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- How Our Tendency to Assume Can Serve as an Opportunity for Growth - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Stephanie Lewis“We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than reality.” -Seneca We make so many assumptions - those stories that bounce around in our heads about why someone did something or what people are going to do. Someone didn’t say hi when you passed one ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - How To Find The Right Spiritual Path For You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from David SamuelMany people are looking for a spiritual teacher, an enlightened being who can help them progress in their spiritual growth or path to enlightenment. Some jump from one teacher to another being perpetually dissatisfied, or maybe they find one teacher they like and stay there for the rest of their ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - How to find your ideal career according to Natal chart? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Sri TulasiCareer is bread for everyone. There are instances where career can boost up your life to great heights. If not chosen the best suited for your career also destroys your life. One can not deny the fact of career importance in Life. Let us have a look at how Indian Vedic Astrology helps you ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - How To Get Your Prayers Answered! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Cherokee BillieMost people pray asking for what they want and expect an immediate response. In today’s culture everything is about NOW. • You mean I have to wait for God to answer? • Why isn’t my prayer answered immediately? • I have prayed and nothing has happened. • Why did this tragedy have to ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - How to Heal Ourselves and the World - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Generally, society works against us discovering and being ourselves. We are taught to be what society and our parents want us to be. There is little faith in the brilliance and miracle of who we are. Instead, there is typically a fear that we are not enough and we have to push to be the best we ...
Views: 1953(1 vote) - How to Identify Unconscious Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaKnow thyself. These words were inscribed in the vestibule of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. For centuries, petitioners seeking advice from the oracle at Delphi would view the inscription. Philosophers throughout the ages offered this same advice to their students. These words are as ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - How to Run a Virtual Meeting For Free: Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from Daniel BrainIn present days video meetings are the new normal, as teams are no longer working together in the same office. Also, you’re just as likely to be working with someone in a different part of the country or world as you are with someone in a different part of the office. Virtual ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - HOW TO WORK WITH YOUR DREAMS; PART 1 - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Shakeenah FentisPART 1 of 3 HOW TO WORK WITH YOUR DREAMS As you may have observed, dreams to many, are usually considered as nothing more than non-sensical/un-reasonable images of the mind with not much value… of truth, this has already – since ancient times to now, been proven to not be truth! (except for ...
Views: 2140(1 vote) - HOW TO WORK WITH YOUR DREAMS; PART 2 - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Shakeenah FentisPart 2 of 3 HOW TO WORK WITH YOUR DREAMS WHY DO WE DREAM ANYWAY? *Some of the most prevalent observations have been that we require this mysterious sleep experience in order to maintain a certain level of mental and emotional balance. *The nonsensical, fragmentary dreams usually seen ...
Views: 2156(1 vote) - I Asked Google — Is There A God? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Fancis BransonWhy is it that while the world is hurtling toward catastrophe the front pages of our newspapers only register the most superficial happens on this planet? Surely if there is to be one time of the year that has the power and ability to awaken our spiritual beings, it is the birthday of the man ...
Views: 1356(2 votes) - If I Only Had A Pause Button - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from David OrmanIf I only had a pause button, I would have gotten blisters on my thumb this holiday season. If I only had a pause button, I would have used it for this past Thanksgiving. I have so much to be grateful for, from my family to my health and countless factors in between. That day was truly a ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Individuation: From Codependent Chameleon to True Self - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2023 from Darlene LancerWhen we first met, I told my husband I was very adaptable. I didn’t realize the price of being a chameleon until I started recovery and my journey of individuation. By then I was dead inside. I’d spent years adapting to abuse and belittling that I’d absorbed. I was detached from my feelings and ...
