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- Why Grown Ups Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part Four) The Inner Scheherazade - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Glenn BergerFAIRY TALES AND THE INNER MALEFICENT In the Disney version of Sleeping Beauty, at the party that celebrates the birth of the new princess, an evil witch named Maleficent shows up and ruins the whole event. She puts a curse on the infant that destines her to a painful existence. Who is this ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Meditation - What's the Point? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSitting quietly, doing nothing, what a waste of valuable time, right? You could be on the computer or cell phone talking with friends, or doing something really productive or fun. Why sit quietly? In life, two things separate successful people from ordinary people: creativity and energy. ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Exposing Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Lisa BoussonWhen we’re in our teens, and then throughout our lives, we often attempt to portrait ourselves as someone we are not. Of course, we act in a manner in which we believe others will find appealing. Whether we dress our best to appear more financially abundant than we actually are, or maybe we ...
Views: 2609(2 votes) - 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) - Love Yourself and Others ~ Wisdom from Nature and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordNews reports paint the picture of a world filled with violence and hatred. Science shows that we are connected to one another and all creation. Reality TV says: Look out for number one! Sacred traditions teach that love is the way of life. Wisdom from nature and the Law of Attraction can ...
Views: 2098(3 votes) - Love Yourself and Others ~ Wisdom from Nature and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordNews reports paint the picture of a world filled with violence and hatred. Science shows that we are connected to one another and all creation. Reality TV says: Look out for number one! Sacred traditions teach that love is the way of life. Wisdom from nature and the Law of Attraction can ...
Views: 2098(3 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Spiritual Reality - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“You will notice that the instant you acknowledge that there is Good for you which you ought to have, the thought arises within your mind that you do not have the Good that belongs to you. You feel that your good is absent from you..” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis ...
Views: 1005(3 votes) - Daily Devotion: Being Someone's Blessing - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezIt's a famous declaration for us christians that we are born to bless God and those people around us. From those past years that we lived our lives, did other people feel blessed having us in their lives? We are ought to be givers, not merely takers. It may be hard but change should come our ...
Views: 3257(1 vote) - A Living Teacher or Acceptance - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from David SamuelThe Sufis say that the way to find God is either through a living teacher or, failing that, is through acceptance. Acceptance of all things that come to you without judging them. The way of accepting all things without complaining or feeling bad is to know that the reason these difficulties ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Pictures in My Mind - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“If you think that health is Good, have a clear idea of how sweet joyous health would feel.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today I declare myself healthy. My health is the providence of God. I am well.” 40 Days with Emma Curtis Hopkins – Rev. Dr. Kathianne ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Why Grown Ups Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part Three) - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Glenn BergerWHAT THE TALES TELL US WE NEED TO DO What do the tales tell us we need to do to find our hearts and become what we are meant to be? What Bruno Bettelheim says for children is equally true for adults. “Fairy tales, unlike any other form of literature, direct the child to discover his ...
Views: 2939(2 votes) - What Are You Thirsty For? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you ever felt that you were getting ready for an adventure? Or that you were preparing for a journey that will absolutely empower your life? Well, as you know everyday retreats can happen at anytime. One of my favorite retreats is a travel retreat and here is one that I’d love sharing with ...
Views: 1493 - 'Living a life that is worthy of you.' - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Arlene RannelliDo you value your life, your health and your happiness? How much is it worth to you to feel alive, vibrant and fulfilled or on purpose? Many say there is no price that can be placed on these things since they are so incredibly valuable and life is not really worth much without ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Out of Orthodoxy - Why This Former Orthodox Rabbi Will Officiate at Interfaith Marriages - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from David GruberMany might ask, even accuse, how can I, a rabbi, who once was Orthodox, who served an Orthodox congregation, and at the helm of Orthodox educational institutions, be willing, nay eager, to help interfaith couples and (co)officiate at their weddings? Let me open with a family story. I ...
Views: 1029 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - In An Instant - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Many people would have their Good come instantly if they could name it and have a clean idea of how it ought to be.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today I not only name my Good, I own it. I’ll carry it with me everywhere. It’s Real. It’s God. It’s Mine.” 40 ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Love is the Good We are Seeking - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Love is the Good we are seeking. Love is the highest name of God. Love is the fulfilling of the law. At the height of our spiritual teachings, we find God covering us with love. We find ourselves loving all things and all people.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis ...
Views: 1721 - Why Grown Ups Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part Two) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Glenn BergerFAIRY TALES AND SHAME The true cause of the problems in our lives is revealed in stories like Snow White. When the queen discovers that Snow White is more beautiful than she, she determines that her heart should be cut out. Mothers can be so envious of their daughters that they will do all ...
