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- Learn Mindfulness Meditation to Attain Self Realization - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Kip MazuyMindfulness meditation is really the essence of meditation and yoga. And if you practice this Zen technique given below not only in your sitting meditation but in your day-to-day life, it will help lead you into deep states of meditation and even self realization. Your natural experience of ...
Views: 2447(1 vote) - Acquiring Torah 25: Humility to Remember - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergRabbi Mattena expounded: What is the deeper meaning of the Scriptural text: “And from the wilderness to Mattanah?” If a man allows himself to be treated as a wilderness on which everybody treads, his study will be retained by him, otherwise it will not. (Eiruvin 54a) Rabbi Mattena does ...
Views: 1186 - THE GRACE OF AGE - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Christine MikalsonI took an elderly friend downtown, for groceries. She's a sweet lady. This started me thinking of how life has a way of softening some people, while others remain, or become, mean and nasty. Years ago, I worked at an irrigation company, as a bookkeeper. A well-to-do farmer came in, on a ...
Views: 851 - Acquiring Torah 26: Having One Rebbi - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergRaba expounded in the name of Rabbi Sehora who had it from Rabbi Huna: What is the purport of the text: “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished, but he that gathers little by little shall increase?” If a man studies much at a time his learning decreases, and if he does not do so but ...
Views: 1036 - The Elusive ‘I’ - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Harold HodgettsSo you want to become Self realized, you want to come to know yourself, and although you have studied much and have given much thought to what you have read, you still feel that you are somehow blocked from taking that final step back into the Self, to experience the reality of the elusive ...
Views: 1612 - What's Running You? - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Valerie SheppardAre you pushing to make things happen in your life right now? Are you feeling backed up against the wall? And what’s the wall for you? Time, money, a relationship? It can be difficult to find your peaceful center when you feel you have to try so hard to make things happen. The question is what ...
Views: 802 - Love Beyond Paradigms - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Mark KellyWe often look to traditional paradigms of Wholeness for insights into the nature of Love, but seldom look to Love for insights into the nature of traditional paradigms of Wholeness, i.e. look at Wholeness through the eyes of Love. Yet Love offers us a clear understanding of what it is to be ...
Views: 1411 - Holistic Awakening - Self-inquiry via the Shadow - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Mark KellyThe truly holistic understanding of awakening is not at odds with humanness. It is not even at odds with the ego. If anything, it approaches spiritual self-inquiry via the ego – particularly the psychological shadow – because it is this that blocks out the light of infinite being. In fact, ...
Views: 2091 - Holistic Non-duality - The Heart Of Modern Awakening - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Mark KellyThe essence of holistic non-duality is the recognition that non-duality is never separate from duality. Simply put, they are “not two” because non-duality devoid of duality is itself dualistic. Holistic non-duality does not transcend the world; it transcends the division within us. It is what ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - The Growth of the Soul - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Alan MesherForms of Service A spiritual path that aims for soul growth can be compared to a snowflake. Like snowflakes, all paths are similar, but none are the same. There are as many ways to achieve soul growth and serve, as there are people on the planet. The Divine is an equal opportunity employer ...
Views: 1318 - Acquiring Torah 29: Inside Outside - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergOn one occasion, Rabbi issued an order that they should not teach disciples in the open public market place. What was his exposition? “How beautiful are your steps in sandals, O prince's daughter! The roundings of your thighs are like the links of a chain, the work of the hands of a skilled ...
Views: 1126 - How to Attain Nonduality and Oneness - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Kip MazuyIf you are looking to attain nonduality and oneness, you first have to come face to face with your experience of duality, your experience of conflict. If you are lucky enough in meditation, you will come to the point where you cannot take it anymore. You will come right up against your ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - The Most Powerful Mantra: Learn to Lose the Ego and Awaken to Who We Are - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Dr. Robert PuffWho we are is very simple. We are the Supreme Reality. Everything comes from that and is a reflection of that. We are really like the sun and our lives that we’re experiencing right now are like the dewdrops that are reflecting the sun. Another way to look at it is to see life as a dream. We are ...
Views: 2002 - How to Be Yourself: A Primer - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Taylor BaumanEvery body wishes to feel more in tune with who they truly are at center. Basically this means taking actions, using words, and being centered from a place in ourselves that is not skewed by the fear-based mental programs and doctrines of other people, or constructs that do not help us. No one ...
Views: 1000 - Living Life Against The Odds - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Sharmilla McCarthyEach one of us is fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to experience life as a human being. One thing that we can’t predict is how that life is going to turn out to be. It can’t always be smooth sailing and at the same time, when we go through rough patches, it is important to realize ...
Views: 1342 - How To Find Yourself: Introduction - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Kris BenettoHow To Find Yourself? That's a broad and fascinating query. It's certainly also one of the most well-known and fundamental concerns of the growing spiritual and personal development movements. This may possibly sound like a very fuzzy, nebulous proposition. However, you will discover a real ...
