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- When One Door Closes... - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAfter a function last evening, I sat in my friend’s car venting my anger. I was in the midst of playing the blame game towards the facilitator of the event we had just attended. After about a minute or so, it occurred to me to take a different stance. I raised my hands in the air and ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Which Energy Saving Lighting Globes Save The Most Money? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Sanju kmrAs a large part of our electricity bills is the result of lighting our homes, many homeowners are looking for ways that they can reduce these costs and bring down their bills. One of the best ways to do this (short of not using lights in your home) is to switch over to energy saving lighting. ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Why Cry? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Rabbi Yaakov RosensteinWhy Cry? Who wants to cry? Why should we try to feel bad if we want to feel happy? The answer lies in the true meaning of Tisha B'Av, a solemn day that reminds us of what we are missing and expresses our yearning to attain something more. Allow me to explain. Tisha B'Av, which falls out on ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - Why do we stop having sex? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićSexuality and Spirituality through Ages The likes of Nikola Tesla, St. Teresa of Avila or Sri Aurobindo would tell you that they have deliberately avoided sex and relationships to preserve energy and to safeguard it for the fulfillment of their mission – their mental work or their spiritual ...
Views: 2033(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao ~ How to Live An Unhurried Life - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text on the nature of existence. According to legend Lao-tzu wrote this book of wisdom. It has been translated more than any other volume, except for the Bible. The 15th verse of the Tao counsels us: “But the muddiest water clears as it is ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao ~ Three Ways to Live Creatively - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou are a creator. You are here on Earth to create a joyful life experience. Desires arise in you every day. Do you honor them? Or do you find ways to repress them? When you follow your desires, you feel passion. You feel energized. You feel joyful. You choose ways to create a happier ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao ~ Your Life Makes a Difference - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2018 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text on the nature of existence. According to legend Lao-Tzu wrote this book of wisdom. It has been translated more than any other volume, except for the Bible. The creative Source of the universe flows around you and through you. Be flexible and open ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao – Three Ways to Live in the Flow - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordAccording to legend Lao-tzu wrote the “Tao Te Ching,” an ancient Chinese classic on the nature of existence. This book of wisdom has been translated more than any volume, except the Bible. “Tao” is generally interpreted as “the Way.” Lao-Tzu taught that the Tao and water are synonymous. He ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - Your Creative Power Comes From Within - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou have enormous creative power. To embrace this inner power, you must first believe in it. Then you must accept responsibility to develop and protect it. As you affirm your inner power, it grows. You draw to yourself what you want, rather than pushing to achieve it. Acting from your ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - Your Inner Power – Be the Deliberate Creator of a Happier Life and Better World - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou have the freedom and power to create with your heart-based feelings and thoughts. New scientific discoveries reveal what timeless wisdom has told us. You are the architect of your own reality. You play a powerful role in the universe. The key to creating your dreams into reality is ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Your Inner Power – Know Your True Self and Access Your Real Power - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIf you desire life balance between your inner Self and the outer world, you must practice self-discipline. True power also comes from discipline. It requires that you control your mind and emotions. It requires that you find ways to honor the inner You. As you practice self-discipline, you ...
Views: 1454(2 votes) - Your Inner Power – Three Ways to Cleanse and Raise Your Energy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou are an energetic being living in an energetic Universe. You have the Source Energy that creates worlds flowing through you. It is your responsibility to be vigilant and guard your energy. It is especially important to use your sacred energy wisely. As you cleanse and raise your energy, you ...
Views: 2229(2 votes) - Your Inner Power – Three Ways to Know Your True Self - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYour life is a spiritual journey to know your true Self. To live fully, you must discover who-you-really-are. You must get back in touch with your inner power. First, ask yourself these two questions. How strong is your desire? How willing are you to take action? You have enormous power for ...
Views: 3383(2 votes) - Your Life Purpose... - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Connie RussertLife is... * a process of personal transformation, * a journey of remembering your Soul qualities, * living your life with purpose and passion, * allowing it to be easy. You are on a Journey of Enlightenment. My dear, imagine, if you will, that your life is a dream that your ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Your State of Being - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Linda RadfordWhen I first awaken in the morning, I check into my ‘state of being’. How do I feel? Are there any sensations in my body? What space is my heart in? What thoughts are going through my mind? How am I really feeling? Awareness of my ‘state of being’ means I take a barometer reading of where I ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Your True Self - Follow Your Desires and Access the Power of Your Inner Genius - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordDesires flow from deep within. They come from your True Self. The cost of ignoring them is high. The time may not be right. But you can nurture your desires. You can gradually move toward them. In doing so, you release your Inner Genius. Pay attention to your strong emotions and ...
Views: 2002(2 votes) - ***Working with Change - Three Ways to Shift Your Perspective and Find Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordChange is a constant in our lives. For the past 300 years ideas about the world of change have come from Isaac Newton's machine metaphor. For the past 150 years ideas of struggle and competition have come from Charles Darwin's theories about evolution. The new sciences reveal a world ...
