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As it is our first issue I will tell you a little about myself and why I decided on starting Aneis de Vida – the circle of light.

From an age point, I am heading toward the half century, but that is just a figure and really not too relevant in my opinion.

It is all in the way you as an individual view yourself and the world at large. I have a beautiful daughter, who is my pride and joy, and of whom I am extremely proud. As young as she is, more often than not she makes more sense in her way of thinking than many adults. I have truly been blessed by having her in my life.

Furthermore, I am a very big animal activist – animals have the purest of souls, they love without expecting anything in return. I have two dogs and a cat (one dog and one cat are rescues) – so yes, I will say openly, please support a local shelter and go and adopt a precious soul who is in need of a loving home.

Why this magazine – well, in all honesty, the world as it stands today needs something to give people inspiration, from the very young to the not so young. People do at times feel lost or even abandoned, and hopefully in our magazine you will find hope, laughs and love radiating out to you, be it on-line in our e-mag or when paging through the beautiful pages. We, the team at Aneis de Vida, are so excited and have so many wonderful ideas and stories to share with all of you.

What can I say, when Tilanie asked me to be a part of Aneis de Vida, I didn’t have to think about it. Having worked on magazines before, and being on my own spiritual journey I am feeling both excited and blessed to add The Circle of Light to my “travel plans”.

I hope that as a team we can intrigue, enlighten and inspire you on your way.

As for me, I am a mother of two amazingly compassionate children – who I learn from every day. Isn’t it amazing how they I would also like to take this opportunity to manage to do that? They master express my deepest thanks to all the technology before we get our heads people who have been involved with around it and their innocence exudes. bringing this dream to fruition – too many to name individually! Please accept my I am an animal lover of note – and have thanks and love and know that I feel both adopted and rescued the furry eternally blessed to have you all on board children in my home. Since a child I have with the various attributes you bring to believed that they are purely extensions to Aneis de Vida – The Circle of Light. And our family and they deserve respect and with that I wish to say to each one of you kindness as much as or even more than our who opens this magazine - may love, light human families. After all they cannot and blessings be with you. speak to tell us what their needs are – or can they? I do believe they can if you are Tilanie October 2014

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willing to listen – that however is a whole other story.

To Tilanie, thank you for thinking of me when you decided to set forth on this amazing venture. To those of you who have contributed and have helped along the way – we could not be here without you. Lastly, to my husband and children thank you for your patience and understanding along the way to our launch, you may not have realised it but your support was what got me through the difficult days when technology seemingly refused to cooperate.

Di Life is hectic...the days just seem to fly by and one wonders where the time went, let alone the year! Technology is getting more advanced by the day, and that in itself is challenging for me. Throughout our hectic schedules we often overlook things, or are no longer aware of what this wonderful universe has to offer us.

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I am on the wrong side of 40 and proud of my age! I have lived in a number of towns in KwaZulu Natal as well as moving abroad for a four year stint in Germany. It has allowed me to meet many different people and also experience different cultures.

Married to my husband for 25 years now, who is also my best friend, we have two adult daughters. Both my girls have lived abroad by themselves, and we are privileged to have them at home temporarily whilst they study. Yet the time will come when they move on to their next phase of life, which will also signal the start of a new chapter in my own life.

Why Aneis de Vida? With all the challenges we face daily in a society where change is the only constant, I firmly believe that Aneis de Vida will provide many with a source of inspiration, hope and peace. The world is not an easy place – it needs a Circle of Light.

Liesel

General: Competition— Calendar— Spa’s and Retreats— Tarot— The Spirits on the other side of the moat— Health and Environment: Ideas for green—lavender fingers— Crystal starter kit—Clear Quartz— Emotional Health— Natural Remedies— Animal Communication— Stories and Reviews: Short story by Ja’mir Graham— Cold Factor Book Review— Fun: Crossword— Humour— Help Corner—

Recipe— Children and Teens: Granny Goose’s Short Story— Teens Tarot— Men: Is sitting on your wallet becoming a pain in your butt?

Women: Mystical Sacsayhuaman October 2014

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR Tilanie Meierhans tilanie@aneisdevida.co.za

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Di Kendall dianne@aneisdevida.co.za

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Liesel Schirmer liesel@aneisdevida.co.za

PRINTERS Colour Planet

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DISCLAIMER The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the editor, sponsors, advertisers or publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are both accurate and truthful, the publisher and editor accept no responsibility for inaccurate or misleading information that may be contained herein.

The publisher and editor do not promote or endorse any of the products or services advertised in this publication. Advertisers are responsible for their own advertisements. Be sure to consult your medical practitioner before you embark on any self-medication programme. Holistic remedies can be potent.

COPYRIGHT Aneis de Vida is protected under the Copyright Act. All rights reserved. No publication maybe reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the publisher.

MISSION STATEMENT Aneis de Vida aims to enlighten and bring hope, love and light to all.

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a shortened version for "Hallowed Evening" and should rightly be spelled as "Hallowe'en", because this festival was considered hallowed (holy)?

Today's Halloween customs are thought to have been influenced by folk customs and beliefs from the Celtic-speaking countries, some of which have pagan roots, and others which may be rooted in Celtic Christianity.

Some folklorists have detected its origins in the Roman feast of Pomona, the goddess of fruits and seeds, or in the festival of the dead called Parentalia, it is more typically linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which comes from the Old Irish for "summer's end". Some repetition it Did you know that the name would seem here but in mentioning "Halloween" is a shortened version Samhain – we can mention its likeness to for "Hallowed Evening" and should Beltane which was seen as a liminal time, rightly be spelled as "Hallowe'en", when the spirits or fairies (the Aos Sí) because this festival was considered could more easily come into our world and hallowed (holy)? were particularly active. The souls of the dead were also said to revisit their homes.

When asked to mention your favourite Places were set at the dinner table or by time of the year to dress up and go to the fire to welcome them. It was believed parties in disguise the first occasion that that on this night they could come home would come to mind is Halloween. to visit, bringing with them knowledge of traditions which they re-awaken in the What is the meaning behind the day living. It makes one realise that todays – though? shall we say “Hollywood appeal” on It is in fact not as sinister as everyone Halloween – is not as accurate as it is makes it out to be and has no ties to made out to be. So many of us say we wish satanic rituals. heaven had a telephone – Halloween would be that night of the year where we could Halloween is an ancient festival which connect once more with those we originates in the Northern Hemisphere. cherished in life and after their death. A way of honouring their memory.

If we go back to Bible times however, in the book of Exodus (23:16) the people of This belief makes perfect sense if you are Israel are informed that they shall hold a sitting in the Northern Hemisphere at this harvest festival called the ingathering time of year. Samhain is considered the festival, when all of the ripe fruits are start of the new year because it is the end harvested at the end of summer. of summer, the beginning of the dying season for the natural world around us.

In the Liturgical Year (The Christian Year) This is significant because a new year is it is triduum of Hallowtide which is the associated with new beginnings, the birth time of the year dedicated to of new things. However the end of summer sees the slaughter of surplus cattle (for remembering the dead, including saints food through winter) and the last (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful harvesting. This is because the Celts departed believers. believed that they came from death. From Did you know that the name "Halloween" is

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household would be placed in the window for all passing spirits (not belonging to your family or circle of friends) to see.

This head symbolism also pertained to “The Noble Head” of Bran the Blessed whose head lays beneath the tower of London to protect the land from invasion. The illuminated turnips were placed in the window to protect the family in the same way. In some regions this tradition included the placing of squash or turnips around the garden to keep all unwanted supernatural beings outside of this circle of protection.

The tradition of trick-or-treating was originally known as soul caking. The children of the village would go around to the houses in the village to say prayers for the departed souls in that family in return for cakes.

