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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- 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: 104 - 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: 86 - 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 - 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: 103 - 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: 155 - 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) - 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: 142 - 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: 222 - 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: 219 - 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: 306(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: 321(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: 308 - 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: 340 - 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: 324(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: 455 - 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: 326 - 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: 370 - 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: 266 - 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: 222 - 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: 220 - 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: 322(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: 349 - 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: 414 - 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: 401 - 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: 519(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: 268(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: 402 - 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: 340 - 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: 343 - 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: 284 - 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: 306 - 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 ...
Views: 202 - I'm a Neophyte! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa Boussonne·o·phyte ˈnēəˌfīte Noun 1. A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. That’s me! There comes a time in our career when we are an adept, or someone who is skilled. And while we may be accomplished there’s always room for betterment or growth. You challenge yourself ...
Views: 260 - What Does a Psychic Look like? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonRecently I have been working with quite a few youth who are extremely intuitive. This reminds me of an event that took place years ago where I met a young boy. The boy’s mother wanted me to discuss with him the normalcy of intuiting the spirit around him as he was afraid of the deceased ...
Views: 187 - New Thoughts for Old Brains - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonLillian Smith (1897-1966) wrote: Man, surrounded by facts, permitting himself no surprise, no intuitive flash, no great hypothesis, no risk, is in a locked cell. Ignorance cannot seal the mind and imagination more securely. When I read this I thought of the many that have only one view of the ...
Views: 164 - Returning to Your Original Plan - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonI’ve seen a shift within the past few years. The “win-at-any-cost” mentality, which has prevailed for over the last twenty years, is changing. Thank goodness! Most of my clients are now seeking a simpler way of life, a deeper connection within themselves and within their family unit. More and ...
Views: 152 - Everything Happens for a Reason - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonIt’s often when we are faced with a challenging situation that we ask God, “Why?” Why did this happen? How could God have allowed this? Why me? Is It Fate or Karma Michigan Psychic Medium Lisa BoussonWhy not you? God hasn’t put these situations or obstacles in your way to harm you – YOU DID. ...
Views: 170 - Are You Moving Forward? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonQuite often we go about our daily lives, doing the same old thing in the same old manner. Even when we know that we’re going to get what we’ve always gotten, we can’t seem to pull ourselves out of our rut. In times like this you are stagnating. Like a cesspool of waste water, you are growing – ...
Views: 130 - The Land of Plenty - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonThere’s always more. There’s enough for everyone. We live in the land of plenty. In the profession of mediumship/psychism, I’ve seen, all too often, greed. One would think that people, who are supposed to live what they are preaching and would know better than to act out of greed. Referring a ...
Views: 175 - Spiritual Symbolism - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonImagine you couldn’t speak. How would you get your message across to others? How would you communicate that you want someone’s attention? You might wave your arms wildly hoping that someone would see the movement. You might tap someone on the shoulder. Small children who are yet unable to ...
Views: 212 - A Heartfelt New Year’s Resolution: Show You Care! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Noelle NelsonI heard the sirens behind me before I saw the flashing lights of an ambulance, followed closely by a fire truck. Like everyone else on the roadway, I looked around trying to figure out where the ambulance was heading, and as soon as I saw the lights, eased my car over to the right side of the ...
Views: 266 - Aiuras Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertBlue: Most shades, from turquoise to royal blue, show intuition, quiet, clarity of head, peace, and openness to conversation. Muddy blues indicate dread from the long term, narrow-mindedness, or suppressed conversation. This coloring is linked to your Throat/Fifth ...
Views: 234 - Psychic Auras 2 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertMost of us don’t consciously manipulate the colours in our aura, so if you may read auras, you'll be able to help the individual recognize what kind of energy they can be carrying around or support them discharge negative moods. For Bonnie , this was a lifesaver. Because the mother of 3 ...
Views: 299 - Divination Tools - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertPsychics use various methods to attain info in the course of a looking through. Tarot cards, astrology, runes, crystals, spirit guides, angels—the listing is long and fascinating. And some psychics don’t operate with any of these; they plainly use what ever psychic ability they must ...
Views: 230 - How to Use Personal Meditation Practice for Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Eileen O'ShanassyMost people like to think they continually strive to be better than they were the day before, and volumes of books have been written on a variety of techniques for self-improvement. For some, the path to self-improvement is littered with steep hurdles that are too difficult to jump, and this is ...
Views: 501 - Ways Your Existence Will Change In Heaven - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBased on life-after-life accounts from past life regression, the research of Stafford Betty, and Near Death Experiences (NDEs), the afterworld is quite different than life on Earth. One main reason is that you, or your soul, is no longer confined by the limits of your body and mind. The list ...
Views: 391 - Using Sphatik in Your Everyday Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Harshad JethraSphatik is considered a greatly sacred stone and is also known as the mountain crystal. It is surprising to note that while sphatik is known to create fine spiritual products, it is a greatly attractive stone and is used to create fashion accessories. At times, we find that sphatik is used in ...
Views: 352(2 votes) - Health Benefits of Sphatik Mala - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Harshad JethraSphatik Crystal or the Quartz stone, also known as the rhinestone is a jewel associated with tremendous power. This has very often been referred to as the universal crystal. Recognizing sphatik is easy, the stone is associated with a great deal of clarity, and transparency as well. The key ...
Views: 2841(1 vote) - The Birth of a New World Culture - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from Else ByskovThe birth of a new world culture A new world culture is being born. It is still in the throes of labour, and it is a painful and drawn out birth, but it is happening and the signs are everywhere. This new world culture is in stark opposition to the old world culture, which is ...
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