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- Instant Renewal - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Patricia Koehler“It is as it is” - my latest mantra - is a phrase I heard and absorbed on a Sunday morning some months ago when I woke up at 5 AM and something inside me pushed me get up, turn one the radio and listen to “Humankind,” a weekly program on National Public Radio, with which I was familiar. I ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to inner peace - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Sharon CraigWe are now living in times of constant change. For many it is a time of confusion, chaos and uncertainty as the world shifts from a place of fear to a place of love and light. We as a human race are beginning to awaken one by one to a new way of living, a new way of thinking and a new way ...
Views: 1091 - THE 21ST CENTURY AND ITS BRILLIANT POSSIBILITIES - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIF THE ACTION TRANSFORMS ITS REACTION TOO WILL FOLLOW SUIT: A reaction always follows an action. A pendulum which swings to one end will return to the other end. Those who behave eccentrically later repent and yearn to regain balance. Apart from diarrhea and vomiting occurring because of ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - How to Find the Most Important Person in Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from JB GlossingerSometimes we tend to forget about the most important person in our lives, ourselves. But who is this person exactly and what do they truly want out of this miracle of life? Finding Yourself We have to get ourselves in the position of self-worth. We are the miracle of birth and we have the ...
Views: 1090 - 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: 1090(2 votes) - Learning When to Say "I"m Sorry" Improves Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Timothy BarlowSome of us could greatly improve our self-esteem simply by learning to say 'I'm sorry'. For others, ironically, that change will come from learning to say it a little less. When genuinely felt and spoken, the word sorry has the power to bring about such positive change with another person ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Letting Your Anger Go - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are angry, we feel like we have no control over it and that it overtakes us. Anger is such a strong emotion that once we go there, we are so riled up that the experience and how we feel tends to last a long time. Anger is an experience of not accepting life because it is when we choose ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - 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: 1089(3 votes) - How to increase your self-esteem - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that low self-esteem leaves you feeling like a second class citizen who must regularly submit their wishes to the whims of others? Can you relate to this? More importantly, did you know that low self-esteem is something that is actually programmed into you by negative memories of ...
Views: 1089 - 6 Benefits Of Yoga Explained by a Top Yoga Studio - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2019 from Faith PatinaThe practice of yoga has been alive for many centuries now. Yoga is popular for its wide benefits, thus, several people are now engaged in such activity. While many forms of yoga are safe, some are too vigorous and may not be suitable for everyone. Yoga comes in many forms from easy movements ...
Views: 1088 - Checking In With Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWhen we wake up in the morning, what do we think about first? Is it what do I have to do next, where do I have to go today, or what needs to be done? How rarely do we think about how we are doing and what we need? So often we overlook ourselves from the very beginning. It starts when we wake up ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - Dancing With Time - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Melanie McGhee“Come out of the circle of time, and into the circle of love.” ~ Rumi As this month draws to a close, I’m sitting cozy in my office, three large dogs sacked out on the floor around me, while sheets of ice fall from the sky. This is by no means a typical winter day in east Tennessee. I’m ...
Views: 1087 - A Better Prayer - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Steve GoodierOne man, too inebriated to drive, was walking home along railroad tracks when his foot suddenly became stuck. He pulled and tugged, but could not free it from the tracks. Then he heard a noise and turned around to see an oncoming train. In a panic, he prayed. "Dear God, please get my foot out ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Learn How To Love From Your Pet - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Gina VitaloneAs emotional humans, our life’s journey is directly (or indirectly) focused on finding connection, community and acceptance – love. As emotional beings, we are constantly trolling for that feeling we get when we connect and truly make an impression; whether it be through our performance at work, ...
Views: 1084 - Dependent Relationships - Letting Go - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThose who choose to be dependent on someone else can only mean one thing - they do not want to be responsible for their own well-being. They want and expect YOU to make THEM happy without a second thought toward YOUR well-being. A dependent partner will drain you of your energy just as a ...
Views: 1083 - A Good Kind of Tired - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Vera SnowThis past weekend, my family and I had the pleasure of what Minnesotan’s lovingly call, “going up north!” Essentially, it means communing with nature either on the north shore of Lake Superior or in the North woods/Lakes area. It is also understood that what you experience up there is a profound ...
Views: 1082 - 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: 1082(1 vote) - Understand your spending decisions - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from devi grewalUnderstand your spending decisions.What pulls your trigger? Do you ever feel triggered? Do you ever find yourself spending money you didn’t intend, but you do it anyway or in a way that is not aligned to your goals? Everyone overspends (at least sometimes if not more often than they ...
