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Maya Angelou was an American civil rights activist and wrote seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry. She was also an actress, director, and produced plays, movies, and public television programs over 50 years, and received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Below we list some words of wisdom from Maya Angelou. "If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be."

You can probably think of ways adults could have assisted you in your childhood so you would have had an edge in life. If you have kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, godchildren, or you mentor or teach kids, maybe you help them in ways you were not. Below are some metaphysical ways you can give kids an edge in this world.

Alice A Bailey (June 16, 1880 – December 15, 1949) wrote over twenty-four books on theosophical subjects, and was one of the first writers to use the term New Age. Her books cover topics such as how spirituality relates to meditation, psychology, society, healing, and the Solar System. She believed most of her work was channeled from a Master of Wisdom named Djwal Khul. Below we list some words of wisdom from Alice Bailey. "The entire universe is a great theatre of mirrors." "Reinca ation is implicit in the manifested universe and is a basic and fundamental."

Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei (February 15th, 1564 – January 8th 1642), known as Galileo, was an Italian astronomer, engineer, and physicist. Galileo has been called the father of observational astronomy, modern science modern physics, and the scientific. Galileo's championing of the Earth rotating daily and revolving around the sun was opposed by the Catholic Church and some astronomers. He was investigated by the Roman Inquisition in 1615 and found "vehemently suspect of heresy” and forced to recant. He spent the rest of his life under house arrest.

Bruce Lee, born Lee Jun-fan (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, martial arts instructor, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and philosopher. He’s considered to be the most influential martial artist of all time and helped change the way Asians were represented in American movies. Below we list some words of wisdom from Bruce Lee. “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one”

Beyond your conscious awareness resides your collective subconscious with unique fears, biases, defenses, and abilities that comprises the real you. One of the fastest ways to advance your self-knowledge, thus, spirituality, is to delve into your concealed mind; self-awareness is one of the keys to optimizing your talents and opportunities, making the most of your life. “The subconscious is ceaselessly murmuring, and it is by listening to these murmurs that one hears its truth.” Gaston Bachelard

What is the difference between having an abundance mindset and having a scarcity mindset? A scarcity mindset is a fixed mindset. It is focused on lack and a belief that the supply is limited. An abundance mindset is a growth mindset. It allows for possibilities, growth and understands we live in a limitless universe. Many people have a scarcity mindset because that’s what they’ve been taught. The good news is you can create an abundance mindset and enjoy more of what you want in life. Here are some steps to move from thinking scarcity to thinking abundance:

An ideal way to live a human life is by ensuring it is a balanced one, both mentally and physically, by living a life which is fulfilling to us and to those around us as well, a life which has a purpose and makes a valuable difference to everyone we come across. Here are a few suggestions on the points, which when integrated into your daily routine, will contribute towards living an ideal and perfect life. 1.Develop the ability to be able to adjust with others. This is especi

Question: At the age of 52, I am at a loss. It seems to me that whenever I have been passionate about something in life and had the intention, worked towards it and wanted it to happen, it has always rebounded. My husband of 25 years I'm sure loves me in his own way but has never encouraged me in any venture mostly because it takes way from attention given to him. My marriage was on the rocks for most of the 25 years, even as the children were rowing up. I have decided that,

Bad relationships are all too common. In the beginning, it frequently appears to hold so much promise, but then it falls apart. It’s a mystery as to why some relationships turn sour, until you consider the spiritual side of things. Mystics suggest that life is largely about spiritual lessons. While relationships may not always give you what you want on an ego-self level, spiritual growth is often part of the plan. Below we outline five spiritual and mundane reasons why people experience terrible relationships. Past Life Connections and Karma

A goal to live this life on Earth doing whatever makes us happy is the right goal to have, for happiness is the primary and ultimate goal of every living being on Earth. rnHowever, when you make a goal, you should perfectly know what you are striving for and should carefully check whether the path that you are planning to take will help you attain your goal or not. I.e. if your goal is happiness, you must check that whatever you think is making you happy is it actually making

More than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reinca ation and a person’s actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is straightforward without much ambiguity.

