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- Society's Conditioning: Why Do We Develop an Ego in the First Place? - The Little Prince Series - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from David Robert OrdDaily Insight from the Story of The Little Prince Have you ever considered just how much energy, whether mental, emotional, or physical, you put into trying to impress other people? I grew up with my entire self-concept oriented to what others wanted me to be. I so wanted the approval of ...
Views: 1811 - Tarot Card Reading for Beginners - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Nikki HarrisWhat are tarot cards? Tarot is a pack of 78 cards. Tarot cards have four suits corresponding to the suits of conventional playing cards. Like conventional playing cards, each suit has cards ace to ten and four face cards for a total of 14 cards. These suit cards are called the 'minor arcana'. ...
Views: 1811 - Who We Really Are - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Eddie CorbynAwareness Once we begin our journey into self-discovery, questions about spirit, soul, higher self and consciousness etcetera begin to arise within us often. I’m always happy to read other’s ideas, beliefs, opinions or knowing on this subject because I’m integrating various ideas about it and ...
Views: 1811(4 votes) - 2 Components of Real Change - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere’s one particular thing that often stands in the way of any desired change; and, its partner has near-equal influence. Do you know what these are? Consideration about the ignition switch for real change started with an email from an associate saying he was in a state of flux and it ...
Views: 1810 - Talking to My Soul While Doing the Dishes - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Mary SolielI now understand the way to the soul. It is through the heart. Not only that, but I now realize I can actually communicate to my own soul through my very heart. It is where we are headed, to connect with who we really are through the heart. We can then find and be the love that we are. This is ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Avatar - the concept of avaatar in Hinduism (manifest God)... does it hold good? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Vijay KumarAvatar - the concept of Avaatar in Hinduism (manifest God)... does it hold good? From times immemorial it has been a standard practice in Hinduism to accept the existence of Avatar. But who is an Avatar... is Avatar manifest God himself or a human being who assumes significant spiritual ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Your True Self ~ Find Life Meaning and Purpose in a Vast Universe - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe universe was once smaller than a grain of sand. It began with a massive explosion some call the "Big Bang." Others refer to a vast "œcosmic breath." Our universe has expanded and is still expanding. This discovery is one of the greatest in human history. Another amazing discovery ...
Views: 1804(2 votes) - Give Your Soul a Gift Gift, An Amazing Journey to building Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Anke Otto-WolfWhen thoughts and feelings of “there’s gotta be more” or this yearning to “find home” pops into our mind filled already with mind chatter, it is time to take care of Self. You do want to live stress-free, eliminate frustration and the feeling of inadequacy, right? Then, allow yourself, or even ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - Why Bother Interpreting Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Bobbie Ann Pimmuncovering TRUTH catharsis awaits leading back to YOU I'm serious, why should you bother to remember, interpret and listen to your dreams? It's a lot of work, what will you get from it? As with everything, there is a negative and a positive to working with your dreams. And, believe it or ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - DOES ONE NEED RELIGION TO GET CLOSER TO GOD? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from gloria eagleSome people do and some do not.The one who asks this question,probably does not.Religion can get you closer to God[the god of your understanding];it can also get you further away from God. Religion consists of sacred scriptures containing stories, parables,rules of conduct for humans, ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - God School 2 - Core Courses - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Kyre AdeptDid you go to college or university? Did you learn something while you were having fun? Well, we are here to attending God School, and it’s similar to college: you get to learn things and you get to come to the party. And just like in college, there are foundation courses that everyone ...
Views: 1801 - How to Attain Cosmic Consciousness in Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"There is a force in this moment; an intense movement of energy. The more aware you become, the more you feel this incessant flow of energy gushing like a tsunami. The tendency is to repress this energy or to get rid of it, usually through chasing and fulfilling desires, or ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Your True Self - Adapt to Change and Thrive in an Unpredictable World - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWe live in the midst of constant change. We resist letting go of familiar ways. But change and disorder create new possibilities. They promote growth. They challenge us to adapt. Planet Earth emerged as an integrated system from trillions of living and non-living parts. The living cell ...
Views: 1799(2 votes) - Stress Less Live More - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Luminita SaviucLet’s talk about STRESS Everyone seems to be stressed out by something lately. Stressing about money, stressing about the weather, about the economy, stressing about what other people say and do, stressing about what is or isn’t on TV, stressing about traffic, stressing about relationships, ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - The Law of Attraction Sucks When U R Freaking Out - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Matthew FerryTonight was a powerful reminder to keep my emotions under control I allowed The Drunk Monkey to derail my emotions and i suddenly found myself stopped at every step of my trip. When I finally released my resistance, the results were magical. Heres what happened. I arrived at the airport later ...
Views: 1798 - Forming a Spiritual Connection With the Divine Power - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraSpirituality means different things to different people. To some it means being connected with one's loved ones, and being with them. To others, it might mean being able to find inner peace in the world. To some, it might mean being very well connected with every person he or she may ...
