Spiritual Growth Articles

My definition of Sacred Space: spiritually receptive, where you can sit & meditate or quietly just Be... to nourish your spirit & soul ... By creating an Angel alter you are setting your intention to the sacredness of the area and its' purpose... connecting to God and His messengers ... the ...

Maybe the cycles in our lives affect our perspectives, and some form of wisdom, the wisdom that brings a great sense of knowing and inner peace, comes with age and experience... But I am finding that these are not the only or even the most important variables in personal happiness, something that is far more valuable if you are seeking the life you came here to live.

In 6th grade I knew I was reinca ated from ancient Greece. I knew I had lived in or near the Parthenon and lived the current myths about the Gods and Goddesses. Many years later I joined my first Metaphysical group and met with them once a week for two years.

When it comes to spirituality, each religion and culture have a uniqueness to offer. Some believe in reaching up to their spirit by dancing along with trance music, like in Islamic Sufism or by acts of self nullification like in strict catholic beliefs. No one is born to believe in a particular religion. It is the way a child is brought up and then what he or she chooses to believe in that determines the religion he or she will follow. A very strong link of this determination

Before you were born into your physical body you were pure, non-physical energy. When you decided to come here in physical form your Inner Being, also known as Source Energy, Soul, or God, projected its consciousness into the physical you. You then became two different aspects - a physical being and a non-physical being. Your inner being is the non-physical aspect of you. While you live, breathe, think and be, your Inner Being is doing the same, minus the breathing part.

“Great for Ulcers, GI Challenges, Full of Antioxidants, Lowers Cholesterol” Plum flowers have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for healing for thousands of years and they have “No Side Effects”. They work well for treating gastric ulcers, GI problems in general, they are a powerful antioxidant that prevents disease, lowers cholesterol, lowers fevers, boost up our immune system, works wonders for colds, prevents cardiovascular disease and more. Plum Flowers have been used safely and effectively for a very long time. Where they Grow - Plum Trees grow in moderate climates.

There is no doubt that the number of diagnosed diseases and conditions that are caused by toxins in the body are on the rise. These include serious physical and mental health conditions such as childhood asthma, autoimmune disorders, ADD, ADHD, Alzheimer's, allergies and any number of other symptoms including infertility. How heavy metals such as mercury contribute to the toxins building up in our bodies is become more and more clearly linked, resulting in a better understanding of the need for detoxification and increased safety within our food and environment.

One of my all time favorite analogies for understanding life is that of the charioteer. Think of yourself as the driver of a horse drawn chariot. You hold the reins to two very powerful horses. One horse is the Body horse- it represents the appetites and passions of the physical body- the 5 senses and their desire to be constantly stimulated. The other horse is the Mind horse- it represents your individual mind (or ego) and it's incessant desire to control outcomes and circum

Procrastination is hiding in the shadow of the future when you should deal with “now”. It is all about delay tactics, which turn seven days journey into seven years. Procrastination thwarts growth and hinders progress. It is a canker worm that thrives on excuses at all times and in every situation. Somebody once called procrastination a lazy man’s syndrome, yet the issue may transcend laziness and border on fear. It may be fear of failure, criticism, or even success. The fear being exercised may be a result of rejection that was experienced in the past.

The Spider in the Void This morning, as I watched a spider weave her web in front of our kitchen window, I GOT it in a way that was more direct that any inspirational message, philosophy, scientific speculation, guidance or prophecy could express.r

People often speak about their past lives, believing that they themselves have reinca ated. In some cases, that may be true. Most of the time, however, the knowledge of previous lives to which they occasionally gain access belongs to the soul itself and not to them. After all, we don’t have a soul; the soul has us. We are merely vehicles for its growth. Thus, we can neither lay claim to its past inca ations, nor can we use them as an excuse for our idiosyncrasies or shortcomings.

I was doing a workshop at a youth shelter I volunteer at and the topic for the day was Values. One of the exercises was borrowed from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: write your obituary. The purpose of this exercise is to give you an opportunity to think about how you want to be remembered and to get you to think about whether or not the way you’re living your life today reflects that vision.

Do you have issues that need to be resolved with your mother? Is something blocking your communication with her? In this recent case, we discovered evidence of the spiritual connection between all of us, while creating an opening to better communication and a smoother relationship between a mother and a daughter. My client, Jann, in her early 50's, stated that she was afraid to confront her mother about how the mother was treating her and her sister. She felt that if she hone

It is a rare gift to be called to hear the voice of God. Believing in the feasibility of two-way communication with God is indeed atypical. The fact that you even consider this possibility places you in a unique category of uncommon individuals. For example, were you raised in a family, ...

Mary of Magdala cared deeply for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe you would too if He had set you free from the torture of 7 demons. Here is a fun Bible object lesson for your kids to learn about this special story. Here’s what you do: The object you will use for this lesson will be a picture of Mary of Magdala. You can find many choices of pictures from Google Images. The bigger the picture, the better. Post it on your chalkboard or bulletin board. Next, make 6 strips of paper the width of your picture and write the 6 sentences found down below in Point 2, one on each.r

With Spring comes the beginning of Aries. The earth is resurrected by the powers of our Creator. The ancients believed that when God created the elements the sun was in Aries. The universal focus for this time is "Behold, I make all things new." (Rev.21:5) Each one of us is the "center of the ...

