Spiritual Growth Articles

I grew up as a Catholic back in Kansas City, Mo. Every Sunday after mass, my mom would take my sisters and I over to my grandma’s house for breakfast. I loved my grandma’s house and I especially loved her breakfasts. The table was laden with eggs, bacon, toast, orange juice and her wonderful, delicious, ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls. You know the kind I’m talking about. The roll cannot contain the cinnamon and sugar as it pours out the crevices. Your mouth waters at the anticipation of enveloping a piece in your mouth and your nose deeply inhales the luscious aroma.

"There can be no peace as long as there is grinding poverty, social injustice, inequality, environmental degradation, and as long as the weak and small continue to be trodden by the mighty and powerful." n Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama As I view the poverty of India first-hand, I wonder anew, "What is my responsibility, as one of the very privileged, to help others in this world of ours?" Yes, I do donate money and sometimes give of my time to worthwhile causes, but un

John went back to Casey’s office and wasted no time in voicing his suspicions. He asked, “Where is Homeland Security in all this? Why aren’t they leading the show? Aren’t they supposed to be in charge? Why are you trying to implicate the Iranians? There is no information ...

Why do we sometimes experience so many challenges in pursuing our dreams for success and fulfillment as filmmakers, writers, artists and musicians.

Currently there is being experienced throughout the world the collapse of institutions that have served to allow us to live a particular way. This has tended to create a ‘have’ and ‘have not’ circumstance. The symbol of the crisis in the I Ching is also the symbol for ...

We tend to focus too much of the negative outter things of the current world. The bad actions stand out. We tend to think the world is worse then it is. In the New Testament, Mathew 5:9 quoted, "Blessed are the Peace Makers for they will called Sons of God." Devotees who worship God in ...

Why is it that some goals have a fire and a passion behind them that creates an almost self-propelled drive towards completion, while other goals are left dead in the water before they've hardly even begun? What causes that level of motivation to manifest itself? Can we harness it? Can we ...

* Maris: About the Work of the Arcturians on Earth * Jesus Christ: Transmission of the Energy of Jesus OMAR TA SATT my dearest human friends. What an honor to give you the messages through Sangitar. You are my friends. We, the Arcturians, feel deeply connected with the human beings. I am Maris and I have studied so many of you, have been able to understand the human words in many conversations with Sangitar. And thus I was asked to tell you something about the universe and SOL'A'VANA in the human language in such a way that you can understand it.

“Heals All Kinds of Health Problems with No Side Effects” Galangal root is also known as Alpinia galanga has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic Medicine and works wonders for all kinds of conditions and has no side effects. It helps with inflammation, increases circulation, prevents heart attacks, heals skin problems, slows the aging process, helps with GI upsets, lowers cholesterol, lowers blood sugar, helps with asthma and bronchitis, and so much more.

ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT How many times have you wanted something but were afraid to ask? I recently heard someone mention that they are accustomed to getting what they wanted because they have no problem asking for it. Their belief is that if there is a 50% chance they ...

Can you think of a greater gift for our children than the possibility of allowing them to grow up in a world full of conscious development and potential? You can do this, even if these wonderful options were not available to you as a child. As parents, we can give our children the gift of an ...

Do you have a life purpose? Are you aware of your goals and dreams and do you know how to achieve them? A life purpose is like a light that helps you to focus your energy towards a distant goal and to overcome hindrances and blockages on the way. A life purpose may be like a key word that runs ...

We humans make judgments on just about everything that comes into our eyesight. We judge ourselves when we look into the mirror in the morning. We judge our friends by the cars they drive. We judge strangers by the clothes they wear. We judge incessantly beyond the borders of our minds. (On the smorgasbord of life, choose strawberries dipped in chocolate with your comments about other people. Such actions will bring you a feast of positive energy that will enliven your life.

As I write today we are two days past Easter and one day away from the income tax filing deadline here in the United States. Redemption wrapped in hope could not be more powerfully met in any two days. Or so it seems. Easter is about believing that God's power can defy death. Paying taxes is ...

“Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. Perhaps it is everywhere - on water and land.” - Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass The journey to reach your goals far exceeds the goal itself. Furthermore, the final outcome may not be as significant as you’ve been led to believe. Two bold statements, yes I know. Indulge me for a brief moment as we explore further.

If you walk down any crowded city street, you will unfortunately be walking among many victims of crimes. You will also be walking among many victims of perfectly legal but devastating attacks – from verbally abusive lovers, from backstabbing co-workers, from overly critical parents, from dishonest service providers, and more. If we expand the definition of victim to include anyone who has been physically, sexually, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or financially attacked, then you too have probably been victimized at some point in your life.

How many times have you been talking away, wrapped up in a conversation, sharing something important, meaningful or revealing about yourself only to realize that the person you are talking with has drifted away and is obviously somewhere else? And, if you tell the truth, haven't you done the ...

Energetic Healing is based on quantum physics. From that point of view, any disease, emotional disturbance, conflict or mental problem can be defined as a disruption or distortion within the informational energy field. Energetic healing aims towards correcting dissonance within the information ...

I came across a discussion of Compassion in the book Zen Soup by Laurence G. Boldt. I decided to share it with you so we can contemplate these concepts together. "Compassion is not sentimentality. It is not about being nice, polite, or pleasing. Indeed, compassion may often take on a wrathful form or manifest itself in a tough love. There can be no compassion without widsom and no true wisdom without compassion. Genuine compassion arises with the realization of identity. When

Navigating into Unknown Territories - The Elohim channeled by Sue Fraser 9.12.2009 Today I asked a Question of Source: Q With so much doom and gloom and negativity going on around us, can we have some good news to help lift us up into positive energies, and to help us to navigate through the unknown territories that we are now moving into? The unknown tends to bring up a bit of fear for most of us, even terror, can you reassure us? I asked that the aspect of Source that is

I really wanted to write this post to share with you that I am thrilled to now be a Belvaspata Level 1&2 practitioner! After years of looking for a healing modality that would resonate deeply with what I knew was TRUE (specially after reading ACIM), the Force of Life landed me exactly where I needed! And now, I am very happy and honored to be able to assist you thought these sessions!

ProloguennIn returning and rest you shall be saved; nin quietness and in trust shall be your strength. nGod, Isaiah 30:15 NRSV nnCome with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. nJesus to His Disciples, Mark 6:31 nnFor everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that throughn endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. nPaul, Romans 15:4 nnThe first going-down into the desert is always something of a surprise. nW

Energy Report for July 2010rnby Kate A Spreckley After the powerful planetary alignments of June the beginning of July finds us at a crossroad. The alignments of last month created a tremendous force for change with the climax occurring with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on the 26th June. The energy created an opportunity for us to begin recognising where our life is out of balance and the chance to begin reforming and restructuring our ways of living.

Now, this is a big step for many of you to take, but I encourage you to take the step anyway! I encourage you to step into how powerful you are and how powerful your thoughts are in creating your experiences.

Serrapeptase has many healing qualities including being able to heal atherosclerosis, pain, swelling, edema, carpal tunnel, nerve damage, heart disease, cystic breast disease, chronic redness, and so much more. History of Serrapeptase - Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme which was first found in the intestines of silk worms. Silk worms use Serrapeptase to break down their cocoons and thus fly free. But now Serrapeptase is made in laboratories and works wonders for lots of health challenges. And this healing enzyme has been used in Europe and Asia for years with great results.

Mid-life wake-up call rnWe have come to accept a mid-life crisis as a natural phase of life. This critical period in a person’s life may include such feelings as discontentment, boredom, restlessness, wanting complete change, confusion about identity or life direction, and questioning prior decisions or the meaning of life. Do you think such a critical transition would be as commonplace, even expected, if we were all tuned into our innate nature and living our lives in full

About a month ago, I had big breakthrough around our inner spiritual intelligence or our innate wisdom. I was having a week where I was finding myself frustrated and impatient, which was unusual for me because these feelings are not my norm. I learned a deeper sense of patience from my jou ey ...

