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- What's Your Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Richard JacobsWhat's Your Purpose? There are two ways of looking at what motivates us in life: - day to day necessity - the big picture. And of course, we fluctuate between the two. Although for the most part people are overwhelmingly caught up in the day to day detail of life... getting that ...
Views: 2374(3 votes) - The truth of the presence - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThe information I give you today is of some importance. We are entering the stage of Consciousness. The transformation of the global consciousness already started. More and more people like you are looking for the truth. This transformation is happening in you. But be aware that every ...
Views: 2653(5 votes) - 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: 2028(5 votes) - Relationship Villains - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Sherri CortlandIs it possible that the people who annoy us the most, those we might consider to be our “enemies” in this lifetime, are actually our closest, most beloved, “universal” friends? My Guide Group first introduced me to the concept of “Relationship Villains” during an automatic writing session for ...
Views: 2103(5 votes) - ***What Story Are You Telling? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Estra RoellSo, you’ve been trying out the law of attraction and it just isn’t working for you. You are wondering, “What’s going on? Why is it taking so long?” You begin to think this stuff just doesn’t work, or maybe it does for other people, but somehow you’re special and it just doesn’t work for ...
Views: 1960(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 4: Fear - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellWelcome to part four of my five part series on why people don’t take the steps to live their highest purpose! So far I’ve covered lack of clarity on what they are passionate about, the idea that they don’t have the time or can make the commitment, and money concerns. Today I’d like to address ...
Views: 2199(2 votes) - 8 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself to Get Unstuck - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingFirst of all, put yourself in a meditative state of mind. Meditation is, like Michael Beckwith puts it so wonderfully; "to pay undistractable attention to Reality" It's so true; and so we begin with that. Close your eyes. Get yourself into a vibration of unconditional love, get still, with ...
Views: 2688(2 votes) - A Buddhist’s rethinking of the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Sunada TakagiAs a pragmatic Buddhist, I felt a lot of skepticism when I first encountered the Law of Attraction (LOA). Many things I’ve seen really stretch my credulity. But the more I think about it, the more I see nuggets underneath the hype that make sense to me, if reformulated a bit. While I wouldn’t go ...
Views: 1754(2 votes) - A Call For Grace - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Sharice HarrisThe Lack of Grace “Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others." -Thomas Jefferson Has anyone noticed that negatively directed criticism seems to be the number one divider worldwide? How many hearts actually keep their dreams a secret ...
Views: 2868(2 votes) - A Part of The Change - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Adrian BoniardiWhen? How? WHY?! These are questions we’d ask ourselves when we begin to realize the need for a ‘change’. This happen when we become aware that something hasn’t been working the way we’ve had wanted or expected it would, and we were left with the sour taste of disappointment, sorrow or plain ...
Views: 1568(2 votes) - A Success Story - Letting go to succeed! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Peter GFailure is something we all face in our lives. I've sure had my share. I remember in the mid-1990s, I had worked myself all the way from a sales person to Marketing Director to COO of a thriving company - only to discover that I really did not like that position. So I did something radical. I ...
Views: 3039(2 votes) - Awakening - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from Anna PavlakisAwakening Growing up, all around me were people who knew what they wanted to “be”. I had friends and classmates who knew they wanted to be social workers, museum curators, artists, scientists, and business owners. I particularly remember one classmate in junior high school, Monica, who ...
Views: 2493(4 votes) - How to Design 2011 Your Way With Psychic Projection - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Judy Lynn KoonsThe beginning of the year is always a time for new years resolutions. Or is it? Think back, how many resolutions have You made and how many have You followed through on? What if there was another way to design the life You choose. There is a technique that allows You to tap into the ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - INTRODUCTION of YOGA by Metaphysical Lifestyle Coach Carol S. Batey - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Dr. Carol BateyAn Introduction to Yoga by Metaphysical Coach Carol S. Batey Copyright (2010) One may be considering applying the physical and meditation of yoga to improve their overall physical, emotional, spiritual and mental self. But, traditional Christians from the West may be unsure of the truths ...
Views: 2180(2 votes) - Life After Death? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Kemila ZsangeI’ve been volunteering in Palliative Care for almost two years. The idea came as a fascination on death, as up till then I hadn’t personally had a lot of encounters with death. I wanted to be closer to death as I understood it is part of human life, as common and intimate as birth, even though ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - Reincarnation: Busting the Choosing Past and Future Lives Consciously Myth - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNew Age urban legend suggests that you’re empowered through “ascension” to consciously manipulate your past lives and future lives to live happily ever after in a never-ending utopia without any personal adversity. All you have to do is spend enough money on the services of the gurus who spew ...
Views: 1729(2 votes) - Slowing Down to Understand the Real Purpose of Life - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from William CottringerSlowing Down to Understand the Real Purpose of Life By Bill Cottringer “The purpose of life is not to be happy, successful and have peace of mind; but rather to learn how to be happy doing the few things that will result in a sense of progress at having greater happiness, success and peace ...
