How to deal with the possibility of having to return to a job you dislike! How to look for a job! The importance of finding the right form of service.
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Sexual Abuse: How should we view this terrible crime?
Sexual abuse seems rampant these days, at least according to the media but I suspect it has always been a part of the human drama, sadly. The law of karma is exacting and the truth is that we cannot change others; we are only responsible for our own actions, our response to circumstances. Forgiveness is not easy to come by … Read More
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Surrounded by Negativity?
A toxic work environment or home situation is a great opportunity to overcome negativity. Learn to either not respond to negativity or respond with a positive comment or action. Negativity exists in all of us and it is not helpful to judge negativity in others; perhaps you can see or imagine reasons for their unhappiness. Stay positive with affirmations and … Read More
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Have you seen the Spiritual Eye?
Seeing the spiritual eye is a great blessing but it is also a message to take action: to meditate, to seek God and to not expect that the spiritual is a non-stop succession of blissful experiences!
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How Can I Know My Past Life?
How can I learn about my past life? Should I even try? Yogananda gave some suggestions.
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A Reincarnation Story?
This is an interesting story that suggests the reincarnation of a relative as one’s own child.
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What if I Can’t Find a Job in my Field?
Often when we choose a skill or degree to obtain, we don’t really know whether that field is the right one for you. When this happens, see the benefit of your training as beyond just preparation for a job. We learn many things from our studies: concentration, knowledge, will power, friends and much more. Focus on serving God through others … Read More
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Does Non-attachment mean Indifference?
If enlightenment includes dropping ego-motivations and desires, what is a devotee then supposed to do? Fear not! As we attune to the Divine Presence we will be guided to do those things that will fulfill our karmic debts.
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How can we be free of past hurts?
Releasing past hurts depends in part on whether we are conscious of the hurt or whether their evidence comes from subconscious responses over which we seem to have little control.
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Should I Pray to Regain My Health?
The challenges of life are there to remind us that in God-alone lies our freedom from suffering. Suffering is part of this world and we should do our best to alleviate it in ourselves and others but nothing and no one can make this world perfect. There are other lessons to be learned as well as how to be healed.