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- CranioSacral Therapists - 3 Ways Discovering Your Spiritual Contract Helps Grow Your Practice Naturally - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Sharon DesjarlaisI was 33 years old the first time I had my astrological natal chart done. It was a warm afternoon and I was sitting nervously on a plush couch in a stranger's home. "This is crazy," I thought. I wasn't even sure there was anything to this astrology thing. Then Kelly Lowe, the astrologer, ...
Views: 1128 - Emotional Healing: How to Overcome Obstacles and Feel Better More of the Time - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Marilyn GordonWhen you look at your emotions, you may notice that your feelings are most often created by your thoughts. You might notice that your emotions are often habit patterns – especially old, old patterns that have, in a way, been ruling you. Notice this also: that the feelings that are obstacles ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Connecting with the Divine Feminine Energy Within - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Michael HoareSo what does Divine Feminine Energy mean? What is it? What does it look like? How does it feel? The answers will be different for each of us, of course. But there are also similar characteristics that we will all experience. In a general sense, I want to share with you the answers to ...
Views: 10253(2 votes) - 3 Keys to Living a Purpose Driven Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stephen MartileYou know what's one of the most difficult things for anyone to do? To pretend to be something you’re not. Pretending to be happy when you’re not. Pretending to be someone that you’re not. That takes so much more energy and effort. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “there has got to be ...
Views: 2936 - How to use the law of attraction to get what you want in life - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from AJ LegerThe law of attraction means to get what you want. You will want to think about learning the theory of the law of attraction, because you will be able to get what you want, buy also work on yourself from the inside out. You will want to apply the law of attraction for the fact that you have to do ...
Views: 625 - Understanding Change and the Future of the World—April Showers Bring May Flowers—Possible Outcomes of Adversity - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbRecently, many friends have expressed the pain and turmoil they have been experiencing as of late. They are struggling financially, emotionally and in their relationships. Each feels as if severe storms are occurring in their lives. I myself have had many doubts and frustrations that seem to ...
Views: 1719(2 votes) - From Lack to Abundance - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from William DiedrichWhat is lack? Lack is you noticing that you don’t have what you want. It is the belief that you will be okay if and when you receive what you want. Lack is a focus on the absence of what you want. Affirming. praying, and visualizing are made less effective when we offer them from a place of ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Parenting Teens with a Beginner's Mind - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Jodi PirlotBeginner's mind is a Zen expression asking us to look at everything as though we're seeing it for the very first time. As adults, this can be quite a challenge. We typically don't stop to look at something afresh, but instead rely upon what we already know from memory to form opinions, make ...
Views: 2269 - The Grace of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Carolyn Townes“Grant me daily the grace of gratitude, to be thankful for all my many gifts, and so be freed from artificial needs, that I might lead a joyful, simple life.” ~ Edward Hays Throughout all of the writings on manifesting prosperity there is one common denominator – gratitude. We are told ...
Views: 1497 - Practice Being Consistent - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Carolyn Townes“A consistent soul believes in destiny, a capricious one in chance.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli “In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” ~ Anthony ...
Views: 1679 - Fear and Psychic Development - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Francine Marie-SheppardOne of the most interesting questions in a recent survey our we sent out from our school, The Academy of Clairvoyance and Consciousness, was about fear. We asked what do you fear most when considering developing your psychic abilities? Here are some of the top responses. 1. Concerns about ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Why We Read Auras - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Francine Marie-SheppardWe read to heal, as we discover that each person we read is like a mirror of ourselves. We use the reading practice to find ways in which we can release old patterns and pain and reconnect with our higher selves. The clairvoyant reading experience offers the opportunity to find lost ...
Views: 1851(3 votes) - Creativity and Clairvoyance - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Francine Marie-SheppardLife is for living, creating, enjoying....so let the moss grow on your rocking chair...you've got stuff to discover, explore and experience. Spring is in full swing, and the Earth reminds us that life involves cycles of creating and transmuting energy into matter and then from matter back to ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - Ellen Degeneres and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Nancy BidigareEllen’s life is sure looking up these days. Her talk show is popular. She’s gotten a much sought after gig as a judge on American Idol. She even got Oprah to put her on the cover of O Magazine. Could things be going any better? Well, yes. She’s in a loving relationship and just seems to exude ...
Views: 959(2 votes) - Stress Relief - Free! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAlthough the usual suspects of stress may be our jobs, financial difficulties, illness, political and religious arguments, family, personal problems, etc., if you look into each one of these in depth, you will find within them all a common thread. If only we could identify that common thread, ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - A CALL TO WOMEN: USE YOUR POWER TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ellen WoodOn stage in front of 500 women at the first Sister GIANT gathering the end of February, Marianne Williamson stood as a radiant beacon calling women to use their power to make Earth a better place for us all. You’d never believe she’s 57. Or even 47. Stunningly beautiful with a trim, ...
