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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- What I Have up on Oprah – Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2014 from Heather DominickV&V Energy - visibility and vulnerability. What do I mean when I personally talk about visibility and vulnerability? V&V Energy is the willingness to be seen for who you really are. There's a TED Talk that was given by Brene Brown, who's a PhD psychologist and an author (who I discovered ...
Views: 1000 - RARE Tetrad of Total Lunar Eclipses in 2014 & 2015 with Exact Dates - Consciousness of Connection Expands! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from KG StilesThe Libra Total Lunar Eclipse (and coming RARE Tetrad of Total Lunar Eclipses in 2014 & 2015) are ALL about the consciousness of connection - being in relationship with others through being ‘connected’ with the Divine Idea of you within yourself! 25° Libra Full Moon Total Lunar ...
Views: 2237(1 vote) - Cloud talk—sitting on a cloud after you passed away - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge A few weeks ago, a preacher spoke about a new term that I never heard before: “Cloud talk—when you die, you elevate to heaven where you sit on a cloud. You may look down on the planet to see where you lived. You may contemplate what you did with your time on Earth. How ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Intense Energies Coming in April - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Dena BlevinsIt is time for people to open their eyes and step into reality instead of continuing to walk around in a cloudy fog. I think people tend to put their hands up and close their ears when a little bit of fear is triggered in them. It’s just like a kid who is angry with his little friend and holds ...
Views: 1525 - No ordinary moments: your epic life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Every week in America, you read stories of amazing moments where ordinary people triumphed over failure. You may watch the “Biggest Loser” where a man or woman cut 150 pounds off his or her body to walk on stage looking fantastic in a suit or dress. Most suffered ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - The Race of Life: the happiness factor - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Bhutan in Asia sets the benchmark for living a “happy” life. Its culture mandates that “happiness” holds the highest distinction in the realm of daily living. Those citizens living in that country enjoy a much slower and quieter living pace. They maintain a spiritual ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Finding Joy - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Emily DeCarloOften we look for joy outside of ourselves, but the capacity to find joy lies within us. Everyone has the ability to embrace the joy that is all around us, but this ability comes from the inside first. If one does not have inner joy, nothing from the outside world will create it. One has to make ...
Views: 1089 - Why Intentions & Affirmations May Not Work – Part III: Competing Intentions - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2014 from Kumari MullinNow that you understand how to craft clear and powerful intentions, you may still find yourself thinking that they are not working. I just figured out another new reason why this could be the case: your intentions may be in direct competition with each other!! Well we live in very complex ...
Views: 1457 - The Catalyst for my change from a stressed out Type-A to a fulfilled Type-ME! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Melissa HeislerAt first I didn’t know why I felt so poorly. I thought that it might just be due to my new job filled with travel, deadlines, and an ever-changing focus. My stress-levels increased while my exercise decreased. My eating habits became poor as processed, prepackaged convenience foods and the ...
Views: 1532 - How to Tell if Something is Karmic - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloKarma is defined by dictionary.com as follows: "The cosmic principle according to which each person is rewarded or punished in one incarnation according to that person's deeds in the previous incarnation." We agree with this definition mostly, except that we believe karma is never a ...
Views: 1601 - Transcend Insecurity The Buddha's Way - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontTranscend Insecurity The Buddha’s Way We all know that life is filled with many uncertainties, which means that oftentimes we can find ourselves experiencing broad range feelings of insecurity from such unknowns. As we realize the importance of personal practice to devote time for ...
Views: 1668 - Open Your Heart Path - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontOpen Your Heart Path When you open your heart path, you open yourself up to life. When life opens you to real possibility then real possibility opens you to life! It’s a reciprocal dynamic action that makes it all so amazing. With that said, a psycho-spiritual journey through self- ...
Views: 1573 - Was 2012 An Epic Fail? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Marc OromanerFor years leading up to 2012, spiritual-types who were sick of the way the world was heading could take comfort in the promise of a new era that was predicted to begin on December 21 of that year. The Mayans, known for their astronomical expertise had supposedly predicted it. In addition, St. ...
Views: 1411 - Are You Selfish or Enlightened? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Kumari MullinI was chatting with my soul-brother from the crystal bowl shop the other day about how our sense of service is shifting from a focus on selfless service (aka “fixing everyone else”) to focusing on our own growth and happiness (aka fixing your own house first”). He mentioned the emerging concept ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - The Power of YES - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Kumari MullinIn my previous article on “Spiritual Separation Anxiety” I spoke of the universal desire of humanity to find a solution to the pain of feeling separate from source. Once recognized, we journey to transcend the individual ego to create a sense of connectedness, leading to the consequent striving ...
Views: 1262 - The Burning Darkness of Illusory Enlightenment - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Stephen F. KaufmanEnlightenment is not a state of overall awareness that one remains in as a permanent finite mental condition. There are too many parameters a person has to contend with of a subjective nature unless having transcended physical reality, and that is hardly possible unless complete detachment from ...
Views: 1190 - Become a Change Agent in Your Own Life - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2013 from Michael HoareAt some point on our lives, typically January, most of us resolve to make profound changes in our lives. We resolve to quit bad habits, acquire good habits, eat less, save more, etc. You know the drill. While these are all good things to do, unfortunately, these are the types of superficial ...
