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Why You Do Need A Spiritual Master |
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Written by Teo Gee
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The First Challenge on the Spiritual Path
Let me be honest with you. It took 25 years to get the answer of my first big dilemma: Do I need a Master on my spiritual journey? And finally I got it. One year later I realized that the answer was wrong. Keep on reading. That may save you a quarter of a century.
My first decision about the spiritual Master was: I don’t need a Master. I am a grown person and I have all the power and knowledge to complete my spiritual journey alone.
I was so proud that I got it. The next big question was: What should I do next? It took me another year to get to the point that I need somebody to tell me what to do.
There are thousands of spiritual teachings out there. You need another life just to make a decent research and choose one of them. You need that path to be the best of all paths, too.
When it turns out that I cannot accomplish that research within my lifetime, I got into very deep depression. That was shocking revelation. I was completely devastated. What I didn’t know by that time is that it is a step, every seeker has to go through in order to be prepared to meet the Master. When you are down and your ego surrenders, then the Master appears.
When the disciple is ready the Master comes. It is so beautiful said but it is so difficult to get there.
If you are drowning down in the middle of the swamp how you can expect to save yourself by pulling your hair with your hands. It is against the law. It is insane to even think of it.
You need a hand of somebody who stands on a firm ground. The Master is going to pull you out, wash you out and show you the way. Then He is going to walk next to you and from time to time lift you on his hands to save you.
You needed somebody to teach you how to walk, how to write, how to put your socks and shoes on while moving on that physical level. How can you expect to complete your spiritual journey without a teacher? Do you want to put it on risk by entering the completely unknown planes being absolutely blind?
When you go on a mountain climbing and you don’t know the paths there, you follow somebody who knows them. You do not go without a guide because that can put your life in jeopardy.
There are billions of paths on this planet and there are billions of times more paths on the spiritual planes. No one can choose the right path without somebody who has walked the path and has reached the final destination.
So, the answer of the first big question in front of the spiritual seeker is: You do need a Master to reach your final goal.
The Master will give you:
• the answers of all your questions,
• the goal,
• the path,
• the system,
• the practice,
• the guidance and
• the support you need 24/7.
Without the hand of the Master you are going to waste that life again and again and again.
Do not worry if your ego rejects completely the above. It may take you some time to grasp it. If that time is less than a quarter of a century, than you are doing better that me.
Feel free to read that story again and look for the next step: How to Recognize the Real Spiritual Master.
Teo Gee
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Nine Tips To Improve Your Self Esteem |
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Written by Dave Saunders
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Self-esteem is something you earn through confidence and self-mastery. The reward it earns includes the respect you feel for yourself as well as the respect we see in how others feel towards you. This is a critical element in your personal growth when building a business, a personal relationship and even events that happen around you. How to see yourself creates a filter for how you see everything else. By building your self-esteem, you will see the world as a more abundant place and that will reflect itself in your business development, the support from your customers and partners as well as those you know and love and those you're destined to meet. Strong self-esteem can even influence how you handle being stuck in traffic. Building self-esteem is not a very difficult task, but it is something that you constantly develop in life. When hard days come along, it is the strong foundation of your self-mastery that will help you through. Here are nine tips that may help you build the proper foundation you need for improved self-esteem.
1. Choose your peers. Surround yourself with people who are positive and supportive, and avoid those who are cynical and negative. This will generate a huge swell of positive feelings in you. Your self-esteem is a reflection of the company you keep, so seek out people who inspire you and hold you to the high standards you hold within yourself. True friends will always love you for who you are but will also support your continued growth and development as they seek out those things for themselves. Choose your peers wisely because they can have the greatest influence on how you behave and how you feel about yourself.
2. Be clear about what you want to achieve in life. Set goals, and take action. The goal itself is what you're working towards and is not a todo item. Set yourself up for success by planning the steps towards your goals. When you take action on a step, congratulate yourself for moving closer to your goal! Feel the satisfaction you deserve to get from each step.
