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Somewhere in a remote region of the Southwestern United States, a park ranger was seated in his high tower. It overlooked the deep canyons and ravines that ran through the national park where he'd worked for the past twenty years. Looking out over the terrain through his binoculars, he could see ... Views: 1709
We should turn within, then, as have all of those great souls who have blessed the world with their presence; we should turn within and FIND GOD. It should seem natural to turn to the Great Power back of everything; it should seem normal to believe in this Power; and we should have a sense of a ... Views: 1709
You know it is never the same 'feeling'-
When you are going to pick a glass of water for someone
When you are going to pick a glass of water for yourself
When you are going to pick a glass of water in order to obey
When you are going to pick a glass of water under pressure (of your ... Views: 1709
by Lauren Kennedy - http://laurenpkennedy.wordpress.com
"Knock. Knock."
" Who’s there?"
" Truth."
" Truth Who?"
" Mine or Yours?"
And there in lies the dilemma. And the source of immense conflict.
We like to think that truth is absolute, explicit, definite, unambiguous and ... Views: 1708
There seems to be confusion over clairvoyants and mediums. To help give you an idea of the differences, then here is a quick guide to what both of them are and what they can do…
Medium – is a person who can contact and communicate with spirits that have passed on. They then give the messages ... Views: 1707
Most mornings many people all over the world wake up to worry. They wake up and begin to think about all the things they have to do. They wake up and begin to worry about how the bills are going to get paid. They wake up worrying about their health or their family. We really need to make a ... Views: 1707
In today’s noisy and hi-tech world we have lost a sense of intimacy with the natural world and with ourselves. We have lost the ability to live in mutually enhancing ways with Earth. And the problem of addiction to technology is growing, especially among the young. By reconnecting with ... Views: 1707
We can align with the Law of Attraction; we have the power; it is simply a matter of understanding how and then working with the energy. We can design our future. We are maturing creators and are here on earth to learn about our power and to use that discovery wisely.
So how do you create a ... Views: 1704
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.” Alcoholics Anonymous
“In our ignorance of the truth, we have misused the highest power we possess. And so great is this power -- so complete is our freedom in it, so absolute the domain of law through it -- ... Views: 1701
The kick you get from achieving a feat is sublime! Write that down and hang it up on a wall in your bedroom. Then behold, an achiever will emerge.
It's that easy, really. So many things in the world can be done, by just programming your brain the right way and reaping loads, significantly. ... Views: 1701
I’m sure you aware of some things you want to change in your life, that your heart longs for. It is likely that these longings have been with you for quite a while, but you have not been able to achieve them – yet.
Now is the time to find out what has been stopping you, so that you can ... Views: 1700
The Law of Attraction is a Universal Principal that is *always* working in our lives... always and all ways!
Whatever we focus on becomes our experience. I would also expand that statement to include, whatever we focus on, are passionate about, and... believe and expect to receive... are what ... Views: 1700
This article is about how to increase your awareness, learning how to hold your tongue, to not say the wrong thing and, not stick your foot in your mouth. All this is achieved by removing selfish desires.
You may not realize how much of your life is ruled by very subtle but powerful selfish ... Views: 1699
Self Awakening is the natural state of being human! We all have this birth-right and we all desire to live happy, safe, fulfilling lives. I have learned through my own practice of yoga, meditation, self-reflection and spiritual studies that we can actually re-program the way we think, so to ... Views: 1698
It’s really easy to get caught up in the drama of our lives, but we have a choice. At one point or another, we all face adversity. We all face those times of trial and tragedy. Yet how do we get to the other side? How do we bounce back from the adversity that we face? Do we systematically figure ... Views: 1697
When it comes to spirituality, each religion and culture have a uniqueness to offer. Some believe in reaching up to their spirit by dancing along with trance music, like in Islamic Sufism or by acts of self nullification like in strict catholic beliefs.
No one is born to believe in a ... Views: 1696
By the age of 45, I was divorced and depressed with two children to support by myself. I was working in a job as an office temp in Melbourne and was barely managing to survive. I felt I couldn’t have been more in debt or less successful.
