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- Courtesy vs. Honesty - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaYou might be agreeing with me if I ever told that honesty is the center of any personal success. All our relationship will be more productive and meaningful while we are truly honest. That is the stability and wellness that we usually are looking for in life. Courtesy is just another ...
Views: 4096(6 votes) - Polarities of Wholeness - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “There are opposite sides to your personality. Polarities are complements to the inner being of wholeness and unity.” The Law of Polarity gives us a chance to bring two opposing sides within us to work together. Wholeness is accepting all of who we are without judging and criticizing ...
Views: 1508(6 votes) - "Is Your Life Waiting To Be Dreamed"? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Christie PenningtonWaking Dreams Most of the time we think of dreams as something we experience at night or a flight of fancy we experience during the day as a wishful thought for our lives. Consider the possibility that this is really backwards. What if your life is really the dream? What if you are dreaming ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - 'The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Know... and Love'. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Know... and Love'. Shared by: Craig Lock Key words: Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, Christianity, spiritual growth, "spiritual thoughts", empowerment . Web site:https://www.xinxii.com/asresults.php?s4=craig+lock&sid=1 The submitter's blog (with ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - ***Being Still and Silent - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MARecently, I found myself feeling anxious and depressed. For several days, I attempted to analyze why I was feeling this way and what I could do to feel better. I questioned, “Would it help to go back to therapy or to get a massage? Maybe I just need to write more.” Feeling uncomfortable, I ...
Views: 3972(1 vote) - ***When You Hear the Divine, Do You Feel Fear? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Arleen HannichMany folks tell me they wish they could "hear" the Divine more easily. Lately, I've begun to think that it may not be as difficult to hear the Divine as we believe it is. Sometimes when we receive information from the Divine, I believe we move into fear, and not surprisingly, these are the ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - 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: 7723(1 vote) - A brighter tomorrow begins with greater awareness today - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Timothy BarlowIf you had access to a crystal ball that could answer one question about your future, what might it be? Maybe it’s how much money you’ll have, if you’ll be single or married, or if you’ll simply be happy? What if I suggested to you that you have that crystal ball in your possession right ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - A Journey Inward: Facing Our Shadow - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Lynn AllenWe usually think of July as a month to get out and socialize, have fun, celebrate Summer and be thankful for the glorious sunshine here in the Northern Hemisphere; so it was very surprising to me when the theme of looking within continued to come up in personal sessions with my clients. But ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - A Pine Tree: Perfect Metaphor for Life - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo on my family's property there is this pine tree. It is called a Puzzle-bark Pine, although I don't think that is the official scientific name. The name derives from the way the bark forms on the trunk of the tree. Over time, as the pine tree grows, the bark begins to look like a puzzle. ...
Views: 5970(1 vote) - Are You a Survivor or Enhancer? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Meghan GehanWhen Theresa’s husband of 15 years announced he wanted a divorce, she was devastated. She says, “I couldn’t believe Alex threw our life away. But I’m strong- I got through it. I’ve moved on and put it behind me.” But has she? Six years later, Theresa and Alex “parallel-parent”, each doing as ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Authenticity - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Mark GillespieAs an abused person you will have often been tricked and taken advantage of by people in your immediate circle, and even by strangers. You may even believe that abusers can sense your obvious victimhood like an animal sniffs out its prey. Do you believe that you have a look or an aura, like a ...
Views: 2471(3 votes) - Awaken Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Beata Antoszek"How you feel in your heart can show up in your body, for your heart and body are more powerfully connected than you have ever realized.” Don Colbert, MD Is your inner child happy and content with you and your life? How can you tell? It is relatively easy to tell. If your inner child (or in ...
Views: 3761(1 vote) - Before Kids and After Kids! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsStanding at a kids birthday party one saturday, I overheard a mother use the words before kids . . . to start a sentence. "Before kids," she went on to say, "it seemed like we had a lot of money!" The other parents chimed in, nodding their heads. "Before kids" . . . another mother said, "I used ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - Creating Change - Are You Ready to Create Positive Change in Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Tomar LevineCreating Change - Are You Ready to Create Positive Change in Your Life? Tomar Levine Is there anyone among us not looking for change of some kind? Better health, better income, and better relationships top most people’s wish lists – and that’s just for starters. I believe many of us also ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Pictures in My Mind - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“If you think that health is Good, have a clear idea of how sweet joyous health would feel.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today I declare myself healthy. My health is the providence of God. I am well.” 40 Days with Emma Curtis Hopkins – Rev. Dr. Kathianne ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Desire or Go with the Flow? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Hi, my question is I know we are responsible for all we experience in life, I have my desires, my dreams, but they don’t seem to happen, at times I think well maybe I'm not doing things right, I'm not following the steps, but then I think no, things always happen the way they should ...
