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- Sex Life Problems Traced To Past Lives and Karma - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloToday, sex is most commonly viewed as a physical and emotional act, with little or nothing to do with spirituality. Couples experiencing sex life problems typically are unaware of or ignore the spiritual link. Most identify the causes of a sexless relationship to be one or more outlined in ...
Views: 1704 - Sex, Marriage and Compatibility - Soul Mate Connections Are Not What You Think - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSometimes people are drawn together like magnets, yet the compatibility is questionable. It’s not smooth sailing to say the least, and trying to make it permanent is akin to strapping a 45lb weight to your back for the rest of your life. Might the inability to part ways, the intense draw, ...
Views: 1911 - Signs Your Partner Could Be Possessed by Demons - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe first thing that comes to mind for most people after hearing the words demonic possession is the Exorcist movie, Halloween, or perhaps your in-laws. We understand the reluctance to embrace the concept of ghosts and dark energy. Many years ago we were unsure about the notion of demonic ...
Views: 2209 - Single Versus Being In A Relationship: Best 17 Reasons To Enjoy Being Single - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPressure from sociological forces such as TV programming, movies, advertising, family, and friends dictate that you must pair off for a long-term relationship and join the herd or “couples only” club. While this is easy for those who happen to be fated to have a relationship with a ...
Views: 8874 - Singles Rejoice: 11 Valentine’s Day Spiritual Tips - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloValentine’s day can be a wonderful day for happy couples. But what about everyone else? We don’t mean to be a downer for those of you who are romance fans, but it can be one of the most depressing days of the year for a large percentage of the population that is single or unhappily involved. ...
Views: 1280 - Sociopaths and Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to dictionary.com, the definition of a sociopath is "a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience." The most common traits of a sociopath include irresponsibility, ...
Views: 948 - Soul is Eternal vs. Eternal Life Through Cryogenic Deep Freeze - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEither the soul is eternal and you reincarnate after death, or the soul does not exist and you’re nothing but a body and brain. According to the theories of reincarnation and karma, your soul will live on and choose specific life circumstances in each lifetime in order to learn and understand ...
Views: 940 - Soul Mates, Twin Flames, & Your Love Life - Why You Can't Always Get What You Want - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe are convinced, based on our research, that everyone has many soul mates, not just one, and no soul mate connections are perfect. There are many “experts” who say you can meet your “soul mate” simply by purchasing their love spell, following their plan, reading their ...
Views: 1385 - Spirit Possession or Brain Disturbance--You Decide - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSevere possession by lost souls and sometimes even demonic entities is, we believe, a serious yet largely overlooked problem. Spiritually sensitive and otherwise susceptible people, such as abused children or people who abuse alcohol and, or use drugs, can unknowingly be a host for all sorts ...
Views: 1605 - Spirit Possession: From Mild to Severe - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSpirit possession has become a more popular topic in recent years due to it being featured in popular media, including TV shows and movies. Although extreme cases make for more potent entertainment, they aren't very common in the real world. Below we describe the other levels of possession so ...
Views: 2620 - Spiritual Attack Differs From Demonic Possession - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPsychic (spiritual) attack is quite different than being possessed by disembodied souls or worse, one or more demons. The problem is that it’s easy for the inexperienced to completely overlook the cause of the trouble, or to confuse spiritual attacks and possession. Below we explain ...
Views: 1291 - Spiritual Dogma and the New Age: Ascension, a Mystical Illusion - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Scott & Stephen Petullo“Ascension” is a popular spiritual topic. In Christianity the term is used to describe the bodily rising of Jesus into heaven. In the New Age, it’s descriptive of consciously transcending this dimension (i.e., “self-ascension”) to advance spiritually to a higher plane, one that is void of ...
Views: 4217 - Spiritual Guidance From The Other Side: 7 Tips To Connect And Receive Insight - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe expectation or hope of dramatic, obvious contact with a spiritual guide or guides too often leads to disappointment. Much emphasis has been placed on spirit guide contact by many spiritual authors, but frankly, we believe your higher-self should receive more attention. Below are seven tips ...
Views: 1512 - Spiritual Guides Assist You If You Ask: Here’s How - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIn a previous article we offered a few aspects of the Mystic’s Magic Formula and promised more information in the future. The Mystic’s Magic Formula is a mix of practical and spiritual techniques to help you deal with what you can’t change in your life and manifest your desires. We won’t cover ...
Views: 993 - Spiritual Laws: Law of Attraction is But One - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe most commonly known spiritual law today seems to be the law of attraction. However, our findings tell us that other spiritual laws are just as important. “Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention ...
Views: 1028 - Spiritual Mega Myth Exposed: Erase Your Fate and Create What You Want - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe’ve seen it countless times. An inspirational speaker develops a huge following by spouting mantras such as, “You can achieve anything, just work hard and believe you can do it!” They offer enchanting magic wand solutions intended to tug at your heart strings, backed by sophisticated public ...
