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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Changing places - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Michael KewleyChanging places At one time a student of mine was asking about my time as a monk in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. He listened to my words and when I had finished speaking he said, 'Ah yes, but the monks life is a special life.' I answered, 'Not when you're a monk.When you are a monk ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - FASTING - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from David KnightAUM SRI SAI RAM “Fasting does not mean to abstain from food but to entertain pure and noble thoughts about others. This is the only way to stay close to God.” – Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. One day, a very rich Muslim lady, endowed with many virtues and a devout worshipper of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - All You Have to Do is Nothing - A Radical Perspective on Healing & the Spiritual Path - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Anandra GeorgeThat’s it. The entire spiritual path summed up in one sentence. The mystic essence of all the world’s religions. The achingly simple, hilarious cosmic joke (when you get it, you’ll probably erupt into ecstatic laughter and finally understand why the saints are always smiling.) Brilliantly said ...
Views: 1246(5 votes) - Enlightenment? At These Gas Prices? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Michelle Lee, CHAs I was enjoying a delightful lunch and excellent conversation with a lady friend of mine this afternoon she so eloquently joked that we have great conversation because “we’re flying at the same altitude” so to speak. It is wonderful when we click so well with someone that we can express ...
Views: 1246 - The Reification Of Time - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Bob Makransky“At one time I waded through the river and at one time crossed the mountain. You may think that that mountain and that river are things of the past, that I have left them behind and am now living in this palatial building – they are as separate from me as heaven is from earth. “However, the ...
Views: 1246 - Playing Consciousness - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Melanie McGheeI happen to enjoy foggy days every once in a while. There’s a sense of the world turning inward, veiling itself so that only the most immediate can be seen. It’s a different perspective than my usual wish to stretch the eye as far as it can see to find out what’s over the next horizon. In the ...
Views: 1245 - The Sustainable Life - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Brenda SandersLast week I returned from Southeast Asia and an opportunity of a lifetime. I spent 14 days traveling on the Irrawaddy River by riverboat, 600 miles into the remote center of Myanmar (Burma). This is a land frozen in time. There is no internet access, no cell phones or land lines. Cars are only ...
Views: 1245 - A Simple Tool For Your Toolbox - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Tom MooreAs we get older, one of the things we must face are more trips to a hospital for any variety of reasons. This happened to me recently when I went in for arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a torn cartilage brought on by years of skiing. After a vacation this past September to Orlando’s ...
Views: 1244 - All People Were Created With Equal Beauty - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jim FargianoAll people were created with equal beauty. Fortunately, even when one cannot see it within them self, it can easily be seen in others. If that is true--which it is--then imagine how incredible it is that the universe sees all of you with the glistening splendor of angels. This lesson needs to be ...
Views: 1243 - Spiritual View Of Passion, Its Safety Or Danger - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from David SamuelFrom a spiritual point of view, in order to achieve personal growth, you must have a passionate desire for enlightenment that is completely selfless. If your passion has anything to do with you, then certainly you can succeed in your goals, but there will be negative effects from having desires. ...
Views: 1241 - 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: 1241 - Death- What Happens When We Die? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Liz McCaugheyMaterialism, at the beginning of the century, was really taking hold and the physical world has advanced more technologically, in the last 100 years, than could ever be imagined when the Wright Brothers made their first transAtlantic flight. It became very much a case of - if there was no ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Retrogrades - A Hostile Takeover? - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHave you been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately? How about irritated, edgy, angry, or just “heavy” in some way or area of your life? If so, you may be experiencing what can feel like a “hostile takeover” of your life. I have talked in the past about retrogrades, and how to work with them. ...
Views: 1240 - The Essence of All Wisdom - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampThe Essence of all Wisdom - in 18 versions – Version 1: The infinite variety of creation is the expression of one common essence. Version 2: The essence of all and everything is ‘being’; pure existence, pure intelligence. Version 3: Being, pure intelligence, is conscious of itself. ...
Views: 1240 - The Serenity Path System Is Taught? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Mike EvansUsing a mixture of modern and traditional techniques, from Yoga to Meditation to whole body relaxation and release. Which combination is best for you? With The Serenity Path System, you'll discover the perfect blend that works best for your personality and learning style. The good news is ...
Views: 1240 - Economic reform is a must, says a spiritualist who loves people - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadHow to reform! What's wrong with the citizen, please? Politics Vs Economy—it’s a long rally as if, in the final of a tennis tournament that India observes today. None knows who will come out victorious. The spectators are to sustain tension. Dr. Manmohan Singh, our Prime Minister, tries his best ...
Views: 1239 - Oneness - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Michelle MorovatyTo be One with Oneself does not exclude others. In the midst of everyday "doings" we can be One as we Meditate on the Power of the Present Moment. How to BE One when One is lied to, cheated, ignorant, disappointed, powerless, hopeless, sad, depessed, oppressed, suppressed, unloved, ...