In modern Ireland, Scotland, Mann and Wales, the festival included mumming and guising, the latter of which goes back at least as far as the 16th century. This involved people going house-to-house in costume (or in disguise), usually reciting verses or songs in exchange for food.

The tradition of trick-or-treating was originally known as soul caking. The children of the village would go around to the houses in the village to say prayers for the departdeath they came and would one day return ed souls in that family in return for cakes. (from dust to dust). Seen in this light we Each household whom received a prayer can understand how the dying season was from a young innocent child would show considered the beginning of things new. In their appreciation and thanks by rewarding the grip of winter new seeds are forced the children with sweet treats. open by the cold, although it appears that So this year instead of interpreting your the earth is asleep and dormant, unseen new life is beginning. This is why Samhain most ghoulish attire, you could instead embodies both death and rebirth and tra- dress as delicate and beautiful as a faerie and remember your loved ones who have ditionally this quarter of the year is set passed on - remember them fondly – as you aside for reflection and introspection. share the sweet gifts bestowed on your Hence we can understand where our mod- children. Article by Di Kendall ern imagery of death at Hallowe'en comes from.

I bet you’re wondering where the Halloween traditions come from?

The American tradition of carving pumpkins was first recorded in 1837 and is a Celtic one related to the festival of Samhain (Hallowe'en). It was known as the Celtic “Adoration of the Head”. Originally turnips and squash were used, intended to ward off any evil that may be circulating on this night without order. One turnip or squash to represent each member of the October 2014

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The lovely Cape Mellow is this month’s feature, with its small delicate looking flowers of pale pink and white, with a dash of bright pink in the center.

This plant can grow free in your garden or be potted (make sure you have a big enough pot for it to grow to its full beautiful potential). Planting in a pot is perhaps not a bad idea as it can be moved around to have the full benefit of the wonderful sunshine.

Botanical name: Anisodontea Bloom color: Pink/white Bloom time: Spring and summer Light Full sun to semi shade

Height: 4-6' (1-2 m) Special Features Garden or containers and are low maintenance plants Dangers: Unknown Best Soil: Highly alkaline Considering the cold winter we have had this year in South Africa, everyone is just too happy to be able to get out into their gardens and do some planting and to feel that glorious sunshine pelting down from the sky. So every month there will be an article talking about a specific plant, shrub, or tree. Hopefully all you gardening enthusiasts will enjoy this page and do send in photos of your gardens and information that you may feel is relevant.

We will endeavor to make sure that the information we give explains whether it is a plant suitable for the northern or southern hemisphere or both, considering we have many e-mag readers in the northern part of the globe.

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It is native to South Africa and can grow up to 5ft, even though it looks rather delicate like the hibiscus, it is a hardy shrub rather drought resistant, evergreen perennial shrub. Fast growing with abundant beautiful flowers throughout the growing season. The cape mellow is also loved by bees, so if you are allergic to bee stings make sure it is in a part of the garden that you do not have to frequent often. On a positive note regarding the bees though, this is a way to preserve our bees in the world and therefore continue with cross pollination.

The cape mallow grows well in most areas, however, they best like sunny areas with well-drained, fertile soil. As stated before they are drought resistant so do not need a lot of water, but for best growth, modest watering is recommended. It is a good idea to fertilize occasionally, and not to water much during the winter months to give the plant a bit of a rest before spring. Prune during the winter months of July and August for a bushier growth in the spring.

There are few problems with the cape mallow as it is a tough shrub and disease resistant. They are susceptible to a fungus – mallow rust. This fungi produces blisters on the leaves, causing the leaf to turn yellow, wither and die. Though this does not do any major damage to the plant, it does appear unsightly so just trim those areas and you will once again have a glorious cape mallow to look at.

Power, Energy and Clarity.

You may very well be wondering where my interest started – well, many, many years Quartz (also known as Crystal ago when my father was diagnosed with Quartz or Rock Quartz), the most cancer. The interesting part is, whilst he common crystal on the planet was using the “stones” as a therapy tool his cancer did go. Unfortunately, when he Quartz can access “ancient” wisdom was given the “all clear”, he decided it and bring it into the forefront of the was not important to use them any longer. mind. A good stone to use when Resulting in the cancer returning with a practicing astral travelling, or vengeance and spreading like wild fire materialisations, channelling, as throughout his body. Now in having said well as having it under your pillow that, I guess I need to explain that he was at night for dream recall. diagnosed with liver cancer and that most patients who are diagnosed with this type of cancer do not survive over the six The word CRYSTAL comes from the Greek month mark (from time of diagnosis) – my father passed away twenty two months word “Krystallos” meaning - Ice. And for after diagnosis. So yes, I do believe that interest sake, the Japanese believed that it formed under the white dragon, and this the “stones”, coupled with faith worked well together. they regarded as perfection.

The meaning attached to crystals is:

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amplifies healing energy, used to perform diagnostic analysis to strengthen all body systems. It is used against chronic fatigue, arthritis, bone injuries, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia, stomach problems, We will start off with the Clear Quartz and it is said to improve intellectual and (also known as Crystal Quartz or Rock physical energy and strength. It is Quartz), the most common crystal on the important to remember however, crystals planet because many people may not know are a tool and yes they work wonders and much about working with crystals and can cure but you as an individual must be which crystals are used for what purpose. responsible enough to also seek medical Therefore, using the Clear Quartz as a assistance where necessary. starting point for all of you who have an Please do remember if you have never interest and not sure where to begin. worked with crystals, you need to first and This Crystal embodies clear white spiritual foremost have fun with them, you need to light which encompasses all other colours. feel an attachment to the crystal you are It is used for clarity, protection and to going to be working with – so when you go dispel negativity, and to enhance your out to buy your Clear Quartz for example, spiritual growth. Clear Quarts enhances try by first looking at them and see to energies by absorbing, storing, amplifying, which one you are most attracted. When balancing, focusing, transmitting and you hold that particular stone – make sure ehancing thoughts – thoughts are energies to try and sense what you are feeling (now in themselves, therefore, it is vital to keep this goes for all crystals you buy) does your a positive thought pattern. And yes, not hand feel warm, or what sensation is being always the easiest especially when it is given off by that particular crystal. In all depressing circumstances. However, try reality this age old practice of feeling and focus on the positive in a negative what energy is being radiated, is tuning situation. into your “gut” instinct again. Due to so many modern day factors we have Quartz can access “ancient” wisdom and “forgotten” how to make use of our bring it into the forefront of the mind. A natural instincts and thus a re-learning good stone to use when practicing astral curve is needed. travelling, or materialisations, channelling, as well as having it under your Clear Quartz due to its very powerful pillow at night for dream recall. energy can be used in conjunction with any other crystals you may be working The Clear Quartz is considered one of the with. master healer stones. Reason being, it

Clear Quartz due to its very powerful energy can be used in conjunction with any other crystals you may be working with.

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an areas, across roads, through shops and the like. But what is it REALLY like to be partner to one of these amazing animals?

They really are amazing; over two years of extensive home-based training (from a weeks of age, they live with a puppy raiser, before going to live with our dedicated and very knowledgeable training manager for another year to learn how to guide). After an initial short ‘matching walk’, and a positive confirmation of a match, the exciting wait begins before training with the new dog. Three weeks of very intensive work ensues, becoming more and more complex until dog and handler carry out an observed solo walk in a progressively busier area, proving our ability to work safely with each other. This is where the journey really begins! A positive result means we are ‘qualified’, we are safe to be left alone!

That first walk all alone, no trainer to watch over us, is one of the BEST, proudest feelings in the world.

Every day, I thank God (and Pathfinder Dogs) for the blessing that is Kambo. More than safe mobility, I have a very special, much loved friend.

