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- ***FINDING A TEACHER - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from James RobinsonMany people wish to be enlightened or find happiness in life. There are thousands of self-help books, thousands of self-help workshops and even more philosophies and teachings promising to make people happy or enlightened. It is possible to become enlightened and happy by studying all of these ...
Views: 2127(2 votes) - ***Empowerment - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from James RobinsonMercury has just gone into retrograde. For those who know anything about astrology, this is a time for Murphy’s Law to run riot. Electronics, relationships, and everything in between have been known to fall apart. I, and many of the people I know, shrug and blame it on the stars. I have come to ...
Views: 2181(2 votes) - ***EMOTIONAL MATURITY - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from James RobinsonIf we continue to live on this planet, we have to get older. There are various physiological changes that we experience as we go through the process of aging. Ignoring the legends of immortal beings that walk the planet, we all grow older physically. Genetics, supplements, a positive attitude, ...
Views: 11725 - The Power of Intention - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gina MageeHow does the Power of Intention work? The one thing we know for sure is that it will probably not work in the manner in which we expect. In fact, the key to setting intentions is to become detached from the “how.” I’d like to share a personal experience with setting intentions in my life. ...
Views: 723 - Joyous Trembling: God as My Advocate - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg“Judge me, Lord, and plead my cause against a nation without passion. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked. You are my Lord, my stronghold. Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy? Send Your light and Your truth, let them lead me; let ...
Views: 1083 - Dreams: Doorway to Your Soul - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Yamini BhattDo you ever wonder if your dreams have any significance? Why do you have certain dreams repeatedly? Research shows that dreams are an essential part of our life and have a purpose. Sleep is the time when our body rests and relaxes. The mind, however, is still mulling over what happened during ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - How to Attain Samadhi in Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"If you can get to the point in witnessing in meditation, where you realize that everything is moving by itself, then you drop out of any idea of yourself and into formless consciousness. The experience of separation is cancelled out and you rest in your natural state. It is ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - Miracle and its embodiment - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadIntroduction In the question of “realization” let us remain one in opinion regarding flexibility of mind and power of reasoning. Since we are to find out truth and attain perfection, we shouldn’t be at all biased by any religion, nor should we be orthodox and prejudiced. Now, the first query ...
Views: 2165(1 vote) - Learn Ramana Maharshi’s Meditation Technique for Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Kip MazuySelf inquiry is one of the most powerful and effective meditation techniques used by thousands of people all over the world. Taught by the enlightened Guru, Ramana Maharshi, this meditation technique alone has helped many people experience profound states of meditation, samadhi and even self ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Be Gentle with Yourself: Lessons from a soft-shell crab - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Natalie AmsdenSometimes insight comes from the strangest places. I was sitting on the dock in the back of my house watching the light reflect on the water and listening to the egrets calling in the mangroves. I was on the tail end of a period of several months in which I had been undergoing intense ...
Views: 2429 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: X-ceeding X-cuses - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnI am taking creative license here to discuss the ever-present, negative habit of providing excuses for everything we subconsciously choose to not be responsible for in our lives. One very important truth in understanding the reality of excuses is that they are nothing but “reasons with lies ...
Views: 1222 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Yielding to Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnAre you one of those people that never seem to have a minute to yourself? Do you feel as if your whole life and everyone in it would just stop or die if you weren’t there? Take heart, dear one, take heart. The wisest and most beneficial thing you can do is to yield to yourself first. The ...
Views: 1810 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Whole-Hearted Wisdom - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThere is a huge difference between intelligence and wisdom. Intelligence is an innate gift that reflects how smart you are. Intelligence is usually a gene passed down by one or both of your parents or someone in your direct bloodline. It is beneficial for learning things in school. It is what is ...
Views: 1234 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Visualizing your Virtue - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnDefinition of virtue: a. Moral excellence and righteousness; goodness. b. An example or kind of moral excellence: the virtue of patience Ahhh! To have such virtue! So much uprising and chaos in the world lately seems to have smothered the idea of the virtuous. One of the most valuable ...
Views: 1526 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Ultimate Unity - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThe timing is perfect, in the middle of all the chaos consuming the world at the moment. Yet, further thought reveals that this topic is timeless, because throughout most of the recent history of the world, there hasn’t been a whole lot of unity about anything! Oh sure, there are groups of ...
Views: 1319 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Tangible Tenderness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThere seems to be a lack of tangible tenderness in the world today. Yet, there also seems to be a deep yearning in the hearts of humanity in this moment of time for nothing more than the need for others to be tender. “Tender”, in the context of this article, means to be kind, caring, concerned, ...
