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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- The Ego--Edging God Out: Learn to Recognize Ego and Listen to Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsVolatile emotions, dissatisfaction with life, problems with our relationships; these are just some of the problems which can cause pain in our lives. So what’s the root cause? We are quite literally looking for love in all the wrong places. We look to the ego for the answers and whatever we hear ...
Views: 6288(1 vote) - Definition: True Self - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Debbie MolisMany neurologists, philosophers, and everyday people propose that we each have a self. There has been rich and raucous debate across centuries and cultures about what that is. After 15 years' study I propose there are two types of self which regulate your personality and behaviors every day. If ...
Views: 6272(1 vote) - A Comparison of Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerMany people confuse Buddhism and Hinduism, but they are two very separate and distinct religions. They do however have some similarities, such as the belief in karma and reincarnation. Since the Buddha lived in India and was originally a Hindu, it’s understandable that the two religions would ...
Views: 6249 - Daoist Zuowang Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michael RinaldiniThe following article is a shortened version of my original article on Daoist meditation. Contact me for a free full version of this article. Daoist Zuowang Meditation Just watch out that Above the concentrated mind Everything is free and open and coverless, Beneath the concentrated ...
Views: 6222(2 votes) - *** What Is Intuition? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Dawn McIntyre“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” –Albert Einstein Intuition is an incredible resource and gift that we have been given to help us live our best lives. I like to call ...
Views: 6198(1 vote) - What is the Energy That Causes Spiritual Enlightenment? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Mitchell GibsonMany people have noticed that a great tide of change is sweeping across the planet. As in nature, this tide does not follow a linear path. We are experiencing on Earth a massive environmental and human crisis, a reflection of the collective shadow of an unenlightened humanity. What does this ...
Views: 6125(1 vote) - Angel Ananchel - there is beauty in everything - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanDid you know that there is a special angel that wants you to look on the bright side of life? Yes, and she always wants you to be kind and to say positive things to and about others. Angel Ananchel is the Angel of grace and delight. When you allow her to come into your life, she sends grace and ...
Views: 6095 - The Chills-Religious Responses - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Don WadingtonDid you ever get a "good" chill(s) energy surge most usually through music which shot through the top of your head down through your body? Most people have. Recently I wrote about my initial questions to people as to what did they thought it was? While I believe the chills phenomenon is ...
Views: 6029(5 votes) - Humans Made in the "Image of God"--What Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionThe very first two humans were made in the image of God. But what does that really mean? Made in the "image of God" simply means that people are spiritually like Jehovah God Almighty to some extent. He has given humans some of the spiritual aspects He has: the ability to think and reason, an ...
Views: 5897(3 votes) - Reverse Aging Now with the Power of Your Mind - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Anna AntoskiWhether it’s science or the new biology and the new discoveries of plasticity of the brain it is all resulting from the research and experiments that aging is just another disease that we have been conditioned to believe has to happen. This is amazing and so empowering because that means that ...
Views: 5885 - What is it like, talking to somebody spiritually Enlightened? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Rose RosetreeIt's a kind of spiritual Rorshach Test, speaking to one of the rare people living on earth today who has attained the permanent state of consciousness known as "Enlightenment." Would you make a fool of yourself? I have. But first things first.... Have you ever talked to someone ...
Views: 5882 - What Are the Differences Between Soul Needs and Ego Needs? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWe are souls in physical form, and we have an ego that is meant to serve us in specific ways. Frustration happens when we get their needs confused (or ignore them) rather than have them work together. Let’s look at some ways to differentiate between ego needs and soul needs. Ego serves us ...
Views: 5841(1 vote) - What Is The Christ Consciousness? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleIn Sacred Geometry, the shape of Christ Consciousness (or sometimes it is called Christ Grid) is made from a combination of several geometric shapes, the dodecahedron and the icosahedrons. These two shapes are from the group of five shapes known as the Platonic Solids, or the perfect bodies. The ...
