Here is a free podcast called Enlightened Work. This deals with my friend (Steve Nobel) being interviewed by his good friend Damien Senn. It lasts for 58 minutes so you will need some time and perhaps a hot cup of tea or coffee so you can snuggle down and listen to it.
This interview explores how work be about more than just earning a living; how you can liberate your latent gifts and untapped potential; get more on track with your direction and purpose; connect work with play and having fun; and how you can make a difference in the world and be materially rewarded. Enjoy.
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=137
Friday, May 28, 2010
Are you listening to what you're saying?
In my line of work, as a spiritual advisor, I see examples of this quite often. Seriously, do you ever think of how you get your point across? Are you one of those people who looks down on others? When you speak to people, do you belittle them or have a sting to your words? I have seen many people who have a management or supervisory title at their place of employment come down hard on employee's, family members and so on. One of the most important rules of life is to do unto others as you would have done unto you. By getting a point across in a nonproductive manner, it doesn't help the situation. By getting a point across in a productive manner, it will help. People will not listen or take you seriously if you are vicious in your wording. Please take a few minutes to read what Benjamin points out to be aware of below in his article.
Conscious self Speak by Benjamin Ka-han McAvoy
Of all spiritual practices, speaking consciously ranks among the most difficult and most rewarding. Even those with long devotion to inner work do not find this easy. When we talk, we have some notion of our intentions, of what we wish to communicate. But typically our awareness of ourselves nearly vanishes the moment our mouths open and we begin to speak.
To start working on conscious speech, we can attempt to be aware of the actual sound of our voice as we speak, during the act of speaking. This apparently simple task proves surprisingly slippery. We may know that we are about to speak, and have full intention of being aware of the sound of our voice as we speak, and then it all disappears in the very next moment when we actually start talking. Yet the difficulty of this practice makes it particularly valuable in improving our ability to stay present, not to mention improving our relationships. We need to extend presence to every corner of our life, especially those that the light of consciousness rarely visits. The act of speaking defines one such dimly lit room and the key to lighting it is to maintain our intention to hear our voice, to sense our mouth, tongue, and throat.
Conscious speech means more than simply being aware of the sound of our voice. It extends to awareness of the meaning of our words and our intentions in speaking. So much of what we say comes from ego-centered motives: judgment and criticism often enter gossip and destructive emotions lead us to say hurtful words. Self-centeredness makes us think everyone is so very interested in listening to us talk on and on about ourselves, while we exhibit no interest in the other person. All this feeds our egoism. The less we criticize others, the less critical we are of ourselves, and vice versa. The less we hurt others, the less we will be hurt. The less we talk about ourselves, the less we are boxed into our small, ego-centered world, and vice versa. Our ego fears the light of awareness, so the more awareness we bring to the intentions driving our speech, the freer we grow.
Saying only what is true requires consciousness. Of course, this does not imply saying everything that is true, when tact and kindness advise otherwise. Well-chosen, heartfelt words open the gates of relationship, deepening our circle.
Conscious speech also encompasses speaking from the whole of ourselves, so that we mean and feel what we say, and when appropriate and useful we say what we mean and feel.
Speech includes our body language, the gestures, posture, and facial expressions we adopt in communicating. So in speaking consciously, we cast a wide net to include intention, tone of voice, meaning of words, as well as body language within the field of our immediate awareness. To achieve such breadth of consciousness, we need to be fully present. We do not try to dissect the event into its components of tone of voice, gestures, and so on, but rather we reside in presence to the wholeness of the experience of speaking. To prevent this wholeness of presence from disintegrating without warning, we ground ourselves in the concrete and inwardly verifiable awareness of our tone of voice. Listening to our voice as we speak, we listen also for the whole.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, to speak consciously also means to be fully aware of the person(s) to whom we are speaking, to see them as people like ourselves, to be aware of the potential effect of our words on them before we say the words, to be aware of the actual effect on them after we've said the words, and with open heart and mind to listen to the response. In this way, we honor the humanity of the other person and, in so doing, honor our own.
Hope this help all of you wonderful people. "remember share as much as you can." With love light and Blessing to all.
Conscious self Speak by Benjamin Ka-han McAvoy
Of all spiritual practices, speaking consciously ranks among the most difficult and most rewarding. Even those with long devotion to inner work do not find this easy. When we talk, we have some notion of our intentions, of what we wish to communicate. But typically our awareness of ourselves nearly vanishes the moment our mouths open and we begin to speak.
To start working on conscious speech, we can attempt to be aware of the actual sound of our voice as we speak, during the act of speaking. This apparently simple task proves surprisingly slippery. We may know that we are about to speak, and have full intention of being aware of the sound of our voice as we speak, and then it all disappears in the very next moment when we actually start talking. Yet the difficulty of this practice makes it particularly valuable in improving our ability to stay present, not to mention improving our relationships. We need to extend presence to every corner of our life, especially those that the light of consciousness rarely visits. The act of speaking defines one such dimly lit room and the key to lighting it is to maintain our intention to hear our voice, to sense our mouth, tongue, and throat.
