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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Mug of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Rob WhiteCoffee isn’t only something we can gulp down in the morning; it can enrich us spiritually and emotionally. Here are five ways that a cup of joe can provide us with motivation, happiness, and even a touch of enlightenment: 1. Mindfulness in a mug. Mindfullness is a laser focus on what ...
Views: 2178(2 votes) - The Now + Acceptance = The Kingdom of Heaven - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Richard LassiterThe key ingredients to a fulfilling life are knowing what you want, having clearly defined goals to what you want, and the discipline to live in the present moment, the now. Your goals provide direction and constructive use of your time. A clear goal accomplished in the now is living a realistic ...
Views: 1004 - Our Soul Paths - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Misty WoodardDespite the harshness of life that obstacles bring, finding a soul path is like finding the light that leads us out of the cave. The soul path is the bright, shining spiritual path of life and hope, that once found, will guide and lead you to life meaning, peace, love, and joy. Walking on this ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - Return To Your True Self - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Irina MorrisonAbout 18 months ago I started a journey to cleanse my body and mind. I was drinking way too often which then led to unhealthy eating habits, I was way too stressed, not sleeping properly, my mind was cluttered, I was too consumed with work and how to make money. I had no idea where I was going, ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - Evidence for God as a Scientist: Physicist, Microbiologist, Rainbow Creator, and Geneticist - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: Scientists form hypotheses, carry out laboratory and theoretical experiments to prove their hypotheses, and publish their work in peer reviewed scientific journals. In my mind, God is the Master Scientist Who keeps His theories to Himself while feeling no need to provide scientific ...
Views: 2968 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part I: Mayan Calendar Shift, 12-21-12 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahIf you find yourself alone, bored and empty inside during the holidays, then ask God to help you to find your people, your place, your focus and activities. If you are alone, that means that the people surrounding you where you are are not the right friends for you and you have chosen to not ...
Views: 1641 - New Beginning - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThe new beginning started with the New Moon on the 13th, December. And the 21st brought us to the new cycle of 26.000 years, the 5th dimension. And it certainly is not the end as humans have always survived. This is the time of the truth as a natural law. Just observe what is going on. Big ...
Views: 1487 - December 21, 2012 a New Beginning! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Cherokee BillieWith all the changes occurring in the world it is time to prepare your spirit to withstand the coming changes and to be strong to help those in need, including yourself. This is what the ascension on December 21, 2012 is really about. Despite what many people believe about the Mayan prophecies ...
Views: 1988(2 votes) - Hues and Humor – the God Force in You - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Kyre AdeptHow do you know you are connected to the God of your being? Through color and laughter! I know it doesn’t look obvious, but there is a reason that hues (colors) and humor (laughter) sound similar: because ‘Huw’ is an ancient word for God. According to www.wikipedia.com, “In Sufism Hu or ...
Views: 1842 - Starting Anew - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Kyre AdeptNew Year’s resolutions are usually about what you want to do in the coming year, but what about the reverse? What would your life look like if you stopped doing what causes you stress and failure? Instead of changing what you do, what about changing how you feel and think? It’s a lot easier ...
Views: 1631 - Is Time Speeding Up Or Is It Just You? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Marc OromanerLet me guess, you don’t have time to read this right now, do you? Yes, the holiday season is always busy and yes time seems to go faster as you get older but doesn’t life seem to be moving at an even more frantic pace than usual lately? I know I’m feeling it. But I’ve been expecting this time ...
Views: 1516 - GOD and Science: Does Science Exclude God or Does God Include Science? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: In a recent symposium in New York City, scientists who both believed and disbelieved in God discussed the problematic issue of science and religion. Opponents of a Supreme Being involved in creating our universe framed their arguments around their beliefs that centuries of ...
Views: 2400 - Karma Clearing Time - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Angela Schulz-Henke"For all of us the time has come to liberate us from fear that has kept us away from joy, creativity, peace and courage to be honest. It's time to do something inspiring to live the meaning of our lives." ~ Joseph Bailey The 21st of December 2012 when the Mayan Calendar ends, is very near. ...
Views: 1394 - Balancing a chaste lady who is very emotional - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadOften we are guided by our emotion. A passion well-organized leads us to perfection. It always remains steady when we get to work. Today the entire world is sex oriented and day by day amid massive development of science and technology different cultures are intermingled and getting desperate. ...
Views: 1318 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words - The Secrets of Manifestation - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Alle SchwartzA good man in hard times prays to god - “god, just let me win the lottery, I have been good, I love everyone equally, I live a decent life. I just wish I had a break from all this financial turmoil, please just let me win.” Weeks go by, the man hasn't won. In the mean time his car breaks ...
Views: 1731 - Choose Ananda as a way of life - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićConsciousness and Spiritual Growth The purpose of life is the evolution of consciousness. Spiritual awakening offers life in the state of joy (Bliss / Ananda). If we learn to listen to our souls we can consciously choose to be joyful or sad, peaceful or loving, alert or relaxed. There is a ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - How Women are Wired Differently than Men - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonNo surprise to any woman to hear that we are wired differently than men. We approach life differently and we remember events differently. As a broad brush statement, men compartmentalize their memory of events and the emotions. As women, we are wired to tie our emotions around each ...
