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- Lost Your Identity, Gain Your Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kristin EcklundLost Your Identity, Gain Your Freedom! So I had one of those scares this morning - I woke up and ALL of my calendar appointments were gone! It was devastating. I panicked, wondering what I was going to do, and then began the scramble to get it all recovered from my back up. Fortunately, it ...
Views: 1117(2 votes) - The Divine Harmony of Simplicity - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Elizabeth Godwin SayleThis afternoon I put a jar of sweet tea outside to steep then ate fresh blueberries while staring at sunflowers that were on the kitchen table. It was idyllic to the point of feeling like a living greeting card. I was smack in the middle of what simplicity means to me and I felt deeply ...
Views: 987(3 votes) - Ways a Shyness Support Group Can Benefit You - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuOvercoming shyness is a very important personal development step to make. When you make it, you see almost every area of your live improve. So you might as well make it effectively. Shyness is a common psychological trait for two reasons. The first is that the way many of us get educated and ...
Views: 1851 - With society's distractions, it is important to stay focused on the bigger picture of life. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Matthew ButcherWe may have a hard time keeping in touch with the big picture of life because our society offers so many distractions and fears that can consume us. We have technology, entertainment, bills to pay and so many other things that can keep us overly busy. But at the end of the day do these things ...
Views: 2512 - Balance Your Mental and Emotional Sides - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Tony DosanjhWhat are Emotions Emotions are just that, feelings. They have no real existence outside us and they come and go as regularly as the clouds do. We don't need to dwell on them and we always need to tell ourselves that they won't last. Many people see emotions as negative, so they try not to ...
Views: 708 - Feng Shui Your Bedroom Green - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Linda AvilesEverywhere we look we see the color green. From the color of nature to the color of the paper that we earn for our hard work. Colors are believed to influence the way we feel and even our actions. Take yellow for an example. Yellow is a happy color. Yellow represents joy, friendship and wisdom. ...
Views: 1554 - 5 Tips to Releasing Emotions for Emotional Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorFor many of us, we are in a time of transition. The loss of a job, a loved one, a home or a relationship is never easy. Even if your transition was a conscious choice, it will almost always bring emotional turbulence and discomfort. This discomfort can feel constricting and tight in your ...
Views: 2095 - My “Woman” is better than yours! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Cathy HartmanOut beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right-doing there is a field. I’ll meet your there. – Rumi Have you ever found yourself looking at another woman and thinking something like, “She doesn’t have a clue. Why doesn’t she even bother to look in the mirror when she goes out, does she know how ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Why reflection matters - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Peter MainReflection is one of those terms that can sound a bit pompous, but actually has a lot of value in it in for many people for different reasons. Most of the major religious and spiritual traditions advocate a sort of review of the day, where people take a bit of time out to look back over their ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 09--Get Rid of Fear - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Daniel ToopsA hurricane was on a collision course with Iberia Parish Louisiana. That was not uncommon. Numerous hurricanes have pummeled this portion of the Gulf Coast in the past. People in the low lying areas of Cypremort Point, Louisa and Weeks Island and moved further inland to evade the surge and ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Getting in tune with the spirit - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Victoria MieraCall it intuition or a gut feeling call it what you will. Listening to the still small voice with in. It's hard to hear in this busy noisy world. It's hard to hear yourself think let alone to hear the still small voice of the spirit. We need to turn up the volume and turn down the noise in ...
Views: 5039(1 vote) - Open Up To Your True Self And Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoEach of us is meant for something in our lives. We have a purpose, a destiny, and a calling. We each have a plan laid out for us, a true purpose that is part of us. Many may never find this or feel it, never knowing their destiny or calling. It is there, everywhere around you and in every ...
Views: 831(2 votes) - Being In The Moment - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoBeing in the moment is about releasing everything, the purpose of this being that you then exist with nothing pulling at you. Therefore, there is openness, a clear space to be with no ulterior distractions. No pull forward or backward, but simply being present with where you are. There are ...
Views: 1000(2 votes) - Finding Your Inner Song - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Karen KayMeditation can be more effective if you hum. What to hum, generally means an ‘Ohm” on the same pitch. I have come up with a different hum, which I call “inner song”. What makes this more effective for me, is that it comes from my natural voice. The pitch is based on the way I say certain ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - The 3 tips that will prevent your next fight with your spouse - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Joey AvnielThe problem today is that we have too many conflicts in our society, many of them are inside our own the family. This is one of the main reasons why 50% of all marriages in the US end in divorce. This is how my first marriage ended. I want to share with you the 3 most effective ways to avoid ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - Self-realization: Living From the Presence of God Within - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingLiving from the presence of God within means to have come to the realization of Spirit and trust it, and rely on in more than you have previously relied on the world to take care of you, provide you with jobs, shelter and clothing. When you no longer think that you have to join the flock who ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Readjustment Bureau - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Vera SnowSaw the movie Adjustment Bureau and liked it a lot! It made me think about all the times I forced myself to do something or accomplish something without my heart being truly in it. Like the many sales jobs I’ve had over the years and just didn’t believe in the product. It didn’t matter how ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Joy As a Measure of True Success - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicSuccess is something we seek naturally. No one likes or wishes to be unsuccessful. However, true success is an entirely personal matter, and depends exclusively upon us. True success always brings joy, inner peace and growth with it. The more joy and peace we have in our lives, the greater the ...