Views: 5723(1 vote) - Centering Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Lisa BoussonDo you ever get the feeling that something is not right about your body, but you can not put your finger on it? You just don’t feel right, your usual standards appear sub-standard. Some may find that they are a bit woozy, but not quite dizzy. Maybe you’re sluggish and unmotivated, or in a ...
Views: 5704(1 vote) - ***Monad, Oversoul and Soul … and What the Spiritual Path is all About - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWe come from our God Self, Monad or Mighty I AM Presence. This divine aspect of our being then creates the so-called Oversoul or Higher Self, which is the Soul family to which our individual Souls belong. Our individual Souls are that part of ourselves that reincarnates over and over again in ...
Views: 5689 - ***The first lesson on the Spiritual path: Owning your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone"The single most important quality to achieving psychological and spiritual health is learning to own your personal power." Dr. Joshua David Stone The conscious mind is the reasoning mind, whereas the subconscious mind is the non-reasoning mind. The superconscious mind is the all-knowing ...
Views: 5683 - The 10 Signs of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Nanice EllisAs enlightened beings we... 1. Play the game of life full on, knowing that as intrinsically perfect and powerful beings we cannot actually be harmed; our eternal selves are always completely safe in the universe. We understand that no matter how serious or dangerous life may seem, it is just a ...
Views: 5617(2 votes) - Definition: Soul Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis step is important, as it is one that will mold and shape the way you think about the things that are going on in this world. Your soul is a different "animal" than most of you are thinking. The soul has an agenda that is quite different from what the rest of you are about! It is my belief ...
Views: 5457 - ARCHANGEL JOPHIEL also ZOPHIEL - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Vivian Nadya LunnyArchangel Jophiel also Zophiel “Beauty of God” Dispels doubts, brings wisdom and consciousness. Messenger of the secrets of the heart. Archangel Jophiel teaches us that all is learning and teaching until we understand the divine plan and reach our goal of uniting with the Creator. Helps ...
Views: 5446(1 vote) - A True Story of Lust and Seduction - With a Twist! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA True Story of Lust and Seduction - with a Twist! Twenty-six hundred years ago, Subbha the Buddhist nun was walking through a mango grove when a lustful young man blocked her path. Subbha the Nun: “What wrong have I done you that you stand in my way? It’s not proper my friend that a man ...
Views: 5379(1 vote) - Are Your Prayers Being Answered by God? If Not, Do You Know Why Not? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionPrayer is communication with Jehovah God Almighty; it is a two-way conversation. So when you pray to your Father in heaven, He will answer you according to His will. However, there are hindrances to prayers--things and behaviors that will prevent an answered prayer. Here, let us briefly go ...
Views: 5369(6 votes) - Foam Encased Mattresses - Benefits The Manufacturer, Not The Consumer - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Lee CarterWhen buying any product – especially high priced products – it is very important for the consumer to do their homework before forking over their hard-earned dollars. There is a feature of mattresses that every manufacturer promotes that is not for the benefit of the consumer but is a great ...
Views: 5260 - What is Happening to Reiki? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Don Beckettcopyright © 2011 Don Beckett A LOT of people have been asking this question privately for at least a few years. The answer is not one that most of us are eager to acknowledge. We tend to brush it aside and go on with our own work. But suddenly I feel we need to acknowledge it, for the sake of ...
Views: 5192(2 votes) - ***Healing Meditation and Creative Visualization in Dr Lorphan’s Healing Academy on Sirius - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneClose your eyes and take a few deep breaths. As you breathe in, breathe in the Light of God and as you breathe out, breathe out all that is not of the Divine. In your mind’s eye, see yourself now in a magnificent room with crystal floors and iridescent walls. You are lying on a crystalline ...
Views: 5151 - Ascension & Leaving The Food Matrix - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahEating habits are the biggest challenge on this planet at this time. Eating foods that are not healthy for you has tremendous negative consequences. These foods drain your energy, lower your light quotient, keep you in semi-depressed states in spite of all of your enlightenment, and cause ...