Views: 1796 - The Art of Becoming Human - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Janaka StagnaroIn non-dualist circles a big question that continuously comes up is whether or not we need to work on our stuff, because, after all, we are already divine. If there is only One that exists perfectly outside of the imperfections of time, and all effort is in time, then why should we work on our ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - People in Pain Cause Pain - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleI was reflecting today how some people go through life and seem to upset everyone around them, and others offend very few people. There comes a point in your journey of spiritual growth that you need to start taking responsibility for your reactions. For example, when someone does upset or ...
Views: 1792 - The Key To Witness Consciousness in Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"In order to witness thoughts, you have to allow the thinking, you have to become completely passive. It is like leaving all of the doors wide open so the wind can flow through. You do not try and define the wind, understand the wind or analyze the wind. You do not get ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - ***BLOCKS - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from James RobinsonMany times I hear people state that they are “blocked”. They often apply this term to the fact that they are not getting what they want. They are “blocked” from financial abundance. They are “blocked” from true love. They are “blocked” from healing a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual ...
Views: 1791 - ***We Are Image Makers: 5 Days of Breathtaking Truths - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Rob WhiteYou are marvelously made. There is so much more to you than what your physical eyes can see. Part of the game, called “The Evolution of Humanity” is to use our imagination and know that we are infinitely more than what we portrayed ourselves to be the day before. We are Image Makers – that is ...
Views: 1790 - Passion - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Aryana HudsonIn the haystack of 'Ascension' information that is available on the internet and through seminars there is a question that arises regarding where people are at with the understanding of what that means. The average person is not ready to glow so powerfully that their flesh is squeezed with ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - About Awakening - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Lily of the FieldAwakening from the earthly stupor we call reality is quite a feat and an amazing experience. Some are much more receptive to it than others and I’ve come to learn that it’s simply because some are ready while others are not. I am a completely different person now than I was two years ago. In ...
Views: 1788(7 votes) - The HUGE Difference Between Right, Wrong and the Truth - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectMost of the time, we are busy trying to categorize what we do either as right or wrong. We often tend to glorify the good and shun the bad and whomever that practices it. So where does the “TRUTH” come in? Here’s an example: Let’s say you watch the following example on a show or something ...
Views: 1788 - How to become an everyday guru - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Robin RobertsMost of us are walking asleep. We are barely able to keep up with what is in front of us let alone have an awareness of what is happening to us or around us. But have it is that awareness we have to cultivate if we are to become everyday guru’s. We have start waking up. How do we do this? We ...
Views: 1787(1 vote) - Age Of The Aquarius - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from rachel annThere is a part of today’s existence that not everybody is aware of. It is usual to see today, people fighting over religion, trying to prove that they are the ones on the right track of religion but it is unusual to find people who readily accept others of different religions into a movement, ...
Views: 1786 - Chakra Healing Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Martin BrofmanChakra Healing Meditation …from the book, "Anything Can Be Healed," by Martin Brofman With this experience, you will be directing your attention to each of the chakras in turn, first by focusing on physical sensations, and then by using your imagination, your ability to create images, to ...
Views: 1781 - Getting My First Tattoo - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Darren StehleOn Sunday, January 8th, 2012 I drove out to Fergus, Ontario, to get inked. I’ve wanted a tattoo since my early 20s. At the time, I was in University and studying German language and literature. I had fallen in love with the Middle Ages; not only with the poetry of Minnesang and the epic ...
Views: 1781 - ‘To the End of the Rainbow’ - a New Book - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: ‘To the End of the Rainbow’ - a New Book Author: craig lock Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘To The End of the Rainbow‘, ‘The End of the Rainbow’, Craig Lock, South Africa, reporter, writer, inspiration, empowerment, words of inspiration and empowerment (enough there ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - Dangerous Alliances - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockOf course, most of us have seemingly innocent alliances that are common to ordinary folks, like our friends and relatives. But is this where the really dangerous alliances lie? How can a relationship with Auntie Bess and Uncle Bill be harmful for us? They are loving, warm, giving, and have ...
Views: 1779 - Is It Really More Blessed to Give than to Receive? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince “He’s got more presents than me!” Jimmy yells when, on Christmas morning, he discovers that his brother Tim has two extra packages beneath the Christmas tree. “That’s because I’m Santa’s favorite,” Tim taunts. “He always gives me ...
Views: 1778 - What keeps you motivated after awakening? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Eric PutkonenMotivation is something the ego wants. Ego needs motivation and drive to do things it doesn't really want to do. Motivation is something you need in order to do work. Ask a child "what is your motivation or drive for playing?"...and you will have a very confused child. Or you might get the ...
Views: 1778 - Develop Stickativity - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiThe web is awash with opportunities. They occur on a daily basis, if you watch close enough. Opportunities provide breakthroughs and are highly valuable. Online though, too much of them can ruin your business. Scope creep is one of the biggest e-business killers and it comes silently and is ...
