(Robert Sepehr) Meaning “to weave” in Sanskrit, the term Tantra implies a set of spiritual practices that direct the universal energies into the practitioner, thereby leading to liberation from the physical level of existence. Samadhi is a state of Consciousness characterized by clarity of perception and the absence of the ego. It is the state of Consciousness sought by all schools of Meditation, a piercing of the veils of one’s subconscious mind, into the super-conscious.
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Why an Experience-Oriented Mindset Beats Goal-Orientation — Mind Hacks For Better Motivation and Attitude
(Justin Deschamps) “Seek purpose not pleasure”—words of wisdom to live by. Life in the modern world is extremely challenging. Between keeping up with social media, the latest cultural trends, earning a living, and staying healthy—life is more stressful than ever. When we feel stress, we tend to reach for pleasure seeking activities and vices to lift our mood. Goal-oriented strategies emphasize staying focused, which is generally good advice. But if we’re not stopping to appreciate the fruit of our efforts, we’ll train our subconscious in ways that greatly hinder fulfillment and long-lasting motivation.
The Magical Significance of the Winter Solstice
(Elizabeth DeVille) When we find ourselves considering the holiday season, many instantly picture Santa and his elves, running around preparing toys for all the good girls and boys around the globe. However, there is one magical day that we will experience before Christmas ever comes around – Winter Solstice.
Decoding Illuminati Symbolism: Triangles, Pyramids and the Sun
(Illuminati Watcher) For some reason the subject of triangles, pyramids and their true meanings keep popping into my view. Heres yet another post we found on the occult meanings behind this ancient symbol.
Narcissists, Sociopaths: Similarities, Differences, Dangers
(Bill Eddy LCSW, JD) Both of these personalities present a false self, so we must be aware.
Understanding Kundalini – and How to Effectively Integrate It Into Your Life
(Open) There’s a profound spiritual possibility open to all people: the opportunity to be absolutely connected to the source of all life, and have that energy steer you in the direction of destiny.
The Difference Between Narcissism & Narcissistic Personality Disorder
(John M. Grohol, Psy.D.) People throw around the term “narcissism” all the time. And that’s not surprising, in an age where our technology (e.g., social networks and social media) reinforce narcissistic behaviors through social comparisons.
Ten Problems with Understanding Consciousness — An Epistemological (Philosophical) Overview
(Gregg Henriques, Ph.D.) On the surface, the concept of consciousness can seem pretty straightforward. It refers to what people are mentally aware of, right? Turns out it is more complicated than that. John Horgan recently released a book about the knotty issues that come up in attempting to deal with all the various mind-body problems.
Social Media and Relationships
(Marisa T. Cohen Ph.D.) Research has shown that social media can affect the quality of our relationships. In fact, one survey study with 205 Facebook users, demonstrated that a higher level of Facebook usage was associated with negative relationship outcomes (Clayton, Nagurney, & Smith, 2013). In addition, those relationships experienced Facebook-related conflict (Clayton, et al., 2013). Facebook usage has also been shown to be linked to increased feelings of jealousy (Muise, Christofides, & Desmarais, 2009).
How Does Social Media Parasitize Your Brain?
(Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D.) The desire to affiliate with other human beings is one of the most powerful human motivations. In his classic textbook Principles of Psychology, William James (1890) observed that social isolation can be a form of torture. “To one long pent up on a desert island,” James said, “the sight of a human footprint or a human form in the distance would be the most tumultuously exciting of experiences.” Supporting James’ insight, dozens of social psychological experiments attest to the psychological agony of being socially isolated (Williams & Nida, 2011).
To Predict The Future, The Brain Has Two Clocks
Summary: Researchers report there are two distinct ways in which we make temporal predictions, and these rely on different parts of the brain. The findings offer a new perspective on how humans calculate when to make a move.
The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Teens
(Julie K. Jones, Ph.D., LPC) Life is a lot more complicated for teenagers than most adults give them credit for. Many teenagers are balancing schoolwork with part-time jobs, sports, and an active social life. There are plenty of studies out there that have found teenagers are even more stressed out than adults. And it’s a growing […]
Soul Revival: 6 Ways to Discover Your Purpose in Life
(Mateo Sol) There’s a thin veil between our conscious Self and our Souls that over time thickens until we forget it ever existed. In doing so, we forget about the treasures, gifts and personal purpose that awaits us.
What the Upcoming Winter Solstice Has In Store For Each Sign of the Zodiac
(Gerald Sinclair) As we move into Capricorn season on December 21st, we are also going to begin the celebration of the winter solstice. This is a time in which we can and should all be working as best we can to reap the energetic benefits.
Information About The Event and Ascension from Dolores Cannon’s Book ‘The Convoluted Universe III’
(Jonathan Carty) It’s taken a few weeks but I’ve finally gotten through this entire book and I have been bookmarking various pages so that I can come back and write an article about the amazing information she is getting through her clients while they are in a deep trance state.