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- The Key of Daily Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEveryone prefers to be happy rather than being unhappy, sad or miserable. And there come numerous occasions in our life when we feel happy. However, all too often this sense of joy fleets as we encounter another challenge in life through unfolding circumstances. The key question, therefore, is ...
Views: 572 - The Life of Lord Hanuman - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraIf we look at Indian literature, the kind prominent since ancient times, we come to realize that it is full of miracles, withholds magic within itself. Vedic philosophy has been maintained pretty much on the same lines since millennia! This has been accomplished in form of stories that ...
Views: 1812 - The Light Within - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Sharon CraigWe are here as one, united by the consciousness of who we are. For who we are is the consciousness of our creator. Our creator who desires that we learn and grow to evolve who we are and who we are to become. The love and the light of the universe, the love and the light that is part ...
Views: 1308 - 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: 1259 - 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: 1246 - The minimum size and form of an ideal dream - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Dinesh KumarThe minimum size and form of an ideal dream There was an ordinary village labourer in a remote place with the state of Bihar in India. He was just able to survive with his wife and children. He had no contact with the world outside neither had he any formal education through which he could ...
Views: 651 - The Most Important Thing You Could Ever Learn - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2021 from Charles HeinekeThe most important thing you could ever learn is that YOU are loved, honored, and adored by All-That-Is-Holy. Nothing you’ve ever done or ever will do could earn this love. Nothing you’ve ever done or not done ever lost this love. Nothing you’ll ever do or not do will ever lose this ...
Views: 705 - The Most Loving Act Part 2 - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Melanie McGheeIn my last blog I wrote about my plans to travel with my father. By now, we have launched ourselves into the trip and I am in Turkey attempting to remember a language I spoke about 4 decades ago. The point of last week’s post was acceptance. Accepting yourself and others for who they are and how ...
Views: 1335 - 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: 1089 - The Nature of Inner Peace - by Submitted on May 14, 2021 from santosh krinskyMost of us, when we reflect on the quality of “peace” think about finding an external situation that is quiet and isolated from the activities of the social body, whether it be politics, the economy, or inter-personal relationships. Peace for us is something that exists through the absence of ...
Views: 601 - The NDE Pointers - Comprehensive Messages from IANDS for Life’s Lessons - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranResearch on near death experiences (NDEs) have revealed many amazing aspects of our Deeper Self. Because people live oblivious of it, their personal life gets governed by the ego. This leads to mediocrity in life and to the self-importance that destroys harmony in oneself and others. The ...
Views: 1481 - The Necessity for Quietude of the Vital Nature - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2023 from santosh krinskyThere can be no permanent settlement of peace in the mind if the vital nature has not also attained quiet and peace. Many people take this as a reason to abandon active life and involvement in society and the world-at-large; yet, this is not a solution. The vital nature is very much driven by ...
Views: 366 - The Need for the Descent of Peace Into the Being - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyWe see in tales of various spiritual paths of the past, and present, that even a slight opening to the divine Power, Knowledge or Ananda can lead to severe disruptions in the individual being. There are stories of people dancing with ecstasy when they cannot hold the force coming down, as well ...
Views: 502 - The New Pledge of the Highly Sensitive is Life-Changing - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Sheryl PaulA theme has been constellating lately in my professional and personal worlds, and when I see a theme I’m compelled to write about it here as it’s my indicator that we’re tapping down into the realm of the collective unconscious: the invisible realm where we’re all connected, all struggling with ...
Views: 830 - The Nurturing Self - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Pam GuthrieSome years back I had my first taste of Indian food and a surprising thing happened. About a half hour after I’d finished my dinner, I felt really good. I felt like I had been fed, rather than just feeling full. I’d never had that experience before, but it sure set me thinking. I liked that ...
Views: 1171 - The One And Only LeBron James - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Albert WagnerOkay. As someone in Cleveland, Ohio there are special times. Special because, as most people know, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the N.B.A. Finals. And, unlike the last time, they are contenders with a chance to compete. This accomplishment is not taken lightly in these parts, And you ...
