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R and R in Vancouver, BC is just what the healer ordered. My husband and I drove up to Canada on Thursday morning from Seattle for a much needed retreat to nurture our souls and each other. Just before reaching the border we turned off our cell phones. R and R in Vancouver, BC is about disconnecting from our daily routines and responsibilities and doing what feeds our spirit.

For you who have built a long term relationship with children involve, may feel that your life has ended when your life partner is no longer in your life and it is true, you have to go through a death, a letting go. Getting the news For some people after getting the news, knew that it was coming and are happy and relief that one of them had the courage to do so and for others it is a constant nightmare, it is as if you have to live without a part of you and you don’t know if it is possible. In the beginning it would seem all of the feeling, memories keep flooding in and it

The religion of Christianity and world religions all come down to one thing… a need to believe in a higher power for different reasons. Even though there are many religions Christianity stands out in two different ways. Here are two major facts conce ing the religion of Christianity and world religions… 1. Christianity says, We cannot be good enough for God… or to be our own god.” Most world religions are just a set of instructions, rules, and regulations on how to be good enough to please God in order to obtai His mercy. Many world religions teach you how you are your own god.

The level of violence among youths has risen to alarming proportions over the last few decades. The inner cities have become breeding grounds for youths committing felony crimes and grave yards for those being killed. The conditions that contribute to the delinquency among our youths are ...

Often, the most difficult hurdle to overcome in a spiritual practice is the hurdle of beginning. For even though one has the best intentions to improve the quality of life and to deepen one's relationship with Spirit, it is in starting that a space must be made among many other competing priorities so that what did not exist before can be given room within an otherwise busy and committed life.nnThe challenge of beginning lies in this: it must seem centrally important to the s

Hope is the ability to see a brighter future. It inspires us to to keep on making the effort, to keep on living. Hope is the stuff that movies on the Hallmark Channel are made of. Throughout history people have been encouraged to have hope. There are seasons and reasons to have hope. Hope is necessary. Yet, hope by itself, is not enough. Hope, left on its own becomes a drug, an addictive condition that keeps us focused on the future and unable to deal with the present. If you really want to solve problems in your life or in your work, your hope will need some help.

There is a misconception small deeds are not as magnificant as those part the water ones. Find a cure and you are nominated for a noble prize find a dollar and give it to a homeless person to buy a meal and the moment will pass unnoticed. Understand right now your every word,thought and deed will change a life of someone somewhere. What can I do? You can do the small things with great love as Mother Teresa taught us and they will make all the difference.

It’s been over thirty years since I had this experience and yet it’s so vivid that I am still learning from it today. In this article, I’ll share why the insight from this experience was so important—and how it led to another insight that was even more profound. This second insight opened the door to a special technique that I now use every day to put me into a state of heightened awareness and powerful positive energy. I hope you’ll find these insights just as powerful in your life.

"What's it all about? Why are we here?" I would ask myself as a quiet little kid growing up with 4 older brothers as the only girl in our family in the Bronx, NY. Instinctively I knew to not ask that question out loud because everyone around me seemed to know what they were doing and why we were here. The questions "What's it all about? Why are we here?" continued to go unanswered.

Who really and truly can say they understand love except him that is love. However there are mistakes that we all make in love. Several of these often rise to the surface leaving us asking ourselves how we got there in the first place.

I often say awareness is the first step to growth, healing and creating change. But, how do you view awareness? What is awareness for you personally? Being aware is the bedrock of our relationship to everyday existence. When we are without awareness we are moving through our life with no connection to self or others. We are simply not in the flow. “Truth is not something outside to be discovered, it is something inside to be realized.” ~Osho

Onam-Harvest festivalrn Onam festival is popularly celebrated in Kerala, India by the Malayali people. It is celebrated by all the communities without any discrimination regarding caste and religion. Onam festival is considered as the ‘harvest festival’ of Southern India. This festival marks the arrival of the King Mahabali. As per the legend, King Mahabali comes every year on this day to see whether people are living in a cheerful way. It is celebrated for ten days in th

