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- Personal Growth through World Culture, Time Travel and Flights of Fancy - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Malayna DawnOur lives are made up of both inner and outer worlds, and our education and progress--as individuals and as a society--is built upon the accomplishments of those that came before us. SO, learning more about ourselves is a reflection of how much we learn about others--especially their beliefs ...
Views: 3019(1 vote) - Breathing Inspiration - Messages from Music, TV and Movies - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Malayna DawnI recently downloaded a bunch of music, and then I noticed a pattern. There seem to be a lot of songs about breathing. I’ve got “Breathe”, “Breathe In”, Keep Breathing” , “Breathe In Breathe Out” and “Breathe Me” I must admit, I wondered what the Universe might be trying to tell me, or where ...
Views: 2503(7 votes) - Thoughts on the Themes in AVATAR - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Malayna DawnI was fortunate enough to see the film AVATAR with an insightful chick from India, who explained to me at intermission (we have those in Sri Lankan movie theaters) that the word “avatar” still has spiritual meaning to people in India, and therefore when they’re referring to the movie, they might ...
Views: 2185(1 vote) - Wandering through Wonderland - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Malayna DawnJust in time for its DVD release on June 1st, here are some of my thoughts, plus some gathered tidbits to serve as a little guide to help you as you wander through Wonderland.
Views: 2334 - Contemplating “Twilight” - Story, Symbolism, and Mythology - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Malayna DawnI had put off reading Twilight initially. Maybe it was out of loyalty to Anne Rice’s vampires. Maybe because it looked like a teenage vampire story and I thought I couldn’t relate to the kids today. Honestly, it was largely because I’m in the midst of writing my next book—still a ...
Views: 5133(2 votes) - Pranic Healing - Ancient Energy Work - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnPranic Healing is an energy healing modality that is based on ancient Indian teachings. “Prana” is the Sanskrit word used to describe the life-force energy that flows through our chakras to make up our energetic body, and our surrounding aura. This healing technique has gone through a revival in ...
Views: 3171 - Reiki - The Ancient Healing Art - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnReiki is an ancient Japanese healing technique that uses the application and direction of life force energy to promote healing and general well-being. The word itself is a combination of two Japanese words: Rei meaning “Universe or Higher Power” and Ki, which means “life force energy”. Joined ...
Views: 1597 - Vatican Releases List Of New Sins, But Are They Clear On The Law Of Attraction? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnThe Vatican has come up with a new list of sins for the modern age. These include pollution, experiments in genetic manipulation, recreational drug use, and causing social and economic injustices, such as poverty, by amassing too much wealth (something the Church could be considered guilty of ...
Views: 2345 - The Truth In Fairy Tales - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnA recent article in Live Science Magazine delved into fairy tales for glimpses of truth. Having recently seen the film The Brothers Grimm (which stars Matt Damon and the late Heath Ledger) on DVD, I was expecting to read about the real life stories that the fairy tales grew from (not that the ...
Views: 5445 - Comedy & Spirituality Or Lighten Up For Enlightenment - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna Dawn“Everything that I’ve read suggests that enlightenment is lightening up”. – Comedian Mike Myers An episode of The Sundance Channel’s series Iconoclasts paired comedian Mike Myers with spiritual author Deepak Chopra, who actually already knew each other and had been doing some work on Myer’s ...
Views: 3455 - Reviewing A Complaint Free World - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnPart I – The Concept In the new book A Complaint Free World, church minister Will Bowen challenges us to go 21 days without complaining, criticizing or gossiping. It began as an idea for his Sunday sermon at the Unity Church in Kansas City, Missouri and caught on quickly. From the local ...
Views: 4478 - The Himalayas For Aquarians - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnTravel by Signpost: Aquarius (January 21-February 19) “Planning something unique and out of the ordinary is right up your alley," says Daily Mantra astrologer Maria. “Lots of research on the internet followed by constant checking of email on your traveling companion, your PDA is your ideal ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - A Day For New Beginnings - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnAccording to my calendar, September 13th is the first day of both Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan. I find it fascinating for some reason when holidays from two different religions fall at the same time, as if there were some great coordinator in the sky spacing them out evenly across the calendar. ...
Views: 1425 - The Act of Creation - 2nd Chakra Stuff - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnLet’s face it, not everyone is going to be able to become a mother and experience the act of creation. Not only are some of us men, there are plenty of women who don’t create in that way. But that doesn’t mean that these many worthy souls are left out of the process of creation. Much like a ...
Views: 1565 - Using The Law Of Attraction To Replenish The Environment - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnI was watching The Secret (again) a few weeks ago and a thought came to me that we can use the Law of Attraction for the good of the environment. Law of Attraction teacher Lisa Nichols, who is featured in The Secret, says "In our society, we've become content with fighting against cancer, ...
Views: 1840 - Your Personal Symbols - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnA symbol represents many concepts at once, so each one is loaded with associations, many of which we may not understand. What symbols do you surround yourself with? Do you have 8-Balls or dragonflies, a Celtic knot or Chinese characters decorating your space or your person? These are your ...
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