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Wisdom of Ovid

Horace (December 8, 65 BC – November 27, 8 BC), was an ancient Roman poet renowned for his lyric poetry and satires. His works, including blend wit, wisdom, and reflections on human nature, offering timeless insights into living a balanced and virtuous life. A leading poet under Emperor Augustus, Horace’s influence endured through the ages, shaping Roman literature and beyond. The English poet Alexander Pope praised Horace, noting, “He is the great master of good sense and good taste, whose works teach us how to think and how to live.”

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Wisdom of Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788 – September 21 1860) was a German philosopher and is best known for his book The World as Will and Representation. He was one of the first in Western philosophy to share and affirm significant tenets of Indian philosophy. His work didn’t attract much attention while he was alive, but gained in popularity after his death in science, philosophy, and literature. His writings on morality, aesthetics, and psychology have influenced many. Below we list some words of wisdom from Arthur Schopenhauer.

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Radical Spirituality: Find Out Your Subconscious Fears and Defenses Part 1

Your mind is comprised of what you are consciously aware of and what is hidden from your awareness, the subconscious or unconscious. Considering your spiritual self is your inner self, it's very spiritual to get in touch with your subconscious fears, defenses, and strengths. We believe it’s necessary for ultimate self-discovery and to make the most of your life. Until you do that you're only dealing with the surface you, not the real you.

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Love, Sex and Numerology: Numbers 1 Through 9 Part II

Pythagoras, known as the Father of Number, believed number mysticism is one of the keys of the meaning of life. “Number rules the universe.” Pythagoras Everyone has been exposed to basic numerology, and we don’t blame you if you’re skeptical. Instead of relying entirely upon single factors like the day of birth, we’ve found pattern recognition using multiple indicators is the most dependable way to delineate personality and fate.

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Wisdom of Kimitake Hiraoka

Kimitake Hiraoka (平岡 å¬å¨ January 14th, 1925 – November 25th, 1970), known by his pen name Yukio Mishima (ä¸å³¶ ç±ç´å¤«), was a Japanese author, playwright, actor, poet, model, Shintoist, and the leader of an attempted coup d'état that culminated in his ritual suicide. Below we list some words of wisdom from Kimitake Hiraoka. "Perfect purity is possible if you turn your life into a line of poetry written with a splash of blood." "As long as you know I am waiting, take your time flowers of the spring." "True beauty is something that attacks, overpowers, robs, and finally destroys."r

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Numerology Compatibility Hidden Truths Part II

Eons ago, truth seekers and spiritualists recognized that numbers represent qualities as well as quantities. Number mysticism, the ancient and more complex form of today’s modern numerology, is one sure-fire divination method to disce personality and compatibility. Everyone has unique strengths and problematic traits, and remarkably, those traits are represented in the astrological and numerological patterns (over-balanced and under-balanced forms of each number).

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Numerology Compatibility Hidden Truths Part I

Mystics realized thousands of years ago that numbers symbolize qualities as well as amounts. Numerology, or what used to be referred to as number mysticism, is one of several tried and true forms of divination used to derive personality traits and compatibility. Nobody is perfect, and those imperfections are reflected by unique patterns of over-balanced and under-balanced forms of each number.

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The Myth of Inequality and How it Relates to Karma

“Income inequality” has been a popular topic in the news lately. Some say that those who make more money should give to those who have less to “even the playing field.” From the standpoint of karma and reinca ation, there is no such thing as inequality. Life is not supposed offer equal outcomes (equal rights are another matter). Everyone is experiencing what they need to for their soul growth and, or for karmic reasons; like it or not (and we risk angry e-mails every time we mention this), you’ve earned much (not all) of the “good” and “bad” in your life through your past life actions.

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True or False - Is it Really Karmic?

After years of many past life regressions, we've learned to accept karma as a fact of life, and something that influences everyone, even if they don't believe in it. We believe that many people don't understand the real meaning of karma, which is a reaction from an action that was most often in a past life. It's not about punishment, but it can be about reward or a lesson. True or false? Which examples below are truly about karma? Relationship Karma

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Wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard

Soren Kierkegaard (May 5th, 1813 – November 11th, 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, social critic, poet, and religious author who many consider to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical works on organized religion, morality, ethics, psychology, and the philosophy of religion. Below we list some words of wisdom by Soren Kierkegaard. "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."

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23 Magic Affirmations -- Prepare for Your Next Relationship

Are you aware of the power of affirmations? You can use them to transform your love life. Some people claim that you can get anything you want with positive thinking. The law of attraction is important, though you need to also consider other spiritual laws, such as the laws of karma and predetermination, which supersede the law of attraction. In our many years of empirical research, we’ve found that how your life unfolds has a lot to do with personal timing, which is a reflection of your fate (which is the same thing as destiny).

