Spiritual path of your soul
April 30, 2011 by svetlana
Filed under Article Of The Month, Featured, Inspired Living
Of 254 Possible Energies / Soul Traits, The Average Soul is Working 28
Every soul on Earth makes a journey of incarnation to purify its mind of fears and negative beliefs. It is the soul that stores the mind’s fears and negative beliefs from one lifetime to the next, and approximately 80% of the fears and negative beliefs you have in this lifetime are past life. When a soul eventually purifies its mind of the bulk of its fears and negative beliefs, it will no longer need to incarnate into a physical body on Earth and will continue its ascension in the spiritual realm of the material universe.
If a soul can specifically know what its fears and negative beliefs are that it has carried into this lifetime from its past lives, then this energy can be more quickly processed, healed and released at the conscious level of awareness. And this is the purpose of the Soul Plan. Your Soul Plan includes all your fears and negative beliefs that still remain within the long-term mind of your soul.
There are in total 254 possible energies / soul traits a soul could be working in its current lifetime. The average soul will be working 28 of these, meaning there are billions of unique possible combinations. These 28 energies are like gold for the spiritual seeker, because they reveal all your fears and negative beliefs and bring you one step closer to purification of the mind and spiritual ascension.
Only by holding something in the palm of your hands can you release it. And this is especially true for fears and negative beliefs. It is only when you know a fear can you face it and challenge the wrong-minded mental beliefs that support it. Knowledge is power, and for the spiritual seeker self-awareness is self-empowerment to spiritual ascension and purification of the mind.
The vast majority of spiritual seekers spend their time focused too heavily on the Alpha aspect of the spiritual path. The Alpha aspect includes meditation (connecting to your Higher Self), study of spiritual scripture and teachings, and physical healing techniques such as reiki, yoga, tai chi, etc. These are all important aspects of the spiritual path, and should not be overlooked. However they must be kept in balance with the Omega aspect of the spiritual path.
The Omega aspect of the spiritual path is the most overlooked aspect for spiritual seekers, and is the most important of all. The Omega aspect is the purification of fears and negative beliefs that reside within the soul’s long-term mind. This long-term mind includes both the subconscious and unconscious minds. These fears and negative beliefs and attitudes are generally well-hidden from the soul’s conscious level of awareness. And this is how the ego likes it.
When a soul is confronted with the 28 energies they are working through in their current lifetime, there is typically a strong ego-reaction. The ego will try to convince the soul that these fears and negative beliefs are incorrect. The more strongly the soul is controlled by the ego, the stronger the ego reaction will be. Regardless of how strong the ego reaction is, the Higher Self of the soul will know what is true and will gently send you intuitive reminders to awaken you to the reality of your unhealed mind.
For further information on your Soul Plan and how to discover your 28 energies visit www.soulplan.org For further information on the creation of the ego visit www.theego.org
Article by: Glen Russell. Glen Russell is a healer of the mind and emotions and a spiritual channel for the Ascended Masters, the Buddha and Christ Consciousness.
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Stuffed eggs
April 30, 2011 by svetlana
Filed under Healthy Cooking Minutes
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- ½ medium onion
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 (5-6 oz) can of tuna (in oil or water)
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1) Peel boiled eggs and cut them in halves lengthwise. Leave all egg yokes for stuffing.
2) Chop the onion, put into a small bowl and add egg yokes, tuna, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Mash the mixture until its smooth and consistent.
3) Fill whites with the tuna mixture, forming the slightly rounded tops.
4) Serve as a cold appetizer. Enjoy!
Did you know that……….
One egg contains 6 grams of protein and 9 essential amino acids important for your body.
1) Essential amino acids, the building block components that make up proteins.
2) Vitamin A, important for good night vision, general cell growth and healthy skin.
3) Riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid (vitamin B9), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, support and increase the rate of metabolism, maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, enhance immune and nervous system function
4) Choline, good for your mental function and memory.
5) Selenium, powerful antioxidant your body needs for a strong immune system.
