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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Wise Reminders From Benjamin Franklin - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBenjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and helped draft the United States Declaration of Independence. He was also the first United States postmaster general, founder of many civic organizations, and a printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, writer, and ...
Views: 466 - Wise Reminders From Confucius - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloConfucius, 551—479 BCE, was a Chinese philosopher and politician who was considered one of the most influential persons in human history. His teachings and philosophy are the foundation of East Asian society and culture. Below we list some of his words of wisdom. "Keep it simple and focus on ...
Views: 500 - Wise Reminders From Dalai Lama - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDalai Lama is a title of the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The current and 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who lives in India as a refugee. Below are some words of wisdom by Dalai Lama. "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called ...
Views: 513 - Wise Reminders From Helena Petrovna Blavatsky - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHelena Petrovna Blavatsky (August 12th, 1831 – May 8th, 1891) was a largely self-educated Russian occultist, spirit medium, and author who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. Below we list some words of wisdom by Helena Blavatsky. "Theosophy blesses the world; Theology is its ...
Views: 546 - Wise Reminders From Hermann Karl Hesse - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHermann Karl Hesse (July 2, 1877–August 9, 1962) was a German-Swiss novelist and poet who received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His writings focused on spirituality and the search for self-understanding. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity influenced him the most, but he believed, "for ...
Views: 386 - Wise Reminders From Ralph Waldo Emerson - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloRalph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803--April 27, 1882) was an American writer, poet, and philosopher who promoted free thought, individualism, and independence. He helped launch the transcendentalist movement in the 1800s, and believed in reincarnation. He was considered an extremist by many of his ...
Views: 431 - Wise words from Adam Smith - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAdam Smith (June 5, 1723 – July 17, 1790) was a Scottish philosopher and economist who is widely considered to be one of the fathers of capitalism and economics. He was also a key figure of the Scottish Enlightenment. Below we list some words of wisdom from Adam Smith. “The first thing ...
Views: 229 - Wise words from Claude Monet - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloClaude Monet (November 14, 1840 – December 5, 1926) was a French painter and originator of impressionist painting. The term “Impressionism” stems from the title of his painting Impression, soleil levant. His early works of seascapes, landscapes, and portraits didn’t attract much attention, but ...
Views: 307 - Wise words from Emanuel Swedenborg - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEmanuel Swedenborg (February 8, 1688–March 29, 1772) was Swedish inventor, scientist, philosopher, theologian, and mystic. He is most known for his book about the afterlife, Heaven and Hell. His career as a scientist and inventor, involving mostly geometry, chemistry, and metallurgy, included ...
Views: 413 - Wise Words from Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (July 1, 1646–November 14, 1716) was a German scientist, mathematician, and philosopher. He developed core concepts of integral and differential calculus and was a pioneer in the realm of mechanical calculators. He is known as one of the founders of computer ...
Views: 418 - Wise words from Haruki Murakami - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHaruki Murakami 村上 春樹 (January 12th, 1949) is a Japanese international best-selling author who has sold millions of copies. He’s received many awards for his work, including the Gunzo Prize for New Writers, the World Fantasy Award, the Tanizaki Prize, Yomiuri Prize for Literature, the Frank ...
Views: 40 - Wise words from Herbert Spencer - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHerbert Spencer (April 27, 1820 – December 8, 1903) was an English philosopher, biologist, and anthropologist. He coined the phrase “survival of the fittest,” yet his concept of evolution included ethical human progression. In the late 1800s he was one of the most influential European ...
Views: 242 - Wise words from Jayne Mansfield - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloJayne Mansfield (April 19th, 1933 – June 29th, 1967) was an American actress, singer, entertainer, and Playboy Playmate. She was known for her publicity stunts and personal life, had several box-office successes, and won a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award. Jayne was one of ...
Views: 381 - Wise words from Jean-Jacques Rousseau - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloJean-Jacques Rousseau, June 28, 1712 – July 2 1778, was a Swiss-born writer, philosopher, and composer. His philosophy greatly influenced the Age of Enlightenment and French Revolution. Below we list some words of wisdom from Jean-Jacques Rousseau. “There are always four sides to a story: ...
Views: 227 - Wise words from Marsilio Ficino - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMarsilio Ficino (October 19, 1433–October 1, 1499) was an influential Italian philosopher, Catholic priest, and astrologer. He helped revive Neoplatonism, was the first to translate Plato’s works into Latin, and was instrumental in helping to develop European philosophy. The Medici’s, the most ...
Views: 482 - Wise words from Thomas Hobbes - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThomas Hobbes (April 5th, 1588 – December 20th, 1679) was an English philosopher. He is best known for his 1651 book Leviathan about social contract theory. Hobbes also contributed to ethics, history, geometry, and theology. He’s frequently considered to be one of the founders of modern ...
Views: 302 - Wise words from Willard Van Orman Quine - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWillard Van Orman Quine (June 25th, 1908 – December 25th, 2000), an American philosopher and logician in the analytic tradition, was known as "one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century". Below we list some words of wisdom from Willard Van Orman Quine. "Necessity ...
