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- NO, REALLY. IT’S OKAY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Nicole ASometimes, in a world that adores bucket lists, commitments, and tried-and-true honors, in a world that covets moral conviction and loyalty, it’s okay to change your mind. That’s right. If something is no longer working, if you have outgrown something and the voice in the back of your mind ...
Views: 1573 - Changes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Michael HoareWhether we call them resolutions, promises, initiatives or some other name, many of us are almost always in some stage of making changes to one or more aspects of our lives. We determine to quit bad habits, acquire good habits, eat less, save more, etc. You know the drill. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Choosing the Lazy, Fun Way - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Holly Mae HowardChoosing the Lazy, Fun Way I was just reading an article by a very well intentioned person on making choices that can help a person move from the negative to the positive way of seeing things, and reframing the whole life experience toward making it work. It involved looking at life in a ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Connecting to Unconditional Self-Love: 7 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Estra RoellWhen we think of love, especially on Valentine’s Day, we think of romantic love. Romantic love is great and we all want it! It’s necessary to keep the species going and so it is hard wired into us. Dr. Helen Fisher, a top biological anthropologist, says romantic love is “one of the most ...
Views: 1570 - Understanding Reincarnation – Can help Elevate Individual and Collective Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranOur wellbeing results from expansive perception of the palpable and the hidden truths of life. The field of reincarnation is one such area that can help us evolve into the region of higher intelligence that unifies humanity and brings about their vibrant living. Reincarnation is more than ...
Views: 1570 - A Time of Unrest Calls for Rest - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In response to the threats from N. Korea. When life gets crazy and the ground you’re standing on starts to feel shaky, it is time to rest. When you start to feel anxious, your body naturally wants to respond by taking action, don’t! Take a rest. If life starts to get blurry, take a rest. ...
Views: 1569(2 votes) - Relax - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Michele Howe Clarke, MBAThe benefits of a good soak cannot be understated. There is much known about the benefits of sweating out toxins. Now a sauna or a steam bath may not be something that you encounter in our daily life or budget. There is a way to get the benefits of sweating in a sauna or steam bath right in ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - YOGA? What Does Yoga REALLY mean? By: Sheri Lewis - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Sheri LewisFriday, August 5, 2011 Yoga? What is it REALLY? By: Sheri Lewis What is Yoga really? Yoga (Sanskrit): To yolk, union to join. Hi Sheri Lewis here... What I believe yoga really means is the definition, union to yolk-join. If this is the meaning that leads into a PHILOSOPHY, of ...
Views: 1568 - BE THE PEACE AND LOVE YOU DESIRE - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyBE THE PEACE AND THE LOVE YOU DESIRE Today I’m finding it interesting to ponder the thought that we cannot give away what we don’t have. If we hold on to bitterness, anger, or feelings of betrayal and victimization, we leave no room for the expansion of love in our hearts. If we don’t have ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - BE-Attitudes ~ Remembrance of Love - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Kimberly MarooneySadness, missing people you love who have left. Be in Love. “On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” a Remembrance of Love. Our True Love is the Holy Spirit, or God, or whatever you call the Most High. Many people experience deep despair during the Holidays. The absence of ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - Feng Shui Your Bedroom Green - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Linda AvilesEverywhere we look we see the color green. From the color of nature to the color of the paper that we earn for our hard work. Colors are believed to influence the way we feel and even our actions. Take yellow for an example. Yellow is a happy color. Yellow represents joy, friendship and wisdom. ...
Views: 1566 - Can You Experiience 7 Hours of Contentment and Inner Peace? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanIn self-reflection, this past weekend I realized that I have done just that, I enjoyed 7 hours of contentment and inner peace. In making some conscious choices, I was able to make the time for myself to intentionally relax and enjoy my day. I treated me to a moment in time where I was able to ...
