The nature of our thoughts determines the quality of our life-whether it is sad, happy and contented. Happy, optimistic, positive thoughts, emotions and feelings generate a zing in our system which makes the blood flow freely and heart beat joyously. They create a spring in our feet and spur us to action. Let us remember the age-old saying that the mind- thoughts- can move the mountains. Pessimistic, sad and gloomy thoughts, on the other hand, create inertia and force us to s
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Swami Vivekananda, in his lectures on Raja Yoga, describes what we may call the “mind stuff”, citta, which tends to be always disturbed as impressions, perceptions, thoughts, feelings, emotions create ripples, as a breeze will create ripples on the surface of a lake. He goes on to describe the need to bring this “mind stuff” to a state of quiescence as an essential condition for gaining control over the mental processes. This is a preliminary stage to the eventual development of concentration and samadhi, the ‘yogic trance’.
He Brings Those Who Are Bound Into ProsperitynnThe title is word for word extracted from Psalm 68:6 and it forms a clear picture of the delivering power of God. Let me elaborate:nnI see a corral, a fenced in area. Within the confines of that space there is very little grass, and what little is left has been eaten down to the nubs. One can see the whiteness of the grass root structure; it has been chewed so low. The ground around the grass is a sandy, reddish brown in color, a
Also Other Antiviral Oils Myrrh goes all the way back to biblical times and was used for healing and creating feelings of peace. And it’s a powerful antiviral agent. Watch My Video and Find Out Everything! Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel See Link to Video I Have the #1 Herbal Channel on Youtuber Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist https://youtu.be/TZTSUMuGtgw rn#Myrrh rn#Antiviral rn#Powerful rn#Healing rn#Viruses
Waking, dreaming and sleeping states of consciousness are common to all of us. Higher states of consciousness are adored by every individual. Everyone hopes to delve deep into the realm of consciousness. With the help of scientific spiritual and yoga practices, in the deep state of contemplation, absorbed in meditation, the serious practitioners become familiar and enjoy the higher states of consciousness. Gradually those deeper nooks of our awareness become their normal stat
“Dandelion, Kale, and Turnip Greens - Amazing for Preventing Cancer” Here is my choice of the top 3 healing greens that I always include in my diet to prevent cancer. And greens are super important for a health and vitality. And the more greens we eat daily the more alkaline we become… thus we keep away “cancer”. Organic Dandelion Greens - A Powerful Detoxing Green The USDA says that Dandelion Greens are one of the most nutritious veggies around.
I have seen angels for a very long time… and yesterday one came to me.
“The Power of Whole Foods Plant Based Diet for Healing Diabetes” A man in his 60's has had diabetes for over 20 years and he takes 3 medication and 2 insulin shots daily to control his blood sugar. And even one of his relatives is a medical doctor and told him that he must eat fruits and lots of veggies to help control his blood sugar. But still, his blood sugar rages out of control because of poor eating habits. Even though he should be eating salads and lots of live foods he persists in eating lots of carbs in the form of rice and mashed potatoes and copious amounts of meat.
Coffee is Good for You in Moderation
If we understand the development of life and life-forms on earth as an expression of the evolution of consciousness, we can easily see the relationship between a new power of consciousness and the need to have forms that can hold, and express, that power effectively. Scientists frequently comment on the changes in primates that accompanied the development of man, the mental being. This included development of an opposable thumb, standing and walking upright on two legs, and increased brain size and complexity.
Great for Pain, Insomnia, Stress, it’s a Powerful Anti-inflammatory, Helps with Depression and Anxiety, Uplifts Your Mood, Heals Indigestion, Super for GI Gas, Great for Bad Breath, Lowers Cholesterol, Great for the Skin and No Side-Effects in Normal Doses Here is one of the most important spices and herbs in the whole world. Wars were fought over this spice. And the world treasures this wonderful spice in amazing ways. And this wonderful spice has lots of powerful health benefits that will change your life. Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist
"By the time you make ends meet, they move the ends." nJer Van NettannnAre you happy? Oh, no, not this again.. Most of us would probably like to answer "yes" - and many of us do. We may cite such reasons as having a warm home, a family, a job, food on the table - something not everyone on this planet can claim- and since there are people much worse off than us, then surely we must be happy. nnFor some, happiness may not be in the picture. They may have given up the notion of
Materialism has entangled us so much that we donât even realize that we have become slave of so many not-so-essential things. To take an example, just imagine how disturbed we get if we lose access to our mobile or internet or car for just a while. One of the reasons for this is that we are living in a society that promotes materialism. In todayâs world, our mind is consciously and continuously being programmed, on a daily basis, by advertisements and other media; as a re
If there could be something most controversial as well most evident, it is GOD. And all of us are essentially soul or pure consciousness. Let us give a thought to the difference between these two forms of consciousness. The Holy Trinity Of God, Son and Holy Ghost – Soul And God: All major religions, mystics and spiritual movements maintain the truth of the Holy Trinity in one way or another. The difference is only in outward explanation. When we analyze and feel deeply abo
Many people complain that The Secret, or The Law of Attraction, just doesn't work for them. They exclaim, "But I am thinking about what I want; and I DID try to believe in it -- but nothing happened!" Well, there's more to thinking than meets the eye. Most people spend most of their time ...
