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- A Personal Dawn - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Qumran TajNew beginnings are always opportunities but a measure of anxiety and a pinch (or two) of uncertainty are usually part of the mix. What we do with our new start will determine how well we fare in the weeks and months ahead. Remember that every beginning has a story that went before. In the now ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Heart Value In Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontHeart Value In Relationship Since we are all interconnected through our many types of relationships, this is an article that can be beneficial to anyone. As we come to realize that its necessary to value all our relationships as an integral means to our Spiritual Growth, then they offer us ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - ***Don’t Look Back (Or Forward) - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Steven Griggs“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Don’t let the past steal your present” Terri Guillemets How many times a day do you reminisce or review the past? And how many times a ...
Views: 1269 - Shadow Self - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from J CostaHow many people who have learned Reiki just focus on your positive side and ignore your negative side? Shadow Self is your dark side, negative aspects within a person. This is one area that you can not ignore and needs to be faced. Everyone has a dark side. The best way to find out exactly ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - True or False - Is it Really Karmic? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAfter years of many past life regressions, we've learned to accept karma as a fact of life, and something that influences everyone, even if they don't believe in it. We believe that many people don't understand the real meaning of karma, which is a reaction from an action that was most often ...
Views: 1345 - How to Tell if Something is Karmic - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloKarma is defined by dictionary.com as follows: "The cosmic principle according to which each person is rewarded or punished in one incarnation according to that person's deeds in the previous incarnation." We agree with this definition mostly, except that we believe karma is never a ...
Views: 1540 - Money and Karma - Lies and Truths - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe truth about money and karma is buried in mountains of misinformation. Those who reject and, or ridicule the concepts of karma and reincarnation will probably criticize some of what we write below. Regardless, we believe it is important to contrast some of the more popular misconceptions ...
Views: 1284 - Evolving Through Healthy Detachment - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontEvolving Through Healthy Detachment Many Buddhist practitioners claim that the chief cause of suffering stems from any form of attachment; therefore, the converse would also be true, that to experience a sense of peace and well- being would emerge from a process of healthy detachment and ...
Views: 1385 - ***Spiritual Confusion - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Rob WhiteSpiritual Confusion - Day 1 / Way 1 There are millions of people who are confused about the concept of spirituality. When the word “spiritual” or “spirituality” is used, many folks think of it as uncommon, unexplainable or some “out of this world” occurrence. They don’t see spirituality ...
Views: 1801 - Meditation To And From Your Heart Path - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontMeditation To and From Your Heart Path By now, all who have been on a Spiritual path can probably say that they’ve been there and done that in one way or another. We’ve all heard so much about the beneficial effects of meditation; yet in truth what is it that these are meant to mean for us? ...
Views: 1435 - The Second Chakra – Wants - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Richard LassiterIn our last article I shared about Acceptance. What I failed to share is that I am going to write a series of articles related to your energy centers, (aka Chakras) and the concepts that allow your energy to flow at your full potential. To regroup Acceptance, this is the Inflow chakra, the ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Your True Self ~ Reconnect with Earth and Renew Life Meaning and Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIn today’s noisy and hi-tech world we have lost a sense of intimacy with the natural world and with ourselves. We have lost the ability to live in mutually enhancing ways with Earth. And the problem of addiction to technology is growing, especially among the young. By reconnecting with ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - Unleash Your Ultimate Uniqueness - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontUnleash Your Ultimate Uniqueness What exactly does ‘ultimate uniqueness’ mean to you? How might you attempt to define it? Is it captured by your strengths, abilities, beliefs, traits, mannerisms, behaviors, energy and/or personality profile and perceptions? Well, of course yes it is; ...
Views: 1496 - A Destiny Decision - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontA Destiny Decision Decisions, decisions, decisions! Life is all about them. A destiny decision to come full stop at a drawbridge can actually save your life; however, when you think about it, all decisions are really destiny decisions in that it is truly impossible for any one thing to ...
Views: 1730 - Breathtaking Butterfly, Blaze Across The Sky! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontBreathtaking Butterfly, Blaze Across The Sky! When all is still and quiet and time is on our side, we may just see a butterfly appear out of thin air. Awe inspiring, the butterfly’s impression holds traits that can humble us by its spectacular vision. It has a spirit that conveys ...
Views: 1188 - How Are You A Superstar? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comWe all have something about us, maybe not readily apparent to others (or even ourselves), that is nonetheless golden, some long hoped for achievement, some rich intrinsic value that makes us superstars in our own life. Sometimes we need something to wake us up and help us claim our unique ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - The Dream Domain: Where Inner Wisdom Knows No Boundaries - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Dream Domain: Where Inner Wisdom Knows No Boundaries. Don’t be fooled into thinking that your dream world is ‘Only just a Dream’. In fact, it’s the time and space where your Inner Wisdom comes alive! It’s the perfect opportunity where we all get the chance to explore latent feelings, ...
