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Money and Karma: 7 Frowned Upon Things That Don't Make You Gain Negative Karma

Money and spirituality are commonly viewed as incompatible. However, since financial resources are necessary to survive and money by itself takes nothing away from your spirituality, it’s reasonable and wise to simultaneously strive for a healthy spiritual foundation and relationship with money. Along your spiritual path in life, you may wonder about the karmic implications of assorted financial situations.

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Wisdom of Rumi

Rumi (September 30, 1207–December 17, 1273) was an Iranian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. His wisdom and spiritual writings are widely known throughout the Middle East, and he is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. Below we list some words of wisdom from Rumi. “I am neither of the East nor of the West, no boundaries exist within my breast.” “Your depression is connected to your insolence and refusal to praise.” “It may be that the satisfactio I need depends on my going away, so that when I've gone and come back, I'll find it at home.”

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Wise Words of Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American civil rights activist and wrote seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry. She was also an actress, director, and produced plays, movies, and public television programs over 50 years, and received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Below we list some words of wisdom from Maya Angelou. "If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be."

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How Demons Interfere With Your Life

Dr. Richard Gallagher, professor at New York Medical College and Columbia University, believes possession and demons are real. He is the author of Demonic Foes, A Psychiatrist Investigates Demonic Possession in the Modern United States. https://www.yahoo.com/news/apos-demonic-possession-real-victims-081531844.html?soc_src=community&soc_trk=marnr

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Manmade Law vs. Spiritual Law

Criminal law and spiritual law sometimes coincide, but oftentimes not. In a spiritual sense, you’re free to do what you want; the ultimate test of whether or not a given act or behavior violates spiritual law is if it hurts you or another person. “The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.” Ayn Rand

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Wisdom of Pythagoras

Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher, mathematician, and founder of the Pythagorean Brotherhood, a religious and philosophical community that explored mathematics, science, and the nature of the universe. He was born on the island of Samos in Greece, in 570 BC, and is best known for his theorem about the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

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Wise Words from Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (July 1, 1646–November 14, 1716) was a German scientist, mathematician, and philosopher. He developed core concepts of integral and differential calculus and was a pioneer in the realm of mechanical calculators. He is known as one of the founders of computer science. As a philosopher, he was of the scholastic tradition, influenced contemporary analytic philosophy, and viewed our world as one of God’s perfect creations. Below we list some words of wisdom from Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.

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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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Wise Words for Current Times From Martin Luther King, Jr.

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.

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Wise words from Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield (April 19th, 1933 – June 29th, 1967) was an American actress, singer, entertainer, and Playboy Playmate. She was known for her publicity stunts and personal life, had several box-office successes, and won a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award. Jayne was one of Hollywood's original blonde bombshells and is still one of the most recognizable icons of 1950s celebrity culture.

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Wisdom of St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine of Siena (March 25, 1347–29 April 29, 1380) was an Italian mystic and author who greatly influenced Italian literature and the Church. Pope Gregory XI sent her to negotiate peace with Florence and she was canonized in 1461. Below we list some words of wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena. “You are rewarded not according to your work or your time but according to the measure of your love.” “Obedience shows whether you are grateful.” “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” “One who knows more, loves more.”

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DNA, Twins & Reinca ation - The Theory of DNA Genetic Coding is Connected to Predestination

When young children are asked the right questions, such nas "what did you do when you were big? Who were you whennyou were big?" they can sometimes tell you quite a bitnabout their previous lives. A good book on the subject is Children's Past Lives: How Past Life Memories Affect Your Child, by ...

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Wisdom of George Berkeley

George Berkeley (March 12, 1685 – January 14, 1753) was known as Bishop Berkeley (Bishop of Cloyne of the Anglican Church of Ireland) and was an Anglo-Irish philosopher. His primary achievement was the advancement of a theory he called "immaterialism", which says material substances are ideas perceived by the mind and cannot exist without being perceived. Berkeley published his first major work in 1709 called An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision, which says objects of sight are not material objects, but light and color.

