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- The Problem with Alcoholism on Turtle Island - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Peter Dimaira DimairaAlcoholism has been a problem for many years on Turtle Island. Turtle Island is the name of North America according to some indigenous groups based on a Lenape story of the “Great Turtle” which was first recorded in archive between 1678 and 1680 by Jasper Danckaerts. The story has been shared by ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - 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: 1362 - Learning How to Meditate: 3 Reasons Why Beginning Meditators Have So Much Difficulty - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisIn recent years, there has been a tremendous upsurge in the number of people learning how to meditate. The main reason is that scientists are confirming the benefits that practitioners have been touting for years, and much more. But for the beginner, it is often difficult figuring out where to ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Meditation in Repetition - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerSo, here I am, feeling harried, feeling stressed, and rushing from one task to another. Ever feel that way? You know, the tyranny of our tasks. Gotta get 'em done so I can relax. Gotta get 'em done so I can get onto "the good stuff" in life. There's so much to be done. There are ...
Views: 1362 - Meditation: Adherents Typically go Through Three Stages - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThirty-five years ago, the idea of daily meditation seemed foreign to us. But today, it’s a normal part of our daily schedule, even if it means getting up thirty minutes earlier or skipping TV to do so. People of all walks of life practice meditation now, unlike in the past when it was mainly ...
Views: 1361 - Four keys to stop worrying. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Janet Perez EcklesHubby and I were enjoying a nice lunch at a local restaurant the other day. And as I munched on my salad, I noticed a taste of pasta. “Hmm…” I thought. I don’t remember noodles being part of the oriental salad I ordered. I made a comment. And that’s when hubby admitted. Without me knowing ...
Views: 1360 - 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: 1360 - Tap Into Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownThere is a plan or template for your life, and sometimes when we quiet our busy minds, a wiser aspect of ourselves can reveal that plan to us. It may come in whispers or it may come like a bolt of lightning. The important thing is to listen to that inner voice. Here is a simple process to help ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - Worry… Oh, So Worried – Sleeping Soundly - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Vickie Griffith12:15 am. He knows he is supposed to be home by midnight. Where is he? What if he has been in an accident? Images of bloody moaning teenagers flash through my mind. What if he is trapped in his Jeep and can’t get out? Visions of the Jeep hanging upside down over a guard rail- the driver ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - RIOTING IN N. CAROLINA - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Janet PfeifferRecently a 43 year old man and father of seven, Keith Lamont Scott, was killed by police in Charlotte, NC. As is often the case, there are conflicting reports as to what actually happened. Currently, an investigation by a separate state agency is taking place to determine if this shooting was ...
Views: 1359 - Peace Through Inner Resolution - You Are More Than Your “Story” - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterWhat if you are more than your story of who you think you are? Have you ever wondered who you would be, if you put down your story? These words can sound like a puzzle, confusing and convoluted, yet this is the way many people live their lives; from a story of who they think they are. This story ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Beautiful Practice of Mindfulness - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Nebo LukovichBeing mindful means to do any activity fully conscious of yourself and of the activity itself. Simply put, it means to consciously live in the present moment. Although many people don’t consider it as strictly spiritual, mindfulness indeed is a purely divine practice. It leads you to your ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Five ways to overcome criticism. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesNo way. Could that be true? Book reviews being tainted and slanted for a fee? Confession time: Regarding reviews, as an author, a slightly negative comment about my work erases joy quicker than a click on the mouse. Faced any rejection lately? A bit of criticism clouded your day? Here’s a ...
Views: 1355 - How To Get In Shape - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from John GilmoreThere are many branches of Yoga. We, in the West, have become familiar with Hatha Yoga. Aside from Hatha Yoga there are several types of Yoga because yoga means to link one with the Divine outside of oneself and inside oneself. I have been studying several types of Yoga. Before Qigong took ...
Views: 1354 - The Gift of Setting Yourself Free - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Joy Phillips“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” - Lewis B. Smedes Negative emotions consume you. They keep you from experiencing the good you desire, the good that is rightfully yours. Stored up negative emotions of anger, regret, resentment, and sorrow can ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Allan HardmanNutshell: Our default setting is “Happy.” We came into this world Happy. We were not afraid, we did not judge ourselves or other people— or anything in the universe. We were One With It All. Enlightened. Gurus. But instead of people worshipping at our feet and begging us to teach them how to be ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Releasing Oneself from the Habitual Neurology – Where Does One Begin? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhen our thoughts run along the habitual grooves driven by self-importance and self-interest, life gradually loses its intrinsic grandeur. Mediocrity, boredom and loneliness take over. Can we do something to step out of this rut? Millions of human beings are caught in the habitual ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - Resolve to Be Happy This Year - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jan DeniseResolve to Be Happy This Year Life is about falling down and learning from it, getting up and starting again. And if that doesn't sound like fun to you, just watch a baby do it. Better yet, let the baby wrap his little fingers around yours and help him learn to walk. Look into his ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - Shadow Dancing - The Key to Changing Your Reality and Making Peace with Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Nanice EllisWhen we look around, there seems to be so much tragedy and injustice. Maybe you ask yourself, "Is it my job to draw attention to it? Or does that just make me part of the problem?" To wake up to the truth about government, religions and corrupt political and social agendas, and to "do ...