6) Vitamin E, preventing damage to your body from free radicals.
7) Sulphur, promotes healthy hair and nails.
8) Iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium, essential minerals micronutrient in human nutrition.
Read about the raw diet. Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad and Egg Salad.
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Green String Beans with garlic and ginger
April 27, 2011 by svetlana
Filed under Healthy Cooking Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds fresh green string beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 ginger root, minced
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 fresh red pepper
- salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
1) Boil green beans in salted water for about 3 minutes or until just tender but still crisp and bright green.
2) Preheat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, red pepper, ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
3) Add green beans and soy sauce to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and cook tossing constantly for another minute. Do not overcook! Green beans should have bright green color.
Did you know that……….
Green string beans are very low in calories (31 kcal per 100 g of raw beans), contain no saturated fat and loaded with important for your health nutrients listed below:
1) Vitamin K is important for maintaining strong bones and helps to speed up the healing process.
2) Great source of dietary fiber (9% per100g RDA), which stimulates the colon by decreasing re-absorption of cholesterol binding bile acids and lower the risk of color cancer.
3) Contain good amounts of minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium and manganese which are very essential for body metabolism.
4) Potassium, the important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
5) Zea xanthin, it is helpful in preventing age related macular disease of the eyes in old age.
6) Vitamin C, helps speed up the healing of cuts and bruises, boosts the immune system, regulates high blood pressure and prevents heart disease.
7) Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant also known for eliminating signs of skin aging: wrinkles, fine lines, dull skin and age spots.
8) Anti-inflammatory properties of green beans are useful for asthma and arthritic patients.
Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad, Egg Salad and Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
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Broccoli Salad
April 23, 2011 by svetlana
Filed under Healthy Cooking Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 medium size fresh broccoli heads, florets only
- 1/2 red onion or 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- ½ a cup of cherry or 2 medium size tomatoes, cut into small cubes
- 2 cloves of garlic, finally chopped
- ½ tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- Salt to taste
Directions
1) Trim the florets off of the broccoli and cut into bite-size pieces
2) Toss together broccoli, chopped tomatoes, garlic and onions in a salad bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, salt and vinegar.
3) Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture; toss well to distribute the dressing throughout the salad.
4) Can be served immediately or refrigerated for a few hours.
Did you know that……….
Apart from being one of the richest sources of dietary fiber and calcium, broccoli also contains many vitamins and minerals listed below:
1) Vitamin C, broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange, it helps to supply our body enough of antioxidants.
2) Selenium, a mineral that has anti-cancer and anti-viral properties.
3) Sulforaphane that stimulates the cells that are engaged in the production of cancer-fighting enzymes.
4) Beta-carotene, which is another cancer fighting agent.
5) Diindolylmethanem, has anti viral and anti bacterial properties.
6) Broccoli enhances the absorption of iron in our bodies.
7) It contains many other protective minerals such as: indole, sulfur compounds, xanthines, riboflavin, phosphorus, etc.
Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Egg Salad, Avocado salad and Green Beans.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
April 21, 2011 by svetlana
Filed under Healthy Cooking Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound of Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Directions
1) Remove any old-looking outer leaves on the brussels sprouts. In the medium size pot boil or steam the brussels sprouts for 3-5 minutes or until just tender.
2) Strain the hot water, place the sprouts to cool down and cut them into halves.
3) Heat the oil over medium flame in a medium size pan. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 min until translucent.
4) Add the brussels sprouts halves to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and cook 3 more minutes. Do not overcook! Brussels sprouts should have bright green color.
5) Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (if using) and cook for another minute.
The sprouts should be slightly browned; some of the outside leaves could be crunchy, but cooked through inside.
Did you know that……….
Brussel sprouts are very healthy for you because of their low sodium and fat content, but at the same time they are full of vitamins and minerals listed below:
1) High in Dietary Fiber, which stimulates the colon by decreasing re-absorption of cholesterol binding bile acids and lower the risk of color cancer.
