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The Thoughts I Think Determine the Relationship I Attract… You are the thinking, Vibrating attractor of your experience; and the thoughts you think determine everything about the life that you live. As you turn your attention toward the positive aspects of the personalities and behaviors of others with whom you share your planet, you will train your point of attraction in the direction of only what you desire. Not only does the power of your thought determine which people make their way into your life, but the power of your thought determines how they behave once they get there.
— Abraham
Excerpted from the book, “The Vortex, Where the Law of Attraction Assembles All Cooperative Relationships ”
Law of Attraction
I have been following Abraham-Hicks for years. They are the real thing when it comes to “higher knowledge” and LOA or law of attraction.
Louise Hay calls them “some of the best teachers on the planet today.”
To Dr. Wayne Dyer they are “the great Masters of the Universe!”
A veritable who’s-who of authors, speakers and teachers continue to publicly acknowledge and praise the immense value of the wisdom that is pouring forth through Esther.
Abraham has described themselves as “a group consciousness from the non-physical dimension” (which helps a lot!). They have also said, “We are that which you are. You are the leading edge of that which we are. We are that which is at the heart of all religions.”
The idea of six degrees of separation is that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet by a chain of no more than five acquaintances. I first heard of this by way of the Kevin Bacon example that proclaims all actors are connected to Kevin Bacon by an average of less than 3 connections. It turns out Bacon isn’t even the most connected actor. Swami Vivekananda, the 19th century mystic credited with bringing Hindu philosophy to the west offers the perfect summary of the theme,
“All differences in this world are of degree, and not of kind, because oneness is the secret of everything.”
Great article by Ian Lawton:
Spiritual teacher of inner wisdom, divine love, deeper consciousness, oneness, peace, and abundance. Contact Ian: ian@soulseeds.com Here is the article as it’s posted on SoulSeeds.com … – Click to read the rest of the story!
So what is the secret to happiness? I believe it’s very much a personal journey. What resonates in your heart is not necessarily what floats my boat. But remember, no one is in control of your happiness but you. I like this little quote because it speaks the truth in a way you are not used to hearing it: “Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you.” – Hafiz of Persia
There are plenty of “find happiness” tips out there. Just find some that work for you. I like this collection of 30 tips here from “Dumb Little Man”. Spend a little time to reflect on finding your own way to happiness and for God’s sake don’t forget to smile once in a while, it’s contagious 
– Click here for happiness tips!
Thank you: Dumb Little Man
Socrates is considered one of the chief founders of Western philosophy. We know Socrates primarily from the accounts of other writers: from his student, Plato, from Xenophon, the historian, as well as from the plays of Aristophanes.
Through Plato’s writing (primarily) we’ve come to comprehend the depth of Socrates’ wisdom. Today I want to discuss seven life lessons based on the teachings of Socrates. Socrates said, “I cannot teach anybody anything; I can only make them think.” This article was written to make you think. He said, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Let his words, kindle your flame.
7 Must Read Life Lessons From Socrates:
1.Be Content
“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.”
Thank you: Mastering Maturity
Money and Happiness
Money can buy you happiness, but maybe not in the way you think.
It seems that spending money on others (pro-social spending) makes most people happier than spending money on themselves (personal spending).
A lot of research has shown that there is only a weak link between personal happiness and how much money people have.
On a global scale, happiness is strongly associated with income up to a level where people have a roof over their head and the basic needs safely covered.
Having more money than this does not necessarily make you happier.
One factor that affects how happy you are on a particular income is comparison.
If you have adequate income to cover simple needs and live amongst others with similar income levels, you will most likely be reasonably happy (assuming no other major problems). But if you have your nose rubbed into the wealth of your neighbours and through TV ads, you may be less happy.
Most people (including me) are touched by depression at some point in their lives. It could be you, a friend or a family member. The spotlight is often on the celebs as it is in this story. I am not a big hockey fan but I was touched by the personal insights of this sports writer / commentator Michael Landsberg speaking of his friend who shocked everyone with his recent suicide. Wade Belak, a 35 year old ex NHLer was participating in this season’s “Battle Of The Blades” (a charity TV skating celeb event) was found dead in his hotel room a week ago. – Click to read the rest of this compelling story!
At any one time, ask yourself, “What is the most important thing I can do out of my list? ” Pick one and commit to yourself, “I will commit to focus on this for the next three months (or until it is done) and I will work on nothing else. I… – Click to read the rest of the story!
2011
06
May
TED Talks Video: 9/11 healing: The mothers who found forgiveness, friendship
Posted in A Thousand Ways To Heal, Relationships, Wisdom
Phyllis Rodriguez and Aicha el-Wafi have a powerful friendship born of unthinkable loss. Rodriguez’ son was killed in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001; el-Wafi’s son Zacarias Moussaoui was convicted of a role in those attacks and is serving a life sentence. In hoping to find peace, these two moms have come to understand and respect one another. – Click for compelling video story!
