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“Proven Health Benefits of Copper Water”

Copper is a very important element for healing lots of ills of the mind and body. Copper prevents anemia, it’s important for neurological health, copper creates healthy skin, helps with thyroid function, copper helps with brain function, copper fights cancer, aids digestion, slows the aging process, speeds up wound healing and so much more. In many ancient traditions it’s recommended that people drink water 2 or 3 times a day from a copper vessel. And in India in Ayurvedic Medicine drinking copper water is very important for good health.

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The Art of Meditation

When I was about ten years old my mother started her health-food kick. No more Wonder bread for us. I was adamantly opposed to the whole wheat bread invasion in our home; not to mention all the vitamins and supplements we now had to take including my favorite, cod liver oil. If you want to ...When I was about ten years old my mother started her health-food kick. No more Wonder bread for us. I was adamantly opposed to the whole wheat bread invasion in our home; not to mention all the vitamins and supplements we now had to take including my favorite, cod liver oil.

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By Gina Lake
Forgiveness Can Set You Free

A lack of forgiveness keeps us tied to stories about the past. These stories are manufactured by the ego and keep us involved with the egoic mind. They keep us stuck in the past and stuck in a certain image of ourselves (usually a negative one) that corresponds to that story. As long as we are holding onto a particular self image, another truer and more positive self image can’t take its place. To have a truer and more positive self image, it’s necessary to let go

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“How to Become a Mystic”

There are many paths that lead to what we yearn for deep down inside. Just taking one path will not do, eventually all paths be walked by the mystic in this lifetime or another. Thus those who aspire to know the wisdom of the One and Only finally know all the secrets of the Universe. Here are some basics that all mystics aspire to understand and embrace.

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A Beginners Steps Toward Spiritual Understanding - Part 1

Somehow, I always sensed that I, the real self, was more than just the physical body and that the ‘real’ me was Soul or Spirit inside. The question, “Who are you and what is your purpose in life?” has been on my lips from as long as I can remember. I remained in search of the answer and always sought to find my place and where I fit in life. nnMy personal spiritual journey has taken me from the Saint Luke’s Episcopal (Anglican Church), to Free Wi

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By Cynthia Legette Davis
How to Be Great Without Trying

Your sacred self. Your authentic self. Your supreme self. Your divine self. A lot of terms are used for it, but the point is that there is much more to us as people than our natural selves.rnAs humans, it’s only natural to rely on what we know with our five senses—taste, touch, site, smell and hearing. But these only make up a small fraction of the essence of our true greatness. Maybe that’s why scientists have said for centuries that we as people, even the brightest of

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Relationship -Daughter And Father Importance

I do not know for everyone yet I know my life would never be the same after that one day I stop to talk to the man from next door. I remember that one day coming back from the store and I meet my next door neighbour who was in his late seventies also returning home, he congratulated me on my ...

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True Equality

A Couple were walking down the road. He had been a highly successful industrialist, who had tasted extraordinary success in life. He had grown stale with it all-the money, the popularity, the fast cars, mansions, planes, speed yachts, he had them all….His kids were grown up and settled in life. It was at this point that he began thinking: What next? nnHe could achieve anything he set his eyes on. There was the presidency of the country. Well, he was not interested in domina

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By Rachel reeves
UK Mediums

UK Mediumsr Despite all the tragedy that seems to be going on around the world a great cleansing is taking place. We are living in the age of Aquarius and many more people are turning to UK Mediums looking for answers. UK Mediums are leading the way as they are helping to bridge the connection with the afterlife. UK Mediums are doing an important job, and they are even getting recognition in some Counties and working as Psychic Medium Detectives for the Police. Uk Mediums are

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“How to Love Your Inner Child”

We all have a little boy or girl that lives in our heart and that child can run our life if we don’t care for our inner child. Here are a few things that will help you love your inner child. And end up growing as a person to become who you really want to be. Dr. Paul Haider Watch My Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel See Link to Watch Dr. Haider’s Video about this https://youtu.be/_AU86hU4-fM

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Spiritual Awakening

If you are looking for enlightenment, you may ask yourself where do I begin?nnThere is only one place you can start your journey of enlightenment, and that is your life's journey.nnA place you could start is where you are right now.nnLet's start with the knowledge that you already know, the answers you are seeking, you are simply pretending that you do not know or that you have forgotten. nnFirstly, you must start to understand the apparent paradox that you are alone on your

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The Fire of Truth

The unraveling of this great charade called "me and my life" happened through grace when I met an American spiritual teacher named Gangaji. A truly radiant being, she is from the lineage of one of the most respected sages of this century, Sri Ramana Maharshi. When we met in 1994, she welcomed me into her heart so completely that I was never to be the same again. In an instant the grace she transmitted cut through aeons of conditioning, exposing the spiritual Heart within me.

