personal relationship, in a ...
Views: 1477 - Steps To Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Petey SilveiraThere are many steps you can take to create change in your life. For those that are more right-brain people, you tend to process the world by seeing the big picture first instead of the parts. You are more intuitive and creative by nature. As there are so many different types of people and ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - How To Get In Shape - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from John GilmoreThere are many branches of Yoga. We, in the West, have become familiar with Hatha Yoga. Aside from Hatha Yoga there are several types of Yoga because yoga means to link one with the Divine outside of oneself and inside oneself. I have been studying several types of Yoga. Before Qigong took ...
Views: 1339 - 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: 1230 - MEDITATION: GUIDANCE FOR THE BEGINNER AND BEYOND - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from gloria eagleThere are countless meditation techniques out there,geared towards cultivating the mind and obtaining higher states of consciousness.We can divide these techniques into the following general categories: A) Meditation involving concentration, or focus on a selected object of thought.The object ...
Views: 1666(2 votes) - BIN LADEN: Primitive Men vs. Enlightened Americans - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Stephanie MannU.S. Special Forces killed Osama Bin Laden one year ago. As the 1st anniversary approaches, Americans are being warned to stay alert as terrorists may be planning violent acts of revenge. Brave American soldiers removed this ego-driven man, however, his behavior should be a wake up call for ...
Views: 1619 - What more happiness right now? 11 doable things that will bring you more happiness guaranteed. - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from wendy mickle1. Laugh until it hurts- Laughing is contagious and brings you immediate happiness and joy. Check out a laughing yoga class, it is a great way to let go and laugh until it hurts. 2. Appreciation- when you feel true appreciation in your heart it automatically brings happiness into your soul. ...
Views: 2066 - 3 Spiritual Steps to Moving at the Speed of Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Eva Rose“They heard the sound of the Lord walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze.” ~Genesis 3:8 Why are we called the human race? I personally cannot remember the last time I stood still long enough outdoors to deliberately feel the evening breeze. In the age of technology ...
Views: 1028 - Go Within or Go Without - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from karen mc dermottOne of the best things that I have ever done in life is to go within. Since doing this a whole new treasure trove of wisdom and fulfilment has found me. Don’t get me wrong I still encounter life’s challenges from time to time, but they now don’t seem as challenging as I am in the knowing that no ...
Views: 2887 - Now! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from TC TahoeMy friend the communist Holds meetings in his RV I can't afford his gas So I'm stuck here watching TV I don't have digital I don't have diddly squat It's not having what you want It's wanting what you've got And so begins the song "Soak Up The Sun" by the lovely SHERYL CROW I always ...
Views: 1109 - Your Path to Peace of Mind (Post 1) - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Laura Nash“Knowledge has infinite organizing power.” −Deepak Chopra I will be posting some important points to ponder over the coming days as you expect my next video blog, when I will introduce the first tool/discipline required to gain control over your thoughts, words and deeds: The first ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - How to Meditate: Staying Focused and Committed to Your Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisStaying focused and committed to a meditation practice can be a challenge for beginning meditators. It's easy to get distracted by your other commitments, and begin neglecting your meditation practice. Next thing you know, you've completely stopped meditating. There are a couple of ways to ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - The Mindfulness Revolution: How Mindfulness Meditation Is Transforming Our Society - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisYou've probably noticed that talk about mindfulness meditation is much more common than it was just a few years ago. Today, I hear about mindfulness meditation from a variety of different sources: on the news, television talk shows, online, and most often in conversation. It wasn't long ago ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Why Is Mindfulness Meditation Gaining So Much Popularity in the West? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisIf you're new to meditation, you know how hard it is to learn how to meditate properly. With all the different forms of meditation and books on the market, it's almost impossible for the beginner to figure out where to start. In this article, we're going to look at why mindfulness meditation has ...
Views: 8197(1 vote) - Learning How to Meditate: 3 Reasons Why Beginning Meditators Have So Much Difficulty - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisIn recent years, there has been a tremendous upsurge in the number of people learning how to meditate. The main reason is that scientists are confirming the benefits that practitioners have been touting for years, and much more. But for the beginner, it is often difficult figuring out where to ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - My Thoughts On Boundaries And Being Spiritual - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from David SamuelHaving boundaries is tantamount to not truly being open. Basically, anyone who ever says they want to set boundaries is a selfish person because those boundaries are the rules you set up on how other people have to treat and interact with you. That is the point of a boundary. You may justify ...
Views: 1432 - Adjusting To Being Alone - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I decided to write about this subject because every person has experienced this at one point in their life or another. I refer to this as the ultimate art of growing. Read on and you will learn why. When you are in a relationship you have someone to talk to. You have someone to share your ...
Views: 5140(2 votes) - Approaching Ahimsa Like a Warrior - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Melanie McGheeThink of the qualities you associate with a warrior. I think of ferocity of determination, one pointedness in attention, and definite strength. Now think of the yogic quality of ahimsa. Ahimsa is one of the yamas (restraints) in Patanjali’s sutras. It is usually translated as nonviolence or ...
