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- *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorOverview The recent tsunami in Asia and major earthquake in Pakistan have highlighted problems long recognized in the helping professions. Caregivers have known well the potentially draining experiences of compassion fatigue – from experiences of policemen, firefighters, paramedics and other ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Should criminals be shown mercy? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Elsabe SmitShould murderers and rapists be shown mercy? Should people who commit lesser sins or crimes be shown mercy? Or should people simply be punished for their crimes and be kept away from the victims? We often read in the media about victims of crime or their families that refuse to even think ...
Views: 1862 - Top 9 Reasons to Reconnect With Your Higher Self - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Christine HoeflichThere are many reasons why it is worth your while to reconnect to your higher self. The top nine (in no particular order of importance) are included here. 1. Your higher self (also known as your soul, your inner core, your essence, or your inner being) is your access point to your higher life ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - The Higher Self - The Number One Reason Why You're Still Struggling With the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Christine HoeflichWhy does it seem that the Law of Attraction isn't working for you--even though you're making an effort and following all the rules? You visualize till the cows come home, you try to feel good, but your life attracts turmoil and chaos instead of the peace and abundance that's arranged neatly on ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Recession- Finding Your New Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Chris ConnellWe Have A Purpose There is something inside you that craves fulfillment-inside all of us. Most of us were not taught nor encouraged to pursue a career that was meaningful to us. When the time came, we were most often pushed to pick something that would earn a good income, that we could stand. ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - Qualities, Purpose, Needs: Using the QPN Model to Find Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are all blessed with special talents; some apparent and some not so apparent. Some of us appear more gifted than others; none-the-less we are all unique in miraculous ways. We are singers, dancers, scientist, writers, doctors, lawyers, designers, teachers, counselors, actors, entrepreneurs, ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - Would You Choose Pain Over Non-Existence? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI searched this on google- The pain that is existence...and I found an interesting ongoing discussion on a Physics forum addressing this question: Would You Choose Pain Over Non-Existence? Those guys on that Physics forum seemed to be very smart and dug deep into the meat of the question. ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Is Karma Fair? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Alberta Fredricksen"Karma, or cosmic justice, puts everyone into conditions where they can either learn or atone for something." Helena Roerich Is Karma fair? In Biblical terms, karma is reaping what you sow. As it turns out, that word “karma” has karma of its own. It sometimes has bad press because some ...
Views: 3226 - Your Good is Always Available to You - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Jack ArmstrongThe first article in this series, which presented the channeled spiritual writings from the first section of Chapter One of Lessons from the Source: A Spiritual Guidebook for Navigating Life’s Journey, explained that we are one with the entire Universe and with the Source that created it, and ...
Views: 1956(2 votes) - ***Exploring the Purpose of Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Ben WillemsenWhat's the purpose of life? Why am I here? What path should I be following? These are questions each one of us asks from time to time during our life, perhaps when we're feeling unhappy, disappointed, confused or angry, or when we're experiencing a sense of awe or wonder at life's mysteries, ...
Views: 1807(5 votes) - Discover Your Life Purpose - Change Directions to Find Purpose and the Joy of Life - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbMany people question their life purpose after enduring something very painful or surviving a horrific event. Any number of things can trigger the question. How many of you have lived through one or more of the following trials? Rape, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, incest or domestic violence; ...
Views: 1871(2 votes) - Bad Life: Key to Happiness, Love, and Depression - Finding a Solution When Life is Not Working - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbHave you found that your life has not turned out as idyllic as you once imagined? Is it not working? Are you unhappy, feeling sad, depressed, unloved, unfulfilled, angry or all alone? Moreover, do you think you are the only one who feels life is not working? The media gives overwhelming ...
Views: 2110(2 votes) - Changing Careers- The Blessing of Umemployment And The Recession - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Chris ConnellIf you listen closely you can almost hear it-the clank of the “golden handcuffs” hitting the ground. What are the “golden handcuffs”? They are that thing that keeps people from leaving a job they really aren’t fulfilled by, but which makes them too much money for them to walk away. Thus, they ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - Something is Always Wrong: 3 Tips for Understanding Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeHave you ever asked yourself why you are never really satisfied? Are you always asking for something more, or at least something different? If so, you are not alone. This is generally true for everyone, including those who are far healthier, wealthier, and wiser than the majority. Many ...
Views: 1384(9 votes) - ***The Spirit and I: The Evolution of Soul - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Ben WillemsenPeople often speak about their past lives, believing that they themselves have reincarnated. In some cases, that may be true. Most of the time, however, the knowledge of previous lives to which they occasionally gain access belongs to the soul itself and not to them. After all, we don’t have a ...
Views: 1601(2 votes) - Past Life to Present Life Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Lisa BoussonBefore you were born you signed a contract – with yourself! What unfinished business was left lying around from a past life? Whom did you have problematic relationships with? Let me tell you this… Much of what you’re going through now is a direct result of what was accomplished, or left undone, ...
