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- Intimate Fun - by Intimate Fun
Intimate Fun: the joyous being that we create by our being joyous together: the WE that we become when we are having fun together. The Tickled WE.
To aid you in your personal explorations of Intimate Fun, I present the following exercises.
Mutual ME-ditation
Hold each other's ...
Views: 582 - Sananda on Bringing Darkness into Light - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from petra margolisI am Sananda, and I have come upon the rays of Wisdom and Light, stepping forward to deliver my message to all my beloveds at this time. The world is changing so much and very fast, many of you have noticed. This is what we have worked for, this is why we are here. I love you all so dearly, ...
Views: 1637 - You Are Beautiful - The Path of Remembrance - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Julie RedstoneBeloved Ones, many of you judge yourselves harshly and see yourselves with eyes that are veiled, perceiving only the limitations and not the beauty that lies within. Yet, every soul is radiant with an inner light that never dims though it may be covered over. There is no being who is not filled ...
Views: 830 - What is Meditation? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyMeditation can be described in hundreds of ways. Here we will give some brief explanations about this so-extremely-important aspect of human harmony, health and spiritual evolution. Three Aspects of Meditation 1. The first step is relaxation or surrendering of the body and mind so that the ...
Views: 702 - The Samaritan Woman - by She came to the well to seek peace, comfort, and solitude. What she found was Jesus. The Bible says that Jesus had had a need to go through Samaria that day. And although His disciples had gone into town to buy food, Jesus had chosen to stay behind.
It was approximately noon and Jesus was ...
Views: 997 - Unveiling of Fear - by Numerous labels have been placed on fear in an attempt to cover the wide spectrum of avenues down which we come face to face with this, often times misunderstood, force in our lives. In our world of dualistic views and beliefs, courage would definitely be pinned as Fear's opposite or ...
Views: 1312 - Spirituality, the Psyche, and the Multi-Sensory Person - by Does this profile fit you? You carefully record your dreams each morning because you are confident they contain important, personally significant messages about your state of well being, pertinent suggestions for life-choices, precognitive data, and other communiqués from spirit. You lucidly ...
Views: 1193 - ARTIST OF LIFE - by The artist is not a special kind of man, but every man is a special kind of artist. Ananda Coomaraswamy 1877-1947 Transformation of Nature in Art (1934)
Do you think only famous people like Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci are artists?
PRAISE YOURSELF, FOR YOU ARE AN ARTIST TOO.
Some ...
Views: 919 - Words Are Not Neutral. Are We the Victims? - by The English novelist, Rudyard Kipling, once said that "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." Indeed, words can make you cry, can make you laugh, and can kill you. Why? Because of the "images" that they leave in our minds. Although most of us may not realize what is ...
Views: 1135 - TOUCHING - by Have you touched anyone today? A few weeks ago, I started to think that I'd like to write an article entitled "Touching". At that time, I had no idea how to go about it, but the title kept parading in my mind. That same week, a friend of mind called me to let me know about a great event that had ...
Views: 712 - AN EASY LIFE - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2007 from Barbara MayrsohnIt occurs to me that many people think life is supposed to be difficult. Everything seems to be a struggle. The glass is always half empty as opposed to half filled. Why do you think people think that life is supposed to be that way? It has been said that parents teach their children that ...
Views: 822 - Whispers From Beyond - by THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN
And the jewel in the crown shown brightly from the young man's head. And he walked with the golden light of heaven shining around him even on the darkest days, and his feet were guided by his feet. And he walked the path of luxury, paved with golden stones.
Before long ...
Views: 1277 - The Truth About Life's Challenges - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaIn the midst of our lives, hungry, thirsty and often weary, there comes a moment when we stop and wonder, “Is this all there is? Is there another way to live my life that will bring the joy and contentment that eludes me?” Caught in the patterns of our lives, each of us has an ...
Views: 5360 - Judgment Day - by One spiritual truth in which I deeply believe is that ultimately we are all part of the One. I also believe that it is possible to view all life forms, appreciate that each has its distinctive characteristics and at the same time experience the common element of soul which unites them.
I say it ...
Views: 1928 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Gini GreyImagine holding a ten pound weight for every resentment you hold, grudge you cling to and strong judgment you cast. How much weight would you be carrying? What stops you from putting this down? True forgiveness is a form of letting go. Yet so many view forgiveness as a form of giving in, ...
Views: 815 - How to gain more self confidence in 3 days! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Marion LicchielloDo you ever wonder why some people glow when they walk into a room? You can too! Make yourself a promise/a commitment that you will take these three steps to bring more self-confidence into your life. I’d love to follow your progress. Who are you? Do you really know? Do you love ...
Views: 1407 - Daring to Live Your Calling is a Path of Showing Up Fitfully and Fabulously - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2007 from Tama KievesI was talking to one of my coaching clients and she was talking about not being able to stay with a meditation practice, so she gave up meditating altogether. “I’m either gung ho all the way or I don’t show up at all,” she said in disgust. We were talking on an evening ...
