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Charles Babbage (December 26, 1791 – October 18 1871) was an English philosopher, inventor, mechanical engineer, and mathematician. He is known for inventing the first mechanical computer and is considered the “father of the computer.” Below we list some words of wisdom from Charles Babbage.
A NDE or near death experience happens when a body is clinically dead, then comes back to life. During that time, his or her consciousness, or soul, goes to "the other side," and often returns with incredible insight. People from all over the world of different religions, races, backgrounds, ages and so on have experienced a NDE. Of those reports, the near death experience commonalities, even from those who previously hadn't believed in life after death or heard of NDEs, are astonishing.
Rabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861–August 7 1941) was an Indian writer, philosopher, and reformer who was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was instrumental in reshaping Indian literature, and the Sri Lankan national anthem was inspired by his work. Below we list some words of wisdom from Rabindranath Tagore. “He who is too busy doing good finds no time to be good.” “He who wants to do good knocks at the gate: he who loves finds the door open.” “It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.”
Elaborate handwriting, including lots of embellishmentnsuch as unnecessary loops, curves, spirals, underliningncircles, wavy lines, and other forms is an important, andntelling, handwriting analysis consideration. Handwriting analysis, or graphology, is so informative becausenit reveals ...
Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869--January 30 1948) was an Indian civil rights leader who was instrumental in India’s independence from Great Britain. He promoted non-violent resistance and helped rally workers against discrimination and government excess taxation. Below we list some words of wisdom from Mahatma Gandhi. “Civil disobedience becomes a sacred duty when the state becomes lawless or corrupt.” “Fear of disease killed more men than disease itself.”
It’s very common for people to be inexplicably drawnninto bad relationships. Why does this happen? Life on earth is all about personal lessons. Whilenrelationships may not always give us what we want, theynalways offer potential for spiritual growth. The main reasonnyou are drawn to those who ...
Leonardo da Vinci (April 15, 1452—May 2, 1519) was an Italian artist, scientist, architect, and engineer. He’s considered one of the greatest painters of all time, along with being a technological genius. Incredibly, da Vinci had no formal training beyond being taught to write, read, and do basic math. He was also ambidextrous and believed in reinca ation. Below we list some words of wisdom by Leonardo da Vinci. “Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.” “You do ill if you praise, but worse if you censure, what you do not understand.”
Morgan Freeman (June 1, 1937) is an American actor, narrator, and producer. He’s received many awards for his work, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2018. Below we list words of wisdom by Morgan Freeman. "How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!"
René Descartes (March 31, 1596– February 11,1650) was a French scientist, mathematician and philosopher. He pioneered analytic geometry, is often considered the father of modern philosophy, and contributed greatly to the Age of Reason. Below we list some words of wisdom from René Descartes. “Reason is nothing without imagination.” “God alone is the author of all the motions in the world.” “Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.” “With me, everything turns into mathematics.”
Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929, died April 4, 1968, was the most visible American civil rights leader from 1955 until his assassination. He furthered civil rights through nonviolence, motivated by his Christian beliefs and the peaceful activism of Mahatma Gandhi. We suspect this wise soul inca ated to teach the world about race relations, and so much more, and are grateful for his wisdom. Below we share some of his quotes, which are good reminders for the present too.
The conventional notion of predetermination suggests you have no control over your personal fate. However, our findings show you have complete control over it, though in a way different than you may think. “Nothing happens at random, but everything for a reason and by necessity.” Greek philosopher, Leucippus
Hannah Arendt (October 14, 1906 – December 4, 1975) was a German-bo philosopher and historian, and was one of the most prominent political theorists in the last century. She wrote extensively on the topics of totalitarianism, and the nature of power and evil. The Origins of Totalitarianism and The Human Condition are two of her more well-known publications. Below we list some words of wisdom from Hannah Arendt. “We all carry fault within.”
Past life regression is typically experienced by relaxing nthe body and conscious mind so that you can access the nsubconscious (memories, present and past lives) and nsuperconscious (all that is). Some people perceive dream-like images while regressed, nsome hear words or sounds, and others ...
Many have asked, “If there really was a God, why would henor she allow all the violence, poverty, and suffering thatnis so prevalent in our world?” This question implies a belief that God is only good and thatnsome antichrist is behind all our problems. If we could only getnrid of this ...
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.
Predictive modern astrology and numerology commonly include transits (e.g., transiting Satu in Virgo as we type this), secondary progressions, Universal Year (2009), solar return charts, and other basic cyclical timing methods that, by themselves, limit respectable levels of accuracy unless you have consistently strong psychic ability and use the esoteric sciences as touchstones only. We've witnessed it over and over: Modern-method-favoring astrologers shroud their avoidance of predicting personal fate in oh-so-creative ballads, even pinning fate against free will ("Free will prevails if
The bulk of self-empowerment coaches and motivational speakers tell you that there are only two main elements that matter in getting what you want in life: 1. Taking positive action 2. Thinking positive thoughts (to attract what you want) If it were only that easy.
