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- ***If I Always Practiced What I Preach - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Rob WhiteThis summer has been particularly momentous for me. As you know, I’ve been passionately finishing up my next book, And Then I Met Margaret. The creation of this book has been an incredibly reflective and enriching process, but it has by no means been all smooth sailing and sunshine. During ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - Exploring The Ideals Of Mindful Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaOne of the principle teachings of Buddha is the noble eight fold path that can help person reach enlightenment. Mindfulness (Sati in Pali) is one of the aspects of the path (“Right Mindfulness”). It is also one of the seven factors of enlightenment. Hence, it is by following the Buddhist ...
Views: 1414 - How the law of attraction REALLY works! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Luci SantosEvery where you turn these days you find material about the Law of Attraction. I have read endless articles and books that seem to regurgitate the same information. When people have tried everything they are told to do in these books to manifest what they want and still fail to do so,they ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - What Is The Necessity Of Self-Control In Spiritual Living? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Jacques TombazianThe essentials of every religion are principally two: self-knowledge and self-control. Self-knowledge means awareness of the higher Self, the celestial nature of man; and self-control is the check of the lower self or selfish nature. True knowledge of the divine Self comes when the lower self is ...
Views: 1047 - Procrastination... - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Stephen of the family Serva DeiUnderstanding Procrastination If I may use some modern and classic allegories and ancient 'religious' terminology mixed together I would like to share this: The way to overcome procrastination is to invest time to understand how the mind works - that we each have 2 minds the higher and the ...
Views: 1231 - Your True Self - Adapt to Change and Thrive in an Unpredictable World - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWe live in the midst of constant change. We resist letting go of familiar ways. But change and disorder create new possibilities. They promote growth. They challenge us to adapt. Planet Earth emerged as an integrated system from trillions of living and non-living parts. The living cell ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - To Use the Law of Attraction, You Need to have Intent - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Linda PaullI have to admit something. I am always looking for new ways to use the law of attraction more effectively and it isn’t always easy, but every now and then, I put it out to the universe and something comes back to me. This week I had one of those A-ha moments when I listened to a program about ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - The Shame of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Daryl WoodHidden in private spaces all over North America women are crying softly to themselves. They are fierce women who have risen above many challenges to succeed in this world. They courageously lead corporations, trade stocks, build empires and create sweeping changes in third world countries. They ...
Views: 1131 - How To Stop Saying The Wrong Thing - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from David SamuelThis article is about how to increase your awareness, learning how to hold your tongue, to not say the wrong thing and, not stick your foot in your mouth. All this is achieved by removing selfish desires. You may not realize how much of your life is ruled by very subtle but powerful selfish ...
Views: 1533 - On Being One With The Reality Of Life - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Michael KewleyAn interview with Dhamma master Michael Kewley by Leonie Gschwendtberger 'Dhamma is simple. Live with love and be aware. It is only the mind that complicates this teaching and says that it is not enough. The mind, invested as it is in fascination and distraction from simply being, always ...
Views: 1259 - We Want Transformation; We Just Don’t Want to Change - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Rosie KuhnMy colleague and friend, Maureen O’Neill, and I kibitz a great deal about what it is like to be on this spiritual journey – one of transformation. The truth is: It hard friggin’ work and it hurts like HELL, sometimes. Transformation, in a way, is easy. It’s something that just happens, like ...
Views: 1687 - Discovering strange worlds - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Ruth Bleakley-ThiessenWhere do you feel at home? Two weeks ago I sat in a plane and read an article in the Lufthansa Magazine (May 2013) about Bryan Adams, Rockstar and also a very good photographer. He said: „I feel at home anywhere in the world.“ Born in Canada, he now lives in London with his partner and two ...
Views: 1056 - Meditation Holds The True Key To Success - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaThere is a famous saying that goes like, “To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily still”. No doubt, meditation is one of the most powerful forces. There are a lot of records that depict how inner peace of mind can help you conquer the greatest heights. If you are ...
Views: 1328(2 votes) - ***It’s Always One of Two Answers - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Steven Griggs“For every complex problem there is answer that is clear, simple and wrong.” H.L. Mencken “Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” William S. Burroughs Questions and answers. We spend so much time caught ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Why it is important to embrace life's Spiritual struggles! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from karen mc dermottWhy it is important to embrace life’s spiritual struggles “If there is no struggle, there is no progress” Fredrick Douglass It is really important to embrace life’s struggles. Just as we embrace the good times we must also learn to embrace and move forward from the tough ...
Views: 1510 - The Exhilarating, Terrifying Experience of Doing Something NEW - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Halle EavelynI’m a fairly adventuresome person, but I don’t have that thrill gene—you know, the one that makes you want to sky dive and bungee jump and have sex in public places. But I’m also a woman in my forties, which makes me, if not more staid, at least more experienced with having done, well, a LOT. ...
