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  • Walking Along Your Path - by Rev. Dr. Carolyn Porter
    Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Dr. Carolyn Porter
    A few years ago I came across the following text and found the message both simplistic and deeply profound, so I am sharing it with you as I begin this article. Chapter 1 I walked down the street. It looked like an interesting street. There’s a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am ...
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  • Walking In Your Own Shoes - by Athena Kapantas
    Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Athena Kapantas
    Lately I have found myself wondering what it would be like to walk in someone else's shoes. The thoughts I pondered didn't last because I can only walk a million miles in my own shoes but as I pass by other wanderers I realize I am not alone in this journey. Most of us are just trying to find ...
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  • Walking the Path Designed For You - by Trudy-Ann Ewan
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Trudy-Ann Ewan
    Walking the path designed for you is not an easy thing to do. Many of you have family obligations and you may have sacrificed your life to help your parents or other family members. You may still belong to the religion of your childhood, working in a job that you grew up seeing others working in ...
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  • WALLS - by Melanie Eatherton
    Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Melanie Eatherton
    We all from time to time have conversations and talk about the fact that we have "walls" put up. These walls seem to be in place as protection from hurt and pain. I've spent a long time observing and talking to people who say they have walls. I have one question, why have walls. Most will say ...
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  • Want To Know "How To Be A Millionaire?"-- Part 3 - by John G. Seay, B.S., M.B.A
    Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from John Seay
    How to be a millionaire and not having a millionaire mindset, is close to an impossibility. I don't enjoy using the word impossible, but I can tell you that T. Harv Eker's book, "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" has really got my attention, and I want to focus on this material without haste, ...
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  • Warning Signs of a Passionless Life - by Paula Harvey
    Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula Harvey
    Designing a passionate life that is aligned with those passions is the secret to a life filled with joy and fulfillment. How to change from a passionless life to a life overflowing with passion begins with self-reflection of your life as it is today. To start the self-reflection process, take ...
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  • Wasted Opportunity - by Evette Gardner
    Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from S. Evette Gardner
    Too often we tend to associate the thought of “wasted opportunities” with the big decisions we make in life. I should have taken that job. I should have told that man (or woman) how I felt about him. I should have followed my heart instead of yielding to my sense of pragmatism and pursued my ...
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  • Ways Your Reality Will Be Different in Heaven - by Scott Petullo and Stephen Petullo
    Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Scott & Stephen Petullo
    Based on our experience with past life regression, life-between-life regression, documented near death experiences, and the after life research of Stafford Betty, we believe there is nothing to fear about death. When you shed your physical body, your soul moves on to a different dimension. ...
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  • We All Need To Share - by Frances Lucas, Breadcrumbs
    Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances Lucas
    2 Corinthians 1:6-7 “Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also ...
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  • We are designed to do as endowed with. - by Ma_Mahajnan Prosad
    Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad
    Yes, we should agree to what has been uttered by Sunandaji. But we can not have better understanding within so easily. It requires long practices amid awakened awareness. How very difficult we comprehend that follow an ideal or dedicate to a mission. Over and above, we are born to act according ...
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  • We Are Representatives - by Frances Lucas, Breadcrumbs
    Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances Lucas
    When opportunities present themselves for us to make a difference, we may not realize it until the time has come and gone. We may be so wrapped up in the events or the conversations with the people we don’t realize God is presenting a moment for us to share. We can share by openly saying how ...
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  • We are running after Material Happiness? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Aug 27, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    Most of us indeed tend to chase temporary happiness that stems from the acquisition or experience of material possessions such as gadgets, money, social events, home comforts, and other tangible items or from the five senses. The reason why people pursue temporary happiness is that not ...
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  • We Are the New Adam and Eve - A New Year's Message - by Luminessa Enjara
    Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Luminessa Enjara
    We are entering into a time that has been spoken of for thousands of years. This time has been called the Apocalypse, the New Age, the Golden Age and the End of the World. But for those of us who understand the message of the Mayas and of the indigenous peoples of the world we know this time ...
