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- Life Is a Process Guided by Faith - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Terry SwejkoskiThe main purpose for being here is the same for everyone…to discover self and merge ego with the Soul. All the other form based by-products of that discovery are nothing more than an examination to consciously illustrate your current level of energy vibration. Therefore, how you perceive life is ...
Views: 1104(4 votes) - Stress Less Live More - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Luminita SaviucLet’s talk about STRESS Everyone seems to be stressed out by something lately. Stressing about money, stressing about the weather, about the economy, stressing about what other people say and do, stressing about what is or isn’t on TV, stressing about traffic, stressing about relationships, ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Elvis Presley's Inner Spiritual Voyage - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Larry GellerElvis Presley's Inner Spiritual Voyage Millions of words have been written about the turbulent and legendary life and career of Elvis Presley: from his humble birth and extremely poor early days in a tiny wooden shotgun two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi; to his musical beginnings as a ...
Views: 3996(2 votes) - Why God Notices You - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David Robert OrdIt’s so easy for us humans to get bogged down in the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves, which are mostly not good stories. Our mental chatter goes round and round about how inadequate we are, how much we mess up, how we aren’t as good as someone else is, how we ought to be better, ...
Views: 1458 - The Real Meaning of Bread and Wine - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David Robert OrdThe bread and wine served at the Mass, the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist, or Communion—whichever your tradition calls this occasion—started out not as isolated elements of bread and wine, as they are in churches today, but as essential parts of a normal dinner. As the followers of Jesus spread ...
Views: 1593 - How Can We Love If We Don't Like Ourselves? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David Robert OrdNo matter what our spiritual bent—and even if we have no form of "spirituality" as such, but are atheistic and subscribe to a humanistic view of human beings—few of us would disagree with the idea that we ought to love others. The idea of loving each other is pretty universal. Yet when you ...
Views: 2369(1 vote) - 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: 1527(1 vote) - When Higher and Lower Consciousness Collide - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineWe have within us two very different sources of direction, guidance, or operating instructions, that tell us very different things – opposite things. Our “lower self” or ego-mind tells us to stay safe, that we’re in danger, that it’s not good to take risks; it tells us why we can’t really ...
Views: 1318 - Why It's Difficult to Stay Present in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from David Robert OrdWhen we most need the ability to stay present is when we are are going through a difficult time. Yet this is precisely when many of us find it the hardest to stay present! Lots of people who have been on a spiritual path for years are even struggling right now. The economic downturn has ...
Views: 1522 - Learning to Trust and Believing What is Right - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderDuring our life time, we meet people from all walks of life. Some may go on to be lifelong friends, while others may flit in and out of our lives for whatever reason. In the meantime we may have doubts and disbelief about the friendship, this will create a sense of mistrust between the two ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - Why God Can't Be Understood - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from David Robert OrdWe are part of an evolving reality grounded in a divine harmony that pervades reality and draws everything into patterns of increasing complexity and centeredness. You and I are bathed in the original mystery of order coming out of chaos. Our minds, as we try to understand this order, ...
Views: 724 - To Be Awake Is to Accept Ourselves - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from David Robert OrdA great many people are seeking to be enlightened, or what is often spoken of as "awakening" or becoming "conscious." Some have been searching for years, but any kind of sustained enlightenment continues to elude them. When we search for enlightenment, or struggle to awaken or become ...
Views: 1052 - Discover Your Original Self - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from David Robert Ord“I just hate myself,” I heard someone say the other day. They were bemoaning the fact they couldn’t get some simple things in their life right. How do you feel inside yourself? When you look at yourself in a mirror, what do you see? As you look at yourself, what don’t you like about ...
Views: 891 - ***Moving Beyond Emotional Dependency - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you ready to be your own person? Are you ready to move beyond neediness and into emotional freedom? Are you ready to stop needing others to make you feel that you are okay? Are you ready to learn to fill yourself with love and define your own worth?I hope so! Being emotionally dependent is a ...
Views: 5525(3 votes) - Take a Day to Rejuvenate Life - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Shanna BeamanDo you have low days; days where you feel down? It’s fine to have those days once in awhile. Sometimes you just need a day to refresh. These are the days when you need to be thankful for who you are, reflect on your past achievements and review where you are going. Ponder the successes you ...
Views: 1199(4 votes) - 5 Simple Transformations To Improve Life: Volume 4 of 4 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianChange is a complex idea that can cause some to quiver just from the word alone. Resistance reinforces the fear that goes hand and hand with change. "The fear of the unknown" is a phrase well known by most and how true it is. The newness of any given situation can be enough to either scare a ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - In the Meantime - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself I was waiting to write when I had something really inspirational and uplifting to say. I was hoping that there would be a sudden shift and my enlightenment would return and the storm clouds would pass. Sorry, that is not the case. I was guided to write regardless with a deeply ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - How to make the right decision... the spiritual way - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Tim OngWe make decisions every day. Most times, these decisions do not lead to a significant change in outcome. For example, we decide whether to have sandwich or pizza for dinner, or we decide whether to watch a movie or go to the park this weekend. However, some decisions can lead to big changes ...
