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- Lessons about Love and Balance - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Lais StephanThis morning I woke up very early and couldn’t sleep anymore, so I decided to just lie in my bed and meditate a bit. I had gone through a very difficult break up in the last year, and even though it’s almost a year ago I still haven’t been able to let go of my fears of a new relationship or the ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - THE HARDEST THING - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Janet PfeifferMy anger management group is no place for the weak. While I am very compassionate and respectful, I have zero tolerance for denial, blame, self-pity and the like. Monday night was no exception. "Sharon" sat down on the large blue sofa along with the other women. As always, I asked the ladies ...
Views: 2144 - The Twin Factor: Double Trouble or Triple the Rewards? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from beth rosenWhen twins aren’t on equal footing in any area of their lives, the ground beneath them can start to collapse, along with their emotional stability, especially for the one lagging behind. If you’re part of a dynamic duo or belong to a family with twins, you know by now that as one twin grows ...
Views: 853 - I Forgot my Purpose!!?? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Carol Harris-FikeSometimes the answer we desire is in what we are forgetting. I was at a conference recently where we found our coach in nature. You know, you sit in front of whatever and you ask a question and wait to see what comes. The first time I talked with my coach, she very wisely guided me with an ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - Why Do People Seek Pain - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from David SamuelSelf-mutilation, or other means of self-inflicted pain, physically, mentally or emotionally, are common to everyone. Everyone finds some way to inflict one form of pain or another on themselves, and we all wonder why. One young person told me that the reason she liked piercing was because it ...
Views: 1683 - ***The Good God Versus the Evil Devil: Part 1. The Devil and Our Evil Inclination - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: Within the left brain we find the evil inclination which is under the influence of the Devil. The evil inclination is that part of your brain that is always negating or trying to negate your better beliefs and your better moral actions. Often the evil inclination will change your mind ...
Views: 3564 - Lessons from the Wise Dog (aka Lulu) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Sandra DawesI’ve had my dog Lulu in my life for 6 years and she has taught me quite a bit about myself and life in general. Before adopting Lulu, I had fish and rabbits as pets. I had never imagined the joy of having a dog! Don’t get me wrong, it hasn’t been all kisses and tummy rubs, but even in her ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - What to do when troubles pile up. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesHubby lied to me. And I love him for it. Crazy, I know, but I think you’ll agree with me. We decided to host three foreign students for a month. Fun experience. But that required me to clean closets; a task that for the last decade, I avoided like the plague. Each was jammed with clothes, old ...
Views: 1492 - Dilemmas of Being in Business #7: 5 Steps to Presencing (Being Present) - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosie KuhnPresence: It seems like a no brainer; aren’t we always present wherever we go? Actually, it’s rare that we are present, in the moment, with our full attention on the individual, the group or task in front of us. Opportunities to have distractions pop up and take our attention away from what we ...
Views: 1260 - 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: 1156(1 vote) - Building a strong inner life - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Anne SaviolaToday I want to put aside all business and get serious. Yes, there is something I'd like to share with all of you. I know next words are important for developing a inner peace and a steady, stable playground to achieve good motivation for living, working and succeeding. Gain inner peace and ...
Views: 2073 - A Balanced Life - Reap the Benefits of Meditation for Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordLife is a balancing act. How to juggle inner needs with responsibilities in the world? It is easy to lose your bearings in the midst of daily living. Your focus blurs. A balanced life requires wisdom. But you need quiet to hear your inner voice. How can you expect wisdom from within if you ...
Views: 1921(4 votes) - Prepare for Surgery with Self Care - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierPrepare for surgery with self care. Self care and self love go hand in hand. Giving to yourself first is an act of self love. This is important in order to increase your body's ability to heal from surgery. Prepare for surgery with self care. It is essential. Your body, mind, emotions and ...
Views: 1284 - Kickstart your spirituality growth with Capoeira - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Mike ExhauntTwo men, dress in a white, baggy pants crouched face to face in front of a musician with a berimabau. A rhythmic melody began playing. The two men clasp hands, bow their heads and began spin slowly as if in a quiet trance. Then, they slowly spin away in a cartwheel like manner, tumbling into the ...
Views: 2316 - 2012 & what it means for Soul Mates! Lovers Series Part I - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Aaron WaldronThis could be a controversial article, just when the multitudes started embracing the idea of meeting, marrying and growing old with their perfect match. That match often referred to as a Soul mate or someone who is smart, pretty, handsome, charismatic, responsible, tolerant of our ornery ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - De-mystifying Spirituality and Why It Matters - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Andra EvansA lot of people who don't have experience with religion or spirituality or existential questioning (like wondering what your life means) can hold the idea that spirituality is something mysterious, unattainable, or even meaningless especially in this day and age of making ends meet, managing ...
Views: 1615 - Summer Solstice: A Time for Transformation Through Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Gurutej KhalsaSummer Solstice - that marvelous time of the year where there is more light and more fire than any other time. Summer Solstice is the time when we can work and play longer. The Universe is also working and playing with us longer. We come in out of the cold in many places and get to take ...
