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- Pondering Life - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Royce GomezAs I sit in Europe alone on Thanksgiving, I ponder life's lessons and the memories with family. Thanksgiving gives us reason to pause and be thankful for what we have and reflect on the fond memories of the past and look with hope to the future. Thanksgiving is a time of family, friends, ...
Views: 1212 - Get Curious - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Natalie CanizaresIt's a beautiful fall-like afternoon here in Los Angeles, and I'm sitting at a quiet coffee shop in my neighborhood enjoying an almond milk latte. I've been pretty absent from the blog lately and honestly it's because I've been going through a ton of transitions in my life and sharing has taken ...
Views: 950 - Buddhism: Finding peace of mind at work - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Cameron FraserOne of the stops on our journey to discovering and understanding spirituality is an exploration of Buddhism. My personal experience with Buddhism has primarily come through the practices of Lay Buddhists; followers of the religion who aren’t members of the Sangha, that is, they aren’t monks, ...
Views: 1076 - Smiling and It's Many Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2015 from amanda hadleyThe Benefits of Smiling Recently I've been trying to smile more. I've noticed that whenever I smile I feel so much better. It's not that I don't smile because I'm unhappy, I just seem to have lost the smiling habit, or if I do smile, it's quick and fleeting. I'm practising smiling more, ...
Views: 1136 - Freedom! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It took a lot of people to stand up and make sacrifices in order for you to have your freedom. As they say, freedom is not free. Here are some examples of the types of freedom: Economic Freedom, Religious Freedom, Freedom of Movement, Self Defense, Political Freedom and Personal Freedom. This ...
Views: 1140 - Release Worry and Gain Creativity! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieDo you find yourself waking up in the morning and immediately starting to worry or ruminate on areas of your life? If you answered yes, no judgement it’s human nature! Awareness is power! Change this process and you change your outlook on life and what you attract. You hold the power to ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - October 2015, Earth Spirit Journal, Liberate Your Vision! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Earth Spirit Journal, our Newsletter, for October 2015. Our intention is to remind you our readers, friends and connections we are all part of a much larger, ever evolving community. We offer here some insights into our views and experiences into the ...
Views: 1246 - Inside the Benighted Regions of the Arab World - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Christopher EvansThere have been many adjectives used to describe the region we call the Middle East. One such description given by David Keyes, the executive director of Advancing Human Rights, a non-profit organization promoting human rights around the world, was the ‘Kingdom of hate’. Harsh perhaps, but be ...
Views: 1151 - How Freedom Redefines Routine - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisSometimes our life changes in the most unexpected ways! Recently a client of mine shared an amazing shift in perspective that has totally transformed her life! I’m sure many of us can relate to her story: The Drain Game Christina is a married and working mom of 2 small children, embroiled in ...
Views: 1147 - Who Exactly are Fanning the Flames of the Syria Crisis? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Christopher EvansThe ongoing Syria crisis, described as the ‘greatest humanitarian disaster since WWII’ continues to shock and appal in equal measure, and it’s not hard to see why. As the world wakes up to the realisation that these refugees are not freeloaders after all, but are literally fighting for their ...
Views: 1013 - Human Response to Spirituality – the Believers, the Skeptics and the Explorers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIn general, there are three major responses to esoteric issues in the field of spirituality. They are represented by three groups: the believers, the skeptics and the explorers. It is good to be aware of the mental proclivities of these groups. Life on this planet depends on the state of ...
Views: 1579 - Holy city Ujjain - The city of God - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2015 from Heena PathakUjjain has its traces since long back. It is said that when no human being existed this was the favorite place of god and goddess on earth. It is said that Lord Shiva use to visit this place with his wife Parvati. As per the remarkable traces found in the Indian epic holy book Mahabharata there ...
Views: 904 - The Power of Perception - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisYour perception creates your reality, but what creates your perception? Every new experience is filtered through your core beliefs, your personal past, and unique emotions. Even your mood impacts how your reality looks at any given moment. No 2 people exist in the same perception of reality and ...
Views: 1217 - Let Blood Ceanup Professionals Clean Your Carpet - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Lora DavisMany business and homeowners are usually concerned about what to do with blood spills on carpets and different other surfaces as a result of accidents at home, violent crimes or suicides. The truth is that whenever there is a blood spill homeowners will be required to organize for correct ...
Views: 651 - 1 Major Problem with the Practice of Positivity - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Jacob Korthuisre you a naturally positive person? OR do you practice positivity as a way of conquering naturally bad feelings and thoughts? There is a big difference. Of course positivity is much better for us than negativity is. Studies clearly link positivity to better health and more ...
Views: 1557 - Save Your Energy, Invest in Yourself and Be Happier - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2015 from Jacob SchulzHave you ever been around those types of people that talk about others? You know, the kind that only seem to talk about what someone else is doing, where they're living, what their profession is or how much money they're making? It could even be something as insignificant as talking about where ...
