We have within us two very different sources of direction, guidance, or operating instructions, that tell us very different things – opposite things. Our “lower self” or ego-mind tells us to stay safe, that we’re in danger, that it’s not good to take risks; it tells us why we can’t really have what we want. (Ego is on default setting, so this is what we hear most of the time.)
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We've all heard the phrase "opposites attract." But what happens when that happy union of opposites starts to rub you the wrong way?
If you have tried and failed to achieve the fulfillment and abundance you desire, chances are limiting beliefs are blocking your success. This is because our subconscious beliefs actually set the limits of what each of us can achieve. Most of us hold hidden beliefs that are opposite to the ones we consciously affirm. Beliefs that say it’s not safe to take risks, that we won’t succeed anyway, so why try? Beliefs that tell us that success is for other people, or having money is dangerous, or it’s just too hard to achieve.
Deliver Us From Evil is a new film about an NYPD cop who battles demons. The film is based on events in the life of Sgt. Ralph Sarchie who retired as a decorated NYPD cop after 18 years of service. He now dedicates himself to demonology cases full time. Some people are giving this movie a bad review because they wanted more special effects or because it wasn’t as scary as The Exorcist and other, similar movies. The main purpose of the movie, to help people understand that demons are a real and major problem in this world, is lost on them, unfortunately.
Spiritual guides are helpful entities on the other side. But there are some things you need to know to avoid trouble. We base our advice on empirical evidence through regular meditation and other spiritual disciplines and practices, like past life regression and spiritual detox, since the late 1980s.
Whenever we address the topic of demonic energy with others, we encounter one of four reactions: Disbelief, fear, contempt, or understanding. Although you can’t see dark energy, our long-term empirical research shows us that it is as real as day turning into night every twenty-four hours. We can understand why people don’t believe in evil energy. In our early years we, too, thought of it as the stuff in Hollywood horror movies and didn’t give it much credence.
Psychic (spiritual) attack is quite different than being possessed by disembodied souls or worse, one or more demons. The problem is that it’s easy for the inexperienced to completely overlook the cause of the trouble, or to confuse spiritual attacks and possession. Below we explain possession and psychic attacks to help you identify each. Possession:
The most important question you can ever ask yourself is "Who Am I?" Sadly, some of us get so busy "doing life," making money, creating families, running businesses, starting new careers-that we never really stop to figure out who we really are. Knowing yourself is realizing you were created as a unique being, and there is something special you can do better than anybody else.
Joe Zanatta was my grandfather. He past away on Tuesday, September 30th and was 84 years old. When he was 27 he left Italy to come to Canada and start a new life. The word “Nonno” means grandfather in Italian. My Nonno has left me with some great memories. Memories of Nonno You ...
Meaning in life is found by finding your purpose in life. To discover meaning in life, we have to find the meaning we give to life by the unfolding of our powers. People from all walks of life share an inborn urge to find meaning in life; to discover direction and purpose in their existence. This desire to find meaning in life appears to be as vital to our psychological development as eating to our biological continuity. We all seek meaning in our lives and recognize meaningâ
We Have A Purpose There is something inside you that craves fulfillment-inside all of us. Most of us were not taught nor encouraged to pursue a career that was meaningful to us. When the time came, we were most often pushed to pick something that would earn a good income, that we could stand. Emphasis being put on the “earn a good income” part. For guys, the pressure in that area might have even been a little steeper. We grew up in a culture that taught us that, on the whole, girls expect a guy who earns a good living, can pay for things.
How can you build trust in yourself and the Divine? I think it all goes back to the moment you feel that you "blew" your own trust. The moment that you made a free-will choice that crossed a Soul value for yourself. And I'm going to call that moment the "Moment of Non-Forgiveness." Basically, you are holding a very big grudge against yourself and the Divine. And this is resulting in a lack of honesty, trust and faith in yourself and therefore, the Divine.
