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Why is it so hard to forgive?
Parents try to instill the value of forgiveness while raising their children. Many of our modern-day religions teach and promote the practice of forgiveness. Yet, as adults, many of us struggle in the practical application of it in our daily lives.
For some of ... Views: 1353
Many people come to
psychic advisors because they
feel emptiness. Happiness is an inside job. Thanksgiving is typically
celebrated once a year. However one doesn’t have to wait till the fall season
for finding gratitude.
For your spiritual Thanksgiving here are five ... Views: 1353
How exciting is your life? How much fun? Does your life have any meaning? Do you think of your life as just one mundane task after another, about as exciting as a shopping list?
Have you ever just stepped back and looked at your life as if you were watching a movie? Well, here’s the thing ... Views: 1353
All things come from seeds, all plants and living beings, eggs are seeds.
If every thing originates from a seed, and thoughts and emotions are things, then thoughts too, come from seeds. The proof that thoughts and emotions are real things is in their effect on our physical body. Don't ... Views: 1352
We ,like pictures, always work in some background-physical or emotional. In this article I am focusing on emotional backgrounds as we all are equipped with them as a human being.
Suppose there is a picture of a man who is doing his work with great motivation and interest. What do you think ... Views: 1351
I used to wonder why some people seem complacent about life as it is and others seem to question everything and know there is more than our five senses tell us. I still sit and watch others wherever I go, rarely finding anyone who makes eye-contact or expresses curiosity about others or their ... Views: 1350
I don’t know about you, but my family is crazy during the holidays. Their worst attributes seem to find a way to show up. It doesn’t matter that my mom is German and she didn’t even grow up in the states, she seems to develop a weird mood at the onset of Thanksgiving or any other holiday. ... Views: 1349
Our Emotional Operating System (EOS) is not the same as our Inner Guidance System (IGS). But, the two systems work so similarly that they are easy to confuse.
Emotions get our attention. They offer sensations of constriction or expansion in varying degrees of intensity according to the level ... Views: 1349
Body is nothing more than emptiness,emptiness is nothing more than body.
The body is exactly empty,and emptiness is exactly body.
The other four aspects of human existence --feeling, thought, will, and consciousness --are likewise nothing more than emptiness,and emptiness nothing more than ... Views: 1349
What value is there in keeping your past alive, especially when it wasn’t so great the first time around?
This may seem a ridiculous question but it is very true. When we allow ourselves to run in victim mode, we are keeping our past alive and prevent a future of happiness and ... Views: 1349
GRATEFUL + ATTITUDE=GRATITUDE
During this Thanksgiving season, I want to challenge you to make gratitude your new daily ritual.
It's easy to continue cultivating bad habits, right? So, how about replacing one of them with this great habit? Here's my recommendation:
Start a gratitude ... Views: 1349
I start my day in silence. Enjoying the peace I feel in my heart, being one with God. I start my day acknowleging the magnificence of who I am and all of the blessings God has given me. I focus also on what He's left in my authority. I know that I have the power to create my world with my ... Views: 1349
I am always fascinated about how our questions get answered - and sometimes how we are steered in a direction without even asking the question.
Someone very dear and close to me is at a point where he has no dignity or quality of life left. He had told me in so many words that he is not ... Views: 1349
We only know what we know, until we reach the point we long to know more.
We only act a certain way until we realize that our actions are not gaining us any ground.
We are always eager to speak, always longing to be heard; until we realize how important it is, just to listen.
We will only ... Views: 1348
In my last blog I wrote about my plans to travel with my father. By now, we have launched ourselves into the trip and I am in Turkey attempting to remember a language I spoke about 4 decades ago. The point of last week’s post was acceptance. Accepting yourself and others for who they are and how ... Views: 1347
The research on Near Death Experiences (NDEs) over the recent decades has brought in significant awareness regarding the afterlife. That leads us to ask a probing question regarding the preparedness to meet the afterlife. It is an exploration that can enrich our lives.
A lot about the ... Views: 1346
HOLISTIC? /SPIRITUAL? WHOA
I love to think that the huge positive changes in my life over the past 16 years or so have been holistic and as part of this, there has been a “spiritual awakening” (like brought out of a spiritual coma) as a part of what has happened.
