When it comes to success and winning in life, it’s been said that it’s because one has the heart and bravery to make it happen. And with it comes to losing and missing out on things you’ve wanted or desired, even when you possess the talent and skills to make it happen, it’s because of limiting beliefs. So, what exactly is meant by a limiting belief? Limiting beliefs means a way of thinking that constrains us…limits us from succeeding or getting to a better place or position in our lives, jobs, or relationships.  And unfortunately, these limiting beliefs do exactly what they imply by their name…they greatly limit us. So, here are a few examples of limiting beliefs to look out for and be aware of so that you may try to determine them and work on improving your psyche so as not to let these limiting beliefs be so limiting.

• Limiting belief of “I do/I don’t”:

Most of the time, we tend to define ourselves by what we do or don’t do. This could mean what you do for a living or what you don’t do when it comes to a relationship. The point is, in limiting yourself to a specific “I do” or “I don’t,” you aren’t opening yourself up to new possibilities.

• Limiting belief of “I can’t”:

Much of our life, we base things on the premise of what we can or cannot do without even giving it a second thought. If we think we can’t sing without even attempting to try a few notes or take a few lessons, then we are limiting ourselves greatly. Because of this belief of “I can’t,” we think our abilities are limited and we can’t learn something new.

• Limiting Belief of “I must/I mustn’t”:

Values, rules, norms, and laws constrain our thoughts of what we must or mustn’t do. We feel bound by these constraints. However, not all of these constraints are always mandatory, thus limiting us and holding us back as a limiting belief. For instance, if you think you must clean your house every day with no exception, that deprives you of time you could spend doing something more enjoyable or productive.

• Limiting Belief of “I am/am not”:

Thinking that you are or are not something can definitely keep you from achieving new and exciting things, whether it be a new profession or even a new relationship. For example, you may conclude that “I am an artist” and therefore conclude that you are not good at mathematics, science, or manual labor. Or perhaps you’re frustrated with the subject of mathematics and therefore determine, “I am not intelligent.” When you limit yourself to being something or not being something, you’re limiting the belief that you can’t be something else.

• Limiting Belief of “Others are/will”:

We often judge ourselves against the abilities and accomplishments of others around us. And this can be severely limiting. If we think others are more capable or superior to us, then we’ll never try to challenge them or better ourselves. If you can’t get out of the mindset of comparing yourself to what others are doing or saying, then you’ll always be held to the limiting belief that you’ll never be as good as them.

A number of factors help contribute to our limiting beliefs in society. Experience, education, and faulty logic are just a few examples that help hold us back. We use excuses and fear to stay within the realm of these limiting beliefs because we’re afraid of what change may bring if we are actually able to break free from the cycle of limiting ourselves. Remember that to free yourself from these limiting beliefs; first, you must recognize them. Then you can act accordingly and perhaps gradually and finally change your beliefs.

Would you still say that psychics are not for real when a scientific study shows that they are? Yes, they’re real!

Credibility has been given to psychics through a recent scientific  study.  This includes a healers ability to see a person’s aura as well as the ability to feel what someone else is feeling.   This scientific proof has come through a study of  the neurological condition synesthesia.  According to the University of Granada study, published in the prestigious journal Consciousness and Cognition:

Many people attribute “paranormal powers” to El Santón, such as his ability to see the aura of people “but, in fact, it is a clear case of synesthesia”, the researchers explain.
El Santón presents face-color synesthesia (the brain region responsible for face recognition is associated with the color-processing region); touch-mirror synesthesia (when the synesthete observes a person who is being touched or is experiencing pain, s/he experiences the same); high empathy (the ability to feel what other person is feeling), and schizotypy (certain personality traits in healthy people involving slight paranoia and delusions).
“These capacities give synesthetes the ability to make people feel understood, and provide them with special emotion and pain reading skills”

Synesthesia is responsible for people to be able to see smells or hear colors and is the result of a kind of cross-wiring in the brain.   Those with this condition  have a different perspective on the world.   Through treatment , these people can use this condition as a gift to enhance their art. In fact, artistic geniuses such Kandinsky and Tesla had synesthesia.

According to the scientific study, psychics can see auras because they have a form of synesthesia.

While this may be seen as a gift, those with synesthesia can be a curse.  Because synesthesia is so confusing when it comes to processing information given through the senses, those who have it can experience severe trauma and possibly become mentally ill.

Can you become a synesthete?

Synesthesia is genetic and in some cases can be gained through head trauma.  Synesthesia can develop when someone has to create or alter their neural pathways to compensate for the brain trauma.   It is possible to gain synesthesia by meditating or taking mind altering drugs.

While this study does not explicitly say that all kinds of psychic ability is linked to brain trauma it is possible to become in tune with other sensory input by improving your brain function.

Happiness is not something anyone else can give us or take away from us. Happiness is what we make of our lives or don’t. Whatever our circumstances, we can create a joyful or miserable life. It is up to us.