Views: 1760 - Treat your Emotional Body - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Patricia HuffToo often as a massage therapist I work on clients who complain about chronic shoulder or neck pain. They discuss with me the diagnoses given to them from their doctor that they now have bursitis or arthritis in their joints, even sometimes with degenerating bone mass. Too often these ...
Views: 1323 - How To Find What You Really Are - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from David SamuelIf you observe yourself, you will discover that all you are is an emotional feeling. It could be positive or negative, love, anger or hatred, it changes frequently, but ultimately we are nothing more than emotional feelings. Are not all your thoughts and actions an expression of your ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - Awakening to Life thru Life – not from Life - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Mark KellySpiritual Awakening is not about transcending the flawed dualistic world; it is about ending the dualistic beliefs underlying flawed and flawless. So, rather than transcending the world; it transcends the division within us. This means it is not the end of separation; it is the realization that ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - The Reality of Prayers and Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBlessed Situations People sometimes ask me to pray for them. I always do. But sometimes they wonder: why did I not pass that exam or do as well as I wanted when you were praying and blessing me. Lessons still to be Learned The answer is perhaps that was not to be for you at that particular ...
Views: 1344 - An introduction that helps us arrive at a definite conclusion - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad“Unraveling of the mystery of the Universe" is of grave concern and in that context Great Ma-Mahajnan stands matchless. There is nothing exaggerated if we say that authenticity of Ma-Mahajnan is beyond any common comprehension. Again, it has to be accepted that there are many people who ...
Views: 1607 - The Out-of-Body Experience – A Peek Into The Pervasive Consciousness - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranOur life gets enriched by paying attention to the paranormal phenomena because they tell us a lot about our place in the vast scheme of things. Stable mental peace results from that understanding. Exploration into the region of such phenomena can guide us on to the unknown, the region of ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - What Happens When We Pray - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMost of the time, to the human senses, nothing apparently changes during prayer. Yet, that simply is not true. A lot is happening in the unseen and unheard realm. Although this brief discussion focuses on Christian prayer, it can be modified to apply to any belief system. There is an old ...
Views: 1551 - Are You Blocking The Circulation Of Life? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Adam BercierThere is a continuous flow in all of life. Whether it is the earth beneath your feet, or the solar system above your head. Life is circulating at all times. The reason why I mention this "circulation of life", is because when this circulation becomes blocked, or has a kink somewhere, that is ...
Views: 1799 - Love Thy Self - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Lee Pattersonwhat does this mean exactly... when you hinge on the words of others and rely on this to know exactly what you feel.. this is not enlightenment and it is not who you are... Ever seen a dog with self esteem issues. Or a bird who was depressed cause it couldn't fly straight.. what about a horse ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - How to give to the best gift ever! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Lee PattersonHow lost peoples thoughts can make them… I paid absolute attention to those that came around today… watching and being completely present as with awakening outside myself to see the lives of others.. I noticed that people were not present in what they were doing.. paying absolutely no attention ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Inside the Chrysalis - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Carolina IglesiasEverything seems to be still, and yet I feel the turmoil. The changes are not yet visible to the outside world, but my heart gladly receives the new dose of self-love and compassion. In the process, there's a race to conquer trust, some doubts rise to the surface to be released. There's also ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - How connected are we? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Christine SherborneDo you feel like a separate human being or do you feel part of the greater whole? Many people think that we are completely different beings, totally isolated from each other, and that interconnectedness or being part of a whole is a new-age belief that is totally wrong. But is it? Just from a ...
Views: 1370 - How to cope up worries and fears - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from princessgen patrisThere are two most common elements that hinder us in reaching our goals. These two come together and block our roads to the life that we want. When we learn to overcome them, there’s no way that we will not land to the path that we wanted to travel. Worry and Fear come together and are our ...
Views: 1747 - Moments of Transcendent Awareness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Melanie McGheeThe sun streamed through the late southern summer afternoon in golden rays. And, there I stood in front of my grandmother’s mirror. It seemed huge and somehow magical to me. This was not the first time I stood in front of that mirror. My grandmother often placed me in front of that mirror and ...
Views: 1540 - 3 Empowering Lessons Taught by the Horse - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Jessica BakerHorses have long been admired for their compassionate free spirit, being honored as a connection to the power and strength in oneself. One gaze into their eyes and we not only feel their wisdom, we see sometimes for the first time, our own Soul looking back at us. What we see may bring us joy ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - Set a New Mental Equivalent! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Charlene ProctorEmmet Fox, a 1940’s new thought minister, stressed the importance of setting a mental equivalent to create an abundant life, borrowing the term from chemistry and physics. If engineers can work out the equivalent of heat in order to determine how much energy it represents in the form of another ...
