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Messages from Memories: “Circus”

On November 17, 2023

In Messages from Memories, Personal Growth, Poetry, Spirituality

Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Michael Avery

When we look back upon our memories, we often find gems of wisdom that we missed at the time of the initial experience. Messages from Memories fall into the category of Exotic Waking Dreams. A good example is “The Smile.” That memory carried its message through the corridors of time until I finally heard what it wanted to convey: “We can be happy under any circumstance.”

A poem entitled “Circus” held another special gem. Its messages are self-evident, but I will memorialize them in words at the conclusion of this post.

Nurturing Trust in Marriage: Strengthening the Foundation of a Lasting Relationship

By Michael Avery

On November 15, 2023

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Love & Relationships, Personal Growth

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Guest Post by Ana Loiselle

Trust is the bedrock of any successful marriage. It forms the foundation for intimacy, vulnerability, and emotional connection between partners. Building and maintaining trust requires consistent effort, open communication, and mutual respect. In this article, we explore practical strategies for nurturing trust in marriage, helping couples establish a strong and resilient bond built on trust.

Maybe It’s All About “the Now”

By Michael Avery

On November 8, 2023

In Conscious Living, Dreams, Guest Posts, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Guest Post by David Rivinus

When my niece was 6 years old, she lived with us on a pleasant street in the suburbs of Los Angeles. One of our neighbors, Wendy, was cordial and, from time to time, we would socialize amiably.

But, one day, she took me aside looking ashen and said, “I’ve never mentioned this before, but I have these kinds of half-dream-half-premonition experiences. I had one last night. I saw an earthquake, and your little niece was lying on the floor, unconscious, with that huge grandfather clock of yours crashed over on top of her. Please secure it somehow. And do it right away!”

3 Phrases Women Love to Hear

By Michael Avery

On November 3, 2023

In Love & Relationships, Personal Growth, Spirituality

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Michael Avery

Saying “I love you” is essential, but please allow me to pass along three things women love hearing nearly as much. If you’re like most men, you’ve probably hit a “relationship speed bump” or two on your journey through life.

Learning these three phrases and knowing when to say them sincerely, however, will make the road ahead much more enjoyable and a whole lot smoother.

A Flatlander in King Arthur’s Court

By Michael Avery

On November 1, 2023

In Animals, Guest Posts, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart, Synchronicity

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Guest Post by Al Coffman

I was born in Wisconsin, in the heart of the flatlands, and never tired of the mountains’ majesties of the American west. We were winding up our vacation, enjoying the drive through the spacious plateaus of southern Oregon. After a number of high desert adventures we were ready to put it on cruise control. Little did we suspect that we were about to fall through the proverbial looking glass.

The Power of Self-Awareness: Discovering Core Values for Setting Life Goals

By Michael Avery

On October 25, 2023

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Inner Warrior, Personal Growth, Spirituality

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Guest Post by Jerry Ryan

Self-awareness is often described as the cornerstone of personal development and growth. It is the ability to objectively observe and understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and motivations.

Developing self-awareness (also known as mindfulness) is a journey that can lead to profound self-discovery and transformation. One of the most significant benefits of self-awareness is the ability to uncover and define your core values. Knowing your core values can serve as invaluable guidelines for setting and achieving meaningful goals in your life.

How to Spice Up Your Spiritual IQ

By Michael Avery

On October 11, 2023

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Inner Guidance, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Synchronicity, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Guest Post by Nigel Bell

Working in the Disability Services field, I would usually associate IQ with a person’s mental and functional ability to live their life as independently as possible. It wasn’t until I started using spiritual techniques such as chanting mantras, contemplating, and practicing mindfulness, that I could see a direct correlation between spiritual IQ and my ability to live in harmony and balance with the Infinite.

Daily practices like this certainly help me to live more graciously, but also to be awake to life’s synchronicities and guidance through waking dreams.

Messages from Memories: “The Smile”

By Michael Avery

On September 29, 2023

In Love & Relationships, Messages from Memories, Personal Growth, Spiritual Exercises, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Michael Avery

Pichaya often reminds me to be here now in this present moment. She is right of course. But sometimes a memory will arrive at my doorstep unexpectedly and shuttle me off to the past. At least that’s the way I used to view it.

But what if those memories have really come from my past and into my present for a purpose? Why would they do this? I asked myself. Could it be they have messages they are trying to communicate?

Exploring Reincarnation – Part 1

By Michael Avery

On September 25, 2023

In Guest Posts, Love & Relationships, Past Lives & Karma, Personal Growth, Spirituality

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Guest Post by Riley Carson

Introduction

This article reviews some of the fascinating research documented in the book Exploring Reincarnation by Hans Tendam. The book stands out among others of the genre in several ways. Tendam starts with the observation that, at the time he was writing (1987), there were already over 10,000 recorded instances of reincarnation experiences. He decided there was sufficient material to take an evidence-based approach to the subject.

Using Dream Tools to Interpret Outer Events

By Michael Avery

On September 20, 2023

In Animals, Dreams, Guest Posts, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Guest Post by David Rivinus

The home of a woman named Ann abuts a wilderness area. She is used to wildlife. But even she was startled when, one balmy afternoon, while she was enjoying a tall glass of iced tea in her garden, she looked up in time to watch a mature bald eagle land on a tree branch not ten feet away from where she was sitting.

At first she was stunned; she was rendered breathless; she couldn’t believe her eyes. But, by the time she contacted me for another perspective, she had become the opposite: unable to stop her nearly manic chatter.

“I know it’s a sign!” she bubbled.

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