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- The Three Faces of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Sandra MiniereWhen we allow a past disappointment or betrayal to linger in our minds and bodies, we pay a price. Anger, guilt, hatred, resentment, bitterness, and despair can lead to disruptive relationships, emotional illness, physical disease and less enjoyment in life. When someone says, “I cannot forgive ...
Views: 1185 - 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: 675 - Becoming Butterfly - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Daydree HornerHappy New Year! I hope you’ve been having a lovely holiday season. This is the time of year when we reflect upon the past and look forward to the future - 2017. Some of us even create New Year’s resolutions based on how well the last year went. What were the highs and the lows? What did I learn ...
Views: 1407 - 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: 1077 - 5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND FIND HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Jason MuellerHAPPINESS……WHAT IS THAT? What is happiness? Happiness does not come from material things or from others, it is a state of mind, our attitude towards everyday life, it is the journey and not the destination. No question money carries a significant role in someone happiness, however, I would ...
Views: 1304 - 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: 1084 - THE 15 MINUTE CONFLICT RESOLUTION SOLUTION - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Janet PfeifferI abhor arguing. It's a waste of precious time and energy and robs me of my serenity. Conflict, however, is horse of another color. Conflict occurs daily in each of our lives. It simply means that there is a disagreement, a difference of opinion. My husband and I engage in disputes on a regular ...
Views: 1304 - Preparing for a Psychic Reading - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertCongratulations, you’ve made the choice to get a reading, and hopefully you’ve taken some time top prepare. Now you may be wondering what kind of information to give to your psychic during he reading. If an advisor needs to have specific data—such as birth info—they may ...
Views: 1947 - 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: 788 - 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: 725 - How much time do you waste on worry? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI think if we took a poll of most of the people in the world about how much time they spend on worrying each day, we would be enormously surprised. Too many people worry all the time, however, it has been said that we have to stop worrying and turn our problems over to our Creator if we want to ...
Views: 867 - Protect Your Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you are a seeker of inner peace, you must protect your mind and keep it free from stress and anxiety. We were not designed to be in stress and tension all the time, yet, too often, we all seem to live our lives that way. It is easy to live in a state of worry and definitely more challenging ...
Views: 818 - The NDE Pointers - Comprehensive Messages from IANDS for Life’s Lessons - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranResearch on near death experiences (NDEs) have revealed many amazing aspects of our Deeper Self. Because people live oblivious of it, their personal life gets governed by the ego. This leads to mediocrity in life and to the self-importance that destroys harmony in oneself and others. The ...
Views: 1153 - Ten Tips For Arguing Wtih An Idiot - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2016 from Janet Pfeiffer"Idiots" are simply people like you and I who are struggling with unresolved personal issues ranging from low self-esteem to ego, insecurity to poor impulse control and more. While it is acceptable to regard the behavior as idiotic, it is never permissible to label the individual as such. People ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - A NIGHT AT THE RACES - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWhen I was younger I must have fallen asleep for twenty years like Rip Van Winkle. Then when I awoke, somewhere in adulthood, I noticed a most unusual evolving phenomenon: in a world where only two distinct races existed (black and white) there were now Hispanics, Asians, Latinos, and others. ...
Views: 974 - Using Sphatik in Your Everyday Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Harshad JethraSphatik is considered a greatly sacred stone and is also known as the mountain crystal. It is surprising to note that while sphatik is known to create fine spiritual products, it is a greatly attractive stone and is used to create fashion accessories. At times, we find that sphatik is used in ...
Views: 919(2 votes) - Health Benefits of Sphatik Mala - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Harshad JethraSphatik Crystal or the Quartz stone, also known as the rhinestone is a jewel associated with tremendous power. This has very often been referred to as the universal crystal. Recognizing sphatik is easy, the stone is associated with a great deal of clarity, and transparency as well. The key ...
Views: 12980(1 vote) - Counting the Good in Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Maria Khalife“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” ~ Willie Nelson We were born with two incredible freedoms: the freedom of Will and the freedom of Choice. When we learn how to use these freedoms in our lives, we can guide, direct, and select precisely what we will have ...
