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- Daily Affirmative Prayer - Admit You Are Powerless - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.” Alcoholics Anonymous “In our ignorance of the truth, we have misused the highest power we possess. And so great is this power -- so complete is our freedom in it, so absolute the domain of law through it -- ...
Views: 1604 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“If we speak of preaching the gospel, we mean telling the world of the Spiritual Kingdom – speaking from the absolute standpoint.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today my words and actions reflect my inner confidence in God. God’s Kingdom is revealed through me.” ...
Views: 2908 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Good is My God - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“If I should take the unspoken sentence which lies like a hidden jewel under the jagged covering of your thoughts about the things you do not like, I would read it, ‘There is a good for me and I ought to have it.’” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “There is Good for ...
Views: 1133 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Individual Paths - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“It is human nature to wish to compel others to do as we think they ought to do. It is divine to see that their own way is their true way.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today, my desire is to live close to Spirit and to know with all of my heart that It works ...
Views: 993 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Intention Attention Manifestation = I AM - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“I work the works of God, who works through me to will and to do that which ought to be done by me.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today, I bring heaven to earth. I am a blessing to others, just as I am blessed.” 40 Days with Emma Curtis Hopkins – Rev. Dr. ...
Views: 1965 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Love is the Good We are Seeking - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Love is the Good we are seeking. Love is the highest name of God. Love is the fulfilling of the law. At the height of our spiritual teachings, we find God covering us with love. We find ourselves loving all things and all people.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis ...
Views: 1723 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Make Amends - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Negative states of mind such as guilt, shame, judgment, or non-forgiveness cloud our sense of worthiness and we begin to feel that we are not worthy to receive. If there is any ...
Views: 1375 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Personal Inventory - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Step 10 isn’t only about our relationship with other people. It’s about our relationship with ourselves, and with our God. What and how did I think today? How did I speak, to others, and ...
Views: 1308 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Power Higher Than Yourelf - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Came to believe that a power higher than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Alcoholics Anonymous “YOU HAVE THE POWER TO DRAW UPON THE GREAT RESERVOIR OF INFINITE WISDOM, CAPABLE OF SOLVING YOUR EVERY PROBLEM THROUGH THE CHANNEL OF AN ALL-INCLUSIVE FAITH. However, such faith is in action ...
Views: 1133 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Prosperity and Success - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“I do not believe in sickness. I believe in health. I do not believe, or think, that misfortune has any power whatsoever. I believe in prosperity and success.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Instead of looking to God to heal us or get us out of difficult ...
Views: 3532 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Say YES - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Our own will says: ‘Believe with the world.’ God’s will says: ‘Believe in me.’” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today, I say yes. Yes, God! Yes, Life! Yes, I trust! Yes, I believe.” 40 Days with Emma Curtis Hopkins – Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis I know we are ...
Views: 1007 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - The Truth Will Set You Free - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“God works in Truth.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today I will tell myself the truth and only the truth. The truth shall set me free.” 40 Days with Emma Curtis Hopkins – Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis As I gratefully awaken to another day filled with ...
Views: 1016 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - True Identity - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“If we speak of casting out passions . . . . we mean that we see the Holy Spirit in mankind instead of passions and tempers.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today, I give thanks that I can see the Good in all people, places, and things. I will not be fooled. God ...
Views: 1173 - Daily Devotion: Do It For God - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezCol 3:23 - 24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Do all things for the glory of God. NO matter how small or how big it ...
Views: 1076 - Dancing the Divine - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Beloved HeartsongTime seems to be speeding up at ever increasing rates. Trying to keep up the pace is no longer a challenge - even for someone who is great at organizing and multi-tasking. I find myself wanting to wave the white flag of surrender. I have realized that continuing to speed up is out of the ...
Views: 1075 - Dangerous Alliances - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockOf course, most of us have seemingly innocent alliances that are common to ordinary folks, like our friends and relatives. But is this where the really dangerous alliances lie? How can a relationship with Auntie Bess and Uncle Bill be harmful for us? They are loving, warm, giving, and have ...
Views: 1668 - Dasha's Healing - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Michael BlitchteinOne day my wife, being in our daughter's place, called her doggy, Dasha, for a walk. Always such a decision had been met with a great joy from Dasha. However, that afternoon Dasha’s breath was very irregular and her eyes were full of sadness. When my wife wanted to cuddle Dasha, the dog started ...
Views: 2172 - Dealing with Difficult People… Stop Resisting and Accept - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mike MartinDealing with Difficult People… Stop Resisting and Accept By Mike Martin Excerpted from Change the Things You Can (Dealing with Difficult People) Stop Resisting and Accept Learn to deal with the difficult people in your life by improving your communication skills, accessing ...
