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Community and spiritual evolution - by Jonathan Evatt
Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Jonathan Evatt
Since childhood I have had the memory (or "a vision of the future", if that's easier to understand) of people living in relatively small intentional communities. I say small relative to the large cities which have become increasingly the normal way of life in the past few hundred years. We might be ...
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The Laws Of Powerful Living - by Rev. Will Green
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Rev. Will Green
THE LAWS OF POWERFUL LIVING AND USE OF THE MIND Throughout time there have been two main groups of people, the Creators, with Power , Money and Prestige, and the powerless, many of whom's children must borrow money to bury them. In between were the millions who just accidentally got by ...
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Remove Excuses From Your Life - The BUT Stops Here! - by Kathleen Bren
Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Kathleen Bren
Opening yourself up to the field of all possibilities begins with the thoughts "I can" and "I am willing". These phrases set the stage for the mind to embrace new opportunities and remain open to new ideas and suggestions. "I can" and "I am willing" support your positive intentions and provide ...
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"Did you get MY message?" - by David Wayne Thompson
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from David Thompson
Messages are being sent all the time. By emails, cell phone texts, faxes,letters and postcards from people who care about us. When we do not reply, we receive a second message. Each of us wants to be acknowleged. We receive messages everyday. Anyone that has visited Manhatten knows, one of the ...
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Death is Your Guru: Let It Teach You - by Dr. Steve McSwain
Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Dr. Steve McSwain,
So said the Buddha. In the months that followed his death and burial, I felt confused, afraid, and lost. I tried to help my mother manage her grief even as I struggled to handle my own. To say that my life unraveled would be an understatement. Within twenty-four months of his death, I left the ...
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Are You in Need of a Paradigm Shift? - by Shela Skarp
Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shela Skarp
Our personal paradigms are formed when we are young and often continue into adulthood. They are the beliefs and basic perceptions we have of the world and how it works. Some paradigms are good and support a successful mindset, while others keep you from achieving your goals. If you have a belief ...
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A DREAM WORLD - by Lisa Tunney
Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Lisa Tunney
I stood on the precipice overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The sky was grey and in only a moment’s time the grayish-white waves that were reflecting the color of the ominous sky, began to swell far above the land. One wave in particular was higher than the rest. It reminded of me of an arm ...
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How to Develop a Winning Mind-set - by Barbara J Henry
Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Barbara Henry
Mind-set, a word that is well known by all who are going after and achieving their dreams and goals,is by far one of the most important keys to success. Webster defines the term as a 'fixed mental attitude formed by experience, education, and the prejudices acquired over the years.' The right ...
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The Soul wants to complete itself - by Michelle Morovaty
Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Michelle Morovaty
"The Soul Wants to Complete Itself" Your soul wants to know itself, to realize itself, to complete itself. When this need of the soul is not met, ...
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Did Jesus Christ Condone Slavery? You Bet, and How Thankful We Must Be of It! - by Shirley Cheng
Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with Vision
Did Jesus Christ and his disciples condone slavery? Yes, they did, and we must be thankful for it! Thankful? I must be out of my mind, right? Actually, I would be out of my mind not to be thankful. Read on to see why. One of the greatest apostles of Jesus was Paul, who had this to say to ...
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A Human Without Love Is Not a Human Being - by David Samuel
Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from David Samuel
A human without love is not a human being. To live without loving is merely existing, it is a robots life. To be truly alive, to live, to feel, one must have someone to love. Love must be given to someone who can receive it for the lover to feel love. If love is given to one who cannot accept ...
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WHAT IS VISIONING? WHY DO VISIONING AS PART OF VISION BOARD CREATION? - by Joyce Schwarz
Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZ
As I write in the first chapter of my book THE VISION BOARD: the secret to an extraordinary life, "visioning is a self-exploration process that is sometimes compared to a combination of "soul searching" and meditation and even incorporates improvisation techniques. VISIONING AROUND THE ...
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It Makes You Stop and Think. - by Martia Nelson
Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Martia Nelson
I got an email this morning telling me that a friend in Oregon had just passed away. It wasn't a surprise. I knew that Bethany's loving husband, Michael, and devoted friends had been steadfastly caring for her, mostly at home, since her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer two months ago. The ...
