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“Black Neem Soap is very healing for eczema, psoriasis, acne, rashes, and oily skin… and it’s soothing and does not dry the skin.” Activated charcoal works great for healing skin irritations and rashes and Neem has so many wonderful heal abilities for the skin. Here’s how to make your own Black Neem Soap. Ingredients: 6 - Bars of Organic Vegetable Based Glycerin Soap. 1 - Teaspoon of Activated Charcoal Powder. 1 - Teaspoon of Aloe Vera Gel. 2 - Capsule Vitamin E Oil - Removed from the Capsules. 1 - Teaspoon of Pure Neem Oil.

I am not talking about average daily stress, I am taking about the insidious stress that we intentionally put upon ourselves each time we recall an event, experience, or person from our past. We hold onto grudges fiercely, then repeat and repeat the stories over and over in our minds.

Some things matter too much to the ego, and this is a source of unhappiness, things like performing perfectly, looking a certain way, having certain things, and so on. The flip side of this is that many of the little things that actually turn out to matter, especially to true happiness, are overlooked and underrated by the ego.

I can't help but notice as I write this review for Emotional Freedom, by Dr. Judith Orloff, that at this particular moment, I'm not feeling so free. Worries twirl in my mind: Will readers like the review? What will Judith think? Insecurities abound. Thank God that Emotional Freedom is available to me. Living at a deeper level is to express love, offer thanks and practice forgiveness thereby excusing you of a life of pent-up angst. Ah, that's better – the freedom is swelling. Dr.

“Follow your heart.” We hear those words a lot. However, sometimes saying it and actually doing it are worlds apart. Two years ago my dear husband, Steve Amos, passed away of a sudden heart attack. His death rocked my family’s world and shook us to the core. I can’t tell you how painful ...

“Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation – some fact of my life – unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God’s world by mistake” Alcoholic Anonymous

Today’s era predominates with a high intellect. Every aspect of our life is fully influenced by the modern scientific principle of proof and sound logic. As a result world humanity requires both proof and logic as far as philosophy is concerned too. Only after testing it thus will they deign to accept its usefulness. Truth and Reality will be imbibed only after it is tested via logic and scientific proof. This insistence of ‘proof’ has greatly challenged the very existe

Discipline was one of those words I truly disliked for a long time. Growing up I associated discipline with negative words like detention or being grounded. As I became an adult, the word started changing meaning into being rigid, inflexible and most importantly boring. The last thing I wanted to be was boring. I wanted to be care-free and creative. I couldn’t see the connection between discipline and creativity.

My earliest memory of “connecting” with Spiritual material was perhaps when I first read Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. I couldn’t really explain it at the time, but his ideas spoke to something within me. The Spiritual text began to make sense on an experiential level. As I shared in his thoughts, it was as if the ideas took on a life inside. I was activated. The power of these shared ideas subsequently became the catalyst for a spiritual quest.

If you are in the mood for being footloose and fancy free and wish to raise your vibration in the process, then step out to the Templeton Trail at Cathedral Rock for the full moon drumming circle. It truly is a magical event where participants are encouraged to explore the Divine in their own way. People gather for this monthly celebration, bringing their drums, rattles, colorfully lighted hula hoops, chairs, dogs, and of course, their booty to do a little shaking if they so desire.

• Think about all the things you have to do. Do this as you are going about your day. Go over your to-do list mentally many times a day, especially in the midst of doing something. Then talk about how much you have to do and how busy you are with everyone. • Keep checking the time, and think about time a lot: how much time something took, how much time something takes, how much time something will take, how much time you have left. Tell yourself you don't have enough time, or worry that you don't.

Most of us would admit to finding a sunset somewhat moving, and possibly, inspirational. Few of us can walk past a beautifully red and purple sky without stopping to take a look and maybe even upload a picture to Instagram. The same can be said of star-filled skies and crashing waves. But, what is it about nature that we find so beautiful and so inspirational? Why are poets, artists, and musicians drawn to these scenes? How can you use this to encourage more creativity in yo

“The wisdom voice is always declarative, and silence opens the doorway to contemplation and reflection…the greatest solace is in silence and nature.” –– Angeles Arrien Meditation is the practice or technique of quieting the mind. It stills and silences the chatter of our daily life. Silence and stillness are avenues that lead to meditation. I strongly believe that learning and loving to be alone in silence and stillness is what helps us find solace and peace in our very busy lives.

