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- Top 7 Reasons So Few People Have and Keep an Ideal Relationship - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe most common reasons so many people are seemingly unable to find a long-lasting, ideal, harmonious, fulfilling, compatible relationship may include some of the following: they like being single; they aren’t comfortable with the prevailing relationship models of today; they’re holding on to ...
Views: 1635 - Spirit Possession or Brain Disturbance--You Decide - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSevere possession by lost souls and sometimes even demonic entities is, we believe, a serious yet largely overlooked problem. Spiritually sensitive and otherwise susceptible people, such as abused children or people who abuse alcohol and, or use drugs, can unknowingly be a host for all sorts ...
Views: 1625 - Marriage and Relationships: 6 Tips to Help the 90% of Couples That are Incompatible - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMany generations ago, marriage was about survival, property, money, securing family dynasties, and pragmatism, not love or sexual intimacy. Marriage remained popular largely because of the stigma attached to sex outside of marriage. Now “love” is the main reason given for tying the knot, but ...
Views: 1624(5 votes) - Caution: 6 Types of Demons - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDo demons exist and if so, are there different kinds of demons? We've been clearing people and places of dark energy for over 13 years and we believe the answer is yes to both questions. We've learned that while there exists "good" and "bad" energies due to the polarity of the universe, there ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - Chopra, Spiritual Escapism & Fantasy-Charmed Myths & Feel-Good Prose Don't Lead to Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDeepak Chopra’s original success stemmed from his strong talent for creative writing and bringing together Eastern philosophy and healing methods with Western Medicine. Chopra’s work tends to be more appealing to those who like their spiritual concepts to read in a more obscure ...
Views: 1588 - New Age, Spirituality & Dogma – 10 Myths Revealed - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMerriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary definition of dogma is as follows: Main Entry: dog•ma Pronunciation: ‘dog-m&, ‘däg- Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural dogmas also dog•ma•ta /-m&-t&/ Etymology: Latin dogmat-, dogma, from Greek, from dokein to seem a point of view or tenet put forth as ...
Views: 1579 - Numerology and the Number One: What Those With a Lot of it Enjoy - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSince the late 1980s, we’ve developed our spiritual theories that stem from empirical study in conjunction with a very complex system of checks and balances involving handwriting analysis, intuition, and comprehensive astrology and numerology. Personality, key life circumstances, and timing ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - What Your Guru is Not Telling You About Karma - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe define karma as everything you say, do, or intend coming back to you in equal measure, mostly from past lives. What you do now will likely come back to you in a future life, not in your immediate future. Everyone has endured a negative experience relating to career, relationships, family, ...
Views: 1573 - Beware of This Major Spiritual Trap: Bias Destroying Your Future Good Karmic Opportunities - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloJohn Edwards, the famous medium, was recently asked in an interview if there are heated arguments about politics and other issues on the "other side." He said he doesn't believe there are, and that on the other side, it's all about unconditional love and respect. We would like to add to his ...
Views: 1571 - 5 Myths about Spirituality and Money - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAbuse of financial power, such as manipulating, exploiting, or making false promises with the carrot and stick trick will downgrade your spirituality and earn you some tough future life karma. Most people who have studied the concept of karma and reincarnation understand this, even if they don't ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - How to be More Magical - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou've probably felt magical many times--those moments when time seems to stop, you feel like you can do anything, and all is well in your world. Unfortunately, due to the pressures from everyday life and being pulled in multiple directions at once, being more magical is one of the last ...
Views: 1554 - How to Tell if Something is Karmic - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloKarma is defined by dictionary.com as follows: "The cosmic principle according to which each person is rewarded or punished in one incarnation according to that person's deeds in the previous incarnation." We agree with this definition mostly, except that we believe karma is never a ...
Views: 1540 - Feng Shui Wisdom & Dogma – You Can’t Cheat Fate With Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe are very familiar with and greatly respect Feng Shui, the ancient art of placement. We’ve hired top local Feng Shui experts to assist us with our homes and offices and we both feel that it was worth the cost. We have found that, through years of experimentation, the placement of objects in ...