Although this can be taken many ways, we all have feelings. Unless we are plagued with a condition similar to leprosy, we can feel the difference between tactile sensations such as hot and cold, right? That is a feeling. Of course, if we are speaking in terms of physical sensation, there are a wide variety of sensations that could fit into the spectrum of discomfort and comfort. Most of us, given the perception of choice, would consciously make decisions leading to greater co

In this moment, I am writing from a deep humble, grateful and peaceful space within me. As I just told a dear friend of mine: “It never stops to amaze me the way in which God brings you the exact message you need when you are opened and receptive to hear it”. Let me explain… I am going through some big changes in my life right now. Uncertainly is knocking at my door and I tend to feel very anxious and stressed when these things happen. As a result, it has been about two weeks in a row with alte ating days in which I have not slept at all, and I really felt like a zombie today.

IMPORTANT VASTU POINTS FOR THE MAIN DOORrn by Dr. Puneet Chawla The main door marks the entry of good and bad luck into any given premises and hence it is extremely important to take proper care when deciding upon the placement and location of the entrance door of a house. It is also the reflection of the personality of the people residing behind it. In other words, the main door is regarded as the face of the house and hence it should be kept neat, clean, and presentable and

Living in the present moment is a concept many people pay lip service to. But few of us actually engage this principle in our daily walk. Admit it: You spend almost all of your waking minutes absorbed in thoughts of the past or future. Reflection, regret, anxiety, and apprehension account for the huge majority of your conscious activity on any given day. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with thinking about the past or the future.

When it comes to improving your health and well-being, one of the best things you can do is have a good laugh! Not only does laughter help to improve the health of your body, it also brings more happiness and joy. In addition, the more you laugh with the people you love, the closer you become ...

To the big-hearted healer, there's nothing sweeter than the sound of the telephone ringing. That's the gift you get when you've written your website so wisely that potential clients feel compelled to call YOU. Your job on the phone then is simply to confirm their hunch that you're the right practitioner for them.

Creating change is a growing theme for me personally, as well as globally. Change is a fundamental aspect of growth. We face change everyday, both internally and exte ally. Heraclitus wrote, "change is the only constant", in 500 BC. Change is a fundamental reality. All things change. We change- Physically, mentally, and spiritually. The direction of that change is a result of our thoughts and behaviors. While we may not always have control of exte al development, we are solely responsible for our internal development.

(This is the first article in a new series on the Kabbalah of Love – stay tuned for upcoming articles!)nnIntimate Love. nnWhat feelings do these words stir up in you? Longing? Excitement? Pleasure? Fear? nnWhatever the feeling, if thinking about intimate love makes your heart beat faster, I’m not surprised. This feeling is more powerful than almost any we can experience. That’s because it’s nothing less than the touching of two souls. nnThree years ago I suffered the

I had visions of my daughter for about five years before she finally showed up. She turned out exactly like the little girl in my dreams who had haunted me all that time. I was so very glad to see that she was alive and real. I always thought she must somehow be more magical and special then ...

There are three fundamental purposes to everyone’s life. One general purpose is on the personality level. The other is on the soul level. And the third is on the level of spirit. No matter how one’s specific purpose is described or expressed, it must come down to one of these. On the personality level our purpose is to learn. On the soul level our purpose is to express love and thereby to serve. Our third purpose is at present very elusive - to be.

You know there is more for you or you would not be here reading this right now. To access the more inside of you it is important to center yourself and invigorate your soul. (*Note I am not actually interchanging the terms soul and spirit here, but that topic is a whole other article.) So, just how do you do that? You ...

To continue the dialogue with my young friend from my first post (As I mentioned in the previous post our young explorer is LDS so some of his questions (and my answers) have a connotation oriented to that faith). The answers are general, however: Young Explorer: The first point I would like to bring up, if I understand your statements correctly, you said, on your website, that each individual was capable of doing anything conceivable just as any god that they personally could imagine.

