Soul Journey

Spiritual development is our topic in this article and in other articles. I discuss ideas here that can help us develop spiritually, grow in our inner life and enjoy life to the fullest. As we go along we shall discover that everything else in life can be related to our spiritual life. While the spiritual life cannot be separated from our physical and material life, it is governed by principles and processes which are uniquely its own. We will discuss those principles and processes here. We will find that the principles and processes of the spiritual life have analogies with the principles and processes in the physical and material life that enable us to understand better the development of the...

Church discipline has never been popular. It has also been abused. We have had people burned at the stake for not believing the dogma of the church or for owning a Bible. Also, in our own nation we have had witches put to death. These are abuses of "church" discipline. This is not the kind of church discipline that is becoming to a Christian church. Real church discipline is motivated by a love for the truth and the redemption of the offending party. It must be without partiality. It cannot be motivated by a get-even spirit. It must be done in such a way as to bring unity to the church and blessing to everyone that is affected by it. It must be administered by the whole church. The pastor and church...

Genius level thinking is not reserved only for highly mentally gifted. Geniuses have a system for how to work through problems, which they may or may not be conscious of. Once you learn the system, you can use it to solve problems the way geniuses do. The difference between them and you is that they've simply used their system longer than you have. Once you gain some practice with it, internalize it, and begin to use it automatically, the people in your life will see you as a genius to. Here are the 7 steps to genius level problems solving. 1. Identification In most cases, we tend to think that the symptoms of a problem are the problem itself. We then set off to address the symptom. After our time...

The question of God is a difficult one. There is no clear definition and many threads get woven into the search of God. However, it is important to go over brief history of mythology of God, the religious influence, and now scientific influence in 21 st century. Here's a brief review about the history of mythology of God that may influence our understanding about the new concepts in search of god. Before Judaic Christian era, with the invention of agriculture in Turkey , human society changed from hunter gathers to farmers. During this era, the God was perceived as female Goddess. Archeologist Maria Gimbutas studied how this culture of the Goddess spread. The farmers spread out from Turkey moving...

In our society, we often use the phrase, "Go with the flow." Many of us have not given any thought as to what that means. Going with the flow means moving with the flow of events. It means that you move with the present, and you do not fight against it. The present is also known as "current." It is the energy of one event happening after another. By staying connected with the current, you flow with it. With flow, you are no longer resisting the events of your life. You understand that every event that occurs in your life had to happen exactly as it did. At the level of spiritual energy, there are no mistakes. Everything that happens in your life happens for a reason that benefits you. We always say...

In all of our lives, there have been circumstances where things turned out differently than we thought they should have when looking back. Regret is when we feel sorrowful for those results and wish that something different resulted. Regret is born from our non-acceptance of what has happened. Though we cannot change what has happened, we hold the wish for something different in our minds. We may think that we should have done something differently to avoid the situation all together or to change the results. However, our suffering over what has happened is what we create right now. That is our regret. The old saying, "Hind sight is 20/20" gives us part of the story. It is very easy to look at what...

Friendship Day Ecards - All of us will be sending cards to our friends on friendship day. We will all try to remember the names of all our friends and send an Ecards to tell them that we love them. A printed card costs money and add the cost of postage, it becomes a big total if you send about fifty cards. Sending fifty Ecards will cost you nothing but one hour of your time on your computer. Here are some quick tips on selecting best free Ecards for friendship day. Free Ecards - When you try to search for Ecards, you will find that most of the websites want money. But you will get few that are offering free Ecards. Don't select any JPG Ecards. Go for Flash Ecards. These cards look good and are full...

In the recent years, discourse analysis is one of the most popular subjects in linguistic sciences. In order to realize and understand the differences and cohesions of text and context in different discourse, discourse analysis have provided the better understanding, accurate study and different discourse details by scientific framework and procedure.  In this study, according to scientific frameworks in discourse studies have attempted to study the text cohesion devices in Meccan and Maddani chapters in brief and also to provide the representation of unique and indisputable aesthetics of it to humans which is the small part of the prodigies of this unending and widespread sea. This research which...

There is one Universal energy that we call God, Allah, Ram, Parmatma, Hari, Lord of the Universe, Nature or any other name we choose. That energy is constant; it can neither be created nor destroyed. However, this energy can convert into matter and matter can convert back into energy. Therefore, everything is created out of this energy and goes back into this energy. All matter is a form created from formless Energy, and the creativity is infinite and method of self-creativity is a real wonder when we look at the creation and growth of living organisms. A scientist cannot deny the feeling of being startled at Nature's absolutely phenomenal and the most intelligent work of self-creation into all the...

