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Branding a product is pretty much the key towards running a successful business. In this rapidly advancing IT world, there are umpteen options to advertise / market a product. Electronic media such as Radio Channels, Television Channels and not to mention the World Wide Web that has shrunk our ... Views: 655
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: 1586
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: 1521
Are you interested in ESP, spiritual or metaphysical insights, enlightenment, healing, contact with a higher level of intelligence, or simply a new experience? Then you’re likely to find the contents of this brief article very interesting.
The concepts of “astral projection,” “soul travel” ... Views: 3928
Contrary to popular belief, the most difficult relationship isn’t with our boss, mother-in-law, disgruntled neighbor, friend or spouse. However, if that were the case all of our relationship troubles could be solved by simply walking away. The truth is the most difficult relationship we all have ... Views: 5830
The Buddha taught that awareness has universal effects. Be aware of the lifestyle you choose. What is good for you is also good for the animals and Earth itself. Be aware of yourself as both physical and spiritual beings. This relationship empowers you. Be aware of the Mind Body Spirit ... Views: 2566
Creating 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: 1243
The Mayan Calendar comes to a close, and many predict the end of times. But I see that 2012 is a year that promises change, new beginnings, a shift in thinking. We are moving away from the information age, and moving towards an inspiration age. And as we are transitioning our behaviors from ... Views: 2495
Where to begin?
I was thinking that maybe there really is a final exam to life. If that were the case, what might an exam question be?
My vote would be: what is the purpose of life?
So where does one go when one wants to know the purpose of life? Google, of course. So upon Googling the ... Views: 1648
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: 2400
A Practical Guide to the Care and Feeding of the Ancestors
My daily ritual of honoring and feeding my ancestors:
I kneel quietly before the ancestor altar. The stone effigies of Mom and Dad stand there, with the cedar plank Dad carved a face into, representing all those who came before ... Views: 4515
Welcome to Brenda's Blog
Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com
Summary of Brenda’s January 9, 2012, 15-minute, free, channeled “Creation Energies” show on www.BlogTalkRadio.com: You have a natural financial comfort zone: multi-millions, a comfortable ... Views: 1787
I have often thought back to those early years in childhood and reflected on the wisdom from within. There was a sense of wonder at life, a sense of stillness and yet barely contained excitement. Beyond even that, there was a deep sense of knowing and yet an openness to the potentials this new ... Views: 1288
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: 1477
Have you ever wondered what your life purpose is? I think just about everyone would answer yes to this and I was certainly no different. There came a challenging time in my life when I felt desperate to have an answer.
One day, several years ago, I found myself at the edge of the water of the ... Views: 1419
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: 2162
I’m probably the only one that is going to tell you not to set this certain goal for 2012. Goals are great, goals are fantastic, and goals are certainly needed, but this goal has been going on within generations for generations. Enough is enough and we must take a different approach for our own ... Views: 898
Today's post is for those 99% of the people who set goals but find that the road to follow through is a treacherous terrain. This article will give you one key reason for failure and one proven strategy to turn your slip ups into your thumbs ups.
As the New Year continues on it pretty soon ... Views: 1148
Today's article is about the reason we feel we are constantly fighting a losing battle and what you can do to get out of the rut and begin living Powerfully.
In The Forbidden Love E-book, which is about the misconception that loving one's own self is not okay, I shared a story about a dog. In ... Views: 1258
The 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: 915
We are entering into a time that has been spoken of for thousands of years. This time has been called the Apocalypse, the New Age, the Golden Age and the End of the World. But for those of us who understand the message of the Mayas and of the indigenous peoples of the world we know this time ... Views: 1246
If 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: 1182
Why 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: 1360
When I explain to people that I teach the art of letting go of beliefs, I often get a blank stare. Some people ask me to provide an example of a belief. At first, this did not make sense to me. Doesn’t everyone know what constitutes a belief? Apparently, many people are questioning the ... Views: 1442
My life did a U-turn the day that I noticed the word belief contains the word “lie” within it. I’m sure people notice that all the time and consider it coincidental. I felt that it was an important clue to the truth left by some wise ones from the past.
Many people share their beliefs as if ... Views: 1299
The ego appears to be a complex web of beliefs, ideas, concepts and images that we believe we are. In its dysfunction, the ego can be a negative voice in our head that would have us believe that we are separate from Love.
