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- The Positive Effects of Affirmative Prayer - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Lacy S. PierceSince I currently have a job at Unity Village pending, over the past few weeks, I have learned more about affirmative prayer than I could have ever hoped to have learned in my lifetime, almost. To start with, affirmative prayer consists of, first acknowledging (or calling forth, if you will) the ...
Views: 3054 - Spring Clean Your Energetic Body to Reenergize Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Janelle AlexSpring is around the corner and many people may consider doing a little spring cleaning at home. This can bring about a wonderful sense of excitement and a fresh burst of energy as we emerge from winter. For many people, spring means much warmer temperatures and a chance to finally open the ...
Views: 1580 - The Danger in Assuming - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Sandra DawesWe are all familiar with the saying “don’t assume because it makes an ass of you (u) and me”. While it may seem like an over-used cliché, I can’t help but reflect on the truth of this little quip. Haven’t we all gotten into trouble at one point or another for assuming things were one way when ...
Views: 4375(4 votes) - How the Amount of Sleep You Get Affects the Quality of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Carrie SabaDo you have those days when you just can’t seem to wake up no matter what you do? Do you often stay up late trying to finish your “to do” list for the day and then have trouble pulling yourself out of bed the next morning? We often think that missing an hour here and there of sleep won’t affect ...
Views: 2009 - Hello? It's the Universe calling... - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderHow do we hear what the Universe is telling us? Recently a new student asked me, “What can I do to get clearer on what the Universe is trying to tell me?” For those that are attuned to the fact that the Universe can even connect with us, this is an awesome question! It is probably the most ...
Views: 1693 - You Are Like Me - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We see the same sun although we are a great distance apart. We look at the same moon and the same stars, even though an ocean divides us. I awake in the morning and think about all the possibilities this new day will bring. I, like you, go to work for more hours than I would choose. I ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - AN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Craig LockAN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY “MY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD” through Jesus Key words (Tags): Jesus, Jesus Christ, teachings, “inspiration”, faith, new book, ‘The Real, The True Jesus’ Submitter’s Note: The ‘reporter’ “did this interview with Jesus” yesterday and he ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - REMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE MAY BE IN SILENCE - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Craig LockREMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE MAY BE IN SILENCE Listening to the inarticulate can help bring peace to others, says Glenn Jetta Barclay Have you heard the silence? The silence of the Child Jesus around whom Christmas swirls? So it is that the silent Jesus symbolises all who cannot speak ...
Views: 2199(1 vote) - Choking Off The Roots Of Anger - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Charles SteedWe’ve become a society of free expression. These days people are encouraged to open up and just let their feelings flow. Of course, there are plenty of acceptable ways to do this as well as some very unacceptable methods of expression. In most cases anger is one method that causes significant ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - What all Muslims, Jews and Christians should be doing - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHARMONIOUS HOME It is very important to find ways to co-exist in harmony with others so that we can have a better world. RELIGIOUS REACH Jesus is a revered prophet to millions and believed to be the Messiah by millions. We should respect those who say Jesus is a revered prophet and those ...
Views: 1471 - Nothing around you holds the power to make you unhappy! So why do you let it? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE POWER TO BE HAPPY BLESSING B: Bump up your mind to the highest level by reminding yourself that nothing can make you unhappy. L: Little things should never take away your precious peace of mind, so reduce every issue in your life to its smallest point and then crush it in your thoughts and ...
Views: 1540 - Are You Spiritual? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Karuna DiLiberoHave you ever noticed how spiritual leaders really live their lives? Oftentimes, we place these people above ourselves and put them on a pedestal. I feel that when we so this, we are setting them up (and ourselves) for a great fall. My own sister used to tell me how much better than her she ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - How to Get the Most out of Guided Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Gael Chiarella AlbaWe know now beyond any doubt that managing symptoms of stress is the most profound health care practice you can engage in for a total re-evaluation of your health and wellbeing. One of the best allies we will ever have is the power of a clear directed mind in a state of alpha relaxation. We ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - One Family, One Path, Many Perspectives - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkThe Beginning of Time, differs for different People on the Earth, and the memories each tribe holds depends upon the time of the Birth of their Spirit, and the Family Line that descends from that Ancestral Spirit. It is this spiritual understanding of ones Beginning, one’s Line of Descendant, ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Peace Equals Unity - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Peace is such a wonderful word. It brings about change, a change in mindset, a change in behavior and a real humbling sensation within. When you say peace, it means drop all the weapons both physically and verbally. Peace makes you go deep within yourself and you realize, I don’t want all ...
Views: 2154 - Why Meditate? – Simple Breathing Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Jessica TWhy Meditate? – Simple Breathing Meditation Do you wish to start to meditate and improve your physical and mental health and develop your spirituality? There are a number of great reasons why to begin meditating, and when you begin to do meditation exercises on a regular basis, you will ...
