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Choose Forgiveness And Move On With Your Life

Have your ever been hurt by someone? Has anyone ever caused serious injury to you either emotionally, mentally or physically? Are you or any of your family member a victim of a heinous crime? nnYou are not alone. At some point of our lives, we had experienced hurt caused by our loved ones, friends, and even people whom we are not acquainted with. Although some have found a way to forgive their offenders but many of us are still trapped in brokenness and forgiveness seems to b

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Immorality in the Church

A writer wrote about Immorality, "It is not common that you will find it. It is not popular if you say it. People do not believe it. A preacher is criticized if he reminds you of it" Despite this perception, the fact remains that Immorality has entered into the Church. How do we tackle and ...

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Avoid the New Age Consciousness Trap at All Costs

In your pursuit of spiritual awareness, you may have embraced the “consciousness” movement. After all, it sounds good, right? Become more conscious of yourself, humanity, and the environment, and strive to better the planet. However, what you may not realize is that to many advocates, “consciousness” includes destructive economic and political policies. You’re Not Alone if You’ve Fallen For it Many people have become ensnared in the consciousness trap. The music-to-your-ears cosmic messages, on the surface, appear to be beneficial for humanity and the planet. Some are, some aren’t.r

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By Matthew DeSilva
Importance Of Finding Meaning In Life

Feeling lost is something many people experience today. Do you feel as though there may be something missing? As if there isn’t much reason to wake up in the morning?nnYou’re not alone if you feel this way. Millions of people are experiencing these feelings. You wouldn’t know it, of course. Too many people are great at hiding their innermost feelings of insecurity and fear. The truth is that most people are completely perplexed when it comes to living their lives with a

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4 Soul Mate Mistakes: Avoid These or Suffer

Most singles want to find a soul mate, but aside from the common romantic assumptions about this elusive magical bond, they generally don't stop to think about the spiritual purpose of soul mates or the true meaning of the term. Thanks to movies, TV, and romance novels, the perception of a soul mate has been distorted beyond it's metaphysical definition. There is much suffering that could be avoided with more understanding and a change of viewpoint. The following are four of the most common soul mate mistakes and what you can do to bypass them.

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How to Increase Your Attractiveness

If you want to attract money as a consultant you’ve got to attract the people who are going to pay you. What better way to attract the right people, than by improving your likability. People want to work with other people that they like. People are attracted to others who are attractive; not ...

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3 Ways To Be An Opportunist

On Sunday morning, with a deck full of leaves and no power, I sat to listen to the Divine and have myself a little conversation. I looked up to see this amazing creator (see grasshopper picture on the left). I've been seeing a lot of grasshoppers lately. On my car, on my deck, hopping out in front of me on a stone path. So I wanted to share the message of this beautiful creator with you.

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Definition: Life Values

My son attends Cornell University, where I have had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Professor Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist: In Search of Explanations for Everyday Enigmas. nnOne topic that Professor Frank covers in his writings is the "opportunity cost" or the "implicit value of other opportunities that must be forgone" in order to take advantage of a specific situation or acquisition. nnThis basically means that in order to gain something, you

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Ho’oponopono Helps You Succeed in Business

Why is bringing your true self important when it comes to making money, or having a successful business? Wouldn’t you like to be always in the perfect place at the right time? Wouldn’t you like to attract the right people to work in your business? Attract the best customers? Manifest money effortlessly? Knowing who you are, your own God-given talents and gifts you were born with, not the ones you have acquired or were told you were supposed to have, is a surefire way to attract success in all you do.

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By Ronald B. Kublawi
A True Life Experience with a Homeless Angel on the Streets of Washington, DC

One should never judge homeless people and stereotype them as unfit to society. They are real people with vibrant hearts and yearning souls like the rest of us. Even though, many sacrifice their pride to remind society of its indignity, some better yet, are invisible spirits and guides on our shoulders protecting us. That is why, I believe we can fly. Over the course of nearly one year, a homeless lady stood every Friday and Saturday night at the corner intersection of the R

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Money and Karma: 7 Frowned Upon Things That Don't Make You Gain Negative Karma

Money and spirituality are commonly viewed as incompatible. However, since financial resources are necessary to survive and money by itself takes nothing away from your spirituality, it’s reasonable and wise to simultaneously strive for a healthy spiritual foundation and relationship with money. Along your spiritual path in life, you may wonder about the karmic implications of assorted financial situations.