3. Be positive about yourself. Remind yourself about your good qualities, your accomplishments and how you help your family, friends, others and yourself. That doesn't mean you should ignore things you want to change and you shouldn't make excuses for such things either. Accept the here and now and decide what you really want and what you can do about it. Don't make the mistake of brooding over what you don't have. Look at where you are today and have gratitude for the opportunity to keep going!
4. Accept criticism about yourself. You don't have to get upset or defensive. Choose your inward and outward response. This isn't always easy, but criticism can be empowering! You have the choice to accept it and accept yourself as you are today. That doesn't mean you don't desire to change something about yourself, but be thankful for who you are here and now. Cynical people often criticize others because it makes them feel better. This means the criticism may not even be about you so let it roll and be the master of yourself.
5. Be ready to fail. Sometimes success comes from getting the mistakes out of the way. After you've made one you can decide what to try next and figure out what really does work. Did you walk perfectly the very first time or did you give up because that first step didn't go exactly as planned? Success is developed through doing. Sometimes that means a failure. A mentor of mine often jokes that his success comes from the fact that he is able to make mistakes more quickly than others. When you move through your mistakes and simply continue to take action, you will develop the confidence and self-esteem that only experience can give you. Failure is an option, so accept it and use it for your own benefit.
6. Measure yourself only against yourself. Life isn't a race. When you use someone else as the yardstick for your own development, there will always be the perception that someone else is beating you. Set yourself up for success by focusing on your own goals and values and take action based on your own achievements.
7. Never put yourself down. Sometimes things don't go exactly as planned. That's ok. Dust yourself off and keep going. When you allow mistakes and failures to become more than they really are, you become controlled by them. Sometimes your life will have challenges. Accept them and even embrace them because every other person has them too.
8. Dress for your best. When you imagine yourself at your very best, what are you wearing? How does that compare to what you're wearing now? If you work at home, sure it can be fun to work in your bathrobe but are you successful in your bathrobe? You don't need expensive, fancy clothes. Just dress in a way that empowers you and helps bring out the success you carry within you.
9. Get out there with new people. Join a speaking group like Toastmasters. It's an excellent organization that has helped all types of people develop their speaking skills and their self-confidence in front of other individuals and groups. There are other networking groups that also bring people together who share your hobbies and will help you to enjoy yourself for the things you do. Dave Saunders is a professional lecturer, and enjoys creating life-interconnections through his writings and lectures. You can find out more about time management at www.endless-abundance.net |
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Why do bad things happen to good people? |
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Written by Deanna Mascle
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This is a question that most people grapple with from time to time and it has largely been on my mind this past week.
You see one of the best people I know -- my Uncle Carl -- had a very bad accident this week. While working on the wood lot with his son, his hand got caught in a log splitter. In the end the damage was so severe that his left hand had to be amputated.
Although no longer a young man, my uncle is very active and enjoys working with his hands. He is right handed but clearly the use of two hands was an important part of his former life and just as clearly that will have to change.
I was devastated when I heard the news and am still shaken by it -- even more so when I think about how much worse the accident could have been. My whole family is upset, especially Uncle Carl's wife and children, most notably my cousin John who was with him at the time.
As I worked through my worry and grief I kept asking myself that question: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
I know people often say this when tragedy occurs, but this is not simple lip service -- it is fact. My uncle is a good man.
He is a very strong family man who is still married to his high school sweetheart. He loves his four children as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a devoted son when his parents were alive and is loved by his siblings, nieces and nephews. He and his wife opened their home to many children and young people over the years and continue to open their home and hearts whenever family, friends, or community require it.
He has worked hard all his life -- using his hands to service the land and master machinery and using his broad shoulders and strong muscles to complete every task set before him.
He has played an important role in his community serving as a volunteer firefighter as well as a cornerstone of his church congregation.
Yes, he is a good man, but his life has not been easy though and I had to question why one more burden needed to be added to his heavy load.
