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- Third Eye, Blind? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Danielle Daouston becoming an objective observer - working with your mind's eye Did you know that you have a third eye? And that through it, you can see with your eyes closed? It's true. Metaphysically speaking, the Third Eye is associated with the pineal gland at the geometric center of the brain... ...
Views: 1511 - Broken Knees and Storm Waters - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Larnette PhillipsI remember the day I got my broken knees—how could I forget it? You start out with an ordinary day and in an instant, everything changes. One of my first reactions was why’d you let this happen, God? Why did you have to give me the broken knees? Why couldn’t it have been someone else? I ...
Views: 746 - Miracles in Your Own Back Yard - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Joan HangarterSo you need a miracle. But what exactly is a miracle and how do you attract them into your life? Each of you has a different idea of what a miracle is. For some, it is an unexplainable act that no human could possibly accomplish alone. Or maybe you simply define a miracle as,” something that can ...
Views: 1787 - The Pure of Heart - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Kidest MengistuPureness of heart is the ability to see that all that exists is Spirit, Brahman, Consciousness, Krishna, God, Allah and nothing but this Beginning given different names by the wise of all ages. The pure heart sees that all of existence, all of life in its different forms, is This and nothing ...
Views: 911 - Ambushed! - by Have you ever woke up with a dreadful and eerie feeling that all your hard work, all your goals, dreams and aspirations that you have focused on will not come to fruition? And that anything you are doing in that direction will be and is an utter failure, including yourself?
WOW! What a way to ...
Views: 1355 - Animal spirit guides. The Owl - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2007 from jan robsonTo our past ancestors, the animal held great spiritual power and symbolic meaning. In Native American culture, mythology and ancient civilizations, each animal is embodied with its own symbolic meaning and held its own unique spiritual power. A particular animal crossing your path had deep ...
Views: 2152 - Contemplating Conscious Evolution - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Maurice TurmelThe myths of man have been with us throughout time. Since the earliest of cave drawings to modern books and film, the myths of man have been the creators of man, providing both meaning and symbolism to his / her life. Myths have guided man throughout the centuries and are to be found in every ...
Views: 1236 - Places of Power - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Larisa VavulinaPlaces of power is a very interesting ecological phenomenon, which has a great significance for spiritual work. This term was introduced by Mexican Indian Juan Matus, described in the books of Carlos Castaneda. Places of power are geographic zones, sometimes large, sometimes small, which ...
Views: 930 - The value of life - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Michael KewleyThe value of life If you don’t let go of your worldly worries about the future and making a living, you will regret it. Follow the Way, or all of your days and nights will have been lived for nothing. Zen Master Dogen The function of the Dhamma Master is to encourage their disciples to ...
Views: 1193 - Close Relationships Can Be Your Greatest Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Arlene ArnoldHave you ever wondered why you seem to have the worst trouble with those you care for the most? You find yourself thinking, “Why won’t they change? Why don’t they see what they are doing? Why won’t they listen to me?” Sometimes you have so much energy invested in ...
Views: 534 - Your Life as a Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Lisa HepnerPractical Suggestions for Developing the “Habit” of Meditation Gandhi said, “Peace, to be real, must be unaffected by outer circumstances.” What if you could truly experience inner peace regardless of what’s going on externally? How would it FEEL to… * be non-reactive, * be non-judgmental, * ...
Views: 625 - The Truth About Guilt - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Kidest MengistuGuilt is a useless emotion. It interferes with learning and is based on something completely false. I'm not talking about the process where you recognize a mistake and learn from it, this benefits you. But the thought-forms of guilt do more to interfere with your learning from mistakes, because ...
Views: 805 - Seven Insights into True Silence - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from Chika ShiojimaWe all have within us a vantage point -- a very special part of ourselves within which we may be at peace regardless of what goes on around us. This yet-to-be realized state of ourselves may be called conscious self-awareness. Through its power, instead of being pulled down into painful ...
Views: 926 - Desire - the Secret to the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2007 from Donald CartyThe purpose of desire is to inform man what he needs at every particular moment to supply the demands of change and growth in his life; and in promoting that purpose, desire gives expression to its two leading functions. The first of these is to give the forces of the human system something ...
Views: 1545 - The Right Brain Has Powerful Healing by Imagination - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2007 from Daijiro HayashidaThe basic function of the right brain is to image things. It has been known for a long time that the right brain has powerful healing by imagination. In ancient Egypt, priests treated people with images in the temple of sleep. They led their patients into the sleep and healed their sickness by ...
Views: 2426 - Forgiveness - Breaking the Cycle of Resentment - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2007 from Lori RadunOver 20 years ago, my mother disowned me for a period of 10 years of my life. It wasn’t something I could ever imagine doing to one of my children, but it happened. It was one of the most painful times of my life. I was angry at her. I got married and gave birth to my first child and she ...
Views: 1491 - A Sacred Life: Awakening to Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2007 from Julie RedstoneA sacred life does not live in compartments. Its claim is total. Its domain is everywhere. There are many for whom spirituality has been a part-time occupation, one among other areas of interest, and this can be the case for as long as spiritual life remains more in the realm of idea ...
