Read more about spiritual growth ideas.Holistic Energy Healing: Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki - As you investigate holistic energy healing, you've no doubt come across exotic-sounding terms such as "chakra", "prana", "aura", and "tantra".
While reading books on spirituality, sex, and healing in the New Age literature section of the bookstore, you've been exposed to many ideas, but what's the real scoop behind these exotic vocabularies?
Are all energy healings the same?
Music, Time & Space - We think in terms of linear time. However, the spiritual sages have continually tried to tell us about how time isn't linear. When we achieve higher spiritual states, time and space change drastically... Maybe music somehow helps us tap into the area of our mind where time and space become one?
Re-Incarnation Thoughts - Re-incarnation has always fascinated me.
I have to admit. I really have no idea whether this is a reality or not.
However, it makes sense to me that it could very well be a reality... or not...
Daniel Pinchbeck's Theories May be Based on Truth, but is he Really Bringing Enlightenment or Creating Confusion? - In my last post, I mentioned my personal belief that humankind is entering some sort of "new age".
Lately, I've been reading a book by Daniel Pinchbeck, called "2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl".
I'm not sure what to make of Pinchbeck. There are many aspects to his book that I like and agree with, but...
What Future Will We Create? - My quest for understanding my spirituality has brought me in contact with the field of quantum physics.
It's fascinating to merge the studies and knowledge of quantum physicists with the messages of the spiritual "gurus".
If you ask me, both camps are describing the same thing: human consciousness is in some way a collective consciousness...
Allow Yourself to be "You" - Always remember that if you don't live an authentic existence, eventually there won't be any energy left to give to others... we can only help others to the extent that we're healthy ourselves... inside every day of your life, you allow yourself the time to be exactly who you are supposed to "be".
Letting Go of a Loved One - If you've lost a loved one and can't seem to come to grips with it, I hope I can offer you a little support.
Many times, we feel guilt after we lose someone we care about... Forgive yourself and remember the joyous times.
Meditation - Today, I'd like to help you focus on meditation.
There are various methods to how you can meditate. I'm not going to get into the various methods today, I just want to pass on why you should think seriously about making this a daily habit for yourself.
This is especially important if you allow yourself to be dominated by your ego.
Don't Wait to Pursue Your Purpose - Isn't it amazing how many people, after a near death moment, come out of it with a new sense of purpose?
They've become more enlightened that their day-to-day existence must mean so much more than they've allowed themselves to ever realize before.
So here's the question... why do so many people never pursue this higher plane of existence on their own?
Eckart Tolle Video - Your Inner Space - Eckart Tolle helps you remove your focus on "form" as you learn to look within and become "present" in the here and now. Listen and learn to tune in to "what is".
It's when you can learn to forget past, future, and even TIME that you find inner peace.
Different Look at "The Secret" - I was thinking today about the Law of Attraction... How come most of the writing and teaching I see regarding this spiritual law is all about attracting material possessions? The cars, huge homes, a billion dollars, etc...
Healing Power of Spiritual Enlightenment - Let's explore the idea of spiritual enlightenment... not only what it can do for you personally, but also for society as a whole... When people understand that the very violence they wish wasn't a part of our reality is really a result of each individual's own concept of separateness (which breeds a severe inner fear), then we'll begin to see real change.
Stay in Harmony With Your Purpose - "Keep your thoughts and feelings in harmony with your actions.
The surest way to realize your purpose is to eliminate any conflict or dissonance that exists between what you're thinking and feeling and how you're living your days..."
Your Presence - "The Presence is silent and conveys a state of peace. It's infinitely gentle and yet like a rock.
With it, all fear disappears, and spiritual joy occurs on a quiet level of inexplicable ecstacy.
Because the experience of time stops, there's no apprehension, regret, pain, or anticipation..."
Feeling Separateness is Hurting All of Us - I would have to say that the greatest reason for unhappiness is the false belief that you're separate from everything around you... Rather than seeing the truth, which is that you're merely a part of the greater consciousness, you believe the falsehood convincing you that you're "in here" and everything you see is "out there".
Finding Contentment - You're frustrated because you seek inner peace, abundance and a feeling of contentment in your life, but it just seems so far away... You're obviously different because you're on my site trying to find some answers to your pain...
The Higher Resonance of Intention - "When you feel connected and in harmony with intention, you sense a major difference in how other people react to you.
Be cognizant of these reactions, because they'll bear directly on your abilities to fulfill your individual intentions.
The more closely you automatically resonate to the frequencies of the universal all-creating Source, the more that others will be impacted and their lower energies nullified..."
