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The class will be exploring the part each woman played in Bible times as well as the metaphysical interpretation. Feb. 1 - The Canaanite Woman, “O Woman, Great Is Thy Faith” Feb. 11 - Martha and Mary, “The Master Has Come” Feb. 18 - Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 25 - Hannah, “The Prayerful Mother” Address:
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Angels of Your Food
give thanks for its life which it is giving to you. Appreciate its beauty and pleasurable and nutritious gifts, its smell and the flavor it would have if it were at its very best. Think of what it was like in its natural environment when it was most alive.
There is a simple way to energize your food so that it energizes you! I am excited to share this with you because I find it both joyful and effective! When you visit an organic garden, fruit tree or wild berry patch and pick for yourself fresh produce at its ripest, it is so radiant with life force that anyone can perceive it; so obviously good. When you bite into such produce, it erupts with life, flavor and scent. It brings you joy as well as optimal nourishment. For someone like myself –Virgo, healer, aura reader – an organic garden is a little piece of paradise! The physical atmosphere and energy of its life force is complex, full of color and scent. But the spiritual layers of energy, scent, color and life are phenomenal; with angels so active and nature spirits so full of life that it is richly satisfying and beautiful. Unfortunately, most of us don’t get to eat fresh from the garden like that very often. Our grocery store food has been produced for quantity and shelf life, rather than aliveness and nutrition. It has come a long way from the earth and the sun to sit on the shelves of the store. I am grateful that we have fresh (well, not so fresh) produce all year through, and am happy to work with it to make it better in the way I will teach below! If you have experienced the organic farm and picked your own food, you’ve come to realize how the grocery store produce has very little life left in it. Fortunately, there is a way to restore a degree of life to your food that will also improve its flavor and nutritional value! I’m not saying it will be like fresh and organic, but it will carry the spirit of that and it will be improved in important ways at the physical level too. Every life form has an angel which sounds a vibrational tone attuned to its true spirit and being. This angelic tone calls the spirit to its body and awakens the body to its optimal form, supporting its growth and evolution. The angel can be recalled to your produce and restore value, flavor, scent and life force to your meal! It doesn’t matter if your food is fresh, frozen or canned, fruit, vegetable, grain, dairy, fish or meat; just contemplate where it came from to vary your requests to fit the circumstances. Recalling the angel and healing your food: - Open your heart to the food you are cooking or eating and FEB 2015
- Invite the essence of truth of the angel of the specific food you are working with to come into the food and heal it, to re-awaken it to its aliveness and nutritional value better than if it had been organically grown, fully ripened and freshly harvested to your table. - Ask that any toxic elements would be healed such as chemicals, hormones, genetic modifications, cruel practices or spoilage retroactively as though it had been raised organically and naturally. - Invite the energy of sun and soil, rain and air that have nurtured it and ask that it would be retroactively restored to its full nutritional value, flavor and scent as though it were just harvested now. - Ask its forgiveness for however it was grown and handled which was less than optimal. - Give thanks for the healing, the angel, sun, earth, air and the spirit of the food. Ask that its spirit be blessed. - Enjoy your delicious food! To Ripen Fruit and Keep it Fresh Longer: Using the same approach as above, you can also ask that fruit such as bananas and pears which come to you green would be ripened so that they are at their optimal nutritional value and flavor. Ask that it be done better than if they were picked fully ripened and that once ripe they will retain that perfect state until they can all be eaten. This works particularly well with bananas! Eve Wilson Join Eve Wilson’s new class, Living an Intuitive Spiritual Life! 4/18 –Joyful and empowering tools for living! Intuitively gifted healer-teacher, strengthening true soul, healing blocks and wounds of living; a healing or class with Eve is a bridge to wholeness! Watch for her book, Riding the Wave of Change – Hope, Healing and Spiritual Growth for our World. www.spiritualhealers.com 734-780-7635
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Do you suffer from low energy? Ever wish you could plug yourself in and get a boost? Whether you’re exhausted by the end of the day or you’d like to ditch that cup of coffee at 2 p.m., it is possible to boost your energy. And it doesn’t have to be hard or come from a can. Here are five easy ways to boost your energy naturally: Hydrate. One of the easiest things you can do to increase and maintain higher levels of energy is to stay hydrated. I’m talking water here. Sounds simple, right? Yet a 2013 study by the CDC found nearly 43% of adults drink less than four cups of water per day. Less than four cups! That really surprised me. Luckily, this is an easy one to improve upon fast. And, it’s free! Although there’s no “hard and fast rule” on the amount of water adults need, eight 8-oz. cups is a good goal. (Personally, I shoot for 100 ounces a day.) You need more if you exercise regularly, sweat a lot or drink caffeinated beverages. Certain medications and foods can also cause dehydration so consider that, too. If you’re like me and the taste of plain water doesn’t rock your world, spice it up - lemon, lime and mint all work here. Delegate. If you find yourself saying, “There isn’t enough time in the day,” more than once a week, you could probably benefit from off-loading some of your responsibilities. Entrepreneurs and moms of school-aged kids often fall into this camp. So how do you do it? Start by making a list of your priorities. Then ask yourself these questions: 1. What things are you doing that someone else could handle? 2. What on the list drains you? 3. Is there anything on the list you resent doing? Maybe it’s asking one of your kids to unload the dishwasher or set the table for dinner. Or, maybe it’s asking your assistant to handle some administrative tasks you normally perform. If you don’t have an assistant, maybe it’s time to consider hiring one or hiring out some projects that aren’t your forte. As an entrepreneur, wife and busy mom of two young girls, I aim to hire out the majority of things in my business that don’t involve my primary purpose of teaching, coaching, writing and speaking. This includes items like graphic design, administrative tasks and customer service. In our household, my husband and I hire out laundry, cleaning, ironing, grocery shopping and