Views: 997 - Becoming Light: The Practice of Alignment - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2007 from Julie RedstoneIn the language of light, and with the understanding that life is filled with the mystery of seen and unseen worlds, ‘alignment’is a practice which allows us to participate in the greater life of the spiritual universe by reaching toward the higher dimensions of light and by bringing light ...
Views: 1061 - Spell Casting Checklist: Setting the Mood for Success - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2007 from Terri LewisBefore you Begin Spell casting always seems to be stereotypically shown as some spooky ritual that involves a full moon, black candles, sacrificial ceremonies, and plenty of magical potions, powders and props. This is not an entirely accurate picture. Magical dealings need not be so strict in ...
Views: 1805 - Chanukah: The Miraculous Power of Eight - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2006 from Shifra Hendrie"All who are faithful to G-d, follow me!" Rallying cry of the Maccabees as they defied the massive and powerful Greek army. The holiday of Chanukah, celebrated around the world by Jews of every level of observance, is a celebration of miracles. It marks the miraculous victory of a small group ...
Views: 814 - Dreaming of 2007 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2006 from Steven SadleirThere is power in dreaming. What you direct through your mind has energy; what you dream of you can create. What do you want? At the very core of your being, what is you soul searching for? What would you like to manifest in your life? I would like to invite you to join me in visualizing and ...
Views: 934 - Gifts that Never Go Out of Style - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2006 from Lori RadunThe holiday season is a time for giving. When most of us think of giving, we think of gifts. The mere thought of tackling that Christmas list can be daunting. Maybe there isn’t enough money to buy the gifts you’d like to give. Or perhaps you have a few of those “hard to buy for” people who ...
Views: 1198 - Finding Daily Inspiration in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2006 from Mashubi RochellDaily inspiration helps us to stay focused on God's love, no matter what else is going on in our daily lives. In today's world there is such a high level of challenge and rapid change happening for most of us, that it has become even more important to find a way to stay connected with our ...
Views: 832 - Being True to the Inner You - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2006 from Kidest MengistuWe each operate within belief systems that are in no way exactly the same, even if there exist some similarities between them. In a way, we each walk around within our own bubble colored by our past experiences and the understandings and conclusions we’ve made about ourselves and the world at ...
Views: 895 - Do your Beliefs Reflect Reality or Create It? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2006 from Enoch TanHave you ever wondered whether your beliefs reflect reality or create it? The answer to the question is realized in understanding the concept of objective and subjective reality and the difference between the two. Most people believe that objective reality is made up by the physical laws that ...
Views: 1310 - HAPPINESS IS ABOUT FREEDOM…ARE YOU FREE? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiThe Dalai Lama, in his book The Art of Happiness, says that the very purpose of life is happiness, and I am sure you agree with that. And what is happiness? Happiness is about freedom and it begins in the mind… In order to be happy you need to be yourself, live by your values, be true to ...
Views: 1003 - Hope for the Earth - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2006 from Mashubi RochellThe future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to ...
Views: 804 - Everyday Spirituality: A Down to Earth Look at Connecting With Your Inner Self - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2006 from Barbara Rogoski,The word spirituality can conjure up many images. You might, for instance, think of a guru sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop looking for enlightenment. This is one form of spiritual practice that has its place, but for most of us working, busy people, it is not really an option in our ...
Views: 2292 - Healing the Inner Child - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2006 from Lujan MatusWe know as human beings that to be an adult is just to be a child that has grown old. Inside our body we carry feelings; all of our memories. In some cases we are challenged by the corresponding elements of our environment in the guise of our children. If something has happened to you in your ...
Views: 748 - Annette Colby - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Annette ColbyLong ago, when your life was new, there was a light that shone brilliantly and freely within you. You carried this creative, loving, joyful spirit with you into this world. This light and power within you was your energetic life force. Time passed. You learned the ways of the world. You ...
Views: 879 - The Indigo Seer: A Perspective on Clairvoyance - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2006 from Kendra ThomasThe Indigo Seer: A Perspective on Clairvoyance Clairvoyance – the ability to see spirit – results when judgments, imprints, denials and various traumas associated with the Indigo chakra or “Third Eye” have been resolved. All of us are equipped and therefore capable of seeing spirit. Our ...
Views: 2231 - The Power Within - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Steven SadleirThere is literally a power running through your body causing your heart to beat, causing your cells to regenerate, and your hair to grow. A life force current with innate intelligence is flowing through you right now providing the volition to move your eyes across this page and to think about ...
Views: 933 - Hope for the Earth - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Mashubi RochellThe future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to ...
Views: 834 - How To Handle Change Beautifully - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Brenda ShoshannaWe come into life empty-handed and then expect to grab and hold onto everything. Immediately we make claim for ownership. "This is mine. It can't go away." Some enormous hunger begins to develop. What exactly are we hungering for? First it is only food and love that we are demanding. But soon ...
