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- Symbols of the Human Brains - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Vincent Sandee (Swami Ekabuddhyananda)Today I would like to share an inspiring way of seeing ourselves. As we know, human beings have an amazing brain and its potential has not yet been fully discovered. It is subjected to always new studies and experimentation. The human brain is a mystery. Stil some great human beings seem to ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - Creating Sacred Space in Your Home - Let Nature Be Your Guide! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from XXXX XXXXXAre you in search of "down to earth" home decorating ideas that create an ambience of serene beauty, contemplation and inner peace? If so, the answer is revealed outside your doorstep! When stepping into nature and observing its myriad of colors, shapes, patterns and textures; decorating with ...
Views: 2134(4 votes) - Tarotscope Happenings - Zodiac Tarot Horoscope for October 2009 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Suzi DronzekMystical messages and spiritual guidance from the wisdom of the Intellectual and Intuitive Tarot ~based on what I sense without sugarcoatin' my interpretations into a 'fantasy fairy tale', (because life isn't always pretty. As a problem-solver, I look for solutions, while including the good, the ...
Views: 1194(3 votes) - Love Always Returns - A Halloween Ghost Story - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Merry BattlesIt was a month before All Hallows Eve. We were in a Jr. College in Boston. A group of friends were sitting around our dorm room. It happened to be in an old apartment building on Beacon Street. It was the late 60's. We started telling ghost stories one by one. All of a sudden we all ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - What is an Angel Reader? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Ann Marie O'DellWhat is an Angel? Do Angels need names? How do we connect with our Angels? What is an Angel Reading? How can you be sure of the readers truth? Why should you get an Angel Reading? Here is some information. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? Angels are perceived to be pure and ...
Views: 3500(2 votes) - The End of Self-Enquiry - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Clive TempestIndulging in spiritual enquiry is a waste of time. But then the whole of existence, as we have to live it, is a waste of time – until we come to our senses. The more we keep enquiring, the less we will discover of the truth. The truth is now; and now is what is. That is everything in sense, ...
Views: 1234(5 votes) - Something To Explain - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergI was putting the final touches on my first Yom Kippur sermon in my new synagogue. I wanted to begin with an acknowledgment that I hurt people even though I had only been there for a month or two, and I wanted people to learn to ask for forgiveness. I was writing, “Request for Mechilah – ...
Views: 734 - ***The Mystic Path Out of the Box and Into Spiritual Power; Experiences, Sensations and Symptoms; Language as a Factor - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThe categories that human languages lock things into in our minds stifle creative thinking and block extrasensory perception. The categories are the 'box' to 'think out of.' Language fetters awareness: *Most people won't think of or even sense something they have no words for. *We dream of ...
Views: 2979(8 votes) - ***Mystical Development: Illness Accompanies It - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThe making of American Indian shamans includes illness, sometimes serious illness: It is a common thread in their biographies, and also in the biographies of well-known mystic saints. You don't have to be a shaman or a saint for sickness to be part of your spiritual training; it is a phase in ...
Views: 3265(5 votes) - The Shaman, mystic and psychotic - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Adele McDowellIt sounds like the beginning of one of those three person jokes, i.e., the shaman, the mystic and the psychotic walked into a bar. But this isn’t a joke; this is more of a pondering aloud on the line between sanity and insanity, delusion and reason. What prompted these ponderings was that I ...
Views: 8070(4 votes) - ***Ducks' Capacity for the Enjoyment of Life Surpasses Humans' - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromHere is a picture of ducks who have been slimed by the latest oil spill. They are doomed, and the water they float in is doomed. But here they are doing what ducks do, up until the very last minute of their lives. They have no horror on their faces, just a relaxed but miserable expression. ...
Views: 2649(4 votes) - ***Tarot Supports the Spiritual Path and Personal Growth - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromIt is an act of will – a decision, that's all – that starts a person on the mystic path of being one with the Almighty. After that initiation, it is events of the person's life, and the “voice in your gut” that are the training, the lessons. Seeing a pattern in the events of your life is ...
