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- Water is A Stream of Consciousness - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Shara GardnerWe are water ... we flow together Sitting near a creek this morning, I was reminded how the continuous stream of moving water carries the experience and memory of every surface it touches and every environment is passes through before it arrives at the sea. Dr. Emoto confirmed what many water ...
Views: 2129(2 votes) - The Psychology Of Intuitive Readings - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from rachel annWhen you are speaking in reference to the psychology of the psychic readings then you must fully understand psychic. This term is brought to us from the Greek word Psychikos which means soul and it also means of the mind. When this word is used it is in reference to the human psyche or human ...
Views: 2128 - Subconscious Beliefs What They Are, How They Control Our Lives And How They Can Be Changed - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Faiez KirstenI would like you to picture these 3 scenarios if you will: The first involves several students who were taken to a bar and served. And the bar was typical of any real bar. All the bottles, glasses, smells, and customers drinking alcohol were real. In fact everything about the bar was real - ...
Views: 2127(7 votes) - The Formation Of Belief - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from John AllanThe Formation Of Beliefs We organise our beliefs in a number of ways and create those beliefs through learning and recognition of symbols or representations that are stored in conscious and subconscious memory. Our belief about a particular represented fact, then, is the stored ...
Views: 2121 - Deal with every criticism of the Qur'an, Islam and the Prophet with grace says Mike Ghouse - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCriticism is not nice. In fact, whenever we are criticized we feel it most deeply and more so if we think that criticism is unjustified. Muslims feel a personal insult whenever their beloved Prophet is insulted but Mike Ghouse says we should use such instances to learn more about our ...
Views: 2118 - Remember Our Daily Prayers - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierRemember our daily prayers as they are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Daily prayers help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct communication of ...
Views: 2107 - How to Be Happy Despite Your Partner's "Flaws" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Andrea DeBellHow can we find happiness and have a perfect relationship when our partner is abusive in some way? What if no matter how loving you are, your partner still behaves in a physically or verbally violent manner? This situation can be enormously frustrating, extremely challenging, and even ...
Views: 2104(1 vote) - Happy New Year 2012– Greeting To you All. By Abdul Haye Amin. - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminHappy New Year 2012– Greeting To you All. By Abdul Haye Amin. In the name of almighty Lord, “Bis-Mil-La-Hir-Rak-Ma-Nir-Ra-Him” Which mean “In the name of almighty Lord, (Allah/God/Dues), the most merciful and the most beneficial of all mankind” may I wish you all in the years of 2012 and wish ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - Beliefs and the Energy They CreateSubmitted on May 11, 2010 from Bettina GoodwinHere I am again, talking about beliefs, but they are such a key ingredient in how we are in the world, that it bears repeating – over and over again! Our belief system is what creates the blueprint for our lives. We watch our parents and those around us as children and we decide what works ...
Views: 2087(2 votes) - 5 Powerful Bible Verses about God's Love for Us - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Nate AtkinsIn a world full of selfishness, violence and self-motivated agendas it can sometimes feel as if the love that humanity once had has become almost non-existent. The main thing we have to remember is that while the world is fallen and full of sin we still have our Heavenly Father watching over ...
Views: 2080(2 votes) - Gender - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCThe masculine sees from above to below - the feminine from below to above. When God created the world, He did so with two minds, two states of consciousness. One mind sees from Above to Below - and so, all is insignificant before it. From Above to Below, there is no world, only One. From ...
Views: 2076(1 vote) - Accurate Christianity - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgAccurate Christianity Every person is special, unique, and deserves the utmost respect. Every person is a celebrity and a king! Your boss, your teacher, your parents, and even the beggar on the corner are special and unique and deserve respect too! We were all fashioned and formed in the ...
