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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Discovering Your Personal Power Symbol

What would you enjoy manifesting in your life? What perceptions or self-defeating thoughts may be interfering with achieving your purpose and manifesting your highest dreams? Awareness Engineering combines contemporary healing techniques, quantum reality concepts, ancient disciplines and philosophy to help individuals uncover these answers. It is a part of the human condition to feel as though sometimes we are on top of the world and in control, and at other times we are over

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Eight Steps to Enhancing Your Spiritual Connection

Know that the connection is already there.rnâ¢ Feed it. Throughout the day, ask yourself, âHow am I feeding my soul?ârnâ¢ Practice the strengthening techniques daily. We have watched our children learn to walk. Each time they took a step and fell on their little diapered rumps, we exclaimed their successes â not once considering that a failure. Likewise, as we practice communicating, every experience is a step towards our success. Understand that only you can do it. r

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 25, 20101 topic

Tarot for the Day - Seven of Pentacles

Thinking about the day, and a message that I could pass along to you in the newsletter, I decided to pull a Tarot card for inspiration. Seven of Pentacles - Patience In the deck I typically use, The Robin Wood Tarot Deck, the Seven of Pentacles is shows a man standing in his garden, leaning on a hoe. The leaves of the plants, which look to be pumpkins, are fully grown, green, and healthy. The sun is shining and it really looks like a beautiful day on a mid-west farm in middle

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 19, 20101 topic

The Benefits of Past Life Regression

Why would we undertake this journey of discovering our past lives? What good could possibly come from digging up old memories and hashing through events of the past? I frequently am asked those very questions. Those making the inquiries usually state that they are so overwhelmed with the issues of this life, why would they want to add more to deal with.rnPast Life regression gives us gifts that further the spiritâs quest for consciousness, existence, self-discovery, and enl

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 21, 20101 topic

Past Life Regression and the Choices We Make

Recently Oprah and Dr. Oz gave past life regression the âcelebrity bumpâ, and it has resulted in a significant increase in conversations and curiosity about past lives wherever I go. Many people are asking how we choose a particular lifetime. I address this from a couple of perspectives in my new book, Exploring Past Lives: Your Soulâs Quest for Consciousness. Chapter 5, Making Good Choices, states: One of the most powerful gifts of past life regression is that it helps

Primary topic: Spiritual Guides

Spiritual Guides

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 25, 20101 topic

Tarot Cards Have Layers of Meaning

Another question from an inquisitive student. Question: Sometimes nothing really seems to be happening outwardly (in the physical world) yet I get 10 of Swords or some other dramatic card. Do the cards represent a state of being (emotional state, mental state) in addition to representing what actually happens in the physical world? In other words, do the cards symbolize how one feels rather than what actually happens in the physical world? Answer: The Tarot cards ave layers a

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 17, 20101 topic

Suppression and Expression

In Awareness Engineeringâ¢ we have a saying that there is more energy held in suppression than in expression. By this it is meant that when we hold back from living life fully, from fulfilling our dreams, and being true to ourselves, we expend much more energy than when we flow with our gifts and desires. We all do it in one way or another. We hold back disclosing a part of our beliefs because we expect others to criticize them. Or we resist pursuing our passion to become an

Primary topic: Life Purpose

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Discover Your PurposeâWalk Your Path

Awareness Engineering is founded on the premise that two things are required for the human experience. Consciousness is required for us to be aware of our (or any) Existence. Existence is required for Consciousness to have something to be conscious of. Both are axiomatic and foundational to life. Therefore, the highest purpose we each have is to establish experience in the subconscious and/or super-conscious mind. These experiences are the basis for personality, behavior, and

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 22, 20101 topic

Intentions in the Moment

What is your intention in this moment? Just pause for a moment and consider. What is the intention behind anything you may be doing? For instance, what is the intention that underlies reading this article? You may say that it is to gain knowledge. Good. But in truth that is a reason. So ask again, what is the intention of that? If you keep digging down through all the actions and reasons, you will find that the intention is to achieve a certain state of being. Those states ma

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Experiencing Compassion

I 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 form or manifest itself in a tough love. There can be no compassion without widsom and no true wisdom without compassion. Genuine compassion arises with the realization of identity. When

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 15, 20101 topic

Astrology in the Counseling Session

A personâs natal astrology chart provides a cornucopia of information that can be aptly applied to coaching and therapy sessions. The chart may provide a type of roadmap of the personality that can suggest pertinent conversations and direction for a productive session.rnDuring the intake interview, an Ephemeris is consulted to quickly access the natal astrological chart information. The Ephemeris is a book, providing a compilation of astrological data concerning each day fo

Primary topic: Spiritual Guides

Spiritual Guides

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Does Fear Rule Your Life?

