Like and eye that sees but cannot see itselfLike and eye that sees but cannot see itselfMy journey for spiritual growth, health and inner peace. Articles
Let there be light.
2011-02-24 15:45:00 Last year I had the opportunity to visit the Light Center in Black Mountain, NC. Getting there involved going off the beaten path but the signs were clear and I enjoyed driving through the scenic countryside. “The Light Center was created as a place where people could come to pray and meditate anytime, any day ... No related posts.
Meditation, Relaxation, Raw Food iPhone Apps
2010-11-24 14:56:00 I finally gave in and purchased an iPhone 4 after my trusty LG Shine endured a clean and shiny death in the washing machine. I have always been a bit of a techno geek owning some of the first portable windows devices like the Ipaq. Anyway, now that I have joined the “revolution of happy ... No related posts. More About: Food , Gadgets , Iphone , Meditation
Quit seeking enlightenment
2009-10-27 18:29:00 I have been reading self help books and attending various “spiritual growth” events and workshops for many, many years. I have devoured the writings of Rhonda Byrne, Eckhart Tolle, Don Miguel Ruiz, Alan Watts, Deepak Chopra, Ernest Holmes plus many books on Buddhism and Christianity. Last night, in a Nyquil induced daze, it occurred to me that all these ... No related posts. More About: Life
Meditate Now!
2009-08-27 19:55:00 According to researchers, meditation can increase your brain matter, enhance your ability to empathize, and reduce sensitivity to pain. Using MRI scans, researchers at UCLA examined the brains of long term meditates and noticed that areas of the brain for regulating emotions were larger than non meditates. In another study, researchers found that people who meditate on compassion and kindness actually alter their ... No related posts. More About: Life
Living in the present: to the extreme
2009-06-11 22:55:00 Since I started reading Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now”, I am trying to become fully present in my daily activities. According to Tolle, by living in the present moment we can overcome the cause of many of our sufferings and eventually find inner peace… Let’s face it, I eat way too fast and wolf down my dinner before everyone else. I am often ... Related posts:Living in the momentSpiritual Longing and the Path of Forgiveness by Mashubi RochellLearning To Love Yourself by Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem More About: Life , Extreme , Present
Paying Attention by Dogo Barry Graham
2009-04-29 15:24:00 Some people will do anything to escape the reality of their lives. With some, it’s drugs. With others, it’s identity, whether they identify with a belief or an activity or a relationship. I see the latter a lot – frightened egos trying to turn a relationship into a fortress. Look at the person you love most, ... Related posts:Let It Rain by Dogo Barry Graham Spiritual Longing and the Path of Forgiveness by Mashubi RochellInner peace is closer than you think More About: Life , Attention
Let It Rain by Dogo Barry Graham
2009-02-03 14:08:00 Thinking about an email I received from a friend. After telling me the problems that some people close to us are having, my friend said, “Life is bumpy, isn’t it?” I replied that there is no reason that life shouldn’t be bumpy. Our suffering is not caused by the fact that life is hard, but by ... Related posts:Paying Attention by Dogo Barry Graham The Key to Genuine Happiness by Jim DeSantisWe don’t know where we come from More About: Rain
Safety in my Snuggie?
