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- Freedom - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Benedikt DommesWhat is true freedom for you? Does it mean to have the power to do whatever you want and whatever pleases you at every moment? Is it related to your finances, to the ability to afford whatever you want and desire? Does it mean not to be bound in any way, be it by your work, your partner, ...
Views: 1146 - Create Calm and Peace using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 2295 - Consciousness during some Paranormal Experiences – An Awareness beyond the Conventional Mind - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt has been known for a long time that the human mind is a small subset of a vaster consciousness that is much superior in its awareness and perception. We get an inkling of it from some paranormal phenomena. Our minds usually circle within a limited zone of awareness. That leads to the ...
Views: 1385 - What Is Spiritual Awakening? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Martita Robinson“Jesus Christ knew he was God. So wake up and find out eventually who you really are. In our culture, of course, they’ll say you’re crazy and you’re blasphemous, and they’ll either put you in jail or in a nut house (which is pretty much the same thing). However if you wake up in India and tell ...
Views: 1173 - Can't Sit To Meditate? Try This Method - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Martita Robinsont's no big surprise that meditation isn't always accomplish-able. Family, friends, work and even strangers can get in the way of working on relaxing. Thoughts, sounds, too much coffee, anxiety and even fear are some other culprits.The list goes on and on. So what are you to do when ...
Views: 1165 - The Benefits of Turning the Other Cheek - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Jess O'BrienWhat if we have more control over peace and conflict than we realise? I believe that we, as a species, have a very good knack for "talking the talk" but not so much "walking the walk". We can affect the world's dynamic and rhythm so easily through our words and actions. You'd think we'd be more ...
Views: 1582 - TOM AND JERRY, THE LIFE COACHES - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Deepika TuliTom and Jerry, the Life Coaches The thing I learn from cartoons, esp. Tom & Jerry, and that inspires me the most is that no matter what you go through, a thrash, a bang, a turmoil, a blast in your life, a crash, or even if you are crushed by adversities, somehow you always get back to normal ...
Views: 955 - Who is Jesus? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayWho did Jesus claim to be? Who are the Apostles saying Jesus is? What are some of the religions saying who Jesus is? Who does the Bible say Jesus is? Why is it important to know who Jesus is? Why all the confusion? These will be some of the topics of today’s Bible study. Let’s start with the ...
Views: 1237 - QUIZ: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE CHECK - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Latorria FreemanQUIZ: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE CHECK Each adult person has different types of emotional baggage. If you have been lied to and/or cheated on, you may have a fear of deception. You may show signs of being overly suspicious of others and guarded. You expect the worst in most situations ...
Views: 4241(1 vote) - Self-Forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Janet PfeifferForgiveness is one of the powerful modalities we have regarding our spiritual and emotional healing. I have always found it easy to forgive those who hurt or offended me yet I am not as generous with forgiving myself. Professionally speaking, this is one of the topics I lecture on that I am most ...
Views: 1411 - Dr. Romance on The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: A seeker goes to Nepal and climbs into the Himalayas to find a teacher, a guru he’s heard about. After months of searching and struggle, he finds the famous man, and asks his burning question: "What is the meaning of life?" "The meaning of life is a ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Anger and Self-Pity: The Shortest Road to Misery - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI've never been one to feel sorry for myself. When bad things would happen in my life I never asked "why me?" I would, instead, inquire "why not me?" I learned early-on that bad things happen in everyone's life and I was not exempt so I developed a mindset of quiet self-resignation - I simply ...
Views: 1619 - What If Your Life Got Easier? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you feel like your life is hard – harder than it should be? What if you could allow your life to get easier? What would that look like? And feel like? Let's start right now. I invite you to take a few slow, deep breaths. Just relax into it. Wherever you are. Right now – just ...
Views: 1432 - Hobbies... helping us along the spiritual path - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from David HarmAs a teenager and young adult my main hobby, let me change that, my only hobby was partying. I was functional in school as far as grades go but everything revolved around partying. It didn't matter if it was alcohol or drugs, I wanted to party and whatever means it took to get there I would do ...
Views: 3150 - Making the Choice: Do you have a Busy (Monkey) Mind or a Centered (Calm) Mind? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Judith HolderOur mind is always processing information at some level within us. The mind gathers information, sorts and stores experiences. We use our library of experiences to filter information, structure how we will think about and approach future experiences, and make decisions. Our mind is fascinating ...
Views: 1228 - 5 Irritating Sayings About Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: It’s been happening forever, is still happening now and will continue to happen …misinformation, poor education or training, ignorance or even just plain old-fashioned spite means meditation, along with certain foods, beverages and a whole load of other general ...
Views: 1282 - 5 Irritating Sayings About Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: It’s been happening forever, is still happening now and will continue to happen …misinformation, poor education or training, ignorance or even just plain old-fashioned spite means meditation, along with certain foods, beverages and a whole load of other general ...
