Philosophy

The Spiritual Dimensions of the Martial Arts

Robert James Burati, New Dawn Waking Times He who wishes to live in an oriental martial art, rather than to just practice it on a physical level, must so train his consciousness to attain a self-discipline that at last his conscious mind will merge into an identity with the very principle of life itself. – Maurice …

The Challenge of Eternal Life

Julian Rose, Contributor Waking Times Eternal Life: a promise which has always seemed, well .. let’s say.. somewhat out of reach.. But then, whoever was it who told us that such a state might be attainable to Earth bound mortals? I’m not sure – was it Jesus? And then, would any of us actually consider …

Not Without Our Consent

Zen Gardner, Guest Waking Times Nothing happens without our permission. In one way or another, consciously and/or subconsciously, we give our approval or disapproval by our actions, words and intentions. Over time our accountability increases. A mad world swirls around us in this manifestation with our inherent agreement. Without our complicit cooperation in support of …

The Undistorted Power of Attention

Soren Dreier, Guest Waking Times Our attention is the most powerful instrument we have: That’s why everybody wants it. That is why the Matrix does its best to distract it. Maybe turn the Matrix off and consciously choose what you would like to see or hear. If not you´re a sitting duck for their brainwasher …

Honoring the Spirit is Possible

Ida Lawrence, Contributor Waking Times I’m starting out today with a few quotes. The topic is conditioning… and… conditioning. What kind of conditioning were we subjected to, and what kind of conditioning are we subjecting our children to. I can’t think of many things more important than looking into who our children really are; and …

The Power of Forgiveness

Mary Rivas, Contributor Waking Times The act of forgiveness is a strategy to become neutral, to reset the game, to start fresh. Forgiveness is a decision, an intention to get out of guilt, to clear all the debt and baggage that keeps us stuck in self-destructive patterns. Forgiveness does not mean that you condone the …

Completing Evolution

Dr. Stewart Bitkoff, Contributor Waking Times In order to affect a great work, there must be the combining of factors or a confluence of essences. For the spiritual traveler to reach completion, and assume an active role in their own higher destiny and the higher destiny of the universe, this process involves an interaction between …

Why Are the Big Movies of 2013 So Disempowering?

Thomas Hintze, Waging Nonviolence Guest Waking Times There are a number of important political lessons we can derive from this year’s big holiday movies, but the most valuable might come from audiences: Movies about desperate people sell. For the third straight weekend, American Hustle and The Wolf of Wall Street, movies about ambition, greed and lies, have finished …

7 Tactics to Trick the World into Higher Consciousness

Gary ‘Z’ McGee, Staff Writer Waking Times In a culture where “thinking outside the box” is a common cliché that gets tossed around by people who simply do not think outside the box, we sometimes need ways to jump-start our world views, to stimulate our weltanschauungs, and to kick open our third eye. Here are …

Universal Consciousness – True Preparedness for Uncertain Times

Rene Descartes, Contributor Waking Times If you “sense” that big changes are coming, you’re right. And consider this: You can physically prepare until you think you are nearly invincible, but you can lose it all in an instant. Social, political, or natural forces could disrupt or wipe out your preparations. Even the most powerful governments …

9 Truths You Should Know by Now

Luminita Saviuc, Purpose Fairy Waking Times “In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” ~  Tom Bodett Life has a very interesting way of teaching us many of the many things we need to learn, don’t you think? It seems to me …

On Gods & Big Stones

Osho Waking Times What do you do when you go to a Hindu temple, or a Mohammedan mosque, or a Christian church, or a synagogue? – you are worshiping things which you yourself have created. And that shows man’s utter stupidity: first you carve a statue of God and then you prostrate yourself before it. …

How Do I Know If It’s My Soul or My Ego Talking?

Rhiame, Contributor Waking Times In personocratia, we talk about making the transfer of power from ego to soul in order to create the shift of consciousness that we hope for. But how do I know if it is my soul or my ego talking? Since it is a recurrent question, I thought it was time …

The Elusive Self: an Archetypal Inquiry

Gary “Z” McGee, Staff Writer Waking Times “A human being is part of the whole called by us universe. We experience ourselves, our thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and …

Illusions and the Enigma of Sight

Julian Wash, Contributor Waking Times Dear Humans, Today I wish to return to your awareness an aspect of the Human condition that very few will ever consider. It is a state of awareness that escapes even the most astute observer because it’s hidden in plain sight, or perhaps it’s the “plain sight” that’s hidden. So …

Language – The War Behind All Wars

Alex Vandenberg, Contributor Waking Times The war behind all wars is a war on words; a war on language.  For instance, in today’s world independence is overshadowed by “inter-dependence”, incessant talk of “democracy” overlooks our constitutional republic, “pooling” is now a substitute for sovereignty, “globalization” takes precedence over nation-states, economic growth has morphed into “sustainable …

Debt, Foreclosure and Forgiveness

Uwe Blesching, Contributor Waking Times Make no mistake, bankruptcies or foreclosures, are a serious crisis. The sustained mental and emotional stress commonly experienced during the months or years of bankruptcy or foreclosure process is toxic stress. This type of stress has been shown to increase the risk of developing chronic de- generative diseases such as …

Do You Need a Medicine, or a Healthicine?

Tracy Kolenchuck, Contributor Waking Times Healthicines increase healthiness. Medicines decrease illness. It’s easy to say, but it can be very difficult to understand clearly. Are “alternative medicines” healthicines or medicines? Are vitamins healthicines, or medicines?  Are herbal medicines healthicines or medicines. Let’s begin with some simple examples, where the lines are very clear. An apple a …

Depth, Substance & Authenticity – Re-Evaluating Success

Ida Lawrence, Contributor Waking Times We all want it, but it keeps changing. Once we get it, it pops up again in another form, down the road, waiting. More than just a concept, it becomes one’s measure and life’s purpose. Did I achieve it this year? Will I do it the next? If I do …

Take a Chance, Make a Choice, Be the Change

Adam Lanka, Contributor Waking Times Remember, we are a part of this planet. It is a new year; the living spaceship we call Earth has completed yet another successful revolution about the sun. The orbiting process seems to have been pretty uneventful from a distance, but looking closer onto the surface of the ship tells …


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