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Have you ever let music transport you to a different space? Have you ever had music unlock your own inner muse? Have you ever experienced visions or connected to your true self while listening to music?
I know for myself, I can think of many journeys that I have taken while meditating to ... Views: 1164
Our Authentic Self
By Kathi Rancourt
"The journey of consciousness, of mysticism, is to come to know yourself and your own motivations." ~ Caroline Myss
For many of us, Life is about striving to become our True and Authentic Selves. It's about being able to laugh at our mistakes, because ... Views: 1209
Have you ever come to a point where you feel like everything you learned wasn’t true? Have you wondered about all that “well-intentioned” guidance along the way? Have you ever came to a point where you wondered who you really were?
It seems to often happen a bit later in life; maybe the ... Views: 1590
. It is very common among most people to resist joy and love.
Why is it so?
Most people have an unconscious resistance against giving. They think that they have to receive first to get something in return. But this is the wrong way round. You will first receive after you have given.
Many ... Views: 1376
If you are new to mindfulness practice, congratulations on finding one of the most powerful practices for a better life! I know this because I began mindfulness practice and study over 20 years ago and have worked with 100s of clients to change their lives through mindfulness practice, and all ... Views: 1464
Long ago, we created verbal language, as a way to communicate more efficiently, to verbalize our thoughts, identify objects, phenomenons, and share knowledge throughout Time and even space. I believe the intention was pure although nowadays language is not error free nor objective enough to ... Views: 771
Knowledge is something truly extraordinary. We know because we feel, but until we find the correct words, we cannot explain it.
The Universe communicates through sensations, through extra physical senses, or is it not its essence, the true meaning of Life, to Feel. The universe cannot ... Views: 741
How do you deal with the times where things feel hopeless? Have you experienced a period in life where it felt like you would never get out of it? Have you spent time in a space full of confusion and disorientation?
If you have answered yes, to any of these questions, then you have had a ... Views: 1112
There have been many adjectives used to describe the region we call the Middle East. One such description given by David Keyes, the executive director of Advancing Human Rights, a non-profit organization promoting human rights around the world, was the ‘Kingdom of hate’.
Harsh perhaps, but be ... Views: 1340
After an important social event, a public talk, an interaction with a boss or presentation in front of work colleagues, have you noticed an inner voice popping up…..analyzing (i.e., critiquing)…. how you did? Well, you have met your inner critic.
The inner critic is similar to a woodpecker ... Views: 1066
Is Telekinesis exists? Is it really possible for everyone to move things just using his/her mind without any physical touch? These are the questions asked by many people who have or have not any idea about mind over matter.
Well, there are many experiments done by research institutes all ... Views: 1912
Have you had times that your anger got the best of you? Have you found yourself reacting in a rage that perhaps you didn’t even know where it came from? Have you experienced others that have a hard time communicating without anger or rage?
This is a big one for many, as anger is often one ... Views: 1316
Psychokinesis is one of the para-psychological terms which can be defined as the ability of mind to control and move objects without any physical touch. "Psych" means "mind" and "kinesis" means "movement". So, it means movement using mind.
Telekinesis is the another term used for ... Views: 1732
Reflection:Looking back. There are moments in your journey when looking back can help you to move forward. Seeing what hurdles you encountered before and how you handled them can help you to make a decision when something similar comes up.
I recently came across this situation and almost made ... Views: 1789
Nikola Tesla — “If you only knew the magnificence of the 3, 6 and 9, then you would have the key to the universe.” Since always these numbers have presented some mystery attached, an unexplainable order pattern. Why Nikola Tesla did everything in 3’s? Some say he was insane and had an obsessive ... Views: 1217
What are Emotions?
