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- Near Death Experiences Should Be Viewed Objectively - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Reece W ManleyNear death experiences provide insight beyond the objective. When it comes to understanding the phenomenon of near death experiences, there are several objective lenses which can be applied. First, did the patient actually have a loss of all life functioning and require life support ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Neutral Energy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself Have you ever woken up really early in the morning before anyone is up? You wake refreshed but somewhat groggy and disoriented. Perhaps you make a pot of coffee and sit in your favorite place enjoying the morning sounds and sights. In the background is the sound of birds and ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Never Question Your Intuition: It Will Always Lead You Right! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingPaying attention to our intuition from the beginning can save us from a lot of heartache. I love this quote by Oprah Winfrey: "In little whispers... your intuition is telling you something. Did you not pay attention? The universe will speak to you a little louder - with a little tap on ...
Views: 2490(1 vote) - New Planet Earth - We Are God Also - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2007 from Seth GarrisonWe are God, also. We are the creators of our own reality. I am God. You are God. God is in all of us. God is in all things. God is not some bearded entity in heaven that looks down upon us, pulling the strings of our life events, telling us which way to go and what to do and how to live. The ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Nobility And Commonsense Go Hand In Hand - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoNobility and commonsense go hand in hand in Spirit's perspective. It's time for you to think that way too! When you view and interpret any of life's issues with an approach that requires you to be proactive in a positive way, instead of reactive to a negative event or proffering, then you will ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Nothing Can Disturb Your Peace Without Your Permission - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Ted KaramIt's easy to get caught up in negative emotions, often without even realizing it. Stop for a moment and check in on how you're feeling. Is there anything bothering you right now? Perhaps it's something to do with your finances, your job, a particular relationship, or your health? If you ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - Nurses Aide Work - Motive to Choose It and Brief Overview - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Georgi StanevCertified Nursing Aide or CNA is a health care professional who is prepared to fulfill certain basic medical procedures and to help with basic life needs. To come to be nursing aide, one needs to be legal age and take appropriate training course. Although the minimum federal requirements for ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - ON PLEASURE, JOY AND BLISS - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from joan pancoeWhat do we need to do to have these good feelings more of the time? I'm glad you asked! It's one of my favorite themes, and I hope it will become one of yours too. Let's talk about pleasure first. I know this may sound self-evident but: There is no other plane of existence except ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - ON THE NATURE OF HUMAN IDENTITY - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from gloria eagle"Some days i feel small and insignificant,like a blade of grass", said the seeker,"On other days, i feel big and important. Sometimes, i feel helpless,as if i know nothing; And sometimes i feel powerful and all knowing. There are days, when i think i know who i am,and days that i am not sure. ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - One in a Million or One of Millions - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessBranding oneself can be the most significant strategy to break out of the pack of others who market similar products and services. No matter how unique your product or services might be there is probably someone out there who produces a similar product or service. What you must do is help your ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Online Psychic Courses - Effective Or Not? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Misty WoodardThe popularity of psychic readings, palm readers, and fortunetellers has skyrocketed in the second half of the twentieth century, and still continues today, due to the New Age spirituality movement. With the newly arrived booming psychic business lies the question of whether or not psychic ...
Views: 2440(1 vote) - Our Heart's Compassion and Haiti - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Astara EdmondsCompassion is a vast, emotional force of transformational power. When we allow our hearts to open and expand, our capacity for compassion increases. We become a more readily available vessel for compassion to flow through. Humanity’s Heart has been touched by the earthquakes in Haiti. Each ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - OUR OWN PATHS - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Lisa TunneyIt fascinates me how lessons are learned. Sometimes it’s in the midst of observing a painful dialogue between others. The other night, I had one such experience. While socializing with three other women, we were all getting to know one another better when one of them brought up a painful subject ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Our Soul Paths - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Misty WoodardDespite the harshness of life that obstacles bring, finding a soul path is like finding the light that leads us out of the cave. The soul path is the bright, shining spiritual path of life and hope, that once found, will guide and lead you to life meaning, peace, love, and joy. Walking on this ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Out of Your Comfort Zone and into a Land of Possibilities - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Kimberly GleasonI’ve a dinner date coming up, a couple from church I invited, nobody that I really know, just people who looked interesting, based on their photo, when I flipped through our church directory. Our church has been growing, three services now, over a thousand members, so it’s very difficult to ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaProbably the most debilitating emotion that humans must confront is that of fear. Fear confuses. Fear paralyzes. Fear prevents you from thinking clearly, accessing your spiritual gifts and being who you truly are. Fear is the anticipation of future pain. It's been said that 90% of humans are ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Passage - Understanding The Paradigm Shift - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Martin BrofmanPassage By Martin Brofman (from Anything Can Be Healed – Findhorn Press) Each of the chakras is like a lens through which you choose to interpret events in the outer world. You always have the choice as to whether you will interpret these events through the filter of Security, Sensation, ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Past Life Regression and the Choices We Make - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Mary Lee LaBayRecently Oprah and Dr. Oz gave past life regression the “celebrity bump”, and it has resulted in a significant increase in conversations and curiosity about past lives wherever I go. Many people are asking how we choose a particular lifetime. I address this from a couple of perspectives in my ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - Personal Enlightenment - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Anthony CappelloPersonal enlightenment is, in my opinion, the path that resonates most clearly with one's heart and soul. All too often, people everywhere are trying to push and pull at each other in order to sway one another to their personal viewpoints. While much of it is well meaning, it must be up to the ...
