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- Journaling - a Tool for Self-Discovery - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2003 from Thelma MarianoWant to get better connected to your inner self? To access your deeper thoughts and unblock your emotion? Try journaling! I have been journaling for two years now, and it’s like having a special friend. Someone who’s always there to listen. There is something very comforting about writing in ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - Massage Your Mind!: Are You Living In A Cave? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2003 from Maya FrostWhen I was three years old, I had an experience I’ll never forget. My mother had just prepared lunch for my brother and me, and a neighbor lady came running over, breathless, telling my mother some news. Mom went right to the television and turned it on. This was unusual—she rarely watched ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - The Gods of Our Planet Earth! - by Submitted on May 31, 2003 from Joseph GhabiRemember me! It’s me! Joseph here in touch with you again! Okay, so you don’t remember! That’s fine then, so let me refresh your mind a bit. When we were in spirit, we had the same discussion you know and I told you, “Hopefully you will remember me when I approach you on this plane.” However, I ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - What Is Real Or True In Life? - by Submitted on May 13, 2003 from Clive TaylorIt is suggested that that there are two main approaches to life. One approach, is to accept all the Truths of life as true, as being completely, actually real, no question. Absolute, bedrock “how things are”. Realities such as: The existence of God. That we have a Soul The nature of Love. The ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - 3 Steps for Communicating With Your Past Relatives - by Submitted on May 08, 2003 from Wayne PerkinsIn the title, I indicate that you will be communicating with "Past Relatives." I wanted to use the phrase "Dead Relatives." In using that terminology however, I might bring up images of live individuals. Remember the old Archie Bunker series on television? Archie called his son-in-law, ...
Views: 1263(2 votes) - Do We Have Free Will? - by Submitted on May 08, 2003 from Clive TaylorIt is being suggested here that we have only one real choice in life: To let go of fear and resistance and be taken by the flow of life, or, to fight, screaming all the way, as the flow of life takes us anyway. Life is. It moves. The only way we can avoid that is to die - either to our ...
Views: 751(2 votes) - Yajna, the Vedic sacrifice (offering) - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2003 from Octavian SarbatoareThe present paper attempts to discuss the nature and role of Vedic sacrifice in Vedic literature and the ways this topic is expressed by relevant commentators on the subject. Issues of Vedic practices will be discussed along with their purpose, in so taking into account the historical approach ...
Views: 3936(1 vote) - Life issues Pt. 3 - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2003 from Nicholas Dixon============================================================ Special Requirements For Reprint: Article may be freely reprinted in your ezine, in your e-book and/or on your web site with the authors resource box included and without any ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Self-Improvement and Self-Transformation - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2003 from Tom RussellThe difference between self-improvement and self- transformation is one of scale. Self-improvement is constructive change on the first story of a tall building, the first story representing the connecting level to the temporary world of projects and people. Self-transformation begins on the ...
Views: 1023(2 votes) - Work as a Spiritual Experience - by I don’t know about you, but when many people hear the word spirituality, they conjure images of monks, candles, religion, and perhaps even incense. Few picture a day in their work life, completely enjoying what they do, feeling totally fulfilled and as if they are making a difference in the ...
Views: 852(2 votes) - Cosmology: How IT All Began - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2003 from Thomas PowellExcerpt from Psycanics, Level 1 www.psycanics.com ...............COSMOLOGY: HOW IT ALL BEGAN ................ . . . . . . . . . The Story of IT . . . . . . . . . . In the Beginning, there was no Beginning because at the time, there was no Time. However, our minds cannot grasp a ...
Views: 912(3 votes) - Using Movie Magic to Design your Adventure - by Do you know you are playing a part in a real movie?
It’s true. Your reality -- how you perceive the world -- is a series of events and circumstances that make up a living, breathing movie experience. Your internal filters determine the quality of this movie: your five senses, your ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - First Aid For The Soul - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2003 from Clive TaylorFirst Aid For The Soul A Model of the dysfunctional, unconscious human psyche. A way through, from confusion to consciousness. By CliveTaylor Introduction Many people are lost and unhappy, with no clear sense of how to regain access to their true selves. Life seems too big, confusing and ...
Views: 717(2 votes) - SELF-KNOWLEDGE, THE KEY TO PREPARING FOR COMPETITION - by Self-knowledge has always been the key to preparing for competition. Knowledge of your attributes, abilities, interests, strengths, weaknesses, and traits is essential to riding the front end of the wave of change into the new century. To fully assess your own talents, realize that studies ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - Destructive Emotions and What We Can Do About Them - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2003 from Susan Dunn“Anger kills,” says Redford Williams, director of Duke University Medical Center's Behavioral Medicine Research Center. He references studies of cancer and cardiac patients. He has also authored the book, "Anger Kills". And “Prayer saves lives,” says Harold Koenig, director of the medical ...
Views: 865(2 votes) - Anti Christ Irritates Christ - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2003 from Gary SmithThe Anti-Christ and his ilk have now irritated Jesus the Christ. Jesus the Christ taught God Loving spiritual techniques to people. The Roman Empire in 325 AD forcibly acquired "Christianity" and eliminated the God Loving Techniques of Jesus the Christ. Roman emperors to perpetuate their empire, ...
