How often do you pay attention to the words you use? Have you given much thought to the power — the energy — words carry with them? As human beings, we use words as the vehicles to carry the meaning of our thoughts, as well as our energy, from ourselves to other humans.

There are so many different possibilities or situations we face as we use our words. We might be talking to a young child — or perhaps we’re speaking with a person who is ill — maybe the person we’re having a conversation with is elderly — or we might be standing in front of a room full of people who are listening to our every word.

We could be writing an important business memo — or it could be a blog about whatever is on the writer’s mind at the moment (wonder who that is!) — it might be a love letter to the person of your dreams — or it could be no more than making a note to yourself.

Think of all the different ways you could be choosing the words you’ll use depending on the purpose for those words. Whatever the situation, every word we write or speak has a life of its own and an importance of its own.

As a young person I was a classical concert pianist. In addition to learning how to use words, I also learned how to use musical notes. Words and notes have a lot of similarities. Words have a way of sending out waves of meaning and energy in the same way as notes of music create waves of feeling or emotions. Also, like musical notes, our words live in communities of other words and go through changes that are determined by the words around them.

When we’re conscious of the energy behind our words, we become capable of making beautiful, meaningful music in the world. If we are unconscious of the power of words, we run the risk of creating a noisy disturbance.

How often do you find yourself speaking without thinking first? How often do you blurt out your feelings or thoughts without paying attention to which words you use to express them? How often do you change the way you use your words in terms of the volume you use to speak them?

As a writer, I tend to be quite conscious of how I use words to express my thoughts. When I’m writing my blogs, I know I’m writing to a wide, diverse group of people. I could drive myself batty if I tried to write for each of my readers as individuals, so I choose words and topics that interest me at the moment and just hope the greater majority of my readers will find them interesting as well.

As a “word person” I find I’m growing more and more concerned with how we’re, slowly but surely, drifting further and further away from good communication. We’ve begun to back away from verbal communication with people. Now, instead of speaking with someone, we text them. We’ve gone from writing letters, to sending emails, to texting and now to Tweeting. (I just noticed that my spell-checker doesn’t recognize the word “texting” — interesting, huh?) I also notice how more and more people are forgetting how to spell because of the “texting” phenomena.

What’s my point here? What I’m saying is when we remind ourselves that our words have an impact on the world at the level of energy, we may find within ourselves the desire to be more aware of our use of language.

I’m guilty of slipping into the abyss of using shorthand to communicate — except I do refuse to “text”. I do use Twitter (in fact there’s a link to follow me on Twitter over in the sidebar) and I do use emails for quick communication to family, friends and colleagues, but I hope I never lose my understanding about how to use words to fully communicate. It would be terrible if we forgot how to communicate with our fellow human beings. It would be even worse if good writing and good writers became a thing of the past. Our literature is the beautiful instrument of language. It’s one of the ways to create beauty in this world along with art and music.

It’s my hope that those who are responsible for teaching our children — teachers, parents and grandparents — will continue to teach the art of language to them. Help them to remain open to their fellow beings rather than hiding themselves in smaller and smaller elements of space with walls around them.
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Always remember this wonderful quote from Buddha ….

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I meditate every day to help keep me sane in this crazy world we live in. Those glimpses we get of peace, love, acceptance and happiness when we’re meditating will soon grow into more than glimpses if we keep practicing. Keep those feelings alive. A meditation can be as simple as one, deep, conscious breath. When something happens in one of your moments to cause you to suffer, just stop and take one of those breaths and remember, “This too shall pass!” Another thing that is wonderful, especially at certain times of the year, is to have a fresh flower where you work. Just stop from time-to-time and look at it — don’t label it — don’t judge it — just be with it for a couple of moments. It really does work. I’m looking at mine as I write this.

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Namaste!

I share these words for you in closing — .

You are special — and you are loved. You are the greatest gift you can be.