Once there was a man by the name of Ajan who had everything. He had a great car, a wonderful wife, lots of obedient children, and a business that was very successful. His life was good and everything was thriving. And so he was happy and he didn’t give a single thought to God, the Universe and the One and Only.

What would you do if you began receiving communications from an Inner Voice? What if the Voice brought you more understanding, love and abundance? What if that Voice enhanced your Spiritual growth? What would you do if you realized that your experience could be a universal experience - available ...

True Forgiveness and the Benefits When you practice true forgiveness, you get in touch with your Higher Self and you are willing to see with its eyes through the false images of your ego. You accept that your Higher Self sees the person you are angry with, as their true essence, unconditional love, unending peace, expanding joy and in Oneness at all times. You accept this about yourself as well. You remember that you are never upset for what you think you are upset about. You recognize the reflection of what is unconsciously in your ego.

According to a recent Belief.net story, roughly one-fifth of Americans describe themselves as “Spiritual but not Religious.” The story also says:

Manifestation has become a popular topic since movies such as "The Secret" have been released. Sure, there are people out there who have no problem manifesting anything they desire. But how many people do you know personally who have successfully manifested the life of their dreams? Not very many. So what are the reasons that manifestation doesn't work? Belief

I read something today and I was wondering if it’s true. What I read was that many people are in fear about money. I was surprised. But then I thought, hum may be so. So many people talk about money, wanting money, financial independence or wealth yet it still seems to elude them. I find that really amazing in this day and time.

We each have 6 senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch and intuition. Typically, we pay attention to one, maybe two at a time, blocking out all the others. While smelling a beautiful bouquet of flowers, for example, we may close our eyes and breathe in the scent only using our nose to take ...We each have 6 senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch and intuition. Typically, we pay attention to one, maybe two at a time, blocking out all the others.

This article is an excerpt from "Art and Spiritual Transformation" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com n nChapter 6 nThe Broken Center nJackson Pollock (1912-1956) nn“The human soul must suffer its own disintegration, consciously, if ever it is to survive,” wrote D. H. Lawrence.1 Here we have stated the central problem of our age, evidenced in the art of Jackson Pollock (1912-1956). It is the problem of self-loss, willingly undertaken, in order that the dee

What are chakras? Chakras are energetic spinning wheels which reside in the spiritual body. Each chakra represents a different emotional layer. When you have thoughts and feelings which are negative they can get stored inside of your spiritual body and chakras. When your chakras are filled with gunk this can lead to various illnesses, body aches or feelings of depression and anxiety. The best way to clear your chakras would be to meditate or get an energy healing session.

There is much talk of positive thinking and happiness mentality in our culture at present and yet, it appears that we are taking increasing quantities of anti-depressants than ever before. This paradox demonstrates that the mood of our global nation is one of tranquilized normality. Where is all the happiness that we are told is our birth right? Where is the happy ever after that we were promised in the fairy tales?

Introduction to Spiritual Healingnn It is widely acknowledged that life is sustained and nurtured by a life force. Whether this life force is called an energy, power or substance does not matter as much as our particular relationship to this all omnipotent power. It has been recorded that where our relationship to this force is weak—resulting in an insufficient energy flow between us and it—sickness or poor health occurs; while where the energy flow is strong, health and

The colors we eat do make a difference in the way we feel. But most people don’t take into account their emotional well being is connected to the colorful foods they eat. Colorful foods are powerful, they can drastically change our mood. Here are a few different types of live food colors and their emotional response.

Having abundance means your needs and wants are amply filled. Abundance creates a zest for life, an excitement about the daily miracles that can occur at any moment. It includes appreciating what you already have and being excited about what you are creating. Abundance is a state of mind, where ...