Views: 1109 - It seems like I had Past Lives in This Lifetime - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Don WadingtonIt is impossible to have past lives in this lifetime. It does not make sense. However, if you look at the concept, it does SEEM like parts of my life were like a past life, a dream which never happened. Just think about periods in your present life. How much do you remember? How much do ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Recapitulation - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCLimitation and poverty are not things but are the results of restricted ways of thinking. We are surrounded by a Subjective Intelligence which receives the impress of our thought and acts upon it. This Intelligence is a natural Law in the Mental World, and consequently It is neither good nor ...
Views: 2250(1 vote) - Until you confront the person who you are upset with, you will not be able to move forward in any part of your life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Donna LeeAs a spiritual coach, my job is to show clients how cause and effect plays into their life. Many people do not understand that their actions or lack of action can create an ongoing cycle of the same situation repeating over and over until it is dealt with. People often believe that they can just ...
Views: 6102(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: 2229(4 votes) - Gemstones and Crystals For Your Well-Being - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Jacquie BirdMost of us live in the HSFL (the High Stress Fast Lane) multitasking furiously, leaving little if no time to nourish the Self. We run in late to yoga and run out before Savansana, the best part! We whittle our thumbs away on our smartphones and swig down our cafe-latte-mocha-choka from ...
Views: 1920 - As the Paradigm Shifts: T is for Turbulence - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Rosie KuhnTo state the obvious, there’s no question we are living in turbulent times. The winds of change are creating upheaval and instability, leaving chaos and confusion in its wake. The almighty dollar upon which we’ve built just about all of our institutions, including religion, as well as a sense of ...
Views: 1571 - Plucking Weeds and Negativity Out By The Roots - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Sally MarksIn a cynical moment while posting on facebook (and yes, even the author of a self help book can have a bloody snark attack on occasion) I wrote that I couldn’t decide what was more exciting – writing or pulling weeds. My niece, Lisa, quickly responded that I should write. I began a new blog ...
Views: 2942(1 vote) - Embodying the Divine Feminine:
13 Tips for Juicing Up Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Devaa Haley MitchellEmbodying the Divine Feminine: 13 Tips for Juicing Up Your Daily Life The Divine Feminine has many faces and shows up in many different ways in each of our lives—whether we are embodied as women or an men. I have found it helpful to explore these aspects through 13 different faces of the ...
Views: 4589 - Healing and Awareness Are Vital for Your Personal Growth - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Doron GilIt is likely that you, as a grown-up – like so many others - probably have some unfinished businesses to take care of, be it relationships issues, unfulfilled career opportunities, as well as unresolved parents-children issues (with your own parents and/or own children). Taking time to heal ...
Views: 1093(2 votes) - Rewriting the Script :After Divorce the Process - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Dr. Carol BateyRewriting the Script: After Divorce Carol S. Batey After the divorce was over, “I asked, where I go from here?” I would like to share my process for myself about my marriage ending, learning to live in the present without partner and looking into the future. My for process ...
Views: 1788 - A Shamanic Birthday Walk - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lisa TunneyToday is the start of my forty-sixth year on this Earth and I wanted to celebrate this morning by enjoying what the Earth has to offer. I have been house-sitting near Airport Trail for a month and even though I walk it nearly every day, I never grow tired of it. Waking up at the crack of dawn, ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Sickness is an experience NOT an Ultimate Reality - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCSickness is an experience but not an Ultimate Reality; it is an effect and not a cause. The body, devoid of mentality, could neither know nor have sensation; it is entirely an effect. The body is made of the same unthinking stuff from which all Creation is formed. Instinctive Man is Perfect, ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Navigating You And Me With Love And Compassion: The Two-Sided Silver Lining - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Ragini MichaelsEveryday Dilemma: Even though I’m exhausted, should I push myself to keep that independence that makes me feel really competent and good? Or, should I just relax today and enjoy depending on family and friends for all the wonderful things they bring me? When I was growing up, the silver ...
Views: 1228 - Navigating You & Me With Love & Compassion: Our Dualistic Dance of Relating - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Ragini MichaelsThe Everyday Dilemma: Do I take care of myself now, or everyone and everything else first, including my career? Most of us truly wish to infuse our lives with love, compassion, and caring. And, you have probably been enticed by the common notion that bringing these words to life requires ...
Views: 1898 - If something keeps on happening to you, you need to pay attention - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Donna LeeI have a rule in my life. If something happens twice, pay attention to it. This type of awareness has allowed me to to stay present in my life without being overwhelmed. I may not always like the situation but I do pay attention so that it does not become a mess that I can't handle. Repetitive ...
Views: 6418(2 votes) - The Gift All Dads Want for Father's Day - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Sally MarksI’ve been thinking about my dad lately. Father’s Day is approaching and even though my pop died more than 15 years, I still think about what kind of gift he might like to have for Father’s Day. Dad had a weird sense of humor and wasn’t particularly helpful when we asked him for gift ...
