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- Book Review- The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Carlos CastanedaDecades ago the University of California Press published an unusual manuscript by an anthropology student named Carlos Castaneda. The Teachings of Don Juan initiated a generation of seekers dissatisfied with the limitations of the Western worldview. Castaneda's now classic book remains ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - Too Capable to Surrender - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Shavasti .Too Capable to Surrender If you were asked to do too much too soon, take on too much responsibility at a young age – either physical responsibility such as household chores or emotional responsibility – caring for siblings, a sick parent or feeling responsible for an emotionally challenged ...
Views: 1599 - Healing the Split – Facing Self-Hatred - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Shavasti .By the time we reach adulthood we’ve had plenty of experiences and have drawn plenty of conclusions about what is either good or bad. We’ve taken on my labels, many labels have been forced up on us and we’ve willingly adopted some labels – labels such as ‘good girl’ – ‘bad girl’, ‘good boy’ – ...
Views: 1618 - Digging Deeper - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Emily DeCarloInside all of us is a wealth of untapped potential far beyond our own imaginations and belief. There are hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, explored and excavated. God put us on this planet to not just breathe, but to serve Him by serving others. It is difficult to help others if we ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Hypnotherapy Helps you Find What you Look for Within - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Kemila ZsangeDeep down within the paradoxical richness of empty space… If you are willing to go there, tell me what you will have found. Our daily life is like surface of a lake, a river, a sea (depending on your container). There are always activities, good or bad. Things happen, expected or unexpexted. ...
Views: 2014 - Order, From Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Albert Wagner"Under all disorder there is an underlying order." The author thinks this is an interesting quote from psychiatrist and psychotherapist Carl Jung. It is interesting because the word "disorder" seems to imply that things are "haphazard", so to speak. What Dr. Jung seems to implying in this ...
Views: 1333 - Runes and Consciousness: Eh in inverted position - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Carolina IglesiasThis rune is called Eh and came out in inverted position (it looks like an "M" upside down). It invites to start a journey towards our essence step by step. Shall we start? The concept of Consciousness that most strongly resonates with me now is “that which accepts all and judges nothing.” If ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - A Day In The Life Of LeBron James - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Albert WagnerWould you want to be LeBron James for a day? If they were really asked this question, most people would probably answer with a resounding, YES (and for more than a day). Having whatever you want whenever you want sounds pretty good to most people. Also, having people know who you are and ...
Views: 3206 - I Knew I Should Have Paid Attention In English Class - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Kenneth Vogt"People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself." ~Ernest Hemingway Do you remember sitting in school thinking, "When am I ever going to use this stuff in the real world?" I am about to vindicate your 8th grade English teacher. That's ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - The Paradox of Practical Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Norma CasasI don’t usually speak or write about religious matters. I have learned that it is a sensitive topic for many who feel insulted or threaten so if I have to, I always state that I respect and honor all religious beliefs as well as the believers. Today, however, a memory landed in my mind and I ...
Views: 1252 - ***Human Design Basics: How to Make Decisions and Take Actions that Align with Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Evelyn LevensonHaving a how-to manual for your life would be great, wouldn’t it! ~Knowing when to zig and when to zag ~Knowing the best way to approach and influence people ~Making big decisions with confidence ~Knowing when you are on-path to fulfill your soul’s purpose, and how to get back on track ...
Views: 4597(2 votes) - ***What IS Human Design? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Evelyn LevensonHuman Design is a tool for personality assessment as well as personal growth and self-empowerment. It offers practical solutions for living the highest expression of YOU with the least amount of confusion, frustration and anger. Human Design provides a blueprint of the unique personality ...
Views: 3999(1 vote) - How to stay vital throughout your whole life! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Luci SantosMost people associate vitality with endurance in the bedroom or staying young when we have reached old age. Vitality is relevant throughout our whole lives and at every age: vitality is our birthright and the most valuable resource that is truly undervalued in our modern times. In today's ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - What Are We Supposed To Learn In This Life? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Albert WagnerIf we think that this life has a purpose, then just what is it we are supposed to learn? After life is said and done will we have learned all the things what we were supposed to? To add meaning to life it is worthwhile to think about some of the things we think we should learn in ...
Views: 2263(1 vote) - Some Excellent Law of Attraction Questions and Answers - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris Spink(Q1) If I really believe something but others don't how does LOA work. e.g. if I had money invested in a horse or the stock market and I really believed that I would make money from this venture but the other people who owned the horse or had the same shares as me didn't believe this how would ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - Are You Where You Want To Be In Life? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Albert WagnerAre you where you want to be in life? This is kind of a hard question to answer, isn't it? People ask this question occasionally in life, though, so it is worth thinking about. It seems like a pertinent question for anyone to think about. However, answering it implies you know the ...
Views: 1173 - How to End The Quest for Enlightenment - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2021 from Charles HeinekeFor years, after I became disillusioned with "Christianity" as I knew it, and learned of other, more ancient teachings, teachings which, in fact, were embedded within Christian teachings, I fervently "sought enlightenment." Once we come to know what we don't want, we then go searching for what ...