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

~~~ Ron
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P.S. Remember, that if you have one of the “readers” — like My Yahoo, My MSN, or the Google Reader, or any of the others, you can get our blog sent to you automatically whenever I post to it. Just click one of the buttons over on the left side to add it to your reader.
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In my meditation I often use what I believe is a powerful aide to deep meditation. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — to opening myself to the universe — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” – then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels.
(5) It is the proven path to finding the peace, love and compassion within all of us –

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever — just click any of the links that say … The Holosync Solution

— The Holosync Solution
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Although I know that I’m not alone when I say that I’m glad the end-of-year holidays are over, I still feel as though when I dare say it out loud, as I’m doing here, that it’s some sort of sacrilege. As I get older my ability to be comfortable with all the stress and changes that take place in the home environment during this season seems to be rapidly diminishing.

For most of us, home is our haven. It is the place where we come when we need to rest. It is the place where we are able to recharge our batteries when we’re worn out. It is the place where we find safety and where we can relax in comfort so that we can do a better job of facing the challenges of the world outside our doors. For many, it is the one place where we can find the peace, comfort and tranquility we all desire. I know it is for me.

I’m fully aware that true peace can only be found when we’ve achieved lasting peace within ourselves. Why is it that it often seems to be nearly impossible to attain that inner peace unless we’re deep in meditation or by ourselves? Why is it that when our space is disrupted by events happening outside our homes our inner peace seems to vanish? These disruptions that invade our senses can come from many areas — world events — the local news on television with all the violence being reported — the drama that always seems to be a part of the relationships with friends and family — the health issues that accompany old age — and, for me lately, computer glitches.

In many ways, I have the luxury of being able to spend a great deal of time alone. As a writer, the isolation without distractions is vital to being able to keep the creative juices flowing. All of my readers here know that I strive constantly to find peace. As I say in all my postings — “peace within — peace without — peace in the world — peace for all beings” — and most importantly — inner peace.

I’m not altogether certain that I truly understand that quote, but it seemed appropriate to include it here. I’m also aware that I seem to be rambling in my writing this morning. I’m struggling to find the sense of inner peace that I had yesterday, but seemed to have lost today. I’m not as peaceful in my space today as I would like to be and I’m not finding the answers I often find as I go through the process of writing. So, if you find yourself scratching your head and wondering, “What the heck is he going on about?” — I apologize. I’m confused right along with you.

In the novel that I’m writing, there are many similarities between the life of the main character and my own. To be completely truthful, this novel is based a great deal on my own early life. The character in this book is in a constant search for a sense of home — a place where he can find his true haven and be protected from the dangers of the world outside himself. In the closing chapters of the book, which I haven’t written as yet, the character, while still a young man, will find that using violence as a way to solve problems is a huge mistake, and he will then embark on his search for peace.

I guess that today I’m focused on the closing chapters of the life of the person on whom my book is based, and wondering if true inner peace will have been attained.

Namaste!

And, as I always say in closing — remember these words …

You are special — and you are loved. You are the greatest gift you can be.

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

~~~ DBL-R

P.S. Remember, that if you have one of the “readers” — like My Yahoo, My MSN, or the Google Reader, or any of the others, you can get our blog sent to you automatically, whenever I post to it. Just click one of the buttons over on the left side to add it to your reader.
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As you know, I do practice sitting, silent meditation every day in my life. Recently, I did a podcast about this for another blog that I read. Take a moment and click this link to hear what meditation means to me and what it does for me.

My Meditation Podcast

In my meditation I use what I truly believe is the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — to opening myself to the universe — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” – then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever — just click any of the links that say … The Holosync Solution

— The Holosync Solution

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I know it’s late in the month — but I wanted to get this information to you before the month got away completely.

Here’s the news about the Spiritual Cinema Circle films for October, 2007.

This month we have four amazing and diverse films that all seem to point to the profound gifts we receive from the Universe.

