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- Are Aliens Really “Alien” or Simply Extraterrestrial? An Earth History Article - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Shylo LoveBy Shylo Love (Annu)Creative Commons Copyright: www.book-of-light.comI remember growing up, being fascinated with space and the universe. I felt a large part of me was drawn to live in this vast universe, rather then the little human body I inhabited. The universe to me at the time ...
Views: 1921(2 votes) - Destiny, Karma, Fate, & Creating Your Reality: The Bulk of Your Life is Predestined, Good and Bad - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloUnique levels of unavoidable personal adversity exist for everyone and they are discernible in comprehensive numerology and astrology charts. This finding of ours greatly clashes with modern, New Age spirituality. As most anyone will admit, life can be unpleasant at times, but you can’t ...
Views: 2486(2 votes) - What Prophecy is and how to learn to do it - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Martin EttingtonHave you ever had a dream that came true? Or a vision of something that seemed very real and it later came to pass? If so you may already be sensitive to the future and have naturally developed prophetic abilities. I experienced many types of visions of the future in my life. These included ...
Views: 1477 - The Business of Spirit & Matter - The Eagle & The Condor - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraWhen I awoke at 4:44am, it was Easter morning of 2006 and I felt the presence of life all around me. The light from my headlamp seemed to startle me more than the herd of elk I was camped in the middle of! They raised their heads all around me and seemed as uncomfortable with my presence as I ...
Views: 1489 - Global Peace 11:11 Event - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsThere is a definite shift that is taking place on this planet, it is a global event and reaches into every corner of the globe and also involves all of the people of the planet. This is our opportunity to assist this change and shift to our advantage and the betterment of all. Between now ...
Views: 1703 - UFOs, Bibles and False Altars - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Aryana HudsonChariots of fire in the sky written about in the Old Testament. How did Moses get the Ten Commandments? A radio wave beam of information hitting a tablet is able to carry and produce an anomaly that could be interpreted as a phenomenon. How would this be interpreted by a person ages ago that ...
Views: 2486(1 vote) - Extra Terrestrial Seeding: What it Means and ET Implantation - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Aryana HudsonSo we have the crop circles and the Ziggurat symbols of hyperspace math given again in successive generations that have been forgotten and then re described by history in increasingly inaccurate forms of information from the original accounts beam projected onto fields with beautiful intricacy ...
Views: 3191(1 vote) - The Zone of Incomprehensibility - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lawrence GoldIf you've been doing somatic education for any period of time - or any form of education for that matter -- you've observed periods when your clients (or students) appear to have lost comprehension of your instructions. In fact, there have probably been periods either during sessions or during ...
Views: 1551 - Way of the Celts - Celtic Spirituality - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. As we look to the magic and mysticism of the celtic lands, we discover that part of the magic we are drawn to might be the modern interpretation of what the ancient Celtic lands might have been. This is a portrait by modern writers and it ...
Views: 2742 - Inner Peace Has No Opposite - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHas it ever happened for you that you’ve picked up a book, usually a highly recommended one, read it and disliked it? It’s rare for me. Such was my first response to Eckhart Tolle’s original offering, The Power of Now. More than five years have elapsed since then and since I loved his second ...
Views: 1415 - On the Nature of Evil: An Occultists Perspective - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Garland ValleyEvil may seem to be a vague and highly misunderstood topic, but one of extreme importance to the practicing Occultist. If you are wondering if you are a "practicing occultist" by definition you are if you practice any form of spirituality other than Christianity. Ironically, however, there are ...
Views: 4413(2 votes) - Musings on Adam and Eve - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from John CarisOver the years I have read all of the Christian Bible, some passages many times. As far as serious study and analysis, I have not yet progressed beyond Genesis 4. Yes, I am still seeking the deeper layers of meaning in the first four chapters of Genesis. It has been an intriguing journey, and ...
