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Peace and Power – The Light Within

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vallyon

Living in the world automatically means we will have problems. So the question arises: Is there some way we can live life with fewer problems, or at least be able to deal with our problems more easily? There are two things you need to make your life easier and happier - peace and power. If you are one of those driven businessmen who are always busy taking over other companies, you have power but no peace. If you are a sadhu in India walking around half-naked with nothing, you have peace but … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality

Spiritual Inspiration When I Needed It Most

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kopera

Life has a way of playing by its own terms. Just when we think we have everything under control, life seems to find a way to alter our course. Trust me, I know firsthand. At 28, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Although I would later learn that M.S. ran in my family, the initial diagnosis came as a complete shock. The business I had worked four hard years to develop - a nail salon with an accompanying gift shop - was finally coming together and my rolodex of clients was expanding … [Read more...]

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A compassionate presence: A more authentic response

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sciandra

Several years ago I read the following: "It's not a hot flash, it's a power surge." Now at the time, I had never had a hot flash. I wasn't even sure I knew anyone who had hot flashes, but instinctively, I took offense at this. There was something about the relentless optimism I saw being expressed that sounded like utter crap to me. What little I'd heard told me that these were unpleasant experiences and pretending they weren't was disingenuous, as well as shaming to anyone who didn't share the … [Read more...]

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Aging and Decline

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severson

"Of all the self-fulfilling prophecies in our culture, the assumption that aging means a decline and poor health is probably the deadliest." - Aquarian Conspiracy I complained to a friend of mine about my aching back the other day and she joked that we were just getting old. I had a strong reaction to that statement. Not because I am one of those people who is afraid or upset about my age, but because I don't think my body "falling apart" has to happen just because I am older. Most people … [Read more...]

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Where the streets have no name

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miejan2

I can only hear my own breath, and the crunch of rock under my shoes. The sun, now falling in the sky, retraces its steps from the day before and throws shadows on the ridge like an artist casting light instead of paint. Pastels of green, pink, yellow and blue turn the horizon into a priceless view, the vision of which transforms this moment into a treasured gift. I hike out here under the canopy of sky and clouds, grateful to be here now, in the natural world...beyond the boundaries of … [Read more...]

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Sweat Lodge Deaths & Self-Help Gurus

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sedona

The recent and tragic events that involved three deaths and more than 19 injured and emotionally traumatized at a James Ray "Spiritual Warrior Retreat" deserves to be treated with some gentleness, for this is more than a news item, but a horrific experience of loss and suffering that is impacting far more people than only those who were there. It is also a criminal investigation and a man's career under scrutiny. This "event" brings up some critical issues in our society, and this is one of … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality

Charter school based on inner awareness stays open

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quest

ST. LOUIS PARK, MN - Quest Academy, (grades 5-12) is the first public school in the country to have consciousness, human capacity and the interconnectedness of life as a central theme, and centering practices as its touchstone. Unfortunately, the state's attempt to close the budget deficit by deferring 27 percent of school funds nearly caused them to close their doors. In addition to tremendous effort and sacrifice by the board and staff, parents at the fledgling charter school raised $50,000 … [Read more...]

Category: Intuitive Arts

Eckhart Tolle launches interactive website

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tolle

Eckhart Tolle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Now, and A New Earth, has embarked on a new adventure in teaching by creating EckhartTolleTV.com, a new four-tiered subscription service website. In response to what he calls "the evolutionary impulse," Eckhart is presenting streaming video teachings in a private seminar series with a thriving online community. On the site, Tolle addresses topics not ordinarily covered in his public talks - including the current economic … [Read more...]

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The Quintessential Warrior

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sedona

You can not become any kind of warrior in a weekend period. Warriorship is based on lifelong consistency. A true warrior learns to harness the mind, body, spirit, soul and essence; ergo The Quintessential Warrior. There are truly no external battles; war is waged and settled within. If you conquer the self, you conquer the illusions of the world. The application of actual physical combat, if necessary, is swift and effective. Warriorship is an internal quest for personal excellence. You may … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality

The Light Collective: Time is an illusion

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lee

This is the third in a series of eight articles based on The Eight Principles of Inner Peace as channeled by the Light Collective through renowned intuitive Kathryn Harwig. These principles are simple, yet profound, and apply to all beings in the cosmos. The essence of all eight principles is inner peace, and personal empowerment - the powerful ability of humans to create the world of their choosing. The third principle is: Time is an illusion. The Light Collective explains that time is … [Read more...]

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