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- Depression and Purpose - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from David SamuelDepression, which is partly anger at ourselves, is self-destructive and drains our energy to the point that it is sometimes difficult to function even minimally. Depression is an illness of will, which becomes diseased, making a person incapable of persevering in many pursuits. People always ...
Views: 2141(3 votes) - Proof of Mind - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCNo one has ever seen Mind or Spirit, but who could possibly doubt their existence? Nothing is more self- evident than that we live; and since we live, we must have life; yet who has ever seen this life? The only proof of life we have is that we live; and the only proof we have of Mind is that we ...
Views: 2141(1 vote) - YOUR NEW LIFE STARTS NOW! Start Living Your Life On Purpose. (Intentionally and By Design) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Raymond ShinaultWhat I believe our goal should be is to start living your life on purpose. Another meaning would be living your potential. Your Passion your Purpose in life. Of all the great pursuits in life, to me this is the most important. Robert Louis Stevenson said it more than a hundred years ago: “To ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - Three responses to our personal identity crisis - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Mark EyreWe face an epidemic of personal identity crises in the western world. I outlined the five modern challenges to personal identity in a previous article. In a crisis, we tend to return to questions like ‘who am I?’, and ‘why am I here?’. Questions about identity and purpose of life. Our identity ...
Views: 2136 - Top 10 Ways to Change the World Today - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Danish Ahmed10. Watch short videos on alternative media web sites to uncover what the mainstream media is not telling us. The most popular and entertaining videos can be viewed at http://transforminghumanity.blogspot.com 9. Talk about “The New World Order” with friends, family, relatives, neighbors, ...
Views: 2136(1 vote) - Dance Through Life With Enthusiasm by Connecting to Your Inner Core - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownDid you know that no matter how challenging life could be, there is a way to keep your balance, vitality and enthusiasm in the dance of life? You can do it by connecting to your core. But what is your core? Your core is your true powerhouse and it is the essence of who you are. It is the ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - Unlock your highest potential and spread some joy - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanCan there ever be too much joy in the world? We tend to become confused in life and think that our lives are meant to be hard and difficult. If that is your belief, I am here to tell you that you are living your life backward. We have become too busy, crazy with activity and stress in our lives ...
Views: 2134 - People Are Like Roses - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Tom HintonBy Tom Hinton Not far from my front door is a beautiful park where I enjoy walking in the early morning just after sunrise. Frequently, as I’ve completed my morning walk, I’ve seen an elderly woman arrive with her flower basket and pruning tools in one hand and a small three-legged stool in ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - Ghosts,Spirits and things that go bump in the night - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from john shurvellThis morning, upon awakening, I heard the clear sound of my old long departed dog, Buster, barking at me. This sort of thing is not unusual for me, being a Spiritualist and Psychic Medium; I am well versed in what goes on in the Spirit world. It has made me more aware of contacts from Spirit ...
Views: 2129(1 vote) - Don't Lose Sight of the Vision - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Ginger London,Do you have a dream or vision that God has given you and you are uncertain about how to get there? Are you in transition, thus far the directions have been clear, but now the vision is unclear? Is your vision unclear? In the Message Bible there is a passage of scripture found in Mark 8:22-25 ...
Views: 2128 - Everything In Life Happens For A Reason - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Jon SimEverything in life happens for a reason. In fact, your very presence here now reading this very article has its reason too. Why are you here? To seek for yourself some answer to discovering your life? Absolutely nothing wrong with that! How wrong can there be? When in doubts, always ask ...
Views: 2126 - How to Discover and Live your Life’s Purpose and Heart’s Desire - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Alfred HeathThe terms “life’s purpose” and “heart’s desire” are loaded ones to many people: most think of a singular calling and an overriding passion, the stuff of dreams, and to the pragmatists, pipedreams. For some, life seems not worth living without the hope of fulfilment through a career or an ...
Views: 2126(1 vote) - Are You Freaking Kidding Me??? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHBeing a student of metaphysics for more than 25 years now, I’m a firm believer that we create our own experiences and reality. I’m incredibly optimistic and resilient, always expecting “things” to improve. The past two years have not been easy. The recent state of the economy and my own ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - Are willing to risk your life? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Wayne KehlOn Remembrance Day and Veteran’s Day it is important for us all to reflect on the sacrifice and devotion to duty shown by so many of our brave men and women all over the world. But, what does the observation of past and present wars mean to you? November 11th is not about poppies, wreaths ...
Views: 2118(2 votes) - Community Living - Survival Into Happiness? BeiYin interviewed By Bomoon - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from * BeiYin - The People Whisperer*Bomoon: What is the motivation that brings people together with the intention to live in a community like FalconBlanco? Is it the dream to live in a different world than what is presented in this society? With different goals and wanting to find values that make more sense? Are people looking ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - Awareness the key to Enlightenment - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Philip MartinAwareness is probably the most powerful tool that you have to progress in your quest for understanding. Awareness is primarily the tool of the unconscious and the universe, and the ego can also use this tool. Simply put, awareness is just being aware, that’s all. Too often we bypass awareness ...
