Swami Shivapadananda Daily Reading - Day 76

(Thu Jul 19th, 2007, by Clive Simpkins)

Taken from Mother Radha's notes, written at Swamiji's feet. Swamiji speaking on the birthday anniversary celebration of Sri Ramakrishna The Incarnation embodies in Itself the grace of God - in the form of His teachings. He has taken birth in this age...

If it Works, Throw it Out: Is Succeeding Becoming a Success?

(Thu Jul 19th, 2007, by Tony M Jackson)

Success should never be measured by succeeding. You are probably thinking--what is this guy talking about? Let me explain. Succeeding is a paradox to the way we are taught, and does not align with the true meaning of success. It is equally a paradox ...

Swami Shivapadananda Daily Reading - Day 75

(Thu Jul 19th, 2007, by Clive Simpkins)

Taken from Mother Radha's notes, written at Swamiji's feet. Parents must tell each child stories of saints and sages. Bring to the child's mind all the positive things. Use the word 'don't', very little. Always use the word 'do'. Thus you make the ch...

It's Not About Me

(Thu Jul 19th, 2007, by Jarett Sabirsh)

It's not about me. The ego generally doesn't like to hear things like this. The ego is selfish by nature; that's what it is. It is selfishness. Spirit/Awareness is selfless by nature; that's what it is. It is selflessness (love). To cover up this tru...

The Importance of Lighting in a Feng Shui Environment

(Thu Jul 19th, 2007, by M. Tanna)

Lighting is a very flexible and immediate decorating tool. At the flick of a switch, you can change from a bright, yang environment to a soft, yin mood. Lights generally produce more fire chi, although different forms of lighting are associated with ...

New Web Religions

(Thu Jul 19th, 2007, by Jim Dandy)

You may laugh and call the Jedi Knight Religion preposterous, but it's gaining popularity everyday because of the connectivity of the internet, and because it appeals to a younger, faster, more mobile generation. Why do we need Religion anyway? Ther...

Hire an Angel

(Thu Jul 19th, 2007, by Jim Dandy)

So you want to hire an Angel? Christian television programs often feature handsome men and attractive ladies employed as Angels from Heaven deliberating over the plight of some wretched mortals mired in tragedy... In every episode one or two individu...

Swami Shivapadananda Daily Reading - Day 77

(Thu Jul 19th, 2007, by Clive Simpkins)

Taken from Mother Radha's notes, written at Swamiji's feet. The birth of Sri Ramakrishna has ushered in a new age. The satya yuga [golden age or age of truth] began with Master's advent. In this yuga people must practise the sattvic quality of truthf...

How To Manifest Miracles Now!

(Thu Jul 12th, 2007, by Nick Arandes)

How To Manifest Miracles Now! How To Manifest Miracles Now!The universe is nothing but a big bowl of energy. Energy that attracts and repels. That is how dreams are either manifested or avoided. To better illustrate this concept, imagine carrying a w...

AGAINST ALL ODDS, OUR MIRACLE BABY

(Thu Jul 12th, 2007, by Jonathan Mclean)

We were married for 9 years and still the baby did not come. Most couples accept infertility after a few years of trying to fall pregnant, but we always believed that someday she would fall pregnant. After eight years of trying and thousands of dol...