Spirituality

1051. Heroes and Heroines - Contemplating Conscious Evolution By Maurice Turmel
      The myths of man have been with us throughout time. Since the earliest of cave drawings to modern books and film, the myths of man have been the creators of man, providing both meaning and symbolism to his / her life.Myths have guided man throughout the centuries and are to be found in every culture. They inspire; they guide; they teach. They provide sustenance to us humans as we travel this Earthly plane.Yes, this Earthly plane! Such a radical statement when you think about it. Since the…



1052. Out of the Closet? By Joseph Ghabi
      We may sometimes consider the difficulty that occurs with our acceptance of ourselves and of who we are in accordance with the expectations of others. Do you understand what I am talking about? Or am I speaking alone here?I grew up in an environment dominated with the influence of the Catholic religion, and studied in the field of Engineering and Computer Science. With these factors in mind, I grew to become a natural skeptic, without realization. Any circumstance or opinion, which I encounter…



1053. Naming your Baby after a Saint
      Naming your baby is one of the most important and challenging thing to do before the baby is born. According to the Catholic Church, if you name your baby after a saint, the saint will intercede and help his namesake throughout the baby's life. In effect, the saint will be your baby's patron saint for the rest of the baby's lifetime. Here is a very brief list of possible saint names for your next treasured child. Boys Adrian There are at least ten Saint Adrians throughout history. One of them …



1054. Why Jesus? By Colin Thomson
      There are many contradictions in life and none more easily seen than when contrasting how God teaches us to live by His Word, the Bible, and how we are taught in the world, the school of hard knocks.For instance the classic for me was to 'look after number one', because nobody else was going to look after me. How different this is compared to God’s way where He says, look after others and He will look after us. Another example is that Jesus taught the disciples not to worry about what they wou…



1055. Special Washes By Alma De La Cruz
      Attract and hold your family at home with some unique spiritual & New Age special washes inherited from the Hoodoo practice which combines elements of African and European magical, religious, and witchcraft traditions and a little bit of the Native American use of herbal and botanical wisdom.What is known in the southern United States as Hoodoo is simply a traditional form of magic, not a religion, which uses the occult and supernatural elements of the Christian, Jewish and European practices.…



1056. Using Psalm 23 as Spiritual Affirmation By Michael Ozair
      INTRODUCTIONSpiritual affirmations are positive, statements of intention, that facilitate manifestation. This particular Biblical Psalm used as spiritual affirmation both protects us and connects us with our Higher Faith, and therefore our Higher Destiny. It has been traditionally recited for thousands of years when one desires attaining a calm certainty during life's challenging transitions.To receive the greatest benefit, we allow a few minutes to calm ourselves down, centering ourselves and…



1057. Life - Fantasies & Realities By Teow Aun Chew
      Real, what is real? Unreal, what is unreal? For many a time, man often cannot differentiate them. The air is real but no man can ever touch it or feel it. The mists and clouds look so real, yet nothing contains within them. Human life is unreal for it is not a permanent affair, yet man take it for real. Thereby, we see everything with seriousness and cannot get away from money and fame. Money in its paper form, man can feel it, look at it and even enjoy playing with it, but with a big fire, no…



1058. Are You Hooked to the Power Source? By Kimberly Chastain
      As Christian’s we are often very independent. We try to do everything and often feel we do everything. Are there times when you are frustrated, tired, irritable, and have no energy? I am not selling you a vitamin supplement, so don’t worry. I have recently realized this past week how little I turn things over to the ultimate Power Source - God. Lord, I cannot do this in my own strength. If the children argue one more time - I will scream. God, help me to know what to say without screaming. Lor…



1059. Reach Out and Touch By Saundra L. Washington
      The essence of the Christian faith is the good news about God. That God is love is the bedrock of our faith. All of the Christian teaching about who we are and about our relationships with God and each other is rooted in the good news that God is love and that He loves His creatures.It is natural I suppose that when we are really hurting, we put up our defenses and perhaps, become a bit rebellious. We feel victimized in some way and want to know “why?” We try all sorts of escape mechanisms on…



1060. The Trust We Must Have to Manifest What We Truly Desire By Paul Bauer
      Some of my greatest teachers have taught me that faith and trust are two of our most powerful allies. True belief in your ability to create results in your life is based upon this trust. We know that the first step of manifesting what you desire is to breathe deeply and get centered - therefore quieting the mind. Allowing this calmness to flow through you...As the book Conversations with God (a deeply spiritual, non-religious book) teaches us, Our thoughts are expressions of the Divine - of Go…



1061. Prayer Requests – Which of These 11 Troubles Would You Like to End? By Elisha Goodman
      Everyone faces unique set of challenges. The good news is that for every challenge, there is a spiritual solution.So I thought I should share a few things from the experiences of some of my readers.* Some have written to me asking for specific prayer points to release abundance and prosperity.* Others would like to know why they are not having good dreams as I said they would.* Still others have dreams and would like to know how to pray those good things they saw in the dream into physical man…



1062. 12 Biblical Precepts For Marriage By Angie Lewis
      Sometimes in marriage we just need to hear it again. We need to hear that marriage takes a few simple guidelines to help it along. With time we tend to forget that marriage needs a bit of TLC once in while. Because of this, I have made a list of a few areas I think all marriages could utilize to bring back that punch that is so vital in marriage.1) Communicate feelings effectively for spiritual growth2) Couples who understand themselves and utilize their inner spirit have better marriages.3) W…



1063. Animal Totems - Accept the Gifts They Have To Offer You By Anne Marie Bennett
      Imaginary GuidesYou can think of your Animal Totems as imaginary guides on your life journey. You might also think of them as Power Animals because each one imparts a special energy, or power, to your life.By observing how each animal lived, found mates, located food and protected itself, Native Americans were able to define the animal's particular strengths and weaknesses. For example, bears hibernated during the winter, so it was said that they possessed the magic of dreams. They were also f…



