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- The Briny Deep (Part Twenty-Six) - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownCheck out Ms. Oberne’s work-in-progress, “The Birth of Jesus and Beyond.” FREE to READ. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/640601 The Life Carriers returned 600,000,000 years ago to study the physical conditions of our planet, once again, to make changes and institute modifications for the basic ...
Views: 194 - Honestly Evaluating Our Daily Walk - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2021 from Bruce WawrzyniakLate last year as both the NBA and the NHL moved deeper into the playoffs and closer to an eventual champion, we were reminded of how one team needs to win 16 games to eventually be the one to hoist the Stanley Cup or the Larry O'Brien trophy. While they didn't have to go undefeated, you'd still ...
Views: 211 - The Life Carriers (Part Twenty-Five) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownCheck out Ms. Oberne’s work-in-progress, “The Birth of Jesus and Beyond.” FREE to READ. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/640601 According to the BOOK, it was 900,000,000 years ago, when a group of divine beings known as “life carriers,” examined Urantia and felt it could be adopted as Urantia ...
Views: 237 - Indian Dargas - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2021 from umesh modiSome of the Indian Dargas are Bara Shaheed Dargah, Moinuddin Chishti, Lateef Saheb Dargah, Piran Kaliyar Sharif, Jan Pahad Dargah, Peer Mohammed Dargah,Vaippar, Valinokkam, Nizamuddin Dargah, Rauza Sharif, Meher Ali Shah and many other dargas in India. Some other dargas of India are Dargah ...
Views: 183 - Indian Mythology - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2021 from umesh modiIndian Mythology encompasses a wide field of myths and legends concerning Indian religion. India is a country of diverse religious practices and socio-cultural habits which incorporates a saga of a nation with a vivid religious background. Indian Mythology takes into consideration all those ...
Views: 175 - Designing a New Year of Intention and Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2021 from Rabbi Simon JacobsonRabbi Simon Jacobson of The Meaningful Life Center Guides Us Into Creating Greater Purpose, Intention and Growth in Our New Year “Jewish mysticism contains a concept called bittul (self-nullification), which is suspending one’s self in the moment by being so focused on the present that your ...
Views: 195 - History of Indian Wedding - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2020 from umesh modiHistory of Indian Wedding says that early societies for social as well as political reasons had to have secure means for the perpetuation of the species and an institution to handle the granting of property rights and marriage was the institution for fulfilling that need. In Indian culture, ...
Views: 195 - Are We Truly the “United” States? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2020 from Rabbi Simon JacobsonWhat is the inherent nature of the universe: unity or discord? Are we doomed to be battlers all our lives? Are we victims of circumstance? Is the world becoming less or more united? Converging technologies and economies would seem to inevitably bring us all closer, yet the opposite is ...
Views: 234 - Hope is not a Strategy - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakIn the second round of the NHL playoffs during a morning press conference on a gameday, Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper said, "Hope is not a strategy." And it made me think of the hope that we DO have in every new day, because of our Heavenly Father. I remember my spiritual ...
Views: 253 - Sufism, Religious Movement - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from umesh modiSufism, mostly referred to as a way of life, encompasses certain mysticism within it. To be a true human being, free from all bondages and honest with the Almighty is being a Sufi. Sufism is all about learning how to be a complete person, who exists in total harmony with the Universal ...
Views: 141 - Wedding in India - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2020 from umesh modiWedding in India and its various traditions are vast. They differ with the different regions of the country. This special social ceremony includes several elaborate rituals. The customs and rituals play a significant role in Indian marriages, be it a Hindu marriage ceremony or a Muslim marriage ...
Views: 199 - Only a Pebble in an Endless Sand (Part Eighteen) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownThe title doesn’t do justice in describing how tiny we are in such a vast expanse of the Cosmos. The following is what makes up outer space and believe me it is impossible to fathom. As a child I did imagine our universe and I’d get lost in it. But never could I possibly have imagined how ...
