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The Secret Language of Symbols

The Secret Language of Symbols
A Guide to The Structure of Spiritual Emblems There is a secret language we all recognize, but few are fluent in- the language of symbols. Symbols surround us in myriad forms and form an inextricable part of our daily lives, yet unlike our spoken languages, schooling in symbolism is left to the individual initiative. Even in religious teaching, symbols are presented as emblems of belonging, mere historical artifacts one wears to identify with one’s faith. Many of the symbols we take for granted today as static signs of religious or secular life were created long ago, representations of the movements of earth and heaven, symbols of the seasons, and representations of cosmic and earthly deities. Over time, they have acquired layers of increasingly complex meaning, and this evolution of meaning tells us much about how we developed our ideas about the nature of life and the universe. The basic building blocks of symbolism The cross is in this case actuality two separate signs-

Internet Sacred Text Archive Home 15 Powerful Things Happy People Do Differently What are the differences between happy people and unhappy people? Of course, it should be very obvious: happy people are happy while unhappy people are unhappy, right? Well, that is correct. But, we want to know what happy people do differently, so I have put together a list of things that happy people do differently than unhappy people. 1. Love vs. Well, I can tell you for sure that those people who are really happy, fear less and love a lot more. 2. Happy people understand that you can’t really change a situation by resisting it, but you can definitely change it by accepting that it is there and by understanding that there might be a reason for its existence. 3. Really happy people know that it’s not healthy to hold on to anger. “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” ~ Buddha 4. They trust themselves and the people around them. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. ~love, Luminita Comments

5 Tibetans Energy Rejuvenation Exercises We've been practicing, teaching and recommending the 5 Tibetan Energy Rejuvenation Exercises since 1998. You can do the whole routine in 15 minutes and only need enough floor space for your body while laying down and enough air space for your arms to be outstretched. The 5 Tibetans represent a great way to keep your body in shape when you have limited time for a physical workout or limited space for a complete yoga routine. How do I begin to benefit from the 5 Tibetans? Where should I perform the Tibetans? What is the best time of day to perform the 5 Tibetan? How many time should I repeat each exercise? What is the recommend breathing pattern? Tibetan Rejuvenation Exercise Movement #1 Breathing: breath in and out of your stomach. Tips and Recommendations: Work your way up to 21 spins. Tibetan Rejuvenation Exercise Movement #2 Breath In: Raising your legs and head Breath Out: Lowering your legs and head Tibetan Rejuvenation Exercise Movement #3 Tibetan Rejuvenation Exercise Movement #4

Healing Properties of Prehnite from Charms Of Light ♥ Truth ♥ Calmness ♥ Sincerity ♥ Sensitivity Prehnite: Chakras - (yellow) Solar Plexus Chakra, (green) Heart Chakra Zodiac - Libra Element - Earth Typical colours - Colourless to grey to yellow, yellow-green or white: semitransparent, translucent Prehnite is considered a stone of unconditional love and the crystal to heal the healer. Prehnite heals the kidneys and bladder, thymus gland, shoulders, chest and lungs. See Prehnite Jewellery Ngöndro Practices & Commentaries Deutsch Nederlands English Español Français Italiano Português བོད་ཡིག Translations Indian Masters Tibetan Masters Topics Tibetan Texts Home News Donations About Us Search Links If you find this site useful, please consider helping us to achieve our goal of translating more classic works from the Buddhist tradition and making them freely available. Please click here to donate. Quick Links Masters Chandrakīrti Longchen Rabjam Mipham Rinpoche Nāgārjuna Patrul Rinpoche Topics Biographies & History Advice Ngöndro Lojong Prajnaparamita Sutras Other Sites Rigpa Translations | 84000 | Himalayan Art | TBRC | Treasury of Lives

Healing Properties of Carnelian from Charms Of Light ♥ Emotional warmth ♥ Sociability ♥ Creativity ♥ Individuality ♥ Memory ♥ Appreciation of nature ♥ Harmony ♥ Courage ♥ Happiness ♥ Self-esteem ♥ Rebirth ♥ Reincarnation ♥ Past life recall Carnelian is a variety of Chalcedony. Carnelian is a 17th Anniversary gemstone. Chakras - Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo Planet - Mars Element - Fire Typical colours - Clear-to-translucent reddish-brown which may vary from a pale orange, to an intense almost-black. A stabilising stone, Carnelian restores vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success. Carnelian treats lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia and depression.

Amazon.com: The Great Tantra of Vajrasattva: Equal to the End of the Sky (9781508526186): Christopher Wilkinson, Vairochana Rakshita: Books 10 Powerful Phrases of Wisdom From Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi was a man that left man powerful messages to humanity before his time here was complete. Here is a list of 10 powerful phrases of wisdom he left to us all. One thing I wanted to add to this to help make it very practical is that for each one, try to see how it may relate to a certain instance or aspect of your life so you can truly begin incorporating this into your life. It is great to know quotes and phrases like these, but putting them into action is a big step to begin taking. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Some powerful words Gandhi left for us in his time. Much Love

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