Views: 1082 - We Look Back on 10 Years of Losses and Lessons - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Azim KhamisaAs we acknowledge and respect the many who lost lives at the 9/11 tragedy and hold ourselves in silence and prayers that their souls have found eternal peace on the 10th anniversary of a tragedy that changed the world, we must also stop and ask what we have learned over the years? In my ...
Views: 1082 - You Are Always in God's Neighborhood - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jim FargianoWherever you walk, you are walking in the footsteps of a Higher Power. It is only when you try to run from them that you will find yourself struggling. You must ask yourself whether or not striding in the comfort and peace of angels is better or worse than going through life feeling like you can ...
Views: 1082 - An Ancient Concept – A 21st Century Way of Life - by Submitted on May 13, 2019 from Pat HeydlauffIt’s an ancient Chinese philosophy. But it works today as well as it did 3,000 years ago. In fact, in this chaotic, instant-messaging, frantic world searching for hope, progress and positive change, the principles of Feng Shui probably have more relevance than ever. Feng Shui ...
Views: 1081 - Let Us Bring Peace to The Earth - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Jim FargianoLet us all bring peace to the earth, but let it begin from within. As we enter a time that is full of disruptions, eruptions and attitudes of negativity, allow yourself to express your value. It should be based on the love you have; the love that should be instilled in everything you do, as well ...
Views: 1080 - Wake up to the Wonder - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Kimberly SchneiderWhen did you last experience Wonder? I was blessed to get a dose last night—a spontaneous gift that came from watching my children experience a puppet show at our local zoo’s “Wild Lights” holiday celebration. The show was about how Bug Superpowers (we were in the Insectarium, after all) ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Combat December Darkness: 5 Ways to Bring Light into Your life. - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganDecember is upon us and for those of you who live in the United States and Europe; it is a season of darkness. To compound the bleakness, if you live on the East Coast, you have recently experienced Storm Sandy and might have been without power. There are also other forms of darkness; you might ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - What Is Spiritual Awakening? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Martita Robinson“Jesus Christ knew he was God. So wake up and find out eventually who you really are. In our culture, of course, they’ll say you’re crazy and you’re blasphemous, and they’ll either put you in jail or in a nut house (which is pretty much the same thing). However if you wake up in India and tell ...
Views: 1079 - A CENTURY OF GREAT TRANSFORMATIONS - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaRight from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of 19th century new arrangements were made and new methods imbibed. Ancient method of governance was uprooted and in its place democracy was successfully reinstated. Industrialization and urbanization came into vogue during these times ...
Views: 1078 - Desperately Seeking Perfect - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Tucker DinnesThis week I have been revisiting a book written by Pema Chodron, called “When Things Fall Apart”. I read this book a few years back when my Mom passed away. It helped me to realize that life isn’t about trying to reach a place of lasting pleasure, in order to avoid pain, but to accept that we ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Spiritual Growth - Finding the Good - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Kelli WilsonThere is a spiritual movement happening; I see it in the media, in social media, in my personal interactions – people are seeking more, they want more peace in their lives. I know some of this shift is happening at a local level because of the people, places and things I am choosing to spend ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - What you need is very deep roots. - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanYou must have deep roots that will keep you grounded in inner peace and balance if you want to live your life in contentment and harmony. Surface roots can easily cause a tree to topple in times of storms because surface roots are shallow roots. The same holds true for us humans. We all need ...
Views: 1077 - Discovering the Love, Joy, and Peace Within You Even When Life Circumstances Attempt to Take It Away - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonWhat if it suddenly became clear that Love, Joy, and Peace was within you even though at times outside circumstances attempted to draw you away from that Love, Joy, and Peace? Just begin to imagine feeling challenged by life’s circumstances or being overwhelmed by your responsibility in order ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - 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: 1075 - The grace and wisdom of living with uncertainty - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Clement McGrathWe humans invest huge amounts of energy, time and resources trying to create a sense of certainty and security. Uncertainty can terrify us because it threatens the control we believe we have over life, so we cling to those things that are supposed to bring us certainty, and refuse to ...
Views: 1075 - 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: 1074(1 vote) - The Negative Voices In Your Head - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDid you know your thinking affects every part of your life including your mental and physical health? Most of us do not even think about thinking because it comes so naturally and for the majority it comes all the time. The voices in your head do not ever seem to go away and they have a life ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - Hold Onto the Power of Communication With Spirit - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jim FargianoWhen it feels like your life is going through a surge of changes, it is best to hold onto the power of communication with Spirit. Your loved ones will not intentionally allow you to flounder. The human experience is directly tied to the lessons of your soul. The agenda for the global community ...