Views: 864 - 5 Strategies for a More Sustainable and Secure Abode - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Anna RodriguezSecurity is an age-old concern that every homeowner has, and will have to inevitably address. It doesn’t matter if you live in a quiet, suburban village or an apartment building in the middle of a bustling city. Ensuring the safety of your living space is an important matter in every zip code. ...
Views: 1341 - Sharing A Few Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts* (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Sharing A Few Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts* (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") * At least they are to me from https://anewdawnbook.wordpress.com Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): "Inspiration", Inspirational Quotes, Words of inspiration ...
Views: 1508 - THE PRIZE’: Sharing Some Thoughts from a New Book - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: THE PRIZE’: Sharing Some Thoughts from a New Book From http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-prize-sharing-some-thoughts-from-a-new-book Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘The Prize’, books by craig lock, Craig’s books, book extracts, new books by craig, ...
Views: 1461 - 5 Reasons to Keep Your Divorce Out of Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Diana MercerToday, communication is instantaneous. Like the phrase, “a shot heard around the world”, an online post is sent into the media stratosphere with the potential to surface anywhere, be read by anyone and unfortunately remain forever. You’re getting divorced. You may or may not be happy about this, ...
Views: 909 - “The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword” - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")“Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.” –Carol Burnett From Graffiti to Great Literature, All Writing is Important to Someone! “The power of the pen has not diminished. It is an age-old way to escape, pour out emotions, play with ideas, give meaning to the world and ...
Views: 2124(1 vote) - The 4th of July: The Birth of the American Independence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2015 from ocean tailer“Born on the 4th of July” – such is a phrase that captures the attention of every American citizen. This is also the title of a very popular movie that touched the hearts of the Americans as it depicts how the brave soldiers have triumphantly achieved victory from the Vietnam War. But going back ...
Views: 719 - An "Interview" with Jesus on the State of the World Today: "My Conversations with God" - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")AN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY “MY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD” From https://beyondthezonespirit.wordpress.com/conversations-with-god/ And www.sharefaith.wordpress.com (Updated article from ...
Views: 1493 - *** Having a "why me" day? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieMost of us have had one of those “why me” days. Sometimes we don’t understand why life deals us particular life experiences or circumstances. Rather than dwell in this analysis space that leads to negative emotional mindsets like victim-hood, make a conscious choice to play messages to yourself ...
Views: 1551 - Making the Choice: Do you have a Busy (Monkey) Mind or a Centered (Calm) Mind? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Judith HolderOur mind is always processing information at some level within us. The mind gathers information, sorts and stores experiences. We use our library of experiences to filter information, structure how we will think about and approach future experiences, and make decisions. Our mind is fascinating ...
Views: 1075 - Spousal Support- How is it calculated and how will I Receive any? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Diana MercerThe issue of spousal support is always a part of any divorce case or mediation. The circumstances for an award of spousal support are evaluated individually and there is no automatic dollar determined for each person. The process of calculating spousal support is a process of weighing specific ...
Views: 782 - Develop your Inner Peace Sanctuary - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieToday’s reflection is inspired by my personal journey and the journey of my long time clients. Enlightenment doesn't mean you have reached super human status. What it means is you have the same life lessons and life experiences, and you are choosing to view these experiences with a lens of ...
Views: 1446 - Sport for Peace - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Sport for Peace from www.sportforpeace.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://goo.gl/vTpjk (and/or ...
Views: 1358 - Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts from www.defeatterrorism.wordpress.com and www.craiglock.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Key Words: Terrorism, Solutions, Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Politics, World, Middle ...
Views: 1459 - Breaking Through the Loneliness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitI am willing to wager that you have a secret. Your secret is a story--or many stories--that culminate in a shameful "truth" about yourself and who you think you are. You go through life hoping nobody discovers this truth. It would all fall apart if everybody figured out what you "really" ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - How to Give Your Elderly Loved Ones Peace and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Anica OaksAs loved ones age, it is important to give them the care they need to live safe and enjoyable lives at a time when health problems or physical limitations may be a factor. An assisted living center can often provide the peace and fulfillment that elders appreciate and need at this time of their ...
Views: 1379 - How to Deal with Differing Points of View - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieDo you ever get irritated when someone doesn’t get what you are trying to say? Or they plainly see the situation from a different viewpoint? Your desire is to make them understand exactly what you are trying to say or see it from your point of view and sometimes that is just not going to ...
Views: 1524 - “Exit-Plan” Matt Drudge Buys Bunker in Phoenix; A Discussion of Biblical “Strategic Relocation” - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Christ's warning suggests need for an “exit plan,” but not in a bunker with guns. Prompt action is called for—are we ready? Maybe we should begin to think about it. Matt Drudge spent $1.9 million on a Camelback Mountain mansion in Phoenix. While this shows a concern for security, ...
Views: 1367 - 10 Tips to Achieving Your Intentions for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Kumari MullinA while back I had an argument with my partner and it got to a rare point that we were not even speaking to each other. I went out for an appointment, and found myself complaining to a friend about some of the things he was doing that really upset me. I felt really unsupported, as I imagine he ...
