http://exploringspirit.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Spirituality Explorers en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:54:01 GMT 2009-12-29T20:54:01Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966224&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Lose interest in Thought and you are Free to Be Happiness Itself. [Rich Note: Alternatives to the third line of today’s offering include: Eternally Now, Everlasting Joy, Everlasting Life, Everlasting . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:33:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966224&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Richard Hay 2009-12-28T23:33:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965683&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Hello Gather Friends! 1st Annual Poetry Contest : www.joyfulonline.net   Want to spread the word about upcoming contest. Please share as you see fit! I would hope that you read . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:15:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965683&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Pamela G. 2009-12-28T16:15:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965204&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace As we approach 2012 we are in the midst of an awakening, a window of opportunity to advance our evolution and reclaim our lost history.  We are in the process of questioning our biology, spirituality . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:30:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965204&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Sunaura *. 2009-12-28T05:30:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963990&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace The Associated Press reported this week that archaeologists have found the remains of a home in Nazareth, Israel that can be dated back to the era when the New Testament says that Jesus lived. . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:14:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963990&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Patricia Arnold 2009-12-27T01:14:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963812&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace "The world wants to come together, and music is the best way to do it." Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:53:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963812&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Chris Brockman 2009-12-26T20:53:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963080&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace My mom and dad made their transitions to the other side back in 1995 and 2002. My stepmother and I have been estranged for three years. There are many who are experiencing grief at this time of . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 01:14:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963080&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Carla G. 2009-12-26T01:14:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963055&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Last Night Was Christmas Eve (DUH!) ©2009 Robert Burnham    Anyhow, last night was Christmas Eve and my church was closed.  Of course we had the Nativity and the Caroling . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:23:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963055&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-12-26T00:23:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962777&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace CHRISTMAS With Christmas so near, It’s that time of year; God’s Spirit made real. God’s Love that we feel. Again born in mind, God’s image divine; The Joy of His sharing, His . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:33:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962777&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Richard Hay 2009-12-25T16:33:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962763&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace The Birth of Jesus Took us from a “God Without" To a “God Within." The Birth of Christ took Mankind from a “God Out There" To a “God In Here." [Rich Note: (Photo Caption) One . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:10:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962763&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Richard Hay 2009-12-25T16:10:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962132&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace It's a sad fact that down through the ages the celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace has been overshadowed by war, and men and boys (and now women as well) have spent that day trying to . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:38:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962132&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-12-24T21:38:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961965&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace a line of sixteen cars pulled out of Calvary Baptist Church last Sunday night.  On a mission.  A mission of Caroling.  As a child I went Caroling but I had never been a part of anything . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:04:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961965&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-12-24T19:04:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961971&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Note:  My first granddaughter, Lilliana Riley Wooten, was born in Austin on Sept. 29, 2009.  My daughter was 21 when she gave birth, and it was not a thrill for me.  Yesterday, December . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:38:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961971&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Michelle W. 2009-12-24T18:38:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961175&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace God is Real as the Aware Presence One Is but Not as a Concept. [Rich Note: This one is really a distillation/summation of a 3 page, hay-ku impregnated, 4 hour, polished-up, flow of consciousness response . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:31:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961175&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Richard Hay 2009-12-24T03:31:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960739&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace A very special fairy tale for the times (thank you, Mariana & Ann) Tierra Madre and the Sacrifice of Ursus Polaris © 2009, Bent Lorentzen . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960739&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Bent Lorentzen 2009-12-23T20:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960411&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace merry christmas to everyone here at gather.....may you all know the beauty, magic, and miracles of this special time love natasha Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:26:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960411&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace natasha ivanova 2009-12-23T15:26:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960007&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace click for book excerpt and to order   This book is a finalist in its category of EPIC's e-book awards. This is only my 2 nd ever recommendation of a book in my . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:09:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960007&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Bent Lorentzen 2009-12-23T09:09:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959089&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Up in the sky, my hearts eye remembers. A time of very long ago in another time and place When my love was far from human Today we call them demons, but they were not so then The Light Eternal . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:07:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959089&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-22T19:07:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958161&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Consciousness is a Vibratory State of the Awareness You Are. [Rich Note: (Photo Caption) Snow Sculpture (2002); A rather interesting "vibratory state" of Awareness both "in here" and "out there," as . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:15:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958161&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Richard Hay 2009-12-22T06:15:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957822&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding."                            . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:02:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957822&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Gerald_Waving my Freak-flag High Brewster 2009-12-22T01:02:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957416&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Much of the Christmas tradition is from the pagan Winter Solstice, the celebration of a “new king,“ a new sun. So on this longest night, this silent night, a different version of this song . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:40:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957416&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Sunaura *. 2009-12-21T19:40:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957120&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace O Winter! ruler of the inverted year, . . . I crown thee king of intimate delights, Fireside enjoyments, home-born happiness, And all the comforts that the lowly roof Of undisturb'd Retirement, . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:21:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957120&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-12-21T16:21:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956107&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Sorry about the photo album sent to the group. I made a mistake on uploading to all groups, instead of picking the correct ones. Again sorry for posting these to this group!   Blessings Dori . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:01:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956107&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Dori S. 2009-12-21T00:01:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955733&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace That's right folks, there are no religions.  But there is religion. To say that there is more then one religion is blasphemous, an oxymoron, if you will.  Who said there were numerous . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:48:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955733&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Thomas Millington 2009-12-20T17:48:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955695&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace There was a river in a land far away It held a river named Jordan Where people used to go to pray A miracle occurred by that simple river When The Lord went there one day He wished . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:03:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955695&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-20T17:03:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955189&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace How can you relate To Existence except in And as Consciousness. What do you know that Does not arise as a State Of your Consciousness. How can what you see Be other than a State of Your own Consciousness? . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:49:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955189&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Richard Hay 2009-12-20T02:49:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955146&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Air is the element that rules Gemini, Libra and Aquarius in Astrology. It also represents the Suit of Swords in Tarot, symbolizing awareness, consciousness, clarity and insight. The Air element is . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:59:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955146&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-20T01:59:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955140&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace ire is the element of the Wands suit in Tarot, which is associated with energy, will, desire and charisma. In Astrology, Fire rules the signs of Aries, Sagittarius and Leo. Since the Solstice is all about . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:53:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955140&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-20T01:53:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955129&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Earth is the element of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn in Astrology. In Tarot, Earth is associated with the Suit of Coins or Discs (which represents the capacity to relax, attuning to the rhythms of Nature . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:39:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955129&grpId=3659174697249176&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-20T01:39:03Z