My name is Tony Barclay; I am registered blind, with less than 4% visual field in my left eye (I can just make out one character on a computer keyboard). I am also companion to Kambo, a 4 year old German Shepherd, trained by Pathfinder Guide Dog Programme, a small charity (not-for-profit) organisation based in Scotland. Kambo and I are the only Pathfinder partnership in Ireland – and are very well recognised!

Almost two years after qualifying, where are we now? From total strangers, thrown together in a three week ‘class’, we are now, quite simply…. The very best, closest of friends. I am very happily married to my soul mate, yet Kambo probably knows and understands me as well as (if not better) than Emma, my wife, does. Kambo knows my moods, picks up on my anxieties – such as busy areas, crossing busy roads – and I in turn understand him too. He is a complex dog, indeed VERY complex. He can be challenging at times, with a penchant for wanting to chase trains – and we live very close to a railway line! For all his complexities, I love him to bits, and he in turn would give his life for me. Wherever I go, in the house or out, he is my constant companion, my shadow. Whenever we go out – for it is rarely ‘me’ – he is there, touching me with his nose, ready to go wherever the wind takes us.

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communicate with us? Perhaps there is some primeval fear of not being able to see, a subconscious dread of the unknown?

Whatever the reason, I have experienced great loneliness, even in busy places, with no dog and only a white cane. With Kambo, I am never alone, wherever I am. Day or night, home or away, he is my friend, my confidante, in whom I place all my trust, my life, and with whom I share so many things. In return, Kambo places his trust in me, looks to me for his care, from a good grooming to food; from play time to being able to sleep close to his loving human. He is more than a dog. He is more than a guide. He is… my best friend, with me 24/7, as much a part of me as I am of him.

Without him, I am lost (sometimes literally). With him, I am strong, confident, safe.

Every day, I thank God (and Pathfinder Dogs) for the blessing that is Kambo. More than safe mobility, I have a very special, much loved friend. He has a place all of his own deep in my heart, a place that will always be…… Kambo.

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When I was a child, I was always chatting.

My earliest memories where chatting away to someone that no one else seemed to hear or see. Now I do come from a large family of 5 children, me being the youngest, but never spent much time with most of my older siblings. They didn’t want to be bothered with a little brat hanging around. My ‘grandma’ was another story though, she loved just listening to me chat, not involved in the conversations, just listening and sometimes putting in her ten cents worth.

“Can you imagine connecting to that wonderful world again, and knowing the answers will just be there, waiting for you, a REAL conversation just like when you were a kid. Delving into that magical world, that others told you was ‘make believe‘, ‘imaginary’ .....

Think about it “make believe”

Article by Ja’mir Graham

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This is how I came to know my spirit guide and gate keeper who is called “ A-ten-Ar” just chatting to a flower in the garden one day and there he was telling me how to make it better.... being 4 years old, I was not surprised, or shocked, it just was. Didn’t EVERYONE have “people” like this ? I was programmed by parents, teachers, friends, peer groups at such a young and impressionable age, that I sometimes forget these wonderful memories from my childhood. All is not lost, just forgotten, and it never ever surprised me when even after ignoring him for months on end, he would pop up in my head again when I needed him most.

Sometimes at inopportune moments at school, or one I remember quite clearly.... in a poetry recital ... that is a whole ‘other story’ , but if nothing else he could ALWAYS make me smile and feel warm like toes near an open fire on a cold night , and he still does.

then you try it again and again, and it is really like a new toy, something to enjoy and have fun with .... Something to explore like a treasure hunt of thinking patterns, so go with the flow. I also know when he has something for me to tell someone else..... This is when it is exciting ...., but believing in what you Just a thought here, A-ten-Ar is saying as I hear and sharing it is always more difficult type: “Can you imagine connecting to that than it seems, it is just me listening to vague voices in my head ....... the more wonderful world again, and knowing the you converse with that voice, the more answers will just be there, waiting for you will FEEL the difference between your you, a REAL conversation just like when thoughts and theirs. It is a magical you were a kid. Delving into that magical journey, and takes some courage when world, that others told you was ‘make starting out, but trust in the Universe, and believe‘, ‘imaginary’ ..... Think about it believe in yourself. Enjoy the journey! “make believe”, absolutely true, make it happen by believing..... “Imaginary”, is an image in your mind you bring to life Fortunately for me my reprogram button never worked too well, much to my delight and my family’s horror. I have had my friend A-ten Ar with me my entire life, well he says my entire life, I can only really remember from about 4 years old to be honest.

As I got older, I did begin to notice differences though, the way he thinks and the way I think, the way I can ask a question and he will have the answer at the tip of his tongue ... or make me work harder to find the answer , just because I need to.

The funniest is asking him questions in the supermarket or walking down through the malls. In the good old days, I would get weird looks, like I needed a nice extra-long sleeved jacket, or asked if I was OK! These days it is so much easier with people walking and talking through their blue tooth fancy phones, most people look like they are talking to an invisible person.

I suppose in a way we are no different, we chat to others via the phone , we don’t see them , but we know they are there, same with me and A-ten-Ar, we just have a direct line, no blue tooth needed......

Hearing the differences, is quite a bolt to the mind set at first, you often think, ok seriously I am crazy, they are all right, but

Okay so the rules are 1. Always talk to the voices in your head 2. Try to remember not to answer out loud in a supermarket 3. Trust the answers are for the best of all concerned 4. Get to know the differences in your thoughts and theirs.... because you surely will.

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Editor’s Comment Born in 1962 in Germany, Klaus Schirmer has lived in Europe, South Africa, as well as briefly in the United States. He has travelled extensively throughout Africa and Europe, as well as the Asian sub continent.

With a passion for current affairs and modern day history, he combines fact and fiction in his novels. Married with two daughters, he currently lives in South Africa In 1945 the results of a Nazi driven medical research project fall into the hands of a Japanese businessman, Takayuki Kitayama. Dying of cancer, he passes the information on to his only son and heir, Shuichi Kitayama, who uses the information to embark on a long term project that aims to reposition Japan as a global super power.

governments and major corporations, the two men have 14 days to solve the crisis and avert a global catastrophe.

Fast paced, with the action moving across continents and different times in history, Klaus Schirmer – a self confessed fan of the works of Tom Clancy - has created a novel that will keep the reader in suspense and guessing at the same time as the 70 years later, in 2014, Saudi Arabia walks “layered” plot unfolds. Very well researched and detailed, Cold Factor will out of OPEC and commences starving definitely find appeal amongst those Europe of oil. In 2015 Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe. Then the worst winter readers who enjoy the suspense / techno thriller genre of writing. ever recorded hits Europe. With hopelessly insufficient energy supplies, the inhabitants of Europe, in particular Germany, begin to die of exposure.

As Europe sinks into anarchy the Americans, who believe the energy crisis was orchestrated by Japan yet cannot intervene due to a botched intelligence operation in that country, call on Michael Grey, an ex South African Reconnaissance Force operator, who, together with Billy McLaughlin, an information technology genius, runs a London based company, Grey & McLaughlin plc. Specialising in solving sensitive problems for

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These are from a book called Disorder in the Court, and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.

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Q: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?

A: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.

Q: What is your date of birth?

A: July 15th.

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Q: What year?

A: Every year.

Q: How old is your son, the one living with you?

A: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can't remember which.

Q: How long has he lived with you?

Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?

A: No. Q: Did you check for blood pressure?

A: No. Q: Did you check for breathing?

A: Forty-five years.

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Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?

A: No.

Q: What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning?

A: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"

Q: And why did that upset you?

A: My name is Susan.

Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?

A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.

Q: But could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?

A: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

—————————————————————————— Thanks to: Green - South Africa Q: How was your first marriage terminated?

A: By death.