Views: 1565 - Can Prayer Really Help Relationships? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Marcia Naomi BergerPersonally, I grew up with no encouragement to pray. I used to have a vague sense that prayer was for simple, naïve folks, that it was the “opiate for the masses.” So I do understand if you don’t relate to the concept. But perhaps you do. Most Americans Pray Daily. According to a Pew ...
Views: 1564 - Connecting with Mother Earth - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Lisa TunneyMy friend had been telling me about this particular spot she wanted me to see since the first day I met her. She claimed it was sacred land, but the Universe was only allowing me to see a terrain filled with mechanized crushed up store bought rocks. Viewing that in my mind’s eye didn’t seem so ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - J Krishnamurti – A Catalyst and a Wayside Companion, not a Conventional Guru - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGeneral Many Masters have walked the earth from ancient days to the present. One such is J. Krishnamurti who gave his message to humanity in the last century through his talks in different countries. He has been regarded as one of the greatest spiritual teachers of all times. Free from ...
Views: 1562 - "Can Our Light be Totally Eclipsed?" - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellA few weeks ago, Joyce and I got to experience the total eclipse high in the mountains of Idaho, in the exact center of the “zone of totality.” It was, for us, the experience of a lifetime. In our seventy-one years of living, there have been other major eclipses, but we have never been in their ...
Views: 1561 - Divine Openings - Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Jenenne R. MacklinImagine freedom from worry, fear and doubt. Imagine a life of joy, with less mind chatter and stories running about the past or predictions about the future? Imagine being at peace in each moment and consciously manifesting what you really do want in your life? It's all possible now, through ...
Views: 1561 - Overcoming Adversity - 5 Ways to Overcome the Holidays, Even if Your Life is Hard - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterHow does one step into the holidays when life is tough? Perhaps there has been a loss of a job or a decrease in financial flow. Now, more than ever, it is important to practice good self-care during the holidays. It can be tough in times of difficulty to see a “silver lining” amidst so much ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - New Energy-Old Energy - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroNew Energy-Old Energy Are you in a space where confusion seems to rule lately? Has something ended in your life, or needs to end, and you’re just not sure what to think or where to turn? The Universal energy of last week was very powerful with the full moon on Thursday and then 11-11-11 ...
Views: 1560 - Anger and Disease: the Connection and Remedies - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Janet PfeifferThere is no denying that the mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. What impacts one affects all others. While the general public has become more health conscious in terms of eating healthier, dropping those unnecessary pounds, and exercising more, what often gets overlooked - that ...
Views: 1559 - Overview of Reiki - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Betty BarnesReiki (pronounced “ray-key”) can be described as a method of stress reduction and relaxation which promotes general well-being. With its origins in Japan, the word “Reiki” translates as “Universally-guided life energy.” Reiki is utilized worldwide in pain clinics, hospitals, cancer centers, ...
Views: 1558 - Delays: God's Way of Saying Hold Your Horses! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Lisa BoussonAs I sit in the airport on a flight delay, after bemoaning the fact that I need to sit around for what seems one million hours, I think back... I've been planning this trip for months now. I'm studying with a lovely British Medium, Mavis Pittilla, who is an older woman teaching out of the ...
Views: 1557 - Are You Ready For A Spiritual and Personal Transformation? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Dr. Carol BateyAre you ready for a Spiritual and Personal Transformation? “There I say unto you. What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Romans 8:26 (KJV) You are wondering what a spiritual and personal transformation is. Then you may ask does ...
Views: 1556(3 votes) - Grief is our response to all kinds of losses…. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Ligia HoubenAmong the misunderstandings people have concerning grief is that they think it is the reaction only to the death of a loved one. But we experience a sense of loss when something or someone that belonged to us and was of immense value has been taken from our lives, leaving in their place a void ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Understand F.E.A.R. to Eliminate Fear - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from James LeGrandThe Christmas Day Terrorist, the Newark Airport evacuation, continued concerns about Swine Flu (H1N1), and economic recovery from the “Great Recession” are causing widespread fear and panic. People are once again afraid to fly, afraid of those that seem sickly, and afraid that recovery will ...
