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Beginner’s mind is a state of consciousness in which the mind is completely open, without any preconceptions about people, events, surroundings, or anything else. It is an incredible state of novelty, awe, and curiosity…
Open articleAnissa Picard RMT, CEOLD, CMGC, MI Reiki Master Teacher/Certified End-of-Life Doula/Certified Grief Coach/Meditation Instructor/Speaker Reiki is a Japanese word that means Universal Life Force Energy. In our times, we know Reiki to be a…
Open articleEmotions are precious messengers that may convey vital lessons about our lives. There are no “positive” and “negative” or “good” and “bad” emotions. In fact, so-called “negative” emotions often carry more valuable information about…
Open articleWith only a few exceptions, anyone who really strives for spiritual growth and self-improvement, in general, must invest a lot of serious and persistent efforts into that work. Typically, mindfulness, meditation, and inner reintegration…
Open articleAlthough many teachers would rightfully say that mindfulness and meditation ultimately do not have any goal, let us be honest: the basic aim of these practices is entering the state of Presence. It is…
Open articleWe are living in a time of gadgets. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, TV, smart watches, and many other “smart” things are indisputably helpful in many tasks we are facing every day. However, all these gadgets…
Open articleMany people just don’t like meditating in a sitting posture, as they prefer a horizontal position instead. Some practitioners also want to meditate or practice mindfulness in every possible situation and bodily posture, from…
Open articlePractical ways to preserve attention and inner steadiness during complex or demanding activities.
Open articleThere are many situations where you are trying to relax, meditate or focus on a serious task, but fail to even begin, due to numerous distracting thoughts usually mixed up with unpleasant…
Open articleFinding balance in life is incredibly important. One of the secrets to finding happiness is capturing that balance, so that everything in life is steady and even. You should never be too stressed, too worried, too angry, too hurt. These things need to be ad…
Open articleA practical guide to carrying mindful awareness from formal meditation into movement, work, and everyday life.
Open articleExplore how awareness, responsibility, and inner work can transform recurring patterns in relationships.
Open articleAuthor: Martin Morrison https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/0_0SeW_LS7iSNn2rF8EM0aA9?trk=prof-sm Personality is a cloak One of the most consistent sensations that practitioners of meditation experience is the sense that all the things that the individual would usually hold dear and…
Open articleMindfulness simply means to consciously live in the present moment. You have to do any activity fully conscious of yourself and of the activity itself. Although many people don’t consider it strictly spiritual…
Open articleYou can be at peace only when your sleep cycle is working well. Sleep Cycle is explained as the circadian rhythm or biological clock of the body that, out of habit reports to the brain to respond to our external stimuli. If you’re looking for the ideal blen…
Open articleI had been trying for many years to anchor myself in the present by utilizing many methods originating from various spiritual traditions, but ultimately, to no avail. After a temporary success, there would always…
Open articleMateusz Konopacki Introduction to Pranayama: How to calm your mind the Yogi way If you have ever tried meditation, chances are that you struggled to keep your mind quiet. Even if you are an experienced…
Open articleYou make decisions all the time. Usually, they come naturally to you and without even really thinking. Yet, you're probably plagued by big decisions that seem to have big consequences.
