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Good morning…..
Another glorious day, wouldn’t you agree? I was once asked (OK maybe more than once.) if I ever think a day is not glorious or wonderful or bright or beautiful….sure I do. I just can’t remember when. It is difficult to see darkness when you live in a rainbow!
I’ve been ... Views: 834
How to evolve to God ?
How to evolve to God to realize the state of “Ahm Brahmasmi (I am God)”? But before this you must know what your present reality is.
You have the limited ability of cognition, perception, distinction or discrimination, thinking and emoting. But when you cognize, ... Views: 823
What does inner peace mean? It means, when the world outside of you is going crazy, or is just too loud, and it doesn't affect you. It means staying balanced, both physically and mentally when the ground beneath you is shaking. It also means that you have seen and felt it all, and nothing ... Views: 1109
Many quarrels arise on account of insisting on one’s opinion being accepted or on demanding the approval thereof. It cannot be solved by controlling oneself but only by understanding the whole gamut of its genesis and expression.
It is common experience that most of us, if not all, treat our ... Views: 1341
Good morning and happy day!!!!
It is true; I do have a spring in my step, a song in my heart, and hope on the horizon.
This morning my oldest daughter Sarah and I went to an appointment together. We were able to spend some time together talking and laughing.
Then while we were out, I ... Views: 709
Manifest the Higher Self within You
[Vinod Anand]
We all have a higher Self within; we were born with it. However, most neither are we aware of it nor do we act from it. It remains dormant, but survives only to manifest at the right opportunity.
Sometimes we get a fleeting glimpse of ... Views: 987
Manifest the Higher Self within You
[Vinod Anand]
We all have a higher Self within; we were born with it. However, most neither are we aware of it nor do we act from it. It remains dormant, but survives only to manifest at the right opportunity.
Sometimes we get a fleeting glimpse of ... Views: 1058
In the last article you received several ways to more successfully manage your energy so you don’t take on other people’s “stuff” e.g. negative thoughts and emotions that can make you feel drained and confused.
Another crucial element in managing your sensitivity to other people’s energies, ... Views: 1103
"If our emotional stability is based on what other people do or do not do, then we have no stability. If our emotional stability is based on love that is changeless and unalterable, then we attain the stability of God." ~ Marianne Williamson
Everything is energy, including our thoughts and ... Views: 1079
With a creative change in our outlook, we can appreciate the fact that life is indeed a friend. With that shift in our mental disposition, our life circumstances would change to the better and improve our confidence and love of life.
Life on this planet is hard. It is made harder by our own ... Views: 1137
One of my least favorite words in the English language is “just”. Uttered by well-meaning people (me included) it implies an easy answer to a complex situation. Whether you’re trying solve a work or personal issue, everyone seems to have the right answer. It’s as if having a problem is somehow a ... Views: 750
Oneness with the Divine means being in Divine Paradise. From a Kabbalistic perspective it means to be in the endless light and relate from Oneness. In Christianity it might be staying devoted to Jesus, the personification of love. In Sufism it is a connection to a merciful God. They all carry ... Views: 698
Oneness with the Divine means being in Divine Paradise. From a Kabbalistic perspective it means to be in the endless light and relate from Oneness. In Christianity it might be staying devoted to Jesus, the personification of love. In Sufism it is a connection to a merciful God. They all carry ... Views: 733
Summary: Messages from near death experiences resulting from unsuccessful suicide attempts tell us a lot about the impropriety behind the act. Even though the impropriety is generally felt by all, the inside story of it reveals a great deal more.
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People ... Views: 2419
The Gift of Free Will
Do you want a life that’s filled with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being?
Because we have the gift of free will, ultimately, we decide the thoughts, words, choices, and actions that determine our lives. This is due to the fact that naturally and ... Views: 1271
When I was a child I was very good at football and baseball. Since it was the seventies, and while women’s lib has began to change things for those of us of the female persuasion, little league was still off limits to me. It would be another few years, before I ever saw a girl playing on an ... Views: 986
Breath4LifeTM Breath Work - a cutting edge technology?
