Psychic Protection & Spiritual Detox - How to Protect Yourself Spiritually
The difference you feel after removing negative energyand, or entities is often proportionate to how much it/theywere affecting you. Usually people feel an immediatedifference after a clearing, accompanied by a deep feelingof peace. The best way to verify that an entity is gone is toobserve how you feel before and after the clearing. Alsonotice if any suspected, related symptoms weaken ordisappear. It's important to note that there are different ways torelease negative entities or negative energy. The methodswe've outlined in prior articles have the best track recordbecause entities are escorted to the Light by loved ones onthe other side, not just forced out of the person's body (assome[..]
In many spiritual traditions the idea that what is called Enlightenment occurs after the death of the physical body is prevalent. In this article I wish to shed light on this matter and propose that perhaps there is another way to achieve this exalted state. I will attempt to approach this exclusively from an experiential standpoint rather than make solely and intellectual argument. This is so that you can decide for yourself whether what is said resonates with you at the level of your own inner truth where ever you feel that to be. Let me start by describing in a rather unusual way the nature of death and dying. When a person's Life Energy is completely separated from their physical[..]
Relationship Breakdown - How to Protect Yourself Financially, Emotionally and Spiritually
When a marriage or common law partnership ends there are many vital details that need attention when you are separating money, debt, personal household belongings, children, pets and friends. Undoubtably a difficult process for any individual to manage all of these items when there are so many details to work through, especially when you are emotional and cannot find the energy to think clearly. There is a support Guide now available to do the thinking for you. The book, 'The Business of Breaking Up - Your Personal Guide' breaks it down to ease the process while protecting yourself financially and emotionally. There are numerous mistakes people make which ends up costing money and[..]
World Peace - Politically Or Spiritually Given?
From the foundation of this world, there has been one crises or the other between two parties i.e. people, tribes, nations etc. In fact one of the first fought wars was as a result of Lucifer's rebellion against God before he was cast out of heaven. Throughout the Old Testament, there were different types of conflicts. These included: the territorial conquest (Israel-Jericho, Judges 10:8) Regime alteration (by all Ishmael, Samuel 15) Boarder dispute (Abraham and King David, 2 Samuel 15:1-2, 17:24-26, 18:9-18) Civil war (the kingdom of Israel war; 1 Kings 12:16-24) The list above shows one thing: whatever form of conflict we are experiencing now it had been witnessed in the time of old.[..]
What is a Spiritually Oriented Massage?
Whatever kind of frame of mind you are in any massage can be a spiritual experience, you don't have to be in an ancient Buddhist temple or be in the massage room at your gym or health club. Really, all you need is two people have are in tune on awareness, breathing, releasing and compassion. You can find inner peace and happiness while getting a massage an often different cultures look at it as a meditation. Furthermore, the spiritual aspect of a massage can be used in many different ways: 1) For meditation, when two people start sharing a good massage can lead you to a quiet almost zen like place where you can reflect on the most important things in your life. 2) People of faith,[..]
Spiritually Aware - A Technique to Become Mindful and Spiritually Aware
Mindfulness is learning and developing an attitude of awareness. When you give your attention to whatever and wherever you are now, you open yourself to receive truths and intuitive knowledge and wisdom from Universal consciousness. You can become aware of who you really are and in so doing open yourself to unlimited possibilities. Do this exercise to expand your awareness:- For one day decide to do one thing at a time. No more multi-tasking and thinking of another task while you're already working on one. Choose one task and focus your mind - in terms of your thoughts, and your heart - in terms of your feelings, on connecting with all there is to learn through the activity. Some of the[..]
For sure I do not feel comfortable in writing this article; however, something within me keeps pushing me to put my thoughts on paper. And because I have other task that I want to complete, I find it easier to follow the flow! This article is in no way an authoritative statement, this article's sole purpose is to help you see things differently. If we can all agree that, at the end of the day, our mind, heart and body are one, than we can pretty much all agree, on the spiritual cause of cancer. Can we all agree; If the heart wants one thing, yet our daily actions, goes against, what our heart wants, than we, are in conflict, within ourselves? Is cancer not a matter, of a civil war going[..]
