Enlightenment Articles

rnOur life is a reflection of what we desire and what we believe we desire. The universe cannot give you what you do not believe, you may have, no matter how much you desire it because the universe will not violate your own thought about it. This is natural law. Believing that you cannot have it is the same thing as not desiring to have it. When your desire and belief are synched in, you get what you desire. One needs to have your thought, word, and deed in one straight line,

Like millions of people around the world, I’m a fan of Deepak Chopra. But for me it wasn’t reading his books or hearing him speak or seeing him on Oprah that did it—it was getting to know the man himself. Over the last couple of years I’ve developed considerable respect for Deepak’s sheer creative capacity and seemingly boundless energy. I’m a bit awestruck by the amazing pace with which he lives his relentless globe-trotting life while writing bestseller after be

Just to be diagnosed with cancer is a horrible blow to your life. Some people fall into severe depression and even contemplate suicide. This article will show you 6 excellent ways to help a loved one who has cancer, to live a more normal life.nn 1) Treat the person the same as before. nnDo not approach the person as though their body will crumble. Just treat the person the same as you would if they had not been diagnosed with this condition. However, if the situation is terri

In many cultures and general meditative circles, people often rely on the use of the Amazonian psychoactive brew known as Ayahuasca. It is made using different herbs and plants, with the primary psychoactive ingredient being Ayahuasca itself. The brew contains various compounds that trigger a chemical response and reaction in the brain, which, in turn, leads to a relief in depression, suicidal tendencies, PTSD, and other mental health struggles. However, this is by no means a

Intuitive eating is the idea that if you listen to yourself you will find balance. You will eat in a way connected to you and what your real needs are. Each of us intuitively knows deep down what we need. This goes for food as well, and what we eat can be a reflection of our body’s true desires. Do you ever crave something deeply without knowing why? This kind of craving doesn’t necessary linger for it is not picked up by the mind and obsessed over. It is not a thought of what you would like to eat, what you deserve or want.

"Light! More light!" howled Goethe before he died. nnDear Loved Ones,nnYou have been called to be who you are -- the whole luminous light. No one can dim your light when you are fully present to the depth and breadth of it. No one can say no to a light so bright. No one can deny who you are unless you are, in some way, minimizing the power and the force of your divine substance.nnDon't go to sleep now for you have been awakened. Don't shut your eyes or you will put out the li

Stress is a development of how we see things; how we perceive the world around us changes how we feel. Do you take it all in or do it one step at a time? Do you look at all that is to be done and believe it has to happen now, that you must take care of it right away? Are you overwhelmed by things out of your control? Do you try to control things, thus only adding onto what you should do? How we interact with what happens around us has a lot to do with how we feel.

Man's moral problem in a democratic regime nAccording to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Hebrew Encyclopedia and Webster's dictionary, democracy is first and foremost a system of governing, ruled by the people, for the people, based on the majority principle.nnTheir rule is guided by an official constitution that specifies individual rights and sets limits for the government. nAmong these rights are: equality before the law, equal, social and political rights and opportuniti

Waking up to your destiny is about finding your path; it is about letting yourself be led by instinct, emotion, feeling, knowledge, and with what feels right. Destiny is not about control or how you see things. Instead, it is about becoming part of where and who you should be; it is not about what you are forcing yourself to be and do. Destiny is a word we use to give meaning to our lives. It is what we are meant for, where we belong in our life.

Truth is an odd concept, pondered over by philosophers for millennia. Some consider truth to be a property of knowledge. Others suggest that truth isn’t “out there” for us to discover; instead, it’s created. Other camps still believe that truth isn’t really objective: it’s just a way of speaking. All of these schools of thought share a beginning with Socrates, though philosophy stretches further back than him. However, when modified by “divine,” truth becomes

Early in the morning, we will leave for Shirdi – the birthplace of Sai Baba. An excursion to Shirdi will take a whole day. About Shirdi Sai Baba:rnIndian spiritual leader, Shirdi Sai Baba, also known as Shirdi Sai Baba, is one of the most respected by both Hindus and Muslims and is considered an incarnation of saints and divines by his followers You. He was loved by many for his philosophy of the importance of self-fulfillment.rnThe importance of Shirdi Sai Temple is to hou

The true path to happiness in life comes from not only knowing one's self, but seeing clearly all that is around us. We can perceive things as they are in relation to how we feel, how we think, and how we act. To reach a state of pure enjoyment, that flowing feeling of being connected, one must let go of the act of controlling ourselves and surroundings. To see what is real in our present state of being is to transcend the belief that we must alter it first. In judgment, we align our thoughts with how the world must be.