Views: 1115 - A "Review": Hope, Love, Dream, Believe, Peace (from the words and inspiration of Desmond Tutu) - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review": Hope, Love, Dream, Believe, Peace (from the words and inspiration of Desmond Tutu) Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key Words: Desmond Tutu, Hope, Love, Dream, Believe, Peace, Inspiration, Words of Inspiration and Empowerment, South Africa Web sites: ...
Views: 3617 - The Negative Ego: Transforming Enemy into an Ally - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Michaiel BovenesContrary to popular belief, the most difficult relationship isn’t with our boss, mother-in-law, disgruntled neighbor, friend or spouse. However, if that were the case all of our relationship troubles could be solved by simply walking away. The truth is the most difficult relationship we all have ...
Views: 5932(2 votes) - Racism: What Causes Racism? - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time of extreme exposure and this exposure is no longer limited to the old ways of reporting; where radio, news papers or the Television were the primary ways. There is now Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and many other ways that allow for current events to be exposed and for individuals ...
Views: 7952 - Meditation or Dhyan Yoga For Harmony and Well Being - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanMeditation is the practice of bringing your mind inward by focusing the attention on a single object in total concentration. Since it is the nature of the mind to continuously create thoughts and keep your attention jumping from one thing to the next, single-pointed concentration is essential ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Just Show Up - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Lacy S. PierceThe question of miracles and the so-called miracle-worker (or healer), first and foremost, tends to be viewed in a backwards way. Due to the law of free will, the only person you can truly heal is yourself. One of the greatest secrets is that the healer heals him- or herself through the person ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Never Give Up - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Melanie McGheeGoal setting is huge in our culture. We are a future and accomplishment oriented society and many of us live only to see the next day’s task completed. But what happens when something gets in the way? How do you react when an obstacle is placed in your path to your goal? Do you throw up your ...
Views: 1328 - What Are You Thinking and Feeling Right NOW? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Linney ElderYour body silently communicates with you on a continuous basis in the form of physical sensations or feelings. This is sometimes referred to as the mind/body connection. When you experience physical discomfort like pain, back ache, tightness in your muscles, or tension headaches, your body is ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - How to Become a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Alex IhamaHow to Become a Life Coach As a Life Coach, one of the questions that I am most commonly asked is how to become a Life Coach. Whether it is in a social gathering, a formal event or TV or radio interviews, I am often confronted with the question of how to become a Life Coach. It seems like ...
Views: 1744 - The Driving Force Behind all Success in Life - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Chris CurtisThere are a lot of self-help books out there in the marketplace today because people are looking for the secret to success in life. Many times people will define their success in life by how much money they are able to attain or the possessions they are able to acquire. The truth is, success in ...
Views: 4270 - How to contribute to World Peace, from the inside out - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mark GlendaleMansukh Patel’s book ‘Your Personal Peace Formula’ is a treasure trove of practical tips and inspiration for anyone who wants to make peacemaking a very practical part of their lives. Mansukh Patel presents an easy-to-follow formula for success, inspired in part by Mahatma Gandhi’s Seven Laws ...
Views: 2372 - Rejuvenate your soul - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from preeti shahBeauty as an industry is growing each day all over the world. Even in India the beauty business has grown leaps and bounds. You will find a salon or a spa in every nook and corner of the country today. With the constant balancing act many people have now days with work and personal lives, ...
Views: 1079 - Protect Yourself from Dubious Companies Offering Iphone Development Services in US - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Alice ArifovaWhen it comes to iPhone application services in US, there are so many iPhone development service providers around that figuring out the Right Company - offering genuine services - becomes a daunting task. To stay safe from dubious iPhone development service providers, it is best to equip ...
Views: 1141 - The Forgiveness Challenge - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Tyrico TylerForgiveness means to cease to feel angry or bitter towards (a person) or about (an offense). We cannot achieve true happiness, emotional and spiritual peace, or wellness if we cannot forgive ourselves and others. Forgiving yourself • Even if you helped to create the negativity in your own ...
Views: 1993 - Mortgage Rate A Complexity That Can Be Simplified - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Christina XioIn this world everyone goes through many ups and downs. Nobody can have success without passing through this stage of ups and downs. This situation is different for different kinds of people. Like if a business company goes in a much heavy loss due to its bad performance and criteria, then that ...
Views: 1020 - How to Attract Calm Amid Holiday Chaos - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffWhen it comes to the holidays, you get what you attract. If you are attracting chaos, exhaustion and turmoil, you will get chaos, exhaustion and turmoil. If you’ve set your intentions for experiencing holiday joy, calm amid the chaos and quiet enjoyment then you will reap those rewards and ...
Views: 1448 - Manifesting Inner and Outer Peace - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Barry HammerThe reality of peace must actually be lived, by being expressed to others with unselfish caring, and responsive harmonious empathic attunement, along with indivisibly related qualities of goodness such as love, happiness, and beauty, because it is not truly real if it is only a static, abstract, ...
Views: 2424 - A Peace of Mind! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Erinn Davenport"O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom" ~Job 13:5 I have a confession: I'm a national and political news buff, I guess it's because I love History. I love historical stories and documentaries and museums and travel. With me also being such a visceral ...