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A Powerful Way to Heal Your Emotions - by Marilyn Gordon
Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Marilyn Gordon
Your emotions are profound and intricate, and often questions come up about how to understand and heal your often mysterious emotional experiences. You may be experiencing feelings of anger or grief or fear. Whatever is going on within you, when you put your mind to it, there’s always an ...
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Your body is not you, but yours - by Michelle Morovaty
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Michelle Morovaty
"Your body is not you, but yours". Say to yourself, "my body is not me, but mine." Your thoughts and emotions ...
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Remembering.... - by Danielle Daoust
Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Danielle Daoust
I became a pacifist before I became a teenager. It happened when we lived in Germany, 10 years after the end of the second World War. The scars from those days were obvious everywhere... we were both nervous and curious about the bunkers in the farmers' fields, the small cemeteries that we came ...
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Life Transformation and Healing - Seven Tips for Channeling Your Own Higher Wisdom - by Marilyn Gordon
Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Marilyn Gordon
There is wisdom that exists within you that is available to you for shifting your perspective on the problems of your life. There are ways to tap this wisdom that are simple and accessible, and you can get in touch with a higher understanding. You may have a question you want to ask, or you may ...
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Go Figure - by Wendy St. Germain
Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Wendy St. Germain
I attended a wonderful lecture a few nights ago, given by Richard Feather Anderson. A portion of the presentation focused on Sacred Sites and their relationship to the geography and geometry of the surrounding areas. When it was point out, in one example, that certain stones were placed in spots ...
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Daily Affirmative Prayer - Infinite Mind - by Gayle Dillon
Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon
“I am surrounded by an Infinite Ocean of Mind that receives the imprint of my word.” Ernest Holmes If I believe God is ALL there is (and I do) how can I possibly doubt that I or anyone is not part of that magnificent whole. If the One Mind is like an Infinite Ocean accepting thought like ...
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Find Light in Yourself - by Michelle Morovaty
Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Michelle Morovaty
"Find light in yourself" You hold the dazzling light of divinity within. Seeking this light, you awaken to your divine nature ...
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Principles of Zen Living - 3 Easy Steps to Effortlessly Master Zen Living - by Amy Chokshi
Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Amy C
With increasing stress in today's society, it is becoming increasingly important to find ways to relax and unwind. One of the best ways to go about managing your stress is to live a zen lifestyle. Here are three easy steps to live a zen lifetstyle! 1.) Posture Your posture is the expression ...
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30 Day Self Love Challange! - by Lisa Phillips
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Lisa Phillips
Often if we are not getting the results we want in our life, whether this in financial, relationships, family, work etc, it is often an outer reflection of the way we feel about ourselves on the inside. Remember…life is like a photocopier…what you put in the photocopier (your inner word) will ...
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Dawning New - by Miles A Moody
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Miles Moody
Dawning New I was sitting on the edge of Black Balsam Mountain not far from the Blue Ridge Parkway and looking down on Looking Glass Rock in the distance. My heart was full to near bursting with what I had just witnessed of the glory of a new day dawning. Clouds parted and the warmth of the ...
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The Christ Consciousness and the Twelve Holy Days of Christmas - by Merry C. Battles
Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Merry Battles
It has been an honor for me to participate in the 12 Holy Days of Christmas, a very special time of year where the veil is lifted between the two worlds. These worlds are really one with angels, teachers, and the Christ all awaiting our desire to know the truth of their existence. The concept of ...
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Compassion comes from an awareness of Oneness Poem - by Michelle Morovaty
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Michelle Morovaty
"Compassion comes from an awareness of Oneness" True compassion is letting the healing energy of your true nature flow ...
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Daily Affirmative Prayer - I Am Filled - by Gayle Dillon
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Gayle Dillon
“No longer will I go for my good, carrying only a dipper to be filled. This day, I turn to the Power within, I bring “all the empty vessels” knowing they will be filled, and my abundance will become manifest.” Ernest Holmes Spirit always IS; therefore I know I must BE. As an ...
