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- An Inner Peace Tip - Honoring The Warrior Within - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterWithin each of us there is a part of our character that gives us the strength to stand up in this world. The part that is often referred to resiliency giving us the ability to survive various life circumstances that are difficult to manage at times. I have the pleasure of working with ...
Views: 1494 - An Insight about Christmas that Will Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince The Little Prince is going to trigger a massive change in the life of the pilot who has crashed in the desert. He will accompany the pilot on an inner journey that will totally transform how he understands himself, how he feels about ...
Views: 1374 - 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 - ANGER AND POWER: THE CONNECTION - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWe all seek to be powerful. I'm not speaking necessarily about having authority over others but we certainly want to have control over our own lives. Yet even the most well-intentioned, enlightened person wants to control a particular situation or individual at times. Certainly, parents impose ...
Views: 1460 - Anger and Self-Pity: The Shortest Road to Misery - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI've never been one to feel sorry for myself. When bad things would happen in my life I never asked "why me?" I would, instead, inquire "why not me?" I learned early-on that bad things happen in everyone's life and I was not exempt so I developed a mindset of quiet self-resignation - I simply ...
Views: 1619 - Anger Management - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Danielle DaoustWhat do you do when you’re ready to explode? I am a hot-tempered French Canadian, so when I discovered that my wee boy, even at 2 years old, had a terrible temper, I was really at a loss. Getting upset with him just seemed to make him more powerful… anger begets more anger…. ...
Views: 1624 - ANGER: FIRE OR ICE? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Janet PfeifferIt doesn't take much to anger some people. Even the most innocent comments can cause some tempers to flare. Innocuous situations can be misinterpreted leading to screaming matches, cursing, or physical altercations. In an instant, violence can erupt where calm once existed and destruction of ...
Views: 1860 - Anger: How Much is Too Much? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Janet PfeifferJesus got angry. He was troubled by the many injustices he encountered while on Earth. At times, he expressed his dismay to those around Him. Anger, as with all emotions, has a place and purpose. But how does one know if there is too much anger in their lives? Here are ten warning signs to ...
Views: 2627 - Anger: The Bigger Picture - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever found yourself in a situation that was somewhat confusing, uncomfortable or perhaps even dangerous? Sometimes it's hard to understand why things happen or why we must participate in particular activities. We don't often understand why certain people enter our lives or why they ...
Views: 1587 - Anger: The Bigger Picture - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever found yourself in a situation that was somewhat confusing, uncomfortable or perhaps even dangerous? Sometimes it's hard to understand why things happen or why we must participate in particular activities. We don't often understand why certain people enter our lives or why they ...
Views: 1449 - Anger: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Janet PfeifferAs a child I was taught that anger was a bad emotion but I've have since come to understand that there are no bad feelings. All emotions have purpose and value as they teach us about ourselves based on how we react to external events. We assign value to each depending on how people act them out. ...
Views: 1749 - Another place - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Michael KewleyAt one time I was flying out of Heathrow airport to go to India and conduct our annual series of ten day Vipassana Retreats at the International Meditation Centre in Budh Gaya. It was a stormy evening and the sky was black with clouds and occasional lightning flashes, a good indication of what ...
Views: 1524 - Answer The Question; “Why Am I Here?” An Explanation of Limitations, Business Success, Life Purpose, and Regaining Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from David SamuelThis article was the subject of a 90 minute talk given by the author. Members of the http://LawOfAttractionForum.net can get a FREE copy of the MP3 Audio file. When we are young we ask the question of why am I here. This is normal for most people. Some have stopped asking and forgot they ...
Views: 916 - 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 - Approaching Ahimsa Like a Warrior - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Melanie McGheeThink of the qualities you associate with a warrior. I think of ferocity of determination, one pointedness in attention, and definite strength. Now think of the yogic quality of ahimsa. Ahimsa is one of the yamas (restraints) in Patanjali’s sutras. It is usually translated as nonviolence or ...
Views: 1368 - Are we finding happiness only at the sufferings of others? Do we need to find such negative happiness at all? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe joy that we feel seeing the happiness of other beings is the pure joy unadulterated by self-interest. Feeling pleased at other's happiness is a great virtue! On the other hand, the joy one feels while seeing others fail, suffer or get hurt; the sadistic pleasure one takes when something ...
Views: 517 - Are you an Old Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Christina de ValenciaI used to wonder why some people seem complacent about life as it is and others seem to question everything and know there is more than our five senses tell us. I still sit and watch others wherever I go, rarely finding anyone who makes eye-contact or expresses curiosity about others or their ...