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By: Anissa Picard MAT, RMT, CEOLD, MGC Near-death experiences have occurred in many cultures throughout antiquity, but the first medical report of what is also known as an NDE occurred in France in 1740…
Open article“He that is proud eats up himself: pride is his own glass, his own trumpet, his own chronicle.” - William Shakespeare David Hawkins, a late American psychiatrist, spiritual teacher and author of many books…
Open article"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." - Lewis B. Smedes Forgiveness is a transformative and immensely powerful tool for personal growth and healing. It is…
Open articleOne of the most difficult obstacles to true forgiveness is our conscious or subconscious intention to change the people who have been hurting us. This is wrong! It is not up to us to…
Open articleIt's always easier to define mental illness than determining mental health; Mental health refers to a person's cognitive, behavioral, and emotional state; it comprises everything about how people feel, think, and behave. Mental health…
Open articleIn this article, we will reflect on the true, healthy kind of self-love. It is as pure and noble as parents’ unconditional love of their children. Self-love is immensely important! But first to…
Open articleWe all want to lead healthy lives and feel good about ourselves. Having positive habits is an effective way to make that happen. Better still, you don't need radical change to see results. Know…
Open article“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” – From the poem An Essay on Criticism, by Alexander Pope The importance of forgiveness is immense. Whenever we are stuck in the mud of anger, resentment…
Open articleWhat you resist not only persists, but will grow in size. – Carl Jung There are so many mental techniques for physical pain relief. Indeed, our mind has proven to be powerful enough to…
Open articleVirtually anything can become an addiction. Whether the object of your affliction is a chemical substance or a disruptive behavior, it can easily be considered an addiction when it’s keeping you from freely experiencing the happiness and health that you des…
Open articleGoing through addiction treatment may be the hardest thing that you have ever done, but it will all be for nothing if you can’t get back into normal life afterwards. Many people find it difficult to make the transition, and this can lead to relapses as well…
Open articleDrug addicts often don’t want to admit that they have a problem. Until they do that, they cannot enter treatment or successfully overcome their addiction. In most cases, addicts' denial is covered by a multitude of excuses, which you will need to destroy if…
Open article“Imagine trying to live without air. Now imagine something worse.” ― Amy Reed, Clean Almost all of us have one or more friends who have suffered from addictions. Whether it be drugs, alcohol, or…
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Holographic View on Reincarnation The real process of reincarnation is far more complex than in the classical views of Hinduism or Buddhism. For example, the terms “previous” or “future” life are far from being…
Open articleWhat is Consciousness? To discuss the great mystery of gaps in consciousness and their meaning, we should define consciousness in the first place. Most scientific authorities agree it is a…
Open articleTake full responsibility for your own life. That’s one of the fundamental principles of the Reintegration System, and one of the direct implications of the so-called Holographic Principle. Holographic point of view can sound…
Open articleTime Travel and Consciousness Time travel is possible. And it’s achievable both “physically” and “mentally.” First, let us examine time travel in a physical sense, when a traveler uses some sort of physical means…
Open articleLife is a mystery and most of us are from time to time fascinated by that mystery. Unfortunately, many people come across the fundamental questions of life after periods of hardships and suffering. They…
Open article“Thinking is only a small aspect of consciousness. Thought cannot exist without consciousness, but consciousness does not need thought” ― Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Thoughts are mysterious…
Open articleThere’s no law of physics that hasn’t been transcended. In the end, the only law is that there is no law. - John Wheeler, theoretical physicist Modern science has reached the point where it…
Open articleWhat we call matter is simply everything that is composed mostly of quarks, that aggregate into protons (positively charged subatomic particles) and neutrons, and also of electrons (which are negatively charged). Together, they form…
Open article“As above so below.” This famous hermetic phrase originates from the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus, a cryptic text depicting various aspects of alchemic symbolism. In its original form, it says: "That which is…
Open articleDo not feel lonely, the entire universe is inside you. - Rumi Holographic principle All concepts and ideas described in this article are based on the holographic principle as the premise. Here’s why. A…
Open articleTime travel is possible. And it’s achievable both “physically” and “mentally.” First, let us examine time travel in a physical sense, when a traveler uses some sort of physical means to move themselves…
Open articleNebo D. Lukovich How come we are condensed into a single point of the Universe? Is there another way of existing in it? Is there a way of experiencing the reality without being so…
Open articleBased on the first main pillar of the Reintegration System “Knock, And He'll open the door Vanish, And He'll make you shine like the sun Fall, And He'll raise you to the heavens Become…
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Would you like to have a wise life guide, available with their reliable answers all day long, 24/7? Wouldn’t it be helpful to ask him or her any question related to your life challenges, relationship…
Open articleThis time our subject is not the romantic kind of love or infatuation. Not wanting to underestimate or demean romantic love, I would say that pure Love (with capital “L”) is something immensely glorious…
Open articleWho of us hasn’t ever felt romantic affection toward another human being? It’s such an appealing and exhilarating emotion, adored and desired by so many people all around the world. But, is this infatuation…
Open articleA grounded approach to boundaries, compassion, and clear responses in difficult relationships.
