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- The Power of Inquiry - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from kiran thaleOne great saintly personality remarked that everyone spends their lives within a series of questions and answers. When a bird rises in the morning, it begins asking questions and searching for answers. When it comes back to the nest at night, it is still asking questions and trying to find ...
Views: 516(1 vote) - Getting My First Tattoo - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Darren StehleOn Sunday, January 8th, 2012 I drove out to Fergus, Ontario, to get inked. I’ve wanted a tattoo since my early 20s. At the time, I was in University and studying German language and literature. I had fallen in love with the Middle Ages; not only with the poetry of Minnesang and the epic ...
Views: 1647 - ***The Wheel of Karma - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from James RobinsonOne of the most often asked question of spiritual teachers by students is “what is my purpose”? Students who study spiritual concepts want to have some idea of why the universe operates in the manner it is experienced. They want to understand so that they can stop suffering. An understanding of ...
Views: 2941(1 vote) - Enjoy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Patricia ReedDo you know what it means to enjoy? That’s a word so commonly used that perhaps we take it for granted. Maybe it’s time to think about this and allow ourselves to know what it means to enjoy. What does “enjoy” actually feel like? The definition of enjoy: to receive pleasure from; take ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - Give Yourself Permission to Be Proud of Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Patricia ReedDo you know how awesome you are? Do you realize just how much you have achieved? Do you see everything you have? Or do you tend to get so caught up in focusing on what you think you’re lacking, that you don’t ever give yourself permission to let go of your quest for perfection for long enough ...
Views: 2929(2 votes) - Give Meaning to Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Sharice Harris-There is only one way to live life and that is to live life completely and absolutely in Love- One autumn day while everyone was busy being busy, I decided to hide in a corner and read a short story I will never forget: ‘The Girl Who Loved Too Much’. The fictional tale was about a young ...
Views: 1219 - Using God's Will Through Us To Change Outcomes - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Merry BattlesMy spiritual teacher many years ago used to say, "There is only one will." In this crazy life we may say to ourselves, "This is not fair. This is the worst thing that could happen to me." Later, sometimes much later, we can look at experiences and say, "Now I understand why this had to ...
Views: 1226 - Breath the path of Consciousness - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from simon granvilleWe have the universe inside us! The consciousness which created this universe is within all that is without is an expression of what is within. We have lost this knowledge yet it remains with us and makes itself known through a sixth sense. The more we learn to listen to this faint voice ...
Views: 752 - Find in yourself love for yourself! (Self – love inspiration) - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Aria SoulcoachFind in yourself love for yourself! (Self – love inspiration) Is it not strange that you can give almost all to others, and almost anything you do not get from yourself? Do not you feel used? That others take so much from you, and you do not take so much from them? Do others see in you the ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Taking things personally - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Sandra DawesThe Four Agreements has given me a nice reminder about the importance of not taking things personally. It is something that I have gotten better about with time, but there is always room for improvement! The first time I was ever presented with the idea that peace of mind could come from not ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Mass Meditation, Rebirth Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Vesna ManasievaThe Rebirth Therapy Give yourself a new start in life! Try the dynamic meditation technique and over all forms of stress… Have you ever pondered the serendipity is at the threshold of your existence? Have you ever experienced the unfathomable depth of inner silence? Have you ever ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Your New Paradigm Your Way - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nadine LoveWhat a whirlwind start to the Chinese Year of the Water Dragon! I have it on the best authority that this year brings messages of change. Shifts in consciousness are promised for the months ahead, as we'll witness the collapse of mechanisms and icons established under an old order. A polar ...
Views: 1139 - What are Dreams and why do we have them? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Teal ScottAt this particular point in time, there is not an accepted, unanimous, biological answer to the question "what are dreams?”. The reason we don’t have an accepted answer to that question is due to the fact that at this point, modern, Newtonian based science does not recognize the element of ...
Views: 2941(3 votes) - ***The Trouble with The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from James RobinsonThere are so many books out now proclaiming that we can use the Law of Attraction to create abundance, love, wealth, happiness, etc. etc. The trouble with these belief systems is that it is all mental illusion. It fosters the belief that if you follow their secret recipe, you will get what you ...
Views: 2150(1 vote) - ***THE PURPOSE OF LIFE - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from James RobinsonI donate a lot of time giving advice to people on “ask the experts” sort of websites. There are two questions that always seem to be repeated. The first is “what is my purpose in life” and the other is “how do I increase my self esteem?” The ironic twist to these questions is that they both have ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Taking the Pilot’s Seat: Controlling Airspeed - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Pamela HaleWhen I walk on the beautiful land in the Sutherland Valley, beneath the Catalina Mountains, the land reminds me that Mother Earth has a heartbeat, a rhythm. Being in nature attunes my body to her rhythm and reminds me of my own natural pace. So does meditation—it is a way of stopping to check in ...
