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Carmeline Melani Siani, I misinterpreted what she had said and need you the reader to have clarification and I also wrote that Tucson was in California when it is in Arizona. The correction is that Carmeline’s ex husband did not leave Carmeline for a younger women, they were of the same age group but he had met her when they were younger. And Carmeline points out that it took great courage on his behalf considering his health issue.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2016, and a full 12 months stretch before us so that we can enhance ourselves daily and become better, kinder and more caring humans co-inhabiting our wonderful planet earth.
The New Year is the perfect opportunity to start afresh being kinder to yourself, and all those who share our planet. As you know I am an animal activist and am always telling people that you need to have respect for those who do not speak your language. They may look different to you and me but their soul is no different, they love and feel pain in exactly the same way as we do. So please take time to be kind to them as well.
Our planet needs each one of us to think about what we are doing and make the releIt’s wonderful to be able to present to you a vant changes so that the generations to come magazine full of interesting interviews with people around the globe. Giving you some of can and will have the opportunity to live a wonderful life. their insights, thoughts and belief’s. There are so many negative things happening May the year ahead prove to be a very blessed one for all. around our wonderful world, and yet somehow it places us in the perfect position to make the changes and as always starting with Much love ourselves. Tilanie It is going to be an extremely busy year, not only for the magazine itself but I will be moving to a new location at the end of the month. Apart from the move though, the collaboration between Aneis de Vida and Intention 1111 will see many varied and very exciting retreats and seminars taking place across South Africa as well as globally so do keep a look out on our various social media pages in the next few months as we kick off and begin our roll out programmes. In the December issue with the interview on Aneis de Vida
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2016 will see many events being offered to individuals and corporates by Aneis de Vida in collaboration with Intention 1111. So do keep a watch on the social media sites of both companies.
We look forward to meeting you at one or more of the up coming events.
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Index Pg
Content
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Humour is the Name of the Game
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Travel to Assisi Italy
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Di Riseborough—Intuitive Life Strategist
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Arthur Findley College UK—Interviewing Minister Steven Upton
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Julianne Palmer—Clairvoyant Medium
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Antoinett van Rensburg—Reiki Master, Healer and Crystal Shop Owner
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Hormone Replacement—Nicolette Henderson
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The Power of Letting Go & Surrendering—Paul Smit
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Breakfast Sisters—Shari Rood
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The Paradox of Making a Choice –Deborah Sutherland
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Living in Awareness Starts With Self—Lou Worldweaver
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Recipe—Butternut Soup
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Natural Remedy—Warts
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November Rune Reading
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Capricorn—Beryl Broekman
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January Tarot Reading
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Teen Tarot
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Messages from the Master
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Messages from the Angelic Realm
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The Power of Ritual—Jimmy Henderson
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Chakradance—Jayn Roxton-Wiggill
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A Mirror to the Soul—Bea Potgieter
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Interpretation of the Christian Faith
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Humour is the Name of the Game Random Thoughts
he would've put them on my knees.
impatiently. "D'ye suppose I might have a word I changed my car horn to gunshot The kids text me "plz" which is shorter with George?" sounds. People move out of the way than please. I text back "no" which is much faster now! shorter than "yes." Gone are the days when girls used to cook like their mothers. Now they drink like their fathers.
I'm going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure what I'll do the second week.
You know that tingly little feeling you I've lost my mind and I'm pretty sure get when you really like someone? my wife took it! That's common sense leaving your Even duct tape can't fix stupid... but body. it can muffle the sound! I don't like making plans for the day Why do I have to press one for Engbecause then the word lish when you're just gonna transfer "premeditated" gets thrown around me to someone I can't understand in the courtroom. anyway? I didn't make it to the gym today. Of course I talk to myself, sometimes That makes five years in a row. I need expert advice I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I George and the Dragon went to the Jim this morning.
A poor vagabond, travelling a country road in England, Last year I joined a support group tired and hungry, came to a roadfor procrastinators. We haven't met side inn with a sign reading: "George yet... and the Dragon." He knocked. I don't need anger management. I The innkeeper's wife stuck her head need people to stop irritating me! out a window. "Could ye spare some Old age is coming at a really bad food?" he asked. time! The woman glanced at his shabby clothes and obviously poor condiWhen I was a child I thought Nap tion. Time was a punishment... now, as a "No!" she said rather sternly. grown up, it just feels like a small va"Could I have a pint of ale?" cation! "No!" she snapped again. The biggest lie I tell myself is... "I don't "Could I at least sleep in your staneed to write that down, I'll remem- ble?" ber it." "No!" By this time, she was fairly shouting. My people skills are just fine. It's my The vagabond tried again: "Might I tolerance of idiots that needs workplease...?" ing on. "What now?" the woman interrupted If God wanted me to touch my toes, Aneis de Vida
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Puns How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it. Venison for dinner again? Oh deer! A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy. Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes. England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool. I tried to catch some fog, but I mist. I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time. I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me. This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I'd never met herbivore. I'm reading a book about antigravity. I just can't put it down. I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me. Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils? Broken pencils are pointless. What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus. I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough. Don't worry about old age; it doesn't January 2016
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to have the stigmata (the appearing of wounds on his hands, feet and side of his body) correlating the torments of Christ on the cross. These apparently caused him great pain and he kept it secret for many years so as not to draw attention to himself. It is also known as a: UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The church of St Francis (Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi) was constructed after his canonisation in 1228 and completed in 1253. There are however, many beautiful churches to visit.
North of Rome, in the Umbria region lies the town of Assisi. Predominately known because it was the birthplace of St. Francis of Assis. And today the site of many pilgrimages. St. Francis the patron saint for the animals was born in 1182. He was known as a lively young man and at the age of 19 gave up his worldly ambitions whilst a prisoner of war. Somewhere after that he was seen to be somewhat of a mystic who composed poems about nature and who apparently proclaimed to have visions of Christ and Mary. It is said that he was the first Christian Aneis de Vida
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Life Strategist By Tilanie Meierhans Aneis de Vida
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Di Riseborough is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, intuitive life strategist and ‘F-Word’ Specialist. Featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network, she teaches people how to use the “F-word” more effectively in their lives, and learn to face unresolved unconscious fears and discover how to forgive themselves and others. Using her intuitive abilities, she assists her clients to develop selfawareness, reconnect to their inner spirit and gain clarity and emotional perspective by incorporating her Seven Keys of C.O.U.R.A.G.E., a 7-key acronym she uses to teach people how to live their best life. She is the author of the #1 best-selling book “Forgiveness: How to Let Go When It Still Hurts.” She has been featured on numerous media outlets such as Women’s Movement Radio Show, 21 Answers To Emotional Freedom on the Women’s Movement Television Network and the Don’t Ef UP Love video series. Her work has also been published in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Best Seller Simple Reminders book and Aspire Magazine, the #1 Women’s Magazine for the Soul.
Di Riseborough, born in Johannesburg, grew up and studied in Natal South Africa and now living in London Canada since 2002. The London confused me greatly whilst trying to set up the interview, only to learn that there is a London in Canada and bless them they even have a Thames without the bridge to it. Well known throughout the world Di’s story is one that makes you smile in parts, want to cry out and say that life sends some people the most awful lessons and yet, listening to her there is a realisation that those trials have brought forth an individual that understands the hurts and frustrations of dealing with situations that most would run away from. A women who has learnt to have true grace and compassion, and who embraces those two words and holds the medal for true forgiveness. Going off to university her idea was to obtain a veterinarian degree, well this did not happen she graduated with a master’s degree in animal health management. She was a Poultry Specialist and, jokingly Di says ‘’she didn’t want to be a farmer, she just wanted to tell them what to do’’.
She has had 2 profound moments in her life. The first when she was a mere 9 years of age. She was shown a vision as she puts it. Her parents had taken her to the drive in to see a movie, by the end of this particular film, her mother was fast asleep and her faAs a fear specialist, she helps people bether had started the car when she heard a come consciously aware of what fears are very distinct voice tell her she had to stay and watch the second film. She told her driving your decisions in life, and assists you in making positive changes and better dad, and he had given the response of why, when the 2nd film started with Neil Diamond choices. singing – she was spared trying to explain as her father loved listening to Neil Diamond. Visit www.diriseborough.com and Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a 1973 Ameridownload your complimentary 12 Faces of can film directed by Hall Bartlett, adapted Fear Assessment. from the novella of the same name by RichAneis de Vida
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ard Bach. The film tells the story of a young seabird who, after being outcast by his stern flock, goes on an odyssey to discover how to break the limits of his own flying speed. {Information about the movie taken from Wikipedia}. Di sat riveted in her seat watching the seagull movie, and from a higher perspective of her life, to this day is a reminder of her true essence.
such. Her first reaction was – gran never drank coffee, secondly when she or her mom and dad visited they never drank out of these special mugs.
The event that would change her life forever in so many ways happened in 1995. Working from Durban, she had to go to Johannesburg for meetings. She would generally stay with her parents and had made arrangements to take her grandmother out to dinner on this fateful evening. During the meeting the secretary called Di out for a ‘’phone call’’, only to inform her that her grandmother had been murdered and that the police had been trying to contact her. Di describes this moment in her life as being surreal, and somehow she can’t recall exactly how but she was taken home.
ing time with seeing billboards pronouncing the murder trial, reporters getting information wrong etc. Watching the women responsible for the death of her beloved gran and so much more. And there was no psychological counselling available as such to the family. So everyone had to try and cope as best they could.
