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- Practicing Inner Peace - Presence, Meditation, Self Inquiry - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Crystal MorrisWhat is Presence? Presence arises when your essential nature -Awareness, awakens to itself in this moment. Awareness is beyond space and time, beyond life and death. It is omnipresent- everywhere and nowhere, it is the formless dimension from which all things arise. When you are present, you ...
Views: 1541(2 votes) - Why Is Metaphor Always In The News Recently? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Jeremiah ReyesLife is war. What does this metaphor remind you of? Do certain pictures come to your mind? Does it let you feel certain emotions? Is it an encouraging or discouraging metaphor? It seems that metaphors are not just about words but also concern the way we experience the world, and the way we ...
Views: 1540 - Resetting Your Focal Point to Love - An Arcturian Light Transmission - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Debbie JohnstoneSo much is going on in your external and internal worlds right now that we thought it would be a good time to remind you of the power of your ability to focus your intent. Your internal belief systems can be difficult to reprogram, and changing what is wrong in the world can appear to be more ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - The Dance of Mindfulness and Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Melanie McGheeThis time of year, many of us in the U.S. turn towards the practice of thanks giving –giving thanks. For me, this comes down to a very simple yet fruitful practice, mindfulness. Being mindfully thankful for the simplest gifts of life coupled with sense awareness not only gifts me with the ...
Views: 1536 - As you think and feel , so shall you become - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tamiel McAfeeHello to you all, my beloved brothers and sisters living in our global family of humanity. I send you my love and wishes for continuous re-occurring blessings from my spot -of Heaven on earth, in Okeechobee, Florida. I view us all this day as absolute perfection; in some of us the abilities ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - FORGIVENESS: WHY WE DON'T, BUT NEED TO AND HOW Part 1 - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Janet PfeifferIs there someone in your life that you either refuse to forgive or are having a hard time with? I've often heard people make statements such as "I'll never forgive them for what they did!" Or, "Some things should never be forgiven." Still others feel that some people simple do not deserve ...
Views: 1535 - Just What is the Yin and Yang of Life ? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Stephen MonahanYin and Yang To understand the ancient books of Oriental philosophy such as Taoism and the Tao Te Ching one has to understand Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang is the continuous rhythm of life that continually pulsates through the universe, in the seemingly separate but in truth one ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - What can we do if we feel depressed in any way? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Connie Huebner,Question: What can we do if we feel depressed in any way? Divine Mother: I want you to know something about depression. I want you to know why this situation is so debilitating. The truth is that when people don't allow themselves to be themselves, there is a repression of energy in the ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - How to Make a Difficult Conversation Easier - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Janet PfeifferConversations can be risky at times. The more sensitive the topic, the more delicately we need to approach it while maintaining a truthful and honest demeanor . The subtle balance between being blunt and abrasive or being effectual is one that many are not equipped to navigate. In my more ...
Views: 1534 - The Shocks in Life Seem to Tell Us Something – Can We Understand? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranReflective people apply themselves to understanding the vagaries of life and it helps them move into deeper perspectives. Consequently, there is a sensing of the non-apparent aspects of life. They see that shocks in life have a message understanding which the shocks become unnecessary! When ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - A Daily Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTHow many people do you know who have a daily spiritual practice; one that they’ve been doing for many years? Most of us are aware of devotional practices, but how many of us actually put any devotion into practical application? Counting myself, I might know of four or five people who have some ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - The Healing Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Janet PfeifferForgiveness is oftentimes misunderstood and difficult to put into action. For some, when another offends or betrays them, moving beyond the anger and the need to get even can feel impossible. Forgiveness is a conscious choice to let go of all anger, pain, bitterness, and negative feelings ...
Views: 1532 - ***Find Joy in the Little Things - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieRecently I had a client ask me how I remain positive all the time. I believe that I am optimistic and positive because I choose to foster a mindset of gratitude and celebrate the littlest joys in life regularly throughout the moments in my day. My loved ones smile and shake their heads at the ...
Views: 1530 - Love is Our Only Way Out of Fear - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Nancy MiillerFor a few weeks I had been feeling down, low, and just not myself. My self-esteem was being hit in a hard way. From outside appearances no one would have known. Also, by outside appearances, people would have been surprised based on me having a good job, a good salary, a wonderful home and ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Meditation - What's the Point? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSitting quietly, doing nothing, what a waste of valuable time, right? You could be on the computer or cell phone talking with friends, or doing something really productive or fun. Why sit quietly? In life, two things separate successful people from ordinary people: creativity and energy. ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Remedy for Spiritual Vampires & Bullys - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Sharice HarrisNo one can ever take away your divine inner essence but you can give it away by allowing energetic vampires freedom to lurk around in your life- Sharice Harris They can be physically, emotionally or verbally abusive or they can taunt, smirk, sneer and laugh at you for opening up and speaking ...
Views: 1529 - The Power of Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Tina Tessina“Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path,” writes oncologist Dr. Bernie Siegel in Peace, Love and Healing, your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an ...
