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You are all you need to deal with in life - By Agustina ThorgilssonYou can rise like the Phoenix from the ashes! - By Agustina ThorgilssonToo Stubborn to Learn the Easy Way - By Agustina Thorgilsson- What is the difference between accepting what is and resignation? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2017 from Eric PutkonenResignation is giving up, quitting, stepping down, standing down, or otherwise conceding defeat. Accepting what is means allowing what is to be and then working with what is. Accepting what is does not mean you are giving up trying to change it. Accepting what is does not mean quitting or ...
Views: 25 - What advice would you give someone seeking the Self? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Eric PutkonenI would immediately ask, “where are you looking?” And then follow that up with, “what is looking?” Looking anywhere or anywhen else than here and now would be pointless. The Self is here in this very moment. The whole idea of seeking means to look somewhere else and find in the future. ...
Views: 105 - The Self has always been free. The Self is always awake. Right? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Eric PutkonenThis is really a nasty question. If I say “yes”, then you will think there is nothing to realize and remain stuck in suffering. If I say “no”, that is not correct and limitations on the Self could be inferred. You see…it is not as simple as saying “the Self has always been free.” While ...
Views: 89 - The Day I Forgot About Spiritual Enlightenment - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2017 from Kalyna KapurIt was nine years since my "religious experience". In those nine years I had been consuming spiritual books one after another, watching Yogis and sages on YouTube, and I even attended a live recording of "Eckhart Tolle TV" in San Francisco in the Spring of 2012. All I wanted was another ...
Views: 102(1 vote) - They say we are the only intelligent life in the Universe and they call THIS intelligent ! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Merry BattlesBillions of planets, infinite number of stars and solar systems and here we are all alone on Mother Earth. The evidence of life else ware is abundant. Artists usually draw what they see and also use their imagination. Cave dwellers have etched figures of space men, Rocket ...
Views: 166 - 10. The Devine Plan - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisTo understand who we are and why we are here, it is important to understand the difference between cognitive knowledge and experiential knowledge. To illus¬trate, if you were a non–swimmer and wanted to learn to swim, you could read some books on the subject, you could speak with experienced ...
Views: 153(1 vote) - 9. Expanding Consciousness Through Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisIn the last article, I stated that Meditation is one of the most effective consciousness expanders. In this article, I will provide a brief overview of what meditation is and how to do it. Meditation is a response in the nervous system and there are many ways to trigger that response. Once ...
Views: 198 - 5. The Ego - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisIn an earlier article, I had stated that there are many influences keeping our energetic vibration low, and holding us back from expanding our consciousness and advancing our spirituality. One of the biggest obstacles to expanding our consciousness is our Ego. Our Ego is not who we are. Our ...
Views: 185 - 8. Ways To Expand Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisIn precious articles, I’ve talked about what consciousness is, that everything is made up of a vibrating energy and that there are many influences designed to keep our vibration low and ensure that we remain in the third density or the third dimension of consciousness until we have experienced ...
Views: 183 - 7. The Shift of 2012 - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisAs you may or may not know, the Mayan calendar ended on December 21, 2012. Many thought that date marked the end of the world. Others interpreted this as the end of an age of consciousness and a shifting to a new one. In my opinion, there is a shift upon us, it’s a shift in consciousness ...
Views: 161 - 6. The Six Third Density World Systems - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisIn the fourth article in this series, I asked the question: “What’s holding me back?” In that article, I enumerated a number of influences that are holding our vibration down, preventing us from expanding our consciousness and from developing our spirit¬uality. In the fifth article, I elaborated ...
Views: 185 - 4. What is Holding Me back? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisIf you have been reading the previous three articles in this series of 10, by now, you should have the understanding that everything is made up of a vibrating energy, everything and everyone has its own unique rate of vibration, and vibration correlates with consciousness and spirituality. In ...
Views: 143 - 3. How Conscious Am I? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisIn the previous article, I mentioned that, for convenience, Metaphysicians have developed levels or categories of consciousness. Some refer to these as densities and others as dimensions of consciousness. Regardless of terminology, we humans occupy the third and fourth levels, which we can call ...
Views: 126 - 2. Everything is Energy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisScientists tell us that, when we look beneath the level of molecules and atoms, and get to the tiniest of known particles, we find great amounts of space between these particles. This space is not empty; it is filled with a vibrating energy. Not much is known about this vibrating energy but it ...
Views: 146 - 1. What is Consciousness? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Peter DennisMy definition of Consciousness is simply awareness of what's going on around us and what's going on within us. Here's one way of looking at it: Suppose we are all in a large room, which is full of furniture: There are tables, chairs, sofas, stools, etc. And we have to get from one corner ...
