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- A Cure for our Fear of Death - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Mike PolischukIn Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris", the protagonist complaints that he doesn't know whether he should marry his fiancee, and whether he loves her at all. The reply he gets from a fictional Ernest Hemingway contains the most brilliant lines in the movie (quoting from memory): "When you ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - What the Future Holds - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Matthew PettiWhat does the future hold for us? How many times have we heard that we create our own destiny? Our individual destiny is determined by the choices we make in our lives, which are based on our BELIEFS. We are the creators of our individual destiny. The idea is being preached more than ever ...
Views: 1816 - 3 Reasons to Choose a Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach Instead of a Regular Life Coach - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Linda PaullSince more and more people have become familiar the Law of Attraction and how to use it to attract the things they want, there has been a big demand for the service of people who call themselves a Law of Attraction Life Coach. The most common questions are: ’Who are these people ?’, ‘What do ...
Views: 1812 - 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: 1810 - Forgive For Your Own Growth - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JSometimes the hardest thing to do is to forgive someone. Other times the hardest thing to do is to forget. Many times the hardest thing is to do is to forgive yourself and forget. The funny thing is that forgiving and forgetting are both really important when it comes to trying to get ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Living a Life On Purpose! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Diane YoungHave you stopped to wonder how you can get off the Hamster Wheel of working a job you don't love, with people who you cannot relate to, in a business that has no meaning for you? How can you get off this hamster wheel and start to live a life filled with happiness, purpose and freedom, and be ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Psychic Readings & Psychic Art - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from rachel annPsychic Readers and Psychic Art are both the most misunderstood phrases in psychic readings. I can think of several famous people that have had their art finished before things were even invented. If you can find some of the things Leonardo Di Vinci drew in his time. Examples are helicopters and ...
Views: 1807 - The Myth of Inequality and How it Relates to Karma - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Scott & Stephen Petullo“Income inequality” has been a popular topic in the news lately. Some say that those who make more money should give to those who have less to “even the playing field.” From the standpoint of karma and reincarnation, there is no such thing as inequality. Life is not supposed offer equal ...
Views: 1807 - 5 Steps To Uncover Your Destiny - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Marc OromanerI’m very excited about a new app coming out that is completely ahead of its time. It’s called GoogleFuture and it’s amazing. Applying the process of quantum computing, the app enables you to Google search anything, from any time period—including the future. And not just the future of your ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Serving Your Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Cory KempPurpose is a pretty big deal. In the context of life, purpose matters. Our purpose is the answer to the age-old question, "Why are we here?" When we find ourselves wondering what difference our lives make or even why we were born, our purpose is the reason. We each were created and came to ...
Views: 1806 - It's All About Love - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from David SamuelIt is clear that an accepted belief these days is that all is love. That all things exist because of love. In Sufism, we say that God is love and out of God’s love all things have come into being. So nothing exists save love. It is also commonly accepted that very few people know true love ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Pursuing Your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peep LajaEvery child grows up with a dream. Some of these dreams are loftier than others. Some dreams are highly possible while some dreams may appear impossible. But the bottom line is, people do have dreams. But they differ in that some people are willing to pursue their dreams while there are others ...
Views: 1804 - The Mind of The Infinite Filmmaker - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Richard SmithIMAGINE THAT YOUR LIFE WERE A MOVIE CREATED BY AN INFINITE FILMMAKER AND EVERYTHING THAT YOU COULD EVER WISH, DREAM OR HOPE FOR BECAME A PART OF THAT MOVIE. NOW IMAGINE THAT THIS IS NOT YOUR IMAGINATION BUT YOUR REALITY. WHAT WOULD YOUR LIFE LOOK LIKE? There is a saying within the ...
Views: 1804 - Where Have All The People Gone? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from David SamuelI wonder...when something new is opened or discovered and there is so much activity, people say how wonderful and helpful it is, are they lying? or just wrong. For the purposes of this discussion, I am not speaking of a new restaurant, rather this is about something that is of benefit to you and ...
Views: 1804 - Maitreya Through Athene Raefiel - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Athene RaefielSome of you have heard of me and others have met with me. My name is Maitreya and I am often referred to as Ascended Master. Please understand that I title myself only as Maitreya. I have been here since the inception of humankind as a guide and a teacher. So many of the souls now inhabiting ...
