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- How Did They Get Into My Self Image? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Phil MéthotYour self-images may not be something you think about them very much. In fact, most of you probably don't even realize that you have many self-images, each one taking a turn depending on the circumstances you are in. The way you see yourself, or the way you think about yourself affects the ...
Views: 1458(4 votes) - Make Today Your Masterpiece - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lori FieldsSelf-motivation flows from the importance we attach to today. I am reading this amazing book called, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” by Steven Chandler and each chapter is a HUGE nugget of thought provoking, spirit lifting, energizing inspiration. This morning I randomly open the book to this ...
Views: 2810(3 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: 1408(5 votes) - Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Meghan GehanI love spring. Who doesn’t? One of the things I love about spring is that I get to clean out my closets and dressers, deep clean my bathrooms and kitchen… throwing myself into that yearly ritual of getting rid of what doesn’t fit me or my life any longer in order to make room for the possibility ...
Views: 1545(2 votes) - When Humor Hits the Road (How Do You Get It Back?) - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Camille StrateHumor packed her bags and hit the road. She gave no warning. Didn't leave a note. Just up and left one sunny afternoon. Didn't even bother to close the door. Rude. Just plain rude. It's quite possible she ran off with The Muse. Not sure, but seems like they both disappeared around the same time. ...
Views: 1513 - How to Make Love to God? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from GS VirkCivilizations and religions, different languages have different names and symbols. Allah is the name most often used to make love in the true name of God in Islam. The Holy Trinity is the love in the true name of God in Christianity. To make love in the true name of God in Hinduism is Ishwara, ...
Views: 838 - The Law of Supply - Abundance Secret of the Universal Laws! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Mustafa YucelIt is reality of the nature of human to always want the best thing in life. We are always striving for something better. We want to have a bigger home, a better car, or more knowledge. Whenever we acquire anything we want, soon another desire for something greater develops. Therefore, we ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - Creating Change: Step 5B – Three Techniques For Giving Your Vision Form - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Tomar LevineCongratulations - You know you want to create positive change in your life and you’ve come up with a compelling, inspiring vision, powerful enough to motivate you to take action past your comfort zone. Not only that, you’ve also explored your limiting beliefs and dissolved the ones that were ...
Views: 1183 - You are Love - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Leonard JacobsonWhen you are present, you are love, and there’s nothing you can do about it. You radiate love in the same way that a candle flame radiates light and it has nothing to do with who or what you love. Humanity has become hopelessly lost in love. We lose ourselves in the object of our love and in ...
Views: 1124 - Ray of Light - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Kimberly MarooneyWalking near my home, I was praying. I could feel myself caught in fear. A deep place of fear, and pain of abandonment by God had surfaced. This feeling kept me spinning for a few weeks. From acknowledging this state, a prayer of gratitude emerged. “Thank you God that this deep place of pain ...
Views: 1490 - The Secret to Effortless Power - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Wellington RodriguesAs my students start understanding and truly applying universal laws in their everyday lives, one of the most common comments they make is: “It is amazing, I did not plan for anything, and it all flowed in a way much better than I could have ever expected!” It may be a trip, a job interview, ...
Views: 1296 - Your Words Are Your Wand: Choose Them Well - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Camille StrateSeems to me that folks don't pay much mind to their words. You hear things every day that are proof of this. Stuff like: “My back is killing me.” “I hate my life.” “I wish somebody would kill that jerk.” “I'm dying to meet him.” “I'm sick and tired of....” Very common little phrases ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Cutting the Umbilical Chord - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIt's obvious that only after young adults leave home do they find their own potential and blossom in their own way. The bittersweet acknowledgement of this reflects a mature relationship with parent and child. This is a cutting of the umbilical chord with our children, offering them a chance of ...
Views: 2260(1 vote) - "Is Your Life Waiting To Be Dreamed"? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Christie PenningtonWaking Dreams Most of the time we think of dreams as something we experience at night or a flight of fancy we experience during the day as a wishful thought for our lives. Consider the possibility that this is really backwards. What if your life is really the dream? What if you are dreaming ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - The History of the Heart: The Answer to Human Suffering Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Glenn BergerAround the time that the Sage, Mencius, lived, a great stirring was occurring in the hearts of humankind. German philosopher Karl Jaspers (1883-1969) referred to this time as the Axial Age, where axial means pivotal. Masters of wisdom appeared in India and Greece, as well as his home land, ...
Views: 1888 - Dig it up - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Daniel ToopsDig It UP Where did the car you drive originate? Most would reply, that their car was built in Detroit, Japan or Germany. That in a sense is true. Workers in an auto assembly plant assembled the car piece by piece. But where did it originate before that? A prototype was developed and ...
Views: 1508(4 votes) - Journaling and Ascension - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Maurice TurmelJournaling for Ascension is about empowerment through self-awareness. It is a process by which you get your needs met for emotional and spiritual cleansing. Journaling removes the cobwebs from your thinking processes by having you record the ideas, thoughts and emotions that you currently find ...