Your Internal Dialogue - While I understand what Philip McGraw is trying to point out here, and agree to some extent; I do want to point out that much of your inner dialogue can be quieted.
Read my article, Your Spiritual Emergence, for more on this idea...
How Well Do You Look Within? - "So your problem is not the world of newspapers, ideas, and politicians, it is the world within yourself - but you have to realize, to feel the truth of this, and not merely agree because the Gita or some bearded gentleman says it is so..."
Recognizing, Embracing, Relieving the Suffering of Anger - Mindfulness is like the fire cooking the potatoes of anger. The first few minutes of recognizing and embracing your anger with tenderness can bring results.
...Anger is still there, but you do not suffer so much anymore, because you know how to take care of your baby.
So the third function of mindfulness is soothing, relieving..."
Unlock the Mind and Unlock the Spirit - I just came across an article called Mission Possible that may be of interest to you...
While I tend to disbelieve the scare-mongering it mentions regarding the impending doom of global warming and "close at hand" extinction of many species, I do find value in the mention of a spiritual revolution.
I do believe that a "new awakening" is occurring...
What is the Power of Now? - "None other than the power of your presence, your consiousness liberated from thought forms.
So deal with the past on the level of the present. The more attention you give to the past, the more you energize it, and the more likely you are to make a 'self' out of it.
Don't misunderstand: Attention is essential, but not to the past as past..."
Man's Dark Side - "'Of course, there is a dark side to us,' he said. 'We kill wantonly, don't we? We burn people in the name of God. We destroy ourselves; we obliterate life on this planet; we destroy the earth. And then we dress in robes and the Lord speaks directly to us. And what does the Lord tell us? He says that we should be good boys or he is going to punish us. The Lord has been threatening us for centuries and it doesn't make any difference...'
Quotes by Wayne Dyer - "Loving people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. Same world.", by Wayne Dyer - "Everything in the universe has a purpose. Indeed, the invisible intelligence that flows through everything in a purposeful fashion is also flowing through you.", by Wayne Dyer - "We are Divine enough to ask and we are important enough to receive.", by Wayne Dyer...
Wayne Dyer Quotes - "Give love and unconditional acceptance to those you encounter, and notice what happens.", by Wayne Dyer - "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.", by Wayne Dyer - "Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.", by Wayne Dyer...
Paying Attention to Your Feelings - "Your emotions are the inner experiences that tell you how much of the divine energy you're summoning...
Feelings can be measuring tools that gauge how you're doing in the manifestation process.
An exceptionally positive emotional response indicates that you're summoning the divine energy of intention and allowing that energy to flow to you in a nonresistant manner..."
Excerpt From the Serenity Prayer - God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference...
Discovering the True Nature of Your Anger - "At the moment you become angry, you tend to believe that your misery has been created by another person. You blame him or her for all your suffering. But by looking deeply, you may realize that the seed of anger in you is the main cause of your suffering..."
Spiritually Awaken by Questioning it All - "... I am not giving you a system of philosophy which you can follow blindly, but I am trying to awaken the desire for true and intelligent fulfillment... There can be fundamental and lasting change in the world, there can be love and intelligent fulfillment, only when you wake up and begin to free yourself from the net of illusions, the many illusions which you have created about yourself through fear..."
Suberb, Powerful Message For When You're Struggling Through Despair - I received this outstanding message in an email. It was sent to somone who I care about deeply (more than words can say) and who is stuggling through a very rough time. I have no idea who the wrote this, but I think everyone should have the chance to read such a positive message...
Inspirational Quotes on Death - Quotes Offer Inspiration When Thinking of Death - Read inspirational quotes on death whether you're pondering your own death or mourning the loss of a loved one.
Realize that death isn't an ending, only the beginning. It's the beginning of the next stage of understanding life. "I look at life as a gift of God. Now that he wants it back I have no right to complain." - Joyce Cary
Awakening to Grace - Have you ever given any thought to the idea of awakening to grace?
Grace actually has many definitions.
One way I think about grace is that it's a divine love, a generous and kind energy you allow yourself to receive from God, or the higher spirituality that has created us.
Awakening to grace is where you open yourself up to the spiritual assistance that God makes available to you.
Awakening Your Natural State - Your Awakening to a Spiritually Natural State - I believe that life is a journey toward awakening your natural state.
Unfortunately, many people don't see it this way.
Many think they already know what there is to know spiritually and never attempt to go on this journey of spiritual contentment.
