Midpen Insight

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

The other day I was late for something. Not very late. In fact, I was actually on time but an angry voice berated me anyway, saying, "You are late! There will be no seats left. You wouldn't run late if you were more organized!" It was a terrible feeling, especially because the voice was partially right.Who was this voice yelling at me...

Is there a mystery here to be unravelled? Is there a serpent code being held by the Grail myths? Can we uncover this code by taking a look at the Lady of Lake? The answer is yes to all these questions, for held within the folds of the coiled snake we shall discover the truth of the origin of the Arthurian tales and the strange watery Lady who was to give Arthur his sword.There are various names attributed to the 'Lady of the Lake;' Nimue and Vivienne are the two most used, but most pertinent to us here is 'White Serpent.' Nimue is probably Mneme or Mnemosyne, who is one of the Muses or 'water nymphs' from Roman and Greek mythology and who gave out weapons - just as the Lady of the Lake did. Vivienne...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out. Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

After determining where the Eight Life Aspirations sectors are in your house, you will need to decorate and place items that correspond with those sectors. Remember that activating these sectors will benefit all the people living in your household.Please do not confuse this with enhancing your PERSONAL directions. Personal directions must be enhanced by using your KUA number.Don't spend a lot of money! You don't have to go out and spend a lot of money to "Feng Shui" your house! How many people who have a specialty store will tell you THAT?? : ) Just look around your home and see what items you have in various places. I am speaking of figurines, plants, wooden objects, metal objects, photos, candles...

If you have been practicing positive thinking in your daily life, and you have planted your positive mental garden, you will start to see the beginnings of growth in yourself and your surroundings. At this stage, it is important to nurture the tender new beginnings of your confident, positive self. You should learn to recognize the effects of positive thinking in your life and encourage the development of strong roots to anchor yourself in success. "There's only one corner of the universe youcan be certain of improving, and that's your own self." - Aldous Huxley As you practice using positive thinking, you will find that things begin to change for you. Sometimes the change is so gradual you don't...

Each night, when I put my head on the pillow and turn my thoughts to things ethereal, I am hopeful that the world is a little better place than when I awoke that morning. I hope that the dissidents, extremists, murderers, plunderers, bigots, philanderers, cheaters, molesters and others of mean-spirit find that their chosen path is not a beneficial avenue. I hope they see that they themselves are not truly benefiting from a mean-spirited philosophy.It is because I am addicted to Right Action and Positive Thought that I see the Light shining on our sorry world. I believe, with the very essence of my Soul, that mankind will evolve from the hate and bitterness to a place of peace and contentment...

Is there a mystery here to be unravelled? Is there a serpent code being held by the Grail myths? Can we uncover this code by taking a look at the Lady of Lake? The answer is yes to all these questions, for held within the folds of the coiled snake we shall discover the truth of the origin of the Arthurian tales and the strange watery Lady who was to give Arthur his sword.There are various names attributed to the 'Lady of the Lake;' Nimue and Vivienne are the two most used, but most pertinent to us here is 'White Serpent.' Nimue is probably Mneme or Mnemosyne, who is one of the Muses or 'water nymphs' from Roman and Greek mythology and who gave out weapons - just as the Lady of the Lake did. Vivienne...

The other day I was late for something. Not very late. In fact, I was actually on time but an angry voice berated me anyway, saying, "You are late! There will be no seats left. You wouldn't run late if you were more organized!" It was a terrible feeling, especially because the voice was partially right.Who was this voice yelling at me...

