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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.

Today I went to check the condition of the log bridge that’s on the way to the Perfect Vortex. Sadly, I discovered it was washed away by the rains. I got a sense to walk downstream and see if there was another way to get across the creek. Little did I know that many lessons about separate ...

Growing Beyond Labels: Becoming Centered in Your True Self Who are you, really? From the moment we are born until we take our final breath the world knows us primarily by a series of labels. Sometimes the labels come sequentially: infant/toddler/child or newlywed/parent/grandparent. Other labels are simultaneous; they reflect how we juggle our lives: wife/soccer mom/vice president. Whether they are badges worn at conventions – or on the backside of our designer jeans -- lab

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

With so many children being diagnosed every day with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is easy for someone to feel hopeless, shame, guilt, anger, or resentment. The lessons from our upbringings have taught us that anything that isn’t considered to be normal was wrong in some way. So, when a parent listens to a doctor deliver the diagnosis, these feelings come forward in a fevered rush, and oftentimes, a sense of abandonment jumps on for the ride. But what if there was actually m

A Channeled Message from Divine Mother: Children, I want you to pay close attention because of the dire straits we are all in now, as I recently mentioned to you. The Pyronese will become flooded. Walls go up where they had finally come down; a feeble attempt in the mind of man to desperately hold onto the old paradigm, rather than making the shift into the new; which is the only way he will survive and thrive through the times we have now entered into. Separation is a Silent

What Constitutes Talent? I still recall my final year of university with restrained enthusiasm. I wrote my final paper on a prominent figure whom I admired at the time. I firmly recall a passage from a book loaned to me, which was translated from Italian to English. It said of the person, “He was so talented that even the blind were aware of him.” I felt it was a fitting description for a person of great talent. That passage has stuck with me for seventeen years, etched in to my mind as a measure of an individual’s influence on the world.

Please feel free to use this article if credit is given to the resource box.n© Copyright Arthur Levine 2008 Words: 526 Keywords: Elections, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Consensus, Terrorism, Economy, Health insurance Sometimes it pays to be a fictional character in a novel. This ...

Often we look for joy outside of ourselves, but the capacity to find joy lies within us. Everyone has the ability to embrace the joy that is all around us, but this ability comes from the inside first. If one does not have inner joy, nothing from the outside world will create it. One has to make the decision to be joyful, to let your joy spring forth from the way you view your world and your circumstances. All conditions in your outer world don't have to be perfect for you to experience the fullness of joy.

"I pray every single second of my life; not on my knees, but with my work." Susan B. Anthony I've experienced the movement of my spirit most often while involved in the "doing" vs. the "being." I'm a firm believe in the powerful benefits of meditation and know a number of individuals who would ...

For the past couple of months, I have frequently driven to a nearby location where I can view the sunset. Awe-inspiring ... breathtaking ... beautiful beyond words ... are feeble attempts at describing the loveliness displayed. Looking up, the sky becomes God’s cathedral enfolding our planet ... the indigo, white, rose pink, and gray clouds are transformed into heavenly stained glass windows, shimmering in the light of the Sun. Looking up, I am aware of our planet nestled wit

One thing that most people take for granted is the fact that we are truly part of nature and that nature reacts to our mind and spiritual development. There are many people who believe if we talk to plants that they will thrive, and there are lots of people who feel that everything on the planet is alive, even the rocks, water, and the air around us are alive. And everything contains a powerful vibrational energy that we call life… or dare we call it love. Dr. Paul Haider Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel

Animals, lovers, customers, all have one thing in common – more you chase them further they will run from you. Have you ever wondered why all your flights are on time but the one that you want to catch desperately, go home early and you are hoping it is exact on time, invariably it is late! Sometimes, when you meet a cute girl at a party and exchange numbers, you sit besides the phone all day next day but she does not call. The moment you start your day at work, she will ca

The famous Golden Rule that we all learn as children, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is one of the basic laws of the universe . Other common ways of saying the same thing are: • You reap what you sowrn• Treat others as you would like to be treatedrn• What you do comes back to yourn• Every action creates a reaction The Golden Rule is not just a trite saying to teach children good behavior, it is the basis of an irrefutable law that works whethe

Your desire is what motivates you. It drives the search, to bring into your life what you feel,think or hope will make it better. It can manifest in many ways and at a variety of levels, from something as simple as the desire for chocolate or a holiday in the sun to finding your soul mate or ...

John5:4-7rn For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? 7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.r

The Secret isn't a new idea; and it isn't really a secret. Everyone knows this: "As a man thinketh, so it is done to him." In every religion, culture, and philosophy, this is a fundamental truth; and, even science has come full-circle in its understanding of what they call, "the Observer ...

We know that visualization and prayer works – but intuitively also know that some secret key or keys are missing. After initial success with spiritual and psychological success secrets and wisdom, including prayer and meditation, positive thinking and visualization (including the Law of ...

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 ...

I've heard it said so many times that living on Earth is like going to school and, depending upon your spiritual beliefs, it actually is going to school: The school of life and learning. There are a lot of similarities between living our lives and going to school:nn- At school we have lots of ...

When I close my eyes I can see myself tiptoeing through my sister’s house in Virginia Beach that warm June day. I very carefully opened the front door, making sure I didn’t make any noise. I checked to see if I had the key with me, and closed the door ever so quietly. I started to walk so that I could find a tranquil place to meditate for a few minutes. It was six a.m. on Sunday, June 23, 1991.