But I find it curious that as children, we're more naturally "in tune" with our spiritual side.
As children, we saw joy in life. Not because we accomplished some great big goal. Just because.
Gradual Awakening - Your Childhood Gradual Awakening Teachings - Life is a gradual awakening to that which is most important to you.
As I do quite often, I'm going to take a bit of a different approach to this idea of gradual awakening.
For many, including myself at times, this idea is centered on the area of spiritual enlightenment.
Sometimes, however, I like to look at "awakening" in a different light.
I'm still thinking "spiritually" here, but instead of in the manner of discovering the full essence of your higher self, I'm thinking more in terms of the childhood-to-adulthood gradual awakening process.
Steps to Soul Prosperity - Discover Three Steps to Soul Prosperity - Perhaps one of the biggest reasons you struggle to feel inner peace is failing to understand the steps to soul prosperity.
Paying attention to your higher self is a key aspect to living a life of abundance and prosperity.
Your soul is very much like your physical body in that it needs to be fed and nourished. When you spend too much time focusing on your outer world, your higher self begins to feel neglected.
Three Self Empowerment Keys - Keys to Self Empowerment - Did you know that there are three self empowerment keys?
Don't worry, I don't pretend to know the only three, but I'd like to offer you my insight into how you can feel more self empowered in your pursuit for a life of abundance. "Each of us is responsible for the conditions in our lives, and we have the capacity to change anything about those conditions, if we commit to it", by Edgar Cayce
Source of Prosperity - You Are the Source of Your Prosperity - What is the source of prosperity?
Discovering the source of prosperity really isn't all that difficult.
You don't need to go very far in order to find abundance and happiness. When it comes to unlocking prosperity, it all comes down to opening yourself up to God or the higher being and allowing abundance and prosperity into your reality.
Unseen Belief - Develop a Belief in the Unseen and Find Yourself - The inability to cultivate an unseen belief in the spiritual world may be at the root of any frustration you may be experiencing in regards to your spiritual growth.
One of the characteristics of being a human is the struggle you go through in balancing your beliefs between what you can see in the physical world and that which you can't.
The very fact that you can't touch or see God is what creates doubt.
Unseen belief is necessary for enlightenment.
Elusive Enlightenment - Spiritual Enlightenment Doesn't Need to be Elusive - Elusive enlightenment. The idea that spiritual enlightenment is difficult to attain comes from your ego.
Your ego is the part of you that sees and identifies yourself shrouded in fear. It's the part of you that sees yourself as a separate entity.
Struggling to find spiritual enlightenment starts with your thought process that you're a body encompassing a soul. You're a soul with a body.
Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute - Empowerment takes more than a minute.
Often, this can be a difficult concept to remember as it's easy to be impatient to feel more sure of yourself.
Since you may still allow others to impact your self esteem, it can become frustrating that empowerment takes more than a minute to manifest in your life. I guess we could say this about most things in our lives. We live in a society that has taught us to place a premium on instant results.
Fading Toward Enlightenment - The Magic of Fading Toward Enlightenment - Fading toward enlightenment is a phrase that makes me think of the process by which you slowly and gradually work at understanding yourself spiritually.
It's a process of inner reflection and deep thought. It's also a personal journey where you learn about what it is that provides you satisfaction and an inner peace.
You feel a spiritual contentment as you know yourself better.
Enlightenment Poem - Find Your Favorite Enlightenment Poem - Your search for a quality enlightenment poem has brought you to my humble site.
As I feel I'm a writer of quality articles, poems are not my forte. Therefore, I plan to build, over time, a page of quality enlightenment poems from various authors.
Maybe, at some point, I'll try my hand at the poem "form". Until then, I hope the poems I gather here will help you in your quest for enlightenment, spiritual growth, and a sense of life abundance.
Spiritual Inspiration Poems - This will be a page of spiritual inspiration poems.
I will continue to add to the collection, so check back once in awhile to catch them.
Quotes on Inner Peace - Calming Inner Peace Quotes - Sometimes, listening to the wisdom of the following quotes on inner peace is all you need to quiet your mind and feel inner stillness.
Remember, inner happiness is found by looking within, not without yourself. Looking without always gets you focused on that which brings back pain.
Getting to Spiritual Enlightenment - Steps to Spiritual Enlightenment - Getting to spiritual enlightenment takes a new way of thinking.
Being a human, you live in what can only be a dream state - a fiction. You live in fear and self importance.
You've forgotten who you truly are. Getting to spiritual enlightenment is the attempt to remember who you are. It's the journey to remembering what you came here to do.