Views: 2715(4 votes) - Why Grown Ups Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part One) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Glenn BergerWhen people say, “That’s just a fairy tale!” they mean that what the person believes is a naive illusion, a lie told to the self. But this is the opposite of the truth. Fairy tales succeed because they wear the clothing of simplicity and innocence, when they are in actuality deadly serious. ...
Views: 2617 - Creating Change - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Elizabeth Wallmann-FilleyDeep down, most of us have desires, needs, or goals. There are things we wish were different. Some of us want to have a different weight or body shape. Some people hope for a new career, more money, or a new relationship. Some people want relief from an enduring illness. The point is, most ...
Views: 1204 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Set Clear Intentions - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“God does not work in the lie which a man tells when he is seeking work. He must tell the truth and God will work for him.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today I once again tell myself the truth. I’m clear on what I want to express and the gift and talents I ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - The Spirit Of Divination - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from William HordenAmong the questions haunting humankind across the bridge of generations, most revolve around these in one form or another— What lies ahead? What does the future hold? Where am I going? Because spirit is the invisible half of nature, we learn much about spirit by observing nature closely ...
Views: 2215(2 votes) - 3 Processes For Every Choice - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! What has people feel empowered? What has people make things happen? Choice. We become conscious of the options that are available to us, we pick something, and then we act upon that choice. It's simple, but it's not easy. Are you with me? Let's take a closer look at ...
Views: 2070(13 votes) - Every Woman is a Goddess - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Yelena ChizhikI love my yoga practice! I love the bliss that washes over me during meditation, the practical wisdom of yogic philosophy, feeling the heat and other amazing sensations within my body during asana practice, not to mention sensual vibrations of the rising prana! My guru is the famous Yogi Amrit ...
Views: 972 - The End of Self-Enquiry - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Clive TempestIndulging in spiritual enquiry is a waste of time. But then the whole of existence, as we have to live it, is a waste of time – until we come to our senses. The more we keep enquiring, the less we will discover of the truth. The truth is now; and now is what is. That is everything in sense, ...
Views: 1251(5 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - The Truth Will Set You Free - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“God works in Truth.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today I will tell myself the truth and only the truth. The truth shall set me free.” 40 Days with Emma Curtis Hopkins – Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis As I gratefully awaken to another day filled with ...
Views: 1012 - Not In Our Stars But In Ourselves - PRIDE Weekend and Our Potentials - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA few months ago I was on the phone with a friend who was visiting family in her old home town. She’d just challenged her parent’s boast about the diversity of their church, by asking where the gays were seated amongst all the recently-immigrated Africans and Asians in the pews. I’d just come ...
Views: 665 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Good for Everyone - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“There is Good for everyone, and everyone ought to have their Good.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “I am so thankful that the goodness of God blesses me and everyone around me.” 40 Days with Emma Curtis Hopkins – Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis As I align my thoughts, ...
Views: 1253(3 votes) - Daily Devotion: Value A Sermon - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezWe are very familiar with church sermons whenever we attend a certain christian service or gathering. Since the time we come to know God and our Saviour, a lot of things are being fed into our mind so that we may continuously grow mature in our spiritual walk with God. The question is, do we ...
Views: 2380(1 vote) - Michael Jackson: On the Complexity of Being Human - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs reports begin to filter in on the behind the scenes life of Michael Jackson, his alleged addiction to Demerol (a narcotic painkiller) and possible cause of death, his rumored marriage to Rwaramba (the children's nanny), the number of plastic surgery procedures undergone, his court appearances ...
Views: 730(1 vote) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Good is Life, Freedom, Joy and Love - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“It is well to give one day a week to acknowledging that we are seeking for our Good. We tell what our Good is. Is not our Good the free life we want? Do we want a burdened, obstructed, hampered life? Out of the word Good name a good which is Good to you.” Scientific Mental Christian ...
Views: 1549(2 votes) - 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) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Good is My God - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“If I should take the unspoken sentence which lies like a hidden jewel under the jagged covering of your thoughts about the things you do not like, I would read it, ‘There is a good for me and I ought to have it.’” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “There is Good for ...
Views: 1128 - The Art of Conscious Creation - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Tom Murasso, Self-Empowerment Author/TrainerWe exist in a Field of Energy labeled with various names like Consciousness, the Force or Source, God, the Matrix, Oneness, All-That-Is, etc. This is the place called Heaven in the Bible, the place were we dream, the place Souls go when they die. Everything comes from this place. Here in this ...
Views: 1591 - Daily Devotion: B.O.O.T. Is Needed - And It Is Who? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezThere are times in my life that I just feel like quitting. I get too preoccupied with the things I have to do, and with the responsibilities I have to take. There’s one thing in mind that keeps running “I’ve just got to finish this” - then I will be free. But above all the pressures in ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - ***Psychics Find Turning Points in your Life that Reframe Your Reality - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromEverything is going swell, and I am really, really happy. And here are tears on my cheeks, some psychic pain. I ask my body 'What's up?' and it replies it is deeply sad. At that moment, I would attach that sad feeling to what is going on around me, and conclude my job is depressing. But I ...
