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A friend recently told us that he is waking up to the fact that what you think you deserve may not be what you merit, and that it's a hard lesson to learn. Although he's considered successful by almost everyone in his professional and personal life, it was instilled in him early on in his life, and during school, that he deserved the very best. The sky was the limit and he believed it.
Whenever we address the topic of demonic energy with others, we encounter one of four reactions: Disbelief, fear, contempt, or understanding. Although you can’t see dark energy, our long-term empirical research shows us that it is as real as day turning into night every twenty-four hours. We can understand why people don’t believe in evil energy. In our early years we, too, thought of it as the stuff in Hollywood horror movies and didn’t give it much credence.
We’re all for getting inspired, and this tends to benthe primary focus of many New Age and spiritualnauthors, but it’s only one part of the equation tonimprove your life and reach goals. The understanding and application of additional keynspiritual perspectives (some would consider it tonbe ...
Italo Calvino (October 15, 1923 – September 19, 1985) was an Italian novelist, short-story writer, and essayist whose imaginative and intellectually playful works reshaped modern literature. His masterpieces include Invisible Cities, If on a winter’s night a traveler, The Baron in the Trees, and Cosmicomics. Calvino blended fantasy, philosophy, and linguistic precision to explore the nature of storytelling, memory, and human experience. A master of fable and metafiction, he remains one of the most beloved and influential voices of 20th-century literature.
Fifty Hollywood actors of similar talent toil for years looking for that big break, frequently crossing paths through the same auditions and talent agencies. Eventually, two of them make it to A-list status, yet the others languish in obscurity. We don't call it luck, we call it fate. "It makes me believe in fate. In most cases, the readings where I've been really bad have usually been the ones where I got the part." Robin Wright
Over thirty years ago we marveled at how psychics could apply astrology and other forms of divination to infer character traits and personal timing. We began doing our own soothsaying around the same time, and today recognize a general three-stage process in becoming proficient in astrology. This also applies to numerology, tarot, runes, or any other form of divination.
Although you can’t cheat fate, affirmations arenhelpful in dealing with life’s challenges. Single and hating it? Say the following until younfeel and mean it, and then say it some more: “I’mnsingle for a reason, so I’ll accept and be gratefulnfor things as they are and make the most of ...
John Locke (August 29, 1632–October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher and physician, and known as the “father of liberalism.” Liberalism was originally defined as a political and moral philosophy based on the right to private property and personal liberty, basic human rights, and equality under the law. John Locke was one of the most important philosophers of the Enlightenment and his contributions are reflected in the United States Declaration of Independence. Below we list some words of wisdom from John Locke. “The most precious of all possessions is power over ourselves.”
Goldie Hawn (born November 21st, 1945) is an American actress, producer, dancer, and singer. She rose to fame on the sketch comedy program Laugh-In (1968–1970). She received the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for Cactus Flower (1969) and has appeared in many films since. Below we list some words of wisdom from Goldie Hawn.
Master Numbers originated due to pattern recognition; these numbers, time and time again, are directly associated with patterns relating to extraordinary circumstances. The modern numerology Day of Birth and Life Path are but two factors where Master Numbers show up. Dig deep enough in the comprehensive patterns, and you find that everyone has at least some Master Numbers, and typically several. Some people have a much higher than average amount of Master Numbers and are frequently seen as unique, or downright freakish, relative to societal norms.
A sure way to potentially incur negative karma and make your future fate more difficult is to align your actions with spiritual myths. It’s understandable that competing philosophies and beliefs on planet Earth can easily snag those who are trying to do the right thing. Fortunately, you have the free will to exercise your critical thinking skills, hone your objectiveness, expand your unconditional love, and sharpen your intuition, all of which will help you find the truth. Below are five spiritual myths to be aware of in order to make the most of your life and future inca ations.r
Sex is a wonderful part of the human experience. Most adults are aware of the potential physical and emotional pitfalls of sex, but few know it’s possible to pick up toxic energy from sex. Although it's near impossible to measure with conventional science, those sensitive to other people's energy know that sex is an energy exchange, and it’s easy to absorb good or negative energy from your partner. You might notice how another person's energy can influence yours, if you pay attention.