Views: 981 - Spiritual Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGratitude is one of the most powerful spiritual tools that you can use to enhance your state of mind and life, and cope with challenging circumstances. In accepting that which you can’t change, and expressing gratitude for what it is teaching you, life’s problems become easier to ...
Views: 606 - Spiritual Protection - Symptoms of Spiritual Hitchhikers and Demons and How to Clear Your Aura - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMany people do need to cleanse their aura of negative energy, but some psychics try to capitalize on the fear surrounding the issue and charge outrageous fees. Too often, the unscrupulous psychics who attempt to charge such high rates don’t fully understand the issue of possession and how to ...
Views: 5973 - Spiritual Reasons For Repeated and Seemingly Accidental Meetings With Same Stranger - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe phenomenon of repeatedly, unexplainably, seeing the same stranger on the street, in your office building, at the grocery store, or elsewhere, instead of all the other people you could possibly bump into, is a fairly common occurrence. We believe there are spiritual explanations for this ...
Views: 772 - Spiritual Terms 101--Predestination, Free Will, and others Clarified - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMisunderstandings regarding metaphysics and spirituality abound. Our empirical research since the 1980s has allowed us to realize, what we believe to be, the authentic meanings of the following spiritual terms. Be cautious of “updated” definitions and alternative versions of these important ...
Views: 2536 - Spiritual Trap to Avoid At All Costs: Believing You Are Above Karma - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe belief that you can escape karmic retribution from this and prior lives is a trap to be avoided at all costs. This erroneous way of thinking can lull you into a disastrous false sense of security. Consequently, your world can be turned upside-down when your guard is down and unexpected, ...
Views: 1714 - Spiritual Truth About Betrayal - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe concept of betrayal from a spiritual viewpoint is controversial. Since the dawn of time, many forms of betrayal, particularly romantic betrayal, have caused much emotional anguish. Everyone knows from experience that betrayal isn’t pleasant. Nobody likes to be on the receiving end of ...
Views: 3517 - Spiritual vs. Federal Law: 5 Examples - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSpiritual law dictates you are free to act as you desire, as long as you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else. However, many existing U.S. laws and the never-ending enactment of new criminal laws and regulations seriously threatens, even blocks, the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the ...
Views: 1035 - Spiritual, Occult & Metaphysical Studies – Here’s How You Can Start on The Right Track - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThere are many good “spiritual teachers” and “gurus” in existence, but in order for someone to be a good spiritual teacher/guru, he/she must have inherent wisdom, be relatively free of biases and the tendency to push students into a dogmatic program of instruction, and have gone through his/her ...
Views: 2290 - Spirituality and Enlightenment: The Secret to Bliss - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe ultimate goal of many spiritual seekers is to find enlightenment, which is another way to say awakening to spiritual awareness or illumination. A tall order, but with discipline it’s possible to make serious progress on your spiritual path. “I think a spiritual journey is not so much a ...
Views: 981 - Spirituality and Karma: Answering a Skeptic - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloLong-term empirical research tells us that the concept of karma is valid, though we regularly encounter people with misconceptions about the spiritual tenet. For example, we received this anonymous e-mail recently: “Who are you to tell anyone they deserve what happens to them. This is your ...
Views: 985 - Spirituality and Sex--How to Escape Feeling Guilty - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSex can be spiritual, though it’s all too common to forget and feel guilty about sex, and much of the guilt is hidden in your subconscious mind. We’d like to help you escape the baseless sexual guilt trap. It’s detrimental to your emotional, spiritual, and mental health to possess baseless ...
Views: 1185 - Spirituality and Wall Street: 7 Fiscal Scams From a Spiritual Viewpoint - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWall Street professionals are getting a lot of heat in the press lately for the exploits of few. Although we target Wall Street excess in this article, we believe the vast majority of financiers are honorable. Our view is that the financial shenanigans that you see today are 10-15 years (at ...
Views: 1200 - Spirituality and Your Love Life: How to Survive Being Dumped - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAnyone who has dated has probably been dumped. It happens even to the most eligible singles for various reasons. We recently heard from a 29 year-old woman who said that her ex "should be" with her, and that she had paid a few spell-casters to work their magic and bring him back, but he still ...
Views: 1758 - Spirituality vs. Psychology—Your Brain Is Not Gendered - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNeuroscientists study male and female brains to determine distinct differences but thus far arrive at no concrete conclusions. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/talking-back/is-the-brain-gendereda-q-a-with-harvard-s-catherine-dulac/ We’re not surprised, since our findings show that, aside ...
Views: 1112 - Spirituality, Forgiving, and Letting go: 10 Tips to Free Yourself From Resentment - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOne of the most beneficial things you can do for your emotional well-being is to forgive. Forgive everyone who has ever hurt you, let you down, ripped you off, and anyone you perceive as the “enemy." Why? Because holding on to resentment toward someone depletes your energy, delays spiritual ...
Views: 4061 - Spirituality, Karma, and Misdeeds of the U.S. Congress--7 Instances - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe define karma as life rewards and challenges earned mostly from past life and partly from current life actions. This philosophy includes the notion that everything you say, do, and intend has direct consequences. The United States Congress includes 100 senators and 435 members of the House of ...