People from all over the world do not know too many things about Afghanistan. They do not know its history, where it is situated, and its religion. They do not have any piece of valuable information concerning the wonderful places they can visit there and this is a real loss for those of you who are interested in discovering new places and in meeting new people. Afghanistan is a country that is worth seeing. To what concerns its people, they are at least as interesting as their country. The online Afghan chat is only for people aged thirteen and above thirteen. Children who are under eighteen years old need their parents' permission if they want to use the chat room. The chat room is a free service...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

Ever since Walter Benjamin published his essay "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," scholars have debated whether mechanically reproduced art can have "aura" as Benjamin discussed this concept. The debate has now included digital art and cybernetic systems, but the question has remained the same. Can a work of art not produced by human hands, but by a machine have the same quality or atmosphere as conventional works?Referring to Benjamin's own definitions regarding "aura", one can argue that it is possible for "aura" to be present even in digitally produced art, if the artist is aware of the spatial concerns necessary to meet Benjamin's expectations. Using as an example the...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

The aftereffects of verbal, physical or sexual abuse are profound, extensive and pervasive. It is a soul injury. The soul is the center of our spirituality. Before the child has the opportunity to experience him or herself as a fully functioning human being, they have been sexually or physically abused--more often than not by the person with whom the child has implicit trust--the person who is required to protect them from all harm--the parent or another trusted adult. Children as young as one month are sexually abused--genital fondling, oral sex, digital or object penetration are the common forms of infant sexual abuse.Children are taught that God protects us from harm. But how can that be true...

Before you begin to learn yoga you must first decide what you are hoping to learn from yoga. The simple fact is yoga can provide many benefits on the body and mind. If fitness is the sole aim of why you wish to practice yoga then you will leave your mind closed of to the benefits that it can have on you mentally. If you decide to perform yoga for the sole reason of gaining spiritual enlightenment and the positive effects it can have on you mentally then the fitness aspect may not be exploited to its full potential. What I would recommend and believe everyone who is interested in taking up this practice is to enter it with an open mind. Learn the basics to yoga first and then as you become more adapt...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

The Emerald Buddha is a figurine of a sitting Budha, that is the is the palladium of the Kingdom of Thailand. The Buddha is made of green jade, suprisingly not of emerald, clothed in gold is approximately 45 cm tall. The Buddha is kept in the Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, which is located on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.Legend tells that that the Emerald Buddha was created in Pataliputra, India, which is now the city of Patna in 43 BCE by Nagasena. Other great historians beleive that it belongs to the Chiang Saen Style of the 15th century. The legend says that, it remained in Pataliputra for 300 hundred years, until it was taken to Sri Lanka to save it from a civil war. It was then in...

I never know where I am going to find material for my articles. I certainly don't know what pleases my reading public. I don't apologize for what I write because I feel what I write and I certainly never try to hurt anybody. That said my topics this time, although not from the same source, cover the same concept and that concept is God, religion and Christianity. One source is my church bulletin and the other source is from an unidentified writer from the Internet WANTED: "Christians who overlook the faults of others as easily as they do their own." A person should not speak to others without respect, never in anger. The Bible teaches that a soft answer turneth away wrath. Let's study these...

The Emerald Buddha is a figurine of a sitting Budha, that is the is the palladium of the Kingdom of Thailand. The Buddha is made of green jade, suprisingly not of emerald, clothed in gold is approximately 45 cm tall. The Buddha is kept in the Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, which is located on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.Legend tells that that the Emerald Buddha was created in Pataliputra, India, which is now the city of Patna in 43 BCE by Nagasena. Other great historians beleive that it belongs to the Chiang Saen Style of the 15th century. The legend says that, it remained in Pataliputra for 300 hundred years, until it was taken to Sri Lanka to save it from a civil war. It was then in...

The other day I was late for something. Not very late. In fact, I was actually on time but an angry voice berated me anyway, saying, "You are late! There will be no seats left. You wouldn't run late if you were more organized!" It was a terrible feeling, especially because the voice was partially right.Who was this voice yelling at me...

It seems that too many non writers fancy themselves as article writers these days. As the owner of several article directories, as well as an article writer, I've seen just about everything. As someone who uses articles to promote my business interests, I'd like to offer my best tips for writing and promoting articles so that they get you the result you want, which is more traffic and sales. 1. The purpose of writing an article, other than to get traffic and sales to your site, is to establish your expertise. You are offering your potential customer value he/she can't get anywhere else. You are branding yourself as an expert. By branding yourself as an expert in your topic, you raise the credibility...

