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- 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 ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - Live the Mystery - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Sarah MariaHow willing are you to live in the mystery? How willing are you to live the mystery? Or another way to ask this question is how willing are you to allow the mystery to live you? You see, you live in mystery. Or, better said, you are a living mystery. Very few people are ready and willing ...
Views: 1945(1 vote) - I See You - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Linda McPharlinI See You...a Timeless and Powerful Message In the movie, Avatar, released in 2009, the Navi greet each other with the words, "I see you" expressed in their native tongue. This simple phrase translates into a more profound message of mutual respect and regard for one another as if you are ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - The Greatest Gift of All? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Tim DamgaardYet another new year has arrived and is waiting to unfold its adventures, challenges and blessings. Many of us get inspired to set new goals and intentions aiming to improve ourselves, our health and our lives. The top three New Year’s Resolutions in my part of the world are: to stress less, to ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - 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 to Experience of Pure Contentment - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from David SamuelHow to Experience of Pure Contentment I shall here describe what I have attained and how I attained it. I hope to continue my progress as I know there is still so much further to go. It is my sincere wish that you will attain what I have, and surpass this level as well. Many paragraphs ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Love Your "Flaws" - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Mike RobbinsIf you’re anything like me you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit trying to “fix” your various “flaws.” Although I may pretend otherwise, many of my own goals, desires, and even my motivation to “grow” has often come from a deep place of insecurity within me - thinking that if ...
Views: 5707(1 vote) - To receive our dreams we must first let them go - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Stephen MonahanAs a master coach on the Tao Te Ching I have been asked many times to explain in simple language the Tao Te Ching Eastern teachings of "Letting Go" Letting go is the one of the key mysteries to manuvering our way through life. It is however one of the hardest for our those of us raised in ...
Views: 2024 - ***Diamond Alignment ... Divine Medicine For Our Times - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyThe Need To Find Inner Peace In A Stressful World In these disquieting times when our stress levels are rising along with fuel prices, we may find ourselves feeling off, or imbalanced in some way… disconnected, discontented, disempowered, overwhelmed or confused. The winds of change are ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Understand F.E.A.R. to Eliminate Fear - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from James LeGrandThe Christmas Day Terrorist, the Newark Airport evacuation, continued concerns about Swine Flu (H1N1), and economic recovery from the “Great Recession” are causing widespread fear and panic. People are once again afraid to fly, afraid of those that seem sickly, and afraid that recovery will ...
Views: 1555(4 votes) - How To Release Unwanted Thoughts - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Janus NgDo you need to release unwanted thoughts that are running in your mind involuntarily? Have these thoughts become so uncontrollable that they make you feel restless and stressed out? Do not be frustrated. There are a number of approaches to help you release them: 1. Accept One of the ...
Views: 5543(3 votes) - Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Sixteen Helpful Guidelines to Help You Navigate Through Your Grief - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Peggy FergusonYou may be wondering if it is even possible to survive the loss of someone you love. You may be thinking that you are going crazy, or that you will never quit crying. You may think that you will never be the same and will never feel better. Grief is one of the most devastating experiences ...
Views: 2067(3 votes) - CHILL OUT - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonCHILL OUT and Enjoy the Holidays Preparing for the holidays can be mind boggling and stressful, or a time to remember what really matters, chill out, relax and enjoy the season. A couple of years ago, my husband and I were returning from a November vacation and as I was thinking about ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Cultivating Hope - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Patricia Eslava VesseyThe holidays can be a joyous time filled with love, joy and peace, a time of festivities and fun with family and friends. However it can also be a difficult time for many. Limited financial resources, current crises, recalled losses and past disappointments can make us very sad. Even though ...
Views: 2580(3 votes) - Energetic Boundaries for Conscious Living - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Crystal Moon GalenHave you ever felt ,or has anyone ever told you ,that you are “too sensitive”? Perhaps the real problem is that you have not learned to manage your energetic boundaries. Do you feel drained after being in groups of people? Are you a healer that feels exhausted after working on just a few ...
Views: 3260(4 votes) - Achievement through Minimal Effort: The Sung Principle of the Chinese Internal Martial Arts - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonThis entry is a first draft excerpt from the Tai Chi Principles Manual I am currently working on all feedback questions or comments are appreciated Please contact me through my website www.taichiteacher.org or by email at info@taichiteacher.org. The Principle of Sung One of the most ...
Views: 2748(4 votes) - Giving from the Heart - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanIt’s holiday time and for many of us, holidays that should be filled with opportunities for true happiness—a sense of togetherness, a chance to give, and a chance to be grateful—are turned into occasions for fights, disappointments, overspending and fatigue. But it doesn’t have to be that way. ...
Views: 1756(3 votes) - BE-Attitudes ~ Remembrance of Love - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Kimberly MarooneySadness, missing people you love who have left. Be in Love. “On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” a Remembrance of Love. Our True Love is the Holy Spirit, or God, or whatever you call the Most High. Many people experience deep despair during the Holidays. The absence of ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - Plant your holiday spirit in the ground of self-love. - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Maria MarYour experience of the beauty and perfection of these holidays is colored by your capacity to feel full, deep, unconditional love for yourself. Without this self-love, you will judge yourself based on what you have or have achieved or on your expectations. To live fully and celebrate fully, love ...