The ancients knew there is much more to the human mind than that which you are consciously aware. The hidden mind is the real power of your mind. “The conscious mind is the editor, and the subconscious mind is the writer.” Steve Martin “It's interesting what pops out of an author's subconscious when he's not thinking about it.” Nick Petrie Getting in touch with your subconscious fears, defenses, and talents is the essence of spirituality and vital to getting the most out of your life. Until you do that, you’re dealing only with the superficial you, not the authentic you.

Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929, died April 4, 1968, was the most visible American civil rights leader from 1955 until his assassination. He furthered civil rights through nonviolence, motivated by his Christian beliefs and the peaceful activism of Mahatma Gandhi. We suspect this wise soul inca ated to teach the world about race relations, and so much more, and are grateful for his wisdom. Below we share some of his quotes, which are good reminders for the present too.

Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869--January 30 1948) was an Indian civil rights leader who was instrumental in India’s independence from Great Britain. He promoted non-violent resistance and helped rally workers against discrimination and government excess taxation. Below we list some words of wisdom from Mahatma Gandhi. “Civil disobedience becomes a sacred duty when the state becomes lawless or corrupt.” “Fear of disease killed more men than disease itself.”

Mirra Alfassa (February 21st, 1878 – November 17th, 1973), was a yoga teacher, occultist, and spiritual guru. She was known to her followers as The Mother. She founded Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a school, and Auroville, an experimental township dedicated to human unity and evolution. Below we list words of wisdom by Mirra Alfassa.

We are all blessed with special talents; some apparent and some not so apparent. Some of us appear more gifted than others; none-the-less we are all unique in miraculous ways. We are singers, dancers, scientist, writers, doctors, lawyers, designers, teachers, counselors, actors, entrepreneurs, inventors, brick layers, stone masons….and the list goes on and on and on. The hard part in our journey to discover our unique gifts is the realization of exactly what they are. Once

Ultimate spirituality, in part, involves uncovering your hidden personality, the distinct strengths and weaknesses that are unde eath your persona. Try as you might, you aren’t really in control of your subconscious mind which greatly influences your behavior. Although some of your concealed personality traits may not be very pleasant, uncovering your true nature can help maximize your talents and make the most of your life circumstances.

According to conventional wisdom, any goal is achievable if you work hard. Alas, personal adversity sometimes squashes that promise. In such cases, all the benefits are through the journey, not the desired goal. Personal adversity frequently stems from things that you can’t control in life. Hang in there if you’re enduring extraordinary trials in life. On a spiritual level, your soul may be rejoicing at your resiliency. Below we list famous quotes related to personal adversity.

Leo Tolstoy (September 9, 1828—November 20, 1910) was a Russian writer and is recognized as one of the greatest authors of all time. War and Peace is widely considered his best work. Below we list some words of wisdom from Leo Tolstoy. “The more we live by our intellect, the less we understand the meaning of life.” “Though the doctors treated him, let his blood, and gave him medications to drink, he nevertheless recovered.” “Boredom: the desire for desires.” “Debates conceal rather than reveal the truth. Truth is revealed in solitude.”

Do you hear it? There is a message that is being heard around the world. It is being heard in many languages. It is being heard in village, in town and in cities. It is awakening within women. It is rippling throughout individual minds, being spoken of between two at lunch, and being presented in large events. It is saying, "Women wake up." It is saying, “You can lead.” It is saying, “Hold hands and work together.” It is saying, ”Drop off the constrictions of the pa

More than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reinca ation and a person’s actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is straightforward without much ambiguity.

Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929, died April 4, 1968, was the most visible American civil rights leader from 1955 until his assassination. He furthered civil rights through nonviolence, motivated by his Christian beliefs and the peaceful activism of Mahatma Gandhi. We suspect this wise soul inca ated to teach the world about race relations, and so much more, and are grateful for his wisdom. Below we share some of his quotes, which are good reminders for the present too.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (August 12th, 1831 – May 8th, 1891) was a largely self-educated Russian occultist, spirit medium, and author who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. Below we list some words of wisdom by Helena Blavatsky. "Theosophy blesses the world; Theology is its curse." "Matter is spirit at its lowest level. Spirit is matter at its highest level." "Dogmas are the toys that amuse and can satisfy but unreasoning children. They are the offspring of human speculation and prejudiced fancy."

