Monkey See, Monkey Do: How Corruption, Inequality, and Self-Interest Threaten Civilization
Your Teenagers Shouldn’t Make Mistakes?
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
Teenagers, teenagers, teenagers!! Oh how we rack our brains trying to be the best possible parents. And no matter what we do, it seems we can never get it quite right!
The Inner Compass, Human Evolution and Democracy
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
The understanding that each individual has their own connection to the Great Universal Intelligence is the basis of our democratic way of life. Democracy is a social system that is based on the right of each individual to be who he or she is.
Why It's Important To Be Selfish and Keep Your Energy High
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When I coach people to find and follow their Inner Compass, they often ask, "But isn't it selfish to follow my Inner Compass?" So here's my answer. First of all, it is important to understand that if you...
Thinking Peace: How We Can Each Contribute To The Creation Of World Peace
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If we study the world’s metaphysical and spiritual teachings, whether they are from the East or the West, we see that one of the basic spiritual tenets or “natural laws” is that all events originate in thought. In other words, it is not possible for an event to take place in the outer world without there first being a thought. Thought is the causative factor.
Dealing With The Fear Of Disapproval And Other Challenges
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Many people mistakenly think or fear that their choices and behavior will displease others and be the cause of another person's displeasure or unhappiness. It could be their partner, their parents, their children, their friends. The fear is that if you or I do what feels best to us – it might make someone else unhappy.
Does Everyone Have An Inner Compass?
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How do I know that everyone has an inner compass? To answer this question, let's start by taking a look at what’s really going on. Let's take a look at the world, at reality.
Not In Contact With The Inner Compass?
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The shocking truth is that many of us have lost contact with our Inner Compass – with our connection to this Great Universal Intelligence – and so we have lost contact with our own internal guidance system. And because of this, we are not truly in contact with how we really feel about things and so we flounder in our life situations and life becomes a struggle. I know this sounds strange, but it is true nevertheless.
Why Your Negative Emotions Are Your Friend
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Your Inner Compass is constantly sending you signals, but what happens when you don't listen to the signals and act accordingly? Well, the signals don't go away, they simply get louder and more powerful. So when you ignore your Inner Compass, it tries harder and harder to get your attention. This means that what started out as maybe a vague feeling of mild discomfort will become a stronger feeling of discomfort.
Lost Contact With Yourself? Start Listening To The Signals From Within
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We have been trained to, and have become so used to, focusing on other people and on trying to please other people. Most of us have learned from an early age to try to tune ourselves into what other people are wanting and needing. Because of this we have lost contact with ourselves. We have lost contact with our Inner...
Where Do Our Stressful Thoughts And Beliefs Come From?
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The moment we can ask ourselves “Does this thought have anything to do with reality?” “Is this thought true?” we are starting to wake up. This understanding breaks the bondage, which is our total identification with thoughts, and empowers us to wake up from the dream state.
Understanding the Nature of Emotions and Happiness
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Emotions are not inherent to events; they arise from interpretations. Recognizing this can liberate individuals from negative feelings associated with life events. Happiness can be categorized into two types: one dependent on external circumstances and the other rooted in true nature, which is accessible through presence and mindfulness.
Can Black And White Thinking Make You Happy?
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You know that you are indulging in black and white thinking when you use words like “always” and “never”. Or when you generalize about something or someone and say “everyone” or “no one”.
The Power of the Vision: This Is A Time of Great Awakening!
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What is the next step? Where are we all going? We are witnessing ... and participating in ... great events, extraordinary events. Nothing less than a planetary transformation is taking place, right here and now. Nothing less than a revolution in consciousness is going on. This is a time of great awakening! Hallelujah!
Harnessing Positive Focus for Personal Growth
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By consciously choosing to focus on the positive aspects of ourselves and others, we can attract goodness into our lives. Techniques such as praising and blessing not only enhance relationships but also improve our self-perception and health. Discover how shifting attention from negativity to positivity can transform interactions and personal well-being.
The Power of Releasing and Letting Go
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We're all carrying around such incredibly heavy loads of excess baggage, stuff we don't need, stuff that's weighing us down and preventing our Good from manifesting. One of the best ways to feel better is to release. When you release, you become lighter. Releasing is a good way to raise your energy.
Your Voice Matters – Vote For Decency and Democracy!
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Today, in October 2020, the horrific situation in the US is breaking my heart... the divisiveness, the lack of basic respect and common decency, the breakdown of basic democratic principles and institutions... all of which is making almost any kind of civilized political debate impossible... well it just breaks my heart.
How the Divine Speaks: Coincidence, Synchronicity, Disease
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We need dreams and attention to them. When it is not available through established religious or civic ritual, people will seek it in other forms.
Building a Sane and Just Society
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- Written by: Michael J. Shea, Ph.D
Given the amount of moral distress and moral violation in our culture now, it is vital to wake up the need to engage appropriately and as compassionately as possible.
Body Language Is Everything: What Is Yours Saying?
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Whether you’re aware of it or not, you're communicating powerful messages all day without uttering a single word...
The UN Emissions Gap Report: Are We on Track to Curb Climate Change?
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- Written by: Piers Forster, University of Leeds
As the latest UN climate change summit (COP28) gets underway in Dubai, conversations around limiting global warming to 1.5°C will confront a harsh reality.
US-China Pledge to Tackle Climate Crisis
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The relationship between the US and China is the most important in the world, and it has been unstable and sometimes under extreme stress in recent years.
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