Views: 162 - Wise words from Yamamoto Tsunetomo - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYamamoto Tsunetomo (山本 常朝) (June 11th, 1659 – November 30th, 1719), was a samurai of the Saga Domain, in Hizen Province, under his lord Nabeshima Mitsushige. He became a Zen Buddhist priest and told his experiences, wisdom, memories, and theories to the samurai Tashiro Tsuramoto, who put them ...
Views: 57 - Wise words from Zhuangzi - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloZhuang Zhou, also known as Zhuangzi, was a 4th century BC influential Chinese philosopher. He wrote the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Below we list some words of wisdom by Zhuangzi. "Do not struggle. Go with the flow of things, and you will find yourself ...
Views: 400 - Wise Words of Leo Tolstoy - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLeo Tolstoy (September 9, 1828—November 20, 1910) was a Russian writer and is recognized as one of the greatest authors of all time. War and Peace is widely considered his best work. Below we list some words of wisdom from Leo Tolstoy. “The more we live by our intellect, the less we ...
Views: 570 - Wise Words of Nelson Mandela - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNelson Mandela (July 18, 1918—December 5, 2013) was an anti-apartheid revolutionary who was targeted by the South African ruling elite, charged with treason, and sent to prison. He never gave up fighting for human rights and after his release from prison, eventually became president of South ...
Views: 523 - Wise Words of Words of Wisdom—Giordano Bruno - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGiordano Bruno (early 1548–February 17, 1600) was an Italian Hermetic occultist influenced greatly by Renaissance Hermeticism and the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus, according to Historian Francis Yates. Bruno was also a mathematician and is known largely for his cosmological theories, including ...
Views: 386 - Wise Words of Words of Wisdom—Giordano Bruno - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGiordano Bruno (early 1548–February 17, 1600) was an Italian Hermetic occultist influenced greatly by Renaissance Hermeticism and the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus, according to Historian Francis Yates. Bruno was also a mathematician and is known largely for his cosmological theories, including ...
Views: 392 - With God All Things Are Possible - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Eric HuntleyGod Who is the maker and possessor of heaven and earth. He is the One who created us out of dust of the ground. Is it hard to believe that nothing is impossible with Him? I believe there is a problem within the body of Christ with our thinking. We relate to God as if He is one of us. We have ...
Views: 977 - Women As Mother Goddess - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Merry BattlesThe New Age will bring a 1,000 years of peace and also the return of the Divine Feminine aspect of God. This has to be to help create harmony on our Earth. The return of the Goddess will help to restore the balance of Mother Nature. WOMAN You are the opening into this world From the ...
Views: 1292 - Words of Wisdom—Alice Bailey - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlice Ann Bailey (June 16, 1880 – December 15, 1949) wrote over twenty-four books on theosophical subjects, and was one of the first writers to use the term New Age. Her books cover topics such as how spirituality relates to meditation, psychology, society, healing, and the Solar System. She ...
Views: 596 - Words of Wisdom—Laozi - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLaozi (translated as "Old Master"), also known as Lao Tzu, or Lao-Tze, proper name Li Er, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He’s the author of the Tao Te Ching, founder of Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. He is usually portrayed as a ...
Views: 407 - Writing For Positive Emotional Health - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise Cook"Stop Momma, stop. I'm burning up, I'm on Fire". This was to be the title of my first book when I first decided to write it back in 1992. It refers to the episode when my mother had each of my four brothers hold a limb as I lay across her bed, and she proceeded to beat me 'till I urinated and ...
Views: 1292 - Yin & Yang Theory of Existence - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Brian KrallOn Yin and Yang Theory An excerpt from “Spirit Metamorphosis” by Isantis Tao (Brian Krall) Brought to you by True Life Development One of the most important things in finding your personal enlightenment, is understanding the nature of reality. And one of the fundamental principles ...
Views: 2132 - You Are a Big-Shot, Live Up to Your True Value! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Anyaele SamThe following are simple but very important tips you need to live up to your true value, and be a big-shot. Please, read on! You have the good life. You have greater grace for greatness. You are created in the image and likeness of God. God makes advancement and touches lives through ...
Views: 1198 - You Are Nothing More Than A Dust Bunny - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from David SamuelZen is an interesting path. It tells us that nothing exists including our self, that we have no essential reality or even a soul. This can be very confusing if left without deeper study to find its meaning. We are basically an accumulation of thoughts and desires. They make up the essential ...
Views: 960 - You Are the Universe - Not a Child of the Universe - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com Special Event: Brenda will be the featured guest on Mike Quinsey’s “Connecting the Light” radio show at www.BBSRadio.com Friday, December 2nd at 2 pm Pacific Standard Time / 5 pm Eastern Standard ...
Views: 1221 - You Can Be Present to the Mind and Body, But You Can't Be a Present Mind or Body. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Patricia MurphyEvery moment your experience of life is only happening inside your head. Your sensory organs are sending signals to your brain, and in turn your brain creates the mirror of your experience. The experience of life happening in your head can never be fully present, there will always be a gap in ...
