EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW MARK MINCOLLA, PH.D., DR. DEEPAK CHOPRA & CHRISTINA VIRCILLO BRESSON
INTERVIEW BY SANDRA SEDGBEER
With climate change, Covid, geopolitical upheaval, and war causing stress, anxiety, fear, depression, and ill health across the globe, there's never been a more important time to discover that regardless of what is happening around us or to us, we all have the power to create miracles that can transform our health, our lives, and the future of humanity. If you find that hard to believe, then check out the ground-breaking, multi-award-winning film, The Way of Miracles, which follows the work of holistic practitioner, quantum energy healer, and nutritional therapist Dr. Mark Mincolla. Along with compelling interviews from celebrated luminaries in the field, including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Rupert Sheldrake, Rollin McCraty, Ph.D. among others, plus true stories of people who have created miracle healings in their lives, the movie takes us on a transformative journey into miracle healings, which, in the words of Deepak Chopra "should convince you that life and existence are miracles, and healing is a return to our original state of true awareness and bliss.”
The following interview was conducted by Sandie Sedgbeer with renowned new thought teacher and best-selling author, Dr. Deepak Chopra: Chopra, Quantum energy healer and nutritional therapist, Mark Mincolla, Ph.D., and awardwinning producer and director, Christina Vircillo Bresson.
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The Power of Binaural Beat Music for Healing by Dr. Paul Haider
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W
ith the advent of
Even pain can be controlled and
new technology
dialed down during this state of
and Binaural Beat
entrainment. And depending upon
Music, we have
the frequency used, a proportionate
the opportunity to go deeper into a
change in the frequency of the brain
meditative state quicker and easier
waves can be created. With specific
than ever before. Plus, we can have
tones, Beta Waves can be entrained
the same deep healing abilities that
in mind for busy, active days at work.
meditation brings to the mind, body,
At other times Alpha Waves which
and spirit. Here is a quick overview of
are relaxing, can be created which
the healing abilities of Binaural Beat
help a person feel at ease and help
Music.”
with stress. Still, at different times, Theta Waves can be created: dream
Here is an overly simplistic view of how
state waves that allow a person to
Binaural Beat Music works. Basically,
be more creative and feel relaxed.
breakthroughs in music have shown
And during the evening, Delta brain
that if we use stereo headphones
waves can make deep recuperative
and place a specific tone in one ear,
sleep; thus, we wake up refreshed
which corresponds to one side of the
and ready for another day.
brain. And set another particular tone in the other ear, which corresponds
Here are my normal Beta
to the other side of the brain. With
brainwaves and my brain waves
those two frequencies being just a few
during meditation.
hertz apart, a third tone is created in the middle, which harmonizes both
And there are also Gama Brain
hemispheres of the brain. This also
Waves. Gamma Brain Waves bring
takes us from a regularly active brain
about a powerful connection of
wave on EEGs to a profound state of
all the different brain areas, thus
meditation. Thus, slowing our brain
helping the brain be more flexible.
down, moving us into a different form
Gamma Brain Waves are high-
of consciousness, a healing state.
frequency brain waves even higher than regular Beta Waves. They can
This causes the brain to enter a state
help with problem-solving, healing
of entrainment, which is powerful.
fear… and sometimes they can
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The Pursuit of Love, Peace, and Security
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By Judi Lynch
he happiness, love, and
Human beings can tend to feel
peace that we seek,
anxious and fearful when untethered
live inside us. Instead of
from their inner source of existence.
constant pursuit, we are
We are only here in the flesh for
learning how to allow it to blossom
a short time to help cope with
from within.
the knowledge that humanity OM TIMES | November 2021
has filled up that time with
better quality of life. We don't always
constant distractions. Materialism,
have to be correct. We don't have to
competition, domination, control
have the last word, and sometimes
dramas, and judgment are all signs
we don't get to tell our side of the
of energy competition. Pursuing
story. That's okay!
the finer things in life can dim the spiritual connections that offer
Naturally tranquil people seem
the love, peace, and security we
to have a unique soul connection
genuinely crave.
