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“Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” Alcoholics Anonymous
"If God is already perfect, free, deathless, and complete, it would be impossible for this ... Views: 2437
INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS:
These notes form part of a new manuscript, which I'm currently 'working on' (it's not really "work" as it seems to be 'writing itself'. I may name it 'The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Knew (and Know)'
Hope it's not too "heavy heavy" for you and that these thoughts may be ... Views: 1955
“Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.” Alcoholics Anonymous
"Step 10 isn’t only about our relationship with other people. It’s about our relationship with ourselves, and with our God. What and how did I think today? How did I speak, to others, and ... Views: 1327
I begin this by asking you two simple questions. Where are you? and what time is it? Almost everything I will write has a martial arts theme. That is because martial arts is part of who I chose to be. It is not who I am, but simply part of me. The reason I refer so often to it is because it has ... Views: 3170
“Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” Alcoholics Anonymous
"Today, I will be open to making any amends I need to make with people. I will wait for Divine Guidance in the process of making any amends that are not clear to me. I ... Views: 1534
Never forget that helping others is a blessing both to the giver and the recipient. An integral part of anyone’s march to solvency and balance in their life should be helping others. Can you really benefit your community by only working for and thinking of yourself? With that being said, debt ... Views: 2483
Intention, Consciousness & Living Our Vision
by David Wolf
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The Satvatove approach to growth and transformation is founded in spiritual principles of personal development. Our spirit self has intrinsic ways of being. When we have clear intention, when we put consciousness in our ... Views: 1739
“Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.” Alcoholics Anonymous
"Negative states of mind such as guilt, shame, judgment, or non-forgiveness cloud our sense of worthiness and we begin to feel that we are not worthy to receive. If there is any ... Views: 1388
Change can happen but you have to be ACTIVE to make real change. The old stories continually play in our minds, our hearts and our lives. The ideas and the meaning we make up for past events can color present and future events. They can cloud our decisions and hinder our progress. Barack Obama ... Views: 1071
What the World Needs Now Is Our Wholeness
By Lynda Klau, Ph.D.
These days, there’s been a lot of talk about the power of collaboration to help create a better world. The importance of collaboration can’t be underestimated. But before we learn to ... Views: 1581
What is a Vision Board?
A vision board, treasure map, or vision book is an actual physical picture of our desired reality. It forms a clear sharp image which can then attract and focus energy into our goals or Vision of Success. These tools can help business leaders and entrepreneurs clarify ... Views: 2566
"How many of you think you'll do something great in your lifetime?" asked Father Manuel of our social psychology class. Only one student raised her hand. Father Manuel seemed shocked: thirty students at a fairly prestigious university and only one student raises her hand? His question, one I'd ... Views: 759
There is a very important principle, called the “Positive Intent“. Positive Intent means, that there is always a positive function or purpose for what is currently happening in our lives. For example a behavior we don't like about ourselves, like getting angry when our kid whines, or getting all ... Views: 8869
These six major steps weave in and around each other, and there are many others, all revealing a transition between materiality consciousness and heightened consciousness, or between an outward emphasis (thinking, remembering, body and mind), and an inward emphasis (the replacing of thought and ... Views: 1597
4. Thinking that life is a cake walk.
This has the potential to be one of the bigger mistakes because it means that we are blind to the realities around us, and usually insensitive to others. When we have blinders on, we tend to create a personal little world that is in fact very fragile, ... Views: 1557
All self healing, whether spiritual, emotional or physical, takes place first at the level of our being, then in the mind, in the non-physical sphere of our consciousness. When the healing has already begun at this higher energetic level, then, and only then, will we be able to perceive physical ... Views: 1603
The truth of the matter is that I myself or Dherbs.Com has never healed anybody. This is the gospel truth! I have only healed myself and no one else. I don't have the power to heal anyone other than myself. No one can heal another person. No one! To do so would violate Divine law and order. Only ... Views: 5373
Worry is a form of fear that typically stems from feelings of not being in control, lack of trust, or not feeling safe.
The antidote to worry is trust.
