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- Wake Up to Reality - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Daisa CatalinaWhen was the last time you took a serious objective look at your life situation? Are you really satisfied with the way things are going? Well, if you are an optimist or find yourself in a good mood, you may be tempted to say that things are all right in your life right now. And even if ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - Vision to Transformation - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Nadine LoveA radical inner transformation and rise to a new level of consciousness might be the only real hope we have in the current global crisis brought on by the dominance of the Western mechanistic paradigm. ~ Stanislav Grof A brisk walk on the beach and luminous meditation, perched on a giant ...
Views: 1230 - What does "consciousness" mean? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Jennifer Harvey SallinI talk a lot about consciousness in my practice : “living consciously”, “making the unconscious conscious”, “consciously choosing”, and so on. But what does it all really mean? On one hand, the idea of “consciousness” could seem completely abstract and without any practical implications. ...
Views: 1130 - The Control Freak - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAs a lucid dreamer, I feel all the emotions during dreamtime that I do while I am awake. Last night, I dreamt that I was working in a retail store. In the dream, I had helped an overbearing woman no one else wanted to deal with. She purchased many things and I was happy, but the scene skipped ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - 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: 1455(1 vote) - Ask Astrid: How Does Energy Work - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Astrid StrombergAsk Astrid: How Does Energy Work Yesterday, I had on Steven D Kelley as a guest to the first of a new season of Guests on the Brilliant Essence radio. He comes from an engineering background. Like my Dad, in fact! He gave us the image of a propulsion system, connected it to the DNA helix ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Life Coaching Offers People a Better Experience - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Bill RuslingA life coach excels in training people in the field of personal development, organizational development and confidence building. The life coach practices helps people attain the best performance changes to get rid of restrictive beliefs and improving their personal and professional ...
Views: 662 - Rules and Guidelines - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Sheri Combs LantzRules 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: 2150 - Our Undying Love for Vampires - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Claudia CunninghamWhen I began writing my first book, Biting Back: A No-Nonsense (No Garlic) Guide to Facing the Personal Vampires in Your Life (Llewellyn, 2010)—and that was well over eight years ago, mind you—I remember I was anxious, even then, that the national fascination with vampires would pass before I ...
Views: 1402 - Your Inner Self - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I have always admired those who always knew what they wanted to do with their life. Some people knew the exact career they wanted to pursue, while others knew the kind of man they wanted to marry, and how many children they wanted to have. Life changes you and sometimes it changes the ...
Views: 1469 - 5 Easy steps to achieve life goals and avoid mistakes! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Gary DalyThe secret is out on how to achieve life goals… Those who write their goals accomplish significantly more than those who do not write their goals. What’s more, in a recent study at Dominican University, it was shown that those who wrote down their specific goals and elicited the help of a ...
Views: 1598 - ***Build your career path with your chinese astrological chart ( bazi / paht chee ) - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Safrina KadriAs a feng shui consultant I get asked a lot of the same questions and concerns over and over again, and lately I’ve been getting more clients concerned about the state of their career and are seeking guidance. So how does Chinese metaphysics can help them in finding more satisfaction in their ...
Views: 4900(1 vote) - Hypocrisy of Science and Religion - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Matthew PettiIf you believe that the religion versus science argument for human origins holds water, then you are forced to side with either of two biased and shortsighted conclusions. Who is preaching nonsense and who is not? The truth about anything unproven is subjective. The true nature of deception ...
Views: 1874 - Happiness Drivers - Three Key Findings to What Makes People Happy - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonContrary to what advertisers would have us believe, what makes people happy does not come from getting more things, perennial youth, extra income or drinking a certain brand of beer. According to massive research done in the new field of positive psychology, authentic happiness (the kind that ...
Views: 3789 - It's Ok To Be Me - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Corinne BlumI have discovered that my true passion is to help people feel comfortable in their own skin. Over the years I have been coaching, and more than a decade of my own personal growth, I keep on coming back to self-acceptance. Within the journey, throughout the process, over the peaks and along the ...
Views: 1883 - 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: 1219(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: 2159(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: 2144(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 ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - "It's OK to Be Different- Learn to Accept Yourself!". - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganHave you ever been judged? Have you ever been made to feel “odd” or “different”? We all have unique personality traits which go against the norm. Because of these differences, we are sometimes judged and made to feel odd or that there is something wrong with us. Because we live by set of rules ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - Dropping Judgment... With Ice-Cream! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Carolina IglesiasI’m in the incessant search of ways to expand my levels of consciousness. I’ve learnt that the tip of the iceberg is in asking questions without waiting for a logical answer, simply trust that the energy of the answer will arrive at the proper time and in the most suitable way. This technique ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Accomplishing a Goal - Why Writing Your Goal Down Works - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Gary DalyFitzhugh 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: 2138 - Self-awareness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThis is a good mantra to remember this week as it may be very tempting to say things you will regret later. This is the perfect Mantra for this week: "When I learn to change from the inside out I no longer need to scream and shout, At other people to get my way, I just tip my hat and ...
Views: 1435 - Make It A Great Day - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Angela BrisbaneHow often do you tell someone ‘Have a great day’, or receive the sentiment yourself? It is a nice sentiment to offer, but it could be better. ‘Have a great day’ implies that you only hope the day goes well. You don’t anticipate having a bad day, but one never knows… You are only hoping the ...
Views: 836 - Self Awareness - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Angela BrisbaneAwareness is the first step in change. Awareness is stopping and acknowledging that you aren't happy. Being aware that you 'just don't feel right', being aware of the feeling in your gut that is telling you somethings' not quite right. Trusting your intuition, that niggling thought or feeling ...
