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There is a long tradition in the West that does not accept evolution in any form as an acceptable explanation for life on earth. This view is set forth in the creation story in Genesis where God created each form and being of its own kind and created human beings to act as stewards of the ... Views: 17
The aim of spiritual seeking and yoga, historically, has been the liberation of the individual seeker and achievement of enlightenment. In many cases, this has involved making a choice between living “in the world” or abandoning the worldly life. Some traditions, such as the Buddhist Mahayana ... Views: 28
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The story in Looking for Alaska is set in a time when everyone is building their self-image, identity, dreams, and love lives – high school. John Green introduces us to Miles Halter, who is the unreliable narrator of this story (But, as ... Views: 40
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Solitude has become another commodity to sell (being lonely is still hushed). It became a fad when self-help gurus and pseudo-spiritual teachers started preaching about the benefits of time spent alone: Take this silent retreat, this ... Views: 44
Practitioners of yoga are generally familiar with the usual definitions of the chakras, their forms, colors and major operative powers when they open. In the integral yoga, where evolutionary planes of consciousness are recognised, Sri Aurobindo has expanded the definitions and understanding of ... Views: 37
The Bhagavad Gita rightly occupies an important spot in the spiritual tradition of India. The teaching of the Gita is expansive and detailed, exploring the paths of Knowledge, Devotion and Works and providing insight into the attitude of the seeker, the relation to the teacher, and the nature of ... Views: 80
There are three primary yogas - jnana yoga, bhakti yoga, and karma yoga. Jnana yoga is the yoga of knowledge, the yoga of right understanding. It utilizes the mind to bring a clear understanding of the nature of reality and focuses on undoing erroneous beliefs about the nature of self and others ... Views: 87
It is not through the power of mind that one achieves knowledge of the truth of existence. The frame within which the mind operates, and the methodology that it utilizes, simply cannot appreciate, nor understand, those aspects of existence which fall outside of its direct scope or which exceed ... Views: 65
Once we acknowledge that Truth cannot be ascertained through intellectual prowess alone, that the mind is not an instrument of truth, but rather an instrument for seeking, filled with doubt, confusion and limitation, we can no longer rely entirely on the mind to be the arbiter of what reality ... Views: 61
No matter how highly develop and powerful the intellect is, at some point it reaches the limits of its power and acknowledges that all of its activity is limited within a frame that prevents it from knowing anything with certainty. The intellect builds steps of logic based on various assumptions ... Views: 64
The highest ideals of humanity can be looked at from the point of view of human capability or from the view of a divine purpose to the manifestation. The difference in viewpoint leads to different focus and result. From the human viewpoint, we would look at how to improve, perfect and optimize ... Views: 99
We all know how the Corona pandemic took the entire world in its grasp. The infection hasn’t yet gone entirely, and different countries around the world are at different points in their COVID-19 infection rates. But if there is one thing common among the 186 countries across the world, ... Views: 107
When do you find your kids the most delighted? Surely when they play! After all, games and children are so inseparable! The glee on those little faces, the bright smiles, and those loud giggles speak for the pleasure and contentment children get when they indulge in playing. Experts say that ... Views: 86
Ordinary human life is essentially driven by response to outer circumstances, and is based in the desires, needs and reactions of the ego-personality. The interaction between people in a society, whether in the smallest groupings such as the family, or larger groupings of community, country or ... Views: 99
Our mind and senses are generally turned outwards and we constantly are prodded to pay attention to events, people and circumstances in the outer world. We build up careers, we start families, we entertain ourselves, we satisfy the desires that arise as a result of our interaction with the outer ... Views: 94
People take up the practices of Yoga with many different objects in mind. Many do so from the viewpoint of the individual ego, seeking for fitness, health, energy, prosperity, fame, or for individual spiritual realisations, spiritual experiences, acquisition of special powers, conquest of death ... Views: 94
Right Spiritual Choice
In our God’s hierarchy, a Right Spiritual Choice is a Choice towards Light.
One of the best samples of a Right Spiritual Choice is represented in the drama-horror movie The Rite ( 2011).
