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- Nature of Individual Reality - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2016 from Nebo LukovichHow come we are condensed into a single point of the Universe? Is there another way of existing in it? Is there a way of experiencing the reality without being so restrained into this point of space-time? Is there any other kind of existence at all? These existential questions can lead us to ...
Views: 1499 - Why Jesus Forgave Everything - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Andrew BozemanIn his final dying moments, Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” This powerful act of forgiveness is one that has baffled mortals for centuries. How could he forgive after he had been treated so brutally? Many of us have trouble forgiving the driver that cut us ...
Views: 1758 - Meaning what you say... - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectLately, I've started becoming slowly aware of how what I think, say and do aren't exactly aligned. What I mean here is that sometimes I say or do things that are contradicting to what I actually think. One of these scenarios would be at my school. See, due to the haze, schools were closed, ...
Views: 1157 - WAITING ON THE FUTURE TO BE HAPPY - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Michael DaileyWAITING ON THE FUTURE TO BE HAPPY By: Mike Dailey “How much of human life is lost in waiting.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Life’s currency is measured and spent in time. Time, not money, is life’s true currency. If at the beginning of every day you were handed ...
Views: 1266 - Auras - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertRenee was a client who came to me for a psychic reading in dealing with her autistic son. Eddie was six years old, and not very verbal. Understandably, Renee was concerned about being able to communicate with him, especially now that he was getting a bit older. She spent a lot of time ...
Views: 3358 - Spiritual Path Pt2 - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertThe unfolding of your respective own daily life’s approach is guided by you. Even though we normally don’t recall the possibilities we created before incarnation, they ended up our options. Spirit will help us from the form of guides, insights, or aid from psychics or astrologers, but ...
Views: 1484 - Forming a Spiritual Connection With the Divine Power - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraSpirituality means different things to different people. To some it means being connected with one's loved ones, and being with them. To others, it might mean being able to find inner peace in the world. To some, it might mean being very well connected with every person he or she may ...
Views: 1789 - Starting Your Life Over - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Jess ChuaStarting over was something I started thinking about due to the September 2016 Solar and Lunar eclipses. The subject is directly related as eclipses signify a time that is perfect for self-reflection and starting afresh. There was a point in time not too long ago where a lot of changes were ...
Views: 2186 - What ever happened to being authentic? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2016 from Donna NelsonAre you still trying to connect to your authentic self? Let's face it, we're in a world that is constantly telling us ideas of who we should be, how we should be, and what we should have. It can be challenging to just 'be yourself' without fear of judgment and rejection. You take the brave ...
Views: 1175 - Year Ahead With Modi Govt - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Harshad JethraThis article broadly speaks about, covers and makes predictions about the year ahead with our Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, who is highly loved and adored by all. While it also takes in account the life history of Narendra Modi, it primarily focuses on the year 2016, ups and downs for Sh. ...
Views: 814 - Debra Diamond's Book "Life After Near Death" - A Review - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGeneral Debra Diamond has done a remarkable job of presenting some salient aspects of the Near Death Experience (NDE) through her book ‘Life After Near Death’. The book deals with a topic that is sorely needed today for transforming humanity from its shallow awareness to higher levels of ...
Views: 2098 - APARIGRAHA, Simplicity, Generosity - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThe final practice of Yama the yogic avoidance's, is Aparigraha, that is, to avoid accumulating beyond your needs. It literally means to not (a) grab, hoard, hold on to things or take more than you need (parigraha). It encourages a life of simplicity and generosity on all levels, having what is ...
Views: 1489 - WHY BLAME THE BARTENDER ? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Hans DholakiaWHY BLAME THE BARTENDER ? - A poem in English and Hindi on the human abuse of free will. How are they to love us whose hearts know us not, Why and how are they to confess love to a stranger ? Why blame the lovers, love itself is fake in this world, So naive to come with open hearts ...