The number 13 has little to do with "bad luck," despite thenU.S. Navy, supposedly, avoiding launching ships on Fridaynthe 13th and many Americans viewing the 13th and anythingnrelated to the number 13 as negative. The association may be due to Jacques de Molay, the first Grand Master of the ...
Avoid this trap at all costs: Denying the fact that innate challenges and harsh realities of life exist in various and unique forms for everyone, many of which are unalterable, and instead exclusively embracing frivolous renderings of astrology, number mysticism, palmistry or other ancient disciplines that include warped philosophies which promise you the moon. This course of action is ultimately detrimental to your best interest because it can lead to grave disappointment, and wasted time and money.
Ultimate spirituality, in part, involves uncovering your hidden personality, the distinct strengths and weaknesses that are unde eath your persona. Try as you might, you aren’t really in control of your subconscious mind which greatly influences your behavior. Although some of your concealed personality traits may not be very pleasant, uncovering your true nature can help maximize your talents and make the most of your life circumstances.
Whether or not you believe descendants of black slaves in the USA should receive reparations as compensation for that terrible time in US history, there's no denying the generations of abuse and mistreatment they endured. In this article we're not going to debate the issue, but look at the spiritual side of reparations. Almost every ancient civilization had slaves and, sadly, it's still happening all over the world. According to Time magazine, almost 14 millio Indians live like slaves. Reuters reports one in ten people in North Korea are modern slaves.
Hermes Trismegistus, the author named in the text of the enigmatic Emerald Tablet, said, “That which is below is like that which is above and that which is above is like that is below.” We interpret these wise words of the Hermetic tradition to refer to the occult principle that the microcosm reflects the macrocosm, and the macrocosm reflects the microcosm.
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."
Dalai Lama is a title of the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The current and 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who lives in India as a refugee. Below are some words of wisdom by Dalai Lama. "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live." "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." "Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."
The concept of karma is often misinterpreted. It’s a mistake to confuse subjective morality, that which society considers “right and wrong,” with karma. Karma is simply what you’ll get back (mostly in future lives) in equal measure from every action, thought, and intent and “bad karma” is not always what it’s believed to be. Below we offer a karma quiz. Guess which one of each case study gains the bad karma. Case #1 A:r
Losing a loved one is a heart wrenching experiencento say the least. Although finding the strength to move on with one’snlife after such an experience takes time, it can bendone. Gratitude is wonderful for helping to overcome grief. Bengrateful for the love you had, the experiences you ...
Some people may be too quick to accept metaphysicalntheories and methods without much consideration, butnunfortunately, blind acceptance doesn't usually lead toncomplete comprehension. Most people who advocate various metaphysical conceptsndon't automatically accept new theories. For many, ...
Whether to stay or leave an unhappy relationship can be a nvery difficult decision, especially when children and other nfactors are involved. Will you create negative karma if you leave your marriage? Some may say that you have an obligation to stay married nfor your children. We disagree ...
We recently heard of a case where an eight year-old girl’snaunt died of lung cancer and since the young girl was sonclose to her aunt, she told everyone to call her by her aunt’snname, insisted that her aunt’s clothes were hers, and begannstealing her father’s cigarettes (her aunt died of lung ...
A happy, monogamous, life-long, traditional marriage is almost universally desired, yet has been proven time and time again through high divorce and infidelity rates and legions of unhappy couples to be, in most cases, an idealistic, unrealistic notion trumped by the reality of human nature. Married and happy? Consider yourself fortunate. Married and unhappy? We have compassion for you. Married and cheating?
We've scrutinized the content of many ancient and most nmode -day numerology sources since 1992. There's a lot nof information out there; some good, some questionable, nand the new student can easily be overwhelmed, or worse, nmisguided. Through continuous experimentation, we've ngained strong ...
Many people spend so much time and energynon their love lives, striving for the idealnrelationship. While self-love is the only truenlove in our view, it’s understandable why thenfeeling of being loved and accepted by anothe is so desirable. Along the path to finding compatible ...
Misunderstandings regarding metaphysics and spirituality abound. Our empirical research since the 1980s has allowed us to realize, what we believe to be, the authentic meanings of the following spiritual terms. Be cautious of “updated” definitions and alte ative versions of these important terms, as in many cases they have been construed to fit the author’s agenda and profit goals.
Albert Einstein, a German-bo theoretical physicist, is remembered as one of the greatest physicists of all time. Einstein created the theory of relativity and made important contributions to the theory of quantum mechanics. Below we list examples of his words of wisdom. “A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.” Albert Einstein
Question: “How exactly does a psychic see future events? Where does that insight come from?” Answer: The idea of magically perceiving details about the future takes some getting used to. But once you do, the awareness can be invaluable, saving you enormous amounts of time and money. Just as time travel isn’t considered wild science fiction any longer, tapping into future circumstances either by remote viewing or intuition doesn’t seem to be as frowned upon as it was in decades past.