to the higher frequencies. They
When we can grasp the concept
can remain calm when others
that we really do have the power to
have lost control. They think more
open up the energies within us, we
clearly in crisis situations as they
can let go of gaining power from
navigate life's challenges. Every
anyone else. Through our mystical
time they decide to seek peaceful
practices in meditation, prayer,
solutions, they send out a ripple of
and spiritual beliefs, we set the
calm and hope to others involved.
tones and sounds in our lives. The
Their actions can bring light to
universal love around us, inside us
many situations, allowing the flow
and in every living thing, will always
of interaction to remain fluid and
be there in abundance. It is a matter
positive to help heal conflicts.
of acknowledgment and respect to this love energy that keeps it strong
Right now, many are seeking
and flowing.
comfort and connection to the higher powers of universal energies
As we go deeper into the purposes
to balance their feelings and
and meanings of our lives and
ideas about themselves and the
others' lives in relation, we can
world. There are countless new
develop the skills we need to let go
websites, applications, and online
of control dramas. We seek out the
memberships for meditations and
higher frequencies through our own
spiritual practices to help relieve
personal lifestyles and practices,
stress and anxiety. A need to find
which help us maintain healthy
the inner peace inside instead
relationships with others. This, in
of looking outward is part of the
turn, sets the stage for a much
shift we are making in humanity
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Forgiveness The F-Word That Sets You Free by Melvin D. Nix
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F
ORGIVENESS: A VERY
may try to take the credit for your
MISUNDERSTOOD PROCESS
hard work and attempt to tarnish your character to take your place. Trust me
Have any of you ever
struggled to forgive someone? I know
when I tell you that I've gone through these things and worse.
I have! When a person has done us wrong, it seems to violate every aspect
Situations like these are typically
of our nature to forgive and forget.
the ones that hit us the hardest and
Usually, when someone crosses us, our
trouble us the longest, especially if
first instinct may be to attack them
it seems like the person got away
back in the same fashion, especially if
with what they've done. Forgiveness
we believe the offense was intentional.
is a subject that really requires
We have all heard concepts such as,
an understanding heart and a
"Do unto others as you would have
development of self-love that puts
them do unto you..." or "be a bigger
your well-being above anything that
person and don't stoop to their level."
someone has done to you. After all,
This all sounds great and goes well on
forgiveness is about YOU and not the
embroidered plaques, but the practical
other person or situation.
application of forgiving someone usually isn't as simple as these
THE MIRROR OF MEMORY -
statements convey.
THE PRISON OF UNFORGIVENESS
Let's face it, we all have family
Take a moment and reflect on
members, friends, or co-workers who
a situation that was hurtful or
make us want to lose our cool from
disappointing to you. Notice how
time to time. For example, when
your body feels after you begin to
you discover that someone has told
remember the details of the event.
a lie about you, the first thing you
Emotions such as anger, frustration,
may want to do is to defend yourself.
fear, or disappointment may be
Sometimes it works, but most of
kindling inside of you right now. This
the time, it becomes an exhausting
is occurring because our brain doesn't
situation that never really clears your
know the difference between an
name. What about when people
imagined experience or an experience
become envious of your success? They
occurring in real-time.
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Feng Shui and The Divination Arts
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by Kartar Diamond
any people are now
other regarding how we organize the
familiar with at least
information and interpret it.
the concept that Feng Shui is studying how
For example, in Chinese Face Reading,
we are influenced by our natural and
we can look at the face like a map,
man-made environment. There are
where the chin represents North
also complementary fields in Chinese
and the forehead South. Like a floor
metaphysics that borrow from each
plan, your right cheek area would be
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associated with East, and your left
what was going on emotionally with
check would be West. In Feng Shui
this popular actor.
theory, each direction is associated with certain parts of the body. The
In Chinese Palm Reading, we can
North direction is related to the
also look at the palm of the hand
kidneys and the water element. So,
like a floor plan, where markings in
suppose a person had something
certain directions may yield some vital
wrong (visually, structurally) with
information about a consistent person
their chin area. In that case, we might
with some of the theories used in a
interpret in Chinese Face Reading that
Feng Shui analysis.
the person could have some kidney dysfunction or fluid-related problems.
