Spirituality

851. Sunday Dinner By Staci Stallings
     No one appreciates mothers enough. In this life, that’s a given. The only one who comes closest to a real appreciation is a woman who has become a mother herself, and even she probably doesn’t fully appreciate the woman a generation above her.Where did I come to this conclusion? Sitting in a church pew as the priest extolled the virtues of “Keeping Holy the Sabbath.” In the sermon he specifically forbade the parishioners from mowing the lawn, fixing up the house, or doing paperwork on Sundays.…



852. Why Would You Want to be Enlightened? By Edwin Spina
     Yesterday, a marketing guru asked me a question that left me speechless.I had retained Bob to review the copy on my Mystic Warrior website from a sales perspective. He asked about reader reactions. As we talked, I told him how some readers felt compelled, while in the midst of my book, to put it down and meditate. In several cases, they described tingling sensations on the crown of their head and of receiving “downloads of energy and information.” I told Bob they were “attuning with God” and h…



853. Well Being and Your Authentic Voice By Tony Cuckson
     In Corrogue I feel wonderful.As friends know I love singing. I am presently singing, “I’ve got a wonderful feeling everything’s going my way.” Actually this song sings me. If I were not writing I would be dancing and singing.This is one of the great blessings of well being. It is the blessing of drinking from the well of being. In Ireland we love our wells. We are still deeply connected to the elemental relationship of water and wells. We intuitively know that wells and well being are c…



854. Do Good Luck Symbols, Charms, & Talismans Really Work? By Janarrdhana Guptha
     Symbols and symbolism are popular in almost every civilisation, culture and religion that has evolved on Earth. They are deeply ingrained in the way of our life itself. Symbols impact our subconscious mind and if their influences are strong enough, then they could stimulate confidence, effort and good outcomes. Whether we realize or not paintings, pictures, jewellery, statues, birds, animals and so forth have meanings and effect on us.Mankind, after closely watching nature, events and environm…



855. Teaching the Body Health
     Quantum physics continues to make believers out of scientists and informs spirituality. Most of us grew up believing what scientists believed. We 'knew' that a cell's nucleus contained its DNA, that DNA contains genetic material, and that the nucleus of a cell therefore functioned as its brain. We believed that the genetics coded into these cellular 'brains' determined our physical characteristics, our health, and even our personalities. Former medical school professor and Stanford biology rese…



856. Terminal Diagnosis and Putting Our House in Order By Saundra L. Washington
     In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, "This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover." Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD... 2 Kings 20:1-3a (NIV).The prophet Isaiah approached an ill man by the name of Hezekiah long ago and said, "This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recove…



857. White Sun - What is Life? ( Part 5 of 10) By Teow Aun Chew
     Part 5 of 10 of "What is Life?" is the Admonition Five of Lao Mu and this is what she said:Take firm and solid steps in your practice. Wake up to the secret and fate of Heaven and know the Heavenly Decree, then one is truly a sage.The time of the last catastrophe is ripe and Tao of Heaven is descended at the same time to save the righteous souls.Mountains and rivers will be reshaped and why must the great catastrophe be descended on Earth?In the olden days the earth was in peace and harmony an…



858. Why The Universe Is User-Friendly After All! By Saleem Rana
     "Everything in the universe is a pitcher brimming with wisdom and beauty." -Rumi, 13th Century Sufi Poet and Mystic Is the universe friendly?On the surface this seems an absurd statement.Looking deeper, your response might be to say no after reviewing all the calamities of your own life, the often-vicious response of governments around the world to perceived threats to their power, the narcissistic military and industrial complex that constitutes what we call civilization, the awkward and dysf…



859. Using A Dream Dictionary
     The use of a dream dictionary can be a very useful tool in interpreting dreams. A dream dictionary is usually a listing of common symbols that appear in dreams and a short description of what these symbols often indicate. In many dreams where there is a prevalent symbol, it is very worthwhile to use a dream dictionary to interpret your dream. For those who have a particular symbol that appears repeatedly in their dreams, a dream dictionary may provide them with some insight into what the symbol …



