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- Pamper Yourself: How to Plan an Unforgettable Spa Day - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2016 from Anica OaksYou deserve to rest and unwind, and that can mean giving yourself permission to take a spa day. Stress will take a toll on your physically, emotionally, and mentally, but a short vacation and some pampering may be just what the doctor ordered. If you’re ready to schedule your trip, follow these ...
Views: 1226 - Staying Calm Can Keep You Sane - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Awnish TodiWhen I read the word calm, the first thing that comes to my mind, is the beautiful sea. Having been raised in a city along the coastline, it is very difficult to not fall in love with the sea. It has this soothing, calming effect on the mind. In a life too fast to catch up, the sea brings some ...
Views: 1034 - WHY ALL THE MINDFULNESS TALK.....NOW? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Christina de ValenciaIt seems that the Mindfulness conversation is everywhere. Why now, I wonder? After all, Jon Kabat Zinn PhD., a microbiologist, started his research in 1979. He initiated a weekly practice with patients from the Massachusetts Medical Center, which he called Stress Reduction. He quickly ...
Views: 1173 - How To Deal With Hoarding - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Lora DavisIf you have ever dealt with a hoarder, you probably know that most of them are in denial; some will tell you that they are merely avid collectors of particular items. However, we all know that while collectors are particularly proud of their collections and will not waste an opportunity to show ...
Views: 782 - Kumbh Mela Is So Much More Than A Religious Gathering - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2016 from Niklank JainIf I tell any modern age person to believe in the fact that by bathing in sacred river during specific dates can wash away all their sins, this information may not intrigue them. But, the way the kumbha mela is still celebrated by Hindus and still remains the largest congregation of humanity on ...
Views: 986 - Foreign Monks Celebrating Life With Sanatana Dharma - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Niklank Jain“ The most obvious misconception about Hinduism is that we tend to see it as just another religion…” -Anonymous Sanatan Dharma or Hinduism (as we know it today) is a way of life or Dharma. You do not convert, you just accept the Hindu way of life. Considering Hinduism as a religion is one of ...
Views: 1028 - Six Reasons for Jerusalem's Impending Destruction at Passover - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Hebrew prophets forecast an end-time destruction of Jerusalem. Five 'when-then' signs point to 2016 for apocalyptic events. History supports Passover as a time of impending Judgment. Bible believers should consider selling Jerusalem properties and keeping Passover elsewhere. 1. Five ...
Views: 1242 - Can There Be Meditation without the Meditator? - A Matter of Inward Journey - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMany methods of meditation are in practice. People choose one or a few of them and bring about some peace of mind. While this approach is helpful, it is good to discover what it means to be in a state of awareness in which the meditator is absent. Life on this planet is hard – difficulties ...
Views: 1515 - 6 Ideas to Move You Toward Empowerment - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2018 from Pearle Lake1. It’s more important what you think of you than what others think of you.When you think well of yourself and know your strengths, others can’t help but turn their thinking in that direction. 2. Everyone has been hurt in some way. Whether through bullying, abuse, or insensitive remarks, ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - How to Put Less Expectations on Your Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2016 from Amanda Dobra HopeIs anyone feeling a let-down or mini-depression after the holidays? Perhaps they were not all you expected them to be? To achieve a life of peace and grounded-ness, you must always come from the center. In light of the current U.S. holidays, however, you may find yourself feeling a ...
Views: 1284 - Dr. Romance on Creating Peace - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Tina TessinaDr . Romance wishes you a Happy New Year, everyone! This is the time when a lot of energy is spent on making resolutions, most of which we don’t manage to keep. So, in the face of all the violence we have experienced this year, I would like to propose a different kind of resolution. Will ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Why curiosity is a necessity for open-mindedness and a kinder world. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasTo test your open-mindedness, let me ask you a question. Imagine that I were to show you a picture of an angry and intimidating looking Arab guy with a big beard. What do you think? What is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the word 'terrorist'? If the first thing that came to ...
Views: 2315(1 vote) - Spiritual Communities In South America - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Dakota KaiserThe Paititi Institute for the Preservation of Ecology and Indigenous Culture is a nonprofit organization devoted to the integration of indigenous wisdom into every day life. We are located on 4000 acres in Peru. Through all of our programs, we dedicate our efforts to supporting a society of ...
Views: 2079 - Pondering Life - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Royce GomezAs I sit in Europe alone on Thanksgiving, I ponder life's lessons and the memories with family. Thanksgiving gives us reason to pause and be thankful for what we have and reflect on the fond memories of the past and look with hope to the future. Thanksgiving is a time of family, friends, ...
Views: 1324 - Get Curious - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Natalie CanizaresIt's a beautiful fall-like afternoon here in Los Angeles, and I'm sitting at a quiet coffee shop in my neighborhood enjoying an almond milk latte. I've been pretty absent from the blog lately and honestly it's because I've been going through a ton of transitions in my life and sharing has taken ...
