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“Healing Your Child’s Gaming Addiction”

“10% of Our Children Have This Behavioral Challenge” There is a new addictive behavior that has taken over our teenagers and young people. They become withdrawn, separate themselves from everyone, they quit all their social activities and they become secretive. And in some instances, they stop taking showers and even stop doing their homework. What’s this new addictive behavior “Gaming”. This addictive behavior afflicts 8 to 10 percent of young people in the US.

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“Healing Your Past Helps with Inflammation”

We have lots of scientific studies showing that any kind of stress… be it about the here-and-now or our past creates inflammation and that inflammation causes disease. So it’s very important that we let go of the past and end that endless cycle of stress. Thus we become healthier and we can enjoy what we have right now with a smile on our face. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More - See Link Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/l3pxMOxTWVc

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“Is Your Life Better Because of Spiritual Practice?”

It’s one thing to talk about any subject no matter if it’s mountain climbing or surfing. And it’s a whole different story if we take action and actually do what we talk about… and that’s even true with spiritual practice. And if we take action and do our spiritual practice it’s important to see progress. Are you seeing spiritual progress as you do your spiritual practice? A Person Who is Very Stressed

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“Just Smile and Love”

It does no good to try to reason with someone who has a closed mind. Those who are full of anger, hatred, and greed are not willing to listen. And thus all the gurus and saints are saying… “Just Pray” for everyone has their mind made up and they will not listen. And so it is, that we are to pray for humanity. Pray for those who are suffering and also pray for those who are causing the suffering.

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“Weakness or Strength— It’s Our Choice”

When we are weak we do a great injustice to our guiding light within. But when we are full of strength we imbue our spirit with great power. Mental, physical, and spiritual strength are all vital and essential for life. Faith is the precursor to all three, and all three come from the heart. We have lines of energy that spring forth from the heart that creates mental, physical, and spiritual strength to every part of the body. Have confidence in yourself— for confidence is the foundation for all strength.

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By DadaBhagwan
How closer God is to you if you have no ego?

With Devotion, We become Onern“Devotion means to approach nearer and nearer to the one you are devoted to”, says the Enlightened One, and He further elaborates, “It is said to be devotion only if you are going closer to the one you are devoted to. And the day, ‘the devotee’ and ‘the one he is devoted to’ come so close that they actually become one, the objective is said to have been accomplished!!! There remains no difference between the two thereafter. Both bec

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Prophetic Music & The Arts

I believe that music and art is the language of God's heart and when we abide in Him, He communicates with our heart through music and song, revealing Himself to us and giving us revelations of His love and identity. In turn, we communicate to His heart our adoration and awe of who He is and all that is in Him. This is my definition of prophetic worship. As words connect with our minds, music connects with our heart. Music is able to convey a message which only our heart can

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“Great Ways to Prevent and Remove Warts or Verrucas”

Here are 18 great ways to remove warts or verrucas painlessly at home that can cause all kinds of problems. Warts are a virus and take over now and then… but here are some natural ways to prevent warts and heal them quickly and easily. Lots of people are coming down with warts now. And there can be some underlying reasons why you are getting warts that could signal a bigger problem that needs to be addressed. Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist Watch My Video and Find Out More – See Link Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel

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By Johanna Graham
Conscious Connections Network

Hello all if you have a moment to spare please help this network grow. Conscious Connections Network is a community of conscious, aware, open, healing, evolving, caring individuals and organisations focused on well being, love, enjoying life, self awareness, gratitude, sharing, light and wholeness. Share your inspirations, work, events and Facebook pages! rnFind out about events, workshops and people!rnWelcome help us grow please LIKE and share. https://www.facebook.com/Consc

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Testimonial of a Man Who Attended a Vipassana Meditation Retreat

Upon my urging Ricardo Madrigal took a 10 day FREE Vipassana Meditation Retreat. Ricardo was longing for a deeper spiritual understanding of himself and wanted to kick start his meditation process. Ricardo said the retreat was not easy, you have hours upon hours of meditation practice everyday… and it’s amazing that all the food and lodging is FREE. But now I feel “CALM” and have a greater sense of “PEACE” within. He also said he learned to have patience which is something he didn’t have before.

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The Nature and Practice of Karmayoga in the Integral Yoga

We frequently hear about the practice of ‘karma yoga’ in connection with feeding people, or providing medical care and support. These and other ‘good works’ are clearly beneficial to the social body and to the numerous individuals who receive real and substantial benefits from them. These functions, in and of themselves, however, do not constitute ‘karma yoga’ in the truest sense of the word.

