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“I want to know the truth”… “tell me the truth”.. “that cannot be true”… those are things we keep hearing. Humans are focused on THE “truth”... one “truth” and in their demands for it they can get very frustrated, aggravated, angry, and depressed… they are searching for it all the time... ... Views: 1161
The heart of creativity is an experience of mystical union; the heart of mystical union is an experience of creativity.
--Julia Cameron
Julia’s statement above certainly rings true for me. I remember sitting on the banks of the Ganges River in India, while visiting the town of Rishikesh ... Views: 1252
WHAT IS EMPOWERMENT?
When I meet new people and I tell them what I do, I'm often asked what an Empowerment Coach does. It's an interesting word this word empowerment, no? If you look up the definition you will find: to give power to; to make powerful; to sanction; to authorize; to allow. ... Views: 2109
Experiencing change helps us to engage and see where and how we have been living our lives. We face so many challenges and the ones that hurt the most are those which affect us personally.
Relationship hurt affects us all differently! Some people can recover quickly and move on to the next ... Views: 3433
I speak to many women who sigh with recognition when I mention that my work is to help women bloom at midlife.
“Oh, I could use that!” they’ll say wistfully.
Usually they tell me a bit about their story. And it usually follows a familiar pattern, one of several scenarios that I realize ... Views: 2358
Create Miracles with Just Two Questions
“Be present in the moment. Miracles can only happen in the now.”
I have been asked many times, “Is it really possible to create miracles using just two questions?” The answer is a definite yes—if you are asking the right two questions. It is not ... Views: 3195
Usually for common eyes, a treasure may be anything shiny. For a master, no treasures have to shine to be valuable. In fact, the most valuable things are immaterial. So, let me ask you... What is your treasure? Please take a brief moment to answer this question for yourself. Life is too short ... Views: 2536
Who would have thought that my meanderings over “What is Addiction” in my last blog would lead me to an Ezine article by Melanie Solomon, July 11, 2010 and her amazing book AA-Not the Only Way — Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives–Second Edition? In it she cites many statistics ... Views: 1877
Hypnosis hypnotherapy is gaining more popularity in its effectiveness for helping one deal with several bad habits. It’s widely becoming accepted as a way for one to increase their physical and mental well-being without the need for dangerous drugs, surgery, maintenance expenses, and many other ... Views: 4862
Most people probably think of physical postures when they hear the word "yoga." The physical practice is important and is one avenue to freedom and unity between the physical body, the mind, the emotions, the breath, and the spirit. I was a very physical kid and practiced yoga postures back ... Views: 4087
I have question for you and we want you to be completely honest with yourself.
Does the idea of being complete scare you or conjure up images of something too hard, too much or too final?
Hang on before your inner dialogue kicks in and puts all sorts of thoughts and ideas in your head. ... Views: 2930
Humanity is born with an inquisitive nature. Why in some cases is this delightful nature mysteriously concealed in discouragement? Discouragement is a negative habit some people develop through repetitious pessimism. So why does pessimism exist. Why is there such diversity in the perception ... Views: 2363
How many times, have we been made to feel worthless and have no sense of direction because of being used and abused mentally by people and their words? Many times, people behaviour leaves us to questioning what we have done to be treated in this manner. The question is asked why anyone would ... Views: 2394
There is something strange about us human beings, the naked apes. Ever wondered why we are generally so hairless, compared to our closest ape relatives?
Not only that, we are distinguished from our cousins by being large brained and bipedal. We cry salty tears, have sweat glands, and a layer ... Views: 2339
You might be agreeing with me if I ever told that honesty is the center of any personal success. All our relationship will be more productive and meaningful while we are truly honest. That is the stability and wellness that we usually are looking for in life.
Courtesy is just another ... Views: 4166
I witnessed a miracle today. My dear cats, Frannie and Sienna, curled up on my bed and took a nap together. This may not seem like much to you, but some miracles have to be explained to appreciate in value.
Cats by nature are societal, that is, they like to figure out ways to be with each ... Views: 2664
Are you having psychic experiences? Are you questioning whether your metaphysical experiences are real? Do you see or hear dead people? Are you sensing that angels, God, or other spirit entities are giving you messages?
