Individualistic Sucess Models
(Submited by: Janet Ilacqua)
In individualistic success models, success is not due to the individuals relationship with his external environment or place in society, but, rather, a matter of individual accomplishment or, in some cases, a measure of his relationship with God. These models had their roots originally in Protestant Calvinism and are the typical ones you will see in Success books.Examples discussed includeThe Protestant work ethic modelThe American success modelNew Age ... Read article
Words Have Power
(Submited by: D.S. Braun)
How many times have you heard or read that words have power? Maybe it was in the context of working 'magic' or 'positive affirmations' or visualization techniques and you just dismissed it as more of that 'psychic hooha'.Well, in my humble opinion, if you dismissed it, then you're closing your mind to an important truth.We all have tempers - lord knows I do. And I'm DANG good at lashing out with words - I have elevated nearly to the level of an art form. Am I proud of this? ... Read article
Freezer Spells
(Submited by: Samantha Stevens)
For the most part, I think that spells can be a valuable way to "act" out your anger, resentment, bitterness or jealousy. The very act of doing a spell can make a person who feels powerless or victimized, feel at least briefly, for at time that they are somehow in control of the situation again. I have found the following "freezer" spells to be quite satisfying to do, if you find yourself somehow dumped, oppressed or just plain wishing for some kind of psychological torture to stop. I am not ... Read article
What is the Evil Eye?
(Submited by: Samantha Stevens)
The Evil Eye has been around since the beginning of time. It simply means sending someone a thought that seems intrusive or invasive or has the power to hurt him or her. The bad fortune that results is considered to have been caused by envy. The evil eye is not necessarily considered to be intentional or associated with witchcraft or sorcery. Oddly enough, this thought form could actually be complimentary in nature. The origins of the Evil Eye are Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean. The ... Read article
Choosing the Christian Path
(Submited by: Lois Grant-Holland)
- 147.5 million Americans claim affiliation with a religious group- 94% of those who claim affiliation are members of Christian or quasi-Christian denominationsEvery culture offers every opportunity for evaluation on the part of the individual as to whether the spiritual beliefs which that culture encompasses are spiritual beliefs that are comfortable for the individual living within it; it is a matter of conscious choice on the part of every individual in every lifetime to ... Read article
Developing your prosperity Instinct
(Submited by: Janet Ilacqua)
Another way of thinking of prosperity is that prosperity is the result of tapping into energy or chi in the world. Energy is dynamic, not static. It will always be moving and you must follow it wherever it goes. It will not follow you and you cannot make it go where it does not want to go. Sometimes, it is all around you and all it is a matter of being aware of it. In term of the seed planting metaphor, think of chi as the nutrients and minerals in the soil that will nourish the seeds you ... Read article
Feng Shui Your Love Pad
(Submited by: Advice Diva)
What began centuries ago in China as a way of interpreting the natural world to create more efficient agricultural systems and even study astronomy to understand the passage of time is an age old institution named Feng Shui. Through the ages feng shui (pronounced Fung Shway) has evolved due to superstition and folklore into a belief system with five distinct components: Wealth, Health, Fame, Career and Love. By understand the basics, we can control these areas of our lives by choosing ... Read article
What is Evil Eye?
(Submited by: Sam Stevens)
The Evil Eye has been around since the beginning of time. It simply means sending someone a thought that seems intrusive or invasive or has the power to hurt him or her. The bad fortune that results is considered to have been caused by envy. The evil eye is not necessarily considered to be intentional or associated with witchcraft or sorcery. Oddly enough, this thought form could actually be complimentary in nature. The origins of the Evil Eye are Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean. The concept ... Read article
Blessing and Cursing
(Submited by: Reginald Johnson)
The tongue and every word we speak contain the power of life or death. Words have the power to bring life and blessing, or to bring death and cursing through the energy they contain. Our intention is paramount because while people notice our outward action, God looks on the heart. Sometimes, our intention and inward motives are more important than what we actually say or do. It is intention that gives words their power. Intention is the inward motive or energy behind the thought or word ... Read article
A Tale of Two Witches!
(Submited by: Christina Carr)
(The following is a dialog taken from a fictitious TV show of an interview with two witches).Happy Halloween to all our friends out there! I thought it might be enlightening to interview two real witches today and get the scoop on this most spook-tacular of holidays!We see them on TV shows, read about them in books, but rarely get an opportunity to sit down and talk to two actual witches! What is a real witch all about?To help us answer these questions, and more, I am ... Read article