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- Lose Your Temper For Good! - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Janet PfeifferI've had many clients over the years request my help in teaching them how to control their tempers. "I lose my temper and afterwards feel terrible. I don't want to do this anymore. I need to learn how to control my temper." My response to them is this, "If you lose your keys you seek to find ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Love Humbly - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sabrina RembertThose of us who make the choice to walk with god and believe that Jesus died to save us from our sin are not thereby free to sin. We still have a responsibility now that we have been reborn in him to strive to live like him. It is time to put away the old ways that admittedly did not serve us ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Anna PavlakisI’m single. And, honestly, happily so. It’s not that I don’t want a partner, a husband, to share my life with. It’s not that I don’t want love. I do. I long for a union with someone who understands me, accepts me as I am, doesn’t ask me to be anyone but who I am, and who honors me for who I ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Loving Yourself: There's Only One Prerequisite - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Tom Casano"What I am is how I came out. No one's perfect and you just have to accept your flaws and learn to love yourself." -Kelly Brook I'm going to be honest with you. I didn't always love and accept myself. In fact, even to this day there are still times when I don't love and accept myself. ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Maintaining Composure - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Ginger London,“At times, do you feel like you are about to lose your mind? Are you constantly on the go wishing for “one moment” to relax?” Are your emotions “boiling over” because you are holding them prisoner on the inside instead of expressing how you really feel? Are you “stressed” trying to meet the ...
Views: 5230(1 vote) - Managing Your 'Sensitivity' in a Turbulent World - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Rob BrooklerIf you are drawn to spiritual growth, you are no doubt “sensitive.” And as we pursue these paths and practices, our sensitivity will certainly grow: sensitivity to our own feelings and “energy” ... and sensitivity to the world around us. This sensitivity is of course a strength, as we need it ...
Views: 1783(9 votes) - Meditating with George - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Michael HoareI've been actively meditating since 1972, when I was 16 years old. There was some meditation in church when I was growing up, but I didn't participate. My first real experience with meditation was listening to "My Sweet Lord," by George Harrison. As I listened, the chanting in the background ...
Views: 3716(2 votes) - Meditation for Beginners - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Laura NashMeditating on a consistent, daily basis shouldn’t be viewed as “taking time away” from your schedule. Rather, it’s an opportunity to honor your life by devoting the time needed to center yourself every day so you can face the obstacles around you with a vivacious, courageous spirit. It’s just as ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Meditation: How to Attain Oneness & Bliss - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Kip MazuyIf you want more peace and bliss in your life, whether you want to attain enlightenment and states of oneness or you are simply interested in deep relaxation, yoga and healing, then you probably already know that meditation is the best thing you can do. In this short article about meditation, ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Meditation: Spending time with the Divine - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonToday’s message from Spirit is to find time to breathe and relax your mind, body, and soul. I know sometimes this is hard to do with so many things on your plate, taking care of your responsibilities, but it is necessary that we take out personal time for ourselves. Meditation is a great way to ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - Mental Backtracking - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenHurrying down the stairs at the 59th Street subway station in New York City, I ran to jump on the A-line metro train just before the doors closed. Whew… I was on my way. However, the relief was short-lived. A stranger looked at me and determinedly expected me to answer his question, “Where are ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Morning Rituals To Feed the Soul - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Alan SealeIt’s an overcast, blustery morning on the shores of Lake Chautauqua. The sun has just risen and is trying hard to break through the clouds. I’m the first to arrive this morning out on the point of the bell tower peninsula. I want to claim my special spot under a particular willow tree right ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - My Heart Is Closed - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from David SamuelWe all suffer from a heart that is closed, either a little or a lot, and we spend our life trying to avoid being aware of this, but it is always there in the back of our mind. This article will take the article; “How To Find What You Really Are” a little further. Our activities and desires ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - Narcissist's Reactions to Deficient, Fake, Negative, Low-grade, or Static Narcissistic Supply - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Sam VakninThe narcissist presents to the world a facade of invincibility, equanimity, superiority, skilfulness, cool-headedness, invulnerability, and, in short: indifference. This front is penetrated in times of great crises that threaten the narcissist's ability to obtain Narcissistic Supply, or when ...
Views: 6029(1 vote) - Navigating Changes and Challenges - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Gina LakeChange feels like tossing a coin up in the air—you don't know which way it will land, good or bad for the ego? The ego is deeply concerned it will turn out badly. The ego considers the worst case scenarios and fears the worst. It attaches a story to what's going on: "My life is going downhill." ...
Views: 2799(1 vote) - Near Death Experience and Satori – Their Common Grounds Invite Us for a Profound Picnic - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranSatori is a Japanese Buddhist term for Enlightenment, meaning "understanding". In the Zen Buddhist tradition, Satori refers to the experience of "seeing into one's true nature" (Wikipedia). In this article, we look into the common grounds between Near Death Experience (NDE) and Satori. The ...
