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- Healing Through Overcoming Family Past - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Alisa LinnIn my life experience of working with people who are seeking after God, there has been a noticeable characteristic of people’s responses to God being affected by past parental relationships. I have seen children from abusive family situations that felt great apprehension at the thought of even ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - Hearing Fear Out - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever embarked on a wonderful new adventure that you were super excited about, and just when you really started to get into it with both feet in - fear stepped up and started listing all of the reasons why it's probably not a good idea for you to do this after all and tries to get you to ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Heart Value In Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontHeart Value In Relationship Since we are all interconnected through our many types of relationships, this is an article that can be beneficial to anyone. As we come to realize that its necessary to value all our relationships as an integral means to our Spiritual Growth, then they offer us ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Holy Smoke! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kristin EcklundThis was written by a friend of mine Sheri McMurray, and when I read it, I immediately asked her if I could share it. It is such an amazing story. (She is a flight attendant. which helps to know just for ease of reading mid-way through.) The day [my cat,] Chloe, died I was trying to clear ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - Holy, Holes, Whole: the Process of Spiritual Development. - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Shanika WashingtonI'd be willing to bet we all know people who can recite Biblical scriptures as fluidly as they can say their names. Many times these people are also able to eloquently explain their interpretations of those scriptures. The ability to accurately quote scripture is held in high regard by many, as ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - How A Spiritual Practice Can Lead to Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"It makes no difference what technique or method you practice, it is that you give yourself completely to that practice that matters. It can be as simple as watching your breath. If you really give your full attention to watching your breath then you will move beyond ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - How Astrology Can Help If You Are Stuck in Your Career Path - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from Meenakshi RanaCareers can be confusing or unsuccessful at times. These are stressful times of our lives. Our social conditioning, personal inclinations, economic status etc. influence our career paths. It starts from a young age throughout school and college. During difficult times, we begin to doubt our ...
Views: 2251(1 vote) - How can I get rid of negative energy and make myself more spiritually positive? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo remove negative energy and make yourself spiritually positive, you will need to introduce yourself to Akram Vignan, the spiritual science, and imbibe it in your life. Through Akram Vignan, first of all, ignorance of the Self is removed through Self-Realisation, which paves the path of the ...
Views: 272(1 vote) - How can I overcome my attachment issue? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWhy does attachment make us suffer? Scientifically, if we have an attachment for someone, this will eventually lead to abhorrence. It is because: When we are attached to someone, we naturally have expectations from that person. When that person is able to meet those expectations — we are ...
Views: 285(1 vote) - How can I prevent myself from falling into the traps of an ego driven lifestyle? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhat is ego? In common parlance, when we see ourselves boasting of, “How great I am, I am the smartest person in the world”, we consider it as our ego. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, explains: To boast is called pride, which is an extension of ego; whereas to impose ...
Views: 288(1 vote) - How can one develop detachment towards sense objects and still enjoy use them? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2023 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains: When an account of atoms (a karmic account of using the sense objects) is being settled, it is not considered enjoying the sense objects; but to become engrossed or absorbed during the discharge of that account (karmic account of ...
Views: 258(1 vote) - How can one leave greediness strong desire? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2022 from Dada Bhagwan‘Midas Touch’ and ‘Golden Egg Goose’ - for sure, we all have learnt these fables in school or have heard from our grandparents as a bed-time story with the moral stating ‘Greed is the root of all evil’. Similarly, the idiom ‘Leave and Live’ must have visited us in some way too. But the paradox ...
Views: 274(1 vote) - How can one overcome sufferings and pains in his or her life? What should be done to get rid of them forever? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile most people envy individuals with greater success, fulfilling friendships and a vast amount of money - no matter who you are looking at, they too are suffering. The richest and most successful people are also having to suffer. And the poorest and least conventionally successful individuals ...
Views: 207(1 vote) - How can we deal with people having high attitude and egos? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2022 from Dada Bhagwan“Every moment, somewhere, someone weaker is brutally jabbed by the stronger, not only physically, but emotionally and mentally too”! Is this statement a clear, prime hyperbole or a white crime of the real world? If we ponder over this question, surely a very despondent and affirmative answer ...
Views: 356(1 vote) - How can we use our mind to still the thoughts that create suffering? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2023 from Dada BhagwanDo you want to know the biggest science of all? Mind is where thoughts arise. Mind is nothing but one giving thoughts, thoughts and thoughts; it’s a collection of thoughts only. And we, out of ignorance, say, “I am thinking”. This is where the problem begins… And it perpetuates when we go on to ...
Views: 283(1 vote) - How Can You Realize Your Real Self? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Jaclyn TengWe Homo sapiens are the best creation of Almighty God because what we have achieved since the ancient age is phenomenal. As we progressed amidst the various centuries we did so many things. In the current era also we have achieved so many things that it is stunning to look at from where we ...
