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- Rupture and Repair: What I learned about Healing from my Broken Leg - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Meredith HinesThree months ago, in a freak accident involving a puppy, a feral cat, and a nasty curb, I broke my leg in two places. After emergency surgery I awoke from my anesthesia haze and faced my most grueling physical teaching yet. Painful and frustrating as it was, this injury offered an incredible ...
Views: 2376(5 votes) - What About Your Sexual Intelligence Quotient? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverWe all know about IQ, emotional intelligence, kinesthetic intelligence, and so forth. But what do we know about sexual intelligence? The term isn't well-known, nor is it something that has been developed traditionally. Sexual intelligence can be distinguished by two dimensions: The first ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - How To Let Go of Negative Self-Judgments - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ronald AlexanderMany people cling to the myth that those who are successful inevitably feel good about themselves and are free from self-doubt and insecurities. I’ve worked with many clients whose résumés, personal achievements, and reputations garner the deepest respect and admiration, yet their negative ...
Views: 2371(1 vote) - What Is Spiritual Addiction? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleSpiritual addiction is an addiction that is not well recognized and yet it is quite prevalent in our society. A person will become addicted to spirituality, and from the outside, appear to be leading an exemplary life. However, the addiction here is chasing the high of spiritual connection in ...
Views: 2368(1 vote) - Words of Inspiration For Your Life Coach Journey - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Sharon WilsonBeing a spiritual coach is a calling. It allows you to be a conduit for divine expression to flow through you to your clients, your friends, your colleagues, your family, and the interconnectedness of the Universe. As you continue to deepen your ability to be ever present in the moment, ...
Views: 2368 - Daily Devotion: Value A Sermon - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezWe are very familiar with church sermons whenever we attend a certain christian service or gathering. Since the time we come to know God and our Saviour, a lot of things are being fed into our mind so that we may continuously grow mature in our spiritual walk with God. The question is, do we ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - My Experience with Ayahuasca - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Know ThyselfFrom the book: ”Incredible You - Unleashing the Power of Your Beliefs and Intentions to Achieve an Extraordinary Life” By Chris Walton (From Appendix A: Discovering How Big You Want To Be.) Originally published at www.know-thyself.org with permission from the ...
Views: 2366 - Online Psychic Courses - Effective Or Not? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Misty WoodardThe popularity of psychic readings, palm readers, and fortunetellers has skyrocketed in the second half of the twentieth century, and still continues today, due to the New Age spirituality movement. With the newly arrived booming psychic business lies the question of whether or not psychic ...
Views: 2366(1 vote) - To Know God, You May Lose Everything - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTBack when I was a nineteen year old, budding born-again Christian, some of Jesus’ clairvoyants came to visit. All I remember was being on my knees bent over, as an older middle aged couple placed their hands upon me, proclaiming that “to really know God, He may take everything from you”. At that ...
Views: 2366(1 vote) - Reincarnation and Past Life Regression--7 Keys for Perceiving your Past Lives Clearly - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPerceiving and understanding past lives for the purpose of spiritual growth and overcoming conflicts has been utilized for centuries. It doesn’t matter if you are a believer in reincarnation or not. It doesn’t matter if you view the imagery as mere subconscious metaphor. The process of past ...
Views: 2362(2 votes) - How did I end up in this situation? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Donna LeeThis is the third most common question that I am asked by clients. How did they get to this point in their life where everything seems to be falling apart. I have had to ask my self this question too several years ago. It was painful because I was in a very emotional and destructive situation ...
Views: 2360(1 vote) - The Power of Intuition - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Judith OrloffI'm a psychiatrist and intuitive in Los Angeles. What I do isn't my job. It's my life's passion. With patients and in workshops, I listen with my intellect and my intuition, a potent inner wisdom that goes beyond the literal. I experience it as a flash of insight, a gut feeling, a hunch, a ...
Views: 2358(2 votes) - 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. ...