Views: 1828 - Sin - Original and Otherwise - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John CarisOriginal sin is a basic tenet in Christian theology. Adam and Eve, our first parents, sinned in the Garden of Eden and were kicked out because of that. Jesus came to save us from that sin and make things right again. The ideas that are contained in the biblical story and form part of the ...
Views: 1766 - According to Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Monica UnderwoodWhilst I’ve been around on Planet Earth, I’ve made quite a mess. How about you? My name is Monica. It means “counsellor” and I’ve been counselling people one way or another all my life. Counselling is all very well. I’ve tried to be a good one, but maybe it would have been better if I’d ...
Views: 1203(4 votes) - Are You a Marketplace Mystic? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ragini MichaelsAre you by any chance a marketplace mystic without realizing it? It took me a long time to discover my own penchant for the mystical path. And it took longer still to realize that I needed to follow it while living in the practical world of daily marketplace reality. When I became clear about ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Sacred Sex - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaTo many people, the words sacred and sex do not belong in the same sentence. To others they may imply sex used for purposes of procreation. To the mystic, sacred sex is a way to improve our health, strengthen our energy bodies and help manifest our heart's desires, with the ultimate goal of ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - Develop Psychic Powers with Magick - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Conrad RawIf ever an art received a bum rap, it’s that of magick. You’ll notice the spelling of magick is different from the traditional spelling magic. There’s a reason for this. Magic is a performance and illusion. Magick is the art and science of causing a change to occur due to the persons will. ...
Views: 2220 - Evidence of Spirit, Part 3 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerOnly when you feel (to some degree) your Spirit’s closeness to you, your Spirit’s nearness to you, Its inseparability from you, may you then be guided by It. It’s an indescribable feeling which is actually more than just a feeling; it may more aptly be defined as a knowing-feeling. And learning ...
Views: 1312 - The Celestial Elevator - Where and How Can We See Parallel Worlds - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Orna Ben-ShoshanWorlds Far Out: The ongoing desire to discover an alternate fantastic reality, which is perfect and free of the limitations of time-space, begins is many people’s childhood. As children, we were often curious about who we are, and what this life is all about. In many cases, the death of a ...
Views: 3296(1 vote) - The Sacred Center - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "The Sacred Center" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter 1 Finding the Center Contemplating the Navel of the Earth The center of the human body, halfway up and halfway down its front, is the navel. For this reason, and because it was ...
Views: 1388 - Drawing Down the Spirits - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Drawing Down the Spirits" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Prologue Wild Horses At sixteen, it began, and I didn’t know what to call it. I had no history of mental illness, including dissociation--no repressed sexual abuse, no ...
Views: 1513 - Tales of a Modern Sufi - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Tales of a Modern Sufi" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com County Fairs I liked county fairs, especially in the evening when the air smelled of dust, beer, barbecue, people, and with the lights flashing all over and the music screaming. ...
Views: 2192 - Meditation for a Busy Life - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Cheryl MayMost of us lead busy lives, running from meeting to meeting, picking up children or answering emails. But for a few minutes a day, we can actually still our thoughts and enter into the ancient practice of meditation. Meditation is the process of stilling our minds and focusing on one thing or ...
Views: 1007 - How to Have a Direct Experience of God - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Cheryl MayHow to Have a Direct Experience of God By Father Peter Bowes Many say they believe in God, but believing in God is not the same as having a direct experience of God. Direct means first-hand, not second-hand. It is not hearsay or conjecture. Direct means something happens to you. You go through ...
Views: 992 - Tracing the Soul's Path: The Finger Labyrinth - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Joy ThomasonToday there is a rapidly growing renewal of interest in the labyrinth. Countless numbers worldwide are discovering its many gifts, as more and more individuals are including this sacred tool in their own spiritual practice. Though it's origins are rooted in the very distant past, it, none the ...