Descriptions of Spiritual Enlightenment - A Journal of Spiritual Enlightenment - As I do quite of bit of reading, I come across descriptions of spiritual enlightenment by a wide variety of authors and teachers.
As I've built my site, I've always contemplated the idea of creating a journal of the spiritual enlightenment ideas that make an impression on me.
I figure that whatever has a positive effect on me will do the same for you since you and I are quite similar in thought and need.
So, with this page, I begin my descriptions of spiritual enlightenment.
Definition of Self Fulfillment - Is Self Fulfillment Eluding You? - Let's look at the definition of self fulfillment.
The dictionary says something to the effect of, "Fulfillment of oneself or the fulfillment of your capacities".
To be honest, it doesn't seem to me that the makers of these entries in the dictionary were thinking with all their might or tapping into what I believe you or I may be looking for on this idea.
The definition of self fulfillment could go in one of two ways: The idea of realizing all your potential and achieving a mountain of worldly success, or feeling fulfilled in a spiritual sense.
Finding Your Spiritual Gifts - Your Journey For Finding Your Spiritual Gifts - Finding your spiritual gifts is an exciting process that you should be sure to enjoy and savor.
This journey of finding your spiritual gifts is also one where you need not be rushed, nor influenced in any way by the ideas of others.
Normally, the subject of spiritual gifts is related exclusively to Christianity, as they are discussed in 1 Corinthians 12 - 14 and Romans 12. However, I'm going to suggest that the spiritual gifts are available to you no matter your religious viewpoints.
Spiritual Overtone - Does Your Life Resonate With A Spiritual Overtone? - There needs to be a spiritual overtone to your life.
I believe this with everything in me. Ask yourself, though, is there a spiritual overtone to your everyday existence?
Do you go through each day with an over-all sense of spirituality? When you catch a glimpse of the beautiful blue sky or the green of the trees around you, do you take a moment to engross yourself in a moment of awe?
Or, does this pass right by you as you focus on your earthly problems or activities?
Core Belief - How Much Thought Has Gone Into Your Personal Core Beliefs? - Have you ever sat down and thought about your core beliefs?
I've been reading one of Carlos Castaneda's books, "The Power of Silence". I recommend you read it for a deeper look into your spirituality.
His ideas will challenge your core beliefs.
When you think about it, your belief system is largely composed of ideas and thoughts that you've been taught. It's not something you yourself formed on your own; unless you've already gone through the process of questioning everything you believe.
Self Expression - Is Your Self Expression Healthy? - Positive self expression is a sign of self confidence. Free personal expression in the presence of others shows that you have a high "self-view". You feel confident in getting your ideas across without worrying about what others may be thinking about you. You don't worry about any judgments they may form regarding you.
Self Realization Is Authentic Freedom - Have You Attained Self Realization? - In "Your Sacred Self", Wayne Dyer says self realization is authentic freedom. He describes authentic freedom as, "... the freedom of knowing who you are, why you are here, your purpose in life and where you are going when you leave here..."
My reading on self realization today got me thinking that for all my pursuits at spiritual growth, I still have a long way to go. I came to the spiritual realization that I still place great emphasis on achieving freedom in worldly ways...
Instant Emotional Healing Is Possible For You - If you truly desire emotional healing, you'll need to get to know yourself better.
While I do believe that others can help you in times of emotional crisis, I also believe that you can achieve instant emotional healing when you get to know yourself fully.
When you think about it, much of your emotional distress comes about because you allow things outside your control to take over your mind.
Your thinking becomes poisoned with self-defeating thoughts. Many times, it's your perceptions that cause your pain.
How To Stay Calm And Feel Inner Peace - One of your goals should be to stay calm in the midst of whatever anxiety or chaos life may try to throw at you.
Do you find yourself consistently allowing anxiety to take you over? Instead of feeling inner peace, you feel stressed and upset.
Do you allow the actions of others to affect you in a negative way? Someone does something you don't agree with, and instead of letting it go, you let it get you all upset.
You need to learn to stay calm no matter what.
Self Discovery Quotes - I've built a page of self discovery quotes.
I hope you can find some inspiration here on why it's important to look within in a reflective mood. "The greatest explorer on this earth never takes voyages as long as those of the man who descends to the depth of his heart." -Julien Green
Attract Spiritual Inspiration By Staying Open To All Possibilities - What is spiritual inspiration? Live your life with an attitude of open-ness. Keep your heart open to everything and everyone you come into contact with. You never know when your next spiritual inspiration will hit you right between the eyes and help you in the next stage of your spiritual growth.