Views: 2357(6 votes) - Free Will, Manifestation & Creation - How Karma, Fate and Predestination Block Your Efforts - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPrior to years of comprehensive study and constant objective empirical research through ancient metaphysical delineation and predictive sciences (since 1992 involving the numerology and astrology charts of over 20,000 different people), we too mistakenly believed we could create anything our ...
Views: 2356 - Avoiding ‘Ain’t It Awful’ - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kyre AdeptAs a culture, we seem to love gathering in groups to whine and moan about whatever we don’t care for in the world. On the phone, in person, by email, on Facebook – we love seeing the worst in our families, partners, bosses, politics or life in general. We call it ‘being realistic’ without ...
Views: 2353 - Living Mechanically - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA machine does what it is programmed to do until it eventually breaks down. Until then, it repeats its limited, repetitive actions endlessly. As human beings we are programmed as well, by our culture, our traditions, our education, but most importantly by our minds. There is usually very ...
Views: 2353(1 vote) - Ten Qualities to Cultivate in Life - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Ernesto OrtizWe benefit immensely when we see elders, roll models and spiritual guides (gurus), as guides that can teach thoughtfully with specific goals in mind. In fact, the first example that we have of these, our first gurus are our father and mother, no matter if we like it or not that was the first ...
Views: 2351 - How to Communicate With God and Hear God's Voice - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Robert PedersenHow do you actually communicate with God? This question brings up another for me - is it anything like communicating with another person? Yes indeed. The skills we use for communicating with God are the same ones we use for communicating with each other. So what defines good, effective ...
Views: 2350(1 vote) - Cyber-Bullying – It’s Not Cool to Be Cruel - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ronald AlexanderWe’ve all heard the horror stories of young adults and children having hurtful or embarrassing photos, video and/or speech about them posted on the Internet for the world to see. But did you know that cyber-bullying can be as simple as sending an email to someone who has indicated they do not ...
Views: 2349 - Nine Perceptions for Creating Abundance - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Roberta SwartzThis article can help you understand some core ideas behind the law of attraction so that you can be more successful in creating abundance for yourself. While much information has been written about the steps for participating in successful manifestation, some key elements that are less explored ...
Views: 2348(4 votes) - Pain, depression, and the blues = spiritual opportunity - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Dominica ApplegateLive long enough and at some point you will battle feelings of depression. You might not struggle to the point of being diagnosed as clinically depressed, but struggling with a feeling of sadness for a period of days or weeks is quite common. It can be caused by situations or circumstances, ...
Views: 2347 - HINDSIGHT IS 20/20 - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Lisa TunneyA friend of mine is currently going through a rough break-up. Her emotions are all over the place. She wants to move-on from her partner, but she is confused. Her ex is being nice to her lately, so she is thinking that she should take him back. She says she is seeing the person she fell in love ...
Views: 2346(3 votes) - What Does God Say? What Are Dreams - The 7 Different Kinds - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Tiffany SnowSleep accomplishes much more than resting the physical body. The spirit within us never sleeps – we are sparks off the Divine Flame, does God ever sleep? No, and neither do the Angels. Our spirit inhabits our bodies like electrical wiring in a house. And while we sleep, no lights may be turned ...
Views: 2345(1 vote) - Giving THANKS for EVERYTHING - by Thanksgiving is approaching: a time when we give thanks for food, friends, family and health. Have you noticed that we normally only give thanks for all the things that are going “right” in our lives? But, how often do we give thanks for absolutely EVERYTHING in our lives, even the ...
Views: 2342(2 votes) - The Spiritual Time Machine - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Diane HarmonyGRATITUDE - THE SPIRITUAL TIME MACHINE “For every circumstance, in every move of your life, lift your heart in thanksgiving.” Quiet Talks with the Master by Eva Bell Werber Gratitude Shifts our Concept of Linear Time. We all know on the spiritual level that there is no ...
