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- Encouraging Spiritual Development in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Tom HintonEncouraging Spiritual Development in the Workplace by Tom Hinton Chairman The 10,000 Days Foundation There’s a positive movement taking hold in the workplace. Companies are discovering a new way to motivate, energize and relate to employees by helping them discover and develop their ...
Views: 2997(1 vote) - Enlightenment - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Conrad RawTo become enlightened is to know that no matter what your life has been like, each and every experience you have had taught you a valuable lesson that you were meant to learn. The universal energy has always provided assistance to us in one way or another. Life’s lessons are nothing more than a ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - Enlightenment for the Rest of Us - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Jim MalloyThe paradox Enlightenment is a big thing... and not a big thing. To attain a state in which you are perpetually happy, at peace, unconditionally loving and carefree is certainly a big thing. But on the other hand, all these internal conditions are intrinsic to your real nature as a spiritual ...
Views: 856(2 votes) - Everyday Spirituality - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jeff DavidsonSpirituality does not have to be restricted to the confines of organized religion. Freed from the rules, restrictions, and impediments that organized religion may impose upon you, how and where might you be more spiritual in your life? You can practice being more spiritual in little ways ...
Views: 1379(2 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: 2316(3 votes) - Evolutionary Spirituality and Evolving Beyond the Ego - If Only Circumstances Lined Up - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Christine HoeflichI listened to an online discussion on evolutionary spirituality and evolving beyond the ego presented by Craig Hamilton earlier this month. Craig is a wonderful, highly perceptive speaker (and seeker) who had many interesting insights to share on the topic of evolutionary spirituality and ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - Evolutionary Spirituality and Evolving Beyond the Ego - Inspiring Real Change - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Christine HoeflichI listened to an online introduction on evolutionary spirituality and evolving beyond the ego led by Craig Hamilton earlier this month (April 2010). Craig is an amazing speaker (and seeker) who shared many insights on evolutionary spirituality and evolving beyond the ego. This article is second ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Experiencing Compassion - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Mary Lee LaBayI came across a discussion of Compassion in the book Zen Soup by Laurence G. Boldt. I decided to share it with you so we can contemplate these concepts together. "Compassion is not sentimentality. It is not about being nice, polite, or pleasing. Indeed, compassion may often take on a wrathful ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Explore, Don't Ignore: A Client Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Belinda LamsThe other day, I could tell something wasn't right. I felt ill-at-ease, but had no idea what was going on. Was I getting sick? Was I picking up on the collective mood of the universe? I didn't know. I tried to go about my day - doing the tasks at hand, sticking to my well-crafted ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Facing Our Fears - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Lisa TunneyWhen I was a child I was very good at football and baseball. Since it was the seventies, and while women’s lib has began to change things for those of us of the female persuasion, little league was still off limits to me. It would be another few years, before I ever saw a girl playing on an ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - FAITH BASED FRUSTRATION FIGHTERS - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Robert CrutchfieldOne of the hardest things about any of life's struggles is dealing with the frustration that can come with them. As with every other aspect of the struggles in life, as Christians we can turn to God and his word for help. The Apostle Paul himself taught that the secret in frustrating ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Family Constellations: An New Paradigm for Deep Healing - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2019 from Anchal Anurag JyotiFamily Constellations is a wonderful diagnostic as well as a healing tool to heal issues from a deeper perspective. It helps understand the Family System i.e. the DNA system and the entanglements lying within. These entanglements interrupt the flow of LOVE and LIFE resulting in roadblocks for ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Fasting and Asceticism - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Randi FredricksMost of us probably do not realize that when we meditate or fast for a spiritual reason we are partaking in asceticism, one of the oldest known spiritual disciplines. Asceticism is the practice of rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint performed as a spiritual discipline. The origins of ...
Views: 2133(2 votes) - Fear and Psychic Development - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Heidi SawyerFear is not to be avoided. When in proper balance, it is to be welcomed as a guide and a friend. Fear is an emotion that many of us strive to eliminate, or at the very least, hide. Fear, though, has an important function: it warns of the unknown and the possible dangers of something being ...
Views: 1362(3 votes) - Fear and Psychic Development - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Francine Marie-SheppardOne of the most interesting questions in a recent survey our we sent out from our school, The Academy of Clairvoyance and Consciousness, was about fear. We asked what do you fear most when considering developing your psychic abilities? Here are some of the top responses. 1. Concerns about ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Fear Can Be Caused by Many Things - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Jim FargianoFear can be caused by many different things. Mostly, it comes from unknown experiences, both in the present and future. You will find that when you allow yourself to leap over the initial shock of what is currently going on that you find much of your worries to be unfounded. You may feel ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - February 2016 Earth Spirit Journal: Open Your Heart - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Journal. Our intention is to remind you our readers, friends and connections we are all part of a much larger, ever evolving community. Seeking to widen our audience, the Journal is available on YouTube so that you can listen to it as well as view some of the ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - Find Love in All the Right Places - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Nanice EllisAre you Ready to Expand your Experience of Pure Love? Definition of "Pure Love": an over abundance of self-love that spontaneously flows out to others and continues to effortlessly replenish itself. How is Pure Love Expressed? Pure Love can only be expressed through Love that has ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Finding Your Way to Self-Love - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Rob BrooklerIt's the puzzle we all face as we go about healing and restoring a wounded self-esteem. We want to value and love ourselves more completely. We certainly know the anguish when those old feelings of worthlessness creep in. We even know the areas where we're most "sensitive" and self-critical. But ...
