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- Connecting with Mother Earth - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Lisa TunneyMy friend had been telling me about this particular spot she wanted me to see since the first day I met her. She claimed it was sacred land, but the Universe was only allowing me to see a terrain filled with mechanized crushed up store bought rocks. Viewing that in my mind’s eye didn’t seem so ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - 4 Benefits of a Daily Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2016 from Sarah Koestner"Quiet the mind and the soul will speak." ~Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati A couple of months ago I gave myself a challenge. I committed to meditating every morning for at least ten minutes a day for the next thirty days. I created a small altar on the coffee table in our living room, consisting of a ...
Views: 1451 - A Time of Unrest Calls for Rest - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.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: 1451(2 votes) - Are Your Obligations Real or False? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from David SamuelWhen you go to the restaurant, you go with an empty stomach. They give you food, you give them money. There is the emptiness, which is filled, and then what is given gets something in return, money for food. When a child is born, it is empty and helpless. The parents give it food, shelter, ...
Views: 1451(2 votes) - BE THE PEACE AND LOVE YOU DESIRE - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyBE THE PEACE AND THE LOVE YOU DESIRE Today I’m finding it interesting to ponder the thought that we cannot give away what we don’t have. If we hold on to bitterness, anger, or feelings of betrayal and victimization, we leave no room for the expansion of love in our hearts. If we don’t have ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Divine Openings - Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Jenenne R. MacklinImagine freedom from worry, fear and doubt. Imagine a life of joy, with less mind chatter and stories running about the past or predictions about the future? Imagine being at peace in each moment and consciously manifesting what you really do want in your life? It's all possible now, through ...
Views: 1450 - A Daily Practice is Foundational for Personal Growth and Freedom - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jim GilletteA daily practice is the foundation of your internal growth and outer solution development. What I have in mind is, first of all, a practice that settles you down and helps you find a stillness within. There are many, many ways to do this and it is important for you to find one or a couple that ...
Views: 1449 - Emotional Exercise 1 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Anita JeffersonMost people fear change. No matter how much you are aware of and talk about making a change in your life usually because of the undercurrent of fear it is not done. The intent of the Emotional Exercise that I will write about and the Assignment given is to push you beyond the limiting fear. ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - What is JoyJacking, and can I do it too? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Holly Mae HowardGreetings, oh Wonderful One! Are you enjoying ease and grace in your life? Even if it's in one or two areas, something in your life is working well, right? How would you love to have a lot more flow in your life? I've been experimenting with flow, and using joy and happiness as my power ...
Views: 1449 - Changes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Michael HoareWhether we call them resolutions, promises, initiatives or some other name, many of us are almost always in some stage of making changes to one or more aspects of our lives. We determine to quit bad habits, acquire good habits, eat less, save more, etc. You know the drill. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Overcoming Adversity - 5 Ways to Overcome the Holidays, Even if Your Life is Hard - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterHow does one step into the holidays when life is tough? Perhaps there has been a loss of a job or a decrease in financial flow. Now, more than ever, it is important to practice good self-care during the holidays. It can be tough in times of difficulty to see a “silver lining” amidst so much ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - SANTOSHA, INNER PEACE OR EQUANIMITY OF MIND - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Maetreyii Ma NolanToday’s article is about the second of the yogic principles to follow in Niyama, Santosha, that is inner peace or equanimity of mind. Inner peace is a powerful state of being but requires the development of certain mental attitudes. If you keep your attention absorbed in the ups and downs of ...
Views: 1448 - INNOCENT LITTLE GIRL - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Latorria FreemanINNOCENT LITTLE GIRL As tears rolled down my face, I remember it as if it was yesterday. I was wearing purple and white polka dotted shorts. My mother, my aunts and my grandmother traveled to Texas to visit this man who’s actions does not warrant him the name of grandfather. I was so excited ...
Views: 1447 - What is Your Purpose in Life? [Hint: It's Not What You Think] - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Kulwant NagiMost of us are seeking for the purpose in life. We all have bought into this idea that we all should have some purpose in life so that we can attach some meaning to it. But in the first place, have u given some thought over it that why have we bought into this idea? Do we really need a ...
Views: 1446 - A Single Thread In The Tapestry Of Life: Tuscany, Italy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge The mystique of bicycle travel fascinates most people. Why would anyone “endure” the pains of providing their own locomotion via pedaling rather than the comfort and speed of a car, boat, plane or train? The answer lies in the antiquity of “pedaling bliss.” It thrives ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Dating Isn't What It Used To Be - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonOne of my VIP's is ready to head back into the world of dating. She knew I had dated quite a few years (5 years to be exact!) before Grand Dude came into my life. We were talking about the differences of dating when you are in your 40's versus in your 20's. Dating sites on the internet is ...