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Demonic Possession Quiz

Subject: Quiz--How Demonically Possessed Are You? Unwanted entity attachment and negative energy are a part of life, but most people aren't aware of this hidden problem, or how it can influence their lives. The source of the unwanted energy can be negative energy directed at you from an enemy (which can also be from a past life and carry over to your present), a lost soul that happens to join your energy, or a demon or demon-like entity that is attacking you for various reasons.

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Guatama Buddha Wisdom: Joy and Gratitude

Gautama Buddha lived in ancient India 5th to 4th century BCE and is regarded as the founder of Buddhism. He was an enlightened soul (that phrase is overused, but he really was) who reintroduced a path to let go of the attachment to suffering. He taught a middle ground between over-indulgence and the excessive strictness of other spiritual practices, as well as meditative practices and mindfulness. He was referred to as Buddha, which means “Awakened One” starting two centuries after his death. Below we share some of his wise statements on gratitude and joy.

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Numerology and Prediction: An Easy to Calculate Nine-Year Cycle

The text within the mysterious Emerald Tablet, authored by Hermes Trismegistus, states, “That which is below is like that which is above and that which is above is like that is below.” According to hermetic tradition, the quote references the little world, or circumstances on planet Earth, symbolized by cosmic patterns or cycles seen within the visible skies, and beyond, throughout the universe. The operative word is “symbolize.” The patterns don’t make things happen, but do represent the orderliness of the universe.

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Signs Your Partner Could Be Possessed by Demons

The first thing that comes to mind for most people after hearing the words demonic possession is the Exorcist movie, Halloween, or perhaps your in-laws. We understand the reluctance to embrace the concept of ghosts and dark energy. Many years ago we were unsure about the notion of demonic energy, and particularly about it influencing human behavior. Today, we believe it’s a real epidemic that makes life’s difficulties worse, and creates additional problems for countless unsuspecting people.

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The Truth About Your Divine Purpose

Spiritual notions abound today regarding finding your calling, and the typical message can be summed up like this: Follow your heart to align yourself with and find your divine purpose, and you’ll find happiness and all the abundance you want, while avoiding life's challenges. We love spiritual inspiration, but we recommend keeping your feet on the ground because New Age delusions, such as the platitudes above, can crash against the rocks of reality in the real world.

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Reinca ated--Past Lives of Famous People

Most people don’t realize that you can’t have karma without reinca ation, and the theory of reinca ation dictates you are the sum total of all your prior existences. Even though you don’t consciously remember, all your actions in past lives, negative and positive, created the challenges and rewards you experience today, along with your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual being.

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Karma Warning: 3 Examples of Black Magic to be Avoided at All Costs

Black magic is defined as the misuse of spiritual energy including harming another person or attempting to get someone to act in accordance with your desires, especially if your desires oppose theirs. In our view, spiritual power is to be used only for good. The moment you try to control or manipulate another person, you step over the line and incur negative karma. Below we list 3 controversial examples of black magic.

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Past Lives & Reinca ation - What Creates Negative Karma & What Doesn't & Why You're Coming Back

According to life-between-life research involving past life nregression, souls can decide to stay on "the other side" rather nthan come back for another lifetime, especially if they've nworked through all of their karma during previous lifetimes n(which is very uncommon). Or they may decide to ...

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Dating, Relationships, and Spiritual Laws

The law of attraction says that you attract what you focus on. But what about the other, equally important spiritual laws? Below we discuss them, and how spiritual laws affect your love life. Our findings are the result of our extensive empirical research. Law of Higher-Self/Soul Influence Over Personality

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Psychiatrist: Demonic Possession a Valid Problem

After 25 years of experience in private practice and as a professor at New York Medical College and Columbia University, and evaluating hundreds of possession cases, Dr. Richard Gallagher believes possession is real. He is also the author of Demonic Foes, A Psychiatrist Investigates Demonic Possession in the Modern United States. Atheists laugh at the suggestion of demons being real (see the comments under the above linked article). Others think evidence of demons is nonexistent and the movie The Exorcist is merely entertainment.

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Wise words from Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí (May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical brilliance, flamboyant personality, and dreamlike, often shocking imagery. His most famous works include The Persistence of Memory, Christ of Saint John of the Cross, and The Temptation of Saint Anthony. A master painter, sculptor, filmmaker, and writer, Dalí turned his entire life into a work of art, blending genius with provocation and forever expanding the boundaries of imagination.

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Three Phases of Seeking a Soul Mate

Countless individuals have experienced the three stages of seeking true love. First, the person seeking true love looks for it everywhere, as if it will magically appear and elevate him to a blissful state of being, and sometimes projects what they want onto people who are not compatible. This type of true love seeking almost always ends in disappointment. It's like trying to find an oasis in the desert.

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Wisdom of Jacques Derrida

Jacques Derrida (July 15th,1930 – October 9th, 2004) was a French Algerian philosopher and author of over 40 books and hundreds of essays. He significantly influenced philosophy, sociolinguistics, music, literature, architecture, applied linguistics, political theory, law, psychoanalysis, anthropology, and historiography. Below we list some words of wisdom from Jacques Derrida. "If things were simple, word would have gotten around." "Who ever said that one was born just once?" "We are all mediators, translators."