Take Note of What Makes You Happy and Unhappy

First, take some time and think about the things you do. What makes you happy? What makes you unhappy? Sometimes people do things because they think they have to, but if they’re unhappy doing these things, they should consider doing them less or not at all. So when you realize something makes you unhappy, make a mental note to do less of it or stop doing it altogether if you can. When you realize something makes you happy, make a mental note to do more of it for a happier life.

Where You Are and Who You’re With

It’s not just about what you’re doing. It’s also about where you are and who you’re with. Look around you. Do you feel happier here than in other places? If you do, spend more time there; if you don’t, find another spot that makes you feel good. Next, look at the person you’re with. Do they make you happier than other people you’ve spent time with? If they do, spend more time with them. Suppose they don’t spend little or no time with them. This concept may not seem like a secret to you, but you’d be surprised how many people fall down the rabbit hole of unhappiness because they don’t do the things that make them happy, go to the places that make them happy or spend time with the people who make them happy. Good places and good people make for a happier life.

A Happy Home

When you think about your home, does it make you smile? Or does it frustrate and aggravate you? “There’s no place like home,” but if thinking about your home doesn’t bring a smile to your face, then it may be time to change something about it. If moving isn’t an option, you can still do many things to make your home happier. First, give your home a good cleaning. Get rid of old clothes and old furniture. Get rid of gifts from people who are no longer in your life. Paint the walls a bright color and start a garden. Do whatever you can to create a home environment that makes you happy. A happier home is part of a happier life.

A Happier Job

Do you enjoy what you do for a living? Do you feel excited every morning while you get ready for work? How about your boss? Are they kind and fair or micromanaging tyrants? You spend a lot of time at work, so it’s important for you to be happy there. If you love your job, there’s no need to change it to be happier, but you should do something about it if you don’t love it. First, look for a new and better job. If corporate life isn’t for you, look for jobs where you can work from home. Or, consider opening your own business and working for yourself. If none of these ideas are an option, think about ways to make your personal life more fulfilling, so work issues bother you less. Then, if you have something to look forward to after a hard day of work, you’ll live a happier life.

Your Happiness Meter

If your happiness meter is low, try these quick fixes: You can dance, sing, make music, make love, or play an instrument. You can watch a sunset with a loved one or get a four-legged companion. You can start eating better and exercising—just get moving and be active. Remember to be grateful for what you already have. Gratefulness is the key to a happier life. And learn to forgive—yourself and others. It’s time to get happier!

Everyone has an aura, the colored vibration that emits from people every second of every day. One way to view it is as a psychic field that reflects one’s physical health, chakras, or mood. It also reflects one’s future and past, and aura-sensitive individuals are the ones who can pick up on these colors.

• Red refers to the heart and the circulatory system. Positive red is a healthy ego, but negative red reflects anxiety, anger, and a lack of forgiveness.
• Deep red reflects a person who is realistic, grounded, and strong-willed.
• Muddy red reflects anger.
• Clear red reflects sensuality, energy, competition, passion, and power.
• Orange red reflects confidence.
• Bright pink reflects clairaudience, compassion, sensitivity, love, affection, and sensuality (with an artistic streak).
• Dark muddy pink reflects immaturity and dishonesty.
• Orange can be interpreted as a reading of one’s emotional health (as well as one’s reproductive organs). Those with orange auras show excitement and vitality. Viewed positively, it can mean one is courageous, sociable, and creative, whereas if an orange aura is viewed negatively, it can indicate addiction and stress.
• Brownish orange indicates emotional repression and a lazy streak, whereas orange yellow indicates perfectionism, creativity, attention to detail, and overall intelligence.
• Yellow represents an individual’s life energy (while also referring to the spleen). A person with a yellow aura can be interpreted as intelligent, inspired, easygoing, optimistic, and awakened.
• Dark, Muddy Yellow-Gold represents an overwhelmed person, but clear, metallic gold suggests a spiritually active person.
• Bright yellow represents a person who is terrified of losing power, respect, and control, and pale yellow represents positivity, hope, and optimism.
• Green refers to the respiratory system and indicates comfortable, healthy energy. It suggests change, growth, balance, and a love of other people.
• Muddy forest green refers to a propensity for blaming others and jealousy and insecurity; yellow green refers to creativity and clear communication, and emerald green refers to a loving person who can be considered a healer.
• The turquoise aura reflects the immune system’s health while suggesting that a person is compassionate and sensitive.
• The blue aura reflects the health of the thyroid and throat. It also suggests that a person is caring, calm, and intuitive.
• Muddy blue suggests a fear of speaking the truth; royal blue suggests spiritualism, generosity, and clairvoyance; and light blue suggests truthfulness, clarity, and peacefulness.
• Indigo aura reflects the health of the pituitary gland. It also suggests that a person is capable of deep feeling.
• Violet aura reflects the health of the nervous system and pineal gland. It also suggests a magical, artistic, and/or psychic person.
• Lavender aura suggests a daydreamer with an active imagination.
• The silver aura reflects spiritual abundance. It also suggests that a person is expected to encounter money soon.
• Bright, metallic silver denotes intuition and nurturing; muddy gray denotes fear and indicates illness in whatever area of the body it is seen, and dirty gray denotes skepticism.
• The gold aura reflects a person’s state of enlightenment. It also suggests that a person is in touch with their divine guide, intuition, and inner peace.
• The black aura reflects the transformation of energy. It also suggests that a person is unforgiving or suffering from grief and/or trauma from their past life.
• The white aura reflects the protection of certain energies. It also suggests that a person is experiencing new energy and has truthful angelic qualities. Flashes of white auras indicate the nearness of angels.
• A dirty, grayish-white aura potentially indicates illness.
• Earth tones reflect a person who works outside; they are good, grounding colors.
• A rainbow aura reflects the presence of a healer.
• Pastel auras reflect a need for serenity.
• Brown aura indicates a person who is self-obsessed and greedy, whereas dirty brown reflects insecurity and negative energy.