When I ask at workshop and seminars what do people really want the most frequent answer is ‘Inner Peace’. They want to know how to achieve this and what is the quickest route to gaining this in their own lives. Unfortunately there is no ... Views: 1714
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, emphasises the importance of inner peace in the world:
The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace, genuine world peace can be achieved. In this the importance of ... Views: 2517
Gratitude is in the air these days, more and more, as a spiritual practice to uplevel and uplift your life. Authors such as Deepak Chopra, Edwene Gaines, Neale Donald Walsch, Diane Harmony and many more extol the power of gratitude. After all, one cannot be depressed or angry while in a state of ... Views: 1473
So, how many times have you ever stopped and said: “Enough… this is just enough for me. I do not need or want any more than this. My heart is satisfied with what I have and have enjoyed today… it is enough.”
The Zebra and wildebeest were going about their eating, playing, resting, walking, ... Views: 560
Discovering God in the Gaps
(Vinod Anand)
Consider three common scenarios:
(1) A lady is sick for a longtime with a chronic disease. Despite unsparing efforts by her family and best medical expertise, there is no improvement in her condition,
(2) a man toils very bard at his work. ... Views: 1085
Do you have complete faith and positive anticipation of what is to come? Do you wake up every day like a kid on Christmas morning full of excitement? If not, why? Many of us dread the “future” because our lives are not going the way we want them to. However, you are the one who is in ... Views: 956
Be willing to forgive self. Willingness is the first step in forgiving ourselves. The act of self forgiveness helps us to let go of the past. This is essential as we continue to heal our past and move forward in our new life.
The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to ... Views: 1374
Have you ever been, or talked to someone who is clearly upset and when asked; “What’s wrong?” insists that nothing is wrong?
The more you probe, the more they resist. There is clearly something wrong but they will not open up. You write it off as being emotionally closed and eventually give ... Views: 1188
The majority of people on the planet have had some sort of problem with anger and with people doing things that make them feel angry. People have looked at and dealt with anger in a variety of ways. I want to speak about anger today and what I have learned about it over the years. For a few ... Views: 1242
“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: 1247
Functioning from the universal consciousness makes us go beyond the five senses. The messages from near death experiences help us understand such consciousness and bring about a holistic transformation in our psychology.
This article is an earnest attempt to invite people to look into the ... Views: 1336
What is LIFE weight? Life weight is all the things you carry around with you on a day-to-day basis that you do not need. Two of the heaviest pieces of weight we carry with us is past and future weight. We bog ourselves down with events from the past and worries about the future not realizing ... Views: 1520
While sitting on a sandy beach one bright and warm fall day
I listen to the ancient sounds that emanate my way.
A myriad of seabirds cry while searching for a feast,
A wind blows soft across my ears while heading straight due east.
Before me countless sun drops dance upon a watery ... Views: 1948
Is there a correlation between having a partner and being happy? Some believe that the “trick” to being happy is to have a relationship, as if it will solve all problems: depression, sadness, low self-esteem and so on. Having a relationship – so they believe – will make them satisfied and ... Views: 1351
Do you care about what other people think? To some extent, most of us do. Throughout life – first from parents, then from teachers, workplaces, media and our institutions – we learn that it’s important to be liked, not rock the boat, be seen as a nice person, etc. Yet have you ever stopped and ... Views: 745
We all want to feel happy. Unfortunately, the circumstances of life don't always support our happiness. Issues with money, jobs, health, and relationships frequently steal our happiness.
Collectively, we have discovered ways of sidestepping our unhappiness, at least temporarily. Some ... Views: 976
We like to go to war on things we think are wrong or bad; the war on drugs, the war on poverty, the war against crime. We need to have a war on worry because worry is wrong and bad; it underlies, and may be in part the cause of, crime, drugs and, perhaps, even poverty. What is worry?
