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- Getting over the hurdles in life: - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal ArasLife indeed throws a curve ball at us every now and then, doesn’t it? You can never predict what's going to happen next, unless your level of awareness matches that of the 'Sages of the Ages' exclusive club members. But for an everyday Joe or Mary or Svetlana (I like that name, and I had to use ...
Views: 4701(5 votes) - Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Meghan GehanI love spring. Who doesn’t? One of the things I love about spring is that I get to clean out my closets and dressers, deep clean my bathrooms and kitchen… throwing myself into that yearly ritual of getting rid of what doesn’t fit me or my life any longer in order to make room for the possibility ...
Views: 1557(2 votes) - The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Debra RebleLetting go is one of the most important, yet most difficult spiritual principles that we are awakening to at this time. Like any art, it takes an open loving heart, expanded awareness, and sustained practice to become masterful. It also requires surrounding ourselves with the people and ...
Views: 2613(2 votes) - I Think, Therefore I Am - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from David SamuelYour mind is a conglomeration of thoughts and memories, in itself, it does not exist. Mind is like a dustball, the ball itself is only a collection of dust held together by static electricity. Remove each spec of dust and what is left? Nothing. Then where did the electricity go? It has merged ...
Views: 1260 - Let's Take A Deep Breath As We Move Toward 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Barbara-Lynn FreedAs we approach 2012, the end date of the Mayan Calendar, we have all observed how our lives have grown more intense. This is due to the higher energies or light coming to the Planet at this time. This light has a vibratory rate much faster than we are used to. Those of us who are doing inner ...
Views: 1664(4 votes) - The Mystical Benefits of Waiting - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Marc LernerWaiting is a skill we often ignore. It may seem to have as little value as nothingness, but in Zen, nothingness is a profound state of Being. When we focus on thinking, we tend to aspire to conclusions. This could be attempting to achieve a goal, attaining a desire or simply ending what we are ...
Views: 3049(1 vote) - Angels and True Guidance - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Marti AngelIt has been said over time that those who hear voices are going mad. What about those who hear voices in their dreams? Are they mad also? How do we determine when we have heard the voice of the angels, and when we have received true guidance? One of the easiest things to do is to discount ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - Your Moods are 100% Determined by your Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from David SamuelYour thoughts control you moods. This is simply the way it is, we must think, or something must reach our intellectual mind to be processed and understood before we can feel anything. If someone insulted you in a language you do not understand, however they put on a sweet face and gentle ...
Views: 1732(3 votes) - Intentional Relaxation - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Sue Heldenbrand"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ~Zen Saying When life seems to be going in many directions at once, think about conscious intentional relaxation. It is simply bringing your awareness and your intention to allow your mind, body and spirit to relax. It only takes a ...
Views: 3326(3 votes) - Spring Cleaning: How Do You Let Go of The Junk? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Camille StrateOn March 14th Daylight Savings Time begins. Shortly thereafter, in many parts of the country, Spring will begin to show its warm face. The daffodils will start popping up and the birds will get busy building nests for their next round of babies. Spring. That beautiful time of year when hope, ...
Views: 3147(2 votes) - Finding Light and Hope in Transition - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanFrom the moment we are born into this world, we are in the process of what I’ll call “transition.” Transition in life is constant; and it guarantees that we will always be transforming throughout our lives — even in death. Remember that energy never dies — it transforms; this is how we as ...
Views: 1693(2 votes) - Right attention attracts right results to entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIf you want to create different and better results for yourself and your team, at work and/or home, consider going a step further in your self-development and expanding your inner self. If you continue managing your time, finances, people and stress, and additionally, focus your attention and ...
Views: 1417 - Live Each Day As If It Were Your Last, Really? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from James Patrick McDonald"Live each day as if it were you last." It sounds wonderful doesn't it? What would today look like if i truly lived it as if it were my last? Would i get out of bed? i might just stay a while - not out of depression but because it's so peaceful, so safe, so genuine with being. Would i ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - Forgiving the Past - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Debra RebleTo forgive our past, we first have to face and resolve any unfinished business from our past choices. This means every pattern, choice, and grievance must be examined, like turning over river stones, without hiding behind the facade of excuses. Then, to attain closure, in addition to spiritually ...
Views: 1168(3 votes) - Water is A Stream of Consciousness - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Shara GardnerWe are water ... we flow together Sitting near a creek this morning, I was reminded how the continuous stream of moving water carries the experience and memory of every surface it touches and every environment is passes through before it arrives at the sea. Dr. Emoto confirmed what many water ...
Views: 2114(2 votes) - Self-Help and Self-Defence - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Willie HortonBe careful what you wish for ‘cos you might just get it... so says the old expression. Of course, wishing, hoping or wanting won’t get you very far in life because, at the end of the day, we get what we believe – not what we wish for – and believing is not wishing, hoping or wanting, believing ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Release Those Judgmental Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonCan you think of a colleague, co-worker or acquaintance who really annoys you, but is probably a pretty agreeable person underneath their irritating qualities? Stated another way, are there people who make you bristle because of a certain aspect of their personality, but if you consider them ...