Views: 1232 - Putting Mind-Body Healing to the Test - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Abigail SteidleyI think this blog post might be an ode to the mind-body healing process. I’ve been reflecting lately on how incredibly grateful I am to have learned what I’ve learned about my body, my emotions, and my inner wisdom. Ten years ago, I was in agony, suffering through each day, unable to live ...
Views: 1220 - The Wider Scope Of Mediumship - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from rachel annMediumship can teach us to see and understand things which we cannot see, feel, touch, hear or taste. It teaches us that there are essentially other senses that we can tap into and use to understand our world, our feelings, and the way we react to things. Sometimes we have not got a clue why we ...
Views: 1903 - ***The Miracle of a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from James RobinsonIt is my experience that the ancient teachings (God) come to me in times of my greatest growth and help me to understand that everything is in my highest good. I had the sublime and transformational experience recently of not getting what (or who) I really, really, really wanted. Specifically, I ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - 85% Chance YOU Are Traveling Out-of-Body - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Jill Ammon-WexlerAre 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: 3920 - Karma Warning: 3 Examples of Black Magic to be Avoided at All Costs - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBlack magic is defined as the misuse of spiritual energy including harming another person or attempting to get someone to act in accordance with your desires, especially if your desires oppose theirs. In our view, spiritual power is to be used only for good. The moment you try to control or ...
Views: 8022(3 votes) - Take The Pilot’s Seat - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Pamela HaleRecently a beloved friend and yoga teacher, invited our yoga class to form a group intention: “I am strong and flexible and I can easily dance with the winds of life.” I loved that so much that I’m making it my intention. And how will I begin to manifest that intention? I turn to Flying Lesson ...
Views: 1242 - Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Sandra DawesCreating 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: 1240(1 vote) - Recommended Frequency For Psychic Readings - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from rachel annA psychic reading is sometimes the best way for people to move on in life. Not only are psychic readings very illuminating they also open up possibilities that one would never have perceived. Deciding on how many times a person should get a psychic reading is very relative and cannot be answered ...
Views: 3211(1 vote) - Transforming Your Life Through Personal Growth and Development - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartAsk any human being if they could have more in their life, and they would most often answer “yes.” The real question then becomes, what does “more” mean? To many, it means having more money, and more freedom with their time. In short, most everyone desires to have a life of more possibility in ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - How To Succeed Without Succeeding - Or, By Wearing the Right Shoes - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Teri GoetzOk, did I get your attention? What I mean is, have you ever considered that we might better succeed by NOT getting what we think we want? That sounds counter intuitive to all the counsel I give about thinking positively, dreaming our dreams and writing affirmations – ALL of which are hugely ...
Views: 2060 - Holding on to Pain - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Linda DieffenbachYesterday, I caught the tail end of a conversation that got me thinking about pain, and how attached many of us our to our pain. Pain is a valuable tool, as its presence alerts us to something that is in need of attention and healing, but what happens when we become so used to the pain that ...
Views: 3337 - ***THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE WORLD - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from James RobinsonI used to think that the most powerful energy in the world is love. There were many reasons for this, as love changes everything. Love is the creative aspect to creation, it is the energy that flows through us all, it is life. The love of the creative energy of the universe created us, sustains ...
Views: 3574(2 votes) - ***THE GIFT OF AWARENESS - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from James RobinsonI receive a lot of emails from various self-improvement or spiritual development gurus and websites that contain messages of various ways to improve my life, my health, my relationships, my bank accounts or my enlightenment. There certainly is a lot of stuff out there competing for my attention ...
Views: 2226(3 votes) - Choose Your Look For You, Not Others - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Don HooblerWhether we do it consciously or not, how we choose to adorn ourselves communicates messages to others. While we are often encouraged to not judge a book by its cover, we nonetheless find ourselves using people’s outward appearance as a clue about the person underneath. On one hand, we could find ...
Views: 1146 - Beyond Astrology: Living from the Center of the Wheel - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Cathy EckYears ago, I had the opportunity as part of my Master’s Degree program to self-design a class. I could ask any professor to be my mentor. One of the professors at my university was a brilliant astrologer and therapist from the Jung Institute in Zurich. I wanted to learn astrology from her. ...
Views: 1638 - ***THANKSGIVING FOR LOSERS - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from James RobinsonThanksgiving and Christmas holidays are upon us. Millions of homes will have families sitting down to massive amounts of food, warmth, cheer and stories. Many more homes will be vacant, foreclosed, silent and empty. Even more will be filled with abuse, fear, loneliness, depression or sorrow. It ...
