Cycles
All life is cyclical. To know this is to know a great truth. We see it in nature and we see it in the heavens, and we see it in our lives as well. Each day is a cycle within a larger cycle. It begins with the dawn and the sun rising in the east, and proceeds to dusk when the sun sets in the west. Then follows the evening and the continued movement of the celestial bodies until the cycle begins again at dawn. Within this cycle we have our own cycle of awaking, doing activities, sleeping and recharging, [...]
Do Plants Have Consciousness?
Last month on our way home to Vancouver from a tour of South Africa, we stopped off in Brazil for a vacation. We eventually found ourselves in a sleepy fishing village about an hour’s drive north of Salvador, enjoying the magnificent beaches and fresh seafood. One day, as we were out walking, Sylvia called excitedly to me. She was gently touching a fern with a twig she had picked up. When the fern was touched all the leaves instantly curled up into a compact, ball-like shape. The plant had obviously developed a system that detected when insects or animals [...]
What You See is What You Get
A New World Is But a New Mind How do you perceive the world around you? Is it friendly? Hostile? Filled with adventure and pleasant experiences, or is it restrictive and riddled with disappointments. Are there lots of opportunities to get ahead financially and make a lot of money, or have most of the good ideas come and gone? Is life enjoyable, pleasant, boring, exciting, hard? In attempting to answer the above questions, you might ask yourself the following: What does my experience tell me? Each of us will answer this question in a slightly different way, and sometimes [...]
What Is My Destiny? How To Find Your Path
At some point, most of us quietly ask ourselves: what is my destiny? It’s a question that doesn’t always come with easy answers. I had an intimate conversation with a close friend of mine not long ago. He was troubled. He was asking my advice about what he should be doing with his life. “What is my destiny? How do I know that what I’m doing with my life is what I should be doing?” he asked earnestly. Finally he admitted, “I’m confused.” He’s not alone. At different phases of our life we all find ourselves [...]
Connecting to the Energy Web
The entire universe and everything contained within it exists in a vast sea of energy. We call this sea of energy ‘the energy web’ and in it we live and move and have our being. This is a scientific fact and something we should always remember for it is the foundation of our reality and when we know this, we can do all things. […]
Conscious vs Subconscious Mind: What’s the Difference?
The conscious and subconscious minds work together as partners in shaping your life. When they communicate clearly, life flows smoothly. When they don’t, confusion and mixed results appear. Like with any good marriage or partnership, there needs to be clear and regular communication between partners so each knows what is expected of them. This way, when problems arise, any issues can be addressed before they become serious and cause major issues. Each partner takes on certain roles and responsibilities. They may change as the marriage matures, but each person takes responsibility for some aspect of [...]