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Distinguishing Concentration and Meditation from One Another

If we observe the mental status that takes place at times when we focus on achieving some objective or other, taking a test, working on a project, running a race, playing music, or creating some work of art, for example, we see that the attention is focused intensely on the task at hand, and there is in most cases, little perception of extraneous sensations or matters, or even of the passage of time. This is concentration.

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Find Bar / Bat Mitzvah Invitations

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Money- Learning How To Cutback

Creating a new habit of cutting back in spending for many people is very hard and you maybe one of them. Your emotions play an important role in your buying and in you cutting back. Why you spend? It is not good enough to say you are going to cut back in your spending. It is important for ...

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Spirituality and Occultism

The lure of occult powers and experiences can be a considerable obstacle for the spiritual seeker who becomes enmeshed in the idea of developing these capacities. There is a reason why traditional paths of spiritual development eschew the use of the occult powers that arise naturally as one goes deeper into the inner levels of awareness. These are not magical or even, in most cases, very extraordinary powers, but to the normal surface consciousness they seem to be so.

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“3 Pepper Chinese Moringa Rice Recipe”

Here is a wonderful recipe that will make lunch or dinner very enjoyable. This vegan recipe is easy and fast to make and it’s packed full of powerful nutrients to keep us healthy. This rice tastes like Chinese fried rice without all the added oil, and with all great raw veggies that are full of live enzymes to power our bodies. Ingredients: 4 - Cups of cooked organic brown rice 12 - Organic green onions chopped 1 - Large organic red bell pepper chopped 1 - Large organic yellow bell pepper chopped 1 - Large organic orange bell pepper choppedr

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“6 Miraculous True Stories of Healing”

Here are 6 true stores of divine intervention and amazing healing. Miracles are around us all the time… all we have to do is look and see those miracles. Watch and listen as Dr. Haider talks about angels coming to let people know they will be healed. And people having spontaneous healings when they go to a healing prayer meeting. All of this has been written down by doctors who were baffled as to why these people healed. Dr. Paul Haider Watch My Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel See Link to Watch Dr. Haider’s Video about this

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“Organic Avocado Italian Rice - A Comfort Food Recipe”

Here is a wonderful recipe that’s sure to please and will warm the soul of anyone who’s a little chilly on a cool fall evening. Full of the wonderful goodness of organic avocados with lots of great fats, organic brown rice, organic carrots, and lots of organic garlic… this comfort food recipe is easy to make and will do the body good. Ingredients: 3 - Cups of Cooked Organic Brown Rice 2 - Cups of Cooked Organic Carrots Chopped 1 - Large Organic Onion Chopped 1 - Full Head of Organic Garlic Minced 4 - Medium Size Ripe Organic Avocados Mashedr

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A Change of the Outer Nature Requires First a Change in the Inner Being

The physical body (actually the entire material world) is subject to habits, and change tends to come slowly. Our being, however, is made up of a series of sheaths which progress from the subtle to the gross physical and thus, any attempt to make a change to the more outward sheaths, the physical, the vital and the mental included, must begin at the more subtle levels of the inner being. The more subtle an energetic field is, the more pliable it can be, and the more powerfully it acts upon the next more outward sheath.

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The Integral Path Combines the Vedantic and the Tantric Approaches to Divine Realisation

At a certain point we come to the conclusion that our minds cannot finally determine the truth or the meaning of our existence. We recognise that many of our daily perceptions and assumptions about the world and, in fact, all of existence, are simply inaccurate. We see the sun rise in the East and set in the West, and assume the sun moves across the sky, with our world at the center of the process, when in fact, an entirely different set of circumstances apply.

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The Need to Transcend the Intellect in the Search for the Truth of Existence

Once we acknowledge that Truth cannot be ascertained through intellectual prowess alone, that the mind is not an instrument of truth, but rather an instrument for seeking, filled with doubt, confusion and limitation, we can no longer rely entirely on the mind to be the arbiter of what reality actually is, and what the significance of life is. We must either acknowledge that there is no way to truly find the meaning and purpose of our existence, or else, that there must be another faculty that can exceed the mind and provide the certainty and knowledge that we seek.

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The Transformation of the Sex Centre and Its Energy

For the practitioner of the integral Yoga, energy is utilized to redirect and shift the standpoint away from the ego-personality into the divine standpoint, and then to effectuate actions to carry out the divine manifestation in the world. Energy dedicated to the enhancement or satisfactions of the ego-personality is therefore ‘wasted’ for this purpose, although it may be, for those not actively engaged in the yoga, a positive effort and activity that they carry out.