Views: 1248 - You Are Enough! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2021 from Charles HeinekeFor most of my life I sought to earn my sense of self-worth from others. That seemed to be the way the world worked. I sought approval from those "over me," those whose approval seemed necessary, or at least helpful, to moving my life forward. But there were so many different, often conflicting, ...
Views: 1246 - Your Sparkling Soul Glows In Its Highest Truth - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontYour Sparkling Soul Glows In Its Highest Truth As you begin, you know that your soul is your source of guidance as you live in the moment now! It is really the only time you’ll ever have to sparkle! Your beautiful soul glows with its own brilliance as it emanates from the inside out. This is ...
Views: 1741 - Why People Don't Help Others In An Emergency - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Mika ElaImagine a busy street. Loads of cars, people... And suddenly a woman falls on the floor and sprawls. Will you help her? You would probably say 'yes' but according to research you wouldn't help. How so? This phenomenon, called "The Bystander Effect", became an object of psychologists' interest ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - How to Heal Ourselves and the World - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Generally, society works against us discovering and being ourselves. We are taught to be what society and our parents want us to be. There is little faith in the brilliance and miracle of who we are. Instead, there is typically a fear that we are not enough and we have to push to be the best we ...
Views: 1962(1 vote) - Do You Notice The Good In Others? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Albert WagnerWhen was the last time someone upset you in a way which put a damper on your day? Perhaps you though something was so unjust that it even changed your perception of the other person. Was it last month, last week or maybe even today? If you are anything like the author of these blogs, ...
Views: 1156 - F.A.Q.: The meaning of life and Spirituality - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Albert WagnerAs these articles pertain to spirituality and the meaning of life there are some questions that come up repeatedly. It does not mean there are definitive answers, but one can try to respond to them. A logical question would be to ask where the author gets his information. Here is a ...
Views: 1225 - Expeditions in Faith: Your Purpose is Your Challenge - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioWhat's your great challenge in life? What is that theme that has run through most of your life? Some great challenges are: not enough, fear of failure, trust issues and speaking your truth. Just because we are experiencing a challenge doesn't mean: • that you are "doing" something ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - 3 Secret for Greater Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Andrew BrownHappiness is, in some ways, the ultimate pursuit in self-improvement. Unlocking greater happiness can transform your life in more ways than just changing your mood. As you begin to experience a positive life you will find motivation comes easier, self-esteem grows, and that you will become a ...
Views: 1128(3 votes) - The Closing Ceremony - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Lisa TunneyYesterday was the last day of my 46th year and I kept hearing as much in my mind. As the thought continuously made itself known to me, I decided to revel in the fact that an ending and therefore a beginning was taking place. I looked at my surroundings as though this was the last time I would ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Selfishly Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Kemila ZsangeI’ve always found this word “selfish” intriguing. It’s such an empty word by itself yet there are so many loaded meanings and emotions to it. An artificial word, yet a powerful label. To be labeled “selfish” is not a nice feeling for many of us so we would do whatever it takes to avoid being ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - It's Just a Shoe! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kate Bares-CochrunAre you one of those people who feels a bit anxious when things get really, reaaaaaallly good? Do you habitually cover your proverbial head, waiting for the other shoe to drop? Ugh. Don't you just hate that? It's one thing to be awake and aware that the unexpected does and will occur, but to go ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - 7 Methods to Achieve Balance and Self-Control - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from S.A. AbrahamIn order to apply the concepts of balance and self-control in your present life, you should first consider this: Did you choose the situations you were born into? Did you have any say in who your parents were, the kind of home you grew up in, or the circumstances that shaped you genetically, ...
Views: 2367 - The Luminosity of Your "Sparkling Soul" - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Luminosity of Your “Sparkling Soul” Perhaps you, like many, have heard the old familiar proverb that “The eyes are the window to the soul” which is really nothing new; however, I am taking it one step further to say that the heart must then be the doorway. Since we are living during ...
Views: 3108 - Your Body, the Living Oracle - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Kathy WilsonYour body is a phenomenal piece of work. Not only does it carry you through your days in this world, it has functions that you rarely think about or perhaps don't even know about. Your Body, the Living Pendulum For example, did you know that you can use your body as a pendulum? Not only is ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Looking For A Place To Hide? A Secret To Keeping Your Cool When You're Uncomfortable - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Rita HickmanYour boss, “would like to talk to you for a minute”. Your spouse isn’t talking to you at all. It’s 5am and you’re not looking forward to your stressful day. How do you know you’re stressed? You feel slightly queasy, a little hot or cold, your shoulders tense up, maybe your intestines feel weak. ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - Passage - Understanding The Paradigm Shift - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Martin BrofmanPassage By Martin Brofman (from Anything Can Be Healed – Findhorn Press) Each of the chakras is like a lens through which you choose to interpret events in the outer world. You always have the choice as to whether you will interpret these events through the filter of Security, Sensation, ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićConscious Parenting or Entering a Spiritual Parenting Journey Parenting IS the most difficult job in the world. The Journey of Personal Development magically enfolds in front of the Parents that are at all times asked to increase their capacity to Love, and Understand this complex matrix of ...