This Month’s Films

DEJA VU: I’m thrilled to tell you about this ‘hidden gem’ about love, commitment and destiny, starring Victoria Foyt, Stephen Dillane and Academy Award Winner Vanessa Redgrave. 117 minutes in English. Written by Victoria Foyt and Henry Jaglom. Directed by Henry Jaglom.

(There’s more about this film below in a review by Dr. Christianne Northrup, M.D.)

DREAM PEOPLE OF THE AMAZON: This extraordinary documentary about the Achuar people of the Amazon is an introduction for our SCC members to the newly launched Earth Cinema Circle. 30 Minutes in English. Directed by Larry Lansburgh.

BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH: A lesson in Karma is played out in Zen Heaven in this quirky animated short. 8 minutes in English. Written and Directed by Anthony Cheung.

MAGIC MILE: Healing and boundless possibility come together in this original short film from the UK. 7 minutes in English. Written by Simon Allen. Directed by Toby Meakins.

You can get your copy of this month’s films here ….

Spiritual Cinema Circle

… or you can click the small banner over on the left.

October Feature Film: Deja Vu

Movie Review by Christiane Northrup, M.D.

Deja Vu (a Henry Jaglom film) is a wonderfully romantic love story, with a stellar cast (that includes pros like Vanessa Redgrave) and a script that is funny, poignant, and thought provoking. This movie was released in theaters several years ago– but because of inadequate distribution and marketing, never got the attention it so richly deserves. (Otherwise, I would have seen it, believe me!)

In addition to the main love story (which is about a couple who meet and feel as though they’ve always known and loved each other), there are also some delightful minor love stories going on simultaneously complete with scenes that I won’t soon forget: particularly those with the older couple who are housing the star-crossed lovers for the weekend in their London home. At one point the older couple is in bed together. She is reading. He is also reading– while thoroughly enjoying some Mars bars. She isn’t keen on this activity. Obviously thoroughly enjoying his delicious treat, he tries to tempt her into indulging too. She resists. But as she does, they also engage in reminiscing about the childhood candies they most loved– the memories made all the more tender because of rationing during the war. This and other such scenes make this movie absolutely human and magical at the same time. Deja Vu is intelligent, thought -provoking, beautifully acted, and beautifully filmed. And, it will appeal to both men and women. I urge you to enjoy this film. It will be good for your health and your heart!!

Christiane Northrup, MD, obstetrician/ gynecologist, is internationally known for her visionary, empowering approach to women’s health and wellness. As a practicing physician for over 20 years, Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body, as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in creating health. www.drnorthrup.com

You can get your copy of this month’s films here ….

Spiritual Cinema Circle

… or you can click the small banner over on the left.

And, as I always say in closing — remember these words …

You are special — and you are loved. You are the greatest gift you can be.

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

~~~ DBL-R

P.S. Remember, that if you have one of the “readers” — like My Yahoo, My MSN, or the Google Reader, or any of the others, you can get our blog sent to you automatically, whenever I post to it. Just click one of the buttons over on the left side to add it to your reader.
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As you know, I do practice sitting, silent meditation every day in my life. Recently, I did a podcast about this for another blog that I read. Take a moment and click this link to hear what meditation means to me and what it does for me.

My Meditation Podcast

In my meditation I use what I truly believe is the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — to opening myself to the universe — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” – then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever — just click any of the links that say … The Holosync Solution

— The Holosync Solution

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I have been a member of the Spiritual Cinema Circle for quite some time. I’ve never regretted one moment, or one dollar of the few dollars spent for this membership. The films are the best. None of the usual Hollywood “stuff” that we’re bombarded with all the time. These films are beautiful to watch — thought-provoking — enlightening — uplifting and inspiring. And this membership isn’t like the other ones, either — you don’t have to send the DVDs back — you get to keep them.

I want to give you the information about what they have for you this month.

Receive 4 films free in the month of August from SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE

Visit www.spiritualcinemacircle.comto see additional member benefits and start your free trial today.

^{August Feature Film}

Believe In Me
A young man dreams of being an important basketball coach until he is forced to take a job as the coach of an all-girls team. Though he fears his short career will come to an end, what actually happens is nothing short of a miracle. The joy, tears and friendships captured in this wonderful film remind us how important it is to put our faith in a higher plan. This is a film for the whole family!

August Short Films

7 Days With 7 Dogs
Two of SCC’s original filmmakers spend a week taking their furry friends from one beautiful doggy heaven to another. This short documentary reveals the joy that comes from giving something wonderful to others.

5 Wishes; The Conversation
This insightful film probes the depths of what it takes to find peace and comfort within ourselves and our relationships, while opening a door to new possibility.

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
This intense, award-winning film from Hungary conveys its powerful message through suspense and chilling action. A simple story unfolds to reveal healing in many forms.

I hope you’ll join me in this membership. It’s a wonderful thing to have.

I’ll be back in a few days with another of my own articles.

And, as I always say in closing — remember these words …

You are special — and you are loved. You are the greatest gift you can be.

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