Views: 2852(5 votes) - Rosh Hashana: Shades of Light - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergIt was pitch black when I arrived in the park this morning for my daily walk. Each park bench was occupied by a homeless person. Skunks were rifling through the garbage cans. None of the usual walkers were crazy enough to be there in those conditions. It was also freezing and I considered ...
Views: 791 - Reemergence of the Shamanic Worldview - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Cathy TeetsMany contemporary spiritual organizations are concluding that the “modern” worldview is taking us down a path that is not viable in the long run. In searching for a viable alternative, some of them are reexamining the ancient shamanic worldview and incorporating it into their ...
Views: 1742 - Ascended Master – an expression of the spirit path - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Aaron PyneMuch has been written about the Ascended Masters. They are consider to be spirits that have incarnated on Earth, like all of us, but have learned the lessons of the Earth plane, transmuted all fear, and ascended into spirit. They have removed themselves out of the karmic cycles that keep most of ...
Views: 2124(1 vote) - Timeless: The Timeless Soul - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg“When my soul fainted within me, I remembered (zacharti) God. My prayer came to You in Your Holy Sanctuary.” (Jonah 2:8) The Midrash (Shocher Tov 62) on the verse “Every breath shall praise the Lord,” (Psalm 150:6) teaches that with every breath the soul attempts to escape the confines of the ...
Views: 815(2 votes) - Karma -- Melodious Coexistence with Environment - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyIn the Hindu language the profoundly powerful word KARMA is used to identify this “Law of All Laws” ? the “Cause and Effect Law of the Universe.” If we subscribe to the laws of karma, we are open to the possibility that there is no such a thing as a “coincidence.” In reality, coincidence is a ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - Keeper of Secrets - Card Reader - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Ana CortezThere is a time and place for all things - including the dissemination of truth. Recently I have been asked to keep a secret. No, I’m not telling. Now I recognize that I actually keep a great number of secrets on a regular basis. It is a greater part of my occupation as a card reader. ...
Views: 1343(2 votes) - Enter the Golden Age: Keys to Manifesting the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Tony TuckerCongratulations, Fellow Child of God. You’ve just taken the first step to entering the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. This Kingdom ("The New Heaven and New Earth")is available through the union of your heart, mind, and soul. This journey begins with the understanding beyond the common limits of ...
Views: 2212(1 vote) - Psychic Karma - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Dawn Ardent'Karma' is an eastern concept (primarily Indian) which states that your actions will be reflected back to you by the universe sooner or later. (The related western concept of 'cause and effect' states that you reap what you sow.) A deeper and more accurate concept is that of 'instant karma', ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Origins of Astrology and the Breaking of the Tree - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Aryana HudsonIf you wear a gray alien masque on Halloween you might become an astrologer. Artifacts of Mesopotamia point to the meaning of the eye that houses the stars; if you have eyes then you will know your destiny. In the skirt symbolism of early tablets that are from the continent of Africa and other ...
Views: 2967(2 votes) - Science Meets Mysticism - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Lisa TunneyWhen most people think of mysticism, they certainly don’t associate it with science. I recently discovered that both Einstein and Newton, two of the greatest scientific minds of all time, were practicing mystics. To be fair, it is likely that neither historical figure had an inkling that they ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Are Aliens Really “Alien” or Simply Extraterrestrial? An Earth History Article - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Shylo LoveBy Shylo Love (Annu)Creative Commons Copyright: www.book-of-light.comI remember growing up, being fascinated with space and the universe. I felt a large part of me was drawn to live in this vast universe, rather then the little human body I inhabited. The universe to me at the time ...
Views: 1845(2 votes) - Destiny, Karma, Fate, & Creating Your Reality: The Bulk of Your Life is Predestined, Good and Bad - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloUnique levels of unavoidable personal adversity exist for everyone and they are discernible in comprehensive numerology and astrology charts. This finding of ours greatly clashes with modern, New Age spirituality. As most anyone will admit, life can be unpleasant at times, but you can’t ...