Are you in the closet, so to speak, about your spiritual abilities? ... Views: 2841
I do love good company! How about you? Isn’t amazing to share spontaneously who we are, what we love to do, to create or to talk about. To have a presence that sends a genuine message of truth and authenticity. It takes a lot of heart and love to take a stand and be consistent in our lives. ... Views: 2439
As an abused person you will have often been tricked and taken advantage of by people in your immediate circle, and even by strangers. You may even believe that abusers can sense your obvious victimhood like an animal sniffs out its prey. Do you believe that you have a look or an aura, like a ... Views: 2517
I was introduced to many other religions, not intentionally, but more by accident. My father was a minister, but my mother was a travel agent and tour leader. When I was just a child, she began leading tours and taking groups to Europe and the Middle East, the Scandinavian countries, even to the ... Views: 2397
Get ready, I am going to out myself here.
I recently found myself in the place of feeling dissatisfied with just about everything. Feeling like I am not doing enough, fast enough, to realize my vision for what I want to create. I was beginning to feel frustrated and a bit inadequate.
This ... Views: 4985
Someone recently asked me if I could map out the steps that they needed to follow in order to find more happiness and meaning in their life.
This is what I came up with.
The Path to a Life That Rocks!
1). Take 100% responsibility for your experience in life
2). Be Curious.
3). ... Views: 3070
Yesterday we decided to go and watch Inception. The commercials worked and made me wonder about the whole thing, especially given that most of what I do involves looking at how people use their minds...
The first thing I did was look the word up. I had read the synopsis online and it was ... Views: 3182
Living life as a human being has, in my opinion, a unique privilege. As human’s, we have two options on how to live our lives. We can choose to live our lives from the view point of our name, rank and social security number or we can move through the exciting process of taking away the labels ... Views: 4014
Do your hands tremble while speaking in public? Do you grow dizzy and sometimes experience difficulty in breathing coupled with a pounding heart? That’s anxiety. Although it’s a common thing, others can grow worse resulting to depression.
Coping with anxiety and depression can be very ... Views: 1754
How accessible and available are you? Do you get so wrapped up in your daily routine or tasks that you are not being very present and you are missing what you should be receiving or giving?
So many times, it is easy to get wrapped up in our own lives, our own challenges that we are not ... Views: 2245
Conversational hypnosis is best described as a series of manipulations and carefully choreographed strategies designed to change a person’s beliefs or habits by conversing with them. Through the actions and conversations done, the subject becomes hypnotized without them realizing it. ... Views: 1955
"You learn to remain
un-attached to thoughts
by first watching
how attention attaches
to a thought
in the first place.
You can become aware
of that action of attachment.
It is very subtle
and very fast
but if you are fully present
in this moment
you can watch it happen.
The ... Views: 1263
Ok! So you are waking up your inner master at last! And now you have your hands full of questions without any answer... And you ask yourself... Now what?! How I can evoke my family understanding and support? Well, nine months are left of this year, which means that every moment counts. It is ... Views: 1852
There are a lot of cases found throughout the globe that are related to anxiety. This is the reason why anxiety self help is becoming popular and there are more people that practice such treatments today. Yes, this means that you can do it too. Anxiety self help pertains to treatments that are ... Views: 1468
The law of attraction is all about expanding your awareness and the understanding thse abilities that will allow you to create the life you want. Accelerated law of attraction mastery is about getting on the ‘fast track’ to conscious creation but what does it take for anyone to accelerate their ... Views: 3096
Every day, I see articles either on the Internet or in magazines that have headlines like:
• Why He/She’s Not Into You!
• How to Avoid the Wrong Guy/Girl!
• How to Make Him/Her Happy!
• How to find the One
We’ve all seen these articles and may have even tried to use their information. ... Views: 1537
In your quest for truth, empirical, objective research is imperative and can be done by almost anyone. If you choose to, you can find great clarity in matters such as health and wellness, your love relationships, and current events.
