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I hear they are having a good sugaring season in Vermont this year! The sap rises up through the maple trees after being underground all winter with the first warm sunny days of spring. It splashes generously into buckets and pipelines, and then onto breakfast, feeding us sweet-loving humans ...

The Centre of Our Existence!nnMost of us have heard talk or have read something about the seven centers of energies that we refer to as Chakras. I do believe these are very important centres of our being in terms of our energy field, our aura, and most of all our own balance that can manifest into our physical body.nnSo what can we do about these energies and how can we balance these centres? You don’t need a high level of schooling but perhaps only a few small tips that ca

There IS Divine Order on our planet. Remember, not to “judge by appearances.” We are ALL exactly where we need to be. We are ALL in the right place at the right time. Karma does work in EVERY moment of our lives. Every thought, word, and deed is recorded in the ethers. Some people like Edgar Cayce are able to tap into and read this “program” called the Akashic Record or the “Book of God’s Remembrance.”

“Here is a wonderful recipe that’s quick and simple to make and has all the great flavor of lots of garlic, wonderful sun dried tomatoes, and amazing cilantro. This dish is sure to please everyone in the family and it’s packed with lots of health benefits.” Ingredients: 10 - Cups of Cooked Organic Brown Rice—Cooked with 12 cloves of minced garlic and annatto seed powder or a little saffron for a nice yellow color. 16 - Oz of Organic Marinated Artichoke Hearts with the Marinade 12 - Cloves of Organic Minced Garlic 1 - Cup of Organic Sun Dried Tomatoes Packed in Olive Oilr

Extract from one of my Master of Ceremonies notes, April 2009: “April is a month that has a very distinguishing feature… and I am not talking about my birthday! I am talking about Easter. Easter is about the Passion of Christ. I am not going to preach to you about anything religious; it is not my kind of subject! I am not going to talk to you about righteousness, right or wrong; the least I judged, the least I get judged and the least I get tangled up in other people’s realities.

Expanding your comfort zone isn't quite the same as building self-confidence. However, the two do fit together rather nicely. The one begets the other. So many people feel stuck in a rut... bored from a routine that is safe and comfortable but not very exciting. Fear of falling flat on your ...

When you look at your bills, your paycheck, the news, or the world around you, do you constantly see evidence to support feeling stressed, worried, or afraid about money? Do you listen to economic doomsayers or the woes of your friends and family, your boss, or your own mental monologue, and come away feeling financially frustrated? If so, you’re not alone. Not only is that dire evidence paraded in front of us daily, it is also programmed into our DNA. In this article, you’ll discover how to free yourself from that negative bias so you can welcome Abundance and Financial Freedom!

Chapter Twenty Four - “God Gives Freely, But there Must Be Balance” Then the four profits went their way trekking through the jagged mountains. And after an hour or so they came across a valley where a goat herder tended to his goats. As soon as the goat herder noticed the four profits he bowed down and paid homage to them. Then he stood up and said: I just have goats, I barely making a living, I barely make enough money to feed my wife and children. Can you help me?

Physical Attraction Physical Attraction (aka Sexual Attraction) is determined by the wavelength/gender of our Energy. The wavelength of our energy is divided by gender and continually seeks to become re-united and whole. We are sub-consciously seeking our sexual partner who makes us feel united and whole. Our ideal ‘soul’ mate has an energy that is equal and opposite to our own. An equal wavelength but an opposite gender. The female gender of our energy is: Connected; Sensitive; & Emotional. The male gender of our energy is: Exclusive; Detached; & Rational.r

Many of us get caught in the trap of always seeking things in life but not realizing that we are at the source of all our experiences. We at times find ourselves wanting a more fulfilling career, a better relationship, more money or people to treat us nicer. We tend to get this “victim” mentality as if the world were doing us wrong.

Honor Your Emotions Honor your emotions is another article in a series of posts called Jewels for Self Discovery which is about simple tools to use on your spiritual path to self awareness. Honor your emotions by allowing your emotions to flow in the moment without judgement knowing that we are not our feelings. Emotions are neither right nor wrong, they are just feelings, energy. Let go of your thoughts and just be with your feelings.