Views: 447(2 votes) - Is Romance Important to YOU? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rosemary PriceIs romance important to YOU?How romantic are you? It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Is Summer Boot Camp a Good Option for Your Troubled Teen? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe TherapistIf you are throwing your hands up in the air with what to do for your troubled teen, you may want to consider the summer boot camp option. These programs have been specifically designed to support, guide and create structure and limits for a child with behavior problems. Additionally, these ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - It's Just a Shoe! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kate Bares-CochrunAre you one of those people who feels a bit anxious when things get really, reaaaaaallly good? Do you habitually cover your proverbial head, waiting for the other shoe to drop? Ugh. Don't you just hate that? It's one thing to be awake and aware that the unexpected does and will occur, but to go ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Judgment Day - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAs an unpublished writer, I have to take work whenever I can get it to help supplement my income. So, it was an easy decision when I was asked to participate in a five-day trade show. There was only one issue. I would be working and living along side some mean-spirited people—and that didn’t ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Kind Words Creates Kindness - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Lisa TunneyHello Divine Beings! As always, I write about what I am pondering, and this month I have to admit that I am a purveyor of compliments and gratitude. Sometimes people think I am over doing it a bit and they get embarrassed. However, I am of the mind that if you do something noteworthy, then I ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Looking For A Place To Hide? A Secret To Keeping Your Cool When You're Uncomfortable - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Rita HickmanYour boss, “would like to talk to you for a minute”. Your spouse isn’t talking to you at all. It’s 5am and you’re not looking forward to your stressful day. How do you know you’re stressed? You feel slightly queasy, a little hot or cold, your shoulders tense up, maybe your intestines feel weak. ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - LOSE INTEREST IN THE PAIN OF YOUR PAST - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2015 from Guy FinleyThere is no moment in which everything around us isn't beginning. In fact, if the various cosmos – from the greatest to the least – had a slogan it would be this: “In with the new, out with the old.” This celestial principle of regeneration is not only ceaseless in the world around us; it is ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Love and Technology: Inspired or Lost within Technology Matrix - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićWe live surrounded by an increasingly complex matrix of impulses allowing strangers of all sorts (TV, media, Internet) interfere in our mental, emotional and spiritual development. Understanding this intricate network and how does the human brain interacts with it is becoming our door to ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - MahaDharma –the way to better life - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Sumeru RayMahaDharma –the way to better life To make a better world –to make our life blessed –to fulfill oneself, we have an excellent – incomparable system of essential education for true & universal development of human beings that is ‘MahaDharma’. ‘MahaDharma’ is for science and spiritual conscious ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Message from Peacock for December 21st, 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Lisa TunneyPeacock has been making itself known to me in the last several weeks. The magnificence of the Peacock astounds me with its royal blues and greens which symbolize not only a sense of royalty, but also the heart and throat chakras. The heart chakra is in charge of our Love aspect and the throat ...
Views: 1070(2 votes) - Mindful Being Course Interview with Nataša Pantović Buzzfeed - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićWellness and Nutrition Author of 9 consciousness research books Nataša Pantović has told Buzzfeed that her latest personal development book called: Mindful Being towards Mindful Living Course, is about how ‘consciousness transforms into its golden possibilities’. While sitting and ...
Views: 2142(1 vote) - Mindful Practices That Can Help You Live a Better Life - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2019 from Katrin De OcampoWhen you focus on the present moment, you are starting to be mindful. To cope up with your daily existence in this world and handle the rough moments of your life, practicing mindfulness can help you a lot. Through mindful practices, you can concentrate on your everyday task, keep you calm in a ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - New Moon Reading 11/26/2019 New Love and New Beginngs! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonBeware of compromising your integrity in order to belong. Do you hide who you really are in order to play a role within your household or society? This will never fulfill you. Now is a time to assess your willingness to be real. Authenticity is true self-expression and the only way to empower ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - Nonduality in short - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Eugenio VignaliNonduality is a peculiar subject to write or to talk about. It concerns the ultimate nature of reality, and is therefore at the same time the most theoretical topic and the most tangible one, it is the most abstract because it deals with the absolute, which is by definition unattainable by our ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - ON THE NATURE OF HUMAN IDENTITY - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from gloria eagle"Some days i feel small and insignificant,like a blade of grass", said the seeker,"On other days, i feel big and important. Sometimes, i feel helpless,as if i know nothing; And sometimes i feel powerful and all knowing. There are days, when i think i know who i am,and days that i am not sure. ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Opposing Viewpoints--What Happens After Death - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe life after death debate includes two main viewpoints. Either you believe in life after death (the afterworld, or heaven), or you believe that once you die your consciousness simply ceases to exist. Below we outline the two general belief systems regarding the life after death debate ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Our Self Development Journey - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićOur Personal Development Journey Self Realization Journey is a most amazing Journey we will ever embark on. It never ends and it is always successful because an invisible driver (our soul) directs the Journey. Our commitment to grow as spiritual beings is always beautifully ...
Views: 3854(2 votes) - Passage - Understanding The Paradigm Shift - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Martin BrofmanPassage By Martin Brofman (from Anything Can Be Healed – Findhorn Press) Each of the chakras is like a lens through which you choose to interpret events in the outer world. You always have the choice as to whether you will interpret these events through the filter of Security, Sensation, ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Personal Hygiene Care Plan With Template - Step-by-Step Guide - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2020 from Daniel BrainPersonal hygiene is how you take care of your body. You might normally relate it to bathing, washing your hands, brushing teeth and sporting clean clothing regularly on a regular basis. The scope of personal hygiene may also include washing clothes, towels, household, sewerage and so on. Good ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Renewing Self-Love! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Moreen DuFermontA Practice of Self-Love through personal challenge! How do we define such an overarching concept: Self-Love? Take a few moments for yourself to pause and reflect and then consider how much you feel you really do Love yourself? Although most people would probably say that they do, the reality ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Runes and Consciousness: Eh in inverted position - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Carolina IglesiasThis rune is called Eh and came out in inverted position (it looks like an "M" upside down). It invites to start a journey towards our essence step by step. Shall we start? The concept of Consciousness that most strongly resonates with me now is “that which accepts all and judges nothing.” If ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Scientific Adam & Scientific Eve - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Lisa TunneyA long time ago, when humanity was still young, a small group of people lived in either the southern or eastern part of Africa. Living amongst these peoples were a man, known to scientists today as Scientific Adam and a woman, known as Scientific Eve. It is now understood that each male living ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Self Authority IS important! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Lisa WechtenhiserRecently, I read a post on another blog about what the writer sees as one of the challenges of relying on the wisdom of Guides in Spirit. To paraphrase, it says: The biggest problem happens when someone starts depending solely on a psychic source, like their team of Spirit Guides. They ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - Self-Discovery Through Dialogue - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from William ConstantineThe journey of self-discovery for many gets lost in translation because one is seeking internal happiness in the external world. In other words, they are looking toward their outer experiences to tell them how they should feel, think, and act in that very moment. Yet, how this experience is ...