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How Past Love Life Suffering Leads to Present Happiness

The theory of reinca ation suggests your past life actions create your present love life situations, both the good and the bad. People who don’t like their love lives now might be making up for their actions in the distant past, but not always. Sometimes, even the best intentions in past lives can result in unfortunate experiences in future lives. This is part of soul growth. Likewise, people with a rewarding love life today may have earned it in past lives. Below are examples of past life suffering that led to happy love lives. Love Isn’t Ownership

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Psychic Readings, Love life, and Relationships: Answers to 5 Top Questions Asked of Psychics

“Did he (or she) cheat?” If you have to ask a psychic this question, you may not be ready to have a real relationship, the connection you have with the person is not conducive to a compatible relationship, the person is not the monogamous type and, or the person is not deserving of your trust ...

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Avoid These Spiritual Traps

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, ignorance is defined as “the lack of knowledge or information.”

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Spiritual Power of Gratitude

Gratitude is one of the most powerful spiritual tools that you can use to enhance your state of mind and life, and cope with challenging circumstances. In accepting that which you can’t change, and expressing gratitude for what it is teaching you, life’s problems become easier to tolerate. You can express gratitude for a limitless number of things, including the positive aspects of your financial situation, home, family, health, physical body, being single or being in a relationship, and much more. Below we list quotes that highlight the importance and power of gratitude.

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Wise words from Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who became one of the most influential figures in Western art. Though he produced over 2,000 artworks, including iconic pieces like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and Irises, he achieved little recognition during his lifetime. His letters, especially those to his brother Theo, reveal profound reflections on art, life, nature, and the human soul. Van Gogh’s passionate and innovative use of color and brushwork transformed painting, leaving a lasting legacy.

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How to Let Go and Move On When It’s Over

Part of life is accepting that not all relationships and friendships are meant to last forever. People mature at different rates, change hobbies, meet more compatible friends, move away, grow up, grow a backbone, regress, progress, and fall out of love or in love with other people. “Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one.” Oscar Wilde Sometimes it’s best to move on. A study by researchers at the University of Missouri found that on-and-off relationships can have toxic psychological consequences.

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Wise Words of Rudolf Steiner

Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner (February 25th or 27th, 1861--March 30th, 1925) was an Austrian occultist, social reformer, architect, esotericist, and clairvoyant. He published may works including The Philosophy of Freedom, and founded an esoteric spiritual movement called anthroposophy.

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Wise Reminders From Confucius

Confucius, 551—479 BCE, was a Chinese philosopher and politician who was considered one of the most influential persons in human history. His teachings and philosophy are the foundation of East Asian society and culture. Below we list some of his words of wisdom. "Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed." "Tell people - and they may forget...show them - they may remember...but involve them and they will understand." "A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others." "Respect yourself and others will respect you."

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Relationships and Your Love Life: The Truth About Soul Mates

One of the most popular topics in the New Age arena, and also in the mundane marketplace, is soul mates. It’s a very lucrative subject for New Age marketers, and they frequently promote the myth that everyone has the perfect match out there somewhere and all you have to do is take a few simple spiritual steps to attract your match and live happily ever after.

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Demons Are Real--Three Stages of Tackling Them

More than twenty-five years ago, we didn't take demons and evil spirits seriously and were skeptical of the idea of dark and demonic energy. Today, having pierced the veil that separates the mundane world and the higher and lower planes long ago, we deal with entities of various levels, from higher-level guides to demons, on a regular basis.

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Wisdom of Blaise Pascal

Blaise Pascal (June 19, 1623 – August 19, 1662), was a French mathematician, philosopher, physicist, and inventor. A child prodigy, he wrote a remarkable dissertation on projective geometry at the age of 16. He later worked on probability theory, developed calculating machines, wrote a key treatise on the arithmetical triangle, and was a pioneer in the natural and applied sciences. Below we list some words of wisdom from Blaise Pascal. “When intuition and logic agree, you are always right.”

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Lessons From Near Death Experiences Part 5 of 9

What happens after death? Is that it, or does heaven really exist? We can find clues from the NDEs (near death experiences) of many people who returned from the dead to give their fascinating accounts of insight from the other side. The Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF) is the largest NDE website in the world with over 4000 experiences in over 23 Languages. Skepticism about NDEs is normal, and the NDERF FAQ page has a lot of helpful information, including answers to the most popular questions about the subject.

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15 Tips to Boost Your Energy and Spirituality

Making the most of your life depends on maximizing your energy, minimizing your stress levels, and maintaining a mental, spiritual and emotional center. Act on these 15 tips to get more out of life: 1) Supplements. There are many natural supplements that will help improve your health and make you feel better, if they work for and are needed by your particular body type. Some of our favorites include vitami B-12, apple cider vinegar, omega-3 fish oil, raw virgin coconut oil, green tea extract, and many others.

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