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Many successful people keep journals. Also, some famous figures in history, like Napoleon or Marcus Aurelius kept journals. This practice has some obvious benefits – it clears up your mind, releases stress, and brings…
Open article“This too shall pass.” - Unknown author Why should we work on ourselves? What is the ultimate goal of such work? It’s simple: to achieve permanent happiness. Or at least, to become much happier…
Open articleWe often hear of self-care as a complement to other areas of our lives, such as supporting a fitness goal or reducing our work-related stress. Self-care can also be instrumental in helping us make…
Open articleSpiritual enlightenment is one of the most elusive ideas in our lives. Nobody actually knows what it is, apart from a few people who are indeed enlightened. We don’t know who they are, as…
Open articleThere are several very efficient and innovative methods for successfully dealing with fears, i.e. reintegrating them back into our personality. But first, let me elaborate a little bit on the nature of fears. What…
Open articleOur senses control our emotions and therefore our lives. We cannot escape from the perceptions created by the senses and our conscious life is ruled by them. As a result our mind is always in flux, and happiness eludes us. To achieve lasting joy and happi…
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The Question that Keeps Returning Many of us keep meeting the same question beneath almost everything that matters to us. What is this world we enter at birth and leave at death, only to…
Open article“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ― Rumi By definition, God is an omnipotent and omnipresent being, existing in and through all things, including our very thoughts and inner…
Open articleDear friends, Here are some ideas or suggestions which, although they do not cover all areas of life and are not universal, in my deep conviction could be truly precious for your life. Conscious…
Open articleAnd if our past lives have infinite timelines as well why do we only know how they died in one timeline but not the others? And if we are all one does that mean…
Open articleThere are many definitions of gratitude. Most of them describe this emotion as an appreciation for what we receive from others. However, such a view is somewhat narrow in the context of the actual…
Open articleYour home should be your safe haven -- the place where you feel relaxed, happy, and at peace. But when bad energy is lingering around, your home can quickly become the complete opposite --…
Open articleHow many times have you heard: life is so hard; people are selfish; trust no one; it’s his (her) fault…? Very often, for sure. It’s the victim mentality in action. For some people, there…
Open articleEvery human being has their unique excellence. It is a particular talent, skill or ability possessed deep inside, which is unusually good and so surpasses ordinary standards. You may already be certain of your…
Open articleAs every individual human being has their ups and downs, so does mankind. Each of us regularly faces various hardships, which are, in fact, results of our prolonged periods of stagnation in numerous areas…
Open articleBuilding a fruitful life for yourself takes a lot of hard work, so the thought of making major changes to it can be daunting. However, there may come a time when you’ll need to make a change, and the signs will be everywhere.