2009-01-27 15:26:00 If you watch any TV you’ve probably seen the ubiquitous commercials for the Snuggie?- A blanket with sleeves. In the infomercial you see attractive camera-ready men, women, and children blissfully smiling in their new found source of happiness. Suddenly, conundrums like “how do I answer the phone under a blanket?” are solved with the Snuggie?. Life is perfect inside ... Related posts:Impermanence of our livesLiving in the momentLet It Rain by Dogo Barry Graham More About: Safety
Charlotte Community of Mindfulness
2009-01-05 16:53:00 Charlotte Community of Mindfulness In the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh Newcomers are welcome. No experience needed. Please wear comfortable clothing. The floor is carpeted. We have a few extra meditation cushions and benches, as well as chairs. We meet Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings in Room 27 at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, ... No related posts. More About: Events , Charlotte
New year?s Eve Celebration
2008-12-30 18:38:00 Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 New year’s Eve Celebration 8:00pm Join us for it all: potluck, social hour, countdown, intention sharing, burning bowl, and dancing! Center For Positive Living 6101 Idlewild Rd. Ste 332 Charlotte, NC 28212-0517 704.531.7993 Tweetgovernment,politics news,politi cs news,politicsNo related posts. No related posts. More About: New Year , Events
Awakening the Dreamer
2008-12-05 21:31:00 A man trampled to death by a frenzied herd of WalMart shoppers!! We have become MEGA Consumers attacking each other to get the latest flat screen TV. The consumer mentality that pervades our entire culture is out of control. The Joneses can’t keep up with Joneses anymore. When will we get off the BUY NOW treadmill? Does anything we ... No related posts. More About: Life
Relaxation and Meditation made easy
2008-12-02 00:21:00 OK, I’ve had enough of the dire news on the TV, Radio, and Internet lately. The finger pointing and gloomy outlook just create more anxiety and fear. I try to avoid watching TV, reading the paper and listening to the radio . Even better, I often use meditation CD’s or my mind machine (see earlier posts) to ... Related posts:Meditation and Relaxation music reviewsMind machine review-To entrain or entertain?Musical Instruments for relaxation and healing More About: Made , Self help , Easy
World Peace Meditation
2008-12-01 21:44:00 Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 World Peace Meditation 7:00AM Join thousands of people from around the globe as we synchronistically come together and envision and therefore create a more peaceful world. Center For Positive Living 6101 Idlewild Rd. Ste 332 Charlotte, NC 28212-0517 704.531.7993 Tweetgovernment,politics news,politi cs news,politicsNo related posts. No related posts. More About: Events , World Peace
The Time Is Now
2008-10-21 19:05:00 Last weekend I escaped to the Tennessee Mountains with a group of friends. We arrived four hours later, and I was surprised to see a beautiful two story pine cabin. The cabin, which was more like a luxury home, had large glass windows and a wooden spiral staircase with woven twigs for railing. Firmly planted on ... Related posts:Aloha UR NextClose Call More About: Life , Time
Breakthrough Performance
2008-10-21 17:01:00 BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE An inspiring show,a culmination of the 2 month workshop Sunday, November 2 ~ Pineville Dinner Theater 5pm Doors Open, Bar Open, 6:30pm- Gourmet Buffet Dinner, 7:30- Performance 9:00-Dancing Tickets are $30 adults, and $10 kids under 12. Buy tickets on line at www.pinevilledinnertheater.com The Breakthrough Performance is the culmination of a 2-month Rockin ... No related posts. More About: Events
Break on through to the other side.
2008-10-21 15:38:00 Well, I committed myself to a two month journey of self discovery and transformation called the Break through Performance Workshop. The workshop is taught by a husband and wife team from California now residing in Charlotte, NC. The basis of the workshop is to use your voice to help overcome limitations and fears I originally attended their ... Related posts:Breakthrough Performance Workshop ExperienceRichard Hite Gong PerformanceMantra Yoga More About: Life , Spirituality , Side
James Ray Harmonic Wealth Experience
2008-07-07 18:41:00 I recently attended a free Harmonic Wealth © conference in Charlotte, NC hosted by James Ray of “The Secret” fame. I arrived a little early to avoid the lines and crowds. When I arrived I was inundated by loud, annoying music and a toasty conference room full of chattering people. I did not know what to expect and was ... Related posts:Abraham Hicks Study Group Experience Quantum Touch ExperienceBreakthrough Performance Workshop Experience More About: Life
Why Christians Practice Buddhism by E. Raymond Rock
2008-06-18 20:44:00 Thomas Merton, famous Catholic monk belonging to the cloistered Trappist tradition (Order of Cistercians of the strict observance), once said that he wanted, “to become as good a Buddhist as I can.” Before he converted to Catholicism at age twenty-three, he read about Christian mysticism. He read works such as Augustine’s “Confessions” and Thomas a Kempis’ ... No related posts. More About: Life , Rock , Practice , Christians , Buddhism
Kiko the cat and mindfulness
2008-06-13 23:00:00 My cat died today. His name was Kiko. As I was leaving for work, I noticed Kiko was sleeping on the driveway blocking my exit. I stopped the car and walked over to him yelling “kiko”. I knew something was wrong when he did not respond and as I inched closer I could see he had died. Four hours earlier, Kiko ... Related posts:We don’t know where we come from More About: Life , Mindfulness
Our connections to others and the universe-Jill Bolte Taylor
2008-06-06 21:22:00 I recently saw this video on TED and wanted to share it with anyone who has not already seen it. Jill Bolte Taylor , a neuroscientist, suffers a stroke and has a transcendent experience that causes her to reevaluate her awareness and connections of the world and universe.I think many meditators try to achieve the “awareness” that she experienced ... More About: Life , Universe , The Universe
The Key to Genuine Happiness
2008-06-04 19:22:00 There are many people who are facing the same circumstances as you but they live fascinating and wonderful lives. How did their lives become so adorably sweet? How do they manage to laugh and play despite their circumstances? The key to maintaining a happy attitude, no matter the circumstances, is simple. You’ve heard it said - ... More About: Life , Happiness , Genuine
Who are we really?