Views: 2008(2 votes) - The New Age Litany - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Rose RosetreeI'm proud to be part of the New Age community. Likewise I'm proud of many of my favorite New Age leaders, including Bill Bauman, Tantra Maat, Donna Eden, David Feinstein, Lynne Porzel, Judy Lavine, Jeffrey Chappell, Catrien Ross, Marianne Williamson, Chrissie Blaze, Ceci Miller, Christiane ...
Views: 2839(2 votes) - Time helps with grief, but does not heal - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tamara ThomasTime heals, they say. In my experience, time does not heal exactly, but it does help some scar tissue form. It helps the wound from being so excruciating and bloody. My daughter died in May of 2008. In the first weeks and months I clung desperately to time. I counted days, then weeks, finally ...
Views: 2173(2 votes) - Twin Soul Reunion - A Sign of Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2017 from Christine HoeflichPerceptive readers of my recent articles have probably noticed that I have hinted at an out-of-the-ordinary meeting of a man (a parent at my children's elementary school) as a sign of spiritual awakening. This is because this man happened to be my twin soul (sometimes also called "twin flame") ...
Views: 9259(2 votes) - Unlock Your Sacred Contract - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Joy PhillipsHow would your life change if you knew (without a doubt) you are being guided by a Sacred Contract that your soul made before you were born? Would you feel more trusting of your "life lessons", more at ease, and peaceful (even in the midst of your most challenging relationships and ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - What is the Purpose of Your Life: Why Are You Here? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartThe approximate “age” of a soul is oftentimes indicated by the very nature of the questions asked in the life. For example, when one asks of themselves “What is the purpose of my life, and why am I here? “ Well, rest assured we are considering an older soul here, rather than a younger one. The ...
Views: 1270(2 votes) - What’s stopping you from reaching your full potential? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Linda ConnorsAre you aware the only thing holding you back from reaching your full potential is YOU! Most people look to external factors to blame. It’s much easier to point the finger at others, events, situations or circumstances rather than looking inwards to your own inner-world. Your ...
Views: 3948(2 votes) - Who Do You Claim To Be? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Albert GaroliMost often, people identify with their occupation and respond to the question “who am I?” with titles such as a doctor, a referee, a cook, or whatever they do most throughout the day. It is important to understand that this is not who we are but what we do, yet most of us are unable to provide ...
Views: 1620(6 votes) - Why People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 5: Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the biggest blockages people face in moving forward with living according to their passions and purpose is belief, both conscious and subconscious. Our beliefs determine what we attract and what we allow ourselves to receive in life. When we start from a place of limiting or flawed ...
Views: 3370(2 votes) - You Are Spiritually Responsible For Your Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Ginger London,What is Personal Growth and Getting Yourself Together? There are many people in our society today that are very unhappy or unsatisfied with their lives for one reason or another. Whatever reason they have for being unhappy, there is undoubtedly a way to change it. Sometimes it requires a ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - You Have a Divine Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaIf you're feeling somewhat lost, like you're not quite sure what to do, where to go next and questioning why you're here at all, please stop for a moment. Start to consider yourself from a different point of view. If you've ever asked yourself, "What am I here for? What is the meaning of all ...
Views: 1731(2 votes) - ***Exploring the Purpose of Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Ben WillemsenWhat's the purpose of life? Why am I here? What path should I be following? These are questions each one of us asks from time to time during our life, perhaps when we're feeling unhappy, disappointed, confused or angry, or when we're experiencing a sense of awe or wonder at life's mysteries, ...
Views: 1890(5 votes) - ***Expressing Your Divine Purpose by Valuing Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Estra RoellOne of the most pervasive feelings that stops people from stepping up to living their highest calling--their Divine Purpose--is the feeling that what they have to offer the world is not of value. We are our own worst critics, and as we look at what those who have come before us have ...
Views: 2850(5 votes) - Dream so big only God can fulfil it. - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonDreams are not merely the nightly thoughts you experience as the brain sorts out the day's events. They are the goals and visions that fire your heart and saturate your soul with joy at the very thought of them. They are those continuing visions of what you want your life to be at its highest ...
Views: 15282(5 votes) - What is a Life Coach Exactly? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoWhat exactly IS a Life Coach? Coaching has become the leading tool that successful people use to live extraordinary lives. The life coaching profession is certainly not new, though it is fast becoming popular due to peoples’ increased interest in personal development and an overall need to ...
Views: 2053(5 votes) - ***Values, Life Purpose, and New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Kamila HarkavySoon people will be writing out their New Year's Resolutions for 2009 or at least thinking about the New Year. People will be thinking of what they want, what they want to be different and better, and what they think they could do differently to better bring about the life or circumstances they ...
Views: 2377(3 votes) - A Space of Love. - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Yuri SmirnovFrom Space of Love Magazine, Issue #1: http://www.spaceoflovemagazine.com/magazine_1.htm What an interesting idea and what an interesting phrase: A Space of Love. Most of us think of Love as a word, a feeling, an experience - maybe a concept. Our narrow ideas of Love have even brought ...