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lawn care. FiverrandElance.com are great places to start for business help, while care.com is a good resource for household help. Tell your friends and family what you’re looking for, too; it’s amazing how many times the right person shows up almost instantly when I decide to take action on something. Declutter. Think of the last time you cleaned out your closet or a drawer. How did you feel? Like a weight was lifted off of you? That’s because it was! Decluttering -- clearing your space of unnecessary, unwanted or unneeded things -- is a fantastic way to boost your energy naturally. Why? Everything -- from your laptop to that stack of unread books on the shelf to all that extra stuff in your glove box -- is composed of energy. And keeping extra stuff around that you don’t need or use weighs you down. The fix? Use it, need it, donate it or toss it. Clutter clearing doesn’t need to be an all-day job, either. Here’s how to do it efficiently: Head to your kitchen (typically a clutter hotspot). Grab two garbage bags; one for recycling and one for donations. Use a third if you don’t have a garbage can in the kitchen.
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Set a timer for 10 minutes. Start in one area of the kitchen grabbing and sorting anything you don’t use (one year limit unless it’s a seasonal item), love or need. Move your body. Ever hear the phrase, “A body in motion stays in motion”? Keep this in mind throughout your day. Make it a priority to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Walk, run, do yoga -- or mix it up. Find something you enjoy and just do it. Your energy levels will go up immediately. Along with a dedicated time to exercise, you also need to take breaks frequently. I aim for what I call the “5-every-45” guideline -- taking a 5-minute break for every 45 minutes of work. I learned this from memory coach, Jim Kwik. A related tool is the Pomodoro Technique, which is based on 25 minutes of uninterrupted work followed by a 3-5 minute break. After completing four pomodoros, you take a longer break, typically 25-30 minutes.
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Watch your words. Your words are incredibly powerful. Do you refer to yourself as, a tired person with low energy? Do you find yourself saying, “I’m so tired all the time”? If so, change your story by changing the way you talk about yourself. Here’s how: the next time you find yourself saying, “I’m so tired all the time” try, “Up until this point, I suffered from low energy. But I’m changing that now.” Do this even if you don’t believe it yet. This is called, acting “as if”. Over time, your energy will start increasing -- trust me. Jaime Pfeffer Jaime Pfeffer loves helping people live their best life now through her classes, coaching and other programs. Her debut book, Uplift: Amazingly Powerful Secrets to Conquer Stress, Boost Happiness and Create an Extraordinary Life, comes out in Spring 2015. Find her online at www. jaimepfeffer.com.
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Who does this belong to? Seems like a strange title for an article. Let me take a minute to explain. What if you were more psychic than you give yourself credit for? What if everyone on this planet were? I’ve heard that 99% of the thoughts, feelings and emotions that we perceive do not really belong to us. Our minds and bodies are psychic receptors of magnitude. What would happen if you were to ask “Who does this belong to?” for every thought, feeling and emotion you encounter for the next three days? This is a very powerful Access Consciousness exercise. It is utterly life changing. One day at my day job, I started to walk up the stairs and noticed a pain in my knee. The awareness immediately entered my head, “I don’t have knee problems.” Then, I remembered to use the tool, “Who does this belong to?” and whoosh, the pain went away. “Return to sender with consciousness.” You see, if it’s not yours, you aren’t going to fix it. Another time, I arrived at the parking garage just down the street from my day job. I was feeling pretty chipper. I got to the ground floor and hit the sidewalk and all of a sudden, this feeling of deep dark despair came over me. I immediately went to, “Who does this belong to?” and “Return to sender with
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Keys to Understanding Relationships February is typically dedicated to relationships in recognition of Valentine’s Day. Although many people think Valentine’s Day belongs to sweethearts, others believe it’s the perfect time to appreciate all of the special relationships in their lives. Parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and even co-workers are often acknowledged on this special day. An essential element of good health is social well-being. As a Certified Wellness Doctor, I’m occasionally called upon to help patients with relationships. My definition of social well-being is being able to interact with others in a happy, meaningful way. In the early 1800’s, Sydney Smith stated that “Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.” Nothing much has changed in this regard since then, but loving someone and getting along with them in a happy, meaningful way isn’t always easy! Real life always has its drama. This is why I want to share some of what I’ve learned about relationships and how to nourish them so they will thrive. Most important to know is that relationships are living, dynamic things that require effort to keep them functional. Like all living things, relationships cannot exist without maintenance. Whether you’re involved with your high school sweetheart of two years or fifty years, whether you’ve just begun dating someone you fell head over heels with at the senior citizens dance, whether you have a friend you enjoy spending time with at the shooting range, or whether you have young children or grown-up kids, each relationship requires time and attention. Once invested in a relationship, the work of understanding begins.
