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- Spell Casting Checklist: Setting the Mood for Success - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2007 from Terri LewisBefore you Begin Spell casting always seems to be stereotypically shown as some spooky ritual that involves a full moon, black candles, sacrificial ceremonies, and plenty of magical potions, powders and props. This is not an entirely accurate picture. Magical dealings need not be so strict in ...
Views: 1751 - Chanukah: The Miraculous Power of Eight - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2006 from Shifra Hendrie"All who are faithful to G-d, follow me!" Rallying cry of the Maccabees as they defied the massive and powerful Greek army. The holiday of Chanukah, celebrated around the world by Jews of every level of observance, is a celebration of miracles. It marks the miraculous victory of a small group ...
Views: 786 - Dreaming of 2007 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2006 from Steven SadleirThere is power in dreaming. What you direct through your mind has energy; what you dream of you can create. What do you want? At the very core of your being, what is you soul searching for? What would you like to manifest in your life? I would like to invite you to join me in visualizing and ...
Views: 889 - Gifts that Never Go Out of Style - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2006 from Lori RadunThe holiday season is a time for giving. When most of us think of giving, we think of gifts. The mere thought of tackling that Christmas list can be daunting. Maybe there isn’t enough money to buy the gifts you’d like to give. Or perhaps you have a few of those “hard to buy for” people who ...
Views: 1155 - Finding Daily Inspiration in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2006 from Mashubi RochellDaily inspiration helps us to stay focused on God's love, no matter what else is going on in our daily lives. In today's world there is such a high level of challenge and rapid change happening for most of us, that it has become even more important to find a way to stay connected with our ...
Views: 803 - Being True to the Inner You - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2006 from Kidest MengistuWe each operate within belief systems that are in no way exactly the same, even if there exist some similarities between them. In a way, we each walk around within our own bubble colored by our past experiences and the understandings and conclusions we’ve made about ourselves and the world at ...
Views: 864 - Do your Beliefs Reflect Reality or Create It? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2006 from Enoch TanHave you ever wondered whether your beliefs reflect reality or create it? The answer to the question is realized in understanding the concept of objective and subjective reality and the difference between the two. Most people believe that objective reality is made up by the physical laws that ...
Views: 1270 - HAPPINESS IS ABOUT FREEDOM…ARE YOU FREE? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiThe Dalai Lama, in his book The Art of Happiness, says that the very purpose of life is happiness, and I am sure you agree with that. And what is happiness? Happiness is about freedom and it begins in the mind… In order to be happy you need to be yourself, live by your values, be true to ...
Views: 968 - Hope for the Earth - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2006 from Mashubi RochellThe future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to ...
Views: 774 - Everyday Spirituality: A Down to Earth Look at Connecting With Your Inner Self - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2006 from Barbara Rogoski,The word spirituality can conjure up many images. You might, for instance, think of a guru sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop looking for enlightenment. This is one form of spiritual practice that has its place, but for most of us working, busy people, it is not really an option in our ...
Views: 2256 - Healing the Inner Child - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2006 from Lujan MatusWe know as human beings that to be an adult is just to be a child that has grown old. Inside our body we carry feelings; all of our memories. In some cases we are challenged by the corresponding elements of our environment in the guise of our children. If something has happened to you in your ...
Views: 720 - Annette Colby - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Annette ColbyLong ago, when your life was new, there was a light that shone brilliantly and freely within you. You carried this creative, loving, joyful spirit with you into this world. This light and power within you was your energetic life force. Time passed. You learned the ways of the world. You ...
Views: 848 - The Indigo Seer: A Perspective on Clairvoyance - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2006 from Kendra ThomasThe Indigo Seer: A Perspective on Clairvoyance Clairvoyance – the ability to see spirit – results when judgments, imprints, denials and various traumas associated with the Indigo chakra or “Third Eye” have been resolved. All of us are equipped and therefore capable of seeing spirit. Our ...
Views: 2205 - The Power Within - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Steven SadleirThere is literally a power running through your body causing your heart to beat, causing your cells to regenerate, and your hair to grow. A life force current with innate intelligence is flowing through you right now providing the volition to move your eyes across this page and to think about ...
Views: 888 - Hope for the Earth - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Mashubi RochellThe future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to ...
Views: 799 - How To Handle Change Beautifully - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Brenda ShoshannaWe come into life empty-handed and then expect to grab and hold onto everything. Immediately we make claim for ownership. "This is mine. It can't go away." Some enormous hunger begins to develop. What exactly are we hungering for? First it is only food and love that we are demanding. But soon ...
Views: 3560 - THE POWER OF THE SERENITY PRAYER - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2006 from Al InfandeHave you ever tried to control things in your life that you cannot control? The Serenity Prayer is a gift from God that teaches us how to separate those things in life that we can change, from those things that we cannot change. The Serenity Prayer goes like this: God, grant me the Serenity ...
