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Namah shivay! Advait Sri Vidya Saptashati divine act as its curtain raiser, Avdhoota explained how Shiv Yog Advait Sri Vidya is the sadhna of taking a new birth, releasing all past misery, provided the participant is willing to surrender. The Siddha stated, "The primary difference between a student and a disciple is that a student comes to his teacher to learn and be knowledgeable whereas a disciple approaches the Guru seeking experience and transformation. When a seeker sits

What many people don’t realize is that any relationship starts with YOU! If your relationship and perception of yourself is minimal at best than you aren’t going to have the greatest of relationships because you are coming from a place of inner discontentment. Here are some tips to help you develop a better relationship with yourself:

The yogic concept of Saocha is about cleanliness, or purity, of both the body and the mind. This practice brings a kind of clarity and subtly of being. To practice it is to clean away all the dirt that may clutter the mind so that perception of the Infinite is possible. The mind has many layers. The outer-most layer of the mind is the physical body that resides in this physical world. Therefore there is a need to purify the body as well as the conscious mind and the subconscious mind.

How many times have you caught yourself saying, “This is boring,” when referring to a task, event, movie, work or experience? Have you ever looked at exactly why it seems boring? We are always looking to feel a certain way, usually happy, fulfilled, peaceful, joyful. And generally if we are not getting any of those feelings from what we are doing we will most likely find it boring. When we are not connected to our own source of happiness, peace, love and joy, we will find ourselves looking in the world for it and usually only finding momentary satisfaction.

As a healer I have been greatly blessed with the ability to see into the non-physical and subtle energy realms since a young age. When young this was mostly nature spirits, spirit guides, deities, angelic beings and the appearance of relatives that had passed on to other worlds.

We all have it, we just don’t always know how to get to it or keep it. And when stressful things are happening around us or we are confronted with someone who is angry, we wish we could feel it. We look for it out in the world and yet we never seem to find it there. We long for it and sometimes struggle because we cannot find it. What is it? The Soul Connection. The soul connection is the love, peace, tranquility, compassion, happiness, kindness and joy that live in limitless quantities within us.

There is no such thing as your mind, my mind, his mind, her mind and God’s Mind; there is just Mind in which we all live, move and have our being. There is Mind and nothing but Mind. We think of Conscious Mind and Spirit as One and the Same. Things are ideas. What else could they be? There is nothing out of which to make things, except ideas. In the beginning we behold nothing visible; there is only an infinite possibility, a Limitless Imagination, a Consciousness; the only

Life is for living, creating, enjoying....so let the moss grow on your rocking chair...you've got stuff to discover, explore and experience. Spring is in full swing, and the Earth reminds us that life involves cycles of creating and transmuting energy into matter and then from matter back to energy again. What old cycles are being completed in your life? What new projects are you starting? The more we explore this amazing Universe through our other senses, our spiritual sense

Before a child is born, a woman may have existed but a mother is born the moment a child is born. It is true that some of us are more adept at mothering than others. For some of us, the dream of raising and nurturing a child has been one we have had since we were children. For others, it comes up on us by surprise after years of wanting nothing to do with kids. Either way, the day our children are born, we are born. And now we are faced with a kind of love for something which is literally unparalleled by any kind of love that we have experienced or ever will experience towards anything.

Nonduality is a peculiar subject to write or to talk about. It concerns the ultimate nature of reality, and is therefore at the same time the most theoretical topic and the most tangible one, it is the most abstract because it deals with the absolute, which is by definition unattainable by our mind; but, since reality is all that exists, it is also the most concrete, covering every aspect of our life and of existence in general.rnThe non-dualistic vision defines reality as be

Some of them are. Everyone has psychic ability; we just have to work on using it. It is like when you started in school. You had to learn how to spell words so that you could communicate with other people that were not with you. You didn’t know how to add, subtract, multiply, or divide large numbers. We had to learn that. It just takes practice. With the invention of the internet, we have become more involved with the activities in our daily life. A Psychic Reader can help yo

Bauble Lady Renee Sosanna Olson Explains Why You might be able to save a few pennies on your health care with copper, and most of the time you can do it in style. Copper is one of the few metals the body needs for health. It was the first metal ever forged for use by people, going back to 6,000 B.C. And, while some recent studies suggest copper may not be any more effective than a placebo for arthritis, its wellness benefits have been touted since the age of the Egyptians.