Growing Spiritually
The key to growing one's faith is to understand faith and how it works: How Faith Works, by Dr. Frederick K. C. Price, is a book I strongly recommend. Visit faithdome for more information. Over the past several years, I have been reading the Bible in-depth and was quoting Psalms, not knowing for what reason they were written, but the more I understand faith, the more I understand David's faith. Psalms illustrates the confidence and boldness of David in expressing God's love. He does not fear his enemies nor give place to the evil one. Whenever someone can be as bold as David in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then they are ready to commit their life to Jesus Christ, our Lord whom God his[..]
Design Your Life For Completeness - Financially, Physically, Spiritually, and Emotionally
How many of us are unhappy about the way our life is, and long for something more? Numerous psychiatrists and sociologists have used and relied upon a number of buzz words and labels to not only define this sense of unhappiness with life but also, to actually pinpoint the causes for it. Emile Durkheim, the so called father of modern sociology developed his theory of functionalism and made reference to the phenomena he dubbed “anomie” to describe the individuals alienation from society as a whole. Robert Merton sought to expand upon the workings of Durkheim and developed his own theory, “Strain theory” whereby the lack of access to legitimate avenues for success alienates members[..]
We Are All Spiritually Interconnected to Each Other
Each of us is intrinsically connected to our family, friends and all others who we come in contact with. As life moves in seemingly random chaos, most people have a difficult time understanding how the energies of a passerby may be having an affect on them. Consider that each breath you take changes the energy pattern around you. If something as mundane as that can alter the field of energy, imagine how much can shift without you even being aware of it. Our point in today's message is quite simple. It is to remind you that your actions can have a profound impact on the lives and will of many others. Think about how you feel when walking in a store or on the street. Do you ever pay[..]
Egyptian Spiritual Cleansing White Bath
s say that the Divine cannot move new blessings into the heart when we still have it full of old stuff that no longer serves us. As humans in this modern materialistic world- we love to horde and hold on to things that no longer serve us...what kind of clutter is in your attic? :) We don't often enough provide ourselves the ritual release of major or even minor things to make room for the new- and in many cases in my work I perceive that this is the sole reason things feel they should be happening but are not. Taking time to breathe out the old, inhale the new and simply 'be' with where you are right now is a sacred rite in and of itself that we far too often overlook. In these sacred[..]
Keeping Healthy With Spiritual Healing
With lots of bugs and the threat of swine flu going around it is important to do our best to keep ourselves healthy. We can help ourselves making plenty of time to rest, play and meditate and by attending to our human forms by eating well, sleeping and drinking lots of fluid and also letting go of any negative emotions we may be holding onto. But we can also ask our spirit guides, loved ones and angels to send love and healing, either when we go to sleep, or we can sit quietly and ask them to draw near and visualize a pink cloud of healing surrounding the body. Close your eyes and feel the warmth and love of the energy within the pink cloud surrounding all of you and as you are[..]
The Gun-Man Who Never Pulled The Trigger - Spirituality Information
Someone was holding a gun at the back of my head. He never pulled the trigger but it always scared me to hell ! I was always a frightened individual. I became nervous and used to panic at small things going wrong. Everywhere i went the gun man followed me... to work, to the bank, to the airport, to the malls, to bed and even when i was asleep..... He never pulled the trigger, perhaps he never wanted to..... Whenever i wanted to speak up, the gunman raised his voice and i mellowed down like a tame lamb. All times, that i wanted to express my views he would simply tell me to shut up.... There were occasions when i wanted to share my views with people but the moment i rose to speak the[..]
Blessed with celestial beauty, the state of Jammu Kashmir brings crowning glory to the country with its verdant valleys and awe inspiring vistas. The valley is situated between the Himalays and the Pir Panjal Range. On the first look at the angelic beauty of the region the great Mughal King Jahangir had called it a "Paradise on Earth'; its beauty and charisma has inspired millions to opt for Jammu Kashmir tours. A hill station, with mesmerising vistas, the beauty of this valley has the quality of stirring creative genes in poets, painters and even in a vacationer enjoying irresistible Kashmir tours. Situated in the north-western Himalayan range, Kashmir is mainly mountainous region; its[..]
Your Spiritual Gifts Series - Part 1 - The Apostle
The role of the Apostle to some Christians has passed away with the last disciple 2000 years ago. Yet there are Apostles today and so this teaching is a little about the Apostle in the Five-fold ministry offices mentioned in the Bible. You can get deeper teaching than this in other places if you look long and hard but suffice to say here, this will be a good start for the novice to see if they fit the role of the Apostle. The Apostle should be able to function in the whole five of the five-fold ministry offices being Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist,Pastor, and Teacher. The Apostle is like a pastor of pastors. The Greek apparently means "sent one." Some people therefore consider the[..]
