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- Spiritual Terms - What Does the Serenity Prayer Actually Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Peter MainThe serenity prayer has a special place for many people, aside from its actual or little meaning, it has become something of a mantra for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step fellowships. The wording and dating of the serenity prayer goes back far beyond the beginning of ...
Views: 2819(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - Why Do People Isolate? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainIsolation is often thought of in physical terms, as being a process where people physically remove themselves from other people and live apart, either from society or from family and friends and other people. Isolation is sometimes thought of as a good thing, often in the context of someone ...
Views: 3549(1 vote) - Spirituality - How To Find God In Your Job - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachWhen you know the talents, skills and interest your soul brought with you into this life, you are then well on your way to finding your Life’s Work. Spiritually speaking, you find God in your job when you recognize, or remember, the gifts He gave you. Why work 40 hours a week in a job that ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Spirituality Conflicts With My Career As A Salesman - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Stephen CraineSpirituality, religious beliefs, and a sales career can oppose each other and cause internal conflict. One of the people I recently coached had a clash of beliefs when he moved from a customer service job to a role in direct sales. His beliefs about using selling techniques to influence others ...
Views: 2374(1 vote) - SPRING 2022’s BIG QUESTION: What’s Next When Your Old Storyline is Finito? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2022 from joan pancoeTo view all images and activate all links (recommended): https://joanpancoe.com/2022/03/10/spring-2022s-big-question-whats-next-when-your-old-storyline-is-finito/ "There's been a quantum leap technologically in our age, but unless there's another quantum leap in human relations, unless we ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - Step up in Possibility - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Saritza Zambrana"Usually the easy way is the mediocre way" - Donald Trump. And it is true! Now, the easy option is not the same that the simple one. There is a big amount of deep challenges that don't aloud us to stay in the comfort zone or only touch the surface when we are choosing "stay simple". Actually, ...
Views: 1766(2 votes) - STRANGE AND SIGNIFICANT - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Suzi HendricksThis was actually something I had written last spring and would like to share it with you now. Strange and Significant The day had progressed in a different direction than I had hoped for yesterday, after all my horoscope said ”This is going to be a strange and significant day whatever ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Stress, Burnout, Life Purpose and a Message From Your Heart - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDToday's world is very stressful. We put ourselves under pressure on a daily basis, at work, at home, at school, and that pressure is never released. Day after day, year after year, the stress ramps up, putting more and more strain on our minds and bodies until one day things simply fall apart: ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - Success - A ‘NO’ Short-Cut Game - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Team AstroyogiIn an era when the advancements in technology is taking away the perseverance of man with every passing second, we want even ‘success’ to be ours, instantly. But, can ‘success’ be attained immediately? Is there a short-cut that can get you ‘success’ whenever you want? Let us probe more into this ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - SUPER ENERGY GAYATRI DISPELS OUR MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL LACK - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaMan is not only the rightful heir of Almighty God but is a royal prince too. The individual soul is a part and parcel of the cosmic soul whom laymen call God. This royal prince (man) has all the qualities of his royal father (God) albeit in seed form. A small spark of a gigantic inferno has the ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - SUPER POWERS SAVITRI, SARASWATI AND LAKSHMI - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe Primordial Energy (Adi Shakti) has 2 streams 1) spiritual 2) material. Spiritual energy is called Gayatri and material energy is called Savitri. Gayatri has 1 face because it represents Non-duality and oneness of soul. Savitri has 5 faces. The body is made up of 5 gross elements. Its 5 sense ...
Views: 3005(1 vote) - Supernatural Restoration God's Favor for the Believer - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Steve GlennThe gift of supernatural restoration is designed to restore all the things that we have lost through the operation of the kingdom of darkness upon our lives. Therefore, in God, nothing is actually lost. God desires His people to live a fulfilling and prosperous life. The prophet Job, one of ...
Views: 5413(1 vote) - Surrender - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sandra DawesI was reading Caroline Myss’ book Defy Gravity the other day and I came upon the word surrender. For some reason it gave me pause, and immediately I decided that it would be the subject of my next article. What is it about the word surrender? Why did it seem to be something I needed to give ...
Views: 1715(3 votes) - Surviving the Loss of a Child and Learning to Love Again - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Rosalie KahnI had just turned forty years old. I had been married and divorced while still in my twenties. Fortunately, there were no children from the marriage. But when I reached the age of forty, I began to wonder why, all of a sudden, I had maternal desires! I had always been a student of ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Swimming With Dolphins Hypnosis Script - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesHere is a script I have written that helps the patient to relax. This session takes the patient on a journey to the sea, to swim with dolphins. The patient may take many different benefits from this session, it is often quite a personal experience. Often patients benefit from feeling calmer ...