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  • We Behave Alike On Different Perspectives! - by Dr. Mona
    Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Dr. Mona Aeysha
    You know it is never the same 'feeling'- When you are going to pick a glass of water for someone When you are going to pick a glass of water for yourself When you are going to pick a glass of water in order to obey When you are going to pick a glass of water under pressure (of your ...
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  • We Can All Attract Wealth in Our Lives - by Rishan B
    Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Rishan B
    We've got plenty regarding needs. Quite a few folks wish of having a productive vocation, a prosperous chosen lifestyle, a secure financial reputation, a safe and sound relationship, or just simply of going to college or perhaps eating at that expensive restaurant at some point. A very important ...
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  • We Can All Entice Abundance throughout Our Lives - by Rishan B
    Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Rishan B
    We have a lot of wishes. Many people dream of getting a successful employment, a wealthy lifestyle, a protected fiscal status, a secure romantic relationship, or perhaps simply of going to university or eating on this fancy bistro sometime. One thing is for sure that a few of you may well not ...
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  • We Can All Get Money throughout Our Lives - by Rishan B
    Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Rishan B
    We certainly have a great deal involving fancies. Several of people desire of owning a profitable job, a rich life style, a risk-free monetary level, a safe romantic relationship, or to simply of going to university or maybe eating on this nice diner someday. Another thing is without a doubt ...
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  • We Can Be Replaced - by Frances Lucas, Breadcrumbs
    Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Frances Lucas
    Why is it we find time to do the things we want to do but we can’t make time for the things we should do? Why is it when we know there are things that need to be done, we do everything but those particular things? We put off doing what we know we should do. We make excuses why we can’t be at a ...
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  • We Can Only Change Ourselves - by Jodi Chapman
    Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi Chapman
    The only person we can truly change is ourselves. What a hard lesson this is to learn, right? And while I truly thought I have worked through my own need to meld someone else into my version of who they should be, I learned the other day that I may still need to work on this. I have a cat, ...
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  • We Can Plan - by Frances Lucas, Breadcrumbs
    Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Frances Lucas
    Although we all may not have a systemized planning program where we log things into a binder that we have to do and scratch them off as we do them, we all plan. We all have ideas about what we want to do and take some actions on things we have to do. We have to plan for obvious reasons in order ...
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  • We Have a Choice - by Rev. Lisa Bousson
    Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from Lisa Bousson
    It’s really easy to get caught up in the drama of our lives, but we have a choice. At one point or another, we all face adversity. We all face those times of trial and tragedy. Yet how do we get to the other side? How do we bounce back from the adversity that we face? Do we systematically figure ...
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  • We Love Others to the Degree We Love Ourselves - by Suzanne Harrill
    Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPC
    February makes me think of Valentine's Day with its theme of love. What better time to remind yourself of all it takes to build your own foundation of love so you can truly love others. If you value loving and giving to others, take time to nurture your own self-esteem, build your reserves so ...
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  • We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. What does this mean and lead to? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jun 13, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    To live a life, we all need money, which can help us gather goods to fulfill our basic necessities. So we set out in search of some job or service to earn some money for ourselves and our family; and we make a living from whatever money we get. This is a very basic, standard and an ordinary fact ...
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  • We shouted out, "Who killed democracy?" when after all, it was you and me. - by Bruce Mulkey
    Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Bruce Mulkey
    As of April 28, I’ve now been on the planet for 74 rotations around the sun, almost three-quarters of a century, 30 percent of the time our country has been a nation. And I’ve seen a lot of changes during this time, personal, cultural, and political. The change nearest and dearest to my heart ...
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  • We Want Transformation; We Just Don’t Want to Change - by Dr. Rosie Kuhn
    Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Rosie Kuhn
    My colleague and friend, Maureen O’Neill, and I kibitz a great deal about what it is like to be on this spiritual journey – one of transformation. The truth is: It hard friggin’ work and it hurts like HELL, sometimes. Transformation, in a way, is easy. It’s something that just happens, like ...
