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- What Is Your Next Chapter? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWe're never too young, or too old, to learn. In this day and age of technology, we have so many choices and access to so much information. The question I often ask myself is: "Are you really living your life?" "Somehow we learn who we really are and then live with that decision." - Eleanore ...
Views: 1989 - What is your spirit animal and what is it trying to tell you? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Tania ManczarekSpirit or totem animals are our connection to the earth and the animal/spirit world and offer guidance about where we are in our lives and where we need to expand and grow. We can have more than one spirit animal at a time and they can change during our lifespan. If you have a special connection ...
Views: 1778 - What I’ve Learned From Brad Yates Teachings - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Rishan BIt has been a while now since Brad Yates started teaching people on how to create more abundance in their lives using EFT and he is successful in doing so. I personally stumbled across his work a couple years ago and grabbed some valuable lessons from them. Teaching #1: What you attract in ...
Views: 994 - What keeps you motivated after awakening? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Eric PutkonenMotivation is something the ego wants. Ego needs motivation and drive to do things it doesn't really want to do. Motivation is something you need in order to do work. Ask a child "what is your motivation or drive for playing?"...and you will have a very confused child. Or you might get the ...
Views: 1640 - What Makes People More Vulnerable to Mind Control Manipulation? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from Emily ScottOftentimes, people are their own worst enemy. You may be subconsciously becoming more vulnerable to mind control manipulation without even knowing it. Inner weakness distorts the way you think, act, feel, and behave. As a result, you may find yourself falling into patterns that aren’t in your ...
Views: 563 - What makes the difference between a Spiritualist and a Spiritual Genius, please? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad[The gist of an article: “MMS, The Closet Spiritualist by: Narayani Ganesh, published on 16 Sept. 2012 in “Speaking Tree” of the Times of India. The widely respected economist and scholar have been credited with heralding a new era of economic liberalization in India with his laissez-faire ...
Views: 1541 - What must man do to experience the eternal supreme consciousness within us and to cultivate this wisdom? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal supreme consciousness within is the Self. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan , an enlightened being says, “There is a tremendous difference in the Self as described in words and the Self as experienced. One may forget the description written in words, but one would never forget that which ...
Views: 266 - What Others Need - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen we are going through a situation or have something on our minds, we tend to spend time thinking about the solution or the event which led up to it. We may even share our issues with others to get their feedback or to try and think about things out loud. It’s good to have someone to talk to ...
Views: 1020 - What Protects You Makes You Weaker - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jerry StockingIn the olden days, knights wore armor. From what I hear, armor was very hot and very, very heavy. Armor itself got in the way of life; it restricted movement and was terribly difficult to wear. Your armor is your thinking. Not your original thinking, but your structured, repetitious, ...
Views: 967 - What role does spirituality play in managing depression? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe spiritual science of Akram Vignan plays an important role not only in managing depression but in eliminating the feeling of being depressed altogether. Depression can occur for a variety of reasons, and it has many different trigger points that set it off. While for some people an ...
Views: 56 - What should be the aim in life other than our ambition? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanApart from achieving our personal ambitions in life, we should strive to keep the aim of ‘not to hurt or cause pain to any living being’ too. This is one of the highest principles of human life. I personally believe that I would give others what I would like to receive. I would not like to be ...
Views: 571 - What should I do when my friend is contemplating suicide because her parents are forcing her to get married against her wish and emotionally blackmailing her ? - by Submitted on May 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanA friend in need is a friend indeed! Searching for ways to help a friend through her tough time is indeed a great deed. Trust the following will prove useful and supportive in your endeavor. Life is like a see-saw. At one moment of life, happiness is at the top, and in the other moment, ...
Views: 248 - What the World Needs Now is Our Wholeness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Lynda KlauWhat the World Needs Now Is Our Wholeness By Lynda Klau, Ph.D. These days, there’s been a lot of talk about the power of collaboration to help create a better world. The importance of collaboration can’t be underestimated. But before we learn to ...
Views: 1547 - What to Consider When Choosing a Hypnosis School - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Eli BliliuosWith the increasing popularity of alternative healing methods, interest in hypnosis training is on the rise. Part of its appeal is that it doesn't rely on drugs or surgery to be effective. It can be used by individuals in the privacy of their homes, or with professionals in a therapeutic ...
Views: 1913 - What to Do When There is No Doer - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Daniel ErwayNondual spiritual teachings suggest that there is no doer, that there is no separate self that is the source of our actions. This teaching is the source of much confusion, as it is contrary to our experience. It seems that there is a doer and that I am the doer: get up in the morning, walk the ...
Views: 1067 - What We Believe We Create - Love is the Creation - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Sharae TaylorI once was told by the Angels that our concept of Love would fit on the head of a straight pin and the size of the Universe and more is the love that is felt for us by God and the Angels. If this is so, and I believe that it is ... just think of what we can create if we allow our concept of Love ...
Views: 1966 - What We Put First - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Frances LucasIt’s funny how we run around every day working for what we believe we need, when God clearly tells us to seek Him first and He will give us everything we need. Why do we continue to look everywhere for the things we think we need when all we have to do is go to Him? Do we really believe we can ...
