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“In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the King's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.

Art Bookbindery, Winnipeg, Manitoba Softcover, 190 Pages, $19.95 There are numerous books on miracles. Few, if any, capture unique stories of so many ordinary people to create life-changing opportunities in health and wellness. It is this background of everyday occurrences that makes Best ...

In my book, The Mystical Secrets of Life, I dedicate a lot of energy to miracle thinking. By this I mean that miracles are happening around us, through us and for us CONSTANTLY while many people go their merry way ignoring them or even complain their way through them. Life is totally miraculous.

rnLook at the person that always has in bad mood and always complain for what they have not but never thankful to God what He awarded him. It seems hard to be around and it looks difficult to maintain a relationship with them. Now, consider a person that is energetic, and has a certain spark to them. They are fun loving and have attitude to do anything. They want to try new things. They’ll always be thankful to list of things. When you meet them you’ll become more energet

We live in a universe of free will, and so it isn’t possible to develop a “formula” for success that will be perfect for everyone. If there was such a formula, some brainiac in the 5,000 years of human history would have discovered it centuries ago! There are, however, some important Dos and ...

Years ago, before embarking on my spiritual path, I believed that I would and should have a career that would last until my retirement. But since then, and after many years questioning such beliefs and programming, I have come to realize that it is not in the nature of fluid beings of light to ...

The Key to True Love nnDo you long for love?nnMost of us do. The intimate touch of another soul is the most powerful antidote for the all-too-human experience of aloneness. It may be the most compelling and pleasurable experience there is.nnSo why do we spend so much of our time and energy avoiding intimacy by defending ourselves, being angry, critical, closed and judgmental – in short, blocking the experience that we most deeply want? nnDefending the Ego Gets in the Way of

You see a smile across the room that seems to light up your whole being. The next thing you know your eyes meet and you can’t seem to look away. You are excited and nervous all at once. When you say ‘hello” you heart is beating so loud you think everyone in the room can hear it. That is just the ...

Do you ask yourself this question: Am I better off now tha I was then? By what criteria would you measure your response. You have more money? You have better health? You found the love of your life? You found a great job? I would suggest that these are not the ways you measure your life. I ...

It fascinates me how lessons are learned. Sometimes it’s in the midst of observing a painful dialogue between others. The other night, I had one such experience. While socializing with three other women, we were all getting to know one another better when one of them brought up a painful subject that was very much part of her life. While I chose to listen, the other two were determined to set this woman straight. It was their thought that she could not be healed unless they saw things her way.

There was a time when I was not effective at setting boundaries in my life. I was the push-over that people knew they could get me to do tasks they didn't want to. This wasn't just in one part of my life; it was everywhere. Debbi just couldn't say No. What would happen is that I would plaster the smile to my face and say 'Sure, I can do that' and that would be the seeds of my resentment. Overtime the resentment would grow until it would get to that boiling over point.

My life has been in such an incredible mode of shifting and changing; at times it feels like the only constant thing occurring is change. Why is this happening? Why is there such a great need to shift so rapidly? And how do I stay on top of all this change?nnI am very grateful for the gift of Surrender. I think, in fact I know that without this gift, staying sane and balanced energetically would be very challenging. There have been days where nothing has made any sense, days

There is much talk about this book called “A New Earth by Eckart Tolle” In the beginning of the book he mention’s “not everyone is ready.” This is so true but on my jou ey of awakening it happened without me, being ready. You see when God calls you can’t hang up the phone. I know I tried. ...

As we settle into a regular mediation practice we begin to glimpse a part of ourselves that we likely haven’t experienced before and a whole new inner life opens up to us. At its center is the awareness that we are interconnected with everything and everyone, andgreen in spirit 3 each a facet of the perfection of everything that is. We feel expanded and in the flow. We are imbued with the life force and steeped in stillness. There is a timeless quality to our awareness.

The Law of Attraction isn’t a tool, or a process; it’s simply an observation of how things seem to group themselves together in this Universe. If you understand the principles of The Law of Attraction, but can’t seem to get what you want, you probably just need a process ...

Whenever I get the opportunity to teach a workshop on the Medicine Wheel, or Medicine Shields, or to lecture on Native American Lifeways, I take it. And in each of these I will teach early on what I call the Relationship Exercise, which goes something like this. I begin with a somewhat lengthy ...Whenever I get the opportunity to teach a workshop on the Medicine Wheel, or Medicine Shields, or to lecture on Native American Lifeways, I take it. And in each of these I will teach early on what I call the Relationship Exercise, which goes something like this.

When my old computer died I didn’t even get a chance to say goodbye. I dropped it off hoping that it would be healed. Next thing I was told my files were retrievable, but the computer had had it. Then I got this computer. We are starting to bond and I am getting used to the hair trigger keys that make all kinds of buttons appear all over the screen.