We live in the quantum world, and that means that everything we think, say, and do has an impact upon everything else including our life. There are a few points that many people in this age of cosmic particles have forgotten. These principles are important, if taken to heart they could mean a powerful shift on our planet. If everyone in the world would take to heart all of these quantum principles everything would change.
I have been working with a man who has been changing his life drastically and he just had his aura picture taken and his picture shows some very interesting things going on. See link to see image - https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/interesting-aura-of-a-man-who-is-changing-his-life/
`Over the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation leading to a novel kind of ‘systemic’ thinking. `The view of living systems as networks provides a novel perspective on the so-called “hierarchies” of nature. Since living systems at all levels are networks, we must visualize the web of life as living systems (networks) interacting in network fashion with other systems (networks).
The 3 gunas of Nature, Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are active in all things, even in the approach we take to the practice of meditation. Understanding these modes and the specific types of energy they each represent can aid us in tuning the meditation practice for ultimate positive results. Tamas acts through darkness, sloth, torpor and indolence. When Tamas is in the ascendent, there is an inclination to avoid meditation through tiredness or inertia or a sense of it being useless.
Japanese Sweet Potatoes an Anti-Aging Miracle. Hollywood Stars swear Japanese Sweet Potatoes are an anti-aging miracle that helps with wrinkles and lines and weight loss. These wonderful Sweet Potatoes are lower in calories and contain a lot more vitamins and minerals than regular sweet potatoes or yams. And ingredients that heal wrinkles. Want to Stay Young? Feel Great? Get Rid of Wrinkles? Have Great Looking Skin? Have More Energy? Lose Weight? Watch My Video! Watch My Video to Find Out More… Dr. Paul Haider Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist - Many Blessings to Everyone!
The yogic trance, samadhi, is considered a goal for the spiritual seeker, providing access to the realisation of spiritual Oneness. In the integral yoga, however, dropping of the outer life and activity and entering into a trance state is not the end goal. The consciousness that is experienced in the trance state is to be brought down and made fully active in the mind, life and body of the seeker in daily life.
It is quite natural for human beings to extrapolate the nature of the universe and the meaning of existence from the limited set of facts and information that we perceive and organize in our normal mental-logical process. Yet there is so much that falls outside the scope of these perceptions and modes of understanding that we clearly miss the much wider significance that the creation holds. In our limited view, we judge everything by the way our world appears to work.
What does Self-realization and enlightenment mean?rnThe real Self is full of infinite bliss and knowledge. To realize this Self is called Self-realization. The constant spiritual awareness of âI am the pure Soulâ in itself is Self-realization. And the same means enlightenment. Self-realization is beyond the physical realm and physical science. Itâs the spiritual dimension that leads to Self-realization. Through this knowledge of Self, one is able to get rid of their phy
A recent study, to be published in the next issue of the Journal of Happiness, reports that while women start out adult life happier than men, by midlife they are less happy.nnWhy are women never satisfied? nnWell, it's a good thing we're not, because that's the motivating force behind all development! Anything we feel as movement, whether it's moving to some other part of the world or the most subtle shift of inner attitude, happens only because we have become so uncomfortab
Coconut water is becoming more and more popular, even the big box stores are carrying coconut water in small and large containers. But most people don’t know how healing coconut water can really be… here are just a few healing attributes of coconut water.
If we look at the natural world we see that the underlying quality that drives all life is love. Love is the key to everything that’s alive on the planet from the tiniest of living organisms to the elephant… everything thrives on love in one form or another. Take for instance a giant elephant who is ready to charge. In reality she is only trying to protect her young, and will do so with great ferocity and passion to the point of even giving up her own life. Thus protecting other lives and sacrificing ones own life, to do so is the purest form of love.