Emotions run our lives more then what we are aware. They are at the base of every part of our lives, consciously and unconsciously, our actions and reactions, relationships with self and others, our Ego and the way we perceive life and the world around us. They run the ... Views: 828
Spirals are the base of everything, the Golden Ratio. It is the structural form of energy and matter, it is manifestation and empowerment. Ever wondered how our lives evolves in “circles”, starting at one point, going 360 degrees to “end” up nearly at the start point? How every time we feel we ... Views: 906
How do elections influence you personally? What difference does it make who is in office? What happens when a new world leader is elected?
Now I am not here to debate the aspect that whether our vote makes a difference or not. We know here in America elections are more about entertainment, ... Views: 1054
In general, there are three major responses to esoteric issues in the field of spirituality. They are represented by three groups: the believers, the skeptics and the explorers. It is good to be aware of the mental proclivities of these groups.
Life on this planet depends on the state of ... Views: 1765
Do you feel that your life is abundant or are you feeling deprived and unfulfilled? Do look forward to what your day will bring or are you dreading getting out of bed in the morning? Have you experienced what a truly abundant life is?
Many people today have been living in a space of ... Views: 1325
In the world of retail, especially in the metaphysical area, our clients and customers come to us because they are on their path of personal, spiritual, metaphysical, etc growth. These customers come to us because we are the local “experts” in our field who can give them the information they ... Views: 1251
Have you ever loved doing something so much, that nothing would keep you from having it in your life? Have you ever enjoyed something to the point that you didn’t concern yourself if you ever got well known for it; or even made a dime for doing it? Have you ever enjoyed something so much that ... Views: 1033
After an important social event, a professional talk, an interaction with a boss or high stakes presentation in front of audience, have you noticed an inner voice popping up…..analyzing (i.e., critiquing)…. how you did? Well, you have met your inner critic.
The inner critic, is analogous to ... Views: 1059
Have you ever had a situation that you considered an obstacle? Have you felt like all the cards were stacked against you? Have you ever beat the odds in a situation?
I love exploring this as so many people come to realize they have really come through some tough challenges and created some ... Views: 1399
September 3, 2015
The unexpected passing of Dr. Wayne Dyer has had a big impact on me. He was an amazing teacher who inspired me (and millions of others) for many years. He was also someone I was honored to have met a few times in the past few years when we both spoke at events for our ... Views: 1326
The mind is so complex that I will only touch upon a few things. Our mind is used for consciousness, perception, thinking, judgement, and memory.
Our consciousness is an awareness of ourselves and others. Our consciousness enables us to experience and feel things. Consciousness is our ... Views: 1256
This series is to reminisce about times gone by as well as future events for you to ponder. Life is so amazing! We learn and grow from each new experience.
When you look at life it is more than going from point A to point B, it is about the journey in between; the ups and downs and the people ... Views: 1228
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ~ Søren Kierkegaard
Abraham Maslow pioneered the concept of a Hierarchy of Needs. The concept helps us to articulate the most important areas of our life where we can concentrate in order to be healthy and satisfied, ... Views: 1145
First myth: Allowing for my emotions creates suffering.
It is just the other way round: trying to escape from emotions that feel uncomfortable to us is what creates suffering in the long run. It is impossible to suffer without judging our experience. If we feel anger, fear or sadness and ... Views: 1259
What threads do you have woven through the different areas of your life? What wisdom connects for you whether it is spiritual, social, cultural, intellectual? How does the mystical aspects of dreams work in your waking life?
As much as many people try to keep the different areas of their ... Views: 1019
We all know what it's like to have that internal dialogue going on inside our minds. For some of us it's there so often that we forget it's even happening. And it's worth noting that for most of the time this dialogue is focussed on something related to the past or the future.
This ability ... Views: 1241
Is it possible that there is more than one timeline for our Earth? What are your thoughts that our pure and original timeline has been “hacked” and there are attempts to divert us into a more controlled “darker” timeline? Why are timelines important?
This is probably not your everyday ... Views: 1224
We, all without exceptions, spend most of our lives chasing after an intangible or an abstract idea called Happiness. However, is it a tangible feeling or an elusive concept?