Views: 489(1 vote) - How can you tell if your on a right path in life spiritually speaking? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIf worries do not arise, if samadhi (a blissful state) prevails even amidst of mental, physical and emotional afflictions (aadhi-vyadhi-upadhi), then you can tell that spiritually speaking, you are on a right path in life. Any big talks or actions in the absence of such a state is like ...
Views: 259(1 vote) - How closer God is to you if you have no ego? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWith Devotion, We become One “Devotion means to approach nearer and nearer to the one you are devoted to”, says the Enlightened One, and He further elaborates, “It is said to be devotion only if you are going closer to the one you are devoted to. And the day, ‘the devotee’ and ‘the one he is ...
Views: 469(1 vote) - 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) - How do people have more negative thoughts about 80 and how do you minimise them? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2022 from Dada BhagwanMental and physical problems frequently occur amongst the elderly. They are daunted with worries, uncertainty and loneliness, and because of these anxieties, negative thoughts arise. Once negative thinking starts, the effects snowball out of control, and unless you have the right understanding ...
Views: 265(1 vote) - How do we know if this is the last Janma? What planet indicates Moksha? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSorry, but this is not the last janma for anyone who is presently living on the planet Earth- no exception! It is because the era that we are presently living in is ‘Kalyug’. This era is not fit for going to moksha directly from here. Mahavideh Kshetra is the place from where moksha can take ...
Views: 438(1 vote) - How do you define awareness-or consciousness? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul is Pure Consciousness! The Soul is Absolute consciousness. However, the prevailing experience of, ‘I am John (please insert your name here), this body, mind, speech, etc. are mine’, is called body-consciousness. Body Consciousness is one phase and Body unconsciousness is another ...
Views: 292(1 vote) - How do you keep going when life gets rough? How do you cope? - by Submitted on May 25, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIn life, we all come across different situations. When we have our loved ones to care for us, have a good job to look forward to, and have enough money and comforts, we feel that life is beautiful. During such good and happy times, we think we are managing our life so well and hence we have all ...
Views: 277(1 vote) - How Do You Show Neighborly Love? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIn a small town lived a young Christian woman named Erin who whole-heartedly followed the Bible's commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Leviticus 19:18, WEB) Whenever her neighbors were in trouble, they could always count on her for support, be it emotional, spiritual, or ...
Views: 2555(2 votes) - How Do You Tell Your Story? Empower Yourself by Choosing Not to Be a Victim - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Maryellen SmithWe all have stories that we tell about ourselves based on the way we perceive our lives. Some of those stories may be in which we make ourselves victims and some are one in which we allow ourselves to be inspiring to ourselves and others. Here’s an example: 1) I’m 50 years old and I’m ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - How Do Your Explain Miracles From The Course In Miracles? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from David HoffmeisterMiracles are described in the Old Testament, New Testament and A Course in Miracles. Some miracles result from the understanding and a relationship to God. Yet some are examples of what man can do when he is in right alignment with God and living from that state of knowing. Feeding the ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - How I Became a Channel for Michael - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from The Angel News NetworkWhatever you may believe about trance channels, I’m probably not what you’re imagining. I don’t see spiritual light normally. I can’t see auras. As much as I’ve tried, doing so has never been within my capabilities. In celebration of my birthday, I went for a session with a healing ...
Views: 2437(2 votes) - How Long Will Enlightenment Come? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPart of enlightenment is letting go. When we decide to let go of our ambition, even ambition for being enlightened, then being enlightened is very possible. It is a mystery or a puzzle; how can we become truly enlightened without even trying? But when we ultimately realize and understand ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - How much do our negative or positive thoughts affect our real life? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanOur thoughts shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Therefore it becomes important to have a positive outlook in our daily life. We always hear people saying, “Be positive.” It is because studies have shown that having positive emotions, one can improve their health; ...
Views: 265(1 vote) - How Past Lives Affect Your Ability to Manifest Money - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Sallie KeysWe carry emotional “baggage” from our past experiences. We are all aware of that. And sometimes that “baggage” can really overload us and weigh us down, just like when we overpack for a trip or vacation. Sometimes, we even have trouble enjoying ourselves on that trip because we have so much ...
Views: 2748(1 vote) - How Psychic Information About Others Can Serve You - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Christy MartinWhat do You do with psychic or energetic information you have about someone when they haven’t asked for your input? Generally, I just let the information go without sharing. If they aren’t asking for my psychic or energy healing input then I usually just release the energy, usually forgetting ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - How should I get rid of my mental instability, depression and overthinking? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWhen on one hand, too many thoughts cloud the mind at a time, and on the other hand, we don’t know how to deal with these thoughts; when on one hand same thoughts keep repeating over and over again, and on the other hand we fail to understand how to resolve these thoughts and bring about a ...
