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- How do you see life? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you see the magic that surrounds your life or are you caught up in the doldrums of daily living? Too often we tend to make our lives more difficult by adding on high levels of stress and anxiety mixed with rage or anger and even discontent. We are living the so-called fast paced ...
Views: 1154 - Inner Child Work - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Kristine Czilling TøråIn this blog post I will address inner child work, also called shadow work, as this can be a hard concept to wrap our minds around sometimes. It's a psychological fact that the most mental disorders and destructive behavior patterns are a result of of unresolved childhood trauma, this is why we ...
Views: 1051 - Live A Fruitful Life - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardLiving a fruitful life requires you deal with the pits at one time or another. Life isn't easy. No one ever said it was. However, we often get stuck and fall into a stooper that can lead to clinical depression if left unchecked. What stops you from leading a fruitful life? Is it the hard work ...
Views: 1325 - Adversity Builds Character - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWe all experiences challenges and adverse situations in our lives from time to time but the key to those experiences is not to fold and cave in but to rise above them and grow to a deeper level of who you are. I have recently had numerous challenges come into my life in various levels and ...
Views: 1333 - What does Success Mean to You? - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it that you would like to succeed in for the coming year? A goal without a plan is just a wish! We all have wishes and dreams but few go further than that-their wishes. Somehow people seem stuck in the planning process and then they never reach the implementation stage. It would be a ...
Views: 1303 - A Path to the Self – Three Ways to Claim Your Personal Power - by Submitted on May 17, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe true purpose of power is to transform yourself and your world. A sense of empowerment renews your life purpose. Shame is the demon. It takes away your joy. The healing process involves letting go of shame that who you are and what you do is not good enough. As a society, we have been ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - Don't fight change but rather embrace it. - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanMany people feel that their lives are filled more with burdens and suffering than with blessings and that is quite sad. I know that my life has many challenges and in fact there have been times when I have felt bewildered and let down by God because things were not going my way. Oh yes, I, too, ...
Views: 1191 - Life is a process--- stop fighting it! - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanToo many people seem to think that they go to school, get an education, pass all the tests and the rest should be easy. Unfortunately that thought process is false. The whole of life from the moment of conception to the moment of death is a learning process and somewhere in between we suffer ...
Views: 1081 - Is Egypt embarking upon another revolution? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanDespite being Canadian, I still have a great deal of concern about my birth nation, Egypt. It will always have a place in my heart due to the fact that the rest of my family live there. To put my mind at ease, I usually, scan the venues of the media looking for news about Egypt. During ...
Views: 1130 - The Train Ticket - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Ron ParkerThe Train Ticket I gave my grandson, upon his graduation from High School, a battered old train ticket, dated June of 1961. He was always to keep it with him, and refer to it whenever his life went awry. Background I was a young soldier stationed in Metz, France. I was sent to a ...
Views: 968 - When to Let Go Of a Relationship - Know These Before It Will Too Late! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Alex J. StevensonSometimes no matter how hard a couple tries, it is just impossible to keep a relationship together. Today it has become more important to make a relationship work. For one reason or another, it has become so difficult to let go and move on when the time comes. Great partners usually don’t ...
Views: 1723 - Being in Silence—7 Benefits to Unplugging and Getting Quiet - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThere is much talk today about mindfulness and meditation has made its way into many workplaces and even into schools. Today we experience more stimulation from our outside environments than ever before. We have more noise and we are more accessible than ever before. More demands are placed on ...
Views: 1372 - How to Let Go Of a Toxic Relationship - These Tips Will Reduce Your Pain - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Alex J. StevensonWhen you have recently experienced a breakup, you may feel as if you will never get over the person. Getting over someone is actually not supposed to take very long, however, most people linger in the grieving phase for much longer than they have to. There are things that you should do and ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Priceless Lessons You Will Learn from a Godly Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Linda NunoWhether you are a newlywed couple, about to get married or have been married for some time, you know that marriage does bring to the table amazing things and lessons you will never forget. It is humbling to know that even if you have been with your spouse for the longest time, you know that you ...
Views: 785 - Gratitude- Guide to inner happiness.Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertWe started off sharing about gratitude. Many of us are seeking to discover inner joy within our lives. There's a lot chaos and stress in our lives on the daily basis. We turn to psychics to acquire solutions surrounding our psychological properly currently being. When go inside, we find ...
Views: 1352 - Know What It Takes to Cope - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2016 from Jennifer RegularAre you feeling overwhelmed by stress and so exhausted that you barely have the energy or time to do the things you would actually enjoy? You are not alone. In fact if you are spending your days in a toxic work or home environment you can look at any one of your co-workers or family members ...
Views: 1159 - A Path to the Self – Three Ways to Honor Your Deepest Feelings - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou incline naturally toward pleasure and away from pain. Pleasure invites you to delight in the experience of being alive. It frees life energy to move through your body and fuels your passion for life. Passion and pleasure are essential motivating forces for vitality, power and creativity. ...