The fundamental question should focus on the meaning of happiness and the means to experience it.
Some people may ... Views: 1664
Exploring a spiritual path is a choice. Some people who start to question their purpose or the role they play in the grand scheme of things delve into spirituality as a means of finding solutions for life problems or re-connecting with their divine nature.
The journey can be challenging as ... Views: 1134
Do you keep up with where the planets currently are and what they are doing? How much influence to you think planetary transits have? Do you know which planets seem to affect you the most?
At one point in my life I seemed to track all of this like a Hawk. I still keep track of what is ... Views: 1189
Everyone knows gratitude as thankfulness, though we also regard it as a process through which to increase spiritual power, thus get more out of life and progress toward self-actualization.
Commonly, those on the spiritual path to self-awareness experience three stages of gratitude.
The ... Views: 1306
The New Age marketplace includes countless well-meaning people. We applaud those who insist on honesty with their offerings and don’t put profits first.
However, like any industry, it has its share of tricksters and hucksters. Many don’t mean to mislead, but they feel pressure to generate ... Views: 1833
It is really interesting that this major portal of energy has received little discussion about it. Usually, in searching a date on something as major as this; there would be a ton of information available; however, until I got the right combination of words in NOTHING was coming up. Why would ... Views: 1350
Does the way we state things influence the way our brain receives the information? Does our brain need certain components in order to have clarity so that it can process what is being asked of us to an action? Can shifting how we communicate change our behaviors and help us live in greater ... Views: 1120
Years ago I met a man named Jamie who I was involved with for many years. He was trying to leave a spiritual group that he had been a part of for five years.
Before I met him I had no interest in this group. I would be in the bookstore and touch a book written by their leader and my ... Views: 1545
Have you ever heard of the saying, “What others think of you is none of your business?”
Have you allowed the negative opinion of someone else to become your truth?
If your answer is yes to the question above, this article is for you.
Do not allow another person’s negative opinion to ... Views: 1512
I have recently been experiencing living in “Flow,” and I have to say, I have been amazed how much my life has improved, my attitude has shifted to being optimistic, relaxed, and happy. By being in Flow, I am attracting more positive experiences, higher level of connections with others and ... Views: 1138
What if you were a natural at something from a very young age? What if you knew as a child just what you wanted to do in life? Have you nurtured the talents you were born with?
Every now and then in life we see those that seem to just be naturally talented. It is as if they are born into ... Views: 1157
The more you are able to open up inside, to you and your energy, to everything that wants to flow through you, the more your perceptions of the outside will change: your way of dealing with situations implying other people and the way you relate to them. Whereas surrender, receptivity and ... Views: 1072
Indesiveness is born out of fear and insecurity. As long as I am in the grip of my fear and fear-based conversations, I will not be able to really honor myself. And without honoring myself, I will not have the courage to make decisions out of my true being. I am spiraling downwards into ... Views: 1287
To accept out of love has tremendous power. It permits to reinvigorate stagnant energies, dissolves old pain and to open up to the infinity of your heart and being.
Accepting out of victimhood, however, is something completely different. It means to do nothing about a situation you feel bad ... Views: 1177
When I was a child, daisies and dandelions were my favorite flowers. We lived on a dead end street that ran between the sprinkled lawns of our duplex, and the mod Edsel dealership that lined its shiny, fancy, cars in a row. The pavement was dressed with seismic cracks and yellow dandelions ... Views: 1022
A Course in Miracles is a unique, universal, self-study curriculum that teaches that the way to love and inner peace is through forgiveness. Thousands of people around the world have read and studied the material from this book. There are many wonderful teachers available to support a deeper ... Views: 2013
Yes, I took liberty with the word wise and wrote why’s, however you will see that the wise always seek the why.
We all know the scenario when a child, perhaps our own, asks why after why after why until we get to the point of just saying, because I said so or because that is just the way it ... Views: 1251