Views: 525(1 vote) - Eco-Beauty - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEco-beauty…it conjures up images of ecologically-friendly beauty products, doesn’t it? Well, valuable as those may be, I have something else in mind. Specifically, what is your beauty ecology? This means how do you look at yourself versus how do you look at the world around you. Sometimes ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - How to Awaken to the Perfection of What Is - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Jafree OzwaldRelax.... What is happening right now is absolutely perfect with all of its perceived imperfections. Yes, we know that this may be hard for you to believe, yet this is 100% true. Reality is by definition perfect no matter what is happening in a specific time and place. Each moment contains ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - How To Become a Visionary - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2015 from Garrett Paknis“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou It all too often seems like we lose commitment the moment a flashier opportunity presents itself. Why are we so often flakey in our ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - How to Gain Self Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Sheela MasandThis week I have had many interactions on email and in conversation with people citing confidence as being their biggest struggle in growing their business. They have either stated: “I have a lack of confidence” “I want to feel more confident” “I just don’t have the confidence I need ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Identity Confusion - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have been meditating for some time now. This morning while meditating I realised something which has totally confused me. I realised that there are 3 components. 1. Ego/Mind 2. Silent Witness 3. Spirit, Soul or the GAP. So we can live our lives through our Ego/Mind or ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - It Must Come From Within - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from S. Evette GardnerReflect on this and see if whether or not you think it’s true: The thing that has the biggest effect on you and your life experience is you. I say this because no matter what situation is presented to you, you have the power to look at said situation in any manner you please. This is ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Leap of FAITH - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Holly BoydWe all love the “just do it” slogan for Nike, we all love that leap of faith, don’t we? Some may say “Yes!” and some of you may say “No!”, and the good news is… this is for all of you! Let me make something very clear today, you are putting your faith and taking a “leap of faith” every ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Let The Beauty We Love - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Edie WeinsteinToday, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened. Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument. Let the beauty we love be what we do. ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - Life on Auto-Pilot - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Matthew CallawaySometimes it happens when you are driving. It can strike at work or in the home. Auto-pilot. You’ve been on the highway for some time, the radio has been playing a steady stream of familiar songs and by the time you get to work, or where ever you are going, you have not experienced the event, ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Live Life Like You Know Who You Are - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerWe all do it at one time or another. When you’re feeling bored, when you’re feeling insecure and need to experience a little assurance, when you’re looking for an escape, or want to try out what it would feel like to make a wish come true – you daydream. You’ll place yourself in and through all ...
Views: 1002(5 votes) - Making Sense of Your Own Spiritual Development - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerYou’re likely reading this article because you’ve been thinking about your own spiritual development, or because you’ve had some sort of spiritual experience that’s made you look more closely at the topic. Or maybe you’re just interested in spirituality just for the sake of interest. In any ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Meditation - What's the Point? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSitting quietly, doing nothing, what a waste of valuable time, right? You could be on the computer or cell phone talking with friends, or doing something really productive or fun. Why sit quietly? In life, two things separate successful people from ordinary people: creativity and energy. ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Meditation for Beginners - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Chandresh BhardwajMeditation is simple art yet requires lot of practice, focus and concentration. It is an art which can change your life and transform your whole being into a new, more energized one! This beautiful art has been practiced across cultures since a long time. It is just not about being able to ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Negative Thinking Versus Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Barbara TaylorMy heart has compelled me to write down my feelings on the negative response we are hearing from the media and the political arena every day, every minute of the day. Why does news have to be bad all the time? It is so easy today to be negative and speak doom and gloom to everyone all of the ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - On the Wings of a Butterfly - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Andrea AvariIt is has been said that the movement of a butterfly’s wings in one part of the world can contribute to the formation of a hurricane in another part of the world. How can this be? How can what I do where I live affect thousands of others in another part of the planet? If this is so, then my ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Our Shadow Is A Friend - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jeanne RipleyOur Shadow is a Friend We do seem to think of mystery as darkness, as fear. Mystery is interesting to read about but not to experience. Most of us understand that our fears don’t arise from our external environment but from within ourselves, our soul. Whether we like it or not, going within ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Out of Darkness into Light-- Part1 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Daniel ToopsWe are just days away from the new year. This is a very festive time of year just finishing up Christmas and Thanksgiving was just a few weeks prior to that. Though this is “happy time of year” I personally do not like the time between Thanksgiving and New years for two reasons: Dark and cold. ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Muhammad and Islam (from 'The Story of God' by Dr Robert Winston) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * SHARING SOME INFORMATION ON SOME OF THE MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: MUHAMMAD AND ISLAM Submitter's Note: This article is sourced from an excellent ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Sharing Some Thoughts And Principles On Spiritual Matters from Gary Zukav (Part Two) - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Gary Zukav (Part Two) "A person who works with their hands is a laborer; a person who works with their hands and their brain is a ...