I understood I needed to move forward somehow yet I’d ... Views: 1696
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen.” EPHESIANS 4 : 25
"PROTECT YOUR HERITAGE -
In word, Thought and Deed,
and You will find the depths of salvation-" Dilani ... Views: 1695
Mmmmm, another fabulous rainy Monday here in Arizona! Rainy days for me always call for introspection. And today more than ever I know that my most favorite topic is Self-Love. I'm still amazed at how many people don't even think about it. But for me, it is the most important aspect of ... Views: 1695
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As I came up with the title for this article, cute thoughts like BYOB and OMG came to mind. Okay I know you are wondering, so what, we know what they mean but what does MYOB stand for and what is the purpose of it? Well folks, I will tell you and believe me, once you read this, those ... Views: 1694
“What you resist persists”, you’ve probably heard this before, but are you consciously aware of what you’re resisting.
As a Spiritual Coach, I often (and generally quite easily) see what others are resisting. However, I have never consciously thought to myself, “What am I resisting?” So I ... Views: 1694
You incline naturally toward pleasure and away from pain. Pleasure invites you to delight in the experience of being alive. It frees life energy to move through your body and fuels your passion for life. Passion and pleasure are essential motivating forces for vitality, power and creativity. ... Views: 1693
Actually it is not really a story about trains. Although it tells about them. Do you remember being the first time at a railway station? Well, the first time ever, I mean. That first time when you were still wondering about snakes of wagons arriving and leaving the station. Exactly that first ... Views: 1693
I am a firm believer that being successful begins with dreams. Dreams are a very exciting way to spark our creativity and to develop goals. Dreams let us imagine the “what if” ideas, fantasies, and those things people only wish for in life. There is a saying that you should always ... Views: 1692
Grounding is a subject that is widely talked about in the self-help world. However, it’s also a technique that’s often confused with other methods, which are similar in nature and provide many of the same benefits. To clear any confusion, grounding means to rid yourself of foreign excess ... Views: 1692
We may believe we are good people and we tend to get along with everyone; however, we need to examine our thoughts and judgments we have about others more closely. We need to recognize that our first impression of someone may be based on something we heard they did or something they said we ... Views: 1692
You might not wish to hear this but, YOU are responsible for much of what is happening in your life and your life, is your responsibility! Unfortunately, nobody is coming to save you! In all situations in life, you have the freedom and choice to choose how you will react and what actions you ... Views: 1690
You've probably felt magical many times--those moments when time seems to stop, you feel like you can do anything, and all is well in your world.
Unfortunately, due to the pressures from everyday life and being pulled in multiple directions at once, being more magical is one of the last ... Views: 1690
We all have, at one time or another, been so tired we felt like we just couldn’t go on. We have had days where we knew we would fall right asleep once our head hit the pillow. We have worked on some things so hard that we were so tired we couldn’t think straight until we found some time to rest. ... Views: 1690
TOP 10 QUIRKS AND PERKS OF GENEALOGY
Upon discovering a few more interesting ancestors recently that include American patriots as well as European nobility, I thought I'd compose a few playful words about my newfound hobby of researching ancestral lineage, and hope that a few of you find it ... Views: 1690
"Belief is defined in Webster's Unabridged Third New International Dictionary as a 'conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon………………………… One must therefore take cognitive, behavioral, sensory, motivational, affective, and contextual factors into account ... Views: 1689
All self healing, whether spiritual, emotional or physical, takes place first at the level of our being, then in the mind, in the non-physical sphere of our consciousness. When the healing has already begun at this higher energetic level, then, and only then, will we be able to perceive physical ... Views: 1688
The Biggest Mistake I Made in Loving Myself
My conscious journey of Self-Love began when I divorced my fourth husband almost 6 years ago. The demise of that marriage began my journey of self-reflection and emotional excavation. I realized that the only common denominator in all of my ... Views: 1688
Standing at a kids birthday party one saturday, I overheard a mother use the words before kids . . . to start a sentence. "Before kids," she went on to say, "it seemed like we had a lot of money!" The other parents chimed in, nodding their heads. "Before kids" . . . another mother said, "I used ... Views: 1687
I'm Judy and a few years ago I resigned from my customer service job to become an entrepreneur. I needed to become my own boss. I was motivated to do so because I was given this astounding MLM opportunity to sell organic skin cream.