Views: 1445 - Dancing with Bullies! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Hope TackaberrySchool bullies have been all over the media lately. It’s a sad truth for today’s youth. Equally unfortunate is the truth that most adults are privy to... bullies exist in healthy numbers well beyond the high school years. Below are some thoughts on dealing with bullies from an energetic ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Overview of Reiki - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Betty BarnesReiki (pronounced “ray-key”) can be described as a method of stress reduction and relaxation which promotes general well-being. With its origins in Japan, the word “Reiki” translates as “Universally-guided life energy.” Reiki is utilized worldwide in pain clinics, hospitals, cancer centers, ...
Views: 1444 - Rethinking Abundance - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Paul HoodWhat is Abundance? Maybe we need to rethink abundance. I lived my first nine years in England, from 1944 to 1953. In all those years we were under rationing. Food was doled out frugally, to the point that my sister and I suffered from malnutrition. Automobiles were scarce, we never got a ...
Views: 1444(3 votes) - BE-Attitudes ~ Remembrance of Love - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Kimberly MarooneySadness, missing people you love who have left. Be in Love. “On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” a Remembrance of Love. Our True Love is the Holy Spirit, or God, or whatever you call the Most High. Many people experience deep despair during the Holidays. The absence of ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Connecting to Unconditional Self-Love: 7 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Estra RoellWhen we think of love, especially on Valentine’s Day, we think of romantic love. Romantic love is great and we all want it! It’s necessary to keep the species going and so it is hard wired into us. Dr. Helen Fisher, a top biological anthropologist, says romantic love is “one of the most ...
Views: 1441 - WHEN TO FIGHT AND WHEN TO NOT - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Janet PfeifferI'm not much of a fighter. When I was a child, my dad taught me that if someone hits you, hit them back but never be the one to throw the first punch. In essence, only fight back when you have to defend yourself. My mom's message was taken from Luke 6:29 and contradicted Dad's: "If someone slaps ...
Views: 1441 - Holistic Health through the Synergistic Interaction of the Body and the Mind - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe human being is a coupled unit of the body and the mind. For a comprehensive well-being, their combined and interactive harmony should be considered. Neither of them can be independent in their wellness. People are generally satisfied with their physical health so long as they do not ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - The Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: Your Most Powerful Tool for Spiritual Development - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Charles FrancisHave you ever wondered if there was a way you could speed up your spiritual development? I’m sure you know of some people who are so peaceful and serene that nothing seems to bother them. The secret of their success is actually quite simple. They’ve figured out what works, and they do it ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - Words - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkOnce again I have been thinking of all the noise and by noise I mean the noise of WORDS. Everyone uses words to form an opinion. Opinions flourish on every subject. Every subject is built and dissected through words. Colorful, expressive, masterfully artistic, plentiful words. So plentiful ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Being Divine Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerUnconditional love is a power so universally recognized that we all aspire to its realization whether we are conscious of it or not. We yearn for it, pray for it and, at times, even fight for it. Throughout time great master teachers have come forth to remind us of it. On a deep inner level, we ...
Views: 1438 - Can You Experiience 7 Hours of Contentment and Inner Peace? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanIn self-reflection, this past weekend I realized that I have done just that, I enjoyed 7 hours of contentment and inner peace. In making some conscious choices, I was able to make the time for myself to intentionally relax and enjoy my day. I treated me to a moment in time where I was able to ...
Views: 1438 - Dance of Solitude - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Barbara MillerWhile on a cruise with my husband David, we decided to take a side excursion in Dominica to a beautiful rainforest. We were there to go tubing down what were supposed to be gentle rapids. I started getting nervous when I was strapped into a heavy duty life jacket but it was too late to turn back ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Five Ways to Practice Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonAre you grateful? Now, more than ever, is the best time to practice gratitude. Although, it may seem like an odd time to discuss being thankful -- economic times are tough and public confidence in both corporate and governmental leaders is low. Why should you be grateful when it seems like ...
Views: 1438 - NO, REALLY. IT’S OKAY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Nicole ASometimes, in a world that adores bucket lists, commitments, and tried-and-true honors, in a world that covets moral conviction and loyalty, it’s okay to change your mind. That’s right. If something is no longer working, if you have outgrown something and the voice in the back of your mind ...
Views: 1438 - 6 Steps To Use Visualization And End Your Need For Immediate Gratification - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Gia CilentoIf you’ve ever struggled to attain your goals, don’t beat yourself up, don’t give up. It may just be that all you need is a change in your focus. You may just be giving in to your desire for immediate gratification. If you’re like most people today, you’ve probably let yourself fulfill this ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part 6: Dark Forces - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Zarla LeahWhy does God allow dark forces to exist and cause us trouble? Because without dark forces, there would be no growth, no building up of our strength, our courage, and our truth. We have to have something to test our faith, strengthen our faith, and keep moving us forward. Okay, here’s the ...