Views: 1746 - Are You Getting Enough Love? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicHave you ever felt like you deserved more love than what you are receiving right now? If your answer is yes, you need to know that there is a very simple and efficient way to deal with that sort of situation. The secret is in the verb give. If you feel that you are not receiving enough ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - The Freedom of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreThere are times when forgiveness can be the furthest thing from our minds, particularly when the person we should forgive has done something we deem to be unforgivable. It took me years to understand that forgiveness is not for the sake of the other person, but for our own sakes. It takes very ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - All Is Well Until You Know Differently - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dawn SinnottThe first time I heard this statement was when I was newly in the post-divorce dating stage. After numerous dates and very short relationships I met someone I connected with. He was charismatic, funny, loved doing anything and everything, loved his children, showed an interest in mine and even ...
Views: 1152(3 votes) - BeSimply...the Heart Sutra - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne ToroBody is nothing more than emptiness,emptiness is nothing more than body. The body is exactly empty,and emptiness is exactly body. The other four aspects of human existence --feeling, thought, will, and consciousness --are likewise nothing more than emptiness,and emptiness nothing more than ...
Views: 1451 - Keep it simple call from Hopi... - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne ToroSONGOOBAVE HOPI MOMNGWIDU Kikmongwi/Ja'agmongw Lee Wayne Loraayestewa Soyalmongwi Marcus Lomayestewa Cajinmongwi Lawrence Keevama Dawmongwi Joseph Laban Gwanmongwi Albert Susunkewa Adlmongwi Antone Secakuku Wirojfanmongwi Moody Lomayaktewa Sagwalenmongwi Pascal ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 05 "Have Fun" - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me—Day 05—Have Fun When I was a boy living in the strange and distant land of Indiana, my summers were filled with the traditional family ritual of camping. Each summer we would trek to Brown County State Park, throw up a couple tents and spend a week or two there. And, I ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me--Day 04--Gratitiude - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Daniel Toops“Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High.” Psalm 50:14 The New Living Translation. Expressing gratitude is one of the most effective ways of boosting self confidence and optimism. This is because when we express gratitude our ego (and ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Waking up feeling blessed - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Victoria MieraWaking up feeling blessed there is no greater feeling than waking up refreshed. When "God wake's you up spiritually it's even a better feeling. You look at the world in a different way. The things that use to weigh you down some how just don't mater any longer. It's like getting a energy ...
Views: 5315(1 vote) - BeSimply…Self Exploration - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Suzanne Toro‘She’ was flying back from a journey from the great Northwest...after taking a right of passage with ‘Self’. A Journey that has lead her to an understanding that this illusion has been co-created by all of ‘US’. The veils are about to be dropped in such a manner that will cause many to gasp and ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me--Day 03--Money - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel ToopsReligion in western culture has taught us that money is evil and wicked. Money is referred to as the root of all evil, filthy lucre, mammon, and many other names which associate it with Satan. But is it really? I mean think about it: Religion has taught us that poverty is a godlike quality. ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Put out the do not disturb sign it's me time - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Victoria MieraOne of the greatest joy's in life is to spend a moment with God. Just find some time though out your busy day and just be still. In this busy world we get caught up in life that we tend to forget one very important part of ourselves our soul. We feed it on Sunday when we attend church, and ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me--Day 02--Random Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel ToopsI was asked the question why do Christians observe Lent. I explained that people use this time to reflect upon the sacrifice of Christ as they preparation of Easter. Many will give something up for one reason or another as to make God happy or deal with their guilt. Personally, I think the ...
Views: 2670(1 vote) - A DUCK. WHO ME? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Keith BrayA DUCK? WHO ME? One of the joys of living in the times we do is the internet. It gives us a huge access to information and people. Through the site www.myrecoveryspace.com, I have had the good fortune of befriending Dennis S. in the California desert. Dennis writes a lot of things I can relate ...
Views: 1840 - To Trust Or Not To Trust: That Is The Question - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Rita LouiseTrust is something that has become harder and harder to find. We don't trust our government, we question our doctors, we worry about the the air we breathe, the water we drink and the foods we eat. We lock our doors at night because we don't trust our neighbors, the people who live down the ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - What Is Ho'Oponopono? And How Can It Improve Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleHo'oponopono is a method of healing that has been developed over centuries in Hawaii. One of the leading practitioners of Ho'oponopono is Dr. Hew Len and his teaching on this ancient tool of spiritual healing is known throughout the world. Ho'oponopono consists of four different statements ...
