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- Five Touches to a Better Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Daniel ToopsFive Touches To a Better Me New Year provides us with an opportunity to make a start fresh start and to set our lives in order. It is estimated that 48% of Americans will make some Sort of New Year resolution. Of those resolutions made, 92% will not be kept. In fact, 45% will fail before ...
Views: 1385(7 votes) - How Practicing Metta Meditation Makes Us Better Human Beings - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Zohar BondMetta is a quintessentially Buddhist term often translated as lovingkindness, It is the philosophy and practice of unconditional love for others which isn’t marred by our own self-interests, but is instead a genuine hope for physical and mental prosperity starting with ourselves and those ...
Views: 1384 - Milk the Bliss! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichI so love going to a concert and listening to the orchestra. I find myself so swept away by the beauty of it all. It amazes me how all the parts come together to produce the work of art we get to experience with our own ears. When watching a play, I can achieve that same feeling. All the ...
Views: 1384(4 votes) - How to Live the Life You Really Want - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Lisa BarnettMost people think the first step to create the life your heart and soul desire is to figure out what you want. Let me share a secret: There is a step before that. An easy trap to fall into I know so many people who spend hours taking quizzes on social media in the hopes of finding the ...
Views: 1382 - 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 - The Self is not free - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Vinod AnandThe Self is not free (Vinod Anand) Doing whatever you have done, you will continue to get what you have L.F got. So, to live wisely and happily, question the way of doing you have been following. In today’s world where the pace of life is so hectic, fast food has become a popular source of ...
Views: 1381 - Which Is Better To Pursue; Enlightenment Or Emotional Independence - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from David SamuelThe most attractive is of course enlightenment, spiritual realization, self-knowledge or anything in that direction. Promise of this draws many people, and although it would be wonderful to have a large following, I will not claim to have achieved or promise something I cannot deliver. What I ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Letting Go Of Expectations - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoExpectations of oneself or others can be a hard thing to live with. If we do not live up to our own expectations, we feel lost at our own inability. If others let us down, we have a hard time understanding or even forgiving them. Expectations are ideas of how things should be and work out in ...
Views: 1379 - The Challenge of Human Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2020 from Maetreyii Ma NolanMany different feelings and emotions come in human life, many different types of experiences. And some of them are very painful, very difficult. And difficult experiences can be unique to you, or you can be part of a collective Karma, where those experiences involve a whole group of ...
Views: 1379 - Why You Need to Refine Your Soul Agreements - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Kumari MullinIn the last article you received several ways to more successfully manage your energy so you don’t take on other people’s “stuff” e.g. negative thoughts and emotions that can make you feel drained and confused. Another crucial element in managing your sensitivity to other people’s energies, ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Am I Being Old Fashioned in regards to Dating? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI have women ask me about dating etiquette. Essentially do the traditional dating rules still apply today? The answer is mostly they do. So, here is my take. I believe when on a date, the gentleman pays. Pure and simple; if I have to pull out my wallet to pay for anything on the first ...
Views: 1376 - The Sins of our Parents are visited upon us - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from nerak AmiThe many times growing up we swear, we will never be like our parents; too many to remember but here we are, all grown up with children of our own, lo and behold we are enacting behavior mirroring them. If we step back and truly observe our interactions with our children, we see our parents’ ...
Views: 1376 - Lousy Segments Make for Good Life - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Lousy Segments Make for Good Life Often we're so engrossed in snippets of our lives that we fail to see the big picture; but life, directed by the mother of all directors, has a way of bringing the pieces ...
Views: 1375(3 votes) - 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 - Feeling At Peace With Life - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Adam BenedettoIn our search to feel content and at peace in life, we may think we have to change our behavior or habits, but does this really work? What really is in our way of finding peace is our decision of what life is. It is the belief that somehow we can figure it out, figure out our problems, and ...
Views: 1374 - Your Inner Ocean - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Daydree HornerWe all have an inner ocean with its own rhythm. It's apparent in how we walk, how fast we talk, how well we relax and in our ability to deal with stress. It’s connected to our life force or ki. Our inner ocean is our soul’s vibration. Have you ever met someone who regardless of ...
Views: 1373 - Taking Care of Yourself in Today's World - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Dr Harry HenshawLiving in our world today can be very stressful. While some of the stress that we experience is actually useful for motivating us, a point can be reached where it becomes very harmful, physically, emotionally and even spiritually. Knowing how to manage and even reduce the harmful effects of ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - The Little White Lie That Grew - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Jenn ProtheroWe have come so far from truth in many areas of our lives that sometimes it seems difficult to find our own inner truth. We have accepted the little white lies we tell ourselves and others for so long that we have drifted to a place were the truth feels so uncomfortable we don’t want to hear ...
