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I like the term Christian Enlightenment as a movement to bridge the gap that exists betwee Christians and Fundamentalist. Enlightenment is a concept, which means being illuminated by acquiring new wisdom or understanding. While Fundamentalist go on the path of Inquisition, Christian Enlightenment will take the road of silent contemplation. I see it as a spiritual journey through the mountains, valleys, jungles and deserts of our minds.

How could words ever express the full scope of what I mean when I speak of Love? Beyond definition, the energy of Love is everywhere and nowhere, all the time for infinity. It is your breath. It is your blood, the beating of your heart when you feel nervous or delighted, sad or enraged. Love is the horizon, a storm, the changing Earth, the night sky. Love is beaming from your own heart, illuminating everything and everyone around. It is in the glance or hug or smile or tear of every living being. Expressions of Love are wherever you are, and everywhere you are not.

I am not a psychologist nor am I a psychiatrist, I am however an Astrologer that understands and inherently appreciates the human condition. Many of my colleagues are however psychologists, and that they somehow feel the need to try and mold their psychological strictures into Astrological ones baffles me. This is of course a game that has been played by mankind throughout history. It is a matter of the ego, not the one that is so loosely used in both professional and layman

Divine Sacred Breath Andrea Infante Conscious: aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc. Subconscious: existing or operating in the mind beneath or beyond consciousness.

Feel privileged if gloom and sorrow has descended in your life You had been living a very good happy life, you had a good business or job, your children had been going to good schools. Your wife was quite happy, passing her time by watching daily soaps, or by extravagant shopping, she had all the jewelry to show off. But, now your business has come to the edge of ruins all of a sudden. Now you find it very difficult to pay school fees of your kids; now you are unable to pay E

What threads do you have woven through the different areas of your life? What wisdom connects for you whether it is spiritual, social, cultural, intellectual? How does the mystical aspects of dreams work in your waking life? As much as many people try to keep the different areas of their life separate; common threads seem to be there. Sometimes these are patterns or programming that we have held onto. Sometimes it is more of an inner sense that seems more innate to us.

rnMost of us live in the illusion that we do not have a purpose that we are just here to live our lives quietly in hiding and not participate in the expansion of humanity. Is it out of humility or out of fear? As a young girl I often starred at the sky and remembered asking God why I was on earth? Asking what the meaning of life was? He never answered at least not immediately but he provided the experiences later on in my life that I needed to find out who I am and why I am h

After about 20 years of doing my own inner work and listening to many clients tell me their life stories, I’ve arrived at the perspective that the number one need of any person is to feel and know unconditional love - by being seen and heard. When we are not acknowledged for who we truly are, as a human being and as a multi-dimensional being, it awakens painful wounding with many tentacles. It has been that way ever since the human race was subjugated into the cycle of self

In 1854 the Indian Chief Seattle addressed the White Chief in Washington about the Indian doubts considering the plans of the white men with their lands. Now, in 2009, this speech finds itself a successor in the letter of a white man, written to all the government chiefs in the world.rnBut in fact it is written to us all... to unite and change our ways. The time is now. Please read this letter and pass it on.rnOur goal is to read this speech aloud, to make it heard in the hea

Meditation is part of my life. I make time for it every day because it changes my life. My practice brings calm and happiness. I see "the light" when I meditate, and I often see images or color. Meditation is also a good tool for imagining a better life or seeing life from a different perspective.

Copyright 2011 by Peter Christian Make no mistake about it, what is happening now has been planned and determined by the universe itself. The Mayan Prophecy about 2012 is our fate and destiny... The universally heralded and perceptual “shift of the ages” is going to change both our inner and outer world – through the micro and the macro. In this sense we find ourselves “in between” world paradigms or eras as we pass from one cycle of time or way of life to another. This tran

Customarily, a lot of faiths have viewed spirituality as an essential feature of religious practice. They believe if you believe in God you will automatically become spiritual and happy. In midst of this common belief a growing number of people are going toward secularism and have agreed to a wider understanding of spirituality. Basically, this means you can attain spiritualism without following any specific dogmatic religion. Spirituality without religion accentuates humanis

“Shifting your energy” means moving to a high frequency, from a lower vibration to a higher one. A lower vibration can be painful, confusing or a cluster of circular thoughts that lead to nowhere. In every person, a place of inner guidance exists. By opening the gate to the inner self, we can find sanctuary and inner peace.

