Psychology and Spirituality

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Flexibility in Times of Change

Throughout life, dramatic changes occur to upset the smooth sailing we hope for. Life always throws us a curve. It tests our mettle, our ability to adjust to change. How we react determines how we develop real character. Nothing is permanent. Our hopes can evaporate like smoke. What we held dear... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 25, 2019

Getting to Knw the Genuine Article

If you're like most Christians around the world, you envision Christ in one of three ways: A babe in its mother's arms A grown man with long hair and a beard preaching to the masses a spiritual message A dead man hanging upon a cross. The question must be asked if these pictures of Christ have a... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Are the Ten Commandments Obsolete?

When we think of the Ten Commandments, we envision Moses on Mount Sinai, passing down the law to the children of Israel. It was a primitive time where God appeared more real than he does today. But we live in a modern era of technological advancements. In this age, the commandments don't seem as... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Finding te Lighter Side of Life

Laughter, as Reader's Digest puts it, really is the best medicine. Consider Norman Cousins as he describes his battle with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a fatal illness with a 1 in 50 chance for survival, in his book, Anatomy of an Illness. In it, he describes how he laughed his way back to health by... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Living a Perfect Day

Happiness is elusive. Everyone hopes for a happy and fulfilled life. Not everyone finds real contentment and joy. Much of the reason is due to how they view happiness. To most, it means prosperity. The more wealthy they become, the happier they believe they will be. But this idea has little to do... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 1, 2019

A Declaration for Compassion

Compassion is a demonstration f love. It has a broad significance as anyone with different languages, culture, and religious beliefs can practice it worldwide. It's not confined to Buddhist philosophy, nor is it a favorite subject of the Dalai Lama. As a philosophy for peaceful living, compassion... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Walking the Path of Darkness

We fear the dark. Children hide under the bedcovers in fear of the bogeyman or the poltergeist in the closet. Adults see the night as foreign, a mysterious gate that allows all evil creatures to emerge to haunt their dreams and steal their souls. Some fear the night so much they, force themselves to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 12, 2019

Going Beyond the Ordinary Life

"Compared to what we ought to be, we are only half-awake. We are making use of a small part of our physical and mental resources. Stating the thing broadly, the human individual thus lives far within his limits. He possesses powers of various sorts which he habitually fails to us" William James The... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Taking Action

“ The Way to Get Started js to quit talking and begin doing. “ Walt Disney Everyone has a dream, but few ever see their ideas come to reality. There are several reasons why so many dreams stay unfulfilled. Some have a lack of vision. Others do not have a clearcut vision of what they want to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 14, 2019

Favorite Self-Improvement Books I Have Read

There's no denying that this world is full of negatives. It seems that everyone I meet has a dim view of the world and the future. There doesn't seem to be many people who are satisfied with the way their lives have turned out. The majority have a limited perception of life. This is an attitude that... Sign in to see full entry.

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