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Personal Fate vs. Free Will Q and A

The reason the topics of universal order vs. randomness, and personal fate vs. complete free will are so fascinating is because they deal with the meaning of life itself. Predicting future trends is an ancient, and now largely underground tradition since the Age of Reason; seers, psychics, number mystics, and astrologers such as Ptolemy, Vettius Valens, Abu Ali Al-Khayyat, Ibn Ezra, and others guided emperors, kings, queens, religious leaders, military generals, warlords, and others, and continue the practice to this day. We received this inquiry recently on the topic:

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Reinca ation & Karma – 4 Reasons People Think They Lived Past lives as Famous Historical Figures

Too often, there are reports of people claiming to have beennglorified historical figures in past lives. It’s a frequent misconception, perhaps encouraged in part bynsomewhat unscrupulous psychics who tell clients how importantnthey were in their past lives. When people are regressed and ...

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Astrology: Wedding Day is Irrelevant

The prevailing view involving modern marriage and astrology is that both individuals surely must have stellar love life timing at the time of the ceremony because marriage always equates to true love. Regrettably, this is false. Time and time again, the results of our empirical research involving comprehensive astrology and numerology show that the event of marriage between two people has almost nothing to do with their individual love life timing, or the success of their relationship.

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Past Life Regression and Reinca ation Research Point to the Idea That Hell Doesn’t Exist

Based on our research with past life regression, spirit release/ndepossession, and life between life, we don’t feel that there isnan otherworldly place such as “Hell.” If there were, it wouldnsupport the notion that there is a higher power that punishesnus for “wrong” behavior. We don't believe ...

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Words of Wisdom—Alice Bailey

Alice A Bailey (June 16, 1880 – December 15, 1949) wrote over twenty-four books on theosophical subjects, and was one of the first writers to use the term New Age. Her books cover topics such as how spirituality relates to meditation, psychology, society, healing, and the Solar System. She believed most of her work was channeled from a Master of Wisdom named Djwal Khul. Below we list some words of wisdom from Alice Bailey. "The entire universe is a great theatre of mirrors." "Reinca ation is implicit in the manifested universe and is a basic and fundamental."

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Three Parts of Your Being: Conscience, Subconscious, and Soul

Many ancient cultures embraced the concept of the mind consisting of conscious awareness (and unconscious) coexisting with the soul or super-conscious. “Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the soul bears the body, so God endures the world. Just as the soul sees but is not seen, so God sees but is not seen. Just as the soul feeds the body, so God gives food to the world.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Insight From the Other Side Through NDEs Part 8 of 9

The Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF) is the largest NDE website in the world with over 4000 experiences in over 23 Languages. No one can prove a NDE with physical evidence, so it’s natural to be skeptical about the phenomenon. The FAQ page of the NDERF site contains helpful information, including answers to common conce s. We read through the case history database and found what we believe are the most interesting parts to share with our readers. Click on the case history name if you’d like to read the entire case on the NDERF site.

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Spiritual Reasons For Repeated and Seemingly Accidental Meetings With Same Stranger

The phenomenon of repeatedly, unexplainably, seeing the same stranger on the street, in your office building, at the grocery store, or elsewhere, instead of all the other people you could possibly bump into, is a fairly common occurrence. We believe there are spiritual explanations for this experience. We recently received the following e-mail:

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Quotes On Life After Death And Reinca ation

30 years ago, if you mentioned you believe in life after death, religious people might have agreed with you, but many others would have laughed at you. But now, with so much credible evidence that the soul survives death, all but the most skeptical among us at least consider the possibility. Below we list some hopeful opinions on the subject. “Death is the greatest illusion of all.” Rajneesh “Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see.” Helen Keller

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Wisdom of Niccolò Machiavelli

Niccolò di Be ardo dei Machiavelli (May 3, 1469 – June 21, 1527) lived during the Renaissance and was a Florentine diplomat, philosopher, historian, and author. He served as a senior official in the Florentine Republic for many years. He is most known for his political treatise The Prince (Il Principe) and he also wrote comedies, carnival songs, and poetry. Below we list some words of wisdom from Niccolo Machiavelli. "It is better to act and repent than not to act and regret." "The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it."