Views: 1529 - What to do when troubles pile up. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesHubby lied to me. And I love him for it. Crazy, I know, but I think you’ll agree with me. We decided to host three foreign students for a month. Fun experience. But that required me to clean closets; a task that for the last decade, I avoided like the plague. Each was jammed with clothes, old ...
Views: 1529 - Compassion is a Catalyst for Change - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsCompassion is a virtue that is motivated by cherishing other living beings and wishing to release them from their suffering. Compassion is made up of two words. 'co' meaning together and 'passion' meaning a strong feeling. And this is what compassion is. When we see someone is in distress and ...
Views: 1528 - New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Kathryn WheatUndeserved Forgiveness. Wow, those 2 words together are powerful! I believe that God grants us undeserved forgiveness and that, in turn, we are meant to allow the same for others. Actually doing it .…..well that’s the hard part. As a Christian, I know and believe that it’s possible to ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Observation of Love - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Eddie CorbynYou’re sitting in your garden appreciating the beautiful trees, fauna and flowers all around you and you’re feeling very good. The sun was low on the horizon and a loving breeze enveloped you. Suddenly, without warning, you’re aware that you’re still to meet and connect with your soul ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - Her Way or the Highway - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Janet PfeifferFor more than a month I posted her picture on my social media sites. "Please open your heart and adopt 'Odette'. She is a precious yorkie/poodle mix rescued from a puppy mill." Her photo didn't do her justice. She sat huddled in the back of her cage at RBARI shelter in Oakland, her tortured life ...
Views: 1524 - "It Starts With Ourselves" - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Susan FoxleySince I was a very young child, I was given the gift of deep compassion for other people’s pain. For some reason it was almost as if I could jump into other people’s bodies and see through their eyes and hear through their ears. I knew how they felt and it would literally break my heart. ...
Views: 1523 - Organizing Our Lives Based on Messages from Near Death and Full Death Experiences - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhen the learning process moves into the region of some paranormal phenomena, it helps us lead a life of order, dignity and love. It would also aid our passing on phenomenon - be it our own or of our dear ones - to be met with peace and insight. Freedom from the Self-created Prison People ...
Views: 1523 - Addicted to Ambivalence? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Cynthia WallSome days are harder than others. Today seems to be one of those, for me: no energy, not wanting to jump on my planned tasks. One curse of being a therapist is my tendency is to look for reasons. And so I reviewed some of my recent decisions and actions, and non-actions, and found myself looking ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - ARIZONA TRAGEDY: A WAKE UP CALL! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Stephanie MannTwenty-two year old Jared Loughner killed six and wounded 14 innocent people in Tucson. The public reaction; a “deranged monster.” Others blame angry political speeches. Loughner’s friends called him a “social outcast.” This tragic event is a wake up call to focus on mental health and how to ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - IT'S NOT FAIR! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Janet PfeifferAt one time or another, we've all complained that life isn't fair. Children do it all the time: Karen, who is older by two years, is allowed to stay up later than her younger siblings. They complain to dad that they're being treated unjustly, not realizing that at the same age her bedtime was ...
Views: 1518 - Spiraling Toward Oblivion - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHave you noticed, as you get older, that the months have turned into weeks, and the years into months? Time passes relentlessly, and as we look back on all the things that we have done, where is the significance? I was watching the white tailed deer that frequent our meditation center here in ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Who Should Pay The Bill - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from David SamuelThe concept of splitting the bill when out with your friends for a meal or coffee for example, each paying for themselves, is a terrible thing because it robs us of the joy of giving and joy of receiving. Not only the joy is lost, but there is a far more insidious problem that invades our ...
Views: 1518 - Can We Move through Life Effortlessly Even While Caring for Our Responsibilities? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is good to explore the difference between exerting effort and applying oneself to something. The clarity that comes from that understanding can help us lead a peaceful life. One can then move on to sensing the deeper aspects of living on this planet. We often feel elevated when we see a ...
Views: 1517 - Grounding Line Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Catherine EwingAlmost everyone I know, myself included, is experiencing some major change in their lives, or in the lives of their loved ones. Many people are experiencing changes in more than one area. We tend to feel alone when these things happen, often not recognizing that others are also struggling. Or ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Inner Peace through Forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Wilfred HuntA topic which is very critical to this time and place is that of “Forgiveness”. In fact, there are a lot of spiritual teachers talking about this concept. We all understand that it is important; but why so much emphasis on it right now? There are a couple of answers to this question. The ...