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One day, a grandpa and his grandson go golfing. The young one is really good and the old one is just giving him tips. They are on hole 8 and there is a tree in the way and the grandpa says, "When I was

your age, I would hit the ball right over that tree." So, the grandson hits the ball and it bumps against the tree and lands not too far from where it started. "Of course," added the grandpa, "when I was your age, the tree was only 3 feet tall."

Thanks to: r2d2 - USA.

An Irishman proposed to his girlfriend on Saint Patrick’s Day and gave her a ring with a synthetic diamond. On learning it wasn't real she protested vehemently about his cheapness. He explained that in honour of Saint Patrick’s Day, he picked her a sham rock.

Thanks to: El Cass - Hampton - Va - USA.

A little girl was talking to her eacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though a whale is a very large mammal, its throat is very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. The teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human, it was impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah". The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?" The little girl replied, "Then you ask him!"

Thanks to: Walt Ernst - Hacienda Heights ca - USA.

A Little Christian Humour Jesus and Satan were having an on-going argument about who was better on the computer. They had been going at it for days, and frankly God was tired of hearing all the bickering.

Finally fed up, God said, 'THAT'S IT! I have had enough. I am going to set up a test that will run for two hours, and from those results, I will judge who does the better job.'

So Satan and Jesus sat down at the keyboards and typed away.

They moused.

They faxed.

They e-mailed.

They e-mailed with attachments.

They downloaded.

They did spreadsheets!

They wrote reports.

They created labels and cards.

They created charts and graphs.

They did some genealogy reports .

They did every job known to man.

Jesus worked with heavenly efficiency and Satan was faster than hell.

Then, ten minutes before their time was up, lightning suddenly flashed across the sky, thunder rolled, rain poured, and, of course, the power went off.

Satan stared at his blank screen and screamed every curse word known in the underworld.

Jesus just sighed.

Finally the electricity came back on, and each of them restarted their computers.

Satan started searching frantically, screaming: 'It's gone! It's all GONE! 'I lost everything when the power went out!'

Meanwhile, Jesus quietly started printing out all of his files from the past two hours of work.

Satan observed this and became irate.

'Wait!' he screamed. 'That's not fair! He cheated! How come he has all his work and I don't have any?'

God just shrugged and said, JESUS SAVES....

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appear all done and dusted without any work being done. Ohhh yes, perfect hormone scenario.

Reality is something different is it not? Most of the time you have all these thoughts going on in your mind and you have no clue how to actually express what you are thinking never mind how you are feeling.

And then we cannot forget the fact that people do ask the oddest questions (especially parents) – and you are supposed to keep a smile in place all the time – that is not how life works right?? No of course not – we are all human some young some old. The difference being those who have passed the teen stage have totally forgotten what it was like – so have aced this part of life, they now expect you the teen to just ummmm yes that’s right smile as if you do not have all those funny hormones raging around your body creating havoc on your mind – and no we will not even touch the heart issue – well not really other than to say one day you absolutely adore X and Being a teen can be a challenge. Now I the next day – oh how could I even possibly hope that not only teens read this article have thought that about X. So, so many but everyone takes a peek. confusing things and the ‘’adults’’ just do Not only do you teens need to contend with NOT get it. There are of course those out hormones – and let us face facts here, it is there that are figuring that you the teen of today will morph into some sort of differnot easy to understand hormones. They seem to have a mind unto themselves right? ent human being. So are those who think Yes of course that is right. You don’t know teens have horns picturing teens with wi-fi?

Of course, you will morph into a different if you are going mad or if everyone older human being – an adult!! than a given age has already gone insane.

We all know that the feelings or rather the Well to all you Dear Teens – it does seem to emotions are up one minute and down the get better with time, you do manage to get next. It is truly a game of dodging the through those revolting issues that only landmines as they appear. No one seems to your friends seem to understand. Being a understand what you are going through – or teen is hard work in itself as you cannot be rather that is how it appears (and in some seen as being different from your peers, cases I would presume you are totally corand yet in yourselves you do NOT always rect). Parents are frustrated because you agree with the peer pressure. are trying to prove a point of who and what So here is the deal – HOW ABOUT YOU you are, and setting your own boundaries.

Teachers are expecting you to be on top of WRITE INTO ANEIS DE VIDA, and let us see what your MAJOR ISSUES ARE – WHAT everything and to do so much work with YOU ARE DEALING WITH – YOU WILL OF regards to studies and sport. And in all r eality all you want to do is crawl under the COURSE REMAIN ANON SO THAT YOU CAN NOT BE PUT ON THE SPOT BY ANYONE. covers of your duvet and forget about the world out there so you can dream your teens@aneisdevida.co.za dreams, and as if by magic have those

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Hello Children,

healthy again, but for some strange reason, they were slow in healing and the My name is Granny Goose and I love telling cold wasn’t letting up much either. stories about animals. Yes you guessed right, I LOVE animals, as they are interest- The Giraffe Family were very good friends ing and clever, beautiful and loving, and if with Ellie and Eddie Elephant who had a we can learn to treat them correctly, I daughter, Lizzie. The think we can actually learn a lot from elephants were very worried as they could them. So I am going to tell you a story see that Jennifer and Jeffrey needed today about a dear giraffe whose name is something to get them better again. They Gerald. suggested a trip to their family who lived in the warmer Gerald Giraffe was a wonderful being, regions to the North and Gerald thought always concerned about all the animals in this could produce the miracle they needthe environment. They lived in a game ed. So, after plans had been made and park in Mpumalanga. Gerald had a wife – arrangements finalized, the friends all got her name was together at the river, which was pretty dry Jennifer and they had a young son, named as well, to see them off and wish them Jeffrey. They were a very happy family, well. Ellie whispered in Jennifer’s ear but the winter was very cold this year and that she would look after Gerald and that both Jennifer and Jeffrey had become she should not worry about him. Jennifer quite ill with the flu. Gerald looked for assured Gerald that she would be back the most when the next weekend came. The Watersucculent little leaves he could find at the buck Family, Walter and Winnie and their tops of the trees, to try and get his family sons, Zen and Zellie Zebra also came to

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say their farewells and also the Otters, Ozzie and Olga. They stood there until Jennifer and Jeffrey had crossed the river to the other side and until they were out of sight.

Ellie said a silent prayer that they would come back and be well again. She did her very best to look after Gerald. She encouraged him to eat and to run in the warm sunshine.

Gerald was alright for a day or two and then of course started to miss his little family so much. He could not eat, he did not feel like visiting with the friends and was very miserable. Ellie and Eddie were now very worried that Gerald would also become ill, but they kept on talking to him and looking after him.

Six days had passed and Ellie could find Gerald nowhere. He seemed to have vanished completely. Everyone started searching, but alas, Gerald was not to be seen anywhere. Much later that day, and quite by chance, Ellie walked a bit further

towards the river, and guess what she saw …. There was Gerald holding on for dear life in a tall tree which he had climbed.

Ellie could not believe her eyes and she called out to him, “Gerald, oh Gerald, what are you doing up there in the tree?”

Gerald nervously looked down at Ellie, who didn’t know if she should laugh or cry and said, “I am looking to see whether I can see the weekend Ellie… Jennifer said she would come back when the next weekend comes.”

Well, Ellie laughed so much she had to sit down. She coaxed Gerald out of the tree and then explained to him what the word “weekend” actually meant. Gerald blinked sheepishly and giggled a bit at his own silliness.

Jennifer and Jeffrey returned safely and the little holiday had done wonders for them.

Until next time, children, stay well and warm, and remember, ALWAYS BE KIND TO ANIMALS!!

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Magical Messages Doreen Virtue – Fairies Oracle Cards The fairies say that your body’s metabolism is extremely sensitive.

They have been guiding you to switch to a healthy diet.