Albert Einstein, a German-bo theoretical physicist, is remembered as one of the greatest physicists of all time. Einstein created the theory of relativity and made important contributions to the theory of quantum mechanics. Below we list examples of his words of wisdom. “A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.” Albert Einstein

Most of the world’s population believes in the concept of guardian angels in some way or another; everyone has at least one invisible spiritual helper looking out for his or her best interests. You can make the most of your guardian angels by following the advice below.

More than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reinca ation and a person’s actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is straightforward without much ambiguity.

Virtue refers to a steadily cultivated moral habit by responding to given situation in a manner such that it results in cherishing a particular important value of life. It is one’s moral excellence, marked by a well-developed and established character, evidently carrying the quality that is highly valued by one and everyone. Eg. truth, honesty, sincerity, courage, respect, forgiveness, kindness, empathy, simplicity and humbleness are some of the noteworthy virtues. Hence, v

Many of us desire to live a more purposeful life, but we may be confused about what our purpose should really be. When we step back and take an honest look at our life . . . we're not satisfied. We want to put our energy towards something that matters to us, but trying to find that something leaves us even more frustrated and disappointed. Maybe we're spending too much time doing things that aren't particularly important or maybe we find ourselves frequently being pulled off

Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher, mathematician, and founder of the Pythagorean Brotherhood, a religious and philosophical community that explored mathematics, science, and the nature of the universe. He was born on the island of Samos in Greece, in 570 BC, and is best known for his theorem about the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

Marie Salomea SkÅodowska–Curie (November 7th, 1867 – July 4th, 1934) was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who did pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win it twice, and the only person to win it in two scientific fields. She was also, in 1906, the first woman to become a professor at the University of Paris. Below we list some words of wisdom by Marie Curie.

Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918—December 5, 2013) was an anti-apartheid revolutionary who was targeted by the South African ruling elite, charged with treason, and sent to prison. He never gave up fighting for human rights and after his release from prison, eventually became president of South Africa. Below we list some words of wisdom from Nelson Mandela. “As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitte ess and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”

Dalai Lama is a title of the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The current and 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who lives in India as a refugee. Below are some words of wisdom by Dalai Lama. "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live." "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." "Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."

Tell me, what do you like – sorrow or joy? rnYour answer obviously should be JY!rnThe feeling of joy is so overwhelming and exhilarating that everyone loves going after it; and why only feeling, one greatly loves even the person or thing who we believe is giving us that joy. We generally get along well with people who bring us joy, and in a natural course we develop attachment for them. And for those due to whom we believe to have experienced sorrow, we develop lot of ne

PCs and the Internet have turned into a necessary piece of present-day organizations - regardless of whether little or huge in scale. Each business these days relies upon PC for business bookkeeping, information stockpiling and record the executives, finance the board, and numerous other everyday business exercises. The Internet also is utilized broadly for getting the most recent business news from over the world, for staying in contact with sellers and merchants in the worl

Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a Greek philosopher taught by Plato. He wrote about many subjects and his philosophy continues to heavily influence almost every form of knowledge in the West. Below are words of wisdom from Aristotle. "Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in."

Gautama Buddha lived in ancient India 5th to 4th century BCE and is regarded as the founder of Buddhism. He was an enlightened soul (that phrase is overused, but he really was) who reintroduced a path to let go of the attachment to suffering. He taught a middle ground between over-indulgence and the excessive strictness of other spiritual practices, as well as meditative practices and mindfulness. He was referred to as Buddha, which means “Awakened One” starting two centuries after his death. Below we share some of his wise statements on gratitude and joy.