Some disturbing factors began emerging. Her uncle who had married Suzanne and adopted her 3 sons had divorced without anyone knowing. The murderer was the eldest of these 3 boys. In a confession which Today she lives in the country of her childwould be retracted he admitted that his hood fascination, even as she was growing mother had put him up to this crime as they up she just knew she would land up living believed the older women was extremely there. Jokingly she says she believed she well off with a R7 million inheritance to be was adopted, not that she was not loved, gained. He was to be paid R80 000. Di’s unbut her parents somehow just did not under- cle and Suzanne were remarried a month stand her mission in life. And could not quite after the murder. grasp her intuitive powers nor could they un- As she says the trial took place nearly to the derstand her empathic and sensitive nature. day a year later, it was an extremely harrow-
Walking through the grandmother’s house, she recalls having said to someone that a family member had committed this heinous crime. Her ‘’I need to solve this’’ ideology had kicked in so she was walking through the kitchen – and keep in mind the police had combed the house and were still busy taking finger prints. For some unbeknown reason she opened the microwave. Inside stood a coffee mug – and one of the ‘’good’’ mugs reserved for special visitors as Aneis de Vida
To make matters worse, her uncle passed away a few months after her grans murder, also under strange circumstances, one would think that by now this family had their fair share of horror, but no, many other things took place resulting in so much hatred, bitterness and hurt. Anger literally became rage. Di knew she had to work on herself, and try and sort her emotions out. Her move to Canada gave her the ability to start trying to heal her anger, hurt and rage. It took 3 years of constant hard work on herself. And after all the hard work, it happened she did not feel the rage, the anger and she - tested this concept – and it seemingly was working. Late in the month of November she had this feeling of Suzanne pop14
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ping inter head (as she believes we are all interconnected) and this continued for about a week and then the image of Susanne faded. The following year she had this distinct feeling that she needed to see the man who had robbed her of her Gran. Go and tell him face to face that she had forgiven him. Friends and family thought she had lost the plot and could not understand her motivation. Yet for Di it was not just a motivation, it was a conviction of true forgiveness. At the prison she spoke to the warden and asked whether he had shown any remorse, and no it seemingly was not shown. The warden did say however that as of the December there had been a change, his mother had died of a heart attack – now depending what you believe, it somehow
made Di sit up and wonder who actually released who (did Di release Suzanne, or did Suzanne release Di with her death?). For 2 hours they spoke the man who took her Grans life and Di. Di told him that she had forgiven him and that he needed to now forgive himself. He didn’t feel he could. He however asked if he could give her a gift. And as strange as she found it at that moment, he went off to return with a butterfly that he had made. She says it was a moment of pure grace and forgiveness. An experience truly from the very soul. She has always known her life purpose was one of service. And her lesson out of this experience was to learn TRUE forgiveness, to learn how to be compassionate after facing such great sadness. Today Di is a global therapist with a deep understanding and acceptance on a soul level. Her approach to her clients is on a holistic basis, bringing together the human journey in this life as well as healing the emotional aspect of any given situation. As Di says we often forget to integrate the human and emotional and therein will lie many of the problems we seem unable to face and overcome. She believes that you hold the power to create your life and hates the idea of anyone giving away their power, herself included when she is dealing with a client. Di makes sure that you understand from the onset that she will guide you and assist you but she does not want to take your innate power to help yourself, that is your very own gift to yourself.
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Minister Steven Upton By Tilanie Meierhans Aneis de Vida
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Over 20 years ago I was fortunate enough to spend a week at the Arthur Findley College, taking one of the courses that were on offer then. The beauty and tranquillity of the settings alone leave you with the thought of never wanting to leave again.
an inbuilt ability. Spiritualists use this ability for communication directly, or via a medium, between those in the spirit world and ourselves. This is not supernatural; it is a normal activity. The main purpose of communication with the spirit world is to provide the evidence which supports our philosophy. The Back ground Information on the College Ministry of Angels brings enhanced wisdom Stanstead Hall was built in 1871 and was be- to enlighten the individual, society and the queathed to the Spiritualists National Union world in which we live. This includes those by Arthur Findlay. His wishes were that it con- who are dedicated to the welfare and sertinue to be administered for the advancevice of mankind bringing inspiration guidment of the study of Psychic Science. ance and healing. There are 7 base rules for Spiritualism, though The Continuous Existence of the human soul. they are not bound in dogma of orthodox religion. These rules are to give guidance in Spirit is part of the ‘Creative Force’ and thus the form of morals and ethics on which peo- indestructible. Energy cannot be destroyed; ple can base their own lives upon. [Principles it can only change its form. After death the physical body is left behind whilst the soul taken from Wikipedia] continues to exist in a different dimension The Fatherhood of God. that we call the spirit world. The individual The core belief of the religious philosophy of personality continues unchanged by the Spiritualism is the acceptance of a Divine En- event we call ‘death’. ergy. This force, whatever name given to it, Personal Responsibility. has created all there is and sustains all its creIn His wisdom, God has given us enormous ation. The ‘Spirit of God’ exists within and around everything. It is within all of us: we are potential; we can use that potential to imall children of God so are part of one family. prove our own lives and the lives of others. We have the ability to make decisions We acknowledge God as our Father. throughout our lives as we see fit. What each The Brotherhood of Man. of us makes of our life is our Personal ResponWe are all part of the universal creative force sibility no one can replace or override that and therefore one family in God. The opera- right. No other person or influence can put tion of true Brotherhood throughout the word right our wrongdoings. would create betterment to the lives of Compensation and Retribution hereafter for many, bringing equality, security and peace. all the good and evil deeds done on earth. Spiritualists try to understand the needs of This Principle expresses the natural law of others and help all people regardless of ‘cause and effect’. This law operates now, race, colour or creed on earth, as well as in the spirit world. As we The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of move through life making choices, the outAngels. come of those choices affects our soul growth. When we leave this earthly life there Communion with divine energy is a natural and essential part of existence. Communica- will be no divine judgement. We will have the opportunity to reassess, take stock and detion between Spirit itself and its creations is Aneis de Vida
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cide what might have been done differently. with – suffering is not something anyone wishes to endure. Eternal Progress open to every human soul. Eternity does not begin at death; Progress is open to all now! Any action, or intent to change, to promote soul growth and progression, creates a positive reaction. There will always be the opportunity to develop and move forward, no one is ever deprived of the all-embracing love of God. These principles were the summary of faith of Emma Hardinge Britten, a pioneer for the UK's Spiritualist Movement and were adopted by the SNU. Emma was a medium and gifted orator and it was during her many speeches in trance state, that 'spirit communicators' gave various statements of faith. This resulted in the creation of the Seven Principles of Modern Spiritualism in the UK. Many believe that the influence of the 'spirit' of Socialist Robert Owen was paramount in this process. The Arthur Findlay College offers facilities unequalled anywhere in the world in the Spiritualist movement as a residential centre where students can study Spiritualist philosophy and religious practice, Spiritualist healing and awareness, spiritual and psychic unfolding and kindred disciplines. Courses, lectures and demonstrations are all offered by leading exponents, together with the additional features of a library, museum, lake, magnificent grounds, recreational facilities and full board accommodation. Minister Steven Upton Vice President (administrative) of The Spiritualists' National Union, Minister of The Spiritualists National Union, and a teacher at the Arthur Findley College. Steven has had 2 near death experiences in his life. And as he so aptly puts it ‘’I don’t mind going as long as it doesn’t hurt’’. Well that is a statement most of us would agree Aneis de Vida
His first encounter of the near death experience happened about 20 years ago. At that point in time he was in the sales field and was waiting to go into a meeting. Sitting in the reception area he suddenly did not feel too well. For some unbeknown reason to him, he slid off the chair and sat on the floor. The first thing he became aware of was the change in light – it was brighter and whiter in intensity. He also recalls that his thought process was not affected, his thinking was very clear. However, his ability to hear in the normal sense started to fade. Initially he thought it was as if he had gone into a trans-like state. His mind however was completely clear, just his body seemed to be shutting down. And he recalls very clearly how he thought ‘’do I have identification with me’’ as he is renowned for forgetting these things. Steven says the one thing that he did feel was a kind of disappointment for not having done many of the things he still wanted to. The light ahead of him became more intense, words can’t quite describe the colour or the brightness of the light. And then suddenly he was back, as someone had called the paramedics and they were busy giving him oxygen. They rushed him through to a hospital. And lying in the hospital bed he became aware of the fact that there was no one else, nor any of the normal hospital going’s on. It was pristine, and he was convinced he had already died but no one had bothered to let him know. A nurse came in, did not say a word to him, just took his blood and there lay Steven, telepathically saying to the nurse ‘’its ok you can tell me I have died, I can handle this information as I am a spiritualist. Of course there was no reaction from the nurse, and he again had the fleeting thought go through his head that – ‘’oh well the telepathy has not kicked in
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that the Bible for instance has been misinterpreted and misrepresented and reported for Not too long after a doctor comes in and tells Steven he can go home now. ‘’What a various gains on the part of others. He points shock, I was not dead’’. He had to of course out however that the basic teachings found make sure and asked the doctor why there within no one can argue with – and that goes for all religions, the basis being one and was no one in sight. And there was a very logical explanation. The hospital was brand the same throughout. Steven also adds that Arthur Findley said that ‘’the psychic teachnew and had not officially opened to the ings run through all the religions of the public yet. world’’. Steven’s 2nd near death experience happened not more than 2 months ago. There is Many religions find that they are able to accept the spiritual philosophy. It is definitely a a spiritual memorial - Arboretum Memorial philosophy whereby free thinking is encourwhich is predominantly military but has grown to encompass various memorials. Ste- aged and felt that it should be nurtured. ven was having a meeting there, and had Talking with Steven on the Middle East crisis, walked through parts of the memorial. Get- his belief is that the problems can and will ting back to his car, he realised he had only be solved once all people recognise come out in spots all over his body, and they that compromise is inevitable, not one or the were growing in size and so was his face. In- other is the only right. Where tolerance for stead of heading home, he headed straight each other is practiced, hate is set aside to hospital. He was having a severe reaction and acceptance of all is practiced. to something, and his body had gone into The fundamental of all humans in Steven’s shock. He was lying in the hospital bed and opinion is that we all want peace, happiness felt himself loose consciousness but was able and acceptance of who and what they are. to alert a nurse who hit the panic button. He And at the end of the day it is a basic hudid pass out and woke about a half an hour man right. later where the nurse informed him that they It is well worth your while to take a look at had nearly lost him. However, this time the website – www.arthurfindleycollege.org round he has no recollection of what tranand if you feel you have what it takes to be spired whilst he was unconscious. a medium then spend some time there doSteven is however extremely clear that he ing one of their many various courses. had NO FEAR in either of his experiences. He points out that there is no hell and maintains it is religious propaganda and maintains that Visit the website: it is a mere state of mind not actual place www.arthurfindleycollege.com one goes to. From his opinion the way in which we live this life, determines the way our next encounter in the spirit world will be. Should we be truly ‘’bad’’ people we will encounter exactly that in the life to come. The story in the Bible of the talents is very relative in this life – what we do with what we are given. Steven feels Aneis de Vida
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By Tilanie Meierhans
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Having read your website page, you say you were not brought up in a spiritual way. How would you describe your upbringing, what it religious in any form?
routine and liked to control what went on in my life. I didn't take big risks. I wouldn't let people become too close to me and would often push away friends who tried to beI went to church up until the age of nine. I do come too close. believe in god but, I don't follow a religion as I now trust others and will let the right people such. . My upbringing really was very norinto my life. mal so to speak, respect others, don't back I know take risks, and I have faced MANY of chat, have manners, etc. my fears.