For me, the New Year always offers a sense of hope and excitement. Some say it’s just another day, and that it is, but whether it is just a mental state, or an energetic vibration from collective consciousness, there’s something unique about this time of year. I’m tempted to offer some ...

“My doctor says I need to lose some weight.” “My boss says I need to get more motivated at work.” “I know I should clean out the garage, but I don’t feel like it.” Sound familiar? If only we could motivate ourselves to do the things we need to do! ...

Trust self, trust the Divine who lies within us. We are the sons and daughters of the Universe. Our essence is love. Full access to wisdom is our birthright. The key to those treasure is in our ability to trust self, trust the Divine. The way within is not through logic and the rational mind. The way is through the heart, prayer and meditation. The heart needs no protection. The heart needs to be supported in giving and receiving love unconditionally in the moment. This brings us back to the need to trust self, trust the Divine. Surrendering

I once was told by the Angels that our concept of Love would fit on the head of a straight pin and the size of the Universe and more is the love that is felt for us by God and the Angels. If this is so, and I believe that it is ... just think of what we can create if we allow our concept of Love to grow ... to encompass it ... to become it. A creed to live by I find is the prayer of St. Francis of Assissi: Lord make me an instrument of your peace Where there is hatred, Let me show love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith;

Chapter Twenty - “The 4 Laws of Love”

Here are a few proven methods for healing asthma without the use of steroids and other kinds of medications that cause problems with our immune system and create havoc with our health. There are many alte atives to medications for healing asthma. But modern medicine would like us to think that medications are the only thing that helps with asthma… but that’s not the truth.

“It's important to talk about it. You raise awareness. But you can also prevent it (child abuse) by not letting it be a secret.”~Chris Witty

Please feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. n© Copyright Arthur Levine, 2009 Words: 480 Keywords: Fantasy, Reality, Imagination, God, Devil, Dream, Alien, New Dimension, Society It's all a matter of perspective and imagination. Have you ever dreamed ...

EMOTIONS IN MOTION Where They Go Is Up To You I had the privilege of watching a friends farm animals while she and her family were on vacation. Never could I have imagined that we would have so much fun doing this task. A barnyard is so full of wonders and various experiences, it is a true feast to the senses. Three of the goats on the farm had each delivered two wonderful babies before myrnfriend left and two more were expected to deliver after her return. On the second day

We have a closed door before us, Waiting for us to use the right key. We fumble around trying different keys Such as super foods, intellectual discussions, Learning lots of knowledge. But the only key that opens the door To Divine Mind (God Mind) is Meditation. And once we use that key on a daily basis, Divine Mind provides us A mind full of contentment, A mind full of understanding, A mind full of great peace, Thus we know God’s Mind. Dr. Paul Haider

Positive affirmations are all over the internet (specifically social media sites like Pinterest and Facebook) But they’re not just some fancy saying. People believe that if affirmations are used properly, they can change your life. How? Well, according to theory, if you say them over and over again your mind will start believing them; And belief is one of the most powerful predictors of success. But do affirmations really work? Well the answer is a little more complicated than a simple yes or no.

Chapter Thirty - “The Sixth Sense and the Craft” Then the four prophets moved under and around the waterfall and onward through the jagged mountains. And soon they came upon a valley that was full of endless cactus and sand… and the High Priest asked the Apprentice: What do you sense here? And the Apprentice said: I see cactus and lots of sand.

"What would happen if everybody ate lots and lots of fresh organic food that was minimally processed? I think we'd have an epidemic of health."rn-Andrew W. Saul, Ph.D.

Soul ProvidernnI had the intention of writing about Soul Mates but it occurred to me to write more about a Soul on its own beforehand. I believe we need to address what we mean by a Soul before we get into anything else.nnA Soul is a Divine entity that keeps moving from body to body for centuries increasing its personal growth and enlightenment by understanding different human issues that are important to that Soul. From learning about religions, ethnics, skin color, labeling

What are Channeled Messages? Channeled messages are messages that come from a higher source such as angels, spirit guides and ascended masters like Jesus, Mother Mary, Kwan Yin and Archangel Michael. The person receiving the message, the channel, needs to have an open heart and an open mind. It is important to get out of the way and allow the guidance to come through unedited in channeled messages. Practicing meditation on a regular basis helps the messenger to still the mind. Going deeper within self to receive the message from the higher source is a process with channeled messages.

