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- Reincarnated--Past Lives of Famous People - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost people don’t realize that you can’t have karma without reincarnation, and the theory of reincarnation dictates you are the sum total of all your prior existences. Even though you don’t consciously remember, all your actions in past lives, negative and positive, created the challenges and ...
Views: 1332 - Goal Attainment and Creating Your Reality: 3 Commonly Overlooked Components - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe bulk of self-empowerment coaches and motivational speakers tell you that there are only two main elements that matter in getting what you want in life: 1. Taking positive action 2. Thinking positive thoughts (to attract what you want) If it were only that easy. There is no shortage of ...
Views: 1330(5 votes) - Complicated Karma Case Study - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe metaphysical definition of karma is a direct and clear action, then reaction, such as diligently striving to be a successful performer in several lifetimes, then finally succeeding in a subsequent lifetime. Many people toss around the word karma, even those who don’t believe in ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - What You Need to Know About Mediation - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt seems that the truth about meditation is absolutely shrouded in mystery, based on the feedback we typically get from everyday acquaintances upon mentioning that we meditate regularly. You would think the truth about meditation has to do with flighty cosmonauts wasting time chasing ...
Views: 1322 - Fate and Personal Karma: All About Taking Full Responsibility For Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe American Heritage dictionary defines fatalism as “The doctrine that all events are determined by fate and are therefore unalterable.” To us, fatalism is more forgiving. We have found through our long-term empirical research that at least 75% of everyone’s key life circumstances are ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Lessons From Near Death Experiences Part 5 of 9 - by Submitted on May 08, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhat happens after death? Is that it, or does heaven really exist? We can find clues from the NDEs (near death experiences) of many people who returned from the dead to give their fascinating accounts of insight from the other side. The Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF) is ...
Views: 1317 - Three Stages of Mastering Astrology - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOver thirty years ago we marveled at how psychics could apply astrology and other forms of divination to infer character traits and personal timing. We began doing our own soothsaying around the same time, and today recognize a general three-stage process in becoming proficient in astrology. ...
Views: 1313 - Don’t Drown in the Sea of Love: 6 Tips for Couples - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost people strive to be part of a happy couple. Unfortunately, the result is often the opposite. Humans learn great lessons, often through difficult times, from love relationships. But if you take a spiritual approach and remember the following tips, you’ll be able to create more happiness and ...
Views: 1312 - 7 Simple Ways to Perform Mysticism - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBy definition, people practice mysticism far more than they realize. The American Heritage dictionary defines mysticism as “consciousness of transcendent reality or of God through deep meditation or contemplation. Mystic is defined as relating to religious mysteries or occult rites and ...
Views: 1307 - Increase Your Spiritual Power Through Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEveryone knows gratitude as thankfulness, though we also regard it as a process through which to increase spiritual power, thus get more out of life and progress toward self-actualization. Commonly, those on the spiritual path to self-awareness experience three stages of gratitude. The ...
Views: 1307 - Spiritual Tips You Shouldn’t Follow - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThanks to modern technology and the Internet, you’ll find an abundance of spiritual information online when you seek answers to your spiritual questions. Unfortunately, so much of it is spiritual advice you should ignore. Throughout over 30 years of extensive metaphysical and spiritual ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - The 7 Most Disappointing, Yet Empowering Love Life Realities - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNo one, including us, enjoys being reminded of some of the love life realities that we’ve deduced through our work since 1992, especially if they place great emphasis on romantic traditions. Many have told us that they think we’re too fatalistic in our views and too straightforward in how we ...
Views: 1307 - Spirituality and Sex--How to Escape Feeling Guilty - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSex can be spiritual, though it’s all too common to forget and feel guilty about sex, and much of the guilt is hidden in your subconscious mind. We’d like to help you escape the baseless sexual guilt trap. It’s detrimental to your emotional, spiritual, and mental health to possess baseless ...
Views: 1306 - Benefits Of Meditation—Personal Story - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou’ve probably experienced delays, unanticipated expenses, and other nasty surprises in your travels; it’s just part of the overall adventure. Aside from adopting a detached disposition, getting enough rest, focusing on the rewarding parts, and expecting the unexpected, there’s something ...
Views: 1303 - Demon Worship Group Targets President Trump - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNumerous self-proclaimed spiritual groups are targeting the President of the United States with black magic. This suggests significant parts of the metaphysical community either lack understanding of the law of karma, or don’t care about the consequences. Will they ever learn? Anyone who ...
Views: 1298 - How Past Love Life Suffering Leads to Present Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe theory of reincarnation suggests your past life actions create your present love life situations, both the good and the bad. People who don’t like their love lives now might be making up for their actions in the distant past, but not always. Sometimes, even the best intentions in past ...
Views: 1296 - Relationships and Marriage: Alternatives to Being Alone vs. Unhappily Involved, 2 Case Studies - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe receive many inquiries from people agonizing over the choice between staying in an unhappy, unsatisfying relationship or leaving and potentially being alone. The majority of them are more worried about being alone for the rest of their lives and because of this, remain stuck in ...