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Quit Smoking through the use of Self Hypnosis - by Cristian Stan
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristian Stan
You would have to be living under a rock to not realize that smoking is bad for your health. Smoking will lead to a host of unwanted side effects. You could end up with something fairly simple like shortness of breath to something incredibly serious like cancer. Even with all of the bad things ...
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Transformational Groups Part III: Accessing Divine Truth - by Jane Ilene Cohen
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jane Cohen
Transformational Groups explore the potential of the present moment, which is where Divine truth can be tapped into. It's a process of moving participants past the control, distortions and limits of human emotional defense systems, into a co-creative process with the Divine. The human ...
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Transformational Groups Part II: Going Beyond the Emotional Defense Systems (Getting to Love) - by Jane Ilene Cohen
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jane Cohen
Transformational Groups are meant to be a microcosm of how you interrelate with people. They can reveal, and facilitate the transformation of, emotional structures that block your authenticity, empowered communication, emotional accessibility, and so on. In the context of relating to each other ...
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Transformational Groups Part I: The Transformational Potential of Groups - by Jane Ilene Cohen
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jane Cohen
Some groups hold in place what already is, perhaps set up for accomplishing a goal that is already defined, or for supporting something from a set position. When a new participant comes into a group, they generally assume that what the group is about is what they walk into, what is currently ...
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Libra - 7th Holy Day of Christmas - January 1 - by Merry C. Battles
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Merry Battles
Libra is the 7th holy day of the 12 holy days of Christmas. The 12 holy days start on December 26-January 6th. Each day is assigned to a Disciple, sign of the Zodiac, spiritual attainment, spiritual part of the physical body, and a thought meditation from the Bible. My book "Christmas ...
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My Meditation Journey with the 12 Holy Days of Christmas December 26-January 6 - by Merry C. Battles
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Merry Battles
Thirty two years ago I officially stepped on "the path," the sacred path. It is a journey that one takes perhaps in many lifetimes. Within three months I started my work with massage, I began my weekly metaphysics classes, and my beautiful sister Donna was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I started ...
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Fear of Maybe - by Evette Gardner
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from S. Evette Gardner
Having a fear of maybe will get in the way of your living the certainty of Now. You may have heard this sentiment expressed before – All that Is, is Now. The past is nothing more than a fleeting memory; the future but a vision of possibilities. The only moment which is truly real is Now. So ...
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"Creating a Life of Substance" - by Lex Sisney
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Lex Sisney
Imagine you’re a participant on a new game show called “Your Life”. The host of the show presents you with two locked doors and two keys. The door on the left is labeled “External Substance.” The door on the right is labeled “Internal Substance.” The rules of the game are simple. You ...
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Yes, You Can Meditate! What is Your Meditation Style? - by Eileen Smith Reiki Master Teacher, ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER®
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Eileen Smith
by Eileen Smith How can I be more psychic? Meditate. How can I hear my angels and guides better? Meditate. How can do I know I’m making the right choice? Meditate. How can I heal my past and boost my self esteem? Meditate. How do I (fill in the blank)? Meditate. Throughout my ...
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Spiritual Fasting - A Secret Source of Power - by Dr. Laura De Giorgio
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Laura De Giorgio
Fasting can help you to renew your body and your mind and to deepen your awareness of the spirit within you. On a physical level, as your body gets rid of toxins and has the opportunity to renew and recharge itself, many even seemingly incurable health problems will simply dissolve. Dr. Oda ...
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Just What is the Yin and Yang of Life ? - by The tao Warrior
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Steve Monahan
Yin and Yang To understand the ancient books of Oriental philosophy such as Taoism and the Tao Te Ching one has to understand Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang is the continuous rhythm of life that continually pulsates through the universe, in the seemingly separate but in truth one complementary ...
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Silent Prayer: Part 3 - How to Pray Silently - by anagarika eddie
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock
While we are praying silently, we are going to let go of all the baggage we carry on our shoulders regarding the past and future. When thoughts of the past come up, whether it be who we are, what we have accomplished, what titles we have earned, our childhood, our relatives, our relationships, bad ...
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The Harmony of One - by Jean Tindle
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jean Tindle
The Harmony of One Nine days of sacred sound and not a word to say. I have found my voice and lost it at the same time. While I have no way of conveying the depth and magic of the experience, there are stories to tell. It is my fervent wish that through the use of my "voice" here on the page, ...