So this is saying girls/guys you need to take good care of your body. Quit unhealthy fad diets, drinking major quantities of alcohol or taking drugs that do not agree with your body.

Be kind to your body— you only have one Love from the fairies till next month Talk about a WOW moment – the card for you teen’s co-insides with the topic for this month namely healthy eating. Talk about it being important so sit up and take note!!

favour and eat God given fruit and vegetables. They contain all the very important nutrients the body needs. And just to make you smile (I hope) I remember my teen years – not the moods that my mother We have all been there, being teens that is reminds me of – well who wants to remem– did the fad diet because we thought we ber those anyway. Just remember you are were fat. Young ladies and gents, what all beautiful, and if you have a few pimyou see in the mirror may not be the truth ples – as hard as it is to believe right now – though. However, for arguments sake you I PROMISE IT IS A PHASE THAT PASSES. I do need to lose a few kg’s. Do yourselves a will give you a bit of advice – something which my gran passed on to me as well as my mom – try stay away from the chocolate – it plays havoc on your skin – and no not stating that because you think you are overweight – just a little bit of advice that worked wonders for me.

Keep smiling all you teens – not all “oldies’’ have forgotten what it was like

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If you would like to consult with The Oracle please drop us an email with your question oracle@aneisdevida.co.za selected questions with answers will be published in our next issue.

It is so interesting to read the article on the lavender uses, but for interest sake what are the reactions one should be aware of?

Anne Whitney – UK Dear Anne, well in general terms as we know anyone can have a reaction to anything at any given time. The basic is not being able to breathe properly, itchiness and if for instance as lavender is supposed to calm you, you become more agitated. Those are the basic reactions.

Few and far between but can happen. And if you do have a reaction please consult your medical practitioner immediately.

I am interested in becoming more spiritual, what are the dos and don’ts that I should know about?

Susan – South Africa Dear Susan, interesting question indeed.

Firstly being spiritual has nothing to do with religion, it is something within you.

Each creature on earth has a soul. That is the most important part to know.

Everyone is able to connect to a higher power, no one is more able than the other, and it is just the way in which we allow this to happen. And most of us have forgotten how. My best suggestion is to start reading about spirituality, then start appreciating all the beauty around you and meditate on a regular basis. Now I need to stress that none of these things interfere with your religion if you are a religious person, it will aid you to tap into your inner being. Good luck with your journey of self-discovery

I am very interested in learning more about crystals and herbs. The problem is that I am a Christian and some of my friends believe that it is evil to make use of especially crystals.

Daniella – Durban, SA Dear Daniella, Firstly both herbs and crystals were formed in the Earth. God created the Earth, crystals, herbs and us. In knowing that simple fact, we should know that both crystals and herbs are not evil.

Crystals are formed by pressure and heat on minerals within the layers of the Earth. Each crystal contains a different mineral which can be used in ways to heal our bodies.

The same goes for herbs. We are simply learning to use their properties in a way that is beneficial to our health as an addition to what doctors have prescribed.

To make it even simpler, we know that oranges contain vitamin C and this helps our bodies to combat viruses. It is not evil to eat an orange, therefore it cannot possibly be evil to make use of crystals and herbs.

See article on Clear Quartz on page 17 of this months issue for more information on getting started.

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2 cups icing sugar 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Ingredients Original recipe makes 3 dozen 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar.

Add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy.

Mix in dry ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonful’s; flatten slightly.

1/2 teaspoon salt

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

1/2 cup butter, softened

Cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.

1 1/2 cups white sugar

To Make Glaze:

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

Combine icing sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Remember to stock up on plenty sweet favours for the children in your neighbourhood.

Although we are sure pumpkin fudge will be an awesome treat for them and your family.

Sweets that are in separate packaging are your best bet.

Squishy sweets in the treat bag—will make you rather unpopular amongst the mothers in your street.

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of sugar 2/3 cups of evaporated milk 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons of butter 1 tsp of salt 2 teaspoons of cinnamon (to your taste) 12 ounces of white chocolate chips 2 cups of miniature marshmallows 1 teaspoon of vanilla Directions

Line a baking dish with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, pumpkin, butter, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 12 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and stir in the white chocolate chips and marshmallows. Stir in the vanilla.

Pour into the prepared pan and chill until set. Cut into squares.

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The Location Samahita Retreat is located in the peaceful southern end of Koh Samui and is located on the beach.

Set in a quiet area, off the beaten track, amongst peaceful Thai villages yet still close to markets and amenities. Only a few minutes’ walk down the beach is the golden pagoda of a realized Buddhist monk, whose presence drew the founders to this special setting.

Retreats: Guests enjoy a full, daily

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schedule, practicing with leading yoga teachers and wellness practitioners.

Programs: Combine daily yoga with Detox, Wellness Spa, and Health options.

Available to start any day of the year.

Education Courses: Suitable for teachers or those looking to go deeper into study with Yoga Alliance accredited Centered Yoga and The Yoga Academy.

epitome of restful sleep

We all know the importance of a good nights’ sleep. How many people actually get a peaceful nights’- sleep? And how many of you know that sleep is one factor that has contributed to too many other This is an extract from a Harvard emotional health problems? Yes, we all study: know it is vital, we all know that we feel dreadful the next day if we have not slept ——————————————————————— well. However a Harvard study has shown many problems could very well stem Americans are notoriously sleep de- that from sleeping disorders.

prived, but those with psychiatric conditions are even more likely to be yawning or groggy during the day. Chronic sleep problems affect 50% to 80% of patients in a typical psychiatric practice, compared with 10% to 18% of adults in the general U.S. population. Sleep problems are particularly common in patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

That extract from the Harvard Study shows how important sleep is. Let us look at the benefits of sleep. In a normal sleep cycle, people flex between two categories of sleep. Quiet sleep, which is a deep sleep where the body temperature decreases, the muscles relax completely and heart and breathing rates slow down. The deepest part of quiet sleep is when the body produces physiological changes to help boost the immune system. The other part of the sleep cycle is the dream cycle, or REM (rapid eye movement). During this

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period the heart rate, breathing and temperature of the body once again increases to a point like when they are awake. Studies have shown that the REM period of sleep aids in learning and memory and contributes to emotional health.

Scientists have discovered that sleep disturbances, which affect the neurotransmitters and stress hormones, cause major problems in the brain. There are more than 70 different kinds of sleep disorders, the most common being insomnia, obstructive sleep apnoea, movement syndromes (restlessness), and falling asleep suddenly during the day.

Studies have shown that most people with depression suffer from insomnia and one in five people suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea. If you don’t sleep properly you are at a higher risk of developing depression. People who suffer from depression,

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and do not sleep well are more likely to consider suicide than those who have depression but get reasonable sleep.

Another disorder that is increased due to lack of sleep is anxiety, be that due to post traumatic stress, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder or phobias.

These are also common in children and teenagers. Insomnia can aggravate symptoms of anxiety or prevent recovery.

In a society where ADHD is prevalent in children it has been found that up to 50% have a problem falling asleep, sleep shorter periods and have restless sleep.

Sleep is one of the most vital “medicines” available, costing you nothing – except losing a few hours of being productive.

However, if one considers the immense damage the lack of sleep can cause, I would say it is worth more than gold itself.

The following information regarding lavender is available from Wikipedia

The lavender plant grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet high and 2 to 3 feet in diameter.

Fully grown they have grey green leaves with long spikes of 3 or more richly colored blossoms. The scent is sweet and inviting.