Views: 3630 - THE POWER OF THE SERENITY PRAYER - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2006 from Al InfandeHave you ever tried to control things in your life that you cannot control? The Serenity Prayer is a gift from God that teaches us how to separate those things in life that we can change, from those things that we cannot change. The Serenity Prayer goes like this: God, grant me the Serenity ...
Views: 3325 - Secrets for Your Heart and… Magically Create… - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiI heard the story of this person… she was very unhappy… stressed, feeling depressed, anxious, angry, lonely, hopeless, struggling…just surviving…but then… She had been told that life was a struggle and she had to work hard to earn money …that everything had to be earned…that nothing was ...
Views: 1177 - A Vision of Happiness & Peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2006 from Steven SadleirAs we celebrate the upcoming holidays a message of "Peace on Earth and Good Will Towards Man" is echoed by people of varying faiths from around the world. If we all wish for that, why have we not created it? We have only to look into our own lives and ask ourselves "am I at peace right now?" We ...
Views: 1002 - Motivation vs. Inspiration - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2006 from Kenneth MacLeanI was listening to a lecture by Dr. Wayne Dyer the other day. Dr. Dyer said “I don’t think it’s really possible to motivate another human being…” I began to think about that and I believe Dr. Dyer is correct. I believe that there is a subtle and powerful distinction between motivation and ...
Views: 1598(2 votes) - Keys to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2006 from Richard SalvaKeys to Inner Peace In the midst of our increasingly busy lives, where we are bombarded with information and daily scared out of our wits by world events and the media, it is more important than ever to find and maintain a sense of inner peace. The first step toward finding peace must be ...
Views: 1077 - Why We Suffer -by Gina Lake - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Gina LakeThe egoic mind is the cause of suffering. Nothing more. Suffering only happens in response to a thought. We suffer because we think something about what is happening, what happened, or what might happen. We create a story about what is, what was, or what will be; then we suffer over it. We ...
Views: 1202 - Desiring What Is - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Daniel ErwayBuddha said that desire is the root of all suffering. He didn’t say most of the suffering or much of the suffering but all of it. Every single contraction of being is caused by desire. Because desire is such a powerful force, it is worth looking into. As powerful as desire is, every desire ...
Views: 1560(2 votes) - Top Ten Social Steps To See You By Opening The "I" Of Mind - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from mahalene louisEvery true genius, every creative mind has known the dark night of searching for a truth one could sense yet not quite grasp nor express, has felt the compelling desire to birth into full view the challenging inkling that something more is there, and has sat in the disheartening unease that ...
Views: 895 - Your Pets and Your Guardian Angel - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from Tom MooreIf you are like most people, you consider your pets to be part of your family. You love them and receive much love in return, and you distress when they become ill or lost for even a short time. Below I’m going to give you some unique suggestions on lowering your stress level when events seem ...
Views: 1265 - The Elements of Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Cate CavanaghMost of us have heard the old adage of how some people see the cup half full and others, half-empty. I have taken it a step further: some of us have to make our own cup. You see there is a way to look at life or rather how life treats you. One person can be an optimist- life has treated them ...
Views: 1478 - Junk Food for your Soul - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Lori RadunMy teenager’s act of rebellion is listening to rap music. Personally, I cannot stand the music. The beat is okay on some songs, but the majority of the lyrics are horrible. Now, of course, this is my personal opinion, but I don’t think there is much positive to be gained from lyrics that are ...
Views: 1338 - The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking (Book Excerpt) - by “Would you like me to help you?” Those were the words I felt extend from him, and they startled me. What did he mean? What could he help me with? It was as if he immediately knew what I was thinking and as he smiled I realized what he meant. The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking. “Would you like me ...
Views: 1025 - Cultivate a Spiritual Relationship - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Tim OngWhat is a spiritual relationship? A relationship is how we relate to other. A spiritual relationship is a relationship that aims for the highest good for those in the relationship. It is one that facillitates our spiritual growth. Here are some tips on how to cultivate a spiritual relationship ...
Views: 1777 - Ahimsa: The Greatest Form Of Self-Love - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Priya Florence ShahWhen Mahatma Gandhi gave us his philosophy of non-violence, or ahimsa, I believe he was preaching the highest form of self-love. Self-love not only means accepting myself the way I am, warts and all. It also means never tolerating anything - even from myself - that harms or disempowers me in ...
Views: 2229 - Shadow Boxing - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2006 from Cate CavanaghShadow Boxing by Cate Cavanagh There is something inspiring about modern day warriors like boxers. Of course in the older days you had Joe Lewis and James Braddock now made famous by the movie, "Cinderella Man." But I think what inspires such respect in me for people who do this is the ...
Views: 2051 - Freedom from Suffering - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2006 from Mick QuinnFree from Suffering As your own consciousness evolves you realize that wanting to be free is actually a barrier to awakened living. When you want to be free the broad-ranging, systematic identification and renunciation of life situations that are motivated by conditioning is called Courageous ...
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