Views: 1803 - Higher Mind Part II: How to Access your Command Center - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Kumari MullinIn my previous article I introduced the topic of Higher Mind as the gateway to higher consciousness and Universal Mind, and distinct from the analytical, logical and rational part of our mind. Higher Mind is the space I receive much of my intuition and direct knowing with clients and even ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Human Design Reveals Your True Nature: Discover the Person You Were Born to Be - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Kim CorbinImagine, at the exact moment of birth, being handed a piece of paper. 'This information is for you and you alone,' whispers a messenger sent by the Universe, 'it is your reliable guide -- and secret -- to carry through life.' Before being welcomed into the outside world, you look down at ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Spiritual Trap to Avoid At All Costs: Believing You Are Above Karma - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe belief that you can escape karmic retribution from this and prior lives is a trap to be avoided at all costs. This erroneous way of thinking can lull you into a disastrous false sense of security. Consequently, your world can be turned upside-down when your guard is down and unexpected, ...
Views: 1802 - Know the Amazing Plans for Your Incredible Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Pamela ChapmanFor I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Ref.: Jeremiah ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Fully appreciating the difference between knowledge from the intellect versus knowledge from the heart. - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Connie Huebner,Question: Divine Mother talks about the wisdom coming from the heart and the knowledge from the heart versus the knowledge coming from the intellect…could you talk about the difference? Divine Mother: What has happened is too much reliance has been given to the intellect and in that ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Immediate Needs - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Ocean .In the Christmas season, especially, our thoughts turn to the countless people who cannot participate in either festivities or in gift-giving. Perhaps you are in this category now, this year. Perhaps it's the first time in your entire life that the words, "immediate needs", have come to apply ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Online Mediums - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from rachel annIf you are looking for an online medium reader that will bring you the most information they can obtain, then you need to look around online until you find the right one for you. Always go with your instincts when choosing an online medium. Even the little things told in an online reading can ...
Views: 1798 - Asian Art - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from asian artAsian art encompasses both history and time. Considering the rich history of Asia and its people, art trends usually fall under the culture and identity that define a nation. Traditional Asian arts are often passed down from one generation to another, allowing different people from all walks of ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - The Vision called Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonHave you ever had questions which no one could answer? Well, that was me before I found the School of Natural Health Sciences (SNHS). This school opened the real world of answers for me, as I thought that my life was lacking in transpersonal meaning and existential purpose. I was first ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - Hope in the Midst of Horror - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.It was 7:10 AM. The clock radio filled my bedroom with the sounds of Morning Edition from National Public Radio. I was roused from my sleep. As I lay in bed and listened, I learned of the events that continued to unfold in Japan following the earthquakes and tsunami. A reporter interviewed ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - 7 Keys to living with Intention, Meaning and Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarAre you living life or is life living you? Do external events or people push you into a negative state difficult to escape from? Or is it you who determines your experience of life? What happens in life cannot be controlled. Many things in life are imposed on you whether you like it or not. ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - *** WHY Get Money Coaching or Life Purpose Coaching? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kamila HarkavyCoaching, like therapy, and other forms of self-improvement has it's detractors or skeptics who question the need for coaching and the benefits. In fact, EVERYONE benefits from having a coach because no matter what kind of genius you are at what you do, a coach can offer you perspective, ...
Views: 1794(6 votes) - The Answer to Human Suffering, Part One: Life With a Lost Heart - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Glenn BergerEveryone has problems. People everywhere, and for all time, have been searching for an answer to the great mystery of human folly and self-inflicted suffering. As a psychotherapist, people come to me to provide them with some wisdom, knowledge, expertise and direction on how to find their way ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - How to Become a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Alex IhamaHow to Become a Life Coach As a Life Coach, one of the questions that I am most commonly asked is how to become a Life Coach. Whether it is in a social gathering, a formal event or TV or radio interviews, I am often confronted with the question of how to become a Life Coach. It seems like ...
Views: 1793 - Being True To Yourself In 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Dr. Carol BateyBeing True to Yourself in 2011 Lifestyle Coach Carol S. Batey “Whatever games are played with us, we must play no games with ourselves, but deal in our privacy with the last honesty and truth.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Play No Games Have you ever been in a relationship ...
Views: 1791 - Old Age Is To Understand The Life of Man - How To Enjoy Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from GS VirkWhat is old age? The last part of human life is old age. It begins with the deterioration of physical abilities such as sight, hearing, walking, etc. forgetfulness occurs with age. The good memory of the past begins to fade in old age. Problems may arise in remembering the names of relatives and ...
Views: 1791 - Adaptability - Do You Use it for Positive Change or Settling for Less?Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Heather LoewenAs we all know, adaptability is a valuable character trait. Whether you choose to cultivate your adaptability or not can have a drastic impact on your attitude and happiness. When a major shift happens, good or bad, things go much easier when we can roll with the changes as opposed to putting ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - An Act of Love - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaMost people believe that money gets the world go round. So did I… until my life changed in a way that things stopped being the way they used to be and started to change in ways that, at the time seemed harsh, difficult… even unfair… … and then I decided to look for the gift in my present ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - Four Steps to Stop Others from Derailing Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the barriers to living on purpose and doing what you truly love is the expectations of others. It may be that your parents had fears that what you wanted to do wouldn't pay the bills, or wasn't considered a sophisticated enough calling and they set the expectation that you would follow a ...