860. Resisting Temptation - The JESUS Way By Erik Carter
     One thing that Jesus was NOT - was flashy. When He cured someone, it was with a touch. When He spoke, the crowds came to Him. And when He resisted the Devil - it was through the simple mechanisms of fasting, prayer, and Scripture. These are things each of us can do daily or weekly, which fits completely with Jesus's advice to not put on a public display. Your life - your resistance to temptation - will be all the display you need.In the Gospels, the best known examples of Jesus facing and …



861. Spirituality: Confusing or What? By Joseph Ghabi
     For some of us, spirituality is considered a religion, and for some it is not. For some spiritualists, we still see them dealing with their spiritual belief and see them stuck between two worlds. One world is the “new belief system” based on our personal growth, soul growth and our evolution, and their second world is also attached to one, or some part of, religion that makes it a hard time to let go regardless of the reason, but still wants to move beyond that belief system. That will create …



862. Near Death Experiences: Is there a Logical Explanation? By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     In an edition of Reader's Digest, I stumbled upon a compelling article, "After Life," by Anita Bartholomew. The article takes an intricate look into the controversial world of "after life" or "near death experiences." I found myself being hurled into the riveting article like a child in a candy store. In Ms. Bartholomew's revealing summary, van Lommel (a British researcher) made an interesting statement, "You can compare the brain to a TV set. The TV program is not in your TV set." Thus, where…



863. Snowflakes By Lois Grant-Holland
     The human race had their beginning, and I had mine – in this lifetime, anyway.Growing up in a cultural melting pot like Chicago set a great foundation for my different drummer to build on. I grew up in a town with six million people; every one of them was different from the next.It became obvious to me, early on, that thinking, feeling human beings are as different as snowflakes. No two snowflakes are alike. No two people are alike, either. Not even identical twins, or soul mates.We’re all ve…



864. A Servant's Heart By Alyice Edrich
     Do you have a servant’s heart? Has God blessed you with the insight to see the needs of others and reach out in compassion and understanding even when they, themselves, cannot reach out and ask for help?This month I had the rare opportunity to not only reach out and touch a few lives, but to be blessed in return. I say rare because in my own experience, it’s either been one or the other—not both at the same time. I used to believe that it was because giving and receiving at the same time wo…



865. Loving Kindness - A Meditation By Steven Gillman
     The practice of meditating on loving-kindness may be over two thousand years old. Although it may feel a bit mechanical at first, many who have used it experience greater feelings of compassion and love towards both themselves and others. Here's how you do it:Sit comfortably wherever you normally do your meditating. Relax and let your mind quiet down a little. Start repeating the following in your mind:May I be at peace with myself...May I know joy...May I be relaxed and well...May I know love…



866. Introduction to Manifestation
     Have you ever thought who you are? Are you the body you see every day in a mirror? Of course you are not. Your body is constantly changing. It is different now than ten or twenty years ago. According to some scientists cells in our bodies are constantly replaced by the new ones. Although the scientists differ in their opinions, most of them agree that every seven years we have a completely new body. Not even one cell is the same. Anyway, most people intuitionally feel that they are not their b…



867. The CAB Approach to Spiritual Growth By Bill Austin
     I have been thinking a lot about the spiritual growth process and I thought I would share. I think that what enlightenment really involves is accepting the light that already exists within each of us and in every one and every thing. Of course we have created many layers and blockages to prevent us from seeing the light and we have gotten attached to these layers which is why clearing can be so painful. Anyway the approach I am taking to spiritual growth boils down to three things: Commitment,…



868. The Forgotten Secret By Jim Donovan
     It's not exactly a news flash that we live in an increasingly complex society. Technology is changing at a pace so rapidly that even the experts are hard pressed to keep up. Our businesses are changing daily and becoming more competitive than ever before. Our children are facing challenges and pressures unheard of a decade ago and our personal lives have become a fast paced, multi tasked assortment of responsibilities and activities requiring the agility of a circus performer to just cope with…