Views: 2354(1 vote) - Is your Spouse Making you Happy? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Rosemary PriceIs your spouse making you happy? Whether you are married to yours, living with them or contemplating spending a lot of time with them in the future it is a good idea to know if you are truly compatible with them first. Remember that sometimes your partner shows a certain side of their ...
Views: 1730 - Finding Your True Life Purpose - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Alan MesherThe Five Common Features of a True Life Purpose All manifestations of a true life purpose have five common features. A true life purpose is the result of Self-realization, of becoming who we were always meant to be. The foundation of Self-realization is the merger of the conscious, ...
Views: 1313 - Acquiring Torah 32: Rashbi: Illuminating Others With Our Eyes - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergRabbi Yehudah taught: The generation of whom Rabbi Shimon is one are all righteous, saintly and fearful of sin, and the Divine Presence abides among them as among no other generation. Therefore these things are stated openly and not concealed, whereas in former generations supernal mysteries ...
Views: 1379 - Seven ways to find joy. - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesIt was our favorite Mexican restaurant and hubby and I sat across the table from friends with whom we re-connected after decades. And in the lively conversation a comment was made that jolted my senses. I positioned the wheelchair beside the table (I still can’t put weight on the foot with ...
Views: 1446 - Judgment Day - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAs an unpublished writer, I have to take work whenever I can get it to help supplement my income. So, it was an easy decision when I was asked to participate in a five-day trade show. There was only one issue. I would be working and living along side some mean-spirited people—and that didn’t ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - The Essence of all Wisdom - Short Version! - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampVersion 1: The infinite variety of creation is the expression of one common essence. Version 2: The essence of all and everything is ‘being’; pure existence, pure intelligence. Version 3: Being is conscious of itself. It is awareness, the state of pure consciousness. Version 4: Being, ...
Views: 1137 - What Is God? - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampCan we define God or can we describe him accurately? To answer this question, I would like to start with a counter question: can we define and adequately describe a pebble? The answer to this question is ‘Yes’ for those of us who have seen a pebble and held it in their hand. The answer is ‘No’ ...
Views: 1455 - Everybody Is The Best - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampOpen letter to everybody: Did you ever notice that every single individual on earth feels himself or herself in a way superior to everyone else? What about you? Do you also have a subtle, deep, but convincing feeling that in a way, you are better, nicer, smarter, deeper or more intelligent ...
Views: 1282 - The Essence of All Wisdom - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampThe Essence of all Wisdom - in 18 versions – Version 1: The infinite variety of creation is the expression of one common essence. Version 2: The essence of all and everything is ‘being’; pure existence, pure intelligence. Version 3: Being, pure intelligence, is conscious of itself. ...
Views: 1231 - The Wisdom of the Real People - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Keith Varnum“The aborigines of Australia believe everything exists on the planet for a reason. Everything in Oneness has a purpose. There are no freaks, misfits, or accidents. There are only things that humans do not understand. There are only misunderstandings and mysteries not yet revealed to mortal ...
Views: 1632 - Telepathic Skills Inherent In Human Beings - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from rachel annTelepathy is typically defined as the ability to sense another person's thoughts or feelings without the use of the commonly used senses of hearing, sight, smell, touch or taste. Often referred to as a sixth sense, telepathy is essentially the ability to sense things about another without having ...
Views: 2701 - You Can Experience Enlightenment Using This "No Mind" Meditation Technique - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Kip MazuyYou can learn how to attain the state of no mind in meditation by learning and practicing this simple meditation technique. No mind, mind of no mind, meditation technique, meditation, zen, enlightenment, Before we get into the meditation technique, first let’s talk about what is termed ...
Views: 9424(2 votes) - Acquiring Torah 36: Derech Eitz haChaim II: Three Gates - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThere are two factors in understanding: human intellect and the Torah which aids human intellect. Concerning the Torah, it is said, “Is not My word like fire, says God (Jeremiah 23:29).” He thus informed us that the Torah is an actual light bestowed on Israel for illumination. Unlike ...
Views: 1053 - DOES ONE NEED RELIGION TO GET CLOSER TO GOD? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from gloria eagleSome people do and some do not.The one who asks this question,probably does not.Religion can get you closer to God[the god of your understanding];it can also get you further away from God. Religion consists of sacred scriptures containing stories, parables,rules of conduct for humans, ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Guardian Angels By Eleanor Goold - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Bob MillerGuardian angels have long been watching over us. Since time began, and in every culture, angels have been with us in one form or another. Representations of the angelic realms tend to come to us at times of personal, spiritual awakening. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that records of ...
Views: 2963(1 vote) - Is Romance Important to YOU? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rosemary PriceIs romance important to YOU?How romantic are you? It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Three ways to reach real success - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Janet Perez Eckles“Don’t you just hate her?” some have said at the way Nora Roberts has reached real success as an author. But her story goes just a tad beyond success. Five books a year? Insanely impossible. Not for her. She just threw a party to celebrate her 200th book out. And, the millions each sold no ...
