The seat of love is the heart. How did man figure out that love is centered there? How do we know that love is generated from there and created from the strongest muscle in the body? We are told that the size of our fist is the size of our heart. Does size matter? Our hands are extensions of ...
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Who do you know that reflects a “Magnificent Self?” We all know someone. Oprah is a prime example of someone who embraces her Magnificent Self. She uses her passions and multitude of resources to motivate and inspire others. She shines her light brightly into places of darkness to ...
I, Kryon, I will present you with the messages of love. And while Kryon brings the messages the magnetic love energy already begins to flow. It is this energy of the new age. It has a balancing effect and you feel the deep love for all-that-is in you.
As the energy of the world changes, you may be called into new areas, to enhance your awareness of who you are and what you are capable of. You may find yourself drawn to study, so that you may develop more confidence in yourself as well as gain new knowledge. You may find yourself drawn to ...
From what viewpoint are you looking at your life? Are you looking in the rear-view mirror or are you looking through your windshield? Looking through your rear-view mirror is viewing life with chains of the past. Some of these chains may be limiting beliefs that were drilled into your head as a young girl. “You will work in the family business” “Girls are never good at math or science” “You are not smart enough to graduate from college”
I look upon the many faces of God, And in each one is the Holy Breath. Within each one shines the spark of divinity. His hands lie invisibly Resting upon each shoulder. He has written us upon the palms of His hands. Within each form is the perfect seed ofnnperfection, Waiting to blossom ...
Is there anything you’d like to do, but you doubt your ability to do it? Maybe, you wonder if you have the natural talent, the resources, or the know-how. You wonder if you’ll be able to stick with it and do what it takes. Or maybe, you have some fear that doing it will change your life or take you out of your comfort zone.
My two cats, Violet and Sakkara, are a lesson in contrasts when it comes to taking medication. With Sakkara, a buff colored tabby, all I have to do is offer her a pill and her mouth opens like a baby bird whose parent has just returned to the nest. Violet, my highly opinionated Siamese, ...
I love my life journey. I continually strive to expand my life and be of service to others. The mental block walls I run into are limiting beliefs I have about myself. These beliefs erode my confidence and they can also make me feel I am less than a woman tha I am.
Most people can survive natural disasters medical conditions life events but for some of us we would rather cling to the Titanic and go down than spend Sunday lunch having our buttons pushed by our Mother. We would rather run with the bulls than confront our siblings over behaviors that annoy us. We would rather be in the eye of a hurricane than at the family dinner table trying not to look at the pink elephant sitting in the living room.
Only when you feel (to some degree) your Spiritâs closeness to you, your Spiritâs nearness to you, Its inseparability from you, may you then be guided by It. Itâs an indescribable feeling which is actually more than just a feeling; it may more aptly be defined as a knowing -feeling. And learning to identify it when it occurs enables you to filter out the illusions which normally obscure your indissoluble connection to that higher part of yourself, your Real nature, your
In the world of corporate power and hectic life, where is the time to sit with friends and share belly laughter? Can you think of the day that just passed and count the number of times that you actually truly laughed, smiled or giggled? Not the fake laugh that you have for customers but the true genuine laughter. I am sure you do not even need your one finger to count that! Remember as kids we used to giggle and laugh at the smallest of things and the rest of the day was so h
I am the guardian of the dragons, the unico s. The custodian and guardian of the planet Omaras. The sounds of my name reach you with Nie'A'Tieh, and the greeting that unifies everything and comprises the divine love: OMAR TA SATT. You are on planet Earth which is a very special planet, a beautiful planet. And you have the highest goods, the water, and God's Son inca ated on your planet. You are divine human beings in the duality. But the duality is vibrating very high already and the divine Reality is arriving more and more.
I’ve just broken a 10 day juice cleanse and my body feels like a million bucks! The orange I ate for “breakfast” was an eagerly anticipated explosion of virgin, citrus flavours and texture; a pleasure beyond description when compared to the simplicity of 10 days consumption of organic apple juice that has been part of my cleansing regimen process.
In the light of 9-11 and the killing of Osama bin Laden we understand the reactions of revenge and of hatred. Their expression was easy enough to see in the outburst of joy at his death in many parts of the US. It made some of us rather uncomfortable. That we are staging the equivalent of the mob scenes we see on TV that burn American flags, is pathetic and not a reason for pride. What are the implications of a state-sponsored killing from a spiritual perspective? Are there karmic repercussions for us since it was done by our government in our name? How do we best react to that?
Network marketing can be a tough industry. It requires determination, motivation, courage and thick skin. The reason for the thick skin is that you need to learn to hear a no many times for each yes you get, and sometimes you need to get used to the no before you can get a yes. Network marketing has a somewhat tarnished reputation because many people fail to make any money- the figures are quoted at between 90- 97% of people in the industry. There are also reports of companies that have behaved immorally and left their members in trouble with no rescue plan.
The inner critic is that voice inside your head that tells you that you aren't good enough, smart enough, talented enough, pretty enough, or strong enough. It nags and natters at you to the point that your self confidence and sense of bravery is destroyed. You are convinced that the voice is ...
