I would argue that one of the most important and powerful success strategies that anyone can own, is having the proper mindset.
It doesn't matter if you know all the greatest marketing secrets on the planet, it doesn't matter if you have the best product or service going, it really doesn't ... Views: 999
The word “manifesting” means to make something tangible or readily perceived by the senses especially by sight (this is according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary). The word can be applied in many ways depending on the context. For our purpose, manifesting can be applied because we want to ... Views: 2950
What are you committed to?
As you attempt to answer this question you may encounter some internal conflict or confusion. It’s the difference between what your head “thinks” and what your heart “knows” that causes this confusion.
This happens because your brain wants you to think you are ... Views: 590
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
W.E. Vines Bible Dictionary says this "truth," is used (a) objectively, signifying "the reality lying at the basis of an appearance; the ... Views: 1207
The 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: 2139
Over 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: 970
All self concern is a symptom of the disease of "not being" which disappears as soon as you realize who you are - which is your natural state.
Giving it a grand title like "enlightenment" only shows how insane we are.
It is your natural state.
Unperceived - it causes perception, unfelt ... Views: 1097
A 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: 665
"I have studied it, you have not!", is the famous retort of Sir Isaac Newton when confronted by Edmond Halley, his student on the master's belief in astrology. There are those who protest that astrology is not a science since it does not conform to the principle of falliability. Every hypothesis ... Views: 2872
In 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: 796
Before 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: 1334
In this article I'm going to lay things on the line concerning a couple of phrases you may have heard being banded around spirituality circles. I'm doing this because I think we all owe it to ourselves to develop a fuller relationship with certain areas of our lives. Through the experience of ... Views: 553
Who Am I?
You cannot see your self - you can only see what you are not.
What you are is the very 'thing' that gives birth to all life, sustains that very life and then destroys that very life.
You are that which constitutes the energy that is forever arising.
It is beyond its own ... Views: 1115
I have studied the human mind and psyche for over a decade now and this one technique I find is the most important by far. Do you consciously breathe throughout your day? Do you even know how to consciously breathe?
I define conscious breathing as ¡¥a deliberate deep breathing inhale, then a ... Views: 2346
Many Small and Medium businesses (SMB's) struggle for a piece of the action in very competitive markets. They find it difficult to spend great amounts of money on advertising, yet fear being left behind if they don't. Public Relations can be a cheap or even free alternative to regular marketing ... Views: 3316
Each of us have an instinct to learn, to grow and evolve. Everything you experience is teaching you something about yourself. Life lessons that we miss we tend to get tested in again and again until we learn the lesson. The more we learn the better life we live. The more we evolve the greater ... Views: 812
We’ve all faced a negative attitude or work environment. Perhaps your experience was short lived, or maybe it seems to be the standard operating mode for you. Perhaps you are the culprit of the negativity, or maybe you’re the victim.
Whatever your experience, I’m sure you can agree, that a ... Views: 3899
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of your dreams? To wake up every morning feeling excited, inspired and passionate about your life? If you want to be more engaged in your own life you need to find the courage to pursue your secret hopes and ambitions. Perhaps you ... Views: 5573
Yes it's that time of year again. Time for making and breaking yet another promise to yourself! Ring any bells?
Here's what generally happens. You pick a random subject that is your current sore spot. You make some sweeping promise such as 'I'm going to drop five dress sizes' or 'I won't eat ... Views: 1770
If you could…would you invite someone immensely wise, loving, and powerful into your home? What about inviting a super-pure expression of God, like St. Francis, Archangel Michael, Krishna, or Kwan Yin?
Any request from the heart can bring results, but many of us don’t know this secret: We can ... Views: 1674
At each moment in our daily lives, we have an unprecedented opportunity. Generations before us did not have this blessing of spiritual awareness that is available today. Humanity as a whole is awakening, and we are actively participating in this process even if we are not consciously aware of ... Views: 563
"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: 581
No matter how upbeat we try to be, we all have had a dark place or two to overcome in our lives. Some have problems so big that it may be beyond comprehension to others as to how they will ever be able to handle it. But no matter what size problem or circumstance you are dealing with, it’s big ... Views: 1170
Essence is the totality of who you are - the one - just as it is right here right now. Immutable; changeless; timeless; spaceless; depthless; completely independent of all arisings; block of rocklike solidity; infinite darkness; indescribable - none of these descriptions come anywhere near to ... Views: 1178
Everyone acknowledges the importance of that first step. Volumes of books are written on the subject. Empires are built upon them. But there is another moment, that is just as important; if not more so.