Views: 1437 - Yoga and Surfing - Soul Mates - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Janet McNallyThe first time I ever paddle out on my board and sat waiting 15 minutes for a wave to come along, I knew I had found a place of peace, tranquillity, healing and oneness, just like I experience when practising yoga. Nothing else exists when I’m in that place. It is if I’ve made a special ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - New Energy-Old Energy - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroNew Energy-Old Energy Are you in a space where confusion seems to rule lately? Has something ended in your life, or needs to end, and you’re just not sure what to think or where to turn? The Universal energy of last week was very powerful with the full moon on Thursday and then 11-11-11 ...
Views: 1436 - reclaim life balance, reclaim peace - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Melanie McGheeI think that it's possible to cultivate a life of balance and peace? Do you? Seriously, do you? As a young mother, I knew that to be the kind of mom I wanted to be, I needed to take time for myself --- to meditate, to take care of my body, and reflect on my life. As an older mother, and so ...
Views: 1436 - Spirituality in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDSpirituality in the NICU... As a physician and a parent I'm keenly aware that to say certain conversations about the status of your baby are difficult, is probably an understatement. As a life coach I believe that within each of us is the capacity to face the truth. When I first made ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - Understand F.E.A.R. to Eliminate Fear - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from James LeGrandThe Christmas Day Terrorist, the Newark Airport evacuation, continued concerns about Swine Flu (H1N1), and economic recovery from the “Great Recession” are causing widespread fear and panic. People are once again afraid to fly, afraid of those that seem sickly, and afraid that recovery will ...
Views: 1434(4 votes) - Anger and Disease: the Connection and Remedies - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Janet PfeifferThere is no denying that the mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. What impacts one affects all others. While the general public has become more health conscious in terms of eating healthier, dropping those unnecessary pounds, and exercising more, what often gets overlooked - that ...
Views: 1431 - Can Prayer Really Help Relationships? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Marcia Naomi BergerPersonally, I grew up with no encouragement to pray. I used to have a vague sense that prayer was for simple, naïve folks, that it was the “opiate for the masses.” So I do understand if you don’t relate to the concept. But perhaps you do. Most Americans Pray Daily. According to a Pew ...
Views: 1431 - 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: 1430 - Never Allow This To Happen To You! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWe're all influenced by those around us and by what is occurring in our lives. Something as simple as the weather can affect how we feel. A cloudy, rainy day can take an otherwise cheerful person and transform them into a gloomy Gus of sorts. Being stuck in traffic can alter one's mood from ...
Views: 1430 - Quieting Resentment - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Michelle MillerAllowing resentment to fester inside us is something we ought to avoid. So, when we begin to feel resentful it is a sign that we need to deal with it. You are likely to feel resentful when someone has criticized you, taken advantage of you, ignored you or mistreated you in some way. As a ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Becoming my own child - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Carolina IglesiasI think I might be on to something. I am well aware that my main struggle in this life is conquering my self-worth. When I first came face to face with that fact, the first tip of advice I read was to create powerful affirmations to revert the pattern. Whenever I caught myself with an emotion ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - If Only We Had Some Patience In A Bottle - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenWhat is one of the most valuable commodities that anyone can possess in this day and age? What is the one precious thing we all seem to lack? I believe that, given the opportunity, some of us would even trade all of our earthly possessions for a lifelong supply of this magical substance. It ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Not Really A Secret - Laws Of Life Explained By A Leprechaun - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from John VineThe Irish have always had a special feeling and place for the Leprechaun. It has long been believed that they knew the secret to success in everything. In his inspiring yet slim volume, the author has dipped into the ancient Irish folklore, sayings, and blessings, to give us a clear path to ...
Views: 1427 - Are You Living Your Resume or Eulogy? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI had the honor of both attending and speaking at the annual Wisdom 2.0 conference in San Francisco recently. The event was great, and one of the highlights for me was listening to an inspiring talk given by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post. In her talk she asked us a ...
Views: 1426 - J Krishnamurti – A Catalyst and a Wayside Companion, not a Conventional Guru - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGeneral Many Masters have walked the earth from ancient days to the present. One such is J. Krishnamurti who gave his message to humanity in the last century through his talks in different countries. He has been regarded as one of the greatest spiritual teachers of all times. Free from ...
Views: 1426 - Achieving A More Fruitful Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from S.A. AbrahamThe 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: 1425(2 votes) - Fear and Control - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Kathy WilsonFear has many uses. It can be used as a warning to keep you from entering into a situation that might hurt you. It can be used to motivate you away from something, such as a harmful relationship or a dangerous situation. It can also be used by others to control you. How do people use fear ...
Views: 1425 - Grief is our response to all kinds of losses…. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Ligia HoubenAmong the misunderstandings people have concerning grief is that they think it is the reaction only to the death of a loved one. But we experience a sense of loss when something or someone that belonged to us and was of immense value has been taken from our lives, leaving in their place a void ...
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