Soul Journey

From a sermon given on October 26th 1997 At a worship service in Newport, RI Two weeks from now marks the 3rd anniversary of a bone marrow transplant I received to save my life from Acute Leukemia. My donor is still anonymous to me. I want to dedicate what I am about to say to him. I don't know if years from now I will still be talking about this event in my life, but for now it is still not very far from my daily consciousness and it is because of the events of the last four years, that many aspects of me have died (including my own bone marrow  - the very core of my body) and along with it old wounds, pain, core beliefs and habitual thinking.  It would take me literally days to relay[..]

Without bothering to ask for our consent, globalization and technological innovation has rapidly created a new world. In today's demanding work environment, there are few personal skills more valuable than being able to flow with the accelerating and unremitting changes which are driving our workplaces and defining our time. As we move through the twenty-first century, it's important to develop better coping skills and to build much needed resilience to the unusual scale of today's changes. For example, over the next ten years we will likely undergo more change than has occurred in all of previous human history. Through a process called homeostasis, every body-mind has an in-built[..]

  Spiritual growth takes us away from the physical world of thought and things. Spiritual growth leads to internal autonomy beyond this physical life and connects to the conscience and the Lord, the unity of God.  Many researchers consider the growth of our wisdom of thought is our spiritual growth. Others consider the technology many objects have spiritual world of growth. . Many others try to understand the logic of spiritual growth with his thoughts. Many others try to understand it by reading books or doing a doctorate in psychology. Purpose of all these are related to the senses and lead us in the physical world and are merely tools to perceive spiritual growth.  Spiritual Growth[..]

With the advent of modern society, we seem to have forgot modern ways to practice meditation that don't require to be half an hour trying to think about nothing. If you consider yourself a westerner you have the key in front of you. Practice praying everyday, especially thank God for everything he has given to you. Is as simple as that. New Age and hippie culture tried to break our society, one that was and still is corrupted in commercialization, globalization and war mongering. They have sought the answers in Eastern philosophy and tried to fit it in our occidental world. This philosophy has succeeded in some way, probably the practice of transcendental meditation has been the maximum[..]

Exactly what are Binaural Beats and how are They Used in Binaural Meditation? The scientific definition for binaural beats is; "auditory brainstem responses that occur in each hemisphere of the brain as the result of two different sound impulses (one to each ear.)" In more simple laymen’s terms it is when each of our ears hears a distinct frequency sound at the same time our brain will then change the two into a different frequency. What are a Few of the Benefits to Using Binaural Beats in Meditation? Researchers of the effects of binaural beats on the levels of meditation have found that they are quite effective in creating very deep meditational responses. Most people who are new to[..]

I have been blessed to be able to be on the first flight from France to the US after the volcanic eruption. It was not an easy task to return. It took some quick thinking and decision making, flexibility and a willingness to go the long way home. Here are some tips I will suggest to folks that are stuck in their travels: 1. Be flexible. Think out of the box and consider options you never would have considered before. You may have to drive, take a boat or a train to another destination to get home. 2. Don't believe what you read or hear from the press. Get your information first hand from the source. 3. Know where you are in relationship to major cities and surrounding countries, so you[..]

Do you have an outdated kitchen? Is a total renovation impossible? Are you wondering what changes will pay off when you sell? You have a choice to make, you can change the kitchen just before you sell your home, or you can update now and enjoy cooking in a new space. Kitchens are the most expensive room in the house to renovate. When you sell, the money spent on the update can give you up to a 90% return on your money, depending on where you live. However if you cannot afford a big redo there are some things that you can work on that will dramatically change your space. Counters and floors are the most expensive, however any wood floors will need a rejuvenation. Check out what is[..]

Dowsing is a technique that has been used since ancient times for locating hidden water wells, metals, and gemstones. A Y-shaped wooden twig or metal divining rods are used to guide dowsers to the location where water or earth objects can be found. Nowadays, pendulum dowsing has become popular as a way to get accurate answers to questions. A pendulum is a crystal or metal weight on a chain. A dowser will ask a question and interpret the movement of the pendulum to obtain an accurate answer. A pendulum is simply a tool for accessing your Higher Self. You already have the answers within you. The pendulum is used to access your Higher Self to discern answers. Your Higher Self is your[..]

Imagine a feeling of harmony, a sense of oneness with those around you, and, at the same time experiencing a lovely, gentle, sense of yourself, in fact a real connection with both yourself and your community. Sound too good to be true... no, not at all, it can be just as simple as coming together and singing. Now you may say that's fine for those who can sing, but I can't. Well the fact is that we were all born with a beautiful voice! Working together to re-discover our natural resonant voice is a path to knowing ourselves and re-discovering what makes a community tick. Many of the qualities that make a community function well are represented, as a microcosm, in the community choir. One[..]

Has your parent recently moved to a more social environment and is now talking in a negative way? Does your loved one acquired a pessimistic perspective? When individuals are exposed to negative thinking people, you simply pick up that perspective. We think of this happening in young children, but all ages are also susceptible. You have finally convinced your elderly loved one to move out of their home, and solitary living situation, into a more social atmosphere. The idea that they are now interacting with people their own age is exciting for them and you. You now notice an unhealthy change in their attitude. Your parent now seems to talk about most things with a negative connotation.[..]

