http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com en-us http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com N/A info@tarotreadingsecrets.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:39:29 SGT 20 http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/197/1/How-To-See-Auras---Amazing-Aura-Viewing-Techniques-You-Can-Learn-Today%21  If you have a child, ask them what they see when they look at people.  You may be surprised to learn that they naturally see the auras that surround us.  It is only our constant abuse of that natural sight that is given to us, through focusing on everything from blackboards in school to computers and televisions, that the natural aural site is lost.  This loss can be worsened by the teaching that auras are not important or not real, which is common and sad, leading children to dismiss this ability and further damage the idea of the aura in today's society.  TarotReadingSecrets Admin Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/196/1/How-To-Use-the-Secret-of-the-Mandalas-and-Yantras-to-Master-Your-Inner-Self%21  There are all sorts of spiritual, mystical things that we don't understand. For instance, there are some people who are diagnosed with cancer who get treated in the far East and come back cancer-free. There are others who have rare diseases that the doctors diagnose will kill them in six months and who manage to live for ten years or more. It is painfully obvious that we have not even come close to understanding all of the things we are able to accomplish. If you are looking to increase your spiritual abilities and master your inner self, you may want to learn a bit about mandalas and yantras and how to use them to tune your body and spirit. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/194/1/How-To-Do-An-Effective-Yet-Powerful-Chakra-Healing-and-Cleansing  The word Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means "circle" or "wheel", and it is used to describe certain points of energy in our bodies.  These points of energy range from our groin, which is red, up to the top of our heads, rising through the colors of the rainbow as they go.  There are a total of 7 chakras, which represent the points of high energy concentration or energy "ports" in our bodies.  TarotReadingSecrets Admin Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/193/1/Secrets-of-the-Reiki-Symbols-and-Reiki-Healing-You-Can-Do-For-Yourself  Reiki symbols are passed from Reiki Master to Reiki Master and are most commonly used for healing and protection.  Of Japanese origin, the secrecy of the Reiki symbols is actually a Western tradition.  It is not uncommon in Japan to see Reiki symbols displayed very openly, even in public places.  TarotReadingSecrets Admin Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/189/1/Let%26%2339%3Bs-Go-ZEN%3A-Living-In-The-Moment-And-The-Process-of-Knowing-Who-You-Truly-Are%21  How many of us walk through life wondering what our purpose is? How many of us look in a mirror and wonder who we are and what we want out of life? Why is it that we do so? How many times have you said, "I would like to purchase that" or "I want to go there." But who is "I"? Do you really know yourself? Zen is the process of knowing who you truly are. This is generally done by living the right way and practicing your meditation. When you live a Zen lifestyle, you can achieve happiness and contentment. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/187/1/How-To-Open-Your-Third-Eye  You have one mouth, one nose, two ears, and two eyes, right? This is what we teach our children when they are very little and, for the most part, what we believe. Would you be surprised, then, if I told you that you were wrong? You do not have two eyes, you have three. It sounds a bit crazy, I know, but believe me, it's not. The third eye is real and has been accessed by more people than you could ever realize. It's not easy to access, but it is certainly worthwhile. If you're interested in gaining access to your third eye, read on. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/175/1/How-To-Develop-Your-Visions-and-Prophecy-Power  Do you want to be the next Nostradamus? Whatever your ambitions, there are many ways you can improve your visions and become more prophetic in life. First of all, what is prophecy all about? Do you really understand it? TarotReadingSecrets Admin Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/172/1/How-To-Make-Your-Prayers-10X-Stronger%21  It's not about how you bow your head, it's about what's in your head! Prayer has been around for thousands of years, people of all religions and faiths practicing it on an often daily basis. Whether you bow your head and kneel, dance, or fast, your meditations are probably a key contributing factor to your peace and happiness. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/171/1/Awakening%3A-Realizing-Your-Higher-Self%21  If you're overweight and have tried to go on a diet, more than likely you've heard the phrase: "It's not a diet-it's a lifestyle change." As cliché as that phrase may be, it's extremely accurate. Buddhism is not necessarily a religion; it should be viewed as more of a way of life. Consider it a more complicated form of Aesop's fables. Buddhism is a guide by which to live. It's a way to simplify your life and realize who you truly are. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/169/1/Mind-Inner-Power%3A-Can-You-Really-Move-Things-With-Your-Chi%3F  When I was young, I always wished that I had the ability to move things with my mind! I would hold out my hand and focus on an empty soda can. Then I would focus all of my power on that can and hope that it knocked over. It never did. As I have become an adult, the possibility of moving things with just your mind still intrigues me. Is it really possible to move something without touching it? TarotReadingSecrets Admin Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/154/1/A-Guided-Yin-and-Yang-Meditation-for-Yin%7B47%7DYang-Balance The well-known concept of yin and yang originated in Chinese metaphysics, and represents two opposing but complimentary forces, something that's found throughout all of nature. Yin is often symbolized as water or earth, and is considered the receptive, feminine force. Yang is symbolized by fire or wind, and is the creative, masculine opposite of Yin. While opposites, they are not absolutes - nothing can exist without each, and neither is superior to the other, and you must find the right balance of yin and yang in your own life TarotReadingSecrets Admin Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/141/1/A-Guided-Meditation-On-Loving-Kindness%3A-How-To-Create-A-Calmer%2C-More-Positive-Attitude Breathing and feeling love creates a calmer, more positive attitude One of the most important teachings of the Buddha was one called "metta," a Pali word for "loving kindness." Like most people, I find myself often getting snappish and impatient with other people, and wish that I could just be kinder, more tolerant and more constructive when dealing with others. But it's not always easy, is it? The Buddha knew that we're all human, and we're all flawed - which is why he taught that meditating on loving kindness can help us be the better people that we strive to become. One translation of the Buddha's teachings on loving kindness reads, in part, as follows: This is what should be doneBy one who is skilled in goodness,And who seeks the path of peace:Let them be able and upright,Straightforward and gentle in speech.Humble and not conceited,Contented and easily satisfied.Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways.Peaceful and calm, and wise and skillful,Not proud and demanding in nature …… Let none deceive another,Or despise any being in any state.Let none through anger or ill-willWish harm upon another.Even as a mother protects with her lifeHer child, her only child,So with a boundless heartShould one cherish all living beings. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/128/1/7-Tips-for-Better-Meditation Meditation is an intensely personal and, for some people, private experience. It is a complete and total relaxation technique and some may need unique circumstances to help bring upon that level of rest. For most people, however, there are basic guidelines to follow to get the most out of your meditation sessions. Here is a helpful list you can follow the next time you have a meditation session. Meditation is inexorably tied to your body. If you don't feel confident and happy with the current state of your body, you will have a very hard time relaxing properly. This applies to all aspects of your body. If you are planning on meditating later that day, try to eat extra healthy that day so when you go to meditate, you know that you've made healthy choices that day.   TarotReadingSecrets Admin Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/122/1/7-Powerful-Meditation-Tips-to-Develop-Your-Insight-and-Wisdom When people sit down to meditate, they are often all chasing a different goal. Some simply take to meditation as a way to relax and think clearly. Some take to meditation because it helps them concentrate and focus. While others are hoping to gain insight about their life and gain a special wisdom that can only be obtained through the introspection that comes with meditation. Here are a few helpful tips to help you gain the insight and wisdom you're looking for from meditation.   Everyone knows that when you meditate, you are told to clear your mind of any troublesome or bothersome thoughts so that you may delve into the realm of deep and complete meditation. But if you are looking to gain wisdom on a particular nagging question, you can simply focus on that one topic as you relax and let your mind go, except for that one burning question. Let all your other worries from the day fall off your back like rainwater, but keep the topic you wish to gain insight on close to your heart. You will see better results this way if that is why you are choosing to meditate. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/119/1/7-Most-Important-Clinical-Studies-That-Prove-Meditation-Helps One of the biggest problems that faces advocates of meditation is the idea that it's all quack science. Meditation somehow got thrown into the same pot as Feng Shui, crystals and astrology. But unlike those things, meditation does have dozens of studies that back up the beliefs of its practitioners. Here is a short list at some scientific studies that showed that meditation does, in fact, benefit the human body as well as the mind.   Scientific Research on the Transcendental Meditation Program: Collected Papers, Volume 1: 385-392, 1977. In this study, college students were used to see if meditation helped with memory. As it turned out, it did, and the results were overwhelming. After a 40-day meditation program, memory was up four times in testing over a control group who did not meditate. During the study, the meditation group was tested against a control group that simply sat with their eyes closed. Similar studies have been done since 1977 and they all show results that prove that by meditating, you can improve your mental sharpness significantly. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/114/1/10-Reasons-to-Learn-Transcendental-Meditation Of all the trends and fashions that "new-age" medicine has brought to Western society, maybe no single practice was more widely adopted than meditation. And when you look at meditation objectively, it makes perfect sense that those that live in a hustle and bustle world would welcome a chance to sit in a quiet, comfortable place for an hour, put on some relaxing music and light some scented candles and do nothing but let their mind empty of thoughts. For many, it sounded like a really nice way to relax, but the health benefits that go along with meditation were an extra bonus. Here are ten reasons why everyone should take up meditation.It lowers your blood pressure. Meditation may be the single biggest source of stress relief in human history. It makes you focus on the bigger picture, while relaxing in a (preferably) isolated environment. Not only can it lower your blood pressure, it can do it for free. The only cost involved with meditation is time. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/104/1/Meditation-%96-An-Amazing-Stress-Reduction-Technique-That%92s-Easy-To-Do Meditation has a reputation as an activity related to religious practices and hippy-dippy pseudo-science. This is unfortunate, because meditation is a simple, effective stress management tool that can be used by a anyone - and solid medical research has shown that meditation is highly effective as a way to lower stress and even manage pain It's particularly effective at the end of a long, stressful day - you can set aside a short period when you get home from work, meditate, and then enjoy your evening with a clear mind and more relaxed body. Why meditation is great for stressOne of the pioneers of serious meditation research was Harvard's Dr. Herbert Benson, who's 1968 book "The Relaxation Response" showed that meditation had a measurable affect on stress, slowing breathing and heartbeat and lessening the body's natural fight-or-flight response. Meditation will allow you to relax your body and focus your thoughts, thus focusing your mind and allowing you to let go of the day's troubles. It allows your body to refresh its resources, which is good for your immune system, your blood pressure and your mental outlook. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/100/1/Learn-Meditation-in-7-Amazingly-Easy-Steps While meditation is an important spiritual element of major religions like Buddhism and Hinduism, it's used every day by millions of people who meditate purely for it's health benefits. Western medicine recognizes mediation's positive, calming effects, with doctors advising patients who suffer from stress, high blood pressure and chromic pain to take a few relaxing minutes each day to meditateIt's like a trip to the gym for your brain - by focusing the mind on a single thought or image, even for only 10 or 20 minutes each day, you're body relaxes, our mind becomes clear, and stressful problems become easier to manage. Why meditation has a measurable effect on mind and body To understand how meditation works, it helps to understand how the brain functions. The largest part of the brain is the cortex, divided into left and right hemispheres. The left side of the brain is usually dominant, controlling speech, logic, calculation and writing. The right hemisphere controls creativity, imagination and emotions. Researchers believe that when we meditate we create a connection between the two hemispheres. When subjects hooked up to ECG machines meditate, researchers can measure the intensity of alpha waves - the brain waves when we're in calm, relaxed state -  produced while meditating. During meditation, alpha waves are far stronger and more consistent between both hemispheres that during other forms of relaxation - even sleep. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/99/1/Yoga-can-help-you%2C-too I was a skeptic. However, if Yoga can turn my life around than it can certainly help you, too. I like many was a serious sufferer of anxiety and without the help of Yoga I would today still be trying to find a solution to this debilitating condition. As well as allowing to improve my overall health and fitness, it was through yoga that I began to tap into the enormous power of meditation and deep relaxationNowadays we all pay so much importance to our health and visit doctors and specialists for even the most mundane of reasons. Too often our philosophy regarding health is to treat illness as quickly as possible, usually through drugs, whether it be some form of antibiotic or other type of prescription medication. However, few us actually realize that most medicines can treat only the symptoms of illnesses and diseases and not the root or cause. In fact, the cause of many chronic ailments is still being researched. They are also frequently stress related, as in my case. It is here that Yoga therapy comes to our assistance. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/96/1/%26quot%3BHave-One-Week%2C-Will-Relax%26quot%3B-Your-7-days-program-to-Stress-management They say there's more than one way to skin a cat. The same goes when you start tearing your hair out with all the frustration, grief, anxiety, and yes, stress. It's a state of mental conditioning that is like taking that bitter pill down your throat, causing you to lose your sense of self, and worse your sanity. Just thinking about it can drive anyone off the edge. And they say that the proactive ones are already living off the edge.As one stressed-out person to another, I know how it feels, and believe me there are many variants when it comes to stress. Coping with life, and carrying the problems that may or may not belong to you can scratch away the little joy and happiness that you can carry once you head out that door. You can't blame them for being like that; they have their own reasons, so much like we have our reasons to allow stress to weigh us down. They say that stress is all in the mind, well, what's bugging you anyway?There are several ways to manage stress, and eventually remove it out of your life one of these days. So I'll try to divide it into a seven-day course for you and I promise it's not going to be too taxing on the body, as well as on the mind. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/87/1/Practical-Magic More and more people these days are turning to witchcraft, paganism and wiccan spiritual practices as more meaningful and inclusive forms of religion. Since the printing of Gerald Gardner's Witchcraft Today, thousands have discovered the power it can have. Although we live in a highly modernized, technological world, the ancient wisdom and knowledge that is imparted through witchcraft is still relevant today, if in fact even more so, since it is a peaceful, inclusive and deeply conscious tradition, that reveres the earth and earthly cycles. In this day and age, which is dominated by war and wanton environmental destruction, witchcraft offers a gentle nonviolent alternative way of making sense of our world. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/84/1/Esoteric-And-Spirituality%3A-Dealing-with-Anxiety-and-Depression-through-Meditation Many people these days report feelings of uncontrollable anxiety, as well as depression. In fact, anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental conditions facing individuals today. From a broader social point of view, it is an interesting phenomenon. After all, in privileged developed countries that have high standards of living, you would think that anxiety and depression rates would be low. Not so! In fact, the opposite is true with many health professionals stating that anxiety and depression are part of the malaise affecting modernized societies across the world. The problem of depression and anxiety is part and parcel of the failure of modern day materialism and consumerism. Despite having all the things we want and need, people everywhere are still failing to find happiness in their day-to-day lives.   TarotReadingSecrets Admin Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/79/1/%26quot%3BRelaxing-with-a-Mental-PDA%26quot%3B-Your-5-Minutes-Daily-Program-to-Stress-Management We all have this favorite expression when it comes to being stressed out, and I wouldn't bother naming all of them since it may also vary in different languages. But when it comes down to it, I think that it is how we work or even relax, for that matter that triggers stress. Ever been stressed even when you're well relaxed and bored? I know I have.  Since Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. is unavoidable in life, it is important to find ways to decrease and prevent stressful incidents and decrease negative reactions to stress. Here are some of the things that can be done by just remembering it, since life is basically a routine to follow like brushing your teeth or eating breakfast. You can do a few of them in a longer span of time, but as they say-- every minute counts.   TarotReadingSecrets Admin Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/62/1/Your-Recommended-Daily-Allowance-for-Relaxation Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds. Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax. Watching television may be a form of relaxation for some, but is not a recommended method by experts. When we watch TV we are bombarded with commercials, ads, sounds and images. So how do we achieve relaxation? If there are thousands of ways we can get stressed, one of them is not meeting deadlines, there are also many ways we can relax. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/58/1/Do-Yoga-Proud%3A-Meditation-101 Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused.  Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life. Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines.  However, you don't have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits.  And you don't even have to be in a special place to practice it.  You could even try it in your own living room! Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same.  The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus.  This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity. TarotReadingSecrets Admin Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 SGT http://www.TarotReadingSecrets.com/articles/43/1/The-Benefits-of-Meditation-And-The-True-Story-of-A-Young-Modern-Athlete Meditation has been growing in popularity in the West, and studies have shown that it has many benefits. These include stress reduction, which can lower the chance of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack; providing a break in the day, thus refreshing the meditator who then has renewed energy and attention to put to whatever tasks may be at hand; interrupting a person's chronic patterns of thought, some of which are quite negative and not good for overall health and productivity; and bringing a person's attention more to the present day so that he or she can enjoy what's happening now more instead of being stuck worrying about past problems. These are just some of the benefits meditation can have. Read more... TarotReadingSecrets Admin Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 SGT