Views: 111 - What is the importance of not being attached to things and people? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2017 from Eric PutkonenNone. No importance what so ever. The ego is what is looking for “shoulds” and “should nots” and rank by importance and trying to do something (like – not being attached). It is true that the enlightened are not attached to things and people. When there is a seeing through the illusion of ...
Views: 162 - Amazing Tips On Choosing the Best Buddha Statues - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2017 from Statue StudioBuddhism is one of the major religions practiced in the world, particularly in the Asian continent. It is not uncommon to find Buddha statues in Buddhist homes. These Buddha figurines hold a special meaning for Buddhists the world over. It is believed that praying in front of a Buddha statue ...
Views: 200 - 7 of the Tallest Lord Shiva Statues including the Dancing Shiva Statue - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Statue StudioSince the ancient times, India has been known as the abode for Hinduism and Hindu. Hence, needless to say, larger than life temples as well as quaint are found all over the country. Regarded as transcendent, limitless, formless and unchanging, Lord Shiva is among the three Trimurti deities of ...
Views: 230 - Are there partial or incomplete awakenings? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Eric PutkonenThe idea of partial or incomplete awakenings is a refuge of the ego by creating progress. It feels good, egoically, to say I partially awakened. I have taken another step to “full awakening.” No, that is just being stuck in a new illusion…a new set of chains. How can there be a partial or ...
Views: 209 - 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: 179 - 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: 225 - Aqua – The Most Wonderful Color in the World - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from Lisa BoussonWhen I was young, probably five years old or so, I was given a chocolate brown dress. You might wonder the significance of this brown dress because what little girl wears brown? What a boring color for a little girl! Well, the adornment on the dress was stripes of aqua colored piping which ran ...
Views: 227 - Drawing Up, From the Well of Wisdom Located “Deep” Within Your Heart - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghThe scripture in Proverbs 20: 5 of the Christian Bible, says: “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out”. A deep look at that scripture will give you the impression that an immeasurable amount of treasures lies within each human beings heart; ...
Views: 254 - 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: 215(1 vote) - The Importance of Self Discovery! Who Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba Ihagh“For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” That’s a verse from The Bible located in the book of “Proverbs 23 : 7”. Each person’s own output in life is a product of his or her own thoughts! What type of thoughts do you harbor about yourself? The level of intelligence you emit — is deeply ...
Views: 300 - The Innumerable Benefits of Shani Pooja on Our Being - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Harshad JethraLord Shani happens to be the most revered of the planets in Vedic Mythology. It is with such strength that Lord Shanishwara is possessed that merely by his mention; a sense of fear is induced in the minds! Lord Shanishwara is said to be embodied with the planet Saturn. When Saturn is ...
Views: 321 - Psychic Instittion #2 - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertPsychic readings “Just try it out,” I suggested. “And be playful with it—don’t check out to make daily life or death decisions with this new software or you’ll be very stressed to find out the signal anyway.” Gemma had her 1st signal sighting even though nervously waiting for any ...
Views: 291 - How Does Each of the Rudraksha Ratna Work For You? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Harshad JethraRudraksh is very important in Hindu religion. The fruit is known as Rudraksha, and so is the tree. The tree is very often found in the hilly regions of Nepal, Indonesia, Java, Sumatra and also Burma. The fruit is brown and sore in taste. But Rudraksha is known for its magnificent spiritual ...
Views: 477(1 vote) - Mind Over Matter-Tapping Into Perception - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Lori SnyderIt is no secret that your perceptions impact your mind and that your mind impacts your body and that your beliefs impact and create your surroundings. Study after study show that people with a positive mentality have healthier physical and mental health, healthier relationships and an overall ...
Views: 405(1 vote) - Earth Spirit Journal: March 2017 The New Moon... Which Direction are you Headed? - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Journal. Our intention is to provide you our readers, friends and connections with an overview of what is emerging in our much larger, ever evolving community as we bring balance between Father Sky and Mother Earth, and within ourselves. February´s second ...
Views: 374 - Lord Ganesha Statue: How To Find The Ideal Ganpati Murti? - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Statue StudioLord Ganesha is considered as the idol of luck and prosperity among the Hindus. Hindus from various parts of the world keep Ganesha idols at their home or office for good luck and success. Lord Ganesha stands for intellect and wisdom too. Hindus begin any auspicious work by taking the name of ...
Views: 476 - Satan's Soliloquy: Because there is always more than one side to a story... - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Stephanie AdamsSATAN'S SOLILOQUY Because there is always more than one side to a story...Indeed, here is mine... (Note: This artsy piece is intended to invoke a sense of independence, freedom, and affirmation for the pagan reader, to continue in the development of his or her own individual path without ...
Views: 400(1 vote) - Are You An Empath or Clairsentient? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Lisa BoussonTheoretically, being an empathic or clairsentient being is the same thing, however, one has a heightened sense. 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 ...