Permission to break with tradition: Give each other permission to take time for yourselves and each other. Be open to creating new experiences and breaking the predictable patterns of what you’ve always done around the holidays. Take a short get-away, give each other massages, and spend more relaxed time together. Communicate your needs: Take turns sharing your vision of the holiday season. Listen to each other with non-judgment, acceptance and respect and without interruption.

Life is filled with all kinds of adventures and experiences, gifts and magic. Of all the gifts I have ever received in this life time, the gift of the mastery of awareness is the one I treasure the most. You might ask why that gift would exceed all others. After all, wasn’t that diamond ring ...

When potential clients call me to inquire about coaching for their various life changes, I find myself asking them to tell me where they are right then. This helps me get a good sensing of how connected they are with their inner self and emotions. A few who are able to say precisely where they are emotionally tell me they are ready to move on but feel stuck. Others are not sure that they are able to let go at all.

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 ...

“DON’T DO IT ALONE!” by Dr. Gary W. Downing The kids are sick, it’s been a hectic week trying to keep up with an overwhelming schedule and my checking account is overdrawn. I’ve just returned from a fund-raiser where people have been singing my praises. But, I’m troubled. I can’t get my mind off the beautiful lady who crossed her legs in the front row and I couldn’t help but notice – and notice again. What do I do? I’m struggling with the future. I’m sensing a possible nudge

Have you currently had a strained relationship? If you have, have you ever found it is becoming more and more complicated with each passing day? If you also have, perhaps you as well as your partner need something called "spiritual awakening". What can you do with it? How to submit yourself to this "spiritual awakening"? Will it help revive the old fire of your relationship? If now you are trying to overcome this difficult stage in your marriage, splitting up and divorce see

I think about God every day. For many years concepts like God and spirituality rested on the periphery of my life. They were scenery that I could admire now and then. I was not really on a spiritual path, a way home to my Source. I was a spiritual tourist, an interested sightseer, spending a little time here and there, but always returning to my “real” life. Eventually real life became uncomfortable, and I looked to spiritual teachings as a tool-- something I could use to get the things I wanted and needed. Life became more uncomfortable. Then I began to awaken.

Do you even wonder what is Sedona Arizona really? It is definitely a city in Arizona, that is an hour and a half north of Phoenix in the United States of America. It is known for its majestic red rocks, white sandstones, and the amazing energy vortexes. However, it is also is a a place that allows for your transformation. It is a place known for creating a space and energy for you to shift into your authentic self. How can a place create a “space” to shift you into a higher v

Spirit Speaks. It's always speaking, and it will get your attention one way or another when you're not hearing it and following the messages of your heart's desires. The messages begin in whispers and, if you're not listening, they will begin to come as signs. You’ll get the signs over and over and over, if that’s what’s needed to get your attention, until you finally let go of whatever it is that Spirit is asking you to release. Maybe it’s a job that no longer serves you, or

Ever feel like you have too many problems to deal with, too many challenges to face? Too much uncertainty? Stuck in 'Analysis Paralysis'?

I think about God every day. For many years concepts like God and spirituality rested on the periphery of my life. They were scenery that I could admire now and then. I was a spiritual tourist, an interested sightseer, spending a little time here and there, but always returning to my "real" ...

Whilst I’ve been around on Planet Earth, I’ve made quite a mess. How about you? n My name is Monica. It means “counsellor” and I’ve been counselling people one way or another all my life. Counselling is all very well. I’ve tried to be a good one, but maybe it would have been better if I’d ...

The gifts of the Sacred Feminine are like jewels for the soul. These qualities give strength and fluidity to the nurturing vibration of the Divine Feminine in each of us. The Goddess is associated with Universal Motherhood, Holy Mother, Mother Earth and the Divine Self within. In order to be whole we need to balance the male and female within us and in the universe by receiving the gifts of the Sacred Feminine. The gifts of the Sacred Feminine include unconditional love, compassion and wisdom that are made available to us through the Divine Feminine energy.

When you think of the word "psychic", the picture that usually comes to mind for most people, is that of a woman dressed in gypsy type clothing, rings on each finger, and a bouffont hairdo, saying,"look into my eyes, MY EYES". While I love the work that I do as a spiritual counselor and ...