Views: 1271 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Satisfying Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnSelf-confidence is sometimes hard to come by unless we are fortunate to be raised by a family that instilled that attribute into our minds and hearts. Yes, it dwells within us innately, but the nurturing and positive guidance from parents and older siblings definitely encourages it. When we ...
Views: 1556 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Regarding Responsibility - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnOne's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility. – Eleanor Roosevelt Whatever happens, take responsibility. - Tony Robbins This topic hits home with this author every single day. Today ...
Views: 1172 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Quiet Quintessence - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThe definition of quintessence is: The pure, highly concentrated essence of a thing. In ancient and medieval philosophy, the fifth and highest essence after the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water, thought to be the substance of the heavenly bodies and latent in all things. The ...
Views: 1407 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Pursuing Peace - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnPeace is not something you wish for; It's something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away.” – Robert Fulgham “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson There is so much heartbreak in the world recently, what with the Norway ...
Views: 1162 - ABC's of Self-Realization: Optimistic Observation - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThe idea of optimistic observation is basically on the same line of thought as maintaining a positive attitude. When life is experienced through the standpoint of optimistic observation, the perception of events has a powerful impact on the outcome of those same events. The experience of this ...
Views: 1609 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Necessary Nurturing - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThere is so much to be said when speaking of nurturing. So many women have been raised in stereotypical fashion to be nurturers of everyone else but themselves. The necessary nurturing spoken of here is to inform women (and even some men) that we have to learn to nurture and take care of ...
Views: 1265 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Magnanimous Magnificence - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnIt's a mouthful but it's true: each of us has a bit of innate magnanimous magnificence! See, the word "magnanimous" is an adjective. It means "free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness." It also means "high-minded" and "noble". What an awesome self-realization! To think that we have within ...
Views: 1617 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Learning to Love - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThere are so many definitions of love. It’s mostly subjective and yet, there are some absolutes to it, at least in this author’s perspective. The absolute love I speak of is that which allows each and every person on this earth to be exactly who they are, with their faults, quirks, and opinions. ...
Views: 1118 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Killing ‘Em with Kindness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnWe all know the saying, “What goes around comes around”, right? We all know about Karma and about the Law of Cause and Effect, right? We get back what we give out. We all know that it’s sometimes very hard to stay quiet and not give back what has been dished out when it comes to others being ...
Views: 1211 - How Can I Achieve Happiness? How the Natural State is the Key to Pure Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffAs we go through life, sometimes we have beautiful experiences. They are so wonderful that we are filled with a desire to hold onto them for as long as possible. But why we can’t hang onto them and why they go away is because we can only remember them in the mind. The mind itself is not ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - ABC's of Self-Realization: Justifiable Joy - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnIn spite of all the economic woes the world is dealing with right now, there is still the basic truth that we could all find justifiable joy within our own lives, if we so chose. There is much joy in life which can be considered justifiable. Yet, joy, in its very essence, has absolutely no need ...
Views: 1141 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Identifying Importance - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnIn discussing self-importance, it’s important to realize that this topic is not about ego or arrogance. It’s about informing those with a low self-image that they are important. Many women in the world are cast under the stereotype of “servant" - of putting others first. They are ...
Views: 2101 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Harnessing Harmony - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThere are several words that are synonymous with harmony: peace, balance, rapport, cooperation, and unity. So many happenings in the world today are the opposite of the descriptive words above. So much of the world longs for peace, unity, and balance. It seems to be elusive, yet, it so many ...
Views: 1099 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Gaining Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnGratitude is the best attitude. ~Author Unknown If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily.~Gerald Good There's a recession going on for any of those who have found themselves living in America for the past several years. Heck, everyone knows ...
Views: 1969 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Finding Forgiveness for Your Sake - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohn“To forgive is to give forth. It releases you from the past.” - “Positively Positive” on Twitter Forgiveness comes in many forms but the most important aspect to remember is that it's for the one who was offended or victimized. The offender or perpetrator may never even hear or know that he ...
Views: 1434 - ABC's of Self-Realization: Encouraging Excellence - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThere's a difference between striving for excellence and seeking perfection. Excellence is about living from the highest part of your Self - the part that is the most like God. It's about living from your highest thought, your highest action, your highest word. It is the truest, most real part ...
Views: 1321 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Dedicated to Deliberate Intention - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnMost of us remember the childhood game “Hide and Seek”. The whole idea is to close our eyes, count to 100 and then find the people who tried really hard to hide in a place they would “never” be found. The premise of the title of this article is to walk in deliberate awareness and intention for ...
Views: 1311 - ABC's of Self-Realization: Catching Compassion - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThe definition of compassion: “Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.” "It is the development of compassion toward each other that can change the heart, transform the mind, heal the body and enlighten the soul." Dr. W. David Hoisington, 2007 I ...