Views: 857 - What We Put First - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Frances LucasIt’s funny how we run around every day working for what we believe we need, when God clearly tells us to seek Him first and He will give us everything we need. Why do we continue to look everywhere for the things we think we need when all we have to do is go to Him? Do we really believe we can ...
Views: 732 - What Would Confucius Say About Business Targets? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Joanna TongNew year new targets - Or not? Now we all are back to work. Many would think: right, to improve staff performance, let's give them more targets. Think carefully: tougher targets (without sufficient resources and support) will easily lead to poor performance; poor performance compromises ...
Views: 1411 - What Would Happen If Today Was The Day That Changed Your Life? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniWhat if today was the day when your life changed for the better? If you look back, I'll bet my last dollar that you all can remember one day that completely changed your path forever. That one day when your world tilted and it caused you to walk in a new direction. I can remember ...
Views: 1453 - WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT KUDALINI ENERGY BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Diana MooreI define Kudalini Energy as that life force energy associated with the chakra centers. It is that life force energy that begins the moment we take our first breath and according to Eastern philosophy lies coiled at the root chakra (base of the spine) until uncoiled). It is the energy from ...
Views: 1474 - What You Need to Know About Mediation - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt seems that the truth about meditation is absolutely shrouded in mystery, based on the feedback we typically get from everyday acquaintances upon mentioning that we meditate regularly. You would think the truth about meditation has to do with flighty cosmonauts wasting time chasing ...
Views: 1193 - What You Need to Know About Your Birthstone - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Michael HarrisonYou probably know that birthstones are the gemstones that are associated with each month. But do you know why those associations exist? Each gemstone exhibits different healing properties, and when we wear our birthstone, we can expect to enjoy those properties. It’s a science that dates back ...
Views: 1211 - What You Resist Persists - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2019 from Trish Bishop“What you resist persists”, you’ve probably heard this before, but are you consciously aware of what you’re resisting. As a Spiritual Coach, I often (and generally quite easily) see what others are resisting. However, I have never consciously thought to myself, “What am I resisting?” So I ...
Views: 1532 - What's Desired In order to Attract Abundance - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Rishan BOne of the necessary personality to entice abundance is being teachable. Just how teachable we are is measured through our Teachability Index. Being teachable is very necessary whenever we need to learn things that can boost our lives to a great extent. Take studying tips on how to work with the ...
Views: 804 - What's More Important? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Daya Devi-DoolinIs Eliminating struggle and pain more important than magnetizing love, prosperity and calmness? I think so. Eliminating, releasing, surrendering the thought forms that created the struggling and pain in the first place, needs to be trashed, deleted, recycled into the trash bin outside of your ...
Views: 1078 - What's Needed To Attract Abundance - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Rishan BBeing teachable is a necessity in attracting abundance. The way teachable we are is measured by way of our Teachability Index. Being teachable is very important when we want to learn things that can enhance our lives to a great extent. Take mastering how to make use of the Law of Attraction for ...
Views: 864 - What's REALLY Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lori FieldsAllow this to set the tone for your day. “Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that, so it goes on flying anyway.” -Mary Kay Ash Take a moment today & check in with yourself by reflecting on the following questions. 1. Are you allowing a ...
Views: 1109 - What's Running You? - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Valerie SheppardAre you pushing to make things happen in your life right now? Are you feeling backed up against the wall? And what’s the wall for you? Time, money, a relationship? It can be difficult to find your peaceful center when you feel you have to try so hard to make things happen. The question is what ...
Views: 719 - What's the Difference between Religion and Spirituality? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: What's the Difference between Religion and Spirituality? from https://beyondthezonespirit.wordpress.com/2014/01/29/whats-the-difference-between-religion-and-spirituality/ Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Religion, Spirit, Spirituality, "Spiritual Thoughts", The ...
Views: 1332 - What's the Secret? The Power of Conversational Hypnosis Review - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Tony SchwartzThat conversational hypnosis has both its positives and its negatives is totally true. In great hands, the technique might be utilised to persuade people to act inside the most helpful approach to secure their own well-being. In poor hands, it can be used to make folks act against their own best ...
Views: 490 - What-is Spirituality-and-Self-Realization - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn Sanskrit, Spirituality means Adhyatma. The word ‘adhyatma’ is derived from two words – adhi meaning ‘pertaining to’ and Atma meaning the ‘Soul’. Therefore Spirituality means ‘pertaining to the Soul’. Spirituality is the process of leading the total energy of the body to the Soul. It ...
Views: 539 - WHATEVER IT TAKES? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Trish BishopWhat does Doing Whatever It Takes Mean to You? "It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair weary and bruised to the bone and do what needs to be done to feed the children." ~Excerpt ...
Views: 1412 - What’s Right - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Frances LucasIt is so common to think about what we need or what we don’t have. We may spend more time dwelling on things we think we have to have in life rather than being happy and satisfied with what we do have. The same is true with what is going wrong in our lives. We hear other people ask us what is ...