Have any of your family members ever been You say you just thought what you saw and able to see the spirit world or energies of experienced was just normal, did you never any kind? once even discuss this with family or friends? If yes, what was their response, if no My family (mother, father, brothers) have why not? never said to me that they have been able to see the spirit realm or energies but, they I did talk to my grandmother when I was do have strong gut instincts. around the age of 13 about the spirit realm My husband is intuitive but, doesn't trust his instincts enough. My children are highly intuitive, and have amazing healing abilities. They can both feel energies of people around them, and my youngest son sees the spirit realm but, is really scared to open up too much to this ability.
and she told me I was being silly and that spirits were not real and for me to forget about this. I never really tried to talk to friends about this, as I was really scared of my ability and it was just easier to shut it down, I shut down to my gut instincts and turned my back on the spirit realm for many years.
How have they reacted since your journey into making this your very life and living?
With the dawning of your true nature so to speak, how have you found that it has enriched/changed your life and the view you have on life in general?
When I first told my family they were a bit shocked as they didn't really understand a lot about becoming a psychic worker. It was something I never really talked about. I always wanted to be a beauty therapist, so this was way off track for them. Once my family understood what I was doing they were very supportive of me.
Once you did accept your gift, how did it change your life? My life has changed massively.I was someone who had many fears and lived a life with Aneis de Vida
I trust myself more then I have ever trusted myself before opening up to my ability. I now trust in the direction of where my life is heading. I now know that "yes" we have free will and choice in life but, when something is meant to be it will be and no amount of control will change this. I have become so much more layed back and relaxed since allowing my guides to lead me. I love who I am, and feel very blessed to be where I am in life. Yes I have had tough times and have been broken down in the past but, I can see why this
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had to happen to me. I think positive most of abilities the more your guides will open you the time, and if times do get tough I know up. I find with a lot of my clients that they try that it will pass and all will be ok. to hard to connect a lot will say but, "I cant hear my guides." You will not hear your guides unless you are clairaudient, most of us Do you think that everyone is able to see the are clairvoyant. spirit world? Keep it basic is my Moto, being spiritual I BELIEVE everyone has a psychic ability. Eve- doesn't have to be hard, it is what works for ryone gets a gut instinct and a feeling when you. There is no right or wrong with spiritualisomething is wrong or something is right. ty, Trust your feelings and you will connect when the phone rings some people will say and build a great relationship with your "oh that will be such and such", this is your guides. guides letting you know who is phoning you. seeing and feeling are two totally differWhat is your deepest wish or what is it you ent senses in psychic work, and most commonly people feel more rather than see but, would love to see happen in this world to make it a better place for all? I do feel if they are open enough that everyone can see the spirit I am not here to change the world but, realm. Gut instincts and feeling is the most I believe we need to work on us before this common spiritual sense for everyone world can ever change. I would love to see though. people really believing in themselves. opening themselves up to giving and receiving And if yes to question 7 – what in your opin- love. Looking after one another, not judging ion is holding people back from experienc- others for the choices they have made in their life, Respect others. ing exactly that which you do? I feel what holds people back is fear of the unknown and not understanding their psychic ability. Trust is also a huge part that hold many people back. You need to have a lot of trust and faith in psychic work and this is really hard for some people.
I would love to see people really find who they are meant to be in this life, and to stand in their own power, to love themselves. To see that life and this world has so much to offer when you REALLY look.
Julianne further states: Should people want to explore being able to see the spirit world, what would you suggest to a layman to make it easier for them to connect? I feel it is up to the individual if they want to open up. I can say for myself it was the best thing I have EVER done in my life. The easiest way to connect or open up to your guides is to trust your feelings. Trust your gut instincts. The more you trust these natural Aneis de Vida
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something comes in that may be negative, my guides will warn you of this and will prepare you for it, or will help you to avoid the situation all together. I am a very grounded woman, and do not work in ego. I am down to earth and what you see is what you get. I am a loving person and don't believe in being a nasty or a harsh reader. I am also a clairsentient which means I will feel how you are feeling, sad, happy, tired, and will pick up on emotional issues with clients. This helps me to pin point your feelings and my guides will help you to release these emotions so you can move forward in life without emotional baggage. I am also an Empath which means I feel your ailments or health problems, anxiety, depression, headaches, stomach cramps etc. This allows me to be able to get a good look at your health.
Visit Julianne on: https://www.facebook.com/ JuliannePalmer.ClairvoyantMedium/ www.juliannepalmer.com.au
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How were you brought up in relation to where you are today in your spiritual journey? In a very strict and conservative home. You did what your parents told you to and if you didn’t there were serious consequences. Religion was a very big part in our family when I was growing up. My father was always an elder in the church, we had to go to service twice on a Sunday. I remember even the Sunday after my Matric dance (at the end of secondary education there is always a dance for pupils), my parents forced me to go the Sunday morning service. I lost faith in the church after I had my second miscarriage. I was back home after spending 1 week in hospital and I was an emotional wreck. The minister came to visit. After having tea and a chat he asked me when they (the church) could expect my monthly contribution!! This is where my absolute belief in church religion was shattered. I tried a few different churches after that and eventually gave up going.
You have found a different way of belief, how do the two compare (your way of being brought up versus what you experience today)? I was taught that you have to fear God, respect your parents and elders and that you will be punished if you do anything wrong. I was also taught that only our “faith” or “church” was the correct one (the one I was brought up in). All the others were “wrong”. The thing that did not resonate with me was that you could abuse your wife, husband, children, etc during the week, and when you go to church you are forgiven and can start doing it all over again thereafter.
With spirituality it is different. I don’t have to go to a church to find God. I know when I ask God or the angels for guidance, love, or protection that they listen. I also believe that you are the creator of your own life. What you think so you shall create. If you keep thinking and telling yourself you are poor and without money, you will have no money. By changing your thought patterns you will atThe turning point in my life was when my hus- tract into your life what you ask for. Thought band dragged me off to a Mind Power talk, is energy and we create our own reality with our thoughts. based on the work of John Kehoe, this was the start of my spiritual journey. I began questioning everything that I had been What made you go to Brazil? taught and started searching for answers. I could no longer just believe what I was being I started my spiritual journey in 2004. My husband and I had then started dating and retold. alised that we want something “better” in The religious background gave me the spirour lives. itual foundation, although church religion does not feature in my life today. My search During this search process I discovered Reiki. Reiki is healing using your hands to channel for answers from other or non-religious sources led me to where I am today. A Reiki energy, which shifts blockages in the body. Master and teacher, a student of Metaphys- These blockages cause dis-eases in the body ics, crystal light therapy facilitator and an en- which make us sick. This method of healing originated in Japan and is today practised ergy healer. all over the world.
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I did my Reiki training in 2012 and was running my practise part time, but did not complete my Masters training. In 2014 I met an amazing lady who encouraged me to complete my Masters training with her. During the training she told us about her experience at John of God – a faith healer/spiritual healer. We also watched the recording of his healings and surgeries.
to work”. I was not very impressed, after all, I did travel for 12 hours by plane to get there and to be healed. I did not expect to hear that it was up to me.
In the recording, they talk about crystal bed healing, or crystal light therapy. I was intrigued, as I am addicted to crystals. Part of the reason why we own a crystal and gemstone store. My Reiki Master Teacher happens to have one of these “crystal beds”. This gave me the opportunity to have a healing session on the crystal healing bed. I was blown away. This was what I had been waiting for.
During these meditations I deeply connected with the Healing Spirits that work with John of God. It was as if I was watching a video clip of my current and past lives. They helped me see the origin, feeling the experience and the pain, and then releasing it and replacing it with a deep sense of love.
Your experience in Brazil was a stripping away of your old self, how did you experience this?
What changes have you made in your life thus far?
This meant that I had to sit in the “current room” which is like a mediation room, you are not allowed to move, or open your eyes for as long as John of God is healing people. The average session was 4 hours.
It was a very emotional time for me, but every day, I started to feel lighter and more in love with the person I was becoming. When In May this year, I went to Brazil, to John of I left Brazil, I had a deep understanding of God. Whilst there I received permission from who I am and what my journey forward has Spirit to bring a healing bed back to South to be. I could no longer continue living the Africa. This was a major part in my spiritual way I was. Subsequently I left my corporate journey and is the main reason for going to job and now focus full time on my healing Brazil. and training practise.
When I went, my intention was to bring back the healing bed and as an afterthought to get some healing while there. Before going, I was suffering from continuous back ache, as well as a “frozen” shoulder. Everyone who goes to the Casa de Dom Ignacio (John of God), expects a miracle and to be healed instantly. So I went to the Casa and followed the process to see John of God. Your time with him is very limited, as there is an average of 3 000 people per day that go for healing. When I went in front of him, spirit’s message to me was: “You have Aneis de Vida
I am now self-employed. Having gone from shy with no self-confidence and no inner power of conviction I am today confident, loving life and live my passion and continue studying spirituality and metaphysics. No longer am I chained to corporate or organised religion.