Are you at a crossroad in your life where you want the after to be better than the before? Do you feel as though your life is not on “purpose”? Are you scared of what the future may hold for you or angry at what has happened in the past? If any of these themes ring true for you, than I would ask you to let go, and surrender. nnI am often asked what the term Spiritual Surrender means. To me it is about living each moment as it comes and not worrying about what has taken pl

I started my spiritual journey at 17. I really didn't call it that, I was just looking for comfort in a world I couldn't understand. I couldn't afford to go to a Yoga studio. In fact, there was no such thing where I lived, or in much of the country. Still, my hunger for knowledge, which I would now call awakening, drove me forward and I eventually found what I needed to complete my journey.

I bet you’re like me - you want results now, without having to put in the effort and time to make things change. We want to pray a prayer and have instant results. Kind of like microwave Christianity! But God isn’t our sugardaddy. He wants to build character in us so that once things do change we can handle the new lifestyle and be better equipped to fulfill His plan for our lives. And building character takes disciplines and time. But what disciplines do we need to work on

What color is your lens in healing? Each healer has certain beliefs about healing, and uses these beliefs in their practice until you learn different and new concepts and change your beliefs again. Role for the healer Healing takes on different role for the healer, for some you may use your intuition and trust and hope that what you are receiving is right and pure, for you may not always know in a logical way or were told by other what to do. You did not take a class because others have done it, some of these people do what feels right and hope for the best while another gro

Paragraph 2 – Four Species Hallel: “Who turned the rock into a pool of water. Pebbles into a source of water.” God uses His creation at will to do as He wishes. The Midrash teaches that God made a condition with each creation before it assumed its form, to serve certain functions. The creations took this a step further: “The Sea saw it and ran away. The Jordan River reversed course. The mountains danced like deer, the hills like lambs.” The creations independently r

Strolling up to the deli at my local grocery I didn't expect a conversation about the recession with the kind man plopping my tofu burger into its plastic take-out container. But that is what I got, an informed opinion about how the store was no longer carrying some items that hadn't been great ...

There are many ways to develop your psychic powers, it all depends on what do you want to achieve with it, is it for personal use or to make a living with. What type of psychic power do you want to have? n The moment that you choose to develop your psychic ability it opens many door of what ...

How do you get yourself motivated to do the things you should do? How do you motivate yourself to do the things you want to do? Motivation is one of the most popular areas in the self–improvement field. Inspirational speakers are celebrated for their ability to make you feel wonderful. ...

If we all had the skills, talent, perseverance the mindset and the ambition and everything else it takes to be rich we could all be rich, what a wonderful dream that is and yet we have not all chosen that path and that is where many people have a feeling of scarcity of money in their life. What beliefs do you hold on to What beliefs do you hold on to that creates the feeling within you of scarcity because it is fuel by an energy of not enough for you to have more.

Henry Mora saw an opportunity and seized the day. A gold detector tested positive near the patio in the front yard of his Montclair, Califo ia, home and he figured this might be something big. So he grabbed a shovel and started digging. While he only intended to go down three or four feet, ...

A friend of mine is working towards enlightenment (an oxymoron, I know, but just follow the story here). She meditates every day, trying to clear her mind and be in the moment. She’s very good at it. So good, in fact, that she’s discovered one thing they don’t talk about much in spiritual studies: enlightenment is boring. Boring, that is, to our Western mind that gets engaged in the process of getting somewhere (enlightenment), then forgets that it is often the journey,

Love addiction is focused on love as the solution to inner pain, loneliness and emptiness. In love addiction, the relationship or the need for romance is all consuming. Nothing else in life has equal importance. n The Love addict has very intense emotions including anger, fear, hate and ...

Please feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box.n© Copyright Arthur Levine, 2008 Words: 439 Keywords: International, Vacationers, Fire Island, Prime Property, Homes Who can blame them? International visitors to the United States are discovering the ...

You were disrespected. Ignored, again. They outright lied; she betrayed you; he took what wasn’t his to take. Someone crossed your boundaries and drove right over your well-declared intentions. You got screwed. And that’s a fact. So-called 'spiritual' responses to ...

Lessons From A Seed Consider the seed; the lesson it has for us. Once planted in good soil, it breaks out of its protective shell. Working initially in the dark, it grows towards the light. Once it reaches the light an accelerated growth takes place. Eventually it blossoms as a flower or a mighty tree. So too with us. Life’s experiences often cause us to develop a protective shell around ourselves. We are all born with the potential to be children of the Universe; the Light

We sat on the deck and enjoyed the cool air of the evening. As we sipped red wine, steaks and veggies were taken from the grill and served with a crisp salad. We laughed and told stories about the events of the last few weeks. One week after moving into our new home, we were enjoying guests for dinner. It was a welcome change after the pace of the move.