Multiple Spiritual Choices towards Light is the best-case scenario for any ... Views: 99
Evolution takes time. Hundreds of millions of years were required to move even small steps forward, as universal “time” does not fit into the “human” time-sense. Humanity measures things in terms of an individual lifespan, and in increments that we have devised from our humanity-centric ... Views: 103
Humanity is facing a crisis of existential proportions. Climate change, pollution, income inequality, access to fresh water and food, and the consequences that lead to mass migration, war, and increased risk of pandemic disease vectors all are forcing us to confront our entire way of looking at ... Views: 113
It is enough to look at the prison statistics and the penal legislation of the USA to realize that this phenomenon is still evident. While the white population of the country makes up 60% of the total, whites-only represent 30% of the prison population, while blacks make up 33% of it, being only ... Views: 159
Introduction
According to contactees with Supreme Consciousness, we live in a transition period from the fifth to the sixth race. That is an extremely challenging time since the previous era's results are summed up, and humans' destinies are decided.
A tiny group of the very best people ... Views: 123
Beyond your conscious awareness resides your collective subconscious with unique fears, biases, defenses, and abilities that comprises the real you.
One of the fastest ways to advance your self-knowledge, thus, spirituality, is to delve into your concealed mind; self-awareness is one of the ... Views: 118
Each day is a new beginning, a new dawn, a new opportunity to become that which you truly want to be. When you rise each day it is a fresh start. Think, the night before, what you want in life, what you want to be, how you want to be in the world. You have every opportunity every day to create ... Views: 129
Guys?"
You must know a friend, relative, colleague, or neighbor whose relationship ended up in a nasty breakup or divorce. The fault, as we commonly see, is in their choice of men.
But is it fair to blame mankind if the options women have are limited? You don't think twice about grabbing the ... Views: 187
Personal hygiene is how you take care of your body. You might normally relate it to bathing, washing your hands, brushing teeth and sporting clean clothing regularly on a regular basis. The scope of personal hygiene may also include washing clothes, towels, household, sewerage and so on.
Good ... Views: 315
According to the science of karma, what counts the most is one’s inner intentions. Based on these intentions, good or bad karma get bound. And once, any karma is bound, it is bound to catch you. In next birth, one’s actions shall take place in line with the intentions made now, and accordingly, ... Views: 198
Brahmacharya or celibacy is one of the most important parts of any spiritual journey. It may not necessarily be a pre-condition for beginning the journey, but after a point, it becomes inevitable.
Like with the other spiritual traditions or practices, the practice of celibacy too yields ... Views: 184
In present days video meetings are the new normal, as teams are no longer working together in the same office. Also, you’re just as likely to be working with someone in a different part of the country or world as you are with someone in a different part of the office.
Virtual ... Views: 183
KARMA WHAT IS ITS NATURE?
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Karma is like a fruit at different stages on a tree. Some fruits are just forming, some are halfway mature.
Some of your karmic fruit are ripe……ready to dish out the effect on you...in a positive or negative way!
“You reap what you so” the famous ... Views: 206
Bringing the baby home can be an incredibly tiring and daunting experience for you, especially if you're a first-time mom. Frequent feedings, sleep deprivation, sheer physical and mental exhaustion – there are many things you have to go through during the first few crazy days of life. To help ... Views: 282
Have any good things come from the virus situation? It is an awful situation and there have been many deaths, upset, worry and chaos caused by it, but perhaps there are one or two good bits that come from it - the silver lining in the clouds.
Perhaps we have learned about patience, ... Views: 245
Well, the connect of Diwali celebrations and sweets is extremely close. Most of India cannot think of a Diwali without sweets or mithais. Though the kind of celebration may differ but sweet is an integral part of Diwali celebrations every year. This year due to the pandemic though new ... Views: 186
Reading newspapers is still recommended in many schools across the world for students to increase their reading and comprehension skills. It is also suggested as a method to increase current affairs knowledge, stay informed about the world and the country and form the foundation for new ideas to ... Views: 241
The digital world is much more different than the real-time world in front of us. When it comes to parenting, we all must have been in scenarios, where our kids are too much indulged into phones and spending more time with it than they actually do with the friends and family. The fact is that ... Views: 253
As women, we may often think, that by completing all the chores at home, we are embodying the essence of femininity, and in spite of all the running around, we receive no appreciation, and still lack happiness.