Without understanding, relationships deteriorate. Reading books by Gary Chapman, L. R. Hubbard, and Don Miguel Ruiz helped me realize that communication breakdowns often lead to failed relationships. True communication is two-sided. What would be the point of one-sided communication anyway? You might as well just talk to the wall! According to Wikipedia, communication is the “purposeful activity of exchanging information and meaning across space and time….” For this process to be complete, the receiver must understand the sender’s message. When communication is attempted while the intended recipient is focused on something else, there will be problems. A perfect example revolves around the common pastime of watching TV. Male humans have been known for responding with a Neanderthal-like grunt which is a sign that they’ve heard someone talking to them, without a clue of what they just replied to. This is why I know it’s in my best interest to turn off the TV when being spoken to. I can’t listen properly to the communication and watch TV. I can watch my shows later but relationships only take place in present time. Another source of misunderstandings in communication is when people are caught up in a “circuit.” Confusing or frustrating circuits take place when certain memories are triggered in the brain. To better understand this phenomenon, think of a time you found yourself responding to a situation in an awkward way where you felt you were watching the situation rather than participating in it. The next time you’re talking to someone and you are receiving unexpected or odd return communication, realize the possibility that you could be talking to somebody who’s caught up in a circuit.
Don’t argue. It’s like arguing with a tape recording! You’ll get nowhere and it may lead to hard feelings. Try again later and leave any feelings of upset behind, always remembering that good communication is worthwhile. Another key to understanding has to do with what’s called shared reality - not to be confused with actuality. Shared reality has more to do with what two or more people believe is real, rather than what actually is. For example, if two people agree that an apple is purple, it doesn’t really matter what color the apple is. When they have shared reality, it means they agree that the apple is purple. You may notice that good feelings rise and fall as you communicate with others about things that you agree or disagree with. Whether you are trying to help a relationship survive or just beginning a new relationship, it’s good to find subjects you agree on. Dwelling on things you disagree about will contribute to problems, whereas finding common ground reinforces feelings of camaraderie and even intimacy. We’re drawn to those we like and whose company we enjoy, usually developing true affinity for them. One of the definitions of affinity is, the willingness to share the same space with someone else. It means that you enjoy their company and want to spend time with them. You’ve probably heard the expression about following someone to the ends of the earth…. Hopefully you have this feeling most of the time when you’re with your significant other and/or your children. If not, this is the perfect time to start working on your relationships. Life is too short to waste time in disagreements and misunderstandings, especially with those you love! Fortunately, there is a technique called “Couples Integration” which may be helpful. Through the use of this amazingly simple technique, I’ve had the privilege of seeing couples and family
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members that couldn’t tolerate being in the same room with each other, begin to get along. FRemember that even good relationships get even better as you improve communication skills and find shared reality. Another benefit is that you may rediscover your affinity for one another. As you experience better understanding and compassionate empathy in your personal relationships, you’ll have the keys to take it a step further and help make the world a better place! Happy Valentine’s Day! Dr. William H. Karl, D. C.
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Joy in the Now After faith and acceptance, the next step is to cultivate as air of happiness regarding self and others. You cannot be happy in the past or in the future—the only time happiness can be experienced is now. Agreed? Then consider the truism of Abe Lincoln: “A man is usually about as happy as he makes his mind up to be.” How happy do you want to be? Be Joyous in the Lord. Love others as ye would have them love ye! As ye mete to others, ye mete to the Maker. With the same measurement you judge other, thy Maker, thy God, thy Ideal is judging you. Then—as to how happy or miserable ye desire to be, ye can create in thine own envision. For know, the Lord will not withhold any good things from those who love Him or love His coming! Be a Joyous Receiver: Accept being a joyous receiver of God’s gifts and the gifts of others. We’ve often heard that refrain, “The Lord loves a cheerful giver.” But how often have we applied the reverse of being a glad receiver? All too frequently there is that unfortunate rejoinder,of “oh you shouldn’t have,” whenever someone does something for us or presents us with a gift. “Oh, you shouldn’t have” is really a “put-down” in a sense because, of course, they should have! It’s not for ust o question a gift on the intent of the Giver of gifts— especially those that the Lord sends our way. So be a joyous receiver and you will make the giving of gifts a joy to the giver—particularly to the Giver of all Gifts. JOY- From Ruth Smith
