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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Science of the soul - proof or faith? | 5/26/2012 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: Can you tell me if there is a science of the soul? Spirituality teaches that we are all souls. Based ... A: Although it is trendy for certain writers to create theories for the "science of the soul" - there ... | ||
| Ref: query | 5/26/2012 | Margaret Placentra Johnston |
| Q: Good day Can you tell me if there is a science of the soul? Spirituality teaches that we are all ... A: I don't have an exact answer for you, but I very much suspect that the ability you seek, to see the ... | ||
| Ref: question | 5/26/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Can you tell me if there is a science of the soul? Spirituality teaches that we are all souls. Based ... A: Yes, definitely there is a science book which will provide complete clarity on this subject. This ... | ||
| Awakening and strange dreams... | 5/7/2012 | Elsabe Smit |
| Q: My name is Heather and I am a 34 year old female. About two months ago, my life started to change. ... A: I smiled when I read this - in recognition because I know exactly what you are talking about. Yes, ... | ||
| Buddha | 5/1/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Respected Sir, is buddha a case of spontaneous awakening? A: Awakening is always spontaneous. It is not possible to get enlightenment gradually or step by step. ... | ||
| Finding Ancient Symbolism for Tattoo | 4/28/2012 | Aloha Dennis |
| Q: This is a bizarre inquiry to be sure, but I believe that the insight you can offer may be helpful. ... A: Aloha Amanda, Ancient adage of the guidance realm says: "We can guide, but we cannot do the ... | ||
| Crash Course: The Great Shift 2012 | 4/25/2012 | Aloha Dennis |
| Q: ..it's Heather. I wrote you a little over a month ago about seeing a network spinal analysis ... A: Aloha Heather, Ah, the meaning of number 11. I believe this answer will send you in a direction ... | ||
| totem ""inner power"" | 4/19/2012 | Aloha Dennis |
| Q: Hey I was looking for someone who can answer me hope to find the answer here Just want to know who ... A: Aloha Noor, To find your inner power, you need to go to the Source. Why mess around with animal ... | ||
| definitions of "spiritual" and "religious" | 4/17/2012 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: What is the difference when people say "i'm more spiritual than religious."? A: Here are definitions for the two terms "religious" and "spiritual" in the context of personal ... | ||
| How to deal with a work situation | 3/30/2012 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: I have been reading various books and authors trying to find the right way how to think positive, ... A: According your description of the situation - you are the enlightened one here, and this private ... | ||
| changes from holistic healing | 3/21/2012 | Aloha Dennis |
| Q: My name in Heather, and I am a 34 year old female just looking for some advice about energy healing ... A: Here is my opinion. It sounds like your chiropractic and energy healing therapies are working and ... | ||
| Lucid dreaming | 3/6/2012 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: Dr. Waxman, This is a follow-up that involves some of your insight – perhaps you could provide me ... A: It sounds as though you are describing a phenomenon known as "lucid dreaming." Sometimes, when we ... | ||
| I'm sure God hates me | 2/28/2012 | Jim Dreaver |
| Q: I'll try to avoid specifc incidents as I don't think they'd help and only make this question longer ... A: Well. that is quite a story of emotional pain, loss, and suffering... You sound still very ... | ||
| Electromagnetic issues and health | 2/23/2012 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: Waxman, Before you read this I just want to state, that I’m not nuts and I’m not ... A: According to your observations, "I’ve read that some of these sensations and experiences could be ... | ||
| How can I calm myself and listen to my intuitions "clearly" | 2/16/2012 | Elsabe Smit |
| Q: I have had been meditating for the last 2 months.I do it for 20 minutes a day almost daily in ... A: Daily meditation is an excellent practice for calming down and clearing your mind. The more you ... | ||
| My Dream | 2/16/2012 | Jim Dreaver |
| Q: hey Jim HI i don't know if you can help me with this but i couldn't find some one expert on this ... A: It is obvious, the meaning of your dream. The eagle is clearly your totem animal, and you are meant ... | ||
| Where to go from here? | 2/14/2012 | Jim Dreaver |
| Q: Birthday: April, 23, 1970: 10:22am, LA, California. Birth Name: Tanya Hardison I have always ... A: The piece below, which I just wrote, will help you realize a deeper sense of your true nature - ... | ||
| Spiritual Energy and Attraction | 1/24/2012 | Rita Desnoyers-Garcia |
| Q: I have a question about spiritual energy. I recently went to a funeral and saw family members who I ... A: Here's my take and you can decide whether this resonates with you or not. You are a bright light, a ... | ||
| Why do we exist? | 1/15/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Sir, why do we exist ?? A: We are all eternal spiritual beings who are having a temporary human experience. We exist as human ... | ||
| book recommendations for spiritual seekers | 1/11/2012 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: I’m writing because I’d like to ask you about something. I think in the life of every person who is ... A: I appreciate the manner in which you stress the impact that certain books can have upon an ... | ||
| Hello | 1/9/2012 | Rev Susan R Griffin |
| Q: The question I have is about dating. Ok I am someone that is in tune with the universe in helping me ... A: The main thing I can tell you is that your Divine Self knows more about who and what you need in ... | ||
| Edgar Cayce and Time | 12/8/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: I have just started to discover, thankfully, Edgar Cayce, and am currently reading Many Mansions by ... A: The concept of "simultaneous time," which connotes past, present, and future - all co-existing - is ... | ||
| Illusion, Non-Duality | 12/1/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: Sir, If I am not my body or my mind and you are not your body or your mind then the truth is we are ... A: The philosophy you are speaking of is called Nonduality or Nondualism, which is known as ... | ||