Views: 1685 - Spirituality, Occult & Metaphysics – Gullibility or Awareness? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSome people may be too quick to accept metaphysical theories and methods without much consideration, but unfortunately, blind acceptance doesn't usually lead to complete comprehension. Most people who advocate various metaphysical concepts don't automatically accept new theories. For many, ...
Views: 934 - Spirituality--Redemption Debate Rages On - by Submitted on May 21, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe debate about whether or not it's possible to wipe out karmic debts rages on. The Oxford Dictionary defines redemption as "...the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil...or clearing a debt." Everyone who has a conscience feels guilt for wrongdoing. Sometimes the ...
Views: 1134 - Spirituality--What You Need to Know About Enlightenment - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAcross the globe, it’s very common for spiritual seekers of all types to believe that enlightenment is something that you find through painstaking searching and sacrifice. Tales of magicians and gurus in distant lands such as Tibet and India entice aspirants to travel abroad for a ...
Views: 975 - Spirituality: Dark Energy Part of The Fabric of Fate? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIn a perfect world, you could permanently avoid dark energies and forever sidestep demonic forces. Alas, the polarity of the universe dictates otherwise; sinister forces and evil spirits are part of the balance of things and our findings show they are sometimes predetermined to interfere ...
Views: 858 - Spirituality: Five Reasons For Terrible Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBad relationships are all too common. In the beginning, it frequently appears to hold so much promise, but then it falls apart. It’s a mystery as to why some relationships turn sour, until you consider the spiritual side of things. Mystics suggest that life is largely about spiritual ...
Views: 552 - Spiritually Sensitive? Your Love Life is Probably More Challenging - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost relationships aren’t easy, and relationships are even harder for the spiritually sensitive because they not only need to connect with a partner mentally, emotionally, and physically, but also spiritually. For them, the unseen, spiritual connection is obvious, thus important. Certain ...
Views: 1058 - Surprising Scientific Findings on Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOne of the best ways to get centered is through meditation. The feel-good state of meditation directly combats stress and anxiety, and helps to improve your overall outlook on life. Besides the many scientifically documented benefits (some of which we document below), meditation helps you ...
Views: 581 - Surrender, Acceptance, And Gratitude--Required With Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe’re all for getting inspired, and this tends to be the primary focus of many New Age and spiritual authors, but it’s only one part of the equation to improve your life and reach goals. The understanding and application of additional key spiritual perspectives (some would consider it to be ...
Views: 1501 - The 7 Most Disappointing, Yet Empowering Love Life Realities - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNo one, including us, enjoys being reminded of some of the love life realities that we’ve deduced through our work since 1992, especially if they place great emphasis on romantic traditions. Many have told us that they think we’re too fatalistic in our views and too straightforward in how we ...
Views: 1233 - The Ancient and Original Definition of Karma May Surprise You - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBack in ancient times, more than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reincarnation and a person's actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is ...
Views: 1045 - The Funny Side of Spirituality - by Submitted on May 25, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAs Mark Twain said, "Humor is mankind's greatest blessing." As gratitude multiples your blessings, we hope you appreciate the humor in the quotes below. Some of the quotes may seem too negative to be spiritual, but we believe questioning spirituality is a good thing and can be spiritual too. ...
Views: 584 - The Good and Bad of Spiritual Clearing - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2020 from Scott & Stephen Petullo45% of Americans believe that ghosts and demons exist. Yet we estimate spiritual clutter is negatively affecting at least 80% of the population and most people don’t even know it. What are signs you need to clear the spiritual clutter? Are you having a difficult time relaxing or ...
Views: 830 - The Myth of Inequality and How it Relates to Karma - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Scott & Stephen Petullo“Income inequality” has been a popular topic in the news lately. Some say that those who make more money should give to those who have less to “even the playing field.” From the standpoint of karma and reincarnation, there is no such thing as inequality. Life is not supposed offer equal ...
Views: 1694 - The Number Six and Numerology - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloKnown as number mysticism in ancient times, numerology is one of many forms of divination, and one of our favorites. Our long-term experience shows us that pattern recognition using hundreds of indicators is the best way to reliably interpret personal fate and personality. But you can get a ...
Views: 788 - The One Invisible Quality That Ruins Your Love Life - by Submitted on May 26, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe most overlooked quality that makes or breaks your love life is not bad luck, but personal timing. We’re not referring to trying to time the beginning of a relationship for success, such as planning a wedding on the day of a New Moon. Our findings tell us that other forces, such as an ...
Views: 1397 - The Predestination Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe conventional notion of predetermination suggests you have no control over your personal fate. However, our findings show you have complete control over it, though in a way different than you may think. “Nothing happens at random, but everything for a reason and by necessity.” Greek ...
Views: 1236 - The Real Definition of Karma - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMore than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reincarnation and a person’s actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is straightforward without much ...
Views: 479 - The Real Definition of Karma - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMore than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reincarnation and a person’s actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is straightforward without much ...
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