Views: 1774(3 votes) - Awakening happens (and happens, and happens, and happens) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Susan DuganOver decades of spiritual searching I have met a handful of people who claim to have awakened to the truth beyond the dream of separate interests, the lives we believe we are living in this world. Most have undergone spontaneous, dramatic shifts in awareness usually following a particularly ...
Views: 1719(4 votes) - Defensive Walls - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayDefensive Walls Quote: "Let down your guard and release the walls of safety. Defense mechanisms will weigh you down. They are too heavy to carry around." We learned how to defend ourselves from the offenses of the world through our caregivers, environment, and societies troubles. We never ...
Views: 2197(6 votes) - What? That Time of Year Again! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Thea WestraRemember, that this is only a short segment of each year and much of it is "driven" by media advertising hype or our wanting to keep up "appearances". Keep it in perspective. Mentally sketch a clear portrait of what a "great" festive season would look like for you. Once you are crystal clear ...
Views: 1706(5 votes) - Mastering the Present Moment - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Paul DaltonWhat do you think of when you think about your future? And when you do think about it, which I’m sure you do from time to time, how you feel? Do you feel happy, excited, and joyous? Or do you feel uninspired, a bit nervous, or even scared? The reason I ask is because, to an overwhelming ...
Views: 2034(7 votes) - Cause of Violence, Anger and Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from David SamuelThere is no character trait or condition that affects one human that does not affect every human. It is just a matter of degree. The preceding statement must be part of every sincere persons wish to improve oneself. One of the greatest confusions about humans is their love for pain. ...
Views: 1953(2 votes) - Overcoming Adversity - 5 Ways to Overcome the Holidays, Even if Your Life is Hard - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterHow does one step into the holidays when life is tough? Perhaps there has been a loss of a job or a decrease in financial flow. Now, more than ever, it is important to practice good self-care during the holidays. It can be tough in times of difficulty to see a “silver lining” amidst so much ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Have you learned Wu Wei – the art of effortless achievement? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Stephen MonahanHave you noticed that some people struggle through life while others seem to effortlessly advance. Have you noticed or wondered why some have to work very hard for little; while others seem to achieve so much with seemingly little effort. I am not talking about people who lie or cheat or get ...
Views: 3443(1 vote) - 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: 1339(1 vote) - Overcoming Adversity - How to Release the Pain from a Break Up - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterRemember the song from the 70’s, “Breaking up is hard to do!”? It’s amazing, how even though we may know that a relationship is not serving our highest good or meeting our needs, we can still hang on tenaciously hoping that something will change. That change may be that the other person becomes ...
Views: 2290(1 vote) - Overcoming Adversity - Embracing Your Past - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterOn October 22, 2009 the book, Overcomers, Inc. that I helped author, there were 37 of us, gained bestseller status. What an amazing day that was to officially say that I was a best selling author! I’m generally not one to “toot” my own horn but on that day I did and it felt wonderful. I had ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - Overcoming Adversity - Holiday Related Stress - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterNow that we’re stepping into the holidays, it is very important to take extra good care of yourself. Have you noticed, that every year the holidays seem to get advertised earlier and earlier? This year I noticed that Christmas displays went up a day after Halloween. In previous years, I didn’t ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - 2012 - The World Isn't Coming to An End - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarThe big hullabaloo from Roland Emmerich's film 2012, and all the disaster films we've been seeing for the last 50-60 years or so is scaring the heck out of viewers. So badly are they scared of the end that they are watching the same movies of disaster, over and over, with different actors, ...
Views: 1973(3 votes) - Rethinking Abundance - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Paul HoodWhat is Abundance? Maybe we need to rethink abundance. I lived my first nine years in England, from 1944 to 1953. In all those years we were under rationing. Food was doled out frugally, to the point that my sister and I suffered from malnutrition. Automobiles were scarce, we never got a ...
Views: 1552(3 votes) - MANAGING METAPHORS ABOUT LIVING AND DYING FOR EVERYDAY LIFE - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from William CottringerMANAGING METAPHORS ABOUT LIVING AND DYING FOR EVERYDAY LIFE By Bill Cottringer “Key metaphors help determine what and how we perceive and how we think about our perceptions.” ~M.H. Abrams. Metaphors: Creative communication of words that magically simplify huge, complex realities into ...
Views: 2484(1 vote) - The Grace of Acceptance - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Stefanie MillerThe Grace of Acceptance Notes to Myself No matter where we are on the path to enlightenment it warrants a pause of rest and reflection. We have traveled far and gained so much knowledge and wisdom. Can we give ourselves credit for all the inner work we've done? Not only inner work, we've ...
Views: 1312(4 votes) - ***Living from the Heart - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MALiving from the heart, throwing logic and practicality to the wind, and following the voice of love and inspiration takes strength and courage. But, as we break free from the chains of reason to follow our soul’s callings, a universe of possibilities opens up to us. Unforeseen assistance guides ...
