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- Discover the Sheer Joy of Living A Life Of Meaning And Purpose… - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Dave SeymourFor most of us, figuring out what our life purpose is, is not high on our to do list. We have a job, family obligations, social commitments, appointments…the list seems never ending. The problem is, without a well-defined life purpose, most of the things on our to do list don’t seem to get us ...
Views: 2807(5 votes) - Giving Back to the World - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonAre you grateful for everything you have? Consider this, whether you have a million dollars in the bank or a hundred – if you have a roof over your head, food on your table and the comfort of friends and family, you’re rich. Millions around the world live a bare bones existence and the ...
Views: 2327(10 votes) - The Game Of Joy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Joy is a net of love in which you can catch souls.” - Mother Teresa There are two things that have always astounded me about us Human Beings. The first is just how complex we can be with our thinking and behaviour. The second is that, despite all our complexities, what drives us at a ...
Views: 1597(5 votes) - The Law of Attraction & “Reminiscing a Miracle” - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Hope BradfordThere is a correlation between Kuan Yin’s kaleidoscopic shape shifts and achieving your law of attraction goals. Within the constructs of particle and multiple universe theories, Kuan Yin’s multidimensional forms show the nature of the universe as it actually exists when ego linear selection is ...
Views: 1966(8 votes) - Battle Between Good and Evil: What Is It All About? Why Is It Necessary? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: What is the battle between good and evil all about? Why is it necessary? Answer: Originally, there was no force of evil, because Jehovah God Almighty did not create anything evil. Evil was created only after a great angel rebelled against God. Jehovah created countless number of ...
Views: 3156(3 votes) - Be an Indispensable Linchpin to the Right People - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Young KimIf you are reading this blog, you have probably at one point either heard of, or read the Seth Godin's book, "Linchpin". If you haven't read it yet, here's the highlight: be indispensable. I would take it another step, and say that you need to be indispensable to the right people. I had a ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - Born to Eternal Life with God -- A Eulogy for mom - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriOn Behalf of the Palmieri, Pagliaro, O’Brien, Gai, Agid, Brault and Graney families I say thank you for honoring mom, better known as Josephine and coming to here to celebrate her life, and we thank you for supporting us. I want to tell you about my mom .......she was an ordinary woman who ...
Views: 3186(3 votes) - Stuck in Grief - You and Your loved one who passed over. - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Wendy AGrief is yours to own, and no one will ever expect you to forget your grief. Grief cannot just be cured or dismissed, as the hurt surrounding grief is there because of your connection with the loved one you lost. Grief can keep time standing still, and it is very common for people to not want ...
Views: 5256(3 votes) - The Power of Now - Using it for Growth and Prosperity - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Sanjay PatelFor those who are not aware of Eckhart Tolle and his teachings like The Power of Now or Stillness Speaks, let me introduce him. Eckhart Tolle is an enlightened personality. He got enlightenment in 1977. His first book The Power of Now was published in 1997. Subsequently he published many books, ...
Views: 1128(3 votes) - What Does Passion and Purpose Mean to You? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichI will be turning 50 this year and have been spending some time doing some "inner/reflective" work and part of that process has been defining what's important to me - which is essentially what Passion and Purpose means. For me, as I enter this new chapter in my life, Passion and Purpose ...
Views: 1836(3 votes) - Your Career, Your Purpose, and Your Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael Roland"Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart." When Jalal al din Rumi wrote those words in thirteenth century Persia it is unlikely that he had any idea of the vast array of career and life choices available to a twenty-first century ...
Views: 4585(3 votes) - Be a Dream Promoter - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Bruce MillsDreams are like the Candy above, they make you feel good. So are you a dream promoter or crusher? Do you support your dreams and dreams of others or do you crush them like stepping on a grape on the floor? I really work on not being judgemental of others dreams. I do hear everyday from people ...
Views: 1643(10 votes) - Elizabeth Edwards Embodied The Hero Archetype - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantMany are mourning the death of Elizabeth Edwards. I would like to share some thoughts of my own about why we are gripped by her life's story. I believe Elizabeth Edwards embodies two archetypes: the mother and the hero. I will focus on the hero archetype believing it is the more prominent. ...
Views: 2167(14 votes) - How to Live an Authentic Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Elsabe SmitAre you living an authentic life? How would you know where to find the answer to this question? Frank Joseph said “Following a vocation, that inner call, is not self-indulgence or an excuse for laziness. Doing what one really wants to do is hard work, but it is self-fulfilling as nothing ...
Views: 1413(4 votes) - How to Make a Dream Board - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Tracee SiouxMake a list of things you want in your life and make a picture collage out of it. Teach your children how to make one too. Or let them teach you. Include things, relationships, connections, people, God, feelings, etc. Use symbols and symbolism, words and photos, that are meaningful to ...
Views: 6254(4 votes) - Living My Life as a Rhino - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Jody MaleyYup, that was not a typo or misspelling. Some of you are probably thinking, why does a beautiful woman, entrepeneur and mom of six think of herself as a Rhino? This is an analogy I heard a few yrs back and it Opened my Eyes and made me more Self-Aware, I hope it affects YOU the same ...
