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“6 Lessons that Will Change Your Life Forever”

Here are 6 lessons which were given to us over 2,000 years ago that can change lives forever. But are we willing to change? Are we willing to make a 180% turn around and see the world in a whole different way? These lessons are timeless and have been shown to change people from the inside out. So are you ready to make a change? Are you ready to be someone completely different? 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/xRT76y65yJQ

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“Delicious Garlic Potato Eggplant Carrot Casserole”

“Anti-inflammatory, Prevents Cancer, Lowers Blood Pressure, Lowers Cholesterol” Here is a wonderful casserole that’s delicious and full of lots of healing nutrients. It’s anti-inflammatory, helps to prevent cancer, lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, protects the nervous system, great for protecting and healing the brain, and full of lots of powerful antioxidants that prevent disease. This simple casserole takes no time at all to make and everyone in the family will love this recipe.

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“Proven Health Benefits of Organic Cabbage”

Organic cabbage is a powerful healing food which helps with inflammation, arthritis, heart disease, strokes, it’s antibacterial, prevents cancer, full of Vitamin C, a great weight loss food, helps with clotting, lowers cholesterol, contains Vitamin E, Vitamin A, B Vitamins, trace minerals, and lots of fiber. Cabbage is great for IBS, and it’s amazing in all kinds of culinary dishes around the world. Cabbage is a powerful superfood in my estimation… and will heal the body in so many ways. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More

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“Take Control of Your Mind and Create Your Destiny”

I was with some people the other day and some were very heavy, some were thin, and some were average. We went to lunch and the thin ones had salad, the heavy ones had a fried steak, and the average ones had soup and salad. It’s all about habit… most of what we do every day is a habit. But we can break free of these habits and create the life we want. Henry David Thoreau wrote:

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The Path of the Integral Yoga

The integral yoga relies on the action of a force of consciousness beyond the mind-life-body complex under which we ordinarily function. This involves a self-exceeding beyond the normal framework. Thus, it cannot be accomplished purely by the action of those powers residing within that framework, the powers of the mind, the powers of the life-force, the powers of the body.

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What's In It For You?

Have you ever wondered why pets are such a joy to have around?nnI have, and the conclusion I came to was that they always give love, no matter what mood you're in. Their basic nature is one of love and all they ask often, is that we feed them. Some pets want a bit more but in any event what they give in return is immeasurable.nnWith humans on the other hand, it's not very common that we give without some expectation for something in return (even if on the surface it seems lik

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Yogic Equality Does Not Imply Fatalistic Acceptance

Attaining the proper poise of equality is an essential step for the yogic practitioner. It is quite easy to fall into a fatalistic view that basically says “what happened was what had to happen”, without further consideration about the process through time and the direction, momentum and amplitude of the energy of change that is in place. Without appreciating these dynamic elements, the seeker may find himself overwhelmed by the present circumstances and, then, the equality becomes a form of tamasic depression or a giving up of the effort.

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“Case Study - Lowering BP from 143/80 to 123/70 with Deep Breathing”

“Without Medications or Herbs” A man came to me who had uncontrolled high blood pressure that was very high 143/80 and even medications would not lower his blood pressure. And he was coming off lots of medications… so it would be better for him to not take anything else such as herbs. Recommended Deep Breathing I started him on a regiment of deep breathing for 20 to 30 minutes or more in the morning. And again doing the same deep breathing exercise in the evening just before going to bed. Result

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“Healing Kidney Disease - Part 4”

Here is some new information that has come up which is very important for healing kidney disease. Dr. Paul Haider Watch and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Copy and paste the following URL into your browser to watch video https://youtu.be/GNtSJ7PW_6Y

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“The Challenge of Caring for Aging Parents”

“What to do with older parents who are hard to deal with” Lots of the baby boomers are getting older themselves but at the same time have older parents that need care. What can we do? I young lady emailed me the other day and said: “I have older parents that live in our home, plus I also have to take care of my husband. It’s too much for me to do and I am feeling overwhelmed. And if I bring in a person to help my mother won’t stand for it because she doesn’t trust strangers. What can I do?

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“Where is Heaven?”

