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The Complexity of Predicting the Destiny of Any Individual

We predict the times and the seasons, we can predict to a certainty physical and mechanical operations, and we can even predict within a range, the pattern and scope of a particular set of events we set in motion in various fields. We expect that the physical world in which we live follows certain laws and thus, we can understand in advance the pattern that is expected to appear.

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The Divine Nature of Beauty: an Expression of Ananda in Manifestation

We are predisposed, through cultural habit, to see beauty in an outward form. Those who look a bit deeper warn us that ‘beauty is only skin-deep’, and that outward forms of beauty may hide inward blemishes. The essence of deception is to create the appearance of outward beauty while hiding inward ulterior motivations or even malice. Beauty therefore is more than just the interaction of our response to a perception of the senses, but goes deeper to the radiance of the Spirit that communicates through beauty in the physical world.

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The Most Important Way to Heal

The Most Important Way to Heal is with My 888 Process. Without this simple change… healing from anything is extremely difficult. 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/kkdi-I5Ip8g rn#The_Most_Important_Way_to_Heal rn#Me rn#Time rn#Healing

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The Separation of Purusha and Prakriti as a Powerful Tool for Shifting the Standpoint Out of the Ego-Personality and into the Divine Standpoint

As long as we remain rooted in the ego-consciousness, we identify ourselves with the mind, life and body and their needs, demands, and habitual ways of responding to the challenges of existence. Within this framework, we are trapped by the definitions and boundaries that circumscribe our awareness. There is literally no way out as long as we stay within this limited perspective and we thus face struggles and suffering.

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Agarikon Mushroom for Long-Life and Great Health

No Side-Effects Super Mushroom Agarikon is a Super Mushroom for Long-Life and Great Health. Agarikon Mushrooms contain lots of super healing compounds. Helps with Viral Immunity, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Anticancer, Anti-Inflammatory, Great for Pain, Helps with Kidney Disease, Great for Arthritis and More and No Side-Effects. No Side-Effects 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

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Iodine Supplementation is Important

72% of the Population is Deficient in Iodine. Dietary Iodine is Down 50%. 2 Billion People are Deficient in Iodine. You are Probably Deficient in Iodine. What Can You Take? 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSQ6OzAenOt-Pj-r0n45Pg See Link to Video https://youtu.be/FOoGf7aXQmM rn#Iodine_Supplementation_is_Importantrn#Deficiency

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Observing, Understanding and Overcoming the Impact of Negativity and Hostility on the Sensitive Nature of the Refined Individual

Refined and sensitive individuals tend to judge others by their own internal standard. In many cases, this means expecting others to always respond with good will, compassion and honesty. They build up an image of how the world ‘works’ that is based on their inner sense of things, and in many cases, they see the world through a filter that tints things according to their vision. In some cases, they actually deny reality to negative or hostile acts by a conscious decision to not engage and recompense negativity with their own positive view.

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By John Harricharan
Spirituality Information - He Definitely Should Have Been committed

Yes, commitment is what is called for. He never cared whether a Monday fell on a Friday nor did it matter to him if it was raining or dry. His motto was, "I am exactly where I need to be at this time. Just take it easy, it'll all work out just fine." nnnI met him many years ago. Let's just call him Tom. We were in college and he was the roommate of a friend. But they were so different. My friend wanted something out of life while Tom thought that life should bring him all thi

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Stages and Forms of Meditation and Contemplation (Dhyana)

There is considerable confusion about what exactly meditation is. This is compounded by the fact that there are numerous different techniques that are taught as meditation, ranging from practices that are called ‘mindfulness’ to those that include detailed visualisations Sri Aurobindo provides an overview of various practices that fall under the concept of dhyana, which is not precisely translated as ‘meditation’.

