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- 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 - INNOCENT LITTLE GIRL - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Latorria FreemanINNOCENT LITTLE GIRL As tears rolled down my face, I remember it as if it was yesterday. I was wearing purple and white polka dotted shorts. My mother, my aunts and my grandmother traveled to Texas to visit this man who’s actions does not warrant him the name of grandfather. I was so excited ...
Views: 1432 - Finding Your Heart’s Desire - by Submitted on May 16, 2015 from Gina CharlesI read a true story once about a guy who suddenly became inexplicably interested in photography. He surrendered to this strong interest, and indulged himself. One day he came across a flyer advertising a free local photography meeting, and decided to attend. When he got there, he found a group ...
Views: 1398 - Are You Living Your Dreams? - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbLife to me is about living fully, all out. It is about moving one day at a time, one action at a time toward my dreams. It is about being happy, healthy, and comfortable in my body, cultivating freedom in my day and my life. It is about a life of service to others and using my gifts. It was ...
Views: 1115 - Those Sneaky Limiting Thoughts – How to Come from a Place of Abundance - by Submitted on May 10, 2015 from Melissa KittoA long time ago I heard the phrase, “Your thoughts create your reality.” What does this mean to you? I think the truth goes a little bit deeper. As Francisco Coll shared, “You’re not what you think you are, you are what you think.” You may consciously tell yourself certain thoughts, but ...
Views: 1250 - Tipping the scales of L.I.F.E. - by Submitted on May 09, 2015 from Jim PhillipsAs most of us have experienced at one time or another it is all too easy to allow one aspect of life to take precedence over all others. As an example, we get so caught up in our work that we ignore the other equally important aspects of life without realizing the impact it has on our family, ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Could God Make Mistakes? - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Albert WagnerThe comment caught me off guard. Sometimes you go through the motions of daily life, and then something sticks out. This was one of those moments. We were talking about how cynical this world can be, and it can even cause a person to doubt themselves sometimes. The author has a known lack ...
Views: 1205 - Have You Lost Your Way? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from Tony Fahkry“Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.” - Lewis Carroll A Roman general known for his valour, insisted a slave follow him everywhere holding a sign that read, momento mori which translated means, “remember that you have to die.” I invite you to consider the extent of your ...
Views: 1002 - The New Year Resolution - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Kieran RevellNew Year Resolutions are contracts we make with ourselves, but share openly with others. Avoid disappointment and make them reasonable How many times have you promised yourself that tomorrow will be better? You’ll give up smoking; lose weight; take up exercise; eat more healthy meals; go and ...
Views: 1098 - Could God Make Mistakes? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Albert WagnerThe comment caught me off guard. Sometimes you go through the motions of daily life, and then something sticks out. This was one of those moments. We were talking about how cynical this world can be, and it can even cause a person to doubt themselves sometimes. The author has a known lack ...
Views: 1265 - How to Figure Out Your Life Purpose in 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Jason DemakisHow does one discover their true purpose in life? How do you know that you even have a purpose? How do you know you’re not just BS-ing yourself? Of course you have a purpose. You’ve just been conditioned to ignore the internal screaming occurring within yourself, and then label that as ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - 10 Reasons to Start Treasuring Your Time NOW - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Jason DemakisHow much do you value your time? Do you willingly trade it to the highest hourly-paid bidder, or is your time invaluable? How do you use your time? Is time getting the best of you, or are you making the best out of your time? What follows are 10 very good reasons why you should start ...
Views: 1009 - Your Inner Power – Know Your True Self and Access Your Real Power - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIf you desire life balance between your inner Self and the outer world, you must practice self-discipline. True power also comes from discipline. It requires that you control your mind and emotions. It requires that you find ways to honor the inner You. As you practice self-discipline, you ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Intimacy with God Your Creator: Do You Know God Intimately? How Should You Respond to Your Knowledge of Yahweh (Jehovah) God? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you know God? If so, do you know Him intimately? And how should you respond to your knowledge of Him? We can know someone in two ways: impersonal knowledge and personal knowledge. To know someone impersonally is to know of the person's existence, their name, what they do, where they live, ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - True Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Shaundra ConnellyFinding Happiness Begins with You Can you remember playing hide and seek as a child? Looking around the place, searching for your friends? For many of us this game, which was so much fun playing, has never really ended. The game is still being played in our lives, only this time, the confined ...
Views: 1083 - Good Riddance to Good Works? Should Christians Obey God's Moral Commandments? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with Vision"Good riddance to good works!" is the mentality of some Christians who believe that obedience to Yahweh God's holy commandments is no longer required once you put faith in Jesus Christ for your salvation. Is this belief Biblical? When we accept Jesus as our Savior, does it mean we can indulge in ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - My 5 Top Mindset Tips for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Melissa Kitto1. Believe you can achieve your goals. Self-belief is everything. Have you set New Year's Resolutions in the past, only to forget them a few weeks into January? This can often happen because you don't truly believe that you can achieve them. If you have a goal to purchase a new car, or a ...
