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- Afraid Of The Light? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Steve SingletonPlato once said, “It is easy to forgive a small child afraid of the dark, but not a full-grown man afraid of the light.” Since long before Plato light has symbolized truth — facing the reality of our situation in relation to God, to others, and to self.Why are people afraid of the light?Some ...
Views: 800 - Lessons From A Seed - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Bartholomew CraigLessons From A Seed Consider the seed; the lesson it has for us. Once planted in good soil, it breaks out of its protective shell. Working initially in the dark, it grows towards the light. Once it reaches the light an accelerated growth takes place. Eventually it blossoms as a flower or a ...
Views: 1083 - The Inner Meaning Of The Lord's Prayer - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Philip HarrisWhat has been called the “Lord’s Prayer” is perhaps the most widely repeated prayer on the planet. There are several versions of this prayer and what follows is the most common version along with a slight variation which is noted in parenthesis. The Latin version follows. Go to the web and ...
Views: 10332 - Searching For Spiritual Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamSpiritual awareness is an attribute we all have. It is uncovering that quality and letting it shine that takes some effort. In my search for truth, I found a perfect universe and a perfect spirit. My discovery came with the uncovering of all the junk I had layered on top of my spirit. Once ...
Views: 1141 - The Two Halves Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from William CottringerTHE TWO HALVES OF LIFE By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson. From where I am standing do my looking today, there seems to be two distinct halves to my life. Of course I am interested in finding ...
Views: 897 - The New Planetary Consciousness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Mashubi RochellThe momentum towards a new planetary consciousness has clearly begun in 2007. The many events that have transpired both for individuals, and for humanity as a whole this year, have left a mark of truth imprinted upon the collective consciousness. It is now clear to all who have eyes to see, ...
Views: 492 - Walking The Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Merry BattlesEvery day we have a choice, to be loving to all, and especially ourselves. It takes great fortitude to stay on the up and up – to stay on the Spiritual Path without faltering. It’s not actually that we fall off of the Path. It is going into the valleys of the road, instead of climbing to the ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts And Principles on Jesus from Neale Donald Walsh's Book 'Tomorrow's God' (Updated) - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles on Jesus from Neale Donald Walsh's book 'Tomorrow's God' (Updated) Author's Web sites (ND Walsch): www.newspirituality.org and www.HumanitysTeam.com Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion(s), Christianity, Jesus, ...
Views: 676 - It's All Love - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from SRI SAILove is the transcendent reality; everything else is just a state of mind. Creation is an act of love, and that which sustains all of creation is an act of love. We are an act of creation; the Divine presence supports and sustains our existence. It is through an act of love that our heart beats, ...
Views: 772 - With Enough Love - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Steve RyalsWith enough love, anything can be healed. It's easy enough to say, but how does it work in the real world? People such as Victor Frankel, who wrote Man's Search for Meaning, the now classic treatise on the subject, chronicled how, with a enough love, even years spent in a concentration camp ...
Views: 807 - An Irreconcilable Conflict? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from William CottringerAN IRRECONCILABLE CONFLICT? By Bill Cottringer “There is no squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.” ~Christopher Morley. In his recent movie, Gone Baby Gone, Director Ben Affleck leaves his brother ...
Views: 1946 - To Be Wrong Is To Be Right - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We welcome the whole world into this community of Love, Gratitude and Oneness. Breathe into the Now and allow the Now to Love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. To Be Wrong Is ...
Views: 994 - Strings Of Energy - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Kathy KarlanderPearls of Wisdom: Shades of Grey, Strike a cord, In one ear and out the other Back at the beginning of time we were one strand of energy. This strand vibrated with the frequency of unconditional love, Pure White Light. At some point we decided to split our energy into multiple strands, like ...
Views: 1286 - The Completion Of The Complete - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones and Illuminating Light, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We welcome the whole world into this community of Love, Gratitude and Oneness. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. The Completion of The Complete The ...
Views: 797 - What's Missing? Scientific Discoveries For Tapping The Soul And Being Happier! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Pete SandersWhat’s Missing? Scientific Discoveries for Tapping the Soul and Being Happier! by Pete A. Sanders Jr. M.I.T. Honors Graduate and Founder of Free Soul Throughout time people of all faiths, races, and nationalities have struggled to be happier, to feel better, and to experience that there ...
Views: 975 - A Prayer For You - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We welcome the whole world into this community of Love, Gratitude and Oneness. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. A Prayer for You A prayer for you as you are all that you are. ...
Views: 801 - Spiritually Speaking - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Natalia AlexandriaSPIRITUALLY SPEAKING by Natalia Alexandria Spiritually speaking, we are remarkable creations of unlimited potential. We are spiritual beings of great imagination and fortitude, and are all bonded as we embark on this incredible journey called life. To my amazement, I didn’t think it ...