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  • What advice would you give someone seeking the Self? - by Eric Putkonen
    Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Eric Putkonen
    I would immediately ask, “where are you looking?” And then follow that up with, “what is looking?” Looking anywhere or anywhen else than here and now would be pointless. The Self is here in this very moment. The whole idea of seeking means to look somewhere else and find in the future. ...
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  • What Are Chakras? - by rachel ann
    Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from rachel ann
    Although there are hundreds of areas within the body where energy is concentrated and focused, when we use the term Chakra (Sanskrit for wheel), we are usually referring to the seven major focal points of life force located within the etherial body. Comparable to wheels, these spinning energy ...
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  • What are Karma rules? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jan 12, 2025 from Dada Bhagwan
    Let's first understand what karma is before we outline its rules. People believe that the visible actions we do are our karma. But Param Pujya Dadashri says that is merely a fruit of our karma. Karma is bound through our intent, and when that intent fructifies, visible actions happen. Hence, ...
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  • What are karmas and how does the soul remain connected with them? - by DadaBhagwan
    Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Dada Bhagwan
    An intriguing question! And here is the scientific answer to what are karmas and how does the Soul remain connected. To begin, we will explore karma and then look at the connection to the Soul. Karma Supporting any action with the claim, ‘I am doing it’ is karma. To confirm the action with ...
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  • What are some common misconceptions about your Spiritual? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Aug 20, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    Every person sees spirituality from a certain angle that fits into his / her viewpoint. But to know what really is spirituality, one may visit https://www.dadabhagwan.org/path-to-happiness/spiritual-science/science-of-spirituality/what-is-spirituality/ Many people believe that worshipping ...
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  • What are some easy ways to integrate spirituality into my everyday life? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Nov 17, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    To understand how to integrate spirituality into our everyday life easily, we must first precisely recognise what is spirituality. The spiritual science of Akram Vignan explains that the first and foremost step in spirituality is to discover one’s real Self. Any suffering is solely due to ...
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  • What are some of the best ways to find inner peace? - by DadaBhagwan
    Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Dada Bhagwan
    The one that is bound, and the one that suffers being bound, is the one that seeks peace, is the one that seeks liberation. Who is bound? It is our ego that is bound and who suffers the pain of bondage, and it is this very ego that wants peace. So, here are some of the best ways to find the ...
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  • What are some of the issues and obstacles that can arise in the direction of spiritual realization? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Sep 23, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    The biggest problem or obstacle on the path to spiritual realization is ignorance. When ignorance is removed, spiritual realization happens naturally! The root cause of all bondage is ignorance What is one bound by? One is bound by ignorance — Agnan and one becomes liberated through ...
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  • What are some other things you can do to maintain daily happiness and inner peace besides lowering your expectations during interactions with others? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Sep 17, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    Right Understanding No one in this world has any control or power to do anything whatsoever; whatever we experience in life is the result of our own karmic account. This means, ‘I am suffering because of my own karmas.’ Then, where comes the question of seeing the other person at fault and ...
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  • What are some ways to avoid getting negative karma while doing something good? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Aug 23, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    While doing something good, even before we realize, the subtle ego of, “I am doing something good’ creeps in into our being. And then, as we interact with people, the ego is constantly fed with internal assertions of, ‘I am so good, yes, I am very good, I am indeed the best!’, which leads one to ...
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  • What are the benefits and drawbacks of changing ourselves for others? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jan 13, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    In today’s society where conforming is the norm, having the courage to be your true self can be challenging. Being your true self means embracing your individuality and uniqueness and standing up for what you believe in, even when it might be unpopular or you do not fit in with others. ...
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  • What are the benefits of optimism? Does it make people happier even when their expectations aren't met with reality? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Aug 09, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    Optimism means to see a half-filled glass as being half full whereas pessimism is to see the same glass as half empty. Optimism has a whole load of benefits accruing from such a psyche: - We all are happy when the life is on the up side. But the problem begins when the down phase comes. ...