Queen Elizabeth the first of England insisted there always be a jar of lavender Lavandula is a genus of 39 species jam/preserve on her table. She also drank lavender tea to calm her nerves when of flowering plants in the mind family, Lamiaceae. It is native to events became too stressful during her time of rule. It was very widely used the Old World and is found from Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, throughout Europe for a very long time, southern Europe across to northern and then seemed to disappear – this perhaps due to the loss of vast lavender fields and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia to due to disease. southeast India. Many members of Commonly lavender is known to be used in the genus are cultivated extensively products such as soap, cosmetics, in temperate climates as perfumes, deodorants and potpourri. It ornamental plants for garden and can also be used for medicinal purposes so landscape use, for use as culinary let us take a look at what lavender oil can herbs and also commercially for be used for. Restlessness, insomnia, nervextraction of essential oils. The ousness, depression, digestive disorders, most widely cultivated species, burns, earache, palpitations, scabies/ Lavandula angustifolia is often shingles, toothache, nerve pain, sores and referred to as lavender, and there joint pains, acne, cancer and to promote is a colour named for the shade of menstruation, hair loss and as an insect repellent. the flower of this species.

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Apart from being able to rub the oil directly onto the affected area of the skin, as it acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, you can also add the oil to your bath water. This will give you a feeling of general wellbeing and will assist in circulation, increased blood supply to the painful areas.

a few cups of sugar and seal for a week, you will have a wonderful lavender sugar to add to your tea. For a lavender infused milk, chop some lavender blooms into your milk, boil gently, leave for an hour after it has boiled, strain out the flowers and use in your recipes calling for milk products and have a lavender infused flavor. However, You can put a few drops of lavender onto a you can also use lavender in salad as a tissue or handkerchief or a few add a few beautiful decoration and so many other drops to steaming water and inhale. This ways. method is generally used for insomnia and agitation relating to patients Lavender has the most amazing suffering from dementia. healing properties.

Lavender can also be used for culinary experiences. The flowers can be used fresh or dried, and they are best used to flavor sugar or milk. If you add about 10 spikes to

However, I also know a few people are intolerant to the oil. Therefore, if you have any reaction to lavender, consult a medial practitioner immediately.

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Each of us have our own gift from The Divine, mine is communicating with animals.

I have had a unique connection with animals since I was a child.

Although I never understood my gift until my teens, it has always been with me. I knew that there was more to what the animals were telling me— and others.

As my gift grew or should I say I grew into my gift, I learned about herbs and natural remedies , various forms of psychic communication, aura’s, chakra’s, spiritual healing and crystals.

I tweaked my abilities under the wing of my mentor. I must admit that when she released me into the world—that was the moment that I really began to learn. I, as many others had to realise The Divine power within me and had to take steps to use my gift for the greater good of animals.

Those who are interested in featuring their fur kid, as our monthly selected Animal Communication, are to email a good quality photograph of their fur child to animals@aneisdevida.co.za. One or two photographs will be chosen every month and will feature on this page.

This months reading is one done for Tracey: Her fur kid Princess recently gained her angel wings.

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Firstly I want to say that before I even advertised – Princess had already shown herself to me so when you posted her picture I was amazed.

She has been around especially this morning and my miniature pinscher has smelled her presence.

She shows me pink bows. Pretty powder pink. This could have two meanings – more of a double barrelled meaning. She loved having bows in her hair – you put them in her hair or really made her feel like someone very special and very loved. The colour pink symbolises that she is sending you love.

She says don’t cry. She wipes away your tears. She says – “we had an amazing time together you and I. It’s a story for the history books. We have so much more than anyone else... I will always be connected to you. “ I feel that she will be spending time with you in spirit for some time. She will then return to you in body.

Was Princess a rescue? She feels that you rescued her. She makes you out to be her knight in shining armour. I feel that when she returns to you - you will rescue her again. It’s very strange, because she shows herself in a different form but that she is with you and will be with you.

Her tail wags so much so I can feel the gusts of wind that her tail makes.

She is a curious girl. She knows so much and has learned a lot with you. She may have been pampered to the core but she had so much fun! She seems like a pretty girl who had a tomboy streak.

bond with her.

She says that when she passed there was nothing more you could have done for her.

You did it all. She makes your presence in her life to be complete – by complete i mean well rounded, you gave her everything and she was everything. She says that she was there for you when no one else was – and she wished she could have given you more – and she will – Did she have some sort of disability? I don’t feel like I have limbs missing or deformed. It’s more like an invisible disability. She shows that this disability disallowed her from giving you the “more” that she talks about.

She shows me a room filled with poofy pink and white pillows everything soft – the room seems ethereal.

She places herself there. On a pillow.

Head up and proud.

Tiara shining.

She is a princess through and through she is making me smile.

She shows how she watched everything you did around her. She says you’re a busy person – never too busy for her though. She is still watching you. She says that you felt her presence but you weren’t sure. I think you were in a kitchen because the way you are moving it seems that you are preparing food. Up and down and a glance and smile at your angel. She says well now you know for sure.

She sends you lots of love. She surrounds you with it.

And off she walks... with a “cheers” attitude. Back to my mommy now.

She says that you need to have fun again and when her form changes, you will be in for a treat!

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Cards used: Archangel Power Tarot Cards by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine

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Capricorn 22 Dec - 20 Jan Five or Ariel – Help is nearby. Ask your angels to make your options clear to you. You can ask for help even if you don’t feel you deserve it.

Page of Gabriel – You are ready to follow your passion. Opportunities for excitement and adventure are heading your way.

Ten of Ariel – Now you have it all! So much to be grateful for. You understand what really matters.

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Ace of Ariel – Its your lucky month. Money, time or other resources flow to you. A lucrative idea, change of job/promotion. Bright prospects.

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Knight of Gabriel– Take action this month, focus and get started, use your single mindedness to get to your goal.

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The World - You have come full circle. Remember to speak words of gratitude as you progress.

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Seven of Gabriel– Stand up for yourself. Be confident in what you do and claim your own power.

Ace of Raphael – New and positive emotional experiences, enjoy the changes. Start of a romantic relationship.

Two of Raphael – Two hearts can create something beautiful. Friendship or romance can flourish and bloom.

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Six of Michael – You are on your way to happier times. This situation that had you stressed is behind you. Look forward to what is coming.

The Star – Now is the time to have great faith and hope. You will have renewed purpose, and follow your intuition.

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Ten of Michael - It is finally over!! You are finally free of that which was holding you back. Have faith in your angels as they walk with you.

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the buttock and wedge that side a few inches higher than the other side. The natural mechanism of the body will be to correct your now altered posture by tilting and twisting your pelvis to correctly align your head to be centered over your pelvic region. This has a chain reaction on the rest of the spine causing bio mechanical changes to affect up into the neck and shoulder region as a result of your pelvic base being twisted.

Another aspect to consider is local compression of structures by the wallet. The lift created by the wallet will hike the affected hip and diSo, why would anyone bother about this? rectly compress structures such as the Piriformis muscle and the Sciatic nerve (located in the Gluteal region). This can cause weakness, pain and/ By sitting (especially whilst driving) for extended periods of time, with your wallet or numbness into the in your back pocket, you will have a direct lower leg all the way to the foot. negative effect on your posture. This can lead to a host of ailments including neck, shoulder and even lower back pain. It's The solution is very simple and can go a similar to walking around with only one long way in reducing your chance of develshoe on. oping back pain or prevent an existing injury from getting any worse.

When a wallet is in the back pocket it automatically will create a lift of one side of

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The best alternatives to keeping

You will feel the benefits with immediate effect and your body will thank you for the change.

your wallet in your back pocket: 1. Carry it in the front pocket of your pants 2. Place you wallet in your jacket

pocket 3. Ensuring that you remove

Please remember that any information provided here is in no way a substitute for a full examination with a medical professional.

To locate your nearest chiropractor contact CASA (Chiropractic Association South Africa) on 0861887772

your wallet from your back

Dr Danella Lubbe M. Tech: Chiropractic (DUT).

pocket prior to sitting down.