Views: 1874 - Good Morning - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We welcome the whole world into this community of Love, Gratitude and Oneness. Breathe into the Now and allow the Now to dissolve all the unwanted. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ...
Views: 946 - Let There Be Peace In My Mind - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We welcome the whole world into this community of Love, Gratitude and Oneness. I love you. I love you. I love you. As we live together we are One. Let There Be Peace in My Mind Let it all Be. I want ...
Views: 942 - Can Spirituality Be An Escape? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Linda-Ann StewartI had a friend who learned Transcendental Meditation and practiced almost every day. She felt happier, more relaxed, even blissful as long as she meditated. If she missed a few days, she found that she didn't feel much different than before she began to meditate. Although she felt better when ...
Views: 888 - Are You A Victim Or An Abuser Of The Grip? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Bill WhiteIt was a drunken Saturday night at Red's Place some fifteen years ago when I first heard about the grip. I was young, just over the legal age, and had a few shots too many, enjoying a "bacchanalian" night on the town so typical for that period of my life. A woman sat at the bar next to my ...
Views: 1524 - The Dream That Changed The World - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Arthur LevineJohnny woke up in a cold sweat. He had just had a dream that both frightened him and at the same time made him feel wonderful. In his dream he was floating in space in the palm of what he perceived to be a giant Hand. He was able to see and travel through beautiful galaxies all on this gigantic ...
Views: 683 - Finding Spirit in the Doing - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Tammie Fowles"I pray every single second of my life; not on my knees, but with my work." Susan B. Anthony I've experienced the movement of my spirit most often while involved in the "doing" vs. the "being." I'm a firm believer in the powerful benefits of meditation and know a number of individuals who would ...
Views: 1033 - Take One Seat - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Casey DawesAs a friend and I were walking yesterday, we touched on the subject of religion. She knew I'd been restless in my faith and was encouraging me to stop by her church, Inner Light Ministries. Although I may do that someday, my restlessness has ebbed. To give you some background, I was raised in ...
Views: 896 - Humanity Is Growing Closer To Heaven - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Merry BattlesCould heaven and hell be right here where we are? As the old axiom says, "As above so below." On earth it as been contrived that man must suffer. It was right for its time and now the time is over. We as humanity are stepping up in evolution. We are becoming closer to the angels, closer to the ...
Views: 868 - The Question - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellThe Spiritual Life is not something different, strange, hidden or fanatical. It is the practice of freedom of consciousness and reason. To give and example: A Deep Reflection follows: Man is capable of making mistakes, maybe many. But he is also capable of amending them. Of repenting, asking ...
Views: 878 - From Nothing To Something - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We welcome the whole world into this community of Love, Gratitude and Oneness. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. From Nothing to Something From Nothing to Something as you awaken ...
Views: 922 - The Dream That Changed The World - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Arthur LevineThe Dream That Changed The World Johnny woke up in a cold sweat. He had just had a dream that both frightened him and at the same time made him feel wonderful. In his dream he was floating in space in the palm of what he perceived to be a giant Hand. He was able to see and travel through ...
Views: 883 - God Takes New Prophet By The Hand - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Arthur LevineHi, I am Arthur Levine, the author of the novel Johnny Oops. To read more about Johnny and his wild escapades please access: http://johnnyoops.blogspot.com Please feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Arthur Levine 2007 Words 724 Keywords: ...
Views: 931 - Am I Dreaming My Life Or Is This Really Happening to Me? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from James NapierThe fall of 2000 a two hour PBS special featured the fifty year career of improvisation comedian Jonathan Winters. Winters, a fixture on TV during the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s is known for his unscripted, seat-of-the-pants comedy. When asked where his ideas came from, Winters ...
Views: 1243 - The Realization That Leads To Genuine Letting Go - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Chika ShiojimaWe all know exactly what it is like to be certain we have let go of something sorrowful or worrisome, only to find ourselves in a similar sad situation moments later. Dropping this person and picking up that person doesn't end the loneliness that drives us into dead-end relationships. This ...
Views: 623 - Darling, You’re Divine - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Rhoberta ShalerIs that the way you think of yourself when you look in the mirror first thing in the morning? I invite you to do so. It will change your day. Does it seem presumptuous or arrogant or …? For many of us, we were brought up to think we did not count for much. I remember one of my mother’s ...
Views: 942 - Equinox Newsletter Autumn 2007 - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Gavin Young, Jr. Spiritual Life CoachJoyful Equinox greetings to you. This is a powerful Equinox, so make the most of it (for more information, visit www.susanlevitt.com and sign up for Susan’s newsletter). In addition, I wish you a peaceful Yom Kippur, a bountiful Samhain, and a happy Hallowmas. So, how is everyone? What were your ...