Becoming who you are meant to be is to set yourself up for success in life. It is allowing yourself to become not only the best possible you, but activating all the initiative related to your success. If we live our lives in the dark, pretending to be happy because we see success in a certain way, and yet do not feel it from within, we have not reached our true inner goal. Success is really about succeeding at who we are meant to be. Sure, we could feel like we are portraying success to the rest of the world by our actions, our beliefs, and what we have.

Hand analysis and Hand reading isn’t really anything dark or extremely predictive anymore. It is however not that accurate either. It is more modern, logical and almost scientific in approach today and has moved from it’s ancient fortune telling roots and tendencies.Modern hand reading has evolved to something more akin to a correctional, motivational and something like a hand-holding tool which can be a great help to get your life back into perspective. It has emerged as

Following your Heart is something you know how to do but may not always do because something else very compelling, which you are programmed to pay attention to, grabs and keeps your attention. That something is the egoic mind. You are programmed to give your attention to your mind. This causes you to identify with your mind and believe what it’s saying to you. You assume that voice inside your head is your voice and those thoughts are your thoughts. This identification

By existing in a state of continually staying present you will find peace. You will enjoy a tranquil state of happiness because you have let go of the struggle with your past and future. Many of life’s problems can be connected to these moments. How you see your past or what is to come often overrules our existence in the moment we are in. If you were to exist fully in the now of the moment, without clinging to issues of your past or worry for the future, there is nothing but being.

There are many ways to seek the ability to become who we are. There are many paths we can use to alter ourselves to become better. But if we come from a place of changing what is on the outside, we will never find peace nor come to the conclusion we were hoping for. True change must first begin from within, that way when it comes to the outside of ourselves we are really finding the correct paths. We cannot alter ourselves so much as listen to what we need, see ourselves clearly through our actions so that we can become who we are destined to be.

Sadness may feel like a part of you that is always there, never letting go, but it is only a state of being and not your true self. So how do you find your way out of it? What can bring you back up and help you to feel happy again? How do you let go of sadness? As crazy as this might seem, any emotion we hold onto and identify with has been a choice we have made. How you see yourself, believe yourself to be, even if it feels out of your control, was at one point a choice.

Understanding the best way to relax is something that is very personal. It of course has a lot to do with what is bothering you and what is going on in your life. We tend to hold onto the stress, the worry, and the tension in our lives which causes us to lose a relaxed state of being. Although, when we can come from a more relaxed place, stress and worry are less overwhelming. By staying balanced and relaxed, all moments are manageable and easy. But once we reach a state of tension in our bodies and minds, it can feel hard to release it.

Each of us is meant for something in our lives. We have a purpose, a destiny, and a calling. We each have a plan laid out for us, a true purpose that is part of us. Many may never find this or feel it, never knowing their destiny or calling. It is there, everywhere around you and in every cell of your being. It is so strongly connected to you that it exists within you in ways that surface constantly. It begins with choices and ends with your desires. We sense it, feel it, sometimes find it, and are led by it.

For ages spirituality has been much talked about subject everywhere throughout the world, everyone has been preaching as how one can realizes the Ultimate Truth in order to get dissolved into the divine bliss. But the world has not witnessed any meaningful change, maximum number of wars have been fought in the name of religion, there has not been any blissful transformation in anyone's life except in the life of a very few great masters. What is the reason? The whole world ha

As I continue on my journey at the University of Life, there are some things that I have learned that keep coming up; lessons I can’t seem to avoid. Here are some of the things I have learnt so far:nn· Stop trying to convince anyone of anythingnn· The Universe whispers to you first. Then it taps you on the shoulder. If you’re still not listening, it will punch you in the gut and drop you to your kneesnn· The worst lie you can tell yourself is “I will be happier whenâ

Releasing Patterns of “Dis-ease” nAnd The Acceleration of Personal HealingnnMy work continues to confirm the origin(s) of trauma nare glorious windows of opportunity to heal. nDetached and educated observation ncan identify the primary holding patterns. nSignificant and stressful life experiences nchallenge the physical, mental, emotions, and spirit.nTrauma that is internalized, denied or disconnected nshows up as emotional and/or physical symptoms. nThe result may cause

Over 2,500 years in the past, Prince Siddharta Gautama was born in what is now called Lumbini in Nepal. He was born a prince and his birth had been heralded with many distinct signs that indicated a life of greatness. The prince's father went to a wiseman who lived within the kingdom for guidance about his son. The sage man believed that the prince, Siddharta Gautama, would either follow in his father's footsteps and become a great king or he would become a spiritual leader.

Sometimes the people we work with are not the ones we would choose to be around. We often do not click our co-workers and we find it hard to accept our place within the confines of who we must be to do so. Work alone can sometimes be stressful and hard to cope with, but adding the stress of dealing people we can not get along with only amplifies it and may be the hardest part of the day. When we find ourselves in this situation of having to hold back what we think or feel in order to fit into the workplace we can then experience resentment and a feeling of a loss of control.

