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- Your Words Are Your Wand: Choose Them Well - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Camille StrateSeems to me that folks don't pay much mind to their words. You hear things every day that are proof of this. Stuff like: “My back is killing me.” “I hate my life.” “I wish somebody would kill that jerk.” “I'm dying to meet him.” “I'm sick and tired of....” Very common little phrases ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Cutting the Umbilical Chord - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIt's obvious that only after young adults leave home do they find their own potential and blossom in their own way. The bittersweet acknowledgement of this reflects a mature relationship with parent and child. This is a cutting of the umbilical chord with our children, offering them a chance of ...
Views: 2218(1 vote) - "Is Your Life Waiting To Be Dreamed"? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Christie PenningtonWaking Dreams Most of the time we think of dreams as something we experience at night or a flight of fancy we experience during the day as a wishful thought for our lives. Consider the possibility that this is really backwards. What if your life is really the dream? What if you are dreaming ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - The History of the Heart: The Answer to Human Suffering Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Glenn BergerAround the time that the Sage, Mencius, lived, a great stirring was occurring in the hearts of humankind. German philosopher Karl Jaspers (1883-1969) referred to this time as the Axial Age, where axial means pivotal. Masters of wisdom appeared in India and Greece, as well as his home land, ...
Views: 1859 - Dig it up - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Daniel ToopsDig It UP Where did the car you drive originate? Most would reply, that their car was built in Detroit, Japan or Germany. That in a sense is true. Workers in an auto assembly plant assembled the car piece by piece. But where did it originate before that? A prototype was developed and ...
Views: 1469(4 votes) - Journaling and Ascension - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Maurice TurmelJournaling for Ascension is about empowerment through self-awareness. It is a process by which you get your needs met for emotional and spiritual cleansing. Journaling removes the cobwebs from your thinking processes by having you record the ideas, thoughts and emotions that you currently find ...
Views: 1900 - Eastern vs Western Spiritual Practices - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Maurice TurmelPersonally, I am tired of seeing Westerners adopting an Eastern stance for Personal Growth and Connecting with Spirit. This comes across to me as an unnecessary rejection of Western Practices and their ability to bring us to Source. I’ve been a Psychologist for almost 30 years now and my days ...
Views: 1945(4 votes) - The Greatest Love Story Ever... - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Michelle Lee, CHMmmmm, another fabulous rainy Monday here in Arizona! Rainy days for me always call for introspection. And today more than ever I know that my most favorite topic is Self-Love. I'm still amazed at how many people don't even think about it. But for me, it is the most important aspect of ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - I’m Right - You’re Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIt's obvious that other people, when they disagree with us, are just plain wrong. And when we confront these kinds of people, our only alternative is to let them know in no uncertain terms that they are not only wrong, but apparently stupid for disagreeing with us about something so obviously ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - Breaking Free of Our Comfort Zones - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Debra RebleIn 1992, a Chinese freighter mistakenly dropped a crate of 30,000 rubber duckies into the Pacific Ocean. Three months later, many of these “friendly floatees” were discovered on the coasts of Indonesia, Australia, and South America. Some daring ducks headed toward Alaska by crossing the Bering ...
Views: 1324(4 votes) - The Counting Principle - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Nigel CoatesAs my friend re-filled his water bottle, he took a marble from one container and placed it into another. I asked what he was doing and he explained to me it was a part of the 'Counting Principle'. For every goal you can make quantifiable - you will be naturally driven to improve. I ...
Views: 2901(4 votes) - Live Each Day As If It Were Your Last, Really? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from James Patrick McDonald"Live each day as if it were you last." It sounds wonderful doesn't it? What would today look like if i truly lived it as if it were my last? Would i get out of bed? i might just stay a while - not out of depression but because it's so peaceful, so safe, so genuine with being. Would i ...
Views: 1891(2 votes) - Forgiving the Past - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Debra RebleTo forgive our past, we first have to face and resolve any unfinished business from our past choices. This means every pattern, choice, and grievance must be examined, like turning over river stones, without hiding behind the facade of excuses. Then, to attain closure, in addition to spiritually ...
Views: 1128(3 votes) - Oneness of Love - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Harold BeckerThere are moments when we reach beyond our daily affairs, hopes and concerns and unite with the very fabric of life. We may be enjoying a spectacular sunset and our awareness expands and merges into the colors of the sky itself. Or perhaps while quietly humming a sweet melody, we begin vibrating ...
Views: 2090(12 votes) - The Religious Versus Seekers of Truth - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHumanity has always looked to the transcendent, a human trait pursued in many ways. And who can really say which way is right or wrong regarding an inherent desire to transcend this earthly life when our time is up. The religious insist that they are right, and spiritual seekers say likewise. ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - What Represents Truth to You? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockTruth is not what we believe truth to be. Whatever we see, whatever we hear, whatever we think, whatever we believe is not truth. Truth manifests beyond that. We might say that our religion is truth, but our religions are no more than a set of beliefs, and beliefs can never be truth, only ...