~~~ DBL-R

P.S. Remember, that if you have one of the “readers” — like My Yahoo, My MSN, or the Google Reader, or any of the others, you can get our blog sent to you automatically, whenever I post to it. Just click one of the buttons over on the left side to add it to your reader.
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If you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know that I practice meditation every day. When I do so, I use, what I truly believe, is the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — to opening myself to the universe — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” – then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever — then click any of the links that say … The Holosync Solution

— The Holosync Solution
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In the peacefulness of the morning today, for some reason I started to think about the fact that in certain societies someone of my age would be held in high esteem. In many of the tribal cultures, the elderly play a very vital role. They are the keepers of the tribe’s memories and the holders of wisdom.

Since they have this great responsibility, they are honored and respected members of the society in which they live. In our more modern cultures, this is generally not the case. The elderly often complain that they’re ignored — almost as though they were invisible. They feel left out of the flow and when they do offer words of advice or wisdom, they are often ignored. This is so sad, because it doesn’t have to be this way. If people like you and me took the time to examine how we feel about the elderly people we know, perhaps we could find a way to change our attitudes about them, and do something about it.

It’s a tough battle, though. Just look at what we’re obsessed with in our society — it’s all about newness, youth, and progress. We don’t look to the elderly for advice and counsel — rather the advertisers of the world tell us everything from how to raise our kids to what we should eat for breakfast. The wisdom of the elderly among us goes ignored and thought to be irrelevant.

But you know what? Grandparents and retired people have a lot more than just information to offer the world. Their maturity and experience allows for a larger perspective of life, and we can learn a lot from talking to elderly people. It’s a shame that society doesn’t do more to allow our older population to continue to feel productive for the rest of their lives, but you can help to make that change. Perhaps you could help facilitate a mentorship program that would allow children to be tutored by the elderly in retirement homes. The elderly make wonderful storytellers. You could help to create programs where they could share their real life experiences with others — what a great way to educate and inspire those who are younger.

If you take a good hard look at your own attitudes about the elderly, what do you find? Do you believe that their time has passed — that they’re too old to understand what you’re going through — or where you are in your life? Do you actually have any close relationships with older people? Should you?

Look around you and reach out to someone who is elderly – even if you’re just saying hello and making small talk. Become more aware of older people. They truly do have knowledge. They can be excellent mentors. They can do a lot to help you find better ways to someday become an elderly person who is looked up to and sought out for your wisdom.