Views: 2213(11 votes) - Fitting In And Feeling Out Of Place - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from David SamuelOne of the many drawbacks to western culture is the lack of involvement and devotion on a deeply personal level to anything or anyone. When I was in Cambodia I spent a few days with a group from Singapore who was there as a charity project bringing cloths and supplies to the poor. There is ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - Flesh or Spirit Fed - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyMan is a triune being. He is spirit, soul, and body. We are made in the likeness of God after the Holy Trinity which is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You are more than just the fleshly body you see in the mirror after getting out of the shower. The real you cannot be seen. The ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Forgiveness Sets YOU Free - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Rhonda JonesWhen I was a teenager, I used to fight with my sister a lot and it was almost always about using the computer. At that time, we only had one and I was somewhat addicted to an online game. Every day without fail, we would quarrel about who gets to use the computer first and for how long. Every ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Forgiving the Past - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Debra RebleTo forgive our past, we first have to face and resolve any unfinished business from our past choices. This means every pattern, choice, and grievance must be examined, like turning over river stones, without hiding behind the facade of excuses. Then, to attain closure, in addition to spiritually ...
Views: 1086(3 votes) - Free Tarot Guide: Tarot Readings for Self-knowledge - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Carolyn NaimanAlthough many people tend to consult the Tarot cards for knowledge about particular situations, Tarot readings can also disclose important information about one’s self. In fact, tarot readings can provide us knowledge about our own, individual natures. When I refer to natures, I am referring to ...
Views: 2903(2 votes) - Free Will – The Bubble of Creation: Why We are a Spark off the Bigger Flame - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Tiffany SnowImagine a child blowing a large soap bubble and as it leaves the wand it slowly hangs in the air, iridescent and beautiful. Now the child takes his wand and passes it through the bubble one more time, making smaller bubbles from the big one. He blows again, and a myriad of little bubbles stream ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Freedom Comes From the Soul! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jim FargianoFreedom comes from the soul! It is a right of all people, as you were all created equal. Upon your birth you were given the gift of a physical life, complete with unlimited potential. The only thing that separates humanity are the lessons of life given to them by their parents and the ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Freedom From Past Issues, Charges and Pain - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Pamela TurnerWhen we were young, very young, we made decisions about ourselves and the world we live in that have lasted throughout our lives. These decisions, or agreements about life, were made before we had a rational mind or the perspective and experience of an adult. Most of our beliefs about the world ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - From Fear to Eternity - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Cassandra CurleyWe’re living an unprecedented time for humanity. We stand to experience either global calamity or worldwide resolution. Never before have beliefs been expressed with such an outcry of emotion, where so many lives are being affected and with so much at stake, that it DEMANDS attention. We ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - From Priestess to Prostitute - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2014 from Kemila ZsangeIn the deep profound dark-blue sky of my professional and personal memory, Minna is a precious gem sparkling like a star, just like her dark, deep and bright eyes. When I first met Minna, it was a tradeshow event. We started to talk and she expressed her interest in a past life regression, ...
Views: 2152(2 votes) - Fulfill Your Destiny in 2 Steps - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Philip JonesThere is a plan, a specifically designed destiny for each person on this earth. This destiny is productive, fulfilling and very rewarding. All other destinies pale in comparison, falling way short of the true destiny created for each person on earth. The problem is most people live and die ...
Views: 2588(1 vote) - Full Moon Rising - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Lisa TunneyIf you are in the mood for being footloose and fancy free and wish to raise your vibration in the process, then step out to the Templeton Trail at Cathedral Rock for the full moon drumming circle. It truly is a magical event where participants are encouraged to explore the Divine in their own ...
Views: 2096(1 vote) - Future Life Progression: the Way Forward. - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Renata Bartoli, PhDThere are two very distinct types of future life progression: one that stretches into the far future, into our next existences, and one that explores the more limited (and closer) future in this life. A word of warning here: the future is only an endless number of possibilities. Every day and ...