Views: 1787 - Past Life: Wanting to know who I was in my past life? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Vijay KumarPast Life: Wanting to know who I was in my Past Life? Before we tread into the domain of Past Life... we need to understand the present and the future carefully. Before indulging in our Past Life we also need to know the purpose of life journey as a whole. Starting from the beginning... ...
Views: 1786 - From Part One (Man) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Rohan and Mohan PereraFrom Part One (Man). Intrducing the forthcoming book What is Man. Man What is Man, but an awareness. Awareness of a collective awareness of the collective, and their environment; and awareness of an individual’s own awareness within the collective and of it’s own environment. The ...
Views: 1784 - Hey There...Don't Forget Your Part of the Contract with the Universe - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sherry AnsharaThere is so much discussion and speculation about the Law of Attraction that the concept can sometimes get confusing if you are not sure what you are asking the Universe to do for you. Remember a contract is a two way agreement. First you must be absolutely clear what you are expecting the ...
Views: 1783 - Money is the Root of Transformation - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from John GilmoreWhen I was younger I thought that making money was all that counted. I was making my way through college and graduate school with plans to begin to save, invest, become a millionaire by 30 and then live the life. This never happened. On the way I had a motorcycle accident that almost killed ...
Views: 1783(2 votes) - Let's Get Real About Ascension! Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Jelaila StarrPhysical Stability Pros I find that the greatest value in walking the ascension path is being able to take control of your physical health and heal yourself. I have cured myself of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome but still battle with Fibromyalgia due to my caretaking (enabling and rescuing) ...
Views: 1781 - Your Creative Power Comes From Within - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou have enormous creative power. To embrace this inner power, you must first believe in it. Then you must accept responsibility to develop and protect it. As you affirm your inner power, it grows. You draw to yourself what you want, rather than pushing to achieve it. Acting from your ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorRemedies A common sense, Cost vs. Benefit Analysis (CBA) of your situation while under stress will often point to obvious changes you can make in order to change and improve the situation. For instance, working fewer hours is permitted! If you are exhausted, you will be less than fully ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - Have You Been True To Yourself? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Jon SimHave you been true to yourself? Have you being following your heart, believing in yourself; trusting your very own belief? Or has this thought never even occurred to you before? Now that you are reading this, give yourself this chance and ask yourself. Be true and honestly answer the ...
Views: 1775 - "The Cosmic Mass: Risking to Follow Inner Promptings" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Barry and Joyce Vissell“Our minds map out a neat, perfect little road for life and we hate to have it changed in any way. Yet that perfect little road may completely by-pass our goal of God-realization.” –Barry and Joyce Vissell, The Shared Heart Joyce and I have written before about the importance of taking ...
Views: 1774 - Creative Vision - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Elizabeth DiamondBy summoning creative vision, we can create the life we desire. So, what is creative vision and how do we harness it? Creative vision is information released from the wise and all-knowing source of the subconscious mind meant to inspire us to perform certain acts that are necessary to transform ...
Views: 1774 - Happiness is Accepting Life Without Limitations - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Marc LernerHappiness is the simplest expression of life without the limitations of our mind. Unfortunately, most people are used to looking for happiness outside of themselves. In this article, we will explore the reality of finding happiness within. For most people, happiness depends on their interaction ...
Views: 1774 - Getting Your Life Back On Track - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Charles BenderLife is about learning lessons and growing as a spiritual being. The troubles and tribulation we encounter along the way are growth opportunities not punishment. Some lessons are relatively simple and others, not so much. The later of these are hugely important in terms of our spiritual ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - From Part Two (Death) - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Rohan and Mohan PereraFrom Part Two (Death). Intrducing the forthcoming book What is Man. Death When the Great Consciousness became conscious of reproducing itself, it materialized with a Big Bang. Since time and space doesn’t intrude on consciousness, what seems like billions of years in time, and trillions ...
Views: 1767 - What is the Purpose of Life? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Rick MossWhere to begin? I was thinking that maybe there really is a final exam to life. If that were the case, what might an exam question be? My vote would be: what is the purpose of life? So where does one go when one wants to know the purpose of life? Google, of course. So upon Googling the ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Cut The Anchor Of Past Failures - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Judge JI'd love to tell you that everything that you try to accomplish in life will come easy and be successful. I'd love to tell you that there will never be any impediments to getting what you want in life and that you will always get what you truly deserve. I'd love to tell you that the ...
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