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- Tapas the Third Principle of Yama & Niyama - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Maetreyii ma NolanToday lets discuss the relationship we have to ideas like selflessness, self-sacrifice or selfless service. Ideas like self-sacrifice or selflessness have become associated for many people with letting yourself be stepped on or over run by others, of being a kind of dish rag, moping up others ...
Views: 40 - Are We Teaching Our Children It’s Ok To Hate? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Cheryl Piper-SnyderAre We Teaching Our Children It’s Ok To Hate? I just had to express my thoughts on this subject after a Facebook post I read. As I’m scrolling through my FB feed I see a post from a young mother that is part of my FB friends. She shared that her young child announced in a group setting that ...
Views: 40 - What do you mean when you say “be present”? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Eric PutkonenTo be present means to cease doing things that take your awareness away from now. If you did nothing at all, you would automatically be present. We are present, because our bodies are in the present and our experience is of the present. There is no when or where else we can truly be than here ...
Views: 62 - What keeps you motivated after awakening? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Eric PutkonenMotivation is something the ego wants. Ego needs motivation and drive to do things it doesn't really want to do. Motivation is something you need in order to do work. Ask a child "what is your motivation or drive for playing?"...and you will have a very confused child. Or you might get the ...
Views: 71 - The Visible Pain - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from Lisa BoussonThey say that the eyes are the window to the soul, and I believe this to be true. Don’t we all look at someone’s eyes to gauge whether they’re happy, sad, confused, fearful or surprised, etc? Of course, we do, and not one of us is immune to each one of these emotions at certain times in our ...
Views: 48 - Empath or Clairsentient? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from Lisa BoussonTheoretically, an empath and a clairsentient is the same thing. The term empath, or being empathic, seems to be the buzzword over the last 10 to 15 years. Whether this is due to the advanced population of crystal, rainbow, and indigo children, or simply a way for the spiritual community to ...
Views: 88 - The Ways of GOD are Superior to the Acts of GOD - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIn order to buttress the title of the article, let’s take a brief look into the Christian Bible, at a scripture in Psalms 103: 7 which says: "He made his ways known to Moses, and his acts known to the children of Israel". Although Moses had a lot of access to the ways of GOD, the children of ...
Views: 80(1 vote) - Your Outcome in Life Is Determined By What You Believe in; Faith or Fact - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIn Christian Bible, 2nd Corinthians 5:7 says: “For we walk by faith: not by sight”. The literal meaning of the above scripture is that we are meant to live our lives; make progress and carry out actions based on faith – which is the ultimate and unseen reality. Don’t live your life on the basis ...
Views: 142 - God’s Greatness: Within His Books and Everything Around You! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghMost of the time, people likely don’t give any thought about God, and his greatness. They are too engrossed in their own activities, good or bad, to a point that they hardly think about the trees, birds, other beautifully created beings and objects created by God. Creation gives a clue to the ...
Views: 114(1 vote) - True Prosperity Depends on How Well You are Connected With God - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghAny human being who is genuinely connected with God (the creator of all things), would have ultimate peace and true prosperity. God is spirit! We can’t see him! In fact, his invisibility makes many people feel like he doesn’t exist. But he’s there! Right out there! He’s connected with men and ...
Views: 148 - Be Productive in an Unconventional Way - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Robert AffolterWhen I was more actively involved in practice, my associate and I went to a continuing education seminar. We were so excited about applying what we learned that we talked about it during the entire 2-hour drive home. We stopped by the office. Four patients had left voice mails that they wanted ...
Views: 111 - Achieving The Virtue Of Siddhi For A High Level Of Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Natural Therapy IndiaCrystals are present on this earth since its beginning. One of such crystal is Rudraksha which epitomizes Lord Shiva. While coming to its deep meaning, it is evident it indicates “Rudra” means Shiva and “Akasha” meaning tears of Lord Shiva. Its presence is supposed to ...