Views: 1641(5 votes) - Relationships and the Law of Attraction, Part One - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkThere is nothing more important to us than our relationships because without them we wouldn’t be the person that we are. The people we share our world with have great value for us. Even when they may not seem to agree with the way we think or who we are. They are providing us with contrast and ...
Views: 1101 - Bombings at the Boston Marathon - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Kyre AdeptWe all experienced a sadly familiar sense of shock and horror when we read or saw that two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Of course, it’s too early to know what or how or why; at this point, it’s all about images and anguish, sorrow for those on the scene and shock ...
Views: 1439 - Death and Taxes - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Kyre AdeptOooh, it’s that inevitable time of year again… not death, hopefully, but taxes. In the US, most people’s taxes are due on April 15th, so it’s a good day to stay away from the Post Office. We all have an ambivalent relationship with taxes in particular and taxation in general. We want the ...
Views: 1506 - Six Keys to Living Your Life's Purpose - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from David ArensonWhat do you think you're here for? Did you just randomly turn up in existence, or is there a seeper purpose to your being alive? What I'm going to say may sound controversial to the unitiated. My view is that your life's mission is to love yourself. Further, to learn to love what you have, ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - Facing Our Fears - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Lisa TunneyWhen I was a child I was very good at football and baseball. Since it was the seventies, and while women’s lib has began to change things for those of us of the female persuasion, little league was still off limits to me. It would be another few years, before I ever saw a girl playing on an ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - The Truth About Energy: Mind, Body, Spirit - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Truth About Energy: Mind, Body, Spirit Energy is the source of all life. It is what we are all made of! Interestingly, the concept of energy offers multiple meanings and presents various types. The most basic definition states that it is the vehicle for creating a reaction, motion or ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - The Question Is: How Healthy Is Your Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Rhonda RabowSelf-esteem is a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that implies you accept, respect, trust and believe in yourself. Self-esteem means that you have confidence that you can fulfill your deepest personal needs, aspirations and goals. It comes from within where you see yourself as a worthy, ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - To reduce stress - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeOnly those who manage to bring structures into his/her everyday life, are thereby reducing negative stress, which is otherwise inevitable. No structures or chaos bring long term trouble with other family members and also attract disease by itself. Such missing structures lead to lack of ...
Views: 1259 - The Self: An Evolving Constant - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Self: An Evolving Constant A true yet perplexing paradox of self is that it is an evolving constant. It is that stable sense of constancy yet it also embodies an undeniable fluidity over time. This irony captures the Self in its most fundamental dualism. It may be an understatement to say ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Our Self Development Journey - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićOur Personal Development Journey Self Realization Journey is a most amazing Journey we will ever embark on. It never ends and it is always successful because an invisible driver (our soul) directs the Journey. Our commitment to grow as spiritual beings is always beautifully ...
Views: 3860(2 votes) - What's Sacred Intimacy? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzWe all lead busy lives. No doubt. The problem with living busy lives is that we forget, sometimes, about the living part. Part of living is in the everyday interaction. It’s seeing the person whose eyes you avoid as you walk down the street, or the waitress who served you, the person who ...
Views: 1432 - Valuing Values - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonAnne Marie worked hard to finally secure her coveted, hi-profile dream job, one which had glamour, power, and prestige attached to it. The job gave Anne Marie the ability to influence the direction of politics and policies in the USA and around the world. It also kept her at the office until the ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - The Tree Embraces Its True Nature - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Tree Embraces Its True Nature The secrets of creation may be found within the infinite wisdom of a tree. A tree can teach us much more than we may even come to know. When we are challenged by situations that seem insurmountable to us, the tree provides a gentle comfort through its ...
Views: 833 - We Hold Ourselves Back By Confusing One Emotion With Another - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from David SamuelWe often confuse our emotions with what we think they are as opposed to what they really are. This misinterpretation of our feelings to the opposite will keep us limited as this process most often interprets a wise emotion or intuition as a weak emotion or fear as we try to identify and explain ...
Views: 1243 - Like The Tree, Root Deeply In Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontLike The Tree, Root Deeply In Yourself To visualize a tree is an amazing image. It comes in so many distinctive forms and has a broad range of unique characteristics. The Cherry Blossoms, the Apple Blossoms and the Pine trees are all part of Mother Nature’s tapestry. You may simply see green ...
Views: 1083 - Is Summer Boot Camp a Good Option for Your Troubled Teen? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe TherapistIf you are throwing your hands up in the air with what to do for your troubled teen, you may want to consider the summer boot camp option. These programs have been specifically designed to support, guide and create structure and limits for a child with behavior problems. Additionally, these ...
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