Many Christians will say that God sends us trials to test us. And there might be some truth in that. Many of us are stronger than we think and it takes difficult challenges to make this clear. But I didn't think this applied to my uncle -- he has had many challenges over the course of his life and I think he has a good handle on his own strengths.
However loss also highlights what we have and perhaps have taken for granted. Yes, my uncle has had a difficult life but he has also had a tremendously rewarding one. I don't think there really is much that my uncle wishes for or envies in others. Yes, his siblings may have more money and professional success, but I am confident that Carl would not trade his wife and family for that money any day of the week. And I secretly suspect that if he did in fact have more money that it would be spent in large part on his loved ones.
And he is greatly loved by a great many people. Not just by his immediate and extended family but by the many people whose lives he has touched. I know there are prayers on his behalf winging from coast to coast. I don't think he'd trade that love and the respect that accompanies it for all the professional success his siblings have enjoyed.
We can grieve with him for the loss of his hand, but we can't pity him when we look at the many gifts that God has given him.
What is more, when you step back and take a look at the man he is then you do not even notice the missing hand. He is so much more than the simple sum of his parts and in the end it is the size of his heart that one notices most.
It is important to note that it was his right hand that was preserved -- the very hand he has extended so many times to others to offer love, friendship, and help. You can enjoy more inspirational articles by Deanna Mascle at adviceforlife.net, bestinspirationonline.com, and daily-quote.net. Submitted with Article Distributor. |
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Motivation - The 4 Most Potent Way To Awaken Your Enthusiasm |
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Written by Kurt Lee Hurley
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...it is in this whole process of meeting and solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure. Problems call forth our courage and our wisdom; indeed, they create our courage and our wisdom. It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually...It is through the pain of confronting and resolving problems that we learn. – M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled
Are there times in your life when you really want to just “throw in the towel” because for what it’s worth, you can't see the positive results from the painstakingly concentrated work you've done? Well, you are not alone my friend! We all have had those discouraging, disconcerting thoughts.
But, slow down, listen up… Hold your horses!
Never ever think of giving up. Winners never quit and quitters never win. Take all negative words out of your mental dictionary and focus on the solutions with utmost conviction and patience. The battle is never lost until you abandon your vision.
So… What if you're really exhausted physically, mentally, spiritually and most of all emotionally? Here are some sources of motivation to prompt you in reaching the peak of accomplishment.
1) The Overwhelming Feeling of Attaining your Desired End…
How would you feel after accomplishing your mission? You know you’d feel ecstatic. You might even be shedding tears of joy. Let this tremendous feeling sink in and encourage you to persist despite all odds, endurance till the bitter end.
When I was studying nutrition back in California and about to test for my degree, I used this technique to motivate me. I would envision the appeal of people regarding me as an educated man. I would command respect, demand attention. People would view me nobly as a higher authority. Not to mention, I would be able to make more money and live a better lifestyle. Boy, did I absolutely absorb all these amazing perceptions into my inner being, into my heart and soul in order to achieve my ultimate goal.
2) The Incentive System…
How would you feel if you've entered a contest, but no prizes were available for the winners? Not very encouraging, is it?
The same principles apply to your vision. Reward yourself after accomplishing a goal. Set a particular incentive for every objective achieved. You deserve it!
Let's say if you've achieved a particular task, you’d treat yourself to your favorite meal at your favorite restaurant. And when you finish a bigger task, you'll go on a vacation.
Got the idea? Pretty cool eh?
Just a little something gratifying to indulge in after completing a certain undertaking.
3) The Potent Force of Humanity…
If you want to succeed, surround yourself with the right kind of people who will support and encourage you 100% all the way.
Be with people who have the same beliefs and aspirations as yours. Positive aura is generated by this fusion of collective energy from people of "like minds." This is how successful people do it.
And contrarily speaking, being with people who oppose your ways of thinking may trigger a negative, yet very potent, kind of motivation.
