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- The Power Within You - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Athena KapantasI am on a spiritual sabbatical in the Gulf of Mexico and today the sun has decided to hide behind the shady clouds above. I know it is still there even though I can't see it or feel its warm rays. The same goes with our Spirits. Like the sun, it is hidden, unseen, but that does not mean it is ...
Views: 1457 - The Practice of Yoga Through Surrender, Self-Giving and Consecration - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe challenge faced by the aspirant trying to bring about the action of a new basis of awareness and action, is that continued reliance on the habitual means and methods of mind, life and body, inhibits the free active intervention of this new consciousness. The process of exceeding the ...
Views: 450 - The Predestination Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe conventional notion of predetermination suggests you have no control over your personal fate. However, our findings show you have complete control over it, though in a way different than you may think. “Nothing happens at random, but everything for a reason and by necessity.” Greek ...
Views: 1237 - The Prime Directive - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Gail Pursell ElliottThe original Star Trek television series introduced a "prime directive" that was the guiding principle that grounded all of the adventures, explorations and encounters the characters had. However different the subsequent spin-offs of the original show were, that prime directive remained a ...
Views: 861 - The Principle Behind Mantra and Japa - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2021 from santosh krinskyEverything we experience is based on vibrations that impinge upon us and bring about a response in the substance of our being. All matter is created by energy, which consists of vibratory waves. All energy is created by consciousness, which provides the specific impulse of vibration to be ...
Views: 469 - The Principle of Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhen we look back at the history of the practices of Yoga, we find several lines of development. One is to move the consciousness away from focus on the outer world and its events, activities and insistent occupations to focus entirely on entering a status of unity with the Divine, the Absolute, ...
Views: 629 - THE PRINCIPLES OF A 12 STEP PROGRAM IN SPIRITUAL MARKETING - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joshua KingPRINCIPLES OF A 12 STEP PROGRAM AND HOW THIS FITS IN WITH SPIRITUAL MARKETING One of the foundations of any 12 step program is that we live and practice a set of principles for a more peaceful and successful life. FIRST THINGS FIRST: we need to always do what is important first, that means ...
Views: 1135 - 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 - The Problem of Solving Problems - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Rebecca Ruark-HalsteadThoughts & Insights Issue #9 October 16, 2008 - www.ThinkItOut.net All rights reserved
Views: 764 - The Process of Opening of the Chakras in Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe opening of the chakras has been the subject of a tremendous amount of focus in the yoga literature, with emphasis on the awakening of the kundalini energy at the base of the spine, and the rising up of this energy through each of the chakras up to the crown of the head. The dangers ...
Views: 653 - The Process of the Supramental Manifestation and Its Integration into Life on Earth - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe consciousness of Matter could not anticipate or dream of the manifestation of the Life-principle, and the vital living plant and animal consciousness could not anticipate the advent and impact of the mental consciousness. Similarly, the mental consciousness cannot truly understand nor ...
Views: 482 - The Profound Potential of Your Evolution - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Adela RubioLife is ripe with opportunity, isn’t it? Especially in the decomposition of your old life. Have you noticed that the disintegration of relationships, loss of work or health challenges are actually portals to potential? What if instead of resisting change you welcomed it? What if instead ...
Views: 891 - The Psychopathology of Normal - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from William Berry“What we call normal in psychology is really a psychopathology of the average, so undramatic and so widely spread that we don’t even notice it ordinarily.” This is a quote by Abraham Maslow, the theorist who gave us the idea of the hierarchy of needs (once your basic needs are met you begin to ...
Views: 2448 - The Puzzles of Life – Can they give us a push towards inner serenity? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranTrue serenity takes place through a reflective approach and understanding rather than through psychological analyses or through being a conformist. Thus, the puzzles of life give us a chance to discover the hidden roots of serenity. Happy is he who applies himself to them! Human beings are ...
Views: 1693 - The Real Meaning of Bread and Wine - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David Robert OrdThe bread and wine served at the Mass, the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist, or Communion—whichever your tradition calls this occasion—started out not as isolated elements of bread and wine, as they are in churches today, but as essential parts of a normal dinner. As the followers of Jesus spread ...
Views: 1583 - The Real You - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Michelle GottliebI am embracing my inner curl. I have always had wavy hair. After having my kids, my hair got curly. I would blow dry my hair every day to make it straight, which would take a very long time; although, I did get a lot of the newspaper read while I was doing it. I finally decided that I no longer ...
Views: 1189 - The Real You - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Above is one of many thoughtful quotes included throughout the book I just read by Julia Cameron, author of "Finding Water, The Art of Perserverance." If you are blocked in any way from doing what is ...