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“Baking the Cake of Enlightenment”

Many have read thousands of books and know the meaning of all the spiritual texts, but only those who put knowledge to work attain enlightenment. To know something in our mind is wonderful because it uplifts and starts the process of opening the heart. But in order to open the heart completely, we have to use our knowledge to help others. Having knowledge and not using it is a waste. Thus to know even a small amount of knowledge and use it in a practical way by helping others is the path of enlightenment.

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“Healing Sterile Bladder Inflammation”

Right now there seems to be a lot of people coming down with sterile inflammation of the bladder and urethra. This causes all kinds of irritation and it’s very painful. Here is a simple process for healing sterile bladder inflammation. First all it’s important to check with your doctor and have cultures done to make sure a person does not have a bacterial or yeast infection and to make sure there is nothing else going on.

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“How to Heal Abuse”

Many of us were brought up in some sort of abusive situation. And healing from abuse takes time but there is one process that I have seen work for many people. Dr. Paul Haider Watch and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel See Link Below - copy and paste into your browser https://youtu.be/QojR2TGvZNY

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“True Story - John of God Heals Lyme’s Disease”

I just received a Youtube testimonial of a young lady who was healed completely of her Lyme’s Disease… Wow! Here it is. Thank you for posting about your experience with John of God. Due in part to your great speech, I’m in Brazil and I’ve been completely cured of my Lyme disease. I couldn’t walk when I first got here and now I am totally fine. I’ll always think of you and be ete ally grateful. Steph Tous And here is what I replied:… Wow… Wow… Wow…. Wonderful… I am in Tears of Joy… Thank You, God… Thank You Entities of Light… and Thank You John of God. Dr. Haider

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“Why are Indigenous Children Calm and Peaceful”

If we take a look at the Mara people in Colombia and other indigenous tribes in New Zealand, Africa, in the Rainforests of Brazil, tribes on Pacific Islands and other places which have little or no influence by western society, it’s very clear that their children are very calm and peaceful. They don’t have ADD and they are not acting out… so what’s going on?

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Solving the Existential Crisis of Humanity Through the Evolution of Consciousness with Practical Applications

Santosh Krinsky gave this talk to outline both the existential crisis we are facing in the world today, tying together numerous different symptoms into a view of the larger issues we are facing, as well as the causative factors and the direction for solving this crisis through the development of the next phase of the growth of consciousness on the planet, the development of the supramental consciousness, beyond the mental level.

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The Power of Imagination in Shaping Life

While many people discount the value of imagination, pigeon-holing it into the realm of the creative arts, without much impact on their lives, an ever-expanding number of people are realizing the tremendous power that imagination holds in shaping one’s life and future. Pre-eminent geniuses such as Nikola Tesla and Albert Einstein touted the power of imagination as essential to the insights and developments they fostered in their work.

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“20 Proven Health Benefits of Pineapple”

Pineapple grows all over the world now and it has lots of amazing health benefits such as boosting up the immune system, prevents cancer, kills mouth bacteria, prevents heart attacks, creates great looking skin, heals acne, prevents macular degeneration, and heals dandruff. Plus pineapple is great for improving digestion, growing probiotic bacteria, clears away mucus, soothes away nausea, heals asthma and bronchitis, and it’s a great anti-inflammatory food for arthritis…and so much more. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More

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“Dr. Haider’s Buckwheat Maple Cake”

“Low Glycemic Index, High in Protein, Gluten Free” Here is a wonderful cake that reminds me of my mom’s gingerbread cake but it’s much healthier and very high in protein. Full of the goodness of buckwheat which is super nutritious… this wholesome cake takes just 15 minutes to put together. And everyone in the family will love it. And because this cake has a low glycemic index it’s great for those who suffer from diabetes. Another Whole-Foods Plant-Base Recipe. See link to see photo of cake - https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/dr-haiders-buckwheat-maple-cake/

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“There is No Such Thing as a Bad Day”

“Only Positive and Negative Choices” Everyone has said they are having a bad day and thus feel down and out and feel like the world is against them. Yet in reality, there is no such thing as a bad day. It’s our perspective on everything that makes the difference. How Many Times Have You Said: Today is a Bad Day

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Art as a Dedicated Expression of the Divine

The object of creative expression through art is of primary importance to the spiritual seeker. As long as art is used as a way to enhance the vital ego, achieve recognition, fame, wealth, it has little, if any, value for spiritual practice. These objectives, in and of themselves, are part of the normal life of the mental/vital man and are expected to be the goals for those who take up these pursuits.