Views: 1590 - Balance The Light and Dark Through Practical Spirituality - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from John GilmoreIt is summer again. A struggle is taking place between those who want so support the downtrodden and help uplift the whole society, and those who want to grab everything for themselves and people who are like them while destroying all others. I think that this has been the primary battle on ...
Views: 1644 - 21 Ways to Love Yourself Up! - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Renee HeigelLoving Yourself Naked™ is NOT only about feeling great in the skin you’re in, although loving your naked body is a life transforming goal. Dive into self-love and care. Are you someone who has big dreams but you often hide in the shadows because you are afraid to step forward and be in ...
Views: 2489 - Everyday is a New Day - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierEveryday is a new day to begin again. With the dawn of each day we have the opportunity to make a fresh start. Yesterday is over. There is no tomorrow. So let's focus on the now moment The errors of yesterday are behind us as long as we learn from them. Dragging the weight of those mistakes ...
Views: 1412 - Stress As Self Discovery - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Rick CarterLife is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that wish to elect a state and remain there. This is a kind of death. – Anais Nin. Stress is often thought of something that must be endured, as something that annoys you and vexes you until it ...
Views: 1989 - Reiki: What it is and how it works - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Aila Accad, RN,Reiki is a complementary treatment modality that can improve healing. Reiki is the life force that flows through all living things. Stresses of everyday living create blockages and imbalances in the body. Since Reiki reaches all levels of existence, it provides the environment for ...
Views: 2306(1 vote) - The Power is Within You - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Zara GameTHE POWER IS WITHIN YOU. You may not be aware that you have an unbreakable, personal connection to Source Energy. It does not matter what you call this energy – a Higher Power, the Cosmos, God, Allah, or your own Higher Self. The point is that there is a greater energy out there that is ...
Views: 1491 - DISCOVERING INTENTIONS - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Aaron WaldronWelcome My name is Aaron, It's my extreme pleasure to meet you here on this page. Beyond these first few words lies a world beyond description. Oh look, look, there she is just step up these stones, allow me to open this portal for you. Ahh yep there you go don't lose her, see her over by ...
Views: 2299(1 vote) - The ABC of Enlightenment - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampA 30 Day Course on Self-realization Introduction Are you one of the increasing number of people who is thinking about enlightenment, or who actually would like to be enlightened? Then this course is especially made for you! Even if you are someone who considers him/herself pretty much ...
Views: 1118 - Twelve Ways To Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans Langenkamp– The goal of life – In our materialistic culture, happiness is often regarded as something we have to work hard for in order to attain it. Generally speaking, people seek happiness outside of themselves, in a job, in a good salary, in material goods, in a personal relationship, in a ...
Views: 1337 - Connecting with Mother Earth at the Stupa - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Lisa TunneyIt doesn't matter how many times I visit a place; I will always see new things and have a completely different experience. On my first visit to the Stupa, I spent time in a seated meditation, while facing the Stupa itself. This morning, I was guided to pay attention to Mother Earth. So, that is ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Healing Power of Friendship - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing power of friendship is what I am so grateful for. Friends are one of the most powerful assets a human being could have. Life is challenging on this planet. With loving friends who have our back we know that we are not alone in the world. With the healing power of friendship we have ...
Views: 1966 - TAKE A MOMENT - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Grant CysterThe day begins with a frantic grasp for an irritating alarm clock. The moment our eyes open we are confronted by an intimidating "To Do" list. The activities could include a variety of things depending on our situation: brushing our teeth, taking a shower, getting dressed, feeding the cat or the ...
Views: 1302 - Love Story – Experience of love - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMARVELOUS MYSTERY OF LOVE For a long time I have been dwelled in understanding this mystery. FAHM O SHAOOR Really love is beyond all the so-called fahm o shaoor. Fahm o shaoor means the realizing of wiseness in Urdu. It means the realization of wiseness or in this case a greater ...
Views: 1617 - The Courage to Hope - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Tina TessinaWe’ve heard a lot about hope recently, but one thing was not said. Hope is scary. Anyone who dares to hope runs the risk of disappointment and feelings of failure. With the overwhelming focus on success in our culture, the threat of failure and disappointment is blown out of proportion. In my ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - 3 Spiritual Steps to Moving at the Speed of Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Eva Rose“They heard the sound of the Lord walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze.” ~Genesis 3:8 Why are we called the human race? I personally cannot remember the last time I stood still long enough outdoors to deliberately feel the evening breeze. In the age of technology ...
Views: 913 - Worry-Wart Be Gone - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Jordan BrownAre you a worry-wart? Do you find yourself constantly stressing about what you cannot control? Do frequently experience anxiety? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions -- you're not alone. In fact, I used to be right there with you! Chances are, worry and anxiety play some sort of role ...
Views: 2485 - Creating your legacy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Sandra DawesI was doing a workshop at a youth shelter I volunteer at and the topic for the day was Values. One of the exercises was borrowed from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: write your obituary. The purpose of this exercise is to give you an opportunity to think about how you want to be ...
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