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September 28, 2013
Does Reincarnation exist? Life between Life and Past Lives…
and Past Lives
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.” – William Shakespeare
Reincarnation!!!
Does Reincarnation exist? Why do people believe in Reincarnation?
This is a topic I have read books about and believe in. Reincarnation is considered by some to be the greatest “unknown” scientific discovery of modern times. Asking why people believe in Reincarnation is like asking why people believe in Santa Clause or why they believe in an afterlife? There isn’t necessarily any logic behind it and really there doesn’t have to be any reason at all other than it sounds nice.
People in general need something to believe in. Religious people, spiritual people, atheists: we all need something to believe in. It could be anything from science to the Easter bunny to reincarnation. It gives us hope and a goal to strive toward. Also Because it’s true, mostly and it’s beginning to be accepted as a real possibility by even the most skeptical people and scientists.
If you still don’t believe ask yourself why when trees ‘die’ in winter they ‘come back’ in spring? Flowers too. /Just ignore those bulb things in the Earth/. Lots of insects and amphibians change their form as they develop to.
Take all of that, questions of where our ego comes from when we are born and where it goes when we die, and a huge fear of non-existence and you get a belief in Reincarnation.
I have STRONG Faith in Reincarnation. Reincarnation is one of my favorite topics and over time I have read a ton of books including novels about Reincarnation. While the non-fiction books on past lives are some of my favorites, I do love reading novels that have something about reincarnation (and time travel) as well. I like thinking that you were once someone else, and even though you’re who you are now, there’s no telling if the past of your soul has anything to do with it. Here is the moment to share that because I’ve always been fascinated by the subject /Reincarnation/, I even wrote a teen fiction novel based on some ideas and real stories /The legend of The Moonstone/. I hope you will enjoyed.
Anyway, Life has so much wonder. /I don’t believe that we Reincarnate into animals or such… only humans, basically to come back to learn until we reach full enlightenment./
“I have been born more times than anybody except Krishna.”
- Mark Twain
“Finding myself to exist in the world, I believe I shall, in some shape or other, always exist.”
- Benjamin Franklin
“I am confident that there truly is such a thing as living again…”
- Socrates
I think the answer of question – Why do people believe in Reincarnation, is really simple. People believe in those concepts that give them some sense of security and purpose in life. They want to believe there is more to life than their own little existence, that there’s something that will keep them alive, the theists have their afterlives, and this lot have reincarnation. It’s nice to think you’ll get another chance at life, that this one life isn’t all that you have.
I am certain that there are some things in which you believe that others find rather mystifying. We all have lessons to learn in our past lives that carry over to our present lives. Maybe we unconsciously chose to be born into our specific families for reasons that will never be known to us. Maybe the lessons we learn in this life will need to be repeated in the next. Who knows… The Universe works in mysterious ways. So why don’t you just consider the idea that the Reincarnation exist!?
So here is my recommendation list of the best novels on reincarnation that I have checked or read so far. As I am reading more, I will be adding to this list. Some stem from real life experiences while others are just novels that entertain – and they definitely entertain and keep me occupied with reading for hours!
“You Can Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay;
“A Wish In Time” by Laurel Bradley;
“This Body: A Novel of Reincarnation” by Laurel Doud
“Threads: The Reincarnation of Anne Boleyn” by Nell Gavin;
“The Mirror” by Marlys Millhiser;
“Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon;
“My Name Is Memory” by Ann Brashares;
“Lady of Hay” by Barbara Erskine;
“The Everlasting” by Leonard Bishop.
Have You Read Any Of These Novels About Reincarnation?
I believe Reincarnation does exist, however, I can’t prove it scientifically. What is important to understand is that recalling past lives – real or fiction – benefits people in profound and dramatic ways.
Even if you don’t believe in Reincarnation, if you believe that everything happens for a reason, and have faith in God’s plan for you, do you ever wonder or believe did we pick our parents and families and such, to make sure we learn whatever lessons we need to learn in this current life?
What do you think of Reincarnation? Do you believe that such a thing exist? Think deeply…
Best wishes on your journey!
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September 23, 2013
Moonstone Lifestyle
Celebrities Wearing Moonstone…If you’re someone who craves the unusual, try to look for carved moonstones. One thing is certain: It will be an original that no one else will have. A little over a hundred years ago, carved moonstone faces, cameos, cupids, and doves set in gold or platinum jewelry were favorites of the upper classes in both the U.S. and Europe , especially in brooches.