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A New Look At The Next Age

So what’s the big deal about the Aquarian Age? You have to wonder if folks sat around over 2000 years ago and spoke with great anticipation of the Piscean Age. And at the same time, maybe people sat around and made fun of those weird new age advocates. More than a new age, we are in ...

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By Phyllis Strupp
Book Excerpt: The Richest of Fare: Seeking Spiritual Security in the Sonoran Desert

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

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Money, That's What I Want

Money that what I want, are the words that you hear from many people’s mouth all over the world yet it is not manifesting, why. Beliefs Is money any different from oranges and can you get an orange easily or do you have to fight, struggle, or work hard to get it. If the focus was on ...

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Occupy Seattle - Voices of Freedom

Occupy Seattle is an extension of Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City and other cities across the country. It is happening right now in downtow Seattle at Westlake Park on Pine St. and 4 Ave. where We The People are expressing our voices of freedom. Occupy Seattle started late last month at the downtown federal building and Westlake and was hardly noticed. As the Westlake protest grew and the amount of tents increased last weekend Seattle city officials decided to enforce rules against having tents set up in parks.

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22 Powerful Health Benefits of Spikenard Oil

Spikenard is a Biblical Plant which is a Powerful Memory Boosting Agent, Promotes Good Cognitive Function, Helps with Anxiety and Stress, Helps with Depression, Great for Insomnia, Helps Regulate Blood Sugar, Lowers Blood Pressure, and Spikenard has Been Used Successfully for Thousands of Years with No Side-Effects

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Friendship, Affection and the Practice of the Integral Yoga

As we experience relationships in the world, whether family, friend or significant others, we begin to appreciate how complex, demanding and ‘messy’ they are. To cultivate and support relationships takes time, effort and understanding. When we don’t agree 100% with someone, we find that even among the closest individuals, there are potentials for misunderstanding, disharmony and disturbance, even if these are temporary in nature.

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Feel The Inner Joy

Feel the inner joy when it arises from within you. It can be experienced as the result of an experience in the world that inspires happiness. It can also occur for no outer reason at all. Recently I have had many experiences where I feel the inner joy for no apparent reason. I paused in order to honor my emotions and I asked myself where it was coming from. There was no outer reason to feel joy at the time.

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Motives for Seeking the Divine

People come to the spiritual quest for a number of different reasons. Some of these are due to disappointment or trouble in the outer life, with work, with relationships, with failures or setbacks or with disease, illness, remorse or grief. Others come seeking for the powers, mental, vital or physical that one will acquire through the spiritual quest. Still others come seeking for knowledge and wisdom. All of these motives, however, are trying to respond to stated needs of some aspect of the ego-personality.

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By Carole Lynne
Superfical Happiness or Lasting?

In today’s world where we are so aware of what is happening with people all over the planet, it is hard to be blissfully happy in our own little world, unless we want to shut out all news from those around the globe. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to travel around the world, or even to less fortunate neighborhoods in our own country, know that serious poverty exists. When we see pictures of starving children on television, we know that those children are real an

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“Self-Realization is Freedom”

We need to detach from our body in order to know enlightenment. Thus we rid ourselves of negative karma and merge into the light of unconditional love forever. We come to this plane over and over again through many lifetimes. It takes eons of learning and understanding to break free from negative karma. Thus we finally understand that if we love being in this body and love being attached to our lives in this world… we will never really attain freedom and enlightenment. Freedom is Detachment

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“The Science of Quieting the Mind”

Down through the ages there have been those who have taught the masses how to quiet their mind. Stopping the chatter has been part of spiritual practice for many spiritual groups. And now science has shown that the practice of quieting the mind has great potential healing… and thus also uplifting mankind. Quieting the Mind has bee Practiced for Hundreds of Years: In Buddhism quieting the mind allows people to hear their “true nature”… thus meditating for hours is very important to find the essence of creation within.