Views: 1825(3 votes) - Selfishly Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Kemila ZsangeI’ve always found this word “selfish” intriguing. It’s such an empty word by itself yet there are so many loaded meanings and emotions to it. An artificial word, yet a powerful label. To be labeled “selfish” is not a nice feeling for many of us so we would do whatever it takes to avoid being ...
Views: 2052(1 vote) - Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Sandra DawesCreating boundaries – it sounds like something you would hear in a therapy session or read about in a self-help book, but what does it really mean? For me, it means being self-aware, able to know and express to others what is acceptable in my life. This has not been an easy feat for me by any ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Six Keys to Living Your Life's Purpose - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from David ArensonWhat do you think you're here for? Did you just randomly turn up in existence, or is there a seeper purpose to your being alive? What I'm going to say may sound controversial to the unitiated. My view is that your life's mission is to love yourself. Further, to learn to love what you have, ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - Snake in the dream - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Sri TulasiWhat if you suddenly wake up shouting 'oo..' or "Snake ... snake" in the middle of the night. After realizing that it is not a real snake, the dream snake is peaceful. Why do snakes fall into this dream? Scholars have been saying that dreams are part of unfulfilled hopes. However, astrology says ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Some Uncommon Sense Needed today - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from William CottringerSome Uncommon Sense Needed today By Bill Cottringer “You can see a lot by observing and hear a lot by listening.” ~Yogi Berra Originally back in the day, common sense was the useful knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) people needed to use to survive the challenges of living day ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Spiritual Arrogance - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaLast week, I received an email from a reader stating, "I have evolved past the spiritual understanding of author." I chuckled at the reader's bluntness. He didn't mince words; clearly, he felt that he had developed capabilities that were not only greater than those of "author" but beyond the ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - Spiritual Growth and Development: A Means of Personal Development in Becoming a True Human Being - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartThe spiritual growth and development of an individual is a means of personal development in becoming a true human being; in many ways, this is why we come to be here on this planet. One of our greatest challenges is to expand or enlarge the beliefs that we do carry within our psychological ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Stepping Divinely with NeCe Lenore - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonWe all have experienced some form of happiness that warmed our hearts and uplifted our spirits. We express it through our smiles and joyous sense of humor as we try to share our happiness with others. There's a vibrant light that shines through our aura attracting those around us and naturally, ...
Views: 756(2 votes) - Stop Placing Boundaries on Yourself and Block Out Distractions! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonI did some serious thinking about the obstacles I have in my life and it made me realize in search of finding a solution I have created boundaries. Boundaries are good things. They allow structure and discipline, however I realized that I was setting boundaries in the wrong areas of my life. ...
Views: 647(1 vote) - Success is Innate--How Your Fears Get in the Way of Your Best Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Nicole NenningerHave you ever seen a child learning to walk? They’ll try and keep trying–even when they bang their head or fall down hard (have you ever wondered why it is so hard to get a “perfect” one-year old’s picture? They usually have bruises from their learning-to-walk exploits!). Back when you were ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - SUMMER 2021: A Mystic’s Take on Hungry Ghosts, Karmic Setpoints and How to Truly Feed Our Souls - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2021 from joan pancoeTO ACTIVATE ALL LINKS AND SEE ALL VISUALS: https://joanpancoe.com/2021/06/30/summer-2021-a-mystics-take-on-hungry-ghosts-karmic-setpoints-and-how-to-truly-feed-our-souls/ “In the Hindu Religion, where harmlessness is the ideal and flesh-eating is prohibited, Shiva has allowed meat for ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - Synchronicities: Your Key to a Life of Ease and Grace - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaAlmost everyone has had experiences where they think of something and "coincidentally" it appears: a person you hadn't seen in years shows up unexpectedly, a trial issue of a magazine is delivered to your home with just the information you needed, or you flip on the car radio to hear the lyrics ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Take Back Your Power - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaLately, I've been watching episodes from the 1970s TV show, Kung Fu, on DVD. It starred David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine, a half-Chinese, half-American Shaolin priest who wanders the post-civil war American West looking for his long-lost brother. Caine is a martial arts master who resorts ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Taking Awakening off the Pedestal - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Mark KellyWhat we put beyond our reach remains beyond our reach. Awakening, enlightenment, God-realization, Self-realization, whatever you want to call it, is our natural state. When we place it on a pedestal we fail to recognize this and become like a dog chasing its own tail since no view that divides ...
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