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The current paradigm within which we are deeply rooted and that is ingrained in every cell of our body is cultivated solely around fear-based thinking. Research shows that 70% of our thoughts are precipitated from fear. Imagine that! How did we come to reside in such an environment permeated ... Views: 1287
Meditation is vital for increased peace of mind and even enhanced physical health; we offer a meditation checklist below to help you finally reap all the benefits from deep meditation.
Twenty-five years ago, meditation was still viewed by almost everyone as something only practiced by ... Views: 1285
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: 1282
I'm experiencing resistance to writing this blog. I feel angry, frustrated and distracted by, well … It’s more that I’m allowing myself to get distracted; that way I can avoid being with what I don’t want to be with.
You might be asking – as I would, if I were you, why I’m resisting writing ... Views: 1281
In my previous article, I spoke about what an inner child is and why it is the most critical relationship in our life. In this article, I offer some simple exercises to now connect with your inner child and to begin to work with him/her. While I say these exercises are ‘’simple,’’ that doesn’t ... Views: 1281
MahaDharma –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: 1280
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Self-awareness - by Angela Schulz-Henke, Successcoach4you
This 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: 1280
I 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: 1280
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: 1276
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: 1275
Most people are unaware of a very important and harmful truth, that is, when you listen to and watch violent and negative energy shows or movies, you are emotionally affected in a harmful way. Do you realize that you have the power to choose what goes into your mind 24/7? Maybe you are a ... Views: 1269
Oftentimes we get to a point in life where we feel stuck. No matter what we do or think we are doing or have done, we can’t seem to move forward or things are not changing for us.
Now if you are really stuck, as a life and business coach, I can help you get unstuck by helping you create a ... Views: 1269
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: 1267
“No man is an island” said 17th-century author John Donne.
Spouses become interdependent in many ways. But this does not force them to give up their separate identities. It is important to keep one's individuality after tying the knot. Yet, none of us is totally self-sufficient.
In fact, ... Views: 1267
Mind–the source
“Mind precedes its objects. They are mind-governed and mind-made” (Dhammpapada 1).
First there is the mind. It is possible to view “mind” as both the machinery of perception we have been talking about and the consciousness which perceives the perception, the consciousness ... Views: 1267
Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?*
Practical advices
Here are some practical advices below that might be helpful.
1. Choose the place of Vipassana retreat and book it in advance.
a. Some places such as Himalayas are booked pretty fast
b. Not all courses have a teacher, ... Views: 1265
When you exert a ton of energy but don’t get a lot back, it’s easy to feel frustrated and confused. Instead of spinning your wheels, let the Akashic Records help you focus your efforts in a way that gives you what you really want. Be forewarned, though – it just may not look the way you ... Views: 1264
Are you holding back because you feel vulnerable to revealing your true self? Each one of us is dealing with something and I believe that is why we tend to hold back our honesty and instead put on a mask to hid our true identity.
I feel confident that we are all trying to bring out our ... Views: 1263
Career 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: 1263
It’s dream of everyone to perform Hajj in a perfect way. The Muslims visit the sacred places of Makkah and Madinah every year with great spirit. Everyone has desired to perform healthy Hajj or error-free rituals of Hajj. Therefore, they find guidelines how to perform healthy Hajj. For healthy ... Views: 1262
Because emotionality and sensitivity are frequently looked down upon, while their opposing character traits are heavily romanticized in the Western world, people often have a disturbed image of their own emotional behavior. We are constantly under pressure to restrain our emotional selves. We ... Views: 1259
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: 1256
We all experienced a sadly familiar sense of shock and horror when we read or saw that two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Of course, it’s too early to know what or how or why; at this point, it’s all about images and anguish, sorrow for those on the scene and shock ... Views: 1254
We all lead busy lives. No doubt. The problem with living busy lives is that we forget, sometimes, about the living part.
Part of living is in the everyday interaction. It’s seeing the person whose eyes you avoid as you walk down the street, or the waitress who served you, the person who ... Views: 1254
Every organization whether it be for profit or non-profit are in their line of business in order to gain something – it’s most likely in their vision statement. My vision statement, for example is:
The fulfillment of the human spirit through the empowerment of every individual on the ... Views: 1252
I can’t tell you the number of times over that past few weeks that I’ve heard the term seeing the big picture. I pay attention when something is said two or more times; there’s something to be mined for myself and perhaps for others.
