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- Purposeful Living and Spiritual Living Are One - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard JacobsHow do we truly apply our spirituality on a daily basis? How many of us have been practicing spirituality for years, having intuitions of a higher possibility for ourselves and the planet, and then come out of meditation or the course we happen to be doing and have a dozen bills land on us at ...
Views: 1276 - Spirit Speaks – Listen to your Heart - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Kristin EcklundSpirit speaks through your “Heart” – the highest, deepest part of your Heart where Soul connects – and you will find that your heart has a lot to say. No matter how many times you may have overridden it, ignored it or denied it, it will continue to speak in the same soft, loving, gentle voice it ...
Views: 1276(4 votes) - The Little White Lie That Grew - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Jenn ProtheroWe have come so far from truth in many areas of our lives that sometimes it seems difficult to find our own inner truth. We have accepted the little white lies we tell ourselves and others for so long that we have drifted to a place were the truth feels so uncomfortable we don’t want to hear ...
Views: 1276 - 3 ways to Create True Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisHiking the mountain range behind my home is where I often receive my most inspired ideas. The other morning, a phrase bolted into my head in a very dramatic fashion just as I reached the apex of my climb. Standing there, scanning the horizon, satisfied with my morning’s accomplishment, clear ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - An Insight about Christmas that Will Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince The Little Prince is going to trigger a massive change in the life of the pilot who has crashed in the desert. He will accompany the pilot on an inner journey that will totally transform how he understands himself, how he feels about ...
Views: 1274 - Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneWhen you hear the word “Spring” what images come to your mind? Budding trees? Birds singing? Beautiful flowers? Sunshine and rain? Many things probably come to mind but there is one unmistakable image that is associated with Spring – new life. Many people engage in “spring cleaning” during this ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - C'mon Join the Joy Ride - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Meghan Gehan"Any idiot can face a crisis- it's this day-to-day living that wears you out," said the Russian Playwright, Anton Chekhov. Day to day living can wear you out, for many it is filled with the same old routine- the bills, the kids and their homework, the laundry, and the list goes on and on. How ...
Views: 1273 - How Hopelessness Brings Infinite Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelWhen anyone asks; ‘How are you?’I am always well. The secret to always being happy is to have nothing you want to do. This is the essence of the Buddhist teaching that all suffering is caused by desires. The more we desire, the more we suffer, either through lack of what we desire or fear of ...
Views: 1273 - The War on Worry - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Ken FieldsWe like to go to war on things we think are wrong or bad; the war on drugs, the war on poverty, the war against crime. We need to have a war on worry because worry is wrong and bad; it underlies, and may be in part the cause of, crime, drugs and, perhaps, even poverty. What is worry? The word ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Milk the Bliss! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichI so love going to a concert and listening to the orchestra. I find myself so swept away by the beauty of it all. It amazes me how all the parts come together to produce the work of art we get to experience with our own ears. When watching a play, I can achieve that same feeling. All the ...
Views: 1272(4 votes) - Your Best Defense Against Anger - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Janet PfeifferCheck out Webster's dictionary. Anger is defined as "a feeling of discomfort or displeasure brought about by feelings of helplessness and powerlessness." My personal definition of a victim is one who views themselves as having no power or authority. Many times, a victim will claim that in a ...
Views: 1272 - Consciousness during some Paranormal Experiences – An Awareness beyond the Conventional Mind - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt has been known for a long time that the human mind is a small subset of a vaster consciousness that is much superior in its awareness and perception. We get an inkling of it from some paranormal phenomena. Our minds usually circle within a limited zone of awareness. That leads to the ...
Views: 1271 - How Practicing Metta Meditation Makes Us Better Human Beings - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Zohar BondMetta is a quintessentially Buddhist term often translated as lovingkindness, It is the philosophy and practice of unconditional love for others which isn’t marred by our own self-interests, but is instead a genuine hope for physical and mental prosperity starting with ourselves and those ...
Views: 1271 - Top Questions to help you find A Balanced life - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Madolyn KuoChinese New Year is very important to me. It is the tradition that we have a vacation to say goodbye to the past and have a brand new start for the Chinese New Year. It is quite like Christmas and New Year in the west. During that period of time, almost everyone is off and comes back home from ...
Views: 1271 - From the Physical to the Spiritual - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Mary WilkeyThis article discusses ways to help develop spiritually ... from the outside (limited) world to the inside (unlimited) one. "Many Nobel Prize winning physicists recently have proven beyond doubt that the physical world is one large energy ocean that flashes into and out of being in a ...