Views: 109 - When is the Moment of Awakening coming? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Theresia ValoczyWe become awakened women when we clearly recognize our values and live our days with higher spiritual awareness. We feed our relationships, members of our family, build our businesses, do our job from this consciousness. I think that awakening does not mean raising awareness of our ...
Views: 165 - The Gift of Mindful Presence - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Christina de ValenciaThere was a point when I noticed that everyone in my life seemed to talk a lot while I listened. I wasn’t a talker. I was pretty young; maybe my early 20s and I didn’t know things other people knew…like women talk more than men in general. Men think differently about sex than women. ...
Views: 150 - SANTOSHA, INNER PEACE OR EQUANIMITY OF MIND - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Maetreyii ma NolanToday’s article is about the second of the yogic principles to follow in Niyama, Santosha, that is inner peace or equanimity of mind. Inner peace is a powerful state of being but requires the development of certain mental attitudes. If you keep your attention absorbed in the ups and downs of ...
Views: 188 - Cultivating a Consciousness of Timelessness - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Christy WhitmanWe hear it all the time… "I don't have enough time." We feel there is too much to do and not enough time to do it in. And even though that feels very true, when you start to change your perspective, you realize that it does not need to be your reality. Time actually is inside of us. It ...
Views: 644 - The Path of Manifestation - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Theresia Valoczy7 years ago we were on a family trip. My son was 12. We saw a container where bees were with a rape ground. My son said: Universe, please give me a family of bees. Then he explained why it would be good if there were bees. He painted all the benefits of bee breeding. Do you know what ...
Views: 350 - Prayer for Peace - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Zohar BondJerusalem, a Divine City in Need of Salvation and Peace When examining all of the history we are privy to today, anyone would be hard pressed to find a site as holy, or as riddled with contention as the sacred city of Jerusalem. For more than three millennia now it has stood as the final ...
Views: 205 - A Radical Departure from the Habitual Neurology – True Living Becomes Possible - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranLife on this planet is influenced by many factors. Human beings are primarily driven by their habitual neurology but they remain unaware of how they are captured by it. A release from that neurology can move us a great deal towards living vibrantly. Releasing oneself from the conventional ...
Views: 251 - 31 Different Types Of Meditation Techniques For You To Learn - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Dawailo LoWant to learn all the best meditation techniques? You’re in for a treat. We’re about to go on a journey of discovery. Our journey will lead us through 31 of the best meditation techniques. We’ll learn how to do meditation, which forms are best and why, and so much more. And not only will ...
Views: 202 - Why You Chose the Human Experience - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Tammy BraswellDo you ever question why you are here? Why would you, with the struggle, fear and disharmony in the world, choose to come into this physical reality? It is quite simple…you came for the human experience. You came for the game of "Hide and Seek" that it allows you to play. You came for ...
Views: 211 - HOW TO GROW YOUR FAITH - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Emperor HarvardHOW TO GROW YOUR FAITH From our knowledge of the levels of faith, we know that faith has a growing capacity. The amazing thing about this is that no matter how strong your faith is, it never stops to grow. More so, no matter how dead your faith is, it can still grow. Truth be told, nothing in ...
Views: 262 - This Is What It Takes To Own You, Have Control Over You, And Rid You Of Your Authority Over Your Own Life - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Andriana ElohaYou’ll probably need to read this a few times due to the past programming that very few escaped and even fewer figured out how to erase. The goal of this programming is to block your awareness of that which will be presented below. There is a chance though, that you will get it straight away. ...
Views: 290 - TOP 10 BENEFITS OF KNOWING YOUR PAST LIVES - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2017 from Dr. Lesley PhillipsWho were you before you were you? And why might you want to know? Whether you have received past life regression, had a past life reading or started to recall your incarnations, it can be a very empowering and healing experience. There are some pitfalls, especially if you find out you ...
Views: 469 - Change Your Life In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from CJ MosesMotivation has to be the driving force behind change and advancement. After all, every effort you make to produce and effectively change your life, has to come from somewhere. Knowing what you want and possessing the desire to go after it, is what stirs up motivation. When things start to ...
