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- Connecting with Mother Earth at the Stupa - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Lisa TunneyIt doesn't matter how many times I visit a place; I will always see new things and have a completely different experience. On my first visit to the Stupa, I spent time in a seated meditation, while facing the Stupa itself. This morning, I was guided to pay attention to Mother Earth. So, that is ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Conquer Your Fear With Three Simple Habits - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Brad HessFear is an interesting obstacle in any person’s life. Many of us never write down our goals, we fear if anyone else sees them they may disprove or even make fun. By never writing down our goals we postpone ever accomplishing them. Because of fear we limit our ability to succeed. For those of ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Conscious Connections Network - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Tiffany CrosaraHello all if you have a moment to spare please help this network grow. Conscious Connections Network is a community of conscious, aware, open, healing, evolving, caring individuals and organisations focused on well being, love, enjoying life, self awareness, gratitude, sharing, light and ...
Views: 538(1 vote) - CONSCIOUSNESS MUST BE SEARCHED FOR IN THE DEEP CAVE OF THE PSYCHE-Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn order to augment bodily might one goes to the gym and exercises. In order that ulcers are removed surgery is performed. Radiation therapy is given to cancer patients to destroy malignant cells. Dancers and actors do not acquire their skills ‘by chance’. They undergo rigorous training under ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Consciousness, Awareness & The Nature of The Mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"The mind is always looking to get caught up in something. Awareness is always free. It is simply a matter of where you place your attention. In meditation, if you let go of the need to latch on to something or take a position and feel this moment existing on its own without ...
Views: 1027(1 vote) - Coping with Life's Inevitable Challenges -- 21 Ways You Can Move Past the Pain Instead of Getting Stuck in It - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Nicole Nenninger"It'll be okay; it's for the best." "Time heals all wounds." "I told you he was no good for you." "Keep your chin up--just keep moving forward." "Forgive and forget." If you've ever gone through a rough time in your life, you've no doubt heard some of those statements before. Well-meaning, ...
Views: 2136(1 vote) - Could You Be A Medium? How Mediums Work - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from rachel annCould You Be A Medium? How Mediums Work You may have some knowledge and beliefs about mediumship and you may also think that it takes a special brand of people who perform mediumship, other worldly and special and unlike those normal folk in society and that a medium leads a faultless life ...
Views: 2216(1 vote) - Craniosacral Therapy Helps Heal Body/Mind/Spirit - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Gloria FloresPeople who have experienced Craniosacral Therapy say that it can provide them with a deep connection to their emotional and spiritual side. Some clients say that a craniosacral session can awaken and heal old memories, refresh their spirit and even boost their energy levels. The emphasis of ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Create the Life You Want - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Brad HessCreation is an interesting concept. Having the ability to create something seams God-like. However, we do it every day of our lives. We wake up to a new day that we have never experienced before and create a day. We create breakfast, we choose what we read in the morning and we decide if we go ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Create your life with intention - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Jim Phillips“The way we view life, our perspective, determines how we respond to life. And how we respond to life determines how we experience life” What if there was a way to change your experience of life? To see life not as it appears, but as the potential it promises. What if you could fully ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - Creating Your Best Dream - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Sheri RosenthalIn our last teleclass we were discussing creating your dream for the New Year and some very interesting comments were brought up by the folks on the call. I’d like to share a couple of those thoughts and objections so that you can see if these are the same issues you are battling with in ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Cutting the Umbilical Chord - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIt's obvious that only after young adults leave home do they find their own potential and blossom in their own way. The bittersweet acknowledgement of this reflects a mature relationship with parent and child. This is a cutting of the umbilical chord with our children, offering them a chance of ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - Cutting Up the Drama Card - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Lisa TunneyRecently, I was out of money again and the last day of my house-sitting job was quickly approaching. I had nowhere to go and couldn’t afford a hotel room. I asked someone in the U.S. for a loan which would allow me to rent an apartment for 6 weeks until my next house-sitting assignment. I ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Dalai Lama and Chickens: Insights - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Zoe RouthWhat does the Dalai lama say when he's got just half an hour? He speaks from the heart. Here is what he said (and I hung on every word): 1. Money is important but it is not the absolute source of happiness. Love, compassion, and forgiveness give you the emotional strength and freedom to be ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Daoist Zuowang Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michael RinaldiniThe following article is a shortened version of my original article on Daoist meditation. Contact me for a free full version of this article. Daoist Zuowang Meditation Just watch out that Above the concentrated mind Everything is free and open and coverless, Beneath the concentrated ...
Views: 6212(2 votes) - Dealing With Difficult People From a Spiritual Perspective--5 Tips - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloStrife is a fact of life. No matter how much you try to get along with certain individuals in your life, disharmony prevails. It’s like they are driven by a demonic lord to make your life difficult. Good news! You can’t rid yourself completely of the bad apples in your life, but you can ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Death, Dying and a Meaningful Life--3 Lessons on Appreciation, Laughter and Trust - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWe want to enjoy a meaningful life. We want to have a peaceful death. But do we know how? The year before he died, my brother Joe taught me three powerful lessons on living and dying well. Joe was the picture of good health. He was an avid runner. About two weeks after 9/11 he received ...