Views: 890 - Where God was - by Why did so many people have to die? I hear this so much and must clarify it. They did not! God does not interfere with our freewill but his angels send us impulses, feelings, urges and all kinds of notifications of impending problems but we do not heed these gentle urgings. We are too busy doing ...
Views: 955 - Margin Notes - by It seems to me that when one is confronted with a life changing experience, such as the death of a loved one, a crises of faith, or perhaps even the end of a relationship one does not come away unchanged. In fact, I would argue that as we go through each day, even each moment in fact, we undergo ...
Views: 1038 - Whispering Souls - by I have often wondered about the idea that war serves a purpose. It is true that humankind cannot escape aggression. The measure of our cultural legacy is measured in history and accomplishment. Many wars have been fought and won – for many varying reasons. Freedom, religion, economy and race ...
Views: 898 - Spiritual Nutrition - by In the age of fad diets, we all think a lot about shedding those ten pounds for summer. But underneath the waist size and the reflection in the mirror is an emotional component to how we view ourselves. Many people find that shedding those ten pounds makes them feel better and yet, they still ...
Views: 795 - The Rut Race - by One of the most valuable truths in love is that you never know what you will find around the next corner. Try as we may to understand the peaks and valleys of romance, it seems that as humans, we inevitably end up scratching our heads. Fortunately, there is always hope and a deeper truth to be ...
Views: 1015 - The Purpose of Living... - by Very often we find ourselves searching for answers as to why we need to be alive and so on and so forth. This question keeps arising as long as we feel a vacuum or a void in our lives which we try and fill constantly but to no effect! That one void which the creation feels can only be filled ...
Views: 1691 - Spiritual Nourishment - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2007 from flo magdalenaScience now defines and communicates “new” ways to view our bodies, our connection with each other, and our world. These theories involve energy fields measurable in and through the body, as demonstrated through acupuncture, shiatsu, watsu (water shiatsu), tai quon dow, tai chi, and ...
Views: 1258 - The Energy of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Diane LeGalleeThe Energy of Attraction Everything that you have in your life came to you through the Law of Attraction. Every time you think a thought you create an energy field. If you think a thought consistently, and with much emotion whether positive or negative you will draw to you that which you focus ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - A Prayer for All - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonI have often wondered about the possibility of one universal prayer that would break through the barriers of all the different religious beliefs, and somehow connect everyone and not offend anyone…..tall order, huh??!! After all, if we were able to all connect like that, then I suppose we would ...
Views: 768 - Healing Waterfall Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from James GaynorThe Healing Waterfall This should last at least for 1/2 an hour. Sit comfortably as in a position that you would use to normally meditate...and replace your meditation with this one. Relax, and imagine you are a beautiful waterfall. [Give yourself a few moments for this] Now...repeat a few ...
Views: 2377 - Suffering - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Diane LeGalleeSuffering A Course In Miracles talks about suffering not being real. That suffering is in our mind. How can this be so? The heartbreak we feel when a loved one dies, is that not real? The pain one feels when suffering from diseases such as cancer, is that not real? To understand you have ...
Views: 1061 - Champion: A Spiritual Story - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Chris CadeAs a child, Shiloh was often teased and ridiculed by her peers, not unlike many people in this world. After years of this, she became fed up and decided that she had experienced enough of this torment and would learn karate to defend herself. After all, she knew that if she stood up for ...
Views: 1798 - Creating a Baby - by Is being chosen as a channel
For the expression of divinity into materiality
Although ovulation is a law of nature,
Conception is a law of God.
—Edgar Cayce
The following is excerpted from Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth. Click on ...
Views: 837 - Not a religion - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Michelle RobertonI am sitting in my bedroom, pondering on the past month’s events and the loving messages I have received. Where do I begin? As I take a moment to just gaze at the clouds as they drift across the winters skies – I see in my mind’s eye, a beautiful butterfly fly into a shaft of light – and I ...
Views: 546 - The Value of Patience - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Michael KewleyThe value of Patience The cultivation of patience is the highest practice and Nibbana is the highest truth. The one who harms or upsets another is not a true disciple. Dhammapada: verse ...
Views: 2872 - Healing Discomfort - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe Hurley“Discomfort is not a problem to be solved, not an enemy to be fought, not a monster to escape from; but instead an energetic relationship within, to be owned with courage and grace, and transformed through total acceptance, divine wisdom, and love.” Joe Hurley We all experience discomfort ...
Views: 1266 - Star Light, Star Bright - A Spiritual Story - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Chris CadeI didn't realize it, but as early as 3 years old I was already spiritually aware. Well, sort of. You see, I don't remember being psychic in any way, and I certainly don't remember reading books like The Power of Now or watching movies like Peaceful Warrior. I didn't feel some grand connection ...