Views: 1776(1 vote) - The *10* WORST Words People Use and How You Can Stop Using Them - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from John Di LemmeWorst Word #1: Busy - That word drives me crazy! When people say they are "busy", it typically means they are distracted and all over the place. Activity does not always equal accomplishment. Instead of saying you are busy, say that you are strategic and systematic. You instantly go from busy ...
Views: 1774 - Religion remains ever undefined; how spirituality can pave the way! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad(One) In the name of religion most of the people of this planet are oriented since long. Leaving aside paraphernalia—rituals, custom etc. culture of different countries had grown gradually. In every family we follow such things according to our respective religion and that varies from others. ...
Views: 1773 - Scientific Proof We Live In A Simulation - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Marc OromanerBack in June 2009, I wrote an article titled “Proof That We’re Living a Life of Illusion” (http://thelaymansanswerstoeverything.com/?p=515). In it, I provided what I felt was overwhelming evidence that we all live in some kind of computer simulation. I also offered some simple explanations as ...
Views: 1773 - What is False Will Make You Suffer - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Sheri RosenthalSo often we get caught up in the idea that it’s what’s outside of us that is causing our suffering, and if we could make changes to those aspects, life would be better. We think that if our father wasn’t so angry – we could get along better with him, or express our love ...
Views: 1773 - Little Shards of Glass - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Sheri Combs LantzSo it’s almost spring and its time to start planting crops for our summer garden and future harvest. I know that I am one of the lucky ones, our family has been blessed with land. Land that we are to be stewards of. We take our responsibility very seriously. Land that we work physically hard to ...
Views: 1772 - ***How can I work with Angels and Archangels? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneYou can work with any of the Angels and Archangels by simply calling on them. For example, Archangel Michael focuses on protection and strength. So part of his job is to protect us with his strength and to teach us to stand in our own power. If you need protection or strength, you can call on ...
Views: 1770 - Are We Spiritual Beings Or Physical Beings? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Trudy-Ann EwanEach and every one of us is a Spiritual Being. We are also Physical Beings. Can we be two things at the same time? Yes, we can and we are. So what does it mean to be both? Well, as Spiritual Beings we live in a physical body. As such we are prone to issues that affect the physical body such as: ...
Views: 1770 - Clairvoyant And Psychic Readings - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from rachel annClairvoyant psychic readings are extremely popular nowadays and the amount of people wanting them are growing in numbers. There are different ways that you can have a reading done, this is by tarot cards, clairvoyant readings, palm readings and also psychic mediums. You probably have a favourite ...
Views: 1770 - Beyond Astrology: Living from the Center of the Wheel - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Cathy EckYears ago, I had the opportunity as part of my Master’s Degree program to self-design a class. I could ask any professor to be my mentor. One of the professors at my university was a brilliant astrologer and therapist from the Jung Institute in Zurich. I wanted to learn astrology from her. ...
Views: 1768 - The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: Dag Hammarskjold, autobiography/biography, United Nations, leadership Web Site: nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1961/hammarskjold-bio.html Web sites: ...
Views: 1767 - The Seasons of Your Heart: Coping with the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Rob BrooklerAs we approach the holidays we look forward to a time of joy and happiness, to lightness and warmth. It's a season of fond memories, great anticipation … and much planning. And whereas this yearning and anticipation is quite understandable, it can also be a bit of a trap. Expecting great joy ...
Views: 1766(7 votes) - The Constant Flow of Change - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"All is impermanent." What a depressing thought, but only to an untrained, worldly mind. Impermanence is never lost, just a flow of change; a flow of change that is an ultimate truth and therefore an ultimate security. What is it that we instead depend upon for our security? When I was a ...
Views: 1765(2 votes) - Who is Directing You? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaRecently I had the opportunity to meet a long term mystic. During a lecture he was presenting on a mystic’s role in society, he uttered the words “inner warrior,” while looking directly at me. I had never met him and wondered if he knew I was the author of Mystic Warrior. His lecture was ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Finding Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Stephen MartileFinding purpose in life gives you direction and guidance. It channels inner forces and energy to overcome outer circumstances and conditions. It’s at the crux of leading your life, instead of having life lead you. Are you doing what you love? Are you living on purpose? Here are 4 ways to ...
Views: 1762(4 votes) - How One Medium Gained The Mediumship Gift - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from rachel annHere I give you details of how the power of mediumship came to one particular individual based in her own words. There was no big explosion or special event. One night while I was praying “They” simply showed up and “tuned in” my nervous system. This 15 minute experience left me completely ...
Views: 1759 - Reawakening Love Now - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneReawakening love IS possible. It happens all the time. Just when you most feel like giving up, letting go and moving on, stop and reevaluate before leaving. Yes, there are some relationships that have truly run their course. Perhaps the reason for connecting no longer exists and both would ...
Views: 1758 - Human qualities often fail to attain humanity. - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadIt is disappointing that human qualities often turn too emotional and we fail to show humanity, not to speak of truth and salvation. Our silly sentiments befool us and we frequently become unsuccessful at the rear of being dutiful. Good qualities are of course essential to bring about peace and ...
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