Views: 1371 - The Mental Activity Of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from rachel annAs we go through our daily lives, we tend to forget to make a pause from all the clamors of circadian life. Why don’t we break off for a moment and contemplate just to unclog all those worldly stuff and breathe in some fresh air. We need that from time to time to make our lives more bearable to ...
Views: 1371 - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAre you holding your breath, hoping I'll reveal something that you don't already know? Or maybe you're pretty sure that whatever I have to say won't be new, but you're curious to know just what "secret" I'm going to reveal? Well, no matter. Here's the scoop on the secret to ...
Views: 1371 - Spirit Speaks – Listen to your Heart - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Kristin EcklundSpirit speaks through your “Heart” – the highest, deepest part of your Heart where Soul connects – and you will find that your heart has a lot to say. No matter how many times you may have overridden it, ignored it or denied it, it will continue to speak in the same soft, loving, gentle voice it ...
Views: 1370(4 votes) - How to Get Rid of Anger with the Akashic Records - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2020 from Lisa BarnettHave you ever been angry and not known how to let it go? Research has shown anger can make you more vulnerable to heart attack or stroke and increase your odds for anxiety, high blood pressure and many other physical issues. Fortunately, the Akashic records can help. What is Anger? Anger ...
Views: 1369 - 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 - Patience as a Refernece Point - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Melanie McGheeI went to see my daughters for an all too brief visit not long ago. This trip landed smack dab in the middle of several stressors that aren't part of my usual routines; the car was having trouble, house repairs from storm damage were underway and some critters that were supposed to live outside ...
Views: 1368 - Count Your Blessings! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Marion LicchielloGratitude Count your blessings!I remember sitting in my sister’s yard (my home at the time) with my dog, beauty all around me, the neighbors’ roosters running around me; and feeling a sense of calm and fulfillment. I was so grateful for my surroundings and my family and good friends. Not ...
Views: 1367 - How Feng Shui Can Help in Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsWith living amidst a challenged economy, everyone is looking for innovative ways to either increase or just maintain a steady income. The question so many are now asking is what can be done at a personal level to create our “own economy” and thrive? Solutions can arrive from thinking ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneWhen you hear the word “Spring” what images come to your mind? Budding trees? Birds singing? Beautiful flowers? Sunshine and rain? Many things probably come to mind but there is one unmistakable image that is associated with Spring – new life. Many people engage in “spring cleaning” during this ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - 3 ways to Create True Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisHiking the mountain range behind my home is where I often receive my most inspired ideas. The other morning, a phrase bolted into my head in a very dramatic fashion just as I reached the apex of my climb. Standing there, scanning the horizon, satisfied with my morning’s accomplishment, clear ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - Ten Tips For Keeping Peace in an Out of Control World - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI don't know about you but to me the world keeps getting crazier. Nothing makes sense anymore. I sometimes feel as though I've fallen into the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland. In an age of endless technology and societal demands, I am acutely aware of the ever constant pressures of living in ...
Views: 1365 - The Best Gift Ever - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2019 from Lisa BarnettThis is the time of year when I hear it the most. “This can’t be my family!” I know it’s challenging for some of us to believe we really chose them. It can be painful and aggravating at times. The Akashic Masters want you to know that yes, indeed, you did choose your family members in this life, ...
Views: 1364 - C'mon Join the Joy Ride - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Meghan Gehan"Any idiot can face a crisis- it's this day-to-day living that wears you out," said the Russian Playwright, Anton Chekhov. Day to day living can wear you out, for many it is filled with the same old routine- the bills, the kids and their homework, the laundry, and the list goes on and on. How ...
Views: 1363 - What Is Mindfulness - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2015 from Rev.William MeinsenWhat is Mindfulness? Learning how to become more in touch with our feelings and how to direct positive actions when they are needed is what mindfulness is about. Mindfulness is trusting in your inner-self to guide you to that place of peace and understanding. The dictionary says this ...
Views: 1363 - Reasons: Why We Should Have Flowers at Home - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Dinesh KumarSo, you love flowers, and you want them around no matter what occasion it is or whether or not there is an occasion at all. Most people who love flowers or love them to be a part of their interior décor, prefer setting up flower gardens for that purpose. If you belong to this league of people, ...