Busy, busy we are, as a society today. The alarm goes off, we hit snooze and then finally arise, only to rush off to work, speedily groomed and maybe fed, fight traffic, attend meetings, check endless emails, meet clients, fight traffic again.... Meanwhile, our higher selves are patiently awaiting our attention, longing for us to recognize and connect... Are you guilty of participating in the rat race whilst ignoring the most important and beautiful aspect of yourself?

October is here and with it are opportunities and influences thatrnyou can use to empower yourself. The main theme for October 2009 is Preparation. Below are excerpts from a monthly commentary by Lena andrnJose Stevens, Ph.D, founders of an international school andrnconsulting firm dedicated to the study and application ofrnshamanism and indigenous wisdom to business and everydayrnlife. I find their insights about current events veryrnrevealing and crucial for these changing

Everyone executes actions via the body and thinking via their mind. If both remain inactive they start degenerating and can lose their very existence. The level or stature of our actions and thinking is directly the function of the means of daily living procured by us from our incomes. Farsighted people not only look after both these but try and make them more advanced. As a result their stature is much higher than the ordinary man on the streets. Those who follow nature’s

Old Drink, Young Crowd Why is it that scotch always seem to be left alone in the bar scene? It is understandable that most people find scotch to harsh to drink while dancing the night away but could it not be introduced in some mild cocktails? Generally it is assumed that the sweeter drinks tend to give you the staying power on the dance floor as it is usually loaded with sugar. Sugar is not an ingredient that one would associate with scotch and many of the clubbers will shy

THE EMERGENCE OF TRUTHrnWe are in the progress of awakening to the new reality of our true being. The light is beginning to break upon us from within where the inner teacher is announcing a new consciousness while at the same time preparing us for a paradigm shift. Paradigms are powerful because they create the ideas through which we see the world. The ideas that we have used in the past have got us to here. But in order to advance, a new paradigm is now necessary. Our true p

My mother is an artist. She has dabbled in different mediums over the years, but always settles back to oil on canvas. Over the years I’ve watched her start with a white canvas and create beautiful pieces. The different processes that she uses to create are captivating. Sometimes she works with the paint using a wet-on-wet technique, other times she waits patiently for each layer to dry. It can be days or weeks between layers in order for her to obtain the desired effect. E

The awareness at a cellular level is hard for us to comprehend because we are not cells, but here is how I understand it:It is nearly instinctual. Each cell has its own reason for being, much more of a sense of Life Purpose, if you will, than we humans do. People have much more choice, but cells also have desires. They desire the optimal conditions for them to carry out their specific purpose and functions. They desire ease of operation. They desire the unimpeded flow of Sour

When something difficult needs to be said,rnspeak it clearly, simply, and honestly from your heart.rnIntend that you will be heard from the heart.rnAnd offer the same gift to everyone else. - Alan Seale (The Manifestation Wheel) In transformational leadership as well as in life, from time to time we must speak difficult words – the unacknowledged truth; a message someone does not want to hear; the reality that is being carefully avoided. We may struggle over finding the rig

These basic questions have been arising for many years: should you renounce all that is pleasant, all that is comfortable, all that is materialistic to reach for different spiritual goals? Do the desires of any materialistic things prevent you from entering the spiritual search? Do you need to repress these desires? Is it possible to be materially poor and spiritually rich? I don’t want to answer these questions because they are just philosophical but not existential at all

The Truth About Energy: Mind, Body, Spirit Energy is the source of all life. It is what we are all made of! Interestingly, the concept of energy offers multiple meanings and presents various types. The most basic definition states that it is the vehicle for creating a reaction, motion or transmission of vibrations. We’ve all heard of the many catch all types that exist such as thermal, solar, sound and even nuclear energy. Then of course there’s the concept of transformat

Dear Jan: I have just been offered a job transfer, but it is out of town. I have lived here almost my whole life, and not being a risk taker, feel quite uncomfortable in making the change. I know it would be good for me but I feel torn by the fears that keep coming up and tormenting me. Signed: Torn by Fear Dear Torn by Fear: Change affects each of us differently, depending on the impact that the Change would have on our lives and also in how rooted we are in maintaining o

How We Grow.... The art and science of exactly how human beings grow and progress is at the very heart of really 'good' Astrology. There is no system, philosophy or science in the world today, that understands exactly how each person grows tha Astrology. This is because the 'key' to each person's self-growth, is their own unique Astrology. At the moment that we were born the universe itself was describing the exact nature, personality and strengths and weaknesses that we would be coming into this world with.

