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What is it that makes knowledge timeless ? Is it that once we know something, we do not forget it ... or is it that wisdom of the ages settles into the very core of our being, enough so that it becomes part and parcel of who we are ?
One of my most favorite philosophers is Marcus Aurelius who ... Views: 2610
Tarot readings are increasing in popularity but how do you know that the person claiming to be a tarot reader, is using and interpreting the messages correctly.
The Tarot cards do not need to be read by anyone in flowing gowns or hooped ear-rings, and neither were they devised as a means of ... Views: 1712
I am an amazing person. I am perfect I don’t need to improve. I have accomplished many great things and done a lot for others in my life. However, I feel that there is something still missing look him he is happier than me why?
Many of us use to think in a same way you know what is missing? ... Views: 751
You spend a third of your life sleeping—-unless you have young children like me—-and you spend a third of your life at work. That's a lot of time. But you know what? You really can create the livelihood you desire, make the money you desire, and serve the people you enjoy in the time that you ... Views: 909
Tirthankaras, the Spiritual Scientists, are the highest, absolute, perfect Enlightened Beings. They have conquered all their inner enemies of anger, pride, deceit and greed and remain free from all the effects of attachments and abhorrence. The term Tirthankaras means ‘full moon’, having gained ... Views: 10
A 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: 977
In our daily lives, we face the challenge to either be who we think others want us to be, or simply to be ourselves. In writing, the answer might seem obvious and straightforward, but in actuality this is a much greater feat than we might expect. Why? Because to be our true selves, requires us ... Views: 1777
…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: 1052
To Live a New Life: Self Transformation
At the start of each new day you are a being of pure inner stillness. You can feel an appreciation by knowing that you have the right to your own freedom of choice! Particularly, you may choose to live in the Present Moment. Why carry around the past ... Views: 838
As a master coach on the Tao Te Ching I have been asked many times to explain in simple language the Tao Te Ching Eastern teachings of "Letting Go"
Letting go is the one of the key mysteries to manuvering our way through life.
It is however one of the hardest for our those of us raised in ... Views: 1748
It is estimated that on any given day, approximately 10,000 thoughts go through your head. How many of those thoughts were really useful?
Nothing can hurt you as much as your own thinking. Continual repetition of self-doubts and self-attack.
Pay attention to your thinking, and see how much of ... Views: 830
To those who are on a mission to save humanity:
Are you a spiritual seeker? Do certain aspects of reality not fit any longer? Or maybe someone or something burst the bubble of illusion surrounding you? In the age of instant information, several people are starting to uncover the layers of ... Views: 992
Christmas is a celebration of togetherness. Everywhere families come together. On the streets and in the shops one feels a sense of peace and solidarity. Whole nations feel more united during Christmas days. Everywhere in the world people pray for peace and justice. Where does this sense of ... Views: 2120
TOP 10 QUIRKS AND PERKS OF GENEALOGY
Upon discovering a few more interesting ancestors recently that include American patriots as well as European nobility, I thought I'd compose a few playful words about my newfound hobby of researching ancestral lineage, and hope that a few of you find it ... Views: 1362
Achieving Goals: Devise your own "ad" campaign
1. Write down your specific goal (remember the SMART principles?) and refer to it every day to keep it fresh in your mind and maintain focus.
2. Write it in the present tense as if it had already happened, otherwise you’re always putting it ... Views: 1253
A sure way to potentially incur negative karma and make your future fate more difficult is to align your actions with spiritual myths.
It’s understandable that competing philosophies and beliefs on planet Earth can easily snag those who are trying to do the right thing. Fortunately, you ... Views: 717
I would like to list some of the best books and audiobooks that I recommend for anyone who is looking to have more success in business and in life. At the top of the list would be Tony Robbins, Personal Power, The 30 day program. Let Tony act as a life coach anytime you are needing a quick pick ... Views: 1383
We can’t escape every difficult person in our lives. They create unnecessary stress for us to find some release for their own inner demons. By using a few simple steps, we can learn to keep our composure whenever we have to deal with them.