Attractiveness has much less to do with beauty than you might think. After all, wouldn’t you rather be around a nice person than a pretty person that treated you poorly? “Love” and all its attributes – kindness, compassion, faith, gratitude, joy, etc – is the only ...

As humans, we are the species that operate with symbols. Other animals use familiar signs, landmarks and gestures given by us, or act purely on instinct. Like humans, they too have rituals of gathering food, procreation and even death rituals. Our normal day-to-day rituals include a shower, ...

Today, I want to share with you what I have learned after having spent more than 15 years with all sorts of obsessions and fears around food. It is my biggest wish that you can reflect upon these words and embrace the freedom that you truly deserve. Let me explain... In the past, in order to get rid of my food fight, I tried “fixing” myself. I was pushing against what I perceived to be “dysfunctional” within me and my behavior. And to my surprise, the more I tried to change my behaviors and obsessions, the worse they got.

Christian meditation, sometimes referred to as contemplative prayer, is setting aside time to dwell in silence and solitude and focus entirely on God and his word. Listening to a guided meditation or silently repeating a mantra (biblical word, phrase, or scripture which quiets the mind) are the ...

Today we are seeing a steadily increasing interest in the mysterious and potent Black Madonnas. Her various incarnations (also called Dark Virgins or Dark Madonnas) can be found in many areas of the world in the form of paintings, sculptures and carvings. Their presence is becoming more and more a part of our modern society through books, art, music and scholarship. Specific Black Madonnas are already familiar in today's world, whether the general public realizes it or not. T

This is the Channeled Message for October 2011 that I just received for all of you beloved beings, my brothers and sisters in light. "Open, open to the TRUTH of your being. You are LOVE made manifest in flesh. You are the sons and daughters of the Divine. Your birthright is to live in FREEDOM, in PEACE, in JOY. Live your TRUTH courageously, for you are not alone. We the White Brotherhood/Sisterhood are here for you lovingly guiding you in the moment. We speak to you in the inner silence within you." Channeled by Maureen Channeled Messages

Magic Genie Helps People Find Faith in the Face of Disaster Couldn’t you use a little more faith today? How can we expect to cope with a natural disaster or acts of terrorism without faith in God? A nonsectaria Magic Genie named Glorious uses 99 Magical Keys to help people find the faith to ...

Over the years, many people have asked, "How do I distinguish between my head and my heart?" and "How do I stop the incessant ricochet of thoughts that prompts my constant anxiety. Learning to differentiate the fear-based chatter of our brain from the voice of our heart requires consciously slowing down, creating space so that we can expand our awareness of ourselves and our experience.

My Story - Japan Earthquake-Japan Tsunami-Japan Nuclear Devi station 3/11/11 The Japan Earthquake - I heard the rumbling then the earthquake hit I was thrown to the floor the entire building started shaking and swaying cracks started running up the walls and the ceiling. Furniture was being tossed around like it had a mind of its own. As I attempted to stand up I was thrown against the wall and back to the floor... my thoughts: okay Lord what do I do, run or ride it out???

HEAVENLETTER #2393 Joy Like Fireworks God said: What miracles does today hold for you? What delightful surprises are in store for you? What manna from Heaven will you receive today? And what miracles divined for others will you be a part of today? Given the opportunity, what would you like to delight others with? What treat would you plan? What gift from Me would you give today? One or many are waiting for blessings from you. What are you waiting for, beloved? Why would yo

I sometimes have a potty mouth and I tend to fall easily into negative words when my spiritual tank is a quart low. I am getting better and better at recognizing when my language and thoughts are not in alignment with how I want to show up in the world as a minister.

Recently I spent time with a friend who a few days previously experienced a traumatic interpersonal and intrapersonal event. A few hours into our day he expressed that he feels for the first time since the episode that he is “stepping out of the drama of what happened”. This caused me to reflect on my own absorption in life’s drama, and on the distinction between living life and living in the drama of life. Of course life has its natural adventure, full of color and emotion. I distinguish this from “drama”, in the sense of something exte al to the stuff of life itself.