Views: 1027 - Are You Being Called To Sedona, Arizona? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbIs Sedona calling to you? Is it whispering to you? Is your heart longing to go to see the sunlight reflecting on the Red Rocks? Are you being gently nudged to experience the transformative energy of the vortexes? I know for me, Sedona is a place I long for in my heart and soul. I visit as ...
Views: 1246 - How to Manifest Your Dreams in 2015! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Melissa KittoThere is a new, vibrant energy coming in for 2015; can you feel it? I am very excited for the New Year and have almost been impatient for December to be over with this year. 2014 has been a great year, but I've been feeling lately like I'm ready to take this to the next level of success in my ...
Views: 1242 - How to Manifest What You Truly Desire in 2015 - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2014 from Melissa Kitto2015 is coming! Personally, I’m kind of glad 2014 is coming to a close. It wasn’t a bad year by any means; in fact, it was a year of a lot of growth. A lot of new things have happened in my life and it’s taken some time to get used to all the change and settle down into a “new normal.” For ...
Views: 1161 - A Precious Child Is Born - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is about Christmas. You can fondly remember your favorite Christmas. Maybe it was the one when you received that toy that you were dying to get. Maybe it was the one when your grandma and aunt showed up, you haven’t seen them in a very long time. Or, maybe it was the one you ...
Views: 1493 - Meaning: How we make sense of the world and infer meaning. - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Maria KhalifeI have worked to embrace “meaning” all of my life. I tried to understand those smiling faces over my cradle. I learned that when my mom washed clothes, I could play in the sun with her. I learned the meaning of good friends and hurtful people. I began to make sense and value in my world. ...
Views: 1008 - Goals is Not a Dirty Word! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2014 from Melissa KittoMention the word "goals" around a lot of people and they will immediately hide their heads or look the other way! There's something about the word that feels like pressure. Perhaps it's because when we were growing up parents and teachers told us the goals they thought we should have, rather ...
Views: 1416 - Getting To The Core Of Who You Are - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Garrett PaknisWhat is it that you most want, but are afraid of speaking up about? Has there been something that you've kept locked away from all your friends and family members simply because of a fear of being judged or ridiculed? Is there some sort of secret fantasy life you wish to live yet you don't ...
Views: 2704 - 4 Overcoming Procrastination Techniques For Productivity - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2014 from Mervin SimpaoOvercoming procrastination may be difficult for most people when the "negative feeling" strikes. However, it should become easier for you because you have to create achievement and fulfill several things in life. The feeling of procrastination can slow you down greatly and when this happens ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - My Journey With Light - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael RobeyMy Journey With Light This story is about my experiences of what light really means in my life. How my understanding of light has grown over the years and is ongoing. I remember the first time at school using a prism and being fascinated by the refractured light of what I thought was ...
Views: 1322 - Are you stuck? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Krysti TurznikMany times in life you can get stuck in a way of thinking that is no longer serving your purpose or your goals. You no longer receive any positive benefits from your efforts, yet you continue to utilize these same tired methods to achieve your goals and create the kind of life you seek. ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Are You Leading, Following or Seeking? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Linda WilliamsPsalms 37:23 says, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; and he delighteth in his way.” How many times have you gotten on an elevator and if everyone is looking up, you’re either tempted to look up or you actually do look up. Then you wonder, why is everyone looking up? I don’t ...
Views: 1080 - Philosophy 101: Where Did We Come From & Where Are We Headed? Answers from Science and a Best-Seller - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The inadequacies of evolutionary theory are contrasted with Intelligent Design. True science is compatible with the Bible as seen by Sir Isaac Newton. Origin is linked to destiny. The tragedy of most best-selling books like Roots, is that they fail to grasp a higher truth beyond ...
Views: 1540 - Spiraling Upward - Part 2! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Melissa KittoBack in May, I shared with you that my theme for the year is "Spiraling Upward." For those of you that may have missed that article, here's a quick recap. In February, we attended the annual International Regrouping Retreat in Puerto Rico. There was a different theme each day of the retreat. ...
Views: 1079 - THREE GOOD RELATIONSHIPS TO HAVE - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from William CottringerTHREE GOOD RELATIONSHIPS TO HAVE By Bill Cottringer “We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - How to Release Your Limitations to Having What You Want - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Melissa KittoLike it or not, if you don't have everything you desire in life, or if you are having trouble reaching your goals, it is a result of self-imposed limitations. The programming you grew up with, or the maze as we call it, has a strong effect on what success you will achieve. Often, you take this ...
Views: 1149 - New Age Myth: Rewrite Your Soul Contract - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe notion of rewriting your soul contract is about eliminating life’s challenges and getting what you want in a snap. We believe it’s impossible to rewrite your soul contract, though you do have free will to respond positively to it. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to suddenly live the life of ...
