Shaunti Feldhahn, Guest Author Have you ever quoted the facts about the 50% divorce rate? Yeah? So have I. Have you ever lamented the fact that the divorce rate was the same in the church? Or that most marriages are just hanging in there, not vibrant and happy? Have you seen or shared the sobering statistic that most second marriages don’t make it? Or talked about marriage being hard? Perhaps like you, I have said every one of those things - whether just to friends … [Read more...]
Motherhood and Spirituality
Motherhood and Spirituality "amen! ah, the spirituality of sweeping. what encounters of the everyday connect you to the presence of God, the Holy, or the Creative Spirit?" life in motherhood Motherhood is a complex responsibility, with huge emotional shifts and challenges all along the way. Even the most empowered women must face gender inequality as well as myriad other complexities within the covers of every perfect life. Joy, unconditional love, and immersion into the positive must … [Read more...]
Developing Your Intuition, 8 Steps to Take
Exercises For Developing Your Intuition Some of these exercises will be probably be more effective and joyful for you than others. Experimentation is part of developing your intuition. Use those exercises that you enjoy and feel free to change others to fit your needs. If you want to enhance your learning, keep an Intuition Journal. A Journal will help you keep a record of what has happened, evaluate your intuition, and learn what exercises work well for you. Exercise 1. Work with … [Read more...]
What’s your Personal Intuition Score?
Are you an intuitive person? No, really, are you? It's important because your intuition affects not just one… but ALL areas of your life. (From your income to your love life.) So the question is, how intuitive are you? Click here to take a 30 second quiz & find out. This fun quiz will not only give you revealing news about your current Personal Intuition Score, but will explain precisely what you can do about it now to tap into your intuition… whenever you want… Because while … [Read more...]
Death and Resurrection: Enlightenment and the Body of Light
Integral development taken to the highest can involve the body as well and the mind or consciousness. The fullest expression of this may involve a dramatic transformation of the body, as indicated in this review of traditions that emphasize the complete 'transformation of the body in the process of enlightenment'. Summary Enlightenment or God-realization is not purely a psychological event. Bodily changes also occur, most dramatically in the higher phases of enlightenment. In the … [Read more...]
7 Habits of Surrendered People
By Judith Orloff MD Surrender is a positive, healthy state. Being a surrendered person does not mean one is beaten down and so hopeless he or she has “given up.” It’s quite the contrary. Surrender is a state of living in the flow, trusting what is, and being open to serendipity and surprises. As I write in The Ecstasy of Surrender, adopting the behaviors and habits of surrendered people helps us improve our relationships, feel love and gratitude, get healthier, give up destructive … [Read more...]
MOON in ARIES – Take ‘courageous’ Action!
Now we must take courageous action in our lives, although other Mars issues, like anger, maybe conflicting with deeper issues and inhibiting a confident fresh start. Stay in the moment and shift gears towards joy and self actualization no matter what is going on in order to really see the power of your life. It really is the perfect time to ignite our inner glow and find the courage to create the lives we deserve. Lets get started! Complimentary copy of your horoscope along … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Cultivate Joy
Want more joy in your day? Cultivate it! Joy springs from viewing the day's events from eternity's perspective. With this intentional focus, you're sure to see today differently — with more joy and conviction that God is at work in your life. 1. Rehearse with God the reasons you trust Him. Tell Him which of His attributes is your favorite right now. Read the praises of Scriptureback to Him — begin with Psalms 103:1. Join with another believer in prayers of thanksgiving, and delight … [Read more...]