Views: 2592(6 votes) - FIVE “HELPING” THINGS WE ALL WANT FOR OURSELVES AND NEED TO LEARN HOW TO GIVE TO OTHERS - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from William CottringerFIVE “HELPING” THINGS WE ALL WANT FOR OURSELVES AND NEED TO LEARN HOW TO GIVE TO OTHERS By Bill Cottringer “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” ~Dr. Seuss I have been involved in the helping business on both ends of giving ...
Views: 2042(3 votes) - Giving Thanks for the Miracle of Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Dr. Lisa Love - Best Selling Author - Attract & Keep Real Love, Law of Attraction, Soul SuccessJust imagine. Imagine as if you could live every day as a miracle. Imagine if you could wake up and no matter what your day brings, you could go through your day saying, "Thank you Spirit! Thank you God!" Thanks for this opportunity to learn once more how to open my heart. Thank you for the ...
Views: 2975(5 votes) - Overcoming Grief - How To Bounce Back From Tragic Situations - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Mark FooAt one point or another, tragedy will affect our lives. At the time that it happens, you will think that the bad feeling will never go away, but there are certain things that can be done to help you move forward and resume your life. You need to acknowledge and accept that the unfortunate ...
Views: 3727(5 votes) - Are You Living Your Life Like It's Golden? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyIt seems everyone I talk to these days is experiencing some bumps and bruises of life. While the economic downturn is causing widespread financial difficulties, fear is all around, and more and more people are searching for ways to get their lives in order and find peace. But know that what ...
Views: 6372(5 votes) - This Priceless Breath is Personal Transformation - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Stephen WebberThink of each breath. In any given moment, as long as we are living, we are in the state of either exhaling or inhaling; natural breathing occurs without any sticks, stitches or catches. Now think for a moment about the point of motion in between the two phases of breath, the point after ...
Views: 1093(3 votes) - How to Slow Down in Fast Times - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle PrinceI don’t know about you, but I have a lot on my plate and it keeps getting fuller and fuller. Being a wife, mother, entrepreneur, friend, sister, daughter, etc. brings on a whole laundry list of responsibilities and obligations that need to be fulfilled. I can easily fill my day with tasks and ...
Views: 1029(6 votes) - Resentment - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsWhen we feel resentment we believe that someone, or something has wronged us in some way. When we feel resentful, we tend to feel negative emotions such as anger, spite, hurt and irritation. Examples of Resentment include: • Feeling angry against a person or group of people whom you feel ...
Views: 8502(11 votes) - The Path to Happiness - Suffering - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Art MasonWe are truly our own worse enemy. Why is it when something goes wrong we are so fast to turn on ourselves and start the worry process? People are motivated by two things. The need to avoid pain and the need to experience pleasure, yet we focus so much on pain. What causes man to suffer? First ...
Views: 1928(3 votes) - Overcoming Guilt - How to Free Yourself From a Guilty Conscience - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Mark FooGuilt is not a healthy thing to keep bottled up within you as you go through life, whether you think you have to hold on to it or not. Guilt is often the result of a refusal to accept that we make mistakes, we will all have failures and no one is immune to these facts of life. It is also ...
Views: 5926(3 votes) - FAVORITE MEDITATIONS AND MANTRAS - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoeWhat is meditation? By my definition, it's any practice, technique or trick that quiets the mind and allows one to just BE. The goal of meditation is to experience at least a taste of pure bliss. This level of cosmic consciousness is described by a multitude of labels in different spiritual ...
Views: 5750(6 votes) - What makes a gift is the act of giving and receiving! - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Sarah MariaThe holiday season is officially upon us. The history of this special time of the year is one of gratitude and giving. 'Tis the season to be Jolly, right? For many, the modern holiday season is often marked by stress and anxiety, strain and worry, apprehension and insecurity. Dreaming of ...
Views: 2872(2 votes) - The Path to Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Art MasonIf everyone on the planet were to read, understand and internalize this teaching we would see an end to violence and conflict almost over night. The mind is an amazing creation. For centuries science thought that the mind was fixed. It thought that personality was set at birth. Today science ...
Views: 1610(8 votes) - A Powerful Way to Heal Your Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Marilyn GordonYour emotions are profound and intricate, and often questions come up about how to understand and heal your often mysterious emotional experiences. You may be experiencing feelings of anger or grief or fear. Whatever is going on within you, when you put your mind to it, there’s always an ...
Views: 2083(3 votes) - Don't Give Up - Surrender Instead To Move Forward - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jenny MannionI broke down into tears this week as I was in Savasana after my yoga dance class. Deep waves of gratitude filled me as I remembered that 4 years ago the doctors agreed I WOULD be in a wheelchair and I was advised that I should not be taking yoga dance. I had given up hope of dancing regularly ...
Views: 4530(2 votes) - Want More Serenity? - Be Like Water - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Mahindra Raj"Be like water, you pour water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You pour water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Be like water." - Bruce Lee Reflections I remember vividly being 14 years old in my high school swim team. What stood out the most about those days were the morning training ...
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