Email Add: drdanellalubbe@gmail.com

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Everyone loves to travel, even if only in going to imaginary places in one’s head.

approximately 2km away from the city Cusco.

We all know of the renowned Macchu Picchu which is classified as one of the 7 wonders of the world. So let us remain in Peru, South America and look at another spiritual power site. One perhaps less known to all. Sacsayhuaman (Sacsahuaman) and pronounced nearly like sexy women– with the meaning of speckled falcon or head. It is

Now legend will have us believe that “mountains, earth and wind helped to carry these boulders” – some weighing as much as 300 tons. A further belief was that the city of Cusco was set out in the form of a Puma whose head was the hill of Sacsayhuaman.

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Throughout their history there has been witness to a God named Viracocha, who visited the South American people and blessed them with giving them all types of technology. Interesting are some of his physical characteristics – very tall, pale skinned and with long white hair. So he stood out, and was completely different from the indigenous people. It is possible that he was an “extra-terrestrial” being who gave the ancients technology and knowledge to complete tasks far ahead of their time.

The origins are generally attributed to the period of the Inca Pachacuti, the man who was the founder of the Inca Empire.

Research has found that these boulders brought to the site, were as far away as 75km from Cusco. Thoughts are that Sacsayhuaman, was a royal retreat or fortress or even both. Due to information regarding valuable inside decor, the large and good quality of objects which were kept in old stockrooms of Sacsayhuaman, it would more likely confirm that this was a royal house which was devoted to the worshipping of the sun.

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Visitors cannot help being impressed by the beauty and sheer monumental scale of this Inca construction.

The stones are so well put together that you would not even be able to squeeze a coin in the cracks.

Furthermore, it is built in a three layer terrace using these massive stones. This site also played an important part in the final defeat of the Inca’s by the Spanish in the 1500’s.

From Sacsayhuaman, you have a fantastic view of the sacred city and surrounds. You will also be able to see the summits of Ausangate, Pachatusán and Cinca, places that are believed to home the powerful spirits that rule the mountains.

The Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qénko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay are all close together and can generally be seen within half a day.Other interesting sites are: The Temple of the Moon (Laqo being the orginal name), The Temple of the Monkeys (Kusilluchayoq) or hike the Tambanachay trail.

eeriest presence and the worst place for me to enter was the Donker Gat (dark hole) a dungeon used to hold prisoners, who would be chained to the walls and tortured. Tours are taken into the dungeon and the lights are turned off. I was lucky to have a decent tour guide, who allowed me to leave the dungeon before this part of the tour was completed. He explained that when the lights are out, it is not possible to see your hand in front of your face. If the darkness alone was not enough to scare the wits out of prisoners, there is a hole in the floor in the centre of the room. If the captives fell through it they would fall to a certain death.

If an extra-large wave came crashing up the shore during high tide, the hole could fill with water within seconds and drown the prisoner chained below. One can imagine the mental anguish of hearing the waves getting louder and louder as the tide rose—hoping the next surge doesn’t fill your watery tomb.

When I was younger, my favourite places to visit was Cape Town. of course The Cape has many heritage sites to visit.

Being the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa, The Cape Town Castle or Castle of Good Hope is not only steeped in our country’s history; it is also well known for visits of the spiritual kind.

According to some stories prisoners held in this windowless cell were left there for days and eventually were brought out blindfolded. Once out in the sunlight the blindfold was removed and the prisoner was forced to look directly at the sun causing them to go blind.

The Castle also has other prison cells which are far kinder in comparison. Once again a presence is palpable. Graffiti from The pentagon-shaped castle was the prisoners of yesteryear still remain on constructed between 1666 and 1679 by the the walls and doors.

Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a A more of an intriguing tale is that of the maritime replenishment station. Another spectre of Governor Pieter Gysbert van reason for building on the shore was so Noodt who is apparently seen in the casthat high tides would fill its moat. From tle, and heard cursing. Seven soldiers were 1678 it was the centre of civilian, unjustly and illegally condemned to death administrative and military life at the for desertion, after the governor Cape, until the settlement grew and some functions and activities moved away from overturned the council's more lenient the Castle. Today the Castle is the seat of sentence. One of the soldiers, a theological candidate, stood on the the military in the Cape, and houses the Castle Military Museum and Iziko Museums gallows and called Van Noodt to Divine justice. That same day, Van Noodt was of Cape Town (William Fehr Collection). found dead in his chair. (I have heard that The area in the castle which held the the chair is in the Koopmans-De Wet

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museum) It has been said though, that Divine justice was aided by earthly conspiracy.

leaping at visitors but vanishing at the last instant. In the Buren bastion, lights are switched on and off without human assistance. Near the guard room, the voices of an unseen man and woman have been heard arguing. Upon investigation, only a shapeless figure was seen. The ringing of an electric bell in the guard a room is connected with a suicide in the earlier part of the twentieth century.

A lady in grey haunts both the castle and Tuynhuys. She may be connected with a woman's skeleton which was unearthed near one of the castle's old "sally gates".

The “Grey Lady” was said to travel along collapsed tunnel between the two buildings. Rumour has it that after the skeleton was dug up in the 1940s; the Grey My last mention goes to Lady Anne Barnard who is the most romantic of the Castle's Lady has not been seen since. ghostly residents. In the late eighteenth In 1915, over the course of 3 nights at 3 century, Lady Anne lived at the Castle as day intervals, there were sightings of an 8 the colony's First Lady and often enterfoot, semi-transparent apparition. It was tained important dignitaries. Lady Anne's seen again in 1947, when it was observed ghost is said to have appeared at parties after being approached by the guards on held in honour of important visitors as well duty it jumped off the battlements and as at Dolphin Pool, where she bathed – disappeared into thin air above the old some say in the nude. moat. This semi-luminous ghost was seen ~ Article by Di Kendall over a period of weeks. It walked between the Leerdam and Oranje bastions, and was The Cape Town Castle is situated also seen leaning over the parapet, looking into Darling Street. on the corner of Darling and

Before reporting the incident to the commander, however, a Corporal decided first to eliminate the possibility of the ghost being a soldier playing a practical joke. To do this, he ordered a Private to “haunt” the battlements while covered in a sheet. Unsurprisingly, the soldiers who had gathered to be haunted were not convinced and with much raucous laughter, dispelled the idea of a joker in a sheet being the culprit.

Buitenkant Streets in Cape Town and is open every day excepting Christmas and New Years Day (1 Jan) between 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

The last night the ghost appeared; he not only hovered but also rang the bells in the guard-room. The troops were now no longer laughing; they were in a cold sweat of fear.

Much more frequently, inexplicable footsteps have been heard in the same area of the castle. This may be the same ghost who rings the castle bell from time to time, which was walled up centuries ago since a guard hanged himself with the bell rope.

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This is a story of animals, humans with hearts as big as the ocean, an organisation, an ad and about making a difference for the animals with whom we share the earth. By Smaragda Louw Ban Animal Trading came to light during the late hours of the night in February 2012. As a member of Beauty Without Cruelty, I was informed by Glynis Vahl Jones about a specific pet shop that had started a franchise for pet shops. Glynis was horrified, and so was I. It was not a difficult decision to make: let’s have a protest! So exciting!

Along came Lisa Fawkes, and this is how it happened: BAT/BWC always asks protestors not to wear leather to a protest, because we really don’t want the public to point fingers at anything we do.

We have the moral high ground, and that’s just how it is. Well, Lisa being a motorbike trainer, felt this requirement was a bit harsh, and so she phoned. The discussion went this way and that way, and eventually I had to agree with Lisa: let’s just take it step by step and teach everyone compassion without being Hilteresque. We have Lisa to thank for the BAT tolerance and compassion. (Lisa is now vegetarian, on her way to becoming a vegan).

