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August 3, 2014
The Space Between Us
Yesterday I got into an argument. Believe it or not, it’s not such a unique thing for me to argue. I was raised in a family that valued a good argument, went to school to learn how to argue, and do it for eight hours a day at my job. So it’s no surprise that […]
July 27, 2014
Is Money the Key to Happiness? Science Weighs In!
Tim Kasser, a psychologist at Knox College is one of the researchers who conducted a study the correlation between shopping/spending money and happiness. Although a lot of men and women believe the phrase: “Money Buys Happiness”, the latest research suggests otherwise. Madonna was wrong. Out of four studies, all four found that reducing dependance on […]
Is Money the Key to Happiness? Science Weighs In! | Joshua G. Silverman
July 24, 2014
Reality, Consciousness, and Quantum Physics
Does anything really happen or do we just think, feel, or perceive it happening? Nothing happens in the physical word unless the mind observes it. Physicist Michio Kaku talks about the cosmic consciousness. Social Bookmarking
Reality, Consciousness, and Quantum Physics | Joshua G. Silverman
Scientifically Proven Benefits of Meditation
All religions have it. Health gurus rave about it. So why are we so reluctant to try it? For most of my life, I didn’t meditate. About 3 years ago, I flirted with meditation. Sometimes I did it once a week, then I’d forget about it to focus on more important things. I claimed I […]
Scientifically Proven Benefits of Meditation | Joshua G. Silverman
July 21, 2014
Spiritual Alchemy, part 2
It is necessary to understand the origin of certain spiritual texts, to the extent possible, so that we can frame ourselves in who is passing down the knowledge we seek. During the 15th century in Florence, Italy, an ancient manuscript was unearthed called The Hermetica. Jubilation and excitement commenced as all who got their hands […]
July 17, 2014
Here I Am Meditation
For the past month I have devoted fifteen minutes each day to the Here I Am meditation. However, before I delve into the details of my experience, I would like to say that I do not advocate any religion over any other, but practice connection with the Light in the way that I know. I […]
Here I Am
For the past month I have devoted fifteen minutes each day to the Here I Am meditation. However, before I delve into the details of my experience, I would like to say that I do not advocate any religion over any other, but practice connection with the Light in the way that I know. I […]
July 16, 2014
What is Spiritual Alchemy? Part 1
I was listening to Wayne Dyer’s Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering the Art of Manifestation on the way home this afternoon and arrived at the part where he discusses his interpretation on I AM that I AM. If you aren’t familiar with this segment or haven’t listened to any of Wayne Dyer’s seminars and talks, he is […]
January 7, 2014
2013 in Review
Ah, 2013, what should I say about you? The first thing that comes to mind is good fucking riddance. I don’t say that to be melodramatic, but 2013 was a bum year for me personally. It started with losing my grandfather, followed by the death of two of my family’s dogs, and then my other […]
December 4, 2013
Book Review: Legend (Legend, #1) by Marie Lu
Summary: From different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths… Until June’s brother is murdered, and Day becomes the prime suspect. In a shocking turn of events, the two uncover what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths to which their country will go to keep its secrets. Review: Holy […]
Book Review: Legend (Legend, #1) by Marie Lu | Joshua G. Silverman
