Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Thursday, January 20, 2011

Past Lives Reincarnation - Just A Myth?

By Julian McCartney


Past lives reincarnation is the journey of our soul from life to death and then life again. Reincarnation if taken in the literal form means, to be in the form of flesh again. It is the core of the term 'eternal life'. It is a belief which states that a component of our living being is reborn after death to be in the new physical body. This component is nothing but our immortal spirit or soul.

Mostly, you will find individuals who believe that past lives reincarnation is a process that will go on forever. But, many are of the view that this journey of the spirit through birth, life and death and rebirth is actually the journey of the soul from a stage of darkness to the final state of spiritual enlightenment. However, a question that keeps on lingering in our mind is why the soul needs to go through this journey of past lives reincarnation?

There are people who are immensely interested in this subject and have undertaken studies and research on this having found to an extent answer to this lingering question. According to them, the answer is that our soul goes through different sorts of experiences with each lifetime. Each life is a manifestation of it, an expression of creativity. It helps the soul to learn more and proceed towards greater spiritual wisdom.

The basis of this finding is that we will go on through this process of past lives reincarnation until we are able to set our souls free from the delusion that separate us from god. There exists usually, three renowned paths to do that. One of them is the Bhakti yoga which is the path of complete submission or devotion. The other one is Jnana yoga or the path which will help us to gain knowledge and the third one is Karma yoga or the path or service.

Be it Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga or Karma yoga all the three lead to the same destination of unification with God, or in other words achieving the highest spiritual knowledge and attaining everlasting peace and happiness. But, regardless of the path we follow, it is our decisions, our choices and the experiences that we have that describes us and also sets out our limitation. Thus, we stay away from unison with God.

The day we learn to accept what God has given us and start to live on that, we will completely trust Him. This will eventually lead us to the path of self acceptance and thus we will gain peace in our heart. The peace will help us to increase the desire within us to make others happy thus, we will be able to understand to what great capacity our heart can go of loving others and also caring for them So, we will move towards the path of freeing ourselves from past lives reincarnation.

In the writings of sages, prophets and philosophers, from different countries and cultures, we can find reference to past lives reincarnation and the concept behind it. Mostly, the Eastern philosophy speaks about the principle of past lives reincarnation but you can also find many Westerners also believing in it, although majority of them do not have faith in this concept.

The ancient Egyptian civilization was built upon the foundation of reincarnation. The ancient Greek historian by the name of Herodotus who belonged from the fifth century says, ""The Egyptians propounded the theory that the human soul is imperishable, and that where the body of any one dies it enters into some other creature that may be ready to receive it." Moreover, even Plato an ancient Greek philosopher, famous writer and mathematician says on this, "Soul is older than body. Souls are continually born over and over again into this life." We will find that three fourths of the Asian population are a strong believers of the concept of past lives reincarnation.




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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The Good Thing About Seeking Help From Life Coaches

By Kenneth Roberts


Many people who like to manage their lives in a correct way have now opted to ditch the assessments of high charging professionals such as psychiatrists and psychologists and have chosen to employ life coaches.

There are doubts however as to whether the life coaches are actually in a position to help guide people through their concerns in life. These doubts are based on the fact that they do not hold any form of professional license to help people.

If your concerns are non medical concerns then there is absolutely no reason whatsoever why life coaches cannot help you through your concerns in life. Life coaches are adept at helping to give people motivation and reassurance as well as giving them re-direction in life.

The idea of having life coaches is to find somebody that can make you see that it is you that is accountable for your life. As such it is you that needs to accept whatever it takes for you to achieve your goals in life.

Good life coaches can help you to overcome your fears and gives you the confidence and self belief that you will need to succeed I life.

These life coaches do not glean their experience from textbooks they are taken from real life situations. They will give you strategies that have already been proven to work in the field and which you can easily follow.

If you are thinking of choosing a life coach then choose one that has had plenty of experience. You can always ask for references from past clients to see how good they are.

Life coaches can be very easy to work with as they can set out a road map of your life for you to easily follow. This way you can clearly see how you are progressing in life.




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Recovering From A Misunderstanding With Your Friend

By Kimberly C. Caple


When a friendship is broken, it is sometimes very hard to fix knowing that you have hurt the person you trust the most. The deeper the friendship has become the harder it becomes to solidify it back again. Here are some ways for you to reconciliate with your friend.

Say sorry to your friend and mean it. It does not matter who fault it is as long as you are willing to accept that you have also done something that has hurt your friend. The most effective way to patch things with your friends is a sincere sorry.

Talk to your friend about what happened. Take your time to discuss what just happened and what are the reasons behind the animosity between the two of you. Both of you have been friends for too long and that you already know each other's behavior when it comes down to this.

Be respectful to your friend and give him a chance to talk to you to let you know his side of the story. There are always two side of the coin and do try to listen to him as he tells you what happened to your friendship in his own point of view. Once he is done, then you can tell yours.