Views: 1237 - Conscious awareness in all areas of your life is worthwhile. - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you believe that you have control over the abundance, success and wealth that flows into your life? Many people tend to think that they have to be born healthy, lucky, and wealthy to achieve success in life but that is not nearly the case at all. While a little luck (or soul power) always ...
Views: 1559 - Are You Ready To Die? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownAre you ready to die? Most people aren’t? Yet if we are not willing to be with death it will hunt us down. Last week I had a gigantic dose of people sitting with death. My contractor’s 10-year-old daughter with an inoperable brain tumor on the brain stem. Next a dear friend called with breast ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - TRIPLE-ECLIPSE GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH ALERT: “It’s Time for the Witnessing Protection Program!” - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2016 from joan pancoe“From the Buddhist point of view, the Chinese officer who is committing the cruel act against the young boy is initiating a new cycle of negative karma. In the case of the child, there is a closure of a particular karma that the child is experiencing. The perpetrator of the crime is in fact an ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Slavery to Psychological Systems – An Obstruction to Natural Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranHuman beings have a tendency to cling to comforting and satisfying conclusions rather than be bold enough to acknowledge the truth. This attitude thwarts the journey of discovery in any field and, especially, in the realm of spirituality. A good historical example of this may be called the ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Is He Really Thinking, “Nothing??” - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Here we are. Deal with it. Love it up, even! The way to deal with and appreciate it, especially for more spiritually-based women, is to realize that while we’re all from the same planet, our spiritual growth processes occur differently. ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - Permanent Happiness Cannot Depend on Something Non-Permanent - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Lucky BalaramanLet us say you want to be dependent on a particular pond for a year-round supply of fish. Suppose the pond completely dries up in summer. Would that pond be a reliable source of food for the whole year? NO WAY!!! It would be better to depend on a large supermarket for your supply of fish. A ...
Views: 1470 - Tick Tock, Time is Running Out! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectHave you ever stopped and wondered how the people of the future would remember the times we lived in? Would they remember us for all of the revolutionary ideas we came up with? Would they remember us as the first people who connected the whole world through the Internet? Or maybe they ...
Views: 1244 - A Less-Marketed Truth about the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! By now, most people even in the mainstream are familiar with the movie, “The Secret,” which attempts to address the Law of Attraction in easily understood terms & visual images. Correspondingly, most are familiar with the general concept of what you focus on is what expands. Though ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - ASTEYA - Non-Stealing, the Third Precept of the Yama's of Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanAsteya is the yogic practice of avoiding taking what does not belong to you and is not freely offered to you. It includes greedy desires expressed in our thoughts, words, and our deeds. There are many reasons we may covet what we do not have and be jealous, feeling someone else has more than we ...
Views: 1480 - Four Important Guidelines to Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Lucky BalaramanEveryone wants to be happy, even though it often seems that some people are determined to be unhappy at all costs. It is not difficult to be constantly happy. Achieving this boils down to your beliefs, your mental habits and the time you put in to becoming happy. Here are four major ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Shani-Saturn in Vedic Astrology - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraSaturn, also known as Shanidev in Vedic mythology is the most revered among all planets. Such is the strength of Lord Shanidev, that his mention alone induces fear in the minds of anyone who hears his name. A well placed Saturn in one's birthchart takes one to the heights of success in life. It ...
Views: 1525 - World's Smallest Hanuman Chalisa - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraLord Hanuman is among the most adored and worshipped deities in India, he's worshipped in various forms. He is loved as the mythological heroic figure in the epic Ramayana who helps Bhagwan Sri Ram rescue Seeta Maiya from the clutches of Ravana, the demon king. Worshippers of Bajrang Bali ...
Views: 2161 - Overcome Negative Energies With Spirituality - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraFaith in the divine power helps one oversee and get through all negatives in life. But one must work towards finding the path of enlightenment. Even in the most adverse of circumstances, spirituality helps one oversee the problems that surround him and acts as the guiding force in ...