Views: 2581(2 votes) - 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) - No Reason - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Janet PfeifferNo Reason Ten years ago, my Uncle John passed away. Although in his eighty’s, it was hard on his son, Johnny. Three months later, Johnny’s only child, his beautiful fourteen year old daughter, was in a car that plunged into an icy Ohio River where she tragically drowned. Her mother, Johnny’s ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Nothing Can Disturb Your Peace Without Your Permission - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Ted KaramIt's easy to get caught up in negative emotions, often without even realizing it. Stop for a moment and check in on how you're feeling. Is there anything bothering you right now? Perhaps it's something to do with your finances, your job, a particular relationship, or your health? If you ...
Views: 1774(2 votes) - Nothing is More Real - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from David OrmanThe bills are due. The job is not going so well. The kids and wife are unhappy. Even the dog is not your best friend these days. What to do? Ever have this experience? If you have been on Earth more than a couple of years, you certainly have, or at least variations on the themes. ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Only Funny in the Sunday's - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI love reading the Sunday funnies. One of my favorites is For Better or Worse by Lynn Johnston. In a recent comic, the young child, Mike, was having a bad day. Trying to construct a building out of Lego-type pieces, gravity was working against him as the entire structure collapsed. In a fit of ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - Ooh heaven is a place on earth! - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Willie HortonI may be in danger of breaking into song here – and anyone who has heard me sing will confirm that you don’t want to be there when that happens! Seriously, thought, the well-known hit song does actually say it like it is – “Ooh heaven is a place on earth”! Confirmation of this fact comes from ...
Views: 2228(1 vote) - Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all know what it is like to be afraid, hesitant, and unsure in our lives. Worried about outcomes or afraid of the past, it can be everywhere we look. Yet it is not real, it is not a true factor in our lives. We give it so much meaning and power. Fear is really a belief that we will fail, ...
Views: 917(2 votes) - Peace and Contentment are within Reach - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Science of SpiritualityOur hectic lives today are filled with chores, errands, reminders and to-do lists, all meant to bring us the peace and contentment we continually seek. So, why do peace and contentment remain elusive and how can we get there? The answer lies in the most unexpected of places, a sacred place where ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Peace With No Strings - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Karen NoeOne area that may be hampering peace in our lives often goes unnoticed. It is so engrained in our daily routine that we often don’t see it or realize it. In our quest to find peace and let go of the past, we tend to leave one string attached. That string is called JUDGMENT. Don’t mistake this ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Peace, Love and Transformation, two bucks! - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Paul HoodEvery day of the week, in cities, towns and rural areas, across the U.S. and many foreign countries, in church basements, storefronts, member-owned clubs and living rooms, even some large auditoriums, people from all walks of life gather in pockets of peace, serenity, mutual support, ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - People-pleasers and Pathological Charmers - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Sam VakninPeople-pleasers dread conflicts and wish to avoid them (they are conflict-averse) - hence their need to believe that they are universally liked. Always pleasant, well-mannered, and civil, the conflict-averse people-pleaser is also evasive and vague, hard to pin down, sometimes obsequious and, ...
Views: 7819(1 vote) - Perspective and Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWhat is the best outlook to have on life? If we are to have one perspective, what should it be and where should it come from? We can look at life in so many ways. We can see it as a struggle, as something to be fought against, as a hardship. At times, do we not see life from this vantage point, ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Postcards From the Edge - Dealing With Depression - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Matthew GibsonThroughout the years life has been a long grind and it has been difficult to find any sense in it. Even for those better off it simply seemed a case of going nowhere only going in greater style. Bit by bit, I had convinced myself I was trapped. I didn’t believe anything glorious and ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Practical Spirituality On: Reclaiming the Warrior - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from John GilmoreWhen we discuss the concept of the warrior many people will often think of fighting and violence. Our minds are drawn to the soldier who fights to maintain freedom for his or her country and to advance the cause of the nation without question, or to Rambo who goes and shoots up hundreds of ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Preparing For Earth Changes - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Tianna RoserToday there are many who wish to share specific guidance and bring forth love and hope for a brighter future. Know that the future is not predestined. You and all the other beings on this planet co-create this world. As it stands now, there is a probability that extensive changes will occur ...
Views: 1581(3 votes) - Purpose To Life - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoThroughout our lives we may come to points where we ask why are we here, what are we meant for? We may look this question in the eye, wonder for a bit, and then move on. For to ask, you need to know, how does one go about succeeding at this? Where do you gain your own personal knowledge about ...
Views: 677(2 votes) - Questions I’m frequently asked: Are you still a Christian? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,Interesting you would ask me this, as others have asked me this question, too, and I suppose it is because I no longer pretend to believe that Christianity is the only way to know God. Yet, as far as my own faith journey is concerned, I regard myself as more Christian today than I've ever ...