Conscious speech means more than simply being aware of the sound of our voice. It extends to awareness of the meaning of our words and our intentions in speaking. So much of what we say comes from ego-centered motives: judgment and criticism often enter gossip and destructive emotions lead us to say hurtful words. Self-centeredness makes us think everyone is so very interested in listening to us talk on and on about ourselves, while we exhibit no interest in the other person. All this feeds our egoism. The less we criticize others, the less critical we are of ourselves, and vice versa. The less we hurt others, the less we will be hurt. The less we talk about ourselves, the less we are boxed into our small, ego-centered world, and vice versa. Our ego fears the light of awareness, so the more awareness we bring to the intentions driving our speech, the freer we grow.
Saying only what is true requires consciousness. Of course, this does not imply saying everything that is true, when tact and kindness advise otherwise. Well-chosen, heartfelt words open the gates of relationship, deepening our circle.
Conscious speech also encompasses speaking from the whole of ourselves, so that we mean and feel what we say, and when appropriate and useful we say what we mean and feel.
Speech includes our body language, the gestures, posture, and facial expressions we adopt in communicating. So in speaking consciously, we cast a wide net to include intention, tone of voice, meaning of words, as well as body language within the field of our immediate awareness. To achieve such breadth of consciousness, we need to be fully present. We do not try to dissect the event into its components of tone of voice, gestures, and so on, but rather we reside in presence to the wholeness of the experience of speaking. To prevent this wholeness of presence from disintegrating without warning, we ground ourselves in the concrete and inwardly verifiable awareness of our tone of voice. Listening to our voice as we speak, we listen also for the whole.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, to speak consciously also means to be fully aware of the person(s) to whom we are speaking, to see them as people like ourselves, to be aware of the potential effect of our words on them before we say the words, to be aware of the actual effect on them after we've said the words, and with open heart and mind to listen to the response. In this way, we honor the humanity of the other person and, in so doing, honor our own.
Hope this help all of you wonderful people. "remember share as much as you can." With love light and Blessing to all.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Are you ready to dream your world into being?
Here is a FREE podcast called Dreaming Your World Into Being. In this webinar recording, listen to talk about the ancient magical art of dreaming, how you can learn to dream and re-create your life from the inside out, and how dreaming can lead to a more joyful and graceful world. (lasts 43 mins). Enjoy.
http://www.stevenobel-audio.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=56
http://www.stevenobel-audio.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=56
Shamanic Dreaming by Ursula Barbieri
FREE PODCAST - Shamanic Dreaming (Free MP3 Interview) with Ursula Barbieri. Listen to shamanic practitioner and energy healer Ursula Barbieri talk abour healing and manifesting from the shamanic perspective. Listen to how you can dream a more magical and successful reality into being (43 minutes). The time to listen is Now..wake up to the benefits.
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=39
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=39
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
A few lessons (things to think about) from Deepack Chopra
"1) THE LAW OF PURE POTENTIALITY
This law is based on the fact that we are, in our essential state, pure consciousness. Pure consciousness is pure potentiality; it is the field of all possibilities and infinite creativity. When you discover your essential nature and know who you really are, in that knowing itself is the ability to fulfill any dream you have, because you are the eternal possibility, the immeasurable potential of all that was, is and will be. This law could also be called the Law of Unity, because underlying the infinite diversity of life is the unity of one all-pervasive spirit. There is no separation between you and this field of energy. One way to access the field is through the daily practice of silence, meditation and non-judgment. Spending time in nature will also give you access to the qualities inherent in the field: infinite creativity, freedom and bliss.
THE LAW OF GIVING
This law could also be called the Law of Giving and Receiving, because the universe operates through dynamic exchange. The flow of life is nothing other than the harmonious interaction of all the elements and forces that structure the field of existence. Because your body and your mind and the universe are in constant and dynamic change, stopping the circulation of energy is like stopping the flow of blood. Whenever blood stops flowing, it begins to clot, to stagnate. That is why you must give and receive in order to keep wealth and affluence–or anything you want–circulating in your life. If our only intention is to hold on to our money and hoard it–since it’s life energy, we will stop its circulation back into our lives as well. In order to keep that energy coming to us, we have to keep the energy circulating. Thus, the more you give, the more you will receive. The best way to put The Law of Giving into operation is to make a decision that any time you come into contact with anyone, you will give them something. It doesn’t have to be in the form of material things; it could be a flower, a compliment or a prayer. In fact, the most powerful forms of giving are non-material. The gifts of caring, attention, affection, appreciation and love are some of the most precious gifts you can give, and they don’t cost you anything.