Views: 1033 - Buddhism: Finding peace of mind at work - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Cameron FraserOne of the stops on our journey to discovering and understanding spirituality is an exploration of Buddhism. My personal experience with Buddhism has primarily come through the practices of Lay Buddhists; followers of the religion who aren’t members of the Sangha, that is, they aren’t monks, ...
Views: 1187 - Smiling and It's Many Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2015 from amanda hadleyThe Benefits of Smiling Recently I've been trying to smile more. I've noticed that whenever I smile I feel so much better. It's not that I don't smile because I'm unhappy, I just seem to have lost the smiling habit, or if I do smile, it's quick and fleeting. I'm practising smiling more, ...
Views: 1271 - Freedom! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It took a lot of people to stand up and make sacrifices in order for you to have your freedom. As they say, freedom is not free. Here are some examples of the types of freedom: Economic Freedom, Religious Freedom, Freedom of Movement, Self Defense, Political Freedom and Personal Freedom. This ...
Views: 1271 - Release Worry and Gain Creativity! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieDo you find yourself waking up in the morning and immediately starting to worry or ruminate on areas of your life? If you answered yes, no judgement it’s human nature! Awareness is power! Change this process and you change your outlook on life and what you attract. You hold the power to ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - October 2015, Earth Spirit Journal, Liberate Your Vision! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Earth Spirit Journal, our Newsletter, for October 2015. Our intention is to remind you our readers, friends and connections we are all part of a much larger, ever evolving community. We offer here some insights into our views and experiences into the ...
Views: 1376 - Inside the Benighted Regions of the Arab World - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Christopher EvansThere have been many adjectives used to describe the region we call the Middle East. One such description given by David Keyes, the executive director of Advancing Human Rights, a non-profit organization promoting human rights around the world, was the ‘Kingdom of hate’. Harsh perhaps, but be ...
Views: 1282 - How Freedom Redefines Routine - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisSometimes our life changes in the most unexpected ways! Recently a client of mine shared an amazing shift in perspective that has totally transformed her life! I’m sure many of us can relate to her story: The Drain Game Christina is a married and working mom of 2 small children, embroiled in ...
Views: 1278 - Who Exactly are Fanning the Flames of the Syria Crisis? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Christopher EvansThe ongoing Syria crisis, described as the ‘greatest humanitarian disaster since WWII’ continues to shock and appal in equal measure, and it’s not hard to see why. As the world wakes up to the realisation that these refugees are not freeloaders after all, but are literally fighting for their ...
Views: 1132 - Human Response to Spirituality – the Believers, the Skeptics and the Explorers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIn general, there are three major responses to esoteric issues in the field of spirituality. They are represented by three groups: the believers, the skeptics and the explorers. It is good to be aware of the mental proclivities of these groups. Life on this planet depends on the state of ...
Views: 1708 - Holy city Ujjain - The city of God - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2015 from Heena PathakUjjain has its traces since long back. It is said that when no human being existed this was the favorite place of god and goddess on earth. It is said that Lord Shiva use to visit this place with his wife Parvati. As per the remarkable traces found in the Indian epic holy book Mahabharata there ...
Views: 1007 - The Power of Perception - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisYour perception creates your reality, but what creates your perception? Every new experience is filtered through your core beliefs, your personal past, and unique emotions. Even your mood impacts how your reality looks at any given moment. No 2 people exist in the same perception of reality and ...
Views: 1320 - Let Blood Ceanup Professionals Clean Your Carpet - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Lora DavisMany business and homeowners are usually concerned about what to do with blood spills on carpets and different other surfaces as a result of accidents at home, violent crimes or suicides. The truth is that whenever there is a blood spill homeowners will be required to organize for correct ...
Views: 718 - 1 Major Problem with the Practice of Positivity - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Jacob Korthuisre you a naturally positive person? OR do you practice positivity as a way of conquering naturally bad feelings and thoughts? There is a big difference. Of course positivity is much better for us than negativity is. Studies clearly link positivity to better health and more ...
Views: 1688 - Save Your Energy, Invest in Yourself and Be Happier - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2015 from Jacob SchulzHave you ever been around those types of people that talk about others? You know, the kind that only seem to talk about what someone else is doing, where they're living, what their profession is or how much money they're making? It could even be something as insignificant as talking about where ...
Views: 945 - 5 Strategies for a More Sustainable and Secure Abode - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Anna RodriguezSecurity is an age-old concern that every homeowner has, and will have to inevitably address. It doesn’t matter if you live in a quiet, suburban village or an apartment building in the middle of a bustling city. Ensuring the safety of your living space is an important matter in every zip code. ...
Views: 1435 - Sharing A Few Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts* (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Sharing A Few Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts* (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") * At least they are to me from https://anewdawnbook.wordpress.com Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): "Inspiration", Inspirational Quotes, Words of inspiration ...
Views: 1600 - THE PRIZE’: Sharing Some Thoughts from a New Book - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: THE PRIZE’: Sharing Some Thoughts from a New Book From http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-prize-sharing-some-thoughts-from-a-new-book Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘The Prize’, books by craig lock, Craig’s books, book extracts, new books by craig, ...