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The Nature, Character and Evolutionary Role of the Psychic Entity, the Soul

The Rishis of the Rig Veda place Agni at the beginning and in a central role in the spiritual development they described. The flame of aspiration, the ‘knower of all things born’, the mystic fire is the starting point for spiritual growth. This flame resides in the psychic being, the soul, hidden deep within the mystic heart center, and making itself felt to the exte al formation of the mind-life-body, until eventually it becomes the leader of the powers of the exte al being, guiding and directing them through multiple births and countless steps of growth along the way.

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The Psychic Entity Knows the Purpose and Significance of Our Existence

When we live primarily, or entirely, focused on our exte al life via the instruments of the body, life-force and mind, we cannot determine nor recognise the purpose and significance of our existence. We may speculate. We may hold opinions. We may adhere to some doctrine, such as a religious doctrine, particularly if we are members of a particular faith and have been trained in that faith. None of these things, however, provide us any certainty as to this question.

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“From Making Wine to Changing the World”

When we make wine there is a set process to follow. The juice of the grapes has to be placed in a container and then the yeast is added which changes the sugars into alcohol to make wine. And there is a similar process for changing the world. 1 - Instead of Juice we have all the people of the world. All those who are suffering, all those who are full of anger, and all those who are full of greed. 2 - Instead of Yeast we have the most important ingredient of all… Love. Love changes hearts and softens the hardness of the juice of the soul.

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A Sudden and Decisive Spiritual Opening Transforms the Individual’s Life When It Takes Place

Sometimes the spiritual opening comes in what appears to be a miraculous fashion and the direction of the individual’s life takes a major turn. This goes beyond a brief glimpse of the spiritual truth which can fade and require renewal in order for it to stabilise and solidify the direction. Such a sudden opening may come with a near-death experience, as there are many instances where an individual awakes and knows that he needs to focus on the spiritual aspect of life. It may of course happen through other means.

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Bupleurum Benefits: Great Liver Health and Cancer

Bupleurum is great for detoxing the liver, liver cirrhosis, plus it also helps with cancer. Bupleurum is also good for respiratory bacterial and viral infections, colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia plus fevers and coughs. Watch My Video and Find Out Everything Including Where to Buy Bupleurum and Dosage. 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 https://youtu.be/fhMRC6DxrpM

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Heal Bladder Infections and Inflammation Naturally

Heal Bladder Infections and Inflammation Naturally. Lots of people have bladder infections and inflammation and it’s very painful. Here is a simple way to heal your bladder naturally. Want to Heal Your Bladder Infection? Want the Pain to Go Away? Want to Heal Naturally? Want to Use Herbs? Want to Feel Good Again? Want to Heal Fast? 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSQ6OzAenOt-Pj-r0n45Pg See Link to Video

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The Individual and the Collectivity

Many studies have been done, and real-life examples have shown the power of a body of people focused on a particular feeling, thought or action. Mob psychology shows that individuals who otherwise might be seen as quiet and peaceful can be riled up into paroxysms of anger when part of an angry crowd. It is this type of psychology that turnsordinary people into savage beasts when they are demagogued and harangued to stoke the force of anger.

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The Subconscious Basis of Our Individual Being, Part 2

As if the genetic, prenatal and neonatal influence, and the habits and customs of the society into which one is born is not sufficient burden to have to deal with as it rises up from the subconscient levels of our being, we also have to address the current influences provided through peer pressure, interactions with others on a daily basis and the mental and vital force exerted by those with whom we come into contact. Many people have come to appreciate that being in the presence of certain individuals is draining on their energy.

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Two Ways to Meet the Resistance of the Nature to the Divine Force: the Way of the Self and the Way of the Psychic

When we reflect on the difficulty of changing basic human nature, and overcoming the general habits and patterns of universal nature expressing itself in us, we may easily recognise that none of the characteristic powers of mind, life or body will be sufficient to accomplish real and lasting change. The question arises as to whether real change can be effected.

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By DadaBhagwan
Universe is governed by the law of karma but how can one get a reflection of past life accumulated karmas? Is their any mechanism for the same?