Views: 2381(2 votes) - What Prophecy is and how to learn to do it - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Martin EttingtonHave you ever had a dream that came true? Or a vision of something that seemed very real and it later came to pass? If so you may already be sensitive to the future and have naturally developed prophetic abilities. I experienced many types of visions of the future in my life. These included ...
Views: 1381 - The Business of Spirit & Matter - The Eagle & The Condor - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraWhen I awoke at 4:44am, it was Easter morning of 2006 and I felt the presence of life all around me. The light from my headlamp seemed to startle me more than the herd of elk I was camped in the middle of! They raised their heads all around me and seemed as uncomfortable with my presence as I ...
Views: 1383 - Global Peace 11:11 Event - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsThere is a definite shift that is taking place on this planet, it is a global event and reaches into every corner of the globe and also involves all of the people of the planet. This is our opportunity to assist this change and shift to our advantage and the betterment of all. Between now ...
Views: 1578 - UFOs, Bibles and False Altars - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Aryana HudsonChariots of fire in the sky written about in the Old Testament. How did Moses get the Ten Commandments? A radio wave beam of information hitting a tablet is able to carry and produce an anomaly that could be interpreted as a phenomenon. How would this be interpreted by a person ages ago that ...
Views: 2345(1 vote) - Extra Terrestrial Seeding: What it Means and ET Implantation - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Aryana HudsonSo we have the crop circles and the Ziggurat symbols of hyperspace math given again in successive generations that have been forgotten and then re described by history in increasingly inaccurate forms of information from the original accounts beam projected onto fields with beautiful intricacy ...
Views: 3057(1 vote) - The Zone of Incomprehensibility - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lawrence GoldIf you've been doing somatic education for any period of time - or any form of education for that matter -- you've observed periods when your clients (or students) appear to have lost comprehension of your instructions. In fact, there have probably been periods either during sessions or during ...
Views: 1434 - Way of the Celts - Celtic Spirituality - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. As we look to the magic and mysticism of the celtic lands, we discover that part of the magic we are drawn to might be the modern interpretation of what the ancient Celtic lands might have been. This is a portrait by modern writers and it ...
Views: 2608 - Inner Peace Has No Opposite - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHas it ever happened for you that you’ve picked up a book, usually a highly recommended one, read it and disliked it? It’s rare for me. Such was my first response to Eckhart Tolle’s original offering, The Power of Now. More than five years have elapsed since then and since I loved his second ...
Views: 1326 - On the Nature of Evil: An Occultists Perspective - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Garland ValleyEvil may seem to be a vague and highly misunderstood topic, but one of extreme importance to the practicing Occultist. If you are wondering if you are a "practicing occultist" by definition you are if you practice any form of spirituality other than Christianity. Ironically, however, there are ...
Views: 4274(2 votes) - Musings on Adam and Eve - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from John CarisOver the years I have read all of the Christian Bible, some passages many times. As far as serious study and analysis, I have not yet progressed beyond Genesis 4. Yes, I am still seeking the deeper layers of meaning in the first four chapters of Genesis. It has been an intriguing journey, and ...
Views: 1705 - Sin - Original and Otherwise - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John CarisOriginal sin is a basic tenet in Christian theology. Adam and Eve, our first parents, sinned in the Garden of Eden and were kicked out because of that. Jesus came to save us from that sin and make things right again. The ideas that are contained in the biblical story and form part of the ...
Views: 1637 - According to Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Monica UnderwoodWhilst I’ve been around on Planet Earth, I’ve made quite a mess. How about you? My name is Monica. It means “counsellor” and I’ve been counselling people one way or another all my life. Counselling is all very well. I’ve tried to be a good one, but maybe it would have been better if I’d ...