My girlfriend Jennifer had a roommate named Allison ... Views: 1617
From the viewpoint of an overview of the evolution of humanity, Rudolf Steiner gave some important indications to weigh, in terms of spiritual practice.
For example, whereas the ideal progression for working with the chakras used to be from the bottom up, the modern way is now from the top ... Views: 734
Training in NLP Changed My Life
Before I took training in NLP my entire life was a mess. That was mainly because I couldn't make a single move in my life without “taking a poll” or asking a close friend what they thought I should do. I had absolutely no belief in myself to make a good choice ... Views: 1581
Most spiritualist mediums are attached to, or part of, the SNU (Spiritualists' National Union). As such, they are part of an organisation which actively promotes knowledge regarding the religion and it's philosophy and science. Uniting Spiritualists around the world, this organisation supports ... Views: 1976
Do you ever day dream? Ever catch yourself lost in the thinking mind without a clue as to what’s going on around you? Our minds are wonderful tools that help us with logic, evaluation, and memory. We wouldn’t want to be without this most useful tool.
So who, exactly, is in charge ... Views: 2028
Do you ever judge yourself for being judgmental towards another? Do you look back at actions, words, or thoughts you had in your younger years, or last week, and then criticize yourself? Have you ever felt ashamed that you can't live your highest truth and value system at all times? Most of us, ... Views: 1731
Many people can identify the experience of suddenly receiving an intuition or inspired or illumined knowledge on occasion. Some experience such things relatively frequently. Where does this sudden illumination come from? How does it act upon us? Generally, the occasional intuition is recognised ... Views: 339
Travel, the kind that sinks a person into a new landscape and wantonly shifts a once comfortable horizon, is guaranteed to be transformational. But let’s be clear — travel as a spiritual practice, a knee deep, wide eyed, excursion into the mist, is not to be confused with tourism.
Tourism ... Views: 1967
Ever since I was a child, I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of hidden treasure. I don’t know if I was stranger than other kids (I suspect I was), but I used to daydream quite a bit about secret passageways in our house. In my imagination I would discover (or even construct) the secret ... Views: 945
The mind seems to not find peace and quiet all the time. There is almost always a problem which can drain it’s attention, exaggerates it and believe in the reality that he himself created. Obsessive thinking is a problem for many people. Your way of thinking isn’t really what you want. And if ... Views: 1718
Just in case if you are having trouble getting things done at work, do take a look around and you will have your answer right there. A messy work place not only looks unpleasant but it distracts you, and makes things harder to accomplish. Clutter all over the desk is a hurdle in processing the ... Views: 339
While we embrace the concept of personal predetermination, we’ve always maintained everyone has the ability to make the most of their life within the bounds of their personal fate. Practical mysticism is one of the best ways to optimize life’s rewards and limit the challenges.
Our view is ... Views: 924
Extreme makeovers are all the rage these days, with botox injection parties, and reality shows. Plastic surgery is on the rise. Many people are trying to match the extraordinary measures actors and actresses go through to look perfect on the screen. These are shortcuts taken to try to ... Views: 1355
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True Meaning of “Here and Now”
Most of us though keep talking that true spiritual path is to be “Here and Now”; we all suggest to others that we should neither remain stuck to our past, nor we should float in future. We should always be in the present. Though this ... Views: 1050
After years of many past life regressions, we've learned to accept karma as a fact of life, and something that influences everyone, even if they don't believe in it.
We believe that many people don't understand the real meaning of karma, which is a reaction from an action that was most often ... Views: 1224
Authenticity and integrity is really the same thing. To be authentic means to be our real being. I did not use the word "self," because our normal conception of self is a false self. What many people see as themselves is not their true selves. We often try to identify ourselves by our ... Views: 1091
When we choose to come from a place that is real, that touches who we really are, we are then coming from our true selves. We are empowering our destiny, our truth, and our calling in this life when we act from our true form, from who we really are and not just from our idea or perception of ... Views: 750
Over the years, the true self has been used to describe ones true nature and who they really are. On the other hand, the false self represents all that is not true and is made up of illusions.