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Yogic Concentration

The power of concentration is well-known. It is a power that we utilize daily to accomplish the various tasks set before us, or to achieve some goal that we have set for ourselves. In yoga, also, the power of concentration is required. The focus and intention behind the concentration is the primary difference between ordinary concentration and that utilized by practitioners of yoga.

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“Ectoplasm Appears in My Room in Brazil”

While we in the little town of Abadiania where John of God lives I had a very powerful experience take place. Ectoplasm or spiritual energy made it self-known. (“See Photo Before, During, and after Ectoplasm— See the Bubbles of Ectoplasm in the Middle Photo below the Blue Shorts… I did change contrast here on this photo so you can see the bubbles better— Make the image large so you can see it well.) See this link to see photo - https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2017/08/22/ectoplasm-appears-in-my-room-in-brazil/ Noticing Orbs in My Room

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“How Fear Creates Health Challenges”

“And How Our Western Society is Based on Fear… We Can Change This” If you talk to any Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor (A system of healing which goes back over 5,000 years) they will tell you that western society is based on fear… fear that interferes with our health in general. Look at Fear-Based Advertising Just look at all the fear-based advertising that you see everywhere. Billboards that say you need this in order to prevent that, TV adds which say the same thing, it’s pervasive in our western society. Fear Interferes with the Meridian Energy of Our Body

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“The Crystal Chandelier of Love”

Once there was a grand ball and all the people of the world were invited. They had wonderful music, great food, and lots of laughter and people were having a great time. And there was a huge crystal chandelier hanging above the dance floor which reflected the light of the moon through the ballroom window onto all the walls. Everyone could see the moon light coming through the window as white light.

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All you need to know about Ramadan Kareem 2018

The Ramadan Kareem 2018 time table have been officially confirmed. This time the holy month will be blazing, and the hours of fasting long. According to Ramadan 2018 uae time table this year Muslims most sacred month of Ramadan will be expected to start on Monday according to This year Ramadan is still strongly expected to start On or around Thursday 17 May(Hijri) and probably end to Saturday 16 June 2018(1437).rn What is Ramadan? And why it is so important for Muslims Ramada

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Hostile Forces and Their Impact on Spiritual Development

There are legends in major traditions about opposing and actively hostile beings who attempt to disrupt the spiritual evolution. Buddha was tempted by Mara. Jesus was tempted by the Devil. The Buddha and Jesus had to overcome the pressures of these beings in order to carry out their evolutionary task. The Puranas have numerous stories of beings that try to dominate the world of humanity and who challenge the gods for supremacy in the three worlds. These beings reside on various planes of existence, but try to influence and control events in the physical world.

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The Respective Roles of the Jivatman and the Psychic Being

In the Taittiriya Upanishad, a seeker successively realises the basis of existence, first in the physical sheath, then in the vital or life sheath, and then in the mental sheath, before exceeding each of these as the progression of his realisation went beyond the mind into the “knowledge” and “bliss” sheaths. A similar progression in fact is taking place in Western science, which first concentrated on Matter as the reality of existence, then moved to Energy and now is starting to recognize consciousness as the ultimate reality.

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The Tantra and the Integral Yoga

The Tantric tradition has developed a methodology (frequently and widely misunderstood and misapplied), to bring about the opening of the subtle energy centers, called chakras, that reside within our energetic body and control the various functionality of powers of body, life and mind within our human instrument.

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“11 Natural Ways of Healing Drug-Induce Brain Toxicity”

Lately, I have had many people come to me with terrible drug-induced brain toxicity which has caused all kinds of challenges. Some people are unable to sleep at all, some have frantic thoughts running through their mind all the time and lots of fear and more. This is not uncommon many people are coming down with this. Here are a few things a person can do to help speed up the healing process.

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“A True Story About True Love”

Jesus Came to Me and Told Me “I Love YOU” Just the other day, a man came to me and said he had a very interesting story to tell about a dream. He was moving through a tunnel of light and he noticed that someone was waiting for him at the end of the tunnel. It was Jesus, and Jesus touched his hand and he was filled with love. And then Jesus lovingly said “I Love YOU and Everything Will Be Fine” and then he woke up. But it was much more than a dream. Mother Had a Massive Stroke

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“I Pray for a Better Christmas for Everyone”

Last year we had some very difficult times here in Puerto Rico. With Hurricane Maria hitting us a couple months before Christmas last year it was difficult, to say the least. And this year my mother passed away and I do miss her… I used to call her every single day… she will be missed at Christmas. In fact, last year about Christmas time our big mall was open… but there was not much on the shelves for anyone to buy. For all the merchandise was in transit and nothing was getting to the stores.