2) Sulforaphane that contains anti-cancer properties.
3) Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant as well as known for eliminating signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, dull skin and age spots.
4) Vitamin K, important for maintaining strong bones.
5) Vitamin C is great antioxidant and fighter against the common cold.
6) Brussels sprouts are rich in folate, which important for pregnant women to keep the fetus healthy.
7) Lutein and zeaxanthin which ensure macular health.
Good source of phytosterols, that helps to lower cholesterol levels; as well as Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Riboflavin, and Magnesium.
Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad, Egg Salad and Green Beans.
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Yoga Retreats Around The World For That Soul Searching Vacation
April 20, 2011 by noreen
Filed under Featured, Yoga and You
As we saw in our last post (Introspective Vacations Inspired By Eat Pray Love), soul searching vacations are becoming increasingly popular, and rightly so! With our fast-paced, material driven lives taking a toll on us, it’s crucial for us to stop for a breather and look for that inner peace that will invigorate our souls, enrich our minds and rejuvenate our bodies to continue on this journey called life.
Unfortunately unlike the author of ‘Eat Pray Love’, many of us can’t afford to traipse across the world to Italy, India and Bali to find ourselves, so we have to look a little closer to home. Here’s a look at some Yoga Retreats around the world for wherever you may be:
Kailasam Yoga Centre in Kerala, India -”Located in the beautiful village of Kovalam, in Kerela, South India, you never have to leave the resort premises to get the yoga holiday of your dreams. designated strictly for finding inner-strength, beauty and tranquility. British-born Diana draws on her Indian and European background to teach the classical Sivananda-style of Hatha yoga. There are 2 sessions each day, and while the morning sessions are more physical – touching on asanas (posture) and flexibility – the afternoon classes are designed to be more meditative. As a Kerala physician, Diana’s partner Mohan specializes in Ayurvedic massage treatment; which is a popular option for detoxification and to learn about South India’s ancient techniques and unique approach to healing. ” – Yoga Insight
Amrit Yoga Institute in Florida, United States- “Located in Salt Springs, Florida, this center is set in the tranquil beauty of the Ocala National Forest and run by run by Yogi Amrit Desai. Yogi Desai offers weekend, week long, and special one-day yoga retreats and events scheduled throughout the year based upon the Amrit Method® of Kripalu yoga, which has it’s primary focus on the mental, meditational side of yoga but also includes physical asana practice. His retreats range in price from about $295 for a weekend to $950 for almost a week. Some single classes or seminars are even offered for free. Accommodations are available on site and included in most packages, which also include meals.” Source
Clermont La Grausse, France - “Study with the highly experienced resident yoga teacher Dagmar at Domaine de la Grausse high in the French Pyrenées. The estate features an 18th century château with extensive grounds, two large yoga studios and accommodation in two newly-renovated traditional stone barns, fully-equipped for self-catering. With yoga classes morning and evening, there is ample time in the middle of the day to visit the waterfalls and cave paintings of the Ariège valley, take a barge on the underground Labouiche River, and explore the medieval strongholds of the Cathars.” Source
Gaia Retreat & Spa, Australia -”A stay at the Gaia Retreat and Spa in Byron Bay, Australia, feels like home away from home among a utopian panorama of hills and valleys for as far as the eye can see. Whether your intention may be to lose weight, detoxify, de-stress or get fit, or maybe you just need peace and serenity to regain balance and ground you in your own space and time. Gaia provides everything you require to help you on your path. Emphasis is on the cleansing of the mind, body and soul. Sessions occur twice a day and guests at Gaia are strongly encouraged to participate as frequently as possible for optimal results. Morning sessions are based on the Vinyasa style of yoga; while afternoon sessions concentrate more on core strengthening and meditation. Personal instruction and one-on-one attention guarantees a stress-free yoga experience, appropriate for enthusiasts of all ages and levels.” Yoga Insight