Views: 2688(2 votes) - Father and Sons - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Phil WalmsleyA father had two sons and he loved each of them equally. The sons loved their father too. In front of their father, the two sons took to arguing amongst themselves. The bickering continued. Their voices became louder and louder. Finally one announced to the other that he was going to finish ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Predictions for the Gulf War - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2003 from Julie HargreavesThis message was channeled from Spirit - 24th March 2003 Saddam Hussein is alive and well and bunkered down under a hospital - one of the safest places to be during the bombing as it would not be a target of the coalition. The safest mode of transport for him is in an ambulance. The staff of ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Stop Complaining! - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2003 from Jeff KellerHow do you feel when someone unloads all of their problems and complaints on you? Not very uplifting and energizing, is it? The truth is, nobody likes to be around a complainer -- except, perhaps, other complainers. Of course, all of us complain at one time or another. The important question ...
Views: 9831(4 votes) - Excerpts from Ken Wilber, Speaking of Everything - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2003 from Jordan Gruber"For the ultimate or non-dual paths, the primary reorientation is take up a spiritual practice. And learn to cultivate that awareness which is not a change of state. Which is ever-present noticing, through all changes of state, waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. There is that timeless, ...
Views: 886(1 vote) - Face Your Fears - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2003 from Lisa MartinFear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Making a Difference in an Indifferent World - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2003 from Robert NajemyWe live in troubled times where our peace and safety are often in danger. Most feel helpless and unable to affect the unfolding events in our present world. And yet many are uniting their minds, energy and actions in order to create a peaceful and safe world with dignity for all. Some groups ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Death and After Death - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2003 from Phil WalmsleyOnce again I must place a disclaimer at the beginning of this writing. My opinions and/or my truths are mine. I am in no way attempting to force my truths upon anyone. If you happen to accept my truths then please do so. If not, then please reject them. I share with you my truths because I ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Lobsang’s Sand Mandala: Pictures of War and Peace - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2003 from Judith PenningtonWatching Lobsang Samten trickle grains of sand out of a silver funnel into his beautiful mandala is a meditation in itself. He has used solid paints to tint ordinary sand just the right color, and each rich hue sits in little bowls clustered beside this ancient and magnificent Wheel of Life. ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - The Red Cardinal: A Little Bird Comes to Teach Peace - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2003 from Judith PenningtonLast November, when the red cardinal laid siege to my home, I was amused to learn that he was caught up in the same illusion as so many people: seeing his own reflection in the window, he felt threatened by the "other" bird and attacked a mirror image of himself, bashing his beak and body ...
Views: 4949(2 votes) - You, Michael Jackson, Intent, Detachment and Success - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from David CameronWhatever your opinion of Michael Jackson may be, we can all agree on one undisputed fact: In the history of this planet, few artists have produced more hit singles, gathered more fans or sold more records than he has. That is a fact no one can argue with. I mean, if you can count, you can't ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - Timing and the Moon - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2003 from Joann HamparElectional astrology is the astrology of timing and the Moon plays the most significant role because she is responsible for setting events in motion. As the closest orbiting body to the earth, her influence is so important that two branches of astrology, Horary and Electional, use the Moon as ...
Views: 2091(1 vote) - "Inner Medicine": Revolutionary Character Development. - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2003 from James Barton"When you are deluded and full of doubt, even a thousand books of wisdom are not enough. When you have realized understanding, even one word is too much." Ancient Teacher "Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself." Ancient proverb Contents 1)Introduction 2)How to read ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - The MOST Important thing YOU can do to manifest World Peace - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2003 from Lisa HepnerHere it is, it’s very simple...The most important thing YOU can do to manifest World Peace is… BELIEVE PEACE. What? What does that mean, BELIEVE PEACE? “You mean to tell me that all I have to do is Believe Peace and Peace will be my reality? You mean I don’t have to do anything like write my ...
Views: 2723(1 vote) - We all want the same thing: A Declaration of Unity - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2003 from Lisa HepnerI was at the public Library the other day to look up some media contacts for a publicity campaign and also to check out a biography of Woodrow Wilson. When I left the library, I found myself walking directly behind a man who had a dark complexion and was wearing a turban. Two young kids on ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Never Complain, Never Explain. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from greg hickmanQuite a number of years ago, I stumbled across a phrase in a magazine that really piqued my interest. The phrase simply said "never complain, never explain.” From the moment I read it, those four words really hit home with me. To my way of thinking, they summed up the philosophy of all winners. ...
Views: 30131(7 votes) - CREATING TO BE AUTHENTIC - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Douglas Eby"Creativity comes from a desire to express the true self." Art has often been isolated and considered precious, something only official artists do. In her book "Revolution From Within" Gloria Steinem notes that "most art in the world does not have a capital 'A,' but is a way of turning everyday ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - The Four Stages of Life Transformation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michelle CastoSeptember 11, 2001 was the world’s wake up call. After the chaos and confusion, we awoke to the realization that life is a precious gift and that it is our responsibility as a citizen and human being to lead and live our best life. For most of us, that meant looking at our current state of ...