In Chinese “4 Pillars” astrology,
Chinese Facing reading is quite
each person is a combination of
detailed. Every line and mole on the
elements (water, wood, fire, earth,
face can be significant. The location
metal): pairings assigned to the year,
can predict when a person might have
month, day and hour of birth. These
a health crisis or some other event
elements either nurture each other
in their life related to their personal
or they dominate each other. When
relationships or career.
one element dominates another in Feng Shui theory, we usually apply
I once attended a Face reading class
the reductive element to correct the
and pulled up a picture of Owen
imbalance and the predictable real
Wilson's actor on my lap top for the
life problem. For instance, if we have a
teacher to see. Owen Wilson has a very
combination of earth blocking water
unusual nose that is almost distracting
in the unseen influences of someone’s
for me when I see him on the big
house, this could cause kidney, blood
screen. Master Sang is not a big
or circulation problems. The reductive
follower of Western culture celebrities,
or remedying element would be to
so he did not know when he saw the
add literal metal to the area.
picture of Owen Wilson that he had been in the News right around that
In the personal astrology chart, we
time regarding a suicide attempt. And
can look at which “pillar” a domination
yet, Master Sang was able to tell at a
cycle exists to predict what kinds
glance in his Face Reading mastery
of problems or challenges a person
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Shifting to Positive Perspective Learning how to shift to a positive perspective while enhancing our minds and bodies for better living. by Ginger McBride
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e exist in a world
think positively but also acknowledge
where there always
when things need to be addressed
seems to be a
as well. Differentiating between the
new obstacle or
two is absolutely essential. Shifting
challenge set in our path. While it
our perspective positively should
most certainly is easier to be upset
enhance our overall well-being.
or frustrated, we must rise to the
Thinking positively may have certain
challenge and shift our perspective
health benefits. Negative emotions
instead. We know this isn't a small
can stress our immune system, and
task to ask of ourselves. We know it's
in doing so, can make our bodies
going to take time and dedication.
fight harder than they need to. If
We also know things worth fighting
we think more positively, we may
for tend to be worth it in the end.
see a decrease in our inflammatory
Perspective is everything. Perspective
responses. We could even think
is the key!
clearly and strive for our long-term goals instead of our short ones.
The truth is we can view the truth in
Showing kindness and affection can
both positive and negative light. We
also be linked to oxytocin, also known
have the power to choose which way
as the cuddle hormone.
we shall see things in. Are we a glasshalf-full or half-empty kind of person?
There are simple ways we can begin
Whichever we choose to focus on will
shifting. Starting our day with a
only get bigger in return. Let's choose
positive outlook is important. It sets
to focus on the light. There is always
a precedent for the rest of the day.
a silver lining in every situation. Even
We should start with gratitude from
if we have to really look at certain
the first moment we wake up. Be
times. By doing this, we are training
grateful that we have an opportunity
our minds to view the best. It is
for another day. Try to include things
like learning to tie our shoes. One
in our day that brings us joy and
moment we are concentrating, and
inspiration. We must try to smile
the next, it is second nature.
and laugh when we can. There are outlets out there when we need
We've heard time and time again to
to find inspiration in a challenging
be positive. It is important to both
moment. Choose to see the silver
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What if We Could Make Parenting Easier?
A
by Crystal Presence
bout Parenting: Ready or
teach ourselves! What if we could
not, our kids are going to
parent from a different perspective?
change our lives A LOT!
What if we knew that we already
As we strive to guide and
have all we need to be good parents?
teach our kids the best we can, we
Tips on making parenting more
focus on our own need to guide and
manageable and more enjoyable.
