A mantra is a sound, a syllable, a word or a group of words that are intoned to calm the mind, reduce negative energy, and create peace and spiritual transformation. The mantra has been used in many Eastern religions for centuries, and has become popular as the use of meditation and other spiritual practices have come to the West.

The key to the use of the mantra is its repetition. Followers of modern spiritual movements adopt their favorite mantra, or create their own collection of words, often called affirmations, chants or decrees. Practitioners use these words to improve self-esteem, create peace and happiness, and invoke kindness for their fellow human beings. Affirmations can be derived from ancient traditions or be created to express one's most personal spiritual feelings.

Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives. Whether it is after the death of a loved one, a bad break up, or simply because you're going through a rough patch you didn't anticipate. There are people in the world that recommend many different ways to solve your problems, some more healthy than others. Things like therapy can be a good solution to get you through a tough situation, but can often be expensive. There is an alternative that many people trust to help them that is fairly quick and inexpensive- Christian books.

Many Christians read regularly, and not just the Bible as you may believe. There are hundreds of Christian books out there that do many things. Some are meant to help you strengthen your religious beliefs and better understand your faith, and some are meant specifically to help encourage you when things get tough. It would be nice if we could always turn to friends or family members to help us through our problems- but sometimes you have to turn inward and to God to help you get through things. Christian books can help you calm down, refocus, and realize what is important in your life.

“We must rise above the adversity that comes into our lives, and take a responsible view of what that event or person(s) is trying to convey to us.”

What’s character building all about? Ever heard someone say, “I earned my degree at the School of Hard Knox.”? As a parody of higher education with respect to life, many have achieved inner wisdom and greatness by overcoming the perils of life through sheer willpower and determination to succeed.

 Whether we believe it or not, we grow stronger through adversity. Instead of beating ourselves up over perceived difficulties, we need to find resolve and learn to use “adversity” to our own advantage. More often than not, we encounter hurdles to reflect on what it is we are doing in life, where we’re going, and what we need to be doing. Sometimes, we keep running into the same encounters because we have not yet comprehended the message we were supposed to learn the first time. That’s not necessarily negative; though we may perceive it to be.

Thoughts come to us in the same manner that we project thoughts. The thoughts you think have their genesis in the giant library of the universal mind and become part of your thought process because you have somehow been stimulated to think them through your experience.

All thought is creative and every thought we have goes out into the pool of collective consciousness and is received from the pool of collective consciousness. Our thoughts create at one level and are not as powerful as words or action, which build on the initial thought in order to manifest that thought into our reality. Everything starts with the thought.

Each thought leaves your mind and is sent out into the universe like ripples on a pond. As they are transmitted they meet up with all the other thoughts that transverse the universe in this giant matrix of thoughts.

Why is change so difficult? There is a dark secret that tries to hold us back from all the success we so earnestly desire.

We are born with the innate ability to overcome any human hardship whether it be social, emotional, mental, physical, or financial. The key has to be discovered on our own personal journey. Year after year books are published promising happiness, joy, prosperity, love and health. They just don’t tell us how to do it. Oh, yes, they tell us to think positive or forget about the past. They offer us chants and “powers” and even “secrets”.

Here’s the real secret…As long as your heart or mind or body remembers that negative incident from how ever long ago, your ability to have a healthier life will remain a struggle. In this article I will show you how my life coaching process will help you have more health, success, and prosperity.

In the fast lanes of mainstream society it easier to live a pattern of social acceptance then to research the heritage of a people deep within the confines of ones innate spirit. Easily said then done for most, yet even easier to let go and flow with wherever the mainstream may carry us to. This is the challenge of our young Chamorro’s today. To strive in a career of choice and materialistic ideals and dreams made of Benjamin Franklins rather then Abraham Lincolns. Culture is only a major concern when preceded by “pop” without the realization of truth of origin and the beauty of a heritage and culture that lies beneath the outside appearances of the most fashionable clothes and latest designer shoes. It is priceless going beyond value and baring the hands of GOD and his ultimate blueprint from the very beginning designing our roots of courage, effort, and spirit which often may be misconstrued as arrogance rather then pride. We are an original people of color a product of thousands of years of courage and creative efficiency. It is because of our substance that we cannot forget our beginning. It is the path behind us that allows us to see the future with clarity and move on with all “ANIMU” the epitome of our spirit as a people and culture.

Like a lot of people, we appreciate the movie The Secret
for its wisdom and how it helps to inspire people. But
what if you are following all the tenants of The Secret
and still are not reaching your goals?

We’ve witnessed a lot of realistic, seemingly “deserving”
people follow the Secret’s principles and still not get what
they desire.

One reason they may not be making great progress in
reaching their goals is because it may not yet be time to
reach them. It’s important to keep taking action and along
the way, meditate on the “next best step.” If you still feel
blocked, read on for some important information. Also,
if you are fated to reach your goals, you will reach them.
Unfortunately, if you aren’t fated to reach a certain goal,
you won’t have success.

What we think and believe will inevitably come out in our actions. In one-way or another a negative attitude can make or break a relationship. The power of your mind is a strong force and can be used to do good with or can be used to do damage with. What do you watch on TV? Who do you hang out with in your spare time? What kind of people do you work with on any given day?

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:22,23 NIV)

The purpose of life is to become more aware, more conscious.

Aware and conscious of what?

Aware and conscious of the different unfolding realities all around you.

Aware and conscious of the infinite number of relationships that you are part of.

Aware and conscious of the different realities within you.

Aware and conscious of the different realities outside of you.

THE CREATOR HAS A PLAN!

Everything and everyone is part of this plan.

Everything and everyone is built with an inner blueprint that tells of its part in the plan.

An acorn has an inner blueprint that shows how to evove into an oak tree.

A caterpillar has an inner blueprint that shows it how to evolve into a butterfly.

Humans have an inner blueprint that shows them how to evolve into a higher form of being.

Wealth and riches which never lose their value and which can never be stolen are offered to all who wish to receive them.

Have you ever wanted to be truly blessed, and your life enriched abundantly?

Many people seek this but do not know where to find such wealth.

God shows us how we can be blessed, and He indicates the path of blessing, and for blessing. Of course, He also warns us what will happen if we ignore His ways.

There is a very real blessing to be received and enjoyed when a man takes his counsel from men of God.

Blessed is the person who comes to God, and God’s Word, and to God’s men, for advice, and help in time of trouble and need.

If we take the wrong counsel and advice, we will find ourselves hanging around in the company of those who do not know Jesus or keep His Word, and that will do us no good.