When I was a child, if my brother or I were sick, we went to our pediatrician. She knew us and we knew her. She would take care of us and prescribe whatever medication was needed and we would be on our way back to good health. As the decades rolled on, the insurance companies unfortunately have ...When I was a child, if my brother or I were sick, we went to our pediatrician. She knew us and we knew her. She would take care of us and prescribe whatever medication was needed and we would be on our way back to good health.

Breathing is something we unconsciously do every moment of every day. However, most of us do it incorrectly. Since our bodies were built to be on auto-pilot when it comes to taking in breath, how is it possible to do it incorrectly? Let me explain. Many have a tendency to take in breath to our ...Breathing is something we unconsciously do every moment of every day. However, most of us do it incorrectly. Since our bodies were built to be on auto-pilot when it comes to taking in breath, how is it possible to do it incorrectly? Let me explain.

As a child I had many animal companions. My most memorable pet was an orange tabby named Krimpy. My brother named her, if I remember correctly, because her colorings reminded him of a Tastycake Krimpet, the Philadelphia based, butterscotch dessert, or maybe because her legs were crimped. I am not quite sure. It doesn’t matter. Krimpy taught me that a flaw could make you develop strengths you never knew you had.

Love has many faces and forms we recognize, from that of a parent for a child, tonlove of friends and family, to romantic love. Plus another that underlies all the restnthat we may not even acknowledge. One that supports every other kind of love,nfrom which all other love springs, and one, if we look closely enough, we can find atnthe heart of every other relationship. That is Divine Love.nnDivine Love. It has a nice sound to it. But is it just a simplistic view of religion,

Consciously creating our lives is something that’s been the buzz for some years. With the dynamic teachings of Abraham by Esther and Jerry Hicks, the Law of Attraction and The Secret, we have been given considerable information. Out of all of it, there are four key practices that I have found to make it possible for each of us.

No one said this was going to be easy, but if you follow the twenty-four keys to finding a husband I am going to tell you about, you can be successful. Look at this as a tiger hunt. You wouldn’t go hunting a tiger without the right equipment, would you? Think of the man you are hunting ...

I know the way you can get When you have not had a drink Of Love. Your face hardens. Your sweet muscles cramp. Children become conce ed. From I Heard God Laughing: Renderings of Hafiz nby David Ladinsky, Henry S. Mindlin, H. Wilberforce Clarke The Anam cara knows the way you can get when you ...

Vivah Panchami:rnVivah Panchami is a sacred and popular Hindu festival. This festival is celebrating the wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. It is observed on the fifth day of the ‘Shukla Paksha’ in the ‘Margashirsha’ month of the Hindu calendar. This festival is also called as Ram Vivah Utsav. Adore Lord Rama and Goddess Sita on this auspicious day of Vivah Panchami to get a happy married life. Story Behind Vivah Panchami Festival:rnLord Rama is the son of King da

How are you blaming money for your difficulties that you are facing and do you know how you are expressing it? If you agree that money is part of your life and you need this to have a better living for yourself and your family, maybe you are not seeing the signs that you are blaming the thing that you really want to have more of and not knowing that you do. Enough money You may feel that once you have enough money you will be able to do and go where ever you want. You may feel that money is stopping you from having the life you were meant to live.

Money for most people is associated with lack, scarcity and stress. Stress around money can ruin the quality of your life. This stress is created in your mind, in what you think and feel about money. Just watch your thoughts. How often during the day do you think: If I only had more money. Or: ...

