LizettePreiss | Choosing Smarter Living Top 10 Most Inspiring Quotes of Lao Tzu Lao Tzu was the most important spiritual Chinese sage. His name, which is also often called Laozi, literally means “Old Master” and is generally considered an honorific. He lived in the 6th century BC, at the same time as Confucius, who was born a generation after Lao Tzu. He once sought out Lao Tzu who told him “Strip yourself of your proud airs and numerous desires, your complacent demeanor and excessive ambitions. They won’t do you any good. Lao Tzu is the father of the Chinese spiritual tradition Taoism, mainly because of his text called Tao te Ching (Tao: the way of all life, te: the fit use of life by men, ching: text or classic). It is based on the Tao (The Way), which is the creator and sustainer of all things in the Universe, and the practice of doing by nondoing (wu-wei) that enables the disciple to unite with the Tao. Lao Tzu wrote his only book Tao Te Ching just before he walked away from the Chou empire he served. 1. This first sentence of his teachings seems paradoxical. 2.
Advice from Somewhere ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. This came around anonamously, identified as from a "Chinese Tantra Totem" - One definition of a tantra being a statement of principle or religious practice and collections of such principles and practices. 18 Spiritual Teachings that Blew my Mind Wide Open. After rejecting the Catholic Church around age 10, I stumbled upon the love of my life—yoga-—at the critical age of 12-going-on-13. I started reading New Age self-help books in college and met the Buddha in the San Francisco Bay area at 23. Each stage along the way has been illuminating and necessary to move to a higher level of consciousness. I am thrilled to continue learning and practicing throughout this lifetime, at least. At certain points in the past, I have wished for epiphanies, signals and sudden enlightenment. So, although I would like to gift you with these 18 teachings that have altered my mind and improved my life, they may not resonate with you. My dear friend Liz has a tattoo that reminds her, “This too shall pass.” What would you put on your list?
Introduction to Crystal Healing and Crystal Healing Layouts How do crystals work? Crystals have a long tradition of being used for crystal healing. Each variety of crystal has a unique internal structure, which causes it to resonate at a certain frequency. It is this resonance that is said to give crystals their healing abilities. Applying this resonance in a coherent way can help to restore stability and balance to the bodies energy systems, stimulating the body's natural healing mechanisms. Crystal therapy is a gentle non-invasive form of alternative healing that works holistically to harmonize the mind, body, emotions and spirit, helping to increase our feeling of well-being, neutralize negativity, lift depression and to help us to become integrated, whole beings. Using Crystals for Crystal Healing Crystals can be placed on specific points of the body to bring relief or can be swept over the body using, for example, a crystal pendulum healing technique or a crystal wand healing technique. Headaches Difficulty sleeping Lack of energy Lack of libido
Life Life is a characteristic distinguishing objects having signaling and self-sustaining processes from those that do not,[1][2] either because such functions have ceased (death), or because they lack such functions and are classified as inanimate.[3][4] Biology is science concerned with the study of life. Though life is confirmed only on the Earth, many think that extraterrestrial life is not only plausible, but probable or inevitable.[15][16] Other planets and moons in the Solar System have been examined for evidence of having once supported simple life, and projects such as SETI have attempted to detect radio transmissions from possible alien civilizations. According to the panspermia hypothesis, microscopic life exists throughout the Universe, and is distributed by meteoroids, asteroids and planetoids.[17] Early theories Materialism Herds of zebra and impala gathering on the Maasai Mara plain Democritus (460 BC) thought that the essential characteristic of life is having a soul (psyche).
Meditation. | Complex Simplicity. Some of the most profound things in this world get overlooked because of their simplicity. Meditation in one of these. If practiced daily, even if its for a short period of time, will have an amazing positive effect on your everyday life. Meditation is looked at in many different ways, and people believe that you have to do it a certain way for it to work. Don’t get me wrong, there are different methods to achieve meditation, but they ultimately lead to the same thing. One way the meditate that is by far the easiest way, is to just take deep breaths and simply pay attention to your breath. The ultime goal of meditation is to still the mind. Another method that I have had a lot of success with is using binaural beats. Here are 100 benefits that meditation yields that you might find interesting. www.ineedmotivation.com/blog/2008/05/100-benefits-of-meditation/ Here is a link to what binaural beats on wiki. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binaural_beats Clint Like this: Like Loading...
Using Gemstones and Crystals in Meditation There are many other reasons why one might meditate, such as to develop the intuition, to learn from the higher senses, to cleanse and purify thoughts and emotions, to travel along one's spiritual path, to help one bring about changes in their life, to gain control over one's thoughts and feelings and how they are expressed, and to delve deep within oneself to discover and explore one's innermost being. These are just a few examples of what one may accomplish through meditation. Some people use crystals and stones to assist in obtaining a deep meditative state. For example: calming blue stones, such as aquamarine, blue calcite, and turquoise, will help clear the mind and calm the body. A stone or crystal may be held or worn during meditation in order to absorb its properties. There is no right or wrong way to meditate. Quartz Crystal Meditation: Lie face up on a bed, floor, or other flat surface. Begin with the smoky quartz. Next, concentrate on the rose quartz.
Crystals & Prayer Crystals & Healing Prayer The Question Crystals have been scientifically proven to retain and omit energy, also worded as thought patterns. Computers run on this natural occurrence, such as the microchip, which works by the use of quartz. - C from Florida Who do you trust? I do not have a scientific background so I feel inadequate to respond to some of the information you gave me about crystals. Regarding the use of crystals in prayer I will comment to this extent: while prayer has many mysterious components I believe that it is heard and answered by God alone. What’s the danger? If it is discovered that crystals or any other gem or mineral of the earth has legitimate medicinal value I don’t think such use should be shunned. Redeeming God's creation (Part 2) I agree with you “everything in the earth was created by God.” It seems unfortunate to me that the New Age movement has grabbed portions of creation as their own and God’s people often feel some things are now untouchable.
How Crystals Work - an article about how to choose a crystal for personal healing First ....Live and let Live....Please Before I go on let me state for the record, that I believe that the use of crystals, aromatherapy, herbs, vitamins, sound, light, or any other form of alternative treatment is a matter of personal choice. I am not, nor do I recommend the conversion of those that choose not to participate in these other gifts from the universal spirit. TWO RULES OF CRYSTAL WORK RULE NO. 1 - There are no rules for use of crystals or minerals in healing. Perhaps they had seen a TV talk show or read an article in a magazine that referred to someone using crystals to do physical or emotional healing, and want to find out more about these crystalline miracle makers. By the time many folks find us or shops similar to ours, they may have been through some scary or at least challenging times in their lives and looking some relief, quickly if possible. Metaphysically, the quartz crystal can be easily programmed to help provide a positive outcome. Light Invocation:
All Auras and Chakras The following are the qualities and action words associated with White Crystal personalities: Spirituality, transcendence and cosmic, universal concepts are familiar to Crystal personalities. They are closer to God than all other color personalities. A Crystals motivation is based on how clear they feel inside and how much healing energy they can channel through their bodies. Crystals have a tendency of being quiet but quick thinkers. On the other hand, Crystals enjoy spending time by themselves. Crystals are like glass prisms. Crystals reflect all energy qualities on a higher level and therefore can easily transform themselves. Conscious Crystals use this ability to understand and heal themselves and others. Crystals are physically fragile and delicate. Crystals try to avoid harsh, loud, heartless, insensitive and disharmonious environments because they don't know how to interact with physical reality. In power Crystals are quiet, sensitive and peaceful individuals.