Views: 1537 - Numerology and the Number 7 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNumerology, otherwise known as number mysticism, is one of many forms of divination and one of our favorites. Our approach is comprehensive, employing hundreds of factors allowing for pattern recognition, because our findings show it to be the best way to assure consistently high rates of ...
Views: 1532 - Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston as Seen Through Numerology and Astrology - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe media won’t tell you what Brad and Jennifer’s marriage was really like because they don’t know. We do know that their marriage didn’t “fail” just because it didn’t last forever. We do know that since both of them are independently very wealthy and that money is not an issue, they were ...
Views: 1530 - Spiritual Guidance From The Other Side: 7 Tips To Connect And Receive Insight - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe expectation or hope of dramatic, obvious contact with a spiritual guide or guides too often leads to disappointment. Much emphasis has been placed on spirit guide contact by many spiritual authors, but frankly, we believe your higher-self should receive more attention. Below are seven tips ...
Views: 1527 - Fate, Destiny, Karma, Past Lives & Future Lives - Why You Can’t Live Forever - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA death in the family is always difficult and we feel compassion for those who find themselves in this situation. Our research tells us that we choose our paths (especially the key players and major events) before incarnating. However, when we say "we" we mean our souls. Once we're here on ...
Views: 1522 - Surrender, Acceptance, And Gratitude--Required With Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe’re all for getting inspired, and this tends to be the primary focus of many New Age and spiritual authors, but it’s only one part of the equation to improve your life and reach goals. The understanding and application of additional key spiritual perspectives (some would consider it to be ...
Views: 1517 - Numerology: What Harmonizes With the Number 8 - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe’ve developed our theories from empirical research in conjunction with a complex system of checks and balances involving comprehensive astrology and numerology, handwriting analysis, and intuition. Our findings show that important life events, conditions, and trends are represented by ...
Views: 1516 - Lessons From Near Death Experiences Part 1 of 9 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhat happens during a NDE (near death experience)? Countless people have experienced the death of their physical bodies, then come back to life to share the insight from the other side. The Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF) is the largest NDE website in the world with over ...
Views: 1510 - Insight From the Other Side Through NDEs Part 8 of 9 - by Submitted on May 08, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF) is the largest NDE website in the world with over 4000 experiences in over 23 Languages. No one can prove a NDE with physical evidence, so it’s natural to be skeptical about the phenomenon. The FAQ page of the NDERF site contains helpful ...
Views: 1508 - New Age Myth: Thoughts Create Everything in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou’ve probably heard of the idea that thoughts create your reality. By reality, what motivational speakers and best-selling New Age authors refer to is the events and circumstances of your life, not just your state of mind. In the real world, you’ll find it’s not so simple. While we are ...
Views: 1504 - Insight From the Other Side Through NDEs Part 3 of 9 - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhat happens when the human body dies? Is that it, or is there such a thing as a soul and does it live on forever? If the latter, where does it go? Many people who experienced a NDE (near death experience) have brought back intriguing information, and this valuable insight from the other ...
Views: 1502 - Gratitude--a Magic Wand to Get More Out of Life and Your Spiritual Path - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Scott & Stephen Petullo“What if you gave someone a gift, and they neglected to thank you for it--would you be likely to give them another? Life is the same way. In order to attract more of the blessings that life has to offer, you must truly appreciate what you already have.” --Ralph Marsto We believe gratitude is ...
Views: 1492 - How to Address the Spiritual Side of Addiction - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost people associate a spiritual approach to addiction with relying on a higher power for help. We do too, but based on our work with the hidden or spiritual side of life, we believe there’s another vital part of the addiction puzzle that most people miss. Unfortunately, traditional drug ...
