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- Centering Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Lisa BoussonDo you ever get the feeling that something is not right about your body, but you can not put your finger on it? You just don’t feel right, your usual standards appear sub-standard. Some may find that they are a bit woozy, but not quite dizzy. Maybe you’re sluggish and unmotivated, or in a ...
Views: 5833(1 vote) - Why it Seems So Hard - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Terri MarieI've found that when things seemed hard - for a good portion of my life - it was because I hadn't hit my stride yet. I hadn't believed in myself enough to let go of situations, people and places that weren't for my highest good. BUT they actually were. Hard things were necessary rungs on ...
Views: 1387 - Your Spiritual Path-How to Find It and What It Can Do for You - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Mark AndersonA spiritual path is something that is written in all of us. It's not the same for everyone, however, it is our true identity. Not the identity that we've been programmed with. So how do we know what our spiritual path is? Well all I can give you are guidelines to follow. Please understand that ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Increasing Gratitude in your Life - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganIn a few weeks, we in the United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Are you thankful? Or do you find yourself constantly disappointed with life? Could it possibly be that the problem is not your life but rather your perspective? This month, I invite you to take some time and reflect on ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - The Joy of Faith - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Meghan GehanEvery Sunday morning I feel such joy as I hold hands with my son on his way to Sunday school. We walk together smiling; he is excited to be there and I am peacefully happy giving this gift to my son. Faith. Not important to me what faith community you are connected to nor how you worship. ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Jayne MorrisExpressing gratitude and acknowledging the positive things in our lives expands our energy, enables us to appreciate the blessings we have and helps us to attract more of them. It also helps us connect with our inner guidance and tap in to our creativity. But being thankful for the good ...
Views: 2798(3 votes) - TM & the effect of “ahimsa” in the Yoga Sutra - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Kevin BlairIn the Yoga Sutras, the first of the eight limbs of yoga is called “yama”. Yama has five aspects, beginning with ahimsa, which means “non-injury” or “non-violence”. Mahatma Gandhi made ahimsa famous when he mobilized all of India to free itself from British domination without firing a shot. ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - All That Cumbersome Impossibility - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Anthon St MaartenIf you can change just one thing about the world we live in, what would it be? The typical response from most people would probably be something along the lines of a standard beauty pageant response, such as ‘world peace’ or ‘global warming’. Sure, these are all noble causes, but do they ...
Views: 1641(2 votes) - Welcome to Wonderland - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Rhonda SimpsonYou are continually expanding. You ARE expansion. You are constantly creating new and more through your thoughts and desires. What holds you back from merging with what it is that you have requested is resistance in the form of blockages, or fear. These blockages lie within the vortex of your ...
Views: 933 - checking assumptions ~ uncovering requests - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Melanie McGheeI recently met with a client who has long held a belief system about how others should behave in particular circumstances. As I listened to her confront her own assumptions, I was struck by the courage and humility it takes to really challenge a belief or a “should.” So many of our ideas ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - Could your excess weight be a form of protection? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Julie SimonI recently saw the play Ruined at the Geffen Theatre here in Los Angeles. It was an extremely moving and poignant story of the sexual and emotional abuse of women in the war-torn Congo. In this fictional story, some of the female Congolese refugees were "lucky" enough to find work and shelter in ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - Meditation for Beginners - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Laura NashMeditating on a consistent, daily basis shouldn’t be viewed as “taking time away” from your schedule. Rather, it’s an opportunity to honor your life by devoting the time needed to center yourself every day so you can face the obstacles around you with a vivacious, courageous spirit. It’s just as ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Learn To Let Go - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Praveen PandeyTwo monks were getting ready to cross a river when they spotted a fair damsel crying on the river bank. On enquiry, they learned that the lady in question also needed to get across but bemoaned her inability to do so, saying she did not have the means to cross the river without getting wet. ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - That Feeling You Get in Your Heart? That IS the Universe! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Cindy OrienteMany years ago I moved from my apartment into a rental home quite a distance away and was feeling kind of isolated…it was peaceful, but far from my friends and social network. I would get a bit fearful at times, so I would say some prayers, ask the Universe to support and protect me and my home ...
Views: 1448 - Managing Your 'Sensitivity' in a Turbulent World - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Rob BrooklerIf you are drawn to spiritual growth, you are no doubt “sensitive.” And as we pursue these paths and practices, our sensitivity will certainly grow: sensitivity to our own feelings and “energy” ... and sensitivity to the world around us. This sensitivity is of course a strength, as we need it ...