Views: 1855 - ***THE PROBLEM WITH HEALERS - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from James RobinsonThe call begins when we work in the illusion of the material world. There is a nagging voice in the back of our mind that whispers constantly that we are destined for something more compassionate and meaningful in our lives. The work we are doing becomes boring, inconsequential, and unimportant. ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - It Truly is the Journey - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Brian DeanThere is a time that we sit down and decide what we want to do with our lives or this next part of our lives. In that moment, we make a decision, and we set goals. We set the ‘big’, ‘final’ goal which is the overall outcome, then we set some smaller goals which need to be met to reach that ...
Views: 939 - Finding Your Meaning - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Adam BenedettoFinding out where we belong in life is very important, and that answer can be gained by going inward. We intrinsically already know what we are meant for; we just tend to overlook this. We instead look outside of ourselves for the answers, assuming they will come from somewhere or someone else. ...
Views: 1149 - Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem: A Life of Success Through Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartLiving a life without self-confidence or good self-esteem is one common way that others allow fear to “rule the show” in their lives. Fear is a concept, which indeed means many different things to many different people. However, most often the individual gives little thought (if any) to whether ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - The Meaning of Life: Living One’s Life on Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartThe life that one finds themselves with is the life that in one way or another, they have “chosen;” even if in ways in which he or she does not presently understand. The experiences and conditions of the lifetime are of one’s own “creation.” Quite often, this “choosing” is more from an ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Spiritual Growth and Development: A Means of Personal Development in Becoming a True Human Being - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartThe 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: 913(1 vote) - Personal Responsibility and Wellness - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Heather HunterI work with many people of various ages, backgrounds, belief systems and cultures. The one prominent common denominator in those who are able to make a shift into wellness is an understanding of personal responsibility. Individuals who can embrace and recognize their behavioral responsibilities ...
Views: 2420(1 vote) - We Are the New Adam and Eve - A New Year's Message - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Luminessa EnjaraWe 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: 1237 - Which Dimension is Your Comfort Zone? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com Summary of Brenda’s December 5, 15-minute, free, channeled “Creation Energies” show on www.BlogTalkRadio.com: Even though you may comfortably move through several dimensions daily, you have a “home” ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Get Ready, Get Set and... - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn Porter…Step right into 2012 with the anticipation and excitement of participating in a fantastic new adventure, for that is exactly what is in store for you. A new year…a new beginning…I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but never have you been given an opportunity to make amazing changes for the ...
Views: 1432 - Have You Met Your Inner Street Beggar? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Kathleen HanaganHow’s that for a catchy title that may not project the “image” I hope to portray? Frankly, I am tired of projecting images. That’s what actors and actresses do—projecting someone else’s life. I want to be the star in my own life, and not worry about an academy award. I want to speak the ...
Views: 852 - Stop Telling Stories! Tips for Changing Yours - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Teri GoetzWe all have our own stories. Have you ever heard yourself tell your personal story to someone else, almost as if you were talking about another person, like it was a script? You might have felt disconnected with the story (because you’ve told it so many times that even you’re bored with it). ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - ***Taking Responsibility - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from James RobinsonI was in an automobile wreck the other day. It was quite serious, a freak accident involving defective brakes on my car. Specifically, the brake rotor on my right front wheel spontaneously sheared in half. This resulted in my right front wheel locking up and forcing my car into the curb. When ...
Views: 1573 - ***RAISING VIBRATORY RATES - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from James RobinsonMany spiritual teachers and new age gurus talk about raising our vibratory rates. What they are really talking about is changing the way that we relate to the world, each other and our minds. Most spiritual beliefs include the proposition that we have a soul, or spirit, that is separate from our ...
Views: 3341(2 votes) - ***PRACTICING NON-VIOLENCE - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from James RobinsonI had an experience with another driver in Atlanta, Ga. The driver had tailgated me for miles, and then passed me on the right of a four lane local road and cut me off at an intersection. I blared my horn at him to let him know how much I did not appreciate his aggressive driving. He got out of ...
Views: 1597 - Religion remains ever undefined; how spirituality can pave the way! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad(One) In the name of religion most of the people of this planet are oriented since long. Leaving aside paraphernalia—rituals, custom etc. culture of different countries had grown gradually. In every family we follow such things according to our respective religion and that varies from others. ...
Views: 1646 - Human qualities often fail to attain humanity. - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadIt is disappointing that human qualities often turn too emotional and we fail to show humanity, not to speak of truth and salvation. Our silly sentiments befool us and we frequently become unsuccessful at the rear of being dutiful. Good qualities are of course essential to bring about peace and ...
Views: 1627 - Sex Addiction - Is It Real? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Gerry savageThe problem with defining sex as an addiction may lie in the fact that it is an innate biological function in a human being. Unlike alcohol and drugs most forms of sexual behavior are seen as perfectly normal. However, in common with other forms of addictive behavior, the line between healthy ...
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