Are you always looking for validation? Family, friends and colleagues are always in better control of your life’s direction, you are in fact fond of sampling ideas and opinions. Maybe you belong to that group of people who started with confusion and have ended up with greater confusion by the time they've finished shopping around for other people’s opinions. People call this the approval syndrome. It’s not strength but a weakness that often makes you less of who you are.

Writers who walk a spiritual path often take for granted the reader understands the basic concepts and terminology of modern, universal spirituality. In fact many people may not be versed in these "basics", and this article will attempt to define some foundation parameters for the curious and uninitiated. Universal spirituality is the term I use to transcend specific religious doctrines and organized creeds.

In part one we talked about the body mechanics involved in breathing. In this article we will talk about a subtler energetic aspect of qigong breathing. This is the part of your practice that makes qigong different from other physical exercises. Mindfulness. There is a saying in Chinese, "Yo yi yo qi" translated it means, "Where the mind goes the qi goes." This is an extraordinarily important point later in practice. For now, suffice it to say that the mind directs the qi. There are countless ways and methods to put this into action.

I have found relationship to be a deeply spiritual process. It will reveal to you all of those unpleasant aspects of yourself that you would never face without one. It can be used to purify those aspects, to grow beyond them. It is a spiritual journey. This is where we get to learn about trust, respect, commitment, communication, and love. And, it can be extremely challenging at times. In order to create an “enlightened relationship” you of course must be committed to your own process of waking up. Choosing to be in a conscious relationship is a powerful pathway to achieving that.r

Acclaimed Medium Reveals Personal Struggles behind the Magic A Mandala of an Awakening by Lilian Eden uncovers the tragic and inspirational story behind her gift of communicating with the other side...

The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved. ~ Mother Teresa ~ We live in a society today that engenders loneliness in a large percentage of the population. We are herd animals and yet as we become more affluent, we seem to be moving away from the family unit, and from living in community. The proportion of single parent families and elderly people living on their own is rising steeply and dating agencies are everywhere, which suggests that certain elements of society are not being catered to as they need.

It’s resonates like an old gospel spiritual: You got a story, I got a story. All God’s children got a story. The intensity of our stories varies as does the degree of the resulting chaos. Some of us had it really rough, as did I. Yet others have had harsher lives. And for some of us, not ...

When I was a kid – all the way back in the 40’s and 50’s – the common saying was something like “Eat your food, because people in China are starving.” Even as an 8 year-old, I wasn’t sure that the over-cooked carrots growing cold on my plate in a suburb of Chicago could get half way around the world in time to do them any good. It was true, though, people around the world were starving. Sadly, they still are, even in our own country.

We all have goals and aspirations for the future. If someone were to ask you, for example, where you see yourself in 20 years, you may pause for a bit, but soon you would be able to come up with a list. The problem for many of us is that we haven’t given much thought as to how we are going to achieve the future we dream about. Most of us plan for the future financially, investing in retirement plans or mutual funds, but is that all we need?

There are two aspects to who you are; a physical being and a non-physical being. The non-physical being, also called your Inner Being, Higher Self, or Soul, is always with you and loves you unconditionally. Your Inner Being is your expanded, loving, and compassionate self. It is the wise teacher within you and knows everything about you, including why you have the challenges you have. Your Inner Being is the essence of who-you-really-are, knows no limits, and assists you in knowing your true identity.

While there are many successful users of the Law of Attraction there are still many who have yet to find the secret to the “Secret.” The publishing world is ripe with books on how to effectively use the Law of Attraction, including my book, “Jesus Taught It, Too: The Early Roots of the Law of ...