Views: 2116 - ***How to Undo Stress--Access Your Dialog Between the Conscious and the Subconscious About that Primal Feeling in Your Gut - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromMuch of the discomfort we experience that we call 'stress' is really turf related. Defending turf is a primary instinct for mammals and we are mammals for all our pretensions. In humans 'turf' expands to whatever it is we feel entitled to. When we allow bullies of any stripe to invade our ...
Views: 4837(9 votes) - Kundalini: Touch of Divine Fire - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Erika GinnisKundalini is a very powerful, transformative energy that has been used for centuries for growth, enlightenment, sexual enhancement and healing. Sometimes pictured as a snake rising up the spine (like the medical symbol used in Western medicine), it has been referred to as a divine fire. You ...
Views: 7155 - How to Make Choices from Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoIn my field, I am often asked the question, “How do I learn to say “no” sometimes?” I believe the best way to answer this question is to get to the core of it, which I believe is to instead ask, “Am I making this choice based on approval, or from my authentic self?” Let me explain. At ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - 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: 2077(1 vote) - Hiking - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Chandi DeviI never think or talk about age because I don’t wish my subconscious to have these preconditioned ideas of what to expect when you are a certain age, and this has worked well for me. My body is healthy and supple and I look/act/feel/think much younger than my years. But while appearing years ...
Views: 3275(7 votes) - Living Mindfully - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself Living Mindfully I was relaxing on the beach yesterday reading a good book. I saw myself in the main character. I was rooting for her, wondering how she was going to resolve her challenges. I thought about my current issues and I sat for a moment wondering how it would all ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - Mind the Gap: Living in the Space Between Loss and Healing - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Beth PattersonMIND THE GAP: LIVING IN THE SPACE BETWEEN LOSS AND HEALING One of the most difficult phases in any life transition is the space of the unknown between a loss or change, and healing or new beginning. All life changes, even positive ones, entail a sense of loss or grief. For example, ...
Views: 2150(3 votes) - Shift Happens - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Camille StrateThe ability to reach out and ask for help isn’t something that comes easily to some folks. Pride keeps them from showing their vulnerabilities. Fear keeps them stuck. But when they make that little shift and see that the asking is as much a gift as it is a favor, everything changes. ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - A Song for the Mother - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Camille StrateDISCLAIMER: Before you read any further, please note that the non-use of caps and various other grammatical 'error' is 'on purpose'. Yes, I know how to write in proper grammatical form. But sometimes...artistic license is just more fun. Now you know. so there's this whole weird dynamic ...
Views: 1572 - Do You Know How to Tell the Truth? 2 Simple Steps to Find Your Truth and Resolve Inner Conflict - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Julie HawkinsMost people think they are truthful. In this case I'm not asking about how you relay facts or discern fact from opinion; I'm asking you about a verifiable feeling inside. Unless you live in a cave you've likely heard the phrase "speak your truth" or something similar. Well, I want to ask you: ...
Views: 1466 - Be Grateful - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Esmeralda CooperI have been reading many different spiritual pathway readings and it’s very interesting that many of them are saying the same thing, which is having grateful appreciation for everything. In doing this, we help the universe to resonate in loving energy, especially in these times when there is ...
Views: 867 - Lip Synching Your Way To Enlightenment - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Devaa HaleyFor this next article, I’ve allowed more of my playful muse energy to shine through, inspired by the budding of Spring. The Muse is one of the archetypes we work with in our priestess training. To hear a talk describing all of the archetypes, click here. The Muse in me wonders, at times, how ...
Views: 999(2 votes) - Unleashing the Wild Woman - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Devaa HaleyYou do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. – Mary Oliver I don’t have to be good? What a RELIEF! I have spent much of my life trying to be ...
Views: 1346 - Rescuing Adam (Divine Masculine) - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Meg BenedicteSome time last year I began to receive images and glimpse into the underlying issues coming up during 2010 and how our collective human family would be dealing with an extraordinary karmic backlash as we entered the 2012 astrology. It appeared to be a boomerang ripple affect as shadow ...
Views: 3950(2 votes) - DARE to Live Abundantly - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Carolyn TownesLiving abundantly is something I believe everyone aspires to. Yet, very few people truly live an abundant life. Rising poverty, divorce and unemployment rates speaks of more and more people not living a prosperous and abundant life. Part of the problem is most people are turning their ...
Views: 1576 - 4 Principles of Self-Mastery - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Shela SkarpLearning self-mastery is the journey of learning how to take full responsibility over your life. Once you achieve self-mastery, you become the person in charge of your life. You are no longer a reactive victim of circumstances and your environment. You are a proactive co-creator of your life ...
Views: 1026 - Bring Only What You Love - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Gemeem DavisYour awareness will determine whether you’re “successful”. It took me about ten years of looking for the secret to success in processes like goal setting and time management before I realized that it was how I looked at and felt about my past experiences and current circumstances that was ...
Views: 1253 - Love Light Portal of April's New Moon - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Linda BackesWhenever I am in the audience of someone who channels an ascended master, I am always humbled at the idea that we are loved so much on the other side of the veil by those of the Light who sincerely want us to hear important messages for our wellbeing. In that vein, I sought to raise my own ...