Views: 667 - The Realisations of the Self and the Psychic Being - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from santosh krinskyPeople follow different spiritual paths and practices and tend to identify with their own path and the spiritual experiences and realisations that come with it. In some cases, they believe that the experience they have is the preeminent or real experience while others are less authentic. In ...
Views: 531 - The reason People Will need for you to Get Abundance - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Rishan BBeing teachable is a must in gaining money. Just how teachable we are is calculated through our Teachability Index. For us to improve our lives we must remain teachable so we can learn more things that is needed in our lives. Consider studying easy methods to work with the Law of Attraction as ...
Views: 821 - The Revolution is Over - What World Will You Create? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com Overview of 9/5/11 “Creation Energies” my free 15-minute, channeled show available at either www.blogtalkradio.com or www.LifeTapestryCreations.com: This transition impacts not only the earth but the ...
Views: 1184 - The Right Words - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Frances LucasPsalm 18:30 “Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.” There are times when a situation happens to someone else and we really don’t know what to say. They may have lost a loved one. They may have a challenge at work. They may have financial difficulties. They ...
Views: 1117 - The Road To Self Riches - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Stephanie HaberMy name is Stephanie Haber. I am writing to you today because I am burning inside to share with you the lessons I have learned. When the Grateful dead said “what a long strange trip it’s been” they knew what they were talking about. How many times have you simply just shook your head, feeling ...
Views: 2168 - The Role and Destiny of the Body - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe physical body has provided spiritual seekers with a riddle and a challenge throughout time and across the globe. For those focused on the external life there is no question. They enjoy, they develop the capacities of the body, they do not think twice about it, other than to the extent that ...
Views: 578 - 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: 1214 - The Role of Aspiration in the Spiritual Development of the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on May 02, 2021 from santosh krinskySri Aurobindo identifies aspiration as one of the important steps in the sadhana of the integral yoga. What exactly is aspiration? We can understand it by looking at the operation of a frequency tuner, such as a radio or television tuner. There are numerous channels available, and the tuner ...
Views: 469 - The Role of Devotion and Love in the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2021 from santosh krinskyEvery part of the being must be engaged if the integral yoga is to progress. The physical body, the vital being, the emotional being, and the mind all have their role. What is a chore for the physical being, and a dry intellectual endeavour for the mind, becomes a source of joy and dedication ...
Views: 530 - The Role of Free Will in the Surrender of the Ego - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2021 from santosh krinskyOur mental logic frequently stumbles over the apparent contradictions that lead us to adopt an extreme position over a more nuanced view of things. The debate about the role of free will in the processes of the yoga which involve the surrender of the ego to the action of the divine Force is one ...
Views: 457 - The Role of the Emotions in the Practice of the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2021 from santosh krinskyEmotions tend to be hard to deal with. Spiritual seekers recognise that emotions can disrupt the focus and lead the seeker into undesirable vital entanglements. Many spiritual paths counsel cutting off the emotional outlets and renouncing the life in the world. They ask the seeker to abandon ...
Views: 514 - The Role of the Mental Will in the Spiritual Development of the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on May 02, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe will power is a real and important part of the effort by the individual. Will power can be developed through exercise, just as we develop the physical muscles through exercise and weight training. In our development of the mental will, we frequently become frustrated when something we try to ...
Views: 458 - The Role of Work in the Sadhana of the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from santosh krinskyThere is a famous story in the Upanishads which illustrates both the role and the power of work in spiritual practice and realisation. A youth approached a teacher to learn the spiritual truths of existence. The teacher handed over to him 2 head of cattle and said that he would take him up as a ...
Views: 545 - The School of Pain - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Diane HarmonyGraduate from the School of Pain to School of Vision We all struggle with some aspect of lack in our lives – not enough time, money, opportunities, health, friends… and we perceive that lack as suffering. We focus on our pain, and we use drugs, food, alcohol, or sex as painkillers. ...
Views: 2330 - The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 1 of the Free PDF Ebook - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Wallace WattlesNote: This is the original chapter 1 of The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles (available in PDF ebook for free download. The Chapter is called "The Right to Be Rich". If you like this chapter, you can download the entire PDF Ebook version of The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. ...
Views: 1281 - The Scoop on Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDear Leslie, My friend Betty has been battling her weight ever since her last child was born. She still blames him for the 20 to 40 pounds that she has gained and lost repeatedly, and he is now 21. Almost yearly now, she gets her act together, changes her eating behaviors, and tackles the ...
Views: 713 - The Secret and Subconscious Blocks - the Movie Won't Tell You How to identify Them - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLike a lot of people, we appreciate the movie The Secret for its wisdom and how it helps to inspire people. But what if you are following all the tenants of The Secret and still are not reaching your goals? We’ve witnessed a lot of realistic, seemingly “deserving” people ...