3) THE LAW OF KARMA (OR CAUSE AND EFFECT
“Karma” is both action and the consequence of that action; it is cause and effect simultaneously, because every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in kind. There is nothing unfamiliar about the Law of Karma. Everyone had heard the expression, “What you sow is what you reap.” Obviously, if we want to create happiness in our lives, we must learn to sow the seeds of happiness. Therefore, karma implies the action of conscious choice-making. Whether you like it or not, everything that is happening at this moment is a result of the choices you’ve made in the past. Unfortunately, a lot of us make choices unconsciously, and therefore we don’t think they are choices–and yet, they are. If you step back for a moment and witness the choices you are making as you make those choices, then in just this act of witnessing, you take the whole process from the unconscious realm into the conscious realm. This procedure of conscious choice-making and witnessing is very empowering.You can use the Law of Karma to create money and affluence, and the flow of all good things to you, any time you want. But first, you must become consciously aware that your future is generated by the choices you are making in every moment of your life. If you do this on a regular basis, then you are making full use of this law. The more you bring your choices into the level of your conscious awareness, the more you will make those choices which are spontaneously correct–both for you and those around you.
THE LAW OF LEAST EFFORT
This law is based on the fact that nature’s intelligence functions with effortless ease and abandoned carefreeness. This is the principle of least action, of no resistance. This is, therefore, the principle of harmony and love. When we learn this lesson from nature, we easily fulfill our desires. In Vedic Science, the age-old philosophy of India, this principle is known as the principle of economy of effort, or “do less and accomplish more.” Ultimately, you come to the state where you do nothing and accomplish everything. This means that there is just a faint idea, and then the manifestation of the idea comes about effortlessly. What is commonly called a “miracle” is actually an expression of the Law of Least Effort. Least effort is expended when your actions are motivated by love, because nature is held together by the energy of love. When you seek power and control over other people, you waste energy. When you seek money or power for the sake of the ego, you spend energy chasing the illusion of happiness instead of enjoying happiness in the moment. When your actions are motivated by love, your energy multiplies and accumulates–and the surplus energy you gather and enjoy can be channeled to create anything that you want, including unlimited wealth. There are three components to the Law of Least Effort–three things you can do to put this principle of “do less and accomplish more” into action. The first component is acceptance. Acceptance simply means that you make a commitment: “Today I will accept people, situations, circumstances and events as they occur.” This means I will know that this moment is as it should be, because the whole universe is as it should be. The second component is responsibility. This means not blaming anyone or anything for your situation, including yourself. This allows you the ability to have a creative response to the situation as it is now. All problems contain the seeds of opportunity, and this awareness allows you to take the moment and transform it to a better situation or thing. The third component to the Law of Least Effort is defenselessness. This means that you have relinquished the need to convince or persuade others of your point of view. If you relinquish this need you will in that relinquishment gain access to enormous amounts of energy that have been previously wasted.
5) THE LAW OF INTENTION AND DESIRE
This law is based on the fact that energy and information exist everywhere in nature. A flower, a rainbow, a tree, a human body, when broken down to their essential components are energy and information. The whole universe, in its essential nature, is the movement of energy and information. The only difference between you and a tree is the informational and energy content of your respective bodies. You can consciously change the energy and informational content of your own quantum mechanical body, and therefore influence the energy and informational content of your extended body–your environment, your world–and cause things to manifest in it. The quality of intention on the object of attention will orchestrate an infinity of space-time events to bring about the outcome intended, provided one follows the other spiritual laws of success. Intention lays the groundwork for the effortless, spontaneous, frictionless flow of pure potentiality. The only caution is that you use your intent for the benefit of mankind.
6) THE LAW OF DETACHMENT
This law says that in order to acquire anything in the physical universe, you have to relinquish your attachment to it. This doesn’t mean you give up the intention to create your desire. You give up your attachment to the result. This is a very powerful thing to do. The moment you relinquish your attachment to the result, combining one-pointed intention with detachment at the same time, you will have that which you desire. Anything you want can be acquired through detachment, because detachment is based on the unquestioning belief in the power of your true Self. Attachment comes from poverty consciousness, because attachment is always to symbols. Detachment is synonymous with wealth consciousness, because with detachment there is freedom to create. True wealth consciousness is the ability to have anything you want, anytime you want, and with least effort. To be grounded in this experience you have to be grounded in the wisdom of uncertainty. In this uncertainty you will find the freedom to create anything you want.
7) THE LAW OF "DHARMA" OR PURPOSE IN LIFE
The seventh spiritual law of success is the Law of Dharma. (Dharma is a Sanskrit word that means “purpose in life.”) This law says that we have taken manifestation in physical form to fulfill a purpose. You have a unique talent and a unique way of expressing it. There is something that you can do better than anyone else in the whole world–and for every unique talent and unique expression of that talent, there are also unique needs. When these needs are matched with the creative expression of your talent, that is the spark that creates affluence. Expressing your talents to fulfill needs creates unlimited wealth and abundance. There are three components to the Law of Dharma. The first says that each of us is here to discover our true Self. The second component is to express our unique talents; the expression of that talent takes you into timeless awareness. The third component is service to humanity. When you combine the ability to express your unique talent with service to humanity, then you make full use of the Law of Dharma. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success are powerful principles that will enable you to attain self-mastery. If you put your attention on these laws and practice the steps outlined above, you will see that you can manifest anything you want–all the affluence, money and success you desire. You will also see that your life becomes more joyful and abundant in every way, for these laws are also the spiritual laws of life that make living worthwhile."