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Wise words from Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway (July 21st, 1899 – July 2nd, 1961) was an American writer and jou alist. He wrote seven novels, six short-story collections and two non-fiction books, some of which are classics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954 for his novel The Old Man and the Sea. The Sun Also Rises, his first novel, was published in 1926. His experiences during the war led to A Farewell to Arms, his 1929 novel. Below we list some words of wisdom from Ernest Hemingway. "Develop a built-in bullshit detector."

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Wisdom of Democritus

Democritus (â460 – 370 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher from Abdera. He is famous for an atomic theory of the universe. Democritus wrote extensively on many subjects including poetry, military tactics, harmony, and Babylonian theology. His original work didn’t survive, but many second-hand references come from Aristotle, who saw him as an important figure in natural philosophy. He was known as the ‘laughing philosopher’ because of his emphasis on the importance of cheerfulness. Below we list some words of wisdom from Democritus.

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Wise Reminders From Voltaire

François-Marie Arouet (November 21st, 1694 – May 30th, 1778), also known as his pen name Voltaire, was one of the first internationally successful writers. He wrote more than 2,000 books and pamphlets and 20,000 letters, along with plays, essays, poems, and scientific expositions. He was an advocate of freedom of speech and religion. Below are words of wisdom from Voltaire. "If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize." "If there’s life on other planets, then the earth is the Universe’s insane asylum."

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Wisdom of Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant (April 22nd, 1724 – February 12th, 1804) was a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers. His comprehensive and systematic works in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics made him one of the most influential thinkers in modern Western philosophy. Below we list some words of wisdom by Immanuel Kant. "Most men use their knowledge only under guidance from others because they lack the courage to think independently using their own reasoning abilities. It takes intellectual daring to discover the truth."

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Reinca ation and Past Life Regression--7 Keys for Perceiving your Past Lives Clearly

Perceiving and understanding past lives for the purpose of spiritual growth and overcoming conflicts has been utilized for centuries. It doesn’t matter if you are a believe in reinca ation or not. It doesn’t matter if you view the imagery as mere subconscious metaphor. The process of past life regression can be extremely beneficial, even when nothing else has worked for a particular problem. You can experience a productive and successful past life regression by following these tips. 1) Meditate: Learn and practice meditation before attempting regression.

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Relationships and Your Love Life--3 Dreadful, yet Very Common Reasons for Staying Together

Almost everyone hopes and strives for a long-term relationship, but few are ever able to find and cement a mutually satisfying, compatible bond that lasts the rest of their lives. Those who place great importance on the fantasy of permanent, romantic bliss may see this as a tragedy, but we believe that’s an erroneous, dysfunctional perspective.

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Human History You’ve Been Taught is Erroneous--Earliest Humans Here Millions of Years Ago

In your quest for truth, empirical, objective research is imperative and can be done by almost anyone. If you choose to, you can find great clarity in matters such as health and wellness, your love relationships, and current events. However, even the most obvious findings, when they contrast with conventional standards, aren’t always recognized, or even permitted to see the light of day in some instances.

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Reinca ation and Your Past Life as a Tyrant: 7 Clues to Find out Your Past Lives

Have you ever been curious about your past lives? Pay attention, because the clues to your past lives are easily accessible. All you need is some direction to find out what and where you were in the distant past and if you take notice, your past will begin to unfold before your eyes. Skeptical? That’s good, it’s healthy to avoid automatically embracing (or rejecting) concepts you haven’t thoroughly investigated. We were skeptical too, long ago.

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New Age Myth: Rewrite Your Soul Contract

The notion of rewriting your soul contract is about eliminating life’s challenges and getting what you want in a snap. We believe it’s impossible to rewrite your soul contract, though you do have free will to respond positively to it. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to suddenly live the life of your dreams and never again have any challenges? We applaud you for going after your dreams, but challenges are part of life. Without them you don’t learn and grow.