Views: 1551 - Various Forms Of Lord Hanuman - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraLord Hanuman is revered all over the world by his worshippers, who are devout and sincere. He is known by various names, like Maruti, Anjaneya and Bajrang Bali. One of the seven chiranjeevis or immortals in Vedic astrology, Lord Hanuman was born to Lord Pawan, the wind God, and Anjana Devi. ...
Views: 3717 - Indian Mythology Heroes - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraIndian mythology invariably is one of the key elements of Indian culture. And while the mythology is deeply linked with both, ancient Vedic religion and the religion in the present day context, it may even be seen as a compilation of many interlinked stories! Some of the epics like the ...
Views: 2272 - July 2016 Earth Spirit Journal: Turning the Page - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Gregory Reece-SmithWith the passing of June we now have less than 180 days left of 2016 - remembering as a 9 Universal year, the focus is on wholeness, integration and completion. As the ninth and final year in our current 9-year cycle, it is the moment for completion. Being ready to turn the page to the new ...
Views: 1290 - Mas Allá de los Sentidos - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezLo más difícil de superar para un adulto son situaciones que contradicen lo que percibimos con nuestros 5 sentidos y que también son contrarias a nuestros deseos y enseñanzas. Porque? Porque de niños aprendimos a conciliar lo que nos decían nuestros sentidos y lo que nos enseñaron nuestros ...
Views: 1254 - MY CRUSH KNOWS I LOVE HIM AND HE KEEP LOOKING AT ME: WHAT DO I DO? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Charles BenAre you having a crush on someone and never wanted him to know? For most ladies, this is always the case. You have probably done all you could not to let him know, but all to no avail. In the end he knows and you are surprised he has not come up to proclaim same feelings. It just still feels ...
Views: 4347 - Three Paths to The Truth - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2016 from William CottringerThree Paths to The Truth By Bill Cottringer “I wouldn't give a fig for the simplicity on this side of complexity, but for the simplicity on the other side of complexity, I would give my life.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes. As the above quote implies, there are but three main paths ...
Views: 1361 - When Fear Washes In: Health Anxiety and Death Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Sheryl PaulFear is a part of life. Sometimes we can keep it at bay, but eventually, with certainty, it will creep in like a red tide on an otherwise calm beach. We try to run, but it's faster than we are. We try to hide but it discovers all of our hiding places. Eventually we realize that the only way to ...
Views: 1165 - Power of relaxation…it does SOOTHE - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa Shende“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” ― Elbert Hubbard I am sure 99% of the readers associate with the above line. Lucky are the 1% who actually have a relaxing vacation and get recharged. Idea of relaxation and relaxation techniques are different for everyone. ...
Views: 1120 - Power of Now... The Present is a GIFT! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa ShendeOnce upon a time, there were three brothers Past, Present, Future. Everyone used to love to play with them. Most of the people liked Past and Future. Present was ignored by most of them. One day, Health and Wealth – the most popular couple found Present weeping. Present said, “No one likes me, ...
Views: 1066 - Quantum Living | The Science of Life : Ancient Vedic Science Meets Modern Quantum Science To Balance, Heal And Transform - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Marina RosePerhaps the most remarkable intellectual achievement of the twentieth century was the development of quantum theory, which radically transformed our understanding of the nature of reality. Somehow, amidst a persistent and dominate worldview of old materialistic, reductionist Newtonian ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - SUMMERTIME SADNESS and JOY - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=107 “The pain later is part of the happiness now.” From the movie Shadowlands Dear ONE, There’s no better time than a lazy summer’s day to meditate on the Buddhist “Eight Worldly Concerns” of which ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - What Is The Spiritual Life? Part Two. - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from B. L. PetersonWHAT IS THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? Part Two. In part one we learnt that the beginning of SPIRITUAL LIFE is knowing that you are not your body. If you are not your body what are you? Well, most of you know you are a Spiritual Being, but what exactly is that? A Spiritual Being is a Dynamic Unit ...