Views: 969 - The Secret to Effortless Power - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Wellington RodriguesAs my students start understanding and truly applying universal laws in their everyday lives, one of the most common comments they make is: “It is amazing, I did not plan for anything, and it all flowed in a way much better than I could have ever expected!” It may be a trip, a job interview, ...
Views: 1220 - The Secrets Hidden in Choice - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Nancy FairbrotherI did not want to be born. I did not want to leave that divine place of unspeakable love where I lived. I knew that my life on earth would be full of challenges; unrelenting sadness, feelings of worthlessness, depression, and fear. Coming into this world felt like being sentenced to life in a ...
Views: 875 - The Self has always been free. The Self is always awake. Right? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Eric PutkonenThis is really a nasty question. If I say “yes”, then you will think there is nothing to realize and remain stuck in suffering. If I say “no”, that is not correct and limitations on the Self could be inferred. You see…it is not as simple as saying “the Self has always been free.” While ...
Views: 1724 - The Self — the Atman and Individual Liberation - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2021 from santosh krinskyOne of the primary objectives of traditional paths of yoga has been the liberation from the bondage of the world of illusion, the phantasmagoria of the creation and the individual’s fixation on success and failure, gain and loss, pleasure and pain, happiness and despair that occurs as a result ...
Views: 554 - 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 - The Shifting Sands of the Self - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Adela RubioOnce upon a time things felt solid, sure, certain. . . Oh wait a minute, that's a story I'm working on. Ah . . . the story! We do get caught up in it. The truth is that my life has always been cycles of change, chaos and high powered energy. There's always been a clarion call to something ...
Views: 796 - THE SILENT REVOLUTION OF THE HEART - The Challenge for the 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami Dhyan- From fear to love, from darkness to light and from separation to wholeness The challenge for the 21st century is The Silent Revolution of the Heart. It is not a revolution within an organization or a land in the traditional sense with violence, madness and blood shed. It is a revolution in ...
Views: 1498 - The Sixth Sense - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2020 from B. L. PetersonThe field of Metaphysics had taken a bad blow when people try and say EXTRA SENSORY PERCEPTIONS is something 'extra' you have in your psychic and this is not true. In the science of METAPSYCHICS, we find that Extra Sensory Perception is really EXTENDED SENSORY PERCEPTION. No man has anything ...
Views: 587 - The So-Called Mayan Prophecy for 2012 - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Bob MakranskyI have the great good fortune of living in Guatemala, a country in which a 5,000 year old tradition of paganism and witchcraft is still very much alive and flourishing. I have had the privilege of studying with a very gifted Ajk’ihab’ ("daycounter", or Mayan priest), and of having met many ...
Views: 1849 - The Solution for the Suffering of Man - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Hassan AliQuestion: “What is the solution for the suffering of man?” Answer: “The suffering of man will only be solved by a spiritual revolution, for nothing will change until the heart of man is changed.” (excerpt from the book “The Religion of Love“) When I was in high school, I started to see more ...
Views: 801 - The Source of All Abundance - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Nanice EllisWe are all born innately free spirited and living in the moment,then something happens; we are taught that we have to wait until after dinner for the cookies, we can't go to the play ground until after homework and we must even wait for Christmas or another special occasion to receive all that ...
Views: 1456 - The Source Of Your Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Adam BenedettoAwakening the source of your happiness is about letting go of the idea that you are waiting for something or holding yourself back. It is about being present with where you are in life. It is about connecting to your true self and letting yourself be you just as you are. All of these things ...
Views: 1110 - The Spiritual Depth of Asè: A Closer Look - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2024 from Krishan KumarIn the vast expanse of Yoruba spirituality lies a concept of profound significance: Asè. This term encapsulates the spiritual depth and cosmic essence that permeate the beliefs and practices of the Yoruba people. In this exploration, we delve into the multifaceted dimensions of Asè, uncovering ...
Views: 260 - The Spiritual Growth of Modern Times - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiTo grow spiritually in a world defined by power, money, and influence is a Herculean task. Modern conveniences such as electronic equipments, gadgets, and tools as well as entertainment through television, magazines, and the web have predisposed us to confine our attention mostly to physical ...
Views: 929 - The Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from odette worrellMost ancient texts have explored the concept of healing, and modern medicine is now just beginning to document what I have personally experienced and what my clients have on our journey towards health…that the process of “healing” or becoming more “whole” happens simultaneously with one ...
Views: 1784 - The Spiritual Life, the Religious Life and the Ordinary Human Life - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2021 from santosh krinskyOrdinary human life is essentially driven by response to outer circumstances, and is based in the desires, needs and reactions of the ego-personality. The interaction between people in a society, whether in the smallest groupings such as the family, or larger groupings of community, country or ...
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