Views: 2116(2 votes) - 5 Common New Age, Spiritual Errors: Which Have You Made? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloVirtually everybody ends up wasting time somewhere along the line in their pursuit of spiritual awareness because the path is replete with pitfalls. Don’t feel bad if you’ve taken a time consuming detour down a spiritual dead-end street. You’re not alone. Below we list some of the most ...
Views: 2115 - Power Distribution Products – Single Phase Meters, Poly Phase Meters, Composite Meters - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Jigney BhachechElectricity consumption is rising day by day and so is the need for electricity products as one need to know the energy utilization. There are many electricity products providers in the market but you should choose the one who gives durable, safe as well as reliable electricity products. The ...
Views: 2115 - Redemption - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysWritten December 30, 1988 At Thanksgiving of 1988 I returned to Fort Worth, a place of many of my roots - my family, early friends, beginnings. I had lived there for about a year and a half in 1967 and 1968. My family had moved back to the town where my parents had grown up, and where many ...
Views: 2115(2 votes) - Do You Care or Curse? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Anita JeffersonDo You Care or Curse? Ultimately, that is the choice we make with our feelings hundreds of times a day-care or curse? The difference between the two often means happiness inside or despotic misery. The choice is real, most of the time automatic and situational, but once you begin to pay ...
Views: 2111(3 votes) - Achieving Balance Between Your Human and Divine Nature - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonWhat would happen if you achieved balance between your human nature and divine nature as you practice spirituality in everyday life? What if you suddenly began to realize that the balance of mind, body, and spirit is within you? Would you find yourself living this life with gratitude all ...
Views: 2109(1 vote) - ~ The History of Manifestation Before "The Secret" ~ - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Larry AgrestoIf you’re like me and thousands of others on this planet, you’ve either read The Secret, watched the DVD or know what it’s about. Those of us who are familiar with the Law of Attraction (LOA), know that it has been around since Jesus and other prophets walked the earth. All we need to do is read ...
Views: 2105(4 votes) - What is Our Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Randi FineDo you remember being a child and asking your teacher or parent why you had to learn something that you'd never use in life? A child's world is small; their limited perspective is based on the quality of love they receive, what their senses tell them, and what they have experienced in their ...
Views: 2092(2 votes) - ***Everyday Spirituality - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIn this world where technology has eclipsed our humanity, many of us are looking for a way to operate in our lives that fulfills our spiritual nature. People have tried different religions or disciplines with varying degrees of success or failure. They have taken motivational workshops to ...
Views: 2086(11 votes) - What You Seek is Not in the Yellow Pages - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from David SamuelIn the search for what excites you in life, there is no thing to do or possess, no place to go, nothing at all that can replace the essential need and ultimate foundation of good companionship to make life in general more interesting and satisfying. Certainly, we can be very happy alone, and ...
Views: 2085(3 votes) - Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Harold BeckerI come to you today with a reflection and reminder of how special, important and loved you are. I also come with encouragement and knowing that one by one and day by day we are building a new world together based on peace and love. Despite all outer appearances to the contrary, each of us is ...
Views: 2083(2 votes) - A World of Love and Divine Friendship - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel ClarkEvery great thing that exists in our world was once a thought in someone’s mind. Even the chair in which you sit as you read this article was designed in the mind of its creator. The imagination is one of the most powerful tools we possess. When everyone on the planet engages their ...
Views: 2077(3 votes) - INTRODUCTION of YOGA by Metaphysical Lifestyle Coach Carol S. Batey - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Dr. Carol BateyAn Introduction to Yoga by Metaphysical Coach Carol S. Batey Copyright (2010) One may be considering applying the physical and meditation of yoga to improve their overall physical, emotional, spiritual and mental self. But, traditional Christians from the West may be unsure of the truths ...
Views: 2074(2 votes) - Conscious Living: How to FInally Get Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Carisa HolmesDo you feel that you are drifting through life without a clear direction? Do you find yourself constantly putting out fires or struggling to get what you need while feeling frustrated and stressed in the process? Do you often find yourself wasting time doing trivial things rather than using your ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Discover Your Purpose and Achieve Your Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Jose AlvaradoDo you know why you where born? What’s your purpose in life? From 1999 until 2006, I searched for my purpose in life. Your purpose may not be something you discover right away, rather it is part of a process. Discovering your purpose requires that you carefully examine where you are and where ...
Views: 2061 - The Legend of God, Lucifer and The People - Part I - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Anatoliy KoychevThis happened far, far away on another planet millions of years ago... It was an incredible world of blinding beauty. Enchanting music filled the air. Everything of that world was made so knowingly that you would stare and marvel. Everything was extraordinarily technologically advanced. This was ...
Views: 2061(2 votes) - Greed and Universal Law - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Alan MesherGreed and Universal Law People whose greed is stronger than their conscience often refuse to consider the way Universal Law functions or to admit that it even exists. For the greedy person, it’s always about today, never tomorrow. The greedy person rarely considers the consequences of his ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - What is my soul up to in 2010? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Mona WindIt is the beginning of another 12 month cycle and I am sure you are wondering what new and exciting adventures and challenges your soul has signed up for! The good news is that you can find out using the Akashic records. The Akashic records are the vibrational library of your soul's journey. ...
