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- The 3rd Chakra: The Tower of Ego & The Fall - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallThe 3rd Chakra: The Tower of Ego & The Fall The Tower of Ego The over compensation for survival challenges and the perception of lack in the material or emotional realms leads to the quest for dominance. This makes sense on the animal level as the best hunters or providers will ensure their ...
Views: 2320(4 votes) - How to Find and Follow your Inner Calling (from the Oprah Winfrey Show - Part One) - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Craig LockTitle: How to Find and Follow your Inner Calling (from the Oprah Winfrey Show - Part One) Submitted by Craig Lock Category/Subject: Personal growth, Oprah Winfrey, dreams, inspiration, life purpose, success, motivation. Web Site: Craig's new blog (with extracts from his various writings: ...
Views: 1395(3 votes) - Are you ready to activate the POWER IN YOU?? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from sharon cohenWe are all souls on a journey. We all have fears and insecurities. But we also have the tools within us to transform those fears into a positive source of fulfillment. Like your body, your soul is built from many different parts. Each part of your soul has its powers, and the way you use ...
Views: 1224 - Manifestation: Life Alignment for Fulfillment and Success - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Alan SealeManifestation is all about alignment of energy. The conventional wisdom around manifestation, if there is such a thing, tells us that it is the result of alignment of thoughts, feelings, attitudes, behaviors, choices, actions, and habits. While that is absolutely true, that’s only part of the ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - Lunch With a Friend Taught the Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Bill WhiteHooked-up with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while today. And I’m very glad we had lunch together. You know, the lessons life unexpectedly throws our way can be absolutely amazing. She taught me one such lesson. Suzanne and I were in the same cohort throughout grad school. I’ll never forget ...
Views: 1510 - ***Sex and Spirituality - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Ben Willemsen"Everything in nature is designed with an innate drive to grow and reproduce. Without this drive, life could not exist. Even before humans appeared on earth, sex and reproduction played a predominant role. The world was inhabited by plants and animals, all of which were designed to reproduce. ...
Views: 2028(3 votes) - Why Is It Important to Know Jehovah God Almighty, Our Heavenly Father? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWe often focus on the question: "Do you believe in God?" Yet we seldom go on to the crucial question: "Why is it important to KNOW God?" Why do we desire or need to identify that there is a Creator? Why is it important to know Him? We have the longing and the duty to know the one and only ...
Views: 5783(2 votes) - Autumn Calls Us To Change - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantIn my younger days I thought I could control change. I learned, and not quickly I would add, that no one can control or stop change anymore than one can hold back the tides or halt the autumn leaves transforming from green to gold. This brings me to today's topic of change and how to ...
Views: 1899(3 votes) - Spiraling Toward Oblivion - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHave you noticed, as you get older, that the months have turned into weeks, and the years into months? Time passes relentlessly, and as we look back on all the things that we have done, where is the significance? I was watching the white tailed deer that frequent our meditation center here in ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Insights from Admiring a Tree - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs you know, I have been up in Northern California visiting family for the 4th of July. I have been up in the mountains, north of Sacramento, on some property that my family has owned for generations. As a child, my brother and I would spend every single summer up there, fishing, catching ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Daily Devotion: Being Someone's Blessing - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezIt's a famous declaration for us christians that we are born to bless God and those people around us. From those past years that we lived our lives, did other people feel blessed having us in their lives? We are ought to be givers, not merely takers. It may be hard but change should come our ...
Views: 3321(1 vote) - What Makes a Well-Lived Life? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczFor you - personally - what would you consider a well-lived, full life? Do you know? Or, do you avoid the question altogether and just shuffle through the day to day? This week as I attended my grandmother’s funeral I was reminded once again of how quickly even 89 years can go by. And of ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Why Grown Ups Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part Three) - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Glenn BergerWHAT THE TALES TELL US WE NEED TO DO What do the tales tell us we need to do to find our hearts and become what we are meant to be? What Bruno Bettelheim says for children is equally true for adults. “Fairy tales, unlike any other form of literature, direct the child to discover his ...
Views: 3015(2 votes) - 'Living a life that is worthy of you.' - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Arlene RannelliDo you value your life, your health and your happiness? How much is it worth to you to feel alive, vibrant and fulfilled or on purpose? Many say there is no price that can be placed on these things since they are so incredibly valuable and life is not really worth much without ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - It is true because I was told it is true - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Elsabe SmitHow many things do you believe because someone else tells you that it is true? Let me give you an example. When you are a child, you trust people and do not question what your parents tell you. As you gain life experience, your parents are there to guide you and teach you how to interpret ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Creative Vision - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Elizabeth DiamondBy summoning creative vision, we can create the life we desire. So, what is creative vision and how do we harness it? Creative vision is information released from the wise and all-knowing source of the subconscious mind meant to inspire us to perform certain acts that are necessary to transform ...