Views: 1103(4 votes) - Are You a Marketplace Mystic? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ragini MichaelsAre you by any chance a marketplace mystic without realizing it? It took me a long time to discover my own penchant for the mystical path. And it took longer still to realize that I needed to follow it while living in the practical world of daily marketplace reality. When I became clear about ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Sacred Sex - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaTo many people, the words sacred and sex do not belong in the same sentence. To others they may imply sex used for purposes of procreation. To the mystic, sacred sex is a way to improve our health, strengthen our energy bodies and help manifest our heart's desires, with the ultimate goal of ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Develop Psychic Powers with Magick - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Conrad RawIf ever an art received a bum rap, it’s that of magick. You’ll notice the spelling of magick is different from the traditional spelling magic. There’s a reason for this. Magic is a performance and illusion. Magick is the art and science of causing a change to occur due to the persons will. ...
Views: 2100 - Evidence of Spirit, Part 3 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerOnly when you feel (to some degree) your Spirit’s closeness to you, your Spirit’s nearness to you, Its inseparability from you, may you then be guided by It. It’s an indescribable feeling which is actually more than just a feeling; it may more aptly be defined as a knowing-feeling. And learning ...
Views: 1191 - The Celestial Elevator - Where and How Can We See Parallel Worlds - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Orna Ben-ShoshanWorlds Far Out: The ongoing desire to discover an alternate fantastic reality, which is perfect and free of the limitations of time-space, begins is many people’s childhood. As children, we were often curious about who we are, and what this life is all about. In many cases, the death of a ...
Views: 3141(1 vote) - The Sacred Center - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "The Sacred Center" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter 1 Finding the Center Contemplating the Navel of the Earth The center of the human body, halfway up and halfway down its front, is the navel. For this reason, and because it was ...
Views: 1273 - Drawing Down the Spirits - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Drawing Down the Spirits" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Prologue Wild Horses At sixteen, it began, and I didn’t know what to call it. I had no history of mental illness, including dissociation--no repressed sexual abuse, no ...
Views: 1407 - Tales of a Modern Sufi - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Tales of a Modern Sufi" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com County Fairs I liked county fairs, especially in the evening when the air smelled of dust, beer, barbecue, people, and with the lights flashing all over and the music screaming. ...
Views: 2081 - Meditation for a Busy Life - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Cheryl MayMost of us lead busy lives, running from meeting to meeting, picking up children or answering emails. But for a few minutes a day, we can actually still our thoughts and enter into the ancient practice of meditation. Meditation is the process of stilling our minds and focusing on one thing or ...
Views: 916 - How to Have a Direct Experience of God - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Cheryl MayHow to Have a Direct Experience of God By Father Peter Bowes Many say they believe in God, but believing in God is not the same as having a direct experience of God. Direct means first-hand, not second-hand. It is not hearsay or conjecture. Direct means something happens to you. You go through ...
Views: 910 - Tracing the Soul's Path: The Finger Labyrinth - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Joy ThomasonToday there is a rapidly growing renewal of interest in the labyrinth. Countless numbers worldwide are discovering its many gifts, as more and more individuals are including this sacred tool in their own spiritual practice. Though it's origins are rooted in the very distant past, it, none the ...
Views: 2378 - About the Black Madonnas - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Joy ThomasonToday we are seeing a steadily increasing interest in the mysterious and potent Black Madonnas. Her various incarnations (also called Dark Virgins or Dark Madonnas) can be found in many areas of the world in the form of paintings, sculptures and carvings. Their presence is becoming more and ...
Views: 1105 - Being Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaHow many times have you felt anxious when you were required to face a stressful situation, such as interviewing for a new job, speaking in public, or going on a date with a prospective new love interest? And how many times, when you asked your closest friends or mentors for advice, did they ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - 4 Freedoms Integration Exercise (14): Mystical Maps - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandINTEGRATION EXERCISES Exercises To Do Together by Al Link and Pala Copeland MYSTICAL MAPS Time for Exercise: 15 minutes Properties Required: none Steps: Take turns describing for your lover the qualities or properties of a mystical experience you have had. What were the ...
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