Since man was hiding in caves he has looked to the heavens and thought of some-thing greater than him/her self. There has been an in-stinctual drive toward wor-ship of a deity, or idol. It has been ingrained in our society, and in our psyche. But in todays world where man has the intellect, and the moral fortitude that he was lacking in the dark ages, is religion still viable as a means of ethical measure? There has been a debate between sci-ence and religion for as long as man has examined his sur-roundings and the first criti-cal thought was expressed. The age old question of "Why are we hear" has been pondered and mulled over for generations, and yet with all the advancements of humanity and...

Yucca Root (also known as manioc or cassava) is a white, starchy tropical vegetable and dietary supplement (including yucca plants, trees, shrubs, and variegated yucca). The yucca plant, itself, is native to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Yucca Root contains vitamin C and saponins (a distinctive foaming characteristic), making for a better lather when used as a natural (herbal) soap, body wash, and shampoo. Saponins have antifungal, antibacterial, and emollient properties. Yucca species include: Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet), Yucca schidigera (Mojave Yucca, Spanish Dagger), Y. brevifolia (Joshua Tree), Y. filamentosa (Adam's Needle), and Y. glauca (Soapweed). Here are some "olde...

(alternate title: The Spiritual Ecology of the Sun) Love is pay-forward and pay-back, at once. . . . It’s hard to turn away from spirit, and not become egotistic. Although, the corollary is also true  - that is, without love imbuing one’s spiritual wisdom, another form of egotistic destitution can play out. What is functionality in an incarnation? In other words, what is love?  How does it work?  - this heart of life essence, this living business?  What would functionalism look like? Shall I turn to my center, and strive to discover what love is? Prayer: Love, what would you have of me?  Here I am, love, what would you have me do?  Teach me, lead me, guide me. Help me to know you, as you...

Myspace is now one of the top five most-visited websites in the world. Indeed, it has taken the Internet world by storm. At last count, they had more than 30 million users from around the globe. Amazing, isn't it? This article is for regular myspace users. A lot of changes can be made in your myspace profile to make it look more colorful, cheerful and appealing. This feature of decorating your profile is not available in most of the other social networking websites. This is one great advantage of myspace. Myspace backgrounds can be put in your profile. These are like wallpapers for myspace profile. Just like you get backgrounds or wallpapers for your desktop. Myspace backgrounds are a great way to...

cl At its highest level, spirituality is consciously communing with Spirit—that magnificent, incomprehensible creative force that we call God. It is about transcending the ego-induced illusion of separation and experiencing ourselves as integral parts of the Whole, free from fear. It sounds so wonderful, and we all wish we could attain it, but few do. The allure of the physical world is so highly seductive and the egos we develop to negotiate it are so powerful that most of us keep the experience of the Divine forever at arms length. Countless traps and pitfalls impede our spiritual development but if we analyze them, we find that they generally fall into one of seven categories: 1. Blindly...

Throughout the ages India has been the home of numerous Spiritual Masters and Saints. They have each offered a unique message and inspirational example of how we might aspire to a more illumining life. These saints have shared their wisdom and light in a way to suit the needs of the age and circumstances. However at heart they share a common message which is to "Know Thyself". This is the supreme goal of yoga and spirituality; to know and realize our sense of divine consciousness. A selection of India's Great Saints Sri Krishna. Sri Krishna has been described as the perfect Avatar. Even from his birth he embodied the Supreme Consciousness. To his mother and devoted disciple, Arjuna he showed that in...

The Wiccan religion believes that all things in nature including ourselves are sacred and have magickal properties. The rituals and ceremonies in this religion focus on using objects from the earth such as stones, sticks, crystals and herbs. Some of these items are used in the altar and "charged" with positive energy believed to protect the person holding it or wearing it. Most jewelry used by followers of this religion are objects that promote healing and spiritual completeness. It can also be a symbol of of transformation and appreciation of the Wiccan beliefs and traditions. The pentagram in a circle is the most recognizable symbol in the Wicca culture and it symbolizes the integration of the...

During our daily lives or in the midst of extraordinary circumstances, we often come upon worthy causes to donate to. However, because of one of any number of reasons we fail to make the donation. When you give even a little bit to an organization that helps others, you are making a positive impact. Just as multiple rain drops can cause a flash flood, your few dollars combined with the few dollars that thousands and millions also donate can change lives. So, why do good people hold back from donating when they really want to? Here are the top 5 excuses people use to NOT donate to charity. 1. I don't have the money to donate. It is true that there are a great many people that cannot afford to donate...

Is there really one Christian church? This is hardly true anymore. There are over 1,500 recognized Christian denominations. Whether you are a member of a Christian church or not, you may be curious as to how exactly the single church that Jesus Christ organized when he was on the earth has become so many different faiths with so many different doctrines and theologies. Why has the Christian church changed over time? Jesus Christ set up the Christian church when he was on the earth. He called apostles and gave them instructions about how it was supposed to be run. He gave one man, Simon Peter, the authority to lead the church. They largely preached to and taught the Jewish people because that...

