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- The Road to Global Peace - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Craig LockTHE ROAD TO GLOBAL PEACE In the light of the current state of the world, here are a few personal thoughts that may be of interest, based on the "rather miraculous" transformation of South Africa. From one time "pariah" apartheid state wracked by violence and conflict... to a relatively ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - My Children Are Driving Me Crazy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Rhonda NeelyDo you sometimes feel that your children are driving you nuts? Maybe it's not them. Maybe it's what you're doing, or better yet, what you're not doing. Are there times that you sit down and think to yourself, I wish I was a better mother, or I wish I was a better father? Do you know that ...
Views: 3671 - The Virgin Birth: Don't Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Michael CasteelThe Christmas season that we are on the other side of holds a special place in my heart because my father was a part time Baptist preacher. I have fond memories of his moving sermons at this time of year about the beauty and purity of God's gift to us in Jesus through the virgin birth. ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Green Sky to True Blue - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Deb ScottWhat Do These Happy People Have In Common? What do authors like Dr. Wayne Dyer, Joel Osteen, Cheryl Richardson, and Mother Angelica have in common? They all know the secret how to turn a Green Sky to True Blue! Can you? With the New Year fast approaching, we all have goals. One of ...
Views: 1271(4 votes) - Skip the Hoopla in This Christmas Story - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Bill WhiteHere we are just three days before Christmas. Well, I suppose I should reach into my vast stores of inspiration, wit, and good cheer; and bring you the most awe inspiring newsletter of the year. But, no, I actually believe I can do much better. I’m going to share a story with you, and it’s ...
Views: 1275(3 votes) - Spiritual Christmas Poem By Jacqui Browne To Remind Us How Maginificent We All Are - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouChristmas is one breath away… Unbelievable how quickly time goes by and before we even realize that the year we live in is ending we must prepare ourselves to leave the old year behind and get into the Christmas Spirit to welcome the new one! A new year that is coming to make us stronger, ...
Views: 1701(6 votes) - ***A Calling to Lightworkers to Anchor Inner Peace, Diamond Consciousness and Unspeakable Joy into our World - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyAwakening your Divine Potential while Raising Diamond Consciousness on the Planet Imagine tens of thousands of Lightworkers, Spiritual Healers and Conscious Beings across the globe coming together, in our Hearts and in our Higher Diamond Consciousness, to receive a Divine Diamond Energy ...
Views: 2046(3 votes) - Spiritual Suntan - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Deb ScottWhat is a Spiritual Suntan? Well, what is suntan? How do you get one? Why do you get one? Those lazy summer days at the beach, with the sound of waves crashing on the beach shore, seagulls singing, and golden rays of sunshine hugging your whole body with the warmth of relaxing comfort. ...
Views: 1341(4 votes) - Life at Home: Where's the Hospitality in Entertaining? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyAlong with listing and writing Christmas cards is the list of guest we’re inviting over during the holidays. “Gee, this year the Butterfields and Hamburgs are coming. I must put my best foot forward. You know everyone will be talking about how lavishly I entertain my guest. Have to make a ...
Views: 1183(4 votes) - Serenity through Life's Challenges and Faith - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Mahindra RajHi everyone, the last month for me, was filled with numerous experiences I perceived as challenges which tested the level of faith I have in my path, process and what I’m doing, and as such I felt compelled to write about this topic. I figure there are many more out there that are going through ...
Views: 2428(2 votes) - 2012 - Which Road Will You Choose? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerRecently I tuned into a documentary about the prophecies of Nostradamus and the events and changes that he and others predicted would take place in the world; 21.12. 2012 believed to be the pinnacle date where the world will exist dramatically different than it does now. I am far from being ...
Views: 1996(5 votes) - Parenting from a Spiritual Perspective - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerSpirituality was not a word that you would have found in my vocabulary for the first three decades of my life, but there came a point when I was ready and open to shifting my perspective. I was tired of living the way I was; merely existing, going through the motions. I had been lured into the ...
Views: 1959(2 votes) - I DREAM WITH A PASSION OF TURNING HATRED INTO LOVE - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Craig Lock* A YOUNG (TEENAGE) IDEALIST: SEAN "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter." - Martin Luther King Submitter's Note: I came across these great words by a young New Zealand student by the name of Sean O'Connor and they fitted perfectly into the ...
Views: 2261(7 votes) - Worry Never Works - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Mike RobbinsI was talking to a friend of mine last week and she said, “If worrying worked, I’d weigh 115 pounds and be a millionaire by now.” I laughed out loud – appreciating her humor and insight. Worrying, which is something I’ve spent and wasted a lot of time and energy on throughout my life, never ...
Views: 1211(3 votes) - Family Matters: From chaos to Order - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyA family design meeting is a great way to discover what will be a unified conclusion to make the environment work orderly and peaceably for everyone. Discussions during a design meeting can include the storage needs, personal needs, social needs, or any emotional responses to certain colors, ...