Views: 1274 - Develop your Inner Peace Sanctuary - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieToday’s reflection is inspired by my personal journey and the journey of my long time clients. Enlightenment doesn't mean you have reached super human status. What it means is you have the same life lessons and life experiences, and you are choosing to view these experiences with a lens of ...
Views: 1611 - You're Right (or Not) to Be Angry - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Janet PfeifferDon't you hate it when someone tells you not to be angry? People seem to think that they know best how we should or shouldn't feel. I was on the phone recently with a friend who needed to tell me something sensitive and prefaced it with "Now don't get mad at me for telling you this." So I ...
Views: 1430 - Let Go (of) My Ego: The Connection Between Ego and Anger - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWhile in college back in the 60's, I majored in psychology. While it was not my eventual degree, I continued to find it a fascinating subject even decades later. I remember during one of my classes the professor stated that there were only two emotions: love and fear. I found that difficult to ...
Views: 2036 - ***Find Joy in the Little Things - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieRecently I had a client ask me how I remain positive all the time. I believe that I am optimistic and positive because I choose to foster a mindset of gratitude and celebrate the littlest joys in life regularly throughout the moments in my day. My loved ones smile and shake their heads at the ...
Views: 1661 - The One And Only LeBron James - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Albert WagnerOkay. As someone in Cleveland, Ohio there are special times. Special because, as most people know, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the N.B.A. Finals. And, unlike the last time, they are contenders with a chance to compete. This accomplishment is not taken lightly in these parts, And you ...
Views: 1646 - The One And Only LeBron James - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Albert WagnerOkay. As someone in Cleveland, Ohio there are special times. Special because, as most people know, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the N.B.A. Finals. And, unlike the last time, they are contenders with a chance to compete. This accomplishment is not taken lightly in these parts, And you ...
Views: 1626 - Loving Yourself: There's Only One Prerequisite - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Tom Casano"What I am is how I came out. No one's perfect and you just have to accept your flaws and learn to love yourself." -Kelly Brook I'm going to be honest with you. I didn't always love and accept myself. In fact, even to this day there are still times when I don't love and accept myself. ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - 3 Natural Ways To Brighten Your Mood - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Peter KirwanIt's all down to being human - even the most cheerful and positive among us can get a little 'down' now and again. The dark side of your thoughts or those of others, or those circumstances and happenings not within your control, just sometimes have a way of creeping up behind you and giving you ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - INNOCENT LITTLE GIRL - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Latorria FreemanINNOCENT LITTLE GIRL As tears rolled down my face, I remember it as if it was yesterday. I was wearing purple and white polka dotted shorts. My mother, my aunts and my grandmother traveled to Texas to visit this man who’s actions does not warrant him the name of grandfather. I was so excited ...
Views: 1582 - Ten Tips For Keeping Peace in an Out of Control World - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI don't know about you but to me the world keeps getting crazier. Nothing makes sense anymore. I sometimes feel as though I've fallen into the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland. In an age of endless technology and societal demands, I am acutely aware of the ever constant pressures of living in ...
Views: 1365 - True Power Lies Beyond Vulnerability - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitI remember the first time I experienced a "vulnerability hangover." I remember the exact date, to be exact. It was January 1, 2013. I had been blogging for nearly 2 years, sharing our adventures in sailing and minimalism. I had quit Facebook and started corresponding with friends via ...
Views: 1154 - 3 Steps to Recognizing Happiness from Within - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Christi AhlSo much of my life has been spent worried, stressed and anxious about what and how other people perceive me to be. A constant question has been, do I live up to their expectations? Little thought was given to how I felt or how I was actually doing or feeling. Although I have mostly grown out of ...
Views: 1521 - 3 Keys To Happiness In Life - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Vishal SinghThis article was originally published here - http://www.thepurplebridge.com/3-keys-happiness-life/ 1. Appreciate what is here (live in the moment) What is already there does not need anything to exist, it is just there. You may wonder of its value, reasoning as to why they are there, how ...
Views: 1148 - “P” Point Photography: Seven Success Sources - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from William Cottringer“P” Point Photography: Seven Success Sources By Bill Cottringer “Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” ~Dorothea Lange Learning the art of good photography offers valuable life lessons that can bring success in other endeavors. Here are seven ...
Views: 1623 - You Can 'Thank' Away Anger - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI'm a very polite person. I was taught to always say "please" and "thank you" when I was a child, a practice that has continued throughout my adult life. However, I never realized the latter phrase could be used as a means of eliminating anger. You might think it an odd concept but let me ...
Views: 1438 - Enjoying God's Gifts - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2015 from David HarmWith the weather changing and the days getting longer, it is easier to get outside and get some fresh air. Shortly after my heart surgery the weather turned cold and it was hard to get out. I remember one morning going to get some groceries and I forgot to wear a hat. My head got cold and I ...
Views: 1842 - Part 3: Stress-Less Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI don't worry much. When an issue arises that cause me distress, my mind instantly begins searching for possible solutions. I wasn't always like this - it took years of awareness and effort but it has certainly paid off. Take this past week, for example. I use a service to heavily promote both ...
