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In the context of yogic psychology, peace is not the absence of disturbance, just as in the external world, peace is not the absence of war. We generally define peace as a negative attribute. As the seeker gains depth of experience, however, it becomes clear that peace is ultimately a very ... Views: 138
The vital nature is enamoured of experiences that are new and different, ‘exciting’, unusual. This is the allure of the vision quest, fasting, and the use of entheogenic substances to bring forth experiences, visions, contact with alternative states of conscious awareness, and alternative ... Views: 137
In Western society, people are inculcated, from early childhood,in the idea that they need to be active in order to succeed in the world. The outlook is extremely focused on an outward perspective. The body, life-force and mind have to be trained and harnessed into action. Time not spent in ... Views: 134
All of the action that takes place in the world, in the galaxy, in the universe, occurs within a vast, unmoving, wide space. The ancient Vedic Rishis termed this basis of reality, Satyam, Ritam, Brihat, the Truth, the Right, the Vast. Incalculable energies of galaxies with innumerable stars, and ... Views: 134
Establishing peace and quietness in the being is not a matter of intellectual determination; rather, it is a concrete experience that comes with the action of the Force that descends into the being from higher ranges of consciousness. Many believe that it is a matter of disciplining oneself not ... Views: 132
Facing the difficulties and obstacles presented by the external world to our ego-personality, we frequently become disturbed and react with anger, frustration or some other indication of a lack of peace. We tend to “become” the reaction. Someone cuts in front of us on the road and we become ... Views: 131
As long as we are getting upset or disturbed, the external personality is still reacting to things and we have not attained the true standpoint of the witness consciousness. Thus, we experience difficulties and respond based on the Guna that is predominant at the moment. We may react with ... Views: 130
When one steps back and begins to observe the mind’s action and what Swami Vivekananda calls the ‘mind-stuff’, chitta, a number of different statuses can be seen. The normal human mind is usually constantly active and it jumps from one thing to another in response to impulses, impressions, ... Views: 128
A relatively small number of people attend to the quality or texture of the mind. People tend to identify with the sensations, feelings, emotions, thoughts and reactions that ‘take over’ the mind stuff. We become angry and identify with that movement so closely that we do not normally observe ... Views: 127
The mind cannot adequately create, imagine, describe or image the experience of the descent of peace and vastness that takes hold of the being and superimposes itself over the activities of the mind, life and body. Until one has the actual experience, therefore, nothing specific can be said ... Views: 127
Most people do not observe closely the status of the ‘mind-stuff’ as they focus on the impulses, or ‘ripples’ of the mind stuff. The yogic practitioner has a unique position in that observation of the mind stuff and bringing it to a state of quiet, focused receptivity is essential for opening to ... Views: 121
My name is Monica Mi'Chelle Burns. I have been stalked, gang-stalked, sexually assaulted online, harassed, cyber-bullied and hacked every single day for a few years now. I recently opened a FBI Complaint against all of My attackers, and ever since, the attacks have become even more blatant. Just ... Views: 108
Abraham Stoker (November 8th,1847 – April 20th, 1912), known by his pen name Bram Stoker was the Irish author of Dracula, published in 1897. He became regarded by many as the father of vampire fiction.
Stoker wrote twelve mystery and horror novels. Dracula was one of the best-selling works ... Views: 108
The vital nature seeks ‘experiences’. These experiences are something special that sets the individual apart. In most cases, these experiences come as signposts along the way to motivate the seeker and guide. But the vital ego latches on to them and desires them to repeat as well as have new ... Views: 104
Yayasan Sosial Harapan Indonesia is a social foundation in Indonesia dedicated to uplifting vulnerable individuals and families through sustainable humanitarian efforts. The foundation’s name itself — “Harapan” — means hope in Indonesian, which encapsulates its core purpose: to bring meaningful ... Views: 92
Ernest Hemingway (July 21st, 1899 – July 2nd, 1961) was an American writer and journalist. He wrote seven novels, six short-story collections and two non-fiction books, some of which are classics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954 for his novel The Old Man and the Sea.
The ... Views: 87
Vincent van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who became one of the most influential figures in Western art. Though he produced over 2,000 artworks, including iconic pieces like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and Irises, he achieved little recognition ... Views: 66
A Yahoo News article speculates how war could start from Israel’s attacking of Iranian forces in Syria where Russian forces support their ally. https://www.yahoo.com/news/nuclear-nightmare-war-between-russia-113000329.html
The article is speculation. On the other hand, the Bible offers a view ... Views: 7
A Yahoo News article speculates how war could start from Israel’s attacking of Iranian forces in Syria where Russian forces support their ally. https://www.yahoo.com/news/nuclear-nightmare-war-between-russia-113000329.html
The article is speculation. On the other hand, the Bible offers a view ... Views: 2
Dame Joan Henrietta Collins (born May 23, 1933) is an English actress and author. She’s been married to her fifth husband, Percy Gibson, since 2002.
She trained as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London at age sixteen. She worked steadily in London and then made her ... Views: 0