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- Master the Techniques of Conversational Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Tony SchwartzCovert hypnosis can be a technique that was first evolved by Dr. Milton H. Erickson, MD, Ph.D., on whose function the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc. was founded to promote and advance his contributions to health. Despite the Foundation wanting to maintain the secrets of such hypnosis hidden ...
Views: 558 - Team Building Trust is Crucial to Building an Effective Team - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from David AndrewsIt has been proven time and time again that people can accomplish so much more when they work together as a team then they can as individuals. However, the key factor that prevents many individuals from coming together and achieving great things is trust. This can be caused by a number of ...
Views: 557 - Step By Step First Aid Strategies For Coping With Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Patrick TorresWhat is anxiety? Anxiety comes from the Latin word “anxious” meaning a condition of agitation and distress. Anxiety can be distinguished from fears in several ways. Your fear is usually directed toward some concrete, object or situation. Anxiety is more internal then external Often times you ...
Views: 554 - What are karmas and how does the soul remain connected with them? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAn intriguing question! And here is the scientific answer to what are karmas and how does the Soul remain connected. To begin, we will explore karma and then look at the connection to the Soul. Karma Supporting any action with the claim, ‘I am doing it’ is karma. To confirm the action with ...
Views: 554 - What is the progress of a soul? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Dinesh KumarThe foundation of Indian ethos is 'rebirth' & 'karmic concept'. Karmic concept is an understanding upon the determinism through each act about the shape of ones future whereas the rebirth is an assurance that this life is not an end to ones existence... there was and there shall be much beyond ...
Views: 554 - Your True Lasting State of Happiness - by Submitted on May 16, 2023 from Maetreyii Ma NolanWhat do people want, really want? They want to be happy. Everyone loves their life. They want to find happiness, find expression, find love, find joy. This desire for happiness is universal. The desire to live and the fear of death are shared by all human beings and most living beings. This ...
Views: 552 - The Nature and Forms of Spiritual Experience - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2021 from santosh krinskyHow do we distinguish what is an actual spiritual experience? We have an inherent bias towards believing and accepting perceptions and reactions to outer stimuli, the objects of the senses, and the reactions that arise inwardly from those stimuli. When it comes to an inner feeling or experience, ...
Views: 548 - Spiritual Experiences and Spiritual Realisations - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2021 from santosh krinskyOur vital nature crazes ‘excitement’ and to gather ‘experiences’. It is no different for the spiritual aspirant than for the rest of humanity in this regard. Spiritual experiences tend to be extraordinary in the sense that they go beyond the everyday perceptions or sensations and tend to have a ...
Views: 546 - If the Soul is Pure by nature then how did we enter in this material world? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are six eternal elements in this Universe. The Soul is one of them! The Soul indeed is pure in nature and has infinite knowledge of each and every thing and of each and every period of time in this Universe. Like Soul, Matter too is an eternal element. When these two elements come ...
Views: 544 - The Needed Engagement That Enlivens the Outer Forms of Worship - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe inner life-force behind any action is more important than the outer form which it takes. Japa and Mantra can become habitual and repetitive, and if that happens, the outer shelf remains, but there is nothing alive within. Such japa sadhana has little value. The living energy needed is either ...
Views: 543 - Comparison of the Highest Ideal of the Ordinary Human Life and the Divine Life of the Spiritual Aspirant - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2022 from santosh krinskyPeople in modern society are confused about the meaning, purpose, significance and value of their lives. The society sets goals for them that involve for the most part, material satisfactions through acquisition of wealth, family, and enjoyment, without any further insight provided as to why one ...
Views: 542 - Perception of the Divine Force Through the Inner Being - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhen we flip a light switch, we have faith that there is electricity flowing through the wires and the lights will turn on. We do not actually know or perceive the electricity, but we can see its effects in operation. Similarly, our surface being may see effects of the Divine Force at work in ...