Have you found inner peace or are you still searching for the meaning of life? My belief is that you need to be a better person than what you were yesterday – continuously improving yourself. Also to live in har-
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mony with others and our planet, the rest, is al stone. an adventure waiting to happen. I have What message do you have for readers that found inner peace and am learning to live it will change their views on life? truthfully now. You are responsible for your own life, your You own a crystal shop, what do crystals own happiness, all the good or bad that bring to your life and what would you say is happens in your life. You create it all. Stop your favourite crystal and why? making excuses, accept the responsibility As a child I never had a fascination with crys- and create a masterpiece. Don’t be afraid tals. The only crystals I “liked” were diato experiment and make mistakes. This is the monds. I only discovered crystals when I only way you will discover what works for started my spiritual journey 12 years ago. The you. first crystal I bought was a clear quartz. I did- And if you could change something in the n’t know why, but the internal structure of world what would it be and why? clear quartz most closely resembles the douThe education system. Teach children skills ble helix of our DNA structure. That is why they need to lead a successful life. Teach clear quartz is the first crystal most people are attracted to when they become interest- them to meditate and to love themselves. That everything that they need in life is within ed in crystals. themselves. Each crystal or gemstone has its own healing Your greatest wish for this planet and all that properties. Some help with insomnia, some inhabit it? with protection, That all beings can live in peace and harmoand some even assist with bringing in finanny with each other. The end of human macial abundance. Having crystals near you, or in your environment, raises your vibration. nipulation and being part of the system. You connect with them and you start feeling better and different. These vibrational energies will benefit you during meditations. My favourite crystal is Selenite due to the protection that it offers and it is a high vibrationAneis de Vida
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By Nicolette Henderson www.tranquilityhealth.co.za E-Mail: nicolette@tranquilityhealth.co.za Owner of Tranquility health and beauty,
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Phytoestrogens
Hops
These are natural plant hormones that are commonly used to treat pre-menopausal symptoms and are a natual replacement for HRT. There are many plants that contain oestrogenic constituents at different doses. The most common compounds possessing oestrogenic activity are based on phenolic chemical structures.
This plant is used in the alleviation of postmenopusal symptoms. It has also long been used in beer making and as a flavouring agent, although the amount detectable in beer is too low to pose any cause for concern.
Many people turn to natural hormones because they are perceived to be safer, especially with regard to breast cancer. Here are some examples of phytoestrogens.
Soy protein This plant is used for the treatment of hot flushes associated with menopause. It must be kept in mind that soy may reduce the absorption of thyroid drugs.
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THE POWER OF LETTING GO AND SURRENDERING Letting go is being able to say, "This subject that causes me discomfort and negative emotion is what I will REPLACE with NEW thoughts, redirecting myself towards positive expectation." This statement is a short, simple way of illustrating the principle of letting go, but we all know that as simple as it may be presented, it is challenging to do sometimes. Some find it so difficult that they render themPaul Smit has been sharing “One� consciousness selves powerless to even move past the with global audiences every day for the last seven subject that hinders them, ending up with years. what seems to be a lifelong burden His insights and most unique way of communicating them has delighted and empowered readers (caught in the entanglement, feeling powfrom all walks of life. Using this same information erless). Paul has been able to transform over 30 years of Contemplate the writing here on the topic self-destructive living and rebuild himself. It is his of letting go and WE assure you that YOU vision to share these Universal Laws and techWILL begin to see just how many attractions niques with as many people globally as he can, so you are in fact causing that offer you rethey can live core-driven lives as well. Paul has ausistance to what you truly desire. thored several books which are available via Hive Publications. When you reach a point of having to let go of a life subject that you become entanPaul loves offering these teachings in writing, gled with (something that a relationship coaching and seminars. was formed with), it will most likely be beImmensely creative, Paul and his partner Adriana cause of one of the following two most preenjoy building legacy projects that nurture and dominant reasons. sustain countless people worldwide. They make their home in NY and Durban. TO LET GO: TO EXCLUDE SOMETHING OUT OF CURRENT REALITY
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fully, you will notice that these following ideas of evolution, joy filled experiences and expansion, don’t come up in regards to your problematic topic, whenever your thoughts turn there.
how the whole process of letting go works OR does not work for you.
A woman aged 25 who is seeking love, finds her one and only. Aahh, love fills the air, and the small indiscretions are overlooked for afThe second reason is that you have become ter all “He IS perfect!” she tells herself. addicted to a behaviour, person, place, ob- Three years later well, “He is FAR from perject or substance, and out-lived the nature fect, I can hardly believe that there was so of the addiction, hence the need to now let much I loved about him!”, she now reasons. go. You find the urge to re-immerse yourself “Well, enough is enough, HE is causing ME so back into an evolving state of moving formuch pain that I need to “let go” of him and ward. begin evolving towards the joy I want”, she Both of these reasons come about because finally decides. first and foremost YOU ARE an evolving, growth seeking being, moving from one per- Let US pause here for a moment. What are we witnessing? spective to the next as you go about your days living your life. When something begins A woman falls in love, and over time collects to prevent you from seeking joy, or fills your much information regarding the negatives time with negative emotion, then it becomes she has noticed about her one and only, apparent to you that the subject causing this and now makes a choice to “let go.” is taking away from you, rather than adding But back to our story, we find that she feels to you as you would prefer, resulting in the good about her new choice, spends a bit of need to make a clear choice to “let go” of time revelling in the idea of being free to the entanglement. choose again, and THEN places her attenIt is here after this choice is made, that many tion on the idea of letting go. people suffer the challenges associated with New thoughts come into her mind like, letting go. They become stuck in a field of “How will he react?” negative contemplation not being able to let go, saying things like, “I wish I could just “How will I deal with his anger, will he blow LET GO!!” or “I wish that this bothersome his temper, what will he say, what will he thought would just END, so I do not have to do?” face it for another minute!” “Will he tell the family? How will he tell the The field of negative contemplation IS the family, what will he say?” very reason for all the difficulties in involved “Will he take more than his share of the posin letting go. What WE are saying here is that sessions? Will he try to be spiteful or hurt YOU yourself, via your own thoughts determe?” mine the difficulty with which you WILL expe“Should I write him a letter, or tell him to his rience the whole process of surrendering. face? When should we tell the kids? Will he use the kids against me?” ONE WOMAN’S CHOICES “Will I manage solo? What if he takes the To help you fully understand this, let US share car?” this example so that you may rather observe Aneis de Vida
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NOW she is feeling anxious, fearful, a little powerless once again while getting into a state of becoming overwhelmed.
help create the spark behind a solution driven-action.
For example, had she said to herself, Let’s re-cap on the example again. “Because I know him quite well, I can anticipate how he is likely to respond. I need to After making the choice, she gives a few minutes of thought towards the “good” idea find an approach that will offer dignity and respect for both of us. I wonder what apof letting go. Then she gives ongoing focus on fear-driven thoughts resulting in negative proach I could take that would offer me this?” emotions inside. Now through this kind of thinking the whole attraction process has been changed, without a fear-driven emotion present. Instead, The thought “How will he react?” by itself has there was an emotion of resolution in the air no true answer as it is subject to unpredicta- and universe. This not only sets a new emobility (It has not occurred yet). If one contin- tional climate conducive for solution, but an ues to focus on the “how will he” part of the INTENTION for it. statement, then by the feelings produced from the unpredictability, and the history ac- One train of thought is aimed at feeling fear while the other is geared towards finding rescumulated within the mind, an attraction process to THAT emotion felt is activated with olution. BOTH attract, because both have emotions attached to the thoughts and if -in the universe and immediately begins there are emotions present, THEN YOU KNOW moving the likeness of those outcomes tothat you are attracting IN THAT MOMENT. wards the very person that is vibrating the emotion. Making the choice to let go is one thing, but HOW you choose to go about it, is another IS YOUR ATTRACTION FEAR-FILLED OR SOLUpart of the equation that is most often not TION DRIVEN? given the thought it requires to meet an obIn this example we are showing the tenden- jective like letting go. cy humans have to focus on a fear-filled Throughout this whole example WE only thought, one that has not even occurred showed you the difference between one yet. While looking for fear-filled idea as to what could happen, and then focusing on its simple thought, “How will he react?” Can scary potential, people cause powerful neg- you imagine the damage incurred when entertaining all the following thoughts? ative emotion to be picked up by the universe as a request for what is wanted. The “How will he react?” result will always be receiving more of what is “How will I deal with his anger, will he blow NOT WANTED as opposed to what once his temper, what will he say, what will he CLAIMS they want. do?” This is a good place for US to expand on this example.
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peaceful transition towards new desires.