Views: 2074(1 vote) - The Meaning of Reincarnation - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Liz McCaugheyWhat is the meaning of Reincarnation? - It is the repeated entering into the physical. Or as Krishna said to Arjuna in “Bhagavad-Gita" “It is something permanent that inhabits successive ‘somethings’ that are impermanent.” Krishna to Arjuna “Bhagavad-Gita In Western philosophy there are ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Book Review: Rukhsati - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaIn this book I have highlighted a very serious custom of Pakistan named,rukhsati',which means sending off girls with their husbands on the wedding day. But in reality it feels like girls are the burden and guests in their parents home and are supposed to leave it one day to live finally in their ...
Views: 2061 - Modern Idolatry: What Is the Idol in Your Heart? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you have an idol in your heart? Now, before you say no, let us define idolatry and see what it means today. In ancient times, idolatry was the worship of idols or the use of idols to represent the "gods" people believed in. Such idols were carved images in various forms made of stones and ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - What Really Bothers You - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from David SamuelThis is an exercise which I suggest doing for one month or longer. I would really appreciate hearing your results since it is a matter of great interest and a worthy study. Finding the true root cause of anything is the method to eliminate even subtle negative thoughts. The exercise is quite ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - Doubting Thomas or Careful Skeptic? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Lisa BoussonAs children, our first few years are pivotal to our future growth. Optimally, our parents or caretakers teach us our alphabet, numbers and social skills, all of which we will continue to use until our passing. These, then, are some of the most important skills we can learn. We stress to our ...
Views: 2041 - Skinny Dipping is Better Than Double Dipping - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. (C) Copyright, Arthur Levine 2011. Works: Keywords: Skinny Dipping, Double Dipping, Johnny Oops What has sex got to do with economics? I’ve come to the conclusion that swimming naked in the pool is a ...
Views: 2037(1 vote) - Top Ten Beliefs to Let Go for Big Results - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Cathy EckWe are constantly bombarded by beliefs that are presented as true. Our discrimination is taxed to the max. To really live in this world, but not become a victim of it, requires discrimination that is as finely tuned as a classical piano. The ultimate proof that it is time to let go of a ...
Views: 2036(1 vote) - Life’s Easy... It’s Dealing With Ourselves That’s Hard - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Mike RobbinsWith my new book, Nothing Changes Until You Do, just released I’ve been reflecting a bit on the whole experience of writing this new book and now putting it out into the world. As with my previous two book writing and launching experiences, it has been exciting, challenging, fun, vulnerable, ...
Views: 2035 - Importance of Concept of Retribution in Islam - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Umer FiazLaws and philosophies applied by a society offer recompense for upright routines and forfeit for the terrific ones. Allah formed the cosmos and with it he also framed values and commandments under which it the whole thing. As human beings our foremost interest dishonesties in the law that ...
Views: 2018 - Find the Meaning of YOUR life. - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Michelle CastoI am of the point of view that a life without meaning is not much of a life at all. In my coaching practice, I have worked with people on the brink of “losing it” and wanting to give up on various levels---from quitting a job that could not bear, to wrestling with understanding the challenges ...
Views: 2016(5 votes) - Amazing Devotee of Lord Rama - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraBajrang Bali is an ideal devotee of Lord Ram. Through innumerable incidents in Indian mythology, we can find that all his actions were oriented towards pleasing Sri Ram. Pawanputra Hanuman is an endless source of wisdom and might. In the grand epic of Ramayana, he built bridges, fought ...
Views: 2010 - The Instincts of Life & Death - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from John AllanThe Instincts of Life and Death Eros, said Freud, is one of our basic instincts. From the ancient Greek, Eros refers to the God of Love, which we might see as creation. You can read about it here: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eros). The multitudinous number of all human instincts, might be ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - Difference in True Love and Metaphorical Love - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2017 from Umer FiazIt is a famous saying of Ashfaq Ahmad that if a person kills his ego in front of one person then he has metaphorical love for that person but if he kills his ego in front of everyone, then it is a true state of love for God. Here the metaphorical love is defined as the worldly love that a person ...