This law is based on the fact that we are, in our essential state, pure consciousness. Pure consciousness is pure potentiality; it is the field of all possibilities and infinite creativity. When you discover your essential nature and know who you really are, in that knowing itself is the ability to fulfill any dream you have, because you are the eternal possibility, the immeasurable potential of all that was, is and will be. This law could also be called the Law of Unity, because underlying the infinite diversity of life is the unity of one all-pervasive spirit. There is no separation between you and this field of energy. One way to access the field is through the daily practice of silence, meditation and non-judgment. Spending time in nature will also give you access to the qualities inherent in the field: infinite creativity, freedom and bliss.
THE LAW OF GIVING
This law could also be called the Law of Giving and Receiving, because the universe operates through dynamic exchange. The flow of life is nothing other than the harmonious interaction of all the elements and forces that structure the field of existence. Because your body and your mind and the universe are in constant and dynamic change, stopping the circulation of energy is like stopping the flow of blood. Whenever blood stops flowing, it begins to clot, to stagnate. That is why you must give and receive in order to keep wealth and affluence–or anything you want–circulating in your life. If our only intention is to hold on to our money and hoard it–since it’s life energy, we will stop its circulation back into our lives as well. In order to keep that energy coming to us, we have to keep the energy circulating. Thus, the more you give, the more you will receive. The best way to put The Law of Giving into operation is to make a decision that any time you come into contact with anyone, you will give them something. It doesn’t have to be in the form of material things; it could be a flower, a compliment or a prayer. In fact, the most powerful forms of giving are non-material. The gifts of caring, attention, affection, appreciation and love are some of the most precious gifts you can give, and they don’t cost you anything.
3) THE LAW OF KARMA (OR CAUSE AND EFFECT
“Karma” is both action and the consequence of that action; it is cause and effect simultaneously, because every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in kind. There is nothing unfamiliar about the Law of Karma. Everyone had heard the expression, “What you sow is what you reap.” Obviously, if we want to create happiness in our lives, we must learn to sow the seeds of happiness. Therefore, karma implies the action of conscious choice-making. Whether you like it or not, everything that is happening at this moment is a result of the choices you’ve made in the past. Unfortunately, a lot of us make choices unconsciously, and therefore we don’t think they are choices–and yet, they are. If you step back for a moment and witness the choices you are making as you make those choices, then in just this act of witnessing, you take the whole process from the unconscious realm into the conscious realm. This procedure of conscious choice-making and witnessing is very empowering.You can use the Law of Karma to create money and affluence, and the flow of all good things to you, any time you want. But first, you must become consciously aware that your future is generated by the choices you are making in every moment of your life. If you do this on a regular basis, then you are making full use of this law. The more you bring your choices into the level of your conscious awareness, the more you will make those choices which are spontaneously correct–both for you and those around you.
THE LAW OF LEAST EFFORT
This law is based on the fact that nature’s intelligence functions with effortless ease and abandoned carefreeness. This is the principle of least action, of no resistance. This is, therefore, the principle of harmony and love. When we learn this lesson from nature, we easily fulfill our desires. In Vedic Science, the age-old philosophy of India, this principle is known as the principle of economy of effort, or “do less and accomplish more.” Ultimately, you come to the state where you do nothing and accomplish everything. This means that there is just a faint idea, and then the manifestation of the idea comes about effortlessly. What is commonly called a “miracle” is actually an expression of the Law of Least Effort. Least effort is expended when your actions are motivated by love, because nature is held together by the energy of love. When you seek power and control over other people, you waste energy. When you seek money or power for the sake of the ego, you spend energy chasing the illusion of happiness instead of enjoying happiness in the moment. When your actions are motivated by love, your energy multiplies and accumulates–and the surplus energy you gather and enjoy can be channeled to create anything that you want, including unlimited wealth. There are three components to the Law of Least Effort–three things you can do to put this principle of “do less and accomplish more” into action. The first component is acceptance. Acceptance simply means that you make a commitment: “Today I will accept people, situations, circumstances and events as they occur.” This means I will know that this moment is as it should be, because the whole universe is as it should be. The second component is responsibility. This means not blaming anyone or anything for your situation, including yourself. This allows you the ability to have a creative response to the situation as it is now. All problems contain the seeds of opportunity, and this awareness allows you to take the moment and transform it to a better situation or thing. The third component to the Law of Least Effort is defenselessness. This means that you have relinquished the need to convince or persuade others of your point of view. If you relinquish this need you will in that relinquishment gain access to enormous amounts of energy that have been previously wasted.