Everything that you can see and experience through your five senses in this life is all a reflection of your past-life accumulated karma. Eg. your parents, your grand-parents, the house you live in, your job, your degree, your qualification, everything reflects your past-life accumulated karma; for they are the “effects” of your past-life “causes” (karmas). The seeds of new karma are sown based on your ‘inner intention’ at the time of experiencing the effects of o

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We Come to This Life to Spread Love

You ask what’s your purpose… I say… you already know your purpose. Consider this: 1 - Science has proven that consciousness does not dissipate but goes on forever. 2 - Science has proven at the University of Virginia with thousands of case studies that we live multiple lives. 3 - Every single spiritual sect talks about the fact that we go on forever… that we do not end. 4 - Thousands who have had near death experiences tell us that we go on forever.

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By DadaBhagwan
Why do people prefer material riches over spiritual wealth?

The reason why people prefer material riches over spiritual wealth is because they believe that happiness lies there.rnWhen one sees and reads through numerous social media platforms on how those with materialistic riches are living and enjoying their wealthy lifestyle, one starts to dream of pursuing a similar living style. However, only if one were to investigate whether happiness really lies in the materialistic riches, one will find that the reality is far from the truth;

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“Organic Gluten Free Garden Pizza”

Here is a great tasting pizza that has a nice thin crisp crust that’s to die for. This pizza is really wonderful, even those die hard pizza lovers will love this pizza. And this gluten free pizza does not contains any animal products, thus it’s very healthy and will do the body good. This pizza is really quick to make, and the crust can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. Pizza Crust Ingredients: 3 - Cups of Cooked Organic Brown Rice 2 - Cups of Organic Beans of Any Kind 1/2 - Teaspoon of Organic Xanthine Gum - (found at any health food store)

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“Young Blood Good for Older People”

Studies with mice show that receiving a transfusion of young blood helps restore many aspects of the body and brain. Perhaps the old saying “We need some new blood” is really true. Studies with mice at the University of Califo ia Berkeley and Stanford University have found that taking old mice and giving them young blood helps revive and support better liver function. Old mice given young blood seemed to help the liver to regenerate from fibrosis and fatty liver disease. And because our liver is our first line of defense having a healthy liver is very important.

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Finding a Solution that Provides Peace Without Sacrificing Progress in the Universal Manifestation

If the drive towards progress is fueled by dissatisfaction and anxiety felt by the individual, we are left with the conce that achieving peace must come at the cost of giving up the active life and the development of consciousness in the world. We either have to sink back to the level of the animal who does not worry about the past or the future, and who lives in a relatively static consciousness, or find a way to escape the world, through renunciation and entering into a form of trance state based in the highest, but not attempting to modify or update the outer consciousness.

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Fisetin a Powerful Anti-aging Compound

Fisetin found in fruits and vegetables is a powerful healing agent for the brain, and it’s anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agent that lowers LDL cholesterol. And Fisetin increases intracellular glutathione a powerful antioxidant, helps with depression and memory… and so much more. Fisetin is a powerful anti-aging compound. 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSQ6OzAenOt-Pj-r0n45Pg See Link to Video

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Grapefruit Seed Extract - Miracle Antibiotic and Antiviral

Grapefruit Seed Extract is Powerful… it Kills 60 Types of Bacteria and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria… Plus Yeasts and Viruses. You Might Need This… Watch My Video and Find Out Everything! 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 https://youtu.be/autwd8iEKwQ #Grapefruit rn#Seed rn#Antibiotic rn#Anti-fungal rn#Antiviral Phone - 831-869-9119r

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Overcoming Disturbance of the Nerves

When an individual takes up the inner observation process and begins to look carefully at the motives, actions, feelings, emotions and ideas that dominate the being, there is frequently a stage where the witness consciousness becomes ‘self-critical’ and worries about every misstep, every wrong feeling or emotion, and every impulse.