It started as an idea, then it was shared, this idea resonated within the soul hardening it like an icicle hanging from the overhang above my bedroom window. The warm sun touching it at midday glistened and magnified the color and texture of the frozen water. Just as the sun radiates upon the icicle, so too does the idea begin to radiate in my soul warming my heart with its possibilities. Reflecting upon the frozen water suspended in my view, it begins to melt. The drops of w

We relate to food in many different ways. We find it exists to satisfy us on many different levels. So it is not a surprise that it is used as a tool and is manipulated as such. It can be a friend to turn to in moments of crises or depression. It is something that takes our mind off things so we can relax. We are feeding our hearts and minds, not our body. When food is accessed in this way, when it becomes a stabilizing factor for our behavior it has become more than just food. Yet that is all it is, food, substance and energy for our body.

Humans have always been seekers; we quest for answers from the Divine to personal and planetary outcomes.nnDivination means to be inspired by God or to be moved by the breath of God. Diviners or oracles ascertain interpretations of the inspirations of God using symbolic language that communicates with the unconscious. Divination is the practice of interpreting esoteric wisdom.nnDivination was common in many civilizations of antiquity. One of the earliest traditions and one of

Letting go of everything that has been holding you back in life is not only beneficial, but it is also imperative for your well-being and who you really are. We are constantly changing and evolving, but often we lack the ability to free ourselves up from old ways of being and old habits. In order to fully grow and completely be as we are meant to be in this life, we need the ability to let go of who we used to exist as. Often times in life, we develop habits and behaviors and do not let them go.

Who can give? One who has it!! So, one who has with Him Moksha, gives Moksha. Moksha means the experience of freedom from sufferings. And it is Gnani, the Enlightened One, who gives Moksha to the people in this world. Let us try and understand how….rnIt is like if you want to experience swimming, what would you do? There are lot of books and videos, available online and in the market too, which discuss the intricacies of swimming; but just imagine, only reading the books an

Forgiving someone after they have hurt you is the best and only option you have to release what happened. Forgiving something that happened in your past is also another way to let it go and move on. Forgiveness is a powerful tool that is often left abandoned, for we often choose to instead condemn the past and the people that hurt us by staying mad and angry. When we choose to hold onto anger and resentment instead of forgiving, we create a host of problems for ourselves. We change how we interact, how we perceive the world around us, and how we think and feel.

When the Lord Jesus came to earth as a little baby angels announced His arrival with song and the promise of peace and goodwill toward men. Jesus has provided peace between God and man, but until His second Advent, He has charged us with being agents of peace and goodwill between man and man. So, it is fitting to celebrate the Advent season by engaging in deeds which promote kindness and compassion toward our fellow man. The Spirit is always creative in leading individuals in

Dads, Dreams, Maps, and Blueprints How Consciousness WorksnnI have always loved maps and blueprints of house plans. As a young, nature-loving, back-pack slinging woman, I had a drawer full of National Forest Maps arranged geographically from the Rockies of Northern Colorado and Wyoming down through Southern New Mexico and Utah. I’d decide on an area to explore, pull out the maps, set a start point and a finish point and off I’d go. By car, on foot or by boat&#8212

The alternative energy cause has now reached a tipping point. The juxtaposition of oil prices skyrocketing over $115 a barrel and coal prices doubling has been essential in awakening a new sense of urgency about alternative fuel.nnWith US drivers paying close to $4.00 per gallon of petrol and California drivers paying approximately $4.15 per gallon, enthusiasm is increasing for a national agenda to embrace use of alternative energy. Whether these be wind, nuclear, or solar, U

Empowerment comes from a place of being present in one's self, of acting from a place that is solely a jou ey of personal truth. To become one's self more so is really to be who you are. Not to act differently to suit the moment, but to come fully into who you are. To be present through all your actions, thoughts, and words. Not to let yourself fall behind so that you will fit in, be liked, or gain something. When we come from a place that allows our true self to come forward, we enact the beginning of our true purpose.

Best is a relative term, depending on many variables. This makes our choices difficult. Always there should be only one consideration when making any decision. Am I stating who I am? Am I announcing who I want to be? All of life should be such, in fact, all of life is. We can do this by chance or by choice. When we live by choice, life is a conscious action. A life lived by chance is a life of unconscious reaction. The reaction is just an action you have taken before. Reactio

I don’t think so….nnA lot of people these days are promoting the idea thast you need to focus on feelings, and go in a direction of following good feelings and avoiding the negative ones.nYou know, this can be very problematic and especially for those like me who have a tendency to gravitate toward the easier way out.nnThink about it. You wake up. You feel you don’t want to go to work, because you don’t like your job, or for whatever reason. You decide to trust the fe

We all know what it is like to not feel or be fully present with who we really are. Sometimes life seems only just barely manageable, with so much to do and take care of, that we get pulled away from our true self and yet it is our responsibility to and for ourselves to maintain this balance. It is so important to be clear with who we are, not only to better ourselves or become who we are meant to be, but so that we can understand where we are coming from.