5) THE LAW OF INTENTION AND DESIRE
This law is based on the fact that energy and information exist everywhere in nature. A flower, a rainbow, a tree, a human body, when broken down to their essential components are energy and information. The whole universe, in its essential nature, is the movement of energy and information. The only difference between you and a tree is the informational and energy content of your respective bodies. You can consciously change the energy and informational content of your own quantum mechanical body, and therefore influence the energy and informational content of your extended body–your environment, your world–and cause things to manifest in it. The quality of intention on the object of attention will orchestrate an infinity of space-time events to bring about the outcome intended, provided one follows the other spiritual laws of success. Intention lays the groundwork for the effortless, spontaneous, frictionless flow of pure potentiality. The only caution is that you use your intent for the benefit of mankind.
6) THE LAW OF DETACHMENT
This law says that in order to acquire anything in the physical universe, you have to relinquish your attachment to it. This doesn’t mean you give up the intention to create your desire. You give up your attachment to the result. This is a very powerful thing to do. The moment you relinquish your attachment to the result, combining one-pointed intention with detachment at the same time, you will have that which you desire. Anything you want can be acquired through detachment, because detachment is based on the unquestioning belief in the power of your true Self. Attachment comes from poverty consciousness, because attachment is always to symbols. Detachment is synonymous with wealth consciousness, because with detachment there is freedom to create. True wealth consciousness is the ability to have anything you want, anytime you want, and with least effort. To be grounded in this experience you have to be grounded in the wisdom of uncertainty. In this uncertainty you will find the freedom to create anything you want.
7) THE LAW OF "DHARMA" OR PURPOSE IN LIFE
The seventh spiritual law of success is the Law of Dharma. (Dharma is a Sanskrit word that means “purpose in life.”) This law says that we have taken manifestation in physical form to fulfill a purpose. You have a unique talent and a unique way of expressing it. There is something that you can do better than anyone else in the whole world–and for every unique talent and unique expression of that talent, there are also unique needs. When these needs are matched with the creative expression of your talent, that is the spark that creates affluence. Expressing your talents to fulfill needs creates unlimited wealth and abundance. There are three components to the Law of Dharma. The first says that each of us is here to discover our true Self. The second component is to express our unique talents; the expression of that talent takes you into timeless awareness. The third component is service to humanity. When you combine the ability to express your unique talent with service to humanity, then you make full use of the Law of Dharma. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success are powerful principles that will enable you to attain self-mastery. If you put your attention on these laws and practice the steps outlined above, you will see that you can manifest anything you want–all the affluence, money and success you desire. You will also see that your life becomes more joyful and abundant in every way, for these laws are also the spiritual laws of life that make living worthwhile."
What is pyschic addition?
Here is a pretty good article I came across written by iritar. He explains a few points which is important to know. I, Luna, personally do not allow my clients to become to needy. I give the insight they need and allow them to make their own well informed decision based on good info that they need for their own well being. Please take a few minutes to read the article, in full, and do not allow yourself to become addicted. A good psychic will know you after a time or two with working with them and we have warning signs to watch for so we can also put an end to allowing you to become to frequent of a caller, etc. I prefer to allow my readings to manifest and have the client keep me updated (if they want to) but I prefer to not read again for them for at least a few months. If it should be a different subject, then I will read for them, but the same subject over and over, I will not. Cards, angels and guides get tired of the same questions from the same person so keep that in mind. Love and light.
Psychic Addiction is where an individual may become so dependent upon talking with psychics that they are no longer able to make a decision without speaking to one.
Signs of addiction include, but are not limited to:
* Speaking with a psychic more than once per day.
* Speaking with more than two psychics to validate a previous reading from another psychic.
* Speaking with a psychic about the same issue more than twice per month.
* Severe financial losses due to speaking with psychics.
* Confusion from getting too much conflicting information from multiple readings.
* Someone telling you that you may have a psychic addiction.
Check the article in full at:
http://www.magicaltruth.com/2009/12/what-is-psychic-addiction.html
Psychic Addiction is where an individual may become so dependent upon talking with psychics that they are no longer able to make a decision without speaking to one.
Signs of addiction include, but are not limited to:
* Speaking with a psychic more than once per day.
* Speaking with more than two psychics to validate a previous reading from another psychic.
* Speaking with a psychic about the same issue more than twice per month.
* Severe financial losses due to speaking with psychics.
* Confusion from getting too much conflicting information from multiple readings.
* Someone telling you that you may have a psychic addiction.
Check the article in full at:
http://www.magicaltruth.com/2009/12/what-is-psychic-addiction.html
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Evolve your brain. When we change our mind, we change our biology.
