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The heart of creativity is an experience of mystical union; the heart of mystical union is an experience of creativity.
--Julia Cameron
Julia’s statement above certainly rings true for me. I remember sitting on the banks of the Ganges River in India, while visiting the town of Rishikesh ... Views: 1228
“Many people would have their Good come instantly if they could name it and have a clean idea of how it ought to be.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins
“Today I not only name my Good, I own it. I’ll carry it with me everywhere. It’s Real. It’s God. It’s Mine.” 40 ... Views: 1226
Reality is a story you tell or repeat in your mind over and over again. What appears to be your reality, is a mental story, a string of thoughts, playing on loop in your eternal Now.
In every one of your Now moments, you are generating an image of your life complete with all the characters you ... Views: 1226
Sympathy, Knowledge and Poise seem to be the three ingredients that are most needed in forming the Gentle Man. I place these elements according to their value. No man is great who does not have Sympathy plus, and the greatness of men can be safely gauged by their sympathies. Sympathy and ... Views: 1226
This article is about the consequence of imitating others.
The ancient Persian poet, Rumi, wrote “The Donkey” (translated by Coleman Barks). The poem describes a weary traveler, his servant, and donkey, who stop at an inn to spend the night. But, the innkeepers are poor so they ... Views: 1226
These are real questions asked in various forms on retreats or seminars.
Perhaps some are your questions also ...............
Question: Why is it that I seem to have such a problem with anger?
Answer: It's interesting to notice the words we use to describe certain things, because it is our ... Views: 1225
Welcome to Brenda's Blog
Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com
Special Event: Brenda will be the featured guest on Mike Quinsey’s “Connecting the Light” radio show at www.BBSRadio.com Friday, December 2nd at 2 pm Pacific Standard Time / 5 pm Eastern Standard ... Views: 1225
Heart Value In Relationship
Since we are all interconnected through our many types of relationships, this is an article that can be beneficial to anyone. As we come to realize that its necessary to value all our relationships as an integral means to our Spiritual Growth, then they offer us ... Views: 1224
I am embracing my inner curl. I have always had wavy hair. After having my kids, my hair got curly. I would blow dry my hair every day to make it straight, which would take a very long time; although, I did get a lot of the newspaper read while I was doing it. I finally decided that I no longer ... Views: 1224
So many times we find ourselves repeating what we have said to someone because they weren’t really listening. Perhaps their minds were wandering while we were talking. Maybe they had something troubling on their minds. It could be there were distractions which kept them from hearing. However, it ... Views: 1223
We have a whole lot of desires. Some of us dream of having a prosperous career, a well-off life-style, a secure financial position, a risk-free relationship, or just simply of going to college or eating at that elegant restaurant sometime. One thing is definitely that some of you might not ... Views: 1223
After the success of "The Journey To Your Second Life" ,I've released my second book "The Power Inside Me".It awakens you from your daily habitual lifestyle,where you complain about the way life is going,but cannot avoid it.
This book helps awaken the true YOU,who is himself a superhero ... Views: 1222
How many times do we take a step back an How d take an inventory of where “we” are in our relationships? Like any good business we must regularly check what we have in stock in order to know what have and where we need to do some work. I am not talking material stock here. Im talking personal ... Views: 1222
As a Wisdom Coach and Integral Philosopher, I deliver extremely powerful teachings about what wisdom is, and what positive thinking is. Here, I address the first three keys to an absolutely all-out, very simple arising of positive thinking. It's probably a lot easier to achieve than you ... Views: 1222
An alive mind believes nothing. You have to be taught and accept something in order to believe it.
An alive mind is not trapped in thought. It’s not caught in ancient beliefs. It’s not caught in thought of any kind. It is free. It is open — there are no walls of any kind that can hold it in ... Views: 1222
It is so easy to get aggravated with another person who does not do something the way we believe they should. It is so easy to get upset with what someone says or does and want to react in a hurtful way. It is so easy to get annoyed when something happens to us we feel is unfair. However, when ... Views: 1221
The only way to be truly free is to accept your prison, be that in the society or in your own mind. In that acceptance, you have released your resistance. By releasing your resistance, you become free.