Views: 542 - Wise Words of Rudolf Steiner - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloRudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner (February 25th or 27th, 1861--March 30th, 1925) was an Austrian occultist, social reformer, architect, esotericist, and clairvoyant. He published may works including The Philosophy of Freedom, and founded an esoteric spiritual movement called anthroposophy. ...
Views: 533 - The Art of Patience: Unraveling the Enigma of Summoning Sickness in Magic: The Gathering - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2024 from Shubham SardaIntroduction: Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a complex and strategic card game that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. One of the intricacies that often perplexes newcomers is the concept of "Summoning Sickness." In this guide, we will delve deep into the realms of what is ...
Views: 529 - The good, the bad and the Shadow - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Kiril StoycheffWe live in a bipolar world, and because of that, we have been taught to avoid one of the poles – the evil, and to aim for the other one – the good (according to our impressions about good and evil). They form under the influence of the philosophical and moral points of view that our parents, ...
Views: 526(1 vote) - The Vastness of Your True Nature - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2023 from Maetreyii Ma NolanToday is a new day, a new beginning. Each day of your life brings you closer to your destiny. Whether you are young or old is irrelevant. What is relevant is what you do each day. Each day is a new beginning, a new opportunity to be what you truly want to be. The individual self, the ego self ...
Views: 525 - Tricks To Have Perfectly Organized Desk - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Hassan AwanJust in case if you are having trouble getting things done at work, do take a look around and you will have your answer right there. A messy work place not only looks unpleasant but it distracts you, and makes things harder to accomplish. Clutter all over the desk is a hurdle in processing the ...
Views: 524 - # 2 of the 11 Forgotten Laws - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from john bruceOut of the 11 forgotten laws, the law of supply is usually thought as the law of demand. This is since we as human beings are rarely ever really satisfied. There's often something else to be acquired, accomplished, or wanted. Occasionally, when somebody wishes to acquire, accomplish, or want one ...
Views: 522 - Wisdom of Dolly Parton - by Submitted on May 08, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDolly Parton (born January 19th, 1946) is a country music singer-songwriter legend. She’s also a business woman and philanthropist. She was first a successful songwriter for other artists, then released her first album in 1967, and has since sold over 100 million records since. She’s had 110 ...
Views: 518 - Will it Work? The 11 Forgotten Laws of Attraction Review - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Tony SchwartzvThe 11 Forgotten Laws is really a concept and course authored by Bob Proctor that, in its simplest terms, can be a comprehensive expansion of both The Secret and the Law of Attraction. However it is more than that. The course takes up where The Secret left off and explains why you'll find 11 ...
Views: 514 - # 5 of the 11 Forgotten Laws - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from john bruceYou can find 11 forgotten laws, each one of them regarded as to be cosmic. Bob Proctor along with the movie The Secret shed light on the Law of Attraction. Right after appearing inside the movie himself, Proctor wanted to bring the other 10 forgotten laws to light as well. On his list of the ...
Views: 512 - The Transitional Stage of Shifting from the Outer Surface Consciousness to the Inner Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2021 from santosh krinskyAt a certain stage of spiritual development, seekers tend to go through a phase where the world, its actions, objects, goals and results seem to be an illusion. The philosophical path of Mayavada resulted from just such an insight and experience. The seeker sees that everything is transitory and ...
Views: 511 - Words of Wisdom—Laozi - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLaozi (translated as "Old Master"), also known as Lao Tzu, or Lao-Tze, proper name Li Er, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He’s the author of the Tao Te Ching, founder of Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. He is usually portrayed as a ...
Views: 508 - Can Nirvana be achieved in the human realm and What happens if everyone reaches Nirvana? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2022 from Dada BhagwanCan Nirvana be achieved in the human realm? Yes! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened One, has said, “The human body is the greatest instrument for attaining moksha (final liberation). You cannot attain it in the celestial realm, nor in the animal realm, nor any other realm. It is only ...
