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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: 2472
Self-knowledge has always been the key to preparing for competition. Knowledge of your attributes, abilities, interests, strengths, weaknesses, and traits is essential to riding the front end of the wave of change into the new century. To fully assess your own talents, realize that studies ... Views: 2449
Depth of Issue ~ article 3 of 5 from Healing Toolbox
Waking, Dreaming and Sleeping
Rudolf Steiner pointed out, to the first Waldorf teachers in 1919, how none of us is awake 100% all day long in our so-called waking life.
In fact we travel back and forth on this continuum between two ... Views: 2444
It is interesting to see how much of the so called New Age thoughts are a more fashionable continuation of deeply ingrained religious beliefs. And as religions have been the expression of incomplete insight into the nature of our own self, of God and of the world, so are the modern New Age ... Views: 2440
Easy, by just doing the following:
1. Expecting anything outside of you to make a choice for you.
PROS: None
CONS: Anything outside of you will not make the best choice for you.
2. Getting forever stuck in and never addressing your own previously acquired “United States of ... Views: 2429
Depth of Issue ~ article 5 of 5 from Healing Toolbox
We have personal responsibility on three frequency levels
Because we have three levels of creativity and unresolved issues, we have personal responsibility on three frequency levels.
Conventional language tells us, “We are responsible ... Views: 2426
Often when people think about the subconscious mind, images of a mysterious subterranean landscape shrouded in an inky, impenetrable darkness seems to pop up. In that darkness lurks all darkest secrets and desires. It also contains a great spiritual light and wisdom we are all trying to tap ... Views: 2405
Unconditional love is the act of loving someone regardless of one's actions or beliefs. It is the act of loving without expecting anything in return. It is about not looking at their skin color or any of their physical features, but looking right into someone’s soul and loving them the way ... Views: 2394
In order to apply the concepts of balance and self-control in your present life, you should first consider this: Did you choose the situations you were born into?
Did you have any say in who your parents were, the kind of home you grew up in, or the circumstances that shaped you genetically, ... Views: 2361
I believe that a low sense of self-worth is a major problem plaguing most people today. It often underlies many other problems we face. Without a healthy sense of oneself, we feel unworthy of respect and of good things in our life.
Our society has often taught us to value others and to ... Views: 2339
Life is a series of connections. Routes that take you from where you are—to where you want to be.
Just as a physical bridge gets you safely over inconveniences on your journey—like a ditch or body of water—the mental and emotional bridges that move you beyond potential pitfalls on your path ... Views: 2297
Insight One
If you were willing to see that your very own thinking causes your glorious and your miserable experiences of life; if you were willing to accept that you are the originator, the cause of the kind of life you live – this is the beginning of the end of thinking that there’s ... Views: 2281
This article questions of validity of reincarnation and explores a deeper meaning to the concept. Here, I shall show how the concept is true and false at the same time by exploring another level of its implications in ones pursuit of personal growth and finding happiness.
The concept of ... Views: 2264
If we think that this life has a purpose, then just what is it we are supposed to learn?
After life is said and done will we have learned all the things what we were supposed to?
To add meaning to life it is worthwhile to think about some of the things we think we should learn in ... Views: 2260
Summary:
In a recent symposium in New York City, scientists who both believed and disbelieved in God discussed the problematic issue of science and religion. Opponents of a Supreme Being involved in creating our universe framed their arguments around their beliefs that centuries of ... Views: 2255
Theoretically, being an empathic or clairsentient being is the same thing, however, one has a heightened sense. The term empath, or being empathic, seems to be the buzzword over the last 10 to 15 years. Whether this is due to the advanced population of crystal, rainbow, and indigo children, or ... Views: 2251
Great Spiritual Teachers have always counseled humanity that the world has meaning. Our soul has descended from the divine, and it has come here with an attainable purpose - a need for worldly experience, spiritual awakening, and perfection, before it returns once again to the divine. They tell ... Views: 2246
Conscious Parenting and Power of Mind
Parenting Behavior / Style Reward and Punishment: Is Santa Claus myth working?
Our basic strategy for raising children or motivating employees is a reward and punishment strategy. From an early age we have our Santa Claus that carefully observes ... Views: 2244
Can we actually use technology to measure our level of self-growth or self-discovery?? The answer is far from simple, but let’s give it a go . . . .
First, let’s consider the cultural influences around this idea of self-discovery:
For the past 150 years or so, the rate of human cultural ... Views: 2235
Do you find yourself coming around again and again to the same financial challenge? This is never merely coincidental or accidental. So then … what’s behind this all too common and unpleasant experience?
It’s not the economy, or bad luck, the author of “Money Brain Power” insists. There’s ... Views: 2233
What is the inner child?
“Inner child” is a psychological term used to describe the part of our adult psyche or personality that remains from our childhood self. It represents the child we once were and it remains with us throughout our lives regardless of our age. Consequently, every adult ... Views: 2233
When we stand resolutely in support of others, we give optimism, passion and purpose to our own path to abundance
Every day, in so many parts of this wonderful world in which we live, there are people who embrace their purpose. They are living fulfilling lives through doing what makes them ... Views: 2208
Reconstructing Your Story
Whether you realize it or not, the meaning you give to your experience is what eventually becomes your very own life-story. It is the creation of meaning that is the very movement within that story. This movement of meaning also creates its own momentum because it ... Views: 2200
There’s quite a bit of confusion when deciding what type of reader one needs. What would best serve your purposes? Here’s a simple cheat sheet…
A psychic is someone who through clairvoyance, clairaudience, or clairsentience (clear seeing, clear hearing and clear feeling, respectively) is able ... Views: 2198
The belief in duality has robbed theology of power and has polluted philosophy with untruths; it has divided science against itself and has made countless thousands go through life with saddened hearts.