Views: 1936 - Eastern vs Western Spiritual Practices - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Maurice TurmelPersonally, I am tired of seeing Westerners adopting an Eastern stance for Personal Growth and Connecting with Spirit. This comes across to me as an unnecessary rejection of Western Practices and their ability to bring us to Source. I’ve been a Psychologist for almost 30 years now and my days ...
Views: 1989(4 votes) - The Greatest Love Story Ever... - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Michelle Lee, CHMmmmm, another fabulous rainy Monday here in Arizona! Rainy days for me always call for introspection. And today more than ever I know that my most favorite topic is Self-Love. I'm still amazed at how many people don't even think about it. But for me, it is the most important aspect of ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - I’m Right - You’re Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIt's obvious that other people, when they disagree with us, are just plain wrong. And when we confront these kinds of people, our only alternative is to let them know in no uncertain terms that they are not only wrong, but apparently stupid for disagreeing with us about something so obviously ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Breaking Free of Our Comfort Zones - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Debra RebleIn 1992, a Chinese freighter mistakenly dropped a crate of 30,000 rubber duckies into the Pacific Ocean. Three months later, many of these “friendly floatees” were discovered on the coasts of Indonesia, Australia, and South America. Some daring ducks headed toward Alaska by crossing the Bering ...
Views: 1355(4 votes) - The Counting Principle - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Nigel CoatesAs my friend re-filled his water bottle, he took a marble from one container and placed it into another. I asked what he was doing and he explained to me it was a part of the 'Counting Principle'. For every goal you can make quantifiable - you will be naturally driven to improve. I ...
Views: 2941(4 votes) - Live Each Day As If It Were Your Last, Really? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from James Patrick McDonald"Live each day as if it were you last." It sounds wonderful doesn't it? What would today look like if i truly lived it as if it were my last? Would i get out of bed? i might just stay a while - not out of depression but because it's so peaceful, so safe, so genuine with being. Would i ...
Views: 1921(2 votes) - Forgiving the Past - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Debra RebleTo forgive our past, we first have to face and resolve any unfinished business from our past choices. This means every pattern, choice, and grievance must be examined, like turning over river stones, without hiding behind the facade of excuses. Then, to attain closure, in addition to spiritually ...
Views: 1154(3 votes) - Oneness of Love - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Harold BeckerThere are moments when we reach beyond our daily affairs, hopes and concerns and unite with the very fabric of life. We may be enjoying a spectacular sunset and our awareness expands and merges into the colors of the sky itself. Or perhaps while quietly humming a sweet melody, we begin vibrating ...
Views: 2131(12 votes) - The Religious Versus Seekers of Truth - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHumanity has always looked to the transcendent, a human trait pursued in many ways. And who can really say which way is right or wrong regarding an inherent desire to transcend this earthly life when our time is up. The religious insist that they are right, and spiritual seekers say likewise. ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - What Represents Truth to You? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockTruth is not what we believe truth to be. Whatever we see, whatever we hear, whatever we think, whatever we believe is not truth. Truth manifests beyond that. We might say that our religion is truth, but our religions are no more than a set of beliefs, and beliefs can never be truth, only ...
Views: 2667(2 votes) - Making Discerning Choices - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Debra RebleThroughout our everyday lives, we need to make choices all the time. Sometimes, we may find making any choice an overwhelming experience. Because we have so much going through our minds at once, it is often hard to sort through this ricochet of ideas, thoughts and information and make the choice ...
Views: 1392(3 votes) - Depression And The Traveler Within Us All - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Shayne and Lori NorthThe road was long, dusty and rough. It went on winding through the forest and was strewn with rocks and ruts, which was hard on the feet. A lone pair of soft leather slippers worn by a tired peasant trod along its path. The road started up a hill, passing under a large oak tree overhanging the ...
Views: 1824(2 votes) - The New Spirituality - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Glenn BergerRecently Charles Blow of the New York Times cited some studies suggesting that people between the ages of 18 and 29 are “moving away from organized religion while simultaneously trying desperately to connect with their spirituality.” I believe this is true for vast numbers of people of all ages. ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Learn the Art of Awareness in Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Kip MazuyThere is nothing more enjoyable, more enriching then the practice of spiritual awareness in meditation. In this short article, I will teach you all you need to know about spiritual awareness. Consider this: In the mind, you are always going somewhere. You are always looking around the ...
Views: 628 - Money As Energy: Is It Just More Love? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Camille StrateSeveral years ago while meeting with a woman who was interested in my Zen Gardens, she said something that struck me like the ol' proverbial frying pan to the head. She said: "Money is nothing more than love in an alternate form. It's ENERGY. If you're struggling with it, you're looking at it ...
Views: 4014(8 votes) - Self Love and God - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Michelle Lee, CHI think that our level of Self-love is one of, if not the most important aspect to our personal and spiritual growth. If we focus on that one area alone we will find that all other areas in our lives, from money to our relationships to our over all happiness and success will improve ...