Views: 1911(9 votes) - The Power of Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Jayne MorrisDo you find yourself saying that you would like to try meditation, take a yoga class, go for a walk after lunch, but that you’re just too busy? The most common block to having a spiritual practice is busy-ness. We women who do too much try multitasking so many things each day that we end up ...
Views: 6247(14 votes) - routines, one of life’s containers - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Melanie McGheeMost of us have routines. We do this, then we do that. I think routines are great containers for our lives. They provide a space in which to explore and live life fully. However, if the routine is not serving our highest interests, then perhaps its time to re-evaluate your routine and create ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Grace TallmanThe Suicide of a Loved One How to resolve the feelings of guilt and regret If only I had made more of an effort to engage my brother Henry more at our family Thanksgiving get-together. If only I had called him more often. If only I could have understood what was going on in his ...
Views: 2318 - Meditation How to: Breath Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Viv (Kala) WilliamsOne of the easiest types of meditation to start with is probably the breath awareness method. It's simple, non-religious, since we all breathe and the breath is always there so. This is sometimes called anapanasati and was taught by the Buddha in the early scriptures, which are preserved in ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Have You Discovered the Power in the NOW? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from David Robert OrdYou have no doubt heard of the “law of attraction.” Literally millions of people are trying to attract to themselves things they want, especially greater financial prosperity. The books that teach these concepts have been a phenomenal publishing success, but that some are concluding isn’t ...
Views: 1387 - Grounding Line Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Catherine EwingAlmost everyone I know, myself included, is experiencing some major change in their lives, or in the lives of their loved ones. Many people are experiencing changes in more than one area. We tend to feel alone when these things happen, often not recognizing that others are also struggling. Or ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - Personalizing Your Happiness: How to Define your Happiness on Your Terms - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from deneen blocker"Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude." Dale Carnegie All too often you hear people speak about what is going in their lives that is not working and how miserable and or unhappy it is making them feel. Throughout the day we encounter ...
Views: 1599 - How To Get Your Power Back And Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from simona richIt's very disempowering to see yourself as a helpless victim. Unfortunately many people make this mistake. The reason why some people feel powerless is because they think that they have no influence over their lives. They perceive other people and circumstances to be more powerful than ...
Views: 2961(3 votes) - Living in this moment; Loving in this moment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Julie SimonIn one of my overeating support groups this week, we were discussing the notion of "living in this moment." So often, when we aren't satisified with our bodies, we put our lives on hold. We tell ourselves that we're not applying for that new position, going back to school, volunteering, ...
Views: 1750 - Letting Go and Letting God - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Luminita SaviucDo you believe that something or someone out there can supply all your needs and all your desires? Can you trust the source, the universe, God, Buddha or however you choose the infinite intelligence that created us all? I realized that when I stress myself over things, over people, when I ...
Views: 2200(1 vote) - 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 - burn the seeds of violence, not qurans - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Melanie McGheeListening to the news this morning, I found myself feeling both saddened and angry at some minister I don't even know. He intends to burn the Quran, despite General Petreus' concern that such action will put U.S. troops in danger, despite Secretary Clinton's admonitions, despite the fact that ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - 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 - Are You Ready To Begin To Live As Your Heart? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Elysha ElyshaYour heart, which is the truth of you, is freely standing before the arising of all existence. The only thing that has hindered your recognition of the simplicity and freedom of your true nature is you believing in and identifying with your chattering mind. For you to consciously live as your ...
Views: 1531(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: 1340(1 vote) - A Prayer for Today - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Allan HardmanDivine Presence, be with me today, reminding me of your love for me. . . your love without conditions, your love without expectations, your love without obligations. Help me to learn to love myself the way You love me. Help me to love and accept myself, without reservations and without ...
Views: 1269 - Sarcasm Or Veiled Hostility? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Charles BenderThere's a significant portion of our population who seem to thrill on passing off sarcasm as humor when in fact it's just veiled hostility. Few people are really fooled by this tactic for any length of time. But most of us are nice enough to brush it off and move on with our day. Sarcasm once ...
Views: 4969(2 votes) - Quieting Resentment - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Michelle MillerAllowing resentment to fester inside us is something we ought to avoid. So, when we begin to feel resentful it is a sign that we need to deal with it. You are likely to feel resentful when someone has criticized you, taken advantage of you, ignored you or mistreated you in some way. As a ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - You Can Do It!-Encourage for Difficult Days - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Debbie KesslerI believe that often during the week, month and year we are faced with difficult days. We have dreams and we set goals to meet that will ensure we are heading out on the right path to see that dream come to fruition. But then we have one of those difficult days and find ourselves discouraged. ...
