We Create Our Present Experience



The outer world materializes from within us. At break of day, before we rise from bed, we  mentally consider the things we will be doing for the day, and sometimes ahead, to the next week or year, or even our lifetime. We consciously guide and steer our ideas.  



Unknowing or knowingly, we connect with others, in this mental environment, planning our  destinies within the framework of possibilities and limitations of a group mind. If the…

“Marriages are forms of super friendship”

     — John F. Helliwell, Senior Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research   

 

Some marriages begin with love at first sight. Usually, but not always, they fail after the initial buzz wears off. Others begin with a friendship that grows into love. This kind of marriage is more likely to succeed in the long run.…

Mindfulness – Meditation or presence

What is mindfulness? As the renowned psychologists Jon Kabat-Zinn’s defines it as:

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way;

On purpose,

in the present moment, and

nonjudgmentally.”

Very crisp definition and yet very profound!

It’s all about being ‘present’ unruffled. The basic premise of mindfulness is ‘absorbing everything tangible and intangible’ around you. It…

By: Bob Mangroo



Abstract: This article explores the qualities and differences between liking and loving. When we like someone or something we will treat it (or the person) very differently than when we love. And, by knowing the differences between liking and loving, it helps us to have more meaningful experiences in life.

Someone once asked the Buddha, what is the difference between I like you and I love you. The Buddha beautifully replied; if you like a flower you…

ABSTRACT

Describes the Pagan "cycle of the year". Explores how Christianity adapted and continued the ancient holy days, covering them with Christian symbolism. Discusses how these holidays were observed in Pagan times.

ARTICLE Our calendar of holidays is derived from a long history of Pagan Holy Days, celebrating the movement of the Earth around the sun every year. In the USA, many holidays were given a thin veneer of Christian folklore to cover and hide the original,…

Soulful Intentions of the Spiritual Mind

By Judi Lynch

Word Count – 770

Bio Word Count - 60

One thing that remains a constant in the spirit seeking mind is intention. Intention has power when it is put into action. If our intentions are heart felt and in tune with unconditional love and…

Did you know that you could control stress in most situations? Even though we cannot anticipate or prevent certain things from happening, you can certainly train your brain to react better to a bad situation. So, the feeling process is more of a choice than an impulse, which is a wonderful revelation, isn't it? You have probably had the same thought many times in life: 'I shouldn't have panicked or stressed so much about it'. However, now that you know that stress is your own response to a…

Abstract:

Article that defines archetypes  and gives examples. How archetypes  and symbols affect consciousness and contribute to personal power.

Article:

How many people know that the right side of the brain works in symbols and pictures? How many people understand that the right side of the brain decodes those…

When people talk about content marketing online, they make it sound so easy, don’t they? For many people, however, it is anything but. They work, they sweat, they plug away and yet the amount of time and money they put in rarely gives them enough leads to make it worth their while. So what’s going wrong?

Well, there could be a lot of things that are making it hard for you to succeed at content marketing and social media. Here I’m going to run through some of the biggest ones that…

 It’s highly unlikely this is your first life on this planet. Well, there is a slim possibility, but most of us have walked these grounds a few times before.  Most of us have lived many lives prior to this one. We’ve learning specific lessons that we need to learn for our soul’s growth. We start out on this plane as something simple (Spirit shows me plants and animals).  As our conscious level rises, we are placed into a body…

It is very common to feel that we must survive life. Everyday seems to be one struggle after another. We try to survive a divorce, survive an illness and pay the bills to survive and so on. Such thinking is rooted in fear and this is why we often feel anxious and uncertain. There is however, another way to think, and that is, to think as a creator. Whereby we tune into our spiritual power and re-create our life circumstances by changing our mental attitude and the choices we make. We don't…

Do you remember the last time you got excited about work? The last time you got up in the morning and smiled, eager to get going? A third of our day is spent at work, so it’s important to feel at least somewhat passionate about what we do. Otherwise, we’ll just end up constantly stressed, tired and unhappy. If it’s been too long since you felt happy about your job, maybe it’s time for a change. Stop to think – is my current workplace making me unhappy? Would I be happier if I did the same…

One of the perks of freelancing is that you are able to control your schedule. An unfortunate side effect of this is that it’s possible to fall into poor time management habits. That’s not such a great thing considering that as a freelancer, your time is worth money.

If you want to improve your time management skills, keep reading. We’ll go over 5 time management…

ABSTRACT

Brain science has discovered the root of chronic pain – IN THE BRAIN!  How we frame situations is responsible for emotional health.  Each person can determine whether they are happy or miserable!  This article provides examples of how framing destroys happiness, and how to re-frame destructive language to that which creates happiness and joy.

ARTICLE START

There is a single word we can – and often do – use to make ourselves miserable.  This word…

Abstract: This article bring to light victim consciousness, even in those that may be on a spiritual path, in an effort to help people uncover where they might be falling into that mindset. It recognizes that victimhood may have served us in the past and suggests that by recognizing this and working to heal it within ourselves we are then also working on healing it in the collective conscious.

Even though many of us may be on a path of spiritual and/or self development and…

Abstract: In this article, Zinovia Dushkova explains the nature of soul mates from the viewpoint of ancient esoteric teachings. By providing the principles of human sevenfold structure, she clarifies what underlies short-lived love between people and who our true soul mates really are.

People have always searched for their other halves, the ones they are destined for. However, often when people think that they have finally found their soul…

Life is holistic. Every aspect influences every other. Don’t sacrifice yourself productivity’s altar. Instead, embrace these health and productivity tips.

So many people measure their days by how many hours they worked. I don’t. For me, it’s irrelevant how many hours I put in. What matters is what came out of me during the time I worked. After…

Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness and worry, and everyone experiences it. It only becomes a problem when it interferes with your everyday life.

If anxiety is causing you to have trouble participating in normal activities, it's time to treat it, but you don't have to rely on pharmaceuticals. Research has…

In the Wicca (or Pagan) calendar, the year is divided by eight Sabbats, or holidays (Holy Days) marked by the earth’s journey around the sun. Summer solstice 2017 in the Northern Hemisphere will be at 9:24 PM on Tuesday, June 20 and marks the first day of summer. The days have been growing longer (more daylight) ever since the Winter solstice on December 21. On the Solstice the time of light and dark are equal (at the equator) and now we begin the journey into darkness, with each day having…

Title: 48 characters with spaces

Article: 684 Words

Abstract: 60 words

Bio: 61 words

Abstract: Trust is the key to any healthy relationship. Whether it is a personal or business interaction, trust allows for open communication and mutual respect. Yet we've all encountered people who, either immediately or over time, have eroded trust by their actions, inability to follow-through, or by downright lying. Learn the three C’s of Trust to boost your level of…