Views: 13004(4 votes) - Michael Jackson - What Can We Learn from His Life & Death? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachHe passed away June 25, 2009 amidst controversy and speculation; drama that haunted him for most of his life. Michael Jackson, “The King of Pop” was no different than any of us in that his soul came into this lifetime with a purpose and with goals. Michael Jackson’s astrology natal chart, ...
Views: 2420(4 votes) - Living My Life as a Rhino - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Jody MaleyYup, that was not a typo or misspelling. Some of you are probably thinking, why does a beautiful woman, entrepeneur and mom of six think of herself as a Rhino? This is an analogy I heard a few yrs back and it Opened my Eyes and made me more Self-Aware, I hope it affects YOU the same ...
Views: 2306(4 votes) - Yes, You are One with the Entire Universe - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Jack ArmstrongThe concept that we all are one with each other, and with the Universe, is far easier for most of us to espouse than to truly understand. One of the basic tenets of most spiritual belief systems is that the entire Universe, including our world and each of us, was created by an all-powerful ...
Views: 1957(7 votes) - Fatherhood and Lineage - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesRecently, my wife and I went on vacation, and I had to explain to my nine year-old son why it was just the two of us going. I explained that mom and I needed time for just the two of us, just like he and I spend father and son time. Each year, I take Ethan to the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - How to Remember & Reconnect With Your Life's Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from James LeGrandWe are each born with a purpose to fulfill during our lifetimes. It is something that we tend to have a natural attraction and aptitude for. When we do that thing, time stands still. We do it because we love it, and we love it as we do it. It is our passion, our life's work and our life's ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Is it Time to Ask Different Questions? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWe’re half-way through 2009, and nearly everyone might agree shift has hit the fan. Significant change prompts significant questions. These questions may have lingered beneath the surface of busyness (and cluttered thoughts) for a while; and just as some seeds in the forest need fire to ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - What's My Purpose? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Garett GuenotWhat is my purpose? This is the #1 question that people ask themselves when they begin their spiritual journey. If you are asking yourself this question, realize that the act of contemplating your purpose is an important part of spiritual transformation. It´s through contemplating that we break ...
Views: 1773(2 votes) - Override Human Imprints - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenGrandma made me smile. Almost one hundred years old, she was lucid and bright as we caught up on the family news. Then after a bit, Grandma paused before thoughtfully telling me, “Cheryl, our human minds make us stupid, so pay attention and don’t follow its impressions, follow Love and wisdom.” ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - Soul Mates: How to Find them and How to deal with Past Life Issues - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Nita HickokI married my soul mate nineteen years ago. Before we met, I thought it would be easy and that we would intuitively understand each other’s wants and needs. It didn't happen that way and I didn't know why! I failed to consider many aspects of what it would be like to actually live with my soul ...
Views: 2699 - Did Michael Jackson Die Because of Foul Play? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Elsabe SmitIt is always interesting to see how people respond to death. The reaction is often so predictable, even though people that lose a loved one believe that the experience is so unique that nobody will understand them. Of course the latest example is the passing of Michael Jackson. The first, ...
Views: 1325 - Fame and Honoring the Death of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Jennifer HowardAfter watching so much about the death of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, I started thinking about some things. One is that it’s so interesting to me how many people today want to be famous. Not because they cure cancer or really make a difference, but just to be seen. Look at all those ...
Views: 19342(1 vote) - Observations on the Road to Spiritual Freedom and Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenFinding your true purpose is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It will bring you freedom, happiness and dissolve your fears of the unknown. Unfortunately, too many of us spend a lifetime never finding the elusive holy grail. Once you get the real truth about your ...
Views: 1624(2 votes) - Soul Careers - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Lisa BoussonEven well into our lives many people ask, “What am I here for? What is the purpose of my life?” The follow paragraphs were channeled long ago and are part of my upcoming book Walking With Jesus; Lessons Along the Pathway. “As you continue on in years you arrive at a place where you return ...
Views: 1988(2 votes) - Four Levels of Living — Getting on the Fast Track for Transformation and Growth - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alan SealeWhen I teach or mentor new coaches, I talk about four levels of coaching—four levels from which we can approach whatever the client brings to us for the session. Life has the same four levels, if we look at it in really simple and straightforward terms. The surface level is the “drama”—the ...
Views: 1359(4 votes) - Past Life Regression Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Michael JuddWhat many therapists fail to recognize is that past life regression therapy is a therapeutic technique. They confuse the technique with the religious concept of reincarnation. They do not believe in Reincarnation so they dismiss the therapy without examining its merits. Their attitude is ...
Views: 1365 - Is it Your Intuition Speaking? How to Know - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Joan HangarterThe most frequent question I receive is about listening to your own intuition. How do you know the feelings you have are your intuition or your mind chatter. The intuitive mind is elusive. There's a fine line at times. We are taught from childhood not to listen to our own inner voice, to ...