Views: 1353 - Discovering God in the Gaps - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Vinod AnandDiscovering God in the Gaps (Vinod Anand) Consider three common scenarios: (1) A lady is sick for a longtime with a chronic disease. Despite unsparing efforts by her family and best medical expertise, there is no improvement in her condition, (2) a man toils very bard at his work. ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - How Love, Fear, Faith and Understanding Work Together - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiPeople often ask, “How do I get rid of my fears?” It is either that or something similar to that. Fortunately, the answer is very simple. Once you get into the answer, everything becomes very simple, and fear lets go just like that! Let us have a look now… We will start by looking at these ...
Views: 1351 - How To Know Which Emotions Are Real - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from David SamuelIf you tell someone they are stupid and insult them, different people will react differently. Some will take it personally and feel bad, others will get aggressive and reply in kind. However, if you give anyone love and positive emotions, everyone will react the same. There are always ...
Views: 1351 - The Power and essence of Music and Song - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dilani DivaEven as a little taker of six I had an opinion ! an dI stated it . wow How great was that ?? I would sit at the feet of my father and bask in the many renditions of Classical masters. I could hum most of the lead lines in these wonderful pieces, at that young age. There was something very cool ...
Views: 1351 - tranquility Through Faith and Healing - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontTranquility Through Faith and Healing Honor Your Sacred Soul: How might you define your Sacred Soul? More importantly, can you hear what it wants to say? Your Sacred Soul is your deep connection to source. It’s the original blueprint of the truth of who you are. It is your eternal guiding ...
Views: 1350 - 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: 1349(1 vote) - The Myth of Perfection - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Emily DeCarloSometimes, in life, we become anxious in trying to have everything work out perfectly. We often seek the perfect job, the perfect house, the perfect spouse, the perfect car etc. The truth is there is no such "country" by that name. For one to experience real joy, everything does not have to be ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - We Are All One - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Dorothy LeeThis is the first in a series of eight articles based on The Eight Principles of Inner Peace as channeled by the Light Collective through renowned intuitive Kathryn Harwig. These principles are simple, yet profound, and apply to all beings in the cosmos. The essence of all eight principles is ...
Views: 1348 - How To Overcome The Fear Of Change - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSometimes we fear change. Why? Because we do not know what will happen. It is this fear that keeps us from enjoying life. Because we cannot know what will be, we fear; we fear the not knowing. It isn't so much what could happen as we cannot prepare for whatever may be. In order to feel more ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - The Brick Wall: Facing Adversity - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonDo you ever feel that life is rushing past you? Can you relate to the saying, “Stop the world, I want to get off!” How about the phrase, “Calgon, take me away!” Sometimes the world seems to spin too fast; one day melding into another, and despite our harried pace we fall further and further ...
Views: 1346 - 5 Greatest Myths of the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ed MayhewHere are the 5 biggest myths of the Holiday Season concerning what this author knows -- Christmas and New Years. Let's see if you agree. 1.It is better to give than to receive. This is tantamount to declaring that, in regards to breathing, it is better to exhale than it is to inhale. In order ...
Views: 1345 - The Wordallogic - Backup Plans for Love - Protecting Yourself from the Elements! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa WordBackup Plans for Love- Protecting Yourself from the Elements! By Aleasa M. Word (pub March 12, 2012) Many people don’t want to enter into relationships because they’ve been hurt very deeply. They complain about the hurt that comes, in their minds, naturally with relationships. They talk ...
Views: 1343 - BeSimply…A Continuous Prayer Day 4 - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Suzanne ToroJolted from a brief slumber 'she' sat up and prayed feeling the thunder as it rolled off her chest ...Om Namah Shivaya.... Russia China India Pakistan Where do you Stand? France Iran Korea America Why have you forgotten hu'Man', the land, and 'can'? Om Namah Shivaya... Israel ...
Views: 1342 - Choosing Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Adam BenedettoDuring life, we may sometimes find ourselves in a slump, experiencing sadness, emptiness, or withdrawal at times when we know our lives should be making us happy. This can be confusing. Why, if all seems as it should be, are we not happy? What is in our way or stopping us from experiencing the ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - Peace Through Inner Resolution ~ Healing from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterOn 9 – 11, I was experiencing my own 911. For years, I had attempted to push down my fears, traumas, grief, anger and resentments, only to find that my life was getting to be more painful to live. It was becoming harder to deny the deep feelings of emptiness and bitterness that I was ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - The Grace of Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Grace of Spirit Life unfolds in such miraculous ways! It embraces such vast polarity with many unexpected ironies along the way. Each and every one of us is witness to this mysterious phenomenon. We just know it is true from day to day and throughout our lives. The impact is oftentimes ...