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Daily Affirmative Prayer - A Masterpiece - by Gayle Dillon
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Gayle Dillon
“Because life is a living, breathing work of art, you are a painting as you go. Be a masterpiece. Drink in life. Laugh too loud. Compliment others constantly.” —Nicole Johnson, author, performer, motivational speaker God is the infinite wisdom, the magnificent joy, the unconditional love, ...
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The Importance of the Quality of Your Character; How to Achieve the Balance Required for Spiritual Growth - by David Samuel
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from David Samuel
Spiritual growth relies, in my opinion after decades of self work and study along with meeting many remarkable and unremarkable people, on the cultivation of your morals, personality and character. A strong character with correct standards and morals is the first prerequisite step a normal ...
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The Sign of Cancer - 4th Holy Day of Christmas - December 29 - by Merry C. Battles
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Merry Battles
The sign of Cancer - 4th Holy Day of the 12 Holy Days of Christmas is assigned to a Disciple, sign of the Zodiac, Spiritual attainment, Spiritual part of the physical body, and a passage from the Bible. My book "Christmas Meditations on the Twelve Holy Days December 26 - January 6" is a compilation ...
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Silent Prayer: Part 2 - What Silent Prayer Is, and Isn't - by anagarika eddie
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock
When we think about prayer, what comes to mind is some kind of request or solicitation of God . Maybe we are ill and ask to get better, or ask forgiveness, or maybe a little help with the lottery. These are the kinds of prayers that we mostly engage in. We might also repeat a mantra, for ...
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Forgiveness and Holistic Healing: Nature Wisdom on Letting Go - by Dr. Mary Beth Ford
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Mary Beth Ford
We hold on to memories about ways that someone has hurt us or hurt someone we love. Or perhaps we are the one who did the hurting. We struggle to forgive others and ourselves. Forgiveness takes an act of the will that sometimes does not come easily. Nature wisdom can help us see forgiveness as ...
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ADAPTABILITY & MANIFESTING OUR BEST POSSIBLE FUTURE REALITY NOW - by Arlene Cohen Miller
Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Arlene Miller
ADAPTABILITY & MANIFESTING OUR BEST POSSIBLE FUTURE REALITY NOW Adaptability is one of the most important spiritual qualities to integrate, and the key to success in our lives. We need to be adaptable because people can be self-centered, self-absorbed, scattered, fearful and ungrounded. People ...
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MAXIMIZING OUR POTENTIAL - by Arlene Cohen Miller
Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Arlene Miller
MAXIMIZING OUR POTENTIAL: THE GIFT OF COSMOSIS™ Why do we incarnate on Earth? Most of us return to Earth because we want to serve. We want to ground and express more love. We want the planet to be a better place because of all we say, do and be. We want to manifest the highest ...
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How to Create Your Happy Future - by Marie C. Barrett
Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Marie Barrett
The ways to a happy present are the qualities of your happy future self. Work that one out and your life will change wonderfully. You will instantly see that you are actually creating your future right now, today. The happy future of which you dream is rooted in the joy and confidence you feel at ...
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Could Ho'oponopono Bring Peace to the Middle East? - by Mabel Katz
Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Mabel Katz
Let me tell you a true story. A couple of years ago I was teaching Ho'oponopono in Chile. The training was all day Saturday and half day Sunday. At the first break on Saturday morning, a Palestinian man came up to me and told me that he didn't agree with anything I had just shared with ...
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Bowing in Japan - Is This Ho'oponopono? - by Mabel Katz
Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Mabel Katz
During a trip to Japan with Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, I was impressed with the openness of the Japanese people toward Ho'oponopono. In Okinawa and Okayama. More than 1,000 people attended lectures in each place, despite swine flu warnings. And we had the opportunity to share even more about ...
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Taking 100% Responsibility - Peace Begins With You - by Mabel Katz
Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Mabel Katz
We are always waiting for things to resolve, for things to change "outside" of ourselves. In reality, when we are at Peace, everything and everybody does change. Everything and everybody are just our memories. As we experience turmoil, fear and anxiety, we can clean with those memories. We can ...
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