Sancocho is a flavorful Puerto Rican Stew that people just love. It’s hearty, it’s comfort food, it’s full of lots of healing veggies, and it takes no time at all to prepare. This is the vegetarian version, but the iconic version of Sancocho has chunks of beef. This stew is great on cold winter days when you need something to warm your body. Everyone has a slightly different recipe depending on their family, but this is my version… and I am sure you’ll love it. Ingredients: 1 - Large Organic Onion Yellow - Chopped 1 - Cup of Organic Green Bell Pepper - Choppedr
Personally, in the past, I come down with warts all the time before I started my Whole Foods Plant Based Diet and ended up with my immune system getting a boost up thus preventing warts in general. The virus that causes warts is around us all the time. And when our immune system is compromised they warts take over. So eat a healthy plant based diet and warts will be a thing of the past. But here are a few simple and natural ways to remove warts painlessly.
“Here are My Top Picks for Super Tasty Low Glycemic Index Carbs” Here are my top picks for low glycemic index carbs that are full of great nutrition and really tasty. I feel that carbs are super important and new research shows we can eat lots of Whole-Foods Plant-Based carbs and even prevent diabetes while eating these carbs. Number One Spot - Taro Root or Yautia Root Most people have heard about Taro Root in Hawaii as a terrible tasting paste but that is not a true depiction of what Taro Root is like.
“Real Wisdom is Knowing When and When Not to Do Something” One of the most important aspects of healing the world is not making things worse. It’s great do good but it’s even more important to do no harm.
Here are 20 great health benefits of just drinking wonderful water. I feel most people take for granted drinking water… but water is vital for life. Without water, so many important life processes cannot continue and thus water is important for health in general. And I will talk about simple ways to flavor your water and much more. Watch Video and Find Out More. Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch My Video and Find Out More My Goal is to Reach 100,000 Subscribers This Year I Also Have the #1 Herbal Channel on Youtube
When the protective walls of the surface being give way as the seeker enters the inner planes, access to the vital planes may occur, with all of the beings, powers and forces at work there having suddenly direct interchange with the seeker. Sometimes these forces are intimidating, sometimes, very subtle and manipulative, sometimes helping the seeker, and at other times, attempting to achieve their own goals by controlling or misleading the seeker.
It is easy, in fact, quite normal, for an individual to turn toward medical treatments once an illness presents itself. The mind-set of the entire society is based on the idea that illness must be defeated and that medicine, through its long history, has increasingly gained powers and tools to defeat illnesses. With the advent of antibiotics, anti-viral medicines, vaccines, Western medicine has shown remarkable ability to address scourges that once ravaged humanity such as smallpox, the Bubonic plague, and polio.
Self love is another Jewel for Self Discovery. Love is a powerful energy that is within us and all around us. God is love and love is the only reality. "Love, love, love thyself." Channeled by Maureen Self love is essential for us to live as the spirit beings that we are, having a human experience. So many of us focus on seeking love from outside of ourselves through our relationships with parents, friends, intimate partners and children. We all want to love and be loved.
“Low Glycemic Index and Lots of Antioxidants” Here is a hearty winter meal that’s really tasty and will fill a person up and give them lots of energy. And this great soup is full of the wonderful nutrition of rutabagas that will do the body good. Plus this soup takes no time at all to prepare and it’s a full spectrum vegan meal with all the proteins and carbs a person needs. Ingredients: 4 - Cups of Organic Rutabaga - Chopped 2 1/2 - Cups of Cooked Organic Pink Beans 1 - Cup of Cooked Organic Brown Rice 3 - Cups of Organic Kale - Chopped
“Down Through the Ages, the Combination of Rice, Beans, and Greens has Been Life Giving— And Now with the Economic Crunch Around the World People are Going Back to this Healthy Meal”
The transformation of the individual is not something that occurs magically ove ight. Even if someone is awakened out of their habitual routines by some extraordinary experience, such as a sudden spiritual opening, or even a near death experience, the ongoing effort is still required to bring the vision, the light, the power and the action down into all aspects of mind, life and body, overcoming the strong habits of the past evolution and the acculturation of the society within which one lives.