Views: 2060(5 votes) - Diving, Surviving, or Thriving - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Are you Diving down in life, simply Surviving, or striving for THRIVING? Each are all great questions to ask ourselves about the life we are living. The topic that I wanted to talk about was surviving vs. thriving. What are you living? Surviving is living a day-to-day ‘OK’ existence. Thriving = ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - THE NINE BILLION NAMES OF GOD - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Sharice HarrisI sense you in each star and in every sunrise. I feel you in the grass and the cool breeze that flows through the trees. I feel your strength and power in your mountains and your ease which flows through each river and down every stream. I see you looking back at me in every living animal and ...
Views: 2059 - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 4: Fear - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellWelcome to part four of my five part series on why people don’t take the steps to live their highest purpose! So far I’ve covered lack of clarity on what they are passionate about, the idea that they don’t have the time or can make the commitment, and money concerns. Today I’d like to address ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - How To Know If You’re Living Your Life On Purpose With Passion – 11 Key Tell-Tale Signs - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kathy Baker(This is Part 3 of a series of articles by the author on Finding and Following Your Life Purpose and Passion). What are the signs that you're on the right track and on the way to, or actually already living your life with true purpose, real meaning and passion, and fulfilling your true ...
Views: 2052 - Selfishly Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Kemila ZsangeI’ve always found this word “selfish” intriguing. It’s such an empty word by itself yet there are so many loaded meanings and emotions to it. An artificial word, yet a powerful label. To be labeled “selfish” is not a nice feeling for many of us so we would do whatever it takes to avoid being ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Truth vs. Meaning - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonThe mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot asked a deceptively simple question: How long is the coast of Britain? The answer depends on how you measure it. You get a much shorter distance if you fly from one end to the other than if you drive a road that follows the island’s contours. The road gives a ...
Views: 2048 - What Am I Supposed to Be Doing with My Life? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThis is a question many of us ask once or maybe a thousand times. It’s also a question that can only be answered by each of us for ourselves. This article isn’t about Barbara Sher’s Scanners, but I want to mention them first before I go on to what I want to say. If you have ever felt concerned ...
Views: 2047 - What Makes You Come Alive? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczHarold Whitman wrote: "Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Do you know what makes you come alive? Or, like so many of us have you lost sight of that "zing", ...
Views: 2047(2 votes) - Bad Life: Key to Happiness, Love, and Depression - Finding a Solution When Life is Not Working - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbHave you found that your life has not turned out as idyllic as you once imagined? Is it not working? Are you unhappy, feeling sad, depressed, unloved, unfulfilled, angry or all alone? Moreover, do you think you are the only one who feels life is not working? The media gives overwhelming ...
Views: 2043(2 votes) - THE MODE OF TRANSFORMATION OF THE KUNDALINI ENERGY OF A NATION - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaKundalini (Divine Serpent Power) is a subtle power of Savitri which despite being all pervasive does not manifest so that one can worship it. One gross and ordinary use of Savitri Mahashakti is made in the form of heat and light. Its extraordinary usage is in creation of life. The seed ...
Views: 2043 - Time helps with grief, but does not heal - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tamara ThomasTime heals, they say. In my experience, time does not heal exactly, but it does help some scar tissue form. It helps the wound from being so excruciating and bloody. My daughter died in May of 2008. In the first weeks and months I clung desperately to time. I counted days, then weeks, finally ...
Views: 2042(2 votes) - How to Discover Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Tim OngSome time ago, I was asked this question, "How do you discover your life purpose?" The person who asked this question was in his late forties, and can be considered to be reasonably successful financially. Yet, to him, there was something else that seemed to be missing in his life. He thought ...
Views: 2036(3 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 3: Money - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellIn the past two articles, I’ve covered the obstacles of not knowing what you are passionate about and time or commitment issues. This article will cover the topic of money. Once you have identified the direction you want to go and have committed to the time to focus on it, an issue that comes ...
Views: 2035(2 votes) - How to Follow Your Desires - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna Fredrich“To understand the magical nature of the mind is to acquire awesome power. It is to understand that at every moment of our lives, we have the power to accomplish everything we want.” Deepak Chopra We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope that we get to death ...
Views: 2035 - A Path of Passion, Excellence, & Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Andrea ConnellEarly in my life I was taught to take what you do best and do your best with it. I believe in setting the bar high and doing all you can to reach it. We may even have to try many things before we find the thing that we do best. Presumably somewhere along the line though we will discover ...
Views: 2024 - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose Part 2: Time and Commitment - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellMany people say they just don’t have the time to pursue making a change in their lives. The idea of going in another direction, however appealing, just seems too overwhelming. Some get as far as exploring getting some help with this, but then back away. There is a lack of commitment to doing ...
Views: 2021(2 votes) - Three Ways to Know God has us Covered - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesThe phone rang the other evening, and to my delight it was a group of friends from college. I gladly took a little break from my work on the computer to chat. I laid on my bed and talked to all three—they put me on a speaker phone (a great invention). We shared fun things only we girls can ...
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