Let’s go to Webster’s for a ... Views: 1346
Sphatik or the quartz crystal has very often been mentioned as a gift given to us by earth. As a primary function, while sphatik works well to induce positivity within an individual, it liberates one from all underlying fears or anger.
It is very often believed that Sphatik is possessed with ... Views: 1346
Usually people use the word "Happiness" when they are really searching for "Joy." They don't realize the two words are opposites, and for the most part, mutually exclusive.
I remember being the pastor between two hurting people and hearing, “He doesn’t make me happy any more,” or “I’m ... Views: 1346
Gratitude is a practice that becomes a habit. We learn to suspend judgement of ourselves and then others. Holding space for the awareness of grace, even when it is difficult and uncomfortable. Joy comes with/from/thru feeling all emotions, knowing we are accepted/loved in all things.
I often ... Views: 1345
Soul Contracts can be wonderful, loving connections between people that help create growth, transformation, and even access to unconditional love. (Laaaaa! Can you hear the birds tweeting and the harps playing?) People always want to know what the Soul Contract is between themselves and their ... Views: 1345
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Mankind and the Idol Money - by Paula Johnstone-Whitehawk, DNM®, Doctorate of Natural Medicine® RNP®, Registered Naturotherapy Practitioner®
The World of Man is in a state of change and strife caused by the Worship of the Idol Mammon (meaning to weigh out)or Money and the cohorts that the Spirits of Greed (avarice, longing, desire), Spirits of Covetousness (fraud and plunder) and the Spirits of Gluttony (indulgence in excess) ... Views: 1344
Listening to the news this morning, I found myself feeling both saddened and angry at some minister I don't even know. He intends to burn the Quran, despite General Petreus' concern that such action will put U.S. troops in danger, despite Secretary Clinton's admonitions, despite the fact that ... Views: 1342
In the beginning of the birth of creation the first coming of Christ was the birth of creation. God breath a desire and the Holy Ghost or Mary carried within its virgin whom the Christ consciousness. Which was symbolized by the son of God? which was” the only begotten Son” child of spirit. The ... Views: 1341
Self Help Daily
We need it. Just like we need some fruits and veggies, we need a dose of self help daily. You should not go a day without it.
Self help daily will keep you at peace and in positive emotional state of mind.
If you internalize many negative things. If you feel a little ... Views: 1341
Life is...
* a process of personal transformation,
* a journey of remembering your Soul qualities,
* living your life with purpose and passion,
* allowing it to be easy.
You are on a Journey of Enlightenment.
My dear, imagine, if you will, that your life is a dream that your ... Views: 1341
AN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY
“MY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD” through Jesus
Key words (Tags): Jesus, Jesus Christ, teachings, “inspiration”, faith, new book, ‘The Real, The True Jesus’
Submitter’s Note:
The ‘reporter’ “did this interview with Jesus” yesterday and he ... Views: 1340
Introduction
It is often when you think you really know someone that true lessons begin. I have been a friend and colleague of Chris Bright for at least seven years, and have had a sense of respect and admiration that coincides with his business, family, and quality of life success. To know ... Views: 1338
Go on Amazon. Do a search for books on happiness. You'll find over 15,000 titles. Everyone wants to be happy and some need help finding it. Some even believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. We seek people and things that will fulfill this dream. "I want to marry someone who's going to ... Views: 1337
As I reflect upon the events in my life over the past year, I discover that part of my learning in Sedona has been about taking time for me—and enjoying it. As an American, it is part of our cultural dynamic to work 40, 80 even 120 hours a week. We are not considered a success if we don’t tow ... Views: 1337
“Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you will not have to hunt for happiness.”--William Gladstone
One of the means of being happy is to be always in generous mindset. By definition, generous can be explained as “freely giving or sharing money, time, knowledge or ... Views: 1336
My previous articles have discussed the Source of power in your life and the neutral role it plays in the universe, returning both the positive and negative energy you pour into it. Here are a few ideas you can incorporate into your life that will help you focus positive energy and tap into that ... Views: 1336
In 2011 I unwittingly joined the ranks of a not so elite group of people who suffer from depression, an incredibly misunderstood condition. Coming from someone diagnosed with the formerly “pretend” disorder of fibromyalgia, that says a lot.
