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Lord Hanuman is said to be Chiranjeevi, or immortal.
Such is the strength of Bajrang Bali that he is taken in the highest regard by one and all. On Saturdays, we find a huge crowd at all Hanuman temples. By visiting a Hanuman temple on Saturday, Vayuputra can be appeased; this is often done ... Views: 1245
Many, many years ago I knelt in front of my teacher and complained about my father, his attitude to me and his complete lack of understanding with my interest in Buddhism. He had recently said some things that had hurt me very much and even angered me. I needed to share that pain and find some ... Views: 1088
Dhamma is everywhere
My teacher arrived back at his monastery one afternoon after visiting his other monastery in London. He came straight to the kitchen where I, as a monk, was making a cup of tea. His smile was enormous and he said immediately, "Paññadipa, I ... Views: 1520
When you move on the path of dharma, you move in harmony with your own nature and with the essential nature of all beings. Can you feel those moments when your thoughts, words, and deeds are in harmony with life? When you sense such harmony, such alignment, then you are truly following ... Views: 659
The teachings of the Tao come from the ancient teachings of dharma. When a being follows the Tao, they are in alignment with their inherent nature and they follow the laws that govern that inherent nature. These laws, the principles and operating forces of the universe, are the fabric of ... Views: 1068
Difference between premonition and precognition
Two words with distinct meaning but do you really know the difference between premonition and precognition? And what does it matter anyway?
Easily confused and not helped by authors and experts using the two words interchangeably, within the ... Views: 4008
Do 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: 1080
Have you always thought about trying meditation but never knew which type to try? Click here for 5 types of meditation to help you find inner peace.
Criss-crossed legs, folded hands, and "oms." Ah, the standard meditation stance. I'm sure this is what you imagine when thinking about ... Views: 1223
How has Spirit has revealed itself to you? As a young child I always felt and often saw what I called “angels’. I felt like I was always being observed. I didn’t feel alone. Later on, as I learned to meditate, I really began to connect deeply with Spirit and an intimate relationship developed ... Views: 1203
In the modern world, we're always looking for ways to live healthier and happier lives. This search often leads us to new tools and habits that promise a better version of ourselves. Among these, cannabis vaporizers have gained popularity, especially for those seeking a safer alternative to ... Views: 425
Notice the comfortable warmth of your body and as you do so begin to become aware of the fact that comfort means so much more than the simple ease that a recliner has to offer or your pair of favorite slippers on a cool morning.
It might be good to remember that comfort is the ease of Spirit ... Views: 1004
Divine Mission
By Rosemary DeTrolio
Under God's special dictionary, the definition says, "You will be called to do a mission. I will ask you to do strange and wonderful things, which you will be compelled to do for me. Of course, your family will think you are crazy. I did invent humor.”
I ... Views: 3678
Imagine 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
Do crystal ball readings work well? It often depends on how seriously a person takes their life. Some can be very laid back and leave it to luck to sort out their aspirations and problems - of course, those are usually the ones whose life never improves and gets worse or stays bad and ... Views: 718
Do the tarot cards help people by Rosemary Price psychic.
Of course my point of view will be to say yes because I have been doing clairvoyant, tarot and psychic readings - amongst others - for more than forty years. In that time I have helped hundreds if not thousands of people who asked me to ... Views: 965
If you are a truly spiritual person, should you ever feel really sad?
Well, the Little Prince, who represents our inner being, felt very sad. In fact we will find as we proceed through the Little Prince’s story that he experienced the full range of emotion—including emotions that it’s often ... Views: 1473
“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Everything in the world is beautiful because they are created by God. From aromatic flowers to mysterious mountains, from sunset to sunrise, from still lake to Wild Ocean, from ... Views: 1274
I was just this morning reading an article by Wendy Squires on the “Mamamia” FB page, where she addressed her need for what I call downtime.
This quote is useful & I don’t know who wrote it but it sounds like a practicing psychologist
“The key difference [between introverts and extroverts] is ... Views: 1693
Do you feel good about who you are? I hope you can answer “YES” to the above question; however, if you can’t, I am here to tell you that you need to be bold enough to feel good about you. Being against yourself will never help you but it will most definitely keep you stuck in a negative and ... Views: 1442
We can often let worry, stress and other negative thoughts consume us. If we don’t stop those thoughts, they can cause accidents in our lives. Here are a few steps to help drive you in the right direction so you don’t go down that road again.
Inspect – It is important before you drive to ... Views: 1169
Why is it we keep going back to places and situations we know are wrong in God’s eyes? We have heard the saying “been there, done that” but sometimes we keep going back and repeating bad mistakes. These mistakes come from our own desire to do wrong. These desires come from our past of what we ... Views: 1296
I have a tendency to take myself a bit too seriously at times, especially when I get stressed, irritated, or scared. I’ve noticed that sometimes these feelings not only make me less effective in dealing with a difficult situation, they actually cause the difficulty itself, or at the very least ... Views: 1351
Ducks, dishtowels, and doorbells: one wouldn't think they're connected to anger in any way. Cake, on the other hand, is a no-brainer: when upset, eat some. Plain and simple. No one can be angry when stuffing their mouths with a confectionery delight topped with butter cream icing and sugar ... Views: 1653
Psychics use dream
interpretation as a tool to analyze what is going on in your subconscious mind. Dreams are the bridge between our conscious and subconscious mind. The primary language in dreams is symbols. Even actions in a dream are symbolic. The key to deciphering a symbol is how ... Views: 1022
Where do we move on from here? Words of comfort can be found in Jesus’ first sermon which he gave before the coming of his fifteenth birthday and to me it means, “Let us begin anew.”