Views: 502(1 vote) - Wisdom of Morgan Freeman - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMorgan Freeman (June 1, 1937) is an American actor, narrator, and producer. He’s received many awards for his work, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011, the Cecil ...
Views: 501 - Wisdom of Rumi - by Submitted on May 22, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloRumi (September 30, 1207–December 17, 1273) was an Iranian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. His wisdom and spiritual writings are widely known throughout the Middle East, and he is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. Below we list some words of wisdom from Rumi. “I ...
Views: 499 - What is the reason for suffering and happiness in people's lives? Is it due to past Karma? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, the reason why some people suffer from perpetual ill-luck is because it is the effect of their past life’s karma. And those whose past karmas were good will be born with a silver spoon and enjoy a good life in this birth. It is our karma that takes us to the place where our rebirth is to ...
Views: 496 - Wise Reminders From Leonardo da Vinci - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLeonardo da Vinci (April 15, 1452—May 2, 1519) was an Italian artist, scientist, architect, and engineer. He’s considered one of the greatest painters of all time, along with being a technological genius. Incredibly, da Vinci had no formal training beyond being taught to write, read, and do ...
Views: 496 - Can spirituality help relationship problems? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, spirituality can definitely help with relationship problems! Spirituality contributes positively to a healthy and solid relationship. Spirituality changes the way we perceive our partner and gives us a broader and healthy understanding. Through this understanding, there comes solutions, ...
Views: 493(1 vote) - Wisdom of Henry David Thoreau - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHenry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817¬–May 6, 1862) was an American philosopher and writer. He is best known as an advocate of transcendentalism. He also believed in reincarnation. His book Walden is about life in the woods, an experiment on self-sufficiency. His essay, Civil Disobedience, ...
Views: 493 - Wise Reminders From Hermann Karl Hesse - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHermann Karl Hesse (July 2, 1877–August 9, 1962) was a German-Swiss novelist and poet who received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His writings focused on spirituality and the search for self-understanding. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity influenced him the most, but he believed, "for ...
Views: 491 - Wise words from Zhuangzi - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloZhuang Zhou, also known as Zhuangzi, was a 4th century BC influential Chinese philosopher. He wrote the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Below we list some words of wisdom by Zhuangzi. "Do not struggle. Go with the flow of things, and you will find yourself ...
Views: 490 - What is our purpose? Why are we hustling every day? What do we want to achieve? - by Submitted on May 11, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEvery morning we wake up with the hope to do something, to achieve something. Right from childhood, our parents are after us to make us learn to sit without support at the right age, and then to make us stand, walk, talk appropriately at the right time, and so on. When we successfully learn ...
Views: 489 - Why does intellect fail to understand Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being has said, “When the doors of the intellect close, that is when the preparations for liberation will begin.” Intellect Is The Light Of Knowledge Which Comes Through The Medium Of The Ego To impose ‘I’ where ‘I’ does not belong to is ego ...
Views: 488 - Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Mags DeaneWe are all deeply challenged in the arena of self-love. We can be easier on ourselves when we start to really take in that this ego-construct that we believe ourselves to be is absolutely flawed. Everyone's ego-construct is flawed. The ego arises as a thought of separation, of lack, of ...
Views: 487 - Words of Wisdom— Abigail Adams - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAbigail Adams (November 22, 1744 – October 28, 1818) was the spouse and close advisor of John Adams. She was the first second lady of the United States, second first lady of the United States, and the mother of the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams. She was a ...
Views: 486 - Can a non vegetarian be spiritually rich compared to a vegetarian? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality is about attaining a unique awareness. Spiritual growth happens when one gains higher consciousness or awareness of his Self which is beyond the awareness of the five senses and the mind-ego-intellect. For the ones who want to grow in a higher spiritual realm and be spiritually ...