“In Recent Polls, 70% of the Public Believes in Heaven” There are many different scientific theories about where heaven might exist… here are just a few ideas that science has come up with. Out in the Cosmos

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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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Characteristics of the Body Consciousness

Imagine we had to manage all the functions of the body through conscious attention by the mind, telling the body how to operate each organ, controlling each breath and heartbeat, controlling the energy production activities in the cells, etc. It would be clearly impossible. We depend entirely on the separate consciousness of the body to carry out its automatic functioning and with a precision and control beyond anything we could accomplish with direct mental intervention.

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Health Benefits of Carrot Seed Oil

Health Benefits of Carrot Seed Oil are amazing, including being a powerful antibacterial agent, anti-fungal agent, antiviral agent, great for the skin, anti-aging compound, wonderful for inflammation, lowers blood pressure, helps with anxiety, and more. www.paulhaider.com Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel See Link to Video I Have the #1 Herbal Channel on Youtuber Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist See Link to Video https://youtu.be/U0L40TY3RnE #Health_Benefits_of_Carrot_Seed_Oil

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Health Benefits of CBD Oil - Can It Help?

There are a lot of different ideas about CBD oil, here are my personal experiences with this oil. Learn what this oil can do for you. And some of the pros and cons of this herbal product. 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/in9g8gq4nNU #CBD rn#Oil rn#Benefits rn#Pain rn#Health

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Understanding the Defense Mechanism of Rationalization

We can clearly see the influence of the vital on the mind when we understand the lengths to which the mind will go to justify satisfaction of the needs, desires or actions of the vital nature. The defense mechanism of ‘rationalization’ is a clear example. We understand, intellectually, that something should not be done. In fact, if someone else were to do it, we would castigate them for the action. Yet, we find ourselves not only accepting, but justifying the action when our vital nature wants to do it (or has done it).

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“A Modern Day Miracle”

Here is a true story of a modern day miracle, And a few more stories of miraculous healing. We have lots of miracles happening all over the world right now, here is one that happened in the Philippines and a few more miraculous hearings that have taken place with Dr. Nemeh a great healing in Cleveland - he is amazing - I have sent lots of people with diseases of all kinds to see Dr. Nemeh and they have healed. Dr. Paul Haider Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Copy and paste the following URL into your browser - Dr. Haider

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“Being Vulnerable is Our Greatest Asset”

Right now we have lots of people that don’t allow their vulnerable side to come out and they think being vulnerable is being weak— but actually being vulnerable is our greatest strength. Read More When was the last time you sat down and cried until there were no more tears? For many people, they can’t even remember… it was so many years ago… and maybe even way back when they were a child.

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“Organic Black Bean and Green Banana Rice”

Here is a delicious meal that’s quick to make and it’s very healthy. Full of lots of anti-inflammatory agents for arthritis and other joint conditions, and great probiotic building polysaccharides which boost up our immune system and keeps us healthy. Plus this dish contains more antioxidants than blueberries. Ingredients: 3 - Cups of Organic Brown Rice 3 - Cups of Organic Cilantro Leaves Chopped 12 - Oz of Organic Black Olives Sliced 2 - Large Organic Green Bananas Peeled and Sliced 1 - Large Organic Red Bell Pepperr

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“Proven Ways to Heal Aches and Pains”

Here are some time-proven methods that I’ve used to heal minor and some major aches and pains. I’ve used these methods with lots of people with great success… and they really do work. Dr. Paul Haider Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Copy and paste the following URL into your browser to watch video https://youtu.be/qgM1CxKJDF8

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“The Miracle of the Penny”

“A True Miracle That Gave a Suffering Man Hope” Yesterday a good friend of mine who has terrible health challenges brought on by doctors giving him medications… had a powerful miracle take place. It was a sign from God, the Universe, and the Great Spirit. Because Gerry has been going through terrible headaches and he is not able to sleep. Because of thoughtless giving of powerful medications to him which had terrible side-effects for his brain… and Gerry was searching for a miracle. He Asked God for a Sign

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“Why We Need Visionaries Like Stan Lee”

I have to say I am deeply touched by the passing of Stan Lee… I always looked forward to seeing his cameo parts in all his great movies. See link to see photo of Stan Lee - https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/11/13/why-we-need-visionaries-like-stan-lee/ Here are a Few Reason Why We Need More People Like Stan Lee 1 - Maybe you haven’t noticed, but there is a spiritual quality in all the Stan Lee movies… always the good guys win. Eventually, not always right away, but eventually. And his movies most of the time ended on an upbeat thought… that allowed us to ponder our existence.