Views: 3510(1 vote) - Take the Compliment, Darn It! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever received a compliment and gotten flustered because you weren't sure how to respond? Your mind starts whirling with questions: Did you deserve such a nice compliment? Would you seem too full of yourself if you agreed? Should you simply look away and say a quick thank you ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - 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: 1787(1 vote) - Tap into Your Psychic Abilities - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Laura SilvaIt’s true. Each of us has the ability to be psychic and use that intuitive part of our brains. The reality is we use very little of our brain power. In fact, the medical profession doesn’t even know what most of our brain does. And ancient history shows us that our ancestors who lived in a ...
Views: 1641(3 votes) - Tarot Affirmations: Five of Cups Meditation for Acceptance - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Suzi DronzekAbout: Tarot Affirmations are positive statements using the Tarot, to center ourselves while energizing our Mojo! My goal is to help invigorate higher vibrations with creative visualization for self-awareness, while enhancing one's perspective, confidence, and productivity. Becoming part of the ...
Views: 2173(2 votes) - Tarot Card Meanings: The Star - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Nikki HarrisMarch is the month of birthdays for the women in my family. In honor of that, I've chosen to focus on The Star tarot card for reflection this week. EyeTarot.com defines The Star in the following way: Inspiration, Optimism, Tranquility • Motivation to take it to the next ...
Views: 2420(1 vote) - Tarot Cards Have Layers of Meaning - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Mary Lee LaBayAnother question from an inquisitive student. Question: Sometimes nothing really seems to be happening outwardly (in the physical world) yet I get 10 of Swords or some other dramatic card. Do the cards represent a state of being (emotional state, mental state) in addition to representing what ...
Views: 2001(1 vote) - Tarot Reading: Using the Tarot for Self-knowledge - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Carolyn NaimanAlthough many people tend to consult the Tarot cards for knowledge about particular situations, Tarot reading can also disclose important information about one’s self. In fact, tarot reading can provide us knowledge about our own, individual natures. When I refer to natures, I am referring to ...
Views: 3320(1 vote) - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Heather BuzzardTHANK YOU. Thank you Universe for all that I have, and for all that I AM. Thank you Universe for putting me directly in front of those who need my services as I do them. Thank you Universe for your guidance, and love, even though at times I don't always understand it. THANK YOU. Thank you ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Thankfulness - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Brad HessLook at the person that always has in bad mood and always complain for what they have not but never thankful to God what He awarded him. It seems hard to be around and it looks difficult to maintain a relationship with them. Now, consider a person that is energetic, and has a certain spark to ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - That Day At Sinai - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergJose Saramago, writing in “The Notebook” about Lisbon, describes communal memory: “In physical terms we inhabit space, but in emotional terms we are inhabited by memory. A memory composed of a space and a time, a memory inside which we live, like an island between two oceans-one the past, the ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - The 7 Most powerful fat-Burning meals, consistent with Science. - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from David RaineyIn the event you’re looking to raise your metabolism, right nutrition can present up some convenient solutions—external of the gym. Integrating fat-burning foods into your eating regimen can serve to raise thyroid perform, revving up your whole system to naturally detox the physique. From ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - The 7th Avatar - Book 2 - “The Avatar and the Apprentice” - Chapter 21 - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Dr. Paul HaiderChapter Twenty One - “The Rag Man’s Intuition” Then the rain stopped and the four profits packed their tent and started across the wide valleys and through the jagged mountains. Soon they came upon an old man who collected rags to sell to be remanufactured into cloth. Carrying a large ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - The Akashic Records - The Tree of Life. - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Heidi SawyerHave you have ever wondered as to your soul’s purpose, why you are here? The Book of Life will provide the answers. I remember clearly the first time I intentionally accessed the Akashic records. I went to look for details in my life at a time when I was feeling stuck. I had clear questions ...
Views: 4306(2 votes) - The Amitabha Stupa - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAs soon as I arrived in Sedona two and half months ago, I have repeatedly heard people mentioning the Amitabha Stupa to me. Additionally, I have seen posters and charitable donation boxes with pictures of the Stupa around town. It seemed to me that I was being guiding to make my own pilgrimage ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - The Angel Corner™ ~ Embracing the NOW - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Heather JacobyBy Heather Fanjoy, B.S., ATP® “Blessed Children of Earth, welcome to the dawn of your New Age! It is now the time of Action with Compassion. Let us pray for your Beloved Mother Earth to assist her in her transformations. Let us all join as ONE to heal Mother Earth and all of her life forms. ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - The Angel Corner™ ~ Forgiveness & Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Heather Jacoby“Welcome beloved LightWorkers! We are delighted to be of service to you on your quest for Peace and Gratitude. One must remember that Gratitude is the result of the work of Forgiveness. One must first be willing to shed the burdens of blame, anger, resentment & fear in order to feel the ...
Views: 1928(2 votes) - The Angel Corner™ ~ Spiritual Integrity & Relationship Healing - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Heather Jacoby"Greetings from the Archangels to all of you who are reading this message! We are so happy to be of assistance to you during these wonderful times of blessed shifts. Spiritual Integrity is best practiced with the support of loving beings. We desire to bring you the gifts of healthy & supportive ...
