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What are Affirmations? The Power of Positive Thinking

Guest Author — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:16:18 +0000

Affirmations are a way of creating the you you want to be. Simply put it’s using the power of positive thinking to reach a desired goal. Positive thought plays a huge role in our overall development as people. We’ve all heard the term self fulfilling prophecy. If someone believes they are unlucky then they will...

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What is Karma? – An Brief Introduction to Karma

Guest Author — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:30:42 +0000

We’ve all heard the phrase karma thrown about. People talk about having good karma and bad karma. But exactly what is karma? Well there really are a few different definitions. In its most simple form karma can be thought of as spiritual consequences. This means that good deeds are rewarded and bad deeds are punished. ...

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Understanding Scientology

Guest Author — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:23:03 +0000

Scientology is one of the most argued-over religions in the World. It is often in the public eye because of the number of Hollywood stars who practice it. To understand why it’s so controversial, we’ll start by taking a look at the astonishing life of the man who founded it. L. Ron Hubbard Lafayette Ronald...

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Lucid Dreaming

Guest Author — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:12:19 +0000

Dreams are powerful. We may awaken from one feeling exhilarated, confused, amazed, terrified, distressed or not even remember it at all. So What Is Lucid Dreaming? The medical dictionary definition of lucid is ‘a period of relative mental clarity between periods of irrationality.’ This describes a lucid dream very well, because dreams aren’t lucid all...

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Understanding Wicca – Let’s Get it Straight

Guest Author — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:38:46 +0000

With ‘new age’ practices gaining in popularity, Wicca enjoyed resurgence – peaking with the TV show ‘Charmed’. The series followed sisters who were ‘good’ witches and the first episode, entitled ‘Something Wicca This Way Comes’, pulled record audiences. People have mixed reactions to Wicca – is it a harmless, nature based phenomenon or hags on...

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The Beginners Guide to Affirmations – Heal Your Soul

Guest Author — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:05:38 +0000

How often have you heard people say “think positive”? Affirmations may sound a bit way out but they are simply about thinking positive. If it’s that easy, why aren’t we all doing it? How we sabotage ourselves We are masters at putting ourselves down. We have a continuous dialogue in our heads or out loud...

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Everything You Need to Know About Auras

Guest Author — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:43:55 +0000

There are two types of auras – the medical ones and the spiritual ones. Medical auras are sometimes seen by people who are just about to have an epileptic fit, or who have a migraine coming on. Their vision is often disturbed by bright or flashing lights or by what they see starting to look...

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An Introduction to Runes

Wanda — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:26:22 +0000

Runes are enjoying a major comeback but are often viewed as a ‘new age’ phenomenon. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here’s our guide to Runes. What are runes? The word Rune means ‘mystery’ or ‘secret knowledge’. Runes are small, flat-pebble shaped stones or pieces of wood, crystal or glass. A rune set contains...

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An Introduction to Tarot

Wanda — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:04:43 +0000

Of all the forms of divination used by ‘new agers’, Tarot is the one that provokes the strongest reaction in people. They seem to instinctively love it, hate it or be frightened by it. How can a deck of cards produce such feelings? What is Tarot? Tarot is the name for a deck of cards. ...

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An Introduction to I-Ching

Wanda — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:46:10 +0000

I-Ching has become increasingly popular – but how much do you know about it? Our guide will tell you all you need to know. What is it? I-Ching is one of the oldest and greatest Chinese books of philosophy which is also called The Book of Changes. It tells of the developments of every happening...

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