Views: 1245 - "THE YOU", Reincarnation and Religion Together Understanding and Healing - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from W. HoffmanToday, as has been the norm throughout history, mankind has placed such importance in the way we are physically accepted by others. People's physical aspects such as body shape, hair, eyes, etc. have become paramount in their existence and acceptance on Earth. All of this wasted energy knowing ...
Views: 927 - Share Your Vision from Your Sparkling Soul! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontShare Your Vision from Your Sparkling Soul! Your vision is a gift! So go ahead, unwrap it. What is it that you really see? Can you describe it? What does it mean to you? I hope you know that what you see is like no one else can see. It is yours for all the good reason you can imagine! ...
Views: 1174 - To Live A New Life: Self Transformation - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontTo Live a New Life: Self Transformation At the start of each new day you are a being of pure inner stillness. You can feel an appreciation by knowing that you have the right to your own freedom of choice! Particularly, you may choose to live in the Present Moment. Why carry around the past ...
Views: 916 - How to Manifest What You Truly Desire - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Melissa KittoHow can you manifest what you truly want and desire? Many of us try hard to create the life we want, but somehow fall short. It can be frustrating to have goals and dreams in life but never quite manage to reach them. It is possible to ATTRACT everything you want in life and more, but there are ...
Views: 1458 - 3 Reasons Why Making Money Is Difficult for Most People - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Baridi TZAre you frustrated at why you are not making money the way you would like to? It appears as if things just don't seem to work out right? Yes you work hard, but it seems as if for every 2 steps forward that you take, 3 steps backwards follows. Making money just seems impossible and it's ...
Views: 7708(1 vote) - Ocean of Experience - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Dana HutchinsThe strength of Mother Earth resides in her oceans. Our hearts are like the ocean, beating with a force like an undercurrent that provides us with such tremendous power and strength to swell us up and beyond the surface of our fears. The ocean is our passion, and when we survive, it is not ...
Views: 1314 - Maximizing Value in Life - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Tanya Ragbeer“What value can I offer today?” I often ask myself this question to put myself in the frame of mind of service. Not that I really need to be reminded that the career that I have chosen for myself as a life coach is one of service, but to put myself in the frame of mind of creating value for ...
Views: 956 - The Prison of Belief - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Baby GobinYes, belief is a prison because it cripples you and therefore deprives you of your individuality. It is only when you doubt, enquire, explore and experience that you can be free, thus be an individual. The same applies to disbelief. Before you disbelieve, ask yourself whether you have ...
Views: 993 - ***How Not To Live With Regret - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Steven Griggs“Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back... Regret is only good for wallowing in." Katherine Mansfield “I never regret anything. Because every little detail of your life is what made you who you are in ...
Views: 1354 - True Self: Why Do Some People Hide Their True Self? - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, the true self has been used to describe ones true nature and who they really are. On the other hand, the false self represents all that is not true and is made up of illusions. And while deep down one may want to embrace their true self; it is often far from easy and the world ...
Views: 6687 - Speak Your Truth - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Cindy CrawfordImagine how much you could reduce stress in your life if only you would speak your truth. What do I mean by this? I mean admitting to yourself reasons why you continue to behave in unproductive ways and make decisions that hinder your progress in life; speaking truth to things in your life that ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Impel Your Inner Vision - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontImpel your Inner Vision Do you have a vision you’d like to make real? Inasmuch as your vision feels real for you, and has the potency to move you, will you be able to imagine it all the more clearly. This is where it all begins! As you earnestly believe in it, you can enthusiastically immerse ...
Views: 1917 - Knock Knock… It’s the Universe - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Drew GerberIt’s probably no surprise to you when I say I’m a believer in asking the universe for what you want. And I never cease to be amazed how it shows up. Here’s something that might surprise you: I love reality TV. If it’s a reality show, you can count me in. I’ll bring the popcorn. Well, now that ...
Views: 777 - Science vs Spirit? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Kyre AdeptThe other day I was surprised to see an article in the Guardian (a liberal mainstream newspaper in the UK) saying that Richard Dawkins was named the ‘world’s top thinker’ in a poll from Prospect magazine. Apparently Prospect listed whom they consider to be the 65 most influential scientists ...
Views: 1460 - Your True Self ~ Find Life Meaning and Purpose in a Vast Universe - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe universe was once smaller than a grain of sand. It began with a massive explosion some call the "Big Bang." Others refer to a vast "œcosmic breath." Our universe has expanded and is still expanding. This discovery is one of the greatest in human history. Another amazing discovery ...
Views: 1653(2 votes) - African Americans It’s Time To Forgive Yourselves! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Andrew BozemanIn my last article, I told you that it is time to forgive those who have harmed us. I spoke not only of this generation, but the generations that lead to this generation. That’s a lot of work. It is challenging work. It is also rewarding work. But be aware that it is still work ...
Views: 1361 - Directions From Our Deep Desires - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontDirections From Our Deep Desires We Are All In This Life Together. We are inter-connected in such an infinite number of ways! Sometimes this may seem somewhat subtle yet at other times it is certainly quite clear. Of course I am aware that this is nothing that you didn’t know! ...