Views: 1239 - The Secret Energy of Words and Inner Peace - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Solvita BennettDear Friend, … We all know how powerful words can be and we also know that at times we are able to say words that we later regret. You have probably heard that thoughts are things; well words are more than just things. When we can change our thoughts with the help of our will, we can’t ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - 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: 1238 - The Most Common and Valuable Methods for Alleviating Stress at Work - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from David SimpsonBefore we can begin a successful discussion of office stress relief strategies, it is important to understand the underlying causes of the stress that arises in the office. A basic initial step to lowering the pressure of the work environment is to just stay away from the things that cause ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Ability - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Fred HareThere are three basic abilities—to observe, to make decisions, to act. The last is dependent on the fundamental "Cycle of Action"—Start, Change and Stop. To be able to accomplish anything you must be able to complete a Cycle of Action. For example, to drive a car you need to learn how ...
Views: 1237 - Breast Cancer and Love - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from Lea YekutielWhen I had my breast cancer I was totally alone. I craved for love, for human touch, instead of sterile and cold hospital rooms. I needed to be connected to something stable to keep me going. I knew that everyone is part of the Planet Earth and connected with the animal and plant kingdoms, as ...
Views: 1237 - Evidence of Spirit 4 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerIt is not a coincidence that the same people who doubt or fail to recognize the existence of their Spirit, are also the same people who dismiss intuition as being nothing more than superstition or the byproduct of an overactive imagination. For intuition is the language of the Spirit. Intuition ...
Views: 1237 - Musings On Peak Experiences, With A Sense of Oneness - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Suzanne KyraA peak experience is being at one with ourselves and the universe, while having a sense of being outside the experience in a harmonious way that impacts us forever. A peak experience occurs when everything around us stops, and all that exists is our relationship to the moment and those sharing ...
Views: 1237 - How Cooperation Melts Resistance - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Kumari MullinHave you noticed there seems to be a widening gap between positive and negative experiences recently? If I am in cooperation and collaboration mode, everything runs so smoothly, even magically. The converse is also glaringly evident; when I am pushing my agenda, without sharing my goals and ...
Views: 1236 - Psychic Margie's Bio Part 3 - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertOn several occasions, Psychic Margie has acquired premonitions which have helped mates, family members, or purchasers. “At times it arrives from the type of a psychological picture and when I have one particular of those visions about someone—whether or not great or ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - SHIFT TO WISDOM BY EMBRACING DIAMOND HEART AWARENESS WITHIN THE SILENCE - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Thomas Malcolm Mc AuliffeChrist self,Truth, “Be Still and Know I AM ALL THAT I AM” Divine love of Father Mother God has released spiritual heat and spiritual light to shed Faith , LOVE, and Wisdom to resurrect the known of our true origin and the potential of what we could become. This wisdom cannot be understood by ...
Views: 1236 - Books on Spirituality Help in Self Improvement - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Jacques TombazianWe have always heard the cliché ‘No one is perfect’ as each of us have certain flaws within ourselves. Some of us are surrounded by negativity while others are surrounded by a sense of false ego. Some are depressed while some fail to judge their own skills and abilities. In some cases we are ...
Views: 1235 - Discovery Who We Are: We Aren’t Who We Think We Are - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffIronically, one of the main things that keeps us from awakening to our true nature is knowledge. We think we know things, and knowing these things keeps us from being awake. Our belief that we have true knowledge keeps us caught up in our perceptions, labels, and opinions, making them appear as ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - The Burning Darkness of Illusory Enlightenment - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Stephen F. KaufmanEnlightenment is not a state of overall awareness that one remains in as a permanent finite mental condition. There are too many parameters a person has to contend with of a subjective nature unless having transcended physical reality, and that is hardly possible unless complete detachment from ...
Views: 1235 - Freedom is Not Freedom if Parameters Exist - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanChanneled by Brenda Hoffman for Life Tapestry Creations.com On Saturday April 2nd at 1 pm, Brenda and her friends/co-channelers Beverly J. and Rick Thompson will feature an open channeling session at the Greenville, SC Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness Conference. For more ...
Views: 1232 - The Cycles of Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow do you tune into the cycles of life? Do you have things that you like to do as Spring starts each year? What seeds are you planting; and which ones are beginning to sprout? It is no secret that once again the cycles of life are turning. We are beginning a new Seasonal Year here in the ...
Views: 1231 - What Timeline Are You On? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeIs it possible that there is more than one timeline for our Earth? What are your thoughts that our pure and original timeline has been “hacked” and there are attempts to divert us into a more controlled “darker” timeline? Why are timelines important? This is probably not your everyday ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Enlightenment: How to Attain Freedom from Separation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"Separation is not your natural state. You are not separate from everything and trying to get to oneness. You are doing separation. You are actively separating yourself from this moment. And I am not saying not to have definitions, not to call a chair a chair. All of this ...