Views: 285 - On Masculinism, Individuation and Crying Over The Wonder Woman Trailer - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Natalie PeatfieldOk, lets get the trailer out of the way. Because this isn't a postcard about feminism, this is a postcard about masculinism. And the fact that spellcheck doesn't even recognise it as a word goes a long way to making my point. But first, in order to really make my point, I need to vent about ...
Views: 553 - Forgiveness, Gratitude, Tomato, Tomahto - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Natalie PeatfieldOn my 30th birthday, I received the gift that every girl dreams of, well ok maybe not every girl, maybe just this girl and a few others I know. It arrived on that unusually sunny February morning in England, gift wrapped in an airmail envelope. I must have sensed at some level that its contents ...
Views: 340 - Wholehearted Ineptitude and Other Freedom Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Natalie PeatfieldTrue or False? An impassioned, fully committed but tone deaf karaoke performance, is often more entertaining and heart warming than one given by a virtuoso. And by the way, it has been rigorously proven that there isn't enough wine in the world that will persuade me to give one of those. ...
Views: 251 - An Epiphany About Intentionality - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from William CottringerAn Epiphany About Intentionality By Bill Cottringer “All things considered, the concept of willfulness loses sight of too many of them.” ~The Author. I am proposing that our entire justice system is built upon a highly questionable basic assumption—that all wrongdoers are ...
Views: 211 - The Dark Side - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Christina de ValenciaWe all have a dark side and we are masters at hiding it. We all have traits within us that we don’t like. Usually we choose not to look too closely or we practice complete denial. It’s not at all easy to get real with ourselves. I found there are two types of people in the world, those who ...
Views: 213 - Breathing - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2017 from Mary FitzpatrickWe all want to feel comfortable in our bodies, and in our lives. The simple act of breathing, or focused relaxation can have surprising physical and mental health benefits. Research shows us that meditation or focused relaxation helps ward off disease by strengthening our immune systems, ...
Views: 259 - Review on Sweeney Todd. Spiritual Awareness in movies and lessons learnt - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2017 from Jacklyn LoThis is a movie about Benjamin Barker, who, being conquered by his angry mind, became a murderer and finally was murdered himself. Unjustly convicted and imprisoned, Benjamin Barker returned to his native city. Led by his irritated mind, he programmed himself for revenge and changed his name ...
Views: 232 - You Don’t Get to Choose, So You Don’t Get to Judge! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2017 from Rossana SneeCongratulations! You have just been born! Happy birthday! If I am correct, and I’m pretty sure that I am, you did not get to choose your parents. You did not get to choose into what country you were born. You did not get to choose your sex. You did not get to choose what you look ...
Views: 278 - To Those Who Are On a Mission to Save Humanity - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Alexander WiseTo those who are on a mission to save humanity: Are you a spiritual seeker? Do certain aspects of reality not fit any longer? Or maybe someone or something burst the bubble of illusion surrounding you? In the age of instant information, several people are starting to uncover the layers of ...
Views: 203 - How to Apply Chakra Therapy Using Sound and Color - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademySound has a physiological effect on us. The chakras can be positively affected by different sound frequencies and vibrations. Using sound in chakra therapy can help you to release negative emotions just by using energy - since everything is energy, your chakras will 'come into tune' with the ...
Views: 271 - The Space Between Your Passions and Their Creation - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2017 from Lori SnyderWhat is your biggest Dream? Everyone has a dream, what is yours? There are many successful people out there who are living their dream and loving all life has to offer. Their relationships, career, health, stamina, are all in positive alignment. Part of the reason for this is their belief in ...
Views: 395(1 vote) - Perfect Equation: See- Believe- Become + Do- Create- Attain = Manifestation - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Lori Snyder“Everyone holds within them the magic to make their dreams come true, but sadly few realize this. When your energy, passion, vision and practical side come together with your inner beliefs, dreams can be created and achieved.” Lori Snyder, CPC YOU can think, you can wish and you can create a ...