Views: 1108 - Advaita Vedanta, A Philosophy for Living in Harmony with Ourselves and Each Other - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoSelf Awakening is the natural state of being human! We all have this birth-right and we all desire to live happy, safe, fulfilling lives. I have learned through my own practice of yoga, meditation, self-reflection and spiritual studies that we can actually re-program the way we think, so to ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - The Eight Limbs Of Yoga - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoMany people think that yoga consists only of asana, postures and forms that we put our body in and pranayama, breathing exercises. However, those are only two aspects of the practice. Ashtanga Yoga is also a bit misunderstood as being correlated to a power yoga style of practice. Just a a ...
Views: 1256 - ***Peacefulness Within - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Janet NestorThis article was first published in Sibyl on line magazine for women, December 1, 2011 “WHEN YOUR SENSE OF SELF IS NO LONGER TIED TO THOUGHT, is no longer conceptual, there is a depth of feeling, of sensing, of compassion, of loving, that was not there when you were trapped in mental ...
Views: 3690(33 votes) - How Does Stress Affect your Health? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Lakshmi GosyneStress seems to be the culprit for everything these days, from hair loss to infertility but how does stress affect your health? It does seem strange to some that a “mental” issue can affect your body and health, but to those who know about the body-mind connection, this seems quite obvious. ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Healing The World - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Tele OpakunleI have many times wondered about the wisdom that lies in many of our adages. One of such is “a house that is divided against itself cannot stand” We are the house and we are the world. The universe belongs to us, it can only be sustained through harmony. Without love there is no harmony, both ...
Views: 1509 - Moving On | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kathryn WheatIt looks like I may sell this house. While I’m very excited about being able to literally move on after my divorce 1 ½ years ago, this house holds so many memories. Good and bad ones. I like to focus on the good ones. My daughter brought a song to my attention last year that says so much. It’s ...
Views: 1941 - Psychology, Spirituality, and Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ed RubinSpirituality is a very personal thing and assumes many different shapes and sizes, sort of like body parts. For bunches of people, spirituality has nothing to do with any particular "Supreme being." I tend to like those kinds of folks because, often, they are introspective, compassionate, ...
Views: 1388 - Journaling Vision Quest - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyAs the year draws to a close, the days shorten, and the season encourages rest and reflection, we often use this time to make plans for the next year. This may include New Year's Resolutions as well as goals and timelines for accomplishments we hope to achieve. Your journal is an excellent ...
Views: 2456(1 vote) - Global Unity Or Global Insanity - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Global Unity Or Global Insanity Article Author: Geela Submitted by : Craig Lock (and shared with permission) Article Copyright: Geela Web site: http://www.geela.com Article URL: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/d/g/global-unity-or-insanity.s... Submitter’s Web ...
Views: 2074 - Shifting Earth Consciousness: The 2012 World Ascension Vigils - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Hope Bradford“Respect the Masters, those who’ve gone before me…It’s a very potent time. People are learning. They will no longer be trapped in their own belief system. People will begin to get sparks of light. There will increasingly be more and more sparks which will erode the darkness of confusion!”-Kuan ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - New Energy-Old Energy - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroNew Energy-Old Energy Are you in a space where confusion seems to rule lately? Has something ended in your life, or needs to end, and you’re just not sure what to think or where to turn? The Universal energy of last week was very powerful with the full moon on Thursday and then 11-11-11 ...
Views: 1504 - Hire inflatable rentals for kids’ entertainment - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Larry BrainIf you are preparing the list of kid’s party items for your child’s birthday party then don’t forget to include inflatable rentals in your list. Inflatables are rubber toys that are inflated with air or water for children to play. These party accessories come in various shapes, sizes and forms. ...
Views: 1645 - What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Christianity, Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts ...
Views: 2874 - A Book Review: 'I Shall Not Hate' by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book Review: 'I Shall Not Hate' by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Book, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, I Shall Not Hate, Powerful, Reading, Review, The Gaza Doctor, Inspiration, Inspirational Stories Web sites: ...
Views: 2200(1 vote) - REVOLUTION, RECONCILIATION, REFORMATION, REBIRTH, TRANSFORMATION? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Katelon JeffereysI grew up as an activist, always fighting to protect those I felt were being treated unfairly, fighting unjust political wars, racism, unjust rules and authority. I'm glad that I was awake and aware enough to take this path, although, I am ready to adjust this fighting nature. I once ...
Views: 1340 - Finding Peace in the Storm - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderBy Linney Elder I was thinking about the years that I was involved in sailing yachts and how my life can be likened to some of those trips on the ocean. There were times when it was obvious that the elements were more in control than we were and that there was only so much we could do to ...
Views: 1238 - Letting Go of Knowing - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyMy question was this: what are you surrendering to right now? I’m surrendering to not knowing what will happen if I give pregnancy and motherhood another shot, post miscarriage. Which led me to ponder this familiar question: Do I really know anything? There’s a doozy for my inner brainiac! ...
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