However, even the most obvious findings, when they contrast ... Views: 2952
The process of creating your Vision for your Life is simple: Imagine all the fun, exciting, good feeling stuff you want in every aspect of your life. You can do it for your life as a whole, and/or break it down and create a separate vision for each part.
For example: My basic vision for my ... Views: 2178
Living your truth can be a scary proposition. It brings up questions of security and love, if I speak and live my truth will I be abandoned by those I love? Is that a chance I want to take? It brings back memories of childhood, where we got what we wanted by pleasing other people. Then it became ... Views: 1938
In my last post I left you pondering the question: “How do I get into alignment with my big dream?”
I will share one way with you now.
Focus on the “What” and the “Why” of your dream and forget about the “How” for now.
I know that this may sound like crazy talk, but I assure you that I have ... Views: 2150
Have you ever had a big dream that you were really excited about, but you ended up abandoning it because you could not figure out HOW to make it happen?
Back in the day, this happen to me all the time. I would end up totally frustrated and stressed out and then decide that I really did not want ... Views: 2141
As we begin the month of July, we are reminded of our country's bid for independence that began over 200 years ago after the American revolutionary war. In 1776, there was no balance of power; Great Britain controlled everything. A general feeling of inequality set the stage for life-changing ... Views: 4105
We're never too young, or too old, to learn. In this day and age of technology, we have so many choices and access to so much information. The question I often ask myself is: "Are you really living your life?"
"Somehow we learn who we really are and then live with that decision." - Eleanore ... Views: 2066
Binaural beats have been proven to be a very effective form of brainwave entrainment that can be of great help with ones self-development throughout life.
If you are thinking about using a binaural beat recording and have begun your research it is important to know that not all brainwave ... Views: 2244
My conscious life is poetry in motion. The negative actions of my life are the product of desires in mind. Cruelty actions sow evil thoughts in mind, the goodness of actions sow thoughts cool in mind. Consciously do sow in the mind. Physical life is increasing with the impulsive action: the ... Views: 1849
Businesses create mission statements, so why not create a personal mission or purpose statement for yourself?
Let's define what a purpose statement is.
A purpose statement is a brief description of what you want to focus on, what you want to accomplish and who you want to become in a ... Views: 1980
Do we understand those little signs and messages that come into our lives every day? Do we pay them attention, or dismiss them as coincidence?
“There is no such thing as coincidence” – a saying we hear often! It is true to say there is no such thing as coincidence; all is pre-planned on a ... Views: 3982
THE WISDOM OF A BROKEN HEART
Why is it that we always seem to learn the greatest lessons through pain and heartache? When has anyone learned or retained a lesson’s meaning during a happy time?
We do recognize those wonderful times in our lives with gratitude and appreciation, but those ... Views: 2674
Being a Metaphysician I sometimes feel as if I am living in the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Often I feel that I ride in my spaceship that I call my life, and am in communication with many otherworldly beings from different dimensions and galaxies, which are my advisors and my ... Views: 2649
Part One: Paradise Lost and Why Suffering is Inevitable
Feeling good about who you are is essential to a healthy and productive life. When you have a positive self-image, you are happier, and tend to be more creative. You feel more alive and connected to others. It can make all the difference ... Views: 1789
The channelings continued every day. On November 29, 2001, Archangel Michael gave me such comforting information:
Be gentle with yourself for you have gone through so much. But now you can relax. Oh Mary, you can honestly relax now. Just take a seat and enjoy the joyous ride. You will ... Views: 1874
I now understand the way to the soul. It is through the heart. Not only that, but I now realize I can actually communicate to my own soul through my very heart. It is where we are headed, to connect with who we really are through the heart. We can then find and be the love that we are. This is ... Views: 1755
Have you seen the film “Josuah”?
Another film? You may say…
Well, Spirit does have a way to give its messages to us in the way we will be paying attention and I find films inspiring (watch out where you place your attention; there may be a message for you!).
Films also help me focus ... Views: 2614
Sometimes when we feel stressed and we don’t seem to be able to bear the pressure of the demands set upon us by our modern lives. We seem to be powerless to stop ourselves falling into what some of us could call a “negative” mind set.
So, what is negativity?
I would like to throw some ... Views: 1919