Know Your Self Have you been wondering who you are beyond the various roles you play in life? Would you like the inner peace that comes from knowing who you really are at depth? Would you like the spiritual assurance, loving and joy that arise from being at peace with your real Self? Points for Reflection The following points for reflection can help get you started or move you forward on your journey of awakening to spiritual Self-awareness and inner peace. 1. Your first relationship is with your Self. Maybe you have been so busy exploring your world that you forgot. Most of us do. But eventually some of us learn the importance of discovering who we really are. It is never too[..]
Age New Spirituality - Spirituality Interview (Q4)
Yanik Silver: Well, let's go on a different track now. We've talked about all the different three areas. But let's talk about some place where I've spent a lot of time and where I know probably people that are listening to this want to talk about, and that's building wealth and creating abundance of money. What's our spiritual path to developing abundance of wealth? John Harricharan: Actually I think it's not very different from being healthy and also from getting the best relationships. I think there are certain -- it's like three different meals, each one being great, but there might be a preference for one over the other ones. And I, who came from a family of 12 -- imagine that[..]
Recession and Spirituality
There is no doubt the global financial crisis will make 2009 a hard year for many. Yet, despite all this, perhaps the downturn may cause us to reflect on more meaningful matters. This crisis, we are told, was caused by irresponsible lending by banks on an enormous scale. When the inevitable happened, and borrowers defaulted, the banks were left with humongous losses. The result, no money available for would-be homeowners and genuine businesses, and the taxpayer (ie you and me) left to pick up the (substantial) bill. But even this highly compacted summary may be reduced even further to two words - sheer greed! Around the world governments are commendably taking action to revive the[..]
Poetry, Music and Spirituality
Poetry and music serve no practical purpose towards our survival as individuals or as a species. Despite this, both occupy a huge role in our lives. "The pen is mightier than the sword", wrote Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Though physical weapons may yield physical submission, the heart and mind are only hardened into opposition direction by such primitive means. Sticks and stones may wound the flesh, but words have the power to penetrate the physical exterior and affect the immortal soul within. A mere word, positive or negative, has the power to inspire or destroy - be it from a girl/boy to whom we are attracted, a boss, or potentially influential client... Poetry arranges words in patterns,[..]
Relationships and Spirituality
Our relationships with others provide many of the most satisfying - and frustrating - moments of the human experience. On the one hand we are instinctively driven to seek the companionship of our fellow beings, indeed such is the complexity of the modern world that out very survival depends on co-operating with numerous others. But conversely our dealings with other people force us to sacrifice, compromise, inhibit our liberty, and are an endless source of disappointment and anger when our peers fall short of our reasonable expectations. Our relationships take many forms. Family, friends, neighbors, business, acquaintances... Some of these are of our choosing, others just come with the[..]
How To Get Through Tough Times - Spirituality Information
turned out to be one of those textbook beautiful days. The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing softly and the temperature is just right -- the perfect day. Even with all the challenges I have to face, I still look up at the sky and smile as the clouds chase one another across a "picture-perfect", blue background. But I know that all the days to come will not be as beautiful and comfortable as this day is. Yesterday was dark and dreary, pierced with giant streaks of lightning, which generated thunder that rattled the windows. Yes, I know that all the days that follow today will not be as bright as this one, nor as dark as yesterday. Some days will be better than others. Some will be[..]
Western Spirituality Steps Through Doorway to the Divine
We are the New Agers, the Spiritual Seekers, the ones who hold lofty goals of becoming One with the Divine, of creating world peace through mass visualizations, of rising to the highest consciousness imaginable. We want to offer unconditional Love to all. We desire utopia. We want to be able to give and receive instant healings. We try to communicate with our spirit guides and the angelic realms, andwe want to become free of the egos that sabotage our dreams. We walk around in this duality with open hearts, big hearts, wondering why this world holds so much darkness when all we truly wish for is The Light. We look up, focusing on God when life circumstances pull us down. We try to help[..]
