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- Recapturing Our Joy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David Robert OrdLaura was drowning in self-pity. After Dan called off their relationship, she began driving by his home in the hope of catching a glimpse of him. She also phoned when she knew he was out, just to hear his voice on the answering machine. She told herself she wanted to feel close to him, but all ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Redesign Your Reality - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonI would like to introduce you to something called Redesigning Your Reality and it's all about changing how you perceive the world. This is something that I have learned with NLP and changed it slightly to come up with this concept. Reality Your reality is totally different from my ...
Views: 1874(6 votes) - Same Message - Many Messengers - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Sumner DavenportEverywhere you turn today, you see the headline: How to get what you want in life”, “how to succeed at anything, “how to live the life of your dreams” “how to use the Law of Attraction, “the Secret” and on and on. Many teachers are delivering the same message in books, seminars and ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Second Chance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Frances LucasExodus 6:9-10 “So Moses told the people what the Lord had said, but they wouldn’t listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the increase burden of their slavery. Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Go back to Pharaoh, and tell him to let the people of Israel leave Egypt.’” Moses was ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Self-Reflection Exercise: Identifying Your Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSit comfortably and take a few slow, deep breaths. Settle your awareness in your heart. Now ask yourself this difficult question: What is wrong with me? Although we spend much of our lives disguising and suppressing the answers to this question, this is your opportunity to access it. You ...
Views: 6153(1 vote) - Sin: What Is It? How Can You Avoid and Treat It? What Rewards Will You Receive When You Conquer It? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is sin? Throughout the Bible, sin is a main topic. As a matter of fact, from the first story in Genesis to the last in Revelation, and even to this day, sin plays a crucial role. Since the topic of sin is so important, it is wise to understand what it really is. In the town where you ...
Views: 3516(1 vote) - Speak Your Truth, Not Your Mind - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from James Patrick McDonaldIt’s one-thirty in the morning and a single mother frets anxiously for her seventeen-year-old daughter to come home, anger building. Mother falls asleep on the sofa. The next day, daughter leaves for work before mother awakens. Upon returning home from work at 2:00 p.m., mother speaks her ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from rachel annFor many people, speaking of spiritual growth evokes visions of someone living in a hidden mountain top monastery, chanting and fasting in order to achieve enlightenment. Others may view it as increasingly frequent visits to a church. Although these may both be steps along the way, actual ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Spiritual Growth - A Very Personal Journey - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleSpiritual growth is a very personal journey. We are spiritual beings in a human body from our first breath to our last. Each time we breathe in, we accept life and all she has to offer us. With each out breath, we release all that we no longer need. As small children, we wonder at nature and ...
Views: 2591(1 vote) - Standing on the mountainous cliff named "I Can't". - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Lisa GawlasI know this cliff very well. I have spent almost 40 years there. Many of the excuses that lie within the vast caverns of this cliff, I probably created. This cliff was formed on the self-imposed limitations of human creation. It stands tall and erect and takes your personal power to feed ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Stepping Out of the Drama of Life - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from David WolfRecently I spent time with a friend who a few days previously experienced a traumatic interpersonal and intrapersonal event. A few hours into our day he expressed that he feels for the first time since the episode that he is “stepping out of the drama of what happened”. This caused me to reflect ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Success or Failure? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Trish Bishop"Failure's hard, but success is far more dangerous. If you're successful at the wrong thing, the mix of praise and money and opportunity can lock you in forever." - Po Bronson Which do you fear more - success or failure? This question is much more complicated than it seems on the surface. ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - Surprise: You Are Fully Accountable For Your Life in Your Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSpirituality and accountability go hand in hand; you reap what you sow. It may not catch up to you in this life, but based on our empirical research, we believe it will eventually. Unfortunately, we sometimes encounter people on the spiritual path who seem to rationalize bad behavior. ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Swatting at Hummingbirds - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Marlene BuffaBorn and raised in Michigan, I knew the move to Phoenix would bring profound changes to my life. Accustomed to a lifetime in a state with beautiful lakes and lush landscape, I learned to live with the native insects and wondered about the types of critter-life I’d find in the desert ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Taking Responsibility for Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Wendy ZelleaThe time has come for us to take responsibility for our lives. Let's put it this way, even if we do not take the responsibility, we are still responsible so we might as well step up to the plate now and realize that everything that happens to us in our personal lives, our country, our world and ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Taking Your Life Back From Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Laura NashHave you heard people say “It’s not my fault I’m unhappy, I had a bad childhood/spouse/employer”? Or maybe “I can’t ever be happy unless changes their attitude.” Well, it’s time to put your life–and happiness–back in the hands of the only person who really understands you. Yourself. When ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Telepathy with Animals; Do You Think Animals Receive and Respond to Human Thought and Feeling? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stephanie AltI never get tired reading amazing animal stories; how pets alert their owner’s when there is danger, and act as guides for those who are physically impaired. The astonishing tales of lost animals who find their way back home after years and miles of trekking. For many of us, our animals are like ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - The Challenge of Letting Go - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Gian Fiero |There comes a point and time in everyone's life when they need to let go. It's easier said than done, and even when most recognize the need to let go they can't do it. Letting go is about freedom; freedom that can only be experienced through the disconnection of the things - or the person - ...