Think first then speak what you need to speak. There should be a screening process to what you are going to say to your friend when both of you are locked in a conversation. Always screen what you have to say to avoid hurting your friend again.

After a big comeback with your friend, it is never easy to do the things that both of you enjoyed. There might be some awkward moments between the two of you so it is better that you take it slow but steady.

Give your friend the time and space to think about what happened and see if he comes into his senses when the dusts have settled. People's hearts are sure to melt when they realize that they have hurt their friends.

Your friend is like your partner in life, so make sure you treat them as such. When a friend leaves, a part of you goes missing and it is a sad feeling. No one likes to leave a friend behind and with these tips, you are surely going to solidify your relationship with your friends. Get going on these tips right away to keep your friends together.




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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Discussing The Traits Of A Good Leader

By Micaela Jones


An awful lot is expected of our leaders. They are on 24-hours per day oftentimes, whether they want to be or not. This goes for our bosses and managers as well as for our civic group leaders or church leaders.

Leadership compels you to be independent of many rules and regulations. You literally have to think outside the box in order to function. You have to be able to tackle situations as they come at you without the benefit of referring to a guide on the subject.

A leader has to be dynamic while also remaining calm even when the stresses of the moment threaten to break them like a stick. They have to be ideologically flexible while also being able to fall back on a set of beliefs to inform them of what to do when they don't have all the information of a given situation.

Situations can become quickly complicated and leaders have to be able to contend with these situations even as they change moment by moment. Leaders have to rise to meet these challenges even if they are afraid or don't have the courage to do so.

A leader has to always decide what is best for the group or organization and stand behind their own convictions and not run away like a frightened mouse whenever a difficult situation calls on them to issue a difficult order or decision. They have to focus on the mission at hand.

Leaders have to be open minded while also being sincere in their beliefs. They have to be able to hear out an employee or partner when they come to them with an idea or a criticism. They have to listen, but they don't always have to act. They have to be able to defend their own convictions even when they might be unpopular or ill-informed.

Also, leaders have to be opinionated. They have to be able to ascertain their own positions and defend them from outside threats - and sometimes even internal threats. They have to stand by their ideas.

So, maintain an open mind, but know when to stand fast behind what you know to be the very essential truth. Know what is for the best and focus on the core mission but also take account of the bigger picture.




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Optimism - The Chief Secret To Success

By Allisa Bennet


Positive thinking always comes in handy whether it is the matter of heart or career. If you are positive, your chances of getting what you want improve considerably. Positive attitude has helped people attain what they wish for in all cultures.

Law of Attraction is alternatively known as the power of positive thinking. The basic principle is that if you have a positive mindset, then you will get whatever your mind is on.

Take your mind as a magnet. Consider that your mind pulls what you want towards you. In this manner, you will be able to gauge the importance of positive thinking. On the other hand, if your approach is negative, then you will surround yourself with people, who are similar to you that are pessimists. With negative thinking style, you will expect the worse from every situation, and therefore, results will be in line with your expectations.

In this article, you will be given a few tips. Follow them, and you will see that the results will come out in your favor.

It is seen to be the case with many successful people that they keep a list of things that they wish to have. The list comprises of objects of their desire. It is not composed of things that they need at a particular point.

To further elaborate, let us say that you have a bill to pay. You need money for it. If you will focus on getting enough to pay the bill, then you are missing the point. Focus on the money that is out there in the world that you can earn.

To some of you, this might sound a bit far-fetched. However, it is not. You can make things happen for you if you set your mind to it. Many people have done that, why cannot you?

Doing so will not cost you a single penny but you will gain much. Even if you are not able to achieve what you want, it will help improve your psychological well-being.




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Monday, January 17, 2011

These Are Frightening Times As We Come Closer To The End Of Mankind

By Earl Peterson


There are a multitude of prophecies and predictions that were written describing when will the world end. However, there are many who have an uncanny way of syncing in how they describe not only how the world will end but, also when these events are predicted to occur.

Many books and even movie productions have focused on the infamous year of 2012, mainly because of how believable this particular prophecy is. A prediction that is based on a 5125 year calendar, developed by an ancient but mysterious civilization known as the Mayans, that is planed to end precisely on December 21, 2012 denoting the time when the world will reset itself. What makes this prediction so frightening, is how precise the Mayans were in their developing of calendars along with their advanced skills in interpreting the movement of the skies.

Even the Book of Revelations (The Holy Bible), describes a mushroom cloud that will cover a third of the world and flying objects that were made out of metal with "wings that sound like many chariots rushing into battle". The bible describes many signs and events that appear to be clearly describing today's times.

Even the infamous Nostradamus, famous for his many predictions that miraculous came true, described an event known as The Winter Soltice. It's quite amazing on how consistent the events in his predictions are actually supported by modern day astronomy regarding a major solar event that will have transformational effects on our planet.

