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Thirty two years ago I officially stepped on "the path," the sacred path. It is a journey that one takes perhaps in many lifetimes. Within three months I started my work with massage, I began my weekly metaphysics classes, and my beautiful sister Donna was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I ... Views: 2251
The sign of Cancer - 4th Holy Day of the 12 Holy Days of Christmas is assigned to a Disciple, sign of the Zodiac, Spiritual attainment, Spiritual part of the physical body, and a passage from the Bible. My book "Christmas Meditations on the Twelve Holy Days December 26 - January 6" is a ... Views: 2032
Mystical messages and spiritual guidance from the wisdom of the Intellectual and Intuitive Tarot. To strengthen the message, read your rising sign. If you were born in the evening, you may feel more comfortable including your Moon sign.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Happy birthday Scorpio! ... Views: 1185
Mysticism is not for everyone.
Mysticism has been wrongly labeled as a ‘secret’ or ‘magical’ type of knowledge. Mysticism is not knowledge at all. The mystical path is the direct experience of the Divine, versus a man-made, philosophy on a platter kind of knowledge. Mystics feel that God is ... Views: 1946
Today I would like to share an inspiring way of seeing ourselves. As we know, human beings have an amazing brain and its potential has not yet been fully discovered. It is subjected to always new studies and experimentation.
The human brain is a mystery. Stil some great human beings seem to ... Views: 1695
Are you in search of "down to earth" home decorating ideas that create an ambience of serene beauty, contemplation and inner peace? If so, the answer is revealed outside your doorstep! When stepping into nature and observing its myriad of colors, shapes, patterns and textures; decorating with ... Views: 2151
Mystical messages and spiritual guidance from the wisdom of the Intellectual and Intuitive Tarot ~based on what I sense without sugarcoatin' my interpretations into a 'fantasy fairy tale', (because life isn't always pretty. As a problem-solver, I look for solutions, while including the good, the ... Views: 1207
It was a month before All Hallows Eve. We were in a Jr. College in Boston. A group of friends were sitting around our dorm room. It happened to be in an old apartment building on Beacon Street. It was the late 60's.
We started telling ghost stories one by one. All of a sudden we all ... Views: 2145
What is an Angel? Do Angels need names? How do we connect with our Angels? What is an Angel Reading? How can you be sure of the readers truth? Why should you get an Angel Reading? Here is some information.
WHAT IS AN ANGEL?
Angels are perceived to be pure and ... Views: 3511
Indulging in spiritual enquiry is a waste of time. But then the whole of existence, as we have to live it, is a waste of time – until we come to our senses.
The more we keep enquiring, the less we will discover of the truth. The truth is now; and now is what is. That is everything in sense, ... Views: 1247
I was putting the final touches on my first Yom Kippur sermon in my new synagogue. I wanted to begin with an acknowledgment that I hurt people even though I had only been there for a month or two, and I wanted people to learn to ask for forgiveness. I was writing, “Request for Mechilah – ... Views: 745
The categories that human languages lock things into in our minds stifle creative thinking and block extrasensory perception. The categories are the 'box' to 'think out of.' Language fetters awareness: *Most people won't think of or even sense something they have no words for. *We dream of ... Views: 2990
The making of American Indian shamans includes illness, sometimes serious illness: It is a common thread in their biographies, and also in the biographies of well-known mystic saints. You don't have to be a shaman or a saint for sickness to be part of your spiritual training; it is a phase in ... Views: 3278
It sounds like the beginning of one of those three person jokes, i.e., the shaman, the mystic and the psychotic walked into a bar. But this isn’t a joke; this is more of a pondering aloud on the line between sanity and insanity, delusion and reason.
What prompted these ponderings was that I ... Views: 8083
Here is a picture of ducks who have been slimed by the latest oil spill. They are doomed, and the water they float in is doomed. But here they are doing what ducks do, up until the very last minute of their lives. They have no horror on their faces, just a relaxed but miserable expression. ... Views: 2659
It is an act of will – a decision, that's all – that starts a person on the mystic path of being one with the Almighty. After that initiation, it is events of the person's life, and the “voice in your gut” that are the training, the lessons. Seeing a pattern in the events of your life is ... Views: 2867
It was pitch black when I arrived in the park this morning for my daily walk. Each park bench was occupied by a homeless person. Skunks were rifling through the garbage cans. None of the usual walkers were crazy enough to be there in those conditions.
