By Matt Caron Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Gandhi. Paramahansa Yogananda. Einstein. The Dalai Lama. What do all these people have in common? Simplicity. Believe it or not, you’ll notice many of these powerful people are the most simplistic. They own very few frivolous ‘things’ and usually don’t bother with distractions. Their minds are focused and…
Year: 2016
Everything Happens For A Reason: Become The Creator Of Your Reality
By Siva Mohan Reality is Now Everything happens for a reason. Do you believe that? I mean, really? I do. It’s taken a few years of practicing that mantra and digging into the unexpected blessings in situations to say that without hesitation. Once you begin the practice of seeing the benefits, or the “silver lining,” you’re…
6 Things You Lose As A Result Of A Spiritual Awakening
Spirituality is the foundations for good health. When you spiritually connect to that which is important to you magical and amazing things start to happen. But while a lot of people seem to be getting into spirituality for personal gain and development, it is actually what you lose as a result of spiritual connection that…
Hunter S. Thompson’s Letter on How to Find Meaning and Purpose in Life
“But a man who procrastinates in his CHOOSING will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” — Hunter S. Thompson Hunter S. Thompson In April of 1958, when asked by a friend for advice, 22-year-old Hunter S. Thompson penned a letter on how to find meaning and purpose in life. Despite…
4 Powers That May Be Hiding Behind Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are commonly associated with being a purely negative thing. It’s no surprise, since anxiety, especially in its severe forms, can make one’s life difficult. Whatever type of anxiety disorder you may be suffering from, it’s for sure that it causes you troubles, making you unable to handle the challenges of everyday life and…
Alan Watts Explaining The Taoist View of the Universe
The Taoist View “The Taoist view the universe as the same as, or inseparable from, themselves so that Lao-tzu could say, “Without leaving my house, I know the whole universe.” This implies that the art of life is more like navigation than warfare, for what is important is to understand the winds, the tides, the currents,…
7 Amazing Experiences in the Moment of Spiritual Awakening
Ever wonder what happens in people’s lives where time seems to stop for a second: an unforgettable and life-changing experience? We will explain to you what actually happened in that moment… At some points in our lives we all have been enchanted by something or someone. In a moment of complete awe we experience…
Dying to be me! Anita Moorjani
This is a video from a TEDx BayArea. It’s quite an amazing account and very uplifting. What she says rings very true and is a message for us all.
Spark: A Visual Poem by Meghan Rienks
This poem and video have a way of just making everything ok.
4 Esoteric Self-Help Methods That Work
The practises that are backed by science are increasing in number. But these 4 methods really get you going. We all want to thrive. We want effective methods to transform our lives. Personal growth is a major drive for people. The information overload makes it increasingly harder to know what to trust. Also, humans…
The Dalai Lama About The Mass Brainwashing Of Society
The words that come from the Dalai Lama are so shocking and completely revealing about society… “We should feel fed up with the violence and killing going on around us. If a human being is killed by an animal, it’s sad, but if a human being is killed by another human being it’s unthinkable….
9 Ways to Spot a Fake Guru or Spiritual Teacher
By Paul Lenda Guest Writer for Wake Up World The old paradigm of life-controlling and mind-manipulating belief systems has left many to finally realize they have been living in an artificial reality created by egotistical people on power trips. This has led to a situation where many are wandering, trying to find their own…
A New Message From Jim Carrey
The Art of Doing Nothing
Doing Nothing Recently my mother met a friend on the street. “How’s your son doing? the friend asked. “Is he still unemployed?” “Yes,” my mother replied, “but he’s meditating now, so at least it’s better than sitting around doing nothing!” That was actually a joke, but it’s pretty close to the truth for me. The funny thing is that after years of studying…
The Meaning Of Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum According to Tibetan culture, it is said that all the teachings of Buddha are contained in the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, and that to know the phrase is to know enlightenment. Supposedly, contained in this verse is the truth of the nature of suffering and how to remove its causes….