Views: 6269(1 vote) - Personal Growth through Spiritual Inspiration Music - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Maurice TurmelRockin Blues music with Reggae influences touches the soul and awakens the heart. Spiritual Inspiration Music with a Rockin Blues flavor takes us to Love, Growth and connection with the Divine. Because music touches our Heart, it awakens us to a deeper truth about whom and what we are and why we ...
Views: 2334(2 votes) - PITFALLS ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH: TOWARDS INDIVIDUATION - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from gloria eagleThere are countless ways to stumble and fall,in both everyday life and in spiritual life.For this reason,the seeker has to be vigilant and watchful like a hawk.The biggest stumbling block on the spiritual path is self importance,or you might say the ego.We work hard to develop an ego,starting ...
Views: 2502(2 votes) - Planting Seeds: The Way of the Compassionate Writer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpI was in the first grade in Anchorage, Alaska when I planted my first seed. Our teacher had the class plant flowers in eggshells and I remember how fearful I was of breaking the delicate white casing before I even had my seeds planted. Teacher stored our humble creations in modest egg ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Plugging Into Source - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Kate Corbin"You can extract from that infinite storehouse within you everything you need in order to live life gloriously, joyously and abundantly." -- Joseph Murphy The promise of the Law of Attraction is that you can be and do and have whatever you desire, right? Well, here's the fine print: You CAN ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - Post-Tribal Shamanism - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Kenn DayPost-Tribal Shamanism Modern society has lost touch with the roots of our human experience, in a way that wounds us as individuals and as a culture. These wounds require healers who can weave new bonds between spirit and the ordinary world. We call such healers shamans. And yet traditional ...
Views: 2160(1 vote) - Power and the Importance of Claiming Your Power in Times of Tragedy and Personal Upheaval - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Li Lan Chanhttp://wp.me/p2XHa6-IL The recent devastating event in Connecticut, where adults and young children were murdered in a killing rampage by a disturbed individual, has shocked us and wounded our hearts. Stunned we ask ourselves, “How anyone can do this? How could this have happened?” As we ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Power Prayer: Unlock Your Spiritual Strength - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Chrissie BlazeMy husband, Gary, and I spoke at several Conferences in London, England, organized by bestselling author of The Field: the Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe by Lynne McTaggart. We spoke about the power of prayer and directed intention to over 2,000 people, alongside frontier scientists ...
Views: 4466(1 vote) - Pranic Healing and the Three Levels of Truth - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Michael BorokhovskyTruth has many levels and many facets. The Bible and many ancient sacred scriptures are written in stories and parables that are understandable for the masses. This is the first level of truth. It is quite literal and entertaining. The next, second level, explains the symbolical meaning of the ...
Views: 3599(1 vote) - Prayer for Peace of Mind Don’t Let the Devil Stop You! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kelly Ann EversPrayer for Peace of Mind Don’t Let the Devil Stop You! Regardless of the circumstances, regardless of the pressure, regardless of the delays, don’t let the devil stop your progress. You know God has spoken to you, His word has resounded in your mind over and over. You dream about it, you ...
Views: 5397(1 vote) - Presence First - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Kidest OMEntangled with the surface movements of the mind, you think that you are subject to the pendulum swing of contrasts, the negative and positive of this reality. Entangled in this ever-changing mental movement you believe and so conceive of life as a bi-polar roller-coaster ride. But this simply ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Present vs. Presence - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Michael HoareI once spent a weekend at a Buddhist retreat, where the theme was “Being Present.” It was a wonderful time and an awakening experience. I knew the importance of being here now. My life was extremely busy, and my mind was in the past, thinking about something I did wrong (and replaying the moment ...
Views: 3673(3 votes) - Psychic Advice -- Should I Listen to Psychic Advice to Make a Decision? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Cherry SageAre you basing some of your decisions on psychic advice you have received? Is it wise to a make decision on psychic advice? When it comes to getting advice, most of us think of finding a professional and the same goes when looking for psychic advice. When you need an expert you don't ...
Views: 4304(1 vote) - Psychic Attack – And How to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Heidi SawyerI remember a lady who asked me to help her with a situation regarding psychic attack. In this instance it was particularly unpleasant. The lady worked in a hospital where there was a nurse who was familiar with Voodoo magic. She was using it on patients and staff, terrifying all with whom she ...