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"When you get really clear and honest
parenting is as likely as predicting
with yourself about what you want,
the course of a hurricane." Science is
everything in the universe conspires
confirming that parenting is not the
with you to help you get it. There is a
leading force in shaping who our kids
catch. You are going to have to let it
become. As we change our thinking,
be easier than you think, faster than
we acknowledge that every child
that you expect, and more fun than
in the world is different. They each
you can imagine." Michael Neill
have their own innate abilities and paths to find their way, discovering
As we welcome children into the
who they are and what they want in
world, we stand in awe of the journey
their lives. We can support our kids
we embark on. Ready or not, these
by stopping any judging or shaming
kids will change our lives A LOT! As
of ourselves for not controlling their
we strive to guide and teach our kids
lives. We definitely influence our
the best we can, we bring to focus
kids while letting go of being the
our own need to guide and teach
most significant force in the process.
ourselves! If we look outside to find
Having this understanding makes our
our way, we often find ourselves
journey of parenthood a lot easier and
confused, stressed, and tired of
supports our kids in feeling free to be
trying to live up to how we think we
who they are!
"should be" parenting our kids. What if we could parent from a different
We can support ourselves in making
perspective? What if we knew that
parenting more accessible and more
we already have all we need to be
enjoyable when we…
good parents? What if we could make parenting easier than most people
Ask the question, "What is the nature
think?
of experiencing the most beneficial, loving, nurturing, and empowering
Yoko Munakata, professor of
journey of parenting our kids?"
developmental psychology and neuroscience, tells a new story about
Embrace the science showing that
parents' role in their children's future.
we are all one and connected with
One of her comments is, "predicting
the same loving source and universal
how our kids turn out based on our
intelligence. As paradigm-shifting is
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Rainbow Children and The Empathic Revolution
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By Humanity Healing
ainbow children are
Our world is now blessed with
sensitive and highly
rainbow children, children, teenagers,
intuitive children. A
youth, and adults, intuitively talented
rainbow child is an
and extremely loving individuals.
individual who is born with infinite wisdom and the ability to change
Our ancestors have long waited in
the world around them. They bring
the world for these children called
the world the gifts of infinite love,
rainbows. They have the ability to cross
compassion, tolerance, and patience.
the shadow of the world and dispel it
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through their presence, brightness
One can achieve this transformation
and joy. Unlike indigo children, they
through becoming adaptable,
do not absorb negativity or carry
accepting, becoming extremely
inadequacy and lack of belonging.
affectionate, remembering, and
They are souls devoid of heavy Karma
calling into existence (with the
but full of compassion.
memories of other times) and places the skills they already have.
They are called Rainbow children because they come to many races, different walks of life and help shift consciousness.
EMPATHY, SENSITIVITY AND HEALING POWERS Usually, rainbow children have gifts of
A rainbow child has an extraordinary "knowledge" of right and wrong and
healing and mediumistic sensitivity that are much more developed than
how to change and transform energy.
average and a deep connection with
THE INDIGOS, THE FIRST TO ARRIVE
they are people with the natural
nature and animals precisely because condition to exchange energies with the environment. They bring
An indigo child is a child who ushered
with them records of wisdom and
in a new era and, although he has
knowledge of healing therapies.
an extraordinary intuition, and this is wonderful, he can be influenced by
Every human being is born with
the negativity around him. In contrast,
empathic abilities (feeling), capturing
a rainbow child changes the energy
in his subconscious human thoughts
around them to meet the greatest
and feelings of others since the
needs of humanity.
beginning of his life.
Indigo children are evolving to
The rainbow colors are associated
become rainbow children. With
with smiles and happiness because
practice and using their intuition,
the human body is designed to
adults can also become rainbow
absorb and assimilate the energy of
humans by transforming themselves
the rainbow through sunlight. We
consciously.
have a rainbow within each of us, OM TIMES | November 2021
The Mystical Significance of the Peacock
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W
ho has never caught
In India, the peacock was once
himself admiring
considered a sacred animal, with
the beauty of the
death punishment for anyone who
peacock? They
killed one of them.
are beautiful, especially when a male shows off its vast, colorful, and
In Tibetan Buddhism, the peacock
extravagant tail. We marvel at the
symbolizes the bodhisattva, one
magnificence of the peacock.
that transcends emotional poisons such as anger, jealousy, envy,
We also know that many animals
and can live among "ordinary
carry spiritual energy and have a
people" and help them achieve
divine meaning that guides their
enlightenment. The peacock
existence. And when it comes to the
symbolizes purity of life and good
peacock, we are facing the Bird of
luck, and its feathers represent the
Paradise, the "one hundred eyes"
purification of the soul in Buddhist
animal, a symbol of God's vision.
religious ceremonies.