Question: nnI've read/heard that our sub-conscious is a place where doubts, fears and limitations exist from our experiences and past. These doubts/fears drive the way we are, and even to the point where deep-seated fears affect the Law of Attraction. If we have a deep limited thought that we don't deserve _____, we'll never get it until we erase the sub-conscious belief (through whatever means).nnI've also read/heard that the sub-conscious is God-conscious...our natural stat
How long has it been since you let yourself experience a self-perceived impossibility? Why are some of us able to muster the courage to attack inconceivable feats while others tremble at the thought? Iâll let you in on a secret: the only difference between a go-getter and a spectator is frame of mind. Both have a separate outlook toward what they desire to carry out in life, hence why one succeeds while the other gives up. Climbing a mountain, learning a second Language, as
The range of spiritual experiences is vast. We tend, in our mental framework, to associate our own practice or religious background or philosophy as the only, or at least, the best, way to attain spiritual realisation; yet, this is actually just a limitation of our ego-consciousness. People following all different practices and religious beliefs will experience what may be known as a spiritual moment, or a revelation, or an illumination.
“One Goes Inward and the Other Goes Outward” Great Vedic Sages thousands of years ago would go inward to find the same answers to all the questions about the Universe. Now we have modern scientists who go outward to find answers to what the great sages of old already knew… and wrote down thousands of years ago. The sage, yogis, teachers, and buddhas would go inward to experience love in all its forms across the Multiverse. While for the most part, modern scientists don’t even take love into account at all in their work.
Western psychology has been fixated on the idea of sexual energy being at the root of all creativity. Beginning with Freud they have discussed the sublimation of sexual energy into creative pathways of art, and intellectual effort. The sexual energy stems from the root chakra and provides a powerful and basic force however it gets applied. Sublimation, if we examine the concept carefully, represents the shutting down or constricting of the expression of this energy in its original native form at the base of the being as direct sexual expression.
If we start eating a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet it’s also important to start eating mostly low glycemic index foods. Take for instance white flour which has a glycemic index of 100, which means white wheat flour breaks down into sugars very fast. Foods that break down into sugars very fast in general are not good for our health… and can lead to diabetes. While lentils have a glycemic index of 21 which means lentils break down into sugars very slowly giving us lots of long term sustained energy, thus helping to prevent diseases such as diabetes.
“4 Sets of Healing Words to Say to Yourself” Here are 4 sets of words that are super important for healing our inner child and our unconscious mind. 90% of what we have going on in our life is totally controlled by our unconscious mind. Yet most people don’t give their unconscious mind a second thought.
It’s pretty easy to allow anger to swell up and take over. But does being angry do any good? Of course not. In fact, in this day and age, anger is taking over the world and it’s doing great harm. Here is a simple process for letting go of anger and moving towards love.
If you go to a church and see depictions of Christ on the cross. If you go to a temple and see symbols from the Torah, or go to a Buddhists temple and see many symbols of the spiritual world. In other places of worship, there are works of art, designs, and poetry. But why do we need symbols to find God in the first place?
Sanchit Karma and Prarabdha Karma Sanchit karma are the accumulated karma brought forward from our past life. Such karma are stockpiled at a subtle level in the body. And as each karma materializes and comes into fruition, it is called prarabdha karma (fate). How are our thoughts and desires related to karma?rnWhen the karma is about to ripen and give fruits, a person is inspired to think, speak or do accordingly. So, if we observe our mind, body and speech, we can know what
Way back in the 1950’s we knew that our fields were already depleted of trace minerals. We keep adding nitrogen to make the food grow but we were not adding minerals to the soil. Normally over hundreds and even thousands of years rocks and mineral deposits leach minerals into the water and then into the soil. But that is not happening in this day and age of industrial farming, but organic farming does introduce trace minerals to the soil. Trace minerals are very important for preventing hundreds of diseases and for creating great health and vitality.
Think of a building without a great foundation… the whole building crumbles. The Foundation - Compassion is the foundation of a nation. Compassion allows a nation to look at its people and the rest of the world with loving eyes. Compassion allows a nation to find the inner strength to go the extra mile to make things right. Compassion is a rock placed in a strategic spot that withstands pressure.
Here is a wonderful recipe that will warm the heart of anyone who likes Italian food. Filled with the goodness of zucchini, potatoes, pumpkin, olives, and other veggies… this Frittata will do the body good. My wife loved this recipe and she is a hard customer to please so I’m sure you will love it too. Another Whole-Foods Plant-Based Recipe. See Link to See Photo of Recipe - https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/04/19/dr-haiders-italian-frittata/ Ingredients: The Batter for Pouring Over the Filling 2 - Cups of Organic Pumpkin - Cooked and Mashed
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