But how do you get to a trusting place when you're mind is filled with worry thoughts? Like reaching any goal, you begin one step at a ... Views: 1386
Awakening from the earthly stupor we call reality is quite a feat and an amazing experience. Some are much more receptive to it than others and I’ve come to learn that it’s simply because some are ready while others are not. I am a completely different person now than I was two years ago. In ... Views: 1701
A funny thing happened while I was getting ready for class #5 in my 8-week Prosperity Principles for Wealthy Living class - the topic of which is: I have seen amazing things happen when one puts their heart's desire into this format. One gal - with an intense singleness of purpose - made her ... Views: 1226
“Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” Alcoholics Anonymous
""Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame." - Erica Jong
As I allow the power and presence of the One Infinite Source to move in, ... Views: 1452
There are more self-help tools available today than ever before. Often times you can become confused and overwhelmed by all the "help" that is so readily offered. One of the best tools I have found to help you stay positive, focused, and keep your manifesting vibration high is the use of ... Views: 1242
“Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” Alcoholics Anonymous
"Forgiveness remains the only path that leads out of hell. Whether we're forgiving our parents, someone else, or ourselves, the laws of mind remain the same: As we love, we shall be released from pain, and as ... Views: 1853
INTRODUCTION:
You can help yourself. You can bring about magnificent changes by taking some really simple steps.
Wouldn’t you like to remain calm and serene no matter what was going on in your world? Well it is possible to enjoy peace of mind, to live in the “I’ of life’s storm.
FIVE ... Views: 1344
This article was the subject of a 90 minute talk given by the author. Members of the http://LawOfAttractionForum.net can get a FREE copy of the MP3 Audio file.
When we are young we ask the question of why am I here. This is normal for most people. Some have stopped asking and forgot they ... Views: 856
Many people continue to ask the timeless questions, “why am I here? And what is my mission?” A lack of insight into the authentic self can be prevent you from a more solid health and well-being. This is because energy imbalance is perpetuated by emotions you create inside; i.e., tension, anger, ... Views: 1025
The Nature Of Power
The idea that the source and foundation of all things is energy, is not new. Even the idea that objects of reality are basically varying vibrations of energy is not new. But without the idea, does anything exist? And if ideas are created from thought and thought is an ... Views: 992
“Came to believe that a power higher than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Alcoholics Anonymous
“YOU HAVE THE POWER TO DRAW UPON THE GREAT RESERVOIR OF INFINITE WISDOM, CAPABLE OF SOLVING YOUR EVERY PROBLEM THROUGH THE CHANNEL OF AN ALL-INCLUSIVE FAITH. However, such faith is in action ... Views: 1149
Affirmations
By
Cowboy Wisdom
I CHOOSE THE SPIRITUAL PATH IN ALL PHASES OF MY LIFE NOW WITHOUT HESITATION.
I CHOOSE TO LOVE TRUST LISTEN AND COMMUNICATE WITH GOD MY ANGELS AND MRS UNIVERSE NOW WITHOUT HESITATION.
I THANK YOU GOD ANGELS AND MRS UNIVERSE FOR THE BOOMING WEALTH IMMENSE ... Views: 1761
Within each of us there is a part of our character that gives us the strength to stand up in this world. The part that is often referred to resiliency giving us the ability to survive various life circumstances that are difficult to manage at times. I have the pleasure of working with ... Views: 1408
Labor Day weekend always seems to come so quickly, doesn’t it? For children enjoying a summer break, for beach combers still searching for that one, brilliant shell to add to their collection and for those of us who relish a leisurely walk through our neighborhoods in the cool of the early ... Views: 1249
Krishna explains in the Bhagavad-gita how the knowledge of the Absolute Truth is understood through the system of disciplic succession. This means that if we want to understand this knowledge, we must take it as it has come down perfectly to us over the ages through an unbroken line of ... Views: 1886
Losing weight is a funny thing and a great mystery to so many of us. What makes us lose weight? What makes us gain weight? It seems that there are as many answers and there are people. Throughout this article I wish to share with you a perspective that has allowed me to lose weight and a bit ... Views: 2811
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.” Alcoholics Anonymous
“In our ignorance of the truth, we have misused the highest power we possess. And so great is this power -- so complete is our freedom in it, so absolute the domain of law through it -- ... Views: 1622
"The mind functions by defining.