This is the third article in a series on low self-esteem and depression. These two elements of life create a cycle that can lead to a sense of hopelessness. Even a mild depression can cause feelings of inadequacy, low energy, and a sense of being overwhelmed by small tasks. When our energy is low and we get less done, it can contribute to our sense of self loathing. Throughout my life I've experienced temporary periods when my energy is low or I feel depressed. This may be because of the weather, hormones, or difficult situations such as the loss of a loved one. I've come to recognize the interplay a low grade depression has on my self-esteem. It's always good to get professional help[..]

My interest in tuning forks was sparked a few years ago by an experience with the Ohm forks from the Acutonics system. It was amazing to experience the beautiful low frequencies of those forks zip through my body. I was already familiar with the wonderful sensations in the body from holding and playing my Tibetan singing bowl. The tuning fork is much more specific than a bowl. It is like comparing a laser beam to a shower. They both feel amazingly wonderful, but they have different purposes. Since that experience, I have found that there are a wide variety of systems and ways of using tuning forks on the body. There are an infinite number of frequencies, so theoretically, there are an[..]

Is paying your mortgage getting you down? Twenty-five years a long time to pay on a home? Would you like to pay your home off early? Are you afraid of getting involved with agencies who are advertising that they can help you? Settling this debt is easier then you think and you don't need to refinance or hire an expensive agency to help you do it. But there are a few things you need to remember to do and keep track of. If you do this right, you'll be paying your house off sooner then you're scheduled to. Fifteen year mortgages have a lower interest rate then twenty-five or thirty year mortgages. That's just a fact. But when you got your loan, you were afraid you might not always be able[..]

Many of us feel overwhelmed by animal abuse, neglect and over population. The following methods have been helpful in the welfare of animals. 1. Leash Laws Creating and enforcing leash laws is one of the easiest ways a city or township can begin reducing the number of unwanted animals. Many cities may have a leash law for dogs, but not one for cats, ferrets or domestic rabbits. In order to be successful, the leash law must be comprehensive and apply to all animals; dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits etc. There needs to be a stiff penalty for people who ignore the law. Having a leash law creates several benefits; it's easy for animal rescue workers to determine which animals are strays, it[..]

Has your mother recently died? Are you having problems getting past the sadness? Are you constantly reminded of a time that you spent with you mom? There are many tragedies that we must endure in a lifetime. Of those losing your mother is one of the most difficult to get over. The bond between mother and child is very strong. Whether you agreed, got along with, or fought regularly with your mother the bond that you share stifles the imagination. Many think this is simple genetics, but it's really a lot more. When your mother dies a small part of the child in you, dies too. Suddenly you look in the mirror and begin noticing how you resemble your parent. Have you ever thought about how[..]

Relaxation and the achievement of the Alpha state of consciousness are necessary for effective hypnosis. Certain melodies, especially soothing sounds can be very useful in achieving this goal. The sound from a quartz crystal singing bowl is especially pure and immediately relaxing. Additionally, different tones can be used for different desired goals. There are several methods for achieving the alpha state of consciousness and many people pursue it and aspire to it even though they may call it something else. For instance the athlete can reach an alpha state while running; he or she may feel like all has stopped and become still, quiet, and peaceful. Someone else may arrive home from[..]

When you go to make a decision, do you hear your mind telling you, it can't be done? When you look in the mirror do you hear a voice telling you that you old? When you want to take on a new challenge, what do you hear your mind saying? We all have that little voice in our heads. For most of us the sound is penetrating and familiar, and negative. This voice seems to come without beckoning. How can it be wrong, after all it's coming from inside of you? No matter how many years we have lived, the voice is there. Somehow it seems to have total recall of every negative thing that was ever said to us. Without provocation, it rears its ugly head, and gives opinion. The memory is an interesting[..]

Psypo Home Page Being non religious, I was against the idea of prayer and meditation until I reached the profession of clinical medicine. During my internship period, once, when I was in casualty, I remember, people rushed in with a saint (monk) who has just suffered a traffic accident. A car run over his left leg, shearing the flesh and breaking the bones !! I could see his legs hanging out from his body as if it is tied to it with only a ribbon of skin and flesh! But, to my surprise, his face!……it was smiling !!…..as if nothing has happened. He told me “hey, doc…I don’t want your injections. I have already healed myself” he rose his head a little,looked up and continued[..]

Do we really have to fail in order to achieve success? As you make decisions throughout your life you know that some of them were great and some of them were not so good. But does that mean that poor decisions didn't get you to your goals? Sometimes mistakes, often thought of as failure, we make along the highway of life changes our goals. The change can create a better outcome for us in the long run. No one makes a goal for their future, as a young adult, and simply gets there without some degree of difficulty. Life is a learning experience and if things only went well, what would you have learned throughout the process? Even if you are a person who can walk a clear and straight path to[..]