The Endless Cycle of Desire There is a story about the Dali Llama. He was in New York speaking at a 3-day conference. The driving route to the conference snaked through streets lined with shops fronted by shimmering windows. Behind their store front glass were display groupings of cameras, electronic products, and musical instruments: a warren of chrome, dotted with dazzling colored plastic shapes. The Dalai Lama took in this sight with his usual equanimity. On the drive, on the second day, as he passed the same stores, his countenance lit up with his famous infectious, animated smile. He turned to his driver and with childish enthusiasm said, “I don’t know what those things are, but I do know I want them!” With his usual clarity and simplicity he stated a profound truth. The Buddha saw with the same clarity, the role such desire plays in the way we create personal suffering. He said, “When the mind starts craving, suffering inevitably arises.” The Buddha recognized desires, as natural strong feeling states. Such strong feelings then morph into a personal narrative where we tell ourselves that the fulfillment of that desire is necessary to our well being; that without capturing that object or person of desire our world will collapse Our reactive mind becomes dominated by the obsession that fulfilling the desire will lead to bliss and boundless happiness. That existential anxiety will be quelled. Instead, the Buddha argued that the experience we seek never lives up to the desire-expectation, and even the modicum of joy we experience once we get our wish is short term. He also saw that obtaining the desired object just fed more cravings, which led to more desires, and the cycle of endless longing (Samara) began again. Identifying with desire sets us on the endless wheel of life with no closure. It leaves us disappointed and empty. Man even creates anxiety through his cravings, so anxiety is part of our humanity, not an illness to be medicated. Craving is an addiction. Buddhist psychology recognizes that that which we experience as desire is but an intricate web of thoughts attached to strong feeling states. They are thoughts, like any other thoughts but due to our history, certain thoughts are imbued with strong emotion. When emotions are strong, we fear losing that emotional state, regardless of whether it is healthy for us or not. After all, how many politicians have we seen, brought down by lustful fantasies they acted upon? If we neutralize the emotion, we can see clearly the thoughts for what they are: transient fantasies, just like the thousands of thoughts we have each day. In Buddhist meditation we observe rather than identify with the desire. Identification with desire is called the reactive mind. Once triggered by desire, the reactive mind embarks on an endless cycle of craving, an obsession, which forms the core of anxiety. Buddhist meditation cultivates the observational mind, where we observe our desires without judgment or identification. Through such observation we see the transient nature of desires; desire as just another state of mind, which
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rises and falls, and ultimately transforms into other mind states, which are also transient.
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We delay action through such observation. Through observation we see the strong emotion for the wave it is. It rises and then falls. The strength dissipates. Excitement is replaced by calm. We then observe the narrative for what it is, just another thought. Just another experience. We view these experiences through curiosity and humor, not through the lens of craving. We may or may not continue to pursue that object or person, but we do so with a deep understanding of the transient nature of our desire, and the realistic limitation of what obtaining that goal can bring us. We do so without obsession, without attachment, and ultimately with acceptance of what occurs.
The Royal Oak Community Coalition (ROCC) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Holistic Health and Wellness Expo that will include classes, demonstrations, exercise exhibitions, and more than 60 vendors on March 7th, 2015 from 10am-3pm at Royal Oak High School, located at 1500 Lexington Blvd. in Royal Oak. A suggested donation of $2 is requested for admittance.
Mark Epstein’s book Thoughts Without a Thinker” discusses the observational mind with clarity and wisdom. Dr. Abramsky Michael Abramsky PhD, ABPP is a licensed psychologist with 35 years of experience treating adolescents and adults for anxiety, depression and trauma.He is nationally Board Certified in both Clinical and Forensic psychology.. Dr. Abramsky also has a MA in Comparative Religions, and has practiced and taught Buddhist Meditation for 25 years. You may call him at: 248-644-7398
The Expo showcases the fundamentals of alternative and complimentary medical practices that enhance health and wellness. Last year, 57 practitioners met with over 350 attendees who learned about wellness modalities which promote health using inexpensive, non-addictive modalities. Holistic health approaches also help to manage illnesses, diseases, and pain through natural solutions. While medications can be valuable tools to reduce pain, they can also cause side effects, create reactions, and can exacerbate addictive behaviors in at-risk individuals and families. The Expo also offers 24 brief practitioner-led presentations about the benefits of holistic medicine and allows attendees to experience the basics of yoga, tai-chi, meditation, and more. The ROCC is a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization please see their ad below.
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Meet holistic practitioners and vendors providing health and wellness services Attend mini seminars on incorporating wellness practices into your daily life Participate in exercises routines that promote a healthy lifestyle Learn alternative methods to manage pain A $2 donation at the door will help support coalition efforts and students at Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools. Interested in participating as a vendor, practitioner, speaker or instructor? Please call 248-546-7622 or email info@royaloakcommunitycoalition.com Sponsored By The Royal Oak Community Coalition, Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools, Birmingham & Bloomfield Community Coalition
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Food of Month:
Corny Bean Pie
Beans for Adrenal Health
Filling 1 1/2 cups black beans (can substitute 3 (15 oz.) cans of black beans) 1 (4 inch) piece kombu 6 garlic cloves
I have a personal history when it comes to overcoming adrenal fatigue. When I was about 29, I was suffering from complete adrenal exhaustion. I was tired all the time, had no energy, could not sleep at night, and suffered from the pain of having eczema over almost my entire body. And the main factor for my disease was stress. I was so stressed out, I had over-worked my adrenal glands to the point of complete exhaustion.
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I educated myself and worked diligently for a long time to re-build my adrenals. This is not a process that happens over night. Anyone who is suffering with this now, know that there is light at the end of the tunnel -- you just have to be patient.