Views: 12690(4 votes) - Positive Affirmations - Do They Really Work? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mohamad LatiffI will explain why positive affirmations work for some people sometimes, and why it doesn't for some other people, some other times. I will also introduce a powerful new alternative twist to positive affirmations that works - almost as instantaneously or quicker than what mere repetition of ...
Views: 20619(4 votes) - The Restless Mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Remez SassonMost of our body's functions are unconscious activities. Our body breathes constantly, and we hardly pay this function any attention. The blood moves automatically through the veins, and we are hardly aware of its movement. So it is with many other bodily functions. Thinking seems also to be ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - Happiness vs. Peace - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Lisa HepnerIt’s a new year; traditionally, a time for reflecting on the past and preparing and planning for the upcoming year. Although, I have learned from reading The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, that nothing is more important than the present moment. Tolle says that “True salvation is fulfillment, ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - What A Greek Wedding Can Teach You About Reaching Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2003 from Josh HindsAnyone that has read my column knows well that I am a collector of success stories. I believe they are extremely important to us. Not to look in awe at others, but instead to gain strength from them and in turn apply their lessons to the challenges we face as we set out towards our ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Marketing From The Inside Out - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from John ColanziThe "Magic Bullet" seems to be what so many marketers are looking for. They want a secret technique or method to guarantee their success. I'll let you in on a secret. They're looking in the wrong direction. True success and prosperity start on the inside. It comes from within yourself, not ...
Views: 1039(2 votes) - Five Practical Steps You Can Take Now For Peak Performance - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Shirley HansonWhen we heard personal and executive coach Jeannette Samanen, Ph.D. (of Valley Forge, PA) speak at a luncheon, we were attracted by her statement that "accessing your intuition leads to peak performance." "Could you tell us more about this connection, Jeannette?" we asked in a subsequent ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - The Cure - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2003 from Todd PuntolilloSeeking the Cure If I were given the power to cure just one ill that haunts mankind, I would pass up cancer, breeze by AIDS, and overlook heart disease because curing the malady I have in mind might just cure most of the others as a side effect. The cure I would seek would be the cure for ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Are you a wildflower? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2003 from David LeonhardtWildflowers grow from mere dust to reach their full potential. Wildflowers grow well, even in adverse soil conditions. Wildflowers don't require late nights at the office to grow. Wildflowers grow thick and stick together. Wildflowers grow strong and tall. Wildflowers display their brilliant ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Martin EisenIs strenuous exercise necessary for health? No. Good physical condition is required for competing athletes and does not insure good health. A trained athlete can have cancer and die from a heart attack. Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to have a heart valve replaced. Strenuous exercise produces ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Karma: Is it good or is it bad? You decide! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiKarma: Is it good or is it bad? You decide! We hear this word so often and have one thing stuck in our mind – it’s either a bad thing or a good thing. The other issue is: do we believe in Karma? Regardless of whether we believe in that word or not, it is still there. Karma plays a big part in ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Ascending Beyond Enlightenment - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2002 from Gary SmithAll prayers and meditations lead to God. However, the usual prayers and meditations offer a slow and methodical way for an individual to reach Enlightenment. It usually takes many lifetimes to attain the radiance of Enlightenment and Ascend to the higher dimensional levels of Creation. There are ...
Views: 4998(2 votes) - Happy New Year - Seize the Day! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2002 from Paula FriedrichsenA new year is upon us and we can’t let this new beginning pass us by. This new year is full of endless possibilities and potential. Your whole life could change this year but it’s up to you to seize the day. It’s up to you to call upon the Living God. It’s up to you to seek the Lord until ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Skid in Broadside - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2002 from Paula Friedrichsen“Life is not a journey to the grave, with the intention of arriving safely, in one pretty and well-preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting ‘Geronimo!!!’” (Author unknown) I love this quote and the imagery that it conjures. When I read it, ...
Views: 3125(1 vote) - Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jennifer LoudenDid you know the critical part of your self is never going away? In fact, to want to kill the critic off is just playing into the Critic's game because it is wanting to kill off a part of yourself. It reinforces the idea that something is wrong with you that needs to be fixed-- "Once I get this ...
Views: 1093 - Optimism: How To Avoid Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kali Munro"...in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart." ~ Anne Frank, 1944 Have you ever wondered why some people feel down and defeated when faced with difficult situations, while others feel challenged and hopeful? Or why some people get all worked up and angry ...
Views: 1323 - Crafting the Good Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jim Manganiello"Every great achievement is the victory of a flaming heart." Ralph Waldo Emerson Often times, our dissatisfaction, frustration and unhappiness are actually messages from our inner signaling system. This signal system is rooted in a wise intelligence. But we usually miss its messages because ...
Views: 1351 - The Top 10 Secrets of Creatively Successful People - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Merlyn SanchezThe Top 10 Secrets of Creatively Successful People 1. Creativity takes time and silent space. It is best to schedule time daily or at least weekly to allow yourself time to develop your creativity. 2. There are cycles of creativity. We are not always in a harvesting phase there will be times ...
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