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The Static and Dynamic Aspects of the Higher Spiritual Self

When the seeker initially passes the limits imposed by the body-life-mind complex and the ego personality, the experience can be one that is totally disorienting, raising fear and a shrinking back within the limits of the outer being. This is the experience of the boundary where the ego must lose its definition as the consciousness ascends into a wideness and power far beyond that of the individual personality.

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“A Christmas Message - What Hope and Love Stands For”

H - Is for “How We Can Make Changes in the World” and bring about a good outcome in all endeavors. O - Is for “Opening Up to Our Intuition” and allowing good to flow through us. P - Is for being a “Positive Influence in The World”… and thus we always see the good in all things. E - Is for knowing we are “Ete al Beings” with a soul… thus we are much more than this flesh and blood body. L - Is for “Lovingly and Caring” about every single soul… and knowing they all need respect.

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“Protocol for Healing Leaky Gut Disease”

Here is my protocol for healing leaky gut disease… it really works. We now have lots of new studies showing that leaky gut disease is an autoimmune process that attacks the body and produces all kinds of symptoms. Also, this is a lifetime protocol that will have to be followed for the rest of your life. Here is What a Person Has to Do to Get Better Remove Most Grains

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“Proven Benefits of Organic Rutabagas”

Rutabagas are a powerful healing food that most people take for granted. They have a wonderful flavor and help to prevent cancer, diabetes, gastric ulcers, and contain lots of antioxidants and zinc to keep us healthy. Rutabagas are great for weight loss, they contai Omega 3 and 6 oils for cardiovascular health, they are fat and cholesterol free, they lower cholesterol, detox the liver, lower blood pressure, and they are a great endurance food, plus they stay fresh for long periods of time. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More

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Four Easy Ways To Stay Married After Valentine’s Day…And Forever

February is regarded by many as “The Month of Love.” In February, we love our former presidents, Martin Luther King, Jr., and one another on Valentine’s Day. And yet the reality in this nation is that about 50% of all first marriages, 63% of all second marriages, and about 72% of third or more marriages end in divorce.nn As a Marriage Coach for over 25 years, I’m really not surprised that more married people aren’t “feeling the love.” Most people want to stay in

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Habits, Cravings, Addictions and the Subconscient

One of the big issues that all people face is dealing with cravings, habits and addictions and their effects in their lives. The mechanism at work here is not based on conscious decision-making, but on impulses, feelings and pulls that occur subconsciously, whether in the mind, the vital being, or the body. Certain habits may begin with a mental or vital acceptance, particularly as a result of peer pressure or tradition. Thus, many begin to utilize tobacco or alcohol, or other ‘recreational drugs’ as a result of the pressure from outside.

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How Can I Understand True Spiritual Humility

In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna inquires how he can know an enlightened individual, whether by his talk, or the way he acts, or by some other exte al sign. Sri Krishna replies that it is not through exte al actions or signs that one can recognise the realised souls. The truth lies in their inner attitude and experience. Similarly, an outward show of spiritual humility, or an outward show of apparent egoism may not reflect the inward reality of the person. One must understand the force behind the outer activity to understand its significance.

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By DadaBhagwan
How comparison kills joy?

In today’s age of social media, the overwhelming information about people’s lifestyle choices, their spending habits, their material world, etc. are becoming increasingly accessible by a common man. Even those who live more of an offline life, find ways to keep themselves updated about how people around them are living their life. One common side-effect of this information, unfortunately, is comparison. But one must know that comparison almost always kills joy. rnHow? Let

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Simple Sauerkraut Recipe - Very Easy

With my sauerkraut recipe, anyone can make their own wonderful sauerkraut and save money and boost up their probiotics. Anyone can do this… Enjoy! For the brine use from 1 to 4 tablespoons of regular salt per quart of water. If you live in a hot climate use more salt… 3 or 4 tablespoons per quart, the flavor will be better with more salt in hot climates. If you live in a cooler climate you can use less salt. 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

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Where Does Desire Come From?

Everyone experiences the tug of desire. We observe something and suddenly we want to have it. We experience something pleasant and we want to have it happen once again. Sometimes we feel a sudden urge for something after being exposed to a commercial message. At other times we can simply be in a room where people are engaged in exercising the impulse of desire of various sorts and we find that the vibration of desire wells up within us. This is considered to be a normal part of life, so most people do not even pay attention to the process or the result.