Views: 2626(2 votes) - Making Discerning Choices - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Debra RebleThroughout our everyday lives, we need to make choices all the time. Sometimes, we may find making any choice an overwhelming experience. Because we have so much going through our minds at once, it is often hard to sort through this ricochet of ideas, thoughts and information and make the choice ...
Views: 1353(3 votes) - Depression And The Traveler Within Us All - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Shayne and Lori NorthThe road was long, dusty and rough. It went on winding through the forest and was strewn with rocks and ruts, which was hard on the feet. A lone pair of soft leather slippers worn by a tired peasant trod along its path. The road started up a hill, passing under a large oak tree overhanging the ...
Views: 1791(2 votes) - The New Spirituality - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Glenn BergerRecently Charles Blow of the New York Times cited some studies suggesting that people between the ages of 18 and 29 are “moving away from organized religion while simultaneously trying desperately to connect with their spirituality.” I believe this is true for vast numbers of people of all ages. ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Learn the Art of Awareness in Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Kip MazuyThere is nothing more enjoyable, more enriching then the practice of spiritual awareness in meditation. In this short article, I will teach you all you need to know about spiritual awareness. Consider this: In the mind, you are always going somewhere. You are always looking around the ...
Views: 604 - Money As Energy: Is It Just More Love? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Camille StrateSeveral years ago while meeting with a woman who was interested in my Zen Gardens, she said something that struck me like the ol' proverbial frying pan to the head. She said: "Money is nothing more than love in an alternate form. It's ENERGY. If you're struggling with it, you're looking at it ...
Views: 3972(8 votes) - Self Love and God - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Michelle Lee, CHI think that our level of Self-love is one of, if not the most important aspect to our personal and spiritual growth. If we focus on that one area alone we will find that all other areas in our lives, from money to our relationships to our over all happiness and success will improve ...
Views: 2329(3 votes) - The New Spirituality - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Glenn BergerRecently Charles Blow of the New York Times cited some studies suggesting that people between the ages of 18 and 29 are “moving away from organized religion while simultaneously trying desperately to connect with their spirituality.” I believe this is true for vast numbers of people of all ages. ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - It's the Little Things... - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Stuart RosenEven the mightiest of oaks starts as the tiniest of acorns. Neither one is greater than the other; they're just merely different forms of the same thing. And yet, we often look around our lives and see things from only today's perspective. We look up at the oak, but down at the acorn. Sometimes ...
Views: 1578(5 votes) - Thoughts Shared With a Young Explorer - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Carl BozemanI 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: 1219(1 vote) - Integrating Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabFor years I have considered the notion of living a balanced life as very important however in practice, it seemed elusive. I wasn’t entirely certain what balanced meant. How far do I need to move the needle on the gauge in one area of my life to get things on course without another area coming ...
Views: 1822(6 votes) - Energy Vampires - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Azzrian VisionsEnergy Vampires Raise your hand if you know one! Now Raise your hand again because you ARE one! We are all energy and we need to thrive and feed off of the energy of others and we also give back with our own energy. We have the Law of Polarity and for every action there is an ...
Views: 2741(1 vote) - Live The Vision - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Albert GaroliWe often have an idea in our minds, a goal to achieve, an aim to look forward to. But somewhere along the way we loose track of where we were going and leave our targets unattained or barely grazed. How can one reach the desired objective and know that success and achievement are possible ...
Views: 1430(9 votes) - Simple Truths, A Self Help Guide to Help You Find Your Own Success, Peace, and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Tommy ColettaChristian Author Shares Simple Truths to Happiness, Success, and Finding One’s Life Purpose [Mountain Home, AR January 19, 2010] “God did not create you to fail,” says http://www.tommycolettamarketing.com [Thomas M. Coletta] Christian speaker and author in his new book, “Simple Truths.” ...
Views: 1241 - So Much Noise - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from James Patrick McDonaldCan you be alone and quiet? Can you simply sit and be still in silence, with YOU? Are you walking around unconscious, asleep? It seems that everywhere we go these days there is “human” noise of some kind or other obscuring the peace of quiet. One typical day: Bank - music playing ...
Views: 2626(9 votes) - Conscious Clarity using Relaxation and Visualization - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Lauren LarsenRelaxation and visualization are natural skills you can use every day. The ability to relax the body has many benefits such as strengthening your meditation practices, releasing constant thoughts, improving sleep patterns, reducing stress and negative emotions. The techniques below will assist ...
Views: 2814(3 votes) - Timeless Knowledge - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Dr. Barbara DelozierWhat is it that makes knowledge timeless ? Is it that once we know something, we do not forget it ... or is it that wisdom of the ages settles into the very core of our being, enough so that it becomes part and parcel of who we are ? One of my most favorite philosophers is Marcus Aurelius who ...