Views: 2342 - 5 Reasons Why Your Affirmation Doesn’t Work - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Darreck ChenIf you have already read any materials related to the Law of Attraction, you will understand that one of the main purposes for using affirmations is to strengthen our belief system so that we can harness the power of subconscious mind to attract and manifest what we want in our life. You may ...
Views: 2339(1 vote) - ***Aging Well: Discover the Secrets for Adapting to Life with Wisdom and Resilience - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordFor 300 years we have imagined our world as a machine. Machines break down and wear out. They are replaced by newer models. Perhaps this image is the source for our negative thoughts about aging. We accept the view of a downhill world. We see ourselves as losing productivity and becoming ...
Views: 2336(3 votes) - MANAGING METAPHORS ABOUT LIVING AND DYING FOR EVERYDAY LIFE - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from William CottringerMANAGING METAPHORS ABOUT LIVING AND DYING FOR EVERYDAY LIFE By Bill Cottringer “Key metaphors help determine what and how we perceive and how we think about our perceptions.” ~M.H. Abrams. Metaphors: Creative communication of words that magically simplify huge, complex realities into ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Burning Your Boats: Sacred Wisdom In Irish Mythology - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Tony CucksonSacred story can speak to us of timeless lessons (many of them painfully relevant to us in our present age) and offer us different ways of looking at our innermost being. - Frank MacEowen, The Celtic Way of Seeing The Anamcara invites you into the experience of sacred story. This is story ...
Views: 2333 - Manifest Prosperity, Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Yamini BhattLove ~ The Energy That Is YOU! Raise your vibration to manifest prosperity, health and happiness The universal law “like attracts like” is absolute. We get what we want by the way we think and feel. So stop and think, what is the personal broadcast you’re sending out into the world? ...
Views: 2332 - Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New “Work”) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New “Work”) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): “Inspiration”, Inspirational Quotes, Words of inspiration and upliftment, New Book, Reconciliation, Hope, Forgiveness, Love, Peace ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - ***Three Prerequisites to Succeed in Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe purpose of meditation is to help us realize union with God and our God Self (also called: Monad or Mighty I AM Presence or Eternal Self). The purpose of meditation is to reveal our True Self. We are one with God – always have been, always will be, and are so right now. We are our God ...
Views: 2326(3 votes) - Relationships in the New Energy - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Stefanie MillerEverything in creation holds an energy frequency. It seems so obvious to many of us. Yet, so many have not embraced that philosophy. There are those that still choose to live unconsciously and make choices that are not in direct alignment and in harmony with their lives. Living, as well as ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - James Arthur Ray Tragedy & the Price of Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Debi BerndtWhen I read about the sweat lodge deaths at the event hosted by James Arthur Ray (”The Secret”) , I was saddened. My heart goes out to him, his well-intentioned program and those who suffered and died. This story is tragic beyond the lives lost, but of a greater failure in the self-improvement ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - Luxuriate In Your Worthiness - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Renée BrownDoes that sound extravagant right now - to luxuriate in your worthiness? With economic hardships everywhere we turn, indulgence of any kind may feel inappropriate to you. I can understand that. Still, I suggest that this may be precisely what will help to unbind you from the sensation of ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - The Holy Trinity: The Ultimate Love Triangle - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Nhien VuongHave you bumped into the Holy Trinity lately? Based on our traditional notions of what the Trinity looks like—the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit as three distinct entities—most of us would answer ‘No’. Based on Unity’s conception of the Holy Trinity, however, we actually encounter the Trinity ...
Views: 2324 - We Are What We Think - The Power of Thought - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Kala AmbroseEarly in 2001, while teaching the ancient wisdom teachings to my students, I explained to them that we were going to enter a period of time where in order to evolve as human beings, we were first going to go through a challenging and difficult time where it would seem as if all was lost and that ...
Views: 2323(2 votes) - Why You Chose the Human Experience - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Tammy BraswellDo you ever question why you are here? Why would you, with the struggle, fear and disharmony in the world, choose to come into this physical reality? It is quite simple…you came for the human experience. You came for the game of "Hide and Seek" that it allows you to play. You came for ...