2008-05-18 23:50:00 My partner was recently outed at work by one of his co-workers. He was upset but outwardly appeared calm. For years, I had been telling him that he needed to confide in someone to help break free of the mental chains that have imprisoned him. He was living a life of loneliness and fear at work. Even though he ... Related posts:Malamutation More About: Life
Center of Light Sunday Services
2008-04-15 22:05:00 Our Center is both a warm and loving spiritual community and a school for spiritual instruction. If you are seeking spiritual community, we welcome you to attend our classes, Sunday Services , and seminars, and to enjoy the blessings of spiritual fellowship. For those who desire more intensive spiritual training, we offer the opportunity for individual spiritual ... No related posts. More About: Events , Light
Unity Church Sunday Services
2008-04-04 19:42:00 Unity of Charlotte is a center of personal and spiritual growth. All its services, workshops, and classes are designed to support you in becoming all God created you to be, and in having a better life. In each Sunday lesson and class you will receive practical tools to help you find inner joy, peace and ... No related posts. More About: Church , Services , Events
Charlotte Whole Life Center Sunday Services
2008-04-04 18:10:00 Weekly Sunday Message and Meditation ServiceBeginning Sunday, March 2, 2008 Please Join us every Sunday on Queen’s University Campus for an hour of Inspiration, followed by Meditation with our Founder and Spiritual Leader, Rev. Rebecca Nagy and other special guests throughout the year. Our location for Weekly Sunday Services : Queen’s University 1900 Selwyn ... No related posts. More About: Life , Events , Charlotte
Connections
2008-04-04 16:36:00 Many times we meet strangers along the way who cause us to pause, to remember who we are, why we are here, and think about where we are going. Last month, I met a soldier… I was coming back from speaking at the NSA’s National Convention in San Diego in July and had a stop over in ... More About: Life , Connections
Sunshine buddy tell me your secret
2008-03-13 00:42:00 I was at Urban Outfitters the other day and saw this cute solar powered plastic toy called a Sunshine Buddy or Nohohon Zoku in Japanese. I was immediately drawn to it’s peaceful smiling face, over-sized head, and the small smiling baby clinging to it. When exposed to light the sunshine buddy slowly bobs it’s head affirming it’s peaceful, ... More About: Life , Secret
Southeast Dharma Festival in Atlanta
2008-02-21 18:00:00 Southeast Dharma Celebration March 7-9 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Atlanta Freedom from Sorrow, Limitless Joy The Blessing Empowerment of Green Tara with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Visit this link for details: http://www.sedharmacelebration.org/ Tweetgovernment,politics news,politi cs news,politicsNo related posts. No related posts. More About: Events , Festival
Day Course: Awakening the Heart: Dharma for Lovers
2008-02-21 17:54:00 Dharma for Lovers Sat Feb 23 10-1. Vajradhara Buddhist Center, 4601 Addison Drive, Charlotte. 28211 What is love?; Affection, Cherishing and Wishing Love; Love as the glue that maintains relationships; Love is for everyone. Gen Kelsang Tilopa will lead participants in this workshop in considering the nature of this extraordinary mind that seeks the happiness ... No related posts. More About: Events , Heart
12 Tips for Overcoming Anger and Gaining Peace
More articles from this author:2008-02-21 17:26:00 Anger appears when one is confronted with frustration, unhappiness or hurt feelings, or when plans don’t turn out as desired. It also shows up when coming against opposition or criticism. Anger never helps anyone. It wastes your energy, and can hurt your health, spoil your relationships, and cause you to miss opportunities. Getting angry is ... More About: Peace , Life , Tips , Anger , Gaining 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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