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Here I will relate my first big spiritual awakening and experience of oneness. I was in college in Vermont, having a bad day. After classes and meetings with teachers, I went back to my dorm room and sat down to meditate. When I sat down, I just surrendered. Not that I knew what surrender was but looking back on it, that was what I did. I didn’t practice a meditation technique; I just accepted all of the insanity that had accumulated that day and gave up, not holding on to anything, not figuring anything out.

Rose's soul was crying out to God, "Is there a man in the world for me?" And the answer she received was a resounding "No!" "Ah, but there is one. Love him and lead him to Me. Then we will see if there is a man in the world for you." And so bega Rose's quest for her soul mate.

A scientific view of what could be the afterlife.nnOne of the disadvantages our human race has, is, that no one really knows what will happen to us after we die. This is the main factor why we live in this troublesome world where ignorance, wars and famine are widespread.nnOther civilizations on distant planets may have the knowledge of what the afterlife has to offer. Therefore, they do not require any machines to survive their tranquil life span and so they do not need to s

Accepting the things that happen to you in your life with grace and wisdom is a worthy goal. While we get into challenging situations often which test both grace and wisdom, the goal is to act and react gracefully as much as possible. It strengthens our character to see through to the essence of situations and react to the essence rather than to all the circumstances that lead up to and after it. Remember what’s important. Here’s an example: I was exasperated with my older brother who has high functioning autism and called my mother to vent about it.

Life is like a Movie Have you ever had an experience in your life, when you thought for sure you were in a movie? Doesn’t it seem like it at times? Wouldn’t it be great if you knew for sure what was coming next? Doesn’t it seem at times that some of the people in your life appear all too familiar? Have you reached that stage yet, when so many people start to look alike to you. They seem to be so familiar, you wonder… “don’t I already know them, even though you know you don’t?

The ancient practices of qigong, pronounced phonetically as chee goong, is an ancient art the cleanses the body, increases circulation of the life force and strengthens with the use of breathing techniques, meditation, and gentle movement. Long used in China, recorded documents date as far back ...

Messages of Truth Message Nr. 1 What is truth? Does anybody today know what the truth is? The general opinion on this topic is: “everyone has his own truth”. Isn’t there then something like the ultimate and universal truth? Modern science answers this question with a plain ...

The Divine expression is given forth to man and woman through the thoughts and actions of his/her person. It is through this expression that one comes to knows fully the divinity and fullness of the expressed being that they are. nnBut many do not recognize, are not aware of, or do not honor their own divinity for they feel that it is something separate from themselves that can only be achieved by certain selected individuals in history . In fact, many today would scoff at so

nn Stability of Mind in Unstable Timesn nnIn these most unstable of times, one may find themselves increasingly anxious, stressed, worried or fearful; the mind presenting an even more immediate and lethal threat than that of the imposing strikes from without. Not only is the world stage unstable, with fear and threat of terrorism, but as well we face the challenges presented on the social stage in the form of racism, sexism, and economic pressures. Accompanying that, we face

In his bestselling book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", Stephen R. Covey lists the seven habits that people need to adopt in order to succeed. These seven habits are the following: • Habit 1: Be Proactive • Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind • Habit 3: Put First Things First • Habit 4: Think Win/win • Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood • Habit 6: Synergize • Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw The first habit, which states that you should be proactive, lays the foundation for the other six habits.

"To the observer, the plant is caught in Autumn's deathlike grip. Leaves and fruit wither and fall, the stalk bends or breaks. But beneth these decaying remains lies the promise, the seed, the bridge from cycle to cycle. It can wait, slumbering peacefully at the winter's breast." The Lunar Cycles ~ Philip Levine

Can you name a learned skill you depend on more tha "communicating" to manage your daily life? If you say "thinking," I propose that's "internal communication." If this is the interpersonal skill you rely on most to fill your daily needs, where did you learn to do it? Your parents and teachers, your friends, hero/ines, television and movie characters? Who taught *them*? I've studied and taught communication basics and skills for over 40 years. My observation is, our parents, teachers, and society were never trained to communicate *effectively," so we weren't either.

