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- A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: 'The Choice', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books. Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 6139 - Has a Self Help “Guru” Ripped You Off? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Willie HortonWe have recently witnessed the furore over the deaths of three people in a “sweat lodge” in Arizona during a “Spiritual Warrior” retreat run by self-help guru James Ray who has now been charged with three counts of manslaughter as a result. Allegations from participants in the retreat include ...
Views: 2060(4 votes) - Cosmology of Dance - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from lynn buessCosmology of Dance By Lynn Buess, MA, EdS As a one time practicing psychotherapist and avid social dancer, I have jokingly said that I can go around the dance floor twice with my partner and tell about three generations of her life. There is some exaggeration to this statement, and a lot ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Faith - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Faith Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Faith, inspiration. words of inspiration, spirit, spiritual writings, belief Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Text Messages From Above - A Draw Down From Some Astro Spot - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Christofer FrenchProverbs for Everyone Text Messages for the Soul - Original Proverbs for Enlightenment, Healing and Humor Ecstasy, Wine and Words - These Poetic Proverbial Observations, Gleaned from a Thousand Books and a "Draw Down" from Somewhere, are "Text Messages for the Soul". Scrawling out what ...
Views: 1382 - From Ego to Eagle - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Yvonne González-BáezFROM EGO TO EAGLE © From jail to freedom… From Fear to Love It is not just what we do, it´s why we do it. Do you work in such or such thing because that´s what “others” told you would be better in this every-day-more-tough-and-difficult-world? Or is it because that´s what you like the ...
Views: 2867(2 votes) - My Christmas Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Mark StjeanIt was the last Tuesday before Christmas and I was standing among the cluttered isles of my local Walmart with my long list of last minute rememberances. The yellow legal pad list had been taken in and out of in my coat pocket so many times the paper was as limp as I felt. I was lost in this ...
Views: 903 - The Perfection Of What Is - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Janice HyltonA compassionate body/breath practitioner said to me today that she felt the common definition of "perfection" was very constrained. I had been a recipient of her work as we shared some observations and questions about the nature of perfection. What had come up for me a few minutes earlier as ...
Views: 980 - Reincarnation and Your Past Life as a Tyrant: 7 Clues to Find out Your Past Lives - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHave you ever been curious about your past lives? Pay attention, because the clues to your past lives are easily accessible. All you need is some direction to find out what and where you were in the distant past and if you take notice, your past will begin to unfold before your ...
Views: 9307 - Setting Your Sights Higher - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Holly Mae HowardMany, if not all of us have, at one time settled for "good enough" instead of holding ourselves as brilliant rays of light and love, and choosing from that place. If you are not following your dreams, who is responsible? There is a tendency to "take care of business" before we give ourselves ...
Views: 1652(4 votes) - Parenting Help to Protect Children—When Parents Fail—Explanation of a Way to Solve the Problem - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbThe Premise Many instances exist in our society where children are hurt because of the lack of parental protection or control. Often, it seems obvious to us, as rape victims and sexual abuse survivors, that with more parental involvement that those tragic events may have been avoided ...
Views: 1536(4 votes) - Do External Situations Like Job, Relationships or Health Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Marc LernerWhen we face difficult times, how we perceive the situation we are in may cause depression. It is not what happens in the world around us, what other people say or the promise of a dismal future, but by our own mind. When we focus on our thoughts, our own brains create our experience. If you ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - The Power of Yin - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaThe TAO says: “The softness and yielding of water overcomes the hardness and strength of stone” TAOISM is a chinese philosophy which advocates simply the way and order of the Universe. Through stillness and receptivity (feminine or yin) natural intuition guides us in knowing when to act and ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - Unearthing Your Bare Bones Beauty - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Jennifer LothrigelIn preparation for my upcoming presentation at the Women of Wisdom Conference where I am presenting a workshop titled "Awakening the Internal Nurturer Through Art & Ceremony" I decided to browse goddess figurines online to gain inspiration. In my presentation we are making clay goddesses as ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - How to Quickly Make a Good Decision - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Cara LumenI decided to move half way across the country within an hour of knowing that I must. It was a huge decision, made quickly and acted on in confidence. Do you know yourself well enough to do that? Had I known I was going to move I would not have invested in my yard, I might have waited to get ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - The 3 Step Energy Makeover - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Shela SkarpAs a Lightworker and/or holistic business professional, I know that you give away a lot of your energy. It is a part of who you are and what you do. Being of service to others and helping to heal them is your divine purpose and mission in life. However, when you give indiscriminately, what ...
Views: 917(3 votes) - In search of the RIGHT job - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Yvonne González-BáezIN SEARCH OF THE “RIGHT”JOB A BETTER LIFE TO COME… February 3, 2010 Dear God, I am sooo tired. It´s been two nights in a row that I haven´t slept well. I am getting discouraged. My muscles are weak and so is my spirit… I have so many “things” to do, and I am tired… fed up. I give ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - Establish Key Connections – Connect To Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherThe relationship you develop with yourself will be the most pivotal connection you make in your lifetime. This is the link that allows you to understand what you want, who you are, and how you want to live your life. Your self-connection will ground you and give you a sense of certainty that ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - The Anatomy of a Narcissist - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from James LeGrandSelf-absorbed. Self-centered. Selfish. Narcissist. These are a few of the terms that we normally attribute to a person with an overwhelming sense of entitlement, a belief that they are the center of the universe, and to a person who doesn’t consider how their actions affect anyone else. ...