Views: 1739 - Giving Back to the World - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonAre you grateful for everything you have? Consider this, whether you have a million dollars in the bank or a hundred – if you have a roof over your head, food on your table and the comfort of friends and family, you’re rich. Millions around the world live a bare bones existence and the ...
Views: 2432(10 votes) - Adaptability - Do You Use it for Positive Change or Settling for Less?Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Heather LoewenAs we all know, adaptability is a valuable character trait. Whether you choose to cultivate your adaptability or not can have a drastic impact on your attitude and happiness. When a major shift happens, good or bad, things go much easier when we can roll with the changes as opposed to putting ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - Lousy Segments Make for Good Life - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Lousy Segments Make for Good Life Often we're so engrossed in snippets of our lives that we fail to see the big picture; but life, directed by the mother of all directors, has a way of bringing the pieces ...
Views: 1335(3 votes) - Challenges of Finding Purpose Amongst Greatness - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGoing to a prestigious university is an extremely interesting/odd/humbling/unique experience. Chances are, almost everyone you meet has some incredible talent that they are using to make the world a better place. I take classes amongst students my age who have founded various incredible ...
Views: 821 - Norman Rockwell and the America We Remember - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Dina DoveIf you are feeling like America isn’t what it used to be, you may need a change of scenery. I’m in a small Kansas town of around 3,000 people. It’s a far cry from the other places I’ve lived in my life. Having grown up in Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, and then spending years in San ...
Views: 1035 - Being a Peacemaker - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel Clark“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -- Marcel Proust Are there people you’ve known who have made a great impact on your life? A teacher who inspired you, a coach who encouraged you, a friend who was always there when ...
Views: 3095(2 votes) - A World of Love and Divine Friendship - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel ClarkEvery great thing that exists in our world was once a thought in someone’s mind. Even the chair in which you sit as you read this article was designed in the mind of its creator. The imagination is one of the most powerful tools we possess. When everyone on the planet engages their ...
Views: 2170(3 votes) - What is the Truth That You Bear Witness to Through Your Faith? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Alberta FredricksenAre you a disciple of some faith? What is the Truth that you bear witness to through your faith? By definition, a disciple of Christ is always stepping up spiritually by bearing witness to Jesus the Christ. Being a disciple need not mean that you throw off all your earthly occupations or do ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - The Law Of Attraction Is An Electro-MagnetSubmitted on Sep 21, 2009 from David SamuelHave you ever tried wrapping a copper wire around an iron nail and connecting the ends of the wire to a battery? Instantly, with the electrical charge going through the wire and around the nail, it becomes a magnet. Even with the addition of electricity, the wire alone is not magnetic, nor ...
Views: 6061(3 votes) - He dropped dead - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Susan Dugan“He dropped dead,” said the stranger beside me at the local Japanese diner. He sat as if in prayer, leaning forward over the counter toward a woman who appeared to be the owner and clearly recognized him. In my peripheral vision I took in the blur of his physical attributes: African American ...
Views: 1377 - Spreading Peace - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciThis morning I turned on the TV for some company while I exercised. The first story I heard was about the shooting of three police officers in Pittsburgh. This was pretty much a repeat of the day before, when I also turned on the TV for some company while I exercised and the first thing I heard ...
Views: 1563(3 votes) - ***How important is love to the developing ego? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Ben WillemsenLove is the most powerful, all-encompassing force within the universe. It is the force out of which everything else emerges. It is the root of everything that supports physical life. Like the soul drive, love is totally selfish. The word love has many different meanings. A young man, seeing ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Daily Devotion: Do It For God - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezCol 3:23 - 24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Do all things for the glory of God. NO matter how small or how big it ...
Views: 1133 - Life's Purpose (Angel Message) - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Dorie BowlinMany people spend their whole lives searching for their life's purpose. They "search" because subconsciously there is a question that remains unanswered, and that questions is "what am I here to do"? It is a question that remains largely unanswered for many, because in asking it they get ...
Views: 2918(2 votes) - Daily Devotion: You Can't Save People - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezOne wrong thing about some christians is that they burdened themselves with the thought that all people they talked to should be converted as christians. It may be a very noble christian act to be but the fact is that we can't save all people. As christians, it is good to have that passion ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Mixed Messages ~ Are You Short Circuiting Your Desire with Judgments and Discouragement? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Tambra HarckThis weekend I was at a great summer party. There were at least 120 people there, great food and live music. Some guests enjoyed the pool, others danced. Me? I did a little of all that, but mostly I enjoyed meeting new people. Passion for Creative Expression One woman I met was really ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Katherine EpsteinPeriwinkle energy helps us to remember to let go of thoughts that do not serve us. Periwinkle can help us to find a light-hearted ability to process our feelings and to let go of any negativity and non-productive thoughts that keep us from moving forward. Some such unproductive thoughts ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Daily Devotion: Obeying God - Being a Discipler - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezRomans 12:1, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." Our service and obedience to God is the best thing we could ever to for God. Without faith and obedience, it ...