Views: 2135(3 votes) - The things that need saying - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Lindsey DawsonFamily stories are so important. My father-in-law, Richie, told us one the night after his wife Hilda’s funeral. It’s amazing how funerals bring out tales of days gone by. A key gets turned in our hearts at such times, and the door opens and out flow words that need saying. He talked about ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - Embracing Musical Empowerment - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianVast emotions are a derivative from the voice of song that enables reflection of memories or an ideal moment even yet to occur. The empowerment felt from our favorite songs are the same ways life should be felt and celebrated each day, while never being taken for anything less. The gift of ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - How to Lead a Joyous Life - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedI aspire to be a joyous human being. As with most aspirations: It is easier said than done. Easier imagined than put into practice. Easier to search for than to have. I want joy to roll like thunder across the hills and valleys of my life; I want surging winds of joy to carry me through loss ...
Views: 3082(3 votes) - The Beauty Way - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Devaa HaleyWhen we experience something truly beautiful, it can open-up the universe and allow grace to bathe us in Her sweet embrace. Whether it be an incredibly gorgeous landscape, the smell of a rose in full bloom, an exquisite piece of music, or a delicious mouth-watering bite, when the senses are ...
Views: 1153 - Serenity Now - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Lynn Robinson“Serenity now!” When Frank Costanza shouted the words he made famous in the especially hilarious Seinfeld episode, he was seeking immediate peace. It didn’t work, of course, but don’t you wish it was that easy? Unfortunately, it’s not. But you can find time for calm and stillness within the ...
Views: 1677 - 5 Simple Transformations To Improve Life: Volume 3 of 4 - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianThere are so many chances one has to transform and change the various assortment of events that take place within the mind, from how it perceives the day to day functions to how it perceives oneself. These transformations feature an array of diverse inner layers and can be thought of as a start ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - Prison Break - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from David SamuelThe only way to be truly free is to accept your prison, be that in the society or in your own mind. In that acceptance, you have released your resistance. By releasing your resistance, you become free. Negative emotions and resistance is a denial of the objective reality of the situation and ...
Views: 1305 - Pain Is Inevitable - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnBad things happen. The passing of a parent, the death of a pet, rejection from someone important, the loss of something you truly enjoy, and the list is endless. There is no “pain free” way to live. We build attachments. Attachments come to an end. Yet, as Buddha said, “Pain is inevitable. ...
Views: 2345(1 vote) - 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 - Commitment Is an Ongoing Choice - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jan DeniseCommitment is an Ongoing Choice He’s snuggling up to you as though nothing’s wrong, but you don’t even want to be there. How did you end up married to this guy anyway? Right now it seems like any one of three suitors would have been a better option … and you’re still counting. The ...
Views: 1470 - 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 - The Key Factor in Finding a Real Teacher - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from David SamuelIn the search for knowledge especially spiritual knowledge, everyone wants the good stuff, high quality, the real meat of knowledge, but so few are willing to pay for it, and they do not understand how to pay. And so they float and wander from school to school, teacher to teacher always feeling ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Tired? Stressed? Try these 3 techniques this weekend and feel renewed! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Maria Martinez“So, how was your weekend?” When asked, many people I know complain about the weekend going by so fast, being so busy with extracurricular or social activities, being exhausted from chores and responsibilities that are often relegated from earlier in the week (or the month) and how they wish ...
Views: 2466 - Compassionate Curiosity - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Elizabeth BrownCOMPASSIONATE CURIOSITY One of the greatest gifts I acquired during my years self exploration was the ability to have compassion for myself. To hold a lens of compassionate curiosity as I looked into the areas in my life that were not working for me. We so often beat ourselves up or make ...
Views: 3291 - Law Of Attraction Love: Are You Failing To Grasp The Law Of Attraction? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Nanette GeigerRecently I got an email from one of my subscribers. He asks ... I'm trying to manifest my desires but fear and anxiety keep creeping in. And then there are a lifetime of bad habits, lack conditioning, low self esteem and the tendency to focus on my previous disappointments. What can I ...
Views: 2892(7 votes) - Why we often struggle with forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PayneWhy is it that we often struggle with forgiveness? When do we know that we have in fact forgiven and what are the pitfalls? One of the main issues with forgiveness is it is often attempted from the stance of the good forgiving the bad, the better forgiving the worse or the superior forgiving ...
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