Views: 1269 - Zen: What is it and how do I get it? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonZen is a form of meditation with focusing on the mindful awareness of the present moment. The phrase “being Zen” or “having a Zen attitude” has come to mean viewing life calmly with self-control. Zen is the harmonious state of the mind, body, and soul. It can help you relax, have a positive ...
Views: 1269 - Defend-Less - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Max RyanOne of my favorite quotes and I think one of the most effective principles and getting positive results in our lives is this: "It is in our defenselessness that your safety lies" That is from A Course in Miracles. The concept of defenselessness is something that is foreign to many people. It ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Tap Into Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownThere is a plan or template for your life, and sometimes when we quiet our busy minds, a wiser aspect of ourselves can reveal that plan to us. It may come in whispers or it may come like a bolt of lightning. The important thing is to listen to that inner voice. Here is a simple process to help ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Why You Need to Refine Your Soul Agreements - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Kumari MullinIn the last article you received several ways to more successfully manage your energy so you don’t take on other people’s “stuff” e.g. negative thoughts and emotions that can make you feel drained and confused. Another crucial element in managing your sensitivity to other people’s energies, ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Taking Care of Yourself in Today's World - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Dr Harry HenshawLiving in our world today can be very stressful. While some of the stress that we experience is actually useful for motivating us, a point can be reached where it becomes very harmful, physically, emotionally and even spiritually. Knowing how to manage and even reduce the harmful effects of ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Enjoy the Holidays in Your Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from BHASWETI GEWHASLess Stress, More Fun for the Holidays By Bhasweti Gewhas, PhD., C.HT. The Holidays are around the corner. It is time to be happy, to relax and to enjoy. But with all the hassles of buying presents, cleaning the clutter, sending the greeting cards, getting ready for the parties, cooking the ...
Views: 1265 - 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: 1264(1 vote) - The Mental Activity Of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from rachel annAs we go through our daily lives, we tend to forget to make a pause from all the clamors of circadian life. Why don’t we break off for a moment and contemplate just to unclog all those worldly stuff and breathe in some fresh air. We need that from time to time to make our lives more bearable to ...
Views: 1264 - Get Rid of Old Patterns: How to Clear Out What No Longer Serves You - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Lisa BarnettDo you notice patterns in your life? Sometimes you may find yourself in a similar circumstance but with different people. Perhaps you notice a particular behavior and are now see the emotion it creates. You may have even tried to change and not succeeded. These are patterns which may be learned ...
Views: 1263 - Stretch Rules of Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ron BroussardHere are some rules that I live by. I call them my Stretch Rules if you will. No matter what happens in my life, I don’t let anything violate my core essence which is based upon these rules. That is what Stretch Yourself is all about. Asking yourself a simple honest question, “What do you ...
Views: 1263 - Your Inner Ocean - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Daydree HornerWe all have an inner ocean with its own rhythm. It's apparent in how we walk, how fast we talk, how well we relax and in our ability to deal with stress. It’s connected to our life force or ki. Our inner ocean is our soul’s vibration. Have you ever met someone who regardless of ...
Views: 1263 - Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI have a tendency to take myself a bit too seriously at times, especially when I get stressed, irritated, or scared. I’ve noticed that sometimes these feelings not only make me less effective in dealing with a difficult situation, they actually cause the difficulty itself, or at the very least ...
Views: 1262 - The Sins of our Parents are visited upon us - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from nerak AmiThe many times growing up we swear, we will never be like our parents; too many to remember but here we are, all grown up with children of our own, lo and behold we are enacting behavior mirroring them. If we step back and truly observe our interactions with our children, we see our parents’ ...
Views: 1262 - 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: 1261 - 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: 1260 - How Feng Shui Can Help in Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsWith living amidst a challenged economy, everyone is looking for innovative ways to either increase or just maintain a steady income. The question so many are now asking is what can be done at a personal level to create our “own economy” and thrive? Solutions can arrive from thinking ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Reasons: Why We Should Have Flowers at Home - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Dinesh KumarSo, you love flowers, and you want them around no matter what occasion it is or whether or not there is an occasion at all. Most people who love flowers or love them to be a part of their interior décor, prefer setting up flower gardens for that purpose. If you belong to this league of people, ...
Views: 1259 - The Gift of Setting Yourself Free - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Joy Phillips“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” - Lewis B. Smedes Negative emotions consume you. They keep you from experiencing the good you desire, the good that is rightfully yours. Stored up negative emotions of anger, regret, resentment, and sorrow can ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - 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: 1259(1 vote) - The Soul of the Heart Inner Whispers - Our Family is Where We Begin - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterWhether we like it or not, we are our fathers, our mothers, our grandparents. No amount of denying, pushing away or ignoring will change that. How many times have we thought that if we move enough miles away or emotionally separate ourselves from our family, that somehow it will make a ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - What Is Mindfulness - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2015 from Rev.William MeinsenWhat is Mindfulness? Learning how to become more in touch with our feelings and how to direct positive actions when they are needed is what mindfulness is about. Mindfulness is trusting in your inner-self to guide you to that place of peace and understanding. The dictionary says this ...