Views: 1477 - Are you Believe in the Love? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyAre you believe in the Love? Are you believe in the Forgiveness? I believe in... "Where there is love, there is life." - said Mahatma Gandhi. The Life lives in the Love. The Love lives in the life. The Love has got High frequency. The Life needs High frequency. When you say: I ...
Views: 1596 - Are You Blocking The Circulation Of Life? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Adam BercierThere is a continuous flow in all of life. Whether it is the earth beneath your feet, or the solar system above your head. Life is circulating at all times. The reason why I mention this "circulation of life", is because when this circulation becomes blocked, or has a kink somewhere, that is ...
Views: 1799 - Are you feeling the affects of a Full Moon? Try Meditating to enhance it. - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Jane Booth RobertsonEveryone seems to feel the affects of a full moon. Some people appear very restless and uneasy. Others feel energized. Somehow the energy of the moon calls us to pay attention so we may transform and grow. Since ancient times, people have gathered and prayed during this time as they honored ...
Views: 4369 - Are you feeling tossed around by life? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieAre you feeling tossed around by life? Always something that creates stress and challenge? The next time you feel this way instead of focusing on the problem or challenge change your perspective to "what do I desire overall?" I don't want you concentrating on the "how" only focus on the desire. ...
Views: 1271 - Are you guided by ego or spirit? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageConsider this... when you do a kind deed, do you need to get credit for the action or do you take action simply because the task needed to get done? Your initial reaction may be that you took action on something because it needed to get done. Yet, many people (on a hidden level) can't stand the ...
Views: 1520 - Are You Hijacking Your Happiness? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2020 from Sally MarksWhen I think about the importance of gratitude a popular refrain from Joni Mitchell’s hit, Big Yellow Taxi comes to mind. “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone. They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” The song has been covered by numerous ...
Views: 989 - Are You Listening? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickLet’s talk about listening. Truly listening. Not only to those around you but to your inner wisdom, your intuition, your higher power. Are you listening? I learned to listen by experience to go within and to know how to connect with and communicate with my inner being. Some say that prayer ...
Views: 1527 - Are You Living Your Resume or Eulogy? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI had the honor of both attending and speaking at the annual Wisdom 2.0 conference in San Francisco recently. The event was great, and one of the highlights for me was listening to an inspiring talk given by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post. In her talk she asked us a ...
Views: 1542 - Are you seeking for gratification or happiness? Understand between what is gratification and happiness - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Mykim TranDo you think it is important for you to take action to improve your community or society? Have you ever stop yourself from taking action to try to improve your community or society because you believe that one person cannot make a difference? Do you feel like it would be a waste of your time to ...
Views: 746 - As the Paradigm Shifts: M is for Money and Mindfulness - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Rosie KuhnMoney Money is very much a spiritual issue. Some think that the pursuit of wealth couldn’t possibly be a path to enlightenment or spiritual serenity. We never know what our path will look like, what’s in store for us, or where our greatest learning opportunities will lay, awaiting our arrival ...
Views: 1508 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part 6: Dark Forces - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Zarla LeahWhy does God allow dark forces to exist and cause us trouble? Because without dark forces, there would be no growth, no building up of our strength, our courage, and our truth. We have to have something to test our faith, strengthen our faith, and keep moving us forward. Okay, here’s the ...
Views: 1535 - Astral Travel For Beginners - 5 Tips That Will Pave Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Dan MAstral Travel For Beginners - 5 Tips That Will Pave Your Way To Success Astral traveling for beginners is not too different from that of the people that are more experienced; the main difference being is in how you get to and how you handle the new experience. There are many things that you ...
Views: 1447 - At Peace - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.A simple phrase, but sometimes it is very hard to maintain. Peace is a state of mind, of simply being. Somedays it is hard to reach that harmony with mind, body and spirit to simply be at peace. Think about it for a moment. For the mind not to worry or be stressed, the soul to be in ...
Views: 1409 - ATTENTION! Differentiate EOS from IGS - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Laura NashOur Emotional Operating System (EOS) is not the same as our Inner Guidance System (IGS). But, the two systems work so similarly that they are easy to confuse. Emotions get our attention. They offer sensations of constriction or expansion in varying degrees of intensity according to the level ...
Views: 1452 - Auli Hill Station in Uttarakhand Travel Blog - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from bizare xpeditionAuli Hill Station Uttarakhand Travel Blog with all the details of Auli Tourism. Best time to visit, Places to visit, How to reach, Things to do, etc. We offer various packages of Auli Tour Package from Rishikesh & Auli Skiing Package offers the best travel experience in the hills of Garhwal ...
Views: 964 - Avoid being Ripped Off - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Rosemary PriceAvoid being ripped off... Anyone who is reasonably sensible is aware that there are people out there who would cheat you given half a chance. The thing is to know how to prevent them. So how do you know when an offer is a scam and when it is genuine? Simple. When there is a lot more in it for ...