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Living your Life with Infinite Purpose

Every day can make an amazing difference in your life when you know you're living your infinite purpose. If we do not recognize our infinite guidance we will live day to day in the most unfulfilling ways that result in not being joyful or excited in our daily life. That means that we have become to feel numb because life's most beneficial purpose is not being noticed and lived. How do we live our life to experience the best potential benefits?

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Sex, Love Life, and Karma Avoided: 7 Frowned Upon Acts That Don't Earn Negative Karma

There may have been a lot of things you got away with as a kid. But now you know better, we hope. If you're like most people, you live your life aligned with the expectations of society, but is everything you abide by really for your own good? Laws, regulations, rules, and more rules. But are they all legitimate from the standpoint of karma, freedom, and personal responsibility? In your spiritual quest, maybe you've asked yourself, "What is acceptable behavior in a karmic sense? What won't make me gain negative karma?"

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Top Indicators of Career Success

How excited are you about your career? According to most job satisfaction surveys, nearly 80 percent of the people working in the US are unhappy or mismatched in their jobs. Don't be one of them! You deserve to have a fulfilling career that combines what you are naturally brilliant at with what you love to do. And, yes, it IS possible even during a sluggish economy. You know you're experiencing savvy career success when... 1. You enjoy expressing your natural talents in your work daily. Fulfillment comes when you're doing meaningful work in ar

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Satu Returns That Changed Their Lives

SATU RETURNS are some of the most important times in your life. Satu Returns are every 30 years. The first Satu Return occurs between the ages of 28 and 30. The second Satu Return occurs between ages of 58-60. The third Satu Return occurs between the ages of 88-90. They are so ...

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Attracting a stable Relationship

How to attract a Good stable relationship? If you are reading this, it might be because you are at a stage where you are fed up with a lack of suitable partners out there or have had your share of kissing frogs. You wonder why people around you manage to have great relationships or how come they have met someone and you’re still single? Maybe you think you are just unlucky in love, that all your relationships end in disaster or you just cannot get one off the ground. You are waiting for the elusive Mr/Miss right to come waltzing into your life.

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Is There Life After the Kids Have Launched?

This is the time of year when many of you have dropped the last child off at college. Many feelings are no doubt swirling around inside you. You may feel proud of your child and excited about the new possibilities that await him or her. You may also be feeling anxious about your child's adjustment and yours. While this is not, by any means, the end of your relationship, this is a change in the nature of that relationship, so it is a bittersweet time. I remember my own feelings as I dropped my one and only child off at school.

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Your Life Purpose: The Path Of Least Resistance

“Each man has his vocation; his talent is his call. There is one direction in which all space is open to him.” n–RALPH WALDO EMERSON One of life’s big unanswered questions is “why are we here?” There are many potential answers - each of which will be equally valid, but on a more personal level your life purpose is something very unique and very special. For most people the idea of living a successful and fulfilled life conjures up images of hard work, sacrifice and overcomin

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How to Scare Your Kids Into Avoiding All Drugs

A very conce ed mother recently wrote to us because she had discovered that her 17 year-old son was smoking pot. She was worried about addiction and asked us what we would do in her situation to help him realize the spiritual and other consequences of his choices. Even though we intuitively felt that her son didn't have a problem, seemingly innocuous experimentation can easily lead to a destructive habit or addiction.

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How to Get Lots of Money for Anything, Fast!

“Do not try to figure out how to achieve your goal. It’s not part of the basic or super achievement process.” ~ Stuart Lichtma I just started reading and applying the concepts in this book about two and a half weeks ago. I was so excited by the results so far that I had to share them with ...