Views: 1073 - The Beauty Way - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Devaa HaleyWhen we experience something truly beautiful, it can open-up the universe and allow grace to bathe us in Her sweet embrace. Whether it be an incredibly gorgeous landscape, the smell of a rose in full bloom, an exquisite piece of music, or a delicious mouth-watering bite, when the senses are ...
Views: 1073 - A Dreaded Encounter with My Eternal Nemesis, the Summer Mosquitoes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanSince my arrival to China，my rich-in-fat Canadian blood has been the victim of unrequited love affair from the Chinese mosquitoes. They seem to have singled me out to fulfill their destiny of surviving on the blood of their victims in general and mine in particular. Of course, I have no ...
Views: 1072 - Catholics March for Life, for Pope & Roe v Wade - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2018 from Richard RuhlingIt's the 45th anniversary of Roe v Wade and the pope is offering 'plenary indulgences' to church members who participate in the March for Life in Washington. So what's a plenary indulgence? Googling 'plenary,' it means complete or absolute, and indulgence is “remission before God of the ...
Views: 1072 - The Secret of Happiness…that No One Is Happy With - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Xavier JulienLast week, during a seminar in Belfort, a (rather bad) question came up: what is the secret of happiness—or, anyway, its practical definition? I gave an answer, and not one eye lit up. Their eyes were dull. Terrible to behold, and at the same time, predictable. Why? They had never put this idea ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Choosing Happiness - Finding Peace - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Barbara ShanahanOn average children laugh 400 times per day and adults only laugh 15 times per day. I don’t know the source of this statistic or its accuracy but, I believe it is probably true. Like me, you probably know many adults who would be very hard pressed to come anywhere near 15 laughs per day. What ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - YOUR MIND IS THE CONTROL CENTER - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Harriet P. HarrisonWhat exactly does it mean when we make the statement Your Mind is the Control Center? We are focusing on Spiritual Warfare in the mind of God's people. This is the battlefield where we do our fighting everyday. We must beware of our own demons we face here in this struggle of the mind. We have ...
Views: 1070 - Parenting These NEW Children - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Jean AdrienneChildren who are being born today are radically different from those born as the parents of their parents, but the same rules that applied to child-rearing twenty years ago still apply today. Actually, they are more important today than ever before, because this new “breed” of child, the crystal ...
Views: 1069 - 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: 1068 - SPIRITUAL PEACE PIPE ENDS BATTLE OF THE WILLS PEACEFULLY - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Brenda TeichroebAngelic Quote: “Conversing with One Another, Are We Speaking to be Heard Or, Bringing Value from Our Spoken Word?” Hostility Breeds Volatility Which Can Manifest Into Disability. This is my story. My first conflict happened at the age of 4, when I was dragged into a house and held at ...
Views: 1066 - Overwhelmed, Fearful, and Angry? Congratulations That is Great! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesFor good reasons or for reasons you cannot even explain, you are not in a good place right now. You might be spinning in circles in totally sensory overload; feeling completely overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. Fantastic! You might be really afraid of what is about to happen or ...
Views: 1064 - Understading the Modern Ego - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew Flaxman"Two souls, alas! Cohabit in my breast A contract one of them desires to sever The one like a rough lover clings To the world with the tentacles of its senses The other lifts itself to Elysian Fields Out of the mist on powerful wings.” (Goethe, Faust I, Sc.2, Louis MacNeice ...
Views: 1064 - Can't Sit To Meditate? Try This Method - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Martita Robinsont's no big surprise that meditation isn't always accomplish-able. Family, friends, work and even strangers can get in the way of working on relaxing. Thoughts, sounds, too much coffee, anxiety and even fear are some other culprits.The list goes on and on. So what are you to do when ...
Views: 1063 - Don't Go Down That Road - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Eve RojasWe can often let worry, stress and other negative thoughts consume us. If we don’t stop those thoughts, they can cause accidents in our lives. Here are a few steps to help drive you in the right direction so you don’t go down that road again. Inspect – It is important before you drive to ...
Views: 1063 - The Soul of the Heart Inner Whispers - Challenges and Blessings - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterFor many folks, this time in history is one of tremendous challenge and change. Many individuals are being forced to make decisions that they thought they would never have to make. The decision to sell a beloved home, the need to relocate in order to find work, adult children moving back home ...
Views: 1063(3 votes) - SPRING CLEARING 2012 Style Five Tips for Energetically Clearing Your Home This Spring - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Elaine SeilerAs spring comes to the winter climates, we humans seem to come alive with vitality. We are suddenly driven to plant flowers, tidy our yards, and clean, clean, clean. As you physically clean out your closets, pack up your woollens and bring your spring clothes out of their storage boxes, ...
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