Before you think that we are advocating censorship, hear us out. We’re all for freedom of expression and speech, but it pays to critically analyze what society embraces without contemplation, like the messages in pop music that can contribute to very unhealthy outlooks on love and relationships. Let’s consider some of the best-selling singles of all time. Although we respect all of these artists, and recognize that music can serve a cathartic purpose, as well as be uplifting and inspirational, from a spiritual perspective, the overall feeling and take-away is sometimes very dysfunctional.r
Do you ever feel that your work is taking up more and more of your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual energy? On top of that you may be chauffeuring the kids or grandkids to their ballet classes, birthday parties, or soccer games. You might also be looking after an elderly parent. Perhaps you attempt to have date night once a week (okay, letâs be real⦠make that once a month!) so you donât forget what your partner looks like. All this⦠but for what? Life Purpo
Why are you giving? Truly ask yourself this question. Are you giving to get? Are you giving to make yourself "feel better?" Are you giving because it is your Divine nature? There isn't a right or wrong answer here. There is an answer that will create a more conscious, sustainable and powerful life. 1. With Your Own Agenda
More than twenty-five years ago, we didn't take demons and evil spirits seriously and were skeptical of the idea of dark and demonic energy. Today, having pierced the veil that separates the mundane world and the higher and lower planes long ago, we deal with entities of various levels, from higher-level guides to demons, on a regular basis.
Many of us would like to have more creativity in our lives. How about you? One of the best ways to get into a creative space is to break out of your normal daily routine. And the best way to do that is to bring more playfulness and spontaneity into your life, especially into your work environment. You will find that some of your most creative flashes will come when you are having fun⦠if you allow yourself. Ann McGee-Cooper in Time Management for Unmanageable People wrote,
If you wish to receive more community, then you get to shed light on where you are not allowing that to happen for yourself. The following suggestions about where they noticed where they could open up more to receive more of their community came from some of the Business of Soul peeps. 1. We All Want Community
Smoke A Vape So how do you smoke a vape? Thatâs an interesting question, and one that a lot of people are asking these days. A few years ago âvapesâ â personal vaporisers, or more commonly, electronic cigarettes â were rare, and most people had never heard of them. Now âvapeâ is in the Oxford English Dictionary and itâs a common topic in newspapers, online discussions and even on TV. But how do you smoke a vape? Or is that the wrong question? Itâs Called Vap
Making the most of your life depends on maximizing your energy, minimizing your stress levels, and maintaining a mental, spiritual and emotional center. Act on these 15 tips to get more out of life: 1) Supplements. There are many natural supplements that will help improve your health and make you feel better, if they work for and are needed by your particular body type. Some of our favorites include vitami B-12, apple cider vinegar, omega-3 fish oil, raw virgin coconut oil, green tea extract, and many others.
Ah, the enlightened life! A life where the superficial trappings of the material world have lost their luster. Where greasy, fried, and fatty foods are no longer tempting. Where meditation, sharing, and an appreciation of the beauty of nature provide all the fulfillment one needs for true happiness. And yet, considering how healthy, content, and self-fulfilled spiritual people claim to be, why are they plagued with so many health, wealth, and happiness issues? Is poverty a requirement of enlightenment? Is self-indulgence selfish? Is self-love a sign of an inflated ego?
According to Wikipedia, Holistic health is a concept in medical practice upholding that all aspects of people's needs, psychological, physical and social should be taken into account and seen as a whole. A different definition, claiming that disease is a result of physical, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental imbalance, is used in alte ative medicine. Some people think that the metabolism is a kind of organ, or a body part, that influences digestion. Actually, the metabolism isn’t any particular body part.
Your life may seem difficult, heavy and meaningless. But at some point in your life, like everybody, you too have got moments where you were so close to your real you, that you thought you were in heaven. You were so perfectly aligned with yourself and your mission on earth that you felt the ...
Numbers symbolize qualities, beyond mere quantities, and for thousands of years various civilizations have utilized numerology to infer timing, compatibility, and personality traits. Numerology, otherwise known as number mysticism in ancient times, is one of our favorite methods of divination.
Valentine’s day can be a wonderful day for happy couples. But what about everyone else? We don’t mean to be a downer for those of you who are romance fans, but it can be one of the most depressing days of the year for a large percentage of the population that is single or unhappily involved. Below are some tips to make it a little more bearable.