Views: 1362 - A Simple Technique for Coming Back Into Alingment - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Connie Huebner,Question: I know to call on Divine Mother when I am feeling ruffled or angry, if I'm aware that I am out of alignment. The problem seems to be that I am not aware that I am out of alignment. The anger or the fear takes me over. How can we be more aware when we are not in alignment to come ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Defend-Less - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Max RyanOne of my favorite quotes and I think one of the most effective principles and getting positive results in our lives is this: "It is in our defenselessness that your safety lies" That is from A Course in Miracles. The concept of defenselessness is something that is foreign to many people. It ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Enjoy the Holidays in Your Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from BHASWETI GEWHASLess 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 - Purposeful Living and Spiritual Living Are One - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard JacobsHow do we truly apply our spirituality on a daily basis? How many of us have been practicing spirituality for years, having intuitions of a higher possibility for ourselves and the planet, and then come out of meditation or the course we happen to be doing and have a dozen bills land on us at ...
Views: 1361 - The Soul of the Heart Inner Whispers - Our Family is Where We Begin - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterWhether we like it or not, we are our fathers, our mothers, our grandparents. No amount of denying, pushing away or ignoring will change that. How many times have we thought that if we move enough miles away or emotionally separate ourselves from our family, that somehow it will make a ...
Views: 1360(2 votes) - Who am i? What is the purpose of my life? What am I best at? What should I do to shine my best? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Dinesh KumarWho am i? What is the purpose of my life? What am I best at? What should I do to shine my best? Learn to rightly yearn and ask the appropriate question from an astrologer about life. We all across this world have an inborn tendency to be more than eager to know about our future and this ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Pay Attention - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Daydree HornerMeditation, yoga, reiki and many other modalities that help the mind and body relax are valuable for focus and creating inner peace. When we’re focused and peaceful we are at a high state of attention. This is a powerful place. Tai Chi masters are some of the most alert human beings on the ...
Views: 1358 - Choose Love Instead of Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Sandra MiniereBlaming ourselves leads to feeling guilty, and feeling guilty can trigger an expectation of punishment. When self-blame becomes a habit, we carry a heavy burden throughout our lives. The feeling that we are being punished for some wrong doing or not being good enough plagues us. Before we ...
Views: 1357 - Letting Go - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreLetting go seems to be one of the most difficult things for most of us to do, yet it’s the most rewarding and freeing experience you can ever give yourself. The ability to let go frees you both emotionally and physically. There is often a misconception as to what “letting go” really ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - The Journey into Oneself – Its Salutary Effects on Our Daily Life - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe journey into oneself is characterized by self-awareness and the eagerness to understand the basis for our unhappiness. It gives us the opportunity to transform ourselves into beings of unqualified compassion, deeply interested in leading a vibrant life. Turning the attention on one’s own ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - Why Not Practice More Self-Love - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Carrie SabaWhen you think of the word love what comes to mind? Do you think about the people and things you care most about? Does it bring emotions of joy and kindness? When you think of the word love does it make you smile from the inside because love makes you feel happy? Most of us think of positive ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - What Is A Woman’s Foundation For Real Love? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisWho doesn’t love the concept of LOVE? Whether that conjures up images of romantic, passionate love or the deep, soulful kind of love or the unconditional love animals often show us. Any way you look at it, LOVE just plain feels GOOD! With all the scrumptious forms it can take, I don’t know ...
Views: 1356 - Stretch Rules of Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ron BroussardHere are some rules that I live by. I call them my Stretch Rules if you will. No matter what happens in my life, I don’t let anything violate my core essence which is based upon these rules. That is what Stretch Yourself is all about. Asking yourself a simple honest question, “What do you ...
Views: 1354 - Keeping Positive when you're around Negativity - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Melissa Magnus"If our emotional stability is based on what other people do or do not do, then we have no stability. If our emotional stability is based on love that is changeless and unalterable, then we attain the stability of God." ~ Marianne Williamson Everything is energy, including our thoughts and ...
Views: 1353 - Navigating You & Me With Love & Compassion: You’re Not The Boss O’Me! - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Ragini MichaelsEveryday Dilemma: Should I follow my urge to take control of this project, do it my way, efficiently and quickly, and risk a fight? Or should I just breathe deep, surrender to my partner’s way, and opt to keep the peace to get the project done? My mom and dad never fought over cooking. But ...
Views: 1353 - Achieve Inner Peace within Minutes with This Mindful Practice - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Sandra MiniereInner peace is an experience of inner calm and harmony—“all seems right with me and my world.” This state of awareness is possible each time we stop our incessant negative judgments, work with what is happening now and let go of striving for a desired outcome. These strategies are not new; ...
Views: 1352 - What To Do About Annoying People? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Janet PfeifferI'd venture to say that everyone of us has had to deal with annoying people at some point in our lives. Whether it's a family member who is in everyone's business, a coworker who continually needs your assistance, the know-it-alls who always have to be right or a friend who talks incessantly, ...
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