Views: 2060(3 votes) - A World of Love and Divine Friendship - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel ClarkEvery great thing that exists in our world was once a thought in someone’s mind. Even the chair in which you sit as you read this article was designed in the mind of its creator. The imagination is one of the most powerful tools we possess. When everyone on the planet engages their ...
Views: 2199(3 votes) - Allow Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Harold BeckerThere is such beauty and potential that surrounds us every moment. We can take notice of our rhythmic breathing and how this simple process nourishes every cell, gaze up at the sun and realize how it too is supporting our existence, or we can go within into our imagination and appreciate the ...
Views: 1281(3 votes) - Compassion and enlightenment part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWritten right after the author’s experience of another stage of enlightenment experienced on October 2, 2009, while listening to a mantra set to music by Kailash called “Saman Mantra”. What is compassion? How can we be compassionate? How can we learn to love everyone? Avalokitesvara, ...
Views: 1424(3 votes) - Do You Care or Curse? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Anita JeffersonDo You Care or Curse? Ultimately, that is the choice we make with our feelings hundreds of times a day-care or curse? The difference between the two often means happiness inside or despotic misery. The choice is real, most of the time automatic and situational, but once you begin to pay ...
Views: 2234(3 votes) - First Choice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Timothy SinnThe first choice that can turn ones life in another direction is the choice I am referring to. This choice is to use or not use drugs or alcohol for the first time. If one is educated and prepared when they come face to face with this decision, is priceless. This is your first choice and very ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - How to Discover Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Tim OngSome time ago, I was asked this question, "How do you discover your life purpose?" The person who asked this question was in his late forties, and can be considered to be reasonably successful financially. Yet, to him, there was something else that seemed to be missing in his life. He thought ...
Views: 2176(3 votes) - Tarot Affirmations, Page of Wands Meditation for Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Suzi DronzekAbout: Tarot Affirmations are positive statements using the Tarot, to center ourselves while energizing our Mojo! My goal is to help invigorate higher vibrations with creative visualization for self-awareness, while enhancing one's perspective, confidence, and productivity. Becoming part of the ...
Views: 4289(3 votes) - The Intelligent Universe - Blind Chance Requires Too Much Faith - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Aaron WhistonWhen you review the facts straight-laced, mainstream science is by far a bigger fairy tale than intuitive spirituality. Nowhere is this more evident than the scientific dismissal of an intelligent universe. Science types who consider themselves conservative often scoff at spiritual concepts like ...
Views: 1586(3 votes) - Let Your Light Shine - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceI wanted to share with you today one of the most inspiring pieces of writing I've ever heard. I first heard it through the movie Coach Carter but have since learned that it was penned by Marianne Willamson. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are ...
Views: 7094(7 votes) - 4 Ways to Finding Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Stephen MartileFinding purpose in life gives you direction and guidance. It channels inner forces and energy to overcome outer circumstances and conditions. It’s at the crux of leading your life, instead of having life lead you. Are you doing what you love? Are you living on purpose? Here are 4 ways to ...
Views: 1748(4 votes) - 5 Steps to Youthfullness and Longevity - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinThere are yoga centers and studios from across America offering introductory classes about the style of yoga that they teach. Some of the styles are Bikram Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa, Kripalu Yoga, Hatha Yoga and many more. Free classes are offered sometimes, gift certificates ...
Views: 2768(4 votes) - Are You A Hero? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantSome say we don't have anymore heroes but I say we do. Let's take a look at what a hero is and decide if you are one. A hero travels the hero's journey. That's when regular people such as you or me are asked to leave our routine life because something serious has occurred and we are asked ...
Views: 2822(4 votes) - Michael Jackson - What Can We Learn from His Life & Death? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachHe passed away June 25, 2009 amidst controversy and speculation; drama that haunted him for most of his life. Michael Jackson, “The King of Pop” was no different than any of us in that his soul came into this lifetime with a purpose and with goals. Michael Jackson’s astrology natal chart, ...
Views: 2497(4 votes) - Get Clear With Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lori FieldsDo You Suffer From Intention Deficit Disorder? Do you have moments where you aren’t quite sure where you’re going or what you’re up to? Well, if you answered ‘yes’; don’t worry. We all have these moments at times. Where we feel like we either have too much on our plate to really focus or ...
Views: 1443(5 votes) - Yes, You are One with the Entire Universe - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Jack ArmstrongThe concept that we all are one with each other, and with the Universe, is far easier for most of us to espouse than to truly understand. One of the basic tenets of most spiritual belief systems is that the entire Universe, including our world and each of us, was created by an all-powerful ...
Views: 2023(7 votes) - How To Reclaim Your Life When Your Past Lives Are Affecting Your Future? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Deborah Skye KingOne of the greatest results my clients receive is personal transformation from within themselves, feeling connected to the world around them, their families and with a clarity of purpose of why they are here. Most people are perplexed and confused in life feeling uncertain and disconnected, ...
Views: 2267(2 votes) - Sharing Some Thoughts about Life on Death (by Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr) - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts about Life on Death (by Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Martin Luther King, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr, death, inspirational quotes, empowerment, purpose of life, life purpose, spirituality, leadership (enough ...
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