http://www.karmicecology.com/ Karmic Ecology Philosophy Content Archive http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1066/win-the-game-of-choice A look at the influences surrounding the decisions we make in life. Annette Ong explores the topic in relation to game playing and how the use of instinct, skill and strategy affect our experience. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1226/the-demise-of-reason To every action, there is a reaction. This fundamental law of physics is explored by Dian Brown in relation to the manner by which we are choosing to abandon reason and common sense in our judgements. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1053/our-conscious-and-unconscious What makes us tick fundamentally? Let's explore this fascinating distinction of the Conscious and Unconscious Mind. Claudine Maturana delves into the 'nuts and bolts' of mind mechanics, our awareness and un-awarene... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1052/real-or-imaginary Ever wondered what is really going on when you witness a Stage show? Claudine Maturana explains some of the behind the scene techniques used in Stage Hypnosis and its illusion component. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1051/a-hypnosis-session Become informed about the general process of a typical hypnosis session. Claudine Maturana shares what to expect during a hypnosis session in the first of a series of discussions regarding hypnotherapy. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/benig-mauger/1048/soul-mates-and-healing In part 2 of Love, Heartbreak and Healing, Beniq Mauger writes that loving and relating is fundamental to our spiritual growth. She takes the Jungian view that fundamental to individuation is the vow to another. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/judith-snyman/1044/transcending-the-ego Jay Aay suggests that enlightenment is merely the emergence of the truth when the obstructions to the realisation of that truth have been removed. By analogy: The shining of the sun is not conditional upon the remov... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/teresa-ralton/1043/dr-john-demartini-talks When Dr John Demartini visited Melbourne a few months back, Teresa Ralton heard him speak about how balance and fulfilment can be restored to our lives if we would only remember to ask the right questions http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/benig-mauger/1034/loveheartbreak-and-healing Benig Mauger writes how the Inner Marriage represents the ultimate in inner balance. She explains the three fundamental truths of the human relationship in this first of a multi-part series. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/1032/how-do-we-become-powerful In the new paradigm of balance what is being powerful? Melody R Green thinks it may come down to three things - being present, being willing to speak one's truth and being willing to take a stand. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/1031/do-you-live-your-life-small Who said it is best to live our lives small? Melody R Green says we need to think of living our life to its fullest and richest capacity in every moment. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1026/a-guided-tour-of-emotion Re-activate the inbuilt radar by trusting it and accepting the information it relays. Claudine Maturana integrates the intuitive response of what we feel, and what we do and the confusion that can result in the lack... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1025/that-childlike-fragment Understand our behaviours and actions a touch deeper as we become introspective. Claudine Maturana explores the essence of who we are and how if forms who we have become today. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1024/why-me Personal responsibility is painful to accept, yet by doing so, it plays a pivotal part in alleviating the pain. Claudine Maturana expands the thought process to incorporate the inner view of ourselves. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1023/the-real-difference The success that we are usually after is often forgotten by an initial basic step. Claudine Maturana explains the importance of the difference in our actions and its consistency that we need to create. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/diana-charabin/1022/the-bright-side-of-adversity Diana Charabin, through two personal challenges namely law school and a severe knee injury; discusses how taking a spiritual approach to life's challenges has helped her in her journey towards growth, wisdom and str... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1054/what-is-hypnosis-really Find out the history of common thoughts still around today about the hypnotic world and its value in our society. Claudine Maturana begins to demystify the world of Hypnosis with clear and comprehensive form. http://www.karmicecology.com/spirit/metaphysics/dian-brown/1059/psychics-are-messengers Dian Brown explains our work in understanding ourselves and our lives actually begins the moment we leave our reading. Psychics are gifted messengers who simply offer us a closer look at the tools we already have to... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1060/coping-with-christmas Do you remember what Christmas is really about and how you were only filled with wonder and happiness? Dian Brown offers some great advice on the Christmas of old and getting through this Festive Season. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/diana-charabin/1145/the-art-of-not-thinking Diana Charabin writes about how living in the present moment is often challenged by her overanalytical ways. She explores how we can learn from other people in unconventional ways and discusses the benefits of letti... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1144/the-masks-we-wear Dian Brown addresses why we should take off our masks and stop playing roles that we not only feel uncomfortable with, but are a lie - to reveal our true identities. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1143/transcending-resolutions Try a different approach this year and stop the resolutions that dwindle to a pin-point by the end of the year. Claudine Maturana offers a fresher perspective on the resolves of the New Year. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1141/the-wisdom-of-words Annette Ong explores verbal expression as not only a form of communication, but one of energy exchange where the impact words have on us and others can be far greater than we realise. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/diana-charabin/1139/living-your-life-backwards Diana Charabin writes that the only way to live your life to the fullest is to live it from the wisdom of old age back to the innocence of childhood. http://www.karmicecology.com/body/human-body/annette-ong/1136/the-concept-of-karma The ideas surrounding Karma are fraught with myths and misconceptions. Annette Ong demystifies the topic of karma by shedding light on what it is and how it can affect all of us. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1130/movie-magic-and-the-mind Annette Ong compares film with the mental movies we are constantly directing in our minds and how belief plays a major part in the final cut. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/benig-mauger/1129/landscapes-of-love There are always inner forces at work in our relationships, and it is our inner (psychological) landscapes that determine in many cases how we relate and with whom. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1128/where-is-love-in-pain How can we believe love is real when we are surrounded by trouble plaguing both our lands and lives? Dian Brown, by using moments of intense pain, questions why love would let these things occur? http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/diana-charabin/1068/modeling-organisation Diana Charabin interviews a professional model on how organization enables her to balance work life as a human resources manager with her life as a student, while still having a full family and social life. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1065/time-to-shine Annette Ong compares the quest for diamonds to discovering the precious gems in our own lives. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1064/paying-attention-to-intention A close up of the importance our intentions play in our lives. Annette Ong looks at the awareness needed to create intentions that will lead to desired outcomes. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1063/desiring-greener-pastures Is the grass always greener on the other side? Annette Ong looks at how our minds can often trick us into seeing flawless perfection everywhere but in our own lives. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1061/awakening-to-the-present Dian Brown explores this process of being present and living only today, 'today'. "Do not dwell on the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." Buddha http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1021/everything-in-moderation A thought piece on the role expectation plays in our lives. Annette Ong discusses the pros and cons of holding great expectations. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1020/so-the-story-goes A look at the way our life stories unfold and the influence our thoughts play in shaping the content. Annette Ong questions, what makes for a balanced life story? http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/993/we-can-learn-from-the-gfc Unless finance is our field most of us are unaware of how money, the stock market and loans really work. Now the crisis is hitting Melody R Green is concerned about what is happening to us emotionally http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/992/living-in-the-four-planes It has been said that all paths ultimately lead to enlightenment. To walk any one path requires a philosophy. This can be likened to a compass, which can come in handy when encountering those pesky forks in the road... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/991/personal-his-stories-and-her-stories Accepting the truth of time is crucial in the process to achieving balance according to Melody R Green. She posits that in this moment you are a completely different being from the "you" of yesterday or year. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/990/choicethe-human-experience Every situation that happens to us involves choice. In her second blog instalment, Melody R Green argues that the choice does not always lie with the event "happening" to us but in our choice of how we actually reac... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/989/why-writers-writeand-readers-read Melody R Green sets the scene for her weekly blog on philosophy. This week's focus is firmly on the I- more importantly... the "Who Am I". http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/979/im-too-busy-to-have-a-life-pt-4 You have a divine right to be happy, and if something isn’t working in your life you are allowed to change it. In part four of this series Dian Brown challenges you to change the way you see yoursel... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/978/im-too-busy-to-have-a-life-pt-3 When Dian Brown was teaching time management skills to secondary students, after waiting for the inevitable groans that would filter through, she would have them draw a weekly time-table. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/teresa-ralton/977/beyond-the-emotional-roller-coaster Teresa Ralton writes that the focus on the acceptance and balancing of opposites underpins Anthony Solerno’s teaching which describes transformational healing. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/976/im-too-busy-to-have-a-life-pt-2 In Part 1, we realised that we were more than the things we did and the roles we had. We understood that, no matter what we do, life will go by. So, how do we fit everything that we want into our lives? Dian Brown e... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/975/im-too-busy-to-have-a-life-pt-1 How does life become so consuming that we lose our identity and determine that our personal needs just don't matter? Dian Brown suggests that the more we allow ourselves to be ruled by our lives, the more we forget ... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/editor/968/great-minds-think-alike Thought and mind are often synonymous. But mind you, not all minds think alike and just as well. In life we mind map, mind where we are going, look at someone who is behaving contrary to our standards with a glare. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/meditation/editor/967/a-quiet-mind Life does not need to be a perpetual metronome. The Buddhist says that if we can silence our minds for an instant then we can create new worlds. Meditation is the art of stilling the mind. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/editor/959/just-mind-over-matter Inspiration without an outlet is just that - inspiration. Inspiration expressed through the filters of our lives' conditioning (dare we say ego) can move us away from the balanced path to our destinies. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/meditation/michael-breen/21/defining-your-vision What do YOU really want out of life? Can you almost touch/feel/taste it? Are you there in your mind already? These are the million dollar questions, aren't they? Michael Breen attempts to demystify... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/michael-breen/19/the-game-of-life Throughout time, we have allowed ourselves to become distracted from our true purpose of being. Belief systems become set in place conditioning us into accepting far less than we are capable of being. Michael Breen ... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/994/being-true-to-ourselves The truth is complex. As always we must begin with ourselves, for everything out side of us is a reflection of what we believe and understand to be the truth. Are we being true to ourselves? http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/999/im-too-busy-to-have-a-life-pt-6 Go for a walk and listen to what's around you, look at the colours of the birds flying past and really look at the types of flowers and trees there are. Dian Brown shines a light on a pathway to balance - go for a w... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1019/creative-forces-at-work A look at the influence creativity has on different aspects of our lives. Annette Ong explores the overall benefits of creative expression. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/annette-ong/1018/a-penny-for-your-thoughts A look at habitual thought patterns and how influential they can be on our lives. Annette Ong discusses how developing awareness of thought patterns, is the first step to changing them. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/diana-charabin/1017/chasing-childhood-dreams As a child Diana Charabin always dreamt about learning how to skateboard. A quiet afternoon found her recounting her childhood aspirations and pushing her to finally reach out and find the joys of following her drea... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1016/realising-what-we-have Why do we let our relationships fall apart? How do we lose love and focus only on negatives? Dian Brown explains that re-evaluating the importance of our lives will show us what is real. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/1015/its-time-for-change It's time for a change. Melody R Green says it has been hard not to notice this slogan from the US Presidential campaign as we have been living with it for nearly two years! http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/1014/how-we-choose-happiness It seems as though many of us have missed out on the number one ingredient we consider important in creating a fulfilling life is happiness. Melody R Green asks - So what is it and how do we get it? http://www.karmicecology.com/body/human-body/lucy-hordern/1013/chinese-medicine-and-your-heart Balance is achieved by walking the path between two opposites. Lucy Hordern shows us, through Traditional Chinese Medicine, how to get out of the head and into the heart. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1012/is-there-someone-for-everyone Join two members of Generation X as they look for love in a modern world. Dian Brown creates a place where love struggles to conquer all. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1011/narcissism-and-fate Dian Brown explores how we seal our fate when consumed by narcissism. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/dian-brown/1010/forgivenessego-and-soul What does our soul need to do in its lifetime, and what part does our ego play? Which way do we turn when forgiveness becomes a lesson? Dian Brown considers their connection and meaning. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/melody-green/1009/a-balanced-life-with-greed The current economic ‘crisis’ has led me to think about how we balance out wants, needs and desires as they relate to living consciously and in harmony with the world. Melody R Green asks - is greed intrinsical... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1008/the-priceless-truth Having a plan or strategy in place to see how we are going is an effective and objective way to measure our progress. Claudine Maturana gets specific about creating outcomes that we desire to attain. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1006/the-unspoken-art The importance of Balance and the confidence in maintaining one’s balance is a delicate yet not impossible task. Claudine Maturana outlines that without balance not only do we suffer but those around us do also. http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/claudine-maturana/1005/the-power-of-negatives Introducing the importance of both positive and negative thoughts and the direct relationship of how our thoughts determine our life outcomes. Claudine Maturana is highlighting the need that as individuals we must c... http://www.karmicecology.com/body/physical-therapy/james-may/1004/balance-through-chronic-illness Some of us need a catalyst for change, whether it's a diagnosis, a relationship breakdown or the death of a loved one. It took a chronic illness for James May to seek out balance in all areas of life and find his pa... http://www.karmicecology.com/mind/philosophy/editor/16/calling-all-writers Broaden your reach and readership. Karmic Ecology is the perfect place for writers to interact with their readers, potential and existing, because it is on the web and accessible to everyone.