Views: 1341(3 votes) - You are the creator of your life - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Angela Schulz-Henke“You are the storyteller of your own life, and you can create the legend or not.” ~Isabel Allende Can you meanwhile understand that you are the one who writes the script for your life? In order to write the best script for your life, you need to know your purpose of life. Have a look what ...
Views: 1341 - Waking Up To What Matters Most - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Donna MarkussenIf you knew how much time you have left to live, would you choose to live your life differently? I started to think about this question when my son came home one day and told me about his friend’s mom who just passed away at 48 years old. She suffered a brain tumor that was discovered just a ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - THE DAWN AND PROPAGATION OF SATYUGA OR GOLDEN ERA - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAt the dawn of a Golden Era every great thinker of the world yearns that it passes the test of great ideals. People should imbibe greatness and must mature to such an extent that its glory influences one and all. Further it should be followed by all that the world’s atmosphere becomes heavenly ...
Views: 1339 - The Fallacy of the "Moral Imagination" - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Sheri Combs LantzThe Fallacy of "Moral Imagination" written by Sheri Combs Lantz, Author of A PRACTICAL GIRLS” GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE AND WHY GOD IS GOOD AND RELIGION IS BAD I sit and I ponder the state of my family, the economy, public education, politics, religion, philosophy and the general state of ...
Views: 1339 - The Soul of the Heart Inner Whispers - Insights on the Journey of Life - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterAs we shift into a whole new way of being, many of us are being called to look deep within and uncover the hidden treasures of insight, wisdom, and inner knowing that have been slumbering within us. Now is the awakening of our full potential as we release and surrender to situations that are ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Why "Being Peace" is the New Black - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Madelaine VallinWith quotes and positive messages dressing the walls of our homes, info-graphics filling the internet and Kindness revolutions popping up everywhere around the globe I wonder; Is it just me or has the world gone feel-good crazy! Break out the champagne! Finally, we have come to the ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Grand Opening of a New World Paradigm - Coming Soon to a Planet Near You! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Rebecca CherryBy Rebecca Cherry The Human race is on the verge of making a huge evolutionary leap into a totally new paradigm of living. We are speeding through a condensed span of time as we approach 2012, when linear time will completely collapse and we will begin to truly begin to live in the moment. ...
Views: 1337 - The Root Cause of Cravings and Addictions - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Monica RodriguezToday I want to talk about a very important topic, which is constantly mentioned, but never deeply understood…. How many of us have not been in a situation in which we crave certain foods, certain feelings, emotions and relationships? How many of us have not developed certain addictions in ...
Views: 1337 - What is the Purpose of Suffering and How to Deal with It? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Nebo LukovichWe live in a material world whose main trait is inertia, which is also one of our main traits. Our physical bodies, as well as our personalities, are naturally submissive to the law of inertia; we’re lazy, more or less. When there is nothing to push us forward, as pain does, we can sink deep ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - An excerpt from Unstuck: One Heroine’s Journey of Art and the Courage to Live on Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Vicki ToddHere’s Where My Heroine’s Journey Actually Began The bathroom floor. I found myself kneeling there quietly praying and sobbing in 1998, my husband sleeping in our adjacent bedroom. That was the year of my Seven-Year Itch. I always joke that my Seven-Year Itch came in the form of my mother ...
Views: 1335(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: 1335(2 votes) - I am that I am from AscensionForYou- Inner-dictation / channeling for your Heart and Soul! An extract from Dave's forthcoming book - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from David KnightPlease find an extract from my next book written through channeling / Inner-dictation. This one is short but i hope you'll enjoy it all the same! God Bless, David AscensionForYou Knight Its called ...... I AM THAT I AM Welcome! Many of you ask, (as if seeking ...
Views: 1335 - Sharing a Collection of some "assorted" Thoughts and Writings on World Peace (Part One) - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Collection of some "assorted" Thoughts and Writings on World Peace (Part One) Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peacemaking, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1335 - Using the Divya Yantra for Getting Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraIt is for his innumerable qualities that Lord Hanuman is worshipped by devotees at all places in the world. And his quality which is most treasured is his unwavering devotion to Lord Rama. Hanuman Chalisa, the most revered prayer in the world is written praising Hanumanji's devotion to ...
Views: 1335 - Spirit Woman - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsPut your hand over your heart feel it beat feel it pulsate life throughout your body and know with absolute certainty there was a reason Higher Power placed you on this Earth. There are so many women feeling isolated cut off struggling without support without hope for a brighter future without ...
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