Open articleBy Anissa Picard There is a relatively new movement growing, not only here in the United States, but around the world. This is one that pushes every human to dare to do death differently…
Open articleIt seems that karma is a mysterious force that propels adequate responses to all our deeds. Outwardly, it is merely a mechanism of action and reaction within the emotional, mental, or spiritual planes. But…
Open articleThis is a fairly technical article in which I will present an idea for possible superluminal communication, suitable for exercising the skills of critical thinking and objective analysis. In order to circumvent the natural…
Open articleEvery human being needs to sleep, we all know that. But it’s interesting that almost every animal needs sleep too. No matter the species or age, whether it’s a lion, dolphin, insect or octopus…
Open articleYou have probably heard of the so-called Fermi paradox. Namely, in 1950 Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi considered the intriguing question of why alien civilizations were not visiting Earth, or at least why we had…
Open articleWhen you find yourself in the middle of hardship, overwhelmed with fear, anger, sorrow, or any other painful emotion, there is always a way out. So, I would like to recommend that you pass…
Open articleAt the very beginning, let me point out that this article mainly deals with ideas that are speculative in their nature, on the edge of the scientific domain. Nevertheless, these concepts are still in…
Open articleAn unquenchable thirst for knowledge “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” are possibly the two oldest questions that human beings have ever asked. We have been grappling with life, the universe and…
Open articleTravel is not something you should put off until retirement. It is one of the only real ways to open your mind to other cultures and to experience all the world has to offer…
Open articleMany people have a problem of succumbing to the demands of others repeatedly and are afraid of saying no. They feel that it may hurt the other person and provoke revenge. Or, they are…
Open articleSimple Changes with a Big Impact on Your Spiritual Wellness “How are you doing?” That short and simple phrase is one that is both overused and underappreciated. However, do some soul searching and ask…
Open articleSometimes we say life is hard, and it would be much better if we were born as a cat, dog or some other animal that does not have problems and worries in its simple…
Open articleWho am I? …or… What am I?...or even… Am I? These are the ultimate questions of our existence. Is there anybody on this world who has not asked themselves one of these questions…
Open articleAuthor: Larry Mager Readybrain.net | larry@readybrain.net If you’ve been laid off or your boss gave you a negative review, it’s not unusual to experience low self-esteem, frustration or sadness. You may not even know…
Open article“Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.” ― Rumi Can you remember how much you were afraid of the dark during your childhood? Can you still feel the fear of monsters that were lurking from…
Open articleWe all want to be happy and to avoid suffering. These are the two tendencies that characterize the entire living world. Every life form will strive to satisfy its needs and thus be content…
Open articleTotal Acceptance is such a powerful practice that its regular utilization in everyday life can profoundly and irreversibly transform our individual reality. What is Total Acceptance? (I’m writing these words in capital letters to…
Open articleWho is the real boss in your mind? Almost since the day you were born, you have been the victim of unconscious programming from internal and external processes. It is funny how those with…
Open article“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in…
Open articleHere’s how to spot when an addict is about to relapse – and how to help them out.
Open articleConspiracies do exist. There are many governmental or non-governmental entities which jobs are tightly related to hidden activities. Secret agencies, cover-ups, industrial espionage…those things definitely exist, with many secret agendas accompanied with them. However…
Open articleAre there parallel existences to our own out there? If yes, can they be marked as a form of reincarnation, a well-known theory of re-birthing after physical death? Is reincarnation actually something much more…
Open articleBy TightYoga.com People who work in an office know pretty well that their greatest enemy is soulless and has wheels. It is the office chair that slowly sucks all the vitality of the…
Open article“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” – Aldous Huxley Can we really change our lives with positive thinking? Is it really…
Open articleWhat is a lie? To answer that, we have to know what is the truth in the first place. Are we talking about the real truth or just an information about some person or…
Open articleMy son and daughter are captivated by technology. Like most other teenagers, they simply adore their mobile devices – smartphones, tablets, or laptops. I must confess that I’m similar in that respect. The…
Open articleThere are countless relaxation techniques that can be found on the Internet. I would like to present you here a procedure which is a mixture of well-known step-by-step relaxation methods and one of the…
Open articleThe present moment is the only moment in your life that you actually have.
Open article“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see.” ― Alexandra K. Trenfor If we want to talk about discerning genuine spiritual teachers from the…
Open articleBroken families, lead to a broken system and a broken world. With one-third of the American teenagers threatening to kill someone and one out of every 200 girls (aged 13 to 19) cutting themselves…
Open articleRecognize the inner patterns behind self-sabotage and apply a clear process for changing them.
Open articleGuilt is but a self-inflicted punishment that oftentimes, does not end. Are you haunted by the ghost of your past? Re-integration therapy advocates that guilt is, but a shadow from your past that gnaws at your present to create a painful future!
Open articleWe choose what goes into our minds because we have the power to choose. Points of negativity, particles of optimism, portion of suffering, a percentage of resentment, pure joy, confidence or timidity are all…
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