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The Birdcage
I remember in my younger days, it was fashionable for people to own birds such as Parakeets, Song Birds and Canaries. Gentle birds who could be domesticated. These birds through training and experience with man could entertain with songs or repeat human words. Their reward would ... Views: 1374
A child's first communion is a noteworthy moment for a lot of Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. When preparing for this important ... Views: 1279
Many people get the feeling that everything in life is just an empty waste of time, totally futile. So much of our time spent on empty interactions, work to make money just to pay taxes and survive, etc. is just a waste of time an effort, given the inevitable end.
This is a very depressing ... Views: 8960
Why it is important to embrace life’s spiritual struggles
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress”
Fredrick Douglass
It is really important to embrace life’s struggles. Just as we embrace the good times we must also learn to embrace and move forward from the tough ... Views: 1368
We’ve all heard the phrase – “I’ll believe it when I see it.” I would like for you to consider another phrase that I learned from Dr. Wayne Dyer,which has become important to me. “I’ll see it when I believe it.” Our belief system controls how we conduct our lives. If we could only understand and ... Views: 1155
I hate, hate it when the church service is about to begin, and I need to visit the ladies room. Never fails. Hubby leads his blind wife to the entrance and waits for me. I usually make my way out with no problem. Sometimes I take a while because I chat with friends—girl stuff, you know.
And ... Views: 1024
A child's first communion is a great moment for most Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. To participate, you'll want to purchase the ... Views: 960
Intelligence of Heart –III/III HEART RULES…
A couple of days ago I had an important official meeting to attend. I had planned very well to reach before time for the said one. But due to some urgent personal requirement I was delayed , but I knew I could be on time if I drove fast. There was ... Views: 913
Tonight during my church midweek service, I read the following quote by Michelangelo on a church brochure:
"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."
It immediately caught my attention ... Views: 918
Sadly, my sister Margaret died on Monday 13th May 2013. I didn't want to write this into my blog when it happened but I thought about it and then I felt it was right to put the following.
One of the sad facts about life is that from the moment we're born we start a journey towards our death. ... Views: 1166
It's that time of the year again when Witches in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate the first of the winter festivals - Samhuinn. (pronounces sow-in) In the Northern Hemisphere it is Beltaine - both of which are fire festivals.
Bonfires were lit on hilltops to celebrate the gathering of the ... Views: 1710
Have Faith in the New Day
We’ve all had questions to which we’ve all asked for answers! In fact, in many ways one might actually see life itself as a journey of questions and answers; though, of course we know that it is so much more than that! Sometimes an answer we need seems well beyond ... Views: 1254
(New York, NY)—The modern father-daughter relationship as explored through the painful reality of a terminal illness is vividly captured in the new inspirational and spiritual book “A New View of an Old Horizon” by Dena Bedsole.
In her book, Ms. Bedsole describes how her life had been pretty ... Views: 1096
“Quick, Honey,” I said, “get your shoes in the closet, and make sure the remote controls aren’t all over the place.”
The videographer from a local TV network affiliate was about to arrive. And the clips were to be used as part of my intro as I keynoted an event.
So I dashed around to and ... Views: 1244
Friday, March 9.2012 I was on my way to work. I left home about 7:40am. I take the same route: Morningwood Drive to Cashell Ct, turn right then left on Bowie Mill Road. Turn left at Muncaster Mill Road and then a quick right on Needwood Road. Needwood Road has a small lake and I always take ... Views: 1233
There is no any other path apart from, "Only believe and it will happen." Let's be sincere, there is a difference between knowing God and having a personal relationship with God. Majority of us only know God. We know that God helps us when we are in trouble and that why most of us will only ... Views: 950
Navratri festival, dedicated to Goddess Shakti, is the festival of nine divine nights and is considered to be one of the most important festivals in India for Hindus. Goddess Shakti manifests herself in three different dimensions as Goddess Laxmi, Saraswati and Durga. It is celebrated two times ... Views: 1289
By nature, people are impatient. Our modern technology and conveniences have just made us want what we want, yesterday! On one had, our impatience is a good thing. It means we believe that what we want is attainable and doable. On the other hand, it can make us question whether we’re on the ... Views: 1166
A lot of people in Canada like to proceed to the America for much better living. Some of them tend not to confront any risk in doing so but people having criminal records underneath their name in Canada are totally dissalowed in The us. Will this imply a charged individual who has accomplished ... Views: 1094
First, let's just start with a review of what the matrix is and why you are still in it.