Age New Spirituality - Inspirational Quotes ( Part 11 )
Come, be man. Come out of your narrow holes and have a look abroad. See how nations are on the march. Do you love man ? Do you love your country ? Then come, let us struggle for higher and better things. Look not back, no not even if you see the dearest and nearest cry. Look not back, but forward ! With all my love for India,and with all my patriotism and venerations for the ancients,I cannot but think that we have to learn many things from other nations. ... We cannot do without the world outside India; it was our foolishness that we thought we could,and we have paid the penalty by about a thousand years of slavery. That we did not go out to compare things with other nations, did not[..]
Age New Spirituality - Inspirational Stories ( Part 114 )
"Gloom existed first." Those of you who have ever been in India or any tropical country, and have seen the bursting of the monsoon, will understand the majesty of these words. I remember three poets' attempts to picture this. Milton says, "No light, but rather darkness visible." Kalidasa says, "Darkness which can be penetrated with a needle," but none comes near this Vedic description, "Gloom hidden in gloom." Everything is parching and sizzling, the whole creation seems to be burning away, and for days it has been so, when one afternoon there is in one corner of the horizon a speck of cloud, and in less than half an hour it has extended unto the whole earth, until, as it were, it is[..]
Age New Spirituality - Inspirational Stories ( Part 94 )
My religion is to learn.I read my Bible better in the light of your Bible and the dark prophecies of my religion become brighter when compared with those of your prophets. Truth has always been universal. If I alone were to have six fingers on my hand while all of you had only five,you would not think that my hand was the true intent of nature,but rather that it was abnormal and diseased. Just so with religion. If one creed alone were to be true and all the others untrue,you would have a right to say that that religion was diseased; if one religion is true, all the others must be true. Thus the Hindu religion is your property as well as mine. Of the two hundred and ninety millions of[..]
New Age, Spirituality Or Alternative Belief, Predictions For 2012 Are the Talk of This Century
How can you safeguard your life... and the lives of your family members. Information about historical predictions you need to know. Where well-meaning "experts" went wrong... and why governments of the world ultimately decided not to tell you the truth. December 21, 2012 will be the most important date for all of Humanity. The ancient Mayans created the Long Count calendar to predict this date as the beginning of a new cycle for Mankind. The real truth about Government Coverups, Swine Flu Pandemics and known natural disasters that are headed our way...and how people with power are not telling you everything they know... Learning how you can help turn what many believe to be the darkest[..]
Law of Attraction Not Working? 3 Spiritual Healing Secrets To Find Your Purpose, and Passion
The law of attraction hasn't always brought me what I wanted. Or at least it wasn't my dreams, it seemed to bring me my worst night mares and fears until I learned to clear away the fears that blocked my dreams. I knew there was more to life than surviving, but I didn't know how to apply my talents and gifts to live my life purpose. Here are the steps I took to clear my fears, and beliefs, that blocked my purpose, and passion. 1. The first and most powerful step is to get clear on where you are. I had a mantra (short phrase I repeated to myself) who am I, where am I, and what is my purpose here? I did this for several months throughout my day. This serves two purposes. First it keeps[..]
Using Psy Cards For Spiritual Guidance
Psy cards are often used as a tool to do card readings and are generally believed to be easier to understand than traditional tarot cards. PSY cards are a deck of 40 intuitive cards illustrated by Maggie Kneen. Each card has an image and a name. Individuals are asked to shuffle the cards and with the images face down so they cannot be identified they are asked to choose 10 cards which they feel most drawn to. Often our own guides and guardian angels encourage us instinctively to draw the cards most significant at the time and to which they want to use in reaching out to us to give a message or provide guidance. Card 1: This provides information about our character and[..]
Save Your Marriage - Gods Blessings in the Form of Scriptures Provides Wisdom and Spiritual Guidance
Marriage is a social union of two individuals and their families. It is an institution when the couple exchanged vows and made promises to each others. Therefore it becomes imperative for the couple to take care of each other, keeping their egos aside. In order to save a marriage, and save divorce, many marriage counselors are available. There are number of ebooks lying online to resort such stuffs like save marriage. With the advancement and growth the number of problems between the couples have increased and tackling such problems stress out the relationship. Today there are a number of ways to avoid divorce and save marriage. Take out time for your spouse. To please him/her go out on[..]