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

~~~ DBL-R

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P.S. Something NEW for YOU from the Spiritual Cinema Circle!

You’ll find out what’s new below, but first, here’s a personal note from Stephen Simon, the Co-Founder of The Spiritual Cinema Circle:

It’s Time To Own Our Power

If you’re like me, you believe in making a difference in the world. Hollywood isn’t interested in heart-and-soul movies. They don’t think there’s a big enough audience for them.

You and I know, though, that there’s plenty of us in the world who want to see movies that make you feel better about being a human being. I think it’s time we made our voices heard, loud and clear.

At The Spiritual Cinema Circle, we’re committed to sending you great movies every month. We want you to join us in a larger mission, as well. We’re committed to a new spirituality in the world, and we’re guessing you feel the same way.

The spiritual movement of the past thirty years is often tagged with labels like New Age, New Thought, or Transformational. Labels aren’t really that important, though. You probably feel a deep conviction, as I do, that we fulfill our highest potential when we’re in touch with that part of us, that divinity and god(dess) inside us all. We do create our own reality, and in order to change that reality for the better, we need to adjust our beliefs about what is possible.

In his book, CULTURAL CREATIVES: HOW 50 MILLION PEOPLE ARE CHANGING THE WORLD, Paul Ray refers to people like us as Cultural Creatives. His book says we have a tremendous power but one thing is lacking — and that’s our awareness of ourselves as a whole community.

It’s time to own our own power and join together to make a difference.

As a Member of The Circle, each month you’ll receive a DVD with FOUR new movies (a mix of features, shorts and documentaries). Unlike many other services, with The Circle, you get to KEEP each volume of movies, and we encourage you to share them with your friends and family. There isn’t another offer like this anywhere.

Join us in changing the world by raising the consciousness of entertainment in our time …

Click Here For A Video Preview Of This Month’s Inspiring Movies

With love,

Stephen Simon
Co-Founder, The Spiritual Cinema Circle

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I encourage you to join The Spiritual Cinema Circle today.

Check it out today ….

Shanti,

Ron Rink

Click Here For Video Preview Of This Month’s Inspiring Movies

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PPS. Here’s another website I thought you would be interested in seeing. Learn more about your inner wisdom by using the 90-Day Manifesting Program. You can get your copy of this program — and any of the other guided manifesting meditations at my Enlightened Beings E-Store. Here’s what one person had to say about this …

“Explosion! That’s how I will describe your e-program. It is
so full of wisdom and education. I have already read half of it and I feel charged with electricity! Yes, 420 volts of charge!! Thanks for showing the way!” ~~~Mohamed Nadeem, Mombasa City. Coast Province. Kenya

Just click on the link below to learn more:

Check out the Enlightened Beings E-Store Today!

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This time of year has a tendency to make it easy to forget that we’re a part of something greater than ourselves — a collective consciousness — the Universe — the greater good — whatever you are comfortable calling it.

Since we have a tendency to forget this fact, we often make decisions in our lives that ignore the responsibility that being a part of this greater good requires. All too often, we make decisions that focus just on the short-term, tangible gain to ourselves without worrying about the long-range consequences. Other times, we merely ignore contributing to the greater good because it seems like “hard work.” The challenge we face is how do we expand our minds so that we’re always aware of the fact that what we do has an effect on others. We need to find ways to make us more aware that our choices can impact the greater good — the greater cause.

If you’re thinking that it’s all about self-sacrifice — it doesn’t have to be. As an example, how about planting a new tree in a community space. As that tree grows, you can enjoy its shade as much as anyone else. Or, think about how the beauty of that tree will make you and others feel when you look at it.

Whenever you are doing something that benefits the greater cause, you are also serving your own greater good. Everything you do for your highest good will benefit the good of all.

When you know you are serving a greater cause, there is little room for fear and doubt. You know that what you do will benefit others, so there is no way the universe is not going to support your efforts – even if sometimes it may not look that way. Serving the greater cause allows you to live from the space of your own greatness. When you know that what you do can serve a greater cause, you are aware of your power and ability to influence and create change in this world.

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Good day fine reader,

During this time of year, it’s always nice to spread cheer to others, I wanted to share with you a movie I’ve mentioned before — http://www.YourDashMovie.com — and which has been viewed by over 15 million people in the past few months, making it one of the most popular movies of its kind, of all-time.

During this frequently hectic and stressful time of year, it’s nice to be able to reflect on the truly important things in life. If you haven’t seen it in a while, or didn’t have a chance to view it in the first place, please take a few moments to view — http://www.YourDashMovie.com — and send it on to others who would appreciate the message as well.

Shanti …. (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world, Peace for all beings.”