Experience inner joy when it arises from within you. We can feel it as the result of an experience in the world that inspires happiness. It can also occur for no apparent reason at all. Recently I experience inner joy for no obvious reason. I pause in order to honor my emotions and I ask myself where this feeling is coming from. There is no outer reason to feel joy at the time. When I go inside and ask Spirit for guidance I get the answer to simply experience inner joy, enjoy it and let it expand. What a wonderful recipe for happiness! Sheer Joy in Being
I can’t even begin to count how many times I wanted something but the fear of being told ‘No’ held me back from even asking a question. I am much more confident today tha I used to be just a few years ago, but it is still something I need to watch for. Work environment comes to mind immediately for me and for those I coach. We do our jobs and expect to be acknowledged. It could be recognition or it could even be a promotion we deserve. When we watch others get what we feel we have earned it upsets us.
Motivation is a tough thing, especially if you're in the midst of some difficult circumstances. Everyone faces doubt and depression. What separates the highly successful is the ability to keep moving forward. There is no simple solution for a lack of motivation. Even after beating it, the problem reappears at the first sign of failure. The key is understanding your thoughts and how they drive your emotions. By learning how to nurture motivating thoughts, neutralize negative
One of the most challenging (and controversial) perspectives of the "we can learn from everyone" variety, is acknowledging the profound growth that can come from NOT getting what we need from others, let alone being victimized by them. There is no shortage of stories detailing terrible crimes, tragedy and injustice every where we look, on both global and personal scales. And, in the American psyche at least, we often want to be able to ascribe blame and enjoy some sense of ju
Calm down! Don't worry! Just relax! How irritating and un-soothing these words can be; and how many times have I heard people (guilty as charged) say this to others when they are suffering? It’s not so easy, as you probably know - to calm the waters. The other day I was in the Vitamin Barn when a woman walked up to the counter and picked up a box that said, "Let Go," and with such raw vulnerability, said to the woman at the counter, "Does this work?" Everyone wants to be happy, but few know how to create it.
One time or another, we’ve all collected things. From the raised trunk elephant, to flying pigs, to railroad memorabilia, there’s a little bit of a collector in all of us. We surround ourselves with material goods fashioned into representations of things that make us happy on some level. ...
Affirmations are positive statements of truth. We all know truth as it resonates within us. Through our thoughts we are always creating. So let’s remember to create consciously by using affirmations. What we focus on we create more of since energy flows from intention. Using affirmations assists us in specifically focusing our intention on consciously creating in our lives. Using affirmations in the present tense is important such as "I am beautiful, lovable and capable." Guidelines for Using Affirmations The following are simple guidelines for using affirmations:
CHANDI â The Goddess Who Is Quick To Respond Goddess Maha Shakt is Chandi and in this way loving her is favorable on a day like Chitra Pournami which falls on tenth May, 2017.Vedicfolks will play out the Nava Chandi Homam on the day and it is committed to the goddess specified in the Devi Kavacha or the Chandipath or Devi Mahatmyam. This yagya makes all desires work out as expected and it is said that there are just two divine beings who rapidly react to a genuine human cal
It is not uncommon to come across people swearing by the power of deceitful intentions. The power of goodness in this world has been sadly understated and misconstrued. In a world inhabited by people of varying temperaments and intentions, it is easy to get falsely opinionated by just any random observation. Even the most optimistic individuals end up feeling discouraged and pathetic on encountering any incidents of deceitful occurring. Why is it easy to lose faith in goodness?r
You already know everything you need to know to be the person you want to be in the world. Really. I believe that about you. I believe that about me, too. I also believe we keep forgetting to what we know, keep forgetting live from our deepest values, and that we all need help remembering.nnIn this time of holiday grace, in this time of strife in the world, in this time of desperate need for peace and clarity, I offer you a "cheat sheet" of thoughts and practices for remember
Do you feel like you’ve been here and heard this before? Do your dreams seem real?
Born and raised in Michigan, I knew the move to Phoenix would bring profound changes to my life. Accustomed to a lifetime in a state with beautiful lakes and lush landscape, I learned to live with the native insects and wondered about the types of critter-life I’d find in the desert southwest.
I find that my confidence level has a direct correlation to the positive attitudes of those people I am around. It doesn’t matter if they are at the office or my personal life. If I am constantly around negative people, overtime doubt and fear start edging their way into my life and my self-confidence starts plummeting.
Basic human needs are that of recognition. To be appreciated, seen, loved and respected for who we are. âThere is nothing, absolutely nothing, more important than meeting our basic human needs. If we focused less on retina display ipads and more on the vision of a world where all peopleâs basic needs are met, we will all be happier as a result.â ~ Simon Cohen There are six basic human needs that we all look for in our lives to be happy and feel fulfilled. Tony Robbins,
Science now defines and communicates “new” ways to view our bodies, our connection with each other, and our world. These theories involve energy fields measurable in and through the body, as demonstrated through acupuncture, shiatsu, watsu (water shiatsu), tai quon dow, tai chi, and so forth. Through Rupert Sheldrake, we learn about morphogenic fields, and the 100th monkey syndrome, which join our species in a nonverbal, non linear sharing of knowledge and informa
You've more than likely heard the term 'Manifestation' by now. But if you haven't, it's the universal law of attracting what you wish for. Basically, everything is vibrating at different frequencies. Your thoughts, emotions, and actions match these frequencies and result in what you manifest within your life. There are many common practices to help you manifest, including affirmations, visualizations, meditation, and gratitude. Although these methods have been proven to work,
Journey to Your Higher Self Last Saturday I took an early evening run in the beautiful New Mexican dusk. While running I did a process to connect with my Higher Self. As I felt myself being lifted up into the arms of my Higher Self I noticed the beautiful colors of the evening sky becoming more ...