You cannot redefine a problem by focusing on the problem itself. It is when you shift your “Will I manage solo? What if he takes the approach regarding the problem by includcar?” ing solution, that you will actually end up reEach of these statements do not have room defining the problem itself. WE invite you to try surrendering your experiences with posifor resolution, for they are not statements about finding solution or resolution, they are tive expectation or dignity and resolution all JUST fear-filled ideas as to what might be oc- around, whether your relationships are to people, places or things. Come to know the curring. Behind this negative anticipation is an attraction process that entangles one to freedom of surrendering experiences that no the very experience they are attempting to longer serve you so that you can flow into release. This is WHY so many that let go end new growth and expansion in life. up experiencing a messy affair, rather than a
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My little sister is five. I was lucky that my Dad found someone great and got remarried and now I have a sister, something I have always wanted. I’ve known her since she was a day old and ever since, she has been my shadow.
water, she waved away any help. Her independence is so unnerving that I tend to be a bit strict with her. When it’s just the two of us, it’s like Fort Knox. I don’t want to be responsible for anything happening and so I am often treated to repeated eye rolling from her when I remind her that she has to hold my When she was a year, I started to babysit her. I got blocks and Lego's and stuffed ani- hand when we walk near the road. Still, she mals for her and she loved them all. Not hav- loves coming to my house. It’s filled with all kinds of cool things and she loves our dog ing any children of my own, I have enjoyed Bodie and loves playing hide and seek in all watching her grow. the rooms and best of all, loves to bounce Her little personality started to develop early on our huge bed with all the pillows. but really started to shine around the age of two. She was already starting to exhibit that Often, when her mom comes to pick her up strong independent streak that runs through she will get angry and say, “Come back latour family but now that she is older, I can see er, Mom!” She will sulk and complain about all the things we didn’t get to do. Then the how much tougher she is, than I was at her negotiations take place, and usually a little age. She knows what she wants and knows bit of ice cream will do the trick. how to make things happen. She doesn’t throw tantrums or fits but looks at me with her One of her favourite things to do, aside from very serious little face and basically gives me dressing like a princess, is to eat breakfast a speech on why things should be her way. I with me. I rarely see her in the morning, so imagine she will probably be a lawyer one when I do, it’s a treat. We fix all the things she day, complete with a briefcase and sensible likes and we sit at the kitchen table, her legs shoes. swinging wildly underneath. She eats her English muffin with peanut butter and jam She is also extremely self-conscious about and talks about all the things we are going how other people see her. She is a beautiful thing. Lovely doe brown eyes and sandy hair to do when she is older.
but she doesn’t like to stand out. When I took her to the local pool, she wanted to know why all the other children had water wings instead of the antiquated floatie that she had to wear. I told her that she would have to ask her mom and she shrugged her shoulders and accepted it.
She told me that when she is twenty, she is going to buy a house next to mine so we will be neighbours. That melts my heart and I hope that she won’t resent the fact that we will all be old when she is twenty. That’s the downside of having older parents and siblings, but the upside is more attention. It does make me feel melancholy at times, though, The next time, she was determined to swim without it. I must say, I did notice a lot of little to think that Dad might not be around when she gets married and has children of her kids diving in the water and swimming like own, but you never know. fish. Her mom and Rog were with us, and there were several lifeguards at the pool so One day while eating breakfast, she looked we watched her practice trying to stay at me and said, “We are breakfast sisters.” afloat. She would get mad if I tried to help I said, “That sounds like a restaurant.” her and even when she got a mouthful of Aneis de Vida
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“Yeah,” she said. “We could sell breakfast stuff.”
So, maybe I don’t have all the answers, I might not know the ABC’s of parenting or being the best sister, but I do know one “Like pancakes and waffles,” I said. thing. Never crush their dreams. Let them “Yeah, and English muffins with peanut but- think they can do anything and also, enjoy ter and jam.” those moments while you can. They are precious, mercurial things and I am so happy She smiled at this thought and said, “Yes, that my little Sister and I can have breakfast when I grow up, we can have a restaurant together, and talk about restaurants, and called Breakfast Sisters.” ‘My Pretty Pony,’ and ‘Thomas the Tank EnWhat a lovely thought. I’ll still be in my fifties gine,’ and being neighbours and all the then, so who knows? I laughed and said, good things in the world now, and all the “Breakfast Sisters, it is. We will make a forgood things yet to come. tune.” “Yeah and everyone will want to come in there and eat breakfast with their sisters.” “Yes, they will,” I said.
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Society has us confronted with more choices about any given subject than we can comprehend. When we are faced with making a decision, it calls for us to make a choice. To make a choice of what action would be of most benefit becomes possibly the most challenging decision to make. So much so, is that we may go as far as to make no choice at all; make a choice and regret it; or spend hours of uncertainty, wondering if our choice was correct. How do we ever know if we chose wisely? In our decisiveness we do not trust in our Self. We have forgotten how to listen to our own inner wisdom; the inner, practical wisdom that would assist us in navigating through the options and know that one perfect choice that would make relevant only to one Self.
So what does all this mean when we think of health? In the past we would get ill, go to the doctor and get a prescription. The world of health we believed, was confined to our body and the ownership of correcting it landed squarely on the doctor’s shoulders. This can no longer be the case. We now have to look further afield to our environment to find out why we are getting ill. The state of our planet shows us to the degree that we now are required to actively participate in crucial changes. When we ask, “How can we participate?”, we take back our power; the inner power that we have quietly given out to others when we don’t make decisions for ourselves.
The health of our planet being; the condition of the soil, the water, the air, the insects and animals (the relentless workers that keep our planet in balance) all participate in the ultiMaking a choice means that we will bring mate consequence of our health. If the soil change into our lives. Participating in a world has no nutrition, our food is depleted of the nuthat is moving and changing faster than we tritional value that our bodies require to keep can imagine, could almost ask of us not to all the chemical reactions functioning in tip make that decision. Where would that leave us? If I think of some of the decisions I made in top condition; If our water is poisoned, the very 2015, one being to further my nutritional stud- core of our bodies functioning cannot take place, if our air is polluted our lungs, the cells of ies. I would not have learnt the fascinating complexities of the human body and met peo- our body….. life becomes devoid of energy and if the little workers (bugs and critters) are ple who are as passionate to learn more about the body and health. We have conver- no longer pollinating and carrying out all the many functions, life can no longer continue as sations that are uplifting, empowering and we know it. give options. I now have the opportunity to tap into information that will enhance and en- The consequences are such that our Planet rich my life and that of others. The joy this Earth is ill which in turn makes us ill. We can brings into my life makes every day an adven- change it. ture in itself. And that is not to say that the choice we make will not bring its challenges. It pushes the self-imposed limits we place on our We can begin by doing a little investigating. abilities. It pushes the boundaries of the stories When we know about our supplier, our provider, we can begin making wiser choices. Don’t and meaning that we give our stories of our lives. The up-side is that my life feels expanded, take anything at face value. Really get to knowing all the details. Remember, this affects enthralled and filled with deep gratitude. you and your environment. What corporation are you supporting? Do they have every Aneis de Vida
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body’s interest at heart or are they completely motivated by the rand value? Do their practices harm the environment? Know the source of the ingredients of the food you eat. Are the ingredients as close to their natural source as possible?
the one celled organism to the most complex. New friendships are formed when you find groups of people that are inclined towards uplifting practices. As you gently unfold to the new information that you are embodying, may your life be filled with the gratitude of living in your amazingly complex body that gives As the question; How will this product affect you immense options of how to thrive on this my body? If it has a positive effect on your body you can be assured it will be good for all most beautiful Planet Earth. of life. In Good Health and Well-Being May 2016 bring you to a place within yourself where you are inspired to actively participate in a world that thinks for the good of all. From
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LIVING IN AWARENESS STARTS WITH SELF
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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else, is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you ever sat down with your morning coffee, taken a few sips and then noticed that your cup is empty? Have you ever been driving to a destination and upon arriving you realize you have no recollection of the drive itself? This is known as “mindlessness” or being in “auto pilot”. Being unaware in this manner has become far too common an event for most of us in this fast paced day and age. There is a greater need to multitask in order to keep up with the many demands and obligations we face. It’s easy to get lost in the stressful juggling of jobs, finances, home life and relationships by coping in the best way we can, even though we aren’t fully aware of what’s actually going on in the moment. We lose touch with how we are feeling, what our bodies are telling us For over two decades, has woven his and the actual opportunities that are right multifaceted skills and mastery as an there in front of us in each moment. When we’re aware of these opportunities we can accomplished international teacher, make choices and decisions that empower human behaviour specialist, us towards our goals, however, when we’re counsellor, writer, ceremonialist and unaware we are more likely to incur stress, artist by ‘Living in Awareness’. dissatisfaction, depression, frustration and Through his skilful leadership, monotonous living. We become more selfwisdom and profound understanding critical and emotionally reactive to the everyday situations and events of life. of human nature he guides and
Lou Worldweaver
empowers people to live with more awareness and find greater purpose, fulfilment and quality of life. Lou is cofounder of Sacred Journeys in Drummond, KZN, where he and his wife provide the tools and wisdom for people to heal and free their spirit.
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what is happening in each moment and being in right relationship with it. There are three key arenas that we are in constant relationship with, they are Self, Life, and Others which must be developed in this sequential order. We can’t have a good relationship with life or others if we have a poor relationship with ourselves. To be in right relationship ourselves requires our willingness to get to know who we are by listening to what we really need right now and then to ensure we meet these needs. This involves paying attention to our inner dialogue and filtering through the negative self-deprecating thoughts and beliefs in order to discover the best way to nurture, satisfy and care for ourselves. Contrary to societal norms this is not selfish, narcissistic or self-centred, we say that this is being in a state of self-ness. Ignoring or placing our needs last, puts us into deficit making us susceptible to stress, depression and illness. Living in this way depletes our energy levels and hampers our ability to be of any help or value to life or others.
we’re not being true to ourselves and changing is painful because we must let go of what we know and face the disapproval and rejection from others. It’s only natural to avoid such pain, therefore the motivation to change will only come when the pain of having a poor relationship with ourselves becomes unbearable. Who we truly are is difficult to clearly know because our identity changes with the role we hold in each relationship. The persona we portray at work will probably have a very different set of values, labels, behaviours and beliefs than the one we use with our family, our significant other and even with ourselves. Within this tangled web of confusion, we extract our identity from these different roles. We are far more than this, in fact if we were to add them all up we still wouldn’t have the whole picture of who we truly are.