Views: 2211(1 vote) - Psychotherapy and the "Middle Way" - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Beth PattersonWhen I hear the clients in my psychotherapy and grief counseling practice talk in black and white terms, or view their options in terms of extremes, I am reminded of the Buddhist concept of the Middle Way. When the Buddha was asked how one should meditate, he responded "not too tight, not too ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Puppets On The Strings Of Destiny - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenThere is only one way to judge the quality of any psychic reading. The moment you finish your conversation with the reader, you should feel ready to make a choice, prepare for a decision… or at least take some sort of action. You should also have a basic idea or plan outlined for the way ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Purpose To Life - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoThroughout our lives we may come to points where we ask why are we here, what are we meant for? We may look this question in the eye, wonder for a bit, and then move on. For to ask, you need to know, how does one go about succeeding at this? Where do you gain your own personal knowledge about ...
Views: 715(2 votes) - Put On Your Big Soul Panties - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comWhen I'm upset about something and feel challenged, a higher voice within lovingly says, “Put on your Big Soul panties and deal with it.” Putting on my Big Soul panties means shifting out of the limited view of my little ego self into the expansive perspective of my Big Soul Self, seeing the ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Putting the Perfection in imperfection... - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickFor those of you unfamiliar with the movie "Love and Other Drugs," it is essentially a romantic-comedy that follows the love interest of a pharmaceutical sales rep (boy) and an adventurous, charitable artist (girl) who also happens to have Parkinson's disease at the age of 28. After their fling ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - Putting Your Love House In Order - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Dr Michael TaylorThere are social etiquette rules and guiding principles in our society. For some reason, one of them that is never taught successfully is, Love Yourself Before You Love Anyone Else. Well, this is why you should. Instead of learning why and how it is important to love yourself, most parents ...
Views: 2311(1 vote) - 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) - Realizing What It Means To Show Grace - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseTo show grace isn't about being kind now and then. Grace transcends little prayers at dinner and women named Grace. Grace isn't always about moving your body gracefully; it's a much higher calling. To be able to show grace fully is a tall order. Look for ways to shine your grace toward ...
Views: 20331(1 vote) - Rebuilding Value in Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Halley GrahamIt was Christmas Eve when award-winning author and documentarian Douglas Rushkoff was mugged in front of his “hip” Park Slope neighborhood apartment in Brooklyn while taking out his trash. He immediately did what any responsible neighbor would do: Warn his fellow residents as to the location and ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Receiving Divine Guidance - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Yamini BhattHave you ever wondered what the Universe or a Higher Power would have to say about a challenge you might be experiencing in your life right now? How would your life change if you knew the answer? With so many of us being challenged right now with loss, unexpected health challenges, ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Recognizing Synchronicity ~ Guidance from the Archangels - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Heather JacobyRecognizing Synchronicity ~ Guidance from the Archangels By Heather Fanjoy, ATP® While preparing for this topic I was continuously receiving the message that it is all of the realms of angels who facilitate our recognition of the synchronicities of life. In many instances, it is the angels ...
Views: 2704(1 vote) - Reconstruction Of Thought And Feeling - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Sayahda SayahdaTo awaken and develop spiritual perception we must first reconstruct our thoughts and feelings. If we choose to focus our attention on the denial of light we become victims. If we choose to focus our attention on the acceptance of light we become that light. The reality you live in is ...
Views: 2014(1 vote) - Recover from Compulsive Eating Disorder Permanently - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nina VCompulsive eating disorder is one of the most common types of eating disorders and often goes unnoticed due to the shame and stigma associate d with it. People can view it as simply a matter of being lazy or having a lack of willpower but eating compulsively is a disorder just like any other any ...
Views: 2096(2 votes) - Recover from Compulsive Eating Disorder Permanently - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nina VCompulsive eating disorder is one of the most common types of eating disorders and often goes unnoticed due to the shame and stigma associate d with it. People can view it as simply a matter of being lazy or having a lack of willpower but eating compulsively is a disorder just like any other any ...
Views: 2096(2 votes) - Recovery in prison - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTBack in 1983, I began reading "A Course in Miracles" and doing the daily lessons in thought reversal. However, the text part of the Course was overwhelming to me then; I felt I was too young to really understand it, and I was in my early thirties. I did realize that this book held all the ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Reiki Sacred or Secret? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Laurelle Shanti Gaia & Michael Arthur BairdSymbols, Initiations, Attunements There are many ways that people are introduced to and relate with Usui Reiki energy. There are a multitude of different teaching methods and initiation attunement styles. It is in the spirit of Reiki for practitioners and teachers to honor all manners of ...
Views: 1903(5 votes) - Relationship as a Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Darlene LancerWhat makes us "spiritual" beings? The concept of spirituality is derived from "spiritus," meaning vitality or the breath of life. When we are connected to that force, like an electric charge, our soul awakes; the more we stay connected to that energy, the stronger and more alive is our soul. ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - Relationships in the New Energy - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Stefanie MillerEverything in creation holds an energy frequency. It seems so obvious to many of us. Yet, so many have not embraced that philosophy. There are those that still choose to live unconsciously and make choices that are not in direct alignment and in harmony with their lives. Living, as well as ...
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