THE PATH OF THE PEACOCK
In China and Vietnam, the peacock is a sign of fertility, abundance, and
During the winter, every year, the
prosperity. Chinese people believed
feathers of this majestic bird fall
that the look of the peacock could
so that new ones are born during
even make a woman pregnant.
the spring. That is why the peacock has become a spiritual symbol
For a strand of Islam, the peacock
of Renewal and rebirth for many
is the first image that the Light
cultures, which attributed very high
manifested in the Self sees when
meanings to the peacock transmits'
looking in the mirror. The peacock's
energy.
tail also has special attention: they represent the spiritual virtues
In the past, it was believed that the
radiated by the Eye of the Heart.
peacock was immune to poisonous
For a strand of Islam, the peacock
plants and animals, transforming
is the first image that the Light
the toxins it ingests into the radiant
manifested in the Self sees when
colors of its feathers.
looking in the mirror. OM TIMES | November 2021
Healing Vibrations of Snow by Jill Mattson
A
deep layer of snow —
Perfect snowflakes are energetic
blankets placed on a
vibrations converted into
pristine winter woods
substance — energy is frozen into
landscape — what
matter — crystallized pure water.
a favorite scene for us all this time of
Energy turns into matter and vice
year. A beautiful and serene wonder
versa in the continuous dance of this
of nature occurs when colorless
universe surrounding us. We have a
water paints the world white with the
vibratory nature as divine beings. We
magical frosting of the first snowfall.
are composed of energy and matter;
We have an innate attraction to such
our energetic components include
natural beauty — giving us peace,
chemical, biochemical, and electrical
security, and joy.
energies, which are well understood. OM TIMES | November 2021
Our spiritual and psychic natures
feelings, thoughts, and music that are
are driven by subtle energy, which
part of us and our world.
remains more elusive. Subtle energy affects our being on all levels.
Dr. Emoto found that water can express itself in an unlimited number
Of course, we know that there is more
of ways. His experiments exposed
to reality, to the infinite Cosmos, than
crystallizing water to beautiful
we can perceive directly. We accept
music — dramatically affecting
this because we have been warned
the crystals that were formed.
since childhood that there is "more
Classical music strongly enhances
to it than you can see"; however, we
snowflakes — or water crystals:
are too rooted to the physical, the
forming delicate crystals with Mozart,
material — to things that we can see
distinct geometries with Beethoven,
with our own eyes... we rely too much
and elegant details with Chopin... it
on our sense of sight. In this spiritual
is as if snow "feels" invisible musical
season — get beyond the physical —
vibrations — and is sculpted by them.
extend your consciousness & your view of the universe. Think of the
Even emotions and positive (or
simple snowflake. At first glance, it is
negative) thoughts can influence
a fluffy white dot, but the snowflake
water crystals per the work of
is a beautiful geometric ornament
Emoto. Positive emotions and words
on closer observation. You may not
corresponded to beautiful symmetrical
have heard that beautiful music or
crystals; negative thoughts produced
strong emotions can affect freezing
malformed, disjointed snowflakes. It is
snow crystals. These phenomena
as if your intentions take physical form
are reflected in the work of Masaru
as they influence the freezing water.
Emoto (The Hidden Messages in
Tap water tainted with chlorine and
Water). Emoto found that the crystal
other waters, polluted with chemical
structure formed when water droplets
contaminants OR with negativity and
freeze could be significantly affected
hate, produced deformed, fragmented
by exposing the water to vibrational
crystals. These shapes are in stark
energy — in the form of music and
contrast to the elegant, symmetrical
emotions. In their nearly infinite
shapes from pure waters and pure
variety, snowflakes reflect the endless
feelings.