Views: 751 - WHEN ANGER MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WORK - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2016 from Janet PfeifferI've been teaching anger management and conflict resolution for nearly a quarter of a century. What makes me so successful in my work is that I do not lecture on any subject matter that I haven't personally experienced and mastered. In that regard, people find me authentic and know that if I've ...
Views: 1083 - How to Turn Time into Your Friend - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Benedikt DommesTime can be your friend or your greatest nemesis; a means for great experiences or deep suffering. Indeed does suffering require time. I can´t suffer without experiencing time as a reality and myself as a being subjected to time. If you really understand that what you are is beyond time, you ...
Views: 646 - Beautiful Practice of Mindfulness - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Nebo LukovichBeing mindful means to do any activity fully conscious of yourself and of the activity itself. Simply put, it means to consciously live in the present moment. Although many people don’t consider it as strictly spiritual, mindfulness indeed is a purely divine practice. It leads you to your ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Anger: The Bigger Picture - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever found yourself in a situation that was somewhat confusing, uncomfortable or perhaps even dangerous? Sometimes it's hard to understand why things happen or why we must participate in particular activities. We don't often understand why certain people enter our lives or why they ...
Views: 1015 - What is the Purpose of Suffering and How to Deal with It? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Nebo LukovichWe live in a material world whose main trait is inertia, which is also one of our main traits. Our physical bodies, as well as our personalities, are naturally submissive to the law of inertia; we’re lazy, more or less. When there is nothing to push us forward, as pain does, we can sink deep ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - The Problems a Divided Mind Causes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from William CottringerThe Problems a Divided Mind Causes By Bill Cottringer “I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.” ~Alan Watts. First, I suppose we should clarify what exactly a divided mind is. ...
Views: 1187 - ANGER AND POWER: THE CONNECTION - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWe all seek to be powerful. I'm not speaking necessarily about having authority over others but we certainly want to have control over our own lives. Yet even the most well-intentioned, enlightened person wants to control a particular situation or individual at times. Certainly, parents impose ...
Views: 998 - RIOTING IN N. CAROLINA - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Janet PfeifferRecently a 43 year old man and father of seven, Keith Lamont Scott, was killed by police in Charlotte, NC. As is often the case, there are conflicting reports as to what actually happened. Currently, an investigation by a separate state agency is taking place to determine if this shooting was ...
Views: 918 - Realizing we're never alone - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from David HarmEverything that has happened to me in September symbolises life and death. A part of me died, so a new part could come to life. The closest this symbol came to reality was on the 15th in 2014. That day, I laid on a hospital bed and was under the knife for over four hours. After the ...
Views: 1649 - Aiuras Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertThe aura, or human being strength subject, is like a bubble of power that surrounds each residing matter. Plants, family pets, even the globe might be explained to acquire an power area. Even so, the individual system is certain to our species and has an effect on how we incarnate and ...
Views: 798 - 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: 1153 - Sphatik Mala - A Gift Given to Us by the Earth - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraSphatik or the quartz crystal has very often been mentioned as a gift given to us by earth. As a primary function, while sphatik works well to induce positivity within an individual, it liberates one from all underlying fears or anger. It is very often believed that Sphatik is possessed with ...
Views: 1101 - Pay Attention - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Daydree HornerMeditation, yoga, reiki and many other modalities that help the mind and body relax are valuable for focus and creating inner peace. When we’re focused and peaceful we are at a high state of attention. This is a powerful place. Tai Chi masters are some of the most alert human beings on the ...
Views: 984 - APARIGRAHA, Simplicity, Generosity - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThe final practice of Yama the yogic avoidance's, is Aparigraha, that is, to avoid accumulating beyond your needs. It literally means to not (a) grab, hoard, hold on to things or take more than you need (parigraha). It encourages a life of simplicity and generosity on all levels, having what is ...
Views: 1019 - The Anger Exchange: Give Up These 7 to Gain This Instead - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Janet PfeifferIf you've read my book, The Secret Side o f Anger, or attended one of my lectures on the topic, you know that while there are thousands of events that can trigger anger, there are actually only three root causes: hurt, fear, and frustration. In any given circumstance, you can trace anger back to ...