A Peaceful Place Can Help You Find Silence - Yes, you really can find inner peace, and discovering a peaceful place can go a long way in helping you create a peaceful mind.
Although true inner peace means you can experience inner stillness even standing in the middle of a freeway at rush hour, it takes time to develop to this stage. In the beginning, finding a peaceful place where you feel safe can do wonders for you.
Be Careful Of Comparison Thinking - I picked up Wayne Dyer's book, "Your Sacred Self", again yesterday and was leafing through it. I happened to land on a page where he talks about the need to free yourself of "Comparison Thinking" and it got me thinking about that. If you think about it, our society is obsessed with comparison thinking. Every day you hear someone compare themselves to others either as superior or inferior...
Allow Your Powerful Inner Light To Shine - You have an amazing inner light that you need to let blaze.
If you're struggling at this moment with achieving abundance in any area of your life, I'd like to suggest that you haven't allowed the true you to shine through yet.
Part of your spiritual growth, seeking inner peace and achieving life abundance is discovering the power of your higher self.
Spiritual Quotes, Page 2 - Find Spiritual Growth & Abundance Through These Words - Welcome to my second page of spiritual quotes. "I have seen the truth, It is not as though I had invented it with my mind. I have seen it, SEEN IT, and the living image of it has filled my soul forever... If in one day, one hour everything could be arranged at once, The chief thing is to love."
Do You Have The State Of Mind That Leads To Inner Peace? - When seeking inner peace and abundance, your state of mind is extremely important.
Looking within yourself to learn more about your higher self and inner feelings requires calm, so you need to understand how to filter out and deal with any stress-filled thoughts. Begin to pay attention to what mind state you're in normally...
Is Your Belief System Personal and Unique? - How important is a belief system?
I'd say quite important, but in a different way than you might think. Most people live according to a belief system that really isn't theirs. At least they didn't give it much thought or question anything about it.
Most of us are products of whatever type of religious home we happened to be born into.
Inner Peace Quotes - Enjoy the following inner peace quotes. Use these words of wisdom to help you understand inner peace and how you can achieve it.
Your Spiritual Wellness Leads to Inner Peace and Abundance - I hope my story here has helped trigger something in you that may be blocking your path to spiritual wellness, inner peace and abundance. Is there someone in your life you need to reach out to before it's too late? A fence that needs to be mended?
Is there something you need to do that will help your over-all spiritual wellness?
Daily Spiritual Insights To Help Your Inner Peace and Abundance - I feel that having a collection of daily spiritual insights is important, so I've decided to build one here.
I'll provide you with some quotes and insights from others as well as share some of my own thoughts on spirituality, inner peace and abundance.
Spiritual Quotes - Achieve Spiritual Abundance - So many great people have left us with words of hope and encouragement for our higher selves to hear. I plan on sharing some my favorites with you. When I'm feeling the need for help in my own journey of spiritual abundance, these are some of the ideas and thoughts I turn to.
Capel-y-ffin - Capel-y-ffin - the Chapel at the End - is a bit like those green valleys in the Himalayas known as sanctuaries, which are entirely cut off by the surrounding mountains. For at least the last 1,500 years, this beautiful, lonely, timeless place has been...
Finding Inner Peace - Ideas for finding inner peace. You're sure to encounter challenges with your health, finances and personal growth. Being able to quiet your mind in peace will allow you to overcome all the obstacles you face.
Seeking Inner Peace and Abundance - If you're seeking inner peace, be careful of your ego's incessant need for achievement and the gathering of more possessions. Get in touch with the calmness and serenity that resides within your eternal spirit...
How To Find Inner Peace Now - I'd like to talk about the idea of how to find inner peace. You may be seeking ideas on how to achieve an inner stillness that fills you with a sense of peace and abundance.
First of all, this "state of being" is something you can accomplish. It just takes your decision that you want to learn how and then have the patience to work on it...
Achieving Inner Peace - Helpful ideas for helping your efforts at finding inner peace. I came across an interesting article regarding the importance of finding and maintaining inner peace. Here's a quote from the article...
Inner Peace and Abundance - Why is the concept of achieving inner peace and abundance so important?
There's probably a million reasons why, depending on who you're talking to. I'll give you four that came to my mind immediately after hearing the question asked...
Will You Listen To Your Inner Voice? - Your inner voice is trying to help you. Do you listen? Really listen?
You definitely need to start looking within yourself for answers if you find that you're constantly feeling confused and anxious.
Did you know that your outer voice can be...