Here is another fantastic podcast to check out. Dr Joe Dispenza has many areas of specialty: biochemistry, neuroscience/brain function, chemistry, cellular biology, memory formation and ageing and longevity. Over the past decade Dr Joe has lectured in many countries educating people about the role and function of the human brain. In so doing, he has taught thousands of people how to re-programme their thinking through scientifically proven neuro-physiologic principles. Dr. Joe Dispenza is one of the scientists, researchers and teachers featured in the award-winning movie What the BLEEP Do We Know!? Dr Joe Dispenza is the author of Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind which explores the biology of change. Download Now.
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=150
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=150
Spiritual cleaning - how to do it.
My friend, Benjamin Ka-han McAvoy, sent me this video that he did. He is a healer amongst other talents he possesses. This video really helps to give you direction on how to spiritually cleanse yourself. If the picture makes you uncomfortable, just minimize it and listen to Benjamins voice for the guidance lesson.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Life after death...what do you think?
In an exclusive survey of 1,011 people 50 and over, AARP (The Magazine) sought to learn just what Americans in the second half of life think about life after death. Over the years we’ve seen countless surveys examining Americans’ attitudes and beliefs about the afterlife, but we wanted to hear specifically from the AARP generation—those who are more than halfway to the point of finding out, once and for all, precisely how right or wrong they were about life after death. Feel free to check out the article.
http://sawperception.com/2010/05/16/life-after-death-by-bill-newcott/
http://sawperception.com/2010/05/16/life-after-death-by-bill-newcott/
The role of ideas in spiritual life-by Benjamin Ka-han McAvoy.
Descartes summed up his philosophy in the famous dictum: “I think, therefore I am.” The more a person grows in the spiritual domain, however, the less that person relies on thought. While we may conceive of distant realms, of heaven, of other universes, of higher dimensions, even of God, our thinking itself remains inexorably bound to the world of space and time. As thought junkies, though, we nurture our addiction to listening to, floating in, adding to, and arguing with the ever-flowing stream of thoughts and images in our minds. One cannot think one’s way into heaven. The concept trap ensnares many spiritual seekers as we unwittingly substitute thoughts and ideas about the path for the path itself. For actually traveling the spiritual path, thoughts, no matter how elaborate, abstract or holy, are the wrong vehicle. Though words of prayer or a Divine name can orient us in the right direction, only by seeing beyond thoughts and beyond mental imagery can we begin to touch the higher worlds. Thoughts and concepts play no role when we stand before the ineffable.
So why publish thousands of books on spiritual subjects? Right thinking and true ideas offer two invaluable ingredients for the inner life: motivation and guidance. Great spiritual poetry and myths, stories in the holy scriptures, and other written sources contain ideas and images which can serve to raise the level of our spiritual aspirations, moving us to renew our commitment to the path, helping us through our dry spells, periods of doubt, and the inevitable and numerous obstacles we encounter along the way. Eventually, the wonders of the path itself provide ample motivation. But until that door opens, books and ideas can help propel us toward the non-conceptual. The key to avoiding pitfall of concepts lies in not confusing the moon with the finger pointing toward it.
The inner landscape hides a territory unknown to us. The deeper realms lie shrouded within what psychologists call the unconscious. A trail or set of signposts through this land would prove most useful. Unfortunately, such definitive guidance eludes possibility because the inner landscape is not material in the way that streets, sidewalks, and hills are. Books and ideas can, however, provide building blocks for a mental map of the inner realms. Through a difficult and continual effort of map-making, we calibrate, revise and align our conceptual map to conform to the actual landscape, to the experience of walking the path. Understanding deepens.
In certain circumstances, for example on a spiritual retreat, reading can only interfere with our inner work, arousing thoughts and fixing our attention on concepts, rather than moving beyond them. But in most circumstances, in everyday life, our thoughts perpetually cascade through the foreground of our minds. Reading texts of the spirit, pondering their contents, and drawing inspiration from them channel our thoughts and hearts toward actual steps along the path, toward moment-to-moment presence and practice.
Hope that this gives you some new or refresh ideas. Blessings to each and everyone of you from Benjamin.
So why publish thousands of books on spiritual subjects? Right thinking and true ideas offer two invaluable ingredients for the inner life: motivation and guidance. Great spiritual poetry and myths, stories in the holy scriptures, and other written sources contain ideas and images which can serve to raise the level of our spiritual aspirations, moving us to renew our commitment to the path, helping us through our dry spells, periods of doubt, and the inevitable and numerous obstacles we encounter along the way. Eventually, the wonders of the path itself provide ample motivation. But until that door opens, books and ideas can help propel us toward the non-conceptual. The key to avoiding pitfall of concepts lies in not confusing the moon with the finger pointing toward it.