When asked if she would continue to perform even after retirement, Beverly Sills was reported to have responded, “No. I’ve done that already.”

Sri Shani Yantra A Yantra is an instrument, or a talisman or a mystical diagram usually in copper. It is a technique or path, considered the simplest and shortest, through which one can attain one's desires, and fulfill one's wishes. It is said that the 'Deities' reside in the Yantras and by performing 'Puja' or worship of Yantras, one can appease them, remove the malefic effects of planets, and increase the flow of positive influences. Procedures to be followed by you to pla

As the holidays near, it is important to remind ourselves of what we are really celebrating. Christmas day is symbolically the birthday of Jesus Christ, who according to the Christian Faith, died for our sins to be forgiven. Jesus is an important figure today regardless of what faith you may follow. However, aside from his crucifixion, many don’t know much about the meaning of word “Christ.”

Genesis 24:63 says this: “Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide.” What do you think Isaac might have meditated on? My bet is that He was thinking about God and his prayer for a wife. Meditating can be kind of a big concept for your kids to grasp, but it is definitely one that they should be introduced to. Here is a fun Bible object lesson to help them learn this truth. Here’s what you do: The object you will use for this lesson will be a pack of gum. Change the label on it to read “Meditation Gum”. Have enough gum for every child to chew a piece.

Our daily prayers are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Prayers help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct communication of prayer. There are many ways to pray. Our daily prayers can include repeating a standard prayer that you are familiar with, creating a new prayer or simply talking to God in your own words.

It's undeniable--change really is in the air. It's up to you to decide what changes you need to make in your physical world, but in order to do that, you must first take action to make changes in your mental and spiritual world. That's how it works, that's how it has ALWAYS worked. Until most recently you might have only believed that to be a philosophy, now you are realizing that it is your truth. Why is this so important NOW?...because the changes that are occurring may be putting you into a place of fear, and fear is the only place where you are not meant to be.

Based on: WORK WITH PASSION By Nancy Andersonnn(850 words) Finding your passion is like solving a mystery; you need to know how to interpret the clues that indicate you are on the right track. Following are five passion clues, as well as five signals that let you know that you are headed in the ...

At the beginning of my kindergarten school year, the teacher handed out boxes of crayons. Old boxes were issued to my morning class while new boxes were given to the afte oon class. Because the supply of old boxes was about five students short, a handful of morning students was given new boxes. I was one such lucky child. After writing our names on the boxes, the crayons were stacked in the cupboards lining one side of the classroom. One day at drawing time, my box was nowhe

Stress is a natural part of life. What you understand by stress though may be quite different from your work colleague, your neighbour or your partner. The same events, the same amount of pressure may inspire one person to get active, creative and move beyond known limits and another person to ...

I am wondering how many of you have asked yourself that all important question, “How can I be more effective as a parent?” What if most of you have answered, “yes” to that question? And what if when asked how can you be more effective, you gave answers like, “letting my kids know they are loved, setting up rules, teaching my kids boundaries, limiting TV and video game time, helping them with their homework, and spending quality time with them”?

If we compare ourselves and people we interact with as raindrops and puddles which one are you? If you look at a puddle in the rain you will see that raindrops fall into it, causing many ripples. The puddle has no choice but be bombarded by the raindrops. They cause a disruption of the surface, ...

The world that I remember and have carried within my heart since ete ity is coming closer. The ancient voices that speak to me, tell me that to feel is to pray. If we are not feeling, we are not living. Most of us have forgotten what it's like to really feel. We know what anger, ...The world that I remember and have carried within my heart since ete ity is coming closer. The ancient voices that speak to me, tell me that to feel is to pray. If we are not feeling, we are not living.

This is a Channeled Message for April 2012 that I first received back in 1983 when I started channeling. I was guided to give you this message today. It is so appropriate for these times now as we are ascending as beings of light. "Remember who you are. You are a Divine Being of Love and Light. Your essence is LOVE. God is LOVE. You, being a child of God means that you are LOVE made manifest in flesh." There is no need to work at becoming at-one with God. We are already at-one with Goddess. The key is to remember who you are, as the channeled message above states.