Views: 7051 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsGRATEFUL + ATTITUDE=GRATITUDE During this Thanksgiving season, I want to challenge you to make gratitude your new daily ritual. It's easy to continue cultivating bad habits, right? So, how about replacing one of them with this great habit? Here's my recommendation: Start a gratitude ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Advice Columns - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomPeople are increasingly turning to others for help and advice. It is the natural thing to do when we are in mental pain, worrying, depressed, sad or feeling lost. As people have become more accustomed to owning and having instant and easy access to computers and the web it is becoming ...
Views: 2205(1 vote) - Done There, Been That - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Frances LucasWhy is it we keep going back to places and situations we know are wrong in God’s eyes? We have heard the saying “been there, done that” but sometimes we keep going back and repeating bad mistakes. These mistakes come from our own desire to do wrong. These desires come from our past of what we ...
Views: 1284 - Facing Rejection with Courage - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreRejection can be very painful and if our self-esteem isn’t where it should be ideally (and many of ours isn’t) then rejection can throw us a devastating blow. The ability to handle rejection without turning it inward, attacking ourselves with thoughts of unworthiness and losing our ability to ...
Views: 2000(1 vote) - How To Find Your Passion - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Keith VarnumHow to Find Your Passion By Keith Varnum "Passion? Purpose? ... How 'bout just a reason to get out of bed in the morning?" At one low point in my life I’m tired of just being a waiter and retail store clerk. (Gee, what a surprise!) I’m pushing 30 and still don't have a clue as to what ...
Views: 1375 - BeSimply…Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Suzanne Toro‘She’ was having dreams about compassion... His Holiness the Dalai Lama appeared in her dreams and said, “Create a media piece around compassion.” She agreed. As the thoughts rolled over her minds eye, ‘she’ started to explore images on the internet that were associated with the ...
Views: 1610 - Change your perception and be happy - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Shuem HealingAre you really the person you think you are? Or would a different perception make you another person? Everything you look for in life already is here, it's only a matter of changing your point of view to realize this. When you start observing perception it becomes clear that you just ARE; ...
Views: 1706 - 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: 1340(1 vote) - It's Never Too Late for a Happy Childhood - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Deborah SandellaRemember when you started school for the first time and were scared to death. You were separated from your parents’ love and protection and your uniqueness may have seemed more like being “different.” Not long ago, a client of mine came in feeling she was different from everyone around her ...
Views: 1477(3 votes) - How to Tell If Your Psychic Is Really ACCURATE or Just Selling You A Dream. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Cherry SageIf you found this article, you may have recently received a psychic reading and something made you wonder if what you heard was accurate. Perhaps you had a nagging feeling that what you heard sounded to good to be true and you needed to do some research about psychics and how accurate they are; ...
Views: 15785(2 votes) - Maintaining Composure - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Ginger London,“At times, do you feel like you are about to lose your mind? Are you constantly on the go wishing for “one moment” to relax?” Are your emotions “boiling over” because you are holding them prisoner on the inside instead of expressing how you really feel? Are you “stressed” trying to meet the ...
Views: 5338(1 vote) - Control Issues - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSome of us have the need to be in control, to manage everything around us, to keep it up to a certain standard. This can be exhausting, tiring and endless, for to manage everything, to be in charge and in control of all we see, is not only impossible but futile. For in truth, you can not ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Don't defend yourself - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Michael KewleyOur usual way of being is to live in accordance with the rules and regulations set down by others. The play other people's games. They tell us what is right and what is wrong, and most importantly, how we should behave. This is simply conditioning by our parents, our educational system and ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - Dhamma is everywhere - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Michael KewleyDhamma is everywhere My teacher arrived back at his monastery one afternoon after visiting his other monastery in London. He came straight to the kitchen where I, as a monk, was making a cup of tea. His smile was enormous and he said immediately, "Paññadipa, I ...
Views: 1508 - People Love To Be Depressed And Have No Hope - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from David SamuelIt is an interesting thing I have noticed, that everyone dreams and wishes to be a certain way, free of negative emotions, free in spirt, open of heart, without pain or fear, and meet someone like that. Yet if they met someone who possesses those qualities, they say it cannot be real, they are ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Addicted to Ambivalence? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Cynthia WallSome days are harder than others. Today seems to be one of those, for me: no energy, not wanting to jump on my planned tasks. One curse of being a therapist is my tendency is to look for reasons. And so I reviewed some of my recent decisions and actions, and non-actions, and found myself looking ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Multi-Tasking = Mini-Tasking not Major-Tasking - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Cynthia WallMultitasking is not the secret to success. A scattered, unfocused mindset sabotages the accomplishment of the major-tasking that creates lovely memories and crosses off the jobs that need doing but one time. Myriad studies prove that multitasking not only isn’t efficient in the long run, it ...
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