An item with which you have an emotional attachment breaks, are you upset? When you can't find something you have enjoyed using throughout the years is missing, do you become distraught? When your child goes off to college do you cry for days? People and things are very important to us, so when they leave, we can get wrapped up in the emotional part of it all. Drama can fill our world. Everything is impermanent. Nothing is meant to last forever. I'm not speaking of an appliance, I am talking about things that we get really attached to. Our family members are a good example. We love our family and when someone moves or dies we have a tendency to go into a depression. This is a common[..]

Do you know someone who could use a younger mentor? Do you have an elderly neighbor that needs a little help? Many people would like to stay in their homes, but they need the time and talents of a younger person to help them. With careers taking loved ones all over the globe sometimes they leave behind the person who needs them most. This can create problems for both generations, but there are some things we can do as a community to help out. We all know of someone who could use some checking in on. Sometimes that person is a neighbor, or goes to the same church that we do. Consider finding another family who would be interested in co-supporting someone who needs a little help to remain[..]

Has being late become a habit? Are you a person that is regularly late? Do you leave people waiting for meetings? If you are not motivated by time you might want to reconsider the idea. We've all been late at some point in time, but the question is `how did you feel about it?' Were you uncomfortable? People who are chronically late think nothing of it. They are so used to either holding things up or having everything stop when they enter a room or worse yet, apologizing again. In a world where most of us hesitate to say we are sorry, the person who is late again spews it as if what they are saying is sincere. What is really going on here? The truth of the matter is that the person who is[..]

Have you ever noticed how intimately sound and emotion are connected? Have you ever hurt yourself without saying 'ouch!' or something like it? Have you noticed how well one of the infamous 'four letter words' accompanies anger, frustration or rage? Celebrating just isn't the same without a yippee! Or hooray! And what about an 'oooooo' when pleasantly surprised, or a scream when terrified? Laughter is accompanied by all kinds of emotions, even attempts to cover up emotions. Have you ever burst into spontaneous song (or humming) when absolutely thrilled or excited? Emotions move us. If you look at the word like this, e-motion, notice that most of word is motion. Emotion needs to move[..]

Do you grab a cup of coffee as soon as you get up in the morning? Do you drink pop throughout the day? Do you go out for coffee during the week or maybe pick up a caffeine drink on your way to work? For many of us this is a social habit, as well as a personal habit. A cup of java after a meal gives people time to relax and talk, but drank in the evening, can cause insomnia. We all have habits of one kind or another. Caffeine is a habit that doesn't hurt other people, but what is it doing to those of us drinking it? Caffeine comes in a lot of different drinks, foods and desserts. For some of us, it's the energy that we get from it that beckon us to consume more. Most people just enjoy the[..]

Are you over eating some days? Do you go to bed on a full stomach? Missed exercising in the past week? Sometimes life is inconvenient. Once and a while we over indulge and get mad at ourselves. The reality is that we are human, and humans don't make all the right decisions. When we are on the diet wagon, we fall off, from time to time. When we are avid runners, we stay home, on occasion. If you are a recycler, every now and then you throw something into the trash that shouldn't go there, and know that you've done it. So are we lazy or are we just part of the human race? The truth is that what we view as failure isn't really so awful. Looking at it from another point of view, perhaps we[..]

Are you considering changing doctors? Are you interested in what eastern medicine is all about? Are you ready for a change in your healthcare professional? Much talk is going on about the advantages and disadvantages of eastern medicine. People are getting confused about what it is and what it is not. Western medicine is often times referred to as allopathic medicine. According to one on line dictionary the term means "relating to or being a system of medicine that aims to combat disease by using remedies (as drugs or surgery) which produce effects that are different from or incompatible with those of the disease being treated." Generally speaking, most of us living in the United States[..]

Do you have problems getting along with your co-workers? Have your relationships changed at work? Have you been looked over for the raise that you deserve? Many times we start a new job and things are going along just fine, then all of a sudden we seem to be left out of conversations and having lunch alone. This is very typical, especially in office jobs, and you may not understand your role in this change. We spend more time with the people that we work with, then the people that we live with. As a result our co-workers get to know us very well. They see our work and how hard we are trying to improve the company, and they may not like what they see. If you are an employee who comes to[..]

Hypnosis is related to meditation but the essential distinction is its emphasis on particular goals. Defining a specific matter and outlining the desired result is integral to therapeutic hypnosis. Quartz crystal singing bowls, when used for healing, are also targeted at a particular issue and desired outcome. Utilizing hypnosis induction procedures in synergy with your option of sound vibration (choice of bowl),   may be intuitive but also can be strategically planned. If, for example, the issue is insecurity and lack of stability and success, I could establish, through interview, the positive suggestions the client wants to have impressed upon their subconscious. Maybe something[..]

Your health, career and monetary gains and losses…well, nothing is beyond the reach of astrology to predict about. So, always seek astrological details including forecast from an astrologer who have earned credibility, otherwise you may get fooled by deceitful statements by a person who hardly knows astrology. Astrological Predictions are often said to be least connected with reality, however number of people seeking help of astrologers regarding these predictions are increasing. Most of the time despite constant debate on credential of these predictions, they turn out to be true or very near to truth. Well, individual astrological predictions about a person are made on the basis of[..]