Views: 1427 - Supreme Court Cuts 4th Ammendment and OK's Impending Search & Seizure as America's Freedoms Fade - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The road is cleared for martial law and the end of America as we know it. Military “standing where it ought not” (Mark 13:14) was a sign to flee Jerusalem, but the idea of fleeing the cities when we see it as early believers did, seems strange to most Christians. Are they like the frog ...
Views: 1275 - Finding Daily Communion - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaI want to write about something so important today. What do we do when life looses it’s magic? How do we move forward into the beauty within and before us every single day? How do we stop our obligations, other people’s judgements and difficult circumstances from taking away the beauty in our ...
Views: 1289 - How Society Is Testing Us And What We Can Do - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2014 from Garrett PaknisWe, as a society, are being put to a test. We are at a time of our existence as human beings when we must band together or else there is going to be continued destruction that will have more and more personal resonance. The way we treat one another and the amount of fear – rather than love – ...
Views: 1009 - Are We Begging for Anarchy and Chaos in “Shooting of Unarmed Black with Hands Up”? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Richard RuhlingNever mind this unarmed youth just came from a convenience store that he robbed. Never mind reports that this 300-pound youth reached into the police car and tried to grab the officer's gun. We don't really know the whole story, but the story seems lop-sided and makes the black population angry, ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Release - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Kelli WilsonI sometimes have a potty mouth and I tend to fall easily into negative words when my spiritual tank is a quart low. I am getting better and better at recognizing when my language and thoughts are not in alignment with how I want to show up in the world as a minister. During my final days ...
Views: 1062 - Happiness In A Nutshell - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Rebecca L. NorringtonThousands of books have been written (and read) about happiness—what it is and how to achieve it. So, why are so many people still miserable? As a self-proclaimed Happiness Specialist, I feel compelled to answer that question. This is a critical time in our global history. Just take a look ...
Views: 1245 - THE BEST STRESS MANAGEMENT TIP – ACCEPTANCE - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Gaurang ChandaranaThe biggest cause for stress today is a latent dissatisfaction with oneself. We all talk about individualism but constantly want to confirm with a larger group. There is an increasing need for a sense of belonging with some group, system or society at large. Unlike popular belief a constant ...
Views: 1184 - To Just Be - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.To just be means that you appreciate the moment for what it is. What does it mean to just be? It means to surrender. You have to learn how to just let go and surrender the moment for whatever it is meant to be. We are so busy doing things that it is hard to surrender. When you surrender you ...
Views: 1404 - Judgement - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Without realizing it, we live our life in constant judgement. We judge ourselves, both our perfections and our imperfections. If you stop and think about it, our entire world is based on judgement. Our banks judge us on our transaction history to see who is credit worthy and who is not. Our ...
Views: 1149 - The Psychological Death and The Purity of Aloneness - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe dissolution of the robotic response of the human brain is necessary to understand the hidden aspects of life and the afterlife. Such dissolution can be called the psychological death. It leads to wholesome and holistic living. Ending of the ego can be considered as a matter of ...
Views: 1582 - Revisiting the Rapture: Helpful Points for When Your Debate It! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Richard RuhlingBooks promoting the rapture idea have sold millions, but from 1988 to now, it's been a no-show. If we are supposed to be raptured before tribulation, what can we say to those who are in tribulation now? Would it be fair of God to give us a free pass from our lukewarm western churches while ...
Views: 1268 - Meditation Tips for a Happier Life - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2014 from Sally MarksI recently trotted my two granddaughters off to the discount theater to see How to Train Your Dragon 2. It was a hot, Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. In order to sit together we were forced to take a front row seat. One thing about this vantage point is you feel like you’re rubbing ...
Views: 1271 - TV Spot Blasts Obama on Terror; Secure America Now Is Focus of Nonpartisan Concern v US Jihadists - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSecure America Now sponsors an ad that recreates the “Daisy Girl.” It suggests Obama’s refusal to stand up to the Islamist Iran is risking disaster for America. Muslim jihadists in America are probable. Described as “a nonpartisan organization dedicated to bringing critical security issues to ...
Views: 1203 - Debunking Six Common Myths About Anger - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Janet PfeifferI've been presenting seminars on healing anger for twenty years and it never ceases to amaze me how much misinformation is circulating about one of life's most powerful emotion. I've decided it is time to debunk some of the most common myths. So without further ado, let me begin with... Myth ...
Views: 2257 - Islam: Religion of Peace or an Abomination Birthed by Failed Vatican Strategy to Reclaim Jerusalem? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rome is “the Mother of Abominations” including Islam. The Bible describes well the destiny of both and projects war with militant Islam and the defeat of Iran. America gets “payback” as suggested by the conquest of Babylon by the Medes and Persians (Iraq and Iran). In his book, The ...
Views: 1559 - Why Stay Angry? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2014 from Melissa Heisler“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” – Mark Twain What was the last thing that made you angry? The bad driver cutting you off? Your kids not picking up their toys? You were passed over for a promotion? How long ...
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