Views: 5074 - *** 10 Steps to Full Enlightenment - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandWhen one who has been enlightened speaks, there are things he can say with relative certainty--as much certainty as is possible while still in a body in this world. There are other things he can say with considerable authority, but not with certainty. There are also things he would like to be ...
Views: 5051(2 votes) - ***Our Time on Earth is Limited - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneUltimately life is very short. None of us knows when it is time for us go. Our time on Earth is shortened every moment, whether we like it or not. And once a moment is gone, it is “gone forever.” The one thing you can’t buy with money is time! This is why it is so important to not waste the ...
Views: 5000(2 votes) - Symbolic Significance of Hanuman - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraLord Panchmukhi Hanuman, one of the heroes of the mythological epic Ramayana is indeed a greatly celebrated deity in India. He is known by 108 names, one of these is Kapeshwara which means the monkey lord. Nevertheless, Lord Hanuman is associated with deep spiritual symbolism, which is ...
Views: 4997 - You need to Give Yourself a Pep Talk - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha•You can improve yourself, boost your confidence, better your attitude, re-energize and inspire yourself to positive actions and results by giving yourself a pep talk anytime, anywhere and any day. •If you must succeed in life you have to be intentional about it, therefore, it is time to be ...
Views: 4963(2 votes) - Meeting The True Friend - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Brenda ShoshannaSummer arrives, a time for travel, enjoyment, being with friends and family. A time for romance and love. Of course we all want friends, companions, company, love. We need to feel close and connected. We can enjoy a friendship for many years, but then often, we drift apart or the friendship ...
Views: 4956(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Story of Triumph Over Suicide and Mental Illness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Jerry PollockPersonal Statement: It is my belief that as your Official Guide on Enlightenment, I should share some of my personal background and experiences so that you can get to know me and know where I stand. I've had a life full of suffering but if you are to truly know blessings, you need to go through ...
Views: 4950(1 vote) - Pendulum Dowsing - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Joseph JamesWhat is a Pendulum? A Pendulum is a physical device for communicating with our subconscious, based on a simple 'YES' or 'NO' signal. The first time I was introduced to a pendulum was during 1981, at 45 years of age. Initially I was terrified, to say the least, as the pendulum circled ...
Views: 4923(2 votes) - Are You Experiencing Ascension Symptoms? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Marc OromanerHave you been feeling a bit dizzy lately? Does time feel like it’s been flying by faster than ever? Experiencing ringing in your ears? Seeing flashes of light or fleeting glimpses of things that aren’t there? If you’re not head-over heels in love, pregnant, or smokin’ da ganja, you may be going ...
Views: 4873 - From Victim To Warrior - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Esther AdlerZen: “People are like tea bags. We can only tell how strong they are when we put them in hot water.” Why is it that it takes an enormous challenge for us to wake up and make a shift in our lives? We all know stories of people in dramatic situations overcoming great obstacles and coming out ...
Views: 4756(1 vote) - *** Seven Tips to Stay Focused on your Spiritual Path, Goals and Aspirations - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIf we are not careful, it is very easy for the temptations of this world to steer us off our path. This is why it is crucial to stay focused on our Spiritual goals. For your enjoyment, here are seven tips to stay focused on your Spiritual path, goals and aspirations: 1. Practice ...
Views: 4743(2 votes) - Mother means the giver of LIFE - Father means the protector of LIFE - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe most natural thing in the world is the connection between mother and child. This connection is unbreakable - it is coded in our genes. The light shines through the love we are created from. Everywhere in nature we can see examples of this. It is natural for a mother to stay with her child ...
Views: 4722(8 votes) - Connecting with Oneness - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Karen DowningWhat does the concept of Oneness really mean? Oneness describes that we are all a part of the same source and that at the soul level; we are the same energetic being. Oneness goes beyond physicality and represents a connection to every living being in the Universe. Therefore every thought, every ...
Views: 4684(2 votes) - My Womb Experiences During Primal Therapy and During Hypnosis Past Life-Spirit World Regressions - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Jerry PollockPersonal Statement: It is my belief that as your Official Guide on Enlightenment, I should share some of my personal background and experiences so that you can get to know me and know where I stand. I've had a life full of suffering but if you are to truly know blessings, you need to go through ...