Views: 401(2 votes) - I Choose To Be Myself! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2017 from Moreen DuFermontI Choose To Be Myself! To be Myself is to be Whole and To be whole, healthy and happy is to truly be Myself! Such a magical way to live life!! I Choose To Be Myself! When life doesn’t go just as we hope, it feels as if we lose a part of ourselves along the way! It's completely normal to ...
Views: 381 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part V - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Jacklyn LoWhich things to take with you to Vipassana • Alarm clock (old-fashioned mechanical one, not on your smartphone) • Flashlight • Lock for your door • Umbrella for protection against rain or sun • Comfortable pants or skirt to sit in the meditation postures for long hours • Couple of modest ...
Views: 374 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part IV - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Practical advices Here are some practical advices below that might be helpful. 1. Choose the place of Vipassana retreat and book it in advance. a. Some places such as Himalayas are booked pretty fast b. Not all courses have a teacher, ...
Views: 342 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part III - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part III Terms and conditions In order to achieve the objectives of Vipassana meditation, a student should follow the terms and conditions of the course. There are five important precepts included in the Code of Discipline for new ...
Views: 339 - How Blending Your Energy with Others Can Make You Feel Emotional - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Mandy GatlinHow many times have you felt tired after going to the mall or visiting someone in the hospital? Or perhaps you have felt angry, sad or confused after being around family or having talks with a friend going through something difficult. These feelings are the result of “blending” your energy with ...
Views: 288 - How to use color likes and dislikes for self-growth - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Lien PotgieterJust like the Universe and angels use numbers, animals and music to get our attention, they also use the spiritual language of color to send us subtle yet powerful messages. When we come to understand that color is a divine method of communication and we learn to speak in this tongue, we ...
Views: 226 - Would You Classify Astrology As A Science? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Harshad JethraIf you were required to have an opinion, would you classify astrology as a science? We very often come across the fact that over the issue, people's opinion varies, and endlessly so. This has really been an issue of debate for long. But let us consider the fact that over centuries, in ...
Views: 254 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation? Part I - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Twenty-six centuries ago Gautama Buddha designed a meditation technique that has been helping people to not only train their minds to stay in a balance, but also to liberate them from Samsara (reincarnation chain). Gautama used to say ...
Views: 402 - "Feeling ALL Our Feelings" - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellThere are popular feelings: joy, happiness, love and affection, to name a few. And then there are unpopular feelings: anger, sadness, grief, hurt, and fear, among others. Most of us tend to hide the unpopular feelings and, instead, only feel and show the popular ones. If we want integrity and ...
Views: 409 - WHO YOU REALLY ARE And Change - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Jan White,LFIBA,RMT.D.D.Any time we are operating away from our true path or living away from the essence of Who You Really Are then Life uses Change to bring us back into alignment. Sometimes it takes acts of chaos and unexpected traumatic events to show us who we really are. This is what you are seeing now…. to ...
Views: 329 - Life Is What We "Think" It Is - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Jan White,LFIBA,RMT.D.D.Dear Jan: My family keeps kidding me that I have a bad attitude. Maybe I do ... But what difference does it make? Hey, I’m over 21 and I’ll have any attitude that I want! When you can show me that life will be any easier if I change, well then maybe I’ll consider it... Signed: So ...
Views: 287 - Will The REAL You Stand Up? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Jan White,LFIBA,RMT.D.D.A new series, published in the Wellness section of the Coeur d'Alene Press, had as its main focus answering some of life’s annoying perplexities. Questions were responded by columnist, Holistic Counselor and REIKI Master Teacher, Jan White, LFIBA,RMT,D.D. Jan specializes in issues of anxiety, ...
Views: 243 - FEAR: Are You the Master of it's Victim? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Jan White,LFIBA,RMT.D.D.Dear Jan: I have just been offered a job transfer, but it is out of town. I have lived here almost my whole life, and not being a risk taker, feel quite uncomfortable in making the change. I know it would be good for me but I feel torn by the fears that keep coming up and tormenting ...
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