The word ... Views: 1087
True detachment results from understanding how we gather a lot of unnecessary mental accretion that hangs heavy on us preventing us from discovering higher dimensions of our spiritual existence. Dropping off the accretion takes place when we understand what it means to embark on an inward ... Views: 1746
In the beginning of the birth of creation the first coming of Christ was the birth of creation. God breath a desire and the Holy Ghost or Mary carried within its virgin whom the Christ consciousness. Which was symbolized by the son of God? which was” the only begotten Son” child of spirit. The ... Views: 1218
Throughout my entire life, I have experienced every doubt, every torment, every inner struggle with all the difficult decision that one has to make to enjoy the wisdom that I presently have. It was a journey of self discovery. In a way, I choose to experience in my soul all the difficulties ... Views: 693
Not everyone, but many people, have a level of guilt, insecurity or self-consciousness, a general unease and discomfort around other people. This article is about the cause and thus how to release guilt and attain emotional freedom. The key is at the end of the article, but you need to read the ... Views: 1144
Insecurity, fear, inhibitions, lack of self-confidence and freezing up are some common plagues. Feeling great then all of a sudden feeling down, a spontaneous emotional drop in mood and energy, or any emotional swings without significant cause is another painful condition for many ... Views: 1088
Those who choose to be dependent on someone else can only mean one thing - they do not want to be responsible for their own well-being. They want and expect YOU to make THEM happy without a second thought toward YOUR well-being. A dependent partner will drain you of your energy just as a ... Views: 962
Did you know your thinking affects every part of your life including your mental and physical health? Most of us do not even think about thinking because it comes so naturally and for the majority it comes all the time. The voices in your head do not ever seem to go away and they have a life ... Views: 967
Through my many years of life, experience and learning I have found there are different types and levels of friendships and relationships. I want to discuss this in my article and see if anyone agrees.
I have been around for many years and have learnt so much about myself and life. I believe ... Views: 1459
In response to the threats from N. Korea.
When life gets crazy and the ground you’re standing on starts to feel shaky, it is time to rest. When you start to feel anxious, your body naturally wants to respond by taking action, don’t! Take a rest.
If life starts to get blurry, take a rest. ... Views: 1304
Spring is the perfect time to reflect on the Divine in all of Creation
This morning as I watched the spring sun stream through my kitchen window I felt a surge of newness, a sense of being reawakened after a long winter slumber. Breathing a prayer of thanksgiving for the new beginnings that ... Views: 983
Dear Friend,
...In the past even though I knew what compassion was, I really didn't understand and didn't use its POWER. I thought that being kind and nice to people, feel sorry about them, is what I need to do. It turned out this is not what it really is. It is being kind, nice of course, ... Views: 1138
Dear Friend,
… We all know how powerful words can be and we also know that at times we are able to say words that we later regret. You have probably heard that thoughts are things; well words are more than just things.
When we can change our thoughts with the help of our will, we can’t ... Views: 968
Dear Friend,
... Have you ever wondered why some people get rich and some don’t, given the same circumstances? Many put this down to luck and I thought this to be the case too for a long time. However when you read biographies and learn about the characters of wealthy people, you pick up some ... Views: 900
Dear Friend,
... The feeling of insecurity can easily overwhelm us, especially when others treat us in a way we think, we don’t deserve.
When we feel insecure, we also create a lot of problems and suffering in our lives, as we don’t feel free, confident and strong to take the actions we ... Views: 947
Some of you may have studied the topic of powerful Universal Laws. These laws are working whether we are aware of them or not much like the law of gravity or electricity.
First we must understand that the universe operates in an orderly manner-with precision so the earth stays rotating in a ... Views: 1046
About 25 years ago, I attended a 45-day Vipassana retreat with enlightened master Ajahn Tong (“Golden Master”) Sirimangalo, who came from Thailand to Mexico to initiate a group of Westerners who wanted to experience Buddhist monk- and nunhood. You see, it is part of Thai culture to have this ... Views: 1012
Out of all the goals and objectives, most people really just want to feel happy and fulfilled; to feel good. And the question most people have is…how do I do that? How do I know what will make me happy? How do I choose the right path? After all, you can have all the desire and energy in the ... Views: 1038