Views: 287(1 vote) - How the Subconscious Mind Works - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Loretta Peters MartinHave you ever daydreamed? Have you ever missed an exit off the freeway or taken a wrong turn because your mind wandered somewhere else? Daydreaming is a form of hypnosis. When we chop vegetables for dinner, we can become hypnotized. When I go through my workout routine, I can become ...
Views: 2266(1 vote) - How To Achieve Personal Growth - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoThere are many ways to seek the ability to become who we are. There are many paths we can use to alter ourselves to become better. But if we come from a place of changing what is on the outside, we will never find peace nor come to the conclusion we were hoping for. True change must first ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - How to be mindful and grateful - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lais Stephan"If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - How to Become More Conscious - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Marc LernerI define consciousness as our life force. When you take away all of our distractions and limitations, we become more conscious. It isn’t that consciousness evolves, for it is we who evolve to be conscious. From our most intelligent thoughts to our best perceptions, we appreciate them because we ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - How to Boost Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Laura SilvaSelf esteem is something that everyone has yet some people seem to have lower self esteem than others. When you have high self esteem you are confident and sure of yourself. Those with low self esteem often suffer from a negative self image that can corrupt every aspect of life. The best way ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - How to Consciously Deal with Emotional Upheaval - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"First, realize that someone or something is not making you feel this way. You are feeling this way out of a reaction to what is happening. Blaming only keeps you unconscious. Second, be honest and accept what you feel, this is most important. Don't try and create ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - How to Do a Tarot Card Reading - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Michelle MarieTarot Card Reading is Simple. 1. Gather Items Gather together all the items you will need to do your reading, including tarot cards. You want to stay put once you start your reading. 2. Set the Mood Before you start your tarot reading, consider lighting candles and incense, quietly ...
Views: 3245(1 vote) - How to End Pain and Be Happy - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from David SamuelMany people who believe in karma (the law of cause and effect in respect to previous incarnations if you believe in that) have the concept that the negative situations that happen to them are a type of karmic debt. That somehow they deserve whatever bad things have befallen them, either in ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - How to End Your Negative Karma - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Ramgiri BraunIs there a better option to psychology? Are there alternatives to psychiatry and taking pills? The following explores how you can not only feel better for a while but free yourself of the very roots of suffering, of repeating the patterns of negative karma. Ann (not her real name) was a ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - How To Find The Right Spiritual Path For You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from David SamuelMany people are looking for a spiritual teacher, an enlightened being who can help them progress in their spiritual growth or path to enlightenment. Some jump from one teacher to another being perpetually dissatisfied, or maybe they find one teacher they like and stay there for the rest of their ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - How To Get Out Of Troubles In Life - How To Stay Out Of Troubles In Life - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Hans NeukommNever trust junkies or other drug addicts or drug users and alcoholics Reason: - there is NO easy drug induced way to God - LOVE is the only key to God. Junkies try to ESCAPE their karma and lessons and work instead of FACING ALL like real men and fix what needs to be fixed or dissolved ...
Views: 2573(2 votes) - How To Heal Deep Emotional Scars - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from David SamuelMany people suffer from the past of what their parents did to them, the negative events of their childhood etc. The purpose of this article is to present the reason why it is hard to release the past and end the perpetual limitations and suffering. The concept of forgiveness rarely works, as ...
Views: 1935(2 votes) - How To Help World Suffering - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Tianna RoserWe, the Three, wish to bring the light of peace and inspiration to you. It can be very disheartening to see the disempowerment and suffering of your fellow human beings around the world. We congratulate you on your courage to face the issues, not look the other way, and to keep your heart open ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - How to Help Your Kids to Become More Psychic - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Melissa KittoMy son Liam is 2 years old now and growing fast in so many ways every day! As he is starting to talk a lot more and comprehend a lot more, I am becoming more aware of how to help Liam nurture and grow his natural psychic abilities. I am very aware of how my spiritual abilities have grown in ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - 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: 1497(1 vote) - How to Improve a Marriage - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Tara SpringettPeople often come to me with the question of how to save this marriage of theirs. The following case-study demonstrates how to improve a marriage by practising the simple self-help method higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. It is a typical result and ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - How to Improve your Communication with your Angels - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Melissa KittoYour angels can help you in so many areas of your life. Are you asking for help? It is always available to you, but it is up to you whether you choose to pay attention and utilize that help; or whether you ignore it or talk yourself out your impressions. Through over 15 years of helping people ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - How to Know if You're a Healer - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from T. Renee RichardsonSometimes healing qualities or abilities are discerned from some type of amazing or magical feat. This isn’t necessary. Other times someone in a health care profession is thought of as a natural healer. This is a transformational time. As more people begin to awaken to inner spirituality and ...
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