869. Nurturing Your Spirit By Bonnie Moss
     Do you ever wonder about the other “YOU ?”The one that speaks to you quietly, the one that helps you find inspiration. It is in your spirit that the feeling of love and peace reign supreme. It is where happiness is free to embrace you.It is the voice that shouts the emptiness of your life, despite all the trappings of luxury that you surround yourself with. It is the loneliness that overwhelms you , calling to you to wake up. There’s more to life than wallowing in your misery. It’s your spi…



870. Distorted Perceptions By Saundra L. Washington
     Often, in being dishonest about our own faults and failures, we have been far too insensitive and callous toward others who have fallen short. It is really unfair to others becuase all human judgment is partial, one-sided, and superficial.When we judge others, we must realize that we are also judging ourselves. When we judge another, we are focusing on what is wrong with someone else in an attempt to shield or take the inner spotlight off of what is wrong with us.A friend was sharing with me t…



871. He’s Jesus! By Max Lucado
     For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. --HEBREWS 4:15He was the kind of fellow you’d invite to watch the Rams-Giants game at your house. He’d wrestle on the floor with your kids, doze on your couch, and cook steaks on your grill. He’d laugh at your jokes and tell a few of His own. And when you spoke, He’d listen to you as if He had all the time in eternity.And one thing’s for sure, you’d invite Him back.It is worth noting that those who knew Him best …



872. Jesus as a Pagan Deity By Reni Wilson
     Question:What did Lou Gehrig's doctors say he had? “Mr. Gehrig, I’m afraid you have ‘Lou Gehrig’s Disease’. “Huh? Say what, Doc?”By the same token, Jesus was not a Christian. There were no Christians at the time. Only “The Disciples of Jesus the Christ”. Later shortened to just plain “Christians”. By the same token Abraham was not a Jew.Nor was Jesus a Jew, though, of course, he was born one. The Jews were the ones who had him nailed to a cross. Well, they more or less bad-mouthe…



873. Spiritual Intelligence: How It Benefits A Person By Severo Santos
     In one forum, one participant posted this query:I think quite a few of us believe in the inadequacy of traditional science being unable to explain our universe, being unable to explain how to have a positive attitude, and how to live. We believe that possibly, there are no accidents, and the life we are living in is our choice.I want to learn from you on how to put this spirituality into a typical skill building training program....I believe that the key to helping people is not to develop the…



874. Ego, Duality, and Paradise (Why You Can't Get to Paradise on an Ego Trip) By Julia Rogers Hamrick
     If you’ve been on a conscious spiritual journey for any time at all, you have likely figured out that there is an aspect of you that is working overtime to keep you out of Nirvana. That pesky entity is none other than your ego. Your ego, however, does not realize it is a problem; instead, it believes itself to be your heroic savior and the only thing standing between you and extinction. Indeed, the ego is correct in this—without your ego, there would be no “you.” Your ego is the aspect of your…



875. Thoughtfulness
     Of paramount importance and relevancy to true and lasting human accomplishment is the way we deliberate between short term gain and long term accomplishment. The overriding consideration must be our degree of thoughtfulness. Thoughtfulness means an honest examination of the desired objectives over time. It means adherence to the primary value of truth while addressing perceived short term needs, without distorting the long term goals. Those trusted with overseeing the mission must be ever vigila…



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4. The "S" Word By Saundra L. Washington
We all sin. To avoid using the "s" word, we may call it by other less penetrating names; politically correct names. But sin by any other name remains what it is, sin. It is not uncommon for man to blame external causes and conditions for our troubles and sicknesses, while all the time the real trouble is sin.One of the greatest problems we face today is that of controlling the absurd, the insane in human nature which tend to defy complete control. We observe this in acts of violence, extreme a…