Views: 2843(3 votes) - The Freedom of Your Life is a Four-Dimensional Phenomenon: Spiritual Freedom - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Oleg MoskvineDo you realize that freedom is a four-dimensional phenomenon? Physical, intellectual, spiritual and Ultimate freedoms are the interwoven parts of the rainbow of reality. You are here in this world to explore all the colors of the rainbow of reality. Move into a deep in-search of freedom right ...
Views: 2034(1 vote) - The Joy of Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Phil MéthotThe Joy of Cancer – Olga Munari Assaly & Kim Mecca iUniverse 2012 One summer Wednesday night, a little over a year ago, a woman walked into our Pointe-Claire Toastmasters Club as a guest and instantly changed the aura of the room. Her effervescence, her poise, and her clear blue beautiful ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-One Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths" (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-One Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths" (from Inspirational Books) Shared by: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 1377(5 votes) - The Mind Never Knows - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Athena KapantasAfter a long and needed hiatus, I have returned to the trenches to dedicate myself to the mission that I have been neglecting. I am a writer, but more so, I am a teacher. I spent the last year working for a non-profit organization that at one time, long ago, helped me get back on my feet. ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - The Myth of Your "Calling" in Life: How to Know What You REALLY Showed Up to Do - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,The Myth of Your “Calling” in Life Our culture has confused people, and continues to do so, in this regard. For example, what young person does not grow up expecting that there is something special they are here to do and that their greatest life challenge, or test, is to figure out what that ...
Views: 2168(1 vote) - The Nature of Human Nature- Ending the War Within - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergMuch has been said about human nature. Some believe that human nature is inherently good and others believe that human nature is inherently evil and self-centered. There is some truth to both of these views. The reality is that our human nature is inherently "multi-natured". We all know ...
Views: 2009(1 vote) - The Power of Doubt - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Michelle Lee, CHWe read and hear in the New Thought circles that we are creating our experiences every day and that to master our experience we must take responsibility for every experience we have. This statement alone can bring on a wide array of emotions and the first one is usually not empowerment, however ...
Views: 1447(4 votes) - The Power of Your Presence - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Alan SealeWe often speak of someone having “a powerful presence” or of an organization being “a strong presence in our community”. Yet how often do we stop to think about what it is that creates a strong presence? What is it about that person or organization that makes their presence so powerful? Your ...
Views: 2145(5 votes) - THE QUEST FOR SOUL LIBERATION - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from gloria eagleThere comes a time,in the evolution of the soul,when the individual is no longer satisfied with the pursuit of material goals and conventional existence.She or he begins to ask questions such as:What is the meaning of life?Who am I?What is my place in the universe?...Thus,one may begin the ...
Views: 2100(2 votes) - The Road to Global Peace - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Craig LockTHE ROAD TO GLOBAL PEACE In the light of the current state of the world, here are a few personal thoughts that may be of interest, based on the "rather miraculous" transformation of South Africa. From one time "pariah" apartheid state wracked by violence and conflict... to a relatively ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - The Second Chakra – Wants - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Richard LassiterIn our last article I shared about Acceptance. What I failed to share is that I am going to write a series of articles related to your energy centers, (aka Chakras) and the concepts that allow your energy to flow at your full potential. To regroup Acceptance, this is the Inflow chakra, the ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - The Self-- what it is - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Shaun Johnston“Make your self comfortable.” “Suit your self.” Even “Self growth”--we use the word “self” a lot but does anyone know what it means? Christians think they do. They say God gives it to them, it’s like the soul, it’s what God gives people at birth so they can choose freely whether or not to ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - The Soul of the Heart Inner Whispers - Insights on the Journey of Life - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterAs we shift into a whole new way of being, many of us are being called to look deep within and uncover the hidden treasures of insight, wisdom, and inner knowing that have been slumbering within us. Now is the awakening of our full potential as we release and surrender to situations that are ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - The Thing - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere are many problems in life, kind of like endless itches and glitches that need scratched and resolved. If we're poor, we have to struggle to support ourselves because there is . . . never enough money. If we're rich, then we have the typical problems of rich people - trying not only to ...
Views: 1043(3 votes) - There is Only One Creative Power In The Universe, Not Two - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Charles KohThere is only one power in the universe. It is the creative force in our own thoughts and imagination. There is no enemy on the outside, but an enemy that we create within. We are told, there is only one God, and beside Him there is No Other. As the story goes in scripture, in the beginning ...
