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The phenomenon of repeatedly, unexplainably, seeing the same stranger on the street, in your office building, at the grocery store, or elsewhere, instead of all the other people you could possibly bump into, is a fairly common occurrence. We believe there are spiritual explanations for this ... Views: 643
Misunderstandings regarding metaphysics and spirituality abound. Our empirical research since the 1980s has allowed us to realize, what we believe to be, the authentic meanings of the following spiritual terms.
Be cautious of “updated” definitions and alternative versions of these important ... Views: 2443
The concept of betrayal from a spiritual viewpoint is controversial. Since the dawn of time, many forms of betrayal, particularly romantic betrayal, have caused much emotional anguish.
Everyone knows from experience that betrayal isn’t pleasant. Nobody likes to be on the receiving end of ... Views: 3385
Spiritual law dictates you are free to act as you desire, as long as you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else. However, many existing U.S. laws and the never-ending enactment of new criminal laws and regulations seriously threatens, even blocks, the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the ... Views: 949
Firstly we should understand the term spiritualist mediums, these are the highly special people who have the ability to communicate with spirits, and who have the firm belief of the human survival after death. Throughout their life they try to educate others about life after death.
The ... Views: 1220
The ultimate goal of many spiritual seekers is to find enlightenment, which is another way to say awakening to spiritual awareness or illumination. A tall order, but with discipline it’s possible to make serious progress on your spiritual path.
“I think a spiritual journey is not so much a ... Views: 882
Long-term empirical research tells us that the concept of karma is valid, though we regularly encounter people with misconceptions about the spiritual tenet.
For example, we received this anonymous e-mail recently: “Who are you to tell anyone they deserve what happens to them. This is your ... Views: 874
The lure of occult powers and experiences can be a considerable obstacle for the spiritual seeker who becomes enmeshed in the idea of developing these capacities. There is a reason why traditional paths of spiritual development eschew the use of the occult powers that arise naturally as one goes ... Views: 402
Neuroscientists study male and female brains to determine distinct differences but thus far arrive at no concrete conclusions.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/talking-back/is-the-brain-gendereda-q-a-with-harvard-s-catherine-dulac/
We’re not surprised, since our findings show that, aside ... Views: 989
The debate about whether or not it's possible to wipe out karmic debts rages on. The Oxford Dictionary defines redemption as "...the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil...or clearing a debt."
Everyone who has a conscience feels guilt for wrongdoing. Sometimes the ... Views: 1019
In a perfect world, you could permanently avoid dark energies and forever sidestep demonic forces.
Alas, the polarity of the universe dictates otherwise; sinister forces and evil spirits are part of the balance of things and our findings show they are sometimes predetermined to interfere ... Views: 738
Bad relationships are all too common. In the beginning, it frequently appears to hold so much promise, but then it falls apart. It’s a mystery as to why some relationships turn sour, until you consider the spiritual side of things.
Mystics suggest that life is largely about spiritual ... Views: 403
Most relationships aren’t easy, and relationships are even harder for the spiritually sensitive because they not only need to connect with a partner mentally, emotionally, and physically, but also spiritually. For them, the unseen, spiritual connection is obvious, thus important.
Certain ... Views: 965
It is understood that Gayatri meditation and worship is a must righteous duty of every Indian. On the basis of measure of Prana gathered via this meditation and utility of it in daily social living the tradition of community management is designed. Due to proximity of divine consciousness, ... Views: 1519
Today is the sacred festival of Gayatri Jayanti and Ganga Dasshera too. Gayatri is called the soul and River Ganga is called its body. Both the soul and body were born on the same day. Today all of us have gathered to celebrate the festival of Gayatri Jayanti. Today when we glance at history we ... Views: 1567
In spiritual science one finds discussion in so many places regarding spiritual practice based on divine light and a yearning too for this light. This light is certainly not related to bulbs, tube lights, sunshine, moon shine etc but that it is a supreme light which by becoming an aura of ... Views: 1677
It is human nature to want to be able to explain away events, circumstances or experiences that are not understood. For much of human existence, the rising and setting of the sun and moon, the existence of the stars, the power of the oceans, the wind or the storms were described as actions of ... Views: 414
Surrendering in the moment is a powerful jewel for self discovery. It is about letting go of control and letting God be in charge of all our affairs.
