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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“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.
“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.
“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?
Everything comes from God. The sky above you, the soil you walk on, the air you breathe â 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 Cornellâs spiritual and inspiring book In the Shadow of Godâs Love particula
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
“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”.
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
“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.
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
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
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
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
“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/
As I was walking the dogs this morning and praying as I always do something amazing happened that was powerful. I was walking and praying as I have for 30 years. Every single morning I have the ritual of praying while walking our little dogs for about 1 1/2 miles in the early morning hours just before dawn.
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.
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.
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.
There are many syndromes and different names for adrenal fatigue including adrenal insufficiency and they are all slightly different, but they are also very similar. And they all need a multi-pronged approach to healing this dis-ease.
“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
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
Do you know, to understand Godâs true nature we must understand who we truly are?rnYes, youâve got it right â 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, âwho is God, where is He and what is Godâs natureâ are questions that naturally arise in our mind.rnParam Pujya Dadashri explains, âGod is in every creature whether visible or invisible. God is in
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 âawakenâ the dormant spiritual forces within us. Rene Descartes and Christiani
Whenever the discussion turns to unseen powers and forces, the rational intellect of the mind tends to shut down. That is one reason why there has been an argument, in the West, betwee Science and Religion.
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 tonmeâ¦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
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 ...
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
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.
Whether lust is something one is born with, or it is something that one develops at a later point, lust is after all lust; it is harmful anyways! Therefore, it is important for one who is born with lust to look for an effective way to come out of it; and one who is wanting to develop lust must be in the know of what heâs trying to build for himself. The Science of Intent rnIf one is not born with lust, it means one has not had a prior intention in favour of lust so far. rnP
“7 Simple Ways We Can Express Love and Save the World” Everyone says, “What the World Needs Now is Love”. But how can we put our love into practice in our daily lives? 1 - Get Up and Do It - When a simple thought comes to mind of helping someone… don’t brush it off… get up and do it… that is true love. Normally we just pretend those thoughts don’t come to mind… but that’s why we have the world we have today… action is the key.
I get lots of questions about adding additional oils to foods and here is my answer. Adding fats to food is not a good practice. New research shows that fats surround each cell in our body and don’t allow insulin to get into the cell and do its job bringing down blood sugar… this is really not good. And with Americans coming down with diabetes right and left adding oils to food is not a good practice. Keep Disease Away by Not Adding Oil
The traditional Western approach to health and well-being sees the human body as under attack and health is a matter for defense and counter-attack against the causes of illness in the form of bacteria and viruses. In cases where the process of illness or deterioration of the capacities of the body which are not subject to resolution through pharmaceutical drugs, surgery is considered to be a primary option.
There are periods in the life of virtually every spiritual seeker or religious practitioner when the active experience seems to withdraw and the individual is thrown back into a world and a life that seems empty, meaningless, dark and obscure, and the presence of the Divine is not felt any longer. The experience called the “dark night of the soul” describes such a stage in the spiritual life of the seeker, and the classic book of a dedicated religious seeker, ‘A Pilgrim’s Progress’, describes the aspirant having to traverse the “slough of despond’ along the way.
“Tremors Can Be Healed” I had a message this morning from a man asking about how to heal shaking hands and this is what I told him. Here are a few great ways to heal tremors that don’t involve herbs or any other things to take. And this process is super simple and easy… so please watch and find out more. Watch my Video and Find Out More - See Link I Have the #1 Herbal Channel on Youtube Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist My Goal is to Reach 100,000 Subscribers This Year https://youtu.be/m04dSkwRVPU
Living an Unreasonable Life vs. the Reasonable Life nnSwami Muktananda could not have described the mystical path better when he wrote in his spiritual autobiography Play of Consciousness, âThe mystical path is best not taken. But once begun, there is no turning back.â Like discovering a truth one would rather not know, once the cat is out of the bag, you canât get it back in. And yet, inevitably, the alert individual will also say, âAnd it feels good to be released f
We all generally understand the concept of force at the material level. Our entire world is driven by this force as the sun energizes the planet, as the wind, the water and the power of fire in the depths of the earth create our material environment. We understand the concept of force at the vital level as we move to the impulses of hunger and thirst, fear and greed, domination and submission and the consequences of these impulses. We understand even the concept of force at the mental level, when an idea helps transform our lives and changes the way we see and respond to the world around us.
