Path to Enlightenment, 'The story of a blind girl' There was a 'blind girl' who hated herself just because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend. One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see everything, including her boyfriend. Her boyfriend asked her: “Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The … [Read more...]
Make the Holiday Season More Enjoyable, Marcia Hall
When most parents hear the word “Holidays”, “Christmas” or “Hanukkah” there is a feeling of joy and excitement mixed with a bit of anxiety and possibly even panic. Everything around, from store fronts to advertisements, says that this time of year is supposed to be fun, peaceful and all about family, but rarely do parents feel that way. It is possible, however, to make it to the end of the season with some joy and peace left intact. Limit Commitments – Yes, there are some things … [Read more...]
Key to Recovery – Cosmic Form of the Divine
Strife, Confusion and Conflict be gone If a difference of opinion has clouded your thoughts ... If you change your focus and look for the common ground of peace, focus and look for the common ground of peace,you can bring Harmony into your relationships again, you become an Earth angel. Remember, God tells us that blessed are the peacemakers. When we dwell together in unity, we honor God and open the door for His hand of blessing in every area of our lives. You can bring … [Read more...]
Assertiveness is a Journey – WOMEN in RECOVERY
Assertiveness is a Journey 'Moving towards assertiveness ... will reduce your stress levels and improve your confidence'. Assertiveness is a form of behavior characterized by a confident declaration or affirmation of a statement without need of proof; this affirms the person's rights or point of view without either aggressively threatening the rights of another (assuming a position of dominance) or submissively permitting another to ignore or deny one's rights or point of … [Read more...]
I HATE You, Daddy!!!, Larry James
I HATE You, Daddy!!! When my daughter was about 10 years old she went berserk. Well, maybe not berserk, but it sure felt like it to me. She moved into a total stage of rebellion. It was so bad that I heard the words, "I hate you" more than I care to recall. When asked to do something she didn't want to do, she would have this sudden burst of anger. It was like a knife going into my heart. When this began to happen, my initial (angry) response was, "Don't talk to me … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – I AM that I AM
A Return to Oneness through Forgiveness of Self I Am that I Am (Hebrew: אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה, pronounced Ehyeh asher ehyeh [ʔehˈje ʔaˈʃer ʔehˈje]) is a common English translation (JPS among others) of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name (Exodus 3:14). It is one of the most famous verses in the Torah. Hayah means "existed" or "was" in Hebrew; "ehyeh" is the first person singular imperfect form. Ehyeh asher ehyeh is generally interpreted … [Read more...]
I LOVE YOU, Shirlee Hall
I AM LOVE I AM LOVE IS A SECRET PLACE WITHIN A PLACE WHERE I AM HIDES I AM LOVE IS RADIANT LIGHT ESTABLISHED CONSCIOUSLY I AM LOVE IS BEYOND LANGUAGE ONLY THE HEART KNOWS I AM LOVE IS A CUP RUNNING OVER AS CLARITY AND BEING I AM LOVE IS THE SMILE OF SILENCE AND THE JOY OF RECOGNITION I AM LOVE IS NOT MEMORY, SORROW OR SUFFERING IT IS BEYOND THE VIBRATION OF CONFUSION I AM LOVE IS NOT THE BODY AND YET IT IS I AM LOVE IS NOT THE MIND AND YET IT IS I AM … [Read more...]
Access Your Power – WOMEN in RECOVERY
Scientists claim that we are only using a tiny fraction of our mind power. What would it be like if we accessed most of our mind’s potential? I believe that we would be able to heal ourselves and the planet completely. People are already using the healing power of their minds to heal their bodies. I believe that you can too. Guided meditations are some of the best to start your healing journey with. This is because you have a guide. Some of them are also created to target specific things … [Read more...]
FEAR vs HOPE – The human mind is a time machine
The human mind is a time machine. Even though we can only live in the present, the mind has the ability to look back to the past and forward to the future. This is both an asset and a liability. Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger. Fear is apparently a universal emotion; all persons, consciously or unconsciously, have fear in … [Read more...]