Views: 795 - The light in the middle of the tunnel - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Carolina IglesiasYesterday I hit bottom once again. What’s curious is that each bottom is deeper and darker than the previous one. It seems that all my lightwork is invisible, worthless and useless for this world. The feeling of separation that overflows me is the most overwhelming so far… With all the work ...
Views: 1336(2 votes) - Be aware of yourself - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThe challenge could actually be to manifest as being torn between having fun and having too much work! Your consciousness wants to go out and jump but your sub- consciousness might just say "Not until you get ALL your work done!" Hence the mantra is about finding the balance. Will you find ...
Views: 1820(2 votes) - What Your Guru is Not Telling You About Karma - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe define karma as everything you say, do, or intend coming back to you in equal measure, mostly from past lives. What you do now will likely come back to you in a future life, not in your immediate future. Everyone has endured a negative experience relating to career, relationships, family, ...
Views: 1560 - Been Ether-Surfing Much Lately? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Mette MullerHave you ever met someone who seems overly absorbed in their spiritual lives? Even to the point of ignoring other aspects of their lives, such as personal relationships or their career? Perhaps they recite spiritual philosophies they’ve read (repeatedly!), or discuss at length their prowess in ...
Views: 1962 - 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: 1829(3 votes) - 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: 1226(1 vote) - Get More Meditation & Self Growth Results By Expanding Your Definition of Self - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Rion FreebergThere 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: 1471(1 vote) - Mindfulness in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Patrick FanningTwenty or thirty years ago, classic cognitive behavioral therapy didn't have much to say about the eastern concept of mindfulness. Over time it kind of snuck in by the stress reduction back door. Now it's all over current approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy or dialectical ...
Views: 1011 - Different Areas of Personal Development - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Nik HalikIf 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: 1467 - Who Is Your Life About? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Linda RadfordI remember many years back a counselor I was seeing asked me what I was doing for my birthday? In those days, my life was so busy, I scheduled almost every waking hour. I listed the activities that I had scheduled feeling in a celebratory mood. He asked me a question that stopped me in my ...
Views: 1442 - Are We Spiritual Beings or Material Beings? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Andrew CortGreat 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: 2250 - How Do I Get More Confidence and Overcome Low Self Esteem? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Merle Mac MooreThis is a story of how I was able to overcome a low self esteem, and get more confidence. Have you ever met someone who said they always knew they were going to be a doctor, or an actor, or a mechanic? These people know at like age 4 what they want to be in life. Well, I was not like that, ...
Views: 1059 - Ancura Impara, Still Learning - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Rev. Lana CharltonAncora Imparo, Still Learning the True Freedom In a sketch of Father Time, Michelangelo inscribed beside a child’s carriage, “Still I learn.” This was nearing the end of this life, the great master, yet “Still I learn.” Ancora Imparo, is a fantastic way to re-create your life and find the ...
Views: 1126 - Use NLP for Addictions - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Nigel MooreNLP refers to neuro linguistic programming. This is a highly successful methodology for creating excellence and change in yourself and others. The principle of NLP services is based on the fact that all kinds of behaviors have a psychological structure which can be located, memorized and adapted ...
Views: 1077 - What is it that sees through your eyes? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Bob FademThe seer is merely the power of seeing, although pure it witnesses the images of the mind. Patanjali 150 BCE When we ask ourselves the question “who am I?” most of us get simple answers. I have recently heard; me, myself and last week a fellow told me that he knows as a fact that he is a ...
Views: 809 - Conscious Living: How to FInally Get Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Carisa HolmesDo 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: 2079(1 vote) - The Paradoxical World of Spiritual Enlightenment: We are nothing but we are everything - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Dr. Robert PuffWhen 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: 1474 - Understanding Your Underlying Drives and Motivations - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Graham & Monika Burwise“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: 2061 - Building Self-Esteem in Youth - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCAsk any second grade class of students, "Do you love yourself?" and most children will raise and wave their hands and say, "Yesss!" By high school that number has taken a considerable dive. Developmentally the adolescent's job is to begin separating from the family to become an independent ...
Views: 1986 - Can Technology Actually Measure Self-Discovery? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Michael CraigCan 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: 2237 - Finding Your Truths - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Kim BrownMany people are searching for the one truth to life. A truth that once found would allow them to live joyously and without fear. Seekers look to books, healers, doctors, friends and councillors for answers. They may even try a variety of therapies, workshops and seminars. And with each ...
Views: 1410 - What Is Spiritual Growth? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Alicia PowerWhat is Spiritual Enquiry? What motivates a person's drive for Spiritual Growth? Alicia Power explores these vital questions so many are asking as our world is on the brink of economic and environmental uncertainty. You may possibly have had a scary moment when you were a small child. Did you ...
Views: 935 - A Journey of Self-Discovery: Using Akashic Records For a More Fulfilling Life - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Mette MullerHave you ever felt like jumping off a cliff? I understand this sounds drastic but what I mean is: Do you ever have that feeling that you just want to break free, like you want to overcome your fears and just jump off that cliff into unknown water? Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a ...
Views: 2495 - CHRISTIAN BOOKS AS TOOLS FOR PERSONAL GROWTH - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Mariana SarcedaThere are an almost infinite number of ways in which Christian books can help you promote your personal growth and overcome many issues and problems we need to face daily. We all undergo through harsh times and these books can give us tools to help us understand them and find the strength within ...
Views: 1290 - Exercises for Anxiety - Strengthen All Four Quadrants for Optimal Relief - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonMost of the general anxiety that millions of us suffer from is the result of making poor choices: poor choices in what we choose to focus on, what we give our attention to, who and what we issue our power to and poor choices about our own identity. These poor choices lead us into a mindset of ...
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