So BAT hopped along, organising protests at pet shops selling animals, and then suddenly, it was like a can of worms had been opened. Puppy farms, backyard breeders, the online sale of animals, the cruel trade in exotic animals, dog fighting, hunting, the slaughter of billions of The planning for the protest started, animals for food ~ actually, almost accompanied by total naivety about the nything animal related contributes to the real issue at hand. Honestly, how difficult millions of animals who are put to sleep in could it be to make a big noise in front of a South Africa every year. Then we knew pet shop to get them to stop selling that stopping pet shops from selling animals? We would find out soon enough. animals was not about protesting only. It

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wouldn’t be that easy.

in and did what we thought would work for the animals: the petition, the protests, Fighting for the rights of animals and spreading the word, whatever we could getting the message out, requires money, find that we thought would make a which we didn’t have (BWC had paid for difference the lives of the animals. posters, etc. but we needed more). So Somewhere along the line we thought that who appears on the horizon like a fairy it would be just perfect if we could make godmother? Viv from SAINTs Animal an ad that would help shelter animals.

Charity Shop! BAT is a very lucky Perish the thought, but we could dream, beneficiary of this kind and exquisite shop. and so we did.

And Viv doesn’t help BAT with money only.

She motivates us, organises lunches & And bam! Along comes Emma and New weekends and gives us energy to never Found Form, and she brings structure and stop fighting. the ability to fulfil BAT’s wish list for the animals. Before we know what is Viv brought CLAW’s Cora Bailey along ~ happening, we are in Nirox Park with wow! BAT can never thank Cora enough for Picture Tree, Mushroom Media, the most everything she has taught us, never. She’s talented South African photographer, Nick never too tired, never too busy to advise, van Renen, and a world class director, although we know that she works 24/7 Wim Steytler ~ AND WE HAVE AN AD! without ever complaining.

Every single person mentioned above is a Just how lucky can an organisation get? compassionate BAT hero, and without This lucky: Martine Hampson! Martine is them, the ‘Heroes Adopt Animals From the voice of reason, of kindness and being Shelters’ campaign would never have polite, well, that’s just who she is. BAT happened. BAT has too many supporters to needed someone who is polite :) mention each one by name ~ they are So BAT went head-hunting: Ricardo, Lenja, REAL heroes, because everyone of them Karen and Kathy all fit the profile and are has adopted a shelter animal, or shelter animals. happily employed, without a salary, by BAT. We didn’t have to go head-hunting BAT salutes you, each and everyone of for BAT supporters: every single one who you. Thank you for your support, because has joined is a passionate animal lover & without you, the fight for the lives of believes that animals are not products, shelter animals would never have started. and they are not ours to use.

Here’s to the compassionate heroes who We found pro bono lawyers ~ Hogan Lovell ~ and wonderful people everywhere who were willing to help with either funding or their time.

Right, so now BAT had the humans, and that was so awesome that we just jumped

make things happen for the animals!

Here’s to compassionate heroes who adopt animals from shelters!

Here’s to making the world the best place for animals to be ~ and TOGETHER, we will make this happen x

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founder of Sprout It. Sprout It has been the platform to share information about Whole Living. She says, “Whole Living is about seeing that we are not isolated beings and recognizing the role that all things have. I believe that it begins with how we see ourselves. How we see ourselves is how we treat ourselves and that in turn is how we treat the world we live in, in all its multi-facets. When we move towards becoming more mindful, we become willing to make the necessary changes that take us on a beautiful dance of self- exploration.”

distributed hand painted animal print candle both local and international has given her a understanding of the importance of living a life of balance. In today’s ever faster life pace, becomes a matter of necessity.

At present, Deborah facilitates workshops that guide others in understanding what a healthy life style looks like. Her and her partner, Matthew have living examples of a permaculture garden, an indoor kitchen garden, how to produce fermented food and beverages from the fruits of the garden Deborah is a qualified Reflexologist and as well as make delicious meals vegetarian/ Intuit Facilitator. Her love for exploring the vegan meals from the in season veggies. apparent unknown has taken her on a deep They have just launched their range of quest of Eastern Philosophy and the pracSprout It’s fermented beverages. 2015 has tice of meditation. Together with running a some exciting new additions to her procandle manufacturing company called Skins grammes that will be run from The Candles that supported 25 staff that Homesteads Retreat Centre in KZN.

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4th October 10am -1pm

Sprout It’s Kitchen Garden and Out-door Kitchen Garden- learn how to sprout, micro-green and the value of these micro-nutrients and how to incorporate these super-foods into your snacks and meals.

25th October 9am-1pm

Digestive Health- Fermented Foods and Beverages What is digestive health? How to manage your digestive health by consuming Living Foods; What are living foods, a hands on experience in making them…

1st November

Juicing and Smoothies- How to juice and make smoothies for health, detoxing and understanding supplementation that support the body.

15th November

Bringing the Zen into meal planning and food preparation; Put those aprons on and lets make gorgeous foods together.

Holiday programme for Kids in the December school holiday’s to follow Email Deborah on sproutit@telkomsa.net for further information

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boasting wonderful wines, accommodation and bringing you a dining experience well worth mentioning.

The town of Stanford, a sleepy hollow or maybe not. Situated 1 ½ hours’ drive from Cape Town in the Overberg District and a mere ½ hours’ drive from Hermanus, you will find the farm Springfontein comprising of a winery, guest accommodation and Eats, the restaurant.

The town of Stanford, a sleepy hollow or maybe not. Situated 1 ½ hours’ drive from Cape Town in the Overberg District and a mere ½ hours’ drive from Hermanus, you will find the farm Springfontein comprising of a winery, guest accommodation and Eats, the restaurant.

At Eats you choose from a 3 – 6 course menu, and you are expecting to pay an arm and a leg but this is not the case, you will get value for money. A culinary experience, add good wine to the list and what more could you ask for. Whilst choosing from the menu, you can change your order from the menu to suit your liking, not too many restaurants offer this to their clientele but this is just one of the fine dining experiences you will have to your ‘’disposal’’.

The ingredients for their various dishes are sourced locally and are therefore fresh and organic. Prepared with precision and devotion to a very specific art form, the love of creating mouth-watering dishes to be enjoyed and savoured.

Asking Susanne to describe their various dishes, her answer was ‘’it is very difficult for us to say what our food is like, best course of action is to check what is said on This establishment is owned by 10 friends Trip Advisor’’. So I googled, expecting at who wanted to make changes in their lives, least one customer that felt it was not and for those in the community. Originally quite to their liking. Astonishingly enough Springfontein was a cattle farm, and today

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there was not one complaint, and I say astonishing purely because one will generally find one person who cannot be pleased. Not in this case!

Susanne and Jürgen have many years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Having given up a Michelin acclaimed restaurant in Germany to move to South Africa. Jürgen himself has trained over 100 chefs worldwide, and still continues to train at Springfontein Eats, by giving those from the previously disadvantaged community the opportunity to shine and have a brighter future. It is not a case of just training and then you are a chef. These individuals have to remain with Eats for 3 years, they earn a salary and get experience in waitress/waitressing areas and then to be a world class chef. This is but a small part of what they return to the community in which they live, something we could all take note of at the end of the day.

These are two down to earth people, who enjoy what they do, and that is expressed in the cuisine they offer. With December just around the corner, perhaps you should consider booking a lunch or dinner at Eats, especially if you are in the area.

Lunch is served Thursday – Saturday Dinner is served Tuesday – Saturday Springfontein Eats, Wine Estate & Accommodation Springfontein Road Stanford Western Cape South Africa Tel (028) 341 0651. www.springfontein.co.za

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Contact Roy on 076 905 6273 to kennel your furballs in a loving environment roydavidfox@gmail.com Mazarat Farm, Brackenhill Road, Waterfall

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