Views: 2780(3 votes) - 3 Quick Tips To Stop Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed Immediately - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Adrienne FikesIt happens to the best of us. Things happen. People say things. Stuff breaks. Suddenly you look up and you are in the midst of a terrible situation. The buck stops with you and everyone is impatiently waiting for you to fix it. The good news is you are a highly responsible person so they have ...
Views: 1227(3 votes) - After Death Communication – An Esoteric Dimension for Inner Comfort - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe vast majority of human beings live under the shadow of the fear of death – one’s own and that of the near and dear ones. They can release themselves from that pain by paying attention to what is known as the After Death Communication (ADC). The conventional neurology that keeps the ...
Views: 1905(3 votes) - BEING EMPOWERED - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDo you sometimes wonder “who you are”? Feel like you are part of someone’s shadow? You wake up one day and look in the mirror and you not quite sure who you see in there. As we go through our lives sometimes we allow ourselves to be overshadowed or feel like we give so much of ourselves away ...
Views: 1281(3 votes) - Create More Peace and Beauty… Inside and Out - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Allura JoyAs women, it is crucial to be surrounded by beauty. It’s also a sign of auspiciousness. Your environment ‘talks’ to you on a daily basis and women are more sensitive to their environments whether they’re conscious of it or not. Therefore, it is mandatory for you to program your environment to ...
Views: 2384(3 votes) - Healthy Caregiving: A Loving Energetic Exchange - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Debra RebleHealthy caregiving is a loving, energetic exchange in which we are the conduits for light force energy. This exchange results in a positive energy flow first to ourselves and then to others through the heart center. As a true caregiver, we can open our heart compassionately in healthy detachment ...
Views: 1152(3 votes) - Migraines & Heart Openings - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Lisa TunneyI always write about what is relevant in my life and this last month has been an interesting one for me. You see, in my lifetime I have had maybe ten headaches. However, when I get them, they are migraines. The first time I had one, I was in college trying to get ready for final exams. ...
Views: 1085(3 votes) - The Secret To Allowing Abundance To Enter Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Adam BercierAllowing Abundance Into Your Life The Circulation of Life "You are already a success, just allow it to be expressed" ~ Adam Bercier Allowing abundance is simple, but not always easy. There is always abundance flowing to you, your are surrounded by abundance. It is only when you put ...
Views: 4487(3 votes) - Time for some Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichSchools are coming to the end of their school year and the time for family barbeques, weekend get-a-ways and family vacations are very much upon us. We work hard all year long, raising our families, taking care of them, doing our jobs both in and out of the home as well as within our own ...
Views: 1271(3 votes) - Wake Your Mind Up Today! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoWake your mind up today, at any time, and feel filled with the love and embodiment of power, strength and courage to overcome all setbacks. Whether they are emotional, physical, spiritual, or even monetary, you have the ability to change it. You can improve your journey in this physical lifetime ...
Views: 1709(3 votes) - A Path to the Self ~ Three Ways to Improve Your Communication and Creativity - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordCommunication involves inner and outer worlds through both speaking and listening. With self-expression you share what’s inside you. With good listening you learn what’s inside others. Creativity flows from within. You assimilate ideas from the world and give back something unique to you. ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - A Time of Unrest Calls for Rest - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In response to the threats from N. Korea. When life gets crazy and the ground you’re standing on starts to feel shaky, it is time to rest. When you start to feel anxious, your body naturally wants to respond by taking action, don’t! Take a rest. If life starts to get blurry, take a rest. ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - An Assist In Accomplishing Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Debbi Dachinger3-2-1 Method: A technique to assist in accomplishing your to-do list. Can be used for getting through a holiday season or building your business and anything in-between that you intend to create. The method is to write a list consisting of 3 items, 2 items and 1 item: 3- Tweaks…write 3 small ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Bringing the Unknown into the Known - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Jan DeniseBringing the Unknown into the Known By Jan Denise The goal of learning is to bring the unknown into the known. The mere act of embracing the unknown as the truth requires a degree of faith. When we limit ourselves to believing for the known—or what we have already proven to be true—we ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - Creating Balance - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDo you live a calm,centered and balanced life? Do you feel full of energy when you wake up in the morning or do you need that cup of coffee before you get started? Do you go to sleep at nite and have a great restful sleep for 6-8 hours? Do you feel stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Or do you feel ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - Diversity and Mutual Cooperation-Secrets to Success in Both Natural and Human Worlds - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIn the overall span of time, we are a brief evolutionary experiment. Along the way we came to believe that we are different from other creatures. We came to see ourselves at the pinnacle of creation. But scientists have found otherwise. We are not so different after all. And it seems Nature ...
Views: 2287(2 votes) - Emotional Hygiene - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Tina TessinaRecently, I had a minor but difficult surgical procedure to lance an abscess on my leg. It was very painful, and while I recovered physically pretty quickly, I had some Post -traumatic stress reactions—bad dreams, flashbacks, and upset—after my recovery. I had to acknowledge my upset and ...