Views: 1555(4 votes) - A Single Thread In The Tapestry Of Life: Tuscany, Italy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge The mystique of bicycle travel fascinates most people. Why would anyone “endure” the pains of providing their own locomotion via pedaling rather than the comfort and speed of a car, boat, plane or train? The answer lies in the antiquity of “pedaling bliss.” It thrives ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - Fear and Control - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Kathy WilsonFear has many uses. It can be used as a warning to keep you from entering into a situation that might hurt you. It can be used to motivate you away from something, such as a harmful relationship or a dangerous situation. It can also be used by others to control you. How do people use fear ...
Views: 1554 - Five Ways to Practice Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonAre you grateful? Now, more than ever, is the best time to practice gratitude. Although, it may seem like an odd time to discuss being thankful -- economic times are tough and public confidence in both corporate and governmental leaders is low. Why should you be grateful when it seems like ...
Views: 1554 - Personal Development 101 (PD 101): The 3 Essentials of Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Dr. Emelia SamMillions will flock to the latest fad diet or exercise sensation guaranteed to bring the results that have eluded them for years. Unfortunately, many of these resources will be set aside and forgotten then quickly replaced by the newest version. The one thing they all have in common is the basic ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - What You Ought To Know About Islam - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Albert WagnerLike it or not, they are real and they want to kill you. They make the evening news from being more and more gruesome and appalling than the week before. Some say they must do this to get attention, even if it goes against what they believe in. They are, of course, the Islamic State. ...
Views: 1553 - Rethinking Abundance - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Paul HoodWhat is Abundance? Maybe we need to rethink abundance. I lived my first nine years in England, from 1944 to 1953. In all those years we were under rationing. Food was doled out frugally, to the point that my sister and I suffered from malnutrition. Automobiles were scarce, we never got a ...
Views: 1552(3 votes) - What is JoyJacking, and can I do it too? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Holly Mae HowardGreetings, oh Wonderful One! Are you enjoying ease and grace in your life? Even if it's in one or two areas, something in your life is working well, right? How would you love to have a lot more flow in your life? I've been experimenting with flow, and using joy and happiness as my power ...
Views: 1552 - Dating Isn't What It Used To Be - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonOne of my VIP's is ready to head back into the world of dating. She knew I had dated quite a few years (5 years to be exact!) before Grand Dude came into my life. We were talking about the differences of dating when you are in your 40's versus in your 20's. Dating sites on the internet is ...
Views: 1551 - Healing Anger and Abuse With Help From Beyond - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI was truly blessed: when my first husband and I married I acquired a second set of parents. I could not have loved "Bob" and "Mary" more and their fondness for me was generously reciprocated. For the eighteen years I was with their son, we were family. However, my husband's decision to end our ...
Views: 1551 - Let Go (of) My Ego - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet PfeifferI have a family member who has issues with me (Go figure!). We got along well our entire lives but many years ago, “C’s” attitude towards me changed dramatically and with no explanation. All communication between us ceased (“C’s” choice, not mine) and family get-togethers became extremely ...
Views: 1551(3 votes) - What the Bible Says About Anger - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Janet PfeifferDating back over 3500 years, the Bible began as a collection of oral stories handed down from generation to generation in the form of songs, narratives, and poetry. Eventually signs and symbols were utilized in a more permanent means of recording these stories until the written word became the ...
Views: 1551 - Why Do Not We Touch Hearts! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaIn today's world, everybody seems to look healthy, prosperous, happy and tempted to earn more and more. Each one of us is in the race to get more money to spend, more things to enjoy, more pills to become healthier and more tasks to pursue. We, are blindly following our standards. Some of us are ...