Views: 2320 - Benefits of Giving Thanks—Inviting Blessings—You Will Receive More - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbI have a habit of meditating the minute I wake up in the morning. I always begin by giving thanks to the universe for the many blessings and gifts in my life. I have found this practice to be very beneficial. By giving thanks, you are inviting blessings, and you will receive more ...
Views: 2318(2 votes) - The Spiritual Law of Passion - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Kyre AdeptAre you wonderfully prosperous? Do you have more money than you know how to spend? Fantastic! Keep doing whatever you’ve been doing up ‘til now, because you are on the right track! If not… if you have any kind of block to your flow of riches, money, prosperity or wealth, then maybe it’s ...
Views: 2318 - What Can Amelia Earhart Teach Us About Life? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Rena ReeseWhile on vacation I finished an autobiographical accounting of Amelia's historical flight in the Friendship called, 20 hrs., 40 min. I took note of many parts of the book-- and many of her funny remarks and down to earth humble stories. One story that amused me was when she gave an ...
Views: 2318(2 votes) - What Spirituality Means to Me: 5 Steps to Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor the new seeker, the variety can be bewildering; to the skeptic, proof of frivolity. They can’t all possibly matter, and they can’t all be right at the same time now, can they? Faced with all these choices, spirituality can be a daunting concept. What does it really mean to be ...
Views: 2318(3 votes) - Evolutionary Spirituality and Evolving Beyond the Ego - Four Steps to Spiritual Evolution - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Christine HoeflichI listened to an online discussion on evolutionary spirituality, evolving beyond the ego and spiritual evolution led by Craig Hamilton last month (April 2010). In a nutshell, Hamilton's message was that the ego (which he defined as the part of the self susceptible to collective conditioning) ...
Views: 2317(3 votes) - Crystal Healing - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Paula ReillyThe first step to crystal healing is to meditate with them. Once this practice is established it is easier to in tune yourself to use and feel and see there energies. With many blessing from God, all goes well on this journey. Laying the crystals on the color codes of the chakras of the body ...
Views: 2316(2 votes) - Healing Waterfall Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from James GaynorThe Healing Waterfall This should last at least for 1/2 an hour. Sit comfortably as in a position that you would use to normally meditate...and replace your meditation with this one. Relax, and imagine you are a beautiful waterfall. [Give yourself a few moments for this] Now...repeat a few ...
Views: 2315 - Star Light, Star Bright - A Spiritual Story - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Chris CadeI didn't realize it, but as early as 3 years old I was already spiritually aware. Well, sort of. You see, I don't remember being psychic in any way, and I certainly don't remember reading books like The Power of Now or watching movies like Peaceful Warrior. I didn't feel some grand connection to ...
Views: 2314 - How Much is Your Self Worth? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderHow many times, have we been made to feel worthless and have no sense of direction because of being used and abused mentally by people and their words? Many times, people behaviour leaves us to questioning what we have done to be treated in this manner. The question is asked why anyone would ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - A Different Way of Meditating - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Barbara AlexanderFeeling perfectly content to be so physically small in this great big space, I was sitting on the ground in what I have come to call the Temple of the Horse and though no other humans were there, I was far from alone. We were just watching the snow gently falling outside through the arched ...
Views: 2311(2 votes) - What I Ache For - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -What I Ache For I wrote this powerful prayer many, many years ago when I felt trapped in a life that was not my own. Today, I am happy to say, just about all of this prayer has come true, and I am blessed with my authentic, beautiful life! Be careful what you ache for... I ache to be ...
Views: 2311(2 votes) - Changing Lives through A Course in Miracles - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Nancy MiillerAs the title implies, A Course in Miracles is a teaching device. It teaches us what is real and what is unreal, and leads us to the direct experience of our own Inner Teacher. The Course is arranged in three parts: a text, a workbook for students and a manual for teachers. The Text presents ...
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