Negative emotions and resistance is a denial of the objective reality of the situation and ... Views: 1221
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary alchemy means the following
1 : a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely ... Views: 1221
I have been having an ongoing discussion with a young explorer this last week. I thought I would share his questions along with my thoughts on them. He reminds me of a time in my life when I was looking for three-dimensional answers to questions that exceed the boundaries of the finite illusion ... Views: 1221
The Truth written about “time” is that there is really no truth to anything that was written or said in the past or present about it. To make a statement that “time” doesn’t exist, except because of what we've said and thought about it, is not totally true.
“Time” exists independent of us, as ... Views: 1220
"If you close your eyes
and stop thinking
even for a second
you will discover all
that is here
is impersonal attention.
So a good meditation technique
is to keep your focus
on this impersonal attention.
Which is really saying
turn your attention
back upon itself
until you are ... Views: 1220
After a long and needed hiatus, I have returned to the trenches to dedicate myself to the mission that I have been neglecting. I am a writer, but more so, I am a teacher. I spent the last year working for a non-profit organization that at one time, long ago, helped me get back on my feet. ... Views: 1220
There is a new spirituality unfolding, dictated by universal need and the cycles of necessity. Evidenced by its absence as destruction and disregard for human life and environmental sensitivity, this new Spirit of the times is enticing our consciousness to become increasingly inclusive and ... Views: 1219
I remember a time when a single woman would not consider going to a movie or out to dinner alone. There seemed to be a stigma in appearing in a social setting without a companion and while we women have come a long way baby, as the saying goes, many of us still find it difficult to be a party of ... Views: 1219
EFT and abundance go together.
Understanding the art of deleting limiting beliefs, ideas or behavior using EFT will allow you to attract wealth at will. If you don’t understand how to do this, you’ll find yourself striving to attract what you want. You’ll almost certainly get aggravated and ... Views: 1219
I could stand on my pedastal and state I never have thoughts of envy, greed or jealousy but I would be lying. So sue me if my humanity is showing! I am comfortable with who I am my words and actions align with my intent of compassion and loving kindness most of the time occasionally my inner ... Views: 1219
Messages of Truth
Message Nr. 3
Does this field of Universal Consciousness consist of energy?
No, it is the source of all kinds of energy.
Just like it is the source of all kinds of matter.
Look, it’s all very simple:
Consciousness as such, is the ultimate essence of every thing and of ... Views: 1219
Welcome to Brenda's Blog
Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com
Overview of Brenda’s 15-minute, free, channeled show Creation Energies on www.BlogTalkRadio.com:Yesterday’s channeled radio show returned to the theme of last week’s Brenda’s Blog available at ... Views: 1218
Self improvement is an ongoing part of being alive! It is not about stopping something in your life and expecting it to go away. One of the most common forms of self improvement is the breaking of old and sometimes unhealthy habits. Smoking and drinking are two of the most common forms. Self ... Views: 1218
Many times, as we get older, we begin to feel our bones and muscles ache sometimes for no reason except for the fact that our body is getting older. Or it may not be that we are old at all, but we may have done something to strain our bodies and we are feeling that pain the next day. However, no ... Views: 1218
Philippians 2:8-9 "And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminals’ death on a cross. Because of this, God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name that is above every other name"
The process of being obedient is not always easy. There are ... Views: 1218
Deuteronomy 31:8 “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
We are so blessed to have God to lean on. When others have left us or let us down, we still have God. When we feel others don’t care, God ... Views: 1218
Near the end of a busy afternoon, a senior caddie at an exclusive golf club is making his appointed rounds—double-checking that everything is in its proper place—when he wanders into the clubhouse locker room.
Much to his shock he sees an obviously completely exhausted man spread-eagle on ... Views: 1218
Are you living the life your soul longs to live? Do you feel a sense of great fulfillment when you look back at your accomplishments? Do you feel excited about your future and what's in store for you?