I think most people are inquisitive about the meanings of our dreams. There are many books with dream symbol definitions and they each have their own ideas about the meanings with a few exceptions. Some people will declare they don’t dream. Absent a sleep disorder we all dream, and we can raise our awareness so that we remember them. You can train your brain by clearly setting the intention that you will your dream when you awaken in the morning. It may take several weeks to

The question isn’t whether you’re valuable. That you are is a given. You have to be or do nothing more than exist. You’re a Creation – irreplaceable. The more meaningful question is, “Do I accept that I AM valuable?” Many people keep trying to claim this into their heart by searching for evidence from comparisons of appearance, wealth, status, material possessions, abilities, connections, or accomplishments. They test their worth according to the journey of others

Do you realize that freedom is a four-dimensional phenomenon? Physical, intellectual, spiritual and Ultimate freedoms are the interwoven parts of the rainbow of reality. You are here in this world to explore all the colors of the rainbow of reality. Move into a deep in-search of freedom right now. The first freedom is physical freedom. Intellectual Freedom is the Second Dimension rnThere is freedom of your conscious mind to doubt and start from scratch. There is freedom to th

When we find ourselves swimming through the Ocean of Life, sometimes riding waves, other times going under, we need to become aware of the collectiveness of the energy within the ocean of who we are and how it all contributes. Many times it’s been said that it’s hard to maintain that connection to the Divine when the waters are turbulent and rough. We feel a reaction within to the energies flowing through and we feel harder hit when we sense the disconnection from our Sou

There are many different situations and circumstances that may confront a person during their life, and of those, there will be trials and tribulations, challenges and difficulties, as well as joys, opportunities. You have an opportunity on how you view life and your circumstances. You can view it as a glass half empty or a glass half full. In the midst of circumstances of life, if you have learned to appreciate what is, you find joy and beauty even in the darkest of circumstances, and you find light and love even in a void situation. For the infinite divinity is always with you.

As a writer, one of the biggest things I’ve noticed is that my fear of transparency generally doesn’t relate to myself. Usually, it’s conce ed with hurting those who are in my story by default. It can be one of the reasons why we as artists don’t share our message and personal jou eys as powerfully as we could. That fear of exposing in another what they haven’t given express permission to be shared.

Most people entertain random daydreams of future times of accomplishments and fulfillment and never take the time to root these dreams into conscious thoughts and actions. Others get started, but" life happens" and they lose the momentum. Very few realize that any true consistent change in life comes from a real conscious effort to change certain inner patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Here is a challenge for you: Wherever you are in your pursuit for fulfillment in your life, I dare you to spend some time everyday for four weeks, focusing on your life vision.

I never knew when Mama Lee was born and I don't remember the exact day in 1995 when she died, but I knew and loved Mama Lee during the ten years she was a homeless Vietnam veteran living on the streets of Santa Monica, California. Born in Texas, Mama Lee was a full-blooded Comanche Indian whose married name was Yvonne Starsky. Yvonne served as a military nurse in Vietnam during the 1960s when our government claimed that we had no women in combat’s way. It was near the end o

Meditation itself does not need any methods or techniques at all. Meditation is simply alertness to feel the aliveness of your life. Meditation is simply awareness to live fully, deeply and joyfully every second of your life. Meditation is all-inclusive in the spreading of awareness. Neither alertness itself nor awareness needs any technique or method. When you are in a meditative moment of your life, suddenly from nowhere and, at the same time, from everywhere the blissfulne

“I just hate myself,” I heard someone say the other day. They were bemoaning the fact they couldn’t get some simple things in their life right. How do you feel inside yourself? When you look at yourself in a mirror, what do you see? As you look at yourself, what don’t you like about yourself? I’m not just talking physical appearance, though that’s part of it.