Views: 1516 - It's All About HU - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Ellen Whitehurst“HU is woven into the language of life. It is the Sound of all sounds. It is the wind in the leaves, falling rain, thunder of jets, singing of birds, the awful rumble of a tornado… . Its sound is heard in laughter, weeping, the din of city traffic, ocean waves, and the quiet rippling of a ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Ten Tips For Arguing Wtih An Idiot - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2016 from Janet Pfeiffer"Idiots" are simply people like you and I who are struggling with unresolved personal issues ranging from low self-esteem to ego, insecurity to poor impulse control and more. While it is acceptable to regard the behavior as idiotic, it is never permissible to label the individual as such. People ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Across The Globe - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.From across the distant lands, and to the distant seas, you don’t know me, but I wish you peace. Through times of uncertainty and life’s hardships; hold tight to your faith, you will get through it. I wish I could carry your weight, but you are stronger than I. I hate the thought of war ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - The Courage To Be You! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteBy Jo Anne White, PhD © 2009 It’s really not possible to be anyone else, but sometimes we try to mimic someone we believe has it better, is more successful, happy or prosperous. We can’t really know what anyone is experiencing. The truth is that our lives are more successful when we pay ...
Views: 1514(5 votes) - « I am the actor of my life. However, I know the script but I've forgotten my vibrator! » - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-Brown« I am the actor of my life. However, I know the script but I've forgotten my vibrator! » (copyright Jenni Parker-Brown Leaning towards our dreams is a balancing act. Similar to a dancer spinning towards a victorious arabesque, if we dance too fast and without direction, when we lift ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Doorbells, Dishtowels, Ducks, and Cake Relieve Anger - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Janet PfeifferDucks, dishtowels, and doorbells: one wouldn't think they're connected to anger in any way. Cake, on the other hand, is a no-brainer: when upset, eat some. Plain and simple. No one can be angry when stuffing their mouths with a confectionery delight topped with butter cream icing and sugar ...
Views: 1513 - Stress Free Techniques the Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstFeng Shui says that there are SEVEN DAILY STEPS to a STRESS-FREE life and they are as follows: 1. Meditate for at least five minutes a day. You can do that by waking five minutes earlier in the morning and then simply focusing on your breathing for that short time frame. 2. Read at ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - Personalizing Your Happiness: How to Define your Happiness on Your Terms - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from deneen blocker"Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude." Dale Carnegie All too often you hear people speak about what is going in their lives that is not working and how miserable and or unhappy it is making them feel. Throughout the day we encounter ...
Views: 1511 - All That Cumbersome Impossibility - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Anthon St MaartenIf you can change just one thing about the world we live in, what would it be? The typical response from most people would probably be something along the lines of a standard beauty pageant response, such as ‘world peace’ or ‘global warming’. Sure, these are all noble causes, but do they ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - Breathing Meditation for Beginners, a Mind Exercise for Inner Peace to Quiet Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Leon EdwardCommonly, the process of breathing meditation is designed to calm the mind and enhance the potential for inner peace. Many will opt to use breathing meditation as a way to partially or totally reduce the levels of distractions that might be manifesting. Meditation - The Easy Breathing ...
Views: 1510 - Self-awareness and the Inner Freedom – the Source of In-depth Living - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFraught with problems from many sides, millions of people are living with unhappiness. Books like “10 Steps to Happy Living” help a little but cannot bring about a radical change. Reflective people know that the robust solution lies elsewhere. It is a matter of shedding all the burden that ...
Views: 1510 - There is Nothing to Fear when Aging! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Margo KnoxThe fear of aging is inbuilt in most people, due to our materialistic philosophy. Which is not our desires and ownership of things per se, but our idea that reality is limited to what we perceive through the five senses. This then divorces us from a spiritual experience, leaving the ...
Views: 1509 - Break Free! You Can Release Yourself from Depression. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Allison Love, MAWill my life ever get better? When will I be happy? Is this the year my life changes? These were two questions I asked myself over and over again until the answers came in a manner I never imagined. After 34 years living a life limited within the parameters of Depression and Post Traumatic ...
Views: 1507 - Sacredness of Relationship and Purity of Aloneness – By-products of the Inner Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe need for releasing oneself from the tyranny of thought is clear for those who embark on the inward journey. They begin to understand the natural by-products of that release, namely, life’s sacredness and its intrinsic purity. The accretion of several items on the mind from childhood ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - 3 Grab and Go Stress Solutions for Busy People: CNBC Article - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Lauren MillerStress Relief Expert Lauren E. Miller Offers Three Grab-and-Go Stress Solutions for Busy People Published: Tuesday, 9 Aug 2011 | 8:30 AM ET The American Psychological Association says stress costs corporations $300 billion a year in absences, medical costs, lost productivity and ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Inner Serenity Through Reflections on Esoteric Pointers - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranInner serenity is a matter of slow growth, as all issues of greatness happen to be. Patient and consistent reflections on the esoteric matters of life can bring about that serenity. The ensuing confidence helps us lead a well-ordered and useful life. Life on this planet is hard. So people ...
Views: 1506(2 votes) - Taking things personally - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Sandra DawesThe Four Agreements has given me a nice reminder about the importance of not taking things personally. It is something that I have gotten better about with time, but there is always room for improvement! The first time I was ever presented with the idea that peace of mind could come from not ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Anger Management - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Danielle DaoustWhat do you do when you’re ready to explode? I am a hot-tempered French Canadian, so when I discovered that my wee boy, even at 2 years old, had a terrible temper, I was really at a loss. Getting upset with him just seemed to make him more powerful… anger begets more anger…. ...
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