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“Organic Potato and Onion Casserole”

Here is a wonderful vegan casserole that’s sure to please all the potato lovers in your family. Full of flavor that sticks to your ribs, this casserole is full of nutrients that will do your body good. Even the meat eaters will love this casserole and it’s very quick and simple to make. Ingredients: 12 - Medium Size Organic Red Potatoes - Sliced 2 - Large Organic Yellow Onions - Sautéed with Garlic 6 - Organic Garlic Cloves Minced - Sautéed with the Onions 2 - Large Organic Red Bell Peppers - Chopped 4 - Large Organic Carrots - Grated

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Distinguishing the Realisation of the Atman and the Higher Planes of Consciousness

When an individual begins the spiritual quest, there can be considerable confusion about different directions, objectives and methods of attainment. In many cases, divergent goals are lumped together, while in other instances, there can be confusion about the sequence of the steps. Sri Aurobindo has provided an overview and a roadmap that can aid the seeker in understanding and clarifying these points.

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By DadaBhagwan
How does karma work? Should we sit down not take revenge and let karma do its role? If yes how do we get that desired peace of mind during those days?

The law of karma is fairly simple, yet, it becomes difficult to digest. It governs every aspect of our lives, yet it eludes our understanding in difficult circumstances. How does karma work, and while karma plays its role, how are we supposed to respond to it, so that we get that desired peace of mind - are questions that naturally arise in mind then. But when we understand this science rightly and perfectly, it no longer seems difficult; and then it is not only the present s

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Kabbalah On The Endless Battle Between Men And Women

So much has been said and written about relationships between men and women, that it would seem impossible to add anything new to the subject. But the paradox is - no matter how much you read or consult specialists in this area, you can never find the answer to the main question - why do men and women always compete with each other? Why can't creatures, so obviously meant to be "two halves of one whole," come to mutual understanding and happiness? n nAny man engaged in a rela

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The Link Between Inner Defects and External Attacks of Adverse Forces

In order for any force or action to affect an individual, there must be something that links them together, attracting the energy that is exte al to the receiving station nexus of the individual body-life-mind complex. For purely material forces,, obviously, this connection is existence in the material world. Thus, any embodied individual can be impacted by severe weather or earthquakes or volcanos if they are within the area of the activity. The more subtle forces, those of the vital or mental realms, can impact an individual from a further distance.

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By Ray Baskerville
What is Karma Really?

How does it work? Traditionally, it is taught that karma is simply the law of cause and effect, the fruits of past actions and little more is said about its mechanism and workings than that. Subsequently, much misunderstanding and vagueness has arisen and continues to be perpetuated.nnIt seems very difficult for us to free ourselves of the idea of karma as a cosmic justice system. In fact, karma has nothing to do with justice and retribution and does not at all work like this

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Yogic View of Beauty

We are trained to appreciate exte al beauty of form, whether in life or in art. This training internalizes cultural preferences. Thus, the ideal of beauty changes depending on which culture is providing the cultural background and which time-frame encompasses the judgment term. Based on whatever our frame is for the judgment, we determine if something is beautiful or not. This is all, however, based on the ego-standpoint and does not take into account the divine standpoint. Where we do not observe beauty, the divine standpoint may see the perfection of beauty.

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“A Case Study - Forgiveness”

A man in his 30's would sit alone and meditate and events from the past would come up. He would see his father building his tree house a place where he could escape his parents fighting. And he would also see his mother come into his room and spray pour water on him to wake him up every single morning and he would dwell on this for a long time.

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Absorption in Our Outer Life, Living in the ‘Now’, Mindfulness and Detachment

Most people live a life without inward reflectoin, reacting to circumstances, conditioned by habits developed through millennia, trained responses and built up expectations. Their lives are fixated on whatever is presented to them at the moment, and they lose any sense of self-awareness in this reactive state. The organising principle is the ego-personality and its relations to the world, its perceived needs, its past line of development and its future expectations. For many, this is a state of sleepwalking through life, a state of absorption in the outer life.

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By DadaBhagwan
Does Karma exist or everything comes in life eventually?

What is it that makes one an established, a powerful or the most influential person in any field?rnSome say it is hard work while some say it is sheer dedication; for few it is sacrifice that leads one there and few others believe it is talent, many attribute it to one’s good-luck and many people give it the name of destiny or hold karma responsible! So what is it actually? rnDOES SOMETHING LIKE JUSTICE OR KARMA EXIST? rnLet’s understand… The law of karma suggests, ‘w

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Learn the Simple Technique of Soul Travel

There are two different ways that we can have experiences outside of our flesh and blood body. One is to be connected to our body and have our consciousness travel to other realms. The other is to have our soul travel to other realms… while our body is still back at home. Anyone can soul travel… it’s very simple. But soul travel takes practice… but with practice comes the ability to experience spiritual places that are important for our overall spiritual growth. The 12 Step Technique of Soul Travel

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Pain Management

When the body is disturbed in its balance, through illness, injury, or other causes, it causes signals to be sent through the nervous system to the brain, broadcasting the perception we perceive as pain. Some people never experience pain, however, due to either a failure of the nervous pathway, or some blocking mechanism within the awareness.