It takes awareness, strength and courage to get to the place of surrendering our lives and our problems to our higher power.
Self love is ... Views: 1271
I had the pleasure of sitting for a class on physical mediumship with Lily Dale Assembly registered medium, Gerta Lestock, and was pleasantly entertained, instructed and empowered. Through the use of mental distraction and the elevation of personal energy, Ms Lestock led the students through the ... Views: 2266
Divine Guidance
Your current spiritual practice might occur within the framework of an organized religion, or as private individual meditation. Whatever the structure, taking charge can enhance that practice.
One way you invoke a spiritual presence into your life is by asking yourself: "Why am ... Views: 1158
This article is an excerpt from "Tales of a Modern Sufi" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com
County Fairs
I liked county fairs, especially in the evening when the air smelled of dust, beer, barbecue, people, and with the lights flashing all over and the music screaming.
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Tarot card meanings are not straight forward. Each card has its own individual meaning but this will change depending on a whole number of factors. The card will change its meaning depending on how it is put down on the table and also depending on how it relates to other cards on the table. ... Views: 1819
If you want a tarot card reading done then you will want to know about tarot predictions and what they entail. Firstly when you go to a reader to have your cards done, they will give you the cards to shuffle and then you will usually cut them into three piles. After that, the reader will put ... Views: 1668
The Empress Tarot Card is the third card in the Major Arcana. She represents the mother archetype and embodies all things that are feminine. She is often portrayed as a beautiful woman, sitting upon a throne with a scepter in her hands and a crown upon her head. Her association to the goddess, ... Views: 6892
In the Purusha Sukta God’s form is described as ‘sahasra shirshaha purushaha sahasraksha sahasra pat’. God is said to have 1000 heads and hands. God is one but during special occasions via special means and paraphernalia he achieves desired goals. In management of the world thousands of divine ... Views: 1429
There are a number of concepts that have been described by theta healing but their governing concept is of the seven planes of existence. This is a central way of unfolding this whole globe and it is well known that it helps people who are concerned to know the spiritual and physical features of ... Views: 5192
Every year a large number of pet proprietors a confronted with the assignment of discovering solid occasion care for their pets while they stream off on vacation. The best kennels are regularly reserved a long time ahead of time and surprisingly more so over the well-known occasion periods. It ... Views: 334
Light is the pure energy of creation. Light is the essence of Spirit and in Alchemy it is the beginning of all manifestation. Everything that is created evolves into a new form or manifestation over time. This is a natural process. It is the process of our Alchemical evolution toward light. ... Views: 1137
Magic is one of the most misunderstood, sometimes feared concepts in our history. Fear is only another word for ignorance. The first evidence of magical practice - most likely Druidry - goes back over 25,000 years, where the survivors of the Ice Age carried their traditions from Russia and ... Views: 1318
Back in ancient times, more than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reincarnation and a person's actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is ... Views: 930
For those people who only treat as ‘real’ things they can directly perceive with the physical sense organs, the aura is considered to be some kind of fantasy of imagination. The aura, a vital sheath or envelope that extends beyond the boundaries of the physical body, has therefore long been the ... Views: 171
When I awoke at 4:44am, it was Easter morning of 2006 and I felt the presence of life all around me. The light from my headlamp seemed to startle me more than the herd of elk I was camped in the middle of! They raised their heads all around me and seemed as uncomfortable with my presence as I ... Views: 1278
We have no difficulty seeing and understanding that an individual can create a legacy in the physical world we inhabit, as we see the evidence everywhere around us in the form of buildings, enterprises, religious movements, mental developments and conceptualization, and artistic creations, not ... Views: 205
We have no difficulty seeing and understanding that an individual can create a legacy in the physical world we inhabit, as we see the evidence everywhere around us in the form of buildings, enterprises, religious movements, mental developments and conceptualization, and artistic creations, not ... Views: 193