Views: 1603 - Change Your Reality - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Gina CharlesThere is only Consciousness and unconsciousness. We are either awake, or we are sleepwalking and sleeptalking. We are either lucid, or we are submerged in and believing unnecessary, unexamined, unfounded thoughts and beliefs. These thoughts and beliefs create our reality, and how we ...
Views: 1415 - What Is Mindfulness - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2015 from Rev.William MeinsenWhat is Mindfulness? Learning how to become more in touch with our feelings and how to direct positive actions when they are needed is what mindfulness is about. Mindfulness is trusting in your inner-self to guide you to that place of peace and understanding. The dictionary says this ...
Views: 1363 - Part 2: The Surprising Cause of Stress - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who never experiences stress. Most of us become frustrated when things don't go the way we planned or when others don't comply with how we want them to be or behave. A sense of losing control triggers feelings of uncertainty within us. Mild anxiety, or ...
Views: 1634 - Moving Out of Denial and into Acceptance that My Father Murdered My Mother - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Brenda AdelmanIn 1995 I was newly engaged, moved across the country to be with my fiancé and was excited to start acting in Los Angeles. I had wanted to move to California ever since one of my closest friends moved there from NY several years earlier. I 'fell' into a retail management job as soon as I ...
Views: 1541 - Inner Peace is Always Available - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Candace ThothMost people are familiar with inner peace and would claim they are actively seeking it along with a sense of genuine fulfillment. The question becomes whether we’re looking in the right places? Often, we look to external situations and circumstances for inner peace. For example, many of us ...
Views: 1316 - Journey to Wholeness - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Dr. Wendy TreynorThe Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams is a children’s story about a rabbit that wants to be Real. I, too, wanted to be Real. I wanted to be whole. To be whole is to be Real. Like the velveteen rabbit who was a stuffed bunny, I was “stuffed” with social conditioning, scuffed around the edges, ...
Views: 1199 - Have You Lost Your Way? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from Tony Fahkry“Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.” - Lewis Carroll A Roman general known for his valour, insisted a slave follow him everywhere holding a sign that read, momento mori which translated means, “remember that you have to die.” I invite you to consider the extent of your ...
Views: 1121 - Healthy Anger - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2015 from Janet PfeifferAnger is one of the most powerful yet misunderstood emotions we experience. On the one hand, it has become a form of entertainment on TV, video games, social media, and Youtube. Housewives from states across the nation screaming at one another and flipping tables are cheered on each week by ...
Views: 1547 - What You Ought To Know About Islam - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Albert WagnerLike it or not, they are real and they want to kill you. They make the evening news from being more and more gruesome and appalling than the week before. Some say they must do this to get attention, even if it goes against what they believe in. They are, of course, the Islamic State. ...
Views: 1553 - Self-acceptance and self-love - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2015 from Gordana StankovicThese two concepts go hand in hand with each other. You cannot truly and fully love yourself if you do not accept yourself fully, and you cannot accept yourself fully if you do not love yourself. It is a little bit like with the chicken and the egg, no one can really answer what comes first and ...
Views: 1212 - How Daily Affirmations Can Manifest Change in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Rev.William MeinsenThe theory behind Daily Affirmations: The Spirit of Intelligence, which is God, in order to do something for us must do it through us, and what it is to do must first become a part of our mentality before it can become our individual experience. OUR MENTALITIES ARE BUT THE SPIRIT WORKING ...
Views: 1606 - Could God Make Mistakes? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Albert WagnerThe comment caught me off guard. Sometimes you go through the motions of daily life, and then something sticks out. This was one of those moments. We were talking about how cynical this world can be, and it can even cause a person to doubt themselves sometimes. The author has a known lack ...
Views: 1422 - Healing Anger and Abuse With Help From Beyond - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI was truly blessed: when my first husband and I married I acquired a second set of parents. I could not have loved "Bob" and "Mary" more and their fondness for me was generously reciprocated. For the eighteen years I was with their son, we were family. However, my husband's decision to end our ...
Views: 1551 - Fear or Faith; Anger or Peace? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWhen I was a child my dad would take all of us for a "Sunday drive". Mom, my sisters, and I would pile into his 1950's Chevy sedan with the green vinyl seat covers and off we'd go. I never knew where he was taking us or when we would arrive home. But two things I knew for sure: Dad would ...
Views: 1527 - The grace and wisdom of living with uncertainty - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Clement McGrathWe humans invest huge amounts of energy, time and resources trying to create a sense of certainty and security. Uncertainty can terrify us because it threatens the control we believe we have over life, so we cling to those things that are supposed to bring us certainty, and refuse to ...
Views: 1177 - Why Your Body Needs You to Forgive - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI'm blessed to have parents who, early-on in life, instilled in me the importance of forgiveness. "They didn't mean what they said." "Your friend is probably just having a bad day." My mom was, and still is, one who always saw the best in people and chose compassion over anger. So it has always ...
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