Views: 1230(3 votes) - Lies: Telling Things That Are Not True - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Maria KhalifeEach of us has different standards regarding telling the truth vs. telling a lie. I’d like to share with you some ideas about why telling the truth might be a lot easier on you. Shakespeare said “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” That is a very meaty statement ...
Views: 1230 - Born This Way - Lady Gaga Strikes Gold - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Phyllis KingBorn This Way – Lady Gaga Strikes Gold You may wonder why I’m writing about Lady Gaga of all people. Many of you may know that in a former life (this lifetime) I too was a professional singer. To this day I love music and watching performers of all kinds. I’m pretty busy and typically ...
Views: 1229 - Political and Global Upheavals are All About You! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com Overview of July 24 “Creation Energies” www.BlogTalkRadio.com, 15-minute, channeled show: It is time to release the belief that life is linear – it is circular and never-ending. Falling off is not ...
Views: 1229 - Signs of Double Jeopardy for Jerusalem and US in “the Day of the LORD” - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Daniel's vision of the ram and goat apply to Iraq and Iran because "the vision is at the time of the end," Daniel 8:17. The effort at a nuclear agreement with Iran is also the focus of Bible prophecy because, "when they say 'Peace and safety,' sudden destruction comes." 1Thessalonians ...
Views: 1229 - The Human Being and His States of Awareness – A Good Thing to be Aware of! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAwareness varies with people. The more advanced ones are able to perceive the hidden truths of life. This helps them organize their lives better and be compassionate to fellow beings. Evolution of consciousness is based on the deepening awareness. However, the majority is still held in limited ...
Views: 1229(3 votes) - Spirit Believes in you. Do you? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonI had a very short dream last night. In the dream I was in an airplane soaring in a clear blue sky. I was with a group of people and it was obvious that our intent was to skydive from the plane. The door was wide open and as I walked toward it a man pushed me out. I awoke with a start, ...
Views: 1227 - Sunshine Foundation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Nigel WattsWe spend our lives looking for fulfilment out there, without realizing we are what we are looking for. It is only covered over, we know it in our moments of pleasure and joy? It is like an impossible puzzle but I can show how that is undone. We are all held in the illusion of a self, in ...
Views: 1227 - The Meaning and Function of Inner Light - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Oscar TruittThe word light has become a very popular term among the self help and spirituality communities of our current era. For different people, this word can have many diverse and personal meanings. Light is often used as a metaphor for uplifting emotional states or for a sense of existential freedom. ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Just Be - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Kerrie O'ConnorAs we made it through 2012; I saw a big collective sigh of relief as the year ended. I have many clients feeling an energetic let down after the years of build up around 2012. Some clients hoped the sky was going to open and Angels would appear to clearly guide us to our next phase of ...
Views: 1226 - Security is for Cowards - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Jason DemakisNews flash! You’re going to die someday! Not just you; all of us! We’re all going to die! And guess what? We can’t take ANYTHING from this physical, Earthly charade with us! Nothing! You can’t take your car, you can’t take your house, you can’t take you PS4 or your ...
Views: 1226 - The Power of Ritual - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Reginald JohnsonAs humans, we are the species that operate with symbols. Other animals use familiar signs, landmarks and gestures given by us, or act purely on instinct. Like humans, they too have rituals of gathering food, procreation and even death rituals. Our normal day-to-day rituals include a shower, ...
Views: 1225 - One With The Earth - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeWhat connection do you share with the Earth? There are so many different things that people will come up with when asking them this. People connect in so many ways, and it seems that it is often a very personalized experience for most people. I have seen everything from no big deal, to what ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - The Fundamentals of Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"The reason why you suffer is because you unconsciously avoid this moment. You are unconsciously but constantly resisting this moment; separating yourself from this moment. So the path of awareness in meditation is to get you back to this moment. And the first part of ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Things I know for Sure - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Dr. Dina EvanWhen I came into the world, I knew nothing, well, nothing that I could remember, that is. As you grow up, you learn many things, some you learn the hard way and others come in brief moments of blissful enlightenment. I like the later best. The older you get, the more you realize how little you ...
Views: 1224(2 votes) - You can change the world. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Chris FenwickYou can change the world. A few of you believe me. A few more want to believe me, but really don't. Many don't really believe it at all and most think it's just plain craziness. Someone asked me recently if I would change the name of my book, "the 100th human."(www.the100thhuman.com) The answer ...
Views: 1224 - Preventing Corona COVID 19 - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2020 from Prof. George GrantScientific Recommendations to cope with the Corona Virus COVID 19 Pandemic: Use Natural Hand Sanitizer and natural antibactrial soap. Use Oregano Oil daily. Take 8-10,000 Vitamin D3 + 5000 Vitamin C + Bioavailable Multivitamin/minerals/antioxidant to support immune system. Lots of ...
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