Views: 2004 - Channelling Explained - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from rachel annIn order to explain channelling, it is perhaps best to define the word itself. In a physical sense, channelling is the forming of a connection between two points in order to enable a flow, for example of water or electricity, between the two. In a psychic sense, it is the connection made from ...
Views: 2002 - Simple Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsGoal setting is a very powerful technique that works! At its simplest level the process of setting goals and targets allows you to choose where you want to go in life. By knowing what you want to achieve, you know what you have to concentrate on and improve. Goal setting gives you long-term ...
Views: 1998(3 votes) - Angels Among Us - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from William FetterAngels Among Us Many people are enamored by spiritual things. Television shows depict angels and demons, but what does the bible say about angels? In this series on Angels Among Us you will view a 28minute sermon by Dr. Tony Evans on the Existence of Angels. In his sermon he makes a ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Global Recession - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgHow can you find that which was never lost? Across the globe, people converse about recession and it makes me wonder what establishes the value of the Dollar or the Rand, What determines the value of gold? Can oil know its worth? Does a diamond know its own value? In my study, I found ...
Views: 1993(3 votes) - Is Your Reality Tunnel Being Hacked? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenMany of us know, or at least believe, that we are powerful creators of our own reality and destiny. Some of us go with the flow, weaving this divine knowledge intuitively into our daily existence, while others prefer to focus on it consciously, in an attempt to shape their lives more ...
Views: 1992(1 vote) - ***How to Find the Answer to one of the Greatest Questions of All Time - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneOne of the greatest questions of all time is, “Who is God? What is God? Where is God? How can I find Him/Her?” From time immemorial humanity has asked itself this question of all questions, however, the problem was that having collectively erroneously identified ourselves with our physical ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - Islam and Temptation of Materialism - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Umer FiazThe life style of human beings of ancient was very different. They were totally different beings in all domains of life. if we compare today’s man with man of stone age, we would come across remarkable and different living styles. Those human beings were very natural. Their dress code, food, ...
Views: 1989 - Belief Assessment: It is what you don't know.... - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Marie McCohnellToday, I am thinking...no, receiving deeply in my heart-of-hearts that “you/me/we simply must acquire a truer and clearer understanding; a wise-knowing base, to anchor ourselves solidly into "the quantum real" in this New Year Age of 2013!” I am being told via the Inner-Divine that "we should ...
Views: 1988 - Fears – An Ebony Tunnel – and Science - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from jesse wadeThere are many theories as to how mankind was originally formed, how we arrived on this planet, and where we are going after we leave here. One possible theory as to how we were formed and arrived here, is that millions of years ago, some alien starship needed to dump its garbage ...
Views: 1987 - Just Think Happy Thoughts! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Bob MakranskyWhenever I hear some spiritual guru proclaim that all you gotta do is "just think happy thoughts!", it makes me want to pop him one upside the head and see how long he can keep on thinking his "happy thoughts." Take as an example Miguel Ruiz’s bestselling Four Agreements, which exhorts ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - Muhammad and Islam (from 'The Story of God' by Dr Robert Winston) - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Muhammad and Islam (from 'The Story of God') Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, religions, Islam, Muhammad, Robert Winston, religious tolerance, faith, beliefs, spirituality Web site: ...
Views: 1974 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCForgiveness is a concept rooted within faith. In the Bible forgiveness is the most crucial concept, the basis for relational healing within community and with God. Lives are transformed as hope takes the place of guilt, anger, loneliness, and fear, as relationships are restored, and the love of ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Looking Only at What You Want - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCNever look at that which you do not wish to experience. No matter what the false condition may be, it must be refuted. The proper kind of a denial is based upon the recognition that, in reality, there is no limitation; for mind can as easily make a planet as anything else. The Infinite knows ...