Views: 1398 - ABC’s of Self-Realization: Becoming Balanced - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnOn the way to becoming “self-realized”, becoming balanced is a boon. My boyfriend calls it “living in moderation.” The whole concept is to find ways to keep all aspects of your life in balance – your thoughts, your beliefs, your words, your actions, your emotions, and your feelings. It’s not ...
Views: 1223 - ABC's of Self-Realization: Affirming Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lene StJohnThis is the first in a series of twenty-six articles based on Self-Realization. Each letter of the alphabet is used for the first word in each title. These articles are based on experience, lessons, or just basic information learned over more than fifty years of life on this planet. One of ...
Views: 1436 - How to Make a Stellar First Impression - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Nick KHow to Make a Stellar First Impression Your first impression will often make or break your relationships. When someone meets you, within about 10 seconds they’ll decide a whole host of things about you: Whether they like you, whether they trust you, whether they think they can connect with ...
Views: 1384 - Being True Friends with Your Ego - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Sheila SylvestreHave you ever seen someone walking an untrained dog and asked yourself, “Who’s walking who, the master or the dog?” It doesn’t look like a good time for either, as they both tug and struggle to be the one in control. In the case of your Higher Self and your ego, who is taking the lead with ...
Views: 1079 - Do You Know What the Trinity of Self-Realization and Authenticity Is? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you ever feel inauthentic, like you wear a mask over what you believe you know, or fear, about who you really are? The trinity can help you follow the path to your authentic-self destination. I read Flip the S.W.I.T.C.H. (How to Turn On and Turn Up Your Mindset) by PJ McClure, The Mindset ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Become a Spiritual Billionaire - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickIt has been said that for every 1,000 people only 1 truly seeks God and for every 1,000 truth-seekers only 1 attains the Truth. Of course many more people seek to become millionaires. If you worked day and night at becoming a millionaire it could possibly still take you many lifetimes to ...
Views: 2013 - ***Don’t Panic, Be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from James RobinsonI have been receiving numerous emails from people who are panicking about the future. They are worried that they won’t get what they want or they will lose what they have, whether it is a job, a mate, respect or serenity. The state of the world economy is a breeding ground for anxiety and ...
Views: 2746(1 vote) - ***DOING IT WRONG - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from James RobinsonI had a astrological reading from Stephanie Azaria the other day. After studying my star chart for a while, she told me that according to the positions of the planets and stars, I was born to struggle because the struggle increased the speed of my growth. It was my destiny to feel like I was ...
Views: 2331(1 vote) - ***AND GOD LAUGHED - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from James RobinsonThe source of all misery and suffering is the illusion that we are separate from God. This illusion creates the fear that we will never get what we want or we will lose something we have and don’t want to lose. When this fear arises, it creates another illusion that if we don’t get what we ...
Views: 2398 - Practice Daily Self Care - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierPractice daily self care as an essential way to honor your body, your mind, your emotions and to honor your spirit. It is imperative that you practice daily self care in order to live a balanced life. We are spirit beings in physical form and we need to take good care of ourselves on all ...
Views: 900 - ***The Power of Negative Self-talk - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneMost people in the world today don’t realize how powerful their words are. Words are spoken thoughts. Thoughts are things! God created the world by the power of His Word, and so do we! Most people practice negative self-talk, day in and day out. And then they wonder why their lives are not ...
Views: 2423 - ***Gossip is NOT a Harmless Practice - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneGossip is a mass practice in our society today, however, contrary to popular opinion it is not a harmless practice. Words have great power. Gossip is a misuse of that power. And at the end of the day, the power of misuse hits but ourselves. Whatever we put out in our lives comes back to us. ...
Views: 3178(1 vote) - ***The Importance of Living it the Here and Now - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneMany Lightworkers are very sincere about their Spiritual growth which is a wonderful thing! However, in all their sincerity and aspiration to go somewhere in life, to reach a certain level of initiation, to take their ascension and break free from the wheel of rebirth, they get so focused on the ...
Views: 1869 - The Revolution is Over - What World Will You Create? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com Overview of 9/5/11 “Creation Energies” my free 15-minute, channeled show available at either www.blogtalkradio.com or www.LifeTapestryCreations.com: This transition impacts not only the earth but the ...
Views: 1275 - Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh's 'Conversations with God' (Part Two) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh's 'Conversations with God' (Part Two) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and my good friend and associate Bill’s humorous books are at ...
Views: 1507 - Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh's 'Conversations with God' (Part Three) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh's 'Conversations with God' (Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new ...
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