Views: 1360(3 votes) - NOVEMBER 11 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Keith BrayNOVEMBER 11 May I Never Forget/Gratitude Thankfully, November 11 is an annual day that is celebrated. I wonder if I would so clearly remember to be grateful without the reminder. I am truly grateful that I did not have to live through or fight in any global wars over my lifetime, and I pray ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - ***Abundance is Found in Simplicity - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MA“It's the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.” – Paulo Coelho Camping this summer, my husband, John, and I were reminded how freeing it is to live simply. We had only the bare necessities with us…food, water, our camping gear and clothes. Living in a simple environment, we ...
Views: 2426(11 votes) - Binary Glitch - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Aryana HudsonAll people are plugged into the binary computer technology by virtue of the presence of that system on the planet. How does this affect the world? Well in order to understand the consciousness necessary for the invention of quantum computing and the information highway the observer must ...
Views: 2103(3 votes) - Sharing Some Thoughts on Love and Peace - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Love and Peace Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, Peace, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth Web site: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig Craig's new blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new ...
Views: 3073(2 votes) - Did you forget, you are happy! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Justin CrinerAre you just forgetful, don’t know how, or are you choosing not to be happy? I just got home from a conference in Bermuda where I got to spend some time with Fred Johnson www.fredjohnsonvoice.com. Fred and I were walking together he looked at me and said “Are you happy today, Justin.” I ...
Views: 2987(11 votes) - Sharing some Thoughts (and Quotations) on the Power of Love to Make a Difference (through Helping Make a Shift in Global Conscio - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Thoughts (and Quotations) on the Power of Love to Make a Difference (through Helping Make a Shift in Global Consciousness) Shared by: Craig Lock Web site: http://www.savedarfur.org Key Words: Inspiration, Love, Spirituality, Darfur, Sudan Other Articles are ...
Views: 916(4 votes) - Designing for the King -- Home Contents: Spiritual or Worldly? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Dr. Deana Murphy… and do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live … —Ephesians 4:30 (nlt) The topic of health and the environment of our bodies gets big press today and rightfully so because our bodies are the temples of... the ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Key Words: Peace, World Peace, Leadership, Peacemaking, Inspiration, Empowerment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts (enough there now, "stirrer") Web Site: Craig's new blog (with extracts from his ...
Views: 1053(3 votes) - The Truth About Lies - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from James LeGrandIf the truth shall set you free, then the lies can imprison you in guilt, burden and regret. They come as small as the occasional white lies friends tell each other to as big as the whopper of a lie governments tell their citizens. No matter the size, lies are intended to purposely deceive one ...
Views: 1633(2 votes) - Sharing Some Thoughts (Assorted) On Sprituality and Possibilities For Peace - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts (Assorted) On Sprituality and Possibilities For Peace Shared by craig lock Key Words: Mind, Spirit, Mindpower, Peace, World Peace, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Positive Thinking, Consciousness Web Sites: Craig's new blog (with extracts from his various ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Sharing a Collection of "assorted" Thoughts and Writings on Peace (Part One) - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Collection of "assorted" Thoughts and Writings on Peace (Part One) Author Name: Craig Lock Key Words: Peace, World Peace, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment, Spiritual. Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - The Road to Global Peace - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Craig LockThe Road to Global Peace Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment. Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html Other Articles are available ...
Views: 1896(6 votes) - 7 Ways to Say No - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from James LeGrandWhen you are serious about keeping your word, simplifying your life, or taking control of your schedule, you have to become selective about what you agree to doing. The word “no” isn’t the bad word you may have been taught it was as a kid. Instead, it’s your ticket to freedom. Understanding ...
Views: 2731(4 votes) - We Had Him - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThank you Maya Angelou, for creating such a beautiful, soulful, and loving tribute to Michael Jackson. His memorial service today (which I admittedly feared might become a spectacle) was a moving tribute to the Man in the Mirror that I choose to remember. This is Maya Angelou's poem: (and I ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - The Call to Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI recently visited the lively, beautiful city of Berlin. It was my first visit, and I brought with the visit what the word "Berlin" has meant to me. In my mind Berlin is a city that has lived at the center of extremes. In the 1930's it was a pleasure capitol of hedonistic fulfillment. In the ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Michael Jackson and Kim Jong Il - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUPDATE: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday she hopes North Korea grants amnesty to two jailed US reporters The last time I spoke to my friend Michael Jackson was about a month ago, 3 weeks before his shocking death. He had called me late one night to ask about another of my ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - The Colour of Racism and the Oneness of Humanity - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkIt is the media that chooses to promote the term Racism to obscure political, social and spiritual process. Mass media disseminates and processes information on a continual basis, programmed in relation to the political, social and economic policies impressed upon them through government ...