Views: 2475 - About the Black Madonnas - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Joy ThomasonToday we are seeing a steadily increasing interest in the mysterious and potent Black Madonnas. Her various incarnations (also called Dark Virgins or Dark Madonnas) can be found in many areas of the world in the form of paintings, sculptures and carvings. Their presence is becoming more and ...
Views: 1204 - Being Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaHow many times have you felt anxious when you were required to face a stressful situation, such as interviewing for a new job, speaking in public, or going on a date with a prospective new love interest? And how many times, when you asked your closest friends or mentors for advice, did they ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - 4 Freedoms Integration Exercise (14): Mystical Maps - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandINTEGRATION EXERCISES Exercises To Do Together by Al Link and Pala Copeland MYSTICAL MAPS Time for Exercise: 15 minutes Properties Required: none Steps: Take turns describing for your lover the qualities or properties of a mystical experience you have had. What were the ...
Views: 1667 - Reflections on Life, Death and Afterlife - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroLife is the spiritual presence of a spark of light called soul or spirit in a given physical body or form. That spiritual presence is the life-force that animates the form. Death is the permanent absence of a soul from a given physical form at the time of transition from one dimension to ...
Views: 2802 - The Alchemy of Light - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Laurie GudnasonLight is the pure energy of creation. Light is the essence of Spirit and in Alchemy it is the beginning of all manifestation. Everything that is created evolves into a new form or manifestation over time. This is a natural process. It is the process of our Alchemical evolution toward light. ...
Views: 1306 - Mysteries & Mystics - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Dan LissJust like people love a good mystery story because it tickles their minds into working to put a bigger picture together out of little pieces, the same is true for the way we are captivated by UFOs crop circles, near death experiences, reincarnation, the many forms that spirit takes, and so ...
Views: 1381 - Fall, The Most Spiritual Season - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Dan LissAs the leaves fall from the trees and the foliage turns color, the harvest season comes to its conclusion and our thoughts turn to deep inner yearnings as the seasons turn from fall into winter. September-December brings a concentrated number of holidays and holy days that are invested with ...
Views: 7830 - Astral Projection - The Out Of Body Experience - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Elizabeth JoyceEdgar Cayce spoke in detail of the possibility for your Conscious Mind to leave your body, as your etheric double, and visit other locations and time experiences, both on the planet and off the planet. Can this actually be done and has anyone truly experienced this phenomena? The answer is YES! ...
Views: 6976 - Merrily, Merrily, Merrily, Merrily - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Bob Makransky“Someday there will be a great awakening when we know that this is all a great dream. Yet the stupid believe they are awake, busily and brightly assuming they understand things, calling this man ruler, that one herdsman – how dense! Confucius and you are both dreaming! And when I say you are ...
Views: 1394 - Magic and Children - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Cate CavanaghTake a deep breath and try to remember when you were a child eager to wake up the next day to see what the tooth fairy left you. Try to remember how you used to feel wishing on a star. Remember how it felt to believe anything was possible? Far forward to now. Perhaps you have lost beloveds ...
Views: 1446 - Karma And Spirituality: Three Reasons People Don’t Believe In Karma - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe’ve interacted with thousands through our work and often ask people if they believe in the concept of karma. Karma is simply defined as what goes around comes around, meaning you reap exactly what you sow, including (and perhaps mostly) rewards and challenges from past life actions. About 60% ...
Views: 7618 - Are There Ghosts Or Entities In Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Bart SharpGoing beyond the tales of ghosts that we have all heard in stories, television and in books. I have found that entities and some ghosts are involved in most people’s lives most often without them knowing it. Most ghosts are simply beings that have died and generally due to their own ...
Views: 1960 - Why I Feel So Great After Being Bitten By Snakes! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Michelle Lee, CHTwo main quotes come to mind this morning as I contemplate the most prevalent dream that I had during my astral time last night. I paraphrase: “Nothing has meaning except the meaning we give it.” This, I believe is the first lesson in a Course in Miracles. Because my “stick-to-it-iveness” is ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Crystal Divination: Three Techniques For Insight and Healing - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Ashley LeavyHumans have been practicing the art of divination for thousands of years. Practicing the art of divination allows you to communicate with and to receive guidance from the divine. Be it from spirit guides, angels, totems, ancestors, or some other higher power, these insights actually come from ...