Views: 2061(2 votes) - The Art of Asking a Tarot Question - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Veronica BurgessIt is not uncommon for any person to have difficulties with formulating an appropriate question in regards to their issues and concerns. And it also not uncommon for someone to want know their “future.” However, when a client poses a vague question, then you just might get a vague answer in ...
Views: 5327(2 votes) - 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: 1769(1 vote) - The Art of Conscious Living - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Jerry BrownsteinTHE ART OF CONSCIOUS LIVING Have you ever wondered about where the motivation for your thoughts and actions comes from? Countless studies have shown that our conscious mind is running the show only about 5% of the time, while the other 95% of what we think and do is controlled by our ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - The art of helping and giving (1st part) - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Associazione Culturale Suonidiluce« Believe in a world of Love and joy: work with passion to make it come true, in any possible way. The world needs you: the way you are now… anything you can give now. Feel yourself awaited, sought after: many a heart are waiting for you, many a Soul are looking for you. » « ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Debra RebleLetting go is one of the most important, yet most difficult spiritual principles that we are awakening to at this time. Like any art, it takes an open loving heart, expanded awareness, and sustained practice to become masterful. It also requires surrounding ourselves with the people and ...
Views: 2626(2 votes) - The Awakening of the Soul - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Associazione Culturale Suonidiluce"Just look forward: time does not exist ... Only the stages, the achievements, count for us" By Satya “This section collects messages donated by the Angels through channeling channelled by Satya, to accompany us on a Path of awareness, growth and evolution. The purpose of these ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - The battle between the 2 wolves we have within ourselves - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Lais StephanHere is a little story I really enjoyed reading and thought I should share it with you all. One evening, a very wise, old Indian chief was speaking with his grand-son about life, telling him about the internal battle that goes on inside all people. He said, “My son, inside all of us there ...
Views: 1967(1 vote) - The Beauty of Life - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself My beloved dog, Staci passed away gently in the night on Valentine’s Day. I lay with her while she transitioned stroking her fur and murmuring how much I love her. I reminisced about all the fond memories we shared in the past 14 years. She was my companion when I did not have ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - The Cat Litter People - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Amara RoseI've been house sitting a lot recently. While at the home of one high-brow cat, I spent several days visiting various pet stores in search of a certain brand of cat litter that was odor-free and promised "superior clumping ability," which was what I wanted according to the empty container I ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - The Clearing - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Lisa TunneyI had been struggling with certain things in my life and two days ago I made a major personal shift. I was grateful for the change that occured and made sure to thank the Universe for my good fortune. No, I hadn't won the lottery, but I had a deep sense of gratitude for having my health and ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - The Colors of You - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Tina TessinaAs life develops, many of us have an urge to focus on the deeper issues—our dreams and goals, and our emotional and spiritual development. When this happens, life gradually becomes more about meaning and satisfaction and less about obligations and accomplishments. As you mature, you can focus on ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - The Crab Effect - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloExcerpt from my book: "The Crab Effect" The subtitle of this book is "How to Handle the Haters in Your Life". One thing that is incredibly evident when one sets out to follow the path and purpose that God has ordained for his or her life is that with certainty, there will be haters trailing ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - The Dancing Physicist Talk: Is Life Perfect or Imperfect? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Oleg MoskvineIs life perfect or imperfect? Is life effective or ineffective? To be efficient or not to be? To be perfect or not to be? As to me, life as the integral whole is neither perfect nor imperfect itself. Or life is both perfect and imperfect together. Life is perfect in its imperfection. And life is ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - The Day the Factory Stood Still - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Rob WhiteEvery small town has its Friday night rituals, and the community I grew up in was no exception. When my father's shift at the tool and die plant ended at 5:00 pm, the men who worked on the factory floor gathered at the Silver Front Bar and Grill to have a few beers, talk, joke about the day, ...
Views: 2386(1 vote) - The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Palm Sunday, the Agony, the Passion and the Resurrection - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Melisa CaprioThe Death of Ivan Ilyich” was written in 1886 as a novella by Leo Tolstoy. Basically the story is about a man named Ivan Ilyich who was a prestigious judge in Moscow. He felt his wife pressured him into being a judge for nobility purposes. Because of this, he despised his work, his wife and ...
Views: 1898(1 vote) - The Death That Brings Life - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHere's a riddle for you: what death brings life? Answer: the death of Jesus Christ in our place. But how could Jesus' death bring anyone life? Why did particularly Jesus have to die in our place? Why die in our place at all? Finally, how should we personally respond to his death? Our ...
Views: 2536(2 votes) - The Demonstration Of Spiritual Enlightenment In Your Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerWhat is spiritual enlightenment? From a literal standpoint spiritual means having to do with the essence of Being (the essence of Life); and enlightenment refers to a growth in one’s ability to see the light of Truth more clearly. Spiritual enlightenment, therefore, could be described as ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - The Difference Between Fate and Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Maria ErvingI believe that there is something called fate, and then there is destiny. Fate is something that we decided before we were born. We decided to learn things in this particular lifetime that may not be to our physical being’s liking—perhaps having abusive parents or some sort of addiction. ...
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