It was also freezing and I considered ... Views: 801
Many contemporary spiritual organizations are concluding that the “modern” worldview is taking us down a path that is not viable in the long run. In searching for a viable alternative, some of them are reexamining the ancient shamanic worldview and incorporating it into their ... Views: 1751
Much has been written about the Ascended Masters. They are consider to be spirits that have incarnated on Earth, like all of us, but have learned the lessons of the Earth plane, transmuted all fear, and ascended into spirit. They have removed themselves out of the karmic cycles that keep most of ... Views: 2138
“When my soul fainted within me, I remembered (zacharti) God. My prayer came to You in Your Holy Sanctuary.” (Jonah 2:8)
The Midrash (Shocher Tov 62) on the verse “Every breath shall praise the Lord,” (Psalm 150:6) teaches that with every breath the soul attempts to escape the confines of the ... Views: 822
In the Hindu language the profoundly powerful word KARMA is used to identify this “Law of All Laws” ? the “Cause and Effect Law of the Universe.” If we subscribe to the laws of karma, we are open to the possibility that there is no such a thing as a “coincidence.” In reality, coincidence is a ... Views: 1151
There is a time and place for all things - including the dissemination of truth.
Recently I have been asked to keep a secret. No, I’m not telling.
Now I recognize that I actually keep a great number of secrets on a regular basis. It is a greater part of my occupation as a card reader. ... Views: 1358
Congratulations, Fellow Child of God. You’ve just taken the first step to entering the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. This Kingdom ("The New Heaven and New Earth")is available through the union of your heart, mind, and soul. This journey begins with the understanding beyond the common limits of ... Views: 2223
'Karma' is an eastern concept (primarily Indian) which states that your actions will be reflected back to you by the universe sooner or later. (The related western concept of 'cause and effect' states that you reap what you sow.)
A deeper and more accurate concept is that of 'instant karma', ... Views: 1214
If you wear a gray alien masque on Halloween you might become an astrologer. Artifacts of Mesopotamia point to the meaning of the eye that houses the stars; if you have eyes then you will know your destiny. In the skirt symbolism of early tablets that are from the continent of Africa and other ... Views: 2982
When most people think of mysticism, they certainly don’t associate it with science. I recently discovered that both Einstein and Newton, two of the greatest scientific minds of all time, were practicing mystics. To be fair, it is likely that neither historical figure had an inkling that they ... Views: 1598
By Shylo Love (Annu)Creative Commons Copyright: www.book-of-light.comI remember growing up, being fascinated with space and the universe. I felt a large part of me was drawn to live in this vast universe, rather then the little human body I inhabited. The universe to me at the time ... Views: 1857
Unique levels of unavoidable personal adversity exist for everyone and they are discernible in comprehensive numerology and astrology charts.
This finding of ours greatly clashes with modern, New Age spirituality.
As most anyone will admit, life can be unpleasant at times, but you can’t ... Views: 2388
Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or a vision of something that seemed very real and it later came to pass? If so you may already be sensitive to the future and have naturally developed prophetic abilities.
I experienced many types of visions of the future in my life. These included ... Views: 1392
When I awoke at 4:44am, it was Easter morning of 2006 and I felt the presence of life all around me. The light from my headlamp seemed to startle me more than the herd of elk I was camped in the middle of! They raised their heads all around me and seemed as uncomfortable with my presence as I ... Views: 1395
There is a definite shift that is taking place on this planet, it is a global event and reaches into every corner of the globe and also involves all of the people of the planet. This is our opportunity to assist this change and shift to our advantage and the betterment of all.
