Power of meditation -Brahma kumari’s
The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are. This is the place, just beyond every day consciousness, where spiritual empowerment begins. Spiritual power gives you the power to choose creative thinking rather than automated thinking, response rather than reaction, peace, [...]
Rajyogini Dadi Janki ji on the occasion of Peace of Mind-The great Brahmakumari’s
Everyone, whether young or old, remembers many things in life. We even remember that which is not essential for us and that which gives us sorrow. For a human being to remember is something natural and automatic. It is essential in life to define what is essential for us to remember and what we don’t [...]
Music: It Connects Us All
Written by: Patty Sherry The melody of that certain song plays; in that very moment I am transported in time and space, to that special moment with that special someone, and I feel that feeling. Once again I am connected. Music…it has that power to connect us all. It can evoke so much within you! [...]
How To Balance Being Brutal and Gentle with the word LOVE
How To Balance Being Brutal and Gentle with the word LOVE by Patty Sherry The above link is a 10 minute talk I gave in New Jersey. Using the word LOVE I talk about how you can balance being brutal and gentle in all of your relationships and with yourself. This talk is a [...]
Non-Material Gifts for the 12 Days of Christmas
If you are wondering what to give or get for your true love for Christmas, I’ve made a non-material list ( to the tune of the 12Days of Christmas song) to help keep that flame of love and connection burning. written by Patty Sherry On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to [...]
Swami Agnivesh boycotted by his saffron clan due to his Bigg Boss 5 stint
Slamming Swami Agnivesh for participating in reality show Bigg Boss, Arya Samaj has said that his act has hurt the sentiments of the entire saffron clan. The organisation has even announced his boycott over the issue. Agnivesh entered the Bigg Boss house on Tuesday night and said he will use the show as a medium to [...]
My Brutally Gentle Approach To Life
written by Patty Sherry You have to be brutal enough to to be really honest with yourself, gentle enoughto be OK with what you discover… I’m brutally honest with myself in my exploration of the polarities of me. I’m willing to look at those parts you might consider dark, those sides you might not admire [...]
What Stops You From Living Your Dreams?
written by Patty Sherry People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them. – page 130, The Alchemist Don’t we all have dreams? I’ve been thinking about some of my own dreams lately. I found myself thumbing through The [...]
Just Go With The Flow
Written by Patty Sherry Woke at 3:30 am to my own voice saying, “Patty, get up and type” and I have learned not to fight these late night/early morning rambles. I could choose to stay under the covers, try to go back to sleep, but I know this little whisper I hear urging me to [...]
It’s Time For A Personal Revolution
written by Patty Sherry The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. There can’t be any large-scale revolution until there’s [...]
Love Or Fear What Do You Choose?
written by Patty Sherry I like to think that I’m a lover not a fighter but it really made me think Love or Fear? What do I choose? and the truth is every moment is a choice with equal probability….. Love or fear? Not always so clear. I watched a video of NYC subway [...]
I Am A Spiritual Girl Who Is Human and More…
I’m A Spiritual Girl Who Is Human and More…. I’m making my way through life. Discovering. I am perfect. I am imperfection. Sometimes I am full of LOVE Sometimes I am full of FEAR Sometimes I see the brilliance and that gift of gold in my experience. Sometimes I shout out, “What the hell?” Sometimes [...]
Finding Your Independence
By Patty Sherry Independence is really about connection. The belief tends to be however, that to be independent, you need to separate yourself from someone or something. I’ve often associated independence with freedom. Depending on anyone felt in a way like bondage and I didn’t like that. If I couldn’t feel free with the people [...]
“You Say You’ve Lost Your Self Confidence?”
By Patty Sherry After viewing my “You Are Enough” video, a friend questioned why I had made it. Repeating my own words back to me he probed, “You say you lost your self confidence? Really?” The very tone of his question sparked me to reflect further on the subject. I lost my self confidence? Where [...]
Benefits of Ashtanga yoga
By Janifer Anderson In the Sanskrit language, Ashtanga refers to eight steps of yoga and thus, Ashtanga yoga refers to any or all the eight limbs or steps of yoga. conjointly referred to as the ability yoga, the ashtanga yoga is that the Indian name given to the branch of yoga developed and populated by [...]
Awakening
By Kimberly Badgett “GET UP.” I opened my eyes, cringing at the sight of Barbara Rothstein staring down at me with furious indignation. Someone must have ratted me out, I thought to myself. I sheepishly reached for my clothes which were scattered across the couch, and guiltily nudged Gary, my best friend-with-benefits to wake up. [...]
Katy Perry’s rising interest in mediation
Hindus have welcomed American singer-songwriter-actress Katy Perry’s (Teenage Dream) increasing interest in meditation.In the June issue of Vanity Fair magazine, which will hit newsstands on May five, Perry (Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson), 26, tells Vanity Fair contributing editor Lisa Robinson: “Russell (husband English actor-comedian Russell Brand) is into Hinduism…He meditates in the morning and the evening; [...]
A Painless Life
By Danielle Boonstra Here’s something I know for sure is true: when I am not doing what is in alignment with my talents and values I experience pain. Sometimes it’s a dull ache in my gut and other times it’s a full-out tornado in my chest making me weep, tearing me up. And I think: [...]
