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One day I was quoting David Carradine on my Facebook – “If you cannot be a poet, be the poem.” Some people were puzzled and asked, “What does it mean?”
Likewise, in my ever first Video Blog, I said something like, “You are not a person with wisdom. You are the wisdom.” It seems to be puzzling ... Views: 1420
In July of 1992, the summer between my senior year in high school and my freshman year at Stanford, I got invited to play in the U.S. Junior National Baseball Championship tournament in Boise, Idaho. It was a pretty big deal. Some of the top high school players in the country were there, ... Views: 1417
I remember the first time I realized that the difference between should and could was far greater than a couple of letters. I was newly married, still in college, and it was time for me to choose my major.
I enjoyed math, so I listed some possibilities: I could teach math. I could be an ... Views: 1417
Recently I had the opportunity to meet a long term mystic. During a lecture he was presenting on a mystic’s role in society, he uttered the words “inner warrior,” while looking directly at me. I had never met him and wondered if he knew I was the author of Mystic Warrior. His lecture was ... Views: 1416
What 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: 1411
I finished writing my first book not too long ago. I found it difficult identifying what my expectations were since I’ve never done this before. The entire process of getting the book in print and to being in your hands was an emotional roller coaster. I had to keep reminding myself “process ... Views: 1408
There are countless meditation techniques out there,geared towards cultivating the mind and obtaining higher states of consciousness.We can divide these techniques into the following general categories:
A) Meditation involving concentration, or focus on a selected object of thought.The object ... Views: 1401
We should turn within, then, as have all of those great souls who have blessed the world with their presence; we should turn within and FIND GOD. It should seem natural to turn to the Great Power back of everything; it should seem normal to believe in this Power; and we should have a sense of a ... Views: 1400
Through self-knowledge, you recognize your divine nature and the deeper purpose to life. You create a larger context in which to view your existence. You learn how to interpret and organize your experiences. You develop an inner connection with all creation. Self-knowledge helps you blend ... Views: 1397
Finding your true purpose is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It will bring you freedom, happiness and dissolve your fears of the unknown. Unfortunately, too many of us spend a lifetime never finding the elusive holy grail.
Once you get the real truth about your ... Views: 1396
One of the trends I dislike in our culture is the reluctance of people to take responsibility, or to respond with care to each other. In my counseling practice, I hear a lot of self-justification, mind-reading, defensiveness, blaming and complaining; which is why relationships, friendships, ... Views: 1396
Life. It is the birds of the sky, the verdant lush plants that grow on the ground, the beasts of the land, small and great. It is the air we breathe, the vast stretch of water that covers over 75% of our planet. Life is the resounding breath of God in the cosmos, emanating from the stars in the ... Views: 1384
Common Sense is a lie.
A lie that has frustrated me for a long long time as it is the cause of most misunderstandings and hatreds in the world.
Why is Common Sense a lie?
Well let’s define it first:
Common Sense as defined from thee Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
• COMMON SENSE: ... Views: 1370
Makkah is a city of great religious and historical significance for Muslims. Not only Holy Kaabah is here but also Makkah is the birthplace of our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW). In addition, Makkah houses some of the most sacred sites of Islam; hills, graveyards, caves, wells, mosques, ... Views: 1367
Did you notice that everything had got all mixed up in our lives?
Thus, material goods become more significant than sincere relationships with people. Or, talks about true love call nothing but wit's end or even sarcasm.
Why does it happen so?
Aren't we able to feel love anymore? Are ... Views: 1362
Forgiveness Strengthens The Capacity To Choose
The beauty of the New Year is already upon us! It ‘s the perfect time for personal reflection on the year’s ups and downs along with it’s challenges and triumphs. It’s an opportunity to affirm what went well and feel grateful for that. Perhaps ... Views: 1361
There is a big overlooked way that will help you really expand not just your meditation and guided meditation strategy but your personal and spiritual growth.
The Western self-identity in personal growth and spirituality is generally known as mind, body and soul. Realistically however, your ... Views: 1360
Some of us have had this conversation with God wondering if He/She is listening. Maybe you call on your Creator because you simply want to express your thankfulness and gratitude for the blessings in your lives; but more often than not, you find yourself in some sort of predicament or difficulty ... Views: 1357
Almost 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: 1354
A lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed.
If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future.
We all know how difficult it ... Views: 1354
Janna Levin presents some very interesting information about our universe, including black holes and the rhythm and sound of their nature. Her presentation of the potential sounds we might here, if we could, resemble the sounds heard by those who have explored deeper levels of consciousness ... Views: 1353
Your household shifting such as kitchen is probably the most hardest and the toughest room that you have to transpire while relocation. It has so much stuff to sort that may take on nerve of any person. So for smooth kitchenware shifting here are few tips:
1. Sort, select and simplify: Before ... Views: 1352
Know 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: 1350
Hero worship makes me uncomfortable. I am an extremely minor public figure, except among certain family members and friends who inflate my fame as author of Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love. As a marriage expert, I sense that many people who have heard of me think I must be a perfect marriage ... Views: 1349
Years ago while I was doing my undergraduate education, I bought a big wall picture that was showing an estate with beautiful houses. I cut out my picture and placed it at the gate to the estate. I went a step further during my final year in the institution of higher education by developing ... Views: 1346
There are several advantages afforded the self-aware individual. With respect to their importance and value to empowering your teammates/clients, I will highlight some of those advantages in this article.