Views: 3030(2 votes) - December 21, 2012: The Time Of Rebirth and Remebrance Is Here - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanDecember 21st, 2012 is upon us! We have heard quite an assortment of predictions, ideas, fears, hopes, and wishes throughout the year about the end of the Mayan calendar—from doomsday to collective enlightenment and everything in between. The diversity of opinions about this day not only ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Develop Your Psychic Abilities - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Tamara HawkWhen you want to develop your own psychic abilities you need to learn how to turn off your own mind and tune in to the energy that surrounds us all. For someone who has never done this before, the first step is to learn how to meditate and feel your own energy. Once you master the art of feeling ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - Different Choices Will Create A Happier Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you unhappy over the choices you have made or are making? Do you live with guilt and regret because of those choices? Too often we allow the choices we make control our lives through the feelings they cause. We live with self-criticism and at times loath ourselves. For some, the guilt ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Different Yoga Postures to Improve Your Metabolism - by Submitted on May 06, 2022 from rishiguna yogashalaYoga has been popularized as one of the most effective workout methods. It helps to develop physical and mental strength that is so important to function in everyday life. Any kind of yoga posture is aimed toward attaining more energy and a healthier body. There are many reasons why people ...
Views: 467(1 vote) - Disaster or Unity? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Freedawn CreationsHave you been feeling like something really big is about to happen? I know I have. Some days I find I am excited about huge changes happening knowing that in the aftermath of ‘the big thing’ we will begin to create a new world. One that begins from unity consciousness rather than what’s in it ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - Discover and Trust Your Inner Compass - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanWe have all been equipped with an internal compass to navigate the complexities of our physical reality. It is by far the most sophisticated and valuable tool you could have possibly asked for. From making difficult decisions regarding a moral dilemma to knowing how to treat others, your inner ...
Views: 3460(1 vote) - Discover the Secret to Communicating with your Angels - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Melissa KittoDo you have trouble communicating with your angels despite having read all the books and attended all the workshops? You’re not alone. However, if you’ve already learned techniques to establish a connection with your guides then the problem is not that you can’t communicate with your angels, ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Discover Your Purpose—Walk Your Path - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Mary Lee LaBayAwareness Engineering is founded on the premise that two things are required for the human experience. Consciousness is required for us to be aware of our (or any) Existence. Existence is required for Consciousness to have something to be conscious of. Both are axiomatic and foundational to ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Divine Resilience - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Deborah SandellaColorado aspen trees have transformed their vibrant green for a golden glow, and the evening air freezes each exhale into a little cloud of crystal breath. As we prepare for winter, I am reminded of the changing nature of life. Mother Nature offers a model of how to "reinvent" oneself, how to ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Do Miracles Still Happen Today? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Janelle AlexHave you ever wondered if miracles still happen today? You might be surprised. But first, shouldn’t you ask, “Just what is a miracle anyway?” There is no way to know if miracles happen in modern society unless you truly know the definition of a miracle. Perhaps, your definition is different ...
Views: 3787(1 vote) - Do self-help books really help or are they just for losers to feel good for some time? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2022 from Dada BhagwanFor anything to be able to help us, it is important that in us is present a deep and genuine earnestness to expound our experience and reach our goal. Be it self-help books or anything else, if we make use of them with utmost sincerity and dedication, for the purpose of attaining our goal, ...
Views: 227(1 vote) - Do We Have a Common Purpose Here? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from William CottringerDo We Have a Common Purpose Here? By Bill Cottringer “Life is a promise; fulfill it.”~ Mother Theresa. I have been thinking about this question for a long time now during my life’s educational classes—my journey through formal schooling, interacting with a wide variety of people, ...
Views: 1774(2 votes) - Do You Communicate with God More Often When the Economy is Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Dana TanRecently, the company I work for was involved in a lawsuit involving trademark issues. We are a Christian-owned company with a strong print catalog business, and another company put out a print catalog using our trademarked company name. Our business saw a big decline. The other company ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Do you ever feel unlucky, like things aren’t going your way? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Linda CraneDid you ever feel unlucky, and things aren’t going your way? Bad Luck or Evil Spell? What intentions have you set for your life? You may feel like so many people that you have missed the mark. You aim for a target and didn’t make it, not once but over and over, not knowing why the ...
Views: 2607(2 votes) - Do You Love Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThe love of self is strong and powerful. It is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Everything starts with you. Every part of your life comes from you. The people in your life are from you. You are the one who chooses the experiences and events in your life. You are the one who allows ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Do you think true happiness is only possible when you feel loved by someone? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIf we put our happiness in the hands of someone else’s love, what will happen if they fall out of love with us? Someone may love us for a while, but what happens when they fall out of love with us or vice-versa? We will have to begin to look for happiness all over again. The reason why we ...
Views: 264(1 vote) - Do, Do, Do, Don't - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderIt is a wonderful thing to stand where you are - and to know that you are either allowing joy into your life or that you are feeling the desire for something more deeply fulfilling. Either one is a sign that your inner guidance is working to show you the way to go. The guidance of intuition ...