Views: 2243(4 votes) - Make a Difference Day? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jane SaylorDon’t get me wrong, Make a Difference Day is an incredible opportunity for people to consciously do great things, but really? A DAY? How about we shoot for creating a Make a Difference LIFE? Every one of us! Imagine what we could accomplish. Each morning you have the opportunity to make a ...
Views: 1565(4 votes) - Past Life to Present Life Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Lisa BoussonBefore you were born you signed a contract – with yourself! What unfinished business was left lying around from a past life? Whom did you have problematic relationships with? Let me tell you this… Much of what you’re going through now is a direct result of what was accomplished, or left undone, ...
Views: 12933(4 votes) - PURPOSEFUL PARENTING - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Holly BoydAs a Christian Professional Organizer my solutions to organizing everything come straight from the rock solid, age old proven methods of the Bible, no messing around. I’ll take scripture and truth over trendy ideas and hypothesis any day. You see, what’s trendy is here today, gone tomorrow. ...
Views: 1604(4 votes) - The Definition of Real Success in Life - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneYour success in life is not determined by the education obtained, institutions attended, career accomplishments, awards won, or the wealth you acquire. Real success in life is solely determined on who you become, the character and attributes you develop, the people you help, and whether or not ...
Views: 1696(4 votes) - Your Life Purpose and Soul Lesson - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Sharon CheneyIn the last few years, I have noticed an increase in the number of people asking me about their life purpose. I see this as an indication of increasing soul awareness. People often sense they have a purpose for being here other than just paying the bills, going to work, raising children, and so ...
Views: 7976(4 votes) - ~ The History of Manifestation Before "The Secret" ~ - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Larry AgrestoIf you’re like me and thousands of others on this planet, you’ve either read The Secret, watched the DVD or know what it’s about. Those of us who are familiar with the Law of Attraction (LOA), know that it has been around since Jesus and other prophets walked the earth. All we need to do is read ...
Views: 2105(4 votes) - Happiness is a State of Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-Bee“As one learns to express these creative abilities, he becomes a Co-Worker with God. No matter what comes up. No matter how difficult the circumstances, he finds a way to make the situation a little better. He is able to come out of it a little bit happier than when he went into it.” The ...
Views: 1748(5 votes) - How To Discover What's True For You! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Paula TarrantOne of the most common outcomes of transition and transformation is that the life we used to live is no longer our reality. So, how do you reconstruct your life, when many of the things you used to hold so dear no longer have the attraction they used to? Here are 3 exercises you can use to ...
Views: 1294(5 votes) - TWO VIEWS - Looking for balance in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Robert FelixAs we race forward into the 21st century, mankind’s unlimited ability to prosper will be increasingly testing the Earth’s limited ability to support that prosperity. Over the past 50 years, the global middle class—defined here as those who are able to spend a third or more of their income for ...
Views: 894(5 votes) - Your Journey Back Home - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “To walk your path, you must walk it alone. It is the home you own and where you belong." We travel on this journey called life with high hopes of making good choices. We must be willing to change the course of our paths at any time to find our true life’s purpose. Do not take your ...
Views: 1524(5 votes) - *** In Wholistic Healing, the Journey Is the Destination - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealth and healing are not what we have been led to believe they are. Modern Western medicine and science tell us that disease is a scourge and that the primary goal of treatment is to cure it. In order to achieve cures, we fight illnesses with drugs; remove diseased parts; replace worn out ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Living with Passion and Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dr Diana HodgsonFinding your life's purpose is one of the most important requirements for happiness. However, before you can find your life's purpose, you need to do some preparatory work. Often times a simple thought will result in absolutely astounding ramifications. A wonderful example of this is Albert ...
Views: 2200(1 vote) - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorOverview The recent tsunami in Asia and major earthquake in Pakistan have highlighted problems long recognized in the helping professions. Caregivers have known well the potentially draining experiences of compassion fatigue – from experiences of policemen, firefighters, paramedics and other ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - ***Purpose of Life – An Introduction - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Athena ThomasThe state of the economy has challenged many to examine their professional lives as they lose jobs they thought would be there until retirement. Losing a job that you thought you really wanted or needed does something to your perspective. Suddenly things don’t look the same anymore. A woman ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - 19 Spiritual Myths That Hold You Back - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lola JonesHere are some common myths to bust free from: 1. Your will vs. God's will? When you are living as your Large Self, there is no difference in your will and God's will. Your will IS God's will. This also relates to... 2. God is some authority figure who tells you what to do or what is right. ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - 2010 The Beginning of A New Cycle - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Athene Raefiel2010 The Beginning of A New Cycle On December 31 2009, we experienced a Full Moon. This particular moon was also a blue Moon, (second full moon in same month), and was also a Partial Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Cancer. Blue moon eclipses are a rarity and the next one will not arrive until ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - 3 Spiritual Steps to Spreading Your LIght in this World - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Eva Rose“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~Edith Wharton Have we become addicted to the dark? We only need to turn on any news channel on cable television to be reminded that darkness has stolen the spotlight. While eating my cheerios for ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 06--You Gotta Have a Dream - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me: Day 06—you gotta have a dream! The lyrics to an old song say “If you ain’t gotta dream, how ya gonna have a dream come true?’ The sad reality is, millions of people wander through life with no dreams, no hopes, no aspirations for anything better than what they currently ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - 7 Keys to living with Intention, Meaning and Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarAre you living life or is life living you? Do external events or people push you into a negative state difficult to escape from? Or is it you who determines your experience of life? What happens in life cannot be controlled. Many things in life are imposed on you whether you like it or not. ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - A Different Way to Live - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe way that we have been living is called the way of least resistance. This way involves emotionally and logically going after what we believe will make us happy. For the vast majority of us, this usually includes a career, a partner, then a house, cars, furniture, kids, college tuition, ...