Views: 1363 - THE EYES OF LOVE - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhD“Love is already here Can’t you feel Its Presence? It’s already here…” I’ve more than doubled my age since I first sat in a New Thought Church singing this little ditty. I was still a wounded thirty-something – still struggling to find a way to live with an inner pain from which I had no ...
Views: 1961 - 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: 2008 - The Seeds Of Our Moods - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from David SamuelAll things come from seeds, all plants and living beings, eggs are seeds. If every thing originates from a seed, and thoughts and emotions are things, then thoughts too, come from seeds. The proof that thoughts and emotions are real things is in their effect on our physical body. Don't ...
Views: 1482 - Happiness - Simplified - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHappiness is the innermost human nature. We struggle hard to obtain Happiness in our daily life. But, we don’t really experience it, rather we are ignorant of it. The basic question is, can we really experience and enjoy happiness. Certainly the answer is yes. Now let us understand that ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - To find yourself you must lose your words - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Ronda LaRue…To find myself I have to lose my (what?) – my words? Yes, it’s true. To find and reconnect with your authentic self, all preconceived ideas (words) about who you are; all needs, expectations and identifications with who you want be, have to be suspended… held away long enough to ...
Views: 1273 - Connecting with Mother Earth - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Lisa TunneyMy friend had been telling me about this particular spot she wanted me to see since the first day I met her. She claimed it was sacred land, but the Universe was only allowing me to see a terrain filled with mechanized crushed up store bought rocks. Viewing that in my mind’s eye didn’t seem so ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Bring Love in the World - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThis week is all about commitment, contracts and relationships: - Be aware which commitments you have to fulfill and do it with love! - Check your contracts and see which ones are right for you. What is not right, just release them! - Check your relationships carefully. Which people are ...
Views: 1753 - What's Your Attitude? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Richard JacobsWhat’s Your Attitude? Lets talk about your Attitude…… Whether you know your Life Purpose or not, how you approach life through your behaviours and your ATTITUDE is key to being happy and living in the moment. Life is never a bed of roses. To appreciate the good times, we have to know ...
Views: 1147 - Avoid being Ripped Off - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Rosemary PriceAvoid being ripped off... Anyone who is reasonably sensible is aware that there are people out there who would cheat you given half a chance. The thing is to know how to prevent them. So how do you know when an offer is a scam and when it is genuine? Simple. When there is a lot more in it for ...
Views: 1471 - The Amitabha Stupa - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAs soon as I arrived in Sedona two and half months ago, I have repeatedly heard people mentioning the Amitabha Stupa to me. Additionally, I have seen posters and charitable donation boxes with pictures of the Stupa around town. It seemed to me that I was being guiding to make my own pilgrimage ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Peace of Mind for Exceptionally Busy People - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Paul Dalton"Do not confuse peace of mind with spaced-out insensitivity. A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware." - Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama) The busier more and more chaotic our lives get the more likely we are to let our unconscious mind do all our thinking for us. This, in turn, ...
Views: 1607 - Compassion is a Catalyst for Change - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsCompassion is a virtue that is motivated by cherishing other living beings and wishing to release them from their suffering. Compassion is made up of two words. 'co' meaning together and 'passion' meaning a strong feeling. And this is what compassion is. When we see someone is in distress and ...
Views: 1620 - The Seat Belt Law of Life - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stephanie OwensOne of my most valuable teachers has been my seat belt. We’ve all had the experience of getting into the car and finding when we attempt to draw the seatbelt across our lap, the locking mechanism inside won’t allow the seat belt to move. This happened to me one morning many years ago when our ...
Views: 1477 - How to Create Rapture RIGHT NOW - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Holly Mae HowardJust when you thought you had everything balanced, you hurt your back or get sick, or you get a parking ticket, or worse, a moving violation. You receive a bill that you didn't expect, or you get into an argument over something minor. Maybe your work life is suffering. My point is that life, ...
Views: 1491 - Why It Is So Important To Love Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWhen we speak of love, we think of others and what they mean to us; we think of those we love. We do not, however, delve into what we think of ourselves and if we love the most important person to us, ourselves. Love, when given to ourselves, has the power to erase doubt, self-loathing, ...
Views: 7727(2 votes) - Your Unique Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Lara NarayaniToday in meditation, I received amazing guidance. My whole being was inspired and tons of energy rushed through my body when I realized this so I will share it with you... In order to listen to the voice of my intuition, I find it absolutely necessary to sit in silence to meditate, pray and ...
Views: 1044 - Patience as a Refernece Point - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Melanie McGheeI went to see my daughters for an all too brief visit not long ago. This trip landed smack dab in the middle of several stressors that aren't part of my usual routines; the car was having trouble, house repairs from storm damage were underway and some critters that were supposed to live outside ...
Views: 1364 - Energy of Spring: 5 Ways to Connect - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Vanessa CodorniuThere's something about spring that makes you feel alive and awake. With the added boost of sunshine and light there are many ways we can celebrate and incorporate the cycles to support our well-being, and it is important to be mindful of this opportunity to rejoice and renew. Celebrated as ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - A Lesson from Mesquite - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Lisa TunneyPeople often ask me if I would take a walk with them. In general, I say no, because my daily walk is my sacred time to connect with nature. It is my version of going to church. I spend time communing with the elements and all the Beings that surround me and it is truly a Divine experience. ...
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