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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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By vikas Arora
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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“How Do We Awaken”

It’s talked about in all the spiritual texts that this world that we live in is not real. And now we have science saying that we live in some sort of virtual reality. Something that’s not real but at the same time it’s very real to us while we live in this reality. But how do we awaken? In the Course in Miracles it says “When you have been caught in a world of perception you are caught in a dream.”

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“Like a Child Sitting on His Mother’s Lap”

“We are Like a Child Sitting on his Mother’s Lap Crying for Mama” We are like a mother with a child sitting on her lap, the child cries for his mother saying “Mama-Mama” even though his mother is holding him tight. Yet that’s the very same thing that we do, we have God, the Universe, and Great Spirit here with us at all times yet we cry out for God because we feel alone.

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“Protein and the Whole Foods Plant Based Diet”

“Protein and the Whole Foods Plant Based Diet” “Can We Consume Enough Protein on a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet?” The Answer is a Resounding — “YES” See Link to my photo - https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/protein-and-the-whole-foods-plant-based-diet/ Here I am at 63 years young, and I’ve been on a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet for Years. I walk 5 to 7 miles a day, do 64 pull-ups, 64 pushups, and 100 crunches and I feel great-- No aches, no pains, and my blood work is super.

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“What to Believe When it Comes to Medical Research”

“50% of All Medical Research is False” I hate to say anything negative but once in a while, you have to step up and say what’s going on. I have people that come to me with herbal questions and they quote medical research papers. And there are so many different points of view that there is no way to understand it all. What can we do?

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By Leelia Carolyn Cornell
4 Great Ways to Demonstrate Your Love for God

Everything comes from God. The sky above you, the soil you walk on, the air you breathe – all of these are part of His creation. Without Him, you would not have anything. Even though you might not always recognize it, God has been showering your life with blessings since the day you were born. For this reason alone, it is only necessary that you show your love to God as much as possible. Leelia Cornell’s spiritual and inspiring book In the Shadow of God’s Love particula

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By Dada Bhagwan
Is Rebirth Real?

Yes it is. rnThe Enlightened One explains:rnIt is something which may not be verifiable through some physical proof or a laboratory test. However, with a logical and scientific understanding, this fact can certainly be established. There are so many people who have recollected memories of their past life and they are able to narrate their exact experiences there. So, one can go to the past life, but that is not of much importance. Spiritual Science says that There is Reincarn

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“A True Story of a Prophetic Dream”

“Dreams are Powerful — Dreams Try to Awaken Us to What’s Going On” A friend had a dream and in this dream was talking about future events that were to take place. A prophetic dream that could be heeded or cast off as not important. A friend woke up one morning and wrote down his dream. His dream was all about a man who was deliberately trapped underground and could not escape. Until one day a group of people started digging and he was liberated. And the man said “I’m Angry” and someone nearby said— “Forgive, Forget, and Move On with Life”.

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“Balancing Male and Female Power”

Right now we have a huge imbalance of male and female power. And within each and every one of us, we have the male and female attributes of our parents… it’s truly part of our DNA. But we are seeing a lack of balance in relationships and in the world on both sides… and this is super important. Watch and Find Out How to Heal All of This. Dr. Paul Haider Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel To watch Dr. Haider's Youtube Video about this copy and paste the following URL into your browser - Thank You https://youtu.be/HZw0z9clAu0

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“Things to Let Go in Order to Find Peace”

“Here are a few things that bring a person closer to God” Let Go of Self-Importance - When we let go of ego when we let go of being self-important and know that everything is God. When we have humility and are very humble… then we are closer to God. Ego keeps us separate from God, the Universe, and Great Spirit. Those with large egos care nothing for other people and thus they don’t care for God.

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By Yumi Sakugawa
Hello, Friendly Neighbor Atheist!

I read with much interest on The New York Times today about atheists and agnostics coming out of the closet and proudly proclaiming their non-religion more publicly more than ever.nnThis is not to say that I have anything against religion. I do, however, feel strongly that there is an unfair bias against atheists and agnostics that is not discussed enough in the public sphere. I am certain that our nation will certainly have a black president, a woman president, and a preside

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By Priya Pandey
Hospitality Industry Management

Those who earn a degree in hospitality industry management focus on the management operations of hotels, country clubs, cruise ships and restaurants. Right after college, those who graduate with this degree become ready to take a managerial position in establishments. On the other hand, other graduates become telephone answering service staff who takes calls for restaurants and hotels.rnSelling and managing services to people can be very challenging. Because of the changes in

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By DadaBhagwan
Is death predestined?