Often that which we fear never actually takes place. We spend a lifetime fearing or worrying about some eventuality that never arrives. And we frequently worry in wild disproportion to what might actually occur. The bottom line is that none of the fearâand the resulting anxiety, stress, distraction of it allâreally does any good. It reduces our ability to be intuitive or even present in our lives, and it leads to serious deterioration of our health and, particularly, our

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Check Your Baggage

We all carry âbaggageâ aroundâthe fears, insecurities, grudges, etc., that have been built up sinceâ¦well, forever. While some people begrudge the heavy load, others build their identity around it, allowing the baggage to represent who they are. While it is true that who you are right now, in this moment, reflects the sum total of all the experiences and impressions you have gathered since the creation of your pure soul, that reflection, that baggage, is not you anymor

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Believing in an Afterlife

You may commonly hear that the only two sure things are death and taxes. I think it is only deathâas there are places on this earth where people donât pay taxes...or is it that there are simply people who donât pay taxes? Anyway, there are ways around just about everything...except death! As past life regression is a fundamental aspect of Awareness Engineeringâ¢, I was curious about how popular the idea was in the general public. I decided to do research on the number

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Conquering the Mid-Life Crisis

Mid-life wake-up call rnWe have come to accept a mid-life crisis as a natural phase of life. This critical period in a personâs life may include such feelings as discontentment, boredom, restlessness, wanting complete change, confusion about identity or life direction, and questioning prior decisions or the meaning of life. Do you think such a critical transition would be as commonplace, even expected, if we were all tuned into our innate nature and living our lives in full

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 25, 20101 topic

Does Death Exist? New Theory Says âNoâ - Robert Lanza

Death, dying, multiple universes, changing the past as well as the future. All very controversial concepts. Fortunately, scientists are addressing these ideas, and giving us a new and improved view of reality. Here is an article by Robert Lanza, M. D. who is considered one of the leading scientists in the world. He is currently Chief Scientific Officer at Advanced Cell Technology, and Adjunct Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He has hundreds of publicati

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 16, 20101 topic

Under-developed Philosophy Causes Problems in Everyday Life

Note: In this series of articles on philosophical misconceptions, we will look at the perspective within the practices of Awareness Engineering, as well as those held by many great thinkers throughout history. I have compiled a number of misconceptions into three categories: Fear Based, Semantics Confusion, and Under-developed Philosophy. To understand all three, please read each of the separate articles. Our presence in life is marked by two fundamental, irreplaceable factor

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 19, 20101 topic

How Intuitive Are You?

Did you know that everyone has the ability to be highly intuitive? People use their intuition all the time and donât even recognize it. It may be the way your body felt when you met your new boss, or the curiosity about a long lost friend who surprises you with a call within a few days. Intuition comes in many forms. And there are definitely ways to enhance it. Letâs first take a look at recognizing your present intuition. And then we will explore how to expand it. Physic

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 19, 20101 topic

Past Life Regression and Your Purpose

Noted mythologist and author Joseph Campbell says that, at some point in his journey, the classic hero must trust his instincts and make a leap of faith into a new reality. Luke Sky walker did this in Star Wars when he closed up his radar and electronics, and trusted âThe Forceâ to guide his release of weapons into Darth Vaderâs Death Star. When the hero is willing to make this leap, he wins the prize, discovers fire, slays the dragon, saves the maiden, or gains whateve

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 19, 20101 topic

Past Life Regression and Reincarnation

There is a lot of speculation about reincarnation and past lives, and many opinions about whether it is real or even possible. Through years of experiencing past lives, as well as facilitating regressions with people from all walks of life and all perspectives on this issue, I have come to my conclusions. I would like to share them with you. Letâs begin by looking at the difference between âspiritâ and âsoulâ. These words are used in many different ways. Here is how

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 17, 20101 topic

Tips for Living Large - Part I

Know what is important to yournValues are that which you love, cherish, or wish to gain or keep in your life. Awareness Engineering combines contemporary healing techniques, quantum reality concepts, ancient disciplines and philosophy to help individuals uncover these answers. A proper, rationally-designated value system is vital in creating a life that is successful in all areas. By thoughtfully creating this system, and understanding the hierarchy of the positions, you will

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 19, 20101 topic

Past Lives and Healing the Mother Daugher Relationship

Do you have issues that need to be resolved with your mother? Is something blocking your communication with her? In this recent case, we discovered evidence of the spiritual connection between all of us, while creating an opening to better communication and a smoother relationship between a mother and a daughter. My client, Jann, in her early 50's, stated that she was afraid to confront her mother about how the mother was treating her and her sister. She felt that if she hone

