Marianne Williamson talks about how the means we use to achieve our goals are more important than actually achieving the goal. For example, who we are becoming when we are going after our goals is more important than actually achieving our goals…If we lack a solid foundation, then any goal we achieve will be short-lived or sabotaged… Alternatively, if we can become a person of integrity,love and strength, then we will naturally attract similar people, events and circumstances into our life that are consistent with our current state of who we are being and make it a lot easier for us to achieve our goals and sustain the success.

The cartoon below attempts to explain the ‘observer effect’ using animated quantum physics. If you liked What the Bleep, then you will love this cartoon. It uses quantum physics to show that when we change the way we look at things, the things we look at begin to change. Scientists still do not know exactly why, but when a wave function is not observed it remains a wave. However, when a wave is observed, it turns into a particle.

Many personal development authors, theologians, and quantum physicists cite this research as a scientific explanation for the law of attraction, power of intention or more traditionally why prayer can lead to unexplainable healing. It is unclear to what extent our thoughts, intentions, prayers, and consciousness impact our physical reality; however, it is clear and has been shown with double blind experiments that what is held in the mind does impact our physical reality and also tends to manifest in our life when the conditions are appropriate.

In the video clip below, a man plays with lions in their natural habitat. I’ve always been fascinated with how wild animals interact with humans. Could this activity suggest the presence of a friendly bond between man and beast or just some random display of animal instincts that happens to appear to be friendly?

Oprah appeared on the cover of Newsweek last week with the caption: Crazy Talk Oprah, Wacky Cures and You. The subtitle sarcastically mocks Oprah’s advice with the following phrases: Wish Away Cancer! Get A Lunchtime Face-Lift! Eradicate Autism! Turn Back The Clock! Thin Your Thighs! Cure Menopause! Harness Positive Energy!

Oprah responded to the critique via ET by saying,
“I trust the viewers, and I know that they are smart and discerning enough to seek out medical opinions to determine what may be best for them,”

Newsweek’s article troubles me for a few reasons. First, Newsweek is a news magazine that should be a source of factual information for serious current events and news. There are many more newsworthy and important events going on right now like the election of another Supreme Court Justice, War of Terror, worldwide economic collapse and health care reform that should take up space on Newsweek’s cover, not Oprah. Much of Newsweek’s frustration with Oprah is that she should stick to being an entertainer, not a health care advisor. Well, Newsweek should stick to being a news magazine, not a tabloid that tries to poke fun of entertainers. By the way, I wonder how many more issues Newsweek sold this week because they put Oprah on the cover.

Additionally, their appraisal of Oprah’s advice is incomplete and cynical. Oprah is known for offering non-traditional health care remedies such as the power of visualization, hypnosis, supplements and other alternative modes of healing. Newsweek ‘poo-poos’ these known healing modalities as if they are for wack-jobs. When in reality, people do heal themselves by methods that can not be explained with science’s current three-dimensional paradigm. Additionally, Oprah also has Ivy-League educated doctors on the show that advocate traditional advice such as healthy eating and exercise. Part of Oprah’s success as an entertainer and as a trusted source of guidance is that she offers a balance of both traditional advice and non-traditional guidance. She also trusts that her audience has the intelligence to research which combination of traditional and non-traditional healing ideas will work best for them.

In the interview below, Oprah talks to Wayne Dyer about his thoughts on the wisdom of the Tao

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Do animals have the capacity to love? They certainly care for their offspring, but can they love? The video below of a dog providing food for a cat provides some evidence that animals may love other animals even those outside their own species.

Below is an email I received today from the Eckhart Tolle TV Team about the upcoming launch of Eckhart Tolle TV:

“We are thrilled to let you know that Eckhart Tolle TV will be launching on June 1st, 2009!
 
Eckhart Tolle TV is a pioneering new medium that will allow people from all over the world to connect with Eckhart’s teachings in an ongoing way — including access to monthly private video seminars, an online community, live group meditations, and special monthly contributions from Kim Eng. We appreciate your interest in knowing more about Eckhart Tolle TV and are pleased to let you know about a special opportunity available only to early subscribers.
 
If you register to become a member of Eckhart Tolle TV by April 11th (details can be found by visiting www.EckhartTolleTV.com), you may be eligible to win a ticket to the recording of a private seminar series that will be broadcast at a later date on Eckhart Tolle TV.
 
Here’s how it works: The private seminar series will be recorded in front of a small studio audience in Santa Barbara, California, from April 28 through May 3.  When you register to join Eckhart Tolle TV, you will receive a confirmation email with your order number and password information. You will also receive an email wherein you will have the opportunity to submit a question to Eckhart. Your question should come from your heart, a question that is sincere and genuine for you. The staff of Eckhart Tolle TV will then select 20 questions (and 20 audience members!) to attend this upcoming private seminar series. During one of the recording sessions, you will have the chance to ask Eckhart Tolle your question in person and also to attend the entire series of five recording sessions at no charge (please see below for more information).
 
If you register to join Eckhart Tolle TV now, you have the chance not only to attend this private seminar series but also to receive an early subscription discount: the first 7 months of broadcasts for the price of 5 (please visit www.EckhartTolleTV.com for details). And as a member, you can always submit your questions to Eckhart in written, audio, or video form, and be eligible for attendance at future recordings.
 
We look forward to joining you in presence, online, together with Eckhart Tolle.
 

    In the video clip below, Jack Canfield talks about how growing up in a lower-middle class family shaped his beliefs.  He knows a lot about overcoming adversity and developing perseverance.  His famous Chicken Soup for the Soul book series was rejected by 144 publishers.  They said that no one would want to buy a book with stories about other people succeeding or overcoming adversity and also that his idea was not dark enough… Those publishers who rejected him probably wish they had given him a chance now.

      Over the past couple years, the law of attraction has generated its share of critics and fans – in part because the results that people have experienced are so varied.  Some people have used it to create health, wealth and happiness.  Other people have just seen more frustration, pain and suffering.  A lot has been written on why people get such drastically different results.

      One factor that is not always talked about is the role the unconscious plays in attracting circumstances, events and people in our life.  If one believes in karma, then the unconscious can include everything from the positive impact of an act of kindness to the inheritance of negative karma that we created in the distant past.  Just being open to this possible explanation of the effect our unconscious can play may help take the edge off of unpleasant circumstances. 

       If we can view undesired outcomes as an opportunity to undo negative karma, then frustrating events turn into possibilities for us to progress spiritually; and instead of being in a state of anger, frustration and bitterness, we can move into a state of acceptance, awareness and compassion for ourself, others and life in general.  The result of developing this mindset is that not only are we more likely to be at peace internally in the midst of unpleasant external circumstances, but we are able to take much more effective, decisive and inspired actions to attract our desired results.

       In the video clip below, Bill Harris offers his explanation on the unconscious and tools we can use to overcome its blocks.