Do you see all the abundance around you? How many trees and flowers and birds and blades of grass can you count? There is abundance everywhere! And yet most of us fail to see and allow it into our experience because we tend to focus on what is wrong, what is missing, or what we don’t have—our attention is on the multitude of unfulfilled desires that our senses continuously produce and the exte al world reinforces.

Angel Letters are among my favorite tools for creating change in my life. I write my angels and often ask to see my life differently, as well as requesting answers to insolvable problems. I also ask for material “things” when I need them or am not sure how to take the next step in the life. Sometimes my answers come almost instantly. Other times, I may write many letters before I receive the desired response. But I always feel relieved about my troubles or conflicts after I write them.

Eastern medicine has taught for over 2500 years that feelings of health, happiness and meaning in life are associated with the free-flow and balance of life-force energy in body, mind and spirit. Our brain orchestrates and oversees this flow of life-force energy throughout our body, both consciously and unconsciously, to keep us healthy, active and alive. When our life-force energy is flowing freely and is in balance, we feel happy. When our life-force energy becomes blocked

What an interesting insight I've had this past week. I've been feeling very strange and directionless for the past two weeks and been trying to figure out what the heck's going on. As usual I have picked and poked and analysed my thoughts, feelings and life experiences and ended up beating myself up for being so ...

Oh the many times I have asked myself that question. I can’t see it, touch it, hear it so how can it be real? I am speaking, of course, about all the “mystical” experiences I have had over these last 7 years. So many times I thought I was losing my mind….going off the “deep end”….waiting for the men in the white coats to come and take me away. I’m sure many of you have had these experiences in one form or another and just dismissed them as “coincidence”, “just one of those things”, “I must be going crazy”, etc. You get the idea.

How many people do you know who have a daily spiritual practice; one that they’ve been doing for many years? Most of us are aware of devotional practices, but how many of us actually put any devotion into practical application? Counting myself, I might know of four or five people who have some form of a spiritual discipline. If we profess to love God, then why don’t we make the time and effort, daily, to show that we do care enough to remember Him?r

Back in 1959, when I was ten years old, I spent two weeks of my summer with my sister in a child’s version of heaven on earth. I’m talking about the Pony Farm, or “Children’s Happy Acres” as it was officially called. North of Bellingham Washington, forty boys and girls came together for a week of living on a farm, and having their own Shetland pony to ride everyday and learn how to take care of. The price tag was forty dollars per week, considered high back then, and included three square meals a day of the best fresh farm produce and livestock I’ve ever tasted- and all organic, of course.

Recently I've been thinking about my own mortality. I've wondered, if I had to review my life right now, would I be proud of the choices I made? The one thing I know for sure, is that you can start new this moment. It's never too late. Instead of waiting for that final life review, take the time to go over your life's choices. What are you proud of? What are you not proud of? What would you change, if you could?

There is tight connection between abundance and the subconscious beliefs. It has been scientifically proven that the level of abundance in life is directly related to your individual subconscious beliefs. It is actually some kind of subconscious attraction. What comes to your mind a when you see a person during a very expensive car, or you read story of a person who has purchased or built a lavish home? Some people will have the feeling that these are the lucky ones. Some oth

Our thoughts are truly powerful. They have their own vibrational frequency that when focused upon, grows in strength. So what gives our thoughts power? Our emotions are the fuel. When we feel good, the thoughts we think are empowering and uplifting. When we feel bad, the thoughts we think are destructive.

Next, we come to the forms of Spirit, which forms we call matter. But what is matter? Science tells us that matter is ete al and indestructible; that, at first, it is an invisible cosmic stuff; and that it gradually takes form through some law working within it. The worlds were formed by the power of His Word. We know that right now worlds are being formed in the vast reaches of space, and worlds are also ceasing to be; that is, they are gradually losing their form. In this w

Laura was drowning in self-pity. After Dan called off their relationship, she began driving by his home in the hope of catching a glimpse of him. She also phoned when she knew he was out, just to hear his voice on the answering machine. She told herself she wanted to feel close to him, but all she was really doing was torturing herself.