The following is part of his sermon:
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me; ... Views: 832
It 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
We could all use a few suggestions for dealing with those difficult coworkers, obnoxious family members, or challenging neighbors that find their way into our lives. Some really know how to push our buttons and bring out the worst in us; others are stubborn or opinionated; still others can be ... Views: 1722
How to reform! What's wrong with the citizen, please? Politics Vs Economy—it’s a long rally as if, in the final of a tennis tournament that India observes today. None knows who will come out victorious. The spectators are to sustain tension. Dr. Manmohan Singh, our Prime Minister, tries his best ... Views: 1232
People fall prey to conditioned responses unknowingly. As a result, their reactions to others become robotic. They can release themselves from this sad state of affairs through transcendence brought about by simple self-awareness towards inner freedom. That would lead to discovering natural ... Views: 1925
You’re probably thinking, ‘no thank you’. Snakes are slimy, scary, and potentially dangerous. To some yes, and to others they’re beautiful with gorgeous markings and textured skin. How do you see the snake?
I was at the Farmers Market the other day queued up for some cucumbers. The line was ... Views: 1390
In Western society, people are inculcated, from early childhood,in the idea that they need to be active in order to succeed in the world. The outlook is extremely focused on an outward perspective. The body, life-force and mind have to be trained and harnessed into action. Time not spent in ... Views: 134
Throughout our lives we are going to experience the unexpected. We will welcome the things that bring us joy and happiness with open arms and we will resist the things that bring us sadness and heartache. Both are natural reactions to what we want and what we don’t want.
But….what if, ... Views: 1692
Emotion; if turned into a laser could even force gods of the gods to turn by your side.
Emotion; if turned into a laser could even force gods of the gods to turn by your side.
Transforming self, healing self or others, helping others without their knowledge, creating a common wave of ... Views: 762
The planets have aligned themselves in such a way to make us see, feel and deal with our emotions. This alignment began this week and will continue for three weeks. Wow, and I thought this was a tough week. How will we handle 3 weeks of it?
Have you felt things come to the surface lately ... Views: 1411
Enemies of Truth
by
William Cottringer, Ph.D.
Truth is like the beauty of a great sculpture—all that is left when you can’t take away, add, or change anything more. ~Anonymous.
At times there seem to be more enemies of truth than friends. If you are a real truth seeker, here are ... Views: 472
These days there is a great deal of talk about evolution – the evolution of our economic and political systems, of our technology, our means of communication, even our DNA. There is, however, very little said about our “energetic evolution,” although this may very well be the key to our health ... Views: 2232
After emerging from their chrysalis once a butterfly’s wings have dried, it’s had enough sun, and possibly a little nectar from the proper plant, it will fly. When human beings are nurtured, healthy and unencumbered - we fly too. However, when we don’t release what does not serve us, create a ... Views: 1621
Energy Meditation
This form of meditation focuses your attention on how everything is made up of energy. It is a simple meditation that is beneficial for your body, mind and spirit. Physically and emotionally this meditation will help you lower stress levels and create a feeling of liberation ... Views: 1303
Praying is asking for help, and meditation is the act of receiving. Some people get so concerned about procedure when they hear the word meditation that they never actually meditate. They have this worry that they have to sit in a particular position for an extended period of time. It does not ... Views: 1224
Less Stress, More Fun for the Holidays
By
Bhasweti Gewhas, PhD., C.HT.
The Holidays are around the corner. It is time to be happy, to relax and to enjoy. But with all the hassles of buying presents, cleaning the clutter, sending the greeting cards, getting ready for the parties, cooking the ... Views: 1362
With the weather changing and the days getting longer, it is easier to get outside and get some fresh air. Shortly after my heart surgery the weather turned cold and it was hard to get out. I remember one morning going to get some groceries and I forgot to wear a hat. My head got cold and I ... Views: 1842
So, how many times have you ever stopped and said: “Enough… this is just enough for me. I do not need or want any more than this. My heart is satisfied with what I have and have enjoyed today… it is enough.”
The Zebra and wildebeest were going about their eating, playing, resting, walking, ... Views: 727
How do we typically respond to the situations that we meet in the world? We want to fulfill our desires, have our wishes and ideas carried out, and have a modicum of control in our lives. When things do not go as we wish, we become frustrated, angry, resentful or otherwise upset. On the other ... Views: 523
Everest trekking is a trekker's paradise with your ultimate destination limited only by time and energy rugged peaks, glaciers, and high passes offer an endless choice of route. Sherpa villages offer a warm welcome and shelter in Everest trek. You are encouraged to give yourself as much time as ... Views: 984
Forgiveness is confusing. Ask anyone and you get a different answer. Some people feel they have to forgive their perpetrator. “I’m not about to forgive the SOB that raped me when I was 12 yrs old and destroyed my life,” says Claire. But she hasn’t moved forward with her life since then. The ... Views: 2803
Three years ago I was an empty cup. I used to think that art and music were overestimated and they didn’t add value to my time. Thank Earth they didn’t listen to what I said and they both saved my life in the end.
In my new life, what I enjoy the most is listening to music while I am in motion. ... Views: 1039
"Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure" ~Don Wilder and Bill Rechin
The Excuse is a false reason that you give to explain why you do something.
Excuses are the tools of incompetence, used to build monuments of nothingness, and those who specialize in them seldom accomplish ... Views: 2749
In order to awaken who you really are, you have to set free everything that is not you. Any part of yourself that has been built up, transformed, or altered and doesn’t feel real is not you. By becoming your true self, you are able to find peace within yourself. True happiness and contentment ... Views: 799