Do you know how to quiet that voice in your head and stop its constant chatter. Are you aware that voice is not you, but your thoughts,some call it ego, masquerading as you. As humans, we seem to travel a wacky backwards path to learning life's lessons. Take, for instance, learning how to live in the present moment - the only moment there truly is. Most of us have to go backwards and forwards to learn how to get right back to where we are - the here and now. We try to live in the past, or we try to quickly get to the future. The million-dollar question is why do we do that?

Although difficult to definitively measure the number of people doing yoga these days, it is estimated by the North American Studio Alliance that one out of every seven people in North America practiced yoga in 2010. The question remains, however, of how many people have a devotional, steady, regular practice, abhyasa, that is, a daily practice of yoga, which may or may not include pranayama and meditation.

Can you define a "paradox" to an average 12-year-old? Try saying your definition out loud, and compare it to this: "A *paradox* is something that inherently negates itself." Paradoxes exist because many things in the world have different levels of meaning, depending on the context. A simple example is - if you're (1) walking to the rear of a moving train or plane, you're also (2) moving forward (relative to the ground), and (3) spiralling around the sun as (4) the galaxy spins and (5) moves through space.

There are hundreds of yoga classes across the United States. Doctors agree that yoga is a great exercise for the body, but did you know it not only aids the spirit but also increases psychic abilities. Some of the great Yoga masters perform amazing feats that range from stopping their hearts and ...

From my clinical training, research, and experience as a family-systems therapist since 1979, I have come to believe that normal human personalities – like yours – are composed of a group of unique, talented “subselves” or “parts (discrete brain regions). This “inner family” of subselves acts like an athletic team or orchestra – with or without an effective Coach or Director – your true Self. This is not a new idea.

It's about self realization, and to come to the realization that before we can 'have' anything, we must feel it inside. Because everything is from and through you and me, we can't give what we don't realize we have. I say realize, because the world is create from within, with the power of our minds, and when the heart and mind is congruent, or in alignment; magic happens. If there is only mind and no heart, we can forget about true happiness. It's about awareness. Awareness about our thoughts and feelings, and awareness of the awareness behind them. Who is the thinker?

"The source of all problems is the mind. Thoughts arise, you identify with your thoughts and that defines your experience. So many thoughts arise without you even knowing it. So many worries and troubles constantly arising and repeating and although you are not conscious of them, you are identified with them. You are identified with the stress of it, the conflict of itrnand so that is your experience. Say you have to get your toilet fixed. You know you have to get your toilet fixed. But the thought repeats itself as a conflict until you resolve it. It sits

Anger-although a normal emotion that can be a powerful signal that something is wrong--can be a very uncomfortable feeling. By developing skills that will enable you to express your needs and desires in a manner that displays respect for yourself and for others, you'll be managing your anger effectively. In addition, by lessening the intensity of your anger through holistic methods, you'll be able to calm yourself down so that you can be tranquil and relaxed when you communicate your feelings to others. Here are four holistic methods you can use to help you release anger: 1.

In 2005 I lost my partner in a tragic car accident about 4 miles from our home. We had just moved into our beautiful new home one week earlier. Though I have experienced many difficulties in my life, this was by far the most traumatic and unexpected event to occur. I began intensive research over the next year trying to gain some answers and ways connect with him. During this time I began seeing 11:11 everywhere, so much so that it wasn't just coincidence. Learn more about 11:11 http://www.tokenrock.com/inspiration/subjects/11:11/18/rnr

“In the dark silent womb of the earth, frost warms to water, micro-organisms stir, the rhythms of life awaken in the heart of the seed, after a a long sleeping death in the cold hard ground ,the flower-to-be comes alive in the bright green shoot with-in the shell. Above the ground no one can see the momentous rebirth taking place or hear the whisper of new life.” The Lunar Cycle Report, Phillip Levine M.A. The Faintest of Lights begins in Darkness

Definition... A subliminal message by definition is, a signal or message designed to pass below the normal limits of ones perception. For example it might be inaudible to the conscious mind (but audible to the subconscious mind) or might be an image transmitted very briefly and unperceived on a conscious level yet perceived on a subconscious level. Subliminal messages are messages in the form of written and spoken words and images or pictures. Subliminal comes from the Latin word "sub" meaning under and "limen" which means threshold. How Subliminal Messages Work...r

I don’t like my job. It’s a struggle to pay my bills. I’ve been having health issues. Concern for my child keeps me up at night. I’m at the center of some really malicious gossip. We all, at times, find ourselves living in situations which test our faith in the goodness of life. We don’t understand how to reconcile a positive life outlook with the trying conditions we find ourselves having to deal with. We say to ourselves if life is so wonderful, then why is this h

Are You Tired of Being Taken for Granted? “Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth.”-Mark Twain It happens every single day and whether we like it or not, we cannot control it. Other people’s unconscious inaction. How many times have you gave your all to someone you dearly care about, simply to discover that they don’t have the slightest intention of acknowledging your thoughtful actions?