Views: 177 - Indian Religious Weddings - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from umesh modiIndian religious weddings exhibit a great variety and different parts of the country follow different rituals during these ceremonies. With deep tradition and rich mores each of Indian religious weddings crafts a distinct connotation while mirroring the tradition of India to a great extent. In ...
Views: 162 - Injury Not Needed to Give of Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakA few months ago I was spending many of my nights watching the NHL playoff series between the Boston Bruins and my hometown Tampa Bay Lightning. Our Bolts, however, were having to play without Steven Stamkos, the team captain, who was injured. It's times like those when you'll hear a coach ...
Views: 187 - True Religion (Part Seventeen) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownTrue religion, is there one? Sure, the Bible provides some kind of a framework to build upon, but that’s just it! To build upon! The Old Testament was based on a falsehood about the Universal Father as being a jealous God and we should worship him (out-of-fear). The New Testament focuses ...
Views: 189 - An Amazing Trick (Part Sixteen) - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownBefore bed last night, I always bring a bottle of water and place it near my pillows. My throat gets dry during the night and it’s nice to have a sip of water. Well, m throat was dry before climbing into bed and I needed a sip. Before I could put the top back on the bottle, I lost it. I knew ...
Views: 188 - 7-7-7 (Part Fifteen) - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownThe three 7s has significant meaning for many of us. It is supposed to be a sign of “good luck.” For me, it’s much more than that! My dad passed away on 7-7-7 (July 7, 2007). Dad was always into numbers and for my family 7-7-7 will always remind us of his passing. After his passing, I ...
Views: 211 - Hard to Imagine…The Universe Continues (Part Fourteen) - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWhenever I gaze at an evening sky full of bright stars, as well as those not quite as bright, it’s truly an amazing sight! I can pretend to travel among those stars and pretend I wonder what I may find. According to the BOOK, the myriads of planetary systems were all made to be eventually ...
Views: 189 - Hard to Imagine…The Universe Part Thirteen - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownEven though I am reading the Book of Urantia for the second time, it’s not any different to comprehend than the first time; especially the first section. Part One, I’m currently reading discusses God and the universe using certain terms and descriptions beyond my mindset. It wasn’t until I ...
Views: 194 - Here and Now GONE! Warren! Part Twelve - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownMy younger brother, Warren, and I were very close. Even though, we were living in different states, we kept in touch by having our Sunday morning talks over the cell phone. Every few years, I’d return to Florida to visit Warren but it was less often than it should have been, and that’s because ...
Views: 263 - Here and Now GONE! My Mom! Part Eleven - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownMother passed away a year after Dad. Warren took care of her and I know he would always remember the time they spent together. I traveled from Virginia to Florida to see Mother lying in a hospital bed in Warren’s den. Hospice had already been involved and I was glad Warren had assistance in ...
Views: 256 - Bhakti Movement - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from umesh modiBhakti movement was a Hindu religious movement of the medieval period that promoted the belief that Moksha was attainable by everyone. It was a silent revolution in the Indian society that was responsible for many rites and rituals associated with the worship of God by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. ...
Views: 217 - Here and Now GONE! My Dad Part Ten - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownI can still remember Dad’s funeral. Since he had been a World War II Veteran and an Army Officer, he was buried at the Florida National Cemetery with full honors. The sky was a clear blue with puffy, white clouds on that day. It was the kind of day Dad would have enjoyed by sitting outside ...
Views: 223 - Types of Essential Oil Diffusers - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from Christopher thomasEssential oil diffusers like Sandy Bay London diffusers are devices used to disperse essential oils into the atmosphere. This practice has lingered since ancient times. When essential oils spread in the air, it activates smell receptors in your nose that sends a message to the brain. This, in ...
Views: 264 - More About Invisible/Visible (Part Nine) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownIn a short-read I wrote about extraterrestrials. I mentioned my son, A.M. seeing an alien in the kitchen as a young boy. He had heard a noise in the kitchen and went to investigate. This event happened in the late evening when everyone was in bed. A.M. noticed a gray-colored extraterrestrial ...