1064. Whom Shall I Fear? By Vivian Gordon
      Fear is an interesting emotion, depending on what and where it comes from. Halloween is meant to be harmless but we flock to haunted houses and spooky places as if to dare ourselves of this feeling to evolve. Even though society has this so called holiday wrapped up, as Christians we really need to examine it further for the message it is sending.Is all this really make believe? Witches are for real, warlocks are for real, fortune tellers are for real, psychics are for real, all these…



1065. How To Solve Any Problem By Saleem Rana
      Contrary to popular beliefs, we are not our mind, our body, and our egos.Also, we are not the circumstances of our lives, nor a creation of the world of matter.Who we are is so fabulous that it is kept secret; it’s a secret that societies shun; it’s a secret that we shun; it’s a secret that the enlightened teachers throughout history have tried to disclose, only to be murdered or have their words misquoted and their ideas misconstrued.The secret is that we are miraculous beings with magical po…



1066. The Divine Holographic Energy Field By Nick Arrizza, M.D.
      What is the true nature of any illness? Research in Energy Medicine is showing more and more that it is the result of a disruption in the Human Bio-field. This is the energy and information field that informs and orchestrates the functioning of one’s Being at every level i.e. thinking, emotional, physical, spiritual etc.Now when one invokes the concept of “disruption” one might ask, disrupted from what? I would say that the Human Bio-field is disrupted from being in its natural configuration. …



1067. How To Fall With Style - The Art Of Sin By Eric Engel
      Adam had it right when he covered himself with fig leaves. It's not that he thought it would cover his sin. He knew this was impossible. But he suddenly recognized his own weakness, and he doesn't try to battle it. Instead, he covers it. Out of sight, out of mind. But when God asks him why, he comes clean, accepts his punishment, and and continues to cover himself. Now that's how we're suppose to do it.When you fall, admit it. Don't make excuses, don't pass the blame. Now that doesn't mean scr…



1068. Spiritual Retreat By Alma De La Cruz
      What is a spiritual retreat? Basically, a spiritual retreat is a moment that is spent apart from our ordinary life, to leave the noise and distractions of the city and focus on our soul...a time of rest and reflection.Commonly, when someone refers to a spiritual retreat, a physical place to settle down comes in our mind and people from all over the world go there for one purpose: to attain full spiritual awakening, to relax and return to an awareness of the spiritual life.Spiritual retreats go…



1069. Recovering In The Water By Michelle Jacobson
      It was in the middle of the night and the boat was being tossed in the wind. The crew was stressed…Between shoves from the wind, they were shocked to see someone actually walking on the water through the wind, rain, and waves. In Matthew 14 we're told of how the crew was panicking. At first they thought that the man was a spirit and they cried out in fear.The Challenge The man walking through the storm told them to cheer up and have courage. He told them that "it is I" and not to be afraid…



1070. A Bellyful of Mindfulness By Maya Talisman Frost
      Taco Bell, the Mexican fast-food franchise, has a new ad campaign focusing on the slogan, "Get full." The commercials show people ecstatically announcing that they are full--thanks, of course, to the huge value meals now available at Taco Bell.We know that feeling full isn't simply a matter of building a bigger, better burrito. There's a whole lotta emptiness going on, and it's not always filled by what we put into our bellies.The search for connection, for meaning, for love--these are longing…



1071. It's Ok To Be Human By Roy Klienwachter
      One of the things I have had to deal with since I was old enough to know the difference between good and bad was that it IS NOT OK to be human.I was raised in a generation of going to church on Sundays. Most all businesses were closed on Sunday and at least one other day of the week. Sunday was the day that all of us sinners could go someplace and feel good about ourselves for at least part of a day. Most of all, I felt that it was a day that my only parent, my mother could get rid of us for a…



1072. Enough Warm-ups, Already! By Steve Singleton
      Among those arriving to the stadium early were two old timers: a husband and wife who always attended these events, and who were former runners themselves. In fact, they were world-class champions whose races were the stuff of legends. They could recount, if they chose to do so, tales of close races, humiliating defeats, and former glory.Their conversation, however, centered around the newest runners, a brother and sister. This was to be their big day, the opportunity of a lifetime.“There they…



1073. Yoga of Sri Chinmoy
      As a young child Sri Chinmoy was brought up in a Hindu family. The family was of Brahmin caste but they did not adhere to the rigid caste rules and often helped those of other castes. At the age of 12 Sri Chinmoy left his village in Chittagong, East Bengal and travelled with his 3 sisters and 2 brother to join his eldest brother Hriday Ghose in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry. Sri Aurobindo was a pioneer of 'Integral Yoga' This was a modern form of yoga that did not renounce the world bu…



1074. Watch Your Language! By Annagail Lynes
      I have a big mouth. If you have read my testimony, you know that I have struggled with panic attacks and an anxiety disorder that most of the time left my tongue paralyzed when it came to simple things, such as ordering a meal or answering the phone. God delivered me from the solitude I had imprisoned myself in. However, I had a new problem--now I talked too much.I have started to monitor my words and have been shocked by what I discovered. Complaining...gossiping...fault-finding...even negati…



1075. Be Filled With The Spirit! By Bill Bright
      Be filled with the Spirit.… always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. -EPHESIANS 5:18, 20Some years ago, a couple traveled from their home in Chicago to Arrowhead Springs to talk to me about an idea they had. “We heard your lecture on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Our lives have been dramatically changed as a result,” they said enthusiastically. “We have come to encourage you to go on national television to tell Christians everywhere …



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4. Embracing G-d - The Kabbalah of Sukkos By Shifra Hendrie
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