Views: 1255 - The Challenge of Human Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2020 from Maetreyii Ma NolanMany different feelings and emotions come in human life, many different types of experiences. And some of them are very painful, very difficult. And difficult experiences can be unique to you, or you can be part of a collective Karma, where those experiences involve a whole group of ...
Views: 1254 - Letting Go - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreLetting go seems to be one of the most difficult things for most of us to do, yet it’s the most rewarding and freeing experience you can ever give yourself. The ability to let go frees you both emotionally and physically. There is often a misconception as to what “letting go” really ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - The Journey into Oneself – Its Salutary Effects on Our Daily Life - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe journey into oneself is characterized by self-awareness and the eagerness to understand the basis for our unhappiness. It gives us the opportunity to transform ourselves into beings of unqualified compassion, deeply interested in leading a vibrant life. Turning the attention on one’s own ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAre you holding your breath, hoping I'll reveal something that you don't already know? Or maybe you're pretty sure that whatever I have to say won't be new, but you're curious to know just what "secret" I'm going to reveal? Well, no matter. Here's the scoop on the secret to ...
Views: 1253 - What Is A Woman’s Foundation For Real Love? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisWho doesn’t love the concept of LOVE? Whether that conjures up images of romantic, passionate love or the deep, soulful kind of love or the unconditional love animals often show us. Any way you look at it, LOVE just plain feels GOOD! With all the scrumptious forms it can take, I don’t know ...
Views: 1253 - A Simple Technique for Coming Back Into Alingment - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Connie Huebner,Question: I know to call on Divine Mother when I am feeling ruffled or angry, if I'm aware that I am out of alignment. The problem seems to be that I am not aware that I am out of alignment. The anger or the fear takes me over. How can we be more aware when we are not in alignment to come ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Pay Attention - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Daydree HornerMeditation, yoga, reiki and many other modalities that help the mind and body relax are valuable for focus and creating inner peace. When we’re focused and peaceful we are at a high state of attention. This is a powerful place. Tai Chi masters are some of the most alert human beings on the ...
Views: 1251 - Worry… Oh, So Worried – Sleeping Soundly - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Vickie Griffith12:15 am. He knows he is supposed to be home by midnight. Where is he? What if he has been in an accident? Images of bloody moaning teenagers flash through my mind. What if he is trapped in his Jeep and can’t get out? Visions of the Jeep hanging upside down over a guard rail- the driver ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Count Your Blessings! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Marion LicchielloGratitude Count your blessings!I remember sitting in my sister’s yard (my home at the time) with my dog, beauty all around me, the neighbors’ roosters running around me; and feeling a sense of calm and fulfillment. I was so grateful for my surroundings and my family and good friends. Not ...
Views: 1248 - Five ways to overcome criticism. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesNo way. Could that be true? Book reviews being tainted and slanted for a fee? Confession time: Regarding reviews, as an author, a slightly negative comment about my work erases joy quicker than a click on the mouse. Faced any rejection lately? A bit of criticism clouded your day? Here’s a ...
Views: 1248 - Shadow Dancing - The Key to Changing Your Reality and Making Peace with Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Nanice EllisWhen we look around, there seems to be so much tragedy and injustice. Maybe you ask yourself, "Is it my job to draw attention to it? Or does that just make me part of the problem?" To wake up to the truth about government, religions and corrupt political and social agendas, and to "do ...
Views: 1248 - Why "Being Peace" is the New Black - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Madelaine VallinWith quotes and positive messages dressing the walls of our homes, info-graphics filling the internet and Kindness revolutions popping up everywhere around the globe I wonder; Is it just me or has the world gone feel-good crazy! Break out the champagne! Finally, we have come to the ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Keeping Positive when you're around Negativity - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Melissa Magnus"If our emotional stability is based on what other people do or do not do, then we have no stability. If our emotional stability is based on love that is changeless and unalterable, then we attain the stability of God." ~ Marianne Williamson Everything is energy, including our thoughts and ...
Views: 1247 - Releasing Oneself from the Habitual Neurology – Where Does One Begin? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhen our thoughts run along the habitual grooves driven by self-importance and self-interest, life gradually loses its intrinsic grandeur. Mediocrity, boredom and loneliness take over. Can we do something to step out of this rut? Millions of human beings are caught in the habitual ...
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