Views: 3657(1 vote) - Is Obama An Enlightened Being? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroSome one emailed me a link where many people have posted their ideas, thoughts and reactions about Senators: Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton and and John McCain. Some of the postings are really negative and others are positive. It appears each one of these presidential hopefuls have been ...
Views: 2406(1 vote) - Does Sexual Orientation Matter? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroThis evening while reading from AfricaNews, an online news website, there was an article on Ugandan gays being arrested by police and many Ugandans protested in favor of the arrests. Then I read reactions by a number of people that are in support of homosexuality for Africa. In this article I am ...
Views: 2964 - Mystiscience: The Union of Science and Mysticism - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroMysticism and science already live together as Life; soul and body. All scientists are conscious life-forces that dwell in the physical bodies that are mere vessels for the existence of the Life-force in the material world. In other words, every scientist is a soul or spirit (if you will) living ...
Views: 1781 - Can Mysticism and Science Really Live Together Spiritually? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Dingane .Some things just don’t seem to go together. Cats and dogs, oil and water, coffee and lemon juice? Actually, many people are quick to judge whether science and mysticism can actually go together because the two subjects seem a lot like oil and water. Science is a very rigid means and ...
Views: 881 - The Mystic - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroBhuka Bijumiro-Jjumiro In my book, “Spiritual Science for Adult Beginners,” I gave an in-depth precise definition of Mysticism. For the sake of the reader, I will put it forth: The Science of the Soul or Spirituality also known as Mysticism (not Mystery) is the study of the Spirit ...
Views: 1961 - The Letters Of Creation - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Richard SeidmanThe Hebrew word for “letter,” "ot," also means “sign” or “wonder” or “miracle.” For thousands of years, Jewish sages have taught that the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, the Aleph Beit, embody wonderful and miraculous powers. According to the earliest known book on Jewish mysticism, "The Sefer ...
Views: 2046 - The Mystical Art Of Seeing And Contemplating - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Oscar Basurto Carbonell" The eyes of the soul cannot be seen. But they are known by intuition. According to the sensibility and purity of the heart " The Spirit is vast and infinite. The totality of its life is inspired by the existing fullness of Divine Love. Therefore, its nature flows by the light of peace, ...
Views: 1153 - The Function Of The Truth And How It Sets You Free - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroWhen a mortal person gets an idea in his or her mind, it can be grounded from the etheric dimension to the material level in its pure state. Since all ideas are believed to emanate from God an idea is originally pure because it has not been polluted by some human mind. But it can be polluted ...
Views: 2133 - The Sufi Experience - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Sharon MarcusThe Sufi Experience, a new book by Sharon Marcus, is a provocative journey into the mysteries and mysticism of Sufism. Sharon Marcus identifies the inner contemplation and mystical traditions of her Sufi path as common property to all the major religions, while their goal and destination lie ...
Views: 1784 - Transformational Meditation Is Of The Spirit Not The Mind. - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroMeditation is often believed or said to be the process of turning in to the mind. In mysticism however, meditation is an integral part of the soul’s inner journey to the Ultimate Truth (God-Consciousness) by setting itself free of the physical body, the senses of perception and the mind itself. ...
Views: 2582 - The Plumed Serpent, Quetzalcoatl: A Symbol Of Connectedness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Arvind SinghQuetzalcoatl, the Plumed Serpent,” played a dominant role as a god, model, myth, historical figure and symbol in ancient Mexican consciousness of Aztecs, Mayans and other cultures. He was an hombre-dios (”man-god”), who incarnated on earth, to bring spirit and matter into ...
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