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  • What are the Characteristics of a Pure Soul?" - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan
    “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Modern day science is advancing with great speed and is gaining better and better understanding of what the world around us is comprised of. However, it hasn’t delved too deep ...
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  • What are the consequences of cheating for the cheater and their relationship? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jan 20, 2025 from Dada Bhagwan
    Cheating can bring about a flow of negative consequences within a relationship, including heartache, mistrust, separation, suffering and pain. The individual who cheats may find themselves grappling with a range of negative effects stemming from their betrayal. This may encompass not only the ...
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  • What are the consequences of having a big or small Ego? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    While the consequence of having a small ego is peace and harmony, the consequence of having a big ego is restlessness and agony. One having a small ego likes being small in worldly interactions whereas one having a big ego likes to become big and pricy. Children (the less developed) will ...
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  • What are the effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products on Spirituality? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jan 15, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    Spirituality is the path of awareness; as the awareness enhances, one progresses in spirituality. The Enlightened One, while explaining the effects of the addictive products on our spiritual health, says: “Your awareness will definitely become dull. First of all, you are unconscious of ...
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  • What are the effects of having a huge Ego on one's life? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jan 17, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    Arrogance, jealousy, disrespect – are all different words used at different times to explain the varying degrees of the ego. That is why the Gnanis have given them different names. No matter how many good qualities a human being has, but if his ego is not beautiful then everything is useless. ...
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  • What are the major things that make you happy in every situation? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jun 08, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    The most important thing that keeps us happy in every situation in life is ‘a happy mind’. A contented mind is an ‘always happy mind’. And contentment is an outcome of right understanding. Life is actually very simple! It really is, but we unnecessarily complicate it and make it look far too ...
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  • What are the reasons behind the problems in Marriage? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Apr 03, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    When people make a significant decision to spend the rest of their lives together and get married, they embark on a journey full of hope and promises to each other. In the beginning, the married couples feel they have a bright future that is full of optimism and anticipation. After a certain ...
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  • What are the results of Positive Ego and Negative Ego? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on May 16, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    We all have an ego. Due to this ego that we have, we react differently under different situations, and with different people that we encounter in life. But what are the precise effects of having a positive or negative ego? Let’s see… A positive ego brings us happiness. Even when things seem ...
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  • What are the signs of an Enlightened Person? How can we tell if someone has reached a high level of Spiritual Attainment or not? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jun 29, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    The signs of an enlightened being (Gnani) who has reached a high level of spiritual attainment are outstanding and distinct, and they are of such supreme quality that they stand out immediately: - Nothing in this world that we have experienced so far can come even close to what we experience ...
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  • What are the signs that your ego has taken over in life, and what can you do to fix it? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Aug 25, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan
    In our journey through life, our ego often plays a significant role in shaping our thoughts, actions, and relationships. While a healthy ego can provide confidence and self-assurance, an overactive ego can hinder personal growth and disrupt the harmony within us and with others. Renowned ...
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  • What are the Spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fight with that? - by Dada Bhagwan
    Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan
    Some of the most simple spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fighting with it are: Not to hurt others The fundamental principle of Akram Vignan is our intent of not hurting any living being through our mind, speech and body. This is the highest of all principles for human ...
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  • What are the Words to Your Life Song? - by Alex Blackwell
    Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors
    There is a special song meant just for you and one intended only for me. No one else is experiencing what I am experiencing nor does anyone else think, feel or love like me; or like you. Through my life’s journey, a song is being written. The power of this song resonates through me and echoes in ...
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  • What Are You Thirsty For? - by Marie Kirkland
    Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie Kirkland
    Have you ever felt that you were getting ready for an adventure? Or that you were preparing for a journey that will absolutely empower your life? Well, as you know everyday retreats can happen at anytime. One of my favorite retreats is a travel retreat and here is one that I’d love sharing with ...
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