Views: 2269(4 votes) - Energy, Control, and Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Karen NoeWe are all looking for one thing in life – control. It might sound over simplistic, but when you take a close look, most people want to feel that they have direct input into their outputs. In other words, they want to know that the things they do in life will lead to the results they want. The ...
Views: 868(2 votes) - Every Day...Life - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Belinda LamsRecently, my cat Squeakers started losing a lot of weight. My husband and I took her to the vet, thinking that she was probably dying. We braced ourselves for the inevitable sad news only to find out that she had hyperthyroidism and just needed to take a pill. The vet said, "It looks like ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Going With The Flow of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Katrina HillIn life it may seem like there are many twists and turns and at times we feel like we don't know whether we are coming or going. One thing is for certain though, we are always in choice. We may not realize it but, in this life we always have a choice. In these moments we can either choose to ...
Views: 1881(2 votes) - Happiness - Developing the Powerful Habit of Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Bernadette Dimitrov aka Mrs ClausGratitude has the power to transform your life. It has the promise of bringing forth a bounty of joy and happiness from deep within you. It will connect you to a higher level of awareness and consciousness that in turn will create feelings that will transpire into powerful, positive ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Holiday Wellness - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dawn PisturinoThe holidays can represent the most joyous and spiritual time of the year. They can also be the most stressful and unhappy. How can we enjoy the holidays and maintain our balance? We all have our own expectations of what the holidays should bring. And as that special day draws closer, the ...
Views: 3652(2 votes) - How to Prevent Accidents - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasI wanted to be able to prevent accidents because I suffered from a tragic car accident when I was 15-years-old, losing the friend who was next to me in the car. However, this was not a simple matter. I had to work very hard until I could finally understand what generates accidents and how they ...
Views: 2051(2 votes) - It is better to learn a right lesson from a bad example, than to learn the wrong lesson from a bad example. —Tuchy Palmieri - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriLEARN / LEARNING Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful. —Buddha As children bring their broken ...
Views: 2882(2 votes) - Loss Of Energy Due To Emotional Issues - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoOur energy levels change constantly, and they can be a reminder of how we are doing internally. If we look at how we feel and how much energy we have, it often correlates because how we are feeling or thinking about something can consume and also regulate the flow of energy that is available to ...
Views: 906(2 votes) - REBELS WITH A CAUSE by James Croak - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from aaren brownsLast March, the number of Kindle downloads bypassed the quantity of Amazon’s printed books sales. Six centuries ago, Johannes Guttenberg terminated the millennia-long profession of hand copying with his invention of a machine that could print hundreds of sheets per day; another device displaced ...
Views: 917(2 votes) - Simple Truths - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Susan McNeal Velasquezis it possible to keep our equilibrium when the world seems to be spinning out of control? Negative news abounds. The airwaves are crowded with messages of turmoil, despair and mental, emotional and spiritual chaos. A typical day is filled with more interactions with inanimate objects than ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Simplicity and Frugality Create a Welcoming Home. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Glenda HandI knew that I needed a home that both invited my creativity, and welcomed others into my home. A home that said “there is peace here, come in and lay your burdens down.” A two fold problem remained. I have made a commitment to live simply and I don't have a lot of money. My solution has been ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - Spiritual growth - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Maya JohnsonSpiritual Growth Hi Guys I am Maya, Anyway, I don’t know that I have a story but I am pretty sure my keyboard does and it looks like opening up. I want to share with you my experience as I think I have been pretty lucky within this life, and this so called luck just keeps on growing, the ...
Views: 866(2 votes) - Staying Motivated for Success - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kristy TaylorMany roads to success exist, and the choices can be overwhelming. And once you have decided upon a path, there is also the possibility of encountering a number of road blocks along the way. In fact, road blocks are fairly likely. Some people let these road blocks stop them from pursuing their ...
Views: 1030(2 votes) - Sustaining Absolute Trust in Ourselves - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Debra RebleAbsolute trust in ourselves governs how we perceive and respond to all challenges in life. It affords us the personal power to express pure love, flow with the stream of life, and transcend any difficult circumstance. For example, with such trust we can embrace every situation not as a source of ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - Ten Signs that you are Living Well - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Tyrico TylerTen Signs that you are Living Well By T. Z. Tyler When someone greets you with the question “How are you doing?” and you respond with “I am well” do you really mean it? Do you know what it really means to be “well”? Wellness is defined as the quality or state of being in good health ...
Views: 1182(2 votes) - The Aftermath of Near Death Experiences – Perceptual and Spiritual Transformations - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranResearch on Near Death Experiences proves that those who return from the clinically dead state are profoundly changed for the better in a number of ways. Those who listen to them with their hearts can move on to a holistic and wholesome life. We all go through many experiences in life. The ...
Views: 1875(2 votes) - The Healing Power of Organic Foods - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Lisa TunneyWhen I was six years old my mother announced that our family would sample the culinary delights from a different country at least once every month. Mom prepared food at home and we dined out at restaurants, as well. That may not seem extraordinary coming from today's standards, but this ...
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