I Just Decided I Rule.
By Danielle Boonstra No one decides what I am worth except me because everyone else’s decision will be based on mine. I set the bar. I give the vibes. I, in essence, write the cheque. And I never used to have to think about that. I had a job; I got paid twice a month. [...]
Cleansing
By Kim Badgett I’m sorry I never told you that I don’t like you very much. I’m sorry that I never said you seem really shallow and inconsiderate. I’m sorry I just nodded along while listening to your delusional tales of grandeur, giving you the impression that I actually believed any of what you were [...]
Dalai Lama second among 100 most influential spiritual leaders
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is the second most influential spiritual leader of the world, according to London-based magazine Watkins Review.The list of the 100 most influential spiritual leaders of the world published by Watkins Review has chosen the Dalai Lama as the second most spiritually influential living person, said the Dalai Lama’s office [...]
Conversation with an Atheist
by Carol Bender Thanks Les for the suggestions. I will read the books you suggested. I don’t rely on books alone to make up my mind. hmmmm interesting way of putting it – making up one’s mind. I appreciate the time you have put into this discussion. The only atheists I know personally lose me [...]
Rose Bushes in Heaven?
by Sarah Golding Whenever there was some drama, some sacrifice, suffering etc my mum, God bless her, would always say: “Oh well, there’s another rose bush in heaven” Meaning that because of the pain and suffering endured she would be rewarded by a rose bush when she got up there, mum thought that by the [...]
Suresh Oberoi back on small screen with spiritual show
Suresh Oberoi, who is returning to the small screen with a new spiritual show, will be seen doling out advice on leading a better life. ‘Happiness Unlimited’ is an English series where the actor will be seen giving tips on how several problems in life can be solved through spirituality. The 28-episode series on Aastha [...]
“Heartfelt apology from all involved” in Jim Carrey’s mockery of Hindu Lord Ganesh
Buddhists have also come out in support of upset Hindus and want “heartfelt apology from all involved” in the mocking of Hindu Lord Ganesh in NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL) skit featuring actor-comedian Jim Carrey.Buddhist Minister ‘Jikai’ Phil Bryan, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said: “Television producers and filmmakers, in such powerful mediums, [...]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Week Three
by Holly Robertson Merry Christmas! I hope that everyone had a fun and memorable holiday. Next up is New Years Eve so let’s start making our New Year’s Resolutions. I love New Year’s Resolutions. If you just put a little thought and ambition into it and have some backbone throughout the year, the possibilities are [...]
The Power of Gratitude
By Susan Stackpole “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Anonymous ~ ? ~ ? ~ ? ~ ? ~ ? Thank You. Merci (French). Efharisto (Greek). Mahalo (Hawaiian). Grazie (Italian). Click here to learn to say “Thank You” in other languages. ? ~ ? ~ [...]
The Art of Living Foundation break Guinness Book world record by cooking highest number of vegetarian food items
The Art of Living Foundation (ALF), founded by spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Maharaj, would be attempting to break Guinness Book world record by cooking highest number of vegetarian food items by an organisation using community kitchens on November 2.”We at the ALF believe just like prayer helps us connect spiritually with the Supreme [...]
Lauren Booth (Tony Blair’s sister-in-law) on a new spiritual journey
Lauren Booth (Tony Blair’s sister-in-law) has embraced Islam. Tony Blair’s sister-in-law converted to Islam after having a ‘holy experience’ in Iran. Broadcaster and journalist Lauren Booth, 43 – Cherie Blair’s half-sister – said she now wears a hijab … whenever she leaves her home, prays five times a day and visits her local mosque ‘when I can’. She decided [...]
Transcendental meditation helps fight depression
Transcendental Meditation, a stress-busting technique, may help reduce symptoms of depression, according to two new studies. The studies will be presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine in Seattle, Washington April 9th, 2010. The studies, conducted at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles and University of Hawaii in Kohala included [...]
Possibility
By Susan Stackpole Aloha. Thank You for taking time to be with me here. I believe you found this article for a reason. My wish is that you feel cherished, loved and inspired. May you curl up in soft clothes, settle into a cozy chair, sip a delicious beverage, and allow your dreams to come [...]
Your Greatest Hurdle to Hearing God’s Voice
by DavidPaul Doyle This article is probably going to get me into trouble, but I feel like the truth needs to come out. So I’m going to just say it, and then see if I can get myself out of hot water…. Your beliefs about who and what God is impact your experience of hearing [...]
My Philosophy of Life
By Kimberly Aislinn Badgett I am not a religious person and I do not believe in god but I do crave to understand the universe in such a way that empowers me to live with it both harmoniously as well as advantageously. I will take this as far as sensibility allows, including spirituality and how [...]
About Christmas Carols
There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won’t come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? This week, I found out. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to [...]
Entire universe as one
by Kimberly Aislinn Badgett I am not a religious person and I do not believe in god but I do crave to understand the universe in such a way that empowers me to live in it both healthily as well as advantageously. The concept of religious faith has always troubled my desire for logical answers, [...]