Imagine for a moment that you are standing with your back pressed up against a flowering tree. Your true self is the trunk of the tree and your identities are the branches, leaves To know our true selves is to know our visions, and flowers. Although they are extensions of goals, purpose, values and beliefs. This can the tree, they do not define the tree. Just like only happen when we can let go of everythe tree, you are not defined by your identithing we have been told about ourselves ties, they are a part of you but they don’t and step onto the sacred journey of selfmake up the whole you. As the tree grows, it discovery. Getting there can be difficult, es- changes, the flowers and leaves will die and pecially when we define ourselves through fall off as will some of the branches, but this the beliefs and opinions of others and the doesn’t diminish the tree. The trunk remains different roles and identities we have in our whole and complete within itself even relationships. Who we truly are on the inside though new parts continue to grow back contradicts this definition, making it difficult and others fall away. Your life is the same, as to believe what the inner self is telling us. If you grow and change, some roles, personas we do let our inner selves out, we risk being and identities will drop away and new ones disapproved of and rejected by the people will take their place. Although this adds to who want to keep us trapped in their limiting your reservoir of knowledge, experience and definition of us. This creates the painful dilem- wisdom, who you are at your core is still you. ma of damned if we do and damned if we don’t. It’s painful to stay as we are because ‘Living in Awareness’ is being able to drop Aneis de Vida
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into our core and become the trunk of our own tree. Initially it will take conscious effort, discipline and practice to learn to live with more awareness without allowing distractions to draw us away from focusing on the moment. The key is to find value in placing our attention on our feelings, sensations, thoughts and the inspirations that come from “Living in Awareness�. This will not only have a positive impact on our quality of life, it will open us to opportunities for growth, new experiences and fulfilment. Recognizing this truth is an essential step in discovering how
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Ingredients Peel and de-pip the butternut. 1 Large Butternut
Boil till soft.
1Lt Vegetable Stock
Let it cool down, then put it through the Liquidiser.
500ml Cream (optional) Salt Pepper 1 Garlic Clove Cayenne Pepper
Put into large pot, add the vegetable stock and bring to a slow boil. Add in finely chopped garlic, salt and pepper to taste and a dash of cayenne pepper. Optional extra—Cream Add to have a creamy taste.
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Warts
Warts those unsightly little growths on the Tea Tree Oil: skin. They are caused by viruses and benign. Most come from the papillomavirus (HPV) which infects the top layer of the skin and Aloe Vera: causing the skin to grow more rapidly and thereby creating a wart. Warts can spread by sharing towels or personal care items.
Apply directly onto the wart and then cover with an adhe sive strip.
There are different kinds of warts:
Apply directly to the wart and cover with adhesive. Should white vinegar not do the trick, you can try apple cider vine gar and follow the same pro cedure.
Vinegar:
Common Wart: Occurs mainly on the hands Plantar Warts: Occur most commonly on the soles of the feet Flat Warts: Occur on the face, arms and legs and unlike other warts are completely flat Duct Tape: but rough Filiform Warts: Occur generally on the face around the mouth or nose areas Some natural remedies to get rid of warts are: Garlic:
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Crush a clove of garlic mix with some water to form a paste. Apply to wart and cover with some form of ad hesive. Redo this a few times a day.
You will need the fresh juice from the aloe plant. Apply to wart and cover with an adhe sive.
This one has been scientifically proven to work. Apply duct tape over the wart and change as needed for 6 days. After 6 days soak the wart in water and rub with an emery board and repeat the proce dure until the wart has disap peared.
Banana Peel: Apply the inside of the bana na peel to the wart and rub a few times a day.
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I am agile and sure footed. I know my way. I understand tricky paths and I pick my way deliberately and calculatedly through the world. I feel most comfortable in high places where the air is fine and clear and crisp. I can see far ahead and I can see all around me. And although I do not seem to take much in, in truth I am very observant and my awareness of the small details of things is acute.
You perhaps can be misled by the lightheartedness of my chatter. You can perhaps be caught unawares by the depth of my perception that, at times, glints through the cloak of my superficial conversation. You might, at times, be dislodged in your judgement of my grasp of the circumstances which surround me, for I make little of heavy weather and stand exposed in the storms of life without bothering to take shelter.
Capricorn 22 December
But to me it is of no consequence how you judge my heart. I care not for your opinion of my worth or my value. I do not seek your approval to enhance the state of my composure.
— 22 January
I am unconcerned by the set of criteria you develop to measure my quality. Indeed, I care not a fig for the social norms or the common collective thinking. I stay with my ilk and I find my own comfort zone in the unhurried rhythm of nature's seasons. My wisdom lies in the deep connection I feel with the crust of the earth. And I know instinctively the vibration of the solid ground beneath my feet.
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endeavours. I feel that more can be said by a person's deeds than by their words. And I cannot be enchanted by a quick tongue and fireside tales.
You will find me busy in my own world, stubborn in my commitment to my own objectives and staunch in the support of my own ideas. It is sometimes difficult to navigate my reluctance to
born under this constellation have at their core a very firm belief in their own wisdom. They go through life with a sense of pragmatism and purpose. Once they have set their heart on a course of action it is very difficult to dislodge them from it. This can be very frustrating at times, but often it gives others a sense of security which is calming and reassuring.
compromise and soften the heavyhandedness of my singular convictions.
Due to their innate intuition the ventures a Capricorn embarks on often turn out well in But in a tight corner, you can count on me the end, but can be quite a trial for those to stand resolute in the face of adversity and involved in the process. All's well that ends having garnered my trust you can be aswell, is how this star sign judges success and sured I will never let you down. if some nerves are frayed in the process, so be it. It is of little concern [Capricorn is the sign of individuality. Those
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January 3 Card Reading
1—10 January There is a culmination of your personal and spiritual power now. Be aware that this is an important and powerful time for you. You are the alchemist of your own life. Claim your own power and embrace your intentions.
11 –20 January It is a good time for you to reach out and explore areas of self-expression and begin projects where you are able to express your creative side more openly. Nurture yourself at this time and ready yourself for the affection of resonant souls around you.
21—31 January This is a wonderful time of life-expanding. Keep in mind your personal priorities as well as your spiritual connection. Following your higher intentions will help you move your life forward in dramatic ways connecting you with spirit and your higher spiritual self.
Tarot Reading Done with: Energy Oracle Cards By Sandra Anne Taylor
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Walk Away—wow what a card for the beginning of a New Year. Leave behind all the hurts and frustrations of the old and begin anew as new doors and avenues will open up for you. Make a commitment to yourself and vow to keep it.
The Fairies Oracle Cards Doreen Virtue
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foot in front of another, not really looking where they are going or wondering why.
It is time to make your own path, let this be YOUR story. We are all unique , therefore out path is unique, if we follow, fit in, be led blindly by the thoughts and deeds or misdeeds of others, where has our uniqueness gone, why are you letting it be swallowed up by a few powerful greedy uncaring people ?
It is a question so many need to ask themselves .
Messages from the Master, are channelled conversations with Atenar, a Master Healer, Spirit Guide, my personal Gate Keeper, SoulMate, Best Friend and Advisor I greet you all and thank you for allowing me to stand with you in the circle of light . My wish is for you to read, absorb what is meant for you and help the circle grow and shine with more light . I greet you all during this season that some called festive, during this time and coming into a brand new year, i sit back and watch the world and wonder, how unfestive humans have become.... how far back they have travelled from their roots , from their core, from their light.
Make it a mission to live your life your way, what makes you feel right inside, what makes you dance , want to sing, want to even share a small smile a piece of bread to your fellow man who is also struggling to dig themselves out of the mire, stray of the path of what the powerful want us to do. Stand up and be YOU, Be abnormal !! be proud to stand for what you believe in, do not let the powerful and greedy tell you how to live ... cos’ if you do, your heart and soul will never really sing. You will never be free, you will loose your uniqueness and just blend into the background and eventually disappear into the crowd of nothingness that the masses have become
Let your light shine , let your song be heard , let your face be seen, let your soul soar. That is why you are here .
In love and light always and in all ways Atenar
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"HELLO MY DEAR CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT, IT IS I MICHAEL.
WE THE ANGELIC HOSTS ARE TRULY GLADDENED TO TRUMPET IN THIS NEW YEAR, NEW DAWN FOR HUMANITY.
THIS NEW DAWN MARKS A TIME OF MASTERY FOR MANY OF THEE. THE SHADOWS AND LIMITATIONS HAVE BEEN STRIPPED FROM MANY OF THEE AND NOW MY DEAR ONES IT IS TIME TO SHINE IN YOUR BRILLIANCE.
THROUGH THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS, THEE ALL KNOWEST THINE TRUE SELVES, BEGIN NOW TO HELP OTHERS ON ALL WAYS PERMITTED AND LET THE WHOLE OF HUMANITY RISE TO GREATER HEIGHTS, THROUGH LOVE, COMPASSION, COUNCIL AND HEALING.
January Message
UNTO THEE ALL I BRING GREAT BLESSINGS, LOVE AND A WARRIOR SPIRIT FROM THEE ALMIGHTY GOD,
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I AM THEE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL".
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The Power of Ritual By Jimmy Henderson Jimmy Henderson is a cognitive scientist and metaphysician. His books are available on Amazon.com (Jimmy Henderson) or via his website Aneis de Vida
The pathway to divine revelation by way of the mind was hidden in ritual by the old masters until candidates were ready to understand and appreciate their true meaning. In other words, it could be said that ritual is a symbolic representation of the great truths regarding man, soul, God and reality. Normally, divine revelation only takes place during meditation, an altered state of consciousness in which our brainwave patterns are slowed down by means of physical and mental relaxation. In this state the subconscious mind opens, and we experience a 'mindfulness' in which the God-mind can be more easily accessed. The effect of the solemnity, focus, actions and gestures of a ritual, which is full of symbolism, is such that it can also produce a similar introspective state of mind, one which also allows for access to the subconscious mind and the transfer of inspired thoughts and hidden truths. The aim of ritual is therefore to prime our minds for the inflow of sacred knowledge and divine revelation. However, this normally requires a certain preparedness and state of readiness in which the mind is gradually unfolded through guided study and discipline, as would be provided within the framework and teachings of fraternal organisations based on the ancient mystery schools. This readiness can be explained firstly as being fully open to new knowledge and experiences. A closed mind and a critical, judgmental attitude will certainly not be conducive to spiritual revelation. Second, the mind should be clear and not cluttered with emotional or psychological baggage from the past. Strong negative emotions such hatred, intense anger and festering resentments will block any subtle impressions from the deeper levels of the mind. In other words, in order to experience the true power of ritual, an initiate should have a
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reasonable level of emotional wellness and be able to maintain a relaxed, peaceful state of mind which will allow him/her to hear the whispers of divine revelation as they pass through his/her subconscious mind.