Views: 1541(2 votes) - How to Connect Daily with Your Spirituality - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Anica OaksOne of the major things that separate human beings from the animal world is spirituality. While animals also exist on a physical and mental plane, they depend on instinct as an inner guide. Humans are triune beings which combine body, mind, and spirit. These three components work in tandem to ...
Views: 1041 - Six Simple Steps to Keep your Anger in Check - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Julia King6 Simple Steps to Keep Your Anger in Check Do you find yourself angry most of the time? Yes, I will agree that there are many valid reasons to get angry but what does it really accomplish? Anger usually hurts us more than anyone else. We increase our cortisol levels and that can start ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - A Path to the Self – Honor Your Body as the Home of Your Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYour body is the home of your Spirit. When you live disconnected from your body, you become spiritually homeless. You ignore your physical surroundings and damage Earth’s body in the process. You value mind over body and lose access to the body’s own intelligence. Just as a plant needs roots ...
Views: 1720(2 votes) - SEX AND SPIRITUALITY - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Dileep TiwariSex and spirituality have fascinated the human mind like nothing else in the world. Whether there is a great inter-relation between sex and spirituality, or they are poles apart. Is supremacy can be achieved through sex, or it is a hindrance on the path of spiritual growth? There are many such ...
Views: 1106 - Why you are not wealthy (of Mice and Men) - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from lennox cadoreIn my graduating year of high school, I stated my ambition was to become the world’s richest black man. A couple of weeks later I recanted that statement. I wanted to be the richest person period. Growing up in what was then called Metro Housing. I thought being rich would make me happy and ...
Views: 1407 - Spirituality - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Awnish Todi“What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God” By- Hans Urs Von Balthasar Spirituality means something different to everyone. For some, it’s about participating in organized religion: going to church, ...
Views: 1624 - Fall – A Time of Change, Preparation and Action! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbFall means to me a new beginning and a fresh start. The turning leaves, the crisp air, seeing the children head back to school, getting focused and back to a full work week all creates in me a sense of bitter sweet. I am sad to see the lazy days of summer pass, the chill in the air signaling ...
Views: 1337 - The Holidays: “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Really? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Noelle NelsonThe Holidays! You’ve made your list and you’re checking it twice. Let’s see: not enough money in the budget to get the kids what they really want. Not enough for a quick two day get-away for you and your S.O., given the cost of transportation, accommodations, and a sitter who will put up for ...
Views: 1404 - Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertPsychic readings often require counseling. A common component all humans are striving for is happiness. Lets face it - life is very draining. When we forget to take care of our souls or let our pitchers run dry. We can become grouchy, confused, bitter, angry, ...
Views: 1113 - Interpreting Your Aura - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertAs a little girl I noticed a white glow around certain people. It was like an out line of glittering light. I thought nothing of it except I could only see it around spiritual people. Being only 6 years old I assumed everyone could see the light. As I grew up I realized ...
Views: 1062 - Accept Death, Embrace Change and Live a Purposeful Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou were an Infinite Being before you were born. You are an Infinite Being even now. You will remain an Infinite Being after you die. When you recognize the beauty of your Infinite Self, you accept the grace for living and dying well. Much of your angst about death comes from the ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - Three Quick and Effective Ways to Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2015 from mary sidhwaniDuring the ups and downs which are a part of everyday life, we may begin to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Some days we struggle more than others to find our balance. Perhaps wondering how we can cope with the demands and challenges we encounter throughout the day. The following three ...
Views: 1954 - Thinking About Resolutions for the New Year - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryThe time near the beginning of a new calendar year often brings mixed feelings. People may review their life over the past year and vow to improve it for the next. Changes in diet, exercise, work situations, and relationships may be considered. This current year of 2015 asked us to look at ...
Views: 1113 - Wanting to find success - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2015 from David HarmI think as long as I live, I will try to be a "success." I have a good idea of what the term means to me, but, the family I grew up in, pictures success as cash in the bank, money in stocks, a fancy home (or two), driving new vechiles, the list can go on forever. You get the picture. But as you ...
Views: 1444 - Do BE Do BE Do.... Getting Things Done While Being Mindful: Personal Life Coach Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Brook MontagnaTO DO Lists help us to remember important tasks that need to be done. List making is a great tool for focus and efficiency that I recommend as a personal life coach. And I acknowledge the list makers of the world, like myself. Lists really do help with productivity! But have you noticed that ...
Views: 1308 - Self Love for the Self Employed: Tips from a Spiritual Life Coach - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Brook MontagnaPrevent Self Employment Burnout with Self Love Self employment usually begins as an act of self love. Didn’t you choose to create your own business in order to do what you love doing, express your talents and gifts, set your own hours, be creative, reach your financial goals, and enjoy life ...