Views: 1339 - Power and Darkness - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Alan MesherThe Septimius Syndrome In ancient times there was a Roman Emperor named Septimius Severus. Septimius was highly educated for his times, extremely intelligent, charismatic, handsome, and polished. He spoke several languages, studied literature and philosophy in Athens, and later became a ...
Views: 1211 - ***A NEW LOVE - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from James RobinsonIt is April, the time of mating, regeneration and rebirth. Winter has long fled and summer approaches. Sap is rising in the trees and blossoms, new leaves, and growth surrounds us. For single people, thoughts turn to romance. For people in relationship, thoughts turn to rejuvenation. The reality ...
Views: 2293 - 3 Spiritual Steps to Advancing Your Soul - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Eva Rose“We are all spiritual beings traveling a human journey with the common goal of soul advancement.” ~ Eva Rose Are you living a soulful life? Until recently, I don’t believe I could have truthfully answered yes to this question. Don’t misunderstand; I had a wonderful life filled with ...
Views: 1063 - Recognizing the problem - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Sandra DawesI’m doing my second round of A Course in Miracles and the lesson that really struck a chord with me lately was: “Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved.” I immediately recognized the truth of this request. So often we think we know what the problem is, when clearly we don’t because ...
Views: 2642(1 vote) - What’s This Life For? (From the Introduction) - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Charles StewartThe following information is excerpted from my first book entitled: What’s’ This Life For? You can get a free introductory download of this publication on my website… There are literally countless belief frameworks in which to choose from to live one’s life by. In many of these cases, the ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Can You Really Believe in Psychics or Their Tools? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Carmen BoyleThere are many people that claim to be psychic; but, very few are actually naturally gifted psychics or spiritual mediums. You will find that there are several different venues for finding psychic readings, such as a psychic line, website, or even an old bookstore. There are even different types ...
Views: 812 - ***Working with Change - Three Ways to Shift Your Perspective and Find Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordChange is a constant in our lives. For the past 300 years ideas about the world of change have come from Isaac Newton's machine metaphor. For the past 150 years ideas of struggle and competition have come from Charles Darwin's theories about evolution. The new sciences reveal a world ...
Views: 2908(3 votes) - THE EYES OF LOVE - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhD“Love is already here Can’t you feel Its Presence? It’s already here…” I’ve more than doubled my age since I first sat in a New Thought Church singing this little ditty. I was still a wounded thirty-something – still struggling to find a way to live with an inner pain from which I had no ...
Views: 1961 - Acquiring Torah 44: Ramchal: Derech Eitz Hachaim X - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergNow, to return to the root of the matter, since the radiance in them derives from the stimulus of the King and the stimulus of the King from Israel’s actions, Israel is the essence of the entire creation. “How glorious is Your Name throughout the earth,” relates to the power received by the Holy ...
Views: 1093 - To find yourself you must lose your words - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Ronda LaRue…To find myself I have to lose my (what?) – my words? Yes, it’s true. To find and reconnect with your authentic self, all preconceived ideas (words) about who you are; all needs, expectations and identifications with who you want be, have to be suspended… held away long enough to ...
Views: 1273 - Why We Fear Something - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWe think that if we fear something, it is there to stay, that it is permanent, and unchangeable. But this is not so, and we must take a very personal look at ourselves to see why we think this is. When we believe something about ourselves, we encapsulate it, we make it stronger, and therefore ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - The Simple Path to Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Kip MazuyThe path to spiritual awakening really does not have to be complicated. You simply, with an open mind find the practices that you experience a greater awakening into bliss and you practice them. You should try everything; from yoga breathing exercises, to mantra, to chanting to various ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Acquiring Torah 48: Ramchal: Derech Eitz Hachaim XIV - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergNow since the main remedy lies in the hand of man and not in the hand of the Angels, we can be certain that he is the essence of the whole of creation and infer that this alone is the purpose for which man was created, and the activity to which he should devote himself. So it was from ...
Views: 1198 - Self-Actualization - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Alan MesherThe Conscious Gateway Self-actualization occurs when spiritual light is consciously introduced into the energy channels of the subtle nervous system through meditation and is then directed to rise in a disciplined manner through the chakras, starting with the base chakra at the bottom of the ...
Views: 1845 - The truth about smiles - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Lais StephanMy name is Sari. I’m the only one of my kind up here. I work a lot. In fact I work day and night, weekends and holidays. Only that up here we don’t have such things as holidays. We do what we love doing and each day we feel fulfilled. Each day we learn more and more and can perfect our skills. ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - 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: 2047(2 votes) - Money Beyond Belief Review - Easiest Way to Transform Your Relationship to Money - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from michael reviewIt’s my intention in this post to do a Money Beyond Belief review, but also to tell you who Brad Yates and Joe Vitale are. They’re the two men and women that initiated this home tapping system producing more money in some of our lives. Those who have been experiencing emotional, health as ...
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