Has anyone ever said to you that "You'll never go anywhere", “Be anybody” or "You're wasting your time with what you're doing?" I have, it's so petty, so little...do not listen, it's not true. You can accomplish anything you desire!
But, if it has happenned, like it did to me, did it make you furious and determined enough to prove to them how wrong they were? Good, this is what I'm talking about.
When aggravated, you will do anything to make those who are against you eat their words. But of course, your main focus should be on the accomplishment of your goal and not on revenge, this is wasted energy. Never let your emotions toward others alter your foremost objective. Keep your eye on the prize!
4) Take Care Of And Manage Your Health…
Eat right! Balance and moderation, do not over indulge. Exercise regularly. Oxygenate your brain; blood-oxygen to the brain is crucial to sustained vigor and vitality. Hydrate, water, water everywhere!
Take regular breaks if time permits. Having the will power to continue despite all hardship is extremely important, but know your limitations. You are in charge, be in charge. Yes, you are the boss of you!
Without proper rest, you will not be able to think clearly and you will not be able to perform necessary tasks efficiently. It’s what the doctor ordered…
And don’t forget to sleep, sleep, sleep! Recharge and revitalize yourself after a hard day's work. Never, ever ignore your health. Did you know that sleep is the most under-rated, yet essential nutrient known to man. Believe me, I've been there, I too once sacrificed my health for the sake of success…thought I would ‘sleep when I was dead’, not anymore, I learned my lesson!
It's not worth it. Success won't matter if you are not well, good health is a key component to a good life.
Awaken your motivation and live life to the fullest! Kurt Lee Hurley, operator of www.kreatefitness.com, whose clients refer to him as the "Secret Weapon" has built over 3,000 weight loss success testimonials and his Provo, Utah Wellness Facility, Synergy Fitness Systems has become known as a "Results Factory" a "Living Laboratory" of Achievement, Enhanced Human Performance and a place to congregate for Empowerment and of course, the Success of attaining Weight Loss RESULTS! |
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What is NLP? |
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Written by Roger Ellerton
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What is NLP?
By Roger Ellerton Phd, ISP, CMC, Renewal Technologies www.renewal.ca As a certified NLP trainer, I am often asked ‘What is NLP?’
The term NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming and was coined in the early seventies by John Grinder and Richard Bandler. They began their work by studying: Fritz Perls, psychotherapist and originator of the Gestalt school of therapy, Virginia Satir, well-known family therapist and Milton Erickson, a world-famous hypnotherapist. Their intention was to model outstanding therapists (i.e. identify patterns) in order that others could use these patterns to generate similar results. You may say that NLP is about identifying excellence, and then devising means for others to use those patterns to achieve similar results. And NLP is more than that. NLP also draws on earlier work, such as Ivan Pavlov’s conditioned reflexes (1904). In NLP this is called anchoring. You could say that NLP takes theoretical results developed by others and makes them available to you and me so that we can improve our lives and well-being. And NLP is more than that. NLP had its origins in therapy and is now applied in all areas of human endeavour - education, health, sports, business, and the list goes on. For a list of NLP books and audiotapes, please see www.renewal.ca/books.htm. And NLP is much more than that. Let us look at the terms Neuro Linguistic Programming. Neuro refers to your brain and your neurology. It is about how you take in information. For example, you can use your eyes to see something. Other ways to experience an event include: hear, kinesthetic (tactile touch or emotional feeling), gustatory (taste) and olfactory (smell). Linguistic refers to the language -- pictures, sounds, feelings (kinesthetic), tastes, smells and words -- that you use to remember a particular experience (or to forecast a future experience). For example, did you have breakfast this morning? When you remember having breakfast, can you see a picture in your mind, can you hear sounds (maybe a radio was on or someone said something to you), what about tastes and smells, how were you feeling - happy, tired, excited? For a future experience, do you see yourself being successful? Or failing? The pictures, sounds, feelings, tastes, smells and words that you use to describe future experiences have a bearing on what actually happens! You do create your own reality! Programming refers to your habits, patterns, programs, strategies, etc. If it is a workday, do you follow a particular pattern, as you get ready for