I recently asked a Chabad rabbi if he believed in conscious creation - combining thought and feeling to manifest our dreams and desires - and if he found this principle within the teachings of Kabbalah. "Of course," he replied. "Despite all the conversations today about The Law of Attraction (like attracts like) and secret manifestation processes, Kabbalists have known these things for ages." Then he added, "But most of these other people teaching these principles leave out one really important aspect - the real secret." "The need for action?" I asked.

Have you noticed that some people struggle through life while others seem to effortlessly advance. Have you noticed or wondered why some have to work very hard for little; while others seem to achieve so much with seemingly little effort. I am not talking about people who lie or cheat or get things, but good people who seem happy and relaxed while achieving mush with no to little struggle on their part. We see it many times in great athletes. They soar through the air, hit a golf ball, or move beautifully with almost no effort, no forced struggle.

Jill Bolte Taylor's popular TED video, best-selling book, and interview on Oprah have really started people talking. Suddenly, the silent experiences of millions of stroke and brain injury survivors have entered mainstream consciousness! As a TBI (traumatic brain injury) survivor and Intuitive ...

Beloved one,greetings! Be at peace for everything which comes to you is a blessing, a lesson and an angel in truth for if it happens it happens for a good reason:God wants you to learn a lesson! Accept it and do your best, and God will do the rest! Every Spiritual test & lesson can make you stronger or weaker depending on your attitude and perspective.Be a spiritual alchemist and turn lead into gold, lemons into lemonade!Be the Master of your life!

You probably already know that the brain has two hemispheres, the right and left, and that the left side of the brain generally controls the right side of the body and vice versa. The left part of the brain is in control when logic is needed. It controls verbal tasks, paying attention to ...

We are living in a time of tremendous changes. Never before in recorded history has there been so much turmoil on a global level. The size of it is in part due to the immense population, as well as to media coverage that allows every little ripple to be felt by more people than ever before.

Do you have a vision board? A place where you put up pictures and words that best represent your dreams and goals that you would like to attract into your life? The idea behind the vision board is to get you THERE. To put yourself into your ideal life and actually FEEL what it's like to be there. Your mind truly doesn't know the difference between actuality and feeling. And the way the law of attraction works is to manifest everything you want in your life by feeling as though you already have it. This is where the vision board can be so helpful.

How do you cope with a world filled with foreclosures, job losses, natural disasters, and social changes? A famous line from the movie “The Karate Kid” says it all: “Balance is key.” Here are ten ways to maintain your sense of balance in a chaotic world. 1) Breathe! When we are stressed we tend to hold our breath. Pay attention to your breathing. Take a moment now to first fill your belly with air and allow it to expand and then fill your chest. Exhale the air from your belly first and then from your chest. Take several more deeps breaths.

Why do many people have this perception that feeling good every single day takes perseverance, constant effort and hard work? How do you feel about this statement? Well first, let’s explore what “feeling good” means. “Feeling good” is synonymous with being on a natural high. Mastering this ...

I created my own acronym for this article, believe it or not, just as I was writing it. A-N-G-E-R stands for: Again Not Gaining an Evolved Resolution. That makes perfect sense to me! ~ A man is about as big as the things that make him angry. ~ Teddy Roosevelt

Sometimes we are on a roll in our lives where everything feels like it's going really well and flowing effortlessly. And then we add something new - something that is out of the norm from our every day life. We stretch a little bit out of our comfort zone and expect things to continue flowing. And sometimes they do. But sometimes we come across obstacles where we didn't expect them to be. Sometimes we even come across road blocks that seem to be right in the way of reaching our dreams.

There are not only several different levels of Samadhi, but also different ways to achieve Samadhi. Samadhi is a state of consciousness described as a state of spiritual ecstasy in which the consciousness leaves the body. There are several different levels of Samadhis and within them, even more grades. You might be in a low level of Samdhi called Savikalpa Samadhi or one of the highest Nirvikalpa Samadhi. In savikalpa samadhi, there are also levels. At the Nirvikalpa samadhi level, the person is in a trance for as long as 21 days.