Views: 4643 - Psychic Predictions - - When You Just Should Not Know the Future - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Cherry SageI know it is only Monday and Thanksgiving is in a few days, so there has not quite been a theme of the week established yet. But today, during one of my readings I was reminded of when some psychic predictions should not be known and why. This is a perfect example because my client has really ...
Views: 4630(5 votes) - ***Life is a Battlefield and How to win this Battle - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAs Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian guru, said, “Life is a battlefield.” The ultimate advice to the soldier on the “battle field of life” comes from Krishna to Arjuna in the Bhagavad-Gita, when He said: tasmat sarvesu kalesu mam anusmara yudhya ca mayy arpita-mano-buddhir mam evaishyasy ...
Views: 4591 - Getting the Cosmic Joke and Laughing Our Way to Wholeness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com"Blessed our we who can laugh at ourselves for we shall never cease to be amused." I recently went to see Swami Beyondananda, the Cosmic Comic, and he told us, "Imagine that the creator is watching the comedy channel, and WE are what's on." Laughter is a wonderful thing. It is healing and heart ...
Views: 4563(1 vote) - Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Kip MazuyBefore we begin to discuss this powerful technique to attain self realization, we need to understand what is keeping us from self realization. We have to realize what we are constantly doing that separates us more and more from our own experience of oneness. As thoughts arise, we identify ...
Views: 4558(1 vote) - Touching a beggar`s cheek - A true story - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe reason why we are sharing this heart-opening story is that we, as parents, are role models for our children. The best way to teach is to live as an example. What we do – our children will copy. In our modern day and age – human qualities as compassion, touch, LOVE , warmth, understanding ...
Views: 4529(8 votes) - *** Personal Power Affirmations to Help you Claim your Power - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFor your enjoyment, here are some affirmations that you can work with to generate personal power. Say them out loud at least twice a day, for 21 days – without missing a day. If you miss a day, start over again from day one. It is unwritten law of the mind that whatever we do for 21 days ...
Views: 4528(2 votes) - Insight Into The Earth Matrix - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Lawrence HarrisThere has been a Matrix on the Earth for thousands and thousands of years. Many of you may realize this to some degree, yet for most people it remains unknown. From our "normal" state of mind, the realization that we have been living in a Matrix seems quite unfathomable. How can our existence ...
Views: 4508 - ***Above the Buddhic Plane there is the Atmic Plane - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe plane next above the buddhic plane is the so-called atmic plane, or plane of Atma. On the atmic plane there is total freedom and bliss. Here even the limitations of the Soul body are broken through. This is a place of beingness where the Soul knows that there are yet vaster realms of ...
Views: 4409 - A Day Without Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from Kay EarnshawI had been wanting for awhile to experience a day without speaking. I would like to go even longer, but I have three small children and they wouldn’t appreciate it. I did decide to try it for one day. I decided the night before, and only my eldest son (7 years old) was awake. I told ...
Views: 4349 - ***The Importance of Good Company - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone“Evil company demeans and debases an individual.” – Sai Baba It cannot be emphasized highly enough how important it is to choose wisely the company you spend your time with. The people you hang out with will either pull you up or pull you down. As the Hindu guru Paramahansa Yoganada said, ...
Views: 4345(1 vote) - My First Spiritual Awakening and Experience of Oneness - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Kip MazuyHere I will relate my first big spiritual awakening and experience of oneness. I was in college in Vermont, having a bad day. After classes and meetings with teachers, I went back to my dorm room and sat down to meditate. When I sat down, I just surrendered. Not that I knew what surrender ...
Views: 4339(2 votes) - ***Where are the Chakras located and what are their Hindu names? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Chakras are positioned in our etheric body along the spinal column at major nerve centers. They form a central part of our esoteric anatomy. Their Hindu names are as follows: Crown Chakra: Sahasrara Third Eye Chakra: Ajna Throat Chakra: Vishuddha Heart Chakra: Anahata Solar Plexus ...
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