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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Tao Te Ching and the Art of Letting Go

Ancient wisdom can help the spiritual traveler in the modern world. In the second passage of the Tao Te Ching we find a profound message that reflects one of the most important virtues taught by spiritual leaders and writers today. Letting go is a simple spiritual concept that many people struggle with. Especially in Western culture the idea of giving up is frowned upon; children are taught to be tough and fight through every life situation. But letting go is the real measure of courage.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Spiritual Enlightenment - Stepping Back from Your Thoughts

Most of us identify with our thoughts and assume that we are the mind. However this is not the case; you are not your thinking and you are more than your mind. Thoughts flow through your mind like water down a stream every moment of every day. It has been said that an individual entertains over 60,000 conscious thoughts each day, and even this is probably and understatement. Many people suffer guilt, frustration, and anger toward the self because of the thoughts that flow through their minds.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Living in the Moment - Here and Now is All We Have

In our chaotic modern society, most people spend their entire life in a past that no longer exists or a future that may never be real. Regret, anxiety, and displacement through fantasy are the norm in most cultures at the time of this writing. The result is rampant stress-related illness and death, a soaring suicide and depression rate, and the widespread feelings of loss and disconnection so many people can relate to. But take heart in knowing that life absolutely does not need to be this way on either the individual or collective levels!

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Living in the Present Moment is the Key to Happiness

It's impossible to appreciate your life if you spend most of your time regretting the past and fretting the future. True peace is found when you center your awareness in the present moment and accept the stillness and clarity of now. Living in the present moment is the key to true happiness. If you can stop wrestling with your mind and learn to trust your true self, you will be rewarded. A natural state of peace is easily available to you any time you choose to accept it.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Manifest Your Desires - Or Something Even Better

Learning to manifest your ideal life is wonderful, but there is an important step that many people leave out. They forget to leave room for the universe to bring them something even better than what they are asking for! This article assumes you've already studied at least the basics of manifesting your desires or using the law of attraction.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

The Intelligent Universe - Blind Chance Requires Too Much Faith

When you review the facts straight-laced, mainstream science is by far a bigger fairy tale than intuitive spirituality. Nowhere is this more evident than the scientific dismissal of an intelligent universe. Science types who consider themselves conservative often scoff at spiritual concepts like universal intelligence, insisting the cosmos is the result of blind chance. Science types who consider themselves conservative often scoff at spiritual concepts like universal intelligence, insisting the cosmos is the result of blind chance.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Spiritual Growth - Why Negative Feelings Keep Coming Back

People who are intentionally seeking spiritual and emotional growth often get frustrated when old, negative patterns resurface, especially if these old tendencies make a strong showing. But in truth such occurrences are proof of progress. If you have been working on your temper, trying to develop a greater sense of inner peace, or pursuing any other form of spiritual growth, you may have moments where it seems you completely lose footing and revert back to the habits and tendencies you want to grow past.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Living in the Present Moment - The Process of Discovery

Living in the present moment is the key to having full access to your personal power. Only when you release the constant stream of daydreams and mental chatter can you function at full capacity. When you accept the now you are more alert, relaxed, and energized. Also it is very common to experience spontaneous joy and optimism. Many spiritual teachers make this point, but due to the experiential nature of present moment mindfulness, people often do not grasp the power of the message.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Finding Your Life Purpose in Three Easy Steps

Each day is a rewarding, exciting journey when you are living from a center of purpose and meaning. And the following article makes finding your life purpose simple and fun. Today more than ever people are interested in connecting with a sense of purpose. As a species we are no longer happy obeying social norms and drifting through a life that fails to fulfill us. Finding your life's purpose is the most important pursuit you can undertake.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Universal Spirituality Explained - An Overview For the Curious

Writers who walk a spiritual path often take for granted the reader understands the basic concepts and terminology of modern, universal spirituality. In fact many people may not be versed in these "basics", and this article will attempt to define some foundation parameters for the curious and uninitiated. Universal spirituality is the term I use to transcend specific religious doctrines and organized creeds.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Manifest Your Desires Faster With Metaphysics

Metaphysical studies are a fantastic way to enhance your deliberate life creation experience. A little openness will go a long way, and you don't need to join a monastery or sit in the wilde ess for a week fasting. For instance the simple practice of meditation can help you develop a calm, still mind and provide you with access to greater focus and emotional control.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Free Your Mind and Expand Into Your True Life Experience

A free, flexible mind is the key to great happiness and personal growth. You have the right to choose what to think and how to feel in any moment without the permission or approval of others. From a young age we are taught to adopt the values systems of our elders, deliberately define our identities, and then "stick to it" regardless of circumstance.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Life After Death and the Beginning of Time - Does it Really Matter?

Are speculations over how time might have begun and what happens to our consciousness after the body dies really the most pressing of spiritual issues? Isn't how we embrace the present moment far more critical to our growth and our ability to contribute to the world? For centuries religion has prospered largely on the premise of offering "answers" to the questions of how life began and what happens when the body dies.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Success Tip - Become Part of Your Favorite Success Stories

People have the tendency to assume great success is something only other people experience. However the world's most amazing success stories are about everyday human beings who believed in themselves and took consistent action. For a variety of reasons it's difficult for most people to imagine themselves enjoying spectacular success. The majority of individuals tend to assume that amazing stories of personal success are reserved for other people. This is pretty bizarre and unreasonable when you think about it.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Aaron WhistonRecently published1 topic

Living in the Present Moment - A Clean Engine Delivers Power!

Living in the present moment is a concept many people pay lip service to. But few of us actually engage this principle in our daily walk. Admit it: You spend almost all of your waking minutes absorbed in thoughts of the past or future. Reflection, regret, anxiety, and apprehension account for the huge majority of your conscious activity on any given day. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with thinking about the past or the future.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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