Views: 2371(3 votes) - The New Spirituality - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Glenn BergerRecently Charles Blow of the New York Times cited some studies suggesting that people between the ages of 18 and 29 are “moving away from organized religion while simultaneously trying desperately to connect with their spirituality.” I believe this is true for vast numbers of people of all ages. ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - It's the Little Things... - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Stuart RosenEven the mightiest of oaks starts as the tiniest of acorns. Neither one is greater than the other; they're just merely different forms of the same thing. And yet, we often look around our lives and see things from only today's perspective. We look up at the oak, but down at the acorn. Sometimes ...
Views: 1617(5 votes) - Thoughts Shared With a Young Explorer - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Carl BozemanI have been having an ongoing discussion with a young explorer this last week. I thought I would share his questions along with my thoughts on them. He reminds me of a time in my life when I was looking for three-dimensional answers to questions that exceed the boundaries of the finite illusion ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Integrating Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabFor years I have considered the notion of living a balanced life as very important however in practice, it seemed elusive. I wasn’t entirely certain what balanced meant. How far do I need to move the needle on the gauge in one area of my life to get things on course without another area coming ...
Views: 1846(6 votes) - Energy Vampires - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Azzrian VisionsEnergy Vampires Raise your hand if you know one! Now Raise your hand again because you ARE one! We are all energy and we need to thrive and feed off of the energy of others and we also give back with our own energy. We have the Law of Polarity and for every action there is an ...
Views: 2788(1 vote) - Live The Vision - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Albert GaroliWe often have an idea in our minds, a goal to achieve, an aim to look forward to. But somewhere along the way we loose track of where we were going and leave our targets unattained or barely grazed. How can one reach the desired objective and know that success and achievement are possible ...
Views: 1469(9 votes) - Simple Truths, A Self Help Guide to Help You Find Your Own Success, Peace, and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Tommy ColettaChristian Author Shares Simple Truths to Happiness, Success, and Finding One’s Life Purpose [Mountain Home, AR January 19, 2010] “God did not create you to fail,” says http://www.tommycolettamarketing.com [Thomas M. Coletta] Christian speaker and author in his new book, “Simple Truths.” ...
Views: 1269 - So Much Noise - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from James Patrick McDonaldCan you be alone and quiet? Can you simply sit and be still in silence, with YOU? Are you walking around unconscious, asleep? It seems that everywhere we go these days there is “human” noise of some kind or other obscuring the peace of quiet. One typical day: Bank - music playing ...
Views: 2660(9 votes) - Conscious Clarity using Relaxation and Visualization - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Lauren LarsenRelaxation and visualization are natural skills you can use every day. The ability to relax the body has many benefits such as strengthening your meditation practices, releasing constant thoughts, improving sleep patterns, reducing stress and negative emotions. The techniques below will assist ...
Views: 2848(3 votes) - Timeless Knowledge - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Dr. Barbara DelozierWhat is it that makes knowledge timeless ? Is it that once we know something, we do not forget it ... or is it that wisdom of the ages settles into the very core of our being, enough so that it becomes part and parcel of who we are ? One of my most favorite philosophers is Marcus Aurelius who ...
Views: 2846 - Essence versus Content: How to connect to your life prupose - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Claire MolinardMost people entertain random daydreams of future times of accomplishments and fulfillment and never take the time to root these dreams into conscious thoughts and actions. Others get started, but" life happens" and they lose the momentum. Very few realize that any true consistent change in life ...
Views: 937 - The Thing - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere are many problems in life, kind of like endless itches and glitches that need scratched and resolved. If we're poor, we have to struggle to support ourselves because there is . . . never enough money. If we're rich, then we have the typical problems of rich people - trying not only to ...
Views: 1095(3 votes) - The Art of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Else ByskovBecome acquainted with The Law of Attraction – the most important natural law in your life. Else Byskov’s latest book ”The Art of Attraction” explains in clear and logical terms how this fantastic natural law works, and it presents lots of good advice about how to make the law work for you, ...
Views: 6366 - A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", good books, inspirational books Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various ...
Views: 1395(5 votes) - Why visualizing and manifestation DO NOT work! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Kelly FlackSometimes we have people in our lives that seem to be well and truly ‘stuck’. No matter how much we give them our love, understanding and encouragement, they just seem to be in quick sand. There’s the occasional flicker of hope as they’re handed a stick but then they let go and sink even ...
Views: 791 - Mind, Body, Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Steffi Jo KernOne way to look at the balance between the Mind, Body and Spirit……… The mind is the seeker of knowledge, the Spirit already knows the knowledge, and the body is a reflection to the world of what is within. The balance is when the mind finds what it seeks within its spirit and the body will ...
Views: 613 - 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) Submitted by:Craig Lock Category/Key words: Inspiration, 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books Web site: Craig's new blog with thoughts ...
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