| The Cosmic Mind | 12/1/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Sir, If I am not my body or my mind and you are not your body or your mind then the truth is we are ... A: I agree with the content of what you are saying but your choice of words might give room to ... | ||
| Ref: question | 11/22/2011 | Jim Dreaver |
| Q: Good day Who am i? Am i spirit or body and how does one know? Regards Sunil Mahabir (Sam) Pembroke ... A: Your true nature is pure consciousness,expressing in this body, mind, and personality known as ... | ||
| Spiritual Awakening | 11/21/2011 | Rev Susan R Griffin |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I'm going through my spiritual awakening, and I'm finding it ... A: Sorry this has taken so long, but it's holiday season here in the US and things get pretty hectic. ... | ||
| ego | 11/13/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Is it possible to get rid of ego permanently? A: It is neither possible NOR required. Ego is like a shadow. As you walk it comes with you. Sometimes ... | ||
| struggling | 10/11/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: ) my name is Lori I am 30 years old. I have been struggling with both spirituality for some time ... A: The feelings that you're describing remind me of timeless metaphors such as, "wrestling with God" ... | ||
| Experience | 9/30/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: I had this experience. As I was falling asleep, I felt a coolness through out my body then I saw ... A: Mark - from your description, it sounds like you experienced an astral projection or out-of-body ... | ||
| Enlightened | 9/26/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: Are you enlightened? Do you need a teacher to reach the state of enlightenment? A: Anyone who claims to be "enlightened" probably is not, because along with true enlightenment comes ... | ||
| is suffering optional? | 9/23/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Sir, Many times drama of some kind cannot be avoided or it is better to deal with an unpleasant ... A: Yes, Suffering is optional. If anyone wants to suffer, there are plenty of opportunities. The ... | ||
| Re- can you give me any information about what you think may have taken place? | 9/22/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: I had an experience coming out of sleep or in sleep. I've never had this one before or anything like ... A: Brie - Thank you for the reply; as you continue to develop your "natural talents," you'll find ... | ||
| can you give me any information about what you think may have taken place? | 9/18/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: I had an experience coming out of sleep or in sleep. I've never had this one before or anything like ... A: I've been thinking about your question for the last two days in an attempt to offer you some helpful ... | ||
| An Experience of Awakening | 9/17/2011 | Aloha Dennis |
| Q: I have been ‘gifted’ with some exceptional experiences in my life. I would like to share one that ... A: Congratulations, Brie The experience you describe is a glimpse of your truth essence – which is, ... | ||
| Enlightenment | 9/9/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: Sir, Are you an enlightened person? And,if so, do you help other people to become enlightened? ... A: Understanding the word "enlightenment": Hi Mark, Anyone who claims to be ... | ||
| Dharma | 9/6/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: What is Dharma? A: Right action is Dharma. Dharma preserves and sustains the society. All of us play various roles in ... | ||
| Enlightenment and Rebirth | 9/6/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: If we have lived before why can't we remember our past lives? or is there a way to remember? ... A: NO. This does not happen. An enlightened person will not be able to do something that is not ... | ||
| Karma | 9/6/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: What are your thoughts on karma? Does this really exist? ANSWER: Hi Barbara, Every one of the ... A: The phrase "follow your bliss" was popularized by the scholar Joseph Campbell. My interpretation of ... | ||
| Remembering Past Lives | 9/6/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: If we have lived before why can't we remember our past lives? or is there a way to remember? A: It is an hurdle to enlightenment. That's why we do not remember or recall our past lives. There are ... | ||
| Karma | 9/5/2011 | Bob Waxman |
| Q: What are your thoughts on karma? Does this really exist? ANSWER: Hi Barbara, Every one of the ... A: Barbara - thanks for the follow-up. Please understand that the word "karma" means action. Therefore, ... | ||
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Please ask any question relating to spiritual awakening, personal growth, or the pursuit of enlightenment. If you are having difficulty with a religious or spiritual concept - please feel free to explain your dilemma and ask a question relating to your situation. I have written three books on various spiritual topics and have been teaching classes for over 12 years. My expertise is in writing, teaching, and explaining the underlying meanings that are found in ancient and modern spiritual traditions.
Experience
Teaching classes, seminars, and workshops over the past 12 years on "The Wonder of Comparative Spirituality". These classes include explanations of the similarities and differences in ancient and modern spiritual traditions.
"2012: The Meaning and The Message" - Paragon House Publishers
"The Seven Fundamental Principles of Esoteric Philosophy" - Sinclair Publishing, Inc.
"Kabbalah Simply Stated" - Paragon House Publishers
New Book not yet released: "By the Waters of Forgetfulness - The Mystical Teachings of Plato"
Organizations
Longboat Key Education Center
The Center for Positive Living
IANDS (near-death experience organization)
The Open Center
American Seminar Leaders Association
Publications
Articles: Did Freud Accept or Reject Mysticism?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Did-Freud-Accept-Or-Reject-Mysticism?&id=1291492
The Astral Body and After Death Experience
http://www.paratracker.org/files/article-20660.pdf
Education/Credentials
Ph.D (in progress) in Human Sciences at Saybrook University; Master's Degree with a concentration in Comparative Religion at Skidmore College; (2) B.A.'a from The American University. Additional philosophy courses taken at Columbia University and New York University.
Awards and Honors
many awards received...
Past/Present Clients
The Open Center
Longboat Key Education Center
Hundreds of students over the last 12 years
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