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Examples of Past Love Life Sorrow to Present Life Happiness

Your current love life is the result of your past life actions, according to the theories of reinca ation and karma. However, not all bad love life experiences are the result of bad karma. Your soul chooses experiences for growth, and some present day negative situations may be the result of best intentions in past lives. Similarly, good love life experiences can be the result of good karma. Below are examples of past life suffering that led to happy love lives. Sacrifice For Love

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Follow this Meditation Checklist for Success

Meditation is vital for increased peace of mind and even enhanced physical health; we offer a meditation checklist below to help you finally reap all the benefits from deep meditation. Twenty-five years ago, meditation was still viewed by almost everyone as something only practiced by dreamers and fools. Thankfully, that has changed. Today, there’s far less of a stigma attached to the practice of meditation. Follow this meditation checklist for success:

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5 Signs You Are Progressing Spiritually

Our long-term empirical findings show that you’re here on planet Earth primarily to make spiritual progress. The more progress you make now, the more you’ll be rewarded later, and eventually you’ll complete the cycle of reinca ation. You can’t control how you’re spiritually tested, but you do have free will to react in a positive way. How do you react to life’s challenges? We believe there exist distinct signs that indicate a person is making progress in the spiritual game of life. Below we list five.

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6 Reasons Good Things Happen to Bad People

Why do good things happen to bad people? An arrogant, cruel actor wins an Academy Award while many seemingly more deserving, talented actors never get noticed. A ruthless business tycoon successfully builds a billion dollar empire while many ethical business owners fail. The nasty broad who drinks and smokes lives a long life, while the ever-pleasant sweetheart who leads a very healthy lifestyle dies of cancer at a young age. A two-faced sociopath inherits $20 million while other people are penniless.

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Trapped in a Relationship? 5 Ways to Cope

Many people feel trapped in a relationship, yet fail to do anything about it. The reasons for staying stuck are numerous, including assuming it’s better for the children to stay, illness or lack of physical mobility or stamina, financial restrictions, fear of retaliation, fear of being single, fear of losing half of one’s assets, and fear of being part of a “failed” relationship.

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Dating and Numerology, Numbers 1-9 Personified--How Each Behaves Romantically

The root numbers 1-9 each symbolize unique qualities and are expressed in various forms, including balanced, over-balanced, and under-balanced energy. The specific form of the number expressed depends on the symbolic support or mitigation of the other hundreds of considerations in the comprehensive personality and timing numerology charts. Let’s say a person has a 9 Life Path (a popular modern numerology indicator, which is the sum total of the full date of birth reduced to a single digit). The expression of that one single factor hinges on the collective energy of the others.

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Banish That Person From Your Mind Once and For All - 9 Tips

How do you stop thinking about someone? Perhaps he betrayed you, she broke up with you, or maybe it’s someone you don’t even know. He enters your mind all the time and you know it isn’t healthy. Sometimes people take up residence in our minds and it’s difficult to get rid of the thoughts. Here are some tips to help you stop thinking about someone and move on with your life.

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What You Need to Know About Reinca ation

Once you understand the truth about reinca ation, after sifting through the myths and misunderstandings, you’ll be surprised how the awareness can improve your quality of life. Below are nine common questions or arguments about reinca ation and our responses, which are based on over 25 years of past life regression experience. 1) “Only naive people believe in reinca ation.” These famous people who believed in reinca ation probably would have disagreed: Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci, Socrates, Plato, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry David Thoreau.

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The Truth About Praying May Shock You

Praying, as it is done today, whether it is done by people of traditional faiths or those who don’t subscribe to organized religion, isn’t always enough, by itself. It’s commonplace to essentially sit quietly and ask God (or whomever you pray to) for what you want. Granted, a lot of this sort of praying is of very noble intent and can be very powerful, such as praying for someone to heal.

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How to Deal With Skeptics of Spirituality

Long gone are the days when someone could easily be committed to a mental institution, or worse, simply for speaking up about their ability to perceive auras, past lives, or the future. Thank God. More and more people are receptive to metaphysical subjects, but still, you need to watch what you say. Not everyone will understand, and some will even use the information against you. Friends and Acquaintances

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