Views: 1439 - What is Personal Truth? - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Samantha G MartinWe hear about truth, are asked to tell the truth and heck I am even telling you that your truth shall set you free. But what is truth? Is there truth in our media? Well if our news is pretty much the same thing on every channel in in most papers you can be reasonably sure it is vetted ...
Views: 2929 - Your Dream Reservoir - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontYour Dream Reservoir As we all face the necessities of life, its no wonder that we live in a world where adapting to day to day challenges has become so commonplace; however,in order to truly flourish our hearts must stay open to keep our dreams alive! Could you imagine if the world ...
Views: 1178 - The Self: An Evolving Constant - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Self: An Evolving Constant A true yet perplexing paradox of self is that it is an evolving constant. It is that stable sense of constancy yet it also embodies an undeniable fluidity over time. This irony captures the Self in its most fundamental dualism. It may be an understatement to say ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Ponder The Impossible: This Is Your Creative Journey - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontPonder The Impossible: This Is Your Creative Journey This is your creative journey that you alone discover. Go ahead and ponder the impossible. Give yourself the liberty to take ownership of your natural gifts! What if what seems to be impossible can actually be very possible? Are you ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - ***Your Exterior vs Your Interior - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Steven Griggs“One’s own self is well hidden from one’s own self; of all mines of treasure, one’s own is the last to be dug up.” Friedrich Nietzsche “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks ...
Views: 2935 - ***Travels in Istanbul - "You Watch, I Drive!" - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Steven Griggs“You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.” Steve Maraboli "Sometimes surrender means giving up trying to understand and becoming comfortable with not knowing." Anonymous I'd finally arrived in Istanbul late at ...
Views: 1336 - ***Action is the Killer of Fear - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Steven Griggs“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” Thomas Jefferson “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do” C.G. Jung “Action expresses priorities” Mahatma Gandhi All of us become ...
Views: 1283 - Spiritual Terms - Self Acceptance Not Self Improvement - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainSelf-improvement has become something of a mantra and a watchword for a vast industry that has grown up around it in the last 30 perhaps 40 years. A lot of the self-improvement industry has flourished in the last 10 or 15 years with the growth of the Internet. Perhaps an inevitable ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Funny and Smart Are Great, But How About Being Authentic for Once? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Lisa HaishaWe all have an authentic soul, although often it's buried deep beneath a thick and strong layer of "impostor" personalities. These "impostors" are really a false belief system that colors your world, takes over your life, and causes havoc. Your impostors prevent you from achieving your highest ...
Views: 1529 - You Have The Key To Your Own Heart - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontYou Have The Key To Your Own Heart Did you know that you have the key to your own heart? Heart and Soul is Who You Are, and it’s who I am. This has always been the source of my highest guiding self. My heart tells me who I am and also what I want. It moves me into my true passions that ...
Views: 1268 - The Truth of Your Sparkling Soul: Sitting at the Gazebo - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Truth of Your Sparkling Soul: Sitting at the Gazebo While sitting at the gazebo you may notice that time stands still. It is a moment that transcends the confines of time as you know it. You can lose yourself in the sunshine from its warmth as the light breeze in the air provides you with ...
Views: 857 - Positive Thinking And Its Effect On Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Trey RentieThe Power of Positive Thinking Written perfectly by Greg Riley, he evaluates the effects of positive thinking in relation to your physical health as well as our mental health. You will learn that what we put into our mind (our images and thoughts) is heavily effected by our habitual way of ...
Views: 1259 - Where There Is A Will There Is A Way - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontWhere There Is a Will There Is A Way The truth is that we are living in our physical bodies and have “this” one life to live. We each can only take it one day at a time! Of course, I know that this is nothing new to you. In fact, its a philosophy you’ve heard dozens of times before; ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Migraines & Heart Openings - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Lisa TunneyI always write about what is relevant in my life and this last month has been an interesting one for me. You see, in my lifetime I have had maybe ten headaches. However, when I get them, they are migraines. The first time I had one, I was in college trying to get ready for final exams. ...
Views: 1078(3 votes) - Will Your Divine Serpent Rise On the Year of The Snake? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanWe are just beginning the Year of the Water Snake in the Chinese zodiac, and this also happens to be the first year of rebirth for humanity. What does this mean within the context of the Divine Feminine regaining power and Mother Earth shifting to a higher dimension? Things have been and will ...
Views: 1493(3 votes) - 7 Kinds of April Fools - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! While you may or may not be the recipient of an April Fool’s practical joke, we all have been played the fool sometime in life. The question is, what kind of fool do we play? Here you will find the interesting distinctions of seven kinds of fools. We may not be able ...
Views: 2835 - Thirteen Freedoms - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! There are so many different kinds of freedoms that we may enjoy. Becoming conscious and distinguishing between the various freedoms can allow us to more completely exercise each freedom, and appreciate them all more thoroughly. I read once that those who can read and ...
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