Friendship day is coming nearer. That makes many of us wonder about our friends and our relation with them. Do you nee friends? If yes, why? Why do you need friends? You have your work, some family members, and entertainment. What else do you need to live comfortably? Friends- their value We need friends because we want to share. We need friends because we need somebody who will be there with us when we fall into bad time. We need friends because we want to enjoy being in a group. We hate loneliness and family alone cannot make us feel in a group. For that we need friends. We need friends, because we want to let somebody know about our deepest thoughts, our ideas, and our real emotions. Only a good...

Few people want to think about death—especially the death of their loved ones or even their own death.  While pre-planning a funeral is always a good idea so that you’ll be prepared when the time comes (and it eventually comes for all of us), most people haven’t given much thought to death and dying.   In these cases, unless there’s an already purchased gravesite set aside for an individual or family, part of the funeral planning process will need to involve the purchase of a cemetery plot should the family of the deceased want to have the remains buried.   Grave plots can vastly range in price depending largely on the location of the plot within the cemetery and the overall pricing of...

For centuries, when a loved one passed away, he or she was kept in the home before burial. The whole family was involved, in many cases, cleansing and dressing the body, being close to the deceased, and, in many ways, coming to terms with his or her passing.   An at-home funeral (while keeping in line with local laws) affords opportunities to involve the whole family in ways that a traditional funeral cannot.   Here are six ways that the whole family can be involved during an at-home funeral:     1. Keeping Vigil.   In modern usage, the terms wake, visitation and vigil are used almost interchangeably. However, originally, the term “vigil” was used to refer to the time when the deceased was...

In the Christian world today, we ahave all forgotten the days when the supernatural seemed to be the norm. We are even afraid to think that miracles do happen. Some Christians do not even believe in miracles. I wonder what they believe in for God himself is a supernatural being.The Bible is full of the supernaturalwork of God. If this book is wthe well of living waters for the believers, how come the miracles are now non existent in our lives. Miracles are the friut of faith. Jesus is if we can only have faith as small as a mustard seed, we can speak to a mountain and move it to wherever we want it to go. This means that we already have power to speak over the mountains in our lives. Those mountains...

The Kumbh Mela 2010 will be held in Haridwar India. This Holy feast of the soul will be a religious experience of unmeasured magnitude. If you want to visit this awe-some event you best check out for the Soham Baba Missions Royal Purna Kumbh Camp. Look at the website: This Camp will give you the opportunity to be close to one of the greatest living Masters of our time: His Holiness 1008 Shri Shri Soham Baba. This great Soul will be leading the Three Royal Baths of the Kumbh Mela 2010 in Haridwar. It is an incredible blessing for you if you succeed to be present in the Soham Baba Missions Royal Purna Kumbh Camp. It will be a life-changing experience! The Kumbha Mela 2010 is a special one. It is...

Where Pressure Points Located Hello and thank you for visiting this Chi Power Training system article. Included in the chi training system is the Pressure Point maps and charts. These Pressure point maps and charts come with the complete training techniques for using the Pressure Points after you learn the location of every single one. Not only will you get to read the Pressure Point training guides and see the Pressure points that will paralyze an opponent -but there is  a cd that you can use to completely immerse yourself in the Pressure Point training guide. Get Your Chi Power Training Pressure Point Maps and CD's Here: Maps of Pressure Point and Pressure Point Location Training I have often...

Strength - Arcana Major XI The strength is represented by a young woman controlling a lion. Her head dresses a hat adorned by a crown; which means she is a woman who has the power. Her red dress is the symbol of her strength. This tarot card is the symbol of the spirit domination over brute physical strength, this tarot card also represents humanity as it is supposed to be. Basic meaning: In the right position strength is a card that represents conviction, energy, heroism, mental and/or physical strength... In the reverse position, the strength is weak pettiness, pride, arrogance... Example: Once the tarot cards pulled, if strength is located on the right of the Magician it can mean a striking...

A condensed version of the interview with former Australian Prime Minister, Harold Holt, from beyond the grave, with Phil G "I was a popular prime minister, people liked me. I was a new face, a new excitement." Were you after Menzies? Yes, he was so 'stuck up'. I was more liberal. My ways, my views. I wasn't as serious. He was still worried about the war. I felt the war was over. I was a little naive looking back. There were some communist problems. Some of the people that were problems, - I  was associated with. Now there's  something for those who want to check this out - this wasn't common knowledge - that will show this is genuine. But there were some problems in Australia that did come out in...

  The word 'consciousness' is understood to have various meanings and interpretations to the one word. However, as I channel from the unseen by way of writing while I sleep I will focus this post on the true meaning of consciousness, based on the meaning from the channel.   Consciousness is universal energy, life. This life force or energy force is the golden cord that keeps us with the radar of earth. If you understand Astral travelling you will understand the link between the golden cord and consciousness. It must be understood that consciousness is not stagnant within the earth dimension; it can be transcendental within any dimension, from any post.   Consciousness travels from inside to out...