Views: 1551 - IT'S NOT FAIR! - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2017 from Janet PfeifferAt one time or another, we've all complained that life isn't fair. Children do it all the time: Karen, who is older by two years, is allowed to stay up later than her younger siblings. They complain to dad that they're being treated unjustly, not realizing that at the same age her bedtime was ...
Views: 1550 - Moving on to the Beyond – Can One Step out of Being a Believer or a Non-believer? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMessages from paranormal phenomena can take us into the realm of the unknown, the Beyond. To receive the messages, one must listen and remain without judging. That means one should not fall a prey to the usual tendency of being a believer or a non-believer. Human beings generally live ...
Views: 1549 - What is Your Purpose in Life? [Hint: It's Not What You Think] - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Kulwant NagiMost of us are seeking for the purpose in life. We all have bought into this idea that we all should have some purpose in life so that we can attach some meaning to it. But in the first place, have u given some thought over it that why have we bought into this idea? Do we really need a ...
Views: 1549 - 6 Steps To Use Visualization And End Your Need For Immediate Gratification - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Gia CilentoIf you’ve ever struggled to attain your goals, don’t beat yourself up, don’t give up. It may just be that all you need is a change in your focus. You may just be giving in to your desire for immediate gratification. If you’re like most people today, you’ve probably let yourself fulfill this ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Dysfunctional Families Never Totally Go Away - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from David HarmIt is coming up on a year since I was diagnosed with cancer. An amazing year it has been. A year of strength, as well as a year of fear. It has been filled with a sense of accomplishment as well as disappointment. I have experienced the whole emotional gauntlet for the last 12 months. It ...
Views: 1548 - Reasons to Keep Faith Even Though You Can't Hear God - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Amy TorresThe reason people get terribly discouraged when they pray and can't hear God is because it seems as if God is not answering them. In order to keep faith, we have to open our minds to the idea that just because we believe "God doesn't care about me" or "God doesn't exist" doesn't mean it's ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Being Divine Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerUnconditional love is a power so universally recognized that we all aspire to its realization whether we are conscious of it or not. We yearn for it, pray for it and, at times, even fight for it. Throughout time great master teachers have come forth to remind us of it. On a deep inner level, we ...
Views: 1547 - Healthy Anger - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2015 from Janet PfeifferAnger is one of the most powerful yet misunderstood emotions we experience. On the one hand, it has become a form of entertainment on TV, video games, social media, and Youtube. Housewives from states across the nation screaming at one another and flipping tables are cheered on each week by ...
Views: 1547 - reclaim life balance, reclaim peace - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Melanie McGheeI think that it's possible to cultivate a life of balance and peace? Do you? Seriously, do you? As a young mother, I knew that to be the kind of mom I wanted to be, I needed to take time for myself --- to meditate, to take care of my body, and reflect on my life. As an older mother, and so ...
Views: 1546 - If Only We Had Some Patience In A Bottle - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenWhat is one of the most valuable commodities that anyone can possess in this day and age? What is the one precious thing we all seem to lack? I believe that, given the opportunity, some of us would even trade all of our earthly possessions for a lifelong supply of this magical substance. It ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Words - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkOnce again I have been thinking of all the noise and by noise I mean the noise of WORDS. Everyone uses words to form an opinion. Opinions flourish on every subject. Every subject is built and dissected through words. Colorful, expressive, masterfully artistic, plentiful words. So plentiful ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - The Beckoning of Sorrow – A Key to Understanding Life and the Afterlife. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe feeling of sorrow, as different from sadness, can take us on to the beyond – the region of universal spirituality where man’s self-centered projections cannot thrive. Can we understand the beauty of that feeling and its deeply cleansing effects? Generally, the words ‘sorrow’ and ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - The Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: Your Most Powerful Tool for Spiritual Development - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Charles FrancisHave you ever wondered if there was a way you could speed up your spiritual development? I’m sure you know of some people who are so peaceful and serene that nothing seems to bother them. The secret of their success is actually quite simple. They’ve figured out what works, and they do it ...
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