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I learned that the food that strengthens, nurtures and supports the adrenal glands is beans. All kinds of beans and that includes lentils. Your adrenal glands are responsible for the production of several important hormones and play an integral role in our response to stress. In order for them to function properly, they need magnesium and potassium rich foods. Beans are high in both of those, along with calcium, B vitamins, iron, and zinc. And the worse thing you can eat to weaken your adrenals is sugar. Sugar over taxes the work of the adrenals and blows your sodium/potassium ratio way out of balance. When healing from my adrenal exhaustion I completely eliminated sugar form my diet for 6 months. And that included all healthy, natural sugars as well, such as fruit. My body was in such a state of exhaustion and over stressed, it could not handle even healthy sweets. I am happy to report that my adrenals are working fine now. I still have to watch my stress levels and make sure I don’t take life too seriously. Here is my Corny Bean Pie Recipe. It can be made, cut into pieces and then frozen. That way you will always have a wonderful, homemade bean recipe ready to eat, to help strengthen your adrenals.
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2 T. dark miso 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. sea salt 2 T. tahini 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup corn 4 T. olive oil pinch sea salt 1 cup corn meal 1/2 cup whole oat flour 5 T. water To prepare filling: soak black beans over night. Discard soaking water, then put in pressure cooker with enough water to cover. Add kombu. Pressure cook for 15 minutes. Drain water from beans. Discard cooked kombu. Or, you can substitute 3 cans black beans, drained. Put garlic and onion in food processor. Chop them up. Add beans and rest of filling ingredients. Puree until smooth. To prepare crust: mix together the olive oil, sea salt and water. Mix in the corn meal and oat flour. You should get a firm dough that will stick together. Wrap dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes until cold. Roll out the crust in between two pieces of plastic wrap. Put in an oiled pie shell. Pour filling on crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Valerie Wilson is a chef, author, counselor, and host of “Healthy Cooking with Macro Val” on BMSRadio. She teaches macrobiotic, vegan cooking classes in Westland. Contact her at 734-722-4553 or visit www.macroval.com
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There is ALWAYS a Way Out There are times in our lives when we feel stuck and that there is no way out. These are often times when a major life event has occurred which alters the way in which we think, act, feel, live and worship. Mental health workers call this crisis or trauma. As a professional counselor, I spend most of my time responding to youth in crisis and doing my best to lovingly guide them through it. I am often complimented on my calm nature and presence with clients during crisis. It is easy for us to “bow out of life” and become depressed or anxious. We engage in behaviors to numb the wounded psyche, such as drinking, using drugs, sex, gambling, etc…you can write the dirty laundry list yourself. The truth is that when I began to follow the light within...the light of the Creator within me, did I begin to find my true path. How does one find their true path? It all begins with creating a sacred space for yourself, free of distractions, to facilitate a silent dialogue between you and the Creator. You see, addictive behaviors are not just about numbing the pain. Addictive behaviors surface as we struggle to call into remembrance the dream dreamt by our Higher Self to accelerate our reunification with our Creator. When I think about my Divine Purpose, I reflect back to my early childhood when I felt invincible, unstoppable, limitless and unique. If a child has a loving family, indeed, they tell the child how special he or she is and how they will grow up to do great things. If you told my parents that I was not a “Golden Child” you may have gotten slapped. When parents affirm FEB 2015
their child’s uniqueness, they are not simply idealizing them, nor attempting to live vicariously through them. WE ARE SPECIAL BECAUSE WE ARE A THREAD IN THE FABRIC OF THE DIVINE QUILT. While no thread is greater than any other, one loosened thread can unravel the quilt. By discovering, accepting, and following our Divine Mission, we provide a loving example for others to do the same. Reverend Jim Lee of Renaissance Unity in Warren, delivered a series of lectures last year about allowing our soul to be our pilot. If you know the Reverend, you know that the truth is never his prisoner. I recall his tale of a 60 yearold man who dissuaded himself from following his dream. Mimicking the old man, Reverend Lee said, “Jim, do you know how old I will be when I complete it.” Reverend Lee’s response was, “The same age that you will be if you don’t.” The congregation burst into laughter. Reverend Lee is right; there is always an opportunity to alter your life path and follow your dream. There is ALWAYS a way out of the life that no longer serves the creation of our Highest Self. The question I have for you is this: If you stumble into a dark night of the soul, will you have the courage and faith to find your way back to daylight? I was amazed at the courage of one of my former clients recovering from substance abuse. Jeremiah relapsed several times, but he never stopped trying to get clean. During one group, he said, “No matter how far I fall into the pit, God has an extension ladder long enough to pull me out. I just have to remember to reach up and climb.” Our Creator is always calling us back on the path, and will use any means necessary to bring us into union with our Highest Self. There is deep
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self-forgiveness if we surrender to this knowledge, especially once we realize that every success and mishap brings us closer to who we are. If you have seen the new movie, Wild, with Reese Witherspoon, or read Conversations with God, by Neale Donald Walsch, you will find more real-life examples of those who have learned this lesson. Now, let me speak directly to you, my beloved. Chances are that if you are reading this article, you are coming into awareness of who you are and seeking to make your inner Ascension. I will briefly tell of how I can assist you through Spirit. Spiritual Life Coaching is a novel process in that its purpose is to construct the new you, which includes your Divine Self. There are many types of life coaching with wonderful practitioners. I operate on the premise that Life Transformation is more sustainable when we allow Spirit to guide us. I seek to reach those who believe in a Higher Power but have no organized religion. While society brands them as heathens or pagans (in a derogatory sense), I call them believers. *You may read the Uncut version of this article at www.virginia-mercury.com By Virgina Mercury Virginia Mercury is the founder of Ray of Light Integrative Counseling & Coaching of Royal Oak. She uses transpersonal, intuitive and metaphysical practices to guide you in revealing the Divine You. Virginia is a life-long intuitive who was a classically trained psychotherapist. She is also a writer, poet, and Body, Mind Spirit Magazine Radio Host. “I write neither to uphold science nor to approve my point of view. I write to uplift the many like me who feel like a few.” Photo by: Godis “The Highest Vision” P a g e 19
