The insights we attain come through the heart. Perhaps the intellect can be a vehicle for enlightenment, but for me and millions of others, the pathway through the heart is the most healing and beautiful way to learn and grow. Relationships with friends and family are filled with learning opportunities. They come in many forms, and could be intellectually discussed for many hours, though there is only one true lesson to learn. We learn to give service unselfishly to our partners or friends and others who may knock on our doors.

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The Root Or Base Chakra

The root chakra, or the centre at the end of the spine by the loins, is the centre which radiates a white, divine light, when seen from the highest spiritual level. This centre is the centre for the material life, it is the centre that roots the subtle divine consciousness in the material life. Consequently it is the basis for human existence in this physical world, and if it is blocked, you will have a human being that feels rootless in both his spiritual and his physical existence.

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The reality of our world is a shifting, evolving, dynamic energy field. As part of this ecosystem, humanity is grow, and developing. As the needs of the whole shift, changes need to be made in the parts that make up that whole. So it is with the auras. A new colour-Indigo-has emerged, with ski talents, and physical characteristics significantly different those of the other colors. At this time, most Indigos are still children or young adults. I see Indigo children as a new co invested with new talents and abilities that will be necessary for our evolution. These children have unique characteristics for which we can only guess the purpose.

(See also: Indigo Children, What is Indigo Children, Parenting Indigo Children, Adult Indigo, Indigo Children Channeling)

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December 21 - Winter Solstice - Yule

'Yule' means 'wheel', for now the wheel of the year has reached a turning point, with the longest night of the year. This is the seedpoint of the solar year, mid-winter, time of greatest darkness when we seek within ourselves to comprehend our true nature. In virtually all Pagan religions, this is the night the Great Mother Goddess gives birth to the baby Sun God, because from this day forward, the days begin to lengthen, light is waxing. The Christian religion adopted this theme as the birthday of Jesus, calling it 'Christmas'. The alternative fixed calendar date of December 25th (called 'Old Yule' by some Covens) occurs because, before various calendar changes, that was the date of the solstice.

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Spiritual Parenting is a topic relevant to all parents and all who are in contact with children in any way. The following article is a summary of the speach about Shristhi - the Art of Parenting that was delievered by Radhika Dasaji of the Golden Age Foundation at the Oneness Festival, 16-22 of February 2004.

Read more here: » Spiritual Parenting, summary of lecture at the Oneness Festival

Jesus came into the world to unveil the essence and scope of humanity. French philosopher Pascal said, it is through Jesus of Nazareth that we learn who we truly are, and what birth and death really mean.

The genius of humanity is revealed fully in Jesus; that's why he stands at the centre of human history. However, with most people focusing more on the events surrounding his birth, the essence of Christmas itself tends to get lost.

(See also: Christmas , Indian Festivals, Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

Read more here: » Christmas: Celebrate The Spirit Of Life With Jesus - about Christmas  

It is very important to understand the feng shui of your house as it influences the lives of the occupants in many ways. This was experienced by Anil who was earlier a non-believer of feng shui . Anil an eligible bachelor in his thirties was having difficulties in finding a life partner.

(See also: Feng Shui , Vaastu Shastra, Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space)

Read more here: » Feng Shui: Feng Shui - A Case Study

Passions debuted with major fanfare (Reilly had been credited for a large surge in the ratings for Days of Our Lives) but also some controversy (lead heroine Sheridan's best friend was the late Princess Diana, and in flashbacks, Sheridan spoke to Diana on the phone right before she was killed). Originally, the viewers of Another World (which Passions replaced) largely held a vendetta against the new show as the stories told were markedly different from the ones they were used to. Many viewers did decide ...

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Passions, Passions - Ratings, Passions - Storylines, Passions - History, Passions - Theme song, Passions - Hidden Passions : Secrets from the Diaries of Tabitha Lenox, Passions - Reruns on Sci Fi, Passions - Cast, Passions - Current cast members, Passions - Recurring cast members, Passions - Coming and going cast members, Passions - Deceased cast members, Passions - Before They Were Stars, Passions - External link

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Signed to a record company at the age of sixteen, Grant's first, self-titled album (largely self-composed) in 1977, was a runaway success in terms of the Christian music market of the time. As an English major at Vanderbilt University, Grant made a few more albums before dropping out of college to pursue a career in music. These albums included 1979's My Father's Eyes (the title track written by Grant's future first husband, singer-songwriter Gary Chap ...