Let’s begin by talking about psychic dreams which is probably what all “other” types of dreams fall under. Psychic dreams can’t be explained through science, so when dealing with dreams, the mind, the body, and the soul, one must be open minded to possibilities that there could forces out there that we cannot see and cannot be proven. Psychic dreams usually occur when we are in deep sleep or the REM state of sleep, but can also happen under emotional distress that can cause random images collected from the conscious mind to form a message in the unconscious mind. The material that happens in psychic dreams comes from sources that do not usually exist in our conscious state such as random...

Astral Projection Guide In it's simplest terms, astral projection is basically out of body experiences induced by separating the consciousness from the physical body. Many people have reported having these out of body experiences randomly without trying. On the other hand, there are several people who have learned how to trigger astral projection on purpose and do so as they please. In this astral projection guide, I would like to go into greater on this topic. As far as science is concerned, there is currently no scientific evidence to back up any claims of astral projection. Obviously, this should not come as a surprise because there is really no way to prove such a claim. Most people who have...

*Furniture Online UK* Upto 50% Off Sale Now On! *On All Shoe Storage Cabinets* Abu Dujana Amongst the Lions of Allah was a companion by the name of Abu Dujana Sammak bin Kharsha (r.a.a). He was from the Ansar and accepted Islam early in the Prophet's (s.a.w) mission. He was known for his piety and strength and bravery in Jihad. Wherever we find his name in the books of Sunnah, he can be found fighting for the Deen of Allah. During the battle of Uhud, the second most significant battle (after the victory of Badr), the Prophet (s.a.w) urged his Companions to fight and spurred them to show stamina and steadfastness in the Jihad. He started to implant the spirit of boldness and bravery in them. To wage...

Dwarka was once the holy abode of Lord Krishna. It is one of the seven holy cities of India (Saptapuris) and according to history the place dates back to 5000 years old. Geographically, Dwarka is located at the western tip of the Gujarat on the Arabian Sea and winter season is the best time to visit the divine temples, here. Major Attraction: Dwarkadish Temple: Dedicated to Lord Dwarkadish, this five storey temple stands on 72 pillars. The temple dates back at least 2500 years and is built in the Chalukya style of architecture. The entrance leading to south of the main temple is called " Moksa Dwara", while to the south is referred to as Swarga Dwara. Besides, other shrines devoted to Sathybhama...

The other day, I had a visit from my sister, Stephanie Meyer, who passed away in 1988 at the age of 33. She was one of the most intelligent people I knew and although her life lessons were to struggle physically through her time here, she put up one hell of a fight before going home. Last week, I was looking through my treasure box, which is a wooden box I keep on my dresser. It holds photographs, notes and cards from many loved ones. I came upon a photo of Steph in there that I forgot I had. I held it in my hands and thought about her before placing it back in the box. A short time later, I was upstairs in front of the computer when I heard something fall downstairs. I went down to investigate and...

The reading of any verse of the Bible can have multiple interpretations- and do! It doesn't matter who is RIGHT and who is WRONG. Let us leave that to the, “I AM presence”. We're just called to LOVE people and ACT as though we're true followers of the Christos. May our ORTHOPRAXY far out shine our ORTHODOXY! Recently I was drawn to Luke 23:34 wherein is on the cross and he laments. "Father,  forgive them for they KNOW NOT what they are DOING”! And why is that? Why didn't they KNOW? Just as important is the question why is it that WE DO NOT KNOW what we're doing most of the time? Could it be because 95% of our day and life is determined by our subconscious mind which is a result of the habits...

India is a country with maximum diversity in religion, region, race, languages and cultures. This fact is clearly manifested in the diverse art forms, paintings, architecture, folklores and folk dances. India is said to be the home to the first known human civilization, the Indus Valley Civilization. The Indian art has been influenced by various cultures like the Dravidian, the Aryan, the Hindus, the Mughals and the Europeans over a period of time. The deeply spiritual and diverse religious beliefs have played a major role in influencing the Indian art. Religion is called the way of life. The effect of religion can be clearly seen on the Indian paintings. There are paintings depicting the life of...

What do all these questions about the possible changes in 2012 mean? There are many rumors and fears of the destruction of earth and humanity. What will happen? Are we destroying ourselves or are we moving forward in evolution? We might ponder the Hindu Goddess Kali. She is considered the goddess of destruction and change, also sometimes called Bhavatarini, literally meaning the "redeemer of the universe." All the ancient texts confirm that there have always been wars and destruction on earth. But have we humans evolved? Is life just chaos and random happenings or is there some sort of order? Chaos theory says that an underlying order is apparent in random data; meaning that not only does order come...