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The Holy Spirit is not a power or energy; therefore it must not be confused with force. Even Though it the force might be understood as a metaphor for the influence of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a real person, the true personification of love.

A different and conscious focus of attention - instead of the unconscious inattention that you so casually and easily drift asleep into - is required for you to be the heart that is already true of this "you" of you.

Alonso del Rio is a powerful maestro who interweaves Shipibo and other icaros with sacred music of his own to lead you on your journey; he is both a talented musician and an inspiring communicator of the Amazonian shamanic world. He is interviewed by Howard G. Charing and Peter Cloudsley.

This article tells you how to see the Jewish High Holiday process of introspection and repentance to "write" your own pages in the Book of Life for the New Year. It also looks at how we cocreate our life with God and how God has a hand in our destiny.

Churches with small budgets are constrained at the times they ought to be most effective. Pastors are finding innovative ways to bring the needed funding in without over burdening church members. Its Easier, faster and more effective than regular fund raising techniques.

If you have ever longed for a deeper communication with your heavenly Father, not only in those most difficult of life's challenges but to enrich your times of daily fellowship as well, try increasing your earthly impact by living One Foot in Heaven - every day.

If you haven't heard about the Oneness Blessing or Deeksha, you have now, and there will be more to come...

If you're looking for a simple guide to staying on track in your daily life, try Gabby's way. The simplicity of this 7 year old's system influenced her Nana. Why not try it yourself?.

Realize and appreciate every moment as perfect because your higher self has chosen everything and it is all happening in divine order and divine timing. You higher self sees the bigger picture and has decided on the best possible experience for you to have. You don?t have to worry that things are not going the way they were meant to go or regret that things are going in a different direction because of what you did...

Pearls have been adorned by mankind for thousands of years. What is equally true is that oysters and molluscs are not the only source of pearls. Many people believe that animal and plant pearls (also known as mustika pearls) are more imagination than reality; the truth is that fossilised rocks sometimes produce what are perhaps one of the most breathtakingly beautiful pearls that Mother Nature has to offer. The origin of mustika pearls is still unclear in fact mustika pearls are so rare that in countries like Indonesia mustika pearls are treated as family heirlooms and passed on from generation to generation. The term mustika is Javanese in origin and translates into ?precious stone?.

Spirituality is at the centre of the Ayahuasca experience. Purification and cleansing of body, mind, and spirit in a shamanic ceremony can be the beginning of a process of profound personal and spiritual discovery. This process can continue indefinitely even if one never drinks Ayahuasca again. This article is extracted from the original interview by Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley which appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine.

Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world. It began as a progressive religion which rejected all distinctions of caste, creed, race, or sex. It recognized the full equality of women at a time when women were regarded as property or entertainment of men, when female infanticide and widow burning was common and even encouraged. The legacy of Sikhism is its emphasis on one?s devotion to God and truthful living.

Everyone wants to receive from God, but many people don't even meet God's very first requirement: ?believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.? (Hebrews 11:6). But why should we believe that any God exists at all? ?The heavens declare the glory of God? (Psalms 19:1) The Bible contains some very ancient information about the beginning of the universe which we are only now beginning to understand.

To be in-spired is to be in-spirit. We are all here to do the work of spirit or our higher selves which is the aspect of ourselves that is one with God. When we do work that is inspired, it is easy and effortless. When we connect with the movement and purpose of spirit, the things we do become a flow. It is only when we try to create apart from spirit that we feel stuck and experience a lot of friction. In order to do work that is inspired..

QUESTION: Why did we choose to come here when we were already part of God to begin with? BAWA MUHAIYADDEN: That is a good question. The soul is a part of God and the reason you came here is to understand Him and to understand yourself.

The problem with the way most people are working on the path to success is that they are trying to drive themselves rather than allowing themselves to be driven. They are doing it the hard way rather than the easy way. It is the way that requires much effort and struggle because they are pushing themselves to do things rather than allow themselves to be guided naturally into action by their heart...

How do I overcome these feelings?

This article illustrates what a true psychic reading should be. It also talks about if the results can be trusted as useful information.

Many Eastern texts have sought to explain the "Perennial Philosophy" view of reality. Here the author attempts it using some concepts the ancients didn't have, and discusses how two varieties of Buddhist meditation can help us internalize this view.

December 13th 1973 was an extremely important day for what was to become known as the Raelian movement.

Why is there fear of punishment in religion?

Is every person unique, special and uncommon in God?s sight? Or does God identify "a common man"? If so, what makes one ... "common"? But most importantly, how does God see you? Are you uncommon ... or common? I think you should read this. I really do.

This article offers a look at the process of inner reflection and change that takes place during the observance of the Jewish High Holy Days. Focusing on the beginning of the "Days of Awe," the holiday of Selichot, the author discusses the opportunity Jews have at this time of year to activily change themselves and their lives for the better.

I?m having trouble being consistent in valuing God?s Word. Suggestions?

The 11th July, 2007 is going to mark historically an inauguration of the Golden Jubilee of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th Hazar Imam. This is the glorious historical era when the Ismailis are scattered all over the world, not confined to East Africa and British India. The splendor, magnificence and the fidelity with which the Ismaili world celebrates the Golden Jubilee of their beloved 49th Hazar Imam is unparallel.

To mark the completion of his seventy years of Imamate, the Ismailis decided to weigh the Imam in platinum. The Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in Karachi on 3rd February, 1954 in presence of 50,000 Ismailis.

It is not the events of life, but the meaning that the mind attaches to these events, that brings either pleasure or suffering. And that meaning is driven by our deepest fears and desires. We suffer whenever life seems to be in conflict with these desires. Part 2 of this article looks at how we can turn this around with spiritual practice.

The Bema seat is the judgement seat of christ. Do as I have and learn about this subject it is a fact that will get your intrest and have you reading all over the bible. I enjoyed it hope you do to may the lord bless you and all your family. Give all the Glory to the Lord!!!

Why do some people call money the god of evil?

It is not the events of life, but the meaning that the mind attaches to these events, that brings either pleasure or suffering. And that meaning is driven by our deepest fears and desires. Part 2 of this article looks at how we can turn this around with spiritual practice. Spiritual practice is the ancient, proven way to undo the conditioning of the mind and align with higher Truth.