This article presents a new modality in the field of energy medicine that uses cellular memory release as a practical, effective treatment for depression. However, in order to understand cellular memory, it is important to first review prior developments within complementary and alte ative ...

Yesterday I treated myself to a couple of TED talks. For those who do not know what a TED talk is let me briefly explain. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design. Essentially TED talks are a series of lectures each of which lasts only 18 minutes, on subjects reflecting the name TED. It has expanded to other topics since its inception in 1984, and has had speakers from all over the world who are innovators in their field. A quick search on YouTube on TED Talks, and you are there.

Self realization is the realization of the Self, or Atman. The Self can be related to the experience of impersonal being, or the sense that you are pure consciousness, or that you are silence itself or awareness itself. Self realization is also the freedom from the sense of being a personal “me.” You transcend your ego identity and realize that you always were and always will be consciousness itself.

"Freed from the shell, the sprouting plant decides it's future by sinking it's moisture-seeking rootlets down into the earth. Spreading them out, it stakes out it's territory and wholeheartedly climbs toward the air and the sky, affirming, “Here I will Be.” The Lunar Cycles ~ Philip Levine At the New Moon a conception occurred ~ at the Crescent the new life quickened in the womb and IF we are successful in overcoming our self-doubt we commit to gathering information and resources as we plan for the action of the First Quarter phase ~ where we announce the upcoming birth to others.

Whether you are looking to deepen your meditation, attain self realization or you just simply want to experience more peace and bliss in your life, learning and practicing one of these two meditation techniques will deepen your meditation and bliss considerably and set you well on the path to self realization.

There is an experience called the Kundalini that occurs when you reach a higher level of spiritual discipline, although, sometimes it occurs spontaneously. It’s an awakening of the energy that lies at the base of the spine and means snake in Sanskrit. Those that experience this awakening find ...

The most common question clients have when they come for a reading is "Tell me about my love life. - Will I have a happy love life?" Since I believe we create our own happiness I will not declare, "You will be happy" or say, "You will not be happy." However, as I look over their hands I can help a client understand his or her opportunities for happiness in their relationships. First I observe their whole hand, front - the palm, and back - the nail side of the hand, to note wh

One emotion and state of mind that most people feel is the most difficult to deal with is the sense of not having any clarity about anything. We feel powerless, clueless and frustrated by not knowing what we want, why things are as they are, what to do, which way to go and we can place ourselves in a very negative space by obsessing or feeling guilt over not knowing. Thinking that we should know, that everybody else seem to have a grand plan for their lives while we don't even know what to have for dinner.

Mary Magdalene is the woman behind the man, we called Jesus. So many questions abound…was this woman the true “Beloved Disciple”, the thirteenth apostle or the Apostle to the Apostles, and the true Author of the 4th Gospel, normally attributed to John? Doesn’t it seem rather peculiar that ...

To get you a little more focused in on this concept, let's take a look at a few synonyms: honesty, honor, reliability, uprightness. Integrity is consistently, not perfectly, adhering to a code of moral values. Integrity can help you over all; help you in your relationships and how you feel about yourself. This is a major factor in achieving success in all areas of life. But let's get into what integrity is in a little more detail.

Somewhere someone is feeling empty and or lonely. The thought of feeling empty is not only a scary thought but when I think about what feeling empty feels like it can be a bit overwhelming. It is most often that when people feel a sense of emptiness or loneliness’ they get a sense of pause, a sudden sense of idleness so to speak. They can’t really make a move that seems worthwhile because they are most likely feeling worthless.

Ask Astrid: When does Fantasy become reality? Is it truly possible to live in a dream, to imagine all sorts of weird things and believe they are real? Or are we all just going cookoo?! Fantasy or Reality: let's see which of the following two statements you believe is true: I ran after a donkey for miles in the desert. I talked to an ET from the comfort of my bed.

What do you think when you see a stranger look at you, for only a moment, yet smile at you with a type of grace and almost gratitude? Does it bother you ? Do you turn around to make sure they are actually smiling at you or assume they have seen someone they know behind you? Or do you simply smile back with the same emotion they have given to you?