As the Holiday Season draws us into the well-wishing, gift giving and a warm sense of cheer, we also are experiencing a tremendous wave of energy sweeping the planet at this particular time that cannot be ignored. Although we would much rather pay attention to all the fun parties, rich meals and holiday toasts, we need to understand that something is happening of great significance on the world stage. Even Santa cannot distract us from the planetary lineup occurring in the he

If you have ever attempted to sit in meditation, you know how challenging it can be. The mind rushes from one thought to the next, taking you from past to future events and back, in a relentless chatter; the body goes from one discomfort to another, and even the slightest exte al noise grabs your attention. Before you know it, you are so distracted by your thought processes that meditation seems not only impossible but also a futile endeavor.

Feng Shui says that there are SEVEN DAILY STEPS to a STRESS-FREE life and they are as follows: 1. Meditate for at least five minutes a day. You can do that by waking five minutes earlier in the morning and then simply focusing on your breathing for that short time frame. 2. Read at least one chapter in any book. 3. Do a good deed or perform a random act of kindness. 4. Compliment someone (even an animal). 5. Walk for thirty minutes. 6. Tidy up one section of your home.

We are all here living on this tiny little miniscule emanation of life’s creation, our BEautiFull Earth School, TOGETHER. We are ALL affected by one another, whether intimately or remotely, each of WE vibrates energies out into the atmosphere affecting ALL. On a more physical level of the microcosmic, we can see how AWEsomely our affect can BE when simply going for a walk down the street. You pass sooo many people when walking down the street. Many will not even acknowledge your presence, and thus keep their Affecting energy to as basal a minimum as possible.r

This weekend I was at a great summer party. There were at least 120 people there, great food and live music. Some guests enjoyed the pool, others danced. Me? I did a little of all that, but mostly I enjoyed meeting new people. Passion for Creative Expression

How deeply connected are your relationships—all kinds of relationships, but especially romantic ones? How exciting is your connection with those you are close to, particularly your romantic partner if you have one? We think of the French as great lovers, the British as not so great. But the stereotype doesn’t mean that French couples are having the time of their life any more than people in other countries.

When we most need the ability to stay present is when we are are going through a difficult time. Yet this is precisely when many of us find it the hardest to stay present! Lots of people who have been on a spiritual path for years are even struggling right now.

“Coincidences are spiritual puns”~ G.K. Chesterton We’ve all heard the common mantra, “There are no coincidences.” Whether believe or skeptic, we have all experienced these fascinating and seemingly random occurrences in life that seem too improbable to be chalked up to just chance. Often we find that the timing of these messages, people, and things relate directly to current issues; that which we are presently in need of. These amazing experiences actually happen to us more

“HU is woven into the language of life. It is the Sound of all sounds. It is the wind in the leaves, falling rain, thunder of jets, singing of birds, the awful rumble of a tornado… . Its sound is heard in laughter, weeping, the din of city traffic, ocean waves, and the quiet rippling of a mountain stream. And yet, the word HU is not God. It is a word people anywhere can use to address the Originator of Life.”

Everyone is familiar with the story of Samson, the strongest man who ever lived. The Bible states he single-handedly killed a thousand men with a jawbone. There’s no doubt about it—he was invincible as the spirit of the Lord was upon him! But I want you to understand that this man’s life doesn’t belong to a literal character in Jewish history. It belongs to you. You are to be Samson. In order to understand what I mean, we’re going to have an esoteric look at this story. In f

Have you noticed the common thread which weaves itself throughout all the great religions of the world? You are the very essence of love and you have been inca ated to carry this love into the world. This is true for all souls inca ate on the earth at this time…and yet, do you witness this manifesting around you? Although your essential nature is love, have you been listening to the voice of the egoic mind? It would have you believe you are unloved, unloveable, unloving. It

Ana (not her real name*) came to see me because she was having second thoughts about her job and relationship and was looking for direction. She had the desire to switch to a holistic career and had taken some reiki classes. She also remembered being able to see people’s auras when she was a kid and was looking for someone to show her how to tap into her intuition and psychic abilities.