30 years ago, if you mentioned you believe in life after death, religious people might have agreed with you, but many others would have laughed at you. But now, with so much credible evidence that the soul survives death, all but the most skeptical among us at least consider the possibility. Below we list some hopeful opinions on the subject. “Death is the greatest illusion of all.” Rajneesh “Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see.” Helen Keller

Marsilio Ficino (October 19, 1433–October 1, 1499) was an influential Italian philosopher, Catholic priest, and astrologer. He helped revive Neoplatonism, was the first to translate Plato’s works into Latin, and was instrumental in helping to develop European philosophy. The Medici’s, the most powerful family of Florence Italy, were lifelong patrons of Marsilio Ficino, who tutored young members of the family.

Confucius, 551—479 BCE, was a Chinese philosopher and politician who was considered one of the most influential persons in human history. His teachings and philosophy are the foundation of East Asian society and culture. Below we list some of his words of wisdom. "Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed." "Tell people - and they may forget...show them - they may remember...but involve them and they will understand." "A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others." "Respect yourself and others will respect you."

François-Marie Arouet (November 21st, 1694 – May 30th, 1778), also known as his pen name Voltaire, was one of the first internationally successful writers. He wrote more than 2,000 books and pamphlets and 20,000 letters, along with plays, essays, poems, and scientific expositions. He was an advocate of freedom of speech and religion. Below are words of wisdom from Voltaire. "If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize." "If there’s life on other planets, then the earth is the Universe’s insane asylum."

Socrates (469-399 B.C.) was a Greek philosopher and one of the originators of Western philosophy. He is most known for the Socratic method, which involves repeatedly asking questions instead of relaying information. Due to his unconventional style and outspoken pursuit of the truth, he was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of Athens. Below we list some words of wisdom from Socrates.

Rabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861–August 7 1941) was an Indian writer, philosopher, and reformer who was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was instrumental in reshaping Indian literature, and the Sri Lankan national anthem was inspired by his work. Below we list some words of wisdom from Rabindranath Tagore. “He who is too busy doing good finds no time to be good.” “He who wants to do good knocks at the gate: he who loves finds the door open.” “It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.”

Tina Turner (November 26th, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, dancer and actress. She became famous as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before she became far more successful on her own. Her 1984 multi-platinum album Private Dancer won the Grammy for record of the year and she was the oldest female solo artist, at 44, to top the Hot 100. She’s sold over 100 million records and received 12 Grammy Awards. She’s also the first black artist and first woman to be on the cover of Rolling Stone.

Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and helped draft the United States Declaration of Independence. He was also the first United States postmaster general, founder of many civic organizations, and a printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, writer, and diplomat. Below we list some words of wisdom by Benjamin Franklin. "If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking." "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you."

St. Catherine of Siena (March 25, 1347–29 April 29, 1380) was an Italian mystic and author who greatly influenced Italian literature and the Church. Pope Gregory XI sent her to negotiate peace with Florence and she was canonized in 1461. Below we list some words of wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena. “You are rewarded not according to your work or your time but according to the measure of your love.” “Obedience shows whether you are grateful.” “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” “One who knows more, loves more.”

René Descartes (March 31, 1596– February 11,1650) was a French scientist, mathematician and philosopher. He pioneered analytic geometry, is often considered the father of modern philosophy, and contributed greatly to the Age of Reason. Below we list some words of wisdom from René Descartes. “Reason is nothing without imagination.” “God alone is the author of all the motions in the world.” “Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.” “With me, everything turns into mathematics.”

Arthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788 – September 21 1860) was a German philosopher and is best known for his book The World as Will and Representation. He was one of the first in Western philosophy to share and affirm significant tenets of Indian philosophy. His work didn’t attract much attention while he was alive, but gained in popularity after his death in science, philosophy, and literature. His writings on morality, aesthetics, and psychology have influenced many. Below we list some words of wisdom from Arthur Schopenhauer.

Baruch Spinoza (November 24, 1632–February 21, 1677), born in Amsterdam, was a Portuguese-Jewish philosopher and one of the foremost thinkers of the Enlightenment. He is known as one of the most original and radical philosophers of the seventeenth century. Below we list some words of wisdom from Baruch Spinoza. “The most tyrannical of governments are those which make crimes of opinions, for everyone has an inalienable right to his thoughts.” “If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past.”