The argument has been going on forever: “why does God permit evil to exist?” and “if the Divine constitutes everything, where do the hostile forces come from?” John Milton, in his Paradise Lost, posited ‘fallen angels’ who were thrown out of heaven as the cause of evil in the human world. Goethe, in Faust, provided the idea of a wager betwee God and the devil as bringing about the issues, tests and pressures that a seeker after knowledge and spiritual understanding must face.
Compassion can be defined as a feeling of deep empathy for another who is struck by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate their suffering. True compassion arises when one genuinely feels for others, considers their problems or suffering as oneâs own, and positively initiates a genuine attempt to help them. Compassion is not just a feeling. It is a part of a general attitude or mindset or helping others, which results in helpful, supportive or remedial acti
Here are a few great movies that are important for learning about being healthy, healing disease, preventing cancer, and having lots of vitality. Many of them can be found on-line and watched for free. And others can be watched on Netflix and other places on-line for enjoying movies.
There are a lot of mean people in the world, especially now, and we can get angry with them or we can have compassion for them. Here is a quick and simple process that anyone can learn in order to have compassion for these people. This is a very simple 3 or 4-minute process. First - Visualize that person as a tiny newbo infant. See them being helpless, see them needing someone to care for them. Second - See that child being neglected and growing up without love. See him or her feeling empty and wondering what life is all about.
True Case Study - For over 2 years now I was helping a young man in his 20’s who had depression for most of his life. And then all of a sudden something changed and his depression disappeared ove ight. Diet Change I was helping this young man and he started on my diet and there was a noticeable change for the better… but his depression was still there. Meditation Then he started doing T M meditation twice a day and that helped greatly. Counseling
“Everyone who takes a shower can take 5 minutes to stretch with warm water running over their back thus feel rejuvenated, peaceful, and gaining more flexibility.” Many times people have lots of tension going on in their body and lots of aches and pains. But by doing just 5 minutes of simple shower yoga while warm water is running over a person back they can stay limber and feel rejuvenated. This is especially great for anyone who has lower back problems. Here are a few simple yoga poses that anyone can do in the shower.
Lots of people are doing things that are not helpful… but how do we keep moving forward in spite of all this? A person on Facebook ask this question and here is what I recommend. Change Your Perception
“We Can Move from Fear to Joy in No Time at All” With every thought, we create a cascade of chemicals that move through our brain. Depending on the thought some of those chemicals are helpful to our body and brain and others are destructive. But we can heal our brains limbic system so we can have great health and also have wonderful joy at all times… and this process is very simple. Learn How to Heal Your Limbic System in the just a few minutes. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch My Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel
Lots of people come down with blood poisoning also called septicemia and this can be deadly. Here are a few ways to prevent and heal this disease. And also 11 ways to end all pain and suffering. If you use these 11 ways to end pain and suffering every single day you will find great peace. Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch My Video and Find Out More - See Link Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/s_7WrJTfZvg
Foods That Heal Acid Indigestion. Use organic food to heal acid indigestion naturally and make it disappear for good. Want to Get Rid of Indigestion? Want to Feel Better? Want to Soothe Your Gut? Want to Get Rid of Excess Stomach Acid? Want to Heal Fast? Want to Heal Naturally? Watch My Video to Find Out More… Dr. Paul Haider Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist - Many Blessings to Everyone! I Have the #1 Herbal Channel on YouTube Please Subscribe See Link to Video https://youtu.be/YAIsFXrKAwY #Foods_That_Heal_Acid_Indigestionr
Human beings are social animals, and they crave contact and relationship with others. Modern society has broken or weakened many of the links that formerly brought people together, including the nuclear and extended family, and tight-knit communities where people socialized and interacted with one another. The attempt to interact through social media or through mass gatherings, or even through joining clubs, groups or gatherings of various sorts, is an effort to find comfort for the feeling of emptiness that arises inwardly as people feel disconnected from one another in any meaningful way.
What is karma? Karma, as a word, has been used very loosely. If you are reading this page, itâs likely that you are one amongst thousands who is truly seeking the right understanding of this misunderstood word â "Karma". You are possibly here to understand how our intentions, motives, desires and the emotional drive with which we conduct our actions have an effect on our lives and how they are related to the term âKarmaâ. The karma meaning in Sanskrit is to perform a
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In the age we live in, every bit of healing costs us money, be it going to the doctor, buying medications, finding out information and more. But that will not be so in the future. Everything will be free, all healing will be given with love, and everyone will be willing to help.
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