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Ideally, the images, symbols and gestures of the ritual will impress themselves upon the fully receptive mind, pass through and resonate with their hidden meanings existing in the subconscious, and lead to powerful emotional or spiritual experiences and revelations of truth.
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ening our circle of compassion
CHAKRADANCETM is a moving meditation practice that with regular practice brings about a deeper personal awareness and it also balances the chakras that are our ‘software programmes’ that both regulate and record our lives. Becoming more aware of these dynamic energy centres enables us to create more conscious lives. In CHAKRADANCETM we listen to music specifically composed to resonate with each chakra to lead us into an altered state of consciousness. In a safe and sacred space we respond to the music with spontaneous movements that release muscle memory and we then observe the images, thoughts, symbols and stories that come up, without judgment or analysis. Last month I wrote about the SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA – the just get on and DO IT frequency! This month we explore the Heart Chakra – the centre of our chakra system: where body meets spirit, where yin meets yang, male meets female, shadow meets light and opposites unite, and in so doing understand our heart’s deep desire for peace and compassion.
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to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty!” Albert Einstein When we tune into the rhythm of the Heart Chakra we tune into the heartbeat of the universe – we become part of the galaxy of stars and planets; we join the stellar community! Our human relationships are the framework upon which we build and create our lives. Without relationships, there would be little point remaining in a human body. Freedom. Lightness. Love. Compassion. What awesome concepts for our body to dance to!
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ras. It is located in the centre of the chest, right there where the lungs cradle the physical heart; this chakra is the powerhouse of the love frequency. The air we breathe into our lungs is believed to be a gift from our Creator and ‘air’ is the symbolic element of the heart chakra. When we mindfully engage with our Heart frequencies as we dance, we breathe in inspiration and lightness as we open up our hearts to giving and receiving. In giving freely and receiving graciously we begin to create a new sense of love for our selves; and we explore self-love so that we can love others better. “There is one word that may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life: reciprocity.” ~ Confucius
Come a dance into effortless meditation with CHAKRADANCETM! CHAKRADANCETM is a dynamic form of moving-meditation, developed and perfected by Australian Natalie Southgate and is primarily concerned with reconnecting to our true essence and hearing what it has to say. Offering similar benefits to yoga in terms of the chakras, CHAKRADANCETM increases your awareness of the connection between your body and soul and leaves you with a feeling of inner peace and serenity. The aim in CHAKRADANCETM is to form an on-going relationship between our unconscious and consciousness so we can reach our fullest potential via the 7 main chakras, which govern the health of specific body parts and organs. Each chakra influences a different aspect of your lives: belonging; pleasure; self; compassion; integrity; intuition and rationality.
When our Heart Chakra becomes blocked, we are unable to be lovable; we exclude others from comforting us; becoming hard and unapproachable; untrusting and suspicious, and in so doing we experience profound pain and suffering that we may feel even in the physical heart. Allowing one’s body to be moved by the frequencies played in CHAKRADANCE’s music, we spontaneously create unique movements and tap into the lost parts of our Soul – and retrieve those fragments. By simply observing whatever emotions, stories and symbols are presented for our attention, we soften and allow the Love of our open heart to soothe and calm us. Our dance reflects the meeting of opposites and their union. It is a moving a profound experience that ripples through our bodies and brings with it a deep sense of grati- CHAKRADANCETM draws on a fusion of philostude and a ophies and musical styles, focusing solely on sense of true freedom to be who we are. personal experience, and balancing individual chakras –energy centres that are the gateways to integrating mind, body and spirit. Through spontaneously created movements we are able to free up our natural energy flows and harmonise our chakras, thereby strengthening our state of health and wellbeing. Participants are taken on a dynamic Aneis de Vida
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dance through their own energy centres. No dance experience or prior knowledge of the chakras is necessary. With a scarf tied over the eyes in order to access our inner world more effectively and guided by music resonating to each of the seven chakras, participants are taken on a spiritual dance journey. With practice and appropriate application, these experiences can then be integrated into our everyday lives. Participants leave the humdrum world behind – surrendering to the music and dancing from the inside out – ultimately freeing our natural energy flows and feeling more alive! After we have danced, we express our experience through mandala art as spontaneously as we created our movements. The mandala both contains our experience and reflects the healing frequencies newly revealed in our energy fields. It is amazing how adept one becomes at this art even if you have never believed you can ‘draw’! Practicing CHAKRADANCETM aids in relieving and balancing the stresses of modern day living and generally brings balance into our lives.
Jayn Roxton-Wiggill lives in Johannesburg and offers this educational, enlightening experience as regularpractice classes and a series of in-depth workshops. Should you live outside of Johannesburg, and you are interested in experiencing this wonderful modality, please contact Jayn as she is willing to travel to other provinces. Terms and conditions would apply . info@corestar.co.za Jayn: Roxton-Wiggill +27 [0]83 303 1141
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Self-esteem means to esteem, respect and honour one’s true authentic self. In other words: that, which is infinitely precious, spontaneous, unique, magnanimous and beautiful about one’s soul…one’s essence…one’s spirit. Most of an individual’s self-image is learned and often very far removed from the true self. As children we are unable to discern between what is true and untrue about what others say about us, to us and often reflect in behavior back to us. We then internalize these messages and it becomes part of WHO we believe we are. Often these messages are so subtle that we are not even aware of its impact until much later. Unfortunately these messages add up to a set of beliefs about WHO WE ARE. For example, we may believe things like:
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Women aren’t any good at business.
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I am not good enough.
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Parents unable or unwilling to invest in our emotional needs Lack of support, unconditional love and encouragement Being rejected Being abandoned
roring their true form. How do we know if what we see is another’s true form? Well it depends on how much effort we put in clearing the thicket around our own souls. We can only see other’s for who they really are when we can see ourselves that way first.
High demands and expectations of achieveHow do we mirror the authentic self? Here ment are a few ideas:: Being bullied/ostracized/alienated Treat them with love and respect Experiencing failure without being assisted in Encourage them to do and be what they healthily processing it want to be Being humiliated and shamed Help them in finding their true purpose and Abuse and other violations of dignity aligning their life with it, especially when faced with judgment and criticism from the external world Ultimately every person is responsible for doEncourage them to explore all of their talents ing the work that is necessary to connect and interests with their true spirit and restore their soul to its wholeness. Obviously as a psychologist psy- Do not enable self-destructive behavior chotherapy is one of my chosen journeys. It Be genuinely excited for them when they originally meant the restoration of soul to succeed wholeness. It is not the only facilitated vehicle to this process, as there are many pathways to healing. There are many different healing processes that one can choose from. It is up to every individual to find the right fit.
“By seeing the beauty in every face, we lift others into their wisest self, and increase the chances of hearing a synchronistic message” – James Redfield
Listen with compassion, empathy and a nonjudgmental energy when they are feeling low Do not try and ‘fix’ them. Your truth and frame of reference is not necessarily theirs Validate their feelings. You are not helping by dismissing their feelings as irrational or unnecessary or try and distract them from their pain. The only way out of pain is through it. Be supportive during times of disappointment and failure without judgment
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All we need to do to help others see their true self is to continue to walk our own Lionhearted Journeys towards Authenticity and mirror to others an unwavering faith through love, compassion and hope in the belief that everyone is capable of uncovering and restoring the precious soulgifts of WHO they truly are within‌. I am a pilgrim on this journey and I walk through experiences collecting pebbles of soultruths along the way. Here are a few I picked up:
Authenticity requires that we release the wounds and fears that own our disconnected existence. Authenticity requires that we discover our true power within, not through domination and violence, but through elegance, dignity, perseverance, resilience and collaboration. Authenticity requires that we own, hold a space for, balance and embrace the opposites: light-dark, strong-vulnerable, masculine -feminine.
Authenticity requires that we live from the Authenticity requires that we journey through Heart‌an open heart of Love. the dark, uncertain, unknown passage to meet our raw self in vulnerability, stripped Authenticity requires that we listen to the from its defenses and illusions. voice of our Soul. Authenticity requires that we are deeply, dis- Authenticity requires that we allow our turbingly honest with ourselves. wounds to teach us and let it lead us to paths of enlargement and deepening of a Authenticity requires that we surrender to our soul life. vulnerability in humility, compassion and acceptance. Authenticity requires commitment, love, Authenticity requires that we face our fears and surrender our attempts to distract from them.
compassion, humility, integrity, courage, hope, truth and total surrender to the essentially solitary journey into the unknown.
Authenticity requires that we continue on Authenticity requires that we follow our own the path even if there is none. We continue truths and wisdom and relinquish the need to and make it our own. claim another’s for our own. Authenticity requires that we return to the Nature Within, it is where everything begins. Authenticity requires HOPE, COURAGE & LOVE. Authenticity requires that we connect with the knowing that all that we need to travel this journey with is WITHIN.
Authenticity requires that we ARE ALL THAT WE ARE in any given moment, nothing more and nothing less for it is ENOUGH.
Authenticity requires us to be open to whatever teachings in whatever form we may find. Authenticity requires that we live the questions of our lives with humility and curiosity to what may be found. Authenticity requires us to journey inward and manifest outward what we are. Authenticity is found in the simplest act of being a human embraced in its rawest form. A Blessing for all:
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Interpretation
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Tracy Teppler By Tilanie Meierhans
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For months I have approached various people in all the major faiths – Christian Preachers, Jewish Rabbi’s and Muslim Mullahs. For some reason none of those in their respective faiths have been prepared to answer questions with regards to their orders.
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What makes Christianity different from the major religions of the world and in your opinion why would anyone want to be Christian?