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains how this process actually works! The Soul is eternal; it is free from birth and death. However, the physical body, in which the Soul resides, is mortal. The moment Soul exits from the body, the body becomes lifeless. And this is what is termed as death. rnAs soon as the Soul leaves the body, the body is declared dead; and the Soul goes straight to its new destination where rebirth takes place. When it is time for the Sou

Many people let their inner voice guide them. Some may call it a feeling, or inspiration; men may name it a “gut feeling” or women may say it is “intuition.” But for those who recognize their spiritual need and seek God’s guidance in their lives, how do you know for sure if you are just listening to your own emotions or not? How do you know if you are hearing God or yourself? There are many ways to find out without a doubt who is doing the talking! Let’s look at some now.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 nnMy mother died today.nnHer body finally gave up. It had enough. My mother’s liver, exhausted from working so hard to filter the toxins she put there, finally reached its limit. So, it’s over. A life of abuse found a quiet end.nnThere will not be a viewing of her body, or funeral, and very few people are even aware she is dead. My father has ordered a cremation for sometime next week. Later in the summer my brother, sister and I will join our fat

It is raining. Pouring. Again! For weeks now it has rained just about every day. The entire Northeast is inundated with more rain than we can possibly deal with. In the best of times, precipitation is seen as beneficent, raining down life-sustaining liquids for our benefit. And then we are grateful, or ought to be. But there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. We are nearly drowning in the stuff. Saturated, soaked, sogged. Completely waterlogged. Rivers rushing down city streets, the drains overflowing. Towns, fields and highways flooded.

Chapter Seventeen - “Do Not Fall Prey to Fear” At that point the all the villagers were in a frenzy over the mysterious evil that had taken over the old woman’s house. They were fearful and started saying they were going burn down her house, salt the earth, and force the old woman out of the village. But then the profits spoke up to calm the agitated villagers. The Lama said: This is just an isolated incident and there is no reason to do harm to anyone or anything. All is quiet now, all that was darkness is now cleansed away.

Note: In this series of articles on philosophical misconceptions, we will look at the perspective within the practices of Awareness Engineering, as well as those held by many great thinkers throughout history. I have compiled a number of misconceptions into three categories: Fear Based, Semantics Confusion, and Under-developed Philosophy. To understand all three, please read each of the separate articles. Our presence in life is marked by two fundamental, irreplaceable factor

Chapter Twenty Seven - “I Think Therefore I AM”

Monica from Norway wrote to me with a question about what can be done to help someone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Her husband is from Afghanistan and saw his whole family killed by the Taliban. He is the only survivor and has the full range of symptoms of PTSD, including ...

Like the tides which ebb and flow on the shore, the cycles of intimacy and solitude drift in and out of my life. I have been living in the absence of intimacy since writing my last blog, The Love Doves.

“By Focusing on These Three Power Centers — We Will Heal the World” There are many energy centers of the body, but there are also power aspects of man that should be used for creating heaven on earth. These three powerful centers of man that can heal Mother Earth, bring about peace on earth, and create harmony among all men.

As a Transformation Coach I love my clients, just as I love my readers. That is why at times I must use tough love in order to encourage others to dig deeper, look truth square in the face, and make a commitment to change. Either you want to transform your life or you don’t, and I hope you do, which is why I am offering this healthy dose of reality—with love. “But” is the word that usually precedes an excuse. The dictionary defines an excuse as: “self-justification; ‘a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise’.”

In Tantra the essential premise is that we are all already awakened. And, we come into this world to learn disce ment and to master various aspects of life. For myself I know that I chose to master this life in many ways. I knew from a very early age that I was on a spiritual self-mastery path. What this meant for me was that my soul set up all of the experiences in this life; the family I was born into and all of my life circumstances that would provide for me the catalysts I needed to master myself.

The logical mind thinks in terms of the known, the visible, what can be confirmed. The Universe thinks in terms of possibility. The deeper part of you is connected to a greater wisdom and knows that all is possible and what you see around you is changeable. I have found that the path of becoming who you are really meant to be requires developing your understanding and trust of the Universe's logic. And the Universe's logic is nothing like your logic. rn The reason the Univers