~~~ DBL-R

P.S. By now you have probably heard about “The Secret”…. the phenomenal film that’s already changing millions of lives around the world.

What is “The Secret”?

It’s a riveting documentary in which 24 great leaders and thinkers present instances of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles and achieving what many would regard as impossible using the law of attraction.

The Secret reveals amazing real life stories and testimonials of people who have changed their lives in profound ways. Scientists, inventors, psychologists, business people, doctors, theologians, economists and best selling authors and philosophers including Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, Rev. Michael Beckwith, John Gray, James Ray, Hale Dwoskin, Dr. Joe Vitale & many others explain “The Secret” and its application in various areas of life, from health and wealth to career and relationships.

Members of The Spiritual Cinema Circle’s DVD club will receive “The Secret” in the month of December along with three great short films. For a limited time, as a special offer for the month of December, new subscribers to The Spiritual Cinema Circle can receive a free one-month trial membership (you only pay shipping of $4.95 domestic or $7.95 international).

Sign up today at:
http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/

PPS. Here’s another website I thought you would be interested in seeing. Learn more about your inner wisdom by using the 90-Day Manifesting Program. You can get your copy of this program — and any of the other guided manifesting meditations at my Enlightened Beings E-Store. Here’s what one person had to say about this …

“I am very impressed and thankful for your manifesting book,
I wish I had found your site months ago. There is so much information and things to do I’m not even close to finishing reading after 3 weeks! Within days I noticed a vibrational change for the better.” ~L . Byrd, Lakeland, Florida.

Just click on the link below to learn more:

Check out the Enlightened Beings E-Store Today!

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Over the past few days there has been so much talk in the media about how to resolve the situation in Iraq. Today, a bipartisan commission came out with a report on how to make that happen. I listened and listened to the commentators as they interviewed members of the commission and the president — and I heard the words “war” and “violence” and “combat” and “conflict” and “terror” and “beating the extremists” mentioned over and over. The commentators may have said the word “peace” — but if they did I missed it — and I was listening for it.

I’m pretty darn sure that the ultimate goal in world politics is peace. And yet, the leaders never talk about peace — they talk about war and combat. It seems to me that if peace is their goal, then, especially in politics, they need to be focused on peace, not violence. If they want to win something, they need to be winning the peace, not the war.

If we then add in the difficulties of partisan politics, where we have such distressing aspects of “winning” and “losing” — of conflict and jockeying for elements of power, we add to the distancing of ourselves from the elements of peace.

Peace is not an idea. Peace is not a political movement or an aspect of party politics. Peace isn’t a theory or a dogma. Rather, peace is a way of life. It isn’t a question of politics, rather it has to do with actions — peaceful actions — not violent ones.

We can never find peace through violence. Violence just gets us more violence. History has proved this over and over. There is only one way to end war and suffering. We have to stop waging war within ourselves. We have to stop believing that the way to resolve problems is through hatred and violence. We need to introduce compassion into our lives.

Just imagine — if everyone stopped waging war within themselves, there would no longer be seeds from which war could grow.