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“Yoga Made Easy?”

There is no way to achieve “instant” yogic realisation. There is no automatic technique, there is no pill one can take to suddenly become enlightened. The sages ensured that we understand the needed patience, persistence and efforts required in the various accounts of realised souls and how they achieved their realisations. The young boy who was asked to take two cattle to the forest and only return after the herd reached 1000 is a good example. Many years went by for this process, and much growth and learning had to occur to face and overcome all the difficulties.

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By Dada Bhagwan
Does anyone administer the law of Karma or is it self administered?

No one administers the law of Karma. It is natural. rnEverything that occurs is a result of natural consequences and there is no higher body controlling the world. Everything that we see, experience and endure is a result of our own self-administered karmas. Every single action of ours, including our desires, is a consequence of our own doing and an intent from our previous life. There is no higher authority who administers the law of karma. An illustration of how the law of

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The Nature and Experience of Cosmic Consciousness

Without experience, it is difficult to comprehend the difference between the normal human ego-consciousness and the cosmic consciousness. Those who have had the experience try to disclose the type and quality of their experience, but using human words that relate to our normal body-life-mind way of experiencing reality, they can at best only paint a general picture of what cosmic consciousness is.

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“Enjoy Diuretic Foods Daily for a Balanced Diet”

“Add Diuretic Foods to Soups, Stews, Casseroles, and all Cooking to have Good Water Balance and a Healthy Body” In some countries, they always eat some salty food and some diuretic foods that help to get rid of excess water and thus have a balance. In the West, we have never really thought about this… and never take it into consideration but this is really important. Too much water retention can cause serious health conditions so it’s important that we eat a diet aimed at getting rid of excess water weight. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More

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Addressing Vital Interchange in the Context of Spiritual Practice

The normal human viewpoint in today’s world is one of separate individuality. We believe, based on that viewpoint, that we are free and independent and make our own choices exercising our free will. In actuality, however, this is not quite true. All relationships in society involve subtle vital interchanges, whether between individuals with one another, or in a larger scope of a situation, event or social setting.

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Creating Balance for the Physical Body as an Instrument of the Sadhana

When the mind is engaged in carrying out some idea, or the vital being is involved and enthusiastic about something, there is a strong tendency for the rise of Rajas in the being. Rajas has a tendency to overdo things, go beyond limits and as a result, it is the frequent cause of injury and the effects of over-straining or over-indulgence that fall on the physical body. This can lead to the rise of Tamas, when the enthusiasm wears off and the body is left exhausted and worn out.

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By Dr. Susan Corso
God's Dictionary: Poverty

pauper = poor This is one of the greatest fears of human beings: poverty. Our current worldwide economic meltdown is exacerbating this fear mightily. I’m not sure we in the West really know what true poverty is. There are those in this world—many—who live on less than a dollar a day. Some of us pay five times that for our morning cup of coffee! Some people live in grinding poverty; they cannot begin to see the end of their current experience. I do not write about those

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By DadaBhagwan
If a person dies an unnatural death by accident then is it also due to his her karma?

Countless unimaginable and unexpected events, such as plane crashes, road accidents, bombing, fire, floods, earthquakes or even tornadoes, keep happening around the world; causing unnatural death of so many people. So, is it because of the person’s karma that he or she dies such unnatural death?rnThe answer is yes! Everyone is experiencing the consequences of their own karma. Even the manner of death is determined by the person’s karma. In certain cases, one may wonder th

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By Dada Bhagwan
Karma is the fruit of our actions only or is it also the fruit of our thoughts?