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Sparkling wine like champagne

All champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is champagne. Champagne can be used as a generic term for sparkling wine, the bubbles in sparkling wine are products of carbon dioxide which is observed when fermentation occurs under pressure therefore most sparkling wines involve a secondary fermentation, which is induced when sugar and yeast are added to a still base wine. Yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it into ethanol and heat. Different vari

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The Choice Before the Practitioner of the Integral Yoga

The pressure of both the habitual patterns established by the physical body, the vital life energy and the mental development, together with the pressure of society and the impact of past education, creates an enormous impediment to the radical change in standpoint necessitated for the manifestation of the supramental force and the transformation of the nature. Much of this is essentially unconscious or subconscious, making it even more difficult to identify and root it out, in order to be prepared for an entirely different working of consciousness in the practitioner.

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Vital Disturbances Arise from Universal Nature and Bring Forth Habitual Responses

In The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo explores the boundaries of the Ignorance and a framework for attaining knowledge. He describes at some length, the ‘circumconscient’ influence on what we believe are our own internal actions and reactions. We view ourselves through the ego-consciousness and believe we are different and separate from the universal manifestation. Yet, we are formed by, and respond according to, the forces active in the wider creation. The ego represents a nexus or standpoint, but it does not originate the energies that are active.

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Applying the “Hundredth Monkey” Phenomenon

“The liberation of the individual soul is therefore the keynote of the definite divine action; it is the primary divine necessity and the pivot on which all else turns.” This is the first step but what must also be recognized is that as individuals here and there achieve new states of consciousness and begin to integrate it into their life and action, it also extends itself horizontally and begins to replicate itself. Every liberated soul becomes a focus point for a radiant action that leads to similar liberation.

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Conquering Difficulties With a Positive Mind-Set

The Indian tradition relates a story of the divine singer, Narad, which emphasizes the power of a positive mind-set in the spiritual quest. He came across a yogi undertaking strenuous discipline, tapasya, This yogi inquired how much longer he would need to achieve enlightenment. Narad replied “4 more lifetimes”. The yogi became despondent and complained that after so much effort, still 4 more lifetimes would be required. Narad continued on his jou eys and came across a seeker who was singing and dancing in ecstatic dance.

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Health Benefits of Haritaki Herb — A Powerful Healing Agent

Great for Healing the GI Tract, Boosting Up Immunity, and Detoxing Haritaki has no real side-effects and has multiple healing qualities and it’s been used successfully for healing for thousands of years. 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/ICazTo5QFcU #Haritaki rn#Powerful rn#Anti-inflammatory rn#Antibiotic rn#Immune Boosting

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By DadaBhagwan
How can one overcome the feeling being left alone?

Do you know when is one really said to be alone?...rnWhen one thinks only about one’s own self! rnWhen we think only about our self, when we live only for our self, we cannot see anyone else other than our own self. And therefore, no matter how many people are along with us, but we are actually alone only. On the other hand, when we think about others, when we think for others, it doesn’t matter even if not a single person is seen to be standing with us; for we are still

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By Dada Bhagwan
How we can quit addiction of alcohol?

To realize an addiction as one is the greatest thing ever! Addiction makes us dependent and poses a hindrance in achieving our goals. Hence, addiction is best when quit, especially if that is of alcohol. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, tells us that ‘to realize that an addiction is bothering me in reaching my goal or making me completely dependent in itself is a remarkable thing.’ Now, let’s address your question that how we can quit the addiction of alc

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Monolaurin Kills Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses - No Side-Effects

Monolaurin kills many bacteria, ameba, fungi, and even viruses. Research shows it really does work. And it can help with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. No Side-Effects 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSQ6OzAenOt-Pj-r0n45Pg See Link to Video https://youtu.be/wxigRfWiLnI #Monolaurin_Kills_Bacteria,_Fungi,_and_Virusesrn#Bacteria

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By Dada Bhagwan
What is Moksha? Are salvation and Moksha the same thing? Does it ultimately mean absolute freedom? What is its significance in different cultures?