Views: 1465 - The One And Only LeBron James - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Albert WagnerOkay. As someone in Cleveland, Ohio there are special times. Special because, as most people know, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the N.B.A. Finals. And, unlike the last time, they are contenders with a chance to compete. This accomplishment is not taken lightly in these parts, And you ...
Views: 1485 - 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 Path from Nobody to Somebody - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2023 from William CottringerThe Path from Nobody to Somebody by Bill Cottringer "Be a somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody." ~anonymous. Sometimes without being aware of it, or at least not fully knowing the details, we are all searching for a path to help us go from being a nobody to become a ...
Views: 368 - The path we are traveling - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Katrina HillI was reading a verse the other day written by Walt Whitman "Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. Perhaps it is everywhere - on water and ...
Views: 772 - The Pause, Mindfulness - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Margo KnoxMindfulness “LOVE AFTER LOVE The time will come when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was yourself. Give wine. Give bread. Give back ...
Views: 1676 - The Perfection Of What Is - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Janice HyltonA compassionate body/breath practitioner said to me today that she felt the common definition of "perfection" was very constrained. I had been a recipient of her work as we shared some observations and questions about the nature of perfection. What had come up for me a few minutes earlier as ...
Views: 920 - The positive health and wellness benefits of the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyHave you ever imagined how law of attraction and healthy habits could be interlinked? Right from the beginning, this earth has witnessed the law of attraction or manifestation in a high-calibrated way. We all live in the empire of the power of now. Wondering what do you mean by the power of ...
Views: 1496 - The Power and essence of Music and Song - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dilani DivaEven as a little taker of six I had an opinion ! an dI stated it . wow How great was that ?? I would sit at the feet of my father and bask in the many renditions of Classical masters. I could hum most of the lead lines in these wonderful pieces, at that young age. There was something very cool ...
Views: 1221 - The Power of a Smile - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Csilla MoffatIt is always my intent to smile: to smile at a stranger passing by; to smile at anyone that I make eye contact with; to give unsolicited smiles. "A smile confuses an approaching frown" . When I smile I suddenly find my body relaxing and everything easily falling into place. Smile. It is, ...
Views: 1013 - The Power of Authenticity - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Mike RobbinsI was recently talking to my counselor Eleanor, asking her for some guidance on both an important meeting I had coming up and on the approach I was taking in some writing I was planning. She said to me, “Mike, get out of your head and into your heart. Remember, the truth can’t be ...
Views: 1130 - The power of concentration and presence of mind - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Max CorradiA general definition of concentration would be ‘to bring to a center’. Concentration is the undisturbed power of subjective attention over an object of consciousness; therefore concentration is the domain and the best of mind’s tools. Once mastered, concentration is called presence of mind and ...
Views: 1412 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoThe Thanksgiving holiday has just passed and for the first time in my life, I celebrated it alone. Life seems to have been so busy and moving so quickly lately, that I felt I needed some down time to reflect on what is transpiring in my life. Taking time for myself to be thankful for all the ...
Views: 1293 - The Power of Gratitude in the Elangomat System of the Order of the Arrow - by Submitted on May 10, 2023 from LEON GRANTThe Elangomat system is an integral part of the Order of the Arrow program. The Elangomat system in the Order of the Arrow is designed to help new members of the program feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged throughout their journey. One of the key values of the Elangomat system is ...
Views: 420 - The Power of Laughter - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Maria KhalifeLaughter is the best medicine. ~ Proverbs Laughter is puzzling. We don't know where it comes from, but we do know that we like it. Babies like to laugh, we like to laugh at them laughing, don't we? We certainly don't work to discover in a scholarly way what laughter is or the benefits of ...
Views: 680 - 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 - The Power of Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Tina Tessina“Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path,” writes oncologist Dr. Bernie Siegel in Peace, Love and Healing, your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an ...
Views: 1525 - The Power to Never Again Feel Powerless - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2020 from Guy FinleyWhen expectations get dashed, we don't see new possibilities unfolding; all we see is the way things should have gone. We don't see what is with all of its positive possibilities; instead we see only the negative . . . what is not. We feel powerless because we've become the captive of a mind ...