STILL IN THE MATRIX
If your outer world isn’t what you’d like it to be, that means you are still in the matrix. The matrix is a set of beliefs that you were taught by your society and outer world ... Views: 1256
Living in a universe with constant change
Faithful Choices
Did you ever think that it was your choice to be here on this earth, just as much as it was also mine? It is therefore necessary that each of us must realize that the core values we hold within our heart and soul are ... Views: 1060
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself:
How did all living things start to be here on this Earth?
Of what exact origin is the Heavens and the Earth and the Sun and the Moon and the Stars?
Did Humans and every Earthling thing get here by Sudden, by Creation, or by Evolution?
Why do we even ... Views: 897
According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is observed on the thirteenth and fourteenth day in the Krishna Paksha every year on the month of Phalguna or Maagh. People go to temples and holy shrines to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva to please him.
Mythological Stories behind Maha ... Views: 1334
This is part 8 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Faith & Fear. Other blogs in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, and Love.
We all possess important qualities within us. ... Views: 1222
How can I stay on the road to Heaven?
1: Constant PRAYER!!! I cant begin to tell you how important this is. Prayer is how we communicate with God. During prayer we first want to worship, praise and thank him for all that he is and all that he has done. Then we want to make sure we are not ... Views: 959
After being told that God exists and that Jesus died for your sins, sometimes you may be left with a, "what next?" This article is intended to help people new to Christ and also people who are already devoted Christians to really grasp what that Lord wants from you now that you know the truth. ... Views: 1258
Bhaja Govindam at the Kumbh
(Vinod Anand)
At the Purnakumbh at Prayag, with its millions of pilgrims, Adi Shankara’s Bhaja .Govindam verse 17 suddenly comes to mind: “One may go to the Ganga Sagar on pilgrimage or undertake severe fasts or perform charity (However) all schools of thought ... Views: 781
The book the “The Power of Now” changed the topography of spiritual pop culture.
The “Power of Now” allowed people to coin really cool phrases like, “It is what it is,” and “The only time that we have is now.” You know that a book is a pop culture phenomenon when Wall Street yuppies are ... Views: 1359
Many years ago when I was young I had no faith in anything or anyone because I felt that what life was throwing at me was not deserved. As I have become more understanding with age I understand that everything happens for a reason. My friends laugh at me because no matter what happens I throw ... Views: 1213
NOTHING LIKE FAITH IN LIFE
(Vinod Anand)
When an aspirant becomes voluntarily affiliated with a Master, he is said to have become a disciple. Discipleship is one, of the fundamental features which characterize the life of the advanced aspirant, and it does not come into existence through any ... Views: 636
If I were to say to you "there is a fox sitting in my garden enjoying the morning sun", you would probably know what I mean by the word 'fox'.
However, if I were to say to you that "God inspired me this morning". Then we have a very different situation. Would you actually know what I meant by ... Views: 1133
It is a fact that in life we have to address things with great care. May it be love, career, relationship, inner peace and faith. These things make up our being. They keep essence for our existence.
We find answers to these things through introspection, friends’ advices and with books. ... Views: 1174
Trust self, trust the Divine who lies within us. We are the sons and daughters of the Universe. Our essence is love. Full access to wisdom is our birthright.
The key to those treasure is in our ability to trust self, trust the Divine. The way within is not through logic and the rational mind. ... Views: 1770
As we enter yet another year, the reality of so many people around the world seems to be getting harsher and more painful. And it truly bothers me! Each time I hear about the many challenges that we face as a society, whether it’s about the recession, high unemployment rate, unfulfilled ... Views: 1628
Hubby and I were enjoying a nice lunch at a local restaurant the other day. And as I munched on my salad, I noticed a taste of pasta.