What will change in our daily life, if we expand our vision of the true nature of reality towards a non-dualistic paradigm, thus overcoming our strong belief of each existing as a separate entity? The world around us will remain mostly the same, but our reading of all events and thus our personal life experience and our inner state will be quite different. This is due to the new sense that every aspect of reality will have for us: not only what is happening in the present mom

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Is someone crossing the line with you? We all know what it feels like to have our personal boundaries violated, but do we all know what to do about it? In my experience, developing and maintaining boundaries is difficult for many. It's directly related to the ability to know our value, stand in our power, and feel safe. There's a profound reason that boundaries are often breached: the free will of all of humanity has been invaded by the negative alien agenda. This is the ulti

THE SUBTLE WORLD IN THE FORM OF PRAKRITI (MATERIAL NATURE) AND PURUSHA (GOD) Ordinarily the world appears to be as big as per the experience of our sense organs. Only that perceived by the 5 sense organs are thought to be the be all and end all of this otherwise gigantic world. We thus contact only a very minor portion of the world. We therefore look after and manage this tiny world. And yet the world is not that tiny as experienced by our gross and limited understanding. The

A very informative and empowering book, Playing The Matrix by Mike Dooley talks in detail about the right action steps to take and the right attitude to have to easily and consciously create and manifest your desires in life – a guideline presented in a grid or matrix form that you can easily play out with. It teaches about the process on how to be within reach of Universal magic, and allow the unlimited help and assistance that you always have. In this article, I’m shari

Remembering She She who has a thousand names Whose face is often unsee She whose voice whispers to your heart and soul She who visits you in dream She who is your Mother/Father/God/Source She who is All that is She who is reflected within the hearts and minds of humanity She who takes you in the darkness of night She who causes you to questio Sanity/Insanity The nature of reality She who breathes you into life She to whose arms you will retu She, the creatrix of life everlasting Forever loving Forever creating Forever dreaming you,

How is your day going so far? Has it been stressful and busy? Are you longing for the weekend or vacation time to give you a much needed rest? How about an ocean wave pictures meditation that might just give you a moment of rest and relaxation from the busy stress of your day? Sit back for a moment and close your ...

Some might ask, what does it even mean to say yes, to yourself? In my experience it means that you value, trust, and follow your own inner guidance, at least as much as the input you receive from others. We all have our own truth from our own perspective and no one can really know that better than you. Therefore, you are the one whose heart urges you can trust to make the best decisions for you. Occasionally saying yes to yourself, looks like saying no to someone else.

In the native tradition, spirit animal totems each have their own medicine. By medicine, it is meant that the unique qualities that each animal has are the traits or gifts that are meant for us to learn or be gifted with at a certain time in our lives where we are in need of such qualities. We may have one totem animal that is prevalent in our lives, but many others will show up when we are in need of their medicine. These spirit animals are like a large collective energy of that animal’s wisdom and love. They act as guides and messengers for the things we are facing on our journey.

The search for the soul can send your whole life crashing into darkness. I know because I have experienced it. The darkness is not a punishment from a vengeful God or a karmic retribution from a past life time. When the soul gathers enough light from meditation, right action and reflection, the old reality created by the ego simply falls apart. We move from darkness into light and into darkness many times on the journey of the soul. This is the experience of the crashing down of the world created by the ego, a structure that simply doesn’t fit into the agenda of the soul.

There is a hunger in all of us that wants to be understood. To be fed. A core ideology that grumbles at any taste of freedom from the ache of longing. The soul knows what it wants. Without question. It was born to know. And We - YOU - put limitations on what your soul can have, what it can experience, and what it can express. And so it damns you. It damns you with guilt, with frustration, with anger, with fear. You have bound your soul up with limitations like sinew that is i

Deciding: It’s your Decision Making decisions are a part of everyone’s life. This is the right you have to your autonomy, well being and pursuit of happiness. They may be the smallest of small ones or the largest of large ones; nevertheless, they may all impact you on many levels. When faced with the spectrum of life’s significant decision-making tasks, more than mere fact-finding will be necessary. In order to know that you are making the very best decision, it is para

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