See also:

Amy Grant, Amy Grant - Career, Amy Grant - Discography

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Barney was created in 1987 by Sheryl Leach of Dallas, Texas. She came up with the idea for the show, while considering TV shows that she felt would be educational and appeal to her son. She then brought together a team which created a series of home videos, the first being (Barney and the Backyard Gang) which also starred actress Sandy Duncan. Barney has joined in with Baby Bop and B.J. Although the videos were a modest regional success, Barney only became a megahit when picked up by the Public Broadcasting System and de ...

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Barney & Friends, Barney & Friends - Origin and development of show, Barney & Friends - Cast, Barney & Friends - Crew, Barney & Friends - Episode Guide, Barney & Friends - Stage Shows, Barney & Friends - Merchandise

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Giraffes are famous for their long necks which allow them to browse on the leaves of trees, and elongated forelegs (which appear much longer than the hind legs, but in reality, are only 1/10th longer). The bony structure of the neck is essentially unchanged from that of other mammals: there are no extra vertebrae, but each of the seven bones is greatly enlarged. Bone constitutes the bud-like horns called ossicorns, which are covered with the ...

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Giraffe, Giraffe - Giraffe Subspecies, Giraffe - Characteristics, Giraffe - Evolutionary perspectives

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The film takes place in a circus setting, ostensibly in present-day 1941, and begins with a formation of storks delivering newborn offspring to the various circus animals. Mrs. Jumbo's baby is delivered to her belatedly by a mixed-up stork, but the baby is well received by the other elephants until the size of his ears is revealed. The elephant, named Jumbo Jr. by his mother, is immediately renamed "Dumbo" by the gossipy female elephants, who regard both mother and son as outcasts. The two get along fine without them, however, until Mrs. Jum ...

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Dumbo, Dumbo - Story, Dumbo - History, Dumbo - Production, Dumbo - Release and reaction, Dumbo - Re-release schedule home video and beyond, Dumbo - Dumbo theatrical release history, Dumbo - Titles in different languages, Dumbo - Trivia, Dumbo - Voice cast, Dumbo - Dumbo's Circus, Dumbo - A Sequel

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The word infant derives from the Latin word in-fans, meaning "unable to speak". It is commonly used as a slightly more formal word for baby (the youngest category of child). The term infant is also used as formal/legal term for minor; that is, a child in general. A newborn infant is known as a neonate (neonatal, neonatus) after the final stage of gestation throughout the first three months. A human infant which is less than 28 days old is a newborn. The term can technically also apply to prema ...

Including:

• Infant - The newborn's appearance
• Infant - The newborn's senses
• Infant - Infant mortality
• Infant - Feeding and lifestyle

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On May 12, 1932, delivery truck driver William Allen pulled his truck to the side of a road about 4.5 miles from the Lindbergh home. He went to a grove of trees to relieve himself, and there he discovered the corpse of a toddler. Allen notified police, who took the body to a morgue in nearby Trenton, New Jersey. The body was badly decomposed, and had been partly eaten by scavengers. The skull was badly fractured, the left leg and the right foot were missing; and it was impossible to determine if the body was a boy or a girl. Because the right foot was missing, the body could ...

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Lindbergh kidnapping, Lindbergh kidnapping - The Eaglet, Lindbergh kidnapping - The Lindbergh Estates, Lindbergh kidnapping - The Abduction, Lindbergh kidnapping - The Four Colonels, Lindbergh kidnapping - Federal Interest, Lindbergh kidnapping - More Ransom Letters, Lindbergh kidnapping - Enter Jafsie, Lindbergh kidnapping - Gaston Means the Socialite and the Baby Trail, Lindbergh kidnapping - Cemetery John, Lindbergh kidnapping - Enter John Hughes Curtis, Lindbergh kidnapping - Jafsie Delivers the Ransom, Lindbergh kidnapping - The Body, Lindbergh kidnapping - Investigation, Lindbergh kidnapping - The Ransom, Lindbergh kidnapping - Bruno Hauptmann, Lindbergh kidnapping - Hauptmann's Trial Conviction and Execution, Lindbergh kidnapping - Aftermath, Lindbergh kidnapping - Unresolved Questions, Lindbergh kidnapping - Questions about Hauptmann's Guilt, Lindbergh kidnapping - The Eyewitnesses, Lindbergh kidnapping - Condon's Telephone Number in Hauptmann's House, Lindbergh kidnapping - Questions About the Toddler's Corpse, Lindbergh kidnapping - Alternate Scenarios

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Basics of Hinduism: Do Hindus believe in reincarnation?

