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Daily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince
The businessman on the fourth planet the Little Prince visits on his journey to Earth is completely self-absorbed, to the point he doesn’t even notice the Little Prince’s arrival.
To be self-absorbed is to be unaware of everyone ... Views: 1087
In the context of Akram Vignan, when people say, "Everything happens for a reason," they mean that every situation and experience in life, whether perceived as positive or negative, is a result of past causes and effects, a form of demerit or merit karma.
In life, nothing occurs randomly or ... Views: 208
Generally, when someone says it has happened for a reason or everything happens for a reason, it means the law of cause and effect is at play; primarily it has to do with karma!
So, let us explore the science of karma:
Seed of karma (the cause) — This is in the form of our inner intent ... Views: 249
There are times in life when we really can’t pinpoint what is wrong but we have a feeling that things just aren’t right. During these times we may feel uneasy. During these times we may feel a little stressed. During these times we may get angry quick. During these times we may not be able to ... Views: 2403
WHEN WE LOOK OUTSIDE FOR HEROES
When we look outside for heroes, the real impulse that is coming from Self is a reaching inside ourselves for mastery. But mastery takes work and concentration and practice, practice, ... Views: 1927
Ever tried to focus on something but no matter how hard you tried your mind continued to drift off to something else? The distractions and thoughts in our minds alone can keep us from getting things done without any other influences such as other people, noises or other interruptions. Focusing ... Views: 4155
When we reincarnate, we travel to our new bodies instantly
It takes no time for the Soul to leave one body and enter into another. The moment one dies, while one end of the Soul is leaving the body, simultaneously the other end approaches in the womb, where its next birth takes place. When ... Views: 178
Guru is always there, everywhere. But are we available to Guru?Are we ready to lose the borrowed knowledge, Ego and our desires?All traditions of the world say it’s Guru who finds the disciple. Guru already knows about disciple, so many lives they have traveled together. Guru traces the disciple ... Views: 2177
We hear a lot of messages that we should be less materialistic and just be satisfied with what we have. Well that simply is not our human nature. Every part of us… psychologically, physically, emotionally, spiritually… desires expansion and growth.
If we finally achieve doing ten pull-ups, we ... Views: 1184
People are in search for God because, they do not know really who is God and where exactly His real abode is. Some believe God exists in heaven while some believe He resides in temples or churches. And for many, He lives in their heart too.
But to reach God, first of all we ought to ... Views: 585
I derive my motivation from the inner chat!
Basically, I am a chatterbox. So whenever I have no one outside to talk to, the machinery immediately switches within and my inner chat begins. And I thoroughly enjoy it, for it not only motivates me, but also delights me, energizes me and nurtures ... Views: 278
In reality, money is the result of our past merit karmas. In our previous lives, we bound merit karmas with whatever good deeds we did, whatever religion we followed and whatever charity we did. The result of which is a good inflow of money in our home, today.
However, if we want Goddess ... Views: 126
Every society in the world undergoes changes. These changes are influenced by the environment, technology, climate, people, interaction, the way we live, and many more factors. And amidst so many changes taking place all around, to find real happiness that remains constant is impossible! ... Views: 260
What a strange place to build a community! The theme of the fourth book of the Torah is found in its name, Bamidbar, “In The Desert.” Why the desert? Why is the desert so fundamental to all the stories and laws that develop through this book? Were they really considered to be in the desert? Was ... Views: 763
Looking at the situations in the world today, I notice that compassion is alive only in a natural disaster. When a disaster hits, the American people start to rally their talents and resources.
What I am not seeing is compassion for the average American, the American who has lost their ... Views: 1091
Some people spend their time & energy looking for god in all the places here and there,
Some in the temples ,some in lone far off places and some in meditation while some see him in other fellow human beings.But the truth is God resides in the hearts of everyone and it tries its best to make ... Views: 614
. It is very common among most people to resist joy and love.