To begin with, your team will benefit from becoming self-aware by realizing that they ... Views: 1345
Loss of A Loved One: The Journey of Grief
Since no two relationships are ever the same, the grief that follows
from this particular loss is also never the same. How could we possibly express the magnitude of the true loss we feel inside? We each experience loss and pain in our own personal ... Views: 1343
Last night I was fortunate enough to participate in a monthly meet-up with fellow Miller Voice Method teachers-in-training. The meet-up was overseen by Scott Miller, head teacher of the Miller Voice Method. Another teacher and I led the exercises for the evening. It was truly inspiring to be in ... Views: 1342
When we wake up to who we are, something happens. We stop identifying with our egoic selves because we realize they are impermanent and only that which is permanent can be who we are.
We aren’t our bodies, we aren’t our memories, we aren’t our thoughts, we aren’t our feelings… We aren’t any ... Views: 1341
My friend and I had a great conversation the other day about understanding unpleasant interactions with other people.
Sometimes we have experiences that make us wonder...“Where’s the Love? ”
When we cross paths with someone who treats us unkindly, it’s easy to get upset and actually take ... Views: 1338
The Path To The Gazebo
Have total trust in yourself with a strong, courageous faith. After all, we must all live life just one day at a time. Sure we can reminisce and plan as we like, yet its still all about today! Keeping it simply will help you enjoy the process.
Our life takes shape ... Views: 1337
If you’ve awaken to the realization of pursuing personal development, that’s a good place to start. Sometimes, it may be somewhat daunting trying to pick a particular aspect of self development to start with. Well, the first step is to do an inner search, in order to know the area that requires ... Views: 1331
Side effects
As anything in this non perfect world, there can be negative side effects of the Vipassana meditation technique too.
During the meditation, a Vipassana student receives fine (pleasant) or rough (disgust) sensations of the body. His/her main task is to stay indifferent to them. ... Views: 1331
Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part III
Terms and conditions
In order to achieve the objectives of Vipassana meditation, a student should follow the terms and conditions of the course.
There are five important precepts included in the Code of Discipline for new ... Views: 1328
Facial Speak
I've been watching the Jodie Arias Death Penalty trial for the past three weeks. For those of you who aren't familiar with this case, here is a little information about her.
Jodi Arias, 32, is accused of first degree murder in the death of her former boyfriend, Travis ... Views: 1325
The holy worship Hajj is one the greatest acts in the religion Islam. The reward of Hajj E Mabroor is double and great for Muslim Ummah. The person who performed Hajj with sincerity and completed all rituals according to Sunnah, Allah will forgive his or her past sins definitely.
Similarly, ... Views: 1325
If you're a woman who's been wanting marriage for a long time, and it hasn't happened, possibly your attitude has been holding you back. Women in my "Marry with Confidence" workshops have expressed these attitudes:
• All the good men are married.
• There aren't enough single men in my ... Views: 1324
When the psychological energy elements are in the helter-skelter form, they lack the synergistic effect. Healthy mental transformation can take place with synergism. Our noisy mental state, lacking polarization, fritters away the energy.
Let us consider an iron piece before and after ... Views: 1321
There is light at the end of the tunnel, but some days it seems like it is miles away. You have done
everything you can think of to do, physically or mentally and don't even get me started on the list of emotions
that have been involved in the whole process of creating the dream that you ... Views: 1313
Sa’y between Safa and Marwa is the mandatory ritual of Umrah Al-Mufradah which is performed by the pilgrims. Sa’y is an Arabic term which actual meanings are to make circumambulation as back and forth between Safa and Marwa from those who appear for pilgrimage. Indeed, the act of Sa’y is the ... Views: 1308
Last week, a reader wrote to say, "Why would I want to waste time wondering if I lived as an Incan, or as anyone else? I have enough to do in this lifetime."
While the tone of my "Incan comment" was meant to be light-hearted, the reader had a point. The purpose of looking at past lives is ... Views: 1308
I love being outside and physical activity to balance the counseling, workshops and writing, which I also love. I enjoy walking the dogs with Joyce, mowing the lawn, fixing things, gardening, doing anything to be outside.
Some folks like to sit around when they are on vacation. Not me. ... Views: 1304
Dear friend, the practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in sports and ... Views: 1304
The happiest people I have seen on this planet so far are the newly arrived children. The saddest and most unhappy ones I have seen so far are the departing adults. The difference between the two is that the first ones have not yet accepted everything they are not, and are in tune with ... Views: 1303
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Death and Taxes - by Dr. Kyre Adept, Director of ART of Integration
Oooh, it’s that inevitable time of year again… not death, hopefully, but taxes. In the US, most people’s taxes are due on April 15th, so it’s a good day to stay away from the Post Office.
We all have an ambivalent relationship with taxes in particular and taxation in general. We want the ... Views: 1301
Psychics believe that #1 in
numerology makes you a spark, the leader of all things that
follow. You're willing and naturally assume the lead in adverse
circumstances that most would dread or fear. Your energies are aggressive
but in a positive way; yours is a ... Views: 1294
Passage
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: 1292
Spray painting art or Aerosolgrafia is an interesting art form that uses cans of aerosol paint as medium. These artists use aerosol cans of different colors in their art together with ordinary objects like newspapers and bowls. Curious people gather to watch the artist get inspired by his or her ... Views: 1289
This 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: 1289