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- What you need is very deep roots. - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanYou must have deep roots that will keep you grounded in inner peace and balance if you want to live your life in contentment and harmony. Surface roots can easily cause a tree to topple in times of storms because surface roots are shallow roots. The same holds true for us humans. We all need ...
Views: 1011 - Living Confidently in Days of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Julie GoshIt’s hard to miss the headlines these days….they are everywhere. The market is plunging. The famine in Somalia is killing millions. Raging fires in Texas. Severe droughts all over the US. So what do we do with all this news? I am not a big news person. I choose not to ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Now That I Am Quiet - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from David OrmanNow that I am more quiet, I have the time to see the beauty that is all around me. Nature, the Great Artist paints a masterpiece every morning and evening. Trees stand in their glory, firm and flexible. Flowers playfully try to out duel each other with their shade and designs. Animals set the ...
Views: 1008 - Falling in Love With You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Gabriel GonsalvesThe process of learning to love unconditionally is often a long and difficult journey. I suppose that’s why I like to teach and talk about it, as its what I need to learn the most. Along the way, we inevitable arrive at the conclusion, as the old cliche goes, that we cannot love others unless ...
Views: 1007 - True Happiness Is Simple - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizBeing happy is simple and so is life, we just choose to complicate it. We complicate it with our past, future, negative thinking or our beliefs. However, when you live through You these things cease to exist because they are a figment of your imagination. They are what your mind is thinking, ...
Views: 1007 - Tired of Feeling Angry? The Akashic Records Can Help - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2019 from Lisa BarnettAnger has become such a normal part of our world. Between hectic schedules and additional responsibilities, not to mention the divisiveness driven by news and social media, negativity seems to bubble below the surface of our lives. The problem is that if you’re on a conscious spiritual journey, ...
Views: 1005 - The Silence Speaks - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Ruth Bleakley-ThiessenHello and Cead Mile Failte´, this is gaelic and means "a hundred thousand times wellcome". We live in a world, in which we have too much distraction from things outside of ourselves. Instead of listening to ourselves, we dive into various methods of distraction, which are available almost ...
Views: 1003 - When Life Gets Froggy, Just Let Go - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizLet’s be honest; life is NOT always easy and we are not always happy. No matter how hard we try to feel better or get out of our funk, it only seems to get worse. Well the good news is, that is the problem. Whenever you “effort” from a place of negativity or frustration, you are only going to ...
Views: 1003 - 9 Resolutions to Become the Best You in 2019 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2019 from Carmen HarraA funny thing happens right around this time of the year: we suddenly realize that we want to change. We want to lose weight or eat healthier, save money or give up old habits. So we set January first as the official date of change and start to seek improvement, sometimes desperately, and ...
Views: 1002 - Faith or Fear In Our Economy - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Coach LouiseEverywhere I hear this question “Now that our economy is falling apart again, how do we keep on believing in America?” You are not alone in questioning your faith in America. There is an under current sweeping across America like a bad flu virus, challenging our core beliefs. The economy and ...
Views: 1002 - I must have been crazy.....or was I? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Paula JonesI first separated from my, now, ex-husband around Thanksgiving in 2006. I knew something wasn’t right. I just wasn’t happy. I was actually, rarely happy. Don’t get me wrong. He was and is a marvelous, wonderful, generous, very handsome man. We rarely argued. He was good to me. Very good. ...
Views: 1001(2 votes) - Inside attachment - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Michael KewleyWhatever we are attached to will hurt us. It is well understood that attachment is the condition for our suffering and that whatever we are attached to will hurt us This attachment will always manifests in a possessive relationship with life and everything that it contains, and is revealed in ...
Views: 1000 - 5 Starter Steps for Greater Inner Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonInner happiness is an inside job; a mindset, an idea, a thought, a decision. It's a willingness to see things differently. And it requires action, commitment and perseverance. It also requires letting go of grievances, and letting go of grievances requires letting go of the thought system we ...
Views: 999 - Enlightenment & The Power of Now - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"It's very easy to carry the past around with you. To think about what happened yesterday or a year ago or 20 years ago. To think you could have done something different that would have made things better. Or link all of the memories together into a story and calling it ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Power of Patience...indeed a VIRTUE - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa Shende“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” – Joyce Meyerouble In an era where things are digitized and everything seems to be happening at a click or swipe – let’s accept that patience as a quality seems to be dying. Here is an interesting study ...
Views: 999 - How To Stay In The Moment - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoStaying present in life seems harder than it is. It is not about controlling yourself or always reminding yourself to stay present. In fact, it is the release of all of that that makes it possible. When we release ourselves, we can be present. When we let go of our ideas of control over ...
Views: 998 - Self without Love - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Michael KewleyHuman beings are a pretty strange and complicted life-force and although the potential for complete liberation is present in every moment, mostly we take the other route, that of suffering. One of the most common expressions of this suffering in the West is the bizzare pre-occupation with low ...