You’ve experienced it. Perhaps with a coworker, a neighbor, or even a relative. You try to get along with the bully to keep the peace, but they always manage to get under your skin and you react, sometimes not so nicely. You avoid them as much as possible. But for those times when you have no choice, we offer the suggestions below to help you handle them peacefully and from the perspective of a mystic rather than allowing them to add more stress to your life or worse.
Bruce Lee, born Lee Jun-fan (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, martial arts instructor, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and philosopher. He’s considered to be the most influential martial artist of all time and helped change the way Asians were represented in American movies. Below we list some words of wisdom from Bruce Lee. “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one”
By definition, people practice mysticism far more than they realize. The American Heritage dictionary defines mysticism as “consciousness of transcendent reality or of God through deep meditation or contemplation. Mystic is defined as relating to religious mysteries or occult rites and practices; one who practices or believes in mysticism.”
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, June 28, 1712 – July 2 1778, was a Swiss-bo writer, philosopher, and composer. His philosophy greatly influenced the Age of Enlightenment and French Revolution. Below we list some words of wisdom from Jean-Jacques Rousseau. “There are always four sides to a story: your side, their side, the truth and what really happened.” “The money you have gives you freedom; the money you pursue enslaves you.” “By doing good we become good.” “What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?”
Some of our New Age friends claim they can erase all of ntheir karma and create whatever they desire. No more relationship, family, money, or health problems. Sounds good! Alas, years of empirical research convinces us that this is nimpossible. If it were possible to create whatever you ...
After observing thousands of love relationships as a matchmaker, and over 25 years of empirical research involving relationships, spirituality, and personality assessment, including writing a book about soul mates, we’ve concluded that there are many love life expectations and traps that repeatedly burden even the smartest and most successful people. Consider the tenets below to make the most of your romantic life, whether you're involved or single. 1) More than just romance.
Deliver Us From Evil is a new film about an NYPD cop who battles demons. The film is based on events in the life of Sgt. Ralph Sarchie who retired as a decorated NYPD cop after 18 years of service. He now dedicates himself to demonology cases full time. Some people are giving this movie a bad review because they wanted more special effects or because it wasn’t as scary as The Exorcist and other, similar movies. The main purpose of the movie, to help people understand that demons are a real and major problem in this world, is lost on them, unfortunately.
Tom Shadyac (December 11, 1958) is an American author, director, producer, and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the comedy films The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty Patch Adams, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. In 2010, Shadyac wrote, directed, and narrated his documentary film I am, that looks at his leaving materialistic lifestyle after a bicycle accident. Below we list some words of wisdom by Tom Shadyac.
There may have been a lot of things you got away with as a kid. But now you know better, we hope. If you're like most people, you live your life aligned with the expectations of society, but is everything you abide by really for your own good? Laws, regulations, rules, and more rules. But are they all legitimate from the standpoint of karma, freedom, and personal responsibility? In your spiritual quest, maybe you've asked yourself, "What is acceptable behavior in a karmic sense? What won't make me gain negative karma?"
We get many questions from young adults about love life dilemmas. So many of them fall into traps that could have been avoided with good guidance and advice. It leaves one wondering, “Didn’t their parents or mentors help them distinguish love life fantasies from reality?” Sadly, many parents still don’t know the difference and as we explain below, it’s an easy mistake to make. The good news is that you can make enormous progress in your love life by altering your perception and taking a new approach which we hope to help you do with this information.
It’s normal for all relationships to have low and high points. Open and honest communication can help you get back on track. But if that hasn’t helped, we have some unique options for you. It’s best to try these suggestions together, but it’s ok if that’s not possible; changing your perception of your partner and your relationship will make a difference. Clear Your Energy
The New Age marketplace includes countless well-meaning people. We applaud those who insist on honesty with their offerings and don’t put profits first. However, like any industry, it has its share of tricksters and hucksters. Many don’t mean to mislead, but they feel pressure to generate income and press, and in the process lose their integrity.
We’ve developed our theories from empirical research in conjunction with a complex system of checks and balances involving comprehensive astrology and numerology, handwriting analysis, and intuition. Our findings show that important life events, conditions, and trends are represented by patterns of indicators in the comprehensive charts. In other words, both the most rewarding and challenging things in your life, like connecting with a certain business contact, career success, falling in love, or family issues, are symbolized in the charts.
Gratitude is a powerful, even magical tool that you can use to improve your state of mind, deal with challenging situations, be more optimistic, and even transform your life. When you accept a situation you can’t change, and even express gratitude for what it is teaching you, the situation will likely become easier to tolerate. Gratitude makes life more pleasant. You can express gratitude for an unlimited number of things. Here are some examples below.
Meditation is one of the most important spiritual disciplines. The benefits of regular meditation are numerous, too manynto list, yet peace of mind is one of the greatest. Here are some of the meditation tips we recommend innour Psychic/Meditative State Script.nn*Try meditating on an empty ...