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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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.
“Just Send Them Love” Right now we have lots of mean-spirited people in the world who are only looking for some kind of confrontation. Don’t go there… just send them love.
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
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
February is regarded by many as âThe Month of Love.â In February, we love our former presidents, Martin Luther King, Jr., and one another on Valentineâs 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, Iâm really not surprised that more married people arenât âfeeling the love.â Most people want to stay in
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.
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.
In todayâs age of social media, the overwhelming information about peopleâs 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
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
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.
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
“This is a True Story of the Power of Love” This is a true story of a policeman having a massive heart attack and being rushed to the emergency room and a miracle taking place.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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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.
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 oneâs 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? rnLetâs understand⦠The law of karma suggests, âw
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
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.
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
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says,rnâThere 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
We often believe that âI will lead a happy life when I get money... or when I get fame... or when I get success...â 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
For many years lots of doctors have said that animal protein is not good for the human body. People like Dr. Max Gerson, Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Barnard, and hundreds of others have talked about this for years. But it’s only now that we know why.
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
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”
Lots of people ask me what are the best vitamins for great health, and here are my top 2 choices which are powerful vitamins. Vitamins are important, But we tend to take them for granted. Don’t go by my experience, Try them yourself and see how you feel. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel To watch video copy and paste the following URL into your browser https://youtu.be/wsG8BXxC18Y
The other day I was in Califo ia at a gym which was down the street from our hotel. And they had 6 - TV’s going and one of them had a big man with a beard on TV who was ranting and raving and saying they were going to eliminate everyone who talks differently and looks different… I was shocked, to say the least. But then I looked around and noticed that he was the only person like that… everyone else was very nice. Listen to the Choir
In this day and age, we have lots of people who really don’t believe in much of anything. In fact, in many countries where I would expect there to be lots of faith… right now there is very little faith. But how can we help these people turn disbelief into belief? What Creates Disbelief? What Can We Do to Help People Find Faith?
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Question: nnI have changed my life and every day I am learning and growing spiritually, I have notice that the friends I have do not interest me anymore, even my family seems to be taking second place and this makes me feel so alone I feel like I have no one, my spiritual life comes first before anything else I am so happy to be able to embrace this part of me, and it have taken full control of me, all I can think about is how I can be of service to others, I do my meditation
Every new evolutionary development of consciousness has brought with it changes in the material forms and activity of those forms to accommodate the new powers that are manifesting. It is therefore expected that as the supramental manifestation takes place, it will also bring about changes in the forms and functions to express the needs and the powers of that new consciousness. These changes do not generally take place ove ight.
Here is a delicious soup that will heal your inflammation and build up your probiotics at the same time. Full of the goodness of Cassava Root, also known as Yuca, or Yucca, or Tapioca Root. With the powerful healing abilities of Swiss Chard and turmeric. And this soup is super filling and amazingly tasty. Cassava tastes similar to potato and contains lots of resistant starch which feeds probiotic bacteria in our gut… and new studies show Cassava prevents diabetes. See Link to See Photo of Recipe - https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/06/21/dr-haiders-cassava-swiss-chard-soup/
People in this day and age, spend 3 to 4 hours daily watching TV, playing video games, watching Youtube or texting. But is this Divine Time? From the day we are born, to the day we die, we have a choice to either live on Divine Time or live according to our senses and pleasure. And either one is perfectly great, it’s a choice we make every single day. Does watching TV bring us closer to the Divine? Does playing video games bring us closer to the Divine? Does texting for hours or watching Youtube bring us closer to the Divine? Those are big questions
This hearty stick to your ribs soup will warm the soul on cold winter days… and will please everyone sitting around the table. With the healing goodness of lots of beans, garlic, kale, onions, and tomato this wonderful meal will sooth away hunger and heal the body, plus it’s quick and simple to make… check out this tasty recipe. Ingredients: 1 1/2 - Cups of Dry Organic White Beans 1 - Cup of Dry Organic Brown Rice - makes the soup thicker 1 - Large Organic Onion Chopped 5 - Cups of Organic Kale Chopped 12 - Cloves of Organic Garlic Mincedr
As we make our way through the many life times of karma, we move from one type of understanding to eventually connecting to the ultimate experience of bliss. This may take eons and even hundreds of thousands of life times, but eventually it does happen. Like a moth to a flame we are drawn towards the light, and thus the light of love eventually pierces our heart. Here is the process of spiritual evolution.
“The First Step Towards Love” If we get angry about everything in the world it keeps us from every changing the world. Acceptance is the first step towards love. Take for instance if there is something going on in our country some people get so upset that they go out and do violence and thus cause is harmed and they never achieve their goal.
“And How Can We Change Our Tune” Look around you, so many people are sad, gloomy, and downbeat. Yet if you look hard you will also find those who are full of happiness, light, and love. Why the difference? Down through history, there have been wars, battles, take over of countries, struggles, and even the demise of nations. And even in the mist of all of this, there have always been those who were afraid and full of doom and gloom. And those who were powerful, optimistic, and light-hearted. In the Midst of a Storm— Two Different Types of People
Brute force has often been employed by aspirants seeking to overcome the ‘desires of the flesh’ and the obstructions of the physical consciousness to their spiritual focus and seeking. Extreme fasting, wearing of the cilice or sackcloth, arduous penances in the desert, self-flagellation, austerities of an extreme nature, and other acts of physical mortification of the flesh have been tried throughout the world at various times and in a wide variety of religious traditions.
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