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Being a Whole Person - Both Human and Spiritual

If you are like most people you do not want to miss a thing. You sense there is much joy to be had in life and you want it. Of course you do! And yet there seems to be a shortage of hours in the day. It is not that we are incapable of fitting it all in. In fact, many of us run around crazily ...

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Nettle Leaf Herbal Infusions

Nettle leaf herbal infusions is my first article on how to make herbal infusions. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal information have been articles, my friends and Susun Weed, a world renouned herbalist. Our Saugerties, NY house happens to be down the road from Susun where we pass her and her goats grazing in the field.

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“What Can a Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diet and Lifestyle Do for You”

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of people healing on my diet and lifestyle. 1 - Take for instance Dave who is in his 50’s and had epilepsy and who ate a typical American diet. He ended up having a fit which caused a car accident but he was not hurt. At that point, Dave decided to change his life and went on a Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diet and lost 65 pounds and he never had another epilepsy attack, plus he weaned himself off of all medications. - Wow!

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Ordinary Consciousness and Spiritual Consciousness

Our mind and senses are generally turned outwards and we constantly are prodded to pay attention to events, people and circumstances in the outer world. We build up careers, we start families, we entertain ourselves, we satisfy the desires that arise as a result of our interaction with the outer world. This focus is punctuated by major life changes, birth, school, puberty, adult life and its various forms of responsibilities, and then disease, old age and eventually death, for ourselves and our loved ones.

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Right Activity

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said, “Above all, do no harm.” How is it possible to do no harm? How can one be so sensitive to oneself and others as to be able to see/ know when one is doing harm? And how does one know if what other people tell us hurts them is really hurting their True Self or their ego? Many years ago, near the beginning of my journey, I had the perhaps the most powerful event of my life – a “religious experience” where “the sky opened up” and

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Spiritual Choice. Part I

Introduction According to contactees with Supreme Consciousness, we live in a transition period from the fifth to the sixth race. That is an extremely challenging time since the previous era's results are summed up, and humans' destinies are decided. A tiny group of the very best people will receive liberation from the physical world and enter the Upper realm. The best of the population (roughly a third part of the planet) will upgrade and shift to the 6th race on the Earth.

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The Rebirth of Heart (Christ Consciousness)

Heart has been powerless for so long. It is hard to imagine that Heart is reclaiming power now. We have been deeply imprinted with hopelessness for the return of Heart, that there would ever be love for us, that love would ever have any real creative power in Creation. But it is happening. Heart is rebirthing. Heart is growing strong. Heart is coming through the gap. Heart is claiming Its’ right place in Creation.nnUnlovingness is being reclaimed. As we learn to love oursel

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Spiritual Choice. Part II

Right Spiritual Choice In our God’s hierarchy, a Right Spiritual Choice is a Choice towards Light. One of the best samples of a Right Spiritual Choice is represented in the drama-horror movie The Rite ( 2011). Multiple Spiritual Choices towards Light is the best-case scenario for any spiritual entity as it guarantees the least inca ations to achieve Liberation and membership in the team of Lights.

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“Saved By Angels”

A true story of 5 young guys who were saved by angels. And how the archangels are all around us at all times. The archangels are here to help us in every way. Dr. Paul Haider Watch and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Please Copy and paste the following URL into your browser to watch video - Dr. Haider https://youtu.be/HR44wvU-N2I

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Fighting the Virus. Defence face cream and body lotion

I. Defence Face Cream For the Face Cream, you need the following: Basic face cream (odourless) Tea tree oilr Citrus etheric oilr Almond etheric oil Plastic spoonr Empty jar (preferably made of glass) Mix well three spoons of the cream with 5-7 drops of the oils in a clean jar. For the best result, use the sharp end of the spoon. The Defence face cream is ready for use. Why tea tree oil? Tea-tree oil has luxurious antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Why almond essential oil?r

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Maximizing Your Prayer Life

Prayer is a very powerful tool to utilize in your daily life. It has been suggested from various scientific study that prayer can positively influence not only the mental state of the person who is praying, but also physical symptoms and problems. There are many articles available with valuable evidence proving that prayer has worked and is working in the lives of many. Here are some helpful tips to help you in your prayer life and so you may begin exploring the significance

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“11 Natural Herbs and Foods for Healing Diabetes”

There are a few wonderful herbs and foods that might have the ability to revitalize our beta cells in our pancreas which produce insulin… and thus healing diabetes. One of the reasons why people become diabetic is because their beta cells die, and thus they don’t produce enough insulin to control their blood sugar. But here are a few herbs and foods which can help regenerate beta cells and heal the pancreas.