Views: 484 - What is the difference between your identity and your Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNone! The Soul indeed is our real identity. We generally believe our name to be our identity and hence introduce ourselves as, ‘I am John (please insert your name here).’ However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, asks us a very simple question here: “Are you yourself John or ...
Views: 481 - What is the test of a person's enlightenment? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAfter enlightenment, you begin to experience the Soul. The awareness of the real Self arises, which gradually transforms one’s entire life. So, to know what is the test of a person’s enlightenment, let’s explore what one would and should experience after enlightenment. This proves as an ...
Views: 480 - The Two Great Impediments to Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2023 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThere are two great impediments to spiritual life. The first is attachment to the body and the sensory experience, because when there is attachment to the physical form and the sensory experience there is engagement with the body-mind structure and the belief that you are this small person who ...
Views: 479 - Is eternal salvation the most important thing? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider very important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. For example - a loving family, a good house, stable income, lot of ...
Views: 475 - Wisdom of Blaise Pascal - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBlaise Pascal (June 19, 1623 – August 19, 1662), was a French mathematician, philosopher, physicist, and inventor. A child prodigy, he wrote a remarkable dissertation on projective geometry at the age of 16. He later worked on probability theory, developed calculating machines, wrote a key ...
Views: 473 - How does your spiritual path help you deal with the negativity and hate in the world today? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDoes it seem to you like lately the world is full of hate and negativity? There is always something bad happening around us. And every time we turn on the News, we get to hear some negative news only of the world. Indeed, it feels like Kalyug has arrived in full force on Earth. Vacationing, ...
Views: 472 - The Breakthrough to the Reversal of Consciousness - by Submitted on May 22, 2023 from santosh krinskySri Ramana Maharshi, to point the seeker towards the truth of his existence, asked ‘who am I?’ With persistent inquiry, the individual soon finds that this external personality, ego-self that we normally treat as who we are, is in reality a front, a shell, an illusion, and that the truth of our ...
Views: 468 - Healthcare App Development Cost & Features - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2023 from Mahipal NehraHealthcare App Development Cost & Features. The healthcare app development cost can vary from $50,000 to $550,000 depending on multiple factors There has been tremendous growth in healthcare technology in recent years. According to Markets and Markets, the market size of healthcare IT will ...
Views: 462 - Why Speaking About One’s Spiritual Experiences Can Be Counter-Productive to the Sadhana - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2023 from santosh krinskyIt is a quite natural impulse. An individual has an extraordinary, unusual and in some cases, inexplicable experience, outside of his normal realm of experiences. Either through vital enthusiasm, a feeling of ego-aggrandisement due to the extraordinary nature of the experience, or through sense ...
Views: 460 - A Sensible Spiritual Viewpoint to Seriously Consider - by Submitted on May 26, 2024 from William CottringerA Sensible Spiritual Viewpoint to Seriously Consider By William Cottringer, Ph.D. A viewpoint is the convenient way the brain efficiently gathers all the various thoughts and feelings we get from our experiences in life and from interacting with other people, that cumulatively make up ...
Views: 449 - How do I balance both spiritual and material life? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from Dada BhagwanLord Krishna knew that Arjuna’s battlefield existed in his life, which could not be avoided. Similarly, material desires exist in your life, which cannot be resisted. Therefore, Lord Krishna gifted The Bhagwad Gita to the world, which is useful to the worldly people, as much as it is to the ...
Views: 449(1 vote) - Choosing Between MERN and MEAN Stack: Deciphering the Full-Stack Dilemma - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2024 from siyaram yadavIntroduction: The landscape of full-stack development is dotted with a myriad of technology stacks, each offering a unique set of tools and capabilities. Two prominent contenders in this arena are the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, ...
Views: 447 - Wise words from Francis Ford Coppola - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFrancis Ford Coppola (April 7, 1939–) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is considered one of the greatest directors of all time, having received five Academy Awards and six Golden Globes. Patton, The Godfather series, Apocalypse Now, The Cotton Club, Peggy Sue Got ...
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