Views: 2901(1 vote) - A Life Free of Trying to Change Things - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from David Robert OrdSuppose you are a person who either prays or meditates—or both. Why do you do these things? What’s your objective in praying or meditating? For many of us it’s a way of seeking to change something. We want to alter some aspect of ourselves, some feature of our life, some experience we are ...
Views: 694 - Be a Selfish Person - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANThe term narcissist comes from Ovid’s myth of a vain young boy Narcissus. To make a long story short, one day the teenage boy happens upon a lake where he sees his reflection and falls in love with the boy whom he sees. At some point later, he learns that the image he sees is actually himself. ...
Views: 2277(2 votes) - The Beauty Way - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Devaa HaleyWhen we experience something truly beautiful, it can open-up the universe and allow grace to bathe us in Her sweet embrace. Whether it be an incredibly gorgeous landscape, the smell of a rose in full bloom, an exquisite piece of music, or a delicious mouth-watering bite, when the senses are ...
Views: 1067 - What to Consider When Choosing a Hypnosis School - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Eli BliliuosWith the increasing popularity of alternative healing methods, interest in hypnosis training is on the rise. Part of its appeal is that it doesn't rely on drugs or surgery to be effective. It can be used by individuals in the privacy of their homes, or with professionals in a therapeutic ...
Views: 1927 - Prison Break - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from David SamuelThe only way to be truly free is to accept your prison, be that in the society or in your own mind. In that acceptance, you have released your resistance. By releasing your resistance, you become free. Negative emotions and resistance is a denial of the objective reality of the situation and ...
Views: 1183 - Blooming At Midlife - How the Recession Can Help You Bloom - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Tomar LevineIs it possible to expand when the world is contracting? To bloom in a time of drought? I propose that it is! With the world in crisis and the economy in turmoil, you can flower and even flourish. I suggest that the very upheaval the world is going through can even help you flourish! Four ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - How Can The Angels Help Us? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAngels are messengers from the celestial realms and they bring their messages of joy, peace, comfort, love and Divine guidance to us when we need them most. Angels can be found everywhere. In some religions they are very highly respected. They are depicted in churches, works of art, landscape ...
Views: 2158 - Understanding That Change Begins With Me - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline Nettle"Be the change that you wish to see in the world". Ghandi. There is much talk in the spiritual communities about how the world that I see outside of myself is a reflection of the world that is inside me. Part of the journey to peace, love, and happiness, is understanding that I am not always ...
Views: 8366 - How Do You Feel? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleFeelings seem to be becoming more fashionable than they were in earlier this century. Those of us who were born in the sixties and seventies still remember for the most part that children were to be seen and not heard. Little girls were not supposed to get angry, and little boys were not ...
Views: 2010 - Are We Spiritual Beings Or Physical Beings? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Trudy-Ann EwanEach and every one of us is a Spiritual Being. We are also Physical Beings. Can we be two things at the same time? Yes, we can and we are. So what does it mean to be both? Well, as Spiritual Beings we live in a physical body. As such we are prone to issues that affect the physical body such as: ...
Views: 1642 - From Fear to Freedom with Reiki - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Josip NadOur heroic life is demanding and inspiring. The possibilities of learning and gathering experiences are limited only by our imagination and courage. We wish to have something to guide us in direction of confidence, freedom and exaltation, and we wish to hope that it would make us better and more ...
Views: 2466(2 votes) - 5 Simple Transformations To Improve Life - Volume 1 of 4 - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianI have managed several employees over the years and I'm always surprised with the amount struggling with change and the fear to transform particular areas of their job description or to even grasp new information. The first week of one job in particular, I recall watching the staff to learn, ...
Views: 1503(3 votes) - Building a Dream Life with Psychic Ability - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Judy Lynn KoonsYou are getting ready to build your dream home. You have the lot purchased. You have the design and plans all done up. You have the contractor hired and the time of year is perfect. The contractor has many other people lined up to do individual pieces of your home. Experts and their ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - A Spiritual Being Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Terry SwejkoskiWe are all multi-dimensional spiritual beings currently having a human experience. It's the personality (ego) that holds us back from being our true self. Each of us is here to fulfill a particular mission based upon a remarkable master plan. Whether we believe that or not depends on the level ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Spiritual Advice: The world has had enough gurus! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Swami BalenduSpirituality – a word that many people connect with eastern religions, polytheism and often enough also with different sects and their gurus. Okay, the audience reading this article might protest and say that these all are clichés, prejudices and unjustified assumptions. But let’s face it, the ...