The inner landscape hides a territory unknown to us. The deeper realms lie shrouded within what psychologists call the unconscious. A trail or set of signposts through this land would prove most useful. Unfortunately, such definitive guidance eludes possibility because the inner landscape is not material in the way that streets, sidewalks, and hills are. Books and ideas can, however, provide building blocks for a mental map of the inner realms. Through a difficult and continual effort of map-making, we calibrate, revise and align our conceptual map to conform to the actual landscape, to the experience of walking the path. Understanding deepens.
In certain circumstances, for example on a spiritual retreat, reading can only interfere with our inner work, arousing thoughts and fixing our attention on concepts, rather than moving beyond them. But in most circumstances, in everyday life, our thoughts perpetually cascade through the foreground of our minds. Reading texts of the spirit, pondering their contents, and drawing inspiration from them channel our thoughts and hearts toward actual steps along the path, toward moment-to-moment presence and practice.
Hope that this gives you some new or refresh ideas. Blessings to each and everyone of you from Benjamin.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Do you like to read horoscopes? If so, check this site out.
For those of you who love astrology and horoscopes, here is a good site to check every now and again. Zoe Moon Astrology is right on most of the time - a good 80% of the time. Enjoy.
http://zoemoonastrology.blogspot.com/
http://zoemoonastrology.blogspot.com/
Friday, May 14, 2010
Manifest your own heaven on earth.
This is a wonderfully written video and so very true to form. Take a few minutes of your so called 'busy' day and give it a look. I highly recommend it for your own greater good. Blessings to all.
Is it time to change your life?
I absolutely love this man. I have followed and studied under him for quite some time. He has many educational tools out there - books, CD's. This video is worth taking some time out of your day to view.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRAewRQl_ZY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRAewRQl_ZY
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Your brain - on drums.
Talk about the shamanistic and meditative affect of drumming on the brain by Layne Redmond. This is quite informative. If you have the time, it's well worth viewing.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Seven steps to take to connect with spirit guides.
Everyone is born psychic to some level. Yes, everyone has a potential psychic medium skill within them, just waiting to be found. The gift of being a psychic medium is very distinctive because you have the unique capability to connect with spiritual entities, on top of the other psychic powers that you have! Psychic medium powers allow you to communicate with spirit guides, angels, and even spirits of those who have passed away.
The 7-Step Psychic Medium Meditation Technique to Connect with Your Spirit Guide
Similar to any psychic gift, the secret to boost your psychic medium abilities to full force is through proper meditation. Let me show you a pretty simple meditation technique to establish a psychic medium connection with your spirit guide.
1. In a peaceful nook, sit in a comfortable position. Relax and clear your mind. As you take deep breaths, imagine that you are sitting on a beam of white light that extend up to over 50 feet surrounding you.
2. Then, envision that you are opening the energy centers on the soles of your feet. As you breathe in, visualize that you are taking in white light in them, and experience it flow and circulate to other parts of your body. After that, when you slowly exhale, visualize that white energy is heading out through your lungs, together with all the stress and anxiety that you have.
3. When you’re ready and you have white light moving freely in your body, visualize that you are entering a special place, a peaceful sanctuary. Imagine a flight of white steps covered with soft mist. Move near those steps, take time to think and get in touch with your inner psychic medium.
4. Once you feel comfortable and secure with that setting, slowly climb the white steps. As you climb higher the soft mist around will start to glow and you might see some special things on the steps. Your psychic medium senses will now start to be keen. Start to observe how you feel — when you’re near the top, you’d feel s sense of inner peace and a higher level of expectation.
To read the full article, please visit the link below:
http://www.hh2.org/health-fitness/alternative-medicine/psychic-medium-meditation-7-steps-to-connect-with-your-spirit-guides/
The 7-Step Psychic Medium Meditation Technique to Connect with Your Spirit Guide
Similar to any psychic gift, the secret to boost your psychic medium abilities to full force is through proper meditation. Let me show you a pretty simple meditation technique to establish a psychic medium connection with your spirit guide.
1. In a peaceful nook, sit in a comfortable position. Relax and clear your mind. As you take deep breaths, imagine that you are sitting on a beam of white light that extend up to over 50 feet surrounding you.
2. Then, envision that you are opening the energy centers on the soles of your feet. As you breathe in, visualize that you are taking in white light in them, and experience it flow and circulate to other parts of your body. After that, when you slowly exhale, visualize that white energy is heading out through your lungs, together with all the stress and anxiety that you have.
3. When you’re ready and you have white light moving freely in your body, visualize that you are entering a special place, a peaceful sanctuary. Imagine a flight of white steps covered with soft mist. Move near those steps, take time to think and get in touch with your inner psychic medium.
4. Once you feel comfortable and secure with that setting, slowly climb the white steps. As you climb higher the soft mist around will start to glow and you might see some special things on the steps. Your psychic medium senses will now start to be keen. Start to observe how you feel — when you’re near the top, you’d feel s sense of inner peace and a higher level of expectation.
To read the full article, please visit the link below:
http://www.hh2.org/health-fitness/alternative-medicine/psychic-medium-meditation-7-steps-to-connect-with-your-spirit-guides/
Guided and Transcendental meditation.
