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- 3 Tips for Your Peace Toolbox - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Nancy MiillerOur daily mental activity keeps us on track, feeling in tune with our life, on top of our game and alive in our surroundings. With mental activity at a ‘normal’ pace, we can experience peace as we go through our day. However, what happens when mental activity becomes overwhelming? What ...
Views: 1844(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me--Day 02--Random Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel ToopsI was asked the question why do Christians observe Lent. I explained that people use this time to reflect upon the sacrifice of Christ as they preparation of Easter. Many will give something up for one reason or another as to make God happy or deal with their guilt. Personally, I think the ...
Views: 2687(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me--Day 04--Gratitiude - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Daniel Toops“Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High.” Psalm 50:14 The New Living Translation. Expressing gratitude is one of the most effective ways of boosting self confidence and optimism. This is because when we express gratitude our ego (and ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 05 "Have Fun" - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me—Day 05—Have Fun When I was a boy living in the strange and distant land of Indiana, my summers were filled with the traditional family ritual of camping. Each summer we would trek to Brown County State Park, throw up a couple tents and spend a week or two there. And, I ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One Overcome with Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterDuring this holiday season, I invite you to extend yourself to family and friends who may be experiencing more stress than usual, by offering a helping hand or listening ear. This time of year commonly brings more stress than other times of the year, and this year especially many are ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - A Bunch of Wholesome Advice ‘Desiderata’ - and Its Spoof ‘Deteriorata’! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is always rewarding to go through an intelligent bunch of worldly advice. Here we see one such bunch. It is followed by a hilarious spoof of the same. Both seem to have an input for those who wish to lead a cheerful life governed by wisdom. During the last century, a wise man wrote a ...
Views: 2329(2 votes) - A Daily Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTHow many people do you know who have a daily spiritual practice; one that they’ve been doing for many years? Most of us are aware of devotional practices, but how many of us actually put any devotion into practical application? Counting myself, I might know of four or five people who have some ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - A Gratitude-Filled Thanksgiving helps Create a Better Tomorrow - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffWhat are you grateful for this year? Have you taken time to think about and be thankful for all the positive things that have happened in the last 12 months? Or, have you been busy just trying to survive and focusing on the negative, creating your own world of more stress. When you pursue this ...
Views: 1841(3 votes) - A Powerful Way to Heal Your Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Marilyn GordonYour emotions are profound and intricate, and often questions come up about how to understand and heal your often mysterious emotional experiences. You may be experiencing feelings of anger or grief or fear. Whatever is going on within you, when you put your mind to it, there’s always an ...
Views: 2083(3 votes) - An Exercise in Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Dawn SinnottI was writing an e-workbook for a teleclass I was going to give on the topic of forgiveness. As I always approach this type of writing project, I wrote down my thoughts about where I’ve been, how I moved forward and where I am now in regards to the topic. Forgiveness is one of those areas that ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Are you afraid of Death? If yes then for what? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSo many people in this world are afraid of death! And it is mainly for the fear of the unknown. How and what will it be like, when one passes through the time before, during and after the death? How will I die? What will the process of death be like - would it be painful or will it be an ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - Are You Getting Enough Love? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicHave you ever felt like you deserved more love than what you are receiving right now? If your answer is yes, you need to know that there is a very simple and efficient way to deal with that sort of situation. The secret is in the verb give. If you feel that you are not receiving enough ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Attention Spiritually Sensitive People and Empaths: 9 Things You Must do to Feel Better - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAn empath is a highly sensitive person who can feel the emotional and physical states of people around them. This, of course, can be problematic for the individual while walking through crowds or being around people who are in a negative state of mind. They also have the ability, if they set ...
Views: 2641(1 vote) - Blessed are the Merciful for They Will be Shown Mercy - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Curtis Doll JrOur beloved Lord Yeshuah said; "But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Matthew 9:13. He was quoting Hosea 6:6; "For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of Yahweh rather than burnt offerings." ...
Views: 5134(1 vote) - Can We Have Security without Fear? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe war of words between President Obama and Dick Cheney has exposed a rancorous divide over national security. Mr. Cheney states flatly that there is no middle ground on the issue. There is no such thing as being half-safe, he declares. On the face of it, his statement is nonsensical. Unless he ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Cause of Violence, Anger and Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from David SamuelThere is no character trait or condition that affects one human that does not affect every human. It is just a matter of degree. The preceding statement must be part of every sincere persons wish to improve oneself. One of the greatest confusions about humans is their love for pain. ...