Yes, death is predestined; in fact our entire life is predestined right up to our very final breath! However, it is important to understand this fact correctly so that we do fall prey by misunderstanding and misusing it. Here are a few more facts related to death from the perspective of Spiritual Science:rnDeath is like: When you sew a shirt, you can say that the shirt is created or born and death is inevitable to whatever is born. Anything that is born has to die, and becaus

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By Deepak Chopra
Relearning How to Pray

Question: n nI grew up in the church and up until two years ago, I didn't leave the house in the morning or go to sleep at night without praying to God. I have had an awaking of sorts in the past couple of years and my idea of God has expanded. I am grateful to have undergone this experience, but I no longer understand how to pray (as silly as it may sound). I always prayed to God as if I were talking to a person. Now I read about 'affirmative prayer' versus 'prayers that com

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“Case Study - From Terrible Thyroid Disease, Constipation, to Great Health”

“Healing Hashimoto's Disease, Terrible Constipation, and Other Health Issues” A while back, a wonderful young lady by the name of Denise Elsner contact me, I have Denise’s permission to use her name here. Denise came to me with terrible thyroid disease to the point that she almost died, she had very bad constipation, and in general her body was not in good shape at all. See link to see photograph -https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/12/03/case-study-from-terrible-thyroid-disease-constipation-to-great-health/

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“One Path to Seeing the Divine”

When we look out at the world we see trees, the city blocks, and the sky. But if we want to look at an atom we have to use specialized equipment to allow us to delve into the unseen realms. The same goes for seeing that which is divinity, there is no difference, and if we want to find peace there are many special ways of looking within.

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Evolution of Consciousness, Rebirth and Overcoming Suffering

There are many ideas about rebirth, how it works, and the relationship of suffering to an individual’s life and, through operation of karma, potential future lifetimes. Much of this is based on an underlying implicit assumption that the self-awareness that an individual holds in this lifetime carries forward into future lifetimes. While the individual may forget individual details undergoing the death and rebirth process, the same basic ‘person’ carries forward and with him goes the karmic consequences of past actions.

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Supraphysical Sensory Experience: Latent Powers, Not Miracles or Delusions

It is human nature to want to be able to explain away events, circumstances or experiences that are not understood. For much of human existence, the rising and setting of the sun and moon, the existence of the stars, the power of the oceans, the wind or the storms were described as actions of gods who controlled these things. Human events have been instilled with significance by somehow tying them to the will of an unseen power, a god, or some mechanism of fate.

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“We Can Know Absolutely Everything!”

“We Can Know Absolutely Everything!” If we rid ourselves of the noise of the world, we eventually find a space where there is only one essence. And sooner or later we understand how the Universe was created. This simple process has been done for thousands of years by the sages of old… but are we willing to listen? And in the process, we will find ourselves and become enlightened. 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 https://youtu.be/rnN55RJo5mg

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30 Ways to Become Extremely Healthy

On average, most people are not healthy and they are not happy and the two go hand-in-hand. One can’t have one without the other. Here are a few ways to become extremely healthy and find freedom and happiness within. Watch My Video and Find Out More. Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Watch My Video and Find Out More - See Link I Have the #1 Herbal Channel on Youtuber Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist https://youtu.be/GJSLtcxa4BA #Extremely rn#Healthy rn#Happyrn#Ways rn#30

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By DadaBhagwan
Define the Nature of God

Do you know, to understand God’s true nature we must understand who we truly are?rnYes, you’ve got it right – this indeed means that we ourselves are God! But hold it, we as in not the body or the name given to this body. That is all temporary. And God is eternal. So, ‘who is God, where is He and what is God’s nature’ are questions that naturally arise in our mind.rnParam Pujya Dadashri explains, “God is in every creature whether visible or invisible. God is in

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By Jane Ryan
Experiencing Personal Spiritual Growth by Using the Philosophy of Rene Descartes

Spiritual growth and enlightenment can be achieved in many ways. One person can reach it by conducting a series of holy land tours , while another may simply open a book and gain enlightenment by reading a single sentence. Delving into the self and peeling layers of false beliefs are key elements in experiencing personal spiritual growth. Using the philosophy of Rene Descartes is a great way to ‘awaken’ the dormant spiritual forces within us. Rene Descartes and Christiani

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Interview with Spirit

There are 3 personalities that I am mainly in contact with, one of them I all Sweet, I perceive this energy as feminine, very peaceful, very loving, and this is what she said tonme…nnCan you feel the love that comes forth from us to you? We want tontell you how much we admire the work you do as physicallynincarnated beings. It is amazing to us how much effort it takes you just to get through one of your days- we would not be able to keep up with you for 5 minutes. From our

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Money Matters...Which type of player are you?

As economic conditions become more challenging, everyone is doing financial assessments. Whether you’re evaluating your financial portfolio or figuring out how much to spend on groceries this week, everyone has a stake in the money game. For some of us, these current economic conditions are no ...

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Save the Oceans to Save the Planet: Part 1 Understanding the Issues

Save the Oceans to Save the Planet: Part 1 Understanding the Issuesr We give little thought to the oceans of the world and the importance they have in sustaining all life on the planet. We treat the oceans as a bounty for providing fish into the human diet, and as a transport medium for the world’s trade. Those who visit the coastlines or islands of the world treat the ocean as a recreational opportunity. Heavy industries utilize the oceans as a source of oil and minerals through deep sea drilling and - soon - mining. The vastness of the oceans makes it seem, to most of us, that theirr

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The Vital Reaction of Jealousy

In Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice the vital reaction of jealousy is explored in considerable depth. The title character Othello is married to a young woman with whom he is passionately in love, in the normal sense of the word. Iago, who wants to bring dow Othello, systematically poisons Othello’s mind with thoughts that his wife is cheating on him, and selectively shows Othello ‘proofs’ which convince Othello of the veracity of the case.

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