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The Meditation: A Sacred Shamanic Journey to Machu Picchu (Video)

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Written by: Vera Lopez and Linda Star Wolf Ph.D.

ray of light shining on Machu Picchu

Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Exhale fully and allow yourself to become fully present—right here and right now. We are going on a journey, a sacred journey to the heart of Machu Picchu.

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Finding The Master Within...with Help Along The Way

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Written by: Egan Sanders

Finding The Master Within...with help along the way

There comes a time in an individual's spiritual evolution when every seeker/person on a spiritual or philosophical quest, must come to the realization that all higher knowledge, higher truth, and all higher wisdom can only be revealed through their own being.

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I Was Born during the late Eastern Han Dynasty...

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Written by: Dena Merriam

I Was Born during the late Eastern Han Dynasty...

I was born during the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25 CE-220 CE) into a family of ardent Daoists who were very much inspired by the teachings of the great sage Zhang Daoling, who had been instructed by the blessed Laozi himself, in a vision, to help free the world of falsehood and corruption...

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I Was Born during the late Eastern Han Dynasty... (Video)

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Written by: Dena Merriam

I Was Born during the late Eastern Han Dynasty... (Video)

I was born during the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25 CE-220 CE) into a family of ardent Daoists who were very much inspired by the teachings of the great sage Zhang Daoling, who had been instructed by the blessed Laozi himself, in a vision, to help free the world of falsehood and corruption...

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Putting in Motion the First Spiritual Law of Success

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Written by: Deepak Chopra

The First Spiritual Law Of Success Is The Law Of Pure Potentiality

We are, in our essential state, pure consciousness. Pure consciousness is pure potentiality; it is the field of all possibilities and infinite creativity. Other attributes of consciousness are...

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One God, Many Religions: Learning To Accept, Love, and Respect All of Creation

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Written by: Aurelio Arreaza

One God, Many Religions: Learning To Accept, Love, and Respect All of Creation

When one studies and understands the main concepts and teachings of the great religions, it becomes obvious from their similarities that they come from the same source of inspiration: God Divine Energy. Even if these concepts were not so similar, it is obvious that there cannot be a Supreme God for each different part of the world.

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Losses and Reunions in the Afterlife

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Written by: Matthew McKay, PhD.

Losses and Reunions in the Afterlife

The deepest truth of the universe is that love is eternal; our relationships to each other and the whole go on forever. We are always together (even though on Earth we forget), always united in love, always and irrevocably connected to all of consciousness.

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Losses and Reunions in the Afterlife (Video)

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Written by: Matthew McKay, PhD.

Losses and Reunions in the Afterlife

The deepest truth of the universe is that love is eternal; our relationships to each other and the whole go on forever. We are always together (even though on Earth we forget), always united in love, always and irrevocably connected to all of consciousness.

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Eleven Fears and Misconceptions About Meditation

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Written by: Victor N. Davich

young boy wearing sunglasses meditating in an open field

Meditating sounds easy. Sitting. Breathing. Focusing in a relaxed kind of way. So why isn't everyone doing it? Why do so many who start meditating, or open a book on the subject, fail to carry through and make meditation a part of their daily lives? 

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It's Our Choice: Fear or Love

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Written by: Dr. Richard Moss

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Fear is the principal force that divides our hearts. It will continue to do so unless we increase the muscle of our attention and faith that lets us remain present for more and more of reality. When we consciously meet our fear, our faith grows...

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Planning the Burial: Anticipating Possible Problems and Blessings

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Written by: Elizabeth Fournier

Planning the Burial: Anticipating Possible Problems and Blessings

In addition to the emotional and spiritual aspects of funerals, there are always logistical and practical factors to consider. If you’re holding a backyard burial, you may be fully devoted to realizing your vision, but sometimes weather, burial containers, and humans, whether dead or alive, can ruin your planned-to-the-letter event.

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A Bright Light on the Horizon in the Here and Now

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Written by: John Randolph Price

A Bright Light on the Horizon in the Here and Now

I've written about the fear of the future and said, "If we dwell in concern over the tomorrows of life, we lose today . . ." Yet hardly a week goes by that I don't receive a letter expressing concern about what's on the horizon. But if we're going to live joyfully...

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The Empty Wheelchair – Wrestling with Grief after the Loss of a Son

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Written by: Steven Gardner

The Empty Wheelchair – Wrestling with Grief after the Loss of a Son 

Most of us have experienced the eerie feeling that goes with handling the personal possessions of a loved one who has passed away. Some very mundane things can produce surprisingly poignant reactions.  

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The Empty Wheelchair – Wrestling with Grief after the Loss of a Son (Video)

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Written by: Steven Gardner

The Empty Wheelchair – Wrestling with Grief after the Loss of a Son (Video)

Most of us have experienced the eerie feeling that goes with handling the personal possessions of a loved one who has passed away. Some very mundane things can produce surprisingly poignant reactions.  

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The Effects of Meditation: Moving from Pain to Joy

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Written by: Tur?ya

The Effects of Meditation: Moving from Pain to Joy

The effects of meditation often occur so gradually we don't notice them. Then comes a day when we have the sudden realization we're not like we used to be. With this dawning of understanding that we're not who we thought we were comes confusion. If we're lucky...

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The Effects of Meditation: Moving from Pain to Joy (Video)

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Written by: Tur?ya

The Effects of Meditation: Moving from Pain to Joy

The effects of meditation often occur so gradually we don't notice them. Then comes a day when we have the sudden realization we're not like we used to be. With this dawning of understanding that we're not who we thought we were comes confusion. If we're lucky...

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Embracing the New and Easily Releasing the Old

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Written by: Sanaya Roman

Embracing the New and Easily Releasing the Old

A meditation by Orin & DaBen focusing on letting go of what no longer serves us and embracing the new in order to create the life we really desire.

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Question? Exclamation! The Best Meditation is No Meditation

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Written by: James Robbins

Question? Exclamation! The Best Meditation is No Meditation

We are aware that we suffer from optical delusions, but we still suffer, nonetheless. We can see that there has been a breakdown somewhere along the way, but by what practical means are we going to heal ourselves?

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An Unshakable Trust Under All Circumstances

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

An Unshakable Trust Under All Circumstances

More and more, I have the feeling that an extraordinary cosmic force is pulling the strings of my life. ALL the strings, down to the smallest details. Because either this simply unheard of “show” called the universe is directed by a force, a cosmic intelligence that is simply amazing, or...

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An Unshakable Trust Under All Circumstances (Video)

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

An Unshakable Trust Under All Circumstances

More and more, I have the feeling that an extraordinary cosmic force is pulling the strings of my life. ALL the strings, down to the smallest details. Because either this simply unheard of “show” called the universe is directed by a force, a cosmic intelligence that is simply amazing, or...

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Let Them Talk: Getting Death Out In The Open and Celebrating Life

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Written by: Echo Bodine

Let Them Talk: Getting Death Out In The Open and Celebrating Life

Death is often the elephant in the room that everyone pretends isn’t there. This must change, because what ends up happening is that the person who’s dying feels very alone in this important time of their life, unable to communicate to their loved ones about what they’re...

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