Dante Alighieri (May 1265 – September 14, 1321), was an Italian philosopher, poet, and writer. He was influential in establishing Italy’s literature and is considered one of the world’s greatest literary legends. He is most known for his portrayals of Heaven and Hell. Below we list some words of wisdom from Dante Alighieri. “Astrology, the noblest of sciences.” “I am made of God, through his Grace. Such that your misery touches me not, Nor does flame of that burning assail me.” “Fate's arrow, when expected, travels slow.” “The path to paradise begins in hell.”
Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016). He is known as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. After Ali refused to be drafted into the military in 1967, he was found guilty of draft evasion and stripped of his boxing titles. His conviction was overtu ed in 1971 by the Supreme Court. Besides boxing, Ali was an actor, author, and released two spoken word albums that received Grammy Award nominations. Below we list some words of wisdom by Muhammad Ali. "You don’t lose if you get knocked down; you lose if you stay down."
According to a study, most Americans believe it’s important to follow the Ten Commandments https://today.yougov.com/topics/philosophy/articles-reports/2019/10/29/atheists-agnostics-christians-ten-commandmentsrnr
Imagine living in a society where everyone was extremely psychic, and also fully embraced the tenets of karma, fate, and reinca ation. What would your love life be like? What follows is how we perceive things will be in 500 or more years, and also, according to our past life regression empirical research, how relationships were recognized in certain advanced lost civilizations, thousands of years ago.
Timing is important. If you pay attention to personal and universal cycles, you can use it to your advantage and even get a major edge. Astrology and numerology are tools that can give you a great deal of insight about timing. But, like learning a foreign language, they take many years to master, beyond the superficial versions like horoscopes. However, there is one aspect of astrology you can start using today that will help you tremendously in regards to timing, especially with new ideas, purchases, new people, and making plans. It’s called Moon Void of Course (VOC).
Edgar Cayce (1877 – 1945) also referred to as the “sleeping prophet” and the “father of holistic medicine,” was the most documented psychic of the 20th century. He gave thousands of readings for over 40 years, often correctly diagnosing illnesses and predicting future events.
Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a Greek philosopher taught by Plato. He wrote about many subjects and his philosophy continues to heavily influence almost every form of knowledge in the West. Below are words of wisdom from Aristotle. "Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in."
Our professional experience involving meditation,npsychic perception, past life regression, andncomprehensive astrology and numerology tells usnthat when a soul chooses to inca ate and livena life as a yogi, nun, or another, similar “spiritual”nexistence, it’s often because of a desire, evenna ...
The life after death debate includes two main viewpoints. Either you believe in life after death (the afterworld, or heaven), or you believe that once you die your consciousness simply ceases to exist. Below we outline the two general belief systems regarding the life after death debate symbolized by two different individuals. 1. The first person believes in the body and mind and nothing else. He believes the concepts of heaven and hell are myths and the universe is chaotic and isn’t interconnected with humans.
You never want to be caught in the trap of thinking you can conjure up your "soul mate" in 90 days or less by following a New Age snake oil protocol. Ready, set, go. You now have 90 days to find the love of your life. What a terrible approach to love. Just like square-dancing, you'll twirl your way into the arms of the closest participant, but unlike that dance, you'll have to remain together forever. And because you're too focused on your agenda, too focused on casting a play, the fact that you two aren't really compatible won't be obvious until the illusion and excitement fade.
We are convinced, based on our research, that everyonenhas many soul mates, not just one, and no soul matenconnections are perfect. There are many “experts” who say you can meet you “soul mate” simply by purchasing their love spell,nfollowing their plan, reading their ...
Laozi (translated as "Old Master"), also known as Lao Tzu, or Lao-Tze, proper name Li Er, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He’s the author of the Tao Te Ching, founder of Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. He is usually portrayed as a 6th-century BCE contemporary of Confucius. Some modern historians believe he lived during the 4th century BCE. Below we list words of wisdom by Laozi. "For knowledge, add something every day. For wisdom...subtract."
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.
According to Martha Stout, PhD, author of The Sociopath Next Door, about one in 25 individuals is a sociopath. A sociopath is someone who lacks a sense of moral responsibility. They’re often very charming and will look you in the eye and smile, be your friend, then later when you’re not around, do whatever they can to get what they want or even intentionally hurt you for their own pleasure. They have no conscience. Traits of a Sociopath
There’s an epidemic in this world and it’s as plain as day to us: A perception of dating and relationships that severely conflicts with reality. After over 25 years of empirical research with spirituality, personality and compatibility assessment, and as a matchmaker and writing a book about soul mates, it’s our intent to share what we’ve learned to help you and your kids avoid, what are often, self-inflicted love life problems.