And while deep down one may want to embrace their true self; it is often far from easy and the world ... Views: 6580
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Trust - by Kasia Jarosinska (www.spiritualshifts.com)
For many of us, when we find ourselves in dire circumstances we begin to resist the uncomfortable feeling of being disconnected or misaligned. We develop a resistance to ourselves and to the undesirable and often times unbearable experience we are having. Many times, the negative feeling of ... Views: 1158
Question – BELOVED OSHO, WHAT KIND OF TRUST DO YOU HAVE IN SOMEONE WHO IS CHEATING YOU? I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.
Osho - I do not understand myself – but what to do? I have only trust to offer because I don’t have any distrust in me. You ordinarily think that trust has to be given to a trustworthy ... Views: 709
When it comes to personal growth, at the very time life feels most threatening—as if it’s perhaps even about to sink our ship—instead of seeing it as our enemy, we need to trust it.
It may seem crazy, but I have seen over the years how there is an incredible wisdom in the way life has brought ... Views: 1002
“Do you think they know?” I asked.
“Know what?”
“That they carry pollen on their wings?”
My friend and I were walking around Callaway Gardens, on the Rhododendron Trail with no rhododendrons blooming as of yet. We had just walked out of the butterfly conservatory where 1,000 tropical ... Views: 1150
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. ― Benjamin Spock
Trusting ourselves means trusting our intuition or our gut feelings. Intuition is a great self-help tool as it is with us at all time and can tell us what we really want or don’t want in our life and what we need to be ... Views: 870
Daily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince
The way millions upon millions, in fact more likely billions, picture God isn’t really very different from the king the Little Prince encounters on the first planet he visits.
If I had to sit on a throne all day—and for all ... Views: 1048
Many things we learn and hear about how to suceed or improve our lives are accepted by us as truisms, almost monoliths of dogma, which we turn to time and again. We write about them, use them in speeches and regurgitate them readily, mostly because we ourselvs have been taught to do so.
But, ... Views: 785
Today we continue with part two of our five part series on “turning your life around”. We began last week with the building – and for many the rebuilding – of your personal foundation. What do you, as an individual, stand on? Now we are here to learn the next step that is as vital as that of ... Views: 1142
We have come to the end of our journey. We have reached Part V of our five part series. We can also say that we have come full circle. In all of our series “Turn Your Life Around” – How to Build a Personal Life Foundation, Foremost Forgiveness, Acknowledge & Overcome Fear and Identify Your ... Views: 1031
Like many of us, until my forties, I had gone through life feeling rather invincible. Not only was it inconceivable that something bad could ever happen to me, even my very mortality seemed suspect. Then, when I started feeling creaks and aches in bones I hadn't thought about since anatomy class ... Views: 978
It has been thought, by a few great individuals, that if you can garner twelve perspectives on a particular subject, then you can attain a significant understanding of the subject. This article strives in that direction by presenting the dynamics of reincarnation and karma from twelve different ... Views: 675
The two creativity tips that follow suggest two of the dozens of basic questions you can ask to increase the creativeness of your thinking. Ask these as you work on something, and you can see more creative results today.
1. A Question Of Purpose
Asking certain questions can lead to more ... Views: 657
The two ways of recognizing what you actually yearn for will be the focus of this article.
Focusing on just these 2 principles will assist you to begin manifesting what you desire immediately. Ignoring them will nearly guarantee that anything you attempt to manifest is not going to come ... Views: 635
Since the release of the The Secret, there have been some discussions lately about being wealthy. As most discussions and speculations arise, it is also expected that there would be some personal viewpoint that would come up and with it some incorrect information about becoming wealthy. Let us ... Views: 652
There has been some debate lately about being wealthy ever since “The Secret” has been released. Due to these discussions, it is only probable that many misunderstandings will turn up. Because of these, it is only right that we will talk about these misunderstandings about becoming ... Views: 687