Views: 1472 - 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: 1244 - Awakening - Acceptance of our Spiritual Guidance - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jane Booth RobertsonAs our spirit awakens throughout our life, we begin to realize that there is something ‘beyond’ our normal humanness that is influencing and guiding our lives. We can deny it, but somehow it keeps revealing its presence to us in many ways. As we begin to accept that we have spiritual guidance ...
Views: 1381 - Balance Your Mental and Emotional Sides - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Tony DosanjhWhat are Emotions Emotions are just that, feelings. They have no real existence outside us and they come and go as regularly as the clouds do. We don't need to dwell on them and we always need to tell ourselves that they won't last. Many people see emotions as negative, so they try not to ...
Views: 720 - Bare All to Enchant in Any Season - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jan DeniseBare All to Enchant—in Any Season Summer demands that we bare all those body parts we’ve conveniently layered in sweaters. And if you’re feeling squeamish about that, you’re trying to protect more than just your abs and your thighs from rejection. When you accept the rest of you, you ...
Views: 1415 - Barriers to Inner Guidance - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Barbara DutcherBARRIERS TO INNER GUIDANCE If it is true (and I know it is) that we are all connected to higher knowledge – what I call The Guide Within – then why are we not all receiving guidance all the time? What stops YOU from hearing the voice for love inside? The greatest barriers to ...
Views: 980 - Be Happy And Feel Blessed - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Mulyadi Kurnia“The most important thing is to enjoy your life- to be happy- it’s all that matters” -Audrey Hepburn Happiness is one of those virtues that eliminate negative energy from your body and mind. Too often, people end up spending their lives in regrets because they fail to enjoy the small and big ...
Views: 1412 - Be Not Dismayed - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Jean AdrienneThe Angels whisper this message to us always as we journey through our lives on Earth. It is so easy for us to forget who we are and why we are here as the pressures of day to day existence close in. We are all dealing with this in some form. It’s probably easier for those of us who are working ...
Views: 834 - Be the Butterfly - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Meghan GehanOver the past two years, I’ve used various activities to cope with my divorce: yoga, meditation, coffee dates with friends, workshops and the OJC retreat, etc. One simple, yet effective coping mechanism has been inspirational quotes taped to my bathroom mirror. They change periodically depending ...
Views: 1496 - Be the Change... - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Bettina GoodwinThe world is changing. I see it all around me. More and more women are focusing on heart-centered living, embarking on a soul journey that takes them deeper within themselves, creating more meaning in their lives. It’s beautiful to watch as they grow and blossom into more vibrant versions ...
Views: 1422 - Be Truly Human: Practice Random Acts of Kindness! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Noelle NelsonRemember the slogan “Practice random acts of kindness”? It’s been around for a long time—all the way back to 1982 or so. More often than not, it was dismissed by most folks as a cute New Age aphorism and has largely been forgotten in the years since. Certainly in our hurried, harried ...
Views: 2224 - Be willing to Forgive Self - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierBe willing to forgive self. Willingness is the first step in forgiving ourselves. The act of self forgiveness helps us to let go of the past. This is essential as we continue to heal our past and move forward in our new life. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to ...
Views: 1696 - Become a Beacon for Inner Peace - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Elizabeth DiamondMost likely you have come across this famous quote by Gandhi at least once if not many times in your lifetime; “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Printed on posters and everything from t-shirts to coffee mugs, this insightful statement appears in abundance all over the world. ...
Views: 1288 - Become Your Own best Friend and Live the Life of Love and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Simon JohnsonMost of us have a tendency to do things that are self-destructive in nature, yet we are mostly not even aware about them. It can take a lot of practice and self-observation to become your own best friend, but it is something every human being should strive to achieve as being the enemy to ...
Views: 1058 - becoming a life artist - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Melanie McGheeThich Nhat Hanh a contemporary Buddhist monk, writes with great elegance of the joy to be found in bringing our awareness to the present moment. He encourages us to be so completely immersed in the task at hand that it becomes to us the most important thing in our life. In The Miracle of ...
Views: 1522 - Becoming Butterfly - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Daydree HornerHappy New Year! I hope you’ve been having a lovely holiday season. This is the time of year when we reflect upon the past and look forward to the future - 2017. Some of us even create New Year’s resolutions based on how well the last year went. What were the highs and the lows? What did I learn ...
Views: 1902 - 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 - Being Exposed - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from David HarmWe come into this world exposed. Our whole selves open for display. Our minds to fragile, with no experience to be ashamed or be shy with our exposure. As we age, we begin to build little walls around us, not letting everyone see the "real" person. We begin to gain friends and our parents send ...
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