Possession and spirit attachment can be very tricky, both in identifying the problem and removing it. Sometimes people know they’re being spiritually attacked, but don’t realize their vices are making the situation worse. The theory is simple and has been acknowledged by various cultures all over the world since the dawn of time: after death sometimes souls don’t go to the Light, which can cause problems. The secondary issue involves dark entities targeting individuals.
Choose What You Create and Create What You Choose Just about everyone you speak with would undoubtedly agree that Life is all about choice. We make choices constantly, each moment by moment and from day to day. Sometimes we make great choices and other times maybe not. Our ability to decide upon what is best is an inherent survival mechanism that prompts us as needed. In order to grasp a clearer understanding, it is essential to recognize that our choices are driven by an Avo
You may wonder sometimes what is spiritual and what isn’t. According to New Age and religious standards, ”spiritual” has to do partly with worship, meditation, compassion, and grace. We agree that regular prayers, meditation, and other devout and paranormal activities are spiritual. But many things that seem non-spiritual aren’t. Below we list five things that seem ungodly but are really spiritual.
Is Sedona calling to you? Is it whispering to you? Is your heart longing to go to see the sunlight reflecting on the Red Rocks? Are you being gently nudged to experience the transformative energy of the vortexes? I know for me, Sedona is a place I long for in my heart and soul. I visit as often as I can, and at one point in my life I was heading there several times a year. I love how the light reflects on the rocks depending on the time of day it looks so different and magnif
I was in the bank and overheard someone talking about the hot and steamy weather we were experiencing in NJ. I had this thought: In winter I was saying it was too cold and complaining about the snow. Here it is getting to be summer and I’m feeling it is way too hot. When will I feel like the weather is just perfect and enough for me…Most of us live in a world of not enough. As we grow in consciousness, that theme can get sneaky, like the example above. Just notice what is the big theme in your life. Then allow yourself the opportunity to choose something new. 1. I AM
After removing disca ate entities from people and places for over twenty years, it’s as natural for us to perceive them as it is for you to spot a bird in the sky. What follows is a recent example when we visited our sister.
Being Trumps Doingr Usually when we think about what we want, we focus on an activity or experience we desire. Another way to discover your true desire is to ask yourself not what you want to be doing, but who you want to be. What are the roles in your life that you no longer want, that you’ve outwo ? And what identity is now calling you? What new you would you like to be in the world? For clues, you may ask yourself who you have been in the past. What roles and activities have you tended to fall into that are not really you anymore?
How are you feeling about the holiday season? Some people find this time of the year exciting and love the energy that it brings. Other people find this time emotionally challenging due to many personal circumstances. Take the time to check in with yourself to see how you are feeling these ...
“Every form and process you see in nature is the visible expression of a thought in the original substance. As it thinks of a form, it takes that form; as it thinks of a motion, it makes that motion.” ~ Wallace D. Wattles The Double Slit Experiment The basic premise is that all ...
Why do so many individuals accept a below average life, with below average results, when we are all created for a Divine Purpose to achieve and be so much more? People are so entrapped in what I call systematic incarceration, they have lost sight of their authentic self. What does this mean? It means everyone is so busy surviving day by day, they have forgotten how to live in each moment. Now is the time to re-create our lives and begin to live a life of absolute Purpose,Passion and Prosperity. It's time to re-design the blue print of your life.
You’ve been lied to about what makes two people compatible. As long as two people enjoy mutual physical attraction and share basic likes such as baseball games and pizza, and dislikes such as cold weather, they are compatible, right? Wrong. Isn’t compatibility just a matter of a couple working hard to make their differences bearable? Nope. Real compatibility isn’t a choice. Patience and understanding don’t cancel out innate strife. Our long-term findings show that innate compatibility isn’t something you make, but something two people naturally possess, or not.
Whether you call it a hunch, gut instinct, intuition, sixth sense, or just knowing, everyone has at least some psychic ability, even if they don’t acknowledge it. The more psychic you are, especially if you trust your judgment, the easier it can be to prepare for and navigate through the tribulations and blessings of life.