It’s that second step.
The second step not only defines our direction, but also the pace, ... Views: 1264
I’ve gotten a few tips on writing from articles I’ve read on the subject — which I won’t repeat here.
The operative word here is a few. Most articles give you grammar tips or tell you about writing in the active voice to engage your reader — useful tips for sure, but they don’t tell you much ... Views: 860
The mystic finds the eye of the needle and enters into the realization of the Kingdom of Heaven within.
What Is Mysticism?
More and more people have been asking me lately “What do you mean by the word mystic?” There seems to be quite a lot of blurry, confused notions and outright ... Views: 3161
There has been a lot of controversy in the self-growth world regarding the effectiveness of reciting positive affirmations. Popular culture often pokes fun at it, like in the movie American Beauty where Annette Benning’s tragic character repeats to herself over and over “I am not a victim! I am ... Views: 4954
There 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: 584
There is nothing so interesting as toppling icons and the windmill I want to tilt at today is Karma.
Karma is the "cosmic dope slap" born of the belief that all of the universe is cause and effect.
Another factor that influences people to believe in Karma is they find it almost impossible to ... Views: 16423
The 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: 877
(This is Part 3 of a series of articles by the author on Finding and Following Your Life Purpose and Passion).
What are the signs that you're on the right track and on the way to, or actually already living your life with true purpose, real meaning and passion, and fulfilling your true ... Views: 1578
Daily 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: 517
We 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: 612
Positive thinking is an amazing tool which can enable anyone to achieve a more fulfilling and successful life. Through harnessing the power of positive thinking your mind is tuned in to expect success. In fact it will make you feel sure of it so that you know deep down you WILL succeed in ... Views: 559
The 'Law of Attraction' is at the very corner stone of positive thinking. It is one of the reasons why positive thinking works so well. In a nutshell it can be explained as:
"You are what you think. You attract what you think; your life is a product of your thought and belief; nothing in the ... Views: 13769
The path to inner peace is not simple or short. You cannot just wake up one day and decide you are going to have inner peace from that point forward. It is a process, a journey that needs to be appreciated every step of the way. You need to be willing to let go and accept your full spectrum ... Views: 43438
Meditation is the practice of lowering one’s brain frequency from a waking Beta state to a slower Alpha state. Just as a heart beats a certain number of beats per minute, the brain pulses a certain amount of brainwaves per second. In the Beta waking state, brainwaves vary from 15 to 40 cycles ... Views: 4090
We all enjoy and need a vacation from time to time. How does one know what’s the best location and amenities to fit our needs? Knowing your sun sign may provide you with just the right insight you are seeking. Normally when we vacation we are with family and/or friends. The sun signs may reflect ... Views: 1607
Most people would assume that self-esteem can be a measure of how much you love yourself, but the truth is, even the most secure and confident person can be found uttering the most absurd things to his/her-self that upon closer examination would clearly show that confidence does not mean ... Views: 564
Have 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: 951
Creative self-exploration is an amazingly insightful experience, which can help you get in touch with your subconscious and bring clarity into feelings and thoughts that may be holding you back.
Many people walk into my painting workshops wondering what they are getting themselves into. Yet ... Views: 590
It happens to each one of us, sooner or later.
Inevitably, there comes a time when each one of us is left alone in the dark, and each of us must choose his next steps. Perhaps now is that moment for you. Maybe you have reached a turning point in your relationship with your significant other. ... Views: 476
In a world of fast change and fierce competition, the ability to find new and innovative solutions is necessary for your survival. Thinking power and creativity are your primary competitive advantages. Unlocking new ideas, and multiple possibilities begins with a "Round Process".
Research
To ... Views: 727
The 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: 682
The 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: 560
As I passed through my living room on a warm summer day, I noticed a bumblebee buzzing against a window pane. Because I am telepathic with animals, I immediately began to speak with the bee. I said “hello” in my usual way, and told the bee that I wouldn’t harm it. What I felt was anger, fear, ... Views: 820
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: 1916
We 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: 513
A black hole is a region of space with such intense gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape. This is the general understanding of the black hole.
If gravity is still a phenomenon, how can we come to use this statement as if it was a fact? This is misleading. Besides, it is preventing ... Views: 669