Christian Drug Rehabilitation Programmes - Offering Spiritual Guidance and Medical Care
For a number of years, people facing drug problems have had to rely on traditional rehabs that make use of conventional methods of healing addictions. With time, however, an increasing of people have understood the benefits of Christian drug rehabs. Growing awareness pertaining to the faith based drug rehabs has played a crucial role in assisting people to get rid of their drug addiction to lead a sober life. Therefore, it can be concluded that in addition to curing drug addicts, these faith based drug rehabs are also playing a critical role in the growth and development of the American society. A lot of consideration and thought as well as scientific evaluation goes into implementing[..]
Christian Drug Rehabilitation Programmes- Offering Spiritual Guidance And Medical Care
For a number of years, people facing drug problems have had to rely on traditional rehabs that make use of conventional methods of healing addictions. With time, however, an increasing of people have understood the benefits of Christian drug rehabs. Growing awareness pertaining to the faith based drug rehabs has played a crucial role in assisting people to get rid of their drug addiction to lead a sober life. Therefore, it can be concluded that in addition to curing drug addicts, these faith based drug rehabs are also playing a critical role in the growth and development of the American society. A lot of consideration and thought as well as scientific evaluation goes into implementing[..]
Spiritual Guidance is Always Current
Your relationship to Spirit is always current. Spirit doesn't carry memories of your past. That's a human habit we put in place, often to build our case of inadequacy. The inspiration and guidance you're receiving applies to your life right now. Spirit doesn't withhold from us. If you feel the time is right to bring to fruition something that has been growing within you, the time is right. But just because Spirit is willing to give you what you desire doesn't mean you are ready to receive it. Very often we hold false perceptions or limiting beliefs about ourselves that won't allow good to flow to us and through us. Once we see these perceptions as false and not the truth of who we are,[..]
ogramming is a remarkably effective approach to personal spiritual discovery and the enhancement of consciousness. Meta-Programming means "to transcend or rise above programming". This is the most advanced approach to personal spiritual discovery and the enhancement of consciousness, and will help you to transcend the programming and conditioning of your upbringing and culture, leading to rediscovery and integration of the Higher Self. Have you ever considered (perhaps somehow sensed) that who you are and what you are capable of must be more than your everyday life seems to suggest? Look at how most of us live - we endure our jobs, raise our families, handle life challenges the best we[..]
Spiritual Awareness - Learn What the Bible Has to Say About Walking With God in a World of Confusion
The times have changed drastically since the time the Bible was written. Not only lifestyles have changed but attitudes, outlooks, goals, priorities, and morality. Modern advances in technology is a wonderful thing but with it came confusion about how to live a life that is pleasing to God. Even though the Bible was written hundreds of years ago, the wisdom contained in the scriptures is timeless and can be easily applied to modern lifestyles with a little effort. Psalm 85 verse 10, "Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other." This is Bible scripture that describes the basis of walking with God. To understand the true meaning of this powerful[..]
The Optimum Health Institute in San Diego is the one of the best spots to find serenity in the hustle bustle of the city. Set up in 1976, this institute has been offering green living to its inmates through its lush surroundings and therapies that bring an individual closer to himself and nature. OHI San Diego operates on the following philosophy: "The body is a self-cleansing, self-healing organism when it is given the proper tools to work with." The tools that your body needs for a holistic approach toward life include fresh wheatgrass juice, raw organic diet, optimal intake of fluids, workout sessions for good lymphatic and energy movement, cleansing of the colon, and detoxification[..]
First and foremost, I have found this book to be inspiring, uplifting, encouraging, and very enlightening. The authors of this awesome book, Joseph, Shelia, and their son Jonathan, show us the value of family bonding and relationship. It's an awesome accomplishment for all three of them to have written this book together. The dedication of the family unit is portrayed throughout this book of poetry. Secondly, Joseph and Jonathan initiate the lead by taking the reader on an awarding journey beginning with the book with Seasons of Beauty. In this section the reader is able to feel and see nature through the poems, "Autumn Colors," "Red Leaves," and "The Tempest Rage Trilogy." These poems[..]
How to Make Your Next Road Trip a Spiritual Journey
Before starting your trip: While making a visual inspection of your Vehicle do the following: 1. Visualize arriving at your destination happy and refreshed. 2. Visualize have a safe and joyful journey 3. Visualize arriving at just the right time to enjoy the destination. 4. Visualize a protective bubble around your Jeep that cannot be penetrated with out your allowing. 5. Release your desire for a safe and happy trip and accept that your are ready for anything that comes up. While driving: 1. Realize that only this present moment exists. You cannot change the past or control the future. There is only this moment. This curve or this rock or this whatever you are doing in the moment.[..]