Views: 2222 - What Contract Have You Made With Yourself? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontWhat Contract Have You Made With Yourself? We all go through our lives signing many contracts of agreement; yet I wonder if you’ve considered putting your signature on the most important one of all? That is, of course the One With Yourself! This is the soul agreement that you make in order to ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Choose What You Create and Create What You Choose - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontChoose What You Create and Create What You Choose Just about everyone you speak with would undoubtedly agree that Life is all about choice. We make choices constantly, each moment by moment and from day to day. Sometimes we make great choices and other times maybe not. Our ability to ...
Views: 1277 - There Is Nothing Quite Like CLARITY - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Paul SmitClarity is the ability to see reality from many perspectives. Reality becomes single-minded when one views everything from just their perspective. One’s perspective is the very truth one holds about self and all that self has experienced in this lifetime. Every perspective is unique even ...
Views: 1268 - Spiritual Awareness - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Junior StephensonBy an accident of sorts this whole journey started from an act of curiosity and a mild sense of determination and persistence, what I mean by that is that as often can be the way with life we have moments of choice, moments of inspiration or even flashes of intuition one of the biggest and most ...
Views: 620 - ***We Are Image Makers: 5 Days of Breathtaking Truths - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Rob WhiteYou are marvelously made. There is so much more to you than what your physical eyes can see. Part of the game, called “The Evolution of Humanity” is to use our imagination and know that we are infinitely more than what we portrayed ourselves to be the day before. We are Image Makers – that is ...
Views: 1707 - Stopping Generalized Anxiety Disorder And Creating Any Change You Want In Your Life With The 4 P's - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Dennis SimsekPerfect Practice - How often in the sport of tennis for example do two people play against one another that have the same knowledge about their sport, have similar talent levels, and have a great team of coaches behind them, but one athlete comes out and completely takes over the match and ...
Views: 1185 - Creating by Intention - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Paul SmitIntention is something you hold, having formed an idea out of the contrast, that which you have chosen to remain focused on. Intention by this definition incorporates the use of the buffer of time regarding the commitment, dedicated by the individual to the intention. The time deliberately used ...
Views: 1997(2 votes) - Are You a Be-Leaver? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Anthony DiazAre you a Believer? The Monkee’s band from the 1960’s had a hit “I’m A Believer”. I will admit I do remember that song. How about you? All of us believe in something – the question is really what do you believe? What we believe is based on our beliefs. The word believe is really two ...
Views: 1025 - Book Review- The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Carlos CastanedaDecades 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: 2103(1 vote) - ***How To Manage Your Feelings - Story 1: The Rich Uncle - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rob WhiteI’ve been around for a while, nearly seven decades. I’ve met a lot of successful folks in different domains of life. I’ve found some things are consistent with these folks, when it comes to succeeding in life. Most important is that they make a decision to feel good about themselves and life ...
Views: 2359 - ***How To Destroy What’s Destroying You - Tip 1 of 5 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rob WhiteTiredness comes from compulsively doing those things that are destroying your health and well-being. The person who is unable to separate himself from his compulsive tendencies is enslaved by his interior conditioning; conditioning that causes him to mechanically react to his exterior life. His ...
Views: 2021(1 vote) - ***Moods Decide Your Fate – 5 Ways To Choose Your Mood - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rob WhiteWhen I was a kid, I was moody. When I was moody, I was fated to get in some kind of trouble that got me in hot water. When I got in hot water, I felt resentful, and would say to myself, “See, life is tough; I can’t do anything without everyone jumping all over me. No wonder why I’m so ...
Views: 2562(1 vote) - Embrace Self-Empowerment To Consciously Co-Create - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontEmbrace Self Empowerment To Consciously Co-Create To Embrace a Self Empowerment Model means To Embrace your Inner Brilliance. My hope is that this one sentence captures the essence of this article. The reason I say this is because in order to truly become a self-empowered individual, you ...
Views: 1319 - Much Larger Than Ourselves - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontMuch Larger than Ourselves Did you know that you are an important part of the big picture? Well, know that you are. Wouldn’t you agree that our lives have many themes that simply show up as necessary? In fact, sometimes they seem to just tap us on the shoulder when we least expect it. ...
Views: 1233 - What You Need to Know About Mediation - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt seems that the truth about meditation is absolutely shrouded in mystery, based on the feedback we typically get from everyday acquaintances upon mentioning that we meditate regularly. You would think the truth about meditation has to do with flighty cosmonauts wasting time chasing ...
Views: 1216 - The Most Moral Act Of All Is The Creation Of Space For Life To Move Onward - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2013 from Rick CarterThe title of this article is a quote from Robert Pirsig from his book “Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals.” Mr. Pirsig is best known as the author of “Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance,” widely regarded as the best selling philosophy book of all time. I highly recommend both books (for what ...
Views: 1332 - The Value of Spontaneity in Holistic and Vibrant Living - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe human mind has the tendency to be tethered to the past or future. In the process, it creates problems due to its anxiety and the like. Understanding the value of spontaneity helps us move into healthy psychology with its spiritual content. The conventional neurology with which human ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - Enough is Enough ~ How 'Just Enough' Thinking Blocks the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Have you ever thought: "Please, if I can just make enough money this month to get by, or let my business grow just enough to get this goal accomplished?" You believe in the law of attraction and things happen in such a way that your needs are met, but could it be that the 'enough' mind set is ...