Views: 2131(3 votes) - Does a chattering mind disturb enlightened beings? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEnlightened beings are never disturbed by the chattering mind. They are completely detached from the effects of the mind and the body. In fact, enlightened beings are not bothered by any aspect related to mind and body. This is because they are enlightened Souls and hence can see things as they ...
Views: 292(1 vote) - Does asking for forgiveness exonerate you from bad karma? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanCertainly yes! but provided it is done with true repentance in our heart and a firm resolve to not do that again. If one wishes to be absolved from bad karma, then ‘Pratikraman’ is the assured path for that Pratikraman means: To confess before God that ‘I have made this mistake’, With ...
Views: 296(1 vote) - Does destiny always have a greater plan for us even if were unsure what that may be? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2023 from Dada BhagwanLet us first understand what destiny is and how it comes about. One’s entire life is based on the outcome of the past life karmas. The results of past life are in the form of destiny of the present life. It includes everything, starting from one’s thoughts to the words and upto the acts too. ...
Views: 268(1 vote) - Does meditation dissolve previous bad karma? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes, this can definitely happen… When the time is right, the previous bad karma, by nature, arises, manifests and dissolves. Such is the law of Nature. But whilst we have ignorance of our real form, we believe to be the owner of the name, body, and the ego; and thus continue to charge new karma ...
Views: 302(1 vote) - Does the Soul Remember? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Adele McDowellThere is much research being done around past-life memories and experiences. People undergo past life regressions with trained regression therapists or they have spontaneous memories. Perhaps, they have knowledge or a skill set for which they were not trained or a huge fear without any rational ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - Doesnt it mean selfishness for a soul who gives birth to kids and left them suddenly at a young age and live happily in the soul world? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2023 from Dada BhagwanQuite often, this happens due to one’s improper understanding of spirituality (the Soul world)! Otherwise, when in the Soul’s world, one does not have to leave anybody, here there’s natural love for everybody! when in the Soul’s world, one does not have to renounce his responsibilities, one ...
Views: 229(1 vote) - Dogs in Tibetan Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerAmong all the animals in the world, it is the faithful dog that evokes the most positive emotions in people. Being pack animals, dogs are known for their loyalty and allegiance to their masters. These animals can also prove to be faithful companions when times are tough. As such, there is a bond ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Doorways To the Presence of Spirit - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Margaret Paul"How can I be more spiritually connected? How can I hear the voice of my spiritual guidance?" I frequently hear these questions from my clients and from people who attend my workshops and intensives. Everyone who is on a spiritual path wants to experience the presence of Spirit in his or her ...
Views: 3909(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Your Inner Mentor Can Create New Meaning - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Sooner or later all of us question the meaning of life. The sooner we get to it, the better chance we have of finding a satisfactory answer. As a therapist I watch many of my clients pass through stages of personal growth. Once they work through the issues that have held ...
Views: 1898(1 vote) - Dreams and Dying: A Process of Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Dr. Jane SimingtonMy mother spent her last months in a palliative care suite in a long term care facility. I spent many hours at her bedside. This time together was a privilege and a gift. It afforded an immense opportunity for spiritual growth. I took full advantage. Although my mother was conscious and ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Echoes of Emptiness - Gradual and Sudden - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jacob Newell© Jacob Newell (Gu Shen Yu Daoshi) When it comes to cultivating qi, there is no question that Laozi suggests we take a gradual approach. “A tree too large to embrace starts as a tiny shoot; a 9-story terrace starts as a mound of earth; the journey of 1,000 li happens under the feet” (Ch. ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Eckhart Tolle's "The New World" - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Ellen Besso"Most people are so completely identified with the voice in the head - the incessant stream of involuntary and compulsive thinking and the emotions that accompany it - that we may describe them as being possessed by their mind. As long as you are completely unaware of this, you take the thinker ...
Views: 2197(2 votes) - Ego: The Obstacle to True Spirituality - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from joseph namzoffEastern Teachers say we need to kill the ego, get rid of it and subdue it energetically. Not all Eastern teachers express it this way, but most speak of the ego as being a great distraction and obstacle to true spiritual development. The term ego refers to the small self with all of its ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Eliminating Anger - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaAfter fear, anger is probably the next most debilitating emotion that humans must confront. Unlike fear, anger is a complex emotion. And unlike fear, which usually paralyzes, anger can spur you to take action, though not necessarily in a beneficial way. Reacting to anger-provoking events will ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Elvis Presley's Inner Spiritual Voyage - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Larry GellerElvis Presley's Inner Spiritual Voyage Millions of words have been written about the turbulent and legendary life and career of Elvis Presley: from his humble birth and extremely poor early days in a tiny wooden shotgun two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi; to his musical beginnings as a ...
Views: 3983(2 votes) - Empower Yourself With the Here and Now: End Your Mental Suffering with Spiritual Enlightenment - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Dr. Robert PuffLife is in constant flux: people and jobs come and go, we learn new things while forgetting the old, and different events take place. Our lives and views change. A seventeen-year-old boy might believe popularity is of crucial importance, whereas a sixty-seven-year-old man might believe that ...
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