Between now ... Views: 1592
Chariots of fire in the sky written about in the Old Testament. How did Moses get the Ten Commandments? A radio wave beam of information hitting a tablet is able to carry and produce an anomaly that could be interpreted as a phenomenon. How would this be interpreted by a person ages ago that ... Views: 2357
So we have the crop circles and the Ziggurat symbols of hyperspace math given again in successive generations that have been forgotten and then re described by history in increasingly inaccurate forms of information from the original accounts beam projected onto fields with beautiful intricacy ... Views: 3069
If you've been doing somatic education for any period of time - or any form of education for that matter -- you've observed periods when your clients (or students) appear to have lost comprehension of your instructions. In fact, there have probably been periods either during sessions or during ... Views: 1443
Welcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. As we look to the magic and mysticism of the celtic lands, we discover that part of the magic we are drawn to might be the modern interpretation of what the ancient Celtic lands might have been. This is a portrait by modern writers and it ... Views: 2621
Has it ever happened for you that you’ve picked up a book, usually a highly recommended one, read it and disliked it? It’s rare for me. Such was my first response to Eckhart Tolle’s original offering, The Power of Now. More than five years have elapsed since then and since I loved his second ... Views: 1334
Evil may seem to be a vague and highly misunderstood topic, but one of extreme importance to the practicing Occultist. If you are wondering if you are a "practicing occultist" by definition you are if you practice any form of spirituality other than Christianity. Ironically, however, there are ... Views: 4290
Over the years I have read all of the Christian Bible, some passages many times. As far as serious study and analysis, I have not yet progressed beyond Genesis 4. Yes, I am still seeking the deeper layers of meaning in the first four chapters of Genesis. It has been an intriguing journey, and ... Views: 1715
Original sin is a basic tenet in Christian theology. Adam and Eve, our first parents, sinned in the Garden of Eden and were kicked out because of that. Jesus came to save us from that sin and make things right again. The ideas that are contained in the biblical story and form part of the ... Views: 1651
Whilst I’ve been around on Planet Earth, I’ve made quite a mess. How about you?
My name is Monica. It means “counsellor” and I’ve been counselling people one way or another all my life. Counselling is all very well. I’ve tried to be a good one, but maybe it would have been better if I’d ... Views: 1117
Are you by any chance a marketplace mystic without realizing it? It took me a long time to discover my own penchant for the mystical path. And it took longer still to realize that I needed to follow it while living in the practical world of daily marketplace reality. When I became clear about ... Views: 1440
To many people, the words sacred and sex do not belong in the same sentence. To others they may imply sex used for purposes of procreation. To the mystic, sacred sex is a way to improve our health, strengthen our energy bodies and help manifest our heart's desires, with the ultimate goal of ... Views: 1633
If ever an art received a bum rap, it’s that of magick. You’ll notice the spelling of magick is different from the traditional spelling magic. There’s a reason for this. Magic is a performance and illusion. Magick is the art and science of causing a change to occur due to the persons will. ... Views: 2112
Only when you feel (to some degree) your Spirit’s closeness to you, your Spirit’s nearness to you, Its inseparability from you, may you then be guided by It. It’s an indescribable feeling which is actually more than just a feeling; it may more aptly be defined as a knowing-feeling. And learning ... Views: 1207
Worlds Far Out:
The ongoing desire to discover an alternate fantastic reality, which is perfect and free of the limitations of time-space, begins is many people’s childhood. As children, we were often curious about who we are, and what this life is all about. In many cases, the death of a ... Views: 3156
This article is an excerpt from "The Sacred Center" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com
Chapter 1
Finding the Center
Contemplating the Navel of the Earth
The center of the human body, halfway up and halfway down its front, is the navel. For this reason, and because it was ... Views: 1287
This article is an excerpt from "Drawing Down the Spirits" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com
Prologue
Wild Horses
At sixteen, it began, and I didn’t know what to call it.
I had no history of mental illness, including dissociation--no repressed sexual abuse, no ... Views: 1422
This article is an excerpt from "Tales of a Modern Sufi" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com
County Fairs
I liked county fairs, especially in the evening when the air smelled of dust, beer, barbecue, people, and with the lights flashing all over and the music screaming.
... Views: 2092
Most of us lead busy lives, running from meeting to meeting, picking up children or answering emails. But for a few minutes a day, we can actually still our thoughts and enter into the ancient practice of meditation. Meditation is the process of stilling our minds and focusing on one thing or ... Views: 928
How to Have a Direct Experience of God
By Father Peter Bowes
Many say they believe in God, but believing in God is not the same as having a direct experience of God. Direct means first-hand, not second-hand. It is not hearsay or conjecture. Direct means something happens to you. You go through ... Views: 920