Views: 1209 - Dealing With Life's Hardships - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Judy MerrillWe have the tools of our own consciousness to design a life of spirituality. We have been given the tools of strength and balance in our body, mind and spirit connection. We do not require any outside stimulus to open and expand our state of consciousness to include the sensitivities of ...
Views: 1515 - Dear Dr. Romance: Is This Unhealthy? What Should I Do? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Do I have an unhealthy celebrity obsession? I really need answers and help! I feel this is still unresolved? Does anyone else have an obsession with a particular celebrity to the degree that you wanna look, act, talk, dress and live like them. I do, I wanna look like ...
Views: 1740 - Death Lives in Answers/Life Lives in Question - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Edward JonesThe whole world wants to have answers. We get rewarded for having the answer. We get to be right, be smart, or feel important. And there we stay or accumulate more answers. This is a knowledge filled world, so it demands answers. The value is in the answer. You get money or you get prestige. ...
Views: 1062 - Death, the Conquest of Death, and the Supramental Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn his lectures on Raja Yoga, Swami Vivekananda points out clearly that chasing after powers or siddhis as they are called, is not the aim of the yoga and can be a distraction from the primary goal. They may come, but should not be sought after or made a primary determinant of the yogic process ...
Views: 563 - Deciding to allow your abundance - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Daniel BrittonHave you decided to allow your abundance? First becoming clear about money is essential, as it will allow you to then focus on sharing our talents and achieving your life's mission. Clearing limiting beliefs and negative associations about money will remove the blocks to allow abundance to pour ...
Views: 1495 - Decoding Life - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Arvind BhagwathLet me begin with introduction from quotes of "Bhagavad-Gita" which deals with the most sacred metaphysical science. In Gita, Lord Krishna said: The individual soul (Jiva, energy) in the body of living beings is the integral part of the universal Spirit (energy). The individual soul associates ...
Views: 2245 - Decoding Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Arvind BhagwathLet me begin introduction from quotes of "Bhagavad-Gita" which deals with the most sacred metaphysical science. In Gita, Lord Krishna said: The individual soul (Jiva, energy) in the body of living beings is the integral part of the universal Spirit (energy). The individual soul associates with ...
Views: 2434 - Definition: Self Realization - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas Pak"Self-realization is the knowing in all parts of body, mind, and soul that you are now in possession of the kingdom of God; that you do not have to pray that it come to you; that God's omnipresence is your omnipresence; and that all that you need to do is improve your knowing." - from The ...
Views: 1285 - Deliberate Manifesting - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Tom Murasso, Self-Empowerment Author/TrainerThe Law of Attraction is a Universal Principal that is *always* working in our lives... always and all ways! Whatever we focus on becomes our experience. I would also expand that statement to include, whatever we focus on, are passionate about, and... believe and expect to receive... are what ...
Views: 1575 - Desperately Seeking Self - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Susan GreenI remember a time when a single woman would not consider going to a movie or out to dinner alone. There seemed to be a stigma in appearing in a social setting without a companion and while we women have come a long way baby, as the saying goes, many of us still find it difficult to be a party of ...
Views: 1192 - Destiny: Don’t Worry, What is Predestined Will Manifest - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe received the following question recently: “What happens if you don’t take action at the right time to manifest your destiny? Does this mean you will miss it? Or miss important events in your life? Will the opportunity present itself again at a later time?” Based on our empirical ...
Views: 10044 - DETACHING - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Dorothy DavisDetaching very important in order to allow the good into your life. In the past, my ego had to know how things were going to work out in situations I was in. It was important that things had to be a certain way, in a certain time. Despite knowing better, it took a while to do better. It is like ...
Views: 1497 - Developing Receptivity to the Action of the Higher Force for Transformation of the Nature - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2021 from santosh krinskyWe turn our attention and focus normally to the needs of the body, the desires and ambitions of the vital being, the impact of perceptions and the thought processes of our minds. Even when we take up a spiritual path, we try to find a practice that may involve the body, the life-energy and / or ...
Views: 519 - Developing The Advanced Psychic Mind Powers Of The Yogis. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Conrad RawWhile most Americans consider Yoga as a form of exercise to increase flexibility and stamina, the yogis use it as a spiritual technique to become one with the universe. Yoga is not just a series of breathing techniques, strange body movements and mantras but takes on a deeper level for those ...
Views: 2720 - Developing Your Inner Adult:Part 1: Moving Beyond Blaming - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from William DiedrichI define an adult as someone who takes 100 % responsibility for his or her life and situation. This article and you tube series will explore what it means to be an adult. These times are calling for leaders to be adults. This is Part One, Moving Beyond Blaming. Every blaming thought you hold ...