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“Proven Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes”

Sweet potatoes/yams are a staple food around the world and there is good a reason why. Sweet Potatoes are jam-packed full of great nutrition which is vital for enjoying life. Sweet Potatoes are full of B-6 Vitamins which is great for helping reduce inflammation and which also helps reduce arthritis, cardiovascular problems, and also strokes. Sweet Potatoes are also filled with a good amount of iron that helps your blood transport more oxygen and powers up your muscles, boosts your immune system, and also helps with stress.

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“The Best Healing Tea on the Planet”

Here is my Dr. Haider’s Healing Tea that I make and drink on a regular basis, one cup twice a week. It’s easy to make and takes great. You will feel super and enjoy good health while drinking my great tea. It’s full of lots of wonderful herbs that will do your body good… plus it will give you energy and lift up your mood. And my tea will help stabilize your blood sugar, cleanse your liver, it’s relaxing, soothing, it’s a powerful adaptogen, creates a coating around each cell that prevents disease, it’s great for the GI tract, full of polyphenols, and it helps to prevent disease in general.

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The Integral Way to the Truth of Existence

It is not through the power of mind that one achieves knowledge of the truth of existence. The frame within which the mind operates, and the methodology that it utilizes, simply cannot appreciate, nor understand, those aspects of existence which fall outside of its direct scope or which exceed its limits.

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The Language Of The Soul

Are you aware of how your soul communicates with you? It is sending you guidance on a continual basis. Moment by moment we receive insight from a higher perspective toward what we truly want for ourselves. From where we have chosen our desires to lie, comes unfailing guidance pointing us on the path toward them. nnThe common thread I have found is that we do not know how to receive and therefore interpret the messages we are constantly being given. We will take ourselves off

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“How to Stop Doing Things that Hurt Us”

“And How Can We Heal?” We’ve all seen people eating super fatty meals or drinking lots of alcohol and they know it’s not good for them and they are obese… but they keep doing it. Why is That? 1 - Self-Directed Anger - Sometimes a person has lots of anger locked away deep down inside. Anger stemming from childhood or adolescents… which makes them do things which are not in their best interest. Thus they start a downward spiral and many times end up in dire conditions.

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“The Complete Herbal Medicine Cabinet”

“Here are a few of the best herbs to have on hand for a natural herbal medicine cabinet” Fenugreek - Fenugreek is one of the most important herbs to have in a herbal medicine cabinet. Fenugreek is great for healing aches and pains, lowers cholesterol, works great for fevers and sore throats, and it’s great for lung problems such as colds, flues, asthma and bronchitis, and it lowers blood sugar too. Fenugreek is great for gastritis, heartburn, and other GI problems. And it’s a very important anti-inflammatory, fenugreek is a must have for the medicine chest.

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The Self — the Atman and Individual Liberation

One of the primary objectives of traditional paths of yoga has been the liberation from the bondage of the world of illusion, the phantasmagoria of the creation and the individual’s fixation on success and failure, gain and loss, pleasure and pain, happiness and despair that occurs as a result of the ego-personality’s attachment to these transitory results.

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What Numerology Reveals About 07/07/07, The Most Popular Wedding Date in Recorded History

07 July, 2007 is shaping up to be one of the most sought-after wedding dates of all time, and is thought by many to be a particularly auspicious date for getting married … although this may not turn out to be the case for everyone.nn“07-07-07 will be a much luckier wedding day for some that it will be for others”, explains Blair Gorman, Master Numerologist and owner of the website 123Numerology.com. “How lucky this day will be depends on how aligned your numerology nu

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“20 Proven Health Benefits of Maple Syrup”

“Anti-inflammatory, Protects Against Cancer, Full of Antioxidants” Maple syrup is still a sugar and it’s made up of 2/3rds regular sugar… so it should be used in small amounts. But Maple Syrup does have many health benefits which are much better than regular cane or beet sugar… and of course much better than all those chemical sweeteners.

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“Dr. Haider’s High Protein Avocado Sandwich”

This great tasting high protein avocado sandwich is a powerhouse for the body. Full of lots of protein that will do the body good. And the goodness of avocados which are full of great nutrients for an active lifestyle. This sandwich is super easy to make and it makes a great snack, lunch, and even dinner. Another Whole-Foods Plant-Based Recipe. Ingredients: 1 - Large Organic Avocado - or 3 small avocados - Mashed 1 - Medium Organic Tomato - Chopped and Dried to remove excess liquid

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