Views: 1634 - Environmentally Friendly - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danielle VindezAs we all make our individual efforts to be more “green” it is right to mention that factory farming of animals causes the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions on the planet. It also contributes to land degradation, water degradation, pollution, and soul degradation. How is it any ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part One) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part One) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Shimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, books, politics, world, peace, possibilities for peace Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Norman Rockwell and the America We Remember - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Dina DoveIf you are feeling like America isn’t what it used to be, you may need a change of scenery. I’m in a small Kansas town of around 3,000 people. It’s a far cry from the other places I’ve lived in my life. Having grown up in Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, and then spending years in San ...
Views: 930 - Being a Peacemaker - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel Clark“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -- Marcel Proust Are there people you’ve known who have made a great impact on your life? A teacher who inspired you, a coach who encouraged you, a friend who was always there when ...
Views: 2886(2 votes) - Increasing Peace through Increasing Self - What's Stopping You? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! What would it be like to live in global peace? I think it would encompass having complete trust in everyone else. That would cause us to all be working as one global entity. If that were the case, what would it mean for the world? It would mean countries and organizations ...
Views: 1829(3 votes) - Only 5 Minutes To Break From TEA - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Scott ColettiIn my last article I spoke of how important it is to have powerful and positive thoughts. Those thoughts would lead to enlightened emotions and subsequently stronger actions as a result. I gave it a name so you all could remember, TEA. I want to speak to you today as a real person with human ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - Can you fight for peace? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCan you fight AGAINST injustice? What does it mean to protest? The situation in Iran brings up many questions about the power of peoples voices and how they use their voice. The story of Neda Agha-Soltan ignites passionate emotion, because she really wasn't "fighting"...
Views: 964 - We suffer when we can't face reality. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Maureen MurphyI heard some one once describe denial like this, It's like covering your eyes and walking straight across a busy highway. Now that denial is gonna hurt! REALITY: By not seeing yourself or a situation for how it really is you can't possibly react, behave or respond appropriately. We all ...
Views: 18531(2 votes) - The Chattering Monkey or The Silent Monk - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Joan LaineThere are times in our lives, when we are so busy thinking, that it actually stops us from being in action towards the dreams that we have created in our imagination. So how do we know whether the creative sparks in our imagination will truly manifest new realities or remain dreamscapes, ...
Views: 2492(2 votes) - A trip around the world to be inspired by women of peace - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA trip around the world to be inspired by women of peace This article by Hadeel al Shalchi appeared in The National. Guatemala is very far away if you live in Egypt. So far, that one probably would never think of traveling there - until, perhaps, one is invited to a conference as I ...
Views: 816 - More than a Ceasefire – A Peace Movement for Today - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Mindy AudlinThe idea was born in a bubble bath. Donna Collins, now the Executive Director of The Global Peace Project, contemplated an idea for a peace enhancement study that could transform the city of Dallas, whose crime rate ranked number one for cities of more than a million people for ten consecutive ...
Views: 1760 - Poem From The Rooftops Of Iran - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the coming hours, a new day begins in Iran, and the world is watching. Will it be a day when the voices of the people are heard? Will it be a day that brings peace and acceptance, or one that continues to push the tides of change. Does history tell us that those tremoring voices can no ...
Views: 724 - The Practical Power of Now - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Faith riveraThe music starts bumping. The lights are flashing. My dancers strut their way on stage and I start singing to a packed crowd of 1,000 club-goers at the SoHo dance club in Los Angeles. Was it a fun, awesome, powerful experience?! Actually, no. Instead of feeling the exhilaration of the moment on ...
Views: 2076(1 vote) - Where Does Torture Start? Where Does It End? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I watched the YouTube clip of President Obama with Chancellor Merkel and Holocaust survivor Eli Weisel placing individual roses at the memorial at Buchenwald death camp, I was deeply moved. I felt both sadness at the horrors we as a species are capable of, and encouraged by what we as a ...
Views: 976 - How to Find Peace - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve had this experience a number of times now and I felt it might be a good idea to share it, possibly to see if anyone else knew the feeling. The feeling is like this: I am in a calm, empty sunlit room, and then I become that calm room, and the breeze blows gently, just flapping the ...
Views: 726(1 vote) - Peace In Our Schools - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Charlotte TersigniAs I have my own child who is attending school now at the small age of four, I tend to drift back to childhood days of my own and seem to have had to develope a sense of trust and faith into the public schools and reassure myself that things will be just fine. It may be a natural thing as a ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Tips for Re-inventing a Life Worth Living - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Holly Mae HowardDoes September remind you of going to school so long (or perhaps not so long) ago? Every September I feel like it’s time to get down to business, and I reinvent my life, in large and small ways. Reinventing oneself is an act of courage as well as of inspiration, usually inspired by a resounding ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - 10 Million Clicks For PEACE - Make a Personal Peace Impact! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Psychic LillyYesterday, you could donate and save one life. Today, you don’t even have to donate to save hundreds of lives and positively impact thousands of people online. We’ve put the power of peacemaking in your hands. For the first time in history you can directly help fix global problems! You won't ...
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