My profession is one where stereotypes abound and lately I have found myself defending what I do in all sorts of forums. So I am about to shatter the myths I am taking a risk I know because some people are not going to want to get a reading from someone who is not going to throw one line predictions at them. However I feel I have to take a stand for all those Psychics out there like me who have so much faith in ‘you’ we do not give the future but help you create your own.

Spiritual coaching is a wonderful gift to give oneself. We all know that changing our habitual behaviors is difficult. Through spiritual coaching and taking right actions; our desire to live a complete, peaceful and abundant life can be possible. A spiritual coach will support and facilitate you to keep your goals in life on track. Besides, in spiritual coaching you will be coached to maintain your goals in the context of your spiritual way. There are many benefits that you c

Stop the Leaks and Reframe Here is a great technique I have been using in my coaching practice. I call it “Stop the Leaks and Reframe.” Have you ever found yourself obsessing about a situation that doesn’t seem to be working for you? It could be an unbalanced relationship; a frustrating ...

Visualizing success is something that athletes are famous for. Actors and actresses are known for seeing themselves in the role that they are endeavoring to play. It is one of the keys to success . Visualization is a mental technique that uses the imagination to make dreams come true. It can improve our life and attract success and prosperity. This power can change our environment and circumstances, cause events to happen, and attract money, possessions, work, people and love

What do you think happens when you hate your job, or your spouse, or your kids, or your house? Did you know you get sick - literally? It's true; and it always has been. In fact, your emotions are simply a signal to you that your body is not where it wants to be, or where you want it to be. If ...

On a recent trip to Wisconsin I fully realized just how much things change while staying the same. Where once there was one bridge to link the Door Peninsula to the mainland there were now three, the last completed only the week before I arrived. But its original predecessor stood patiently ...

Hello from the UK to my new and esteemed friends on this very windy and cold February evening. I write on the web-site at www.Beliefnet.com under my spiritual name Earth-Angel Ian, words and messages from my Guardian Angel.. Archangel Michael. As well as this site I have my own at ...

Focusing on expanding your consciousness through the process of meditation, and specifically focusing on each part of your body through guided meditation, helps to improve the circulatory system, effectively lowers blood pressure, decreases the heart rate and gives you a calmer outlook on life. ...

There are reasons why the better writers, teachers, and mystics offer at least a word or two of caution to the novices who toy with the notion of exploring the mystical path through occult studies, dabbling in rituals and magick, and opening their minds through other avenues and interests to experience the "something more" they sense is out there -- just beyond the veil of illusion we call reality. We all sense that "something more" ... even if it's just in the elementary and

This is a true story of a young child who was not suppost to even get out of his wheelchair or off his respirator. Though his sheer determination, hard work and the belief that he could walk resulted in this story. I wanted to share this with you so you could understand that anything is ...

I’m not talking about what you may be thinking about. I am talking about the fine aroma of a new invention. I am talking about the essence of a unique new product. I am referring to something with a sweet flavor that will last forever. I am talking about my boss’s new product. You ...

It is a wonder that with all the obstacles we have faced that we have survived and prospered. It must be something in the genes that the founders of our Nation supplied us with. It must be something in the immigrant’s journey to freedom. It must be the good fortune that we have inherited ...

Failure is not an option; it’s a judgment and a misunderstanding of where you are and what’s going on. Failure is simply what you have labeled a very necessary part of a very necessary process. And, failure can also be an idea used as an excuse to discontinue efforts or activities in ...

A lot of people don’t understand the Law of Attraction, or disagree with it, because it states that ‘like attracts like.’ The immediate response you get is, “Wait a minute, opposites attract, what are you talking about?” How do we reconcile the notion of ...

In the language of light, and with the understanding that life is filled with the mystery of seen and unseen worlds, ‘alignment’is a practice which allows us to participate in the greater life of the spiritual universe by reaching toward the higher dimensions of light and by bringing light through from these dimensions into the physical reality in which we live. As we do this, we become more able to commune with God’s love, light, and truth, and more able to experience

A few months back, I had two wonderful mothers here on multi-day Sedona retreat . What was interesting is that even though they were on separate retreats they had very similar stories—in fact they looked alike! Both were recently divorced and had multiple children. During my meetings ...

One Thing at a Time I believe most of us have become fairly proficient at multitasking. We thrive on the efficiency of being able to accomplish one more mechanical task while simultaneously performing another; like driving while talking on the phone, or holding a conversation while preparing ...

Imagine the most complicated piece of technology you can think of. Maybe you're thinking of a computer or some advanced weapons or medical technology, or something along those lines. Now imagine that I told you to fix one of those things you're imagining - without tools or instruction. You'd be ...

Did you ever just “get it?” You know what I mean, right? There’s some thing that you thought you understood; you’ve heard it a bazillion times, agreed with, repeated it to other people, maybe even taught it. Then, in a moment, it comes to you in a slightly different way and you embody it. That is, you take it in and understand it in a deeper and more resonant way than you ever have before.

In order to find the right direction for ourselves, we have to do some soul searching. What is it I want to accomplish? Why? What kind of person do I want to become? Is it so weird to be in our thirties or forties and ask ourselves, "So, what do I want to be when I grow up?" What would make ...