Month: January 2017

The Meditation Fundamentals Spiritual Schools are Getting Wrong

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14673883782460What Is Meditation?

Meditation is deepening into clarity beyond the boundary of the body and the mind.

With so many spiritual traditions and schools teaching – and so many people practicing – meditation, you would think there’d be a consistent, solid understanding in how to meditate, as well as what the techniques and the goals are in meditation practice.  Sadly, in many places this is not the case today, and although the fundamentals and methods of meditation are at the core of every spiritual tradition, these practices have been largely overlooked or oversimplified, even though they are the very cornerstone to spiritual self-development.

The results of proper meditation are their own reward, such as a clearer, calmer, more focused mind and a radiantly exuberant, blissful Awareness.  However, there are many incomplete understandings and teachings present in the more commercialized spiritual setting today, eager to talk about results while skipping over foundational…

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Tarot Contemplation – Three of Wands

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Time to set things into motion. Invest in your future today.  Make connections, work on your education, start creating something for the future.  Your future self will say,”I am so glad I put energy into this back then.” A decision has to be made and you are taking your first optimistic steps towards your goals.  You have settings in motion and there is no turning back now.  You know what you need to do, and you have the confidence to do it.  You have the ability to lead and a vision that can inspire.  Forgiveness of others or yourself may be required in order to let go of past hurts.

Hau’oli Aloha Po’alima 

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Aloha a me ka maikaʻi kakahiaka. Hau’oli Aloha Po’alima a pau. Ka hopena pule, ua ʻaneʻi pela ke hoike nei i kekahi leʻaleʻa i loko o ka lā me ka ‘ohana a me nā hoa aloha. Noho pomaika’i a hiki i ka lāʻapōpō, he nui ke aloha.

Hello and Good Morning … Happy aloha Friday, everyone!  The weekend is here so lets have some fun in the sun with family and friends.  Remain blessed and until tomorrow much aloha.

Tarot Contemplation – The Sun

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Here comes the Sun!  Today is a day for feeling good, having fun and being happy.  Think about what activities make you feel the most content and fulfilled and do that.  Maybe it’s reading a book in a sunny spot … spending time with a dear friend … creating art.  It might be helpful to think back to what you loved doing as a child.  Enjoy the day!  Celebrate accomplishments and share them with the world.  Don’t be afraid to shine. Let your inner child show by being playful, creative and curious.  Align action and words with your authentic self.  Do what makes you feel excited and warm inside.  If you were anticipating an outcome or an answer to a question in mind, the answer is “yes”.

How Fish Oil Can Cure your Heart After a Heart Attack – Secretly Healthy

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Fish can be found in the ranks of some of the healthiest foods in the worlds and a big part of that is due to the important nutrients it holds. One thing that makes the fish, almost any kind of fish healthy is the omega 3 fatty acids that can do wonders for your body …

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Get Rid of Pain Using Banana Leaves – Secretly Healthy

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LA’AU LAPA’AU – HERBAL MEDICINE

This is a well known remedy in Island cultures, particularly in the Philippines.  In Hawai’i, we use green Ti leaves to cure headaches.  Nature’s medicine cabinet is as close as your backyard garden.

Serving food on a leaf is a tradition in many countries and that is probably not so familiar to us.  In the Philippines and South India people serve food on banana leaves and they often do it at wedding ceremonies too. This is because of many reasons and the most important one if the health. Other than that, …

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How to Make a Detox Bath with Two Salts That Will Change Your Life – Secretly Healthy

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Bath time is always relaxing and especially if you make it with the right ingredients. There are certain things you can put into it that will spice up the bath water and give you loads of benefits depending on what you need. There are ingredients you can put for relaxing, relieving pain, soothing some skin …

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Shamanic Animal Appearance – Lion (Leadership)

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Lion says, “Be bold and take a position of leadership. People need you!”

This king of animals is certainly a perfect example of leadership.  It is roaring into your day to tell you that you can also now take a leadership position.  However, don’t be mystified by the fierce and wild nature by the fierce and wild nature of the Lion.  A real leader is not a mere dictator imposing his views on other people.  A real leader is a central point, a coordinator and a facilitator who understands the strengths and weaknesses of everyone.  He can then assign roles, depending on the skills of each individual, allowing everyone to express their unique talents.  Being a leader requires empathy, humility and common sense, as one always serves a greater cause than oneself.  You have all those qualities, so don’t be shy and accept now your full potential as a leader.

Tarot Contemplation – Page of Swords

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Today is a day for insights about your self and your life.  There is the possibility you realize some truth that is difficult or painful.  Be compassionate with yourself.  You may want to seek guidance from a wise and trusted friend or teacher.  Be willing to take risks with communication in order to get closer to the truth of a situation.  You can learn a lot about yourself through your writing and conversations.  Be on the lookout for some news that will alert you to the truth.

Celebrate Your New Segments!

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Summary of Brenda’s January 20, 2017, channeled 15-minute “Creation Energies” show at http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/brenda-hoffman:   Many of you are frightened thinking that your world is too different from your comfort zone – just as was true the first day of college or the first of most things. But just as has been true throughout your life through many first days, you’ll not only cope, you’ll glory in the shift. It’s time to move beyond 3D comforts for you’re no longer of 3D. It’s time to change your world, and so you are by living your joy and brightly shining your beacon of joy as a result.

“Creating a New World Order” is the title of this week’s “Brenda’s Blog” – her weekly, channeled blog for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com.

Brenda’s “Creation Energies” show and “Brenda’s Blog” contain different channeled information.

Dear Ones,

Many of you…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for January 24, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for January 24, 2017 — ropaka — sapling

Anatthajanano doso,
doso cittappakopano;
bhayamantarato jātaṃ
taṃ jano nāvabujjhati.

Hate brings great misfortune,
hate churns up and harms the mind;
this fearful danger deep within
most people do not understand.

Itivuttaka 3.88
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Tarot Contemplation – Queen of Cups

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Ah, this Queen has come back for another visit!  Notice that she is seated near water?  This Queen is suggesting you spend time in or near water because it will be especially soothing, nurturing and nourishing for your spirit.  Water is also the metaphysical metaphor for the unconscious/subconscious mind, where intuition shapes your emotional state of being.  So, you could also tend towards being a bit moody, or even emotionally manipulative and maybe deceitful.  The flip side of feeling those ways is the choice to pay closer attention to your feelings and intuition by listening to your heart.  Today, choose to nurture feelings of compassion, kindness and mindfulness instead.