Views: 927 - The Problems a Divided Mind Causes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from William CottringerThe Problems a Divided Mind Causes By Bill Cottringer “I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.” ~Alan Watts. First, I suppose we should clarify what exactly a divided mind is. ...
Views: 1465 - The Process of Attaining Peace, Silence, Knowledge and Other Powers of the Realisation - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2021 from santosh krinskyWe like to think that we succeed through strenuous effort. Our ego-personality and vital nature thrive on the idea that we are the masters of our own fate, through dint of the efforts we make. We tend to picture ourselves as originating the ideas and drives that move us into action. We believe ...
Views: 462 - The Psychology of Spree Shooters - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Sam VakninMost spree shooters are loners. They are either schizoid (with deficient interpersonal skills) or paranoid and even paranoid-schizophrenic (psychotic, delusional). Their dysfunction is all-pervasive: their family life, career, romantic relationships, professional and material accomplishments are ...
Views: 1927 - The River - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaOn a recent Big Sur backpacking trip, my boyfriend and I trekked about 6 miles out to a free flowing river. We were both in desperate need for recalibration, fresh air and clean mountain water. As we rock hopped down the river bend to find the perfect camping spot, we were graced with a nice ...
Views: 1862 - The Road to Global Peace - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Road to Global Peace Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peacemaking, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts. Web Sites: www.craigsbooks.wordpress.com http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html ...
Views: 818 - The Road to Wholeness - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Micaela BellopedeHaving been born in the 60s, I grew up during the time when women were rebelling against their traditional roles.They went to work, got divorced, called for equality and marched for the ERA. With deep gratitude, I celebrate all of those women who forged the path before me, who brought me to ...
Views: 1360 - The Root Cause of Cravings and Addictions - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Monica RodriguezToday I want to talk about a very important topic, which is constantly mentioned, but never deeply understood…. How many of us have not been in a situation in which we crave certain foods, certain feelings, emotions and relationships? How many of us have not developed certain addictions in ...
Views: 1204 - The Science of Light and Reflection - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Robin EschlerAs I started my meditation this morning, I asked for a “clearly lighted path.” As many are these days, I have been navigating some challenges searching for “the” path to take into my “future.” As I write this, I realize how much I have neglected the teachings of my prior article, “And The ...
Views: 1030 - 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: 1353 - 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: 1231 - The secret to living with security. - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“Hey,” my friend wrote, “did you know you can add key words on amazon.com so your book can be easily found?” Imagine that! I had no clue. I went right to the task. Actually, I went right to hubby. And I sweetly asked him to add, “inspiration, encouragement, conquers, triumph, etc.” So I’m ...
Views: 1181 - 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: 1339 - The Self is not free - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Vinod AnandThe Self is not free (Vinod Anand) Doing whatever you have done, you will continue to get what you have L.F got. So, to live wisely and happily, question the way of doing you have been following. In today’s world where the pace of life is so hectic, fast food has become a popular source of ...
Views: 1265 - THE SEVEN CHAKRAS & DIVINE ENERGIES IN HUMAN BODY - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2020 from Swami JiTHE SEVEN CHAKRAS & DIVINE ENERGIES IN HUMAN BODY Chakra balancing is the way toward arriving at a position of harmony between the soul, body, and wellbeing. It guarantees that there is an agreeable progression of vitality all through the body. From concentrating on the general prosperity ...
Views: 841 - The Significance Of Krishna Jayanthi - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from AstroVed AstrologersSri Krishna Jayanthi is a festival that marks the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth. Lord Krishna was one among the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe, according to Hindu belief. The incarnation of Lord Krishna became necessary to destroy evil on earth. According to ...
Views: 680 - The Silence Speaks - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Ruth Bleakley-ThiessenHello and Cead Mile Failte´, this is gaelic and means "a hundred thousand times wellcome". We live in a world, in which we have too much distraction from things outside of ourselves. Instead of listening to ourselves, we dive into various methods of distraction, which are available almost ...
Views: 992 - The Silent Assassin - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI read advice columns. I sometimes find valuable information that benefits me or I can pass along to others. At times I shake my head in awe at the nonsensical issues people seek advice about, like the biggest debate ever in Dear Abby’s history: which is the correct way to hang a roll of toilet ...
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