Views: 1840 - You can change the world. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Chris FenwickYou can change the world. A few of you believe me. A few more want to believe me, but really don't. Many don't really believe it at all and most think it's just plain craziness. Someone asked me recently if I would change the name of my book, "the 100th human."(www.the100thhuman.com) The answer ...
Views: 1147 - You Can Make A Difference - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Darlene Siddons"Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around." –Henry David Thoreau- Imagine over 100 years ago this was a personal belief of Henry David Thoreau, and now today in our enlightenment many of us are just becoming aware of this truth that he knew then. A true great master in perfect form ...
Views: 674 - You Can Prevent Bad Things From Happening to You - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Janet PfeifferIn 1981, the book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, was released. It chronicled Rabbi Harold Kushner's journey of doubt and fear that arose when his three-year old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that would dramatically reduce the length of his life. The following year, my ...
Views: 2165 - You Can't Always Get What You Want - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Albert WagnerDo you ever look at other people and think if you just had what they had you would be happy (content)? Perhaps a celebrity, or even someone you work with or see regularly? "They have it made", you think to yourself. If you could only have what they had you would be happy, too. The ...
Views: 1222 - You Whine and Protest as You Give Away Your Power - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com Overview of 8/1/11 my “Creation Energies” 15-minute, channeled, www.BlogTalkRadio.com show: Even though you are combining the slivers of who you are throughout the Universes and your cellular ...
Views: 1130 - You Will NOT Ruin Our Christmas! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Merry BattlesThe Christmas Spirit is upon us now. I can feel it! There is so much going on this year in our world, in our country, in our own little lives. There is lack, a "seeming" lack of resources - International resources, natures resources, and our own personal finances. In truth, there is TOTAL ...
Views: 1704 - Your Divine Interpretation - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonI was exposed to bigotry. I know that what I do confuses people, and I don’t profess to be any one belief or religion. However, when it stares you in the face and you are its victim, it may make you step back a little while and think about your life choices. I did a public presentation ...
Views: 1400 - Your Health, Your Story - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichHow you tell the story of your life seems to be a common message but it's a vital message that bears repeating and repeating often. When your health is not what you want it to be, it's so easy to allow yourself to slip into speaking of how horrible you feel but to attract the wellness you so ...
Views: 1282 - Your Inner Divinity - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Robert MorgenEach of us, no matter what religious path we follow or deities we worship, has a spark of Divinity within us. This spark of Divinity is your soul or spirit or whatever you might wish to call it and if you learn to get past your learned ego then you'll find that your inner Divinity can actually ...
Views: 2672 - Your Life Has Just Begun - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Dorie BowlinIt's a new year! Look around you and what do you see? Your "perception" is EVERYTHING, for you have a choice of seeing, and then believing in, a world that is promoting fear, OR seeing, and then believing in, a Universe that offers abundance. It really is your choice. We are most certain ...
Views: 2460 - Your Life Purpose This time Around - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Phil RossYour Life Purpose! What is it and is it worth Pursuing? As a small boy I used to go to a place on a hill far from my humble home. This soon became my special place where I could think and be alone as I sat on the edge of the cliff under a beautiful well shaped tree and gazed in awe at the ...
Views: 960 - Your Mind Has A Mind Of Its Own - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Victtor Da PonteIsn’t it amazing how powerful our minds are – when we tell ourselves we want do one thing, but end up doing the opposite – all because our mind refused to cooperate with us. Have you ever considered that you mind may have its own agenda? One thing is for sure, it wants to keep you alive and ...
Views: 1164 - YOUR THRILL TO LIFE - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Patricia RossDFW TEEN VOICE Prosperous & Thriving Youth BY Patricia Ross Founder of Teen Voice http://www.teenvoice.ws/ SHOP ON-LINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.ws www.hubpages.com/hub/dfwteenvoice Today when you woke up you may feel it's just another day. No matter the age you may be a ...
Views: 1757 - Zen and the Zucchini Plant - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Nick GrimshaweToday I gardened in the rain; one of those beautiful west coast misty rains which leaves everything drenched in life giving moisture. Everything is saturated even the colors, taken to deeper hues by the gray overcast. You feel gently hugged and cocooned by the close in day. My task: to make ...
Views: 1241 - Zen Buddhism and Meditation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerSurely, you have seen images of the practitioners of Buddhism sitting in the lotus position. Those familiar with such a posture are undoubtedly aware that when practitioners are in such a position they are meditating. Without a doubt, meditation can be considered one of the most vital components ...
Views: 1658 - Zero Point Field and consciousness - Alexis karpouzos - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2020 from alexis karpouzosThe distinction between material and vacuum space was abandoned the moment of the discovery of the fact that the elementary particles can spontaneously arise from the vacuum and afterwards be absorbed by it. According to field theory, phenomena like this, take place all the time. According to ...
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