Guided meditation, guided imagery or guided relaxation techniques, the instructor offers suggestions to guide the listener into a meditative state. Visualization practices can be similarly guided, or practiced on one’s own. The goal of these techniques can be relaxation, healing, uplifting emotions, inner peace or other desired outcomes.
The Transcendental Meditation technique is not “guided meditation” and does not depend on a CD or any outside guide. It is not a process of bringing awareness to the body or imagining a peaceful, relaxed state or particular goal in life. Although guided meditation practices may create pleasant moods or degrees of relaxation, much greater benefit comes from the process of transcending the realm of thinking and imagination.
During the TM technique the mind settles inward to experience quieter stages of the thinking process, until one transcends, or goes beyond thinking and arrives at the silent source of thought-the mind’s inner reservoir of energy, creativity and intelligence-the state of pure consciousness. Scientific research has shown this to be a unique state of restful alertness, characterized by decreased breath rate and other indicators of deep relaxation, along with heightened brainwave coherence throughout all areas of the brain.
Practices that keep the mind engaged on the more surface, active levels-using imagination and suggestion-have not been found to produce this range of effects.
To read the article in it's entirety, please visit the link below:
http://your-safe-mall.com/alternative-medicine/guided-meditation-how-does-it-compare-to-the-transcendental-meditation-technique.html
The Transcendental Meditation technique is not “guided meditation” and does not depend on a CD or any outside guide. It is not a process of bringing awareness to the body or imagining a peaceful, relaxed state or particular goal in life. Although guided meditation practices may create pleasant moods or degrees of relaxation, much greater benefit comes from the process of transcending the realm of thinking and imagination.
During the TM technique the mind settles inward to experience quieter stages of the thinking process, until one transcends, or goes beyond thinking and arrives at the silent source of thought-the mind’s inner reservoir of energy, creativity and intelligence-the state of pure consciousness. Scientific research has shown this to be a unique state of restful alertness, characterized by decreased breath rate and other indicators of deep relaxation, along with heightened brainwave coherence throughout all areas of the brain.
Practices that keep the mind engaged on the more surface, active levels-using imagination and suggestion-have not been found to produce this range of effects.
To read the article in it's entirety, please visit the link below:
http://your-safe-mall.com/alternative-medicine/guided-meditation-how-does-it-compare-to-the-transcendental-meditation-technique.html
Monday, May 3, 2010
Spirituality coaching with Rowena Rolt.
FREE PODCAST DOWNLOAD - on spirituality in coaching. This is an interview with Rowena Rolt who is a life/corporate coach with over 15 years experience working in the UK and overseas.
Rowena began her spiritual journey over 17 years ago and has travelled extensively in India studying Eastern traditions and meditation techniques. She now combines her meditative practice with her commercial role as the founder of ‘The Learning Spa’ – a training company dedicated to improving performance and wellbeing in the workplace.
On this podcast you will learn how:
*The corporate world is opening up to a new conversation that includes spirituality;
*Spirituality can be embraced in a coaching context;
*To use the power of silence in your coaching sessions;
*Your spiritual journey is relevant to your coaching practise.
The podcast last 30 mins approximately.
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=132
Rowena began her spiritual journey over 17 years ago and has travelled extensively in India studying Eastern traditions and meditation techniques. She now combines her meditative practice with her commercial role as the founder of ‘The Learning Spa’ – a training company dedicated to improving performance and wellbeing in the workplace.
On this podcast you will learn how:
*The corporate world is opening up to a new conversation that includes spirituality;
*Spirituality can be embraced in a coaching context;
*To use the power of silence in your coaching sessions;
*Your spiritual journey is relevant to your coaching practise.
The podcast last 30 mins approximately.
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=132
A free podcast with Chloë Goodchild.
FREE PODCAST with Chloë Goodchild.
About Chloë Goodchild: Chloe has travelled worldwide, exploring a wide perspective on voice and sound. She studied music and education at Cambridge and Norwich universities. She is the founder of The Naked Voice that runs workshops and trainings on voice and sound in the UK.
Discover: the importance of silence; the power of your authentic voice; how you can express the power of your emotions and spirit through sound; sound as a spiritual path; and how sound can still the mind and undo the critical ego.
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=125
Blessings to all from Steve Nobel
About Chloë Goodchild: Chloe has travelled worldwide, exploring a wide perspective on voice and sound. She studied music and education at Cambridge and Norwich universities. She is the founder of The Naked Voice that runs workshops and trainings on voice and sound in the UK.
Discover: the importance of silence; the power of your authentic voice; how you can express the power of your emotions and spirit through sound; sound as a spiritual path; and how sound can still the mind and undo the critical ego.
http://www.stevenobel-interviews.com/DownloadMP3Squeeze.aspx?ID=125
Blessings to all from Steve Nobel
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