On The Journey

Spiritual Insights From a Near-Death Experience

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:22:05 +0000

Nanci Danison led a fast paced life, filled with pressure as a “top firm” attorney in a prosperous Columbus, Ohio law firm. That all changed following a near-death experience in 1994.

In this riveting hour-long conversation with Ted Henry, Nanci tells a compelling story about how she met other light beings, merged with Source, and experienced the download of universal knowledge which she brought back to share. So grab a cup of tea and settle in for a fascinating glimpse into one woman’s unique spiritual journey.

A special thanks to Ted Henry, a spiritual journalist, and his wife Jody who travel around the world to interview individuals whose stories of devotion and spiritual seeking are inspiring and transformative. For more of Ted’s interviews, visit http://www.vimeo.com/videos/search:Ted%20Henry. Or write Ted at Souljourns9@AOL.com.

Life is Choices

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:52:43 +0000

A friend of mine asked me the other day if I’d noticed that the world seemed to be spinning out of control. She cited severe weather, turbulent war and skyrocketing gas prices. Then she added sadistic TV shows and violent crime. My friend said it all left her with a sense of powerlessness.

It reminded me that individual power can’t be taken from us. Our power is in the choices we make every moment. Life is the culmination of those choices. Looking back at our lives, it’s easy to see. But, we tend to forget in the moment that our choices create the future.

We can’t change the severe weather. But we can send love and prayers to those who are victims of the storms. We can respect nature.

We can’t stop the war, But, since peace begins in each individual heart, we can choose to be kind toward everyone with whom we come in contact.

We can’t lower the cost of gas, but we can choose a neutral response every time we fill up the tank. Rather than feeling like we don’t have enough money, we can choose to feel abundant.

At any given moment we define ourselves and our relationship to others by the choices we make. We can choose to be loving or unloving; tolerant or intolerant; forgiving or unforgiving. And each response in each moment has a ripple effect that puts creative forces into motion.

When we choose love, we tend to create more love around us. When we choose kindness, kindness comes back to us. When we’re generous, abundance returns. Our choices create our future.

Imagine the life we could create if we deliberately chose only positive choices and reactions. Imagine what would happen if we set our egos aside and offered to become a channel for the positive attributes of Divine Intelligence -or whatever name you may use for that Creative Energy Force. As these attributes of goodness flowed through us, they’d reflect in our lives.

Since our lives are the creative sum total of our thoughts, words and actions, we do have control by how we choose to respond. Every day is a clean slate on which we define ourselves. So, as you start each day, be consciously aware and vow to make wise choices.

Secrets for Staying Awake and Aware

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:18:07 +0000

How do you stay present in the moment amid the day-to-day hustle and bustle? For most of us, it’s a daily challenge to keep our awareness connected to our inner power. This is an ongoing feature where we ask you to share your tips and techniques for conscious living with the rest of our community. It’s a great way to support one another on the journey.

Shoes Change Lives

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:44:30 +0000

Buy a pair of shoes and a needy child gets a pair free! CBS Evening News with Katie Couric recently aired a story about an American businessman, Blake Mycoskie, who has become a social entrepreneur. He’s the founder of the online business, Toms Shoes. His social program is called One for One. For every pair of shoes purchased, his company donates a pair to an impoverished child. His website explains it best. ”Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we’re all about.” Learn more about Toms Shoes on his website video.

After Death, Soldier’s Gift Lives On

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:43:43 +0000

Ben Sklaver was killed by a suicide bomber in October. Even after his death in Afghanistan, this soldier’s incredible gift of kindness continues to live on, as seen in this NBC Nightly New segment, “Making a Difference.” It may make you stop and ponder what contribution you’ve made that will outlast your death.

NBC Nightly News: Making a Difference- Soldiers Gift Lives On

www.clearwaterinitiative.org

Read Benjamin Sklaver’s Story

Share Your Journey

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:05:19 +0000

Everyone’s journey is unique. Tell us about an experience of yours. What happened, what lesson did you learn, how did you apply it and how has it change your life? Post your brief story in the comment box.

Experience the Journey

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:52:49 +0000

Life is a journey from birth to death. But until we passionately experience life with all our senses, we’re not truly living. Instead, we read and watch. We gather information like a Hoover vacuum, and still we are lost.

Knowledge is knowing. But life is doing. And through doing, we learn. However, doing requires effort.

You can read about gardening and know exactly how to grow things. You may even be an expert. But, until you

turn the soil,

smell it’s richness,

plant the seed,

water it,

watch it grow,

harvest the fruit,

and taste its sweetness

only then do you truly experience gardening. So it is with life.

The most rewarding part of the journey is determined by the amount of risk we’re willing to take. Risk-taking is like the fertilizer of gardening. When we take reasonable risks, we stretch, climb and grow. Our lives become richer and more magnificent than we ever could have imagined.

What will you grow in your garden of life today?

Marianne Goldweber is a recognized lecturer and spiritual teacher who offers insightful presentations on personal and spiritual development, transition, as well as balance and holistic wellness. She operates A Village, a Personal and Spiritual Development Center, located in Cleveland, Ohio. http://mariannegoldweber.blogspot.com/

Tell us what you need on your journey

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:34:21 +0000

It’s important for us to hear from you about how all of us as a community can support you on your journey. What do you need? What can we add to this website? Please post your comments, ideas and suggestions below or via the Leave A Comment button.

4 Ways to Be Yourself

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:10:19 +0000

My sister gave me a beautiful necklace as a gift. She admitted that the words on the box swayed her purchase. It read “There is no better gift you can give the world then to be the person you dream you can be.” Inspiring words, but how do you do that? How do you release the real you? Here are some ideas:

Acknowledge that your secret desires of who you can be are the Universe’s way of knocking on your heart, offering to open the door to the potential inside of you.
Remember that you are unique. Divinity gave you a special talent that only you can manifest. It is your life purpose to develop that potential.
Visualize yourself the way you desire to be. What would that look like? What would it feel like? How would you act? Spend time examining those visions until you feel comfortable with them.
Act as though you already were that person. Because you are! It’s inside, waiting to be manifested on the outside. It’s as simple as BEING.

It may seem like an overwhelming transformation, but the journey starts with small steps.

How to Connect to Your Higher Power

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:08:30 +0000

When we plug into the energy of the Universe, we share in the attributes of our Higher Power. What once seemed mundane and meaningless, now has purpose. We have an inner compass that guides us along our journey. But how do we connect to our Higher Power?

1. Become aware that you are one with the all powerful Universe. Just like your thumb is part of your hand, your being is part of a Higher Being.

2. Live life from a place of love, not fear. Love every individual and situation as part of the greater Being, just as your fingers and thumb coexist harmoniously as part of your hand.

3. Live in the present moment. Your Higher power exists only in the present moment. When you venture into the past or future, you’ve lost the connection.

4. Be a conduit for the attributes of your Higher Power. Express the love, light, peace, joy, abundance, creativity, and other positive attributes that flow through you as you put your ego aside. 5.Express gratitude for your connection to your Higher Power. What we’re thankful for increases and continues to manifest.