Views: 2976(1 vote) - QUIZ: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE CHECK - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Latorria FreemanQUIZ: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE CHECK Each adult person has different types of emotional baggage. If you have been lied to and/or cheated on, you may have a fear of deception. You may show signs of being overly suspicious of others and guarded. You expect the worst in most situations ...
Views: 4096(1 vote) - Reaching Enlightenment - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoEnlightenment is a journey; it is a way of seeking to understand all that is important and the truth of our own being. It is a goal and at the same time a way of existing in the world. It is without trying and without finding, for it is a presence that is already within. Each of us is capable ...
Views: 972(3 votes) - Reasons to Keep Faith Even Though You Can't Hear God - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Amy TorresThe reason people get terribly discouraged when they pray and can't hear God is because it seems as if God is not answering them. In order to keep faith, we have to open our minds to the idea that just because we believe "God doesn't care about me" or "God doesn't exist" doesn't mean it's ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Rebel Against Tyranny and Injustice! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoLet the season of rebellion begin! Rebel against, tyranny and injustice; against anger and depression. Rebel against disingenuous attitudes and those thoughts that want to box you in by claiming more freedom for you if only you give up control of your personal life and cede it to others. Rebel ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Regrets? | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Kathryn WheatWhat are regrets exactly? I think I’ve come to a place in life where I don’t believe in them….don’t buy into or sign up for them. After all, I love my life today. And the road I’ve traveled to get here has made me who I am. So yes, mistakes have been aplenty but each one has gotten me here, to ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Releasing Fear Meditation. Meditate, release the past, be present, let go and be happy! Pop the fear bubble! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Dina ColadaThe bubble of fear and love reminds me of something my High School Chemistry/Physics teacher drew on the chalkboard. It was a diagram of the universe and the anti-universe. He said that black holes connected the two together. Here in our physical world, our universe, was us and what we see. The ...
Views: 2642(1 vote) - Ringing in the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Bettina GoodwinAnother year has come and gone and at some point most of us will look back and contemplate what has gone before. Some of us will see it as an amazing year that has brought us to a new deeper understanding of ourselves and others will be feeling the pain that may have shown us things we didn’t ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Roller Coasters, Billy Shakespeare and Head Banging for Happiness. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Phil BeaumontMost of us enjoy riding roller coasters because they're exciting. There's a rather fine line between excitement and terror, and if you've ever had a 'bad trip' on a roller coaster ride, you know what it's like to cross that line, but we actually like being a little scared, and that's really why ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - routines, one of life’s containers - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Melanie McGheeMost of us have routines. We do this, then we do that. I think routines are great containers for our lives. They provide a space in which to explore and live life fully. However, if the routine is not serving our highest interests, then perhaps its time to re-evaluate your routine and create ...
Views: 1774(2 votes) - 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) - Seeing Through the Fog of These Times - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Martin LuthkeSEEING THROUGH THE FOG OF THESE TIMES by Martin F. Luthke, Ph.D. Last night I was in for a surprise: Accidentally still wearing my reading glasses, I looked into the bathroom mirror. Wow! I discovered details in my face I did not know were there! The real surprise wasn’t the stray bristles ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Self, I Forgive You - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizIn the past, I have spoken about the importance of forgiveness towards others. Just as equally important if not more, is forgiveness toward our self. We tend to beat up on ourselves when we have done something we consider to be wrong. We all make mistakes from time to time and we are all ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Self-realization: Living From the Presence of God Within - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingLiving from the presence of God within means to have come to the realization of Spirit and trust it, and rely on in more than you have previously relied on the world to take care of you, provide you with jobs, shelter and clothing. When you no longer think that you have to join the flock who ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Seven Steps to Expanding Gratitude in Your Life - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Deborah PerdueGratitude is in the air these days, more and more, as a spiritual practice to uplevel and uplift your life. Authors such as Deepak Chopra, Edwene Gaines, Neale Donald Walsch, Diane Harmony and many more extol the power of gratitude. After all, one cannot be depressed or angry while in a state of ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - SHAPING OUR DESTINY WITH CONSCIOUS INTENTIONS - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyShaping our Destiny with Conscious Intentions How can we stay motivated enough to CREATE CHANGE on a daily basis? I’d like to share that the KEY (the not so secret – secret!) to staying motivated and inspired is keeping our goals and intentions very clearly etched in our minds! We must ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - Six Surefire Ways to Offend Someone - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Janet PfeifferA recent email announcement sent to my entire database promoting my latest book, The Great Truth: Shattering Life's Most Insidious Lies That Sabotage Your Happiness Along With the Revelation of Life's Sole Purpose, prompted two angry responses. In both cases, the recipients took offense to my ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - SOLUTION FOR WORLD PROBLEMS COULD HAVE BEEN THUS TOO - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThose possessing the wealth of a brilliant intellect too are scientists in a certain sense. Various institutions and systems of the government and society work as per their directions and pressure. Lest social vile traditions and individual unethical activities/behavior were vehemently opposed ...
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