Views: 998(2 votes) - This Priceless Breath is Personal Transformation - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Stephen WebberThink of each breath. In any given moment, as long as we are living, we are in the state of either exhaling or inhaling; natural breathing occurs without any sticks, stitches or catches. Now think for a moment about the point of motion in between the two phases of breath, the point after ...
Views: 997(3 votes) - How the Bible View of History's Repeat Beats Yahoo News - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2019 from Richard RuhlingA Yahoo News article speculates how war could start from Israel’s attacking of Iranian forces in Syria where Russian forces support their ally. https://www.yahoo.com/news/nuclear-nightmare-war-between-russia-113000329.html The article is speculation. On the other hand, the Bible offers a view ...
Views: 995 - Dhamma in the family - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Michael KewleyMany, many years ago I knelt in front of my teacher and complained about my father, his attitude to me and his complete lack of understanding with my interest in Buddhism. He had recently said some things that had hurt me very much and even angered me. I needed to share that pain and find some ...
Views: 994 - The Doorway to Your Future - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonWhen I recommitted myself to a daily meditation practice back in 2006, I was told that I would be a full time medium and minister by 01/01/2008. I was excited and made this my goal. I stuck a bright orange affirmation on my bathroom mirror so that I would see it daily, keeping me on track – ...
Views: 993 - Learning How to Find Peace Even During a Busy Day - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonAs each day brings more and more experiences into our lives it becomes clearer that if you are like most people, during a busy day, your thoughts may seem scattered. And the more scattered your thoughts become the more tempted you find yourself to put your faith in what you perceive around ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - The Essence Of The Mind Is Like Air - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from David SamuelThis subject is very tricky to understand, it is simple, yet difficult to grasp because it is so simple. For this reason, there will be many discussions about it in different ways for you to have the variety of concepts that one may reach your understanding. Although there will be many lessons ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - How the Bible View of History's Repeat Beats Yahoo News - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2019 from Richard RuhlingA Yahoo News article speculates how war could start from Israel’s attacking of Iranian forces in Syria where Russian forces support their ally. https://www.yahoo.com/news/nuclear-nightmare-war-between-russia-113000329.html The article is speculation. On the other hand, the Bible offers a view ...
Views: 989 - You May Not Recognize Your Inner Wizard, Even When It’s Working - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Ted CiubaTed Ciuba: I am intrigued because I have known, as you have, too, a couple of con men. I can think of two images. I’m not asking you to call them up and identify them, but I can think of two images in the recent years that I have been fooled by that, the evidence, later, showed. And then I think ...
Views: 989 - Finding Your Own Voice! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Sheya ChisengaSo many thoughts, opinions, and ideas go through your mind every day that it may make it difficult for your own voice to be heard. You may feel like you are in a fight with the external world to get your voice to stand out in a crowd. Some times you always feel the need to defend your voice so ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - Four Ways of Eliminating Blockages on Our Path - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingThe four F's that helps us move forward when there seem to be obstacles on the path we have chosen. But before I mention them; the most important thing anyone can do, is to see the obstacles as stepping stones, and always remember that many, if not most, of every successful person has gone ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - There May Be Times in Your Life When You Feel Completely Spent of All Energy - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Jim FargianoWhile this is mostly coming from the standpoint of being physically tired, the nourishment that you need to give your soul's energy may also be compromised. In a world that is fast paced and people are looking for instant gratification, the purpose of your existence is lost. The fact that each ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - Allah’s Judgment on Jerusalem & US, Return of Isa and Virgins in Paradise (Quran, Tawrat & Injil) - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2018 from Richard RuhlingThis is a fresh look at coming events as seen by the prophets--Musa and Isa (Quran). Their writings show how we may be part of the kingdom in the coming time of judgment. Judgment implies separation, like the wise and foolish virgins were separated in Isa’s teaching because the foolish weren’t ...
Views: 986 - The Astrological and Scientific Significance Of The Kumbh Mela - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Gunjan sharmaEvery Hindu festival and ritual has a story behind it. They are celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm, along with having a strong scientific, historical and thoughtful basis attached with it. All these attributes combine and create a reason to celebrate a festival or perform a ritual. These ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - How the Bible View of History's Repeat Beats Yahoo News - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2019 from Richard RuhlingA Yahoo News article speculates how war could start from Israel’s attacking of Iranian forces in Syria where Russian forces support their ally. https://www.yahoo.com/news/nuclear-nightmare-war-between-russia-113000329.html The article is speculation. On the other hand, the Bible offers a view ...
Views: 985 - The Healing Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 17, 2014 from Anne HartleyI consider myself to be a nice person. I spend a lot of my life - giving to others and teaching positive life skills. However, what I like about myself sometimes makes it hard for me to accept other people when they are inconsiderate, selfish and downright hurtful towards others. You see I have ...
Views: 985 - The Soul of the Heart Inner Whispers - Feeling Compassion For All - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterWe are living in a world where there is a lot of contrast and division. Battle lines are being drawn and tempers are rising. As we break away from old paradigms, or ways of thinking, it creates separation and fear. It can be threatening and scary to move away from one way of thinking and ...