Seeing the Big Picture; what the heck does that mean? What ... Views: 1251
Many 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: 1247
The end of a year usually brings about new hopes, aspirations and resolutions for the New Year that’s about to start. Some of us review what we’ve done during the past 12 months and re-evaluate where we’re headed, to decide whether we should continue walking the path we are on or shift gears and ... Views: 1243
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: 1242
When 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: 1239
Do you like to take photos? Have you thought of making money by selling your photos? Yes! It is possible if you know Photoshop. With the help of this innovative as well as unique graphic software, you can create beautiful artworks; make attractive website and different graphics, if you have the ... Views: 1234
Most of us have seen the doomsday sayers, at least in a movie, holding a sign saying "the end is near". This month in particular the attention is given to the end, especially with the Mayan Calendar's ending. Now we peak at (or peek at) the date 12/12/12. Is there any significance, any intuitive ... Views: 1232
Modern technology moves at lightening speed today, so it is important to keep up with all the newer and quicker plans for orthodontic braces if your child will need them in the future.
Vibration Treatment Plan
This treatment plan employs the use of vibration that is painless and is sent to ... Views: 1229
Online counseling course - How to become a therapist. Firstly let us look at why you wish to. Is it to understand yourself better? Or your partner? Or potential lovers and partners? Or are you actually thinking of this as a tool that you can use career wise and sell to clients to earn a ... Views: 1226
So much of my life has been spent worried, stressed and anxious about what and how other people perceive me to be. A constant question has been, do I live up to their expectations? Little thought was given to how I felt or how I was actually doing or feeling. Although I have mostly grown out of ... Views: 1225
Self-esteem is a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that implies you accept, respect, trust and believe in yourself. Self-esteem means that you have confidence that you can fulfill your deepest personal needs, aspirations and goals. It comes from within where you see yourself as a worthy, ... Views: 1224
Our ancestors had a weird way of solving most of their problems. If someone were a social deviant or misfit, they would just kill them. If someone committed incest or treason, they would kill him. If someone refused to contribute to the community, they would bury them neck deep in the soil, ... Views: 1223
Before you get to any of the steps, you need to know one thing. You can’t read this and gain self-esteem.
Self worth is not something that you can achieve for yourself by reading an article, book or watching a video. It comes from taking action. It comes from doing the inner work necessary to ... Views: 1220
Nowadays, Muslims are facing various difficulties regarding Islam, the Religion of Peace. The major issue Muslim community is facing that they are converting people to Islam by force and coercion. In the present times, the reputation of Islam is ruined due to several reasons. The western people ... Views: 1220
Abu Hurairah was one of the devoted Sahabah and the most prolific narrator of Hadith. His prodigious efforts regarding transmitting hadith are considered the authentic ones. He embraced Islam at the hand of At-Tufayl Ibn Amir belonged to Daws tribe. He lived in the Tihamah region stretches along ... Views: 1218
Have 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: 1216
You and a colleague, Harry are up for a promotion. You know you are the better person for the job, but Harry got the position. He’s pompous, arrogant and doesn’t have the leadership skills that inspire you to generate, well, anything. You scratch your head in disbelief that he was chosen over ... Views: 1210
How come we are condensed into a single point of the Universe? Is there another way of existing in it? Is there a way of experiencing the reality without being so restrained into this point of space-time? Is there any other kind of existence at all?
These existential questions can lead us to ... Views: 1210
Islam is the most practiced religion in the world. Muslims are present in almost every religion of the world and practicing the teaching of Islam. It is the psychology of every Muslim to know about their religion and its aspect. As we all know that Azrael is the angel of death. The angel who ... Views: 1209
The Buddha Says:
“Young man, be aware of these four good-hearted friends: the helper, the friend who endures in good times and bad, the mentor, and the compassionate friend.”
The Helper can be identified by four things: by protecting you when you are vulnerable, and likewise your wealth, ... Views: 1207
Welcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Journal. Our intention is to provide our readers, friends and connections with an overview of what is emerging in our much larger, ever evolving community as we bring balance between Father Sky and Mother Earth, and within ourselves.
Very early on the 28th ... Views: 1206
Aloha!
Speaking briefly on this, because although the subject of soul mates is not central to the services I provide, it occasionally arises within my work with individuals who are expanding their businesses. Women seem more susceptible to it than men, so since I work primarily with men, I’m ... Views: 1202
Bring joy and fulfilment into your life. Life can be as joyous and meaningful as we choose to make it. Joy is what makes life beautiful. It runs deeper than mere ‘pleasure’, is more enduring than mere ‘fun’, and is more intense and thrilling than mere ‘happiness’. Joy is what helps us to get ... Views: 1202