The ego attempts to mask the truth of who we are by telling us that ... Views: 1772
We have a new year coming at us, and it will be here shortly. Think of all the possibilities. Think of all the good things waiting for you. Think of all the things you’re going to accomplish over the next twelve months. I’m sure you have a list of resolutions already prepared.
All too often, ... Views: 1789
The power of the human mind is astonishing. You’re aware of your conscious mind, the part of you that is knowingly reading this right now, but your collective subconscious mind is of its own volition, and doesn’t always agree with your conscious desires.
Try as you might, you aren’t really in ... Views: 4616
Currently, we are faced with a crisis in consciousness, both individually and collectively on a global scale. It is an auspicious moment in which we have each received a personal invitation that calls us to a higher order; a time in which our higher qualities can be further developed for the ... Views: 5015
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: 2302
In my 25 years experience as a psychologist and life coach, I have discovered three empowering principals that are key to lasting and enduring happiness regardless of your current challenges, life experiences, or ongoing circumstances.
First, let me share with you a true story. I have a ... Views: 3257
Pharaoh had a problem. It doesn’t seem too serious, but it has the potential to explode. Moses arrived with Aaron to demand; “Let My people Go!” The people in question are not there. Oh! They set out with Moses and his brother to confront Pharaoh, but they dropped off, one by one, and by the ... Views: 965
The search for knowledge and self-improvement drives many people in the path of personal growth. Knowledge and information are not the same although our educated minds have confused the two and made them one from the intellectual point of view.
Information is like any other item, it can be ... Views: 1023
On the way to becoming “self-realized”, becoming balanced is a boon. My boyfriend calls it “living in moderation.” The whole concept is to find ways to keep all aspects of your life in balance – your thoughts, your beliefs, your words, your actions, your emotions, and your feelings. It’s not ... Views: 1140
Although many people tend to consult the Tarot cards for knowledge about particular situations, Tarot reading can also disclose important information about one’s self. In fact, tarot reading can provide us knowledge about our own, individual natures. When I refer to natures, I am referring to ... Views: 3211
What is Self Knowledge?
Self knowledge is knowing yourself intimately. It involves knowing your thoughts and feelings, how they came about, and how they influence your behavior. It is about understanding your needs, desires, motivations, beliefs, views and values. In short, it is about ... Views: 13716
What is the relationship between Self-Knowledge and Self-Reflection?
Snow White comes to mind when I take the time to self-reflect, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the most self-knowledge of them all?” The mirror then replied, “Look within yourself to find the answer.” Okay, I know the ... Views: 3491
1. Not everyone is going to like you…..get over it
2. Stuff is going to happen….deal with it
3. Faith is not what you hold onto but what you are prepared to let go off
4. Ignorance is thinking you know, arrogance is believing you know and enlightenment is admitting you don’t know
5. Man who ... Views: 1878
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: 1574
When most adults embark upon a new romantic relationship, they do so with the best intentions in mind. Yet most romantic relationships usually fail within the first three months, others break down within the first year and some that last longer and even lead to marriage create more pain than ... Views: 8129
Question:
I have been exploring way to "inner knowing the self"... I have done significant recovery around childhood trauma and am still recovering from a Dissociative Disorder. The greatest challenge for me is to truly know my self, as this is often clouded. I am considering meditation. ... Views: 881
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: 2167
How many times have you felt anxious when you were required to face a stressful situation, such as interviewing for a new job, speaking in public, or going on a date with a prospective new love interest?
And how many times, when you asked your closest friends or mentors for advice, did they ... Views: 1423
Lately, 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: 1303
With each passing decade, we hope that our knowledge of self increases, and that we know our good as well as our less admirable qualities. You know that old saying, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” This is true within reason and we are no way suggesting that you should berate yourself ... Views: 1366
What is it about the words, "You've only got six months to live," that strike such fear in a human heart and shake a person to his or her very foundation? Why do those words cause such shock to those who receive them? Is it because they now know that their time is limited, and ...What is it ... Views: 4433
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: 2345
There is no any other discipline more helpful in achieving knowledge of inner- self, and harmony with the world than Yoga. Bio-energy knowledge of methods of mind and body healing cannot be completed without studying Yoga.
Basic Hatha-Yoga is a practical and complex method of developing a ... Views: 5828
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: 1472
Last 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: 2664