work? Maybe you like to lay in bed an extra 5 minutes after the alarm goes off. Do you shower right away or have breakfast first? If you take time to look at what you do, I am sure that you will see a pattern that you follow in getting ready for work. If for some reason you do not follow that pattern, do you find yourself feeling that something is missing? You have patterns, habits, strategies, programs for everything you do. Some of these patterns serve you, others do not - resulting in unwanted outcomes. You maybe fully aware of some of your patterns. You may become aware of other patterns only when someone else brings them to your attention. And you may choose to quickly forget about these patterns because you do not want to address that part of your life. And there are still other patterns that you are not aware of at all; yet they continue to influence how you look after yourself, communicate with others, etc. If the patterns serve you - generate positive results in your life - great! If you find that some patterns do not serve you, would it be useful to discover which patterns they are and to change them? Question: Who put your patterns, habits, strategies, programs in place? You did! So who can change them? You can! First, you must be aware that you run these patterns. For me, this is one of the biggest benefits of NLP - become aware of the patterns, habits, strategies, programs that I have been running unconsciously and then use NLP techniques to change them so that I achieve the outcomes that I desire.
And NLP is MUCH more than that! In subsequent articles, we will explore NLP in more detail, giving you insights as to how you function, how you communicate with others and how you can change your life, if you choose. Author: Roger Ellerton is a certified NLP trainer, certified management consultant and the founder and managing partner of Renewal Technologies. He can be reached at Renewal Technologies www.renewal.ca. The above article is an extract from his book Live Your Dreams - Let Reality Catch Up: NLP and Common Sense for Coaches, Managers and You. |
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How would you like to have a razor sharp memory |
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Written by Phil de Fontenay
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Forgetful? Can’t remember where you put things? Honey! Where did I put my damn keys? Do you forget important dates like your…oops! Anniversary?
Peoples names, birthdays, places, events, what you studied,
etc, all draw a blank?
If so, just relax. Don’t get so serious about it. The whole world isn’t about to stop just because you forget a few things, right?
Many people do experience memory problems, regardless of age, sex, or social standing. You didn’t think it was just you, did you?
Don’t think only aging people can experience forgetfulness, because everyone can have some memory loss from time to time.
You want a sharper memory? Try these techniques:
1. You have to be interested in what you want to remember or memorize. Let’s say for instance you love to study History more than any other subject. Do you think you would remember History more than your studies in other subjects? Absolutely. By becoming more interested in what you are studying, you are also giving more attention to it. This increases your chances of recalling it again from your memory when you need it.
2. You need to be able to focus well and put your full attention on what you are learning. If you easily get distracted by things around you, it will take you longer to memorize and remember things. Find a quiet place so you can concentrate on what you are reading, learning, or observing.
3. You must use your imagination. Be creative. Learn to visualize what you are reading etc. I don’t mean just get the pictures, really experience it with all your senses. Many memory techniques require the person to think of the most outrageous and exaggerated images to help them remember certain facts or information. The funnier and more out-of-this-world the images, the better chances you will retain data in your mind. Have fun with it!
4. A healthy lifestyle can definitely help. A good diet, regular exercise and enough sleep create a mind that is alert and energetic. It is far easier to recall stuff when your mind is alert and not sleepy. There are also some vitamins that apparently help to improve memory. Check out your local health food store.
5. Visualize some pleasant experiences you had recently. Try to get get the sensations at the time, the feelings, the emotions, the smells, the sounds, the sights, the colors. This will freshen your mind and make it easier to retain information.
Let me know how it goes. Phil de Fontenay has been counselling people in all aspects of life for over 15 years. He has helped many people take back control of their lives. He firmly believes that ANYONE can get better. Find out more about memory improvement at www.BuildaBetterYou.com |
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