Views: 1550(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: 1410(1 vote) - Spiritual Maturity – Growing Up, Wise! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Ted Ollikkala (Spiritual Chicken)Not for the Feint of Heart Seekers of enlightenment fall into several categories, all of which, to the chagrin of those starting out on the path, are nearly mutually exclusive! As a person goes through life, their appetite for self-realization usually increases as they begin meeting ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Spiritual Tips You Shouldn’t Follow - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThanks to modern technology and the Internet, you’ll find an abundance of spiritual information online when you seek answers to your spiritual questions. Unfortunately, so much of it is spiritual advice you should ignore. Throughout over 30 years of extensive metaphysical and spiritual ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - The 4 Secrets of Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsWouldn't it be great if we were born with an inbuilt manual that shows us how to relate successfully to others? Although everyone has the capability to relate successfully to others, often people react in ways that are distorted by past experiences. The culprits are usually one or all of the ...
Views: 2481(1 vote) - The Biology of Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Brenda SandersWe tend to focus on what we can see and it sure appears as if we are separate from each other and our environment. Yet we are more than we seem. Many of us know this from direct experience. We have glimpsed another reality in which we are all interconnected through the one seamless whole that ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - The Gift of a Magical Message - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from David NeagleThe only thing we ever really do while we are here in this lifetime is become more aware of our oneness with our creator. As we become more aware of this oneness, we begin to make a shift from changing our circumstances to changing OURSELVES. The truth is that all of our circumstances are ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - The Journey of a life time to your Self Discovery Working from Home - Know for Yourself... - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Christine MillsThe amazing journey of your self discovery An explosive growth 'the information age' of the new era. Are you looking for freedom, your inner freedom - escaping the cage of your mundane lifestyle. Do you have a sense of not belonging, not knowing who you really are, unfulfilling ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - The Spirit Of Divination - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from William HordenAmong the questions haunting humankind across the bridge of generations, most revolve around these in one form or another— What lies ahead? What does the future hold? Where am I going? Because spirit is the invisible half of nature, we learn much about spirit by observing nature closely ...
Views: 2215(2 votes) - The Unity Model of Marriage: How to Achieve the Conjoint Self - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Leon JamesSexy vs. Unsexy Conversational Style of Husbands Consider why a wife needs girl friends to talk to, to go out shopping, to go to lunch, call each other on the phone, send birthday cards and give gifts, keep each other in the loop about happenings, etc. Husbands and boyfriends have to acquire ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - Want To Be A Millionaire? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Tim RyanLet's cut to the chase. While money doesn't guarantee happiness it can certainly open doors to a lot of things that do. If helping others makes you happy then donating money is one of the best ways to do this; If travel is your thing, then of course you'll be needing to pay for that ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - What Will You Leave Behind? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Christina WatsonToday I am considering my legacy. Not in small part because last week I reached the esteemed and gilded age of 50. And it is not so bad. I did see it coming... About 3 years ago, I made peace with my age and myself. I stopped struggling with my life-long desire to be a mother and began ...
Views: 880(3 votes) - Why Am I Here? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Veronica DrakeA question I have asked myself a thousand times plus. What did I come here to do, to be, to accomplish? How will I know if I have done what I came here to do? How will I know I’ve lived my life on PURPOSE? How do I want humanity to remember me? What will my legacy be? Within the last ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Why Grown Ups Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part Four) The Inner Scheherazade - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Glenn BergerFAIRY TALES AND THE INNER MALEFICENT In the Disney version of Sleeping Beauty, at the party that celebrates the birth of the new princess, an evil witch named Maleficent shows up and ruins the whole event. She puts a curse on the infant that destines her to a painful existence. Who is this ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - The Blessing of Your Own Company - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaI do love good company! How about you? Isn’t amazing to share spontaneously who we are, what we love to do, to create or to talk about. To have a presence that sends a genuine message of truth and authenticity. It takes a lot of heart and love to take a stand and be consistent in our lives. ...
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