KalashtamirnKalashtami is also known as bhairava Ashtami, dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava. He is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Kalashtami day is observed in every month during Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. There are totally 12 kalashtami day is observed in a year. The Kalashtami day which falls on the âMargashirshaâ Month, that day is celebrated as âKalabhairav Jayantiâ. Lord Kala bhairava is the God of Time. The word Kaal means âtimeâ while bhairava means an â
What does it take to manifest abundance into someoneâs life? For me manifesting joy takes no effort, there are so many simple things I get joy out of. As a matter of fact I lead quite an abundant simple life.nnIâm talking more about big material things here like manifesting money - lots of it, business success, and living a contented life where everythingâs taken care of. nnDoes attracting abundance take lots of meditation and positive affirmations or does it take a bit
In September 2006 there was a partial Eclipse of the Moon September 7th in Pisces as well as an Annular Eclipse of the Sun, September 22, in Virgo. On the same day of this September 22nd Solar Eclipse, the Sun also entered the sign of Libra on the 2006 Autumnal Equinox. After the end of this ...
“When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” - Haruki Murakami Life is unpredictable. No surprises there. You never know what lies around the corner waiting to test your resolve.
Please feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box.n© Copyright, Arthur Levine 2008 Words: 372 Keywords: Christmas, New Years, Future, Happiness, Faith, Miracles All three major indexes are up the sky’s the limit on the coming Holidays. They are ...
While recovering from surgery, I spent the better part of 10 days sleeping, meditating, learning to maneuver a wheelchair, and surrendering to being in the moment. While each of these activities was rewarding, I would like to focus on the value of what can happen in your mind, body, and life once necessary sleep requirements have been met. Surely we all know this from reading it in any number of magazines targeting health, beauty, and science. Having knowledge gleaned from re
Exodus 3:7 says this: “I know their sorrows.” How comforting it is to know that our God cares enough about us to have compassion on us when we are full of sorrow. Our children need to know this truth. Childhood should be a time of great joy, but children experience pain too. Here is a fun Bible object lesson to help them remember that God knows their sorrows too. Here’s what you do: The object you will use for this lesson will be a recording of a baby crying. You can find a free download of this sound on the Internet. Just Google: free recording of a baby crying.
We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘Let go and let God.’ Can you? Are you sure? Do we have to really work on recognizing and releasing our attachments to outcome? Usually we do; working through the frustrations of self-criticism along the way. But, it doesn’t have to be that way.
As I passed through my living room on a warm summer day, I noticed a bumblebee buzzing against a window pane. Because I am telepathic with animals, I immediately began to speak with the bee. I said “hello” in my usual way, and told the bee that I wouldn’t harm it. What I felt was anger, fear, ...
Hi, I’m Pastor Jerry and I want to share with you a whole new world of prayer possibilities. You see, most of our praying is what I call “performance praying,” and the idea is pretty simple: if we get into the right position, say the right words, act holy enough, include enough passion, get enough people pleading, and persevere long enough, we can get God off his kiester and out onto the dance floor.
We cannot escape childhood without being wounded. Every time we made demands of others and they refused us, we were diminished in our self-worth. Each time we asked for love and it was withheld, our self-value decreased. Whenever we attempted to prove ourselves and we failed, we lost some of our power.
Breaking Bad Habits I’ll let you in on a little secret. Habits cannot be broken! Stop feeling frustrated and stop criticizing yourself for not being successful at breaking that bad habit you’ve been stuck in for years. Habits cannot be broken…they can only be changed. Habits are energy ...
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Back to Basics Parentingr Mother Mary Greetings Precious Ones It is I Mother Mary, I come forward at this time to coax you into consideration of your current parenting methods, and to offer suggestions to reduce the tension within your homes and child-parent relationships. I know that within your current environment this may not always be easy, but I feel that if you become more aware of some of the elements which are causing you difficulty you may be able to rise more swiftly above them.r
Everything depends on our power of choice. We choose to be in the present, choose to observe ourselves, and choose to develop independence and self-reliance. However, for many of us, our energy of instant choice has been dormant for too long. How do we best restore this ...
âA common jar of clay can never become a noble masterpiece, unless it is broken by its master, refined in fire, and renewed.â â Sharif Khan nnThere is a passage in scriptures that I have always found troubling. It reads: âShall what is formed say to Him who formed it, âWhy did you make me like this?â Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble purposes and some for common use?â [Romans 9: 20-21]. It troubles me,
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