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Marie Antoinette and the Satu Retu

If you saw the film Marie Antoinette, you’ll remember that it was all played like she was in a dream. At the end, when you saw the street scenes of Paris, it was like coming out of a dream. It was showing us the feeling that Marie Antoinette had no awareness of what was going on in the world ...

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Spiritual Truth About Betrayal

The concept of betrayal from a spiritual viewpoint is controversial. Since the dawn of time, many forms of betrayal, particularly romantic betrayal, have caused much emotional anguish. Everyone knows from experience that betrayal isn’t pleasant. Nobody likes to be on the receiving end of deliberate disloyalty, including failing to honor business agreements, familial obligations, or a marriage contract. You have a legitimate complaint if you’re wronged in such a way. How Betrayal is a Spiritual Lesson

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Watch Out: Identifying Sociopaths and Tips to Handle Them

According to Martha Stout, PhD, author of The Sociopath Next Door, about one in 25 individuals is a sociopath. A sociopath is someone who lacks a sense of moral responsibility. They’re often very charming and will look you in the eye and smile, be your friend, then later when you’re not around, do whatever they can to get what they want or even intentionally hurt you for their own pleasure. They have no conscience. Traits of a Sociopath

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Banish That Person From Your Mind Once and For All - 9 Tips

How do you stop thinking about someone? Perhaps he betrayed you, she broke up with you, or maybe it’s someone you don’t even know. He enters your mind all the time and you know it isn’t healthy. Sometimes people take up residence in our minds and it’s difficult to get rid of the thoughts. Here are some tips to help you stop thinking about someone and move on with your life.

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New Age Terminology: The Authentic Definition of Predestined, Karma, and more

On your quest for spiritual truth, the last thing you need is misinformation. Unfortunately, today’s New Age market is full of dead ends. We list below the definitions of key spiritual terms, according to our empirical research since the 1980s, to help you cut through the cosmic debris and follow the most authentic spiritual path possible. Fate: Here’s a word that is often distorted beyond recognition. It actually means the same as destiny. You’ve likely heard the phrase, “You can’t cheat fate.” We can’t emphasize enough how true we’ve found this to be, always.

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Why People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 5: Beliefs

One of the biggest blockages people face in moving forward with living according to their passions and purpose is belief, both conscious and subconscious. Our beliefs determine what we attract and what we allow ourselves to receive in life. When we start from a place of limiting or flawed premises it will hold us back from achieving our goals and desires. Common limiting beliefs include things like: “I’m too old to start something new.” “You can only get what you want by working hard and struggling.” “Only the few really talented people achieve what they want.”r

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Reinca ation and Past Life Regression--8 Helpful Tips to Know Who You Were

With a little effort, you can explore your past lives with a specialist or a past life regression audio. After you learn more about the process, you may be able to get past life insight in your dreams, in meditation, or even through spontaneous perception. Don’t believe in past lives? It’s natural to feel skeptical, yet it’s good to remain objective, explore, and reach conclusions on your own. You will benefit if you’re willing to accept the process.

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Marching Forward to a Purposeful Life

Bible Text: Philippians 3: 8-14 INTRODUCTION One of the common worry of man is a desire to explore what they are truly meant to do with their life. Most of us have a sense that there is a better, more meaningful way to live our lives, but we can’t seem to find it by ourselves. We carry on ...

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How to Regain Your Psychic Ability

Is it possible to lose your psychic ability? We’ve been meditating and exercising our psychic muscles for years, and we’ve found certain things can strengthen or weaken psychic ability. Everyone has some degree of psychic ability, whether you want to call it your gut feeling, intuition, or guidance from above. We don’t think it’s possible to ever permanently lose what you were born with (we consider your unique talents abilities developed over lifetimes, not “gifts”--nobody gave them to you). Many things can interfere with psychic abilities, including the following:

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Healing at the Roots

Using the Chakras to Open and Energize Your Life by Master Coach and Spiritual Teacher GP Walsh I imagine everyone reading this article has heard of the Chakras. You know, those beautiful swirling vortexes of light, that look really great on posters in New Age stores. Yes they are beautiful swirling vortexes of light and they do look way cool, but, so what? What does that have to do with my life?

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