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Are You Ready to Discover Your Soul Purpose? By John Holland
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D
o you have moments
led to make choices that are more in
when you feel
alignment with your soul.
disconnected from your Look for clues in your life of how your
true purpose?
true purpose is trying to reveal itself
Do you sometimes wonder exactly
to you. Start by asking yourself the
what your purpose in life is all about?
following questions. Jot down your thoughts in your journal.
We've all had that nagging feeling when you know it's time to make a
What do you enjoy doing so much
change and take a new direction in
now that you lose all track of time?
your life. You may have a vague sense
Who inspires you most? What
of what your true path might look like.
qualities do they have that you dream
But if you have no clue at all, that's
of having?
okay. Just follow your intuition. If you could wake up tomorrow with As young children, we tend to express
the ability to do or be anything you
our true nature and are quickly drawn
desire, what would it be?
to what we feel is intrinsically suitable. But as we grow up, life circumstances and expectations of well-meaning loved ones and society as a whole
THE OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS OF BEING A MEDIUM
steer us to what is considered more
Are some of you thinking about
practical and acceptable. No wonder
pursuing a career as a medium? I
we feel such a sense of disconnection
must warn you that this extraordinary
and start questioning our life direction!
life could come with its occupational hazards. People will definitely look
Your life purpose doesn't necessarily
at you a little differently than if you
have to be your regular job or even
worked in any other profession.
something you're paid to do. You'll start feeling it deep in your soul when
I remember when I was doing a
your path is right for you. You'll begin
workshop some years ago in Andover,
to sense a deeper connection with
Massachusetts. As I walked into the
others and become more intuitively
venue, I noticed two lovely, elderly
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The Enduring Power of Cultivating Tolerance
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By Humanity Healing
he crazy world we live in
was first printed in a monthly
sometimes asks us more
bulletin of the Federal Council
than we are prepared to
of Churches and has become
give. Our main challenge is
enormously popular. It has been
to become flexible and malleable.
circulated in millions of copies. Reinhold Niebuhr
God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be
Therefore, it has nothing to do
changed, courage to change the
with submission, not even with a
things which should be changed,
state of indifference to the reality
and the wisdom to distinguish the
of things. In other words, to be
one from the other. This prayer
flexible, to be malleable is to calmly
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deal with and accept situations that
If you can recognize these facts, you
we cannot change.
will understand that there needs to be an adaptation in any relationship,
With Yoga, we learn that our ability to
whether to a greater or lesser degree.
be flexible and to be able to adapt to different things with happiness is a
Sometimes we may not live up to the
positive and necessary attitude.
expectations that others have of us. Nor will others always be willing to
From this, we start to forget the idea
adapt to what we like or dislike?
that the world must give us what we want, and thus, we adapt to situations,
The biggest challenges in
to people, to the world as a whole, all
relationships will happen when what
without losing joy, contentment.
we don't like needs to be worked on.
CULTIVATING TOLERANCE AS A SPIRITUAL VIRTUE
If it is possible to put a distance between this aversion and you, or else, the issue will be resolved if you
When we cultivate this virtue, we
can change something about it.
achieve what would be essential for building healthy, peaceful, long-lasting
However, this is impossible to do
relationships that give us space for
most of the time. It is in this situation
mutual growth. However, to get to
that the attitude of cheerful tolerance
this point, we must first understand
must enter.
what this relationship is like. Because, understanding that we will hardly find
In other words, the solution is to
all the virtues we expect in one person,
accept the other as they are. Don't
after all, all people have many virtues
act like people or things need to
and many other defects. When we
change because that's how you
relate to them, they do not exist ways
want it.
to avoid these characteristics. After all, this is not the reality of life. It And it is also important to note that
is a fact: when we expect someone to
this thought is true for ourselves: no
change, that person may be having
one will accept 100% of what we are.
the same thoughts about us.