Views: 3280 - Secrets for Your Heart and… Magically Create… - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiI heard the story of this person… she was very unhappy… stressed, feeling depressed, anxious, angry, lonely, hopeless, struggling…just surviving…but then… She had been told that life was a struggle and she had to work hard to earn money …that everything had to be earned…that nothing was ...
Views: 1139 - A Vision of Happiness & Peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Steven SadleirAs we celebrate the upcoming holidays a message of "Peace on Earth and Good Will Towards Man" is echoed by people of varying faiths from around the world. If we all wish for that, why have we not created it? We have only to look into our own lives and ask ourselves "am I at peace right now?" We ...
Views: 960 - Motivation vs. Inspiration - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2006 from Kenneth MacLeanI was listening to a lecture by Dr. Wayne Dyer the other day. Dr. Dyer said “I don’t think it’s really possible to motivate another human being…” I began to think about that and I believe Dr. Dyer is correct. I believe that there is a subtle and powerful distinction between motivation and ...
Views: 1557(2 votes) - Keys to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2006 from Richard SalvaKeys to Inner Peace In the midst of our increasingly busy lives, where we are bombarded with information and daily scared out of our wits by world events and the media, it is more important than ever to find and maintain a sense of inner peace. The first step toward finding peace must be ...
Views: 1037 - Why We Suffer -by Gina Lake - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Gina LakeThe egoic mind is the cause of suffering. Nothing more. Suffering only happens in response to a thought. We suffer because we think something about what is happening, what happened, or what might happen. We create a story about what is, what was, or what will be; then we suffer over it. We ...
Views: 1178 - Desiring What Is - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Daniel ErwayBuddha said that desire is the root of all suffering. He didn’t say most of the suffering or much of the suffering but all of it. Every single contraction of being is caused by desire. Because desire is such a powerful force, it is worth looking into. As powerful as desire is, every desire ...
Views: 1523(2 votes) - Top Ten Social Steps To See You By Opening The "I" Of Mind - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from mahalene louisEvery true genius, every creative mind has known the dark night of searching for a truth one could sense yet not quite grasp nor express, has felt the compelling desire to birth into full view the challenging inkling that something more is there, and has sat in the disheartening unease that ...
Views: 859 - Your Pets and Your Guardian Angel - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from Tom MooreIf you are like most people, you consider your pets to be part of your family. You love them and receive much love in return, and you distress when they become ill or lost for even a short time. Below I’m going to give you some unique suggestions on lowering your stress level when events seem ...
Views: 1214 - The Elements of Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Cate CavanaghMost of us have heard the old adage of how some people see the cup half full and others, half-empty. I have taken it a step further: some of us have to make our own cup. You see there is a way to look at life or rather how life treats you. One person can be an optimist- life has treated them ...
Views: 1424 - Junk Food for your Soul - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Lori RadunMy teenager’s act of rebellion is listening to rap music. Personally, I cannot stand the music. The beat is okay on some songs, but the majority of the lyrics are horrible. Now, of course, this is my personal opinion, but I don’t think there is much positive to be gained from lyrics that are ...
Views: 1301 - The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking (Book Excerpt) - by “Would you like me to help you?” Those were the words I felt extend from him, and they startled me. What did he mean? What could he help me with? It was as if he immediately knew what I was thinking and as he smiled I realized what he meant. The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking. “Would you like me ...
Views: 991 - Cultivate a Spiritual Relationship - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Tim OngWhat is a spiritual relationship? A relationship is how we relate to other. A spiritual relationship is a relationship that aims for the highest good for those in the relationship. It is one that facillitates our spiritual growth. Here are some tips on how to cultivate a spiritual relationship ...
Views: 1724 - Ahimsa: The Greatest Form Of Self-Love - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Priya Florence ShahWhen Mahatma Gandhi gave us his philosophy of non-violence, or ahimsa, I believe he was preaching the highest form of self-love. Self-love not only means accepting myself the way I am, warts and all. It also means never tolerating anything - even from myself - that harms or disempowers me in ...
Views: 2183 - Shadow Boxing - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2006 from Cate CavanaghShadow Boxing by Cate Cavanagh There is something inspiring about modern day warriors like boxers. Of course in the older days you had Joe Lewis and James Braddock now made famous by the movie, "Cinderella Man." But I think what inspires such respect in me for people who do this is the ...
Views: 2007 - Freedom from Suffering - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2006 from Mick QuinnFree from Suffering As your own consciousness evolves you realize that wanting to be free is actually a barrier to awakened living. When you want to be free the broad-ranging, systematic identification and renunciation of life situations that are motivated by conditioning is called Courageous ...
Views: 1245 - Who Cares About Reincarnation? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaLast week, a reader wrote to say, "Why would I want to waste time wondering if I lived as an Incan, or as anyone else? I have enough to do in this lifetime." While the tone of my "Incan comment" was meant to be light-hearted, the reader had a point. The purpose of looking at past lives is ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Motivated And Inspired To Find God - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Arthur LevineWhen was the last time you found yourself really motivated to find God? When did you have finding God on your top ten list of things to do? When was making a search for the God of your dreams a top priority? When was the last time you felt inspired to search for God? You need to get motivated ...