Views: 2809 - Essence versus Content: How to connect to your life prupose - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Claire MolinardMost people entertain random daydreams of future times of accomplishments and fulfillment and never take the time to root these dreams into conscious thoughts and actions. Others get started, but" life happens" and they lose the momentum. Very few realize that any true consistent change in life ...
Views: 902 - The Thing - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere are many problems in life, kind of like endless itches and glitches that need scratched and resolved. If we're poor, we have to struggle to support ourselves because there is . . . never enough money. If we're rich, then we have the typical problems of rich people - trying not only to ...
Views: 1062(3 votes) - The Art of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Else ByskovBecome acquainted with The Law of Attraction – the most important natural law in your life. Else Byskov’s latest book ”The Art of Attraction” explains in clear and logical terms how this fantastic natural law works, and it presents lots of good advice about how to make the law work for you, ...
Views: 6322 - A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", good books, inspirational books Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various ...
Views: 1364(5 votes) - Why visualizing and manifestation DO NOT work! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Kelly FlackSometimes we have people in our lives that seem to be well and truly ‘stuck’. No matter how much we give them our love, understanding and encouragement, they just seem to be in quick sand. There’s the occasional flicker of hope as they’re handed a stick but then they let go and sink even ...
Views: 766 - Mind, Body, Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Steffi Jo KernOne way to look at the balance between the Mind, Body and Spirit……… The mind is the seeker of knowledge, the Spirit already knows the knowledge, and the body is a reflection to the world of what is within. The balance is when the mind finds what it seeks within its spirit and the body will ...
Views: 600 - 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) Submitted by:Craig Lock Category/Key words: Inspiration, 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books Web site: Craig's new blog with thoughts ...
Views: 5490(3 votes) - A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: 'The Choice', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books. Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 6101 - Has a Self Help “Guru” Ripped You Off? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Willie HortonWe have recently witnessed the furore over the deaths of three people in a “sweat lodge” in Arizona during a “Spiritual Warrior” retreat run by self-help guru James Ray who has now been charged with three counts of manslaughter as a result. Allegations from participants in the retreat include ...
Views: 2023(4 votes) - Cosmology of Dance - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from lynn buessCosmology of Dance By Lynn Buess, MA, EdS As a one time practicing psychotherapist and avid social dancer, I have jokingly said that I can go around the dance floor twice with my partner and tell about three generations of her life. There is some exaggeration to this statement, and a lot ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Faith - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Faith Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Faith, inspiration. words of inspiration, spirit, spiritual writings, belief Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Text Messages From Above - A Draw Down From Some Astro Spot - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Christofer FrenchProverbs for Everyone Text Messages for the Soul - Original Proverbs for Enlightenment, Healing and Humor Ecstasy, Wine and Words - These Poetic Proverbial Observations, Gleaned from a Thousand Books and a "Draw Down" from Somewhere, are "Text Messages for the Soul". Scrawling out what ...
Views: 1354 - From Ego to Eagle - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Yvonne González-BáezFROM EGO TO EAGLE © From jail to freedom… From Fear to Love It is not just what we do, it´s why we do it. Do you work in such or such thing because that´s what “others” told you would be better in this every-day-more-tough-and-difficult-world? Or is it because that´s what you like the ...
Views: 2833(2 votes) - My Christmas Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Mark StjeanIt was the last Tuesday before Christmas and I was standing among the cluttered isles of my local Walmart with my long list of last minute rememberances. The yellow legal pad list had been taken in and out of in my coat pocket so many times the paper was as limp as I felt. I was lost in this ...
Views: 881 - The Perfection Of What Is - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Janice HyltonA compassionate body/breath practitioner said to me today that she felt the common definition of "perfection" was very constrained. I had been a recipient of her work as we shared some observations and questions about the nature of perfection. What had come up for me a few minutes earlier as ...
Views: 943 - Reincarnation and Your Past Life as a Tyrant: 7 Clues to Find out Your Past Lives - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHave you ever been curious about your past lives? Pay attention, because the clues to your past lives are easily accessible. All you need is some direction to find out what and where you were in the distant past and if you take notice, your past will begin to unfold before your ...
Views: 9270 - Setting Your Sights Higher - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Holly Mae HowardMany, if not all of us have, at one time settled for "good enough" instead of holding ourselves as brilliant rays of light and love, and choosing from that place. If you are not following your dreams, who is responsible? There is a tendency to "take care of business" before we give ourselves ...
Views: 1618(4 votes) - Parenting Help to Protect Children—When Parents Fail—Explanation of a Way to Solve the Problem - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbThe Premise Many instances exist in our society where children are hurt because of the lack of parental protection or control. Often, it seems obvious to us, as rape victims and sexual abuse survivors, that with more parental involvement that those tragic events may have been avoided ...
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