Promoting this skin lotion ought to have been a no-brainer. ... Views: 1684
In my work as a speaker on dreams, one key point stands out overall: in most cases dreams are in some way helping individuals to prepare for change.
Dreams of fallen elevators, racing cars or homes with windows which can't be opened, all in some way reflect the relationship between the ... Views: 1684
The majority of astrological traditions is based on the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies and the construction of calculated or perceived celestial patterns relating to the location and time of an event.
A reference frame for the positions of astrological planets, stars, ... Views: 1683
These six major steps weave in and around each other, and there are many others, all revealing a transition between materiality consciousness and heightened consciousness, or between an outward emphasis (thinking, remembering, body and mind), and an inward emphasis (the replacing of thought and ... Views: 1681
People in recovery need to understand the concept of honesty. Developing an understanding of the importance of honesty is the key to recovery.
In the Therapeutic Community, honesty is probably the most important concept. Without honesty your recovery is nothing, it is built on sand, with no ... Views: 1681
I was in an automobile wreck the other day. It was quite serious, a freak accident involving defective brakes on my car. Specifically, the brake rotor on my right front wheel spontaneously sheared in half. This resulted in my right front wheel locking up and forcing my car into the curb. When ... Views: 1680
I think many people have had confusion about what the Kundalini rising is. Many of my students ask me what it is, is it dangerous, how do you know if it has risen etc. Our primary dialogue occurs over Kundalini Yoga.
I took my first Kundalini Yoga class in 2007. Shortly after I became ... Views: 1679
This is a good one! It's powerful once you understand this. It's right in front of us everyday And has EVERYTHING to do with moving forward in your life.
What is it? Do you want to know what is the biggest hindrance to having what you want?
It's the choices that you make! Let me be a little ... Views: 1677
Ø Our beliefs contribute to the overall frequency of our being.
A belief is a thought we think more than once. The more we think a thought, the more energy is being accumulated, which transforms the thought into a belief. And this energy is reinforced by the attraction of thoughts of a ... Views: 1676
It is the very nature of life to strive to continue in being.Since this continuance can be secured only by constant renewals,life is a self-renewing process. ~ John Dewey
The ability to bounce back: How quickly we bounce back from crises and tragedy is dependent on how resilient we are. ... Views: 1676
We all seek power. We try to push ourselves up and in the process, many times attempt to push others down. It might begin with a feeling that we have been wronged, which means that our ego has been hurt, and in order to right things we might begin a verbal confrontation with the offending party. ... Views: 1676
A few years ago in a conversation with a friend, she asked how I was as I was moving through a problem that had come into my life. I replied that I was focusing on solutions. She responded that she would do the same but since everyone else was complaining about everything, she felt she wouldn’t ... Views: 1675
Even the mightiest of oaks starts as the tiniest of acorns. Neither one is greater than the other; they're just merely different forms of the same thing. And yet, we often look around our lives and see things from only today's perspective. We look up at the oak, but down at the acorn. Sometimes ... Views: 1675
[The gist of an article: “MMS, The Closet Spiritualist by: Narayani Ganesh, published on 16 Sept. 2012 in “Speaking Tree” of the Times of India.
The widely respected economist and scholar have been credited with heralding a new era of economic liberalization in India with his laissez-faire ... Views: 1673
Learn how to free yourself from selfishness and the urgency of time with self-realization. For as long as history existed there was always a struggle between dark and light, evil and goodness, ignorance and wisdom, urgency (stress) and relaxation. There are countless aspects to the complex human ... Views: 1672