What is Moksha?rnMoksha means absolute freedom! If someone scolds or abuses you, would you feel some suffering? That’s called bondage. When someone borrows some money from us and later doesn’t return it to us, we feel miserable, isn’t it? That again is bondage. If some death, accident or illness occurs at home, or some theft, burglary or insult happens to us - whatever in the world causes us suffering, they are all worldly bondages. rnAnd without changing any external c

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“A Story of Fear of Death and Faith”

Once there was a great storm and there was a large cruise liner that was crossing the Atlantic ocean. The ship was being thrown here and there and one of the passengers was terrified and he was yelling and screaming and the crew was trying to keep him calm. He was so afraid that he lost his step as the ship pitched over drastically and suddenly he fell overboard.

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“When is Enough — Enough”

From the time we are able to walk to the time we die we spend most of our life acquiring money. We work for our parents when we are young, we get a job when we are in our teens, and work the rest of our life accumulating money. It’s interesting that in Italy they say, “We work to live, and in the US they live to work”. Is this the best use of our time? Or are we losing ourselves in the hustle and bustle of the material world.

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Developing and Integrating Calm and Peace in the Being

If we remain constantly in active motion and react to all the sense impressions and pressures that impinge upon us from the outer world, it is difficult to achieve a status of calm or peace. One of the values of sitting regularly for a time of quiet reflection, meditation or concentration is just the ability to step back away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and cultivate an atmosphere of serenity around us. Once this atmosphere is well-established, it can automatically aid us as we take up the daily life and meet our daily challenges and provocations.

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By Laura Lowry
How Much Good Can You Let Into Your Life?

There is a secret challenge to putting your spiritual journey on the fast track that no one is talking about. The core of your Being is a glorious well-spring of meaningful guidance, purpose, and radiant vitality. As you face your shadow, align your intent, and learn to consciously connect to that Source, your life changes. As you release your resistance to that change and connect even more deeply, what you have been waiting for happens. The work is real. Open your connection

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Sleep and the Practice of Integral Yoga

Religious devotees and spiritual aspirants throughout the world have tried to experience a divine revelation through various extreme practices that put the body under severe stress. One of these practices has been extreme fasting, and another, the attempt to overcome the power of sleep and carry out long vigils and prayers ove ight. There is no doubt that in extremis the consciousness can shift out of the normal frame and may open to experiences that are not part of the normal daily outward-facing consciousness.

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Understanding Human Nature

At some point in life, virtually every individual has an experience which is extremely disappointing and painful, due to a perceived betrayal or undue negative reaction from another person. A great part of human interaction is driven by reactions of jealousy, envy, lust, greed, fear, anger or, potentially, a cowardly reaction that shifts responsibility and blame onto an innocent individual to escape the consequences. Those who are more sensitive feel deeply hurt or wounded by these interactions.

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“Balancing Life = Spiritual Fulfillment”

It’s important to schedule our day according to what we need to get done and to what we need to take care of spiritually. It’s important to balance our day and make sure we spend time doing some kind of spiritual practice. For most people spiritual practice doesn’t even cross their mind. But living a balanced life and doing spiritual practice daily is vital if we want to have inner peace.

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“How a Soul Matures and Grows Throughout Life”

“The Forge” We come to this world pure gleaming white without a smudge of any kind of soot of any kind that holds back the light of our soul. But soon that all changes, as soon as we hear our mothers voice we start figuring out ways to manipulate in order to acquire what we want. And soot begins to accumulate on the lamp of our soul. And later we start the process of removing that soot one day at a time.

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“The Power of Three Little Words”

If we knew we might not see someone for a long time or ever again— we would tell them how much we love them. But we never know what might happen, in the blink of an eye things can change—but if we express our love our heart is clear and we feel good about life. Dr. Paul Haider Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Channel Copy and paste the following URL into your browser to watch video https://youtu.be/EOfS0mPO2sU

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