When you struggle to get out of bed, shower, eat, ... Views: 1335
If you want to create different and better results for yourself and your team, at work and/or home, consider going a step further in your self-development and expanding your inner self. If you continue managing your time, finances, people and stress, and additionally, focus your attention and ... Views: 1335
For me, one of the saddest things to see is a relationship between two people who previously professed their deep love for one another now entering its final stage of dissolution. The divorce rate in this country is tragically high. When I was young and naive I believed that all you needed for a ... Views: 1335
Manifestation of humanity and evolution commenced from India. Its focal point was Aryavarta. Aryavarta means where Rivers Ganga & Yamuna flow. In mythological tales it has been the land of Avatars and various missions. Himalayas is said to be the region of demigods. Its heart is Uttarakhand. In ... Views: 1332
Do you ever have a cluster of similarly themed messages coming your way in a short period of time? That’s what I’m experiencing right now. The current message that keeps recurring for me is this: it is my choice to enjoy or not enjoy life, no matter what is happening.
Lately, pesky fears ... Views: 1332
We all seek to be powerful. I'm not speaking necessarily about having authority over others but we certainly want to have control over our own lives. Yet even the most well-intentioned, enlightened person wants to control a particular situation or individual at times. Certainly, parents impose ... Views: 1331
As our spirit awakens throughout our life, we begin to realize that there is something ‘beyond’ our normal humanness that is influencing and guiding our lives. We can deny it, but somehow it keeps revealing its presence to us in many ways. As we begin to accept that we have spiritual guidance in ... Views: 1331
Conflict between Mind and Me
Vinod Anand
In the life of most persons the mind and heart are at loggerheads, and the conflict between the two creates confusion. The mind, in its objective handling of the material world, is saturated with experiences of multiplicity and separateness, and so ... Views: 1330
In a few weeks, we in the United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Are you thankful? Or do you find yourself constantly disappointed with life? Could it possibly be that the problem is not your life but rather your perspective? This month, I invite you to take some time and reflect on ... Views: 1330
While growing up, my method of facing life was to internalize my experiences, more like stuffing everything inside. Eventually, I became a mess of self-hate and doubt. I was the Queen of a one woman; walking, talking pity party whose theme song was; no-body knows the troubles I have seen. I ... Views: 1330
Like most people, I don’t like change. Yes, change is inevitable. Yes, change is the only way to improve and grow. If people don’t change, like a soiled diaper, things begin to stink. Blah, blah, blah. I know it, I accept it, and as a self-improvement writer, I even write about it.
But it ... Views: 1329
TRAFFIC SCHOOL OF AWARENESS
Living in any major metropolitan area, drivers generally take to the road with a grimace; for undoubtedly, the nemesis traffic will be waiting. And if so, that hour or two in the lanes becomes a time of hell.
Yet it does not have to be a hell. In fact, it ... Views: 1329
Ecosystem of a person has great significance and if it is working properly then everything can be done according to requirements and expectations in life. Things can go wrong if your ecosystem is not performing in a manner as it should have been performing. There might be some severe problems ... Views: 1328
Many people who believe in karma (the law of cause and effect in respect to previous incarnations if you believe in that) have the concept that the negative situations that happen to them are a type of karmic debt. That somehow they deserve whatever bad things have befallen them, either in ... Views: 1328
It was our favorite Mexican restaurant and hubby and I sat across the table from friends with whom we re-connected after decades. And in the lively conversation a comment was made that jolted my senses.
I positioned the wheelchair beside the table (I still can’t put weight on the foot with ... Views: 1327
The world is changing. I see it all around me.
More and more women are focusing on heart-centered living, embarking on a soul journey that takes them deeper within themselves, creating more meaning in their lives.
It’s beautiful to watch as they grow and blossom into more vibrant versions ... Views: 1326
Every Sunday morning I feel such joy as I hold hands with my son on his way to Sunday school. We walk together smiling; he is excited to be there and I am peacefully happy giving this gift to my son. Faith. Not important to me what faith community you are connected to nor how you worship. ... Views: 1326
The concept of forgiveness is spoken of in many spiritual traditions. In Biblical terms, it is said that we should turn the other cheek, have gentle behavior and practice nonviolence. To be able to do this, you must be able to forgive the one who has affronted you or who has harmed you.
How ... Views: 1326