Views: 1778 - ***Everyday Spirituality - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIn this world where technology has eclipsed our humanity, many of us are looking for a way to operate in our lives that fulfills our spiritual nature. People have tried different religions or disciplines with varying degrees of success or failure. They have taken motivational workshops to ...
Views: 2086(11 votes) - ***Inner Peace is an Experience, Not Something You “Know” - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneSerenity, well-being, feeling OK being you, feeling good in your own skin, not having to second guess your choices, trusting that you will do the right thing, these are but a few of the things we have found while working with people that most folks are striving for. People say they want ...
Views: 1706(10 votes) - Being a New Single Mom - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Jessica RectorEven through my 38 weeks of pregnancy, I never once imagined what motherhood would be like. I really never thought about being a single mom. Yes, you hear things will change, but I never truly understood it, which seems to be the case with most things, until you experience them. After ...
Views: 1238 - 3 Reasons to Choose a Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach Instead of a Regular Life Coach - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Linda PaullSince more and more people have become familiar the Law of Attraction and how to use it to attract the things they want, there has been a big demand for the service of people who call themselves a Law of Attraction Life Coach. The most common questions are: ’Who are these people ?’, ‘What do ...
Views: 1680 - Ignorance Is NOT Bliss, It's The Main Prerequisite For Your Enslavement - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Andriana ElohaThose who choose ignorance, in actuality, willingly choose unawareness. What you are unaware of is outside of your power of influence. Ignorance, therefore is bliss, BUT only for those who keep you ignorant (=unaware), not for you. Below is a widely accepted and applied across the entire ...
Views: 1247 - How to find your Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Melissa KittoThe idea of having a unique life purpose is something that has fascinated me since I was a teenager. In my younger years I followed the obvious path in front of me, but slowly but surely I learned to look within and find my own passions in purpose instead of doing what everyone else expected of ...
Views: 1063 - Unlock Your Sacred Contract - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Joy PhillipsHow would your life change if you knew (without a doubt) you are being guided by a Sacred Contract that your soul made before you were born? Would you feel more trusting of your "life lessons", more at ease, and peaceful (even in the midst of your most challenging relationships and ...
Views: 980(2 votes) - Passion Runs My Life! By Coach Simone Kelly - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Simone Kelly"Getting what you go after is success; but liking it while you are getting it is happiness." -Bertha Damon This is one of the quotes that I live by, because it's soooooo true. I haven't had so much fun in a long time. Granted, I've always loved what I do as a motivational speaker and coach, ...
Views: 1311 - 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) - Your True Self ~ Find Your Role and Live With Purpose in the Earth Community - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIn the process of becoming fully human, we wonder about the reason for our existence. We search to find our role and live with purpose on Earth. These life questions may be considered unimportant in our modern world, compared to matters of business and finance. But how we respond to them is ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Surprise: You Are Fully Accountable For Your Life in Your Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSpirituality and accountability go hand in hand; you reap what you sow. It may not catch up to you in this life, but based on our empirical research, we believe it will eventually. Unfortunately, we sometimes encounter people on the spiritual path who seem to rationalize bad behavior. ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Elevate Your Vibration-What Does it Mean?? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Dena BlevinsAs more and more people are beginning to awaken and rub the crust out of their sleepy eyes, they are beginning to question the new ways in which they are experiencing life. Their lives may feel shockingly different as old habits, relationships, and even ways of relating to life shift ...
Views: 1249 - How to Become Spiritually Rich - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2014 from Melissa KittoHow to Become Spiritually Rich by Melissa Kitto Many people who live a spiritual life have challenges with money. You may have deep-rooted concepts about money that are holding you back. With the ups and downs in the economy this past few years, I've noticed that concepts that were ...
Views: 1541 - What You Need to Know About Reincarnation - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOnce you understand the truth about reincarnation, after sifting through the myths and misunderstandings, you’ll be surprised how the awareness can improve your quality of life. Below are nine common questions or arguments about reincarnation and our responses, which are based on over 25 ...
Views: 1140 - The Long Lost Instruction Book To The Game of Life - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Marc OromanerWhen you’ve seen as many movies as I have, you begin to see that they all follow a certain pattern. This is true not just of movies, but of all great stories ranging from those found in classic mythology and literature to modern TV series and video games. Joseph Campbell called it the monomyth ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Understanding the Reality of Reincarnation - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2014 from Richard LassiterReincarnation is the way you have evolved as a soul. You are reincarnation. You are the grand total of every experience you have had throughout eons of time. Francisco Coll once told me, "You are like a piece of the sun that has freed itself and are becoming a sun within yourself." You have ...
Views: 1221 - Higher Mind Part II: How to Access your Command Center - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Kumari MullinIn my previous article I introduced the topic of Higher Mind as the gateway to higher consciousness and Universal Mind, and distinct from the analytical, logical and rational part of our mind. Higher Mind is the space I receive much of my intuition and direct knowing with clients and even ...
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