The lure of occult powers represents one of the temptations to be faced by the spiritual seeker who begins to access the inner and higher realms of consciousness. These powers may be developed through systematic efforts, following the protocols and laws of action under which these powers exist. ... Views: 408
The Dream Domain: Where Inner Wisdom Knows No Boundaries.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that your dream world is ‘Only just a Dream’. In fact, it’s the time and space where your Inner Wisdom comes alive! It’s the perfect opportunity where we all get the chance to explore latent feelings, ... Views: 2067
"Since God is within me, I do not need any one to guide me to find God" Since God is within me, of what use do I have for a Guru?" The above constitute some of the commonest statements or misanthropic, pessimistic, distrustful, disdainful questions many people foster sarcastically when it comes ... Views: 1051
Is the end of the world in 2012 truthfully the serious case? Can this end of the world 2012 doomsday event really seriously be in possesion of any truth? At no time formerly has a day in existence been so greatly meaningful to so many different congregations of the world. ... Views: 706
The energy body - chakras and aura
Do you know the difference between chakras and aura? It is often a source of confusion; read on to find out more…
Aura
We all have a luminous glowing energy, like a halo we see traditionally encircling the head of a pure character, such as an angel. This ... Views: 2291
It is the nature of fire to emit heat and give light. Anything coming in contact with it starts burning according to those situations and contact. Once the fire dies down even if a lot of fuel is there no fire will be seen to blaze. If wet sticks are lit only dark smoke will emerge. There will ... Views: 1300
When a mortal person gets an idea in his or her mind, it can be grounded from the etheric dimension to the material level in its pure state. Since all ideas are believed to emanate from God an idea is originally pure because it has not been polluted by some human mind. But it can be polluted ... Views: 1854
As Mark Twain said, "Humor is mankind's greatest blessing." As gratitude multiples your blessings, we hope you appreciate the humor in the quotes below. Some of the quotes may seem too negative to be spiritual, but we believe questioning spirituality is a good thing and can be spiritual too. ... Views: 420
45% of Americans believe that ghosts and demons exist. Yet we estimate spiritual clutter is negatively affecting at least 80% of the population and most people don’t even know it.
What are signs you need to clear the spiritual clutter?
Are you having a difficult time relaxing or ... Views: 683
"From the depths of humanity's spirit, out of the heaven and hell within one's soul, I will rise above the ashes of the raging, fiery destruction caused by any and all, regenerating my own mind, body, and power to become greater than ever, a powerhouse of spiritual, celestial, and magical ... Views: 1309
What does it mean to have a guided life? It means to feel supported, guided and blessed internally. That happens when we do our Divine work. Divine work is the work of love: It’s loving yourself, loving others, loving work, loving life and loving God. I think of the word GOD as an acronym ... Views: 995
The best-selling book, Kids Who See Ghosts opens the door to a topic that has been swept under a proverbial rig and not discussed openly. In some households, kids are told, “Hush. Don’t talk about that. Don’t tell any one. You’re crazy. You’re lying.” Also, very few professionals who work with ... Views: 741
How do we decide what we decide? Why do we do what we do? For most people, the response is relatively automatic. They have an innate sense of having ‘made a decision’ and they thus believe they have free will. Yet, for the most part, they are reacting to conditioning they have received through ... Views: 53
The more one’s bodily electricity augments to that extent one becomes more radiant, beautiful, active, zestful, full of aura and talented. The immunity power of body against diseases and brain’s subtle vision, farsightedness and wisdom is dependent on this human electricity.
Ordinarily ... Views: 2391
Having now referred to the Subliminal Self in our discussion of the creation of dreams, it is necessary to describe this part of our being more thoroughly, and Sri Aurobindo takes up the question. He points out that the subliminal self is not a creation out of the inconscience, but actually it ... Views: 140
Human magnetism can be experienced as aura of light. By itself aura pervades the entire body and like sound when it travels farther it becomes dimmer. As soon as it contacts the body this electrical flow becomes faster and hence touch sensation is most influencing. The more ones aura is ... Views: 2631