Views: 1792 - Much Larger Than Ourselves - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontMuch Larger than Ourselves Did you know that you are an important part of the big picture? Well, know that you are. Wouldn’t you agree that our lives have many themes that simply show up as necessary? In fact, sometimes they seem to just tap us on the shoulder when we least expect it. ...
Views: 1298 - 2013 going into 2014 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from J CostaRead 2013 again then read 2014. It blends in together. 2014 In 2012 I wrote an article about connecting to your higher self. Last year was about following your path and spirituality to be in a peaceful, joyful place. This year 2013 is about choices we make. Many people ...
Views: 1036 - Vegetarian Diet Does Not Make You More Spiritual - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt's common for people in the New Age arena to believe the myth about a vegetarian diet and spirituality, that it's necessary to become enlightened. The pro-vegetarianism contention goes something like this: "I am 100% for life and I love animals, so I avoid eating meat. Animals are my ...
Views: 2341 - How to Get to Heaven - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHow do you get to heaven? Will you be turned away? Take this short quiz and find out. Answer "yes" or "no" if you've ever done any of the following: cursed; eaten meat; enjoyed any of the finer things in life, such as designer clothing or expensive meals; used numerology, astrology, tarot ...
Views: 1186 - Waking Up - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Emily DeCarloIt seems that today, more and more people are walking around asleep, dazed by the perceived perilous economic upheaval and uncertain government moves or regulations. Some are just burned out and would rather tune out instead of facing life with boldness and direct communication and action. It is ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Discover How Divine Patterns of Perfection Can Heal You - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Kumari MullinThere exists in the universe a pattern or template or “blueprint” for all of Creation. Acclaimed spiritual visionary Patricia Cota-Robles and I agree that the “Company of Heaven is now asking Light workers around the world to be the open door for the influx of Light that will activate the ...
Views: 1710 - The Magic Of True Enlightenment - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsThe Order of the Illuminati was a secret society whose name means "Enlightened Ones". That said, the original Illuminati were not the best of friends with the establishment. They looked beyond what they were told, because they could tell that there was more beyond. So why would anyone believe ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Three Levels of Self-Liberation in Dzogchen Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Kimberly HolmanThe goal of Dzogchen meditation is to discover the mind’s true essence, its natural state. This essence is traditionally described with words like spacious, open, clear, luminous, and aware. It is nondual. Nonduality is the natural power of the mind to not get preoccupied with making ...
Views: 2997 - Your True Self - Follow Your Desires and Access the Power of Your Inner Genius - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordDesires flow from deep within. They come from your True Self. The cost of ignoring them is high. The time may not be right. But you can nurture your desires. You can gradually move toward them. In doing so, you release your Inner Genius. Pay attention to your strong emotions and ...
Views: 2101(2 votes) - Nothing Is Certain, That Is Guaranteed, All We Can Do Is Try - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelTo me, nothing is certain so I always think in terms of trying. I will try to work in a new profession, I will try living in a new country, I will try being in a relationship, I will try to live another day a little better than the last. The idea is that I know nothing is certain and it is ...
Views: 1271 - How Hopelessness Brings Infinite Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelWhen anyone asks; ‘How are you?’I am always well. The secret to always being happy is to have nothing you want to do. This is the essence of the Buddhist teaching that all suffering is caused by desires. The more we desire, the more we suffer, either through lack of what we desire or fear of ...
Views: 1352 - Why Needing Money Is Necessary For Conscious Development - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelMany people hate money because our life is controlled by it. That is valid and true, but for every negative there is a positive, and the positive side of being controlled by money is what I would like to discuss. The most important part of achieving a happy life is eliminating all negative ...
Views: 1269 - Not Only Desires, But Obligations, Cause Suffering - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelBuddha is famous for the saying; “Life is suffering and desires are the cause of suffering.” I have spent my life working on eliminating desires, and of course, it is not possible for a human being to eliminate all desires. We will always have something we want, or need. At the same time, I ...
Views: 1310 - Desires, Fears and Regrets; The Cause and End of Suffering and Limitations - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelDo not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment, Buddha There are three things which rule our lives; desires, fears of all types and, regrets for mistakes, missed opportunities and decisions that just went wrong. A life lived without ...
Views: 1235 - How Being Graceful Equals Being Awake - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelMany people would like to be more present, awake, aware, as well as financially successful and equally importantly, have better relationships with someone who is actually ‘there’. In my years of trying to teach people how to attain these qualities I have been met with constant resistance to ...
Views: 1243 - Carpe Diem: Finding the Beautiful - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Bridgette Short & Elisa Stella ~ Guiding SoulsToday is unlike any other, it is unique to this point in time and space. The reality of this always brings to mind the quote, “Carpe Diem”. This quote actually means so much more than just, seize the day, it means to sense this fact, to enjoy it, and yes of course to make use of the gift that ...