Views: 241 - Visible/Invisible (Part Eight) - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownJust because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not there! Years ago, my brother, Warren, and I stumbled across a large circular patch of dirt in a vacant field near our home. Now, Warren and I were always going on adventures together to keep from being bored. This large circular ...
Views: 205 - Energy (Part Seven) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWithout energy, nothing would exist. We are all a part of energy, except that each of us is a copy of the master design. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have separation of various species, such as mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, and amphibians. Human beings are a copy of a master design, ...
Views: 230 - Excellencies of Surah Naas Benefits (Chapter 114) - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Qasim AttariExcellencies of Surah Naas Benefits (Chapter 114) بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ In The Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful (Humanity) Number of Verses: 6 Surah Naas (Arabic: سورة الناس, "Humanity") is the 114th and last surah, or section, of the Qur'an, was uncovered in ...
Views: 273(1 vote) - Dhanteras Celebration 2020— History and Significance - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Sonia VermaDhanteras marks the first day of the grand celebration of Diwali that lasts long for 5 days. It is celebrated by the Hindu on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha, the month of Kartik. Dhanteras stands for Dhan-money or wealth and Teras means the thirteenth day. On this day, Devotees ...
Views: 192 - Auli Trekking - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from bizare xpeditionThe Auli Trekking package of 3 nights 4 Days offers the most pleasant adventure experience in the Auli region of Garhwal Uttarakhand. This Auli trek package is perfect for the college students and backpackers, where they can relax from the stressful city life and can witness the enchanting ...
Views: 171 - Our Body, Mind, Spirit, and More Part Six - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownAs I have just read the definitions for body, mind, and spirit for the second time, it is still rather baffling to me. Our body is the physical organism. Our mind is not just how we think, feel, or perceive the world around us, but it also includes the conscious and the unconscious ...
Views: 263 - God the Supreme is Infinite Part Five - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownTrying to define who God is, is beyond my ability or anyone’s for that matter. When those who speak about Science and can’t believe unless there is concrete evidence of God’s existence, do not know anything about having faith. Like God the Supreme or Divine, he is not concrete. Not everything ...
Views: 248 - Who is God? Part Four - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownTo me, God is the Supreme Being, and to say more than that would become complicated and so I refer to him as the Universal Father. Our Universal Father did not come into my life or my awareness, since I knew from birth I had been reincarnated. I had to go through life again and realized this ...
Views: 236 - Black Magic in Edmonton | Black Magic Astrologer in Edmonton| - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Pandit GanapathiBlack Magic in Edmonton Master Ganapathi is an expert on astrological works like Horoscope, Match Making,Palm & Face reading,Black Magic and Vashikaran Black Magic in Edmonton Master Ganapathi is an expert on astrological works like Horoscope, Match Making,Palm & Face reading,Black Magic and ...
Views: 135 - Bhai Dooj 2020—Significance, History and Bond - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Sonia VermaBhai Dooj or Bhaiya Dooj is a historical and Hindu festival that is enthusiastically celebrated by all the women in India. On this day, they pray for the long life and age of their brothers by putting a Tilak on their forehead and offering sweets to eat. In return, the brothers offer their ...
Views: 224 - Quran Translation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Qasim AttariThe book of monotheism revelation; scripture. The term suggests that “recitation.” Religious writing is believed to be the word of God transmitted through the Prophet Muhammad. The religious writing proclaims God’s existence and might and is that the last word supply of non-secular information ...
Views: 167 - Festival of Lights—Victory Over Darkness and Diwali Celebration in India - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Sonia VermaDiwali—the festival of lights is celebrated in an entire India, mainly by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. It is the day when Lord Ram marked the victory of good over evil. The day encourages people to move on in life, let go past grudges and celebrate tomorrow. The month of October-November is ...
Views: 174 - What is the Book of Urantia? Part Three - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWell, for starters it is not some special book used in some ritual or a cult. It was created for everyone. In fact, this book is a translation of papers having word symbols and interpreted by a group of truth revealers known as the Orvonton Corps. I’m not sure exactly who makes up the ...