Views: 1953(2 votes) - Changing places - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Michael KewleyChanging places At one time a student of mine was asking about my time as a monk in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. He listened to my words and when I had finished speaking he said, 'Ah yes, but the monks life is a special life.' I answered, 'Not when you're a monk.When you are a monk ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Checking In With Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWhen we wake up in the morning, what do we think about first? Is it what do I have to do next, where do I have to go today, or what needs to be done? How rarely do we think about how we are doing and what we need? So often we overlook ourselves from the very beginning. It starts when we wake up ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - Compassion - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Margo KnoxI was having morning tea with friends and family on the weekend, and it was such a delight to catch up and be reminded of the love we share. As we sipped coffee in the sunshine at Nobby’s Beach Sinking into the compassion of extending love while basking in the warmth of communion, the depth of ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Creating Diversions - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself This year totally sucked for me. Okay, that's not a very spiritual way of defining things. So much for the sarcasm….I'll try again. This has been a year rich in opportunity to grow in strength and wisdom, through various challenging situations. I have come to some major ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - Defensive Walls - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayDefensive Walls Quote: "Let down your guard and release the walls of safety. Defense mechanisms will weigh you down. They are too heavy to carry around." We learned how to defend ourselves from the offenses of the world through our caregivers, environment, and societies troubles. We never ...
Views: 2197(6 votes) - Developing Self-Love - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Marcia BattenA commandment is a law or principle that governs a kingdom and brings order so that control is maintained. Where there are no laws or rules, chaos is the order of the day. When God set the world in motion He spoke the Word and set laws in place to control and guide the world – the wind, the ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Diffusing Frustration - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Valarie RochaDo you ever have days where it seems that despite your best efforts you constantly run into a brick wall with relationships, situations or your creative cycle gets thrown out of whack? Frustration is an emotion that triggers stress that can lead to anger that is self inflicted or allowed by ...
Views: 2942(2 votes) - Don't Give Up - Surrender Instead To Move Forward - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jenny MannionI broke down into tears this week as I was in Savasana after my yoga dance class. Deep waves of gratitude filled me as I remembered that 4 years ago the doctors agreed I WOULD be in a wheelchair and I was advised that I should not be taking yoga dance. I had given up hope of dancing regularly ...
Views: 4530(2 votes) - Embracing What is Now - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Billy MasonGratitude is a practice that becomes a habit. We learn to suspend judgement of ourselves and then others. Holding space for the awareness of grace, even when it is difficult and uncomfortable. Joy comes with/from/thru feeling all emotions, knowing we are accepted/loved in all things. I often ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - Emotional Exercise 1 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Anita JeffersonMost people fear change. No matter how much you are aware of and talk about making a change in your life usually because of the undercurrent of fear it is not done. The intent of the Emotional Exercise that I will write about and the Assignment given is to push you beyond the limiting fear. ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Exposing Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Lisa BoussonWhen we’re in our teens, and then throughout our lives, we often attempt to portrait ourselves as someone we are not. Of course, we act in a manner in which we believe others will find appealing. Whether we dress our best to appear more financially abundant than we actually are, or maybe we ...
Views: 2739(2 votes) - Finding Your Own Voice! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Sheya ChisengaSo many thoughts, opinions, and ideas go through your mind every day that it may make it difficult for your own voice to be heard. You may feel like you are in a fight with the external world to get your voice to stand out in a crowd. Some times you always feel the need to defend your voice so ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - FIVE “HELPING” THINGS WE ALL WANT FOR OURSELVES AND NEED TO LEARN HOW TO GIVE TO OTHERS - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from William CottringerFIVE “HELPING” THINGS WE ALL WANT FOR OURSELVES AND NEED TO LEARN HOW TO GIVE TO OTHERS By Bill Cottringer “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” ~Dr. Seuss I have been involved in the helping business on both ends of giving ...
Views: 2042(3 votes) - Gay and Single – Not Alone - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Paul NovelloSociety projects an idealized image of a fulfilled life as being straight and married with children. This is viewed as the pinnacle of success in the hierarchy of love. At the very least we should all have a significant other in our lives. With the advent of gay marriage, many gay men are ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - Getting in tune with the spirit - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Victoria MieraCall it intuition or a gut feeling call it what you will. Listening to the still small voice with in. It's hard to hear in this busy noisy world. It's hard to hear yourself think let alone to hear the still small voice of the spirit. We need to turn up the volume and turn down the noise in ...
Views: 5049(1 vote) - Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Sixteen Helpful Guidelines to Help You Navigate Through Your Grief - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Peggy FergusonYou may be wondering if it is even possible to survive the loss of someone you love. You may be thinking that you are going crazy, or that you will never quit crying. You may think that you will never be the same and will never feel better. Grief is one of the most devastating experiences ...
Views: 2067(3 votes) - Have you learned Wu Wei – the art of effortless achievement? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Stephen MonahanHave you noticed that some people struggle through life while others seem to effortlessly advance. Have you noticed or wondered why some have to work very hard for little; while others seem to achieve so much with seemingly little effort. I am not talking about people who lie or cheat or get ...