Views: 1020 - 7 TIBETAN STEPS TO LASTING JOY - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Janet PfeifferThere is something about the country of Tibet that has always intrigued me. Perhaps it's the beautiful landscape along crystal blue waters or the unique architecture of its oriental style buildings. Or more importantly a group of monks that call this country their home are known for their serene ...
Views: 1487 - Spirit Possession or Brain Disturbance--You Decide - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSevere possession by lost souls and sometimes even demonic entities is, we believe, a serious yet largely overlooked problem. Spiritually sensitive and otherwise susceptible people, such as abused children or people who abuse alcohol and, or use drugs, can unknowingly be a host for all sorts ...
Views: 1401 - Unlock your highest potential and spread some joy - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanCan there ever be too much joy in the world? We tend to become confused in life and think that our lives are meant to be hard and difficult. If that is your belief, I am here to tell you that you are living your life backward. We have become too busy, crazy with activity and stress in our lives ...
Views: 1849 - Is Your Life Meaningful? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat does it take to have a meaningful life and lifestyle? Each one of us has a different interpretation to this question. What might be meaningful for you may not be for me. I believe it is all about living a life that brings you joy and a wonderful sense of contentment and satisfaction with ...
Views: 915 - 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: 1124 - Clearing Old Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownYesterday I was weeding in my back yard and I had a realization. Weeding the yard is so much easier than weeding out our thoughts. Weeding out unwanted thoughts needs tools. What are your tools for weeding out ineffective thoughts? What about ones that actually take you down? Do you have ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - An excerpt from Unstuck: One Heroine’s Journey of Art and the Courage to Live on Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Vicki ToddHere’s Where My Heroine’s Journey Actually Began The bathroom floor. I found myself kneeling there quietly praying and sobbing in 1998, my husband sleeping in our adjacent bedroom. That was the year of my Seven-Year Itch. I always joke that my Seven-Year Itch came in the form of my mother ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - You Can't Ruin My Day - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever gotten out of bed in the morning declaring that today was going to be a great day? And before your first cup of coffee, something happened that completely ruined everything? Perhaps your child woke up sick or the car wouldn't start or your boss calls you to let you know that ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - How to Get Over an Unrequited Love and Move On - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Sure, it’s challenging and at times feels embarrassing when someone does not return romantic feelings that you experience as vividly real. However, not only has nobody ever died from embarrassment, but we can also learn more about ourselves as we navigate the emotional challenge. ...
Views: 1848(1 vote) - How a Public Relations Specialist Deals with Change - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2016 from Sally MarksLike most people, I don’t like change. Yes, change is inevitable. Yes, change is the only way to improve and grow. If people don’t change, like a soiled diaper, things begin to stink. Blah, blah, blah. I know it, I accept it, and as a self-improvement writer, I even write about it. But it ...
Views: 1048 - Anger: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Janet PfeifferAs a child I was taught that anger was a bad emotion but I've have since come to understand that there are no bad feelings. All emotions have purpose and value as they teach us about ourselves based on how we react to external events. We assign value to each depending on how people act them out. ...
Views: 1312 - How to live a happier life and sleep better too! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI have observed that in my area, there is a lot of money in the hands of the people who flock to Florida seeking fun, greater happiness and a better way of life. In truth, don't we all seek those attributes but struggle to achieve? People can't wait to retire so they can enjoy some fun, greater ...
Views: 900 - Devotional Pendant of Immeasurable Value! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraLord Hanuman is said to be Chiranjeevi, or immortal. Such is the strength of Bajrang Bali that he is taken in the highest regard by one and all. On Saturdays, we find a huge crowd at all Hanuman temples. By visiting a Hanuman temple on Saturday, Vayuputra can be appeased; this is often done ...
Views: 865 - Affirming Peace. The only way to bring peace to this world - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Monty RitchingsHave you ever wondered what would happen if war was declared and no one showed up? There is much discussion around the world about creating lasting peace… and yet there is more fighting going on globally than any other time in our history. Why? I believe that it is because of our belief ...
Views: 973 - 10 Tips to Diffuse a Volatile Situation - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWe are living in a very volatile and dangerous age. Not only have issues of domestic violence, child and animal abuse, anger in the workplace and so on been more apparent, but we are definitely witnessing a rise of violence within our communities. Gangs and individual assaults seem to be taking ...
Views: 2913 - 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 ...
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