These many predictions and how they land together on common ground to predict that we are approaching the last days for modern day man. But, in further study of these prophecies you will discover that there is some hope. They are not necessarily describing the extinction of mankind but, more regarding a transformational change in the way we live our lives. By studying these prophecies, you too may find that there is a means to survive these end time predictions. Therefore, providing us time to prepare for survival for the end of the world.

What makes these predictions so very fascinating and frightening at the same time, is how they all appear to agree in timing to this transformational event. With the year 2012 quickly approaching, there are more and more people taking the time to do some investigative work to determine the validity of these prophecies. Additionally, as more commonalities surface within these ancient prophecies, they're finding that even today's events are beginning to provide support to what is expected to happen, You will discover the real truth behind....Swine Flu pandemics, signs of devastating natural disasters and the government cover-ups that are keeping this information from the public.

With there being so much in common with ancient prophecies and how modern day events are beginning to support these predictions, there is a heightened awareness as more people begin to uncover the uncanny truths behind what is being predicted. From the infamous Mayan 5125 year calendar, the Aztec Calendars, The I-Ching prophecies, Hopi Indian teachings down to the trusted Holy Bible, we simply cannot ignore the commonality regarding when will the world end.

Can we simply write these off as a mere coincidence or do we accept the inevitable possibilities that a transformational event is approaching and it's coming our way sooner than later. How do we ignore these ancient prophecies that describe so accurately today's times as when will the world end. Or, can we ignore how modern day events and even scientific predictions all sync to the same conclusion. Perhaps, we're given the unique opportunity to realize what is approaching and what can be done today to prepare for survival of tomorrow.




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What Is An Out of Body Experience And How Does One Happen?

By William Courcey


An out of body experience, which is sometimes referred to as an OBE, occurs when a person feels like he or she is floating outside of their body. It is a scientifically proven phenomenon that typically occurs when a person is about to die.

In addition to being called an out of body experience, the experience of perceiving your physical body from some location outside your body is called an astral projection. It is not a concept that should be scorned, because many who have come near death have returned to recount their memories of seeing their physical body lying in a room. These people are also able to describe activities that occurred in the room during their experience.

People began to refer to this experience as an out of body experience or OBE in 1943, instead using the term "projection." This transition in names occurred in response to the perception that "projection" was more of a belief-centered term. In the past, however, OBEs were referred to as "spirit walking." Scientific research into this type of experience is ongoing, because it cannot be considered imaginary.

Approximately 10% of the population may have been through this type of experience at some point in their lives. These are some very large numbers, so one should not look at the concept of an out of body experience with scorn, disdain or skepticism.

Sometimes, some people undergo an out of body experience spontaneously. On other occasions, this might be brought on due to mental and physical trauma, the use of psychedelic drugs or even when a body has slipped into a state of trance or coma.

There are plenty of places on the Internet, which promise you the joys of astral travel and projection. Astral projection is not difficult if you know how to go about it in the right way. This is supposedly a natural process, which was used very often by the ancients. Unfortunately, a large number of their modern descendents have forgotten the art of astral projection. An out of body experience does not need a large level of spiritual and mental power.

However, you should have the power to concentrate on one point -- your conscious mind is holding you back, because it has the fear that once you project yourself out of your body, you would not able to come back. This is the subconscious fear which prevents astral travel and astral projection.

The belief is that one's astral body can leave the physical body for a little while. If one believes in the idea that yes, he can project his astral body outside his physical body, he is already on his way to success. That is because he has auto suggested himself into allowing his conscious mind to "let go." However, if there is just this brief bit of fear that one's astral body is going to escape one's physical body and he is going to end up in the state of limbo, one is better off not trying any sort of experimentation.

If you know you believe in this phenomenon, silence your fears. You'll need to use meditation and self-hypnosis to have a successful OBE. Begin having positive thoughts and tell yourself you want to experience astral projection. As your mind takes over, you will find yourself accepting the possibility of successful astral travel.

Lie down in a place where you are not going to be disturbed. Lay your arms to your sides. Let your aura harmonize itself with that of Mother Nature. Breathing deeply, start focusing on relaxing your physical body in such a way that it lets your astral body go forth to explore the dimensions outside your physical and mental knowledge and ken. You are going to feel your body start to tingle; encourage this sensation. If conscious thoughts keep popping up in your mind, brush them away and keep concentrating on breathing deeply and gently.

Normally, an out of body experience is heralded by vibrations and a rapid pulse. Allow those vibrations to sweep over you. Avoid becoming excited; instead, you should remain calm and let the vibrations control you entirely, your body and soul. You will soon be leaving your physical body behind and embarking on an astral journey into another realm or dimension.

A number of people who have gone through an OBE say that the out of body experience ended because of the fear of getting far away from their physical body. According to them, the experience which they had was definitely not a dream, because they had been existing in some other realm or sphere and undergoing experiences there. So if you want to take part in this exciting new world of astral travel and believe that you can do it, you Can Do It.




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