What happens after death? Is that it, or does heaven really exist? We can find clues from the NDEs (near death experiences) of many people who returned from the dead to give their fascinating accounts of insight from the other side. The Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF) is the largest NDE website in the world with over 4000 experiences in over 23 Languages. Skepticism about NDEs is normal, and the NDERF FAQ page has a lot of helpful information, including answers to the most popular questions about the subject.
“Success is not what you have, but who you are.”rn ~ Bo Bennett When we think of the word “successful,” most people think of wealth, fame, influence, a certain job title, accolades and awards. These are the things society tells us we need to achieve in order to be a success. Most people go through life trying to achieve these things without really stopping to think about what success looks and feels like to them. They set out blindly in a direction that society has prescribed as the path to success, only to find that they aren’t happy or fulfilled.
How do we truly apply our spirituality on a daily basis? How many of us have been practicing spirituality for years, having intuitions of a higher possibility for ourselves and the planet, and then come out of meditation or the course we happen to be doing and have a dozen bills land on us at the same time, get delayed in traffic before an important meeting, have a telephone conversation with a robotic customer services person who would test the patience of Buddha himself and then feel our inspiration and clarity ebb from us like water through a sieve?
Meditation seems challenging to many people, and rightly so. It requires steadfast discipline, yet the benefits of regular meditation are extraordinary, including peace of mind and even enhanced physical health. Below we include questions from someone who wants to meditate more effectively, along with our feedback and meditation tricks.
Many people feel trapped in a relationship, yet fail to do anything about it. The reasons for staying stuck are numerous, including assuming it’s better for the children to stay, illness or lack of physical mobility or stamina, financial restrictions, fear of retaliation, fear of being single, fear of losing half of one’s assets, and fear of being part of a “failed” relationship.
I stood, spade in hand, preparing to dig in the moist soil. My plan was to widen the edge of the garden to make space for still more perennials and annuals. I stood on the shovel, putting my weight behind the long blade, and pushed into the soil. Pulling back the sod, I noticed an object exposed ...
Hypnosis is perhaps most widely (and falsely) known as the state of being helplessly under the control of another person’s suggestions, such as in an entertaining stage show. Too many people incorrectly assume hypnosis is dangerous, But the truth about Hypnosis is quite different. You may not realize you’ve experienced a hypnotic state many times, such as when letting your mind wander while driving a long, familiar route. That feeling of losing track of time while zoning out, which is similar to hypnosis, isn't dangerous.
The birth of a new world culturer A new world culture is being born. It is still in the throes of labour, and it is a painful and drawn out birth, but it is happening and the signs are everywhere.r
The truth about money and karma is buried in mountains of misinformation. Those who reject and, or ridicule the concepts of karma and reinca ation will probably criticize some of what we write below. Regardless, we believe it is important to contrast some of the more popular misconceptions with what we perceive as the truth about money and karma based on our empirical research. Myth #1: "Positive thinking and gratitude can make anything possible and change your money karma." Many New Agers believe this, thanks in part to the myths perpetuated in the best-selling book The Secret.
I have published a new self-help workbook called: Transforming Difficulties into Triumphs in 30 Days. A Story-Based Workbook. In this workbook, you can go through daily ways to overcome your life difficulties. Each day there is a story, lesson, and small action on discovering meaning, practicing mindfulness and self-compassion, among other courses of action that you can take. According to Viktor Frankl, we can discover meaning in three ways: • Creativity (creative values), or giving something to the world through self- expression,r
Part-3: Mystery of the Structure of Universe Since ancient time man has been curious to know the perfection of structure of the universe but till date it is not clear what is beyond the galaxies known. As the matter of fact, the universe is very wide beyond imagination and is not measurable. With the size of the universe, our knowledge is very minor in that proportion. The present knowledge is limited to around our earth that is also not clear with so many ifs & buts. Our eye
The conventional notion of predetermination suggests you have no control over your personal fate. However, our findings show you have complete control over it, though in a way different than you may think. “Nothing happens at random, but everything for a reason and by necessity.” Greek philosopher, Leucippus
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