HEALING, THE NATURAL WAY OF LIFE Healing is very simple because it is a natural ability all of us share. We were born to heal, and many of us have had the experience of reaching out to touch a person who is sick or injured in some way. It is a natural instinct to channel love energy from the strong to the weak. A mother gives healing when her child bangs his knee and she rubs it to make it feel better or embraces the child in her arms. This is a kind of unconscious healing, where the energetically weaker draws upon the energetically stronger individual. Healing is the natural way of life. When we consciously give healing, we are following natural principles, and this helps to attune us to the great laws of creation. When we hear that a friend or neighbor, someone we love, or even someone on the other side of the world is sick or suffering, our natural urge is to reach out and touch that person. Through distant, or absent healing, we can do just that. We can touch others, not just physically with our hands, but even more profoundly with our love. By using this technique, we can send the higher aspects of love out across the ethers of space to another soul anywhere in the world. By expressing our healing nature, we are expressing an aspect of divinity, The Aetherius Society - Michigan Branch
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and this is one of the surest ways to gain our own enlightenment. Just to give you an idea of the power of healing prayer, studies conducted by physicist, William A. Tiller of Stanford University, provide a scientific theory about the power of the energy emitted by a coherent group energy field. These studies have shown that healing through prayer and touch generates approximately four volts of energy for the average person. This is a billion times stronger than brain-wave voltages and 100 million times stronger than heart voltages! When we wonder if our prayers really work, we should remember this statistic to inspire us and give us faith. One touching story of how healing prayer can work with animals was told by a friend, Valerie, and her mother. They live in England and were spending the day hiking when they had the following experience. “We had been walking for some time and noticed climbers ahead of us stopping in the same place, looking down at the ground, and walking on. When we arrived at the spot, we saw a wild rabbit in the middle of the path, stretched out, completely motionless. It must have been there for quite some time. We prayed that God’s healing power might flow to this wild rabbit. After a few minutes it wriggled its nose and moved slightly. Greatly encouraged by this we continued our prayer that this animal was helped in whatever way was best for it. After a few minutes the rabbit sat up in true rabbit style, wiggled its ears, hopped and jumped a few times, and then ran off into the undergrowth out of sight!” We had a similar experience with a bird that was lying, apparently dead, in our driveway. We both knelt down and gave healing to the poor bird that had probably been caught by a passing cat. The bird did not move and Gary went to get a shovel. Chrissie continued to give healing for a few minutes and then went indoors. Then, we both came out ready to bury the bird when we saw a miraculous thing. The bird was making some labored but definite breaths; then incredibly it moved a few feet and lay under a bush and finally passed away. The healing had given the bird the strength it needed to pass on peacefully. Chrissie Blaze Chrissie Blaze is an author and experienced healer/teacher. She and her husband, Gary Blaze, will be teaching an intensive one-day healing workshop on Saturday, February 21 (see ad for details). The number of students is limited, so please reserve your place soon. In this workshop, people new to healing as well as experienced healers will learn the powerful and effective King technique of hands-on healing that Gary and Chrissie have used effectively for over thirty years. Students will also learn the distant healing technique referred to in this article, and many other aspects of healing. FEB 2015
Quick Tips To Harmonize Your Environments Imbolc a Pagan holiday for welcoming the growing hours of daylight and the coming of spring. It is the best time to start Spring cleaning and refresh the energy in your space like a home blessing or house cleansing. Below are some quick metaphysical tips to help keep any space of yours running on full blast positive energy. Sage, Sweetgrass or Palo Santo can be use alone or in a combination to cleanse a space of unwanted energy and spirits. This is called smudging. To smudge, light the end of the bundle, grass or wood and allow it to burn for about 30 seconds, blow out the flame, Wave the smoke around lightly throughout the environment. You may want to open a window or door to allow the smoke and energy to clear out. Some may use scented incense as an alternative to the herb bundle. Place Clear Quartz and Smoky Quartz in all four corners of the environment, or you can bury the stones on the property in all four corners. Clear Quartz is said to promote positive energy and the Smoky Quartz is said to remove negative energy. Salt is used to cleanse, place it on window sills, doorways, or on the outside of the space. Some spread salt across the property to keep negative energy at bay and to protect it from crossing the space. Common table salt can be used but some may prefer sea salt, black salt, pink Himalayan salt, etc. You can even mix salt with herbs such as sage, lavender, angelica root, etc. Angelica Root is a common herb said to carry the magical properties of protection. It can be carried with you in a pouch, vial, or placed around the home. Sea glass has been known to promote protection and can be placed in an environment in a decorative way to clear out negative energy. Holy water has been known to help clear out any space. Common holy waters may include sea water, salt water, Florida Water or herb infused waters. It can also be made; I make my own. You can also purchase Palo Santo or Sage spray mists. By Courtney Overfield, Owner of Divine Temperance & Radio Show Host of Unveiling the Psychic Truth on Body Mind Spirit Radio. Note: These tips are based on holistic and metaphysical concepts and are not guaranteed to produce a result.