Views: 984(4 votes) - Your Unique Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Lara NarayaniToday in meditation, I received amazing guidance. My whole being was inspired and tons of energy rushed through my body when I realized this so I will share it with you... In order to listen to the voice of my intuition, I find it absolutely necessary to sit in silence to meditate, pray and ...
Views: 984 - Unity of Phoenix Wednesday Evening Chapel Meditation Review - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonIf you’re seriously interested in discovering and experiencing the power of meditation for yourself and live in or plan on visiting the Phoenix area then you might want to consider the Unity of Phoenix Wednesday Evening Chapel Meditation. In this Unity of Phoenix Wednesday Evening Chapel ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - Are You Spiritual? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Karuna DiLiberoHave you ever noticed how spiritual leaders really live their lives? Oftentimes, we place these people above ourselves and put them on a pedestal. I feel that when we so this, we are setting them up (and ourselves) for a great fall. My own sister used to tell me how much better than her she ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - Living in the Now -- Making Peace with What Is - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Christina WatsonI am reminded today of the fact that all we have is this present moment. We can’t be anywhere else than where we are right now. We can’t, by sheer willpower – in this moment -- make ourselves into something we are not. No matter how fiercely we may want to. Years ago, my heart was broken by a ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - Personal Responsibility and Accountability - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Jean AdrienneAs we crow in consciousness, it becomes important for us to take responsibility for the things we create. This is the basis of accountability. You create your reality. This is your birthright. You have always been able to manifest with your thoughts and your words. Now you have reached the place ...
Views: 981 - Being on the Road Again - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Vera SnowThis past week, I found myself on the road again. My family and I took an emergency road trip to my husband’s home town. Though, not a pleasant reason to travel, I suddenly remembered how much I like the actual process of traveling. When I was a kid, we traveled a lot My parents being ...
Views: 980 - Diffusing Frustration - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Valarie RochaDo you ever have days where it seems that despite your best efforts you constantly run into a brick wall with relationships, situations or your creative cycle gets thrown out of whack? Frustration is an emotion that triggers stress that can lead to anger that is self inflicted or allowed by ...
Views: 980 - Sojourn in Steamboat - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from MJ LaDukeThough the days unfold to three, the first held enough adventure for the ink that follows. It all began with a peaceful tour of a town found nestled at the base of a snow-dusted mountain...eclectic indeed with tourist shops, t-shirts, art and tributes to the Native American culture that deserve ...
Views: 978 - Become Your Own best Friend and Live the Life of Love and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Simon JohnsonMost of us have a tendency to do things that are self-destructive in nature, yet we are mostly not even aware about them. It can take a lot of practice and self-observation to become your own best friend, but it is something every human being should strive to achieve as being the enemy to ...
Views: 977 - Cultivating Sustainable Personal Peace - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Melanie McGheeWe each have the power to cultivate sustainable personal peace, build greater confidence and create fulfilling relationships. It’s a journey that can begin with intention and a willingness to love YOU, that much. Love yourself as if you are worthy of the greatest gifts life can offer. From my ...
Views: 977 - Intuition and Self-Guidance - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Adam BenedettoIntuition is the part of yourself that is presented to guide and assist you. It is a call from within you to be listened to and believed. It is the truth of who you are reaching forward to be heard. Intuition plays many roles in its type of assistance, from small choices to important moments ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Ego: The Obstacle to True Spirituality - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from joseph namzoffEastern Teachers say we need to kill the ego, get rid of it and subdue it energetically. Not all Eastern teachers express it this way, but most speak of the ego as being a great distraction and obstacle to true spiritual development. The term ego refers to the small self with all of its ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - F. E. A. R. (Today’s Letter to Me 5 Years Ago) - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Dawn SinnottAlmost every day for the past 6 ½ years I have read the page of the day in one or more of the Alanon Daily books and I would journal my thoughts about that page. Today I read the page of the day about fear and looked back in my prior journals. What I wrote on the same day 5 years ago was “I ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Reaching Enlightenment - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoEnlightenment is a journey; it is a way of seeking to understand all that is important and the truth of our own being. It is a goal and at the same time a way of existing in the world. It is without trying and without finding, for it is a presence that is already within. Each of us is capable ...
Views: 974(3 votes) - The Message Behind Recurring Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we fall asleep we release tension, we relax and our mind slips away. We slide into another state, that of dreams and often of a very personal message to ourselves. When we look at dreams, especially recurring ones, we can see a theme. But what does it mean and how does it truly relate to ...
Views: 971(2 votes) - The Tools for Having Holidays that Nourishes Your Soul - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownIn Part One: https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/challenges-to-having-a-holiday-in-recovery, we discussed many breakdowns reported to me by clients which can ruin the holidays. Now we will look at some tools to deal with those breakdowns. As I said in Part One having a strong mind is an ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - The Treasures of Adversity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Laurie PappasThe Treasures of Adversity You and I have been witnessing one of the most challenging periods that our country and our world has known in our life time. I’m sure this is nothing new to you. We’ve been reading and hearing about the present financial crisis, the tsunami fallout in Japan, ...
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