In order to awaken who you really are, you have to set free everything that is not you. Any part of yourself that has been built up, transformed, or altered and doesn’t feel real is not you. By becoming your true self, you are able to find peace within yourself. True happiness and contentment can occur when there is no internal conflict between your true self and how you exist. We may believe that we exist as the person we are meant to be, but if we are not happy, then we are not.

“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.” - Lao Tzu I love this quote! Lao Tzu (Chinese Taoist Philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching) recognized that self-awareness is a key to success. Unfortunately, our culture does not often support or encourage self-awareness. Our culture often encourages people to look outside of themselves for answers and happiness. When you focus your attention on the external world rather than on your internal experience,

Cloud computing and free file share is swiftly moving over the small business planet. Secure cloud services are helping small and medium businesses to share large files much easily with the following benefits: Automation: The files and data stored in cloud get updated automatically as you work and save files. Flexibility: Cloud makes saving, sharing and accessing files very easy and flexible. Non technical staff can use it as well. Cost Effectiveness: Cloud computing can be v

Communicating in a way that is easily understood can happen when you are truly present with the conversation and the person you are talking to. If we are lost in our thoughts, then what we say and how we say it could be different than what we mean. If we are emotionally distracted, our words could contain emotions we do not intend to deliver. When we are present and fully with the other person, with no other thoughts or distracting emotions, then we become very clear.

We are all meant for something; that is what is real in life. When this thing we are meant for is not part of us, not with us, that is when we are at a loss in life, in our careers, and in our personal lives. All of this is connected, for when we connect to what we are meant for, where we are meant to be, and in the end who we are meant to be with, that is truth. That is our inspiration and that is how we really live our lives. We all can find this; we can find our home in the life that is in our heart and a connection to it that is real.

It is said that laughter is the best medicine, but I am not sure. I am finding that laughter without joy is just distraction, a way to wash away the overwhelming emotion that sometimes grips me. What I am discovering is that joy is what moves mountains for me. The joy of seeing acts of random kindness, where suddenly someone so distraught is saved by another person just caring. Not someone fixing, someone guiding, but the simple act of someone sitting next to another so they

There can be times in life where we feel like we are not up to the challenge, lost, or in need. We tend to look elsewhere for comfort, acceptance, and for our desires to be met. However, unde eath it all we are really looking to ourselves for self-acceptance so that we can fully see our potential. Do you believe you can do anything, that you are worthy of everything, and that you can be everything you want to be? If you answered no to any of these questions, then perhaps you already know you lack some self-confidence or need to strengthen it in yourself. How does one do this?

Ordinarily, we don’t see from a non-dual perspective. That’s what’s eluding us, and that’s what we’re yearning for. We’re yearning to be closer to truth, closer to reality, to God, to nature, to our true nature, to our self, to others. It’s as if we’ve frozen our self into a solid chunk of ice, taken the natural, fluid flow of the universe and frozen it, and called it ‘my self.’ Then we start relating with other chunks of ice and we want intimacy, we want

Contemplation of our existence is primordial; it is forever within our consciousness. It is part us to question where we come from, who we are, where we are going, and what is really important in our lives. We may think that we are living how we are meant to; holding onto the idea that what we were given in this life is all that we are meant for. But what if this wasn’t true? What if there is more out there for you, beyond today and what you are doing in this life? What if there was a connection to be made that required no thought, but excited your heart and who you really are?

We often go through life feeling like we are floating along, waiting for something real to happen and show us who we are and what we are meant for. But what happens when time keeps going by? Are you meant to be satisfied with your existence even if you still feel like you are waiting? Of course not, that feeling is you being in need of more. Of needing to not only connect with your true self, but to do what you are meant to in this life. When you find that, and can exist from this place, it is so unbelievably powerful.

We often find in life that we are always seeking wealth, that we always need more, that somewhere around the corner we will find the excess we are looking for. There must be more money to be had, more wealth to be made, that we never have enough. Always looking, always seeking for more, leads us to feeling empty. Of course we believe we could all be happy with just a little bit more money. That to be fantastically wealthy would open all the doors we need. But the truth of the matter is that always seeking for this leads to disappointment.

Throughout 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 your jou ey here?