Views: 2547(2 votes) - 3 Biggest Dangers in Growing Your Service Business Today – and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Marcia BenchIf you own a coaching, consulting, speaking, healing or other service business, no doubt you have been challenged by the upheaval of the last 2 years. But what if the events that contributed to that upheaval were the very ones that will also catapult your business to the next level? They ...
Views: 929(5 votes) - How to Eliminate Paranoia and Other Fears - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from David SamuelParanoia is fear of being caught. What exactly are you afraid of being caught for? Is it for being pure and perfect? That is doubtful. If a person is paranoid, that means they have something to fear, something they did wrong or are too weak to defend. Paranoia is in the mind, it is a ...
Views: 2430 - ***Change and Spiritual Surrender: Opening Yourself to the Possibility of Greatness - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jennifer HowardIf you have been involved in personal development and spiritual growth you have probably heard someone talk about surrender. Surrender can be different things to different people. When you see a movie and character surrender to the enemy it means giving up. That is the perspective from one level ...
Views: 17592 - Love Begins With You - Help Create a More Loving World - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Crystal MorrisThe world is a reflection of your own inner landscape. If you want to create a better world, rather than focusing on the problem "out there," begin by changing what is going on inside of you. This journey begins by accepting all aspects yourself. How much do you love and accept yourself? How ...
Views: 1498 - Do Not Fear! - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Do not fear. Only believe. All things are possible to him who believes.” The above noted quote is for every human being on earth. Do you find yourself hesitating while on verge of making a decision or before doing something wonderful? Do you put things off because you are afraid to take a ...
Views: 2211 - Odds are Good, but Pickins are Slim - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Marlene BuffaI recently visited a meeting on a topic of interest primarily to men. Out of 30 attendees, only 4 women attended. When a female acquaintance joined me at my table, she noted the few women at the meeting and said she thought the odds were good she’d find a man to connect with since the subject ...
Views: 1261 - How To Help World Suffering - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Tianna RoserWe, the Three, wish to bring the light of peace and inspiration to you. It can be very disheartening to see the disempowerment and suffering of your fellow human beings around the world. We congratulate you on your courage to face the issues, not look the other way, and to keep your heart open ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - Pets: Agents for Self-Mastery - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaThe photo in the newspaper tugged at my heart. Something about the expression in the eyes. Still I resisted, not sure I wanted the commitment of a dog. Something urged me to just ‘take a look’. For several years, I had held in the back of my mind, the image of a loving, friendly, small and ...
Views: 1612(3 votes) - Pets: Who is Training Who? - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaScooter heard me calling him, but the messages contained in the scent called to him far more strongly. He pretended to be totally oblivious of my calls- until he was finished, and now it was convenient to come. Frustration coursed through me. Why won’t he listen to me??? He needed more ...
Views: 2205(2 votes) - Pets: Reflections of Yourself - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaGentle rain fell, as Scooter, my Italian Greyhound, stood shivering and whining outside the dog door. He wanted to come back into the warmth of the house, but was afraid of what might lurk within. The two cats had him well trained. Nadia regularly took it upon herself to be sergeant of arms, and ...
Views: 2011(5 votes) - How to Find True Love and Definition of True Love—Answers to the Search for Love - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbWhat is the definition of true love? I think most people tend to think of true love as that one soul mate that 'completes' them. However, using a quote from Shaman Charles Crooks, "We are all part of the whole and not separate" creates a dilemma when it comes to this perception of true love. How ...
Views: 3413(4 votes) - Life Is What Happens When You’re Making Other Plans - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Ellen WoodSeveral months ago I posted “There’s a WRONG Way and a RIGHT Way to Set Goals,” which I wrote the week before Christmas. In it I talked about the right ways to set goals for the new year. I enjoyed writing that column and was delighted that so many friends told me they enjoyed reading ...
Views: 2097(4 votes) - Walking the Path of Surrender - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Barbara-Lynn FreedBack in the early ’90’s, when I was first beginning my spiritual healing practice, it was popular for practitioners to increase their clientele, by setting up shop in various cities, and working out of New Age bookstores. This method seemed to be working for many people, so I too decided to give ...
Views: 1704(3 votes) - The Universal Law Of attraction – Does it Work? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Kiko ErelThere are two questions hiding within this articles title. The first: does the law of universal attraction exist? And the second; can you learn to attract deliberately. In both of the questions cases, the answer is – yes! To understand if the concept of law of attraction is actually true, ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - Dangerous Alliances - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockOf course, most of us have seemingly innocent alliances that are common to ordinary folks, like our friends and relatives. But is this where the really dangerous alliances lie? How can a relationship with Auntie Bess and Uncle Bill be harmful for us? They are loving, warm, giving, and have ...
Views: 1785 - Enlightenment! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Burge Smith-LyonsIt can happen in a moment--a matter of seconds, or a few minutes at most. Something shifts within you & the mind stops. No more voices in the head, no more rambling thoughts, no more questions, no more self-doubt, no judgments, no involuntary or un-invited thoughts, just quietness & ...
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