Leadership a Spiritual Journey
I have never bought into the idea that the bottom line for business is only profit. A business whether owned by a solo-preneur, partnership, or corporation is an energy exchange. A business only focused on the bottom line limits opportunities and ultimately stifles growth by imbalancing the energy exchange. What is energy, " the ability to do work." What creates energy is what this article is about. A business balances energy by paying attention to all the factors that help create the energy, keep it flowing and facilitate its expansion. A manufacturing business, uses energy to create a products. A service based business, uses its energy to provide a service. A business that is not[..]
Lesson 1 - Reiki - The Universal Life Force
There is a non physical ubiquitous energy that gives life to every living organism. For many thousands of years we have known of this energy and have sought to develop ways to harness its power to heal and influence our lives. The Japanese call this energy Ki. It is also known as Chi by the Chinese, Prana by a number of Asian cultures and the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost by most of the western world. We carry this energy in and around our bodies from the moment we are conceived. Science has established its existence, and with the aid of Kirlian photography we are able to see this energy that encompasses all living things. Ancient Eastern cultures have harnessed and applied this energy for[..]
Love is the Life Force
"My dwelling place is love. It's home is the heart. It reaches to all corners of the Universe and comes right back to live in you. It deems the impossible. It sanctifies the improbable. It performs the miraculous. It feeds all souls. My love encompasses every atom of space - it soars in between the atoms of quantum theory. It fuels all sources of energy. It lives in each breath. It creates anew at each second. My love forgives all weaknesses, all harmful ways. It understands the fall from Spirit with compassion. "My love knows no boundaries yet is in all the limits of time and space. It fills the entire Cosmos and creates more love. This love can be yours, yours for the asking. "It can[..]
The Tao Philosophy of Independent Travel
What is an Independent Traveler? There is a certain philosophy that the independent traveler adheres to. While the tourist looks for comfort, convenience and a home away from home, the independent traveler prefers to become part of the culture as much as possible. The independent traveler likes to leave home behind. There are many different terms in use to describe independent travelers. A hobo, in this sense, is someone without a home, spends very little or no money, and travels to work. A backpacker is a traveler on a budget who's luggage is usually a single backpack. A flash packer has more money to spend than the hobo or backpacker, but still prefers the lifestyle of independent[..]
Fixing a Dripping Tao
Next time you have a dripping tap don't worry. There is no need to call the plumber. Here I will give you a simple guide to fixing the drip drip drip that is so annoying. The majority of the time all you need to do is change the washer and only four tools are need: spanner; wire wool; screwdriver and cloth. You must start by turning of the water supply, which is normally a tap in the cupboard under your kitchen sink, then turn the tap on so all the water in the pipe runs out. If the water is flowing out at a fast rate you have not turned the water supply off properly so go back and try again. If you have an old fashioned tap remove the cover and unscrew the nut where you will see the[..]
The Tao of Work - How Do We Turn Work Into Play?
Most of us face a daily dilemma: we have to earn a living. We do this by going to work. And most of us don't enjoy work. We think of work as... well, work. Just watch The Office and you'll see some of the associations that ring true for the show's millions of fans. Its mostly gloomy characters work at uninspiring jobs surrounded by incompetent, amoral or socially challenged coworkers. Why do so many of us live notably less funny versions of this reality, day in, day out? Because we need the paycheck, and because most us believe this is the only way to get it. Is there an alternative to The Office mentality? Can work be called, as my former employer suggested, "play"? In short, yes. There[..]
An Artist's Manifesto - The Tao of Painting
'Always be a beginner...'- Suzuki Roshi INTRODUCTION For the Artist, being absorbed in the practice is the ultimate payoff. The word practice connotes a commitment and devotion to what one does. For the artist this becomes her/his whole experience, and not other than who or what one is. All of it goes into each moment of the art. In this practice it is always unfinished and it is always complete. This Artist's Manifesto is dedicated to the sustenance and evolution of the practice. COLOR IS GOD Color exists everywhere throughout the manifest cosmos. Nowhere can you look, where you will not find color. Color and form are one. Color is a fundamental force and principle of cosmos.[..]