Views: 1265 - Dharma and the Tao - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2020 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThe teachings of the Tao come from the ancient teachings of dharma. When a being follows the Tao, they are in alignment with their inherent nature and they follow the laws that govern that inherent nature. These laws, the principles and operating forces of the universe, are the fabric of ...
Views: 947 - Diamonds In The Rough - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Elaine BolducI once heard a commercial with the following line: “The precision of the cut is what brings out the greatest beauty of the diamond.” We are all ‘diamonds in the rough’ if you will, allowing God/Spirit/Infinite Love to sculpt our lives and our spirits to bring out the greatest beauty that ...
Views: 1220 - Did You Love Enough? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Rajiv VijThe last few months have been a real trying time for my family and me. However, they have also been a source of a wonderful lesson in life. During this time, I lost a close family member, who I dearly loved. The shocks of her sudden diagnosis of a lethal cancer and subsequently losing her within ...
Views: 945 - Difference Between Desires And Intentions - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Jennifer LimDesire and intentions are closely similar and yet the results could be vastly separated. All of us have desires and intentions and we often linked them as one. There is a thin line between desires and intentions and the difference is the core of our attitude towards achievement and success. So ...
Views: 1528 - 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: 1458 - Discern What You Actually Want - Two Approaches of Doing This - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Rishan BIn this piece of writing, I will provide you the 2 important approaches and a process to manifest your wishes. If you think about these two ways then you will know what you actually want. You may be displeased in challenging to discern what you truly like if you ignore these two ways. To ...
Views: 833 - Discernment - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Chris ComishThere are many New Age groups that have begun to form negative vibrations around New Age concepts- much ego is involved behind the scenes and many are manipulating the thoughtforms to bring the vibration of the positives down. Please remember to feel the vibration beyond the words. If you feel ...
Views: 1444 - Discover How To Attract Wealth In 3 Effortless Steps - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Rishan BEvery individual should have the ability to attract wealth at will. In this text I'm going to share three easy steps which make this process as simple and natural as it should be. If you follow these steps I outline, you'll be attracting wealth with ease before long. You could expect to see ...
Views: 917 - Discover Past Lives with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Steve G. JonesPast life regression is the practice of going into a trance state and being lead back through time until the subject arrives at another place and time than their current life would allow. Through this process it is believed that people can remember their past lives and several people have given ...
Views: 866 - Discover the Causes of Low Self Esteem and the 6 Tips to Developing Self Respect and Appreciation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Rebecca MillsHuman nature is complex thing. We are born into a family unit, go to school, meet hundreds of different people, go to work and then retire. I all that time we are bombarded with various messages and thoughts from other people. For better or worse other humans do affect and influence how we feel ...
Views: 1845 - Discover Your Original Self - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from David Robert Ord“I just hate myself,” I heard someone say the other day. They were bemoaning the fact they couldn’t get some simple things in their life right. How do you feel inside yourself? When you look at yourself in a mirror, what do you see? As you look at yourself, what don’t you like about ...
Views: 897 - Discovering Love: Finding True Love in Reality - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2025 from Dada BhagwanSaint Kabir has said, “Pustak padh padh jag mua, pandit bhaya na koi, Dhhai akshar prem ka, padhhe so pandit hoi.” Meaning: People worldwide have died reading and reading various books, but not one has become a scholar. Read scripture after scripture, but since one could not attain the ...
Views: 68 - 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: 1076 - Discovery On An Icy Bridge - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Judy Ringer"… the impossible challenges of life are the best teachers." – Amy Mindell, Metaskills Driving home late one night during the first snow of the season, I hit a patch of ice on a slippery bridge and collided with the barrier that separates the bridge from the air and the water. I careened off ...
Views: 689 - Disolve Denial and Awaken the Potential of an Authentic Life - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Kay HutchinsonMany of you are expressing that this start of the year of the snake has been a very important time for soul searching and experiencing breakthroughs of profound awakenings, and alongwith this comes recognizing the depth of resistant patterns that have been sabotaging your abilities to manifest ...
Views: 1327 - Distinguishing the Realisation of the Atman and the Higher Planes of Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhen an individual begins the spiritual quest, there can be considerable confusion about different directions, objectives and methods of attainment. In many cases, divergent goals are lumped together, while in other instances, there can be confusion about the sequence of the steps. Sri Aurobindo ...
Views: 520 - Ditch the Diet Resolutions and Go Deeper - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2015 from Monica RodriguezToday I want to share with you a conversation I had with a friend over the weekend… My friend wanted my advice in regards to some new trendy diets that came up this year, and she was curious to know my opinion about them. Several years ago, I would definitely have had the same questions, as I ...
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