Shanti …. (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world, Peace for all beings.”

~~~ DBL-R

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The following prayers for peace were offered in Assisi, Italy, on the Day of Prayer for World Peace during the United Nations International Year of Peace in 1986.

Maybe it’s time for another one of those years. What do you think?

A Christian Prayer for Peace
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. But I say to you that hear, love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who abuse you. To those who strike you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from those who take away your cloak, do not withhold your coat as well. Give to everyone who begs from you, and of those who take away your goods, do not ask them again. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.”

A Hindu Prayer for Peace
Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. Oh God, lead us from darkness to light. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti unto all. Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. May there be peace on earth. May the waters be appeasing. May herbs be wholesome, and may trees and plants bring peace to all. May all beneficent beings bring peace to us. May the Vedic Law propagate peace all through the world. May all things be a source of peace to us. And may thy peace itself bestow peace on all and may that peace come to me also.

A Jewish Prayer for Peace
Come, let us go to the mountain of the Lord, that we may walk the paths of the Most High. And we shall beat our swords into ploughshares and our spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more. And none shall be afraid, for the mouth of the Lord of Hosts has spoken.

A Native African Prayer for Peace
Almighty God, the Great Thumb we cannot evade to tie any knot, the Roaring Thunder that splits mighty trees, the all-seeing Lord on high who sees even the footprints of an antelope on a rock mass here on Earth, you are the one who does not hesitate to respond to our call. You are the cornerstone of peace.

A Native American Prayer for Peace
O Great Spirit of our Ancestors, we raise the pipe to you, to your messengers the four winds, and to Mother Earth who provides for your children. Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love, to respect, to be kind to each other so that they may grow with peace in mind. Let us learn to share all the good things that you provide for us on this Earth.

A Shinto Prayer for Peace
Although the people living across the ocean surrounding us, I believe, are all our brothers and sisters, why are there constant troubles in this world? Why do winds and waves rise in the ocean surrounding us? I only earnestly wish that the wind will soon puff away all the clouds which are hanging over the tops of the mountains.

A Sikh Prayer for Peace
God judges us according to our deeds, not the coat that we wear. Truth is above everything, but higher still is truthful living. Know that we attain God when we love, and only that victory endures in consequence of which no one is defeated.

A Zoroastrian Prayer for Peace
We pray to God to eradicate all the misery in the world, that understanding triumph over ignorance, that generosity triumph over contempt, and that truth triumph over falsehood.

Shanti ….
~~~ DBL-R

P.S. By now you have probably heard about “The Secret”…. the phenomenal film that’s already changing millions of lives around the world.

What is “The Secret”?

It’s a riveting documentary in which 24 great leaders and thinkers present instances of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles and achieving what many would regard as impossible using the law of attraction.

The Secret reveals amazing real life stories and testimonials of people who have changed their lives in profound ways. Scientists, inventors, psychologists, business people, doctors, theologians, economists and best selling authors and philosophers including Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, Rev. Michael Beckwith, John Gray, James Ray, Hale Dwoskin, Dr. Joe Vitale & many others explain “The Secret” and its application in various areas of life, from health and wealth to career and relationships.

Members of The Spiritual Cinema Circle’s DVD club will receive “The Secret” in the month of December along with three great short films. For a limited time, as a special offer for the month of December, new subscribers to The Spiritual Cinema Circle can receive a free one-month trial membership (you only pay shipping of $4.95 domestic or $7.95 international).

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Have you noticed what a noisy world we live in? It seems that everywhere we turn there is noise, chaos and confusion. Our entire being begins to long for peace.

We long for peace, but we are so often searching for it in “some other place”. Certainly, there are many places outside of ourselves that are peaceful — where we can experience serenity. There are sacred sites — some find a church or cathedral a peaceful place — others can find peace and serenity in nature. To be able to go to these places is a good thing.

But what if we can’t get to those places? Do we have to wait until we can go to them in order to find peace? I don’t think so. We can learn to find that place within us where the seeds of peace live. We all have them. They’re right there inside of us. Once we realize this, we can nurture those seeds of peace and help them to grow into reliable sources of serenity no matter where we are.

When you experience peace, you are always in a state where you are calm mentally — when you are free from stress and anxiety. Have you taken the time to notice how infrequently you get to that place of peace? After you read this article, try to take notice of when you last felt serenity. Taking notice of how often you do feel this way is the first step to finding that elusive inner peace.