Moonstones have been popular at celebrity events the past few years. “
First of all, moonstone is glamour without being overstated. It’s the kind of gem that you can wear day or evening because it’s exciting but still not over the top
”, says Los Angeles-based jewelry-designer-to-the-stars,
Erica Courtney
, who sells to jewelers all over the world and who also has her own shop on Beverly Boulevard, where many celebrities (from Julia Roberts to Sheryl Crow) stop in to shop.***************
Also, very important, she adds, “It’s a stone that you can pair with a lot of different colors. The celebrity stylists that I work with really like it because they’re not always sure what the celebrity they’re dressing will choose to actually wear on an awards night or for a movie premiere–and they know that moonstone jewelry will go with a lot of colors.” Within this past years, Courtney’s Moonstone jewelry accessorized stars not only on the red carpets and at premieres but also in fashion trendsetting magazines like InStyle and on TV shows like “Desperate Housewives.”
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According to Hindu legend, for example, moonstone was formed from moonbeams. The early Romans, too, regarded it to be “made of moonlight” and possess healing powers. Many ancient cultures believed we could be hypnotized simply by staring at the moonstone as the light turns slightly back and forth.
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“ Moonstone is in and of itself an inspiration! The adularescence of moonstone is a magnet. I’ve always used these gems because of their phenomenal optical effects ,” says Award-winning jewelry designer, Paula Crevoshay, has often used moonstone in her high-end creations.
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Some Celebrities spotted wearing Moonstone:
Michelle Obama and her Moonstone brooch or her moonstone-and-diamond earrings. With her fast becoming a contemporary style icon and someone who clearly loves fine jewelry, a Moonstone brooch is something you might want to consider.
Kaley Cuoco, wearing moonstone earrings by Neil Lane.
Cheryl Crow, who wore a wide moonstone cuff bracelet and Moonstone ring (by Neil Lane) to the Grammy. Awards.
Drew Barrymore wore a cocktail ring set with a huge peach-colored Moonstone (by Lorraine Schwartz) to a Golden Globes event.
Tina Fey recently wore earrings from Neil Lane’s Renaissance Collection (a mix of Moonstone, brown diamonds, yellow diamonds and white diamonds).
Florence Welch from Florence And The Machine wore a Lorraine Schwartz platinum ring with moonstone and diamonds.
Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan wears Rainbow Moonstone Ring in Twilight Saga.
Leighton Meester like a Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl Moonstone.
Bavna Rose Cut Diamond and Moonstone Earrings.
Rina Limor 18k Wavy Moonstone Bangle With Diamonds.
Lorraine Schwartz 80-Carat Moonstone Ring.
Taylor Swift and Rainbow Moonstone Ring.
Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert or Katherine Pierce in “The Vampire Diarie“, the Moonstone is one of the items needed to break the curse of the moon and the sun (werewolves and vampires).
Whether your moonstone is blue, white, or silver, you will be in fashion when wearing it this year. “It’s easy to wear and it really looks beautiful against the skin. And designers, who naturally have such a strong aesthetic, know this”, says AGTA Marketing Manager Adam Graham.
If you, like designers, celebrities, and a fast-growing group of consumers, have made up your mind on a moonstone purchase this year, just make a mental note that, while these beautiful, mesmerizing gems aren’t exactly soft, they have a far-from-rugged hardness of 6-6-1/2 (on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the hardest).
Be fashion-forward and have fun in your Moonstone jewelry!
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* Purchase the new teen fiction book The Legend of The Moonstone online from Barnesandnoble.com and Amazon.com.
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Meet your next favorite book…
The Legend of the Moonstone: A Series for Kids and Young Adults by Meglena Ivanova
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July 14, 2013
The Legend of The Moonstone – new fiction teen book…
Hi guys, wanted to share my happy news. I have just self-published my first book – The Legend of The Moonstone - http://www.amazon.com/The-Legend-Moonstone-Series-Adults/dp/1491802286
More information here - http://meglenaivanova.com.
Secrets of ancient supernatural phenomena emerge in new adventure novel.
Author Meglena Ivanova announces release of ‘The Legend of the Moonstone’
RIDGEWOOD, N.Y. – In “The Legend of the Moonstone: A Series for Kids and Young Adults”, Meglena Ivanova’s new novel, a dormant power springs forth from a mysterious, dark river on a distant planet.
The Legend of The Moonstone is the first one of the great and powerful sacred stones that were part of the hidden planet’s heart. A horrible curse of the last river fairy divided the people from the hidden planet into two separate tribes: the Upper people and the Lower people.
In the battle between the Upper and the Lower guardians of the stone, one of the guardians was badly hurt. His partner’s pain was so great that somehow she managed to reach into the heart of the stone and unlock part of its power. Thanks to this power, the two guardians, along with their future child, survived and escaped to Earth, the nearest habitable place.
Their arrival is an arcane mystery that has survived for decades, and renowned professor Barnard Stransky is leading the research toward a solution. According to the legends the end of a 100-year cycle is approaching, and the Lord of the Empire shall be reincarnated in the most dignified member of the tribe.
“It is a beautiful story of friendship,” says Ivanova. “But it has other relationships including teacher and students, boy and girl, inner self and reincarnated soul, and human and alien, and all of them are complex and fascinating.”
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 196 pages | ISBN 9781491802298
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