Views: 1854(3 votes) - Spiritual Olympics - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Laina OrlandoI am really enjoying watching the Winter Olympics. It’s fascinating to watch these young athletes do what they love to do; I can feel their passion in my own body. I am so inspired by their commitment and determination to live out their dreams NOW! As I watch these Olympics unfold, I see the ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Are Your Obligations Real or False? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from David SamuelWhen you go to the restaurant, you go with an empty stomach. They give you food, you give them money. There is the emptiness, which is filled, and then what is given gets something in return, money for food. When a child is born, it is empty and helpless. The parents give it food, shelter, ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - Forgiveness – Why should I forgive? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Tracey BurchardAs kids, we generally learn that forgiveness is just a word that you say. When you forgive, it’s like letting the other person off the hook. They say they’re sorry and you hug and make up. But what does that really do? Do we feel differently? Does that make the hurt go away? Generally ...
Views: 2726 - Lucky vs. Unlucky - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Holly Mae HowardI just read an article today (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/3304496/Be-lucky-its-an-easy-skill-to-learn.html) on a study done on what separates lucky people from unlucky people. It seems that “lucky people” are more relaxed overall, and are therefore able to take in information that is ...
Views: 2419 - So Much Noise - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from James Patrick McDonaldCan you be alone and quiet? Can you simply sit and be still in silence, with YOU? Are you walking around unconscious, asleep? It seems that everywhere we go these days there is “human” noise of some kind or other obscuring the peace of quiet. One typical day: Bank - music playing ...
Views: 2671(9 votes) - Extinguish Your Burning Anger - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from James LeGrandAnger is a toxic poison we willingly serve to ourselves. We think that by holding on to our anger that we are somehow punishing those that have wronged us in the past. In truth, we hurt ourselves over and over again by holding on to past experiences and angry emotions. Anger, like stress, is ...
Views: 1731(2 votes) - How to Resolve Conflicts of Your Mind - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from David SamuelKnowledge of how something functions is vital to being able to use it, be it a nuclear power plant or a can opener. If we do not know what it is and how it works and how to use it properly, it is of little or no use, or can even be a great danger to yourself and society. Our mind is the ...
Views: 1910 - Master Meditation Techniques Breathing - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Stephen FrostA variety of people speak with reference to what meditation methods and styles people draw on and which types of meditation methods people must focus upon. One of the easiest and one which the minority people ever truly expend much time upon is breathing, there are of course a variety of ...
Views: 1796 - Life Is Good No Matter What Happens! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Father TimeIt is so simple...just to be walking and talking, living and breathing, life is good! It's great to be alive! When people tell me life stinks, I ask them "Compared to what?" We all have many things to be thankful for, although we sometimes do not remember them! We sometimes get caught up in ...
Views: 6908(11 votes) - The Spiritual Warrior - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from John StachuraThe Spiritual Warrior In the best selling book The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz gives four principles to practice in order to create love and happiness in your life. Adopting and committing to these agreements is simple. Actually living and keeping these four agreements can be one of the ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - Personal Success Comes from Mindfulness - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Willie HortonWhether it is on the field of professional sport or in the Buddhist temple, you will find exponents of the art of mindfulness. Mindfulness - the exact opposite of mindlessness - is the only key you need to unlock a life of peace, calm and effortless success. Doesn't matter what kind of success ...
Views: 1575 - The Antidote to Fear - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive - the risk to be alive and express what we really are.” - Don Miguel Ruiz Wouldn’t it be wonderful have a fool proof strategy for getting unstuck and moving forward again whenever you find yourself in the ...
Views: 3801(3 votes) - When Does Positive Thinking Become Dangerous? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Erica BoucherThere is a popular belief that has been misinterpreted, misunderstood and, I believe, misused. The mind is a powerful tool, allowing us to co-create with life. And while the mind is powerfully creative, we do not live in a vacuum. We cannot know what lessons we are here to learn, or to help ...
Views: 2644(4 votes) - Where Is My Valentine? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Kathleen SimsYes, you read that right! “What will be my Valentine?” We usually ask, “Who will be my Valentine?” - which can bring up a myriad of uncomfortable answers, particularly if you are single. Those who are in a romantic relationship tend to think romance is a ‘shoe in’. Wait a minute – is it? ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - « I am the actor of my life. However, I know the script but I've forgotten my vibrator! » - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-Brown« I am the actor of my life. However, I know the script but I've forgotten my vibrator! » (copyright Jenni Parker-Brown Leaning towards our dreams is a balancing act. Similar to a dancer spinning towards a victorious arabesque, if we dance too fast and without direction, when we lift ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - The Perfection Of What Is - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Janice HyltonA compassionate body/breath practitioner said to me today that she felt the common definition of "perfection" was very constrained. I had been a recipient of her work as we shared some observations and questions about the nature of perfection. What had come up for me a few minutes earlier as ...