Views: 2842(4 votes) - Daily Devotion: YOUR LOYALTY, TO GOD OR TO THE MINISTRY? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezSince most of us are leaders now, let us be true in examining ourselves. From the time we knew about our God and our Savior, and from the time we get busy with the ministry, did we experience feeling so tired and felt like giving up? It seems that we are already too exhausted and drained because ...
Views: 4622(2 votes) - Getting past your limiting beliefs - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Les JensenWe are all living in a collective momentum of our past. It hasn't been till recently that there has been such a broad interest in diverse ideas and beliefs. If you imagine the 1950's, the entire nation was walking in step with one collective attitude towards the direction our society should go. ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - DETACHING - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Dorothy DavisDetaching very important in order to allow the good into your life. In the past, my ego had to know how things were going to work out in situations I was in. It was important that things had to be a certain way, in a certain time. Despite knowing better, it took a while to do better. It is like ...
Views: 1490 - September New Moon in Virgo: Act Like a Boyscout and Be Prepared - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Ron Archer"Men make history, and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." -Harry S Truman (1884 - 1972) I chose the above quote while I was writing ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - What the Heck Is the Matrix? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Keith VarnumWhat the heck is the Matrix? The question alone invites intrigue and wonder. The Morphogenic Unified Field. The space-time continuum. The Wave. Oneness. Grace. Home. The Matrix goes by many names. Some scientific. Some mystical. All magical! Why? Because the mere mention of the word ...
Views: 1485(4 votes) - MYOB - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Dorothy DavisHowdy! As I came up with the title for this article, cute thoughts like BYOB and OMG came to mind. Okay I know you are wondering, so what, we know what they mean but what does MYOB stand for and what is the purpose of it? Well folks, I will tell you and believe me, once you read this, those ...
Views: 1572 - Love Happens First, Greatness Follows - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI spent this past Sunday with a new friend of mine enjoying an incredibly beautiful and much-needed sunny day in San Diego. It has been foggy here for the last two months, very typical of this area in during May and June, so the sunshine is a welcome change! (I have been wondering if I brought ...
Views: 924 - What Comes Next After Sin? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsImprovement is a simple, natural impulse — everyone wants to see a better life for his family and society. But when you add the ingredient of sin, improvement becomes clouded. Is it an improvement to deny women education and health care, to dictate what they wear in public, and to regard them as ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - What's the Point? That's Up to You! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Stephen SchettiniStress has always been a part of student life, but today things are more complicated than ever: with higher dropout rates and greater stakes, depression and confusion are endemic. So, as you make your way through college, you can be excused for asking from time to time, “What’s the ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - The Journey of a life time to your Self Discovery Working from Home - Know for Yourself... - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Christine MillsThe amazing journey of your self discovery An explosive growth 'the information age' of the new era. Are you looking for freedom, your inner freedom - escaping the cage of your mundane lifestyle. Do you have a sense of not belonging, not knowing who you really are, unfulfilling ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Daily Devotion: Do It For God - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezCol 3:23 - 24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Do all things for the glory of God. NO matter how small or how big it ...
Views: 1070 - "A COURSE IN MIRACLES" SAVED MY LIFE - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Bettina Sparkles Obernuefemann“A COURSE IN MIRACLES-ACIM” SAVED MY LIFE! Bettina “Sparkles” Obernuefemann 7-27-2009 Most of us who have continued our commitment to studying the “A Course in Miracles.” are by its nature inspired to extend God’s Love in various forms. To express this, I have chosen to write some articles ...
Views: 3967(4 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Prayer and Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” Alcoholics Anonymous "If God is already perfect, free, deathless, and complete, it would be impossible for this ...
Views: 2410(6 votes) - THE FIVE GOSPELS: WHAT DID JESUS REALLY SAY? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Craig LockINTRODUCTORY COMMENTS: These notes form part of a new manuscript, which I'm currently 'working on' (it's not really "work" as it seems to be 'writing itself'. I may name it 'The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Knew (and Know)' Hope it's not too "heavy heavy" for you and that these thoughts may be ...
Views: 1933(4 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Personal Inventory - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Step 10 isn’t only about our relationship with other people. It’s about our relationship with ourselves, and with our God. What and how did I think today? How did I speak, to others, and ...
Views: 1299 - A Realization - There are no ordinary moments - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Art MasonI begin this by asking you two simple questions. Where are you? and what time is it? Almost everything I will write has a martial arts theme. That is because martial arts is part of who I chose to be. It is not who I am, but simply part of me. The reason I refer so often to it is because it has ...
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