by Rochelle Sparrow — Interactions with Spirit sometimes imitate the art of qi gong, where students learn large body movements before they learn to make smaller and smaller precision movements. Distrust, doubt and confusion often make our interactions with Spirit large, awkward and inefficient. However, with practice in the counterpoint energies of trust, belief and […]
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Living or life-ing?
February 2, 2013
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by Susan Torres — We all have our routines and follow them faithfully in our daily lives, so much so that we have become like robots. Life has become a habit and we are in drive mode. Heaven forbid something or someone should toss a wrench into this fine-tuned agenda, throwing us for a loop […]
Awaken to the beauty of the hibiscus flower
February 2, 2013
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by Robyn Nola — With Earth Day approaching, why not take five minutes to look at and appreciate all the beauty Mother Nature gives to us? Some of that beauty is blooming here in the Valley. The hibiscus is one flower you cannot help but notice, with its big and beautiful blooms that are open for […]
Life is like a movie
February 1, 2013
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by Sherry Anshara — Do some people in your life appear all too familiar? Have you reached the stage where people are starting to look alike, and they feel so familiar that you wonder, “Don’t I already know this person?” even if you know you’ve never met? Have you ever had the experience where you […]
Establishing a daily sadhana
January 31, 2013
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by Kathleen Bryant — Many yoga practitioners begin with asana, the physical postures of Hatha Yoga. Gradually, as asana opens the physical body, a person’s mind and heart open and there is a desire to expand “the yoga zone” into other areas of life. Philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said, “We are not human beings […]
The authentic self
January 27, 2013
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by Steven Patascher, Ph.D. — Self-discovery is a journey, a process that is initiated by a real need to know, which fosters the uncovering, unearthing and discovering of one’s inner navigational system. Discovering our true self helps us become free to make the choices for developing our fullest potential that are in our best interest. […]
Helping children with guardian angels
January 26, 2013
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by Carol Manetta — In a world that continues to whiz past our children every day, at an ever increasing rate, it’s nice to know they have guides to help them through it. You, of course, provide considerable help to children daily, whether as their parent, teacher, doctor, caregiver, relative, neighbor or family friend. Your […]
Forgiveness: The key to an empowered life
January 20, 2013
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by Tammy Holmes — A Course in Miracles defines the term “forgive” as meaning “to let go.” Forgiveness enables one to move forward and live an empowered life. To forgive is equal to claiming freedom — the freedom to be who we are and to live the life we were meant to live. To forgive […]
How to recognize an ethical transchannel
January 19, 2013
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by Rochelle Sparrow — I was reminded of the zen koan, “When you see a Buddha in the road, kill him,” several times this past week while involved in meetings with two different groups. Both groups intended to support the whole of their memberships. Each group had within it a transchannel who was intentionally self-promoting, […]
What is soul faith?
January 16, 2013
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by Sandy Jones — Faith is “belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of someone or something; loyalty or allegiance; belief and trust in God; religious conviction; a system of religious beliefs.” This dictionary definition sums it up well. Faith is what our minds understand the definition of faith to be. How is this different […]
Finding your soul purpose
January 15, 2013
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by Ada Porat — Why is it that some people enjoy success and abundance, while others continually seem to struggle? The answer lies within us — at the core of each individual. Each of us has an inner compass that steers us toward certain outcomes in life. For some, that compass is set for success, […]
Resolutions vs. transformation
January 15, 2013
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by David Kuehl — At the beginning of each new year, many of us vow to change some aspect of our life that we find uncomfortable or feel we no longer need. Whether it is our weight, our job, our relationships or our personal habits, we make a commitment to change these things in order to […]
Life is never what you think it is
January 10, 2013
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by Sherry Anshara — There has never been a statement that rings truer than “Life is never what you think it is.” Yet, thinking offers such a limited view of life. As a child, you are taught to think. As an adult, you are told to think more, still. Is it a wonder so many […]
February 3, 2013
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