Views: 1972(2 votes) - A Prayer of Forgiveness - 4 Pointers to Boost Your Happiness Quotient - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonThe act of offering a prayer of forgiveness, whether for yourself or for another, is a choice for empowerment; a decision that results in a gift to yourself. This is a gift of freedom - freedom from bitterness that sours life and the misery of grievances that live on only in the mind; freedom ...
Views: 1965(1 vote) - How To Deal With Grief - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from John HanlinI lost a son early in the morning, 1:57am on New Year's Day, 2011. His name is Robert Allen Sickles, born April 8, 1983. He was murdered at an upscale hotel's New Year's Eve party in Costa Mesa, CA defending his little brother David from a derelict coward with a knife, who was trying to pick a ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - Lessons from the Garden of Eden: Part 3. The Giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Jerry PollockSUMMARY: We tend to take for granted that God’s miracles are separate from science and they are. However God operates on a different level of science because He has limitless powers that we do not understand. God’s miracles were planned in advance by God so that they could easily be open to ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - What Is A Witch? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laurie LamsonMy idea of a witch was formed from The Wizard of Oz, the TV show Bewitched, Grimms’ fairytales and other stories. These stories emphasized that a Witch was defined by how she chose to use her special powers. The Wicked Witch of the West intimidates and enslaves others for selfish reasons, ...
Views: 1961(1 vote) - Interesting Facts about Holy Kaaba - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Umer FiazThere are many holy places of different religions which are highly respected by the followers of that religion. But undoubtedly the Holy Kaaba is considered as the most respected place in this world as each year millions of Muslims travel all the way from their relative places to visit Kaaba ...
Views: 1960 - ***Kingdom of God is Within and What that Really Means - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Master Jesus said, “The Kingdom of God is within!” What does that mean? If you don’t have happiness, joy, inner peace and fulfilment in your heart, then you will not find it in the “Kingdom” either, even amidst the company of Spirit, the Ascended Masters and celestial hosts! Heaven and ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - Sacred Feminine Goddess Kwan Yin - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSacred Feminine Goddess Kwan Yin is the embodiment of all qualities of the Sacred Feminine. She is also called the Mother of all Buddhas and the Chinese Divine Mother. The qualities of unconditional love and compassion are sought after by spiritual seekers around the world and people in need. ...
Views: 1957 - The Rites of Umrah You Must Know - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Umer FiazThe act of Umrah is to know to cleanse one's soul from past committed sin. It is advice to offer Umrah more than one time in a lifetime so that it can act as a washing of the sins.Before setting off from home take gusal which means shower, offer 2 rakaats of traveling prayer. When going out of ...
Views: 1955 - December 21, 2012 – The Great Shift - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Peter DennisThis is the date that the Pre-Columbian Mayan calendar ends. It seems that no one really knows what is supposed to happen after this date, but there is a great deal of speculation, ranging from the end of the world to a dawning of a new enlightened age. On the one hand, we have movies like 2012, ...
Views: 1952 - Soul Dating and Relating - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Jyude AllbrightSoul Dating and Relating Aren’t we all looking for the same thing--for someone to be there for us, adore us, treat us delightfully, be fully present and attentive, help out with daily chores, respect our wishes, have enormous fun with us and show us reverence and free-flowing love? YES! ...
Views: 1951 - Lord Hanuman in Mahabharata - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraLord Hanuman is undoubtedly one of the great heroes of the divine epic of Ramayana, in which he helps Prabhu Hanuman free Seeta Mata from the clutches of Ravana. Lord Hanuman was granted by Prabhu Ram to be Chiranjeevi or immortal, and Bajrang Bali told Lord Ram that be assured, while people ...
Views: 1949 - The Beliefs Behind Why People Lie - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Cathy EckIn my other articles, I call all beliefs lies because all beliefs come from our false self. That doesn’t make them bad or wrong; it merely puts them in their proper perspective. True authenticity results when we give up our false self and move from our head to our heart. In this article, ...
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