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Dealing With Brain Fatigue The key to feeling better when you suffer from brain fog is eating moderate amounts of protein that contains some fats. Examples would be macadamia nuts, walnuts or pecans as well as avocados. One of the best fats for brain fatigue is coconut oil and coconut butter. Both proteins and fats support the adrenals. These types of foods are a major energy source of slow burning brain food. You maintain sustained energy which would be similar to the example of burning a big chunk of wood to produce a nice slow even fire -- whereas eating sugar products is like burning kindling wood. It lights up easily and burns out quickly. This would give you zero endurance. To avoid brain fatigue eat small protein snacks every two hours which should stabilize your blood sugar. This will help you experience a feeling of well-being and mental balance. Another great benefit that occurs when you eat good fats, is that a chemical signal is sent to your brain to slow down the movement of food out of your stomach, which results in your feeling full. This will also help if you would like to take off some pounds. Lastly, fats also play a role in the formation of hormones which make you feel and look young. This is especially good for women who are past menopause. Here is a recipe you can take with you as a snack during the day. Eat some every two hours for brain fatigue, and it is also good for weight loss. _______________________________ BY: Dr. Linda Solomon, DC
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Brain Defogger 1 1/2 cups of macadamia nuts 1/2 cup of walnuts 2 tablespoons of Tupelo Honey (Tupelo won’t spike sugar) Vanilla to taste Put nuts through food processor. Next, add the tupelo honey. Roll into balls and cover with chopped nuts or shredded coconut . Store in the freezer and use as snacks. Dr. Linda Solomon, DC Linda works at TLC Holistic Wellness in Livonia. She has provided holistic and nutritional recommendations using live water, diet & whole food supplements for 29 years as a practicing chiropractor, certified clinical whole food nutritionist and wellness consultant. Visit www.TLCHolisticWellness.com for more information and free public workshop dates, or call (734) 664-0339.
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Is Valentine’s Day Missing The Mark On Love? As a child, I never liked Valentine’s Day. It was an unsettling time. As anticipation of the day grew, I was ridden with anxiety as feelings of worry began to build in me. I was afraid that I would not get enough Valentines from my schoolmates. After all, the more Valentines you got, the more you were liked. Right? I never did get the most Valentines, just some; I felt bad for a while and soon got over it -- or so I thought. What I didn’t know is that deep down I made it mean I was not worthy of another’s love. I didn’t know it at the time but I was looking for love in all the wrong places. Love In All The Wrong Places Even as adults, many of us are still looking for love in all the wrong places. We carry these hurtful yet innocent experiences of our youth with us as beliefs. We expect children and spouses to do certain things and if they don’t we make it mean that we are unloved or that they don’t care. This behavior even
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extends to friends, co-workers and bosses. This kind of love is conditional -- when you do what I want, I’ll feel okay. When you don’t do what I want, I won’t feel okay. Many people use this to manipulate others and it is the prime cause of most of the drama and discourse you experience in your life. I was masterful at this technique and used it often in the early years of my marriage. It led to Pat and I separating; I moved out of the house and it almost led to divorce. I was looking for love in all the wrong places. Love cannot be found outside of oneself and be conditional on another. If conditional love is not the answer, then maybe the answer lies in unconditional love. On Earth As It Is In Heaven If love cannot be found outside of oneself conditional on others, then where can it be found? The answer lies within the question itself. Unconditional love can be found within one’s Self. This is the meaning of, “as within, so without.” Perhaps you know the more familiar version from the Lord’s Prayer, “on earth as it is in heaven.” The seeds of unconditional love are love of self. One cannot truly love another unless one chooses to love themselves first and unconditionally. It is not possible to give love if you have nothing to give. You have nothing to give if you don’t first love yourself. SourceFulLiving.com embraces the energy of self-love and has created an entire body of teachings around this concept. They explain … “Often Self Love is found in forgiving ourselves empowered by the energy of love. Through the Love of Self, we recognize the divinity within ourselves
and each other as a fractal part of All That Is – the Universal Mind, First Cause, God or any other term you would assign to the ultimate Creator, the Source of All, Life and Energy. Not love from the outside in, but love from the inside out. Love of work, love of play, love of others, love of everything you do and encounter in your life. In fact you are the vibrating energy of love, literally. By re-membering this, you will become a light to others letting your Soul light shine through in just how you live your life, and through this, we can change the world together.” What The World Needs Now Is this not what we all want, to be loved and to love and to feel joy in all we do? We cannot experience joy in what we do if we do not first experience love of what we do. SourceFulLiving sums it up nicely, “What the world needs now is simply what it has always needed – LOVE, and to provide it, you begin with loving yourself first so you can truly love others without needing them to do, say or be anything other than who they are.” Amen to that. So by all means, treat your Valentine this Valentine’s Day, make it a big deal, but make it a bigger deal to treat yourself to some self-love as well. Infuse your Valentine’s Gifts and Greetings with the energy of love from within and watch the miracles unfold. Dave Krajovic MBA, CPA, CMT