Many people today live with a level of low-grade anxiety in the background of their lives. ... Views: 1218
“Are you a man or a god? Buddha replied, “I am awake.” Great people always seem to have a way of giving indirect answers. But, their responses leave you to think twice and then realize why they are great. Wisdom doesn’t come from the ego, it flows out of our higher Self. To fully understand ... Views: 1217
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Man is essentially business-minded. Because of this, he bustles’ about in all directions, but he can hardly gather in his spoils. I had been to Rampur or Shampur or Madhupur or Jadupur. Whom you see and what you know? I can’t say that. What then? What answer shall I make to myself? I ... Views: 1217
WHAT IS SPIRITUALITY?
What is Spirituality?
http://www.CariMurphy.com
Defining spirituality seems to be a significant endeavor in this modern, ever-changing world of ours. Spiritual living is increasing being recognized as an essential component for our fulfillment. Over the years, it ... Views: 1217
The first step in creating any positive change in your life is to find out what you want – that may seem obvious. And you may know exactly what you want right now. There may be a dream you've held for years but never acted on, or a project that's bursting to express itself through you. But many ... Views: 1216
Have you ever noticed how the more negative you get, the more difficult everything about your life becomes, including being able to do the simplest things? It’s like suddenly sinking into dark molasses, where not only can’t you move, but everything you don’t want seems stuck to you!
To the ... Views: 1215
Our belief systems define our experiences, so as the Law of Attraction states. Who we are, the way we act, the things that we say, our thoughts, and above all our activities are in relation to what we believe in. That is the main reason exactly why while we have limiting morals, what exactly ... Views: 1215
A free, flexible mind is the key to great happiness and personal growth. You have the right to choose what to think and how to feel in any moment without the permission or approval of others.
From a young age we are taught to adopt the values systems of our elders, deliberately define our ... Views: 1215
Share Your Vision from Your Sparkling Soul!
Your vision is a gift! So go ahead, unwrap it.
What is it that you really see? Can you describe it? What does it mean to you? I hope you know that what you see is like no one else can see. It is yours for all the good reason you can imagine! ... Views: 1215
We hear a lot of messages that we should be less materialistic and just be satisfied with what we have. Well that simply is not our human nature. Every part of us… psychologically, physically, emotionally, spiritually… desires expansion and growth.
If we finally achieve doing ten pull-ups, we ... Views: 1215
It is has been said that the movement of a butterfly’s wings in one part of the world can contribute to the formation of a hurricane in another part of the world. How can this be? How can what I do where I live affect thousands of others in another part of the planet?
If this is so, then my ... Views: 1214
Open letter to everybody:
Did you ever notice that every single individual on earth feels himself or herself in a way superior to everyone else? What about you? Do you also have a subtle, deep, but convincing feeling that in a way, you are better, nicer, smarter, deeper or more intelligent ... Views: 1213
Move Closer to Your Authentic Self. 2 Ideas to Consider
Being your authentic self means showing up in the world as the person that you really are. Put another way, authenticity is when who you are on the outside – your beliefs, your thoughts, and your truth- is demonstrated by the actions you ... Views: 1213
There are three important steps which are crucial aspects in moving in the direction of living an enlightened, awakened life. Any one of us can take these steps.
The first step is “earnestness.” To achieve enlightenment, you really have to want it. Saying, “I’ll work during the day, sleep ... Views: 1213
This is a really important (and sometimes really hard) question to answer.
In an ideal world, we are living for ourselves and only doing things that make us feel great and are on our authentic path.
But...it doesn't always work this way. It's normal to want to please others. It's normal ... Views: 1213
Im discovering more and more just how much we …..especially women, give our power away.
No matter what relationship we are talking about, be it parent-child, husband-wife, teacher-student, even owner-dog, it all starts with power and control. We feel the need to be in control of our lives, and ... Views: 1212
I have a personal and professional goal, which is to support each individual to familiarize and express the completed version of their highest vision of themselves.
I believe that if we do our part to empower ourselves, assist others in need and continually strengthen the connection with our ... Views: 1211