Pura Vida Retreat and Spa in Costa Rica – “Pura Vida, meaning “pure life,” is 100% committed to wellness. The most popular program is its Mind-Body-Spirit sessions, which incorporate many aspects of what is offered into one peaceful, but invigorating week. You can choose to do as much or as little as you’d like, while taking full advantage of the resort right in the midst of Costa Rica’s beauty. Yoga is a central component of Pura Vida and the facility and world-class instructors are without comparison. All levels are welcome and nurtured with the objective to improve quality of life and leave the guest feeling rested and re-energized. A large selection of yoga styles are offered such as Anusara, Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar, Kundalini and Vinyasa.” Yoga Insight
COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali – “This residential health retreat promises total commitment to your improved wellbeing. Como Shambhala uses a holistic approach, offering guests new challenges designed to inspire a lifetime devoted to better health. Retreats, led by Visiting Masters, are specialist weeks focusing on subjects such as Yoga or Pilates. Usually they involve five hours of practice daily over a five-day period. They also include Learning Seminars and appropriate therapies.” Source
NaBalam Hotel in Mexico – “The NaBalam Hotel, on Isla Mujeres, in Mexico is a host to more than 20 yoga events throughout the year. It has become one of the most popular resort choices for nurturing the body and soul. This yoga-lovers’ sanctuary, caters to everyone from the beginner to the well-practiced expert. NaBalam’s yoga programs are a combination of mentally invigorating techniques, mixed with the bonus of beautiful and detoxifying surroundings.” Source
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, Bahamas - “If you really want to get away from it all and recharge your Pranic (energetic) batteries, and are serious about your yoga, then what better place to do so than on a bonafide paradise island in the Bahamas? Nassau’s Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat follows a specific pattern. You’ll rise at 6 a.m., meditate through dawn, chant until tea time and do two hours of hatha yoga before breaking for your 10 a.m. vegetarian meal. The afternoon follows a similar pattern with a session of karma yoga, where you’ll help with ashram duties (known to non-yogis as chores). Nonetheless, this is all offset by the retreat’s island paradise, complete with crystal blue waters, white sands and swaying palm trees.” Source
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Introspective Vacations Inspired By Eat Pray Love
April 20, 2011 by noreen
Filed under Inspired Living
Since the wide success of Elizabeth Gilbert’s book “Eat Pray Love” and its movie adaptation starring Julia Roberts, introspective vacations to ‘find ones true self’ are becoming increasing popular. People are trading in the sun, sand and 5 star resorts in search of places that will enrich your life, warm the soul, and nourish your body.
Just as the author found inner-peace and a part herself she felt was missing, through her travels to Italy, India and Bali many of us are in desperate need to delve into our souls, cleanse our minds and awaken the dormant energy that lies within us to find that balance in our lives that can lead us to contentment and bliss. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for anyway?
If you’re stuck in a rut, find it hard to figure out what you want exactly, are just plain old unhappy and feel like you’re merely existing instead of living life to its fullest, you’re missing out. Most of us reach these points in our lives at sometime or the other and it’s only a matter if you want to do something about it or not. While it’s typical to try and squeeze in a yoga class or meditation session whenever our busy schedules permit, it often leaves you wanting more or not feeling completely satisfied. An hour a day, couple of times a week or a month or in some cases introspection of our lives just once a year at new years is not a solution to the problem. You can squish your feeling and keep it dormant for a while, but the unrest will always be present if not building up in you. What you need is a real soul searching get-away away from the crazy rat race we call our lives.
A time away to soak in the revitalizing effects of some introspective practices like yoga and meditation. Some reflection into our lives and ourselves, real soul searching with the help of experts or people who know what they’re teaching. Yoga centers and ashrams have programs catering to people looking for different things, spanning different lengths and covering a variety of ways to achieve what you’re looking for. Yoga is a great tool for achieving a good balance in your live and finding inner peace. Be it from the mental or meditative side of yoga; cleansing practices; Ayurveda Health; or the physical aspect of the ancient practice, it can truly rejuvenate your body, mind and soul and put you on the right path to a richer, happier life.