If you wait until all the details of your life are taken care of before you’ll allow yourself to experience peace, you’ll never feel peaceful because there is always something that your mind can grab onto to create anxiety. It’s important to consciously take the time to set aside your worries and devote yourself to finding inner peace.

One of the best ways to experience what it feels like to be calm and serene is to schedule a few moments each day to meditate on peace. It takes practice. It’s not easy to let go of your worries. It can be done, though, if you’ll make the effort and give yourself some time. Find a quiet place in your home and get comfortable. Take a few deep breaths and each time you exhale see your worries dissolve. Tell yourself that you’ll get back to those worries in a little while but that at this moment you’re taking a break.

As the clutter of your thoughts and concerns begin to clear away, you’ll start to feel more serene. Let that feeling grow. Allow yourself to move deeper into this beautiful, peaceful state. It’s all about believing that you have the power to free yourself from anxiety simply by deciding to do so. The more you practice feeling peaceful, the easier it will be for you to feel at peace.

Shanti ….
~~~ DBL-R

P.S. By now you have probably heard about “The Secret”…. the phenomenal film that’s already changing millions of lives around the world.

What is “The Secret”?

It’s a riveting documentary in which 24 great leaders and thinkers present instances of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles and achieving what many would regard as impossible using the law of attraction. Letting go or releasing with The Sedona Method is an integral part of using the law of attraction effectively.

The Secret reveals amazing real life stories and testimonials of people who have changed their lives in profound ways. Scientists, inventors, psychologists, business people, doctors, theologians, economists and best selling authors and philosophers including Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, Rev. Michael Beckwith, John Gray, James Ray, Hale Dwoskin, Dr. Joe Vitale & many others explain The Secret and its application in various areas of life, from health and wealth to career and relationships.

Members of The Spiritual Cinema Circle’s DVD club will receive The Secret in the month of December along with three great short films. For a limited time, as a special offer for the month of December, new subscribers to The Spiritual Cinema Circle can receive a free one-month trial membership (you only pay shipping of $4.95 domestic or $7.95 international).

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The words we speak — and the words we think — they are so important to the life we create for ourselves.

There is a strong tendency for people to dwell on words and thoughts that are negative in nature. They start their days with negativity and carry that theme in their words and thoughts throughout the day. They tell themselves and others that they are doomed to fail, not good enough, or not worthy of love, yet they are amazed when their reality starts reflecting those same thoughts and words. This is true because our subconscious mind accepts these words and thoughts as truth — as affirmations — even though they are negative.

Affirmations are statements chosen and spoken consciously. Once they enter our realm of consciousness, they also enter our subconscious mind where they have the power to change our lives. There is no better reason than this to make our spoken words and our thoughts — our affirmations — positive.

The use of affirmations in our everyday lives is a great way to bring more of what we truly desire into our existence. The affirmations you create should be specific, not too long, worded positively, formed in complete sentences, and spoken in the present tense as if what you are affirming is already true. It is a good idea to repeat your affirmations daily. You may want to tell yourself that you deserve to be happy or that you are in control of your destiny. Rather than telling yourself you want to be well-liked, say, “I am well-liked.” Strive to make your words and thoughts positive rather than negative.

Your subconscious mind will pick up on these positive messages, and you will begin to see changes happen in your life to reflect your affirmations. Your reality will begin to reflect your affirmations. If you find that you are slipping back into a pattern of negative thinking, try repeating your affirmations several times a day. Write your affirmations down and say them aloud or in your mind. Allow your conviction to grow stronger each time you say your affirmations, and your negativity will be overridden by your motivation and positive thoughts.

Affirmations are a powerful tool for creating our reality. Anytime we have a thought or a feeling, we are sending a request to the “universe” about what you want to create in your life.

The following as an affirmation that I use every day …

“I am at peace with the world, with myself and everyone in it.”

… and …

“I am thankful for being at peace with the world, with myself and everyone in it.”

Shanti ….
~~~ DBL-R

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