Views: 1544(3 votes) - Enough is Enough ~ How 'Just Enough' Thinking Blocks the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Have you ever thought: "Please, if I can just make enough money this month to get by, or let my business grow just enough to get this goal accomplished?" You believe in the law of attraction and things happen in such a way that your needs are met, but could it be that the 'enough' mind set is ...
Views: 1544(3 votes) - 5 Signs that Your Self-Esteem has Silently Shifted from “Drive” to “Reverse” - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.The words self-esteem and self-worth fly around our daily world with many of us completely avoiding this topic. Why? Often, it is fear of the unknown of what having low self-esteem REALLY means and how it impacts them. Another reason is the exhaustive thoughts of fixing it. There are many people ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - *** The Power of I AM: 5 Tips on Beingness - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Rob WhiteAll creation begins with Beingness. (1) Who you are being (2) determines what you will be doing (3) determines the experiences you will have in your life. Being-Doing-Having …that is the process of manifestation. So many folks get it backwards. “If I only had a million dollars, then I would do ...
Views: 2771 - The Art of Transformaction - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Alan SealeIn Transformational Presence work, we talk a lot about the distinction between transformational and transactional approaches to leadership and coaching. In a transactional approach, the focus from the start is to get a result, and usually to get that result as quickly and efficiently as ...
Views: 840 - The life-changing choice: practice your way to a friendly truth - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Dona SăsărmanThe most important decision you ever make is whether you live in a friendly universe or a hostile universe, according to Einstein’s great genius. So, either you see the world as a positive or a negative environment, you are right. After a lifetime of struggling with depression and a ...
Views: 918(7 votes) - Practical Teachings from the Tree of Life - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Dr. Lesley PhillipsThe tree is an ancient symbol that has roots in the myths and legends of many people and races. There are tales of trees from Europe to India and amongst pagans, Buddhists, Jews and even Christians. So is there a common thread that runs through them all? More importantly… Is there a ...
Views: 1123 - We Have No Say In Who Soul-Mate is! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from RaSoul LoveIdeal, he or she is my ideal companion. Tall or short, blonde or brunette, loud or quiet, wise, or dumb, the list of preferences goes on and on. They must act this way, they must come from this bloodline, and they must surely be on the same level. List, we’ve riddled love down to checklists. ...
Views: 619(1 vote) - Living with Intensity: On the Role of Giftedness in Self-Actualization - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinI borrow the title of this article from the book: Living with Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults – a collection of articles published by Susan Daniels and Michael Piechowski which offers us a great ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - How To Love Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Vincent BriceEvery day we see love sometimes it’s not always what it appears to be at a first Glance it makes you wonder” So what is this thing called love?” Falling in love is one of life’s most exciting events in life. Although it can also be a very scary experience it is something that everyone I know ...
Views: 1276 - Give Your Soul a Gift Gift, An Amazing Journey to building Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Anke Otto-WolfWhen thoughts and feelings of “there’s gotta be more” or this yearning to “find home” pops into our mind filled already with mind chatter, it is time to take care of Self. You do want to live stress-free, eliminate frustration and the feeling of inadequacy, right? Then, allow yourself, or even ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - Shift Down a Gear - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Ruth Bleakley-ThiessenDid you know that nature has more of an influence on our well-being than most people believe? Sun light, for example, controls many important processes in the body – in a natural rhythm which adapts to the time of day and to the seasons in the year. This summer I've been out hiking a lot ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - The Role and The Soul: Its Your Life So Be True To Your (Inner) Self - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffAccording to the Theory of Relativity, the speed of a moving object is relative to one’s reference point, evidence of which we see in every-day events. A 747, for one example, is clearly moving at immense velocity to anyone watching from the ground, while people inside the plane read and eat and ...
Views: 1225 - How your angels will help you grow your business success - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Melissa KittoYour angels will help you in all areas of your life, but I find that my guides particularly help me with my business! Part of my life path is being an entrepreneur (sounds so much better than self-employed, don’t you think?) and I’ve attracted a team of helpers this lifetime that really support ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - Welcome to Your Life – 33% Chances of Happiness Included - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Andrea BahamondesSeriously? 33%? You gotta be kidding me… Well, according to the Harris Poll® Happiness index, only 33% American are very happy. How does that number feel? A little low for my taste. Let’s look at other statistics… The American Psychological Association states that in western cultures ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Welcome to Your Life – 33% Chances of Happiness Included - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Andrea BahamondesSeriously? 33%? You gotta be kidding me… Well, according to the Harris Poll® Happiness index, only 33% American are very happy. How does that number feel? A little low for my taste. Let’s look at other statistics… The American Psychological Association states that in western cultures ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Your lousy communication skills are hurting yourself and others. Here's what you need to do at once. - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Ruthsella Corasolby Dr. Jeffrey Lant It's time to call a spade a spade. We are members of the most communications savvy and personally wired generation ever. Even the tiniest mite has her cell phone with camera. Yet the truth is, the explosion of communications tools has produced less real communication than ...
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