Views: 877 - Accessing Your Spiritual Guidance - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2006 from Margaret PaulFor the last 35 years, I have been working with individuals, couples and families, as well as business relationships. I have 8 published books on relationships and healing, some of them best-sellers. In the first half of my career, I worked as a traditional psychotherapist, and was not happy ...
Views: 3544(1 vote) - Truth Will Set You Free From Fear - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from David NelmesEveryone has a desire to see things more clearly and more truthfully...even if they are not aware of it. We all have a drive to grow and learn and discover who we are and who created us. Like our creator, we are also creators, thus we are creative and love to build things and express our true ...
Views: 3079(2 votes) - Angels Want to Help You - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. Knowing how to call upon the powers of heaven will dramatically change your life. Imagine that you have a whole crew ...
Views: 1705 - 10 Tips For Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Remez SassonSpiritual growth is the process of inner awakening, and becoming conscious our inner being. It means the rising of the consciousness beyond the ordinary existence, and awakening to some Universal truths. It means going beyond the mind and the ego and realizing who you really are. Spiritual ...
Views: 2117 - Spiritual Arrogance - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaLast week, I received an email from a reader stating, "I have evolved past the spiritual understanding of author." I chuckled at the reader's bluntness. He didn't mince words; clearly, he felt that he had developed capabilities that were not only greater than those of "author" but beyond the ...
Views: 2658(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Connect with your Angels - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2006 from Christopher DiltsThe room you are in is filled with Angels! The next room you go to will be filled with Angels and Angels will be at your side with every step you take today. The Angels are with us and are eager to help us. How do I know that? That's my specialty - I am an author, workshop leader and Ordained ...
Views: 872 - Journal Into New Potentials - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2006 from Annette ColbyDo you keep a journal? Many people don’t because they would not know what to write or perhaps they don’t see the value of writing down their thoughts. Why bother taking the time to write when life is so complicated already? Maybe it’s time to take another look at just how much you will gain ...
Views: 861 - What's It Like Being a Spiritual Person? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Keith Varnum“What’s it like being a spiritual person?” Joe persisted. Pulling in more wind than the sailboat could balance, I purposely tipped over the catamaran to avoid the question. I was determined to dampen my friend’s insistence that I was somehow different from other people. Yet despite my avoidance ...
Views: 1128 - The Physical, The Spiritual - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2006 from Denna SheltonOver the past twenty years, dumbbells have been a wonderful tool that have enabled me to help many beautiful people while leading group exercise classes or conducting one-on-one personal training. It has been a joy to take someone from a place of not feeling good about their physical ...
Views: 890 - Are You Under the Influence? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2006 from Natasha MunsonDo you recall those days when you feel absolutely drained? You feel lethargic, overwhelmed and so out of it. You feel as though your energy is being pulled in so many directions that it is difficult for you to keep everything in balance? You get to the point where you say, if one more person ...
Views: 1404 - Beyond The DaVinci Code - Did Jesus Study Kabbalah? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from robert waxmanWhat kind of religious philosophies were Jesus and his disciples studying from 29 CE – 33 CE? They couldn’t have been studying Christianity because The New Testament wasn’t completed until 325 CE (almost 300 years after the crucifixion). They surely weren’t studying Buddhism or Hinduism, so this ...
Views: 1414 - Outsmarting Your Mind: The 5 Steps of Sacred Awareness - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2006 from Ceci MillerIt is a strange feature of spiritual seeking that once you’ve begun, the mind instantly begins putting up an endless stream of barriers to your success. Rather than call it a nuisance and throw our hands in the air in dismay, it’s possible to learn to literally outsmart the mind. The mind isn’t ...
Views: 1690 - 10 Great ways to receive some Spiritual Help - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2006 from Michaela ScherrSometimes life gets pretty tough and dark and a term sometimes used “Walking the dark night of the soul” isn’t far from the truth. It’s during this time a sense of loneliness might be experienced; there’s no-one around to provide comfort or support and we think to ourselves no-one understands ...
Views: 979 - Avoiding Responsibilities in Life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2006 from Robert VibertEvery day, in so very many ways, people from all walks of life avoid taking responsibility for their actions, using denial and obstructive tactics. Even something as simple as accepting responsibility for parking their car outside the designated zone is unacceptable to them. While there are ...
Views: 10534(2 votes) - 7 Powerful Steps towards Wisdom - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin Spina"I changed my mind." These are four of the most powerful words in the English language. They can prevent you from being manipulated into an undesirable outcome and launch you on the road to personal and spiritual growth. Depriving yourself of the freedom to change your mind will lock you into ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Mind Meld of The Magic Genies - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2006 from Arthur Levine© Copyright Arthur Levine 2006 Mind Meld of The Magic Genies. Sometimes it takes a little fantasy to help us understand that the conflict between different religious beliefs in the East and the West has reached critical proportions “Stretched across the vast ineptitude of my soul, I see ...
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