Views: 7380(4 votes) - Lonely, Depressed, or Without Friends—Explaining Why You Are Never Alone - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbThe Situation Many people can be lonely, depressed and feel they are without friends. Rape victims and sexual abuse survivors are very prone to such feelings. In addition, they may subconsciously feel shame and guilt. This is not a fault issue...it is a matter of learned behaviors due to other ...
Views: 2288(4 votes) - Avatar movie review and it's connection to the men's movement - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael TaylorFor as long as I can remember I have always had a passion for movies. What began as a source of pure entertainment has now evolved into a philosophical and spiritual exercise in personal growth and awareness. I have come to recognize that movies are simply metaphors for life and when viewed from ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - The Biology of Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Brenda SandersWe tend to focus on what we can see and it sure appears as if we are separate from each other and our environment. Yet we are more than we seem. Many of us know this from direct experience. We have glimpsed another reality in which we are all interconnected through the one seamless whole that ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - Creating The Change You Want - Step 1 - Clarify what you want by pinpointing what you don’t want - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineThe first step in creating any positive change in your life is to find out what you want – that may seem obvious. And you may know exactly what you want right now. There may be a dream you've held for years but never acted on, or a project that's bursting to express itself through you. But many ...
Views: 1241 - Creating Change – Step 2B- Techniques for Finding What You Want - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineDrilling Down to your Core To get to a deeper level of what you want, to find your true core desires, it’s good to ask yourself probing questions that challenge your assumptions. Here’s an example of how it works: Say you get an idea or image that suggests that you want to leave the city and go ...
Views: 1172(2 votes) - Creating Change: Step 3 - Identify your inner obstacles to change - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineI’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: 1645(5 votes) - Creating Change: Step 4A - Work through your blocks to change - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineIf you’ve used some of the tools I’ve been teaching, you have probably identified fears and beliefs about yourself, the world, life, and “the way things are” that are consciously or unconsciously keeping you from realizing your dreams. It’s only when you identify these limiting beliefs that you ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Game Changer - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Meg BenedicteBig and bright in the sky tonight is the Leo Full Moon, blazing for all to see and feel. The powerful lunar waves are moving into our collective awareness, as we are reminded of the beauty and majesty of our universal rhythms and cycles. So much has occurred since the New Year double eclipses, I ...
Views: 1791 - Tarotscope Happenings, February 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Suzi DronzekTarotscope Happenings are monthly one tarot card readings with individual messages for your sun sign. Happy birthday AQUARIUS! (January 20-February 18) Eight of Pentacles: Apprenticeship. You are learning much now, and this information is worth great value. Modest gain. Wisdom and knowledge ...
Views: 1987(2 votes) - The Law of Attraction and Finding Your Soul Mate (How to Create Your Perfect Relationship) - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Bob CrawfordYou know your soul mate is out there somewhere, the problem is that you are having a hard time finding them! But did you know that the law of attraction can help you connect with that person? That one person who shares an intimate, inner connection with you, who not only loves you, but whose ...
Views: 3067(1 vote) - Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Nelson Mandela, 'Madiba', forgiveness, peace, social and political issues/problems Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at ...
Views: 825 - CHOICE, from "Who Moved My Illusion?" Discover the secrets of the mover, the moved, and the moving, by David Cain. - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from David CainLove, hate, courage, fear, anger, peace, happiness, sorrow, motivation, boredom, effort, laziness, creation, destruction, joy, despair, suffering, bliss, peace, conflict, honesty, deceitfulness, harmony, discord, pleasure, pain, comfort, discomfort, responsibility, learning, generosity, envy, ...
Views: 647 - The Search For Greatness Begins Within OurSelves - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mitchell DahoodMany people are looking for that one thing that will make them happy, whether it be wealth, a relationship, a new career, etc. At the same time many people have gotten what they thought they wanted, only to find out it wasn't what they wanted at all. They search endlessly for something outside ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Telepathy with Animals; Do You Think Animals Receive and Respond to Human Thought and Feeling? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stephanie AltI never get tired reading amazing animal stories; how pets alert their owner’s when there is danger, and act as guides for those who are physically impaired. The astonishing tales of lost animals who find their way back home after years and miles of trekking. For many of us, our animals are like ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - The Eternity of Your Soul, and Reincarnation: 5 Tips to Help You Discover Your Past Lives - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe theory of reincarnation has yet to be proven invalid, and if it weren’t for all references of reincarnation being edited out of the bible around 553 A.D. by the initiative of the Ecumenical Council in Constantinople, more Americans would believe in it, just like a large segment of the rest ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Yoga and Meditation - Why you need to Understand Your Self? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoLast week we discussed the Multi-Day Challenge. An exercise designed to lead to better understanding and self awareness. Without the ability to think clearly, nor an intensity of feeling and emotion, how can you hope to awaken you inner powers, and abilities. How can there be poise, alertness, ...