Views: 1488 - Numerology & Astrology - Predicting When You’ll Have Good Love - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt is possible to predict the approximate date of a solid love connection (and the inherent rewards/challenges therein) if the numerologist and/or astrologer has the complete birth data of the person in question. Full legal birth name (exactly as it is on the birth certificate), exact time and ...
Views: 1488 - 3 Most Fear-based and Void of Unconditional Love Questions About A New Lover - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe believe the primary purpose of all love relationships is opportunity for spiritual growth, yet few seem to share our belief considering the three common questions about a new relationship partner that often lead to love life suffering. It’s understandable why people today approach love ...
Views: 1478 - Reincarnation and Past Lives - Everyone Has Been a Bad Person at Some Point - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSouls can be consistently "bad" or "good" while incarnated, but how they act depends on many factors: What roles they sign up for, what karma they're helping others work through, if they are learning their lessons and making progress, and many other considerations play a part. Fortunately, ...
Views: 1473 - Ego and Intolerance vs. Higher-self--Two Different Viewpoints - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYour spiritual-self, or higher-self sometimes contrasts with your ego-self’s expectations in everyday affairs. According to the theories of reincarnation and karma, your soul selects conditions and circumstances prior to your birth in order to learn and understand. But after incarnating, ...
Views: 1468 - 10 Spiritual Tips For Your Hedonism Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYour hectic schedule demands that you take a vacation once in while. You’ve earned it and you want to make the most of your time off: fun, sun, relaxation, and self-indulgence, all within the healthy boundaries of your spiritual path. Below we offer 10 spiritual tips to get the most out of ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - Promiscuity is Spiritual - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMyths abound surrounding the topics of sex, promiscuity, and spirituality. Consider this anonymous feedback we received from "Emily": "So two guys who obviously aren't into commitment write about what a less-than-desirable ideal sexual commitment is, with no thought of feeding the kids. How ...
Views: 1460 - Four Common Questions for Psychics Including Career, Pregnancy, and Reincarnation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Scott & Stephen Petullo“Who was I in my past life?” Which past life? Most people alive today, in our findings, have had many past lives (we’ve perceived 100s of our own). It would help to narrow down which past life you want to know about, such as one in relation to how you knew a certain person or why you have a ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Spirituality and Laughter: Go Ahead and Yuck it Up, So-called Foul Humor is Okay - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt’s commonly acknowledged that sex before marriage, an occasional cocktail or two, or cursing is not going to cause you to burn in hell. However, in your spiritual quest perhaps you’ve asked yourself, “what isn’t acceptable behavior, that would make me incur negative karma?” Our experience and ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Numerology, Astrology & Prediction - Indications to Know When You Might Get Lucky - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSomeone recently told us that she thinks she has the worst luck of anyone. She said she thinks she has been offered a “dark mysterious life,” and asked if there is any way to change it. We relayed the following information to her. It’s time to disregard the idea that you have bad luck ...
Views: 1431 - Entertaining Examples of Famous People Rejecting Fate - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFamous people throughout history have said some interesting things about fate. Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century French military leader, one of the most triumphant military commanders of all time, said, "Circumstances--what are circumstances? I make circumstances." It seems Napoleon didn't ...
Views: 1430 - How to Pass Your Spiritual Tests - 9 Examples - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAre you passing your spiritual tests? We believe everyone frequently has the opportunity to pass spiritual tests, and in the process create a better world and good karma for the future. Sometimes it’s not easy, but if you do the right thing and respond with honesty, unconditional love, and ...
Views: 1430 - Mercury Retrograde Is An Astrological Scapegoat--it Gets too Much Blame - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMercury is retrograde May 26th to June 19th, 2008 in the sign of Gemini. Mercury retrograde, which occurs a few times each year, is one of the most talked about astrological events, especially by astrology hobbyists and novices. Although Mercury doesn’t really do a 180 and backtrack during a ...
Views: 1428 - Movie Review - What the Bleep - Good Reminders But They Forgot Some Key Information - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOverall, we enjoyed the movie “What the Bleep....” Some parts of it we responded with, “Well said!” Other parts, “You forgot some ideas!” And still others, “What the #%*$!” Some of the movie’s key points that we appreciated the most are as ...