Auras can change colors often, and our surroundings or moods can affect these changes. Have your aura read or learn to see your own to make sure it is healthy.

Superstitions date back to early man’s attempt to explain nature and his own existence. There was a deep belief that animals, nature, and objects held a connection to spirits and the spirit world. In order to have a feeling of appeasing these forces, different behaviors or customs arose that would dictate a favorable fate and good fortune. Many superstitions have come from mythology, where omens were common.

Number 13

There is a term for fear of the number 13 — triskaidekaphobia, of Greek origin. The term for a fear of Friday the 13th is paraskevidekatriaphobia. Across many cultures, the belief that the number 13 is evil and brings bad luck so strong that many hotels, offices, and apartment buildings do not have or recognize a 13th floor, airports usually do not have a 13th gate, and many people stay home on Friday the 13th. The Chinese and ancient Egyptians believed the number 13 brings good fortune. The Egyptians believed in the 12 stages in life toward spiritual enlightenment. The 13th stage was the eternal afterlife. In this sense, death was not a place of fear but a place of high regard for the afterlife. One theory about why this a negative belief about the number 13 exists that Judas, who betrayed Jesus was the 13th person to be seated at the Last Supper.

Spilling Salt 

Historically, it has been believed that spilling salt will bring a person bad luck. More so than bringing bad luck, it is an invitation to let the devil in. Origins of this superstition may date back to ancient times, as salt was used in early rituals and practices. In many cultures, it was believed to be a powerful magical substance. There is yet another Christian belief ascribed to this superstition. It is believed that good spirits exist on the right­hand side and that the devil is seated on the left­hand side of God. So, when we spill salt, it is important to throw the salt with our right hand over our left shoulder to keep the devil, evil and bad luck off of our backs and behind us.

Black Cat Crossing your Path

If a black cat crosses your path, bad luck will come to you and can also be an omen of death. In another version, it is believed that if a black cat walks toward you, it will bring you good luck, and if it walks away from you, it takes good luck away. In ancient Egypt, all cats, including black ones, were highly regarded and well-protected from death and injury. It is customary in England and Ireland that black cats bring good luck.

The word mandala comes from the ancient Sanskrit language and loosely means “circle” or “center.” It’s a simple geometric shape that has no beginning or end. Within its circular shape, the
mandala has the power to promote relaxation, balance the body’s energies, enhance your creativity, and support healing. The great news is you can achieve all of these benefits while having fun with your mandala coloring pages.

To the Tibetan monks, the sand mandala represents multi-dimensional fields of spiritual
consciousness and the state of enlightenment. To the Native Americans, the medicine wheel, a form of mandala symbolizes sacred ceremonial space and the circle of life. In both Eastern and in Western cultures, the mandala has come to symbolize harmony, unity, wholeness, and healing. In truth, the mandala is all of these representations and even more.

Mandalas are used universally to promote healing and other positive states of being. Why? One explanation comes from its very design. The mandala is a circular matrix with a center point—a point from which all things are possible. From this sacred center comes forth infinite possibilities and unlimited potential. So when you use your mandala coloring pages, you’re expressing your desires for healing and wellness.

You can think of the mandala as being energetically alive, a means of creating a pathway to a desired state of being. What state of being do you desire to create? Maybe you want to experience inner peace, or maybe you simply want to use the circular pattern to express your artistry. For whatever purpose you choose to work with the mandala, know that you can achieve it through mandala coloring.

Begin your meditation by gazing into the mandala and letting go of all unwanted thoughts. Focus on the here and now and not on what physical chores you could be doing or other obligations. Imagine floating into the mandala and allowing yourself to absorb the wonder and beauty of the colors and design. Relax and stay focused. Most people feel a sense of clarity and a clearer picture of their intention once the meditation is completed.