Views: 1059 - Does Inner Peace Frighten You? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Remez SassonDoes Inner Peace Frighten You? Does inner peace frighten you? Do you feel more at home, while being nervous, anxious or restless? Do you feel that you will lose something if become more calm and relaxed? A certain well-known TV celebrity once said in an interview, that though he is aware of ...
Views: 1645 - And Then There Is The truth - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from William CottringerTHERE ARE ALWAYS TWO SIDES OF THE STORY & THEN THERE IS THE TRUTH By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” ~ John Lennon Actually there are probably as many ‘stories’ as there are people on this planet. But, there is but one overall, unifying truth that ...
Views: 847 - Am I Worthy - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We love to love to honor you. A loving day to you all. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. "To be worthy of oneself is to be worthy of receiving a hug from oneself and others". Go ...
Views: 764 - Living A Life Based On Spirituality Or Walking The Spiritual Path Isn’t Always Easy - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Diane England,Have you ever sat home day after day writing? I know, most people probably think it would be great fun. I thought that way for awhile. But perhaps because I was doing it in rural New England, I found it more and more isolating. Should I get a job and do the writing at night and on weekends ...
Views: 1114 - Book Excerpt: Pursuit of Light, An Extraordinary Journey - by Pursuit of Light, An Extraordinary Journey - by Sandy Brewer - is a rave triumph of the human spirit. An authentic, true-life page turner, horrific and inspirational, brilliant and compelling, filled with practical teachings of empowerment and compassion. Beautifully blending wisdom, humor and ...
Views: 849 - What Is False Will Make You Suffer... - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Sheri RosenthalSo often we get caught up in the idea that it’s what’s outside of us that is causing our suffering, and if we could make changes to those aspects, life would be better. We think that if our father wasn’t so angry – we could get along better with him, or express our love ...
Views: 883 - You Have More Support Than You Know - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Eli Davidson"God's the kind of guy you can trust," was my friend John's advice on a particularly bleak autumn morning. At the time, I probably gave him one of those oh-please-do-you-think-this-is-going-to-help-me-pay-my-bills looks. Sure, he could trust the Universe. He had a beautiful wife and a great ...
Views: 685 - Sharing Some Philosophical' Thoughts From Gary Zukav, As Well As Some Personal Thoughts On Spirituality - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Philosophical' Thoughts from Gary Zukav, as well as some Personal Thoughts on Spirituality Author Name: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Spirituality, Spiritual, Gary Zukav, Philosophy Web Sites: http://www.craiglockbooks.com and ...
Views: 717 - The Sacred Space Within - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We welcome the whole world into this community of Love, Gratitude and Oneness. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. The Sacred Space Within The Sacred Space Within, how Sacred is ...
Views: 600 - Stop And Notice - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Todd PuntolilloIn my book, The Mystical Secrets of Life, I dedicate a lot of energy to miracle thinking. By this I mean that miracles are happening around us, through us and for us CONSTANTLY while many people go their merry way ignoring them or even complain their way through them. Life is totally miraculous. ...
Views: 1092 - Lying To Yourself...And Loving It - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Bobby MarchessoWhat the movie “The Secret” doesn’t tell you The Emotional Trap Negative and limiting emotions are the playground for imbalance, unsure ness, worry and anxiety. When you are caught up in your emotions, you are making decisions based on what you see through those emotional glasses. What we want ...
Views: 1244 - Dreaming Peace: A Reading for Ordinary People - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from John Paul YoderDreaming Peace: A Reading for Ordinary People The researchers of the Gathering Force are practitioners of alittle-known method of Tarot. Its approach is scientific ratherthan mystical. The reader connects with a higher-vibration,multi-dimensional energy source that is totally benevolent. ...
Views: 567 - The 12 Great Questions of Spirituality - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Thomas PowellTHE 12 GREAT QUESTIONS OF SPIRITUALITY Since the beginning of thought, humanity has sought to understand both the physical universe and its non-physical experience, the spiritual universe. We have sought to explain them through myths, superstitions, and religions on one hand; and through ...
Views: 1964 - The Trees All Around You - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Good day and welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out and the Daily Universal Insights. We welcome the whole world into this community of Love, Gratitude and Oneness. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. The Trees All Around You The Trees are so ...
Views: 610 - What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam - Updated? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam - Updated? Author Name: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Articles by Craig Lock are available at: ...
Views: 631 - The Secret: What is the Secret of the Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2007 from James NapierWhat is the secret behind how the law of attraction works? In the early years of the 20th century a lawyer, who wrote books under many different names — for reasons known only to himself — penned a book called Thought Vibration or The Law of Attraction in the Thought World. His ...
Views: 1075 - The Art and Science of Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from SRI SAIMeditation has been practiced in various forms for thousands of years all over the world. From the jungles of Borneo to the Ganges River, Tibetan tundra to Siberian back woods, shamans, sadhus and seekers alike have gone within to find God, find themselves, find purpose and meaning in life. ...
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