Views: 550 - Tarot Readings 28 - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertPerhaps you have actually wandered in to the New Age part within your regional bookshop and lost a handful of hours looking at Tarot decks? I definitely have! Angels, fairies, animals, Steampunk, erotica, Celtic—the deck themes seem infinite. Deciding on a deck for your self is really a ...
Views: 395 - Tarot Readings 25 - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertSoon after two weeks of introspection and centered do the job, our energies are primed for the small sassiness. We may very well be feeling like we need to defend the progress we’ve built or directions we’ve selected. Perhaps the urge to share our assignments with people has resulted in ...
Views: 428 - Tarot Readings 20 - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertLeadership, power, taking charge; these are all qualities we associate—rightly or wrongly—with the masculine. And it does seem that my female clients have, in general, a harder time expressing these qualities than my male clients. Even younger women seem to struggle with expressing their ...
Views: 327 - Tarot Readings 11 - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertThe 5 of Cups suggests that disappointment is largely non permanent, and there exists no feeling crying around spilled milk or what is not however within our grasp. There is certainly often more chance, abundance, and flow within the Universe than we consider. Come to feel your emotions, ...
Views: 262 - Tarot Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertI was betraying my values and self-worth every day by choosing situations that I knew weren’t right for me.The old friend and I got stuck in a crazy power dynamic that led to her betraying me (kicking me out of the house), claiming that I had betrayed her. The two different friends I was ...
Views: 265 - What Is Transcendental Technology? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Brewster PetersonWell, First of all let's define what these two words mean to most people today. 1. tran·scen·den·tal ˌtranˌsenˈden(t)l/ adjective 1. of or relating to a spiritual or nonphysical realm. "the transcendental importance of each person's soul" 2. MATHEMATICS (of a number, e.g., e ...
Views: 382(1 vote) - These Five Things Seem Ungodly But Are Really Spiritual - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloYou may wonder sometimes what is spiritual and what isn’t. According to New Age and religious standards, ”spiritual” has to do partly with worship, meditation, compassion, and grace. We agree that regular prayers, meditation, and other devout and paranormal activities are spiritual. But many ...
Views: 404 - Ramana Maharishi’s Message – A Promotor and a Sustainer of the Inward Journey - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGenaral Known as the Sage of Arunachala, Ramana Maharishi lived in Tiruvannamalai, a town in southern India. His esoteric messages can take people to higher levels of consciousness making them sense a radical departure from the habitual neurology. The Sanskrit word Maharishi refers to a ...
Views: 462 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part II - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Jacklyn LoSide effects As anything in this non perfect world, there can be negative side effects of the Vipassana meditation technique too. During the meditation, a Vipassana student receives fine (pleasant) or rough (disgust) sensations of the body. His/her main task is to stay indifferent to them. ...
Views: 440 - A Path to the Self ~ Three Ways to Receive Your Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordInner wisdom gives you direct guidance for inspired action. It shifts your view of daily situations. It reveals patterns and your place and purpose in them. Through self-reflection you know your true feelings. You get in touch with who you really are. You increase your understanding and ...
Views: 567(3 votes) - Understanding Injustice - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2017 from Mercy AbbeyThen Peter opened his mouth and said of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. ( Acts 10: 34-35). THE APOSTLE PETER STRUGGLED FOR YEARS TO OVERCOME HIS: deeply rooted prejudice ...
Views: 306(1 vote) - 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: 451 - Who Are You...Really? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa Bousson“You’re a muggle on the outside, but a wizard within.”Of course this quote is reminiscent of the Harry Potter movies, but when I heard it recently, it struck a cord. I think we can all remember a time in our lives when we felt as though our true self wasn’t being expressed. Maybe we were ...
Views: 385 - The Buddha Says... - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonThe Buddha Says: “Young man, be aware of these four good-hearted friends: the helper, the friend who endures in good times and bad, the mentor, and the compassionate friend.” The Helper can be identified by four things: by protecting you when you are vulnerable, and likewise your wealth, ...
Views: 383 - Your Divine Interpretation - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonI was exposed to bigotry. I know that what I do confuses people, and I don’t profess to be any one belief or religion. However, when it stares you in the face and you are its victim, it may make you step back a little while and think about your life choices. I did a public presentation ...
Views: 324 - Are You a Giver or a Taker? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonI’m sure you’ve read something I’ve written saying that it’s important to be able to give to yourself so that you can continue to give to others… and that continues to be true. However, giving to yourself is much different than taking (receiving) from someone else. The cycle of abundance ...
Views: 341 - Metaphysics: What Is This Crazy Stuff? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonA little metaphysics 101. We’re not getting into the really deep stuff, What Is Metaphysics with Michigan Psychic Medium Lisa Boussonbut this is a little about how we can use metaphysics in our lives. I’m sharing some information I’ve learned through the years working with students, clients and ...
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