Why is it so?
Most people have an unconscious resistance against giving. They think that they have to receive first to get something in return. But this is the wrong way round. You will first receive after you have given.
Many ... Views: 1264
You may already know this about yourself, but for me it came as a surprise: I don’t really enjoy shopping. Admitting this publicly is the first step for a fuller life, I am sure, but I haven’t figured out what the second step would be quite yet. I’m a patient woman, so I’ll continue to work ... Views: 1106
How many times have we gone on vacation or somewhere away, have an amazing time only to return home wishing we were back? I don't know about you but it has happened to me countless times. Why does this phenomenon occur in our lives and what does it mean? When we are in a different place, ... Views: 1390
How does an individual come to devotion to the Divine? There are well-known instances that involve some kind of key experience of the Divine, such as the story of Saul on the road to Damascus, or even extreme cases such as Dannion Brinkley who was struck by lightning, declared clinically dead ... Views: 452
Who The Hell Do You Think You Are?
No Really...
...who do you think you are?
I ask because before we can talk about our self image, it would behoove us to know just what a self image is. My research over the years taught me that the problem even with the phrase self image, is that we ... Views: 2383
No one administers the law of Karma. It is natural.
Everything that occurs is a result of natural consequences and there is no higher body controlling the world. Everything that we see, experience and endure is a result of our own self-administered karmas. Every single action of ours, ... Views: 567
In America not a social occasion goes by without someone asking within the first 5 minutes of meeting someone “what do you do?” People ask each other about their roles making a living and producing value for society to help them define each other quickly and feel more at ease. The ... Views: 749
The modern lifestyle is all about doing. From the moment we wake up in the morning to the time we fall asleep at night, we are constantly looking for things to do. Some of these things we do are necessary but most are there only to fill up the time. Somehow, we find it unbearable or unacceptable ... Views: 1484
Goddess Ambika, also known as Durga Maa and Ambe Maa, is one of the Goddesses, who is worshipped and accepted by many religions in India. In West Bengal, Amba Mata is known as Durga Maa. She is also known as Amba Maa, Bahuchara Maa, Kalika Maa, Bhadrakali Maa, Maa Bhavani and many more ... Views: 137
In Law of Attraction, the practice of techniques is needed to manifest your dreams. It is a point that one must keep in mind for them to be able to take the perfect path towards success. By doing the right thing all the time, then you will be able to attain unconscious understanding in applying ... Views: 1021
In Law of Attraction, the practice of procedures is needed to manifest your aspirations. It's essential to comprehend the process so you'll follow the right path. By doing the right thing all the time, then you'll be able to achieve unconscious proficiency in using the strategies one must ... Views: 978
In Law of Attraction, the practice of strategies is needed to manifest your goals. It's essential to comprehend the process so you'll follow the right path. By doing the right thing all the time, then you'll be able to accomplish unconscious skill in implementing the methods one must implement ... Views: 1100
“You’re a muggle on the outside, but a wizard within.”Of course this quote is reminiscent of the Harry Potter movies, but when I heard it recently, it struck a cord.
I think we can all remember a time in our lives when we felt as though our true self wasn’t being expressed. Maybe we were ... Views: 1401
To live a self-determined life is the essence of consciousness.
A self-determined life is fundamentally different from a life that’s determined by our ego. When the ego is in charge of running our life, we only have an illusion of determining our life, not the actual experience of doing ... Views: 1345
You’ll probably need to read this a few times due to the past programming that very few escaped and even fewer figured out how to erase. The goal of this programming is to block your awareness of what will be presented below (there is a chance though, that you will get it right away). So, let us ... Views: 1227
We know others watch us and learn by the actions we take and the things we say as well as what we don’t do or say. Our responsibility to do the right thing is not only for ourselves but for others who are looking to us to make the right decision. When we do the right thing we are setting an ... Views: 908
A Spiritual Master (Gnani Purush) is different from a Guru. He is the one who helps people towards attaining the ultimate goal of human life– the attainment of liberation and hence freedom from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth.