Views: 2100 - Abundance and Spiritual Surrender - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Mark KellyI have found that most people into awakening, enlightenment and non-duality see abundance as an egoic desire born of New Thought materialist spirituality – something for Oprah fans and not genuine spiritual seekers who attend satsangs and meditative retreats. Yet being abundant has more in ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - The Most Common and Valuable Methods for Alleviating Stress at Work - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from David SimpsonBefore we can begin a successful discussion of office stress relief strategies, it is important to understand the underlying causes of the stress that arises in the office. A basic initial step to lowering the pressure of the work environment is to just stay away from the things that cause ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - From Perspiration to Inspiration - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattA Journey to Awaken your Inspiration To inspire is to guide by divine influence, and this influence exists within us all… I believe that everybody alive in this benevolent universe has the ability to bring forth the finest qualities within themselves and others. Every one of us is ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - THE LAW OF ATTRACTION - THE REASONING AND MANIFEST MINDS - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Hope Bradford“You create your whole world from your thoughts. Say, Believe and be Open to Receiving…Everyone creates realities based on their own personal beliefs. These beliefs are so powerful that they can create [expansive or entrapping] realities over and over.”-Kuan Yin Is the law of attraction ...
Views: 3478(4 votes) - Do Justly, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly with Your God - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Barbara Appelbaum“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~ John F. Kennedy The Jewish High Holy Days have come and gone for another year. During this time of introspection, I considered the dreaded words of our prayer book, ...
Views: 2337 - Self Responsibility - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr James JacksonSelf Responsibility “It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.” Sir Josiah Stamp Self-responsibility, — a concept by which individuals assume responsibility for their own choosing. Now when it come to the ...
Views: 2008 - The shift is building up - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeLast week the dices were thrown and this week is time to see the results, understanding the "why's" and wherefore's, and putting the pieces back in a more meaningful manner. This is the time of building bridges, of uniting and understanding, what the bleep is going on. Realize the changes in ...
Views: 1571 - 5 Steps to Reawaken Your Dreamer - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Catherine EwingEach morning I step out on my back deck and say this short prayer, “Mighty God in me, I face thy eternal sunrise and receive its mighty radiance and activity visibly manifesting in my life and affairs. And so it is. Amen.” I’ve noticed that the prayer somehow seems more potent on sunny days than ...
Views: 1528 - Hypocrisy of Science and Religion - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Matthew PettiIf you believe that the religion versus science argument for human origins holds water, then you are forced to side with either of two biased and shortsighted conclusions. Who is preaching nonsense and who is not? The truth about anything unproven is subjective. The true nature of deception ...
Views: 1984 - Moses and Entheogens - Plant Spirit Shamanism from the Bible - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Howard CharingJERUSALEM (AFP) - High on Mount Sinai, Moses was on psychedelic drugs when he heard God deliver the Ten Commandments, an Israeli researcher claimed in a study published this week. Such mind-altering substances formed an integral part of the religious rites of Israelites in biblical times, ...
Views: 3619 - God and Science: What do You Believe God is Responsible for in Our Earthly World? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: Take the test. Are you an atheist, an agnostic, a humanist, a believer but not a good person, a believer and a good person, or a good believing person with absolutely no doubts about God? Can you define yourself in terms of God? You may have to do some soul searching. Take the ...
Views: 2701 - The Weaknesses That Plague Us - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from David SamuelI post articles on a few sites, one of which is http://ezinearticles.com. They give me a report of how many views each of my articles gets and the keywords that were used to find it. This has been a very interesting report. The article that was viewed more than double any other article was ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Being Human Is So Unfair - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from David SamuelI have spent a couple of months visiting my father and I have come to see some very disturbing things about not just myself, but how our personality, and thus our life, is formed and lived. As anyone who has spent enough time reflecting on their character and seeing their flaws (we all have ...
Views: 1669 - Transforming Self is a far-fetched idea. - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadWe read many articles everyday to know what Spirituality is; so many books to enlighten us in the true sense of Spirituality. Unfortunately we fail to elevate our mind to that desired level. What’s it indeed? Yes, the oneness of our mind that retains and realizes something to get expounded ...
Views: 1666 - The Difference Between Self Realization & Oneness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Kip MazuySelf realization is the realization of the Self, or Atman. The Self can be related to the experience of impersonal being, or the sense that you are pure consciousness, or that you are silence itself or awareness itself. Self realization is also the freedom from the sense of being a personal ...
Views: 3245(1 vote) - All that glitters is not gold. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadWhat's wrong with me, please? I am sending this third time. Lately, I received a letter from a young lady, well-educated, flexible and having broad outlook. She is faced with a problem and needs my help. “I want to narrate one incident; at the same time ask you a question. Today morning I ...
Views: 2800 - Taking Awakening off the Pedestal - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Mark KellyWhat we put beyond our reach remains beyond our reach. Awakening, enlightenment, God-realization, Self-realization, whatever you want to call it, is our natural state. When we place it on a pedestal we fail to recognize this and become like a dog chasing its own tail since no view that divides ...
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