There is a world that everyone visits every night that, to most people, is invisible and intangible. It is a world of relationships, reconnecting with old friends, meeting strangers who seem familiar, sometimes falling in love. In this place, we can experience things we’ve never seen or touched in our physical life. It can seem supe atural, mystical or otherworldly. It’s a place where blind people can see, people who are paralyzed can walk, people can fly without an airplane. This is the world of dreams.

When the subject is: Communicating with God, "How do you know when you're hearing God's voice?" is the most often asked question. Perhaps you've been praying or meditating and you sense you're hearing God's voice - but you're not sure - how do you know? I suppose we'd all like definitive answers all the time. In spiritual matters it doesn't always work that way. There is a reason for this. In our human/physical way of thinking we only see a few of the options available.

Numbers are the only exact science of the Universe that we have. To work with numbers and discover how they have the ability to trigger memories within the soul consciousness has been documented by many a metaphysician. Numbers help up to understand energy and vibration. They assist us in using ...

The world of personal growth is overflowing with advice related to “The Law of Attraction.” At the root of this phenomenon is an empowering principle, that what we are doing on the “inside,” in our thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs has a big impact on our life experiences. However, the way this insight has “materialized” has led to several misconceptions that cause people to become frustrated with the whole idea. In this article, we’ll explore three of these misconceptions, their potential pitfalls, and a way to understand this insight in a new and empowering way.

There comes a time,in the evolution of the soul,when the individual is no longer satisfied with the pursuit of material goals and conventional existence.She or he begins to ask questions such as:What is the meaning of life?Who am I?What is my place in the universe?...Thus,one may begin the search for enlightenment and liberation.The individual becomes a seeker, and embarks on a long and heroic journey of ever expanding consciousness.Along the way,the seeker will be propelled

Let Your Family and Friends Know That You Are A Person of Faith.nnIf you are like my Magic Genie friend Gloriious and I, you may be shy about telling those you love and care about that you are a person of faith. You may be afraid to let your true feelings show. nnDon’t Be Afraid. Unlock Your Imagination and Find Your Faith.nnGet rid of your inhibitions and allow your true feelings and emotions to take hold. You may be surprised to discover that you are in fact a person of F

Sometimes I wake up in the morning and think of the coming day and coming days in general, and I think that I must have been born on the wrong planet. But then I slowly realize that I am just where I am supposed to be. When I realize that all of my fears, worries, and regrets seem to just vanish. I realize that there is not much that I can do to change the world. In order to make great changes the majority of the people must be willing to say yes. They must be willing to exhibit the behaviors that will make things better and put aside their differences and to so.

“Many times people have lots of gas and bloating and this protocol heals the problem. This protocol balances the GI tract and creates a harmonious process for the whole body.” Many times our GI tract gets out of balance due to lack of probiotic bacteria and from eating GMO food and foods full of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals. So it’s important to eat only organic food, and to restrict the amount of sugar we consume because sugar feeds all the negative none probiotic bacteria in our gut thus creating imbalance with gas and bloating.

2011 - Everlasting Justice Countdown to 2012 and the 144.000 Rapture by Merry C. Battles Here we are at the start of another year. Time is just speeding along. We are all marching and I want to know where to? There is a divided camp on earth. Are we headed for a 1,000 years of peace or are we headed toward destruction? It looks pretty damn scary right now. “Don’t judge by appearances.” In order for there to be an evolution there has to be a shaking up of people, circumstances, and thoughts. This leads to a higher more advanced organization.

One thing must be clear from the outset; Nostradamus is not a purveyor of doom and gloom. He does not predict the end of the world nor does he foretell of the “second coming” of anyone. Regardless of the words, he does not believe in an anti-Christ. Nostradamus does not tell “all” in the ...

There’s a lyric to the song, “Circle of Life”, made popular by Elton John and in the Movie “The Lion King” that says: “You will find your place on the path unwinding…” This phrase and this song has become a favorite reflection of my life work as shaman guide and teacher in the art of finding and living your destiny.

When you develop your insight, the world you see through your eyesight changes. Many of us were taught to see the world around us in an objective way rather than reflective. We were taught to evaluate and react to it rather than observe it. Your insight is the sight you have from within, your ...