Views: 844 - Who am I? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Tim OngThe modern lifestyle is all about doing. From the moment we wake up in the morning to the time we fall asleep at night, we are constantly looking for things to do. Some of these things we do are necessary but most are there only to fill up the time. Somehow, we find it unbearable or unacceptable ...
Views: 1555 - The Art of Living Well - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from John HainesWhen we wake up; when we gain the realization of Reality; when we experience the Absolute we experience the Stillness, we experience ourselves, we know who we are. In the Stillness there is no limitation, there is no space or time, no thought and no mind, nothing ever existed; there are no ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Popcorn, Pop and Pure Awareness - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Frank KinslowI love to go to the movies. For a couple of hours I become completely engrossed in what is happening on the screen. When I step into that theatre I leave my everyday life behind. The movie is only a flickering of light and shadow on a screen. But, I get wrapped up in the illusion as if it were ...
Views: 1108 - The Road to Global Peace - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Craig LockTHE ROAD TO GLOBAL PEACE In the light of the current state of the world, here are a few personal thoughts that may be of interest, based on the "rather miraculous" transformation of South Africa. From one time "pariah" apartheid state wracked by violence and conflict... to a relatively ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - New Beginnings of Our Happy Future - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Marie BarrettWe have much for which to be grateful, so very, very grateful, as this New Year ushers in a new decade. Whatever we decide our future will be, it WILL BE. And whatever we choose to be, WE WILL BE. So let us make these intense times a pivotal point in our own individual evolution and choose to ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Fear: Understanding The Most Basic & Elemental Emotion Within Us - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Dave SeymourWe've all experienced it - the rapid beating of our heart, the sudden perspiration on our brow, the shaking of our body and the weakness in our knees. Fear is the instinctual response our brain has to potential or perceived danger. In its truest form, it’s a healthy emotion. We need it to ...
Views: 3098(5 votes) - Birthing Your Soul - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Pat BenageAt this time of year many of us begin a process of reflecting on the past year and creating intentions for the coming new year. It’s a natural process based on our innate desire to become who we are meant to be in this life. As I begin this process, it strikes me that we are in a constant state ...
Views: 1580(3 votes) - Creating Change: Step 2C- Who Do You Want to Be? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Tomar LevineBeing Trumps Doing Usually when we think about what we want, we focus on an activity or experience we desire. Another way to discover your true desire is to ask yourself not what you want to be doing, but who you want to be. What are the roles in your life that you no longer want, that you’ve ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Creating Change - Are You Ready to Create Positive Change in Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Tomar LevineCreating Change - Are You Ready to Create Positive Change in Your Life? Tomar Levine Is there anyone among us not looking for change of some kind? Better health, better income, and better relationships top most people’s wish lists – and that’s just for starters. I believe many of us also ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Five Touches to a Better Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Daniel ToopsFive Touches To a Better Me New Year provides us with an opportunity to make a start fresh start and to set our lives in order. It is estimated that 48% of Americans will make some Sort of New Year resolution. Of those resolutions made, 92% will not be kept. In fact, 45% will fail before ...
Views: 1340(7 votes) - How to Experience of Pure Contentment - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from David SamuelHow to Experience of Pure Contentment I shall here describe what I have attained and how I attained it. I hope to continue my progress as I know there is still so much further to go. It is my sincere wish that you will attain what I have, and surpass this level as well. Many paragraphs ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Women and a Culture that Lives Life on the Surface - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Adriana HillThink about the myriad of routines you engage in throughout your week or just one day. There are so many logistics that we are responsible for as women. If you are a working mom often it feels every moment of your day is accounted for. What would have been your down time is spent planning the ...
Views: 1091 - Sin: What Is It? How Can You Avoid and Treat It? What Rewards Will You Receive When You Conquer It? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is sin? Throughout the Bible, sin is a main topic. As a matter of fact, from the first story in Genesis to the last in Revelation, and even to this day, sin plays a crucial role. Since the topic of sin is so important, it is wise to understand what it really is. In the town where you ...
Views: 3580(1 vote) - ***Diamond Alignment And The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyWhat I have discovered along my Spiritual journey is that it is only when I am consciously Connected and Aligned with the vibration of the Universal Energy first that the manifestation of everything I need occurs beyond my wildest dreams. This Alignment is the Key in the Law of ...
Views: 3439(2 votes) - To receive our dreams we must first let them go - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Stephen MonahanAs a master coach on the Tao Te Ching I have been asked many times to explain in simple language the Tao Te Ching Eastern teachings of "Letting Go" Letting go is the one of the key mysteries to manuvering our way through life. It is however one of the hardest for our those of us raised in ...
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