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Exercise for Physical Well-Being

The connection of the mind, emotions, and spirit within the body is the key to total health. It has been said many times before that we are far more than our physical bodies. The physical body is as dependent on our mentality, emotions, and spiritual connections as these aspects are dependent upon [...]

Exercise for Physical Well-Being2021-04-11T20:34:23-07:00

Death and Dying

Life can be seen as a biological process of self-regeneration of the physical body. Cellular maintenance is a task that is automatic, and proceeds until it is no longer feasible to continue do so. There can be many reasons for cells to cease their optimum renewal processes in the process of degeneration. [...]

Death and Dying2021-04-11T20:42:56-07:00

Aura Viewing

Aura viewing is possible for everyone. Anyone who decides to see auras will be able to if he or she has knowledge of some of the simple training methods that will teach the eyes and mind to see. It is actually not hard to see auras at all. It does not require [...]

Aura Viewing2021-04-11T20:43:07-07:00

Yoga

Yoga is an ancient system for developing health and well-being. It has been the foundation for many spiritual seekers in their search for truth and understanding of the self. Not only have people on a spiritual path sought the benefits of yoga and the spiritual gifts it has to offer, but so [...]

Yoga2021-04-11T20:44:12-07:00

Lucid Dreaming

Lucid dreaming is a spiritual power (siddhi). It is the ability to realize that you are dreaming while you are still in the dream. With this ability comes an opportunity to create dreams that you want to experience by consciously choosing your dream surroundings and making other conscious choices. This can transfer [...]

Lucid Dreaming2021-04-11T20:44:00-07:00

I Have To vs I GET To Mindset – How to Get Through Mundane Tasks

I Have To Vs I Get To Mindset - How To Get Through Mundane Tasks Here is a real perspective shift for anyone who is tired of the mundane tasks in life, getting bored in life, and has the “I have to vs I get to” mindset. Instead of saying, "I have to" do [...]

I Have To vs I GET To Mindset – How to Get Through Mundane Tasks2025-03-27T10:42:15-07:00

Life Is For Learning

Life is for Learning - We Need Experiences with Others for Spiritual Growth Life is for Learning: Embracing Growth Through Every Experience Introduction Life is a journey, not a destination, and along the way, we are constantly learning. Every experience, whether joyful or painful, carries lessons that shape who we are. The [...]

Life Is For Learning2025-03-11T00:37:37-07:00

How to Connect with Your Guides

How to Connect with Your Guides - Guardian Angels & Spirit Guides

How to Connect with Your Guides2021-04-07T11:07:55-07:00

We Are Not Alone

We Are Not Alone by Matt Johnson Have you ever seen a UFO? I have lived in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area my entire adult life and I have seen them on 3 occasions. I saw one in the daytime and two at night. I also lived here during the famous “Phoenix lights” incident [...]

We Are Not Alone2021-02-01T14:57:42-08:00

Expect the Best!

Expect the Best! by Matt Johnson I was listening to Christine Breese today on Youtube. As I write this, the date is December 29, 2020. The post was called the “Paradigm Shift Can Be Smooth for You." She asked the listeners….can we all focus our intention on making this time of great shift not [...]

Expect the Best!2025-03-27T11:00:10-07:00

The Prayer

THE PRAYER by Matt Johnson It has been proven that many minds thinking the same thing and saying the same thing at the same time make things happen. Anyone with experience in large scale prayer knows this to be true. We all know that everything begins as a thought. This can be good or [...]

The Prayer2021-02-01T14:59:00-08:00

Limits are Imaginary

Limits are Imaginary by Matt Johnson As you meditate and study wisdom teachings (I strongly recommend the University of Metaphysical Sciences), you begin to slowly realize that everything is one. Everything is one thing. Everything is connected. As “The Kybalion” states, “everything is mind, the Universe is mental”. So what does this mean for [...]

Limits are Imaginary2024-06-05T16:20:12-07:00

YOU ARE NEEDED

YOU ARE NEEDED by Matt Johnson Many believe we are living in the “End Times”.  They believe that we are living in an age of darkness and, soon, Christ will return to deliver those who believe in him. There are various points of view among Christians as to how this will happen. Some believe [...]