DUALITY IN THEOLOGY
The belief in duality has given rise in theology to the idea of a ... Views: 2197
There are several simple but critically important keys for raising empowered children. We can give our kids the tools they need, starting at a very young age. These tools will empower them throughout their lives as they grow, yet they are core values that will evolve more fully as time passes. ... Views: 2164
Depth of Issue ~ article 2 of 5
We have issues on three frequency levels
Because we have three levels of creativity, we have potential and capacity for three levels of unresolved issues.
Conscious issues
Conscious issues are things we know need attending to and "fixing." If you ... Views: 2158
There is a certain mysticism surrounding The Akashic Records. From the time we decide to experience life as an independent soul, a field of energy is created that records every thought, word, deed and emotion associated with each experience. This field of energy is the Akashic Records. Akasha is ... Views: 2157
Part 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
Rules and Guidelines
Written by the Author of A Practical Girls Guide to the Universe and Why God is Good and Religion is Bad, Sheri Combs Lantz
Summer is over and back to the real world we must go. Since this puts me back in my vehicle several times a day to be chauffeur to my 14 and 11 ... Views: 2147
Wellness 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
PART 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
Fitzhugh Dodson was a world-famous psychologist, lecturer and writer. He had many strategies for accomplishing a goal. He once said that “Goals that are not written down are just wishes”. I’d like to share with you why writing your goal down works from my life experiences of travelling the world ... Views: 2134
As a soul you are a psychic being. As a child you were probably much more in touch with your psychic abilities than you are now. You may have felt a presence in your room, known what someone was thinking, remembered past lives or experienced a visitation from a deceased relative.
My father ... Views: 2132
We spend thirty three percent of our lives in the sleep state. What if we could have the ability to in some way still make use of that precious time to evolve and enlarge our gifts? This is the very important mystery that propels people young and old who are focused on controlling ... Views: 2127
I don't know about you, but I get annoyed when I look for self esteem boosters, and all I find are things like, "get a makeover", or "just think positive thoughts about yourself".
A makeover only lasts for so long, and if you could think more positively, wouldn't you be doing it ... Views: 2111
Creating 7 Steps to Happiness!
Was “happiness” a word you got used to hearing since you were a child? Of all the people around you, do you remember who said it most?
Many years have passed and you are no longer that seven year old child. As a grown-up, what does “happiness” mean to ... Views: 2086
Decades ago the University of California Press published an unusual manuscript by an anthropology student named Carlos Castaneda. The Teachings of Don Juan initiated a generation of seekers dissatisfied with the limitations of the Western worldview. Castaneda's now classic book remains ... Views: 2082
Do you feel that you are drifting through life without a clear direction? Do you find yourself constantly putting out fires or struggling to get what you need while feeling frustrated and stressed in the process? Do you often find yourself wasting time doing trivial things rather than using your ... Views: 2076
As we all know that Muslims are present in almost every region of the world. Due to a survey, it has been noted that the Islam is the most practised religion in the world. As being a Human it’s our psychology to get to know more about our religion, and people related to the Holy Prophet ... Views: 2068
Dearest Darling Friends,
Has water entered your ship?
The ship needs water to move. Compared to the mass of water it can travel and conquer, the size of the ship is very tiny.
Yet, all the water in the biggest of the oceans cannot drown the ship, unless water enters that ship. The ... Views: 2068
When you live in appreciation of life and reverence for life, you become alive, vibrant in gratitude and joy then you move toward love and compassion. For the Divine is the source of compassion.
When you develop compassion, you put real love into practice. Seeing the pain and suffering of ... Views: 2067
“MAN, KNOW THYSELF” is a recurring theme throughout many religious and spiritual teachings, for without this understanding we remain reactive and uncertain, adrift in an overwhelming sea of experiences. By understanding our motivational drives we are able to actively shape our unique identity ... Views: 2057
I’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
This Surah is an invite to the Divine Leadership and all the stories, events etc., revolve around this dominant melody. As this Surah, has chiefly been addressed to the Jews, many past events have been cited from their own peoples to criticize and advise them that their own good lies intolerant ... Views: 2052
(Q1) If I really believe something but others don't how does LOA work. e.g. if I had money invested in a horse or the stock market and I really believed that I would make money from this venture but the other people who owned the horse or had the same shares as me didn't believe this how would ... Views: 2046
Chapter Eleven - “What the Universe is All About”
Then the stranger and the apprentice went on their way, moving through the desert, across great sand dunes and into peaceful valleys. And soon they came upon a suitable place to bed down for the night near a small spring so the camels could ... Views: 2046
Herbal Smoking Mixtures
c. 2012, Susun Weed
See Part OneLet's expand our range of plants activated by fire. Some sources say that more than a hundred different herbs were utilized in Native American smoking mixes. What would your smoking mix be? Would you have several, for different ... Views: 2044
Continually focusing on what isn't only gives more power to it. The universe doesn't really have an opinion about what you want or don't want. It just listens to you. So, if you are telling the universe that the status quo is okay with you, it will listen. The universe doesn't pick and choose ... Views: 2025
As we begin this year, we face some significant issues in the world and in the United States. There is a polarization of people, dire predictions about the soon to come impact of global warming, about immigration, the migration of people from areas in the world impacted by violence and/or ... Views: 2020