Stay tuned for our next post on Yoga Retreats Around The World For That Soul Searching Vacation for more.
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- Living Foods: Adopting a Raw Food Diet
- The Key To Meditation
- Seven Ways to Boost your Mood
- The Power of Asking
- Gratitude: The Key To A Happy Life
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Green Beans
April 18, 2011 by svetlana
Filed under Healthy Cooking Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 medium or one small onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 can (16 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- 2 basil leaves
Directions
- Heat the oil over low flame in a medium size pot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add green beans, can of diced tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, pepper and sauté using low heat, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes or until the green beans are well cooked.
- Add the basil leaves, turn the heat off and let beans to cool down to a room temperature. Great to serve chilled!
Did you know that……….
Green string beans are very low in calories (31 kcal per 100 g of raw beans), contain no saturated fat and loaded with important for your health nutrients listed below:
1) Vitamin K is important for maintaining strong bones and helps to speed up the healing process.
2) Great source of dietary fiber (9% per100g RDA), which stimulates the colon by decreasing re-absorption of cholesterol binding bile acids and lower the risk of color cancer.
3) Contain good amounts of minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium and manganese which are very essential for body metabolism.
4) Potassium, the important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
5) Zea xanthin, it is helpful in preventing age related macular disease of the eyes in old age.
6) Vitamin C, helps speed up the healing of cuts and bruises, boosts the immune system, regulates high blood pressure and prevents heart disease.
7) Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant also known for eliminating signs of skin aging: wrinkles, fine lines, dull skin and age spots.
8) Anti-inflammatory properties of green beans are useful for asthma and arthritic patients.
Read more articles about the healthy food - raw diet. Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad and Egg Salad.
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Avocado Salad
April 18, 2011 by svetlana
Filed under Healthy Cooking Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 avocados, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
- one medium fresh tomato, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 red or sweet onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 table spoons of crumbled feta cheese for garnish (if available)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
1) In a medium bowl, combine avocados, onion, tomato, and olive oil.
2) Add salt and pepper and gently toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese on top of the salad and serve immediately. Do not refrigerate.
Did you know that……….
1) avocado is great for prevention and treatment of breast or prostate cancer.
2) good source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that has a great capacity to fight free radicals.
3) potassium and folate, minerals that helps regulate blood pressure and prevent heart disease or stroke. Avocados contain 60% more potassium per ounce than bananas.
4) vitamin E, which is great for a healthy skin and overall health.
5) oleic acid, helps lower cholesterol.
6) carotenoid lutein, important for your eyes, it protects against macular degeneration and cataracts.
7) Avocado is also packed with vitamins A, several B-complex, vitamins C and K, calcium, iron, etc.
Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad, Egg Salad and Green Beans.
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Eggplant – Turkish style
April 14, 2011 by svetlana
Filed under Healthy Cooking Minutes
Ingredients
- One large or 2 medium size eggplants
- 2 medium size onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 medium size fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 5 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1) Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put diced onions in the oil and cook for 2-3 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
2) Wash, pill and cut eggplant in 1×1″ cubes. Add the eggplant, salt and pepper to the onion/garlic mixture and cook for 5-7 mins, stirring occasionally.
3) Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the eggplant and cook for 2 more minutes.
4) Let the mixture to cool down and enjoy as a cold appetizer, salad or side dish.
Did you know that……….
1) Eggplant is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which can help protect against colon cancer and balances the digestive system .
2) Chlorogenic acid is a plant compound that is known for its high antioxidant activity, it has a great capacity to fight free radicals.
3) Another important function of eggplants are that they act as antimicrobial, antiviral and antimutagenic.
4) The potassium helps to balance the salt intake, maintain a good hydration level and regulate the blood pressure of the body.
5) Eggplants are also used to reduce glucose levels of type II Diabetes. The vegetable known as a natural method of controlling diabetes.
Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad, Egg Salad and Green Beans.
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