Views: 1531 - Daily Devotion: Obedience In Every Way Possible - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezObedience is a very broad topic which discusses how we walk daily, whether we will live our lives independent or dependent with God. As christians, we ought to obey at all times. Not just in the law God provides but also in the law that our world provides. Some say that what matters most is ...
Views: 2325 - Daily Devotion: Your Everyday Ministry - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Edwin Joseph VillagomezHow do you define a ministry? Is it about supporting every church activity and gathering? Or joining the music team? Or is it about being active in church evangelism programs? etc... As I analyze the term "Ministry", it seems that there will be 2 types: 1.) General Ministry - this is ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - Should Ronnie Biggs repent? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Elsabe SmitIn 1963, Ronnie Biggs was one of a gang that stole millions of pounds from a mail train between Glasgow and London. He was caught and sentenced to prison. A year into his prison service, he escaped and fled to France where he underwent plastic surgery. From there he fled to Australia where ...
Views: 1111 - Living and Working with Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEverything that arises in your life is there for one purpose only -- to teach you to exercise an underutilized aspect of your life. Because work involves contact with other people, the underutilized aspects of your life can become more apparent as you compare and contrast yourself with others. ...
Views: 866(2 votes) - Playing a Bigger Game - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kamala Murphey"How many of you think you'll do something great in your lifetime?" asked Father Manuel of our social psychology class. Only one student raised her hand. Father Manuel seemed shocked: thirty students at a fairly prestigious university and only one student raises her hand? His question, one I'd ...
Views: 797 - An Unexpected Angel - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Karel MurraySometimes, what you did in the past explodes back into your present. It’s a lot like when politicians run for office and the media uncovers an event that either exalts or destroys the individual. Have you ever told a story to your friends or family so many times that pretty soon, you wonder if ...
Views: 1367 - 5 Reasons to Give Thanks For Transition - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Paula TarrantThere are all kinds of transiton in life - some we think of as positive and some we think of as negative. The positive kind - like getting married, having a baby, moving into our dream house - can be a mixture of delight and dread, stress-inducing and thrilling at the same time. And usually, ...
Views: 1276(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Gratitude Will Change Your Life When Nothing Else Has - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Paula TarrantHave you ever found yourself in a slump? You just can't seem to feel good about anything? You feel unfocused about your goals, your irritability level is on the rise? When the alarm goes off in the morning you want to just turn over and skip the day? Yuck, right? Well what if I told you ...
Views: 2053(13 votes) - Life Focuses: Fun and Success - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Terry ClancyThe Two Major Focuses of Every Lifetime ... When Lazaris has spoken of Life Focuses in workshops and consultations, he has always said that people have seven of them in every lifetime, varying from person to person and from lifetime to lifetime, depending upon what they want to be doing any ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - Following Your Path - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kristy Robinett“To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest” ~Unknown Success surely doesn't happen overnight. It's a journey which is faced with many obstacles, mistakes and even some wounds. Whether ...
Views: 1830(6 votes) - Answer The Question; “Why Am I Here?” An Explanation of Limitations, Business Success, Life Purpose, and Regaining Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from David SamuelThis article was the subject of a 90 minute talk given by the author. Members of the http://LawOfAttractionForum.net can get a FREE copy of the MP3 Audio file. When we are young we ask the question of why am I here. This is normal for most people. Some have stopped asking and forgot they ...
Views: 881 - Eighty Years of Grace and Wisdom— Celebrating the Transformational Presence of Jim and Dudley Seale - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Alan SealeIn the next few weeks, my parents, Jim and Dudley Seale, will each celebrate their 79th birthdays and enter into their 80th year. They have been happily together for over 60 of those years. There is much to celebrate about their lives—the many gifts they have given and continue to give to ...
Views: 1459(2 votes) - The Fascinating World of Pranic Healing: What in the world is it? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn the 4th of June, I had my most amazing experience in Pranic healing. I was treating someone who was recovering from a severe stroke that had left him a quadriplegic for six months, last year. His right side was very weak. In the first session that he received he saw a 50 percent improvement ...
Views: 1718 - An Inner Peace Tip - The Blessings of a Hummingbird - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterI was working on my computer, when my son told me that a hummingbird had hit the sliding glass door outside my bedroom. He told me that my very eager cat, Annie, quickly retrieved it and brought it into my bedroom. Annie released the bird and when I found it, it was pressed up against one of the ...
Views: 2044(1 vote) - The Game of Life - A Tarot Majors Book by Timothy Leary, Ph.D - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Jeremy LampkinAs a student of tarot I consider myself very fortunate to have taken a friend's suggestion to read a book entitled The Game of Life by Timothy Leary. The Game of Life is centered around Leary's idea that the tarot trumps represent the stages of personal growth that humanity experiences both as ...
Views: 2482(1 vote) - The Authority Problem - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Cheril GoodrichThe world was made to believe technology would offer the people assistance in creating a global society where peace would reign. But the truth is technology has heightened the awareness of the global differences that were apparent even before technology entered the global arena. As much as ...
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