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By Rahul
Shrimad Bhagwat Katha – Very Spiritual Concept of Being the Change

One of the beautiful elements of this human experience is our ability to envision what we want out of life. Often, we put these reveries in regards to objectives that we want to obtain. According to Devi Chitralekha ji katha teachings, we have individual goals, and we also have cumulative goals as the societies and an international area we all stay in. However, we typically observe an apparent variation from what we declare to be our objectives and what we are doing to accom

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By Dada Bhagwan
What is Spirituality in a Married Llife?

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says,rn“There should be a lot of peace between husband and wife. If they hurt each other, then they are not husband and wife at all. That does not happen in true friendship. This (relation between husband and wife) is the highest friendship of all. It (hurting each other) cannot happen here. It should not happen at all between a husband and a wife; it may happen elsewhere. A husband and wife are indeed considered friends. They

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By Dada Bhagwan
What is the secret of happy life?

We often believe that ‘I will lead a happy life when I get money... or when I get fame... or when I get success...’ rnAnd with this understanding, we keep chasing fame, money, success, etc., in the illusion that it will bring us some kind of lasting fulfilment, some day...But has that ever happened? No! Then what is the secret of a happy life?rnThe answer is - Right understanding! rnWrong understanding leads to unhappiness, whereas Right understanding brings happiness and

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Why Greens are Important and a Few Myths

Greens are one of the most important parts of any diet. Greens provide more nutrients than just about any other food that we have in our diet. And why raw greens are super important for great health. Plus I will talk about a couple of myths that are out there about healing. Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist Watch My Video and Find Out More – See Link Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel My goal is to reach 100K subscribers this year. I also have the Number 1 Herbal Channel on Youtube https://youtu.be/Ug_OftEGg6w

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Work and Spiritual Development

The goal of integral yoga is both a shift of standpoint from the individual egoistic view to the divine standpoint, and the transformation of human nature to express the divine force as it manifests new phases of the evolution of consciousness in the world. This involves thus not only a subjective inner change of the mental nature, but a change in the vital and physical expression of the being in interaction with the outer world.

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Yoga: The Science of Consciousness

In our modern world, we see the wide dissemination of yoga, primarily as a means of gaining some measure of control over the body, through the postures developed and taught under the rubric of ‘hatha yoga’. In many instances, teachers of hatha yoga have taken the step of teaching their students about breathing techniques, called ‘pranayama’, as well as various forms of meditation, chanting and devotional singing. Hatha yoga is taught as a means to obtain health, fitness, wellness, and flexibility of the body and potentially as a way to address stress, insomnia, and lack of peace in the mind.

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“7 Ways to Feel Great About Life”

Many times we feel we have something missing in our life and because of that we start searching for that which is missing. But without some kind of direction we can wander aimlessly for years looking here and there some particular path to follow. Here are 6 ways to fill that void and start feeling better about life.

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“Healing ADHD Naturally”

Here is a simple way to heal ADHD without medications and it works. We have lots of adults who have difficulties focusing and this plays havoc with their lives and in the end they feel disconnected from society. And we have lots of chemicals in our food that are playing havoc with our brains. Here are a few recommendations that will change all of that in a few short weeks without the use of drugs that have lots of side effects. TV and Computers

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“Pine Tree Pollen for Andropause and Life Force”

Pine tree pollen works wonders for andropause, menopause, for creating good mood, and for inflammation. It’s also full of great protein, minerals, and antioxidants. Helps with sleep, increases life force in TCM, it’s a great adaptogen and works wonders for producing more lean muscle and helping with low testosterone levels. And it also helps to balance estrogen in the body. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More - See Link Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/W4x9cl1p970

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“The Afterlife is Real”

We have lots of evidence that the afterlife is very real. That we go on after this physical life in another form. That we are more than this mere flesh and blood. Dr. Paul Haider Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel To Watch Video Please Copy and paste the following URL into your browser https://youtu.be/O1BFLQ-FtOQ Feel Free to Share this Article - Dr. Paul Haider - Spiritual Teacher and Master Herbalist for over 30 years, You can find Dr. Haider on FB under Dr. Paul Haider, Healing Herbs, Wordpress Blog “Relax Into Success”

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