Views: 1259 - The Vision called Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonHave you ever had questions which no one could answer? Well, that was me before I found the School of Natural Health Sciences (SNHS). This school opened the real world of answers for me, as I thought that my life was lacking in transpersonal meaning and existential purpose. I was first ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - The Year of Captivation - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Dr. Natalia SchotteThe Nature New Year begins with the Autumnal Equinox, when the Sun enters Libra on September 22, 2013 at 1:44 PM PT / 4:44 PM ET / 8:44 PM GMT. At this time, our personal and collective cycles for the next 12 months are set in motion. Using esoteric systems as the basis for intuitive insight, we ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Books on Spirituality Help in Self Improvement - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Jacques TombazianWe have always heard the cliché ‘No one is perfect’ as each of us have certain flaws within ourselves. Some of us are surrounded by negativity while others are surrounded by a sense of false ego. Some are depressed while some fail to judge their own skills and abilities. In some cases we are ...
Views: 1189 - Violence, 911, and War: There's a Better Way - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Janet PfeifferSince the beginning of time, wars have been fought in an effort to bring about peace. Have we accomplished that yet? Maybe violence isn't the answer. I am a peace lover. Not only do I promote peaceful coexistence but I also live peacefully with others. I do not argue or fight; I do not ...
Views: 1531 - Be Spiritual - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Vinod AnandBe Spiritual (Vinod Anand) You believe someone else is causing you stress. The truth is there is only one person responsible for your state of mind. That person is YOU. So practice ‘attitude control’. Assess the people you interact with. Accept them for what they are. You will be amused ...
Views: 1555 - Evolution Has Been In The Bible All Along - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Marc OromanerEver since Darwin published his infamous On the Origin of the Species in 1859, science and theology have been at war over the theory of evolution. The irony is that evolution and all its aspects—natural selection, survival of the fittest, genetic mutations—all appear in the Bible as clear as ...
Views: 1692 - How Cooperation Melts Resistance - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Kumari MullinHave you noticed there seems to be a widening gap between positive and negative experiences recently? If I am in cooperation and collaboration mode, everything runs so smoothly, even magically. The converse is also glaringly evident; when I am pushing my agenda, without sharing my goals and ...
Views: 1191 - 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahHave you ever considered that your past, no matter how difficult, may actually be the platform to your exciting future? I thought I had a fairy tale life, and then suddenly, I didn’t. The loss of my child, and subsequently the loss of my marriage and my husband, changed every chapter of my ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - What Are We Supposed To Learn In This Life? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Albert WagnerIf we think that this life has a purpose, then just what is it we are supposed to learn? After life is said and done will we have learned all the things what we were supposed to? To add meaning to life it is worthwhile to think about some of the things we think we should learn in ...
Views: 2339(1 vote) - Common Energy Healing Responses - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Kumari Mullinhis past week I offered another Free Distant Healing to thousands of people and their pets around the globe. Each time we send energy to such a large group it seems there are more dramatic results and of course, some questions. So I thought I would group the experiences and questions into ...
Views: 1438 - What Is The Necessity Of Self-Control In Spiritual Living? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Jacques TombazianThe essentials of every religion are principally two: self-knowledge and self-control. Self-knowledge means awareness of the higher Self, the celestial nature of man; and self-control is the check of the lower self or selfish nature. True knowledge of the divine Self comes when the lower self is ...
Views: 1134 - Awakened Senses - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Tricia Sauers-DickersonI had the opportunity to spend time at a little hunting camp remotely tucked away in the woods in Cuba, New York. The camp was very simple, a small, red painted wooden shack sitting on a hillside. I spent the weekend there in early winter, the snow covered the hillside, but small patches of ...
Views: 1205 - Your True Self - Adapt to Change and Thrive in an Unpredictable World - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWe live in the midst of constant change. We resist letting go of familiar ways. But change and disorder create new possibilities. They promote growth. They challenge us to adapt. Planet Earth emerged as an integrated system from trillions of living and non-living parts. The living cell ...
Views: 1753(2 votes) - Illuminating Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerTo help us come to a better understanding and practical realization of unconditional love in our everyday life, let’s reflect on both words unconditional and love. Most of us believe we understand or at least acknowledge what we think love is. Yet when we add the unconditional aspect to love, it ...
Views: 1436 - Vibrant Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerBeauty, harmony, joy, peace, wisdom, compassion, what makes these words stand out? They are a resonance, a frequency and a vibration that lift us up. They are qualities of love. They are what we truly yearn for in life. These words are more than the qualities they represent; they symbolize a ...
Views: 1551 - How to End The Quest for Enlightenment - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2021 from Charles HeinekeFor years, after I became disillusioned with "Christianity" as I knew it, and learned of other, more ancient teachings, teachings which, in fact, were embedded within Christian teachings, I fervently "sought enlightenment." Once we come to know what we don't want, we then go searching for what ...
Views: 1340 - Sacred Geometry: Advanced Energy Management Techniques that Create Strong Boundaries and Activate your Light Body - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Kumari MullinThis is the final segment in this series which has examined the issue of feeling highly sensitive to other people and their emotions, or to chaotic noisy or low energy environments that can leave you feeling zapped. I wanted to introduce you to some of the advanced technologies that I use and ...
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