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Native American Spirit Guides
Spirit Guides
Wiki says: "Spirit guide" is a term used by the Western tradition of Spiritualist Churches, mediums and psychics to describe an entity that remains a disincarnate spirit in order to act as a guide or protector to a living incarnated human being. Traditionally, within the spiritualist churches, spirit guides were often stereotyped ethnically, with Native Americans, Chinese or Egyptians being popular for their perceived ancient wisdom, saints, or enlightened individuals. Nevertheless, the term...
Spirit Guides
Wiki says: "Spirit guide" is a term used by the Western tradition of Spiritualist Churches, mediums and psychics to describe an entity that remains a disincarnate spirit in order to act as a guide or protector to a living incarnated human being. Traditionally, within the spiritualist churches, spirit guides were often stereotyped ethnically, with Native Americans, Chinese or Egyptians being popular for their perceived ancient wisdom, saints, or enlightened individuals. Nevertheless, the term...
The best spiritual books of all time
Famous Inspiring and uplifting spiritual bestsellers
Gathering all my spiritual book reviews together. Religion and spirituality fascinates me no end. I also love to read books - this lens combines both fascinations. I've reviewed quite a few spiritual books by now. Here you'll find my reviews as well as a few extra inspiring books. I hope you enjoy some of these and broaden your horizons. Image above © Katinka Hesselink
Famous Inspiring and uplifting spiritual bestsellers
Gathering all my spiritual book reviews together. Religion and spirituality fascinates me no end. I also love to read books - this lens combines both fascinations. I've reviewed quite a few spiritual books by now. Here you'll find my reviews as well as a few extra inspiring books. I hope you enjoy some of these and broaden your horizons. Image above © Katinka Hesselink
Rumi sayings and quotes
Famous wise sayings by Mevlana
Rumi is best known as a poet to the Western world, but he was also a Sunni Muslim Islamic Jurist, a theologian and sufi mystic. His works were written 13th century 'New Persian'. Persian was a language used by educated people all over the Middle East: from Spain to India. As such he was using the 'English' of the time. No wonder his works cross national and ethnic borders then. His popularity has ensured translations of his works into local languages all over the Muslim world: from Urdu and B...
Famous wise sayings by Mevlana
Rumi is best known as a poet to the Western world, but he was also a Sunni Muslim Islamic Jurist, a theologian and sufi mystic. His works were written 13th century 'New Persian'. Persian was a language used by educated people all over the Middle East: from Spain to India. As such he was using the 'English' of the time. No wonder his works cross national and ethnic borders then. His popularity has ensured translations of his works into local languages all over the Muslim world: from Urdu and B...
Spiritual Meaning Underlying Diseases
A growing awareness that alleviating disease involves a spiritual dimension as well as physio-emotional elements is presented here in "Spiritual Meaning Underlying Diseases". The primary focus is to present spiritually, unconscious messages that our body is communicating through our physical maladies. In general, the body is letting us know when we are off and on track all the time. Our complicated lives distract us from these communications informing us when to get back on board. Clarity and...
A growing awareness that alleviating disease involves a spiritual dimension as well as physio-emotional elements is presented here in "Spiritual Meaning Underlying Diseases". The primary focus is to present spiritually, unconscious messages that our body is communicating through our physical maladies. In general, the body is letting us know when we are off and on track all the time. Our complicated lives distract us from these communications informing us when to get back on board. Clarity and...
The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality
Religious debate about essential questions
These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share what you think about questions like: is there life after death? why is there evil? do we have free will? and more. Image above © Katinka Hesselink
Religious debate about essential questions
These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share what you think about questions like: is there life after death? why is there evil? do we have free will? and more. Image above © Katinka Hesselink
Top Spiritual Blogs
List of the best Spiritual Blogs
There aren't many spiritual blogs out there that I actually enjoy reading. These are them. See the guestbook for blogs people have submitted. You're free to add your own favorites. From Christian Mysticism to Buddhism, from life to death, there are few metaphysical topics these blogs will NOT discuss. Photograph by Katinka Hesselink, Ceramics by Marijke Baljon 2011
List of the best Spiritual Blogs
There aren't many spiritual blogs out there that I actually enjoy reading. These are them. See the guestbook for blogs people have submitted. You're free to add your own favorites. From Christian Mysticism to Buddhism, from life to death, there are few metaphysical topics these blogs will NOT discuss. Photograph by Katinka Hesselink, Ceramics by Marijke Baljon 2011
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Buddhist Chant Spiritual Quest
Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo The Title of the Lotus Sutra
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo is chanted by millions of people all over the world. I will explain what it means to chant this phrase and how it is done so that when you have finished here, you will be able to chant, also. All The benefits of the Lotus Sutra can be realized by chanting the six syllables Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo one is able to reveal the state of Buddhahood in one's life, experienced as the natural development of joy, increased vitality, courage, wisdom and co...
Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo The Title of the Lotus Sutra
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo is chanted by millions of people all over the world. I will explain what it means to chant this phrase and how it is done so that when you have finished here, you will be able to chant, also. All The benefits of the Lotus Sutra can be realized by chanting the six syllables Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo one is able to reveal the state of Buddhahood in one's life, experienced as the natural development of joy, increased vitality, courage, wisdom and co...
Spiritual Walk through Squidoo
Spiritual Walk-A Lenosgraphy
I have been spending a lot of time lately going through many other wonderful lensmasters lenses picking up tips to make my lens better. One suggestion I read explained if you had a long lens; sometimes it is a good idea to turn it into two lenses. This has been the most challenging task for me for some reason. But I am still trying. I was looking at my Lensography and with 89 lenses listed on it, it felt like it was time to divide up the lens and be more precise. So I decided to make another...
Spiritual Walk-A Lenosgraphy
I have been spending a lot of time lately going through many other wonderful lensmasters lenses picking up tips to make my lens better. One suggestion I read explained if you had a long lens; sometimes it is a good idea to turn it into two lenses. This has been the most challenging task for me for some reason. But I am still trying. I was looking at my Lensography and with 89 lenses listed on it, it felt like it was time to divide up the lens and be more precise. So I decided to make another...
Goddess Art Posters
Gods and Goddesses - ancient and modern art
As women become more of a force in our worldwide culture, goddesses also get more and more attention. You will find some beautiful, some ancient and some modern art depicting goddesses from all over the world. You will learn something of the wide variety of themes the female life force has been associated with. Fertility and justice are two classics - but what about death or wealth? From China to Europe; From Egypt to South American Inca - these female goddesses are tribute to the strength ...
Gods and Goddesses - ancient and modern art
As women become more of a force in our worldwide culture, goddesses also get more and more attention. You will find some beautiful, some ancient and some modern art depicting goddesses from all over the world. You will learn something of the wide variety of themes the female life force has been associated with. Fertility and justice are two classics - but what about death or wealth? From China to Europe; From Egypt to South American Inca - these female goddesses are tribute to the strength ...
Spiritual Jokes And Stories: The Funniest Spirituality Ever
Laughing your way to insight
Without spirituality, life has no meaning, no direction. Without Jokes... well life just wouldn't be as much fun. These jokes will make you laugh, while you gain insight. I hope you have fun with these spiritual jokes and religious puns. And yes, that's me staring at you ;)Image above © Katinka Hesselink
Laughing your way to insight
Without spirituality, life has no meaning, no direction. Without Jokes... well life just wouldn't be as much fun. These jokes will make you laugh, while you gain insight. I hope you have fun with these spiritual jokes and religious puns. And yes, that's me staring at you ;)Image above © Katinka Hesselink
2012-04-09 12:55:28
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