Views: 1846 - The Law of Spiritual Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonThe creation of the earth, world or universe took place because a law was put in motion. This same law is what governs both the natural and the spiritual world that we exist in. The Law of Spiritual Attraction is not a religious fad, but it is largely an unchangeable concept that came into ...
Views: 1365 - Can't Squander Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Juan AriasAll the spiritual traditions of the world agree that human life is infinitely precious. Therefore, we should not take the lives of others, nor injure, nor belittle, nor think we know what is the best way for others to live—but most of all, we ought not waste the life that we are living. It ...
Views: 858 - RAISING YOUR VIBRATION by Connecting to Source - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from OMnium UniverseIf all existence is energy and energy is inherently vibrational, it follows that everything in existence is vibrating at one rate or another. In the case of human beings, we are informed about where or how we are vibrating through our emotions. When we have emotions that feel good, we are ... ...
Views: 2225(1 vote) - *How To Attract Positive People and Situations - by As a psychiatrist who specializes in intuition, I know that a very powerful life lesson is learning to how to attract positive relationships and situations towards us. Our relationships aren’t random. We must begin to use our intuition to actively draw what’s positive our way, a ...
Views: 3678 - Star Light, Star Bright - A Spiritual Story - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Chris CadeI didn't realize it, but as early as 3 years old I was already spiritually aware. Well, sort of. You see, I don't remember being psychic in any way, and I certainly don't remember reading books like The Power of Now or watching movies like Peaceful Warrior. I didn't feel some grand connection to ...
Views: 2366 - Spirituality Learned from the Dog Whisperer - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2007 from Lisa HepnerWhat I Learned About Spirituality from the Dog Whisperer My husband and I have watched almost every episode of "The Dog Whisperer" (Cesar Millan) and we don't even have a dog! For those of you who haven't seen "The Dog Whisperer" it airs on the National Geographic Channel. (Cesar Millan was ...
Views: 706 - Walking and Spirituality - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2007 from Phil Bilzon“It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of our daily existence that we can finally hear the whispers of truth that life reveals to us, as it stands knocking on the doorsteps of our hearts.” K.T. Jong Walking is a perfect way to get to know more about the world around you. You’re moving at ...
Views: 1309 - The Greater One Within - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2007 from Mark Baker1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Greater simply means more. The One who is more than enough is in the inside of you. If you are in Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the One who is more is on the ...
Views: 2048 - Intelligent Design: An Esoteric Perspective - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from William MeaderIntelligent Design - An Esoteric Perspective - Did the universe appear through random events, or is it the product of a vast intelligence? This question has triggered debate among scholars, philosophers and theologians for countless centuries. In contemporary society, science and religion seem ...
Views: 805 - The Power of Destruction - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Hieu DoanDestruction is the cleansing aspect of the transformation cycle. It is a changing of the old that makes room for the new. Spiritual destruction flows from universal consciousness and is integrated into our actions and intent by the way that we would choose to evolve ourselves and the planet ...
Views: 900 - Spiritual Stress Management Through Self-Surprise - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Tom RussellEverything depends on our power of choice. We choose to be in the present, choose to observe ourselves, and choose to develop independence and self-reliance. However, for many of us, our energy of instant choice has been dormant for too long. How do we best restore this ...
Views: 1242 - Using Psalm 23 as Spiritual Affirmation - The Christian Edition - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Troy PearsallWhile searching the internet for some interesting scripture I came across an article on Ezine Articles called “Using Psalm 23 as Spiritual Affirmation”. I had been using psalms on spiritual affirmation for many years the 91st psalm was my favorite so as you may imagine this caught my ...
Views: 2281 - What Is Your Pleasure? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to all the new readers. Good day to you all. I love you. I love you. I love you. It is with great pleasure to serve you. Know that each Insight is unique in its own way serving its purpose every day. Trust and you shall gain awareness in each Insight. What Is Your ...
Views: 660 - You Are The Source - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Good day to you all on this energizing day. I love you. I love you. I love you. Tools for life - You Are The Source You are the Source of it all. You make it all happen. Your consciousness is in charge. I am with you. I live with you. Therefore my consciousness is at cause ...
Views: 573 - Why Your Spiritual Independence is Vital - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Tom RussellWhy is spiritual independence important? Because it allows you to make the higher discoveries of your heart through your own perceptions on your spiritual journey. This means you must find your own way, which ultimately will be unique to you. For example, a sea captain ...
Views: 1339 - The Ultimate Secret: 4 Steps to the Passion of Your Soul - by I have a secret, too. In all of the excitement about attracting your desires, this secret has been sadly overlooked. And it is the foundation for true fulfillment.
The Ultimate Secret
Here is the ultimate secret: Works that come out of the passion of our souls make a huge difference in the ...
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