St Francis of Assisi - The Tao of the Tau Cross
St. Francis of Assisi is my favorite saint of all time. Born the son of a wealthy merchant, he wanted for nothing during his misspent youth. St. Francis knew sin, and enjoyed drinking and parties. An extremely likeable young man, he caroused nightly with a large group of friends who indulged in vice and debauchery. However, St. Francis' life was destined to belong to God, and several events in his life, including a serious illness, greatly changed him. He renounced sin, and began to live in abject poverty, putting no store in material things. He founded the order of the Dominican Friars, and his symbol was the Tau Cross. At one point, Saint Francis stretched out his arms and announced to[..]
The Tao of Feng Shui
"Qi is scattered by the wind and stored in water." A simple Feng Shui definition could be "the study of the influence of forms, space and time of an environment on humanity". The literal translation of the Chinese words "Feng Shui" mean "Wind and Water". Heaven, Humanity, Earth Ancient Chinese had a concept of three levels of spiritual influences on man: Heaven, Humanity, Earth. We are born with our "Heaven luck" which we learn from our astrology, we control our "Humanity Luck" by our deeds, and we work our "Earth Luck" by observing the Feng Shui of our living environment. Each of these three influences are important. Before one embarks on the study of Feng Shui, one should understand[..]
The Tao of Work: How do we turn work into play?
Most of us face a daily dilemma: we have to earn a living. We do this by going to work. And most of us don't enjoy work. We think of work as... well, work. Just watch The Office and you'll see some of the associations that ring true for the show's millions of fans. Its mostly gloomy characters work at uninspiring jobs surrounded by incompetent, amoral or socially challenged coworkers. Why do so many of us live notably less funny versions of this reality, day in, day out? Because we need the paycheck, and because most us believe this is the only way to get it. Is there an alternative to The Office mentality? Can work be called, as my former employer suggested, "play"? In short,[..]
Tao Te Ching and the Art of Letting Go
Letting go is a simple spiritual concept that many people struggle with. Especially in Western culture the idea of giving up is frowned upon; children are taught to be tough and fight through every life situation. But letting go is the real measure of courage. Do your part in any situation and then allow what is to take over. Our egos rebel against such a notion. We must find a way to control everything in our life, and the idea of just trusting things to get done is maddening to the mind that has not become still. 2,500 years ago the sage called Lao Tsu - if he actually existed - wrote many passages about the virtue of doing nothing, and yet leaving nothing undone. The actual language[..]
January 1, 2010 China - ASEAN Free Trade Area into a declaration, China and Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines six old ASEAN member countries will implement a 93% duty for more than ordinary products. Yunnan Province, Deputy Director of Inspection and Quarantine Inspection Service Fan Kam explained in detail here today completed a free trade zone, China's exports to ASEAN countries, how the product can enjoy zero-tariff treatment. Fan Kam introduction of products exported to ASEAN countries as long as one of the following conditions can enjoy zero tariff treatment: First, the product completely originated in China Second, from Africa and China - ASEAN Free[..]
The Tao Of Nutrition - Why Healing Diets Can Help
Annemarie Colbin, in her book, Food and Healing, presents a chapter on altering diet to combat specific conditions. Her recommendations are based on her own experience as a student of macrobiotics and health food, and a teacher of natural healing and balanced eating. As well as her observations of those whom she treated in consultations, and the transformations of her students over the years. Despite her background in macrobiotics and vegetarianism, Annemarie isn't dogmatic about food - she recognizes that what is healing for one person, during a particular period of their life, may not be healing for others, or even for that same person at different stages of their life. She takes as[..]
Channeling HP - Hewlett Packard Bests Dell in Retail
I like to pick on HP more than most people, so it is odd I now must praise them. Back when I was on the other side of the B2B technology exchange, I was primarily an HP customer. I ran shops with multiple minis of varying HP operating system flavors (RTE, MPE, HPUX) and thus had a deep love/hate relationship with the company. To this day I keep a number of HP executives in my virtual Rolodex and hound them when necessary or advantageous. For a long time it appeared that HP's PC business was going to go the way of IBM's, namely "out the door." Sales were weak, and the fatter margins promised by the Compaq merger were not evident. HP went toe-to-toe with Dell, attempting to clone their[..]