YOU ARE NEEDED2021-02-01T15:00:14-08:00

Sing YOUR Song

Sing YOUR Song by Matt Johnson What is the tape in your head? Showing my age there. Tapes. Ha. Ok. What is the recording in your head? What does it say over and over to you? Does it tell you that you are a bad person? Does it say...my God...no one will ever listen [...]

Sing YOUR Song2021-02-01T15:01:08-08:00

We Will Meet Again

We Will Meet Again by Matt Johnson There is a lot of death going on lately. I have spoken to a few people who have lost someone to COVID recently. Even before this, I was well acquainted with death. The number of friends and relatives I have lost is well into the double digits. [...]

We Will Meet Again2024-06-05T16:22:10-07:00

The World Wakes Up

The World Wakes Up by Matt Johnson I have been ordained for the better part of 20 years. I was ordained in a very traditional setting. My ordination was carried out by the laying on of hands by the elders, and I fasted 24 hours prior in preparation. It was a very solemn occasion. [...]

The World Wakes Up2025-03-27T11:02:11-07:00

How to Conquer Fear

How to Conquer Fear by Matt Johnson Many are in fear because of this terrible coronavirus that has killed and sickened people all over the world. It is understandable. Fear comes to many because of the unknown. Will I die? Will my partner die? Will my parents, grandparents, children, grand children, friends...will the people [...]

How to Conquer Fear2025-03-27T10:57:36-07:00

Visualization for Success

Visualization for Success By Kathleen McGill, UMS Alumni I used to wonder why some people appear to be wildly happy and prosperous while my life seemed to be heading nowhere. I thought...is there something wrong with me? Not at all; the only thing that was in my way was the wrong attitude. Do you [...]

Visualization for Success2021-01-18T14:52:13-08:00

Healing the Body with Holistic Awareness

Healing the Physical Body with Holistic Awareness By Elizabeth Erenberger When the body cries out, experiencing injury or illness which demand our attention; we are being offered an opportunity to heal ourselves on many levels. If we have the means, we often go straight to the medical doctor with our ailments, seeking immediate relief.  [...]

Healing the Body with Holistic Awareness2021-09-20T16:37:31-07:00

Holistic Life Coaching

In order to fully understand what life coaching is, it helps to have a working definition. It turns out this is not quite as straightforward as it sounds; many references seem to describe the coaching process rather than defining it. For example, Curly Martin offers the following description of life coaching in the [...]

Holistic Life Coaching2020-08-27T20:42:10-07:00

Self-Care is a Must

Self-Care is a Must by Elizabeth Erenberger Through my own life experience and personal evolution I have come to believe that one of the most important aspects of metaphysical practice is a dedication to self-care. As we step out onto the path of the Healer, we make ourselves accessible to others for support and [...]

Self-Care is a Must2026-01-27T17:21:49-08:00

Transpersonal Counseling and Healing

It is readily observed that people who are seemingly very healthy often live in a state of immense dissatisfaction. Many live in a state of depression, with feelings of frustration, resentment, jealousy and insecurity. One would normally assume that these feelings are unique to those who aren’t healthy, however in most situations this [...]

Transpersonal Counseling and Healing2021-04-11T20:46:40-07:00

Getting Better with Age

Getting Better with Age By Elizabeth Erenberger No matter how sweet the first part of our lives prove to be, it seems inevitable that as we approach our thirties and forties many feel a looming sort of emotional stagnation, an inner call to action, or a need for a change. Some call this phenomenon [...]

Getting Better with Age2020-08-27T20:42:11-07:00

A Gap Year Alternative

A Gap Year Alternative By Casey Barton As our needs in society change, it is becoming more common for young adults to explore different opportunities before continuing onto higher education or before pursuing an alternative vocation. According to the Gap Year Association’s article, “Gap Year Data and Benefits,” at least 92% of reporting gap [...]

A Gap Year Alternative2020-08-27T20:42:11-07:00

Affirming the Self

Affirming the Self By Elizabeth Erenberger What is a Mantra and how is it useful? Why would it benefit us to integrate the practice of Mantras into our daily lives? Mantra is a term which originates from Hindu and Buddhist traditions. One example of the traditional use of Mantras are the Vedic hymns. In [...]

Affirming the Self2020-08-27T20:42:12-07:00
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