Views: 5486(1 vote) - Future Reality - Living In Joy - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Marie BarrettIt is time to birth the new reality of our future. We are creating a new world; what kind of world depends on our thoughts and our belief that we do in fact manifest what we think about. As a transformational life coach I am finding it easier and easier to speak to others about living in a state ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Get Along to Go along: Healing the lonely heart - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Juliette NibbsWhen people embark on a journey of love discovery, they focus on the physical and emotional side of their personality. Rarely do anyone consider the importance of spiritual self-discovery, even if they identify as spiritual side to their personality, when it comes to think of spiritual ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Get Beyond Your Comfort Zones to Receive Your Greatest Breakthrough! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Dr Calvin EllisonWhen was the last time you did something for the first time? When was the last time you did something that was beyond your normal routine? When was the last time you did something beyond your level of comfort; something unknown? Please understand that the only way for you to receive your ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Get Out of Jail Free: How to Identify Unconscious Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaKnow thyself. These words were inscribed in the vestibule of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. For centuries, petitioners seeking advice from the oracle at Delphi would view the inscription. Philosophers throughout the ages offered this same advice to their students. These words are as ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Getting Traction in Life: Deciding for Your 'Self' - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Rob BrooklerNothing's more frustrating than feeling like you're "spinning your wheels." There's a restlessness for action or change, but you can't seem to sustain your enthusiasm for any particular direction. Or perhaps you're facing a critical decision, a situation that DEMANDS action. You want to make the ...
Views: 1466(6 votes) - Give Yourself the Gift of RELEASE - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Glenda FeilenWhen you move something out of your life that you don’t want, you are automatically making room for the ‘new’ you. When something you want has not appeared, that is a good sign that you probably need to release and let go of something to make room for it. Through release, your power for ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Giving Is The New Getting - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Charlene MurphyThere is tremendous power in giving. Great world leaders, high achievers and extremely successful people have always been the greatest givers. Napoleon Hill said, “I will induce others to serve me because of my willingness to serve others.” Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “One cannot sincerely help ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - God - How To Find Work You Love - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachGrowing evidence makes it clear that NOW is the time to get a firm grasp on your career directions. And I can help you do this. KFYR - TV news reports • The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 8.5 million Americans were out of work in May 2008. • New legislation now extends unemployment benefits ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Goddess Guidance for the Week November 21st-27th. - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2021 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonThis week is a significant time for spiritual growth and healing. Spirit wants you to know you are protected and guided by love and strength from the Higher Powers. Though this may be a rough time in your life, keep your head up and know the Divine Ones are by your side. You can let go and ...
Views: 566(1 vote) - Goodness of Jehovah God: How Can You Reflect It in Your Life? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhen you wake up each morning to the sweet melodies of birds, how do you feel? When you admire the spectacular spectrum of sunsets, are you awed? When sunlight warms your skin and gentle summer breezes softly kiss you, are you not delighted? Do you not enjoy the fragrance of wildflowers, the ...
Views: 7569(3 votes) - Gratitude & Abundance - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Lisa TunneyThe Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. As such, this is traditionally a time for reflection and for the giving of thanks for all that we have in our lives. Unfortunately, our modern day interpretation has been muddled a bit. With all the football games blasting on the television sets, as ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - GROUNDING - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Lisa TunneyWhat is grounding and why is it so important? Sometimes people have a tendency to live in the clouds, most especially those whose awareness is connected to Spirit. Part of our learning experience is to figure out how to balance between ‘living in the stars’ and keeping our ‘feet on the ground.’ ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Growth As An Opiate, Part 5: Self-Development And The “War On Envy” - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Christopher EdgarThe idea that societies with more economic inequality -- whether in terms of income, net worth, or something else -- are less moral is nothing new. In the past, people have usually made this argument from a philosophical perspective -- for instance, John Rawls' famous argument that, if you ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Handling ‘muscle memory’ in yog(a) - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from Deepak Dixit‘Muscle memory’, it appeared very strange when I heard this word for the first time. Till then, I thought that memory belongs to only brain in the body. But when I heard this word many times in a seminar, it caught my attention. A little search on Internet revealed that it is actually a magic ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Has Lasting Love Become an Oxymoron? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2022 from Marcia Naomi BergerAn oxymoron is basically a contradiction in terms. It's a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction, for example, 'working holiday,' 'plastic silverware,' or 'awfully good.' So does it make sense to pair the words, lasting and love, together these days? Is ...
Views: 543(1 vote) - Hate is Not the Opposite of Love - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Kerry LittleToday I emailed 20 of my online friends and asked them what they thought was the opposite of Love. Every one of them said that they believe "hate" to be the opposite of Love. I don't believe this to be true. But, before you read on, what do you think? Love is what you are. It is what you ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - Have I Missed the Boat to Enlightenment? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Adele McDowellI was at a workshop recently where a spiritual teacher made a statement that has been rattling around my cranium for a number of days. Now, mind you, this is not the first time I have heard this statement, but, perhaps, I had reached the tipping point vis-à-vis this information and could no ...
Views: 3572(1 vote) - Have you read The Shack? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Adele McDowellThis is a book that has generated a great deal of conversation. Some love it; some hate it. For over a year, The Shack by Wm. Paul Young has been on The New York Times bestseller list. Young wrote this book as a Christmas gift for his six children. He also shared a few copies with friends and ...
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