Views: 256 - Who Are You? Part Two - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft Brown“Who are you?” You might ask. Well, the answer is, “a human being just like I am.” And, we are all connected. How do I know? Well, it’s in the Book of Urantia. The life carriers, messengers from our Divine God, placed life plasma on our planet, Earth, a very, very, very long time ago, as our ...
Views: 286 - Navratri—Invoke the Divine Energy Worshiping Kanjaks as the Goddess Shakti - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Sonia VermaNavratri is a divine celebration to offer our prayers and offerings to Navdurga; all the nine forms of Shakti. It is an unseen energy that keeps the human body moving and maintains the creation. Mother divine also is known as Adi Parashakti, who is beyond sustainability and creation. And, these ...
Views: 196 - Who Am I? Part One - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWho am I? I am ME! I’m a human being, a small pebble on an endless shore. At a young age, I remember staring in the bathroom mirror at my reflection, wondering who am I. My thoughts would drift into imagining how huge is the universe. Of course, at that time, I knew nothing about the Book ...
Views: 248 - Why go for Life-changing Reiki Healing in Rishikesh? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshReiki Reiki is a Divine life force energy. Reiki is a universal life force energy, where universal is “RE” and life force energy is “KI”. Reiki is a universal energy. Reiki is a life force energy. Reiki is positive energy. Reiki is a beautiful science to learn. and at the present time very ...
Views: 251 - What is God saying to you? 6 ways to Better Hear the “Voice of God” in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2020 from Linda Plunkett1) Hearing God’s voice requires you to have the belief that God loves you and wants to communicate with you. The prophet Jeremiah, in the Old Testament of the Bible, reminds us of God's love when he tells us, "I have loved you with an everlasting love." (Jeremiah 31:3) 2) Listening to and ...
Views: 227 - Temples of Assam - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2020 from umesh modiThe state of Assam is located in the north eastern part of India, south of the eastern Himalayas. This state is divided into 35 administrative districts. Assam is the state where the first oil well in Asia was drilled. Tea and silk produced by this state have also made it popular in India. This ...
Views: 215 - Temples of Andhra Pradesh - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of Andhra Pradesh attract a plethora of pilgrims and tourists from all over the country. Many of these exuberant temples depict various religious tales from the epics of the country. Diversity in terms of beliefs, customs and traditions are well depicted through the rituals followed in ...
Views: 226 - Famous Indian Astrologer in Montreal | Best Indian Astrologer in Montreal - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2020 from Pandit GanapathiSometimes, people may feel that they have no solution for their various life-related issues. But people need not worry about their various life-related issues anymore as Master Ganapathi, the world-famous Famous Indian Astrologer in Montreal is here to help them out come out of their various ...
Views: 164 - Temples of Telangana - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of Telangana covers the temples of architectural beauty like Bhadrachalam Temple, Birla Mandir, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basar, Ramappa Temple, Yadagirigutta Temple, Thousand Pillar Temple, Tandur and Vemulavada. Bhadrachalam Temple which is also known as Sita ...
Views: 257 - Not Known Details About Latest News on Indian Culture - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2020 from ketsaal llp“What I noticed in interviewing every one of these guys is that we’re managing dads like they’re while in the background after they’re not.” Campaigners call for museum to document UK's part in slave trade MasterChef 2020 Australia: a heartbreaking farewell of enthusiast favorite – mainly ...
Views: 278 - Patience is, in Fact, a Virtue - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakWe finally have baseball back, and at the end of this week both the NBA and the NHL will start back up. For diehard sports fans it has been an absolute test of patience, waiting and wondering if and when all those sports, all those teams, all those athletes would be back in action, doing what ...
Views: 273 - Indian New Year Festivals - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Religious Festivals are being celebrated in commemoration of some saints, gurus and prophets, the gods and goddesses or events celebrating their victories. Religious ceremonies, enthusiasm paralleled with ample fun and celebration marks the Indian festivals. Festivals of India play a ...
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