I had a dream once. I had just finished up some business in the town square and was beginning to feel restless and ready to leave so I started walking to my car so I could go home. There was a hill at the edge of the square, if I walked up its street and around the corner it should have been an easy five minute walk to get to my car. I say, “should have been,” because as soon as I step outside of the square and began to make my trek up the incline something odd began to h

“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” - William Shakespeare Taming the monkey mind It’s an all too common experience - the silent, yet incessant self-doubt which inhabits your mind, combined with the stream of destructive thoughts which accompany it. The voice repeatedly commands your attention, while reminding you of your inherent weaknesses. The ceaseless inner dialogue knows no boundaries until it has completely overwhelmed you. In that very moment you have surrendered, knowing it has taken hold of you once more.

Inner peace is a deep feeling that comes from the heart. It is an inner knowing that no matter what happens in your life you can handle it and maintain a peaceful and happy state of mind. It comes from knowing that you are never alone and that there is a power greater than you; a power you can tap into at anytime and receive the help and guidance you need. The question most people wonder about is – How can I obtain and maintain inner peace? The solution lies not in obtaining

I recently read a book with my book club called The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon. Not only was it a fascinating book that I would highly recommend but it also made me think... about- the Speed of Dark. Isn’t it funny how once you have a thought, it seems like all of a sudden there are ...

If you have a longing to connect with something higher, whether it be your higher self or higher powers and beings, one of the simplest ways to connect is by creating a daily ritual for yourself. Whether you meditate, do yoga, read inspirational books, or just take a walk, doing a daily ritual creates a doorway through which the higher can enter your life. nnMost of us are so busy during the day that we have a hard time hearing that quiet, dry voice of higher guidance. Whethe

In the mid-nineties, Gary Craig created the Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT. EFT is based on the work of Dr. Roger Callahan, and is essentially a greatly simplified version of TFT, or Thought-Field Therapy. EFT isn’t really “better” tha TFT; it’s simply more ...

When it comes to looking after your home it can be much easier to justify spending money to repair, replace, or purchase things that continue to make it a comfortable place to live in. It makes sense to look after your home, after all – it’s where you live, sleep, most often eat, and entertain yourself and guests. It’s your own private space that you call “home” and quite probably you cherish having it.

Similarity of Pollen and Destructive Mental Chatter Part One By Sandy Paris, Author of Dream Reality Book Series Mental chatter is much like pollen saturating the air in the Spring. We can’t see mental chatter or pollen floating through the air. However, just because we can’t see ...

A question that I get quite often from clients is “what is karma?” My karma is what is being reflected back to me as my reality. My karma is typically made up of the collective energies I carry with me in this world and what I see as my reality is much like a holographic image. The image I see ...

Keys to Inner PeacennIn the midst of our increasingly busy lives, where we are bombarded with information and daily scared out of our wits by world events and the media, it is more important than ever to find and maintain a sense of inner peace.nnThe first step toward finding peace must be meditation. We cannot have peace without until we find peace within. And meditation furnishes the key to unlock the door of inner peace.nnIf you practice yoga, do a few postures slowly and

Today there is a powerful spirituality movement. When I say spirituality I am not speaking of religion; I am speaking of something different--a connection with the Divine. This connection is what many mystics call “union with God.” Sometimes this happens through a religious path, but not ...

I once worked with a branding client who had a closet full of clothes fit for a hooker. Purple animal prints, a sequin skirt (with the price tag still on it,) lacey, itty-bitty things. Yet, she told me that her ideal outfit was a crisp white shirt, straight-legged jeans and a single strand of pearls. "I could wear that everyday," she pined. "You know, Jackie O with a twist." Uh–huh. So I raised my eyebrows and held up a red leather vest. "Yeah…not very Jackie." She admitted. "So what's going through your mind when you're shopping?" I asked. "Really put yourself in the scene.

As a spiritual growth author I've participated in the self-help industry as both a vendor and a consumer. During the past 20+ years I have purchased numerous self-help books and audio programs, and without questio I've benefited from content developed by various authors and speakers. In my role as a vendor, however, I have serious conce s the past few years regarding the manner in which business is being conducted by the industry as a whole.