Views: 1422(3 votes) - Fate, Possession, And The Truth About Spiritual Pests And Dark Energy - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAs we discussed in a previous article, we believe spiritual possession exacerbates, and can even be the root of, some, but not all, problems and traumas in life. However, from a spiritual standpoint, there are no victims, so we feel dark energy and lost souls cannot exclusively be blamed for ...
Views: 1420 - Pat Yourself on the Back for These Spiritual Accomplishments - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSometimes the most spiritually aware and evolved individuals question whether or not they are good people, which is a sign of humility. Alternatively, some of the most difficult troublemakers on the planet assume they are advanced souls. Many humans strive to treat others as they want to be ...
Views: 1420 - The One Invisible Quality That Ruins Your Love Life - by Submitted on May 26, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe most overlooked quality that makes or breaks your love life is not bad luck, but personal timing. We’re not referring to trying to time the beginning of a relationship for success, such as planning a wedding on the day of a New Moon. Our findings tell us that other forces, such as an ...
Views: 1415 - Insight From the Other Side Through NDEs Part 9 of 9 - by Submitted on May 08, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDo you believe in life after death? Or is the death of the physical body the end of the road? Many people, through a near death experience (NDE) found out what it’s like to “die,” and then came back to life to share some incredible insight. The Near Death Experience Research Foundation ...
Views: 1414 - Avoid Love Life Grief: 7 Tips for Your Teen and You - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThere’s an epidemic in this world and it’s as plain as day to us: A perception of dating and relationships that severely conflicts with reality. After over 25 years of empirical research with spirituality, personality and compatibility assessment, and as a matchmaker and writing a book about ...
Views: 1409 - Death, Spirit Possession & Mediums – Sometimes Souls Don’t go to The Light - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe recently heard of a case where an eight year-old girl’s aunt died of lung cancer and since the young girl was so close to her aunt, she told everyone to call her by her aunt’s name, insisted that her aunt’s clothes were hers, and began stealing her father’s cigarettes (her aunt died of lung ...
Views: 1408 - 5 Myths About Karma Dismantled - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou want to avoid creating negative karma if you’re like us and believe that whatever you intend, say or do comes back to you. We’re confident that our long-term empirical research with past life regression and interpreting personal fate through comprehensive astrology and numerology, has ...
Views: 1407 - How to Protect Yourself From Evil Forces - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMany of the world’s religious and spiritually inclined adhere to the belief that evil forces exist. Then there are those who reject the idea. In our experience, many individuals who doubt the existence of dark energies also reject the concepts of organized religion, God, and ...
Views: 1403 - Follow this Meditation Checklist for Success - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMeditation is vital for increased peace of mind and even enhanced physical health; we offer a meditation checklist below to help you finally reap all the benefits from deep meditation. Twenty-five years ago, meditation was still viewed by almost everyone as something only practiced by ...
Views: 1402 - Reiki and Other Healing Methods-It All Amounts to Energy, Love and God - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIf you are attracted to energy healing now, it’s likely that you were a healer in past lives. Perhaps you did this work, for example, as a Native American, Eastern Indian, Asian, or in a lost civilization such as Atlantis. Everyone has some healing ability, and some have more ...
Views: 1393(3 votes) - Soul Mates, Twin Flames, & Your Love Life - Why You Can't Always Get What You Want - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe are convinced, based on our research, that everyone has many soul mates, not just one, and no soul mate connections are perfect. There are many “experts” who say you can meet your “soul mate” simply by purchasing their love spell, following their plan, reading their ...
Views: 1391 - Karma Case Studies Test: Which Generate Negative Karma? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe concept of karma is often misinterpreted. It’s a mistake to confuse subjective morality, that which society considers “right and wrong,” with karma. Karma is simply what you’ll get back (mostly in future lives) in equal measure from every action, thought, and intent and “bad karma” is not ...
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