Thanks to modern technology and the Internet, you’ll find an abundance of spiritual information online when you seek answers to your spiritual questions. Unfortunately, so much of it is spiritual advice you should ignore. Throughout over 30 years of extensive metaphysical and spiritual exploration, we’ve never adhered to only one system, religion, or outlook. Instead, we use intuition, reason, common sense, and long-term observation to discover what works. Below is some of the spiritual advice we’ve found that is best ignored since it’s unhelpful or even dangerous.
Most singles want to find a soul mate, but aside from the common romantic assumptions about this elusive magical bond, they generally don't stop to think about the spiritual purpose of soul mates or the true meaning of the term. Thanks to movies, TV, and romance novels, the perception of a soul mate has been distorted beyond it's metaphysical definition. There is much suffering that could be avoided with more understanding and a change of viewpoint. The following are four of the most common soul mate mistakes and what you can do to bypass them.
Giordano Bruno (early 1548–February 17, 1600) was an Italian Hermetic occultist influenced greatly by Renaissance Hermeticism and the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus, according to Historian Francis Yates. Bruno was also a mathematician and is known largely for his cosmological theories, including the universe is infinite, the stars are distant suns surrounded by planets, and life exists throughout the universe.
Is it possible to lose your psychic ability? We’ve been meditating and exercising our psychic muscles for years, and we’ve found certain things can strengthen or weaken psychic ability. Everyone has some degree of psychic ability, whether you want to call it your gut feeling, intuition, or guidance from above. We don’t think it’s possible to ever permanently lose what you were born with (we consider your unique talents abilities developed over lifetimes, not “gifts”--nobody gave them to you). Many things can interfere with psychic abilities, including the following:
Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei (February 15th, 1564 – January 8th 1642), known as Galileo, was an Italian astronomer, engineer, and physicist. Galileo has been called the father of observational astronomy, modern science modern physics, and the scientific. Galileo's championing of the Earth rotating daily and revolving around the sun was opposed by the Catholic Church and some astronomers. He was investigated by the Roman Inquisition in 1615 and found "vehemently suspect of heresy” and forced to recant. He spent the rest of his life under house arrest.
Sir Thomas More (February 7th, 1478 – July 6th, 1535), honored in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, judge, author, social philosopher, amateur theologian, statesman, and Renaissance humanist. More opposed the Protestant Reformation and Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church. He was executed in 1532 after refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, and convicted of treason on what he said was false evidence. At his execution, he reportedly said: "I die the King's good servant, and God's first."
Everyone has phases in their life when they feel lonely, especially if they are different or unwilling or unable to conform and follow the herd. For example, for spiritually sensitive people, who see the world differently and often perceive what most other people don’t (e.g, the truth behind appearances), it’s harder to connect with people because socializing can be overwhelming and exhausting.
Great, mind blowing sex can be healing and transformational, making you feel alive and full of energy, but unfortunately, it’s rare. Common complaints about sex that is less than satisfying are selfishness, lack of interest, poor hygiene, low energy, being too quick or slow, being too aggressive or passive, a bad attitude, and being out of shape or overweight. What makes someone good in bed? Good technique, wanting and knowing how to please, a conce for safe-sex, a sense of adventure and playfulness, and being relaxed and confident all contribute to great sex.
By age 40, most people realize there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Every couple has varying levels of mental, emotional, and sexual compatibility and none are perfectly matched on every level. But everyone can experience a better relationship if the pay attention to the spiritual angle. Viewing relationships exclusively from a romantic, mundane level, idealistic notions abound because romantic love is an illusion, based on conditions and demands, instead of unconditional love. “Love is a two-way street constantly under construction.” Carroll Bryant
It’s perfectly understandable to be mystified as to why “bad” things happen to seemingly “innocent” people. We’ve found that it’s necessary to put aside conventional thinking in order to grasp what we believe to be the truth about karma and personal fate. To further address this issue, we’ll answer a question we received recently: “There’s got to be something amiss with karma as we have it. How does someone ‘earn’ karma such as being depth charged for three straight days in a leaking U-Boat? So that elect group of men did stuff in other lives to cook up that experience? ?