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“18 Proven Health Benefits of Haritaki Herb”

“Great for the GI tract, Super Detoxing Agent, Wonderful Immune Booster” In Ayurvedic Medicine Haritaki is called “The King of Medicines” Haritaki fruit has been used for thousands of years with great success in India. This wonderful fruit grows in Asia and is common in Ayurvedic Medicine. Haritaki is a great for cleansing our GI tract and building good probiotics and thus improving our immune system. It’s also important as a natural antibiotic, anti-fungal agent, and anti-inflammatory agent. Plus it also helps to protect and cleans the liver.

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“Moluccan Spinach - Great for Lowering Cholesterol”

Also called Longevity Spinach, Dawn, Egyptian Spinach, or Daun Dewa and Gynura divaricata is a tropical spinach that grows in warm climates and also as a wonderful house plant and in green houses lowers cholesterol and has many other health benefits. Where it Grows - The plant originally comes from Formosa and Taiwan and other places in the orient and also grows in Hawaii, Califo ia, Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida, Cuba, Africa and other warmer areas of the world.

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“The Power of the Word Amen”

Many of us say prayers and we use the word “Amen” at the end of the prayer but what does it mean? And similar words are used all around the world. Actually the word “Amen” means “So Be It” and thus that word utter from our mouth becomes the word, and the word becomes power, and thus all things come to fruition according to the great plan. We are vibration and those words we utter are vibrations. And thus that vibration spreads out into the Universe and they are reverberated back to us when the time is right.

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An Inconvenient Time to Serve the Lord

One Sunday morning a while back I was sharing some key principles with our church about serving the Lord and being obedient to His calls in our life. It went something like this...nn1. When God's call comes, it will never come at a convenient time.n2. God's call rarely comes with all the details in place.n3. You will never feel fully qualified to answer God's call.n4. When God's call comes, you will almost always lack the resources to do it.n5. But... God's faithfulness alway

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Health Benefits of Bellflower or Ballon Flower Root

For Inflammation, Immunity, Antiviral, Cholesterol, Coughs, Blood Pressure, This ancient food and herb from Asia and the US is a powerful healing agent for boosting up our immune system and for getting rid of inflammation and helping with lots of diseases. Including lowering cholesterol, inflammation, antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, helps with cancer, lowers blood pressure, allergies, coughs, and so much more. Also know as Platycondon grandiflorus Watch My Video to Find Out More… Dr. Paul Haider Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist - Many Blessings to Everyone!

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Proof Of God, Loss And Immortality

Proof of God, Loss and Immortality These questions came in one single email from a friend. I broke them into pieces and answered them a section at a time. So although it may appear that I ask a question and my friend answers, that is not the case. ONE*derful n I view God as a very loving ...

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“How to Be Happy All the Time”

With all the tragedies in the world, it’s easy to get caught up and not feel happy. But you have the power to take control of your life in 3 powerful ways and be joyous and happy every single day. Dr. Paul Haider Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel See Link below to Dr. Haider’s Video on Youtube https://youtu.be/p4KtjlQRuws

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By Cathy Robinson - Your Single Purpose
Our Will - Our Gift, From Someone Who Knows Better

As a single woman living in the 21st Century, I and my counterparts are faced with a myriad of choices on a daily basis. What will I do today? Where will I eat this evening? What movie shall I watch? What groups will I be involved with? Who will I spend time with? And the list goes on and on. There are so many choices! Often when we become accustomed to having so many options to choose from, we get the misguided notion that our will is supreme. I can do what I want to do, bec

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By Cathy Robinson - Your Single Purpose
Our Will - Our Gift, From Someone Who Knows Better

As a single woman living in the 21st Century, I and my counterparts are faced with a myriad of choices on a daily basis. What will I do today? Where will I eat this evening? What movie shall I watch? What groups will I be involved with? Who will I spend time with? And the list goes on and on. There are so many choices! Often when we become accustomed to having so many options to choose from, we get the misguided notion that our will is supreme. I can do what I want to do, bec

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