Views: 3443(1 vote) - Healing of the Heart - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaHave 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: 2670(2 votes) - Holistic Health through the Synergistic Interaction of the Body and the Mind - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe human being is a coupled unit of the body and the mind. For a comprehensive well-being, their combined and interactive harmony should be considered. Neither of them can be independent in their wellness. People are generally satisfied with their physical health so long as they do not ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - HOW TO DEAL WITH THE CRITICAL SITUATIONS IN OUR LIFE WITH LOA - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Aryojati ArdipandantoMaybe you had ever wondered, how to practice The Law of Attraction (LOA) if we’re in a very critical situation of our life. Yes, in such “a middle or long term of our needs”, we can easily do visualization, do meditation, do the Sedhona Method, or another methods on creating our future in peace ...
Views: 4644(2 votes) - How to Experience of Pure Contentment - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from David SamuelHow to Experience of Pure Contentment I shall here describe what I have attained and how I attained it. I hope to continue my progress as I know there is still so much further to go. It is my sincere wish that you will attain what I have, and surpass this level as well. Many paragraphs ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - How to Fall Into Your Essence in Meditation - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"The beautiful thing about a dog is he's never going to lie to you. If he's sad, he's going to tell you. If he's glad to see you, he's going to tell you. But there is something hidden unconsciously in the human condition that says what you are experiencing is wrong. And ...
Views: 858(4 votes) - How to know we have been reborn in spirit - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Leslie MusokoEvery journey in life needs places of encouragement to keep us focused on making it to completion. A spiritual journey is no different and like any journey we make in life it also has its key markers that dictate to us what progress we have made. The difference between a spiritual journey and ...
Views: 2798(1 vote) - How to Stay Happy - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Boni LonnsburryWhile most people would argue having a life you love will make you happy, I would argue that happiness will help you to create a life you love. Think about it. Emotions create reality. Be happy = manifest more in your world to be happy about. Be unhappy = manifest more in your world to be ...
Views: 1987(2 votes) - How to Tell If Your Psychic Is Really ACCURATE or Just Selling You A Dream. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Cherry SageIf you found this article, you may have recently received a psychic reading and something made you wonder if what you heard was accurate. Perhaps you had a nagging feeling that what you heard sounded to good to be true and you needed to do some research about psychics and how accurate they are; ...
Views: 15800(2 votes) - I See You - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Linda McPharlinI See You...a Timeless and Powerful Message In the movie, Avatar, released in 2009, the Navi greet each other with the words, "I see you" expressed in their native tongue. This simple phrase translates into a more profound message of mutual respect and regard for one another as if you are ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Immensity – A Catalyst for Inner Transformation and Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThere are many factors in life that can function as catalysts for letting the mind undergo fundamental transformation. Those who sense the poison behind the unconscious living soon discover these catalysts and move on to stable inner peace. Most people lead an unconscious living within the ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - In Everything You Do - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from David NelmesReaching for God. Searching for Peace. Wanting Happiness. Yearning for Love. These are all things we desire and even a hundred more things beyond that, but to seek these things is a clear indication that we feel as though we don't already have them. On one end we can acknowledge and say that God ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Increase Your Level Of Inner Peace - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you want to have more inner peace? You can accomplish your goal by taking steps that will help you grow physically, mentally and financially. Focus on your health. Get plenty of aerobic exercise and eat an abundance of nutritious food every day. Do activities such as jogging, cycling, ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Is the grass greener on the other side?: 4 tips to a more vibrant life - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWhen you acknowledge, accept and embrace the fact that your weaknesses are also your strengths, you can begin detaching yourself from illusion of “good” or “better” versus “bad” and “worse” in your life. The truth is, you are whole. Once you fully embrace this notion, you will consistently view ...
Views: 2381(2 votes) - Juggling Life's Challenges. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Shirley Carton“Juggling Life’s Challenges.” Self Help Article by Shirley Carton ( 2009.) Life is successes and failure’s, up’s and downs, rich and poor, heath and illness, motivation and doubt, positive and negative, Losses and wins , round and round on the circle of life’s merry go round. Does it ...
Views: 2504(1 vote) - Keep it simple call from Hopi... - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne ToroSONGOOBAVE HOPI MOMNGWIDU Kikmongwi/Ja'agmongw Lee Wayne Loraayestewa Soyalmongwi Marcus Lomayestewa Cajinmongwi Lawrence Keevama Dawmongwi Joseph Laban Gwanmongwi Albert Susunkewa Adlmongwi Antone Secakuku Wirojfanmongwi Moody Lomayaktewa Sagwalenmongwi Pascal ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Keep Your Boundaries – 4 Steps To Keeping Solid Boundaries - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Gia CilentoBoundaries can be considered our personal rules of engagement. They’re the limits or guidelines we use to indicate how we interact with others and how we will allow them to interact with us. Some of us have multiple layers of boundaries and some have a simple set. Still others have different ...
Views: 1313(3 votes) - Let Emotional Freedom Ring - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Naurene AntoniottiIndependence Day: the day to celebrate the many freedoms of life in the good ole US of A. I am grateful to our forebears for establishing the many liberties that this country enjoys today; that make this the country to which people immigrate. No Berlin Walls here….well, actually no Berlin Walls ...
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