Views: 930(2 votes) - Absolute Truth - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Holly BoydThe Bible is either 100% true or 100% fake – if is fake, can’t be true 100% of the time, and if it’s God it has to be true or He wouldn’t all knowing therefore, not God. As a Christian Professional Organizer, I can follow “new and trendy” or I can use the age old proven methods of the Bible ...
Views: 1517(2 votes) - Achieve Concrete Goals with Spirituality - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Etienne CharlandI finally wrote down the methodology I have intuitively been using over the years to achieve concrete results by changing from within. Spirituality is getting very popular since the last ten years yet many people still don’t achieve their goals. A very popular meditation technique is to breathe ...
Views: 1856(1 vote) - Achieving Balance Between Your Human and Divine Nature - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonWhat would happen if you achieved balance between your human nature and divine nature as you practice spirituality in everyday life? What if you suddenly began to realize that the balance of mind, body, and spirit is within you? Would you find yourself living this life with gratitude all ...
Views: 2109(1 vote) - Are You Stifling Your Creative Voice? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2019 from Yve AnmoreAs a writer, one of the biggest things I’ve noticed is that my fear of transparency generally doesn’t relate to myself. Usually, it’s concerned with hurting those who are in my story by default. It can be one of the reasons why we as artists don’t share our message and personal journeys as ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, for Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2019 from Curtis R Doll JrThroughout my 20's and early 30’s I fancied myself the Great Artist, my ego swelling with each affirmation. When people gave me the compliment; You have a God-given talent, I would respond with; If you knew how hard I worked to hone my abilities you wouldn't say such a stupid thing! During ...
Views: 4204(1 vote) - Conscious Business in the New Age - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenWe live in perhaps the most exciting time in human history. In a changing landscape of globalization, we find ourselves experiencing a collective and individual shift—an awakening to a new way of life. As an entrepreneur, I see firsthand how rapidly our financial and corporate economies are ...
Views: 1589(3 votes) - Death Upon Us - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2011 from Mark EarlixFor the past many years, many people have asked for a response of what so many of them are currently going through… as they feel the sadness and separations in life in the season of this time of year… and as some are just beginning to come forth from it. In the winter season, from the ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Dharma - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Mark MeinckeDharma In the Hindu religion, there is a sharp focus on Dharma. Choosing your Dharma is choosing to walk the path set for you by the Supreme Being. If you follow your Dharma, you will no longer be a fish out of water, or a round peg trying to fit in a square hole. When you are doing what you ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Discover a Roadmap for the Journey of Life After Death...The Seven Doors, a New Age Novel - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Daniel NoyesThe greatest fear is not public speaking...it is death. What will happen? Is there more? There are many books on the subject of death and most are non-fiction. I decided it would be less intimidating to present an answer to the big question in an adventure novel format. This format was used ...
Views: 1321(9 votes) - Do Opinions of Others Drive Your Life ? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Stephen MonahanOpinions of others or self; Which matters more to you ? Self or Wealth; Which is more precious ? He who is attached to things will suffer much. He who holds on will experience heavy losses. A contented person is never disappointed. He who knows when to stop will stay forever safe. ...
Views: 1472(4 votes) - Do You Believe We've Been Here Before? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Simone KellyI surely do! I also believe that we only come back, because we have work to do! Do you remember why you're here on Earth? What are some of the goals you have to accomplish? What your PURPOSE is? Or even more interesting..... what is your connection with some of the people you love or even ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Fame and Honoring the Death of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Jennifer HowardAfter watching so much about the death of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, I started thinking about some things. One is that it’s so interesting to me how many people today want to be famous. Not because they cure cancer or really make a difference, but just to be seen. Look at all those ...
Views: 19289(1 vote) - Finding our Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from William Fergus MartinOur Life Purpose may not be Something we are Supposed to Do. It is tempting to think of our Life Purpose as something that we are supposed to do. We tend to think when we know our purpose we will then be doing the right thing. We tend to assume that our purpose as an action or set of ...
Views: 975(2 votes) - FIVE “HELPING” THINGS WE ALL WANT FOR OURSELVES AND NEED TO LEARN HOW TO GIVE TO OTHERS - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from William CottringerFIVE “HELPING” THINGS WE ALL WANT FOR OURSELVES AND NEED TO LEARN HOW TO GIVE TO OTHERS By Bill Cottringer “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” ~Dr. Seuss I have been involved in the helping business on both ends of giving ...
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