Views: 1294 - A Hard Lesson: How to Get What You Deserve - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA friend recently told us that he is waking up to the fact that what you think you deserve may not be what you merit, and that it's a hard lesson to learn. Although he's considered successful by almost everyone in his professional and personal life, it was instilled in him early on in his ...
Views: 1287 - Spirituality and Wall Street: 7 Fiscal Scams From a Spiritual Viewpoint - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWall Street professionals are getting a lot of heat in the press lately for the exploits of few. Although we target Wall Street excess in this article, we believe the vast majority of financiers are honorable. Our view is that the financial shenanigans that you see today are 10-15 years (at ...
Views: 1286 - 7 Signs You Have Complete Free Will - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe fate vs. free will argument has been around for eons. We believe you have free will to make the most of your fate and even shape it, but not how you may think. The motivational and self-help marketplace is full of well-intentioned professionals promising to make you the captain of your ...
Views: 1284 - Love Life Affirmations to Assist With Being Unhappily Single or Suffering in a Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlthough you can’t cheat fate, affirmations are helpful in dealing with life’s challenges. Single and hating it? Say the following until you feel and mean it, and then say it some more: “I’m single for a reason, so I’ll accept and be grateful for things as they are and make the most of ...
Views: 1278 - Reincarnation Has Yet to Be Proven Invalid--Response to a Cynic - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOne sure way to generate controversy is to bring up the topic of reincarnation in a group conversation. In our experience, in the Western world, about 30% will say they believe in it, 40% will express mild skepticism, and 30% will vehemently speak out against it. Elsewhere in the world, ...
Views: 1278 - Three Phases of Seeking a Soul Mate - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloCountless individuals have experienced the three stages of seeking true love. First, the person seeking true love looks for it everywhere, as if it will magically appear and elevate him to a blissful state of being, and sometimes projects what they want onto people who are not compatible. ...
Views: 1273 - Edgar Cayce’s Predictions that Came True - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEdgar Cayce (1877 – 1945) also referred to as the “sleeping prophet” and the “father of holistic medicine,” was the most documented psychic of the 20th century. He gave thousands of readings for over 40 years, often correctly diagnosing illnesses and predicting future events. Hundreds of ...
Views: 1268 - What You Need to Know About Reincarnation - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOnce you understand the truth about reincarnation, after sifting through the myths and misunderstandings, you’ll be surprised how the awareness can improve your quality of life. Below are nine common questions or arguments about reincarnation and our responses, which are based on over 25 ...
Views: 1267 - This Will Make You Consider Prayer - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloRelatively young Hollywood director Kevin Smith had a brush with death earlier this year; a massive heart attack almost did him in. Fortunately, he’s still with us, and the health crisis puts the spotlight on the notion of prayer. Another Hollywood star, openly Christian Chris Pratt, star of ...
Views: 1266 - Dating, Relationships, and Spiritual Laws - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe law of attraction says that you attract what you focus on. But what about the other, equally important spiritual laws? Below we discuss them, and how spiritual laws affect your love life. Our findings are the result of our extensive empirical research. Law of Higher-Self/Soul Influence ...
Views: 1262 - 5 Futuristic Predictions That Are Impossible Because of Karma and Fate - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe world is currently experiencing a technology boom and the future looks incredibly exciting. We believe technology and the overall standard of living will be exponentially more advanced, beyond your imagination, in the near future. However, many seemingly possible future life predictions ...
Views: 1259 - Fate and Fame: Mega Stars and Predetermination - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFifty Hollywood actors of similar talent toil for years looking for that big break, frequently crossing paths through the same auditions and talent agencies. Eventually, two of them make it to A-list status, yet the others languish in obscurity. We don't call it luck, we call it fate. "It ...
Views: 1252 - Answer to Personal Fate and Karma Skeptic - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe views we hold about personal fate and karma, such as at least 75% of the core circumstances and events in everyone’s life are predestined, are controversial. We regularly receive unsolicited (usually anonymous) feedback like this: “What about the law of attraction? Don’t we co-create ...
Views: 1248 - Spirituality and Money: 10 Tips to Overcome Financial Fears - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt seems just about everyone is needing to be more mindful about money these days. People are cutting back more than ever and finally paying more attention to their spending habits. For some, so far, it’s only a matter of awareness. All the recession talk is causing them to be more cautious, ...
Views: 1248(4 votes) - Karma and Spirituality Q & A: Why Infant Diseases Exist - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt’s perfectly understandable to be mystified as to why “bad” things happen to seemingly “innocent” people. We’ve found that it’s necessary to put aside conventional thinking in order to grasp what we believe to be the truth about karma and personal fate. To further address this issue, ...