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Using Gratitude to Change your Life Gratitude as a Toll of Deep and Inner Transformation By Omtimes
I
f "thanking" was restricted
some of the most renowned leaders
to religious contexts before
in the world.
the act of " thanking, " this is no longer the case. Now it
The theme has come up strongly
has become a recurring theme
in recent years due to the influence
on social networks. We see it in
of Eastern cultures, such as the
articles, books, and on the advice of
teachings of Buddhism. It was clear
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that the association of gratitude with
have in life. Thinking of good things
happiness also emerged from there.
reduces your level of anxiety.
The famous Indian guru Osho says that unhappiness is impossible with
2. Keep a gratitude journal - Make it a habit to reflect and write down
gratitude.
your reasons for being grateful. So, gratitude is a way to cultivate
Your perception regarding good
happiness.
things and your well-being will be amplified.
And the true spirit of gratitude must not be related to what is happening
3. Thank yourself and celebrate
around us. Gratitude is more than a
your achievements - You really
feeling. It is an attitude. It is a Way of
deserve it! Don't minimize your
Living.
accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem. Invest time
Like any other decision, we can
to celebrate each one.
decide to be grateful. 4. Write thank you messages to Having gratitude is a posture that we
family and friends - Make it a habit
may or may not adopt.
to send a random thank you note (per day) to a person who supports
As the Greek philosopher Cicero once
you and is part of your inner circle.
said: "Gratitude is not only the greatest virtue but the mother of all others."
5. Control your tongue! Try to talk
Virtues can and should be cultivated,
about positive things - Avoid
and here I present to you how.
complaining so much. Try to shut up when you are angry or write
We have listed 11 ways to cultivate
down your feelings of frustration
gratitude in yourself and others
on a piece of paper and then
around you.
throw it away.
1. Take time daily to reflect on the
6. Try to quickly forgive those who
good things - Every morning, think
have offended you - We all offend
fondly of all that you are grateful to
and are habitually offended. Make
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Universal Individuals Arise!
T
by Barbara Ann Briggs
he world needs "universal
They don't consider the negative
individuals" who can think
consequences of their actions on
globally.
others. The world needs individuals committed to preventing injustice,
Universal individuals naturally pledge
exploitation, and inequality of
their allegiance to the whole world's
opportunities for any human being.
family.
Such individuals are committed to supporting all human beings'
Already some multitudes work to
development irrespective of their race,
advance their own selfish interests.
religion, caste, or political affiliations.
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There is an urgent need in the world
which separate human beings from
to expand our vision beyond the
each other. The differences between
narrow boundaries of nationalism
ideologies, cultures, and traditions
so that our individual interests
will not overshadow the awareness
encompass the whole world's
of the common bond shared by the
interests. It is time for us to recognize
whole world family. Such individuals
that the world is one interconnected
will comprehend the indissoluble link
global family. The latest scientific
between their individual progress and
experiments in quantum field theory
the progress of society, the nation,
confirm that the universe is one vast
and the world. Only such people will
interconnected web of pulsating
inspire a lasting transformation in
energy that is constantly being
the dangerous fragmented clash of
influenced by every thought, word,
cultures evident in the world today.
and action of everyone on this planet. The only solution is to work together Our thoughts and feelings are
toward a harmonious, peaceful world
continually sending out ripples into
in which every nation transmits a
the infinitely dynamic vibratory
nourishing influence to every other
ocean of existence. These individual
nation. We have to grow together
ripples oscillate in the scintillating
and prosper together by helping each
fabric of life and interact on a
other in an atmosphere of mutual
subtle level with all beings' lives
trust and benevolence. We can learn to
on the planet. We cannot gauge
integrate those elements from other
the influence we are having or the
cultures that elevate and enhance
far-reaching effects of our actions.
our nation's strength and intelligence
Therefore, we must move in an
and eliminate those influences that
evolutionary direction that serves all
can be potentially harmful. We must
life's interests everywhere.
learn to look beneath the surface differences between cultures, religions,
A COMMON BOND
and nationalities to find the common thread of our humanity.
Such "universal individuals" will spontaneously have the ability to see
The perception of the interconnection
beyond the artificial classifications
of every living being weaves life into
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