Views: 987 - Expanding & Contracting: Trust Life's Process - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Erica BoucherIn yoga, we learn to tune into our breathing and let our bodies expand and contract around the breath. And the only way to stay healthy is to allow our breathing to be steady, consistent and natural. If we hold the breath in, or out, we cut ourselves off from life source energy. So the ...
Views: 3363(4 votes) - The Wrong End of the Telescope - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Marilyn HardingHow a simple reversal of perspective will give you the life you desire. But first I have to share a word with you that is so significant to our health and happiness it is the only key to our personal joy and to the flourishing of the Earth and the Universe she rests in. So mystical is this ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Synchronicity is More than a Coincidence - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantHave you ever had an experience where you said, "Wow, what a coincidence." Maybe it was more. Maybe it was a synchronicity. Let me explain through a Jungian perspective. Carl Jung, the prominent Swiss psychiatrist, believed synchronicity meant 'more than a coincidence.' Jung, the thinker ...
Views: 6355(2 votes) - Who is in Command? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Elsabe SmitI am always fascinated about how our questions get answered - and sometimes how we are steered in a direction without even asking the question. Someone very dear and close to me is at a point where he has no dignity or quality of life left. He had told me in so many words that he is not ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Forgiveness - The Right Time is Up to You - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Kristin Robertson"Timing is everything, and this is not the time," a colleague once said to me when I offered her a job that would require a move to another state. Her family situation didn't allow her to move at that time, but she left open the possibility that the timing could be right in a difference ...
Views: 1845(2 votes) - From Bliss in Meditation to Anger in Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Misa HopkinsHave you had the experience of leaving a luscious other-worldly experience only to come back to this reality feeling cranky? I’ve caught myself more than once thinking to myself, “That’s real spiritual, Misa! Open your heart wide in compassion during your meditation and then, in this world, ...
Views: 1366(3 votes) - How to Reduce Sadness - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from David SamuelIf you have no useful purpose, your work, job, something that you do that is useful and serving humanity daily, or if you do not find what you do to be a useful service, then you may have a feeling that there is no reason for you to get up in the morning. Whether we realize it consciously or ...
Views: 2752 - Why Do We Get Angry When Someone Disagrees With Us? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockLet's say that one person loves the president, Bush or Obama, and another hates him. Then, anything that one would write positively about the president would be hated and disbelieved by the other, regardless of whether it was true or not. A strong bias would blind the president hater to any ...
Views: 5454(3 votes) - The Most Spiritual People I Know - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Marc LernerThe most spiritual people I know don’t have to talk about spirituality to be spiritual. I sense them in the moment and their focus inspires me. I used to go to philosophical geniuses to satisfy that thirst, but now I find it in the people I love. Their expression of the heart directly talks to ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - Playing Racquetball, Playing Life - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIn order to get good "court sense," a beginning racquetball player must put up with the difficulties of learning how the ball bounces; only then will they understand the ball's nature and become relaxed and proficient. The player must face the problems through practice, however. If they try to ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Happiness is Accepting Life Without Limitations - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Marc LernerHappiness is the simplest expression of life without the limitations of our mind. Unfortunately, most people are used to looking for happiness outside of themselves. In this article, we will explore the reality of finding happiness within. For most people, happiness depends on their interaction ...
Views: 1737 - I Love Bullies - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Elsabe SmitYes, I do. Throughout my life I have had to deal with bullies. Some of my first memories are of my mother mistreating me physically and emotionally. I encountered numerous bullies as colleagues, and too many of them used me for target practice. I also married a man who nearly destroyed me ...
Views: 2297 - How To Get Over Past Hurts - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhat are you hanging on to? For years my Dad told this story about his neighbour who stole his toy lawnmower and got away with it! Forty years later he was still indignant about the unfairness of it, how cheated he felt, the resentment he had about his mother who did not believe him and clipped ...
Views: 3110 - ***Meditation that is Comfortable For You and Relevant to You - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromMeditation that is Comfortable For You and Relevant to You Do you find the whole meditation thing intimidating? OK, I admit it: I do. Sitting cross-legged on an oriental cushion is, hmmm, unamerican? It's something. It's uncomfortable in more than one way. It's something that is 'not ...
Views: 2873(5 votes) - Choosing Happiness - Finding Peace - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Barbara ShanahanOn average children laugh 400 times per day and adults only laugh 15 times per day. I don’t know the source of this statistic or its accuracy but, I believe it is probably true. Like me, you probably know many adults who would be very hard pressed to come anywhere near 15 laughs per day. What ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Your Meditation Environment - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Stephen FrostOnce meditating the natural environment you pick is important, put fundamentally it must be peaceful. At best you ought to place a complete room aside which you can alter into a meditation space, though I deduce that could be challenging or else even out of the question for selected individuals, ...
Views: 1705 - Guidance on Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Stephen FrostMeditation has been an focal bit of various societies for centuries, the value of its practice being renowned as of great consequence on spiritual, emotional and tangible levels. The practice of meditation has been widely renowned to be helpful to dropping stress levels, elevating healthiness on ...
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