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 17, 20101 topic

Practical Skills of a Psychic Tarot Reader

You may discover Tarot to be one of the most accessible tools that can be learned by anyone and used in nearly any situation. In developing the skills of reading the Tarot cards, clearly your other extra-sensory sensitivities will also be enhanced. The use of Tarot cards is an integral part of Awareness Engineering. Along with proper philosophical alignment, deep personal self-awareness, consciousness expansion, and behavior aligned with an individualâs highest standards an

Primary topic: Positive Thinking

Positive Thinking

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 11, 20101 topic

At Play in the Possibility Field

If it is true that we do in fact reincarnate, that there are such concepts as past lives, then how many times do we have bodies? How many times can we incarnate, and how many past lives might we experience? There are many suppositions and opinions. In my research, both with untold numbers of subjects, as well as my own experience, the answer appears to be âInfinite.â And within that infinity lies two subsetsâall possible lifetimes, and all probable lifetimes. It is a co

Primary topic: Spiritual Guides

Spiritual Guides

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 15, 20101 topic

Tips for Achieving Weight Loss

Obesity has become a major issue in the United States, and is especially alarming among school age children. While we may not all be classified as obese, losing weight or at least maintaining our desired weight has become a national obsession. If you have found that diet and exercise alone have not been enough to achieve your goals, you may be interested in discovering a few new techniques that will allow you to uncover and overcome self-sabotaging blocks, and give you handy

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 17, 20101 topic

Tips for Living Large - Part IV

Continuing our exploration of living large, it is time to become empowered and take our new perspectives out into the world. In this fourth and final segment on Tips for Living Large, we will explore techniques that assist you in rapidly moving forward toward your new goals, allowing you to gain comfort and familiarity with aligning yourself with your preferred way of living in the world. Awareness Engineering combines contemporary healing techniques, quantum reality concepts

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 17, 20101 topic

Tips for Living Large - Part III

In Parts One and Two, we explored how to determine what is really valuable to our lives, and the ways in which we limit ourselves from living fully and as grandly as we could or would like to. Continuing on this theme, we will explore our underlying motivations for creating our limitations. Awareness Engineering combines contemporary healing techniques, quantum reality concepts, ancient disciplines and philosophy to help individuals uncover these answers.rnSecondary Gains Als

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 17, 20101 topic

Tips for Living Large - Part II

In this second part of our exploration of living large, we look at a small selection of the fears that hold us back. Awareness Engineering combines contemporary healing techniques, quantum reality concepts, ancient disciplines and philosophy to help individuals uncover these answers. Rethink Your FearsrnOftentimes that which we fear never actually takes place. We spend a lifetime fearing some eventuality that never arrives. It has also been discovered that we frequently fear

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayApr 9, 20091 topic

Was Everyone Famous in Past Lives?

Do you feel that you have been famous? Do you sometimes wonder what happened to your valet or your lady in waiting? Do you wonder how you got put into the role of Cinderella this lifetime, and how long will it take before your real parents come along to claim you and put you back on the throne and in control of your rightful inheritance?nnAh, yes, those were the good old days, werenât they?nBut here we are in this life, imprisoned in this unremarkable, unknown body, having

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 8, 20101 topic

Catch Up on the ZZZs

While recovering from surgery, I spent the better part of 10 days sleeping, meditating, learning to maneuver a wheelchair, and surrendering to being in the moment. While each of these activities was rewarding, I would like to focus on the value of what can happen in your mind, body, and life once necessary sleep requirements have been met. Surely we all know this from reading it in any number of magazines targeting health, beauty, and science. Having knowledge gleaned from re

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 11, 20101 topic

Acquiring and Using Your Tarot Cards

The use of Tarot cards is an integral part of Awareness Engineering. Along with proper philosophical alignment, deep personal self-awareness, consciousness expansion, and behavior aligned with an individualâs highest standards and goals, Awareness Engineering promotes and instructs on the use and development of intuitive techniques, senses, and tools. You may discover Tarot to be one of the most accessible tools, that can be learned by anyone and used in nearly any situatio

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 7, 20101 topic

A Journey Through Time

Past life regression and life between life exploration is a significant aspect of Awareness Engineering. They are also an important part of self-discovery and the evolving consciousness. Let me share the journey I began many years ago. Imagine closing your eyes and relaxing. Your mind begins to gently drift away from the day-to-day issues, the bustle of the modern world. And out of the dark a picture begins to form, much like a camera shutter opening. There is a flame. Yes, a

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Mary Lee LaBayJun 7, 20101 topic

Conquering the Mid-Life Crisis

Mid-life wake-up call rnWe have come to accept a mid-life crisis as a natural phase of life. This critical period in a personâs life may include such feelings as discontentment, boredom, restlessness, wanting complete change, confusion about identity or life direction, and questioning prior decisions or the meaning of life. Do you think such a critical transition would be as commonplace, even expected, if we were all tuned into our innate nature and living our lives in full

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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