Views: 1949(2 votes) - Top 3 Eating Rituals That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Monica RodriguezToday, I want to share with you three amazing eating rituals that you can incorporate into your daily life. When practiced with love, consciousness and intent, they will surely change your relationship to food and your overall outlook towards yourself and all that surrounds you. In order to ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - Total Astral Projection - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)What is Astral Projection and What Are the Best Conditions for this Strange Experience? Astral projection also known as the out-of-body experience and as "soul travel" by some groups, can happen to anyone at any time in one's life. Astral projection is often confused with lucid or vivid ...
Views: 2375(4 votes) - True Self Inside - A Strategy To Share Experience Of The True Self - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from GS VirkAt the heart of life is an absolute true self within the meaning of thought fails to develop properly. A genuine internal autonomy can not be celebrated with wisdom of thought. Wisdom of thought is based on what we see with our eyes, hear with their ears, the taste of the tongue, the smell in ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Truth - Yours or Mine? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Lauren Kennedyby Lauren Kennedy - http://laurenpkennedy.wordpress.com "Knock. Knock." " Who’s there?" " Truth." " Truth Who?" " Mine or Yours?" And there in lies the dilemma. And the source of immense conflict. We like to think that truth is absolute, explicit, definite, unambiguous and ...
Views: 1581(2 votes) - TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND IV: IDENTIFY YOUR INNATE SELF LOVE - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ada MarieWe are now presenting Part IV of our five part series – how are you all doing with turning your life around? Hopefully all that entered this series by the articles published on SelfGrowth, by the videos on “adamariestube” on YouTube, or by the radio show “the True Golden Oracle” on Dreamvisions ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Uncovering Our Light: 12 Steps And The Shaman’s Journey - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Barry LipscombA spiritual awakening is simply the awareness that we are more than just a physical body, with a thinking mind. We have a spiritual nature too, that many traditions speak of as a light. Yet lots of us no longer have access to that light. Addicts and Alcoholics have used drugs and alcohol ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Understanding the Energy of Desire: Is it a Craving or a Calling? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Ryan RandolphSo much of the world seems to be run by desire. We see it on the tv everyday: new cars, new clothes, new gadgets. In magazines we see the ideal mate, the ideal body, the ideal social life. It seems as though a wantingness arises within us automatically and we often find ourselves chasing ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Veils of Illusions - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “When your mind is intruded with confusion, it becomes a victim to the Veils of Illusions.” The Veils of Illusions are distortions within the mind perceived from one’s own subjective thinking. When we judge the world based on personal experiences, we lose touch with universal harmony. ...
Views: 1132(4 votes) - Wake up to the Wonder - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Kimberly SchneiderWhen did you last experience Wonder? I was blessed to get a dose last night—a spontaneous gift that came from watching my children experience a puppet show at our local zoo’s “Wild Lights” holiday celebration. The show was about how Bug Superpowers (we were in the Insectarium, after all) ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - We Can’t Do Enough - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Frances LucasMany times we feel like we are bombarded with things to do. We have responsibilities at home, at work, at school. We have obligations to God, to others and to ourselves. We want a balanced life with a clean home, great relationships and good health. We want to have enough money to tithe and pay ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - We Can’t Do Enough - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Frances LucasMany times we feel like we are bombarded with things to do. We have responsibilities at home, at work, at school. We have obligations to God, to others and to ourselves. We want a balanced life with a clean home, great relationships and good health. We want to have enough money to tithe and pay ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - We Have To Be Willing - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Frances LucasHow can we be serious about doing God’s will when we aren’t willing to change? We think every day or once a week at church about getting serious for God and making a difference. We have a revelation that we are going to do better and we are going to be better for God. However, we get caught up ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - What a Waste! - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Frances LucasHave you ever looked back on a day, week or period of time and think about the time wasted? Not necessarily the time waiting in line or in meetings but gaps of time where we spent time doing something or nothing of particular importance. If we added up those hours we spend daily watching ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - What if There Were Nothing Wrong With You? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from M.J. RyanGiven the training we’ve had in listening to everyone but ourselves and believing we are broken and bad, how do we begin? We start by understanding that the capacity to trust ourselves is not a fixed state we either have or don’t, like straight hair or violet eyes. Rather it is a quality of ...
Views: 1358(2 votes) - What Is An Aura? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from rachel annThe scientific definition describes the aura as an electro-magnetic field surrounding the human body, as well as every other object or organism contained within the Universe. The aura of a Human, otherwise also known as the HEF - H(uman) E(nergy) F(ield), is a combination of various ...
Views: 2471(2 votes) - What Step are You On? Evolution of Religion - Six Steps - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThese six major steps weave in and around each other, and there are many others, all revealing a transition between materiality consciousness and heightened consciousness, or between an outward emphasis (thinking, remembering, body and mind), and an inward emphasis (the replacing of thought and ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - While We Are Sleeping - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Frances LucasPoverty and scarcity can happen while we are sleeping. Not only poverty for ourselves but for others. When we choose to sleep and rest, we are allowing poverty and scarcity to happen to others as well. Sleeping and resting is not just about laying or sitting down, it is about continuing in our ...
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