Views: 1084 - The Five Points Of The Self - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from B. L. PetersonTHE FIVE POINTS OF THE SELF {Soul} Here are five essential facts everyone should know about their own soul. Once called The Laws of The Jungle, these five factors still prove useful in today's world. 1. Self-preservation: Self-preservation is the ultimate right and drive of all life. ...
Views: 1256 - The Essence of Lord Hanuman - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraThere are certain predefined ways and procedures to worship Lord Hanuman, so one could worship him with leaves, fruits, especially cooked dishes and prayers and then ask for boons, or even something like fulfillment of desires. However, this really could be seen as a lower level of ...
Views: 1699 - Revoke Evil Spirits With the Hanuman Chalisa - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraThe Hanuman Chalisa is a concise biography of Lord Hanuman, the deity highly adored among his devotees. Presented in a poetic format, Hanuman Chalisa is easy to memorize. The prayer is in form of 40 chaupais or verses which have a rhythmic effect and sound very pleasant to the listener, even ...
Views: 1618 - The Journey Of Life - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael RobeyThe Journey Of Life : The journey of life ultimately comes down to who we are, every step we take is related to everything that’s within. We all come into the world with a certain psychology, one that’s made of the same components as everyone else. Life gives different situations to ...
Views: 1140 - Astral Telepathy ESP Meditative Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael RobeyAstral Telepathy ESP Meditative Exercise This is a Meditative Energy Exercise to Stimulate Physical and Astral (out of body, while soul traveling) Telepathy and ESP . Ideally, first practice this in a deep meditation state, you can later on do it while relaxing. Turn off all lights, ...
Views: 1814 - Awakening Consciousness - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael RobeyAwakening Consciousness Awakening is a process towards self-discovery that we are so much more that we perceive to be. An awakening of higher consciousness is a shift to the potential that we all have and it is in knowing the value of growth and self-actualization. We all have a plan and ...
Views: 1084 - Pure Consciousness - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Michael RobeyPure Consciousness Pure consciousness is life within you beyond mind. You, as a mind come out pure consciousness. Pure consciousness is part of God within you. The nature of mind is to think thoughts, create ideas, imagination, evaluate, divide, analyse and so on, while the nature of ...
Views: 1396 - Two Tantamount Truths - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from William CottringerTwo Tantamount Truths By Bill Cottringer “Conscience is no more than the dead speaking to us.” ~Jim Caroll There is no shortage of authors, books and movies about near death experiences, with over 5 million Internet works available. Authors like Moody, Jakoby and Greyson; books like ...
Views: 1300 - Stuck in the Cycle of the System - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectAnything is possible. I know, I know, I need to stop using lame opening sentences in the beginning of these articles. But seriously, anything is possible! The Law of Vibrations and Attractions says that whatever you constantly think about will turn into a reality. Because your thoughts ...
Views: 1260 - Why Comparison May Be Destroying Us - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Homaira KabirDespite the freedom that’s come with claiming our rightful place in society, we women have become enslaved by a different form of captivity. We’ve become slaves of our own minds. And here’s the reason why. As we fought for all the roles that men had harbored, we got used to comparing ...
Views: 2008 - Why Comparison May Be Destroying Us - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Homaira KabirDespite the freedom that’s come with claiming our rightful place in society, we women have become enslaved by a different form of captivity. We’ve become slaves of our own minds. And here’s the reason why. As we fought for all the roles that men had harbored, we got used to comparing ...
Views: 1814 - The Natural Spirituality and its Universality – Freedom from Spatial and Temporal Dependence - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPure spirituality is untouched by history and geographical location of people. Thus it is available to all humans irrespective of belief systems generated in history. The universality of pure spirituality beyond space and time is highlighted by many paranormal phenomena. Historicity is ...
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