Views: 1288 - Loving Ourselves First - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineSelf Love Comes Before All Else "You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~Buddha So many women struggle with the concept of self-love. Women by nature are nurturers, caretakers. Many of us believe that it is our duty to give and give, ...
Views: 1343 - How to Find Yourself in the World of Self Templates - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Jane CoplandIn the world where we are constantly bombarded with information, expectations, ‘must-haves’ and ‘must-bes’ it can sometimes be difficult to know who you really are and what you really want from life. Perhaps you’ve grown up under the influence of your family’s or friends’ expectations, maybe ...
Views: 1469 - Your Creative Power Comes From Within - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou have enormous creative power. To embrace this inner power, you must first believe in it. Then you must accept responsibility to develop and protect it. As you affirm your inner power, it grows. You draw to yourself what you want, rather than pushing to achieve it. Acting from your ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - Consciousness during some Paranormal Experiences – An Awareness beyond the Conventional Mind - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt has been known for a long time that the human mind is a small subset of a vaster consciousness that is much superior in its awareness and perception. We get an inkling of it from some paranormal phenomena. Our minds usually circle within a limited zone of awareness. That leads to the ...
Views: 1247 - What Web Is Connecting The Different Areas Of Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeWhat threads do you have woven through the different areas of your life? What wisdom connects for you whether it is spiritual, social, cultural, intellectual? How does the mystical aspects of dreams work in your waking life? As much as many people try to keep the different areas of their ...
Views: 903 - How Do You Handle Criticism? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2015 from Mike RobbinsI've received some criticism in the past couple of weeks in a few different situations. This has caused me to step back and reflect on how I handle criticism. Although I tend to get quite defensive when people criticize me, I've actually been pleasantly surprised by how I've reacted. In ...
Views: 1126 - What Would Your World Be Like If You Lived In Flow? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbI have recently been experiencing living in “Flow,” and I have to say, I have been amazed how much my life has improved, my attitude has shifted to being optimistic, relaxed, and happy. By being in Flow, I am attracting more positive experiences, higher level of connections with others and ...
Views: 1026 - Control your mind, control your life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2015 from Thabet Sava HassanWouldn’t it be wonderful if one could have complete or partial control of one’s life! I am absolutely certain that the skeptics among us would convincingly state that it is an impossible task to say the least. Nevertheless, it is not only possible but it is scientifically feasible. It is a ...
Views: 1367 - 10 Simple Life Rules - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryOver the years, I’ve learned information, gained wisdom, and ultimately empowered myself to understand the potent effects of subconscious beliefs, mental processes, emotional energy, and spiritual connections. The guidelines I based my core daily life on became pretty consistent. I knew these ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Starting your own meditation practice with just 5 minutes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Tania ManczarekFor me, meditation is one of the most effective, simple and inexpensive ways to calm the body and the mind, to gain insight about oneself and to feel more open, loving and grounded. There are probably thousands of articles, books and research studies about the positive effects of meditation at ...
Views: 987 - Are your masculine and feminine sides in balance? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Tania ManczarekMost people think of "masculinity" and "femininity" in terms of our gender and social stereotypes. We believe that if I'm a woman, I'm supposed to be feminine and if I'm a man I should be masculine. Period. But a more balanced view, is that we all have both masculine and feminine "sides" that we ...
Views: 1271 - Three Ways to Develop Your Inner Power - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou are a powerful creator. The Source Energy that creates worlds flows through you and all things. Believing is vital. Believe in yourself as a Divine Being in human form. Believe that you already have the creative power within for your sacred journey on Earth. As you develop your ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - The One And Only LeBron James - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Albert WagnerOkay. As someone in Cleveland, Ohio there are special times. Special because, as most people know, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the N.B.A. Finals. And, unlike the last time, they are contenders with a chance to compete. This accomplishment is not taken lightly in these parts, And you ...
Views: 1479 - The One And Only LeBron James - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Albert WagnerOkay. As someone in Cleveland, Ohio there are special times. Special because, as most people know, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the N.B.A. Finals. And, unlike the last time, they are contenders with a chance to compete. This accomplishment is not taken lightly in these parts, And you ...
Views: 1461 - Surrender: It's Not The Dirty Word You Think It Is - by Submitted on May 26, 2015 from Gina CharlesI used to think surrender meant giving up. The connotation reeked of failure. Surrendering to anything felt like backing down, or caving in. My thinking mind considered surrender a dirty word, while my drive and commitment ate surrender for breakfast. Well, that’s before I understood what it ...
Views: 1172 - 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) - Your Inner Power – Three Ways to Cleanse and Raise Your Energy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou are an energetic being living in an energetic Universe. You have the Source Energy that creates worlds flowing through you. It is your responsibility to be vigilant and guard your energy. It is especially important to use your sacred energy wisely. As you cleanse and raise your energy, you ...
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