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It’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: 1529
News 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: 2097
News 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: 2097
“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
It'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: 3256
The 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: 1145
“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: 1148
WHAT 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: 2938
Have 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: 1491
Do 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: 1013
Many 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
“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: 1202
“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: 1719
FAIRY 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: 2712
When 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: 2616
Deep 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: 1201
“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
Among 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: 2213
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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: 2068
I 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
Indulging 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: 1248
“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: 1011
A 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
“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: 1251
We 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: 2377
As 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: 729
“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: 1547
Sit 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: 6152
“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: 1127
We 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
There 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: 1223
Everything 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: 2840
Since 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: 4620
We 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: 1007
Detaching 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: 1487
"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: 2060
What 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: 1483
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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: 1570
I 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: 923
Improvement 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: 739
Stress 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: 710
The 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: 828
Col 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: 1067
“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: 3965
“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: 2408
INTRODUCTORY 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: 1931
“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: 1297
I 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 ... Views: 3140
“Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” Alcoholics Anonymous
"Today, I will be open to making any amends I need to make with people. I will wait for Divine Guidance in the process of making any amends that are not clear to me. I ... Views: 1509
Never forget that helping others is a blessing both to the giver and the recipient. An integral part of anyone’s march to solvency and balance in their life should be helping others. Can you really benefit your community by only working for and thinking of yourself? With that being said, debt ... Views: 2455
Intention, Consciousness & Living Our Vision
by David Wolf
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The Satvatove approach to growth and transformation is founded in spiritual principles of personal development. Our spirit self has intrinsic ways of being. When we have clear intention, when we put consciousness in our ... Views: 1713