And through definitions
boundaries are created,
separation is created.
There is this body that is me
and everything else that is not me.
So you experience something
the mind defines as pain in your chest
and that pain is separate from you. ... Views: 2318
You are a wonderfully divine expression of all that is good. You are the hope of the world because you carry hope in your heart. You dream of a better life for yourself and others because you know that it is possible. You have come here for this very purpose – to add your distinctive thread to ... Views: 2217
I define Kudalini Energy as that life force energy associated with the chakra centers. It is that life force energy that begins the moment we take our first breath and according to Eastern philosophy lies coiled at the root chakra (base of the spine) until uncoiled). It is the energy from ... Views: 1504
So we all are Souls having a human experience. Here on earth. We came to earth to live a life as a human. To take on human traits and learn how to live the good life. All from the human perspective.
Yet, most of us go through our life and never REALLY wake up to the fact that we are a ... Views: 977
“Don’t blame the world, others, or yourself. But be willing to acknowledge it is a reflection of your inner thoughts.” – Ernest Holmes
The good news is – I am responsible for my own life. AND the bad news is – I am responsible for my own life. Realizing that I am a manifestation of the ... Views: 1074
Shakespeare is known for the quote, “To thine own self be true,” from his play Hamlet. People throughout history have yearned for the knowledge of how to be true to the Real Self.
When children are young, they seem very free in their expression. A child’s laughter is one of the most ... Views: 2201
I am reminded today of the fact that all we have is this present moment. We can’t be anywhere else than where we are right now. We can’t, by sheer willpower – in this moment -- make ourselves into something we are not. No matter how fiercely we may want to.
Years ago, my heart was broken by a ... Views: 1006
Article Title: Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Spirituality from my Notes (Part Three)
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Key words: Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Faith, Inspiration,Words of inspiration, "Spiritual Thoughts" .
Other Articles are available at: ... Views: 743
“As one learns to express these creative abilities, he becomes a Co-Worker with God. No matter what comes up. No matter how difficult the circumstances, he finds a way to make the situation a little better. He is able to come out of it a little bit happier than when he went into it.” The ... Views: 1796
So here we are caught up in the midst of an upheaval in our lives. Our marriage is dissolving. Our house is no longer our home. The light of our relationship that once was a beacon in our lives leading us into the safe shores of contentment, has burnt out. And we are left alone, arms crossed ... Views: 1323
“Making Peace with My Today Will Improve My Future... It may sound odd, but the fastest way to get to a new-and-improved situation is to make peace with your current situation. By making lists of the most positive aspects you can find about your current situation, you then release your ... Views: 1544
Article of the Month; An Example of Resiliency
With the resent passing of Senator Ted Kennedy, this writer took time to reflect on what the media told us about his life. Prior to his death, this writer did not spend a great deal of time thinking about the Senator. I was aware of the famous last ... Views: 1747
This article is about the ability you have to communicate with your past lives, and how to develop that ability.
Please bear in mind that these words and concepts, the way I am explaining them to you are only quasi accurate. I say this because in order to describe the spiritual realm in ... Views: 1454
Love Heals All
Dear Family of Humanity,
I have not had the opportunity to speak to you for the last five or six weeks. My body vehicle keeps bringing all unresolved issues on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels to the surface to be healed and transmuted by the power of the ... Views: 1748
Astrological Happenings, Monthly Astrology Horoscope - The winds blow a change of direction in September 2009, and we start with powerful waves washing upon the shore with a Full Moon in starry-eyed Pisces on September 4. Pisces is gentle, sensitive, and romantic, and our emotional approach to ... Views: 1939
EMOTIONS IN MOTION
Where They Go Is Up To You
I had the privilege of watching a friends farm animals while she and her family were on vacation. Never could I have imagined that we would have so much fun doing this task. A barnyard is so full of wonders and various experiences, it is a true ... Views: 2023