I feel the main issue with humanity is that we look at God in human terms. Most will agree from various religions that God is vast and beyond the comprehension of our minds. We cannot even begin to fathom what God truly is. So how as humans can we say with any certainty that God is one or many, male or female, or all of the above? The many cultures of the planet have found their own ways to "humanize" God so to speak. Giving God a gender, form or separating into many who act

In a very distant country in a forgotten town, lived a very poor family. They were so poor that they had the sky as the roof of the house. One night, the owner of the small house, was watching the stars and saw a shining one and thought: " Oh, how much, I would like to have one wish granted ...

There is a spiritual movement happening; I see it in the media, in social media, in my personal interactions – people are seeking more, they want more peace in their lives. I know some of this shift is happening at a local level because of the people, places and things I am choosing to spend my time with but I also feel that there is a shift, a global vibration of Love, that is ever-present and getting more and more attention. What you focus on grows.

Godly men - it is time to rise up and discover what is your destiny! If you are struggling with this or are looking for help to walk out your destiny, then a Courageous Men's Destiny Team is for you. So how does this life-changing, dream-realizing opportunity work? First of all, this chance to walk in your destiny does not cost anything. There are 2 ways to become part of this team network. You can join as an individual and in this case you would be placed in an available team already established or being established.

One man, too inebriated to drive, was walking home along railroad tracks when his foot suddenly became stuck. He pulled and tugged, but could not free it from the tracks. Then he heard a noise and turned around to see an oncoming train. In a panic, he prayed. "Dear God, please get my foot out of these tracks and I'll stop drinking." Nothing happened. With the speeding train closer, he tried again. "Oh, Lord, get my foot out of these tracks and I'll stop drinking AND I'll quit

I have started to write poetry in the style of Rumi and Hafiz. These poems are poems that speak of the mystical connection with the all pervading power in the heavens and earth that some call God, some Goddess, some love, some Whatever. The name doesn’t really matter, when we think about it. ...

Today I want to share with you a post that is very dear to my heart. It is said that challenge can either destroy us or make us grow, and the choice is ours. Dealing with an eating disorder has been one of the most difficult, yet most beautiful things I’ve gone through in my life. And the same can be said of any challenge you might be facing. Once you truly embrace the gifts behind any perceived “problem” your life will change forever.

We often hear people described as “givers” or “takers,” with the first being considered the better of the two. But I think it has more to do with your ulterior motive as to whether you’re truly a giver or not. What I mean by this is that if you are giving because you feel it is what you’re supposed to do and you’re trying to meet some expectation of how you think you should be, you’re coming from ego. You’re performing, trying to win others’ approval. You’re not really giving at all.

One of the hardest things for us humans to grock is change. From the minute we are born we are subjected to it, surrounded by it and experience the results of it. Yet, we are resistant to change, afraid of the impact of it, and in general simply abhor it. You would think that by the time we ...

Some of us believe that we have full control over our lives. However, this may not be entirely true. Destiny or fate plays a very important role in our lives irrespective of our gender, race, religion, nationality etc. To explain the concept of destiny, we need to understand what destiny is. The popular western view is that we are in control of our lives and everything that happens to us is because of our own choice. On the other hand, the popular eastern view is that not eve

The importance of doing what you love, is one that is embraced by virtually all of this era's most prominent personal and spiritual growth authors. In fact, the adage "do what you love and the money will follow" is very commonly known, but just why is this so? In response to this question consider the following passage from A old Patent's book "You Can Have It All":

rnBranding oneself can be the most significant strategy to break out of the pack of others who market similar products and services. No matter how unique your product or services might be there is probably someone out there who produces a similar product or service. What you must do is help your potential customers know why you are a better choice than the next guy they will find. Set yourself apart. If you are looking to be the best plumber in the business you must be able t

Shamanic Healing and Soul Retrieval Shamanic healing is one of the vast numbers of healing modalities available for us to experience today. Like acupuncture its roots are in the mists of time and like acupuncture it works with unseen energy. Acupuncture is usually associated with the East, ...

Mesquite powder comes from mesquite tree pods and it has lots of health benefits. It’s sweet and has a low glycemic index, great for diabetics, no insulin spikes, and it has a nutty brown sugar flavor. It contains little or no fat or cholesterol and it’s full of fiber. Great for promoting the growth of probiotics and boosting up our immune system. And it contains calcium for strong bones, potassium for cardiovascular health, magnesium for enzyme production, and iron and copper for anemia. And it also contains some great antioxidants.

“Beyond the pale” is an Irish expression. When people say that someone has gone ‘beyond the pale” they are not referring to the state of that person’s complexion. The Pale refers to a place. Metaphorically speaking, it is a place that the culture does not approve of or sanction in some ...

HEAVENLETTER #2116 Let There Be Love God said: Today let there be love. Instead of fear, let there be love. Today when you see a mouse or a bat or a spider or a soldier, let there be love in your heart. You have forgotten the idea that you can love instead of fear. Why not venture love to all that comes your way? You have that choice, beloveds. Until this moment, it may not have occurred to you. Until this moment, you may have been on automatic. You learned a response. To