“Hmm…” I thought. I don’t remember noodles being part of the oriental salad I ordered.
I made a comment. And that’s when hubby admitted. Without me knowing ... Views: 1036
Unconditional love is defined as a profound feeling of affection, not altered in any way by conditions; usually this type of love is considered too good to be true, or something that only the “Creator” of all things can offer.
In fact, our limitations in giving love are our frights. We are ... Views: 1090
Seek Knowledge
I was not born Muslim, but the one piece of Muslim philosophy my mother imparted to me was if the mountain would not come to Muhammad, Muhammad would go the mountain.
This Muslim philosophy had such an impact that I have wanted to know about the man who is so revered by ... Views: 1202
{Connie Huebner facilities the presence of Divine Mother by putting her attention on the deepest level within her heart. She experiences the vibration of Divine Mother's name at the quiet inner most subtle level of life and is then able to have an intimate, inner conversation with Her. The ... Views: 968
{Connie Huebner facilities the presence of Divine Mother by putting her attention on the deepest level within her heart. She experiences the vibration of Divine Mother's name at the quiet inner most subtle level of life and is then able to have an intimate, inner conversation with Her. The ... Views: 967
There is a temple where great care is taken about cleanliness. I regularly see the temple attendants cleaning / wiping the floor of the temple. Despite regular cleaning process, we find dirty water/ dirt coming out in the process. I have never seen that the water is dirt-free and clean after the ... Views: 679
We were not born knowing how to walk, tie our shoes, use words to communicate with others, or ride a bike, yet we probably are good at doing these things today. As a child, we had to learn and change in order to acquire these skills, yet somehow as adults we tend to resist learning new things or ... Views: 1182
When I was a child, faith was a dirty word to me. It wasn’t that anyone told me it was bad, it’s just the association I had created about it. I grew up in a multicultural home, complete with a Channamus Tree for the holidays. One side of the family was Jewish, the other Christian, and both sides ... Views: 1518
My friend and I sat by the window at a local restaurant. Between bites, we caught up after months of not seeing each other.
Then, with no warning, the fire alarm went off. We stopped for a second, then went right back to our chatting.
We smelled something burning, made a comment, then right ... Views: 1264
Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?
So, here we are again, almost December 25th when many people celebrate the birth of Jesus – even though history shows no such date for his birth. Why December and why the 25th? What, really are we celebrating?
Christianity is relatively new, as far as ... Views: 1457
How do we regard such an incident as the massacre of dear school children? There are 3 primary realms of existence, the material, emotional and spiritual.
In the material realm, this is a tragedy beyond measure. Nothing can make sense of a senseless act, especially one of violence acted upon ... Views: 656
Monday dawned on a new week, seven days from Christmas Eve, three days after the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut.
Like many, my first thought last Friday was for the people known to me there. In a town of 27,000 souls everybody is known to one another, ... Views: 1487
I gave birth to a baby girl named Azadeh Rose just over a week ago. Of course, if you`ve been reading this blog awhile, you realize the baby has been very real to me since we conceived her actually, she has been a being much longer than that.
Both my husband and I have been speaking with ... Views: 951
It’s not easy being God in that He is all we want to be in and of ourselves, yet what we feel we can’t be without His assistance. Consequently, He is cure and crutch, Love and Judgment, and the all-powerful Light whose inaction makes possible the Dark. God’s ambivalence is deeply troubling – ... Views: 2917
As chaotic as life in the NICU can be, it is the daily routines that provide order. Parents and staff know that everyday there will be morning sign-out, daily rounds, a time for procedures, scheduled feedings, appointments with therapists, and which consulting doctors will come to see the ... Views: 811
Many times I've heard non-believers say that exercising faith for healing (or anything else) is a denial of fact.
Au contraire!
Let's get this thing straight, once and for all... faith does not deny fact. Faith changes fact!
When a believer declares he is healed of, say, a sprained ... Views: 1013