One such Spiritual Master Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the ... Views: 512
Do you ever wonder what happened to that happy, fun, carefree version of yourself you had a few years back? Before the hard times, before the loss, before the challenges, before you got knocked down? Who was that girl? Where is she now? Can you get her back??
I've certainly experienced these ... Views: 1290
We all identify ourselves with the name given to our body. However, today, we shall try to identify, "Who am I really?"
Are you actually a father, a husband, a friend, an engineer, a passenger or a patient? Are you really a father, a husband, a passenger?
The truth is that you are a father ... Views: 242
I remember many years back a counselor I was seeing asked me what I was doing for my birthday? In those days, my life was so busy, I scheduled almost every waking hour. I listed the activities that I had scheduled feeling in a celebratory mood. He asked me a question that stopped me in my ... Views: 1448
When it comes to utilizing the Law of Attraction, perfect practice makes perfect. You must
comprehend the process so you'll follow the right path. If you do the right thing the first
time, and all the time, then you'll be able to arrive at unconscious knowledge in
implementing the methods ... Views: 1080
When it comes to applying the Law of Attraction, perfect practice makes perfect. It is a fact that one must keep in mind for them to be able to take the right path towards success. If you do the right thing the first time, and all the time, then you will be able to reach unconscious competence ... Views: 1035
2 Corinthians 13:3-4 “I will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak when he deals with you; he is powerful among you. Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with ... Views: 996
We need to know that it is not what we are, but who we are that is important. We may believe that we are a product of our environment, that who we are is created by our surroundings, because we react and then become; this is not so. You can live anywhere, become anything, no matter the ... Views: 871
You are not who you think you are. Your thoughts are ideas you have about who you are, but what is it that is aware of these thoughts? Thoughts are arising and disappearing within your consciousness, or awareness. Consciousness is not a thing or something you can perceive, so it seems like ... Views: 816
There are hundreds and thousands of quotes and clips which we have passed down through the ages. We have words of wisdom from men and women who have been through trials and struggles who share their experiences with us through short, yet thought provoking, words. Many of them are similar in ... Views: 901
There’s nothing better than losing yourself in an afternoon’s reading session;
I thoroughly enjoy finding myself engrossed In the comings and goings of the characters of a good book, and the entire time I’m in that zone I am totally aware of how they’re affecting each other, good, ... Views: 1440
Many individuals associate material things with elements like happiness, comfort, relief from problems, success, social status, and pleasure, consequently holding the conviction that pursuing these possessions will lead to a happier and more satisfying life. Also, in today's society, the pursuit ... Views: 222
Many individuals associate material things with elements like happiness, comfort, relief from problems, success, social status, and pleasure, consequently holding the conviction that pursuing these possessions will lead to a happier and more satisfying life. Also, in today's society, the pursuit ... Views: 206
One who is humble and truthful is actually a spiritually elevated person
Those who are genuinely humble may appear weak to the external world, but actually, they are very, very strong from within. Spiritually, they are highly elevated beings! And similar is the case with truthful people too. ... Views: 250
As you know, Wholeness underlies all things. It encompasses all that exists yet is beyond anything that can be termed to exist – it is ineffable but also deeply paradoxical as we are in and of the Whole yet experience ourselves as separate from it. That is why deep down we feel so isolated and ... Views: 1224
“People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges”. --First time when I read this adage all that stuck my mind was RELATIONSHIPS.
The fundamental format and elementary essential of this humanity is RELATIONSHIP. Bond, closeness, intimacy, attachment, care, fondness, affection are ... Views: 669
We may believe we are good people and we tend to get along with everyone; however, we need to examine our thoughts and judgments we have about others more closely. We need to recognize that our first impression of someone may be based on something we heard they did or something they said we ... Views: 1573