Anyone who has dated has probably been dumped. It happens even to the most eligible singles for various reasons. We recently heard from a 29 year-old woman who said that her ex "should be" with her, and that she had paid a few spell-casters to work their magic and bring him back, but he still isn't responding. She wanted to know what else she could do to change his mind.
The concept of betrayal from a spiritual viewpoint is controversial. Since the dawn of time, many forms of betrayal, particularly romantic betrayal, have caused much emotional anguish. Everyone knows from experience that betrayal isn’t pleasant. Nobody likes to be on the receiving end of deliberate disloyalty, including failing to honor business agreements, familial obligations, or a marriage contract. You have a legitimate complaint if you’re wronged in such a way. How Betrayal is a Spiritual Lesson
Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionaryndefinition of dogma is as follows: Main Entry: dog • ma Pronunciation: ‘dog-m&, ‘däg- Function: nou Inflected Form(s): plural dogmas alsondog • ma • ta /-m&-t&/ Etymology: Latin dogmat-, dogma, from Greek, from dokein to seem a point of viewnor tenet put forth as ...
Mercury is retrograde May 26th to June 19th, 2008 in the sign of Gemini. Mercury retrograde,nwhich occurs a few times each year, is one ofnthe most talked about astrological events,nespecially by astrology hobbyists and novices. Although Mercury doesn’t really do a 180 andnbacktrack during a ...
We find the level of ease in predicting life circumstancesnand events for those who are less self-aware is the samenas it is for those who are more self-actualized. If someone is fated to experience specific life situations,nthey will experience them regardless of what choices theynmake. From a ...
It's common for people in the New Age arena to believe the myth about a vegetarian diet and spirituality, that it's necessary to become enlightened. The pro-vegetarianism contention goes something like this: "I am 100% for life and I love animals, so I avoid eating meat. Animals are my friends. Why would you eat your friends? A vegan diet brings more peace and enlightenment to every living being."
Numerology, as it’s known today, is rooted in number mysticism from over two thousand years ago. But the wise ancient seers wouldn’t recognize today’s numerology; the modern approach often involves bastardizing the discipline in an effort to make it sexy and marketable. This is true with astrology and other forms of metaphysical divination too. Still, you can get an idea of human character and personal timing through basic number mysticism, which has withstood the test of time.
The love life realities we’ve discovered throughnour work since 1992 aren’t entirely easy to digest,nespecially for those with old-fashioned romantic nvalues. Even we find some of them troubling. We’ve been accused of having fatalisticnviewpoints, yet even though some of the belowninformation ...
It’s easy to get caught up in seemingly important material, physical, and other labels because it’s the nature of everyone in society to judge based on those labels. The real, spiritual you is not your race, personality, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, height, weight, muscles, legs, breasts, biceps, butt, hair, lack of hair, beautiful or not face, fit or not body, net worth, car, friends, lover, family, city, state, country, clothes, home, pets, toys, habits or addictions, illness, or political affiliation.
The power of the human mind is truly remarkable. You’re consciously aware of the content of this article as you read it, but the focus of your collective subconscious mind is likely elsewhere, and is infinitely more powerful. Ultimately, you can’t control what your subconscious mind does; it greatly influences your thinking and actions and doesn’t always go along with your conscious decisions. “I need one of those baby monitors from my subconscious to my consciousness so I can know what the hell I'm really thinking about.” Steven Wright
A very conce ed mother recently wrote to us because she had discovered that her 17 year-old son was smoking pot. She was worried about addiction and asked us what we would do in her situation to help him realize the spiritual and other consequences of his choices. Even though we intuitively felt that her son didn't have a problem, seemingly innocuous experimentation can easily lead to a destructive habit or addiction.
Through our research, we’ve found that a wonderfullynharmonious bond (and variations of it) between twonpeople, whether it is a work, family, friendship, or lovenrelationship, is either there, or it isn’t. We’ve also found that past lives with other peoplenstrongly influence what is experienced ...
We define karma as everything you say, do, or intend coming back to you in equal measure, mostly from past lives. What you do now will likely come back to you in a future life, not in your immediate future. Everyone has endured a negative experience relating to career, relationships, family, friendships and, or other parts of their life. But that does not always reflect payback for having done something negative in the past.