Spirituality Transforms Negative Emotions Through Creativityrn rnEmotional spirituality is the wellspring from where our deepest energy resides. It is here that our creative ideas are born. When we wonder where our creative energy comes from, we’re really wondering about the fundamentals of life itself. Although we may not be able to answer this question completely, we can hypothesize that strong emotions lead to this limitless creative energy. From these very emotions lies

You have just broken up and it is difficult to deal with, you are questioning yourself as to what went wrong because to you everything was alright, not great but things you felt that needed work with time you will both would work through. Comforting You realize that you are hurting and want this hurt to stop so you decided to go out and meet more people hoping something will click with another. After a couple of tries you meet someone and to you this person is nothing like your ex and you feel you are ready to get into a new relationship and it has only been a month you broke u

Colossians 2:15: And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Over the last 30 days, I have experienced a machine gun effect attack in spiritual warfare that I have never combated in this realm before. The natural manifestation of this principality came so fast, so unknowingly and very targeted that when all the dust cleared, not much was standing. Today, I am writing about my experience in hopes to reveal not only

Many of us learned early on that if someone said "no" to us, that we were somehow at fault. This erroneous belief system can cause us untold issues later in life as we go through life taking rejection extremely personally. In the network marketing arena, for example, people often believe that if their potential clients are not interested in their product range, that they are being rejected as a person.

BS”Dnn"In the sixth century of the sixth millennium, the gates of supernal [heavenly] wisdom will be opened, as will the wellsprings of earthly wisdom, preparing the world to be elevated in the seventh millennium." The Zohar (a source text of Kabbalah) nnThe true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained liberation from the self. n--Albert EinsteinnnnWho are you? Are you a mother, father, child, friend, spiritual se

Childhood should be a happy, carefree time of life. But children growing up today are living in conditions of high stress, and more and more children are being diagnosed with developmental delays, as well as serious medical and mental health conditions. Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and ...

These two supplements will amp up your immune system and keep allergies, viral infections or that strange “why do I feel so yucky when I should feel great this summer” feeling at bay. Introducing: Olive Leaf and Oil of Oregano. The combo you need to feel amazing all year round! (No, this is no commercial. I just get excited to share the news!) Here’s the scoop on two of my favorite supplements. Olive Leaf has been used medicinally for centuries, and considered by many to be a most potent and sacred herb. Even Hippocrates was a fan and you will most likely become one too.

What Is Real, And What Is Not? One of the first statements made in the book, A Course In Miracles from The Foundation of Inner Peace is “Nothing real can be threatened, nothing unreal exists, herein lies the peace of God.” On my third journey in more than 10 years through this ...What Is Real, And What Is Not

As Westerners we are taught that nature is seperate from us—that we have ownership of the land and all its inhabitants. The truth is that we are a part of nature. Unfortunately, most of us are trying everything we can do to live apart from nature. We think that if we cut down one tree, we can simply plant another, but that one tree is connected to the community. Its roots interlink with its brethren of trees unde eath the soil, while above ground, it hosts a plethora of life forms. It's not simply these creatures that live in the trees that are affected.

Learn how to free yourself from selfishness and the urgency of time with self-realization. For as long as history existed there was always a struggle between dark and light, evil and goodness, ignorance and wisdom, urgency (stress) and relaxation. There are countless aspects to the complex human individual.

I think many people have had confusion about what the Kundalini rising is. Many of my students ask me what it is, is it dangerous, how do you know if it has risen etc. Our primary dialogue occurs over Kundalini Yoga.

In this series of posts titled Using Your Psychic Abilities I am sharing personal stories about the power trusting your intuition. Using your psychic abilities - trusting your intuition is about knowing that we are all intuitive. With intention, inner silence, listening, trusting and following the guidance from within you can develop your natural intuition or psychic abilities knowing that you are always guided to what is best for you from the Source of all truth within you. I Listened to My Intuition

Take time, in this moment, to connect with the events in your life in which you have "settled"-- not compromised on, or agreed to-- but experiences in which you have allowed yourself to experience and "be" LESS than what you truly are. We are sure you can find many such experiences, for it's ...

Learning to manifest your ideal life is wonderful, but there is an important step that many people leave out. They forget to leave room for the universe to bring them something even better than what they are asking for! This article assumes you've already studied at least the basics of manifesting your desires or using the law of attraction.

A rollercoaster of pleasurable feelings that make it hard to even breathe, or is it also evident in sarcasm, bickering, and sex on demand? You’re kidding, right? That’s not love. We don’t need to be educated about what love is; you just know it. Or do you? Over 1 million kids a year are affected by divorce; 60% are parents between the ages of 25 to 39. The love these couples demonstrate is the educational model their kids get for what this predominately misunderstood word represents.

"You sit here for days saying, 'This is strange business.' You're the strange business. You have the energy of the sun in you, but you keep knotting it up at the base of your spine. You're some weird kind of gold that wants to stay melted inrnthe furnace, so you won't have to become coins." ~ Rumi

Everyone makes a mistake at some point in their life. Most of us make the majority of our mistakes when we are young. Teenagers and twenty-somethings are especially prone to make some whoppers! After we make those big mistakes, we naturally want to fix the problems and get on to better ...

Love is a wonderful emotion that we all seek to experience. It comes in many forms; the love a parent has for a child, the love one feels for a romantic partner, or the love we have for friends and family. We have all said the words “I love you”, but have we really thought about what that means?

How often have heard or used this phrase: "It is what it is."? Could this actually be a major philosophical point of view? Saying it seems to stop your wishing it could be some other way, your frustration about what's happening, or your total dismay about something appearing to be not quite ...