A person becomes a Christian when you believe Jesus is Lord, that He is your Saviour and However, one women from Cape Town that He died on the cross and was resurrectSouth Africa, Tracy Teppler was prepared to ed and bore all your sins. So now you are a answer some questions e-mailed to her and Christian. Where Christianity is different is perhaps not the easiest to answer as Tracy that your salvation is not dependent on anysays she is just an ordinary Christian following thing you do. Nothing you can do can pay her faith. Her answers are her interpretation for what Jesus did on the cross for us. His salof her faith and in no way that of the theolovation for us is a gift. You cannot earn your gians of Christendom. salvation by fasting, or being a good person, Reading her answers I did have a lump in my or living a good life. Salvation is through the throat purely because it is written from the cross only. heart. Not that of a prepared answer from a seemingly learned Preacher who will defiIt is because you are saved and grateful for nitely only be a human having learnt his the gift of salvation, that you then do good ‘’trade’’ things, or stop doing bad things. Not to win And I think you will agree with me after readfavour or brownie points. We as Christians ing her replies that at the end of the day the are required to examine our hearts daily and main factor is not believing in the man become before the Lord and seek forgiveness hind the pulpit but believing in the creator for any wrongs we have done, but He has namely God who resides within each and taken the "punishment" for those sins everyone of us. Christianity just brings in the away. And, thankfully, His mercies are new factor of Jesus Christ who died on the cross every day. That does not give us freedom to as a salvation for all who believe in him. do whatever we want to and think we can get away with it. There are consequences for every action. But in the past, before What is the foundation of Christianity? Christ came, those who believed in God had People became known as Christians beto make a sacrifice for wrong doings. That is cause they were followers of Christ. From no longer required based on the fact that what I can gather, most Christians were Jew- Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice removing the ish who believed in Jesus and decided to fol- need to do so. A relationship with Jesus is low Him. Many believed Him from seeing grace and faith based, not reward based, as Him perform miracles, and after His crucifixin, you do this, and then I will do that. Peoion and resurrection, many believed and ple might say this is not what is written in the groups formed in homes and these were the word but much of what they refer to are original churches. The faith spread and any promises. So, salvation is free, a gift, given in who were believers were added to their grace. You are saved because of your faith number and were known as Christians, no and not because of anything you do. So, matter who or what or where they came now you are saved and are going to heavAneis de Vida
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en. But, God's promises are conditional. For example, He gave the Israelites a bunch of rules re eating. And if you go through them as a modern person who has much more knowledge than they did at that time, many of them are very wise. Like, don't eat pork, crayfish, camels, etc, as they are bottom feeders. They eat junk basically. Things like cleanliness and moral stuff, all these "rules" were in place to protect them from themselves really. So, the promise was, if you stick to my rules, you will be healthy, etc. Jesus came to fulfil the law and basically what that means is that we no longer have to follow a bunch of rules, what we eat or don't eat does not affect the "sin" in our hearts, it is a heart matter now. However, eating like that is healthy and if you don't eat like that you won’t not go to heaven, but you might go sooner. At the end of the day Jesus said that the 2 most important commandments are to love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your mind, and secondly, to love your neighbour as you love yourself. And in doing these 2 you pretty much fulfil the rest.
something that draws them to Christ, not any bible-punching I may do, or trying to correct any perceived wrong in them. No Christian is perfect. We all mess up daily and in the eyes of Christ, lying, or misleading, or any supposed tiny thing is as big as murder or whatever we perceive as terrible or evil. Christianity is a way of life in which we are to live in peace with one another, giving and receiving grace and not thinking of ourselves more highly than anyone else.
How much of the Old Testament is relevant today>
Well, I never used to read the Old Testament much because the God of the Old Testament seemed to be a disciplinarian and it seemed to be all about history and war. Not really my cup of tea. But over the years I have learnt to read it more deeply. It shows truly how patient our God is and He has a father heart. He put up with so much from His children and gave them chance after chance, warning after warning. And only then acted and you know, as soon as the repented, He relented. He withdrew His punSecond part of the question. I cannot speak ishment. But He never just punished them for as to what other religions believe or feel or no reason. The Old Testament is also a diawhy they follow what they do. But for me, I gram of what was to come. It speaks of the would say to anyone who asks why follow coming of Christ and what all that will Jesus, His way, Christianity (true Christianity) is mean. It speaks of a time that has not yet about love and grace and serving others be- come, the end. So, is it relevant? Yes, absocause you want to, not because if you don't lutely. Many say it contradicts the New Tesyou won’t go to heaven. If we all operated tament. It doesn't. It is in fact completely in in love, and not in hate, we would get so sync with the New Testament. much further in life, accept one another's differences and leave what is wrong to the Lord and not try fix people who do not beThe disciples were all ordinary day to day lieve as we do. So, I as a Christian should be humans, in reflection of today’s world many polite and accepting of any other perwould be termed sooth Sayers and yet they son. Treat them with respect and grace and are largely accepted as being part of the it should be in my behaviour and my ways Christendom – why is that and would that not that they see something different in me, also have baring on people who can see inAneis de Vida
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to the future (taking into consideration that many have a strong faith with regards to God, Jesus etc)?
there is a God does not make you a Christian.
I can only say that anything they were able to do, any Christian can do if they have the faith and the Lord has given them the power to do so. Having said that, anything done supernaturally in terms of Christianity ALWAYS brings glory to God, not the person doing it. God sometimes gives people the gift of knowledge, to speak into the life of someone who needs encouragement or protection. He sometimes gives people the gift of discernment. And the gift of healing. I believe that we see miracles today but you often see them played out for the glory of the healer and not for the one doing the healing, God! And that person's pride eventually gets the better of them. Pride is a big problem in people, and Christians are no different, that is why God's ways are so opposite to what we would do, eg, if you want money, give money freely. Want healing, pray for others. Want promotion, humble yourself, etc. It is interesting that you say that many soothsayers have faith in God. It says in the bible even the demons believe. So believing
Jesus Christ himself. Yet when looking at Christianity there seems more fear and ‘’hate’’ preached – where does the difference between God Love and human love draw the line?
I would also like to add that sometimes God I will answer this question in the way I am in- does not give a gift of something supernatuterpreting it. They were ordinary folk who did ral to someone because although that perextraordinary things in Jesus name, and toson may think he wants it for the good of day could be seen by non-Christians as some someone else or for God's glory, God is all sort of spiritualistic person. And by that I knowing and knows that that person would mean that a modern day disciple may ap- not be able to handle that gift. For instance pear to non-Christians to be someone who let’s say for example I cannot handle money has a spiritual understanding. But having a and it goes through my hands like sand. Givspiritual understanding does not imply a ing me the gift of making money is just going Godly source. A soothsayer, a fortune teller, to destroy me. But give that same gift to these are people who have a spiritual under- someone who CAN work with money and standing but not from the Lord. use it and not let it use them, that person can be used by God to use money for His work or A modern day disciple would still be doing anything he does to the glory of God for the His glory. winning of people to Christ. Not for his own benefit or profit. The basis of Christianity is Love, preached by
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You are very right in saying what Jesus preached and what one sees in a lot of Christians today are not the same thing. Firstly, there are genuine Christians and there are not. Secondly, no Christian is perfect and we are all a work in progress. Even the bible says we are to grow from glory to glory, as in we need to be growing and going forward and not backward. Thirdly, and most importantly, I think an individual should judge God by the standard of God, and not by the standard of people. What I mean is, EVERY SINGLE CHRISTIAN is going to let you down. There are no perfect churches because they are all made up of broken people. If I go to church and the pastor messes up, he has an affair with his secretary lets say, and I judge God by that, leave the church and turn my back on God, then I was never 85
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looking to God in the first place. I was looking to man. And seriously, man (or woman) disappoints. God WILL NEVER let you down. And Christianity is a relationship with God. It’s a one on one thing. So if I go to church, the pastor messes up, and I go to God and I say, now what? This man is supposed to represent You, and lead me to You, and telling me how to behave, and look how he behaves? God says, that pastor I will deal with, now about that lie you told this morning....? God says we are not to judge and if we do we will be judged in like manner. He also He is the judge. We all will have to answer for our actions one day. In the bible it says don’t worry about the splinter in another's eye, deal with the log in your own.
Jesus himself tore down synagogues and yet Christianity in many instances builds these brilliant temples – and are among the richest in the world (Catholicism) – how would one bring these together when preaching to a world that is in most parts suffering with wars, hunger destruction. Why be a part of a religious order that preaches one thing and does another? A very broad question. Firstly there are those that preach prosperity, behave, be a good Christian, tithe everything you can, and God will prosper you. I do believe to a certain extent this is true. There is only one place in the bible where God says test me on this, and it is with regards to tithing. He says tithe to me of your first fruits, and see that I will make sure that your barns are full to overflowing. Now I touched on this above where I said God knows what you can handle and also, He knows your motives. Are you tithing to get in return, or are you tithing in obedience, just because He says so, whether He makes you wealthy or not? I believe that churches can be decent buildings that reflect beauty and Aneis de Vida
all the creativity that God has given us, but I also believe that there is a time and a place. For example, the church I currently go to NEEDS to expand, too many people, too little parking, making the neighbours mad. So, they bought another piece of land and want to build something which I think is totally excessive. It is a problem for me personally. I believe at this time in the world, yes, build a building, make it practical and build it well, but just what you need. Not something that people will go to because it’s an awesome building better than something worldly. We as Christians need to be investing in people not in buildings. Does it need to be a crystal palace? NO! But that is my own personal feelings on this one particular thing. Catholicism is very ostentatious and very traditional and over the top, and there are many good Christians in catholic congregations but I cannot really speak into their desire for ornate buildings etc. I don't really have a good understanding of how they operate. As to the temple, it was totally over the top, built with the finest materials and much money was spent on it. But the temple was one building many travelled to. It was to the people God's residence on earth and He is worthy of the best. The temple wasn't your local church on every street corner. And God's presence is no longer in a building. It is in anyone who welcomes Him into their hearts and lives. He says in the word that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, which is God, and we should look after our temples.
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