Yes, we believe the soul is immortal and takes birth time and time again. Through this process, we have experiences, learn lessons and evolve spiritually. Finally we graduate from physical birth.

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Shanidev is Partly Shiva's Avatar

Shani or Shanichar (Saturn) is believed to be the son of Surya the Sun-god and Chhaya. So he is also called Saura. His other names include Kruradris and Kruralochana (the cruel-eyed), Mandu (dull or slow), Pangu (physically challenged), Saptarchi (seven-eyed) and Asita (dark). Shani is believed to wield evil influence, so anyone born under his influence is at risk. Hence the day named after him, Shanivara, is considered inauspicious to begin any new venture.

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The newly-discovered planet, Quaoar, is an astrological key to identifying and understanding generational influences, particularly the Indigo children for whom Quaoar is a key defining astrological planet.

Like the other outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto), astrological interpretation of Quaoar by zodiac sign will be a generational indicator rather than a personal energy in the natal chart. In so doing, Quaoar begins by providing a fascinating rear-view mirror to look at 20th Century generations.

(See also: Indigo Children, What is Indigo Children, Parenting Indigo Children, Adult Indigo, Indigo Children Channeling)

Read more here: » Indigo Children: QUAOAR by sign   A generational indicator   (and a look at the Indigos)    

Embalming as practiced in the funeral homes of the Western World uses several steps. Modern embalming techniques are not the result of a single practitioner, but rather the accumulation of many decades, even centuries, of research, trial and error and invention. A standardized version follows below but variation on techniques is very common. The first thing an embalmer should do is verify the identity of the deceased (normally via wrist or leg tags) and perform basic tests for signs of death, such as clouded-over corneas, lividity, an ...

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Embalming, Embalming - History of embalming, Embalming - Modern embalming, Embalming - Embalming chemicals, Embalming - Specialist embalming, Embalming - Embalming and different religions, Embalming - Embalming in popular culture

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Prophecy, in a broad sense, is the prediction of future events. The etymology of the word is ultimately Greek, from pro- "before" plus the root of phanai "speak", i. e. "speaking before" or "foretelling", but prophecy often implies the involvement of supernatural phenomena, whether it is communication with a deity, the reading of magical signs, or astrology. It is also used as a ...

Including:

• Prophecy - History of prophecy
• Prophecy - Prophecy in religion
• Prophecy - Evidence of prophecy
• Prophecy - Folk prophecy
• Prophecy - Sortes virgilianae
• Prophecy - The crawling baby
• Prophecy - Scientific prediction

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The amounts of pain experienced by women during childbirth vary. For some women, the perceived pain is intense and agonizing; for other women there is little to no perceived pain. Many factors affect pain perception, including cultural ideas of childbirth, fear, number of previous births, fetal presentation, birthing position, and a woman's natural pain threshold. Uterine contractions are always intense during childbirth, but a woman may or may not experience them as pain. Some women sleep through much of the labor. Rarely, mothers experience very pleasurable sensations and muscular contraction ...

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Childbirth, Childbirth - The normal birth, Childbirth - First stage: contractions, Childbirth - Second stage, Childbirth - Third stage: placenta, Childbirth - After the birth, Childbirth - Variations, Childbirth - Pain, Childbirth - Non-medical pain control, Childbirth - Medical pain control, Childbirth - Complications and Risks of Birth, Childbirth - Professions associated with childbirth, Childbirth - Social aspects, Childbirth - Legal aspects, Childbirth - Psychological aspects

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The Lord’s Prayer ("Our Father Who Art in Heaven...") is the best known and most popular prayer of Christians. Jesus taught his disciples this prayer when they asked him how to pray.

Analysing The Lord’s Prayer, Gerhard Ebeling says that " Abba father", the words Jesus used to call on God, signify "My father" or "our father", which is an invocation we can use when all words fail, when we become speechless. We can approach God in the familiar confident way a child approaches a loving parent.

(See also: Lord’s Prayer , God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

Read more here: » Lord’s Prayer: Lord’s Prayer: Common Prayer For Uncommon Wisdom  

Visualization can refer to: Graphic Visualization as in any technique for creating images, diagrams, or animations to communicate any message. Also used for Information visualization, Knowledge visualization, Scientific visualization and Product visualization A technique of relaxation, whereby images that invoke a relaxed state are visualized, such as a brook, pond, waterfall, one's baby, etc.. An autosuggestion technique frequently used for "mental practice" by athletes, in which one imagines perfect pe ...

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