We live in a hectic and uncertain world, with violence and chaos surrounding us every minute of the day. We are getting busier and busier and being bombarded with commercialism and adverts from every angle. Just like many of us I have been looking for a way to break the constant information overload to help give my mind a chance to relax and after many years of studying and test trying the art of meditation by many of the great religions like Budhism I have found a simple six step formula that helps me to unleash the inner peace that really wishes to come out.Step 1 - Find a cool quiet place The first step in unleashing your inner peace is to find somewhere that will allow you to feel safe whilst...

There is absolutely no way I can possibly tell you about all the different types of meditation in just one article. My intention is to tell you about some of the general benefits of meditation the different types have in common and introduce you to a few popular forms of meditation. Many people have never tried meditation and they truly do not know what they are missing. Our world is full of sounds, sights, and other distractions. We are bombarded with these things every day of our lives. Meditation allows you to escape from this for awhile. A chance to truly relax Through meditation can you truly get to know yourself, organize your thoughts, relax, and even improve your health. That quiet time can...

The Emerald Buddha is a figurine of a sitting Budha, that is the is the palladium of the Kingdom of Thailand. The Buddha is made of green jade, suprisingly not of emerald, clothed in gold is approximately 45 cm tall. The Buddha is kept in the Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, which is located on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.Legend tells that that the Emerald Buddha was created in Pataliputra, India, which is now the city of Patna in 43 BCE by Nagasena. Other great historians beleive that it belongs to the Chiang Saen Style of the 15th century. The legend says that, it remained in Pataliputra for 300 hundred years, until it was taken to Sri Lanka to save it from a civil war. It was then in...

As Mother's day is upon us, Iam moved to express my gratitude for the example of the Flame of the Mother my life has borne witness to.My own human Mother, a Hispanic woman from a large flock of siblings (fourteen) always provided the example of humility and a loving expression in her devotion to life.My Mother also gave to me a certain innocence and childlike quality, a natural wisdom, not outwardly sophisticated, Miss Bautista would marry an US Airman mechanic and become Bea Henry. I have fond memories as my Mother could only partially allow herself libations and liberties others openly indulged. She used to rarely drink a glass of beer, but she had to pour tomatoe juice in it. She was Catholic and...

In order to improve relationships, many people have increasingly turned to Feng Shui remedies hoping to find a solution for their woes.The Feng Shui used in this article is the Eight Mansion (Pa-Kua) School under the Xuan Kong System.SLEEPING POSITIONThe easiest thing you can do to activate your personal relationships is to sleep with your head pointing towards your Nien Yin (Personal Relationship) direction. For couples, it is recommended that you sleep in a bedroom located in the female's Nien Yin corner of the house, while you sleep with both your heads pointing towards the male's Nien Yin direction.In addition, be careful not to sleep under any overhead beams, as doing so is said to put pressure...

Tenaga Dalam - Bahagian 01 Mengenali Tenaga Dalam Tenaga Dalam adalah tenaga semulajadi yang di kurniakan oleh Allah S.W.T kepada semua manusia, mungkin ilmu tenaga dalam masih baru di negara ini, tetapi sebenarnya ilmu ini telah wujud sejak dahulu lagi. Pada waktu itu, ilmu tenaga dalam ini dipraktikan oleh mereka yang bergelar sami budha, paderi dan beberapa pengamal perubatan tradisional/mistik yang lain. Masyarakat Islam juga tidak ketinggalan dalam mengamalkan ilmu ini. Pembangkitan tenaga dalam ini didorong oleh pengaktifan cakra-cakra yang terdapat didalam tubuh manusia, diantaranya seperti cakra mahkota, cakra ajna, cakra, tenggorok, cakra jantung, cakra pusat, cakra seks dan cakra dasar...

