Biggest Difference Between Zen Buddhist and Taoist Meditation (Alt Spelling: Daoist Meditation)
The goals and ways of Zen meditation and Taoist meditation are very similar, as both follow Eastern ways and methods to self-cultivation and enlightenment. There are also many different sects of Buddhism and Taoism. But what is the overall difference between the two? Below are some thoughts on this, and you are encouraged to share your own viewpoints.
Crystals for ChildbirthCrystals to help with Childbirth; assisting in a smooth, easy and quick labour: The all time classic crystal for assisting with childbirth would have to be Moonstone. If you could only choose one crystal, Moonstone would be it. Moonstone is the Divine Feminine stone; it works with the moon and cycles, covers shifting energies from fertility to preparing the womb for conception, then to providing smooth process and easiness in pregnancy and childbirth and with breastfeeding. Moonstone also helps with fluid retention, which by the end of pregnancy can become an issue with some. It also helps deal with the feelings of vulnerability that can arise, as well as balancing your hormones and emotions. There are several other crystals that can be helpful to you at this time.
The Holy Spirit – The Perfect Senior PartnerWho actually is your senior partner in business or career? Who your partner is tells a lot about you and determines your level of success. Everyone has opportunity to choose their ideal partner, who have you chosen? This article reveals the perfect partner: the Holy Spirit.
Magnifying the Experience of HopeWe experience hope as we experience God. Magnifying the experience of hope is, hence, simply the matter of spending time with God, in the Presence of Him who helps, under the Shelter of the Almighty.
Is Spiritual Wellbeing Significant?There are lots of talks about spiritual wellbeing, but is it essential in a person’s life? Why have a discussion about spiritual being? Does it have significance in our self? Does it carry additional positive qualities? To answer that, we first have to understand the worth of spiritual wellbeing.
Twelve Top Tips for Selecting Your CrystalsSelecting your crystals can be serious business, especially if you are worried and concerned with getting it right: You need the proper stone to do the job; the one with all of the right properties; one that’s not too big and not too small; should it be rough or smooth; it’s got feel right and resonate at just the right frequency and of course you’ve got to like it. Talk about a tall order! Wow! But, it’s also supposed to be fun, light-hearted, spontaneous and spirit directed. Hey, is this getting harder or easier? As I set out to write, I had a clear intention of what I wanted to convey – an extension piece outlining many of the different and often very humorous methods employed by some people to select their crystals. Some time later, I scrapped what I had written, because while their methodologies where well presented, my writing lacked the humour that I can manage so well when verbalising these same events.
Metaphysical Properties of ApatiteApatite is a relatively new find in the crystal world so it doesn’t have any ‘old world’ history to report. Apatite was so named in 1788 from the Greek apatao meaning ‘to deceive’ or ‘to be misleading’, as Apatite was often confused with other crystals, especially Fluorite and Aquamarine.
How to Have an Out of Body Experience WITHOUT Death or DangerWho else thinks you’ve got to be near death to have an OBE? Think you’ve got to be injured, or in some sort of physical danger or be hallucinating to feel your sense of self (and spirit!) leave your physical shell?
Relationship With GOD Is Your RockYour relationship with God is like a seed which you nurture daily and during tough situations you relish its fruit by getting strengthened. Each one of us faces challenges or situations in life where we are challenged to be our best, irrespective of whether we are a believer or a non-believer.
You Are Not Your Circumstances: Four Simple Steps to Stay Centered When Life Gets HardIt can happen to any of us. Everything is going well, you feel you are in a really great place in your life or in what you are doing, and suddenly something happens that completely throws you off your center. Here is a helpful technique to get you centered again.
Holistic Life – A Matter of Return Journey to the Source Through Inner DevelopmentDuring our life on earth, we are offered many possibilities. Some of them are healthy and some unhealthy in regard to our moving towards a holistic life of inner peace, empathy and loving application. What can help us take the right course?
Help With Prayer – How Do I Know I Am Talking To God?Introduction on how to know if you are talking to God through your prayers. Imagining is how to train your ear.