The answer is very simple. A positive opinion of a woman does not correlate to ... Views: 260
It may be that we spend our entire lives searching for the secret to femininity in various magazines, articles, or in girlfriends and celebrities, without even thinking to look inside our own selves a little bit. Yet, in doing so, we would in fact discover significant wonders. The secret to ... Views: 320
What is Reiki?
The word Reiki is the unification of two words ‘Rei’ and ‘Ki’ meaning spiritually influenced life force energy. Reiki can be simply defined as an advanced and highly superior technique that influences the construction and networking of the universe. It is identical to the prana ... Views: 389
You are carrying out your regular routine and your energy, enthusiasm, and productivity go through high and low depending on the day. Its a holiday and you become relaxed, excited, and dynamic.
We are a servant of our heart and allow thoughts, emotions, and attachments to make us dance to ... Views: 282
The advent of digitalization has taken the world by storm through its remarkable and robust impact on industries and its systems. One has to agree, today, there is barely any corner left on the planet that has not been brushed by the flaming wings of technology. From construction, communication, ... Views: 350
Many individuals want to know if they can migrate to Australia. Among the most typical approaches of migration to Australia is under the General Skilled migration program. This program aims to choose the extremely skilled people in certain lines of work worldwide to migrate to Australia as well ... Views: 284
With the whalebone-white snow, quivering bodies, and longer nights, winter months tend to be among the most costly when it comes to heating and energy bills.
The primary reason why the cost of natural gas goes up in the winter is that people are using more energy. After all, they want to be ... Views: 274
Due to the advancement in technology, now it is easier to disinfect the luggage. No one can deny this fact that domestic, as well as international flights, have become the primary reason for spreading the COVID-19. Luggage or bags are a vital part of the journey, and these are carried by almost ... Views: 311
There are so many misunderstandings and misconceptions about Wicca. This is due to some books that say that there is only one God (the Christian God) and that all other Gods are demons. This is not true.
Let’s start with what Wicca is:
Wicca is a polytheistic religion focusing upon ... Views: 293
It's been more than a decade since E-Commerce has completely emerged in our lives. Nowadays, None of the products or services relies entirely on brick and mortar businesses. When it comes to online business one should have deep knowledge and research in their stream. And if not, at least they ... Views: 285
When we go around in a belief, “I am so great or I am the smartest person in the world”, people will immediately say, “Look, he has so much of ego”, isn’t it?
Even, in our day-to-day conversations, so often we pass judgements, ‘such and such person is so egoistic whereas that other person is ... Views: 309
a better place to live
People tend to look for a better place to live. Some emigrate from Africa to Europe, another from Mexico to the USA, etc. European countries, USA, Australia, etc. are places with the better-developed economy than others; therefore, there is less risk to die from ... Views: 340
We are all familiar with the general laws govern our physical well-being; eat healthy foods, exercise both mind and body, and avoid toxic people and places whenever possible. Adhere to these simple laws, and be relatively free from suffering; break them, and you place yourself under another set ... Views: 370
Welcome Beloved and thank you for joining me in your Divine Feminine reading for July 2020. This message is from the Divine Goddess within to give you a better spiritual outlook on your life and a message from your spirit guides and with that being said, let’s get into the reading.
The ... Views: 378
Welcome Beloved and thank you for joining me in your general reading for July 2020. This message is from Spirit to give you a better outlook on your life and help you put some things into perspective and with that being said, let’s get into the reading.
You may feel like life is in a period ... Views: 391
When we write something bad on a paper, we erase it with an eraser. If we do something wrong in a computer, we undo it with 'ctrl+z'. Isn’t there any such option available to get rid of our bad or wrong karma in life? Wouldn't that be great if we have one! Let's read on to figure it ... Views: 344