Views: 1580 - 5 Reasons to Keep Your Divorce Out of Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Diana MercerToday, communication is instantaneous. Like the phrase, “a shot heard around the world”, an online post is sent into the media stratosphere with the potential to surface anywhere, be read by anyone and unfortunately remain forever. You’re getting divorced. You may or may not be happy about this, ...
Views: 995 - “The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword” - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")“Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.” –Carol Burnett From Graffiti to Great Literature, All Writing is Important to Someone! “The power of the pen has not diminished. It is an age-old way to escape, pour out emotions, play with ideas, give meaning to the world and ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - The 4th of July: The Birth of the American Independence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2015 from ocean tailer“Born on the 4th of July” – such is a phrase that captures the attention of every American citizen. This is also the title of a very popular movie that touched the hearts of the Americans as it depicts how the brave soldiers have triumphantly achieved victory from the Vietnam War. But going back ...
Views: 792 - An "Interview" with Jesus on the State of the World Today: "My Conversations with God" - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")AN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY “MY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD” From https://beyondthezonespirit.wordpress.com/conversations-with-god/ And www.sharefaith.wordpress.com (Updated article from ...
Views: 1607 - *** Having a "why me" day? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieMost of us have had one of those “why me” days. Sometimes we don’t understand why life deals us particular life experiences or circumstances. Rather than dwell in this analysis space that leads to negative emotional mindsets like victim-hood, make a conscious choice to play messages to yourself ...
Views: 1677 - Making the Choice: Do you have a Busy (Monkey) Mind or a Centered (Calm) Mind? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Judith HolderOur mind is always processing information at some level within us. The mind gathers information, sorts and stores experiences. We use our library of experiences to filter information, structure how we will think about and approach future experiences, and make decisions. Our mind is fascinating ...
Views: 1176 - Spousal Support- How is it calculated and how will I Receive any? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Diana MercerThe issue of spousal support is always a part of any divorce case or mediation. The circumstances for an award of spousal support are evaluated individually and there is no automatic dollar determined for each person. The process of calculating spousal support is a process of weighing specific ...
Views: 869 - Develop your Inner Peace Sanctuary - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieToday’s reflection is inspired by my personal journey and the journey of my long time clients. Enlightenment doesn't mean you have reached super human status. What it means is you have the same life lessons and life experiences, and you are choosing to view these experiences with a lens of ...
Views: 1559 - Sport for Peace - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Sport for Peace from www.sportforpeace.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://goo.gl/vTpjk (and/or ...
Views: 1448 - Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts from www.defeatterrorism.wordpress.com and www.craiglock.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Key Words: Terrorism, Solutions, Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Politics, World, Middle ...
Views: 1551 - Breaking Through the Loneliness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitI am willing to wager that you have a secret. Your secret is a story--or many stories--that culminate in a shameful "truth" about yourself and who you think you are. You go through life hoping nobody discovers this truth. It would all fall apart if everybody figured out what you "really" ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - How to Give Your Elderly Loved Ones Peace and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Anica OaksAs loved ones age, it is important to give them the care they need to live safe and enjoyable lives at a time when health problems or physical limitations may be a factor. An assisted living center can often provide the peace and fulfillment that elders appreciate and need at this time of their ...
Views: 1467 - How to Deal with Differing Points of View - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieDo you ever get irritated when someone doesn’t get what you are trying to say? Or they plainly see the situation from a different viewpoint? Your desire is to make them understand exactly what you are trying to say or see it from your point of view and sometimes that is just not going to ...
Views: 1631 - “Exit-Plan” Matt Drudge Buys Bunker in Phoenix; A Discussion of Biblical “Strategic Relocation” - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Christ's warning suggests need for an “exit plan,” but not in a bunker with guns. Prompt action is called for—are we ready? Maybe we should begin to think about it. Matt Drudge spent $1.9 million on a Camelback Mountain mansion in Phoenix. While this shows a concern for security, ...
Views: 1473 - 10 Tips to Achieving Your Intentions for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Kumari MullinA while back I had an argument with my partner and it got to a rare point that we were not even speaking to each other. I went out for an appointment, and found myself complaining to a friend about some of the things he was doing that really upset me. I felt really unsupported, as I imagine he ...
Views: 1553 - Supreme Court Cuts 4th Ammendment and OK's Impending Search & Seizure as America's Freedoms Fade - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The road is cleared for martial law and the end of America as we know it. Military “standing where it ought not” (Mark 13:14) was a sign to flee Jerusalem, but the idea of fleeing the cities when we see it as early believers did, seems strange to most Christians. Are they like the frog ...
Views: 1366 - Finding Daily Communion - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaI want to write about something so important today. What do we do when life looses it’s magic? How do we move forward into the beauty within and before us every single day? How do we stop our obligations, other people’s judgements and difficult circumstances from taking away the beauty in our ...
Views: 1405 - How Society Is Testing Us And What We Can Do - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2014 from Garrett PaknisWe, as a society, are being put to a test. We are at a time of our existence as human beings when we must band together or else there is going to be continued destruction that will have more and more personal resonance. The way we treat one another and the amount of fear – rather than love – ...
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