If one is stealing in job, he will get punishment by karmic effect. When somebody is giving some donation, he will get better effect. We get the results of physical karmas (our actions), favorable or unfavorable, in this life itself. And the karmic result of our intention at the time of unfolding of karmas has to be borne in the next life. 1.Seed of karma (in the form of our inner intent)rnFor example, in past life, we have a thought that ‘nice temples of God should get bui

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Like The Dessert or Sweet Wine

There is no definition of dessert wine. A dessert wine is considered to be a sweet wine as appose to white wine. If the wine has more than 30 grams per liter of residual sugar in it, then it is considered a sweet wine. If there are less than 10 grams per liter, it’s considered a dry wine. Most of the zinfandels, Rieslings, and sauternes are types of wines look for in the liquor store. Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice. These wines are usually sweet

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Spirit of Me

Another Jewel for Self Discovery, Spirit of me, is the process of realizing the essence of who you truly are. Are you mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, brother, lover, Leo or Scorpion? The teacher, carpenter, blogger, dental assistant are some of the titles or jobs that we have, yet it is not who we are. What does spirit of me mean to you? Who are you? Be in the asking of the question and let the answer come to you from the inside, from who you truly are, your spirit. Focus on the intention of your inquiry as you meditate on the question of who you are.

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The Greek Temperament and the Roman Temperament in the Practice of Yoga

We observe some individuals who have an obvious connection to the life-energy and who have a sensitivity and responsiveness to life that allows them to experience the fullness of life. We also observe individuals who appear more restrained, self-contained, and less subject to the life around them, who tend to reflect and analyze in order to understand and act. Each of these temperamental types has its own special and unique advantages, and disadvantages, for the yogic practitioner. Neither one represents the only temperament capable of achieving the result of the yogic practice.

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The Process of Bringing About Change at the Subconscious Level of Our Being

Anyone who has taken up the practice of meditation is familiar with the attempt to quiet the mind and not pay attention to thoughts that arise during the process, letting them drift through without being followed or amplified in any way. One quickly realises during the process that we tend to get ‘caught up’ in the thoughts and catch ourselves following them and have to bring ourselves back to the process of the meditation.

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“Dr. Haider’s Healthy Energy Drink”

“Instead of Having More Coffee” Most people are either having lots of coffee all day long or drinking those highly caffeinated stimulant drinks that boost a person up… but drop them like a rock later. My energy drink is super simple and will keep you going all day long. Have this drink 2 or 3 times a week as a great pick-me-up which adds nutrients to your body. And this drink can be made early in the morning and taken to work in your coffee mug. It tastes great cold or even room temperature. Ingredients: 1/4 - Cup of Dried Organic Goji Berries

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“How to Heal Uncertainty, Distress, and Indecision”

Right now we have more people around the world who have feelings of distress, uncertainty, and indecision than probably any other time in history. How can we heal? A Doctor Who Helped Others for Free When I was a kid growing up in grade school we had a family doctor who was a very kind man. Our doctor always had a kind word to say, and he was always willing to help.

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“Organic Chinese Coconut Sticky Rice Balls — With Cocoa”

This sweet organic treat is sure to please anyone who loves Chinese sticky rice. With coconut, brown rice, and cocoa this recipe is full of the organic goodness of each. This recipe is easy, quick, and will please all those who love Chinese baked goods. These little balls are like chocolate truffles with a Chinese twist. And this recipe is completely gluten free and vegan.

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12 Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Boost Up Your Qi Vital Energy and Thrive Lion’s Mane Mushroom grows in the US, Europe, and Asia which has many powerful health benefits. Like other types of medicinal mushrooms, Lion’s Man can increase a person’s Qi or Chi energy and help a person to live a long healthy life. And we have lots of research on this mushroom. 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 Youtube Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist https://youtu.be/aKGVGBh3dPo

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7 Chinese Medicine Ways to Create More Qi or Chi Energy

In Chinese Medicine, the mind, body, and spirit are one. And when any one of those areas gets out of balance… this imbalance creates disease. What can you do to create balance and circulate Qi or Chi energy? 1 - From a Western perspective, we think of doing as all important. And don’t get me wrong… doing is great but the mind and body also need times to reflect and just be. In Eastern philosophy spending time in nature… working on a hobby… or taking time for reading is vital for great health.

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Contacting and Connecting With the Universal Vital Force, Part I

Children naturally have direct contact with the universal vital energy but this tends to fade into the background and be ‘lost’ as the mind ‘learns’ the ‘laws of nature’ which do not recognise the energy or its relationship to us. This is a circumstance of the artificially limiting action of the mind hindering the access to the larger reality of existence of which we are a part, and of which we partake at all times.

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