Views: 5160(3 votes) - Tranforming the World - One Thought at a Time - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Nicolette BeardEach of us was born with a unique purpose in life. Along the road to becoming, though we may stumble and fall, the quest for true meaning guides us. Today, we are entering a period of intense transformation from a world that is off purpose, to a world that is (or soon will be) back on course. ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - What are Your Unconscious Commitments? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUnconscious commitments are agreements that we make with the Universe at a very young age. They are, primarily, based on how we perceive the world. For e.g., if there is a lot of chaos around you as a child, you will decide "the world is chaotic." Unconsciously, you then become committed to ...
Views: 1153 - Control Yourself, Control Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Theodore Henderson“No evil propensity of the human heart is so powerful that it may not be subdued by discipline.” ~ - Seneca (Roman philosopher, mid-1st century AD) The secret of self-control is using your faith as an anchor. No matter what your faith may be, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Christian, Hinduism, or ...
Views: 1420 - The Average Joe - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Marlene PardoWhy am I here? What is my purpose? These are questions that humans have always asked themselves, but somehow most think that they are unique in not having the answers. We look around us and it seems as if most people are purposefully zipping around life, striving, but sure in their knowledge ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - *** Personal Awakening - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertPersonal Awakening is a process of unfolding and uncovering. To awaken is to come to know and be more of who you are. It is a deep personal process, and can show you what beauty lies within you and what clouds this beauty from your own eyes. It is called an awakening because, just as from your ...
Views: 3175 - Finding hope and showing true courage when facing lifes struggle - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from ayo olaniyanI was walking down the road this morning & different thoughts, ideas, scenarios kept flashing across my mind. I was thinking about my family, wife, son, mentors, friends, work, in-laws etc. After so many thoughts, i came up with this topic ‘True courage is fighting/facing your battles ...
Views: 2810 - Why Negative Emotions Persist - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettBefore answering the question of why negative emotions seem to persist more than their positive counterparts, we must consider the origins of emotions. Everything in the universe is energy; it may be physical or non-physical in our experience. Most things function as systems of energy, where ...
Views: 2068 - Your Greatness is Unique - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIs your tendency to believe greatness has to look a certain way? Does this belief hold you back from your true greatness? Your greatness is unique and reveals itself at the right time. You might as well be excellent until you’re great. But first, understand what this means. What your ...
Views: 942 - How to Live Your Life with Intense Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Renee ShupeWandering around aimlessly from day to day provides absolutely no benefit to you or those around you. An unspecified purpose leaves you frustrated and lacking direction with everything you do. If you don't already know your purpose in life, take some time to reflect on what it may be. Then ...
Views: 1393 - The Call on Your Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour life is no accident. You are here for a purpose, some central mission that has the potential to make you extraordinary. Some main aim that - once focused on - breaks all chains that might have previously bound you. Your challenge is to discover that call. (Hint: it generally exists right ...
Views: 795 - Truth vs. Meaning - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonThe mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot asked a deceptively simple question: How long is the coast of Britain? The answer depends on how you measure it. You get a much shorter distance if you fly from one end to the other than if you drive a road that follows the island’s contours. The road gives a ...
Views: 2113 - Finding The Purpose Behind Your Purpose - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from William CottringerFinding The Purpose Behind Your Purpose by Bill Cottringer Finding the real purpose to our lives can provide us with valuable meaning. Such meaning can give us the right direction and structure we need, which will eventually lead to the success and contentment we want. I have discovered ...
Views: 1023 - What Am I Supposed to Be Doing with My Life? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThis is a question many of us ask once or maybe a thousand times. It’s also a question that can only be answered by each of us for ourselves. This article isn’t about Barbara Sher’s Scanners, but I want to mention them first before I go on to what I want to say. If you have ever felt concerned ...
Views: 2105 - Revealing Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Zoe RouthUp in the hills after a long day of walking, my feet hurt. A lot. Not the usual blister hurt, but a throbbing soreness that pressed against the balls of both my feet. Were my boots wrong? Or had I just become a tenderfoot office gal? In any case, my feet hurt, and I had a lot of walking to do, ...
Views: 842 - Exercises for Finding Your Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Sabrina RenéeFor many, discovering one's "purpose" or inner calling can be tough. I work with many, many clients who have this issue. In addition to one-on-one sessions with them, there are certain exercises that I recommend. Below is one such exercise that I think you will find helpful. It's a 4-part ...
Views: 2065(1 vote) - The Secret of Life - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Raymond SalasWhat is the secret of life? Often, we ask ourselves this question when we find ourselves in a situation or faced with a problem that doesn't feel good, usually related to some health, money, work, career, relationship, family, or other issue. Other times, we ask this question when we get ...
Views: 1079 - Purpose, Passion, and Partnership™: Discovering God's Dream for Our Lives - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Judy Peterson"I am come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10 It has been said that nothing matters more than knowing God's purposes for your life, and that living with purpose is the only way to really live. Conversely, nothing can compensate for not knowing that purpose. ...
Views: 2351 - 7 Signs That You Are Following Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Lisa SelowLife purpose is very important to me. I'm sure it's very important to you too. It’s only natural to wonder about whether you are on purpose or, if you are on the right path. In working with my own life purpose, I've noticed some guidance that comes through repeatedly. I'm going to share these ...
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