Millions of folks have spent millions of hours and dollars (over and above the workshops, DVDs, and books) to have counselors, coaches, and therapists support them in their efforts to “think positive.” Many say Norman Vincent Peale started the “positive thinking” movement in 1952 with his book, “The Power of Positive Thinking.” Many of today’s self-help proponents, spiritual gurus and cognitive therapists suggest that simply turning a negative thought into a positive one will result in a greater sense of happiness, satisfaction and well-be-ing. I propose a contrarian view.

Do Miracles Really Happen? Read This Miraculous Story

There are a great many stories out there that tell of such impossible feats and experiences. Sometimes, these miracles appear in the form of one’s faith in God. Sometimes, these miracles appear in the form of one’s strong will. But do miracles really happen?

Seeing the Buddhas Through Practice Via Our Guru

We can only see the Buddhas by practice; the practice can come only via our teacher. Without our teacher’s blessings, practice, instructions and his giving us the Dharma, how will we ever reach a state where we can actually see the Buddhas, perceive and listen to them directly?

Do We Need a Guru to Be Enlightened?

No one has ever become enlightened without a teacher. It is impossible without a teacher – not in this world, in this age, at this juncture.

Further Benefits of Moral Wisdom

The NIV title of Proverbs 3 is a little unimaginative, but it proves the point. The moral, spiritual and practical paybacks of securing wisdom are endless. It is simply the best way. And we don’t look far for reason. Most of these chapter 3 verses state reason enough.

For If You Love Those Who Love You, What Reward Have You? Matthew 5:46

As Christians we are not to be in holy clubs, only loving and forgiving people in the church and treating others outside the church with disdain. We are not called by Jesus just to love the saved, but like Him we are to reach out to all people, even if their behavior is not good and wholesome. More…

Wisdom Saves Us From the Wicked and the Adulteress

Wisdom is the answer to self-leadership, Emotional Intelligence etc. It always has been and it will always be.

Therefore You Shall Be Perfect, Just As Your Father in Heaven is Perfect – Matthew 5:47

If we do what Jesus says for us to do in Matthew 5:44 He says we will be perfect. Jesus said: But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. Read on…

The Pharisaical Christian’s Stumbling Block

Christianity gets a bad rap for many reasons, but one particular reason plays right into Satan’s hands. He loves it when a Christian discredits Christ.

Relax, Breathe Consciously, and Take the Attention Within to Feel Good and Heal Yourself

When you are doing something – perhaps you’re working on the computer and have to wait for the software to perform its tasks – take a few seconds to do a self-check on how you are feeling. Take the attention within; perhaps – if it is safe – close the eyes for a few seconds and breathe consciously. By that I mean be conscious of the air; as you breathe in and out, be aware of the warmth, the life force – prana, the temperature, fragrances or smells; be aware of the used air leaving your system as you breathe out.

How Does Visualization Work?

Visualization goes beyond imagination. That is a hard concept for some to grasp. Suppose for a moment that we knew for a fact that when we “imagine” an inner healing center, we aren’t just imagining it but it actually exists…

You Too Can Become a Shareholder in Christianity, But Would You Want to Buy?

In a busy world where image is everything, we tend to make instant decisions about things which matter greatly. Where to live, which house to buy, who to marry, how to make a living, which political party to vote for, are all serious issues which require time and thought, but which are resolved more often than not based on knee-jerk responses that have come from sophisticated marketing influences working on us since birth.