Decades ago the University of Califo ia Press published an unusual manuscript by an anthropology student named Carlos Castaneda. The Teachings of Don Juan initiated a generation of seekers dissatisfied with the limitations of the Western worldview. Castaneda's now classic book remains controversial for the alte ative way of seeing that it presents and the revolution in cognition it demands. Whether read as ethnographic fact or creative fiction, it is the story of a remarkable journey that has left an indelible impression on the life of more than a million readers around the world.

We are all longing for that special someone to share our lives with and open our heart too. We go through many different relationships hoping for the right one. Hoping to find our soulmate. But, it isn’t our soulmate we are longing for. It is our twin flame. There is so much talk about ...

Chapter Eighteen - “Angels of Light Around Me” And the three profits started their long trek back to the monastery. They again walked to the narrow paths that led up the high mountains and into deep gorges slowly moving as they endured the snow and rain. They stopped and made camp for the night on a wide spot on the trail. Then the stranger said: Apprentice do you remember the first time your Guardian Angels came to you?

The physical universe is a maze of smoke and mirrors, complicated diversions that try to capture our attention and place it on the path of illusions instead of on the path of spiritual truth, love, and happiness. We are living in a swirling mass of positive and negative energies, vibrating to the frequency of the state of consciousness of the world’s inhabitants.nnThis is clearly being reflected in the chaos earth has been experiencing lately, with hurricanes, tornados, ear

I’d been working at the international headquarters of a spiritual organization in Menlo Park, Califo ia. As most of the employees were members of this particular organization, lunch table conversations naturally centered on subjects inherent to the teaching, subjects such as dreams, past lives, and the shortest path home to God. One day, as she nibbled on a carrot stick, a co-worker I had nicknamed Zeta told me of a recent past life recall she’d had. She remembered flying in

Every great thing that exists in our world was once a thought in someone’s mind. Even the chair in which you sit as you read this article was designed in the mind of its creator. The imagination is one of the most powerful tools we possess. When everyone on the planet engages their imagination, we will have a much brighter world! Any time someone sees a problem, it is a stimulus for the imagination. As a teacher, I sometimes hear students complain. They don’t like the way they are tested, they think the questions are too tricky orrnhard or not specific.

To our past ancestors, the animal held great spiritual power and symbolic meaning. In Native American culture, mythology and ancient civilizations, each animal is embodied with its own symbolic meaning and held its own unique spiritual power.nA particular animal crossing your path had deep significance to your life and indeed a strong message to impart. The presence of animal wisdom may appear to you in a dream, on the physical plane or intuitively.nnWe can also utilize and t

Chapter Fourteen - “Waves of God Unfold Our Nature” At that point the stranger spoke up and said: As all things unfold according to the Divine understanding the ONE, he that does not understand himself unfolds accordingly. In meditation we are to ask God, the Universe, and the One and Only for only one thing… “Make Me in Thy Image”. What greater knowledge could there be than to know all. Yet man in his lack of understanding asks for material things, and for all kinds of various sequence of events to happen.

“Here are 9 ways to be comfortable meditating for long periods of time” With the world in turmoil, it’s important to meditate for longer periods of time to get rid of stress and stay healthy. Here are a few ways to make sure you can sit for long periods of time and be comfortable.

My mother spent her last months in a palliative care suite in a long term care facility. I spent many hours at her bedside. This time together was a privilege and a gift. It afforded an immense opportunity for spiritual growth. I took full advantage. Although my mother was conscious and orientated to all three spheres (time, place, and person) to the end of her life, she spent many hours in a trance-like, rapid eye movement state, a state of wakeful dreaming. After wakening f

MUNAY-KI The Munay-Ki are the nine great rites of initiation of the medicine way. The Munay-Ki are the nine gates that heal us and transform our human energy field into that of homo luminous. The prophecies of the ancient Americas speak about a new human appearing on the planet – one who lives ...

Do you always feel like you're "trying" to be more or do more? Like you have to become something you're not in order to get what you want? rnIt is common to think that if you haven't created what you want in your life that something has to change. rn But what if what has to change is not what you think? And what if what you are attempting to change is actually going to hinder you even more? rn rnI see this fairly often. We're really taught that there is a "right" way of doing