Views: 2027 - Truth – are you truly ready? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Natalie Kimbrough“I want to know the truth”… “tell me the truth”.. “that cannot be true”… those are things we keep hearing. Humans are focused on THE “truth”... one “truth” and in their demands for it they can get very frustrated, aggravated, angry, and depressed… they are searching for it all the time... ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - Unleashing Your Creative Muse - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Devaa HaleyThe heart of creativity is an experience of mystical union; the heart of mystical union is an experience of creativity. --Julia Cameron Julia’s statement above certainly rings true for me. I remember sitting on the banks of the Ganges River in India, while visiting the town of Rishikesh ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - What is Empowerent? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Elizabeth BrownWHAT IS EMPOWERMENT? When I meet new people and I tell them what I do, I'm often asked what an Empowerment Coach does. It's an interesting word this word empowerment, no? If you look up the definition you will find: to give power to; to make powerful; to sanction; to authorize; to allow. ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - We Must First Love Ourselves - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderExperiencing change helps us to engage and see where and how we have been living our lives. We face so many challenges and the ones that hurt the most are those which affect us personally. Relationship hurt affects us all differently! Some people can recover quickly and move on to the next ...
Views: 3375(2 votes) - Midlife Women: Are You Ready to Bloom? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Tomar LevineI speak to many women who sigh with recognition when I mention that my work is to help women bloom at midlife. “Oh, I could use that!” they’ll say wistfully. Usually they tell me a bit about their story. And it usually follows a familiar pattern, one of several scenarios that I realize ...
Views: 2303(2 votes) - Create Miracles with Just Two Questions - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Bonnie StrehlowCreate Miracles with Just Two Questions “Be present in the moment. Miracles can only happen in the now.” I have been asked many times, “Is it really possible to create miracles using just two questions?” The answer is a definite yes—if you are asking the right two questions. It is not ...
Views: 3140(1 vote) - Finding Your Treasures - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaUsually for common eyes, a treasure may be anything shiny. For a master, no treasures have to shine to be valuable. In fact, the most valuable things are immaterial. So, let me ask you... What is your treasure? Please take a brief moment to answer this question for yourself. Life is too short ...
Views: 2465(9 votes) - Synchronicity: Celebrating Non-traditional Addiction Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Helga MatzkoWho would have thought that my meanderings over “What is Addiction” in my last blog would lead me to an Ezine article by Melanie Solomon, July 11, 2010 and her amazing book AA-Not the Only Way — Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives–Second Edition? In it she cites many statistics ...
Views: 1833(2 votes) - Top 5 Uses Of Hypnosis Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Neelima ReddyHypnosis hypnotherapy is gaining more popularity in its effectiveness for helping one deal with several bad habits. It’s widely becoming accepted as a way for one to increase their physical and mental well-being without the need for dangerous drugs, surgery, maintenance expenses, and many other ...
Views: 4790(1 vote) - Achieving Life Balance Through the Mental Practice of Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Stacy RenzMost people probably think of physical postures when they hear the word "yoga." The physical practice is important and is one avenue to freedom and unity between the physical body, the mind, the emotions, the breath, and the spirit. I was a very physical kid and practiced yoga postures back ...
Views: 4018 - Completion: Does it Scare You? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Dwayne KlassenI have question for you and we want you to be completely honest with yourself. Does the idea of being complete scare you or conjure up images of something too hard, too much or too final? Hang on before your inner dialogue kicks in and puts all sorts of thoughts and ideas in your head. ...
Views: 2853(1 vote) - Why not me? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Dr. Randolph EkHumanity is born with an inquisitive nature. Why in some cases is this delightful nature mysteriously concealed in discouragement? Discouragement is a negative habit some people develop through repetitious pessimism. So why does pessimism exist. Why is there such diversity in the perception ...
Views: 2312 - How Much is Your Self Worth? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderHow many times, have we been made to feel worthless and have no sense of direction because of being used and abused mentally by people and their words? Many times, people behaviour leaves us to questioning what we have done to be treated in this manner. The question is asked why anyone would ...
Views: 2331(1 vote) - The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis of Human Evolution - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Chantal CookeThere is something strange about us human beings, the naked apes. Ever wondered why we are generally so hairless, compared to our closest ape relatives? Not only that, we are distinguished from our cousins by being large brained and bipedal. We cry salty tears, have sweat glands, and a layer ...
Views: 2295 - Courtesy vs. Honesty - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaYou might be agreeing with me if I ever told that honesty is the center of any personal success. All our relationship will be more productive and meaningful while we are truly honest. That is the stability and wellness that we usually are looking for in life. Courtesy is just another ...
Views: 4095(6 votes) - Grace - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Cory KempI witnessed a miracle today. My dear cats, Frannie and Sienna, curled up on my bed and took a nap together. This may not seem like much to you, but some miracles have to be explained to appreciate in value. Cats by nature are societal, that is, they like to figure out ways to be with each ...
Views: 2597 - STILL IN THE CLOSET? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Catherine PerryAre you having psychic experiences? Are you questioning whether your metaphysical experiences are real? Do you see or hear dead people? Are you sensing that angels, God, or other spirit entities are giving you messages? Are you in the closet, so to speak, about your spiritual abilities? ...
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