Views: 945 - When a person is suffering, is it due to his own Karma or also due to other's Karma? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe whole world is nothing but the principle of karma. The existence of bondage lies entirely on you, you are responsible for it. Everything is your own projection. You are responsible even for the formation of your body. Everything you encounter is your own design; nobody else is responsible ...
Views: 210 - When awakening happened, didn’t your identity quickly shift to the bigger I or the real I? How did you even come to know that you were enlightened? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe Gnan Vidhi, conducted by the Spiritual master, on the path of Akram Vignan, is the process whereby one attains Self-Realization in just two hours! Here, the Soul is awakened in just a matter of 48 minutes. And when the awakening happens, one’s identity shifts to the real ‘I’ immediately, in ...
Views: 348 - When Did You Stop Seeing Beautiful? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Peri EnkinLast night I waited for a friend at the movie theater beside a group of girls somewhere between twelve and fourteen years old. They were all hovering at that threshold age on the verge of becoming young women. I watched as they primped and groomed making sure their hair fell in just the right ...
Views: 953 - When Friends Die - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Trish LayFor me it started several years ago with a phone call. My childhood best friend was killed in a car accident due to her own alcohol and drugs issues. I had spoken to her several months earlier for the first time in many years and didn’t realize she had such a bad addiction. Her twin boys had ...
Views: 1107 - When Hard Times Come - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Frances LucasThere will be times in our lives where others will need our help or will ask for our opinion about something they are dealing with. Either the person will reach out to us for some advice or we will see they are having some issues and we have an opportunity to help. When these opportunities come ...
Views: 1042 - When Higher and Lower Consciousness Collide - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineWe have within us two very different sources of direction, guidance, or operating instructions, that tell us very different things – opposite things. Our “lower self” or ego-mind tells us to stay safe, that we’re in danger, that it’s not good to take risks; it tells us why we can’t really ...
Views: 1311 - When Humor Hits the Road (How Do You Get It Back?) - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Camille StrateHumor packed her bags and hit the road. She gave no warning. Didn't leave a note. Just up and left one sunny afternoon. Didn't even bother to close the door. Rude. Just plain rude. It's quite possible she ran off with The Muse. Not sure, but seems like they both disappeared around the same time. ...
Views: 1430 - When I was 16 , I used to admire people with luxuries but now I admire them with inner peace. Is the inner peace above the luxuries? - by Submitted on May 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanMaterialistic possessions are something that most of us dream for, as they provide us comfort and happiness. We think they give us a better lifestyle and therefore we crave for such luxuries. And if we happen to meet people with luxuries, one often tends to look at them with great ...
Views: 275 - When Life Throws You a Curve, Is that Okay with You? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince How we see reality has to do with our beliefs. If you hold one set of beliefs, you will interpret what happens to you in a very different way than someone who holds an opposing set of beliefs. However, at a deeper level our ...
Views: 1119 - When People Are Seen as Workers, Not People, the Workplace Becomes an Unproductive Treadmill - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince The businessman on the fourth planet the Little Prince visits on his journey to Earth is completely self-absorbed, to the point he doesn’t even notice the Little Prince’s arrival. To be self-absorbed is to be unaware of everyone ...
Views: 1075 - When people say, "Everything happens for a reason," what do they mean? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn the context of Akram Vignan, when people say, "Everything happens for a reason," they mean that every situation and experience in life, whether perceived as positive or negative, is a result of past causes and effects, a form of demerit or merit karma. In life, nothing occurs randomly or ...
Views: 201 - When someone says "it happened for a reason" or "everything happens for a reason," what are some reasons that make sense to you? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2023 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, when someone says it has happened for a reason or everything happens for a reason, it means the law of cause and effect is at play; primarily it has to do with karma! So, let us explore the science of karma: Seed of karma (the cause) — This is in the form of our inner intent ...
Views: 239 - When Things Aren’t Right - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times in life when we really can’t pinpoint what is wrong but we have a feeling that things just aren’t right. During these times we may feel uneasy. During these times we may feel a little stressed. During these times we may get angry quick. During these times we may not be able to ...
Views: 2393 - When We Look Outside For Heroes - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Marelon BjorkaesWHEN WE LOOK OUTSIDE FOR HEROES When we look outside for heroes, the real impulse that is coming from Self is a reaching inside ourselves for mastery. But mastery takes work and concentration and practice, practice, ...
Views: 1917 - When We Lose Focus - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Frances LucasEver tried to focus on something but no matter how hard you tried your mind continued to drift off to something else? The distractions and thoughts in our minds alone can keep us from getting things done without any other influences such as other people, noises or other interruptions. Focusing ...
Views: 4146 - When we reincarnate, do we have a audience with god before reincarnating or do we just travel to our new bodies almost instantly? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWhen we reincarnate, we travel to our new bodies instantly It takes no time for the Soul to leave one body and enter into another. The moment one dies, while one end of the Soul is leaving the body, simultaneously the other end approaches in the womb, where its next birth takes place. When ...
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