Meditation is healthy, safe and affordable. In fact it's free. The only expense you'll have is a meditation mat, which isn't especially necessary-at least from my experience. Meditation has been around for 5,000 years, and was originally a spiritual component of yoga. Through the years non-yogis adopted it, intuitively sensing and connecting the practice with greater peace of mind. Personally, I can't say enough good things about meditation. Its use has rewarded me with less worry and much more energy. But I've never been one for anecdotal evidence. Let's get to the science... Transcendental Meditation Recently, there's an incredible amount of science tied into the benefits of meditation. The...

"Everything in the universe is a pitcher brimming with wisdom and beauty." -Rumi, 13th Century Sufi Poet and Mystic Is the universe friendly? On the surface this seems an absurd statement. Looking deeper, your response might be to say no after reviewing all the calamities of your own life, the often-vicious response of governments around the world to perceived threats to their power, the narcissistic military and industrial complex that constitutes what we call civilization, the awkward and dysfunctional personalities that you have to deal with daily, the devastation of natural storms, the cruelty of the animal kingdom, and the bloody history of our species. Yet despite chaos, horror, and the...

Much like statue, water fountains are also used to commemorate an individual's memorable existence or notable achievement. While fountains are often constructed of some kind of statuary, obviously the difference lies in the addition of falling water. The sound of falling water brings on the feeling of peace and the sight of it reflection. Adding water to a solid form instantly changes a simple object into a tangible and living thing. Unlike a statue (no matter how elaborate the statue is in itself), water fountains trigger much sentiment and idealism. In "Song of the Spirits over the Water" by Johann Wolfgang Goethe it is written, "A mortal's soul seems like the water, from heaven coming to heaven...

A collection of poetry contributed by people who believe in our idea to end poverty forever. This idea can be found on Please note that the views expressed by these poets do not necessarily represent the views of the 'Four Walls for Freedom Campaign'. We support free speech and have thus not edited any of them. You may redistribute this collection of poems as long as you do not change or edit it (including the introduction). Feel free to tell people about our idea to end poverty or come up with your own idea that works even better. Here's our idea to end poverty in short: 0.5% tax on foreign exchange transactions worldwide, raising over £1 trillion per year. Employ most of the poor people in...

With so many views of religion and spirituality these days how do you know which speaker or guide to follow? According to the teachings of Jesus you know a true prophet from a false prophet according to their fruits. Be careful of false prophets that come to you dressed as a sheep. Inside their hearts they may be similar to a ravening wolf. A prophet of God, the Father in Heaven, will bring forth good fruit just as good trees bring forth good tasting and good looking fruit and a corrupt tree or one that is rotten will bring forth nasty looking fruit. By this, you will know which tree to eat from, and by the fruits (which are behaviors, words, deeds of people) you will also know which prophet to...

Over a period of 5,000 years, through the lineage of Tao, there are 64 Patriarchs and one of them is Hui Neng. On the Essence of Mind, he said that it is pure by nature and it is the seed of enlightenment. By making use of this mind alone we can reach Sainthood directly and one of his saying is "Sentient beings who sow the seeds of enlightenment in the field of Causation will reap the fruit of Sainthood. Inanimate objects void of Godly-nature sow not and reap not." This is one of Hui Neng's beautiful stanzas (teachings): "A master of the Buddhist Canon as well as of the teaching of the Dhyana School, may be likened unto the blazing sun sitting high in his meridian tower. Such a man would teach...

Palmistry, or Cheiromancy is a very popular and accurate way of divining. Leic de Hamon (Louis Hamon, aka Cheiro), the famous nineteenth century palmist was named Cheiro after it. Palmistry The art of Palmistry can be traced back as far as the Stone Ages. Pictures of human hands are frequently found in cave drawings, indicating their special interest in this part of the body. These paintings can be seen in the Lascaux Caves in France, the remarkable Santander caves in Spain and in several caves in Africa. The ancient Vedic scriptures contained an abundance of information on palmistry. K.C. Sen, an eminent Indian palmist, says the earliest writings on palmistry were ancient Sanskrit. These verses...