Can you feel it? There are so many people contracting out of fear and worry. Tightening their wallets, and their muscles. Closing their minds so that only what's already in there can inform. As if we've taken one massive, collective inhale. Then stopped right there in the middle of living.

From the moment you give birth, an innate force within secures a powerful and concentrated intent at the deepest level to protect your precious child, protect them from harm. As a parent, you accept this role with reverence as it carries the highest priority.

If you listen to the news media, or read it, or talk about what's being reported, it's easy to lose focus on how amazingly abundant and joyous life really is. Recently I asked a group of 30+ business people how they feel when they engage in the "bad economy" talk that has now been going on for more than two years. Their overall response: They feel awful. It's natural to feel awful when you are inundated with fear and doubt and greed and partial truths, presented in hyped up expressions.

I became a musician back in 1964, with the invasion of The Beatles. I have played music professionally, as a lead singing drummer, both on the road and in house bands for over twenty-eight years. Then, I learned to play guitar back in 1981. My life has never been the same since! With the guitar, my vocal ability and my creative nature, I was soon trying to write my own songs. They came slowly at first, sometimes with years in between, but I continued to play around with good words and melodies. Now I have thirty-three songs that I proudly call my own.

The Law of Attraction and Energy Anatomy As small children we generally come into the world brimming with effervescent, exuberant, vibrant pure positive life force energy. However, there are many circumstances that can dampen, hinder or even detach us from any sense of ourselves as pure essence capable of anything.

We are just beginning the Year of the Water Snake in the Chinese zodiac, and this also happens to be the first year of rebirth for humanity. What does this mean within the context of the Divine Feminine regaining power and Mother Earth shifting to a higher dimension?

From the Study of an ancient Science of Spirit, the modern-day Spiritual Warrior looking for a greater reality than the western society materialist paradigm can provide needs only to look deeply at water to begin his journey.

Tears came to my eyes as I told my friend, Karol, how amazed and grateful I am for the relationship John and I share. We love each other more tha I ever imagined possible. “How can it keep expanding and getting better?” I wondered out loud to her. Karol said she feels the same way, her 34-year marriage continues to be the best and core part of her life and their relationship continues to deepen in love and support of one another.

When my eyes are spiritually open, I see that I live in heaven. It took a very long time for this realization to come to me, but it is so true. I DO live in heaven. Gratitude for everything is what opens the door to this vision of heaven.r

"What should I Do?" is a question we ask ourselves often. Sometimes it can be a few times a day about trivial things. Things such as, what you should do about the dinner that you accidentally burnt, or should I do the morning yoga class or the afte oon one. Other times it will be a lot more significant, as in “What should I do with my life?” or “What should I do with this relationship?”

A weekend filled with working, whittling away at the never ending ‘To Do’ and Cam Newton (again!) not necessarily in that order either. And, okay, yes, the Jets! Hey! Sounds just like last weekend. Except my Aunt Mary died and so did my friend Rob, a great guy married to one of my best friend’s sisters, Lisa. Got me thinking, alot, about death. Not just the usual ‘stuff’ either. I have learned in past that we must do everything humanly (pun intended) possible while alive to transform our bodies into light before our deaths.

What have you connected with that is both ancient and sacred?

How a Psychic Reader Develops Their Art is something that has to be known if you should have a psychic reading. Psychic Development starts with a belief. You have to know that there are powers stronger than you in the universe. Some children have developed the ability from birth. If you keep working at something for all your life you become good at it. Just like a mechanic that can fix your car, the psychic can channel energy for good things. Intuitive feelings are a form of

There is only one "foreign" language I'm somewhat fluent in: the language of the Soul. If you've ever studied a foreign language, you've probably had the experience of being a bit disoriented. Learning to speak, read or write a new language ignites new development in your brain. And that brain development, I think of it as rewiring, goes on while you're discovering how to speak, interpret, conjugate verbs, and all the rest. The is true even when you're leaning the Language of Your Soul. Learning a New Language