Views: 1246 - Spirituality, New Age, Conscious Creation & Dogma – Contrary to the Hype, Your Fate is Measurable - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe state our theories as the result of our long-term, unbiased, empirical research. When we first began investigating metaphysical concepts back in the early 1980s, we wanted to believe that we could create anything we desired. Unfortunately or fortunately (depending upon your viewpoint), we’ve ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - How Not to Ruin Your Love Life in 2014 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt’s that time of year again. Countless Valentine’s Day ads remind you of your happy love life, or if you’re like most people, your less than perfect romantic life. Contrary to the implications of this commercial holiday, there’s nothing wrong with being single, or having a non-traditional ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Spirituality vs. Psychology—Your Brain Is Not Gendered - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNeuroscientists study male and female brains to determine distinct differences but thus far arrive at no concrete conclusions. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/talking-back/is-the-brain-gendereda-q-a-with-harvard-s-catherine-dulac/ We’re not surprised, since our findings show that, aside ...
Views: 1244 - Spirituality--Redemption Debate Rages On - by Submitted on May 21, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe debate about whether or not it's possible to wipe out karmic debts rages on. The Oxford Dictionary defines redemption as "...the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil...or clearing a debt." Everyone who has a conscience feels guilt for wrongdoing. Sometimes the ...
Views: 1242 - Twins: Spiritual Heritage of Twins Trumps DNA and Environment - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAs identical twins, we are supposed to be genetic mirrors of each other and conventional scientists attribute our differences in personality to environmental influences. Contrast that with our controversial viewpoint: we associate our unique personalities and distinct physical differences to ...
Views: 1235 - How to Get to Heaven - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHow do you get to heaven? Will you be turned away? Take this short quiz and find out. Answer "yes" or "no" if you've ever done any of the following: cursed; eaten meat; enjoyed any of the finer things in life, such as designer clothing or expensive meals; used numerology, astrology, tarot ...
Views: 1233 - Demonizing & Discrediting Metaphysics and the Occult - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloContrary to what many have been told, metaphysical practices or disciplines such as clairvoyance, numerology, astrology, handwriting analysis, meditation, past life regression, tarot, and others are very much in harmony with ancient (before the Catholic Church) Christian teachings. The ...
Views: 1232 - Demonic Possession Quiz - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSubject: Quiz--How Demonically Possessed Are You? Unwanted entity attachment and negative energy are a part of life, but most people aren't aware of this hidden problem, or how it can influence their lives. The source of the unwanted energy can be negative energy directed at you from ...
Views: 1227 - 5 Tips to Banish Love Life Hell From Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEveryone wants to be free of love life problems, but few seem to be able to maintain satisfaction in this area of life. Though following the advice below may not immediately reward you with the love life you dream about, instead we believe it's possible to create a good alternative in the ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - 6 Reasons Good Things Happen to Bad People - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhy do good things happen to bad people? An arrogant, cruel actor wins an Academy Award while many seemingly more deserving, talented actors never get noticed. A ruthless business tycoon successfully builds a billion dollar empire while many ethical business owners fail. The nasty ...
Views: 1210 - Predestined to Love Again--Love Connections are Destined - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlmost everyone who lost a romantic partner or missed a love life opportunity has wondered if they will ever experience another rewarding love life connection. It's an exceedingly common concern, especially for those, such as divorcees or widows, finding themselves single for the first time in ...
Views: 1210 - The Truth About These 12 Top Psychic Myths - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe’ve encountered many myths about psychic readings over the years. It’s not surprising there’s so much misinformation and fiction related to metaphysical readings; sometimes the practitioners are to blame. Below are twelve psychic myths based on our over 30 years of experience with the ...
Views: 1210 - Ways Your Existence Will Change In Heaven - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBased on life-after-life accounts from past life regression, the research of Stafford Betty, and Near Death Experiences (NDEs), the afterworld is quite different than life on Earth. One main reason is that you, or your soul, is no longer confined by the limits of your body and mind. The list ...
Views: 1209 - Spiritual Tips That Are a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThere’s no shortage of spiritual information online. Seek answers, and you shall find helpful information. But you’ll also find plenty of spiritual advice you should ignore. We started exploring metaphysical and spiritual subjects over thirty years ago. In our exhaustive searches and ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Astrology, Location & Destiny – You Can’t Evade Your Karma and Fate by Relocating - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIn our experience, a person’s life dramatically improving at any particular time is precisely reflected in their numerology and astrology timing charts. Relocation charts involving a move do symbolize to some extent what’s happening in a person’s life, but it doesn’t make those circumstances ...
Views: 1194 - Reconsidering 7 Beliefs of Atheists - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAtheists don’t believe in God for various reasons, and they should be allowed to believe what they want. Religious freedom is a wonderful thing. However, it’s our belief that some atheists base their viewpoint on misunderstandings. Here are seven common convictions atheists hold, our ...
Views: 1191 - 17 Dating Tips For Mystics - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMeeting a compatible person for a relationship can seem out of reach at times for singles in the dating scene. Dating can be difficult, as anyone will tell you who has experienced online dating disasters or grueling blind dates set up by well-meaning friends. For those who are more spiritually ...
Views: 1186 - Free Will, Karma, Fate & Destiny – Self-Mastery Won’t Allow Your Future to be Less Fixed - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe find the level of ease in predicting life circumstances and events for those who are less self-aware is the same as it is for those who are more self-actualized. If someone is fated to experience specific life situations, they will experience them regardless of what choices they make. From a ...
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