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Using Crystals to Attract Love Crystals work via pressure and heat. When either are applied, the crystal emits energy -- even gravity is enough pressure to excite a crystals molecules. Working with healing crystal arrays can be easy and convenient. Every time you think of the healing crystal array you’ve created, the crystals amplify your intention. For example, if you want stones to help attract love, just having the healing crystal array set up is more than enough effort needed to allow the crystals to amplify your desires. Some crystals that can be beneficial for helping us attract a partner are rose quartz; it opens our heart chakra, bringing love to old wounds and helping us to be more loving toward ourselves and in turn more loving with others. Just carrying a rose quartz in your pocket can aid you in attracting a good partner. Blue kyanite helps us attract like-minded people, as well as aiding us in our ascension process. Garnets warming, stimulating energies opens our base chakra helping us to make deeper connections with other people. Citrine is an excellent stone to use for any type of manifesting. On February 8th, I will be hosting a Crystal Healing Class, Healing with Stones to Attract Love, hosted by Bodyworks Healing Center. We will be discussing other stones that can be used to attract love, various techniques on how to use them, along with constructing a healing crystal array in class and a guided meditation. Jennifer VanderWal has been a Melody” Crystal Healing instructor and Facilitator since 2004. She teaches classes and offers chakra balancing with gemstones and Crystal Healing Sessions at Bodyworks Healing Center, 734 416-5200, www. bodyworkshealingcenter.com.
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IN THE LIGHT: Transformational Choices Located in downtown Plymouth, Transformational Choices, provides comprehensive, and holistic mental health services to individuals, couples, families, children, and groups throughout southeast Michigan. The counselors will help you discover new choices towards: Relationships & Intimacies, Stress & Anxiety, Depression & Low Self-Esteem, Management Sexual & Gender Identity, Social Inhibitions, Anxiety & Panic Disorders, along with Energy & Creative Blocks. Using a natural organic mind / body approach, the counselors will help you to restore healthy emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning. You may be asking yourself, “How can therapy help me?” Some of the benefits available from therapy include: • Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values • Developing skills for improving your relationships • Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety • Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures • Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones • Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage • Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
People have many different motivations for coming to therapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low selfesteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. The therapy and counseling services offered can help provide much needed encouragement and assist you with the skills, tools and resources to get you through these challenging times in your life. It is important to understand that, with therapy— “you will get out of it, what you put into it.” The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a fitting book, journaling, noting particular behaviors to better identify patterns or breakdowns, all the while assisting you in taking action on your goals. It’s important to remember, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives. Perhaps you’re in a relationship and considering living together? They offer help to define your relationship and guide you to discover a new win-win approach to love. You will learn how to live in a relationship and not give up your basic rights or your core self as an individual. Relationship counseling will teach you how to work through changes or transitions with your partner, how to make commitments and re-establish intimacy. As a couple, you will learn how to resolve conflict, specifically the issues that are unique and recurring in your
relationship. Like adults, children can also benefit from therapy. It’s especially useful for families that have children who are undergoing a major family transition due to divorce, moving, changing schools, family financial loss, or serious illness. Transformational Choices has therapists and counselors that are dedicated and passionate about working with children, whose approach can help kids develop practical and comprehensive problemsolving skills. Their therapists are there to support kids and families cope with stress along with an array of emotional and behavioral issues. Additionally, they also offers assistance to non-profit agencies and organizational businesses seeking guidance with change, leadership, evaluation, efficiency improvements or overall consulting and coaching pertaining to these topics. Transformational Choices, is so dedicated and passionate about helping individuals live to the fullest—they extend their services to those seeking a profession in Social Work through licensure and supervision programs. These are opportunities for social work graduates to gain clinical (micro) and advanced generalist (macro) licenses. Meeting state requirements, their licensure supervision programs are conducted individually, in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. All sessions are one hour in length and meet weekly. They are located at 164 N. Main Street in downtown Plymouth, (734) 8456015. Offering individual appointments, classes and workshops. All therapists are licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. Most health care insurance providers accepted, affordable rates for those who do not have health care insurance.
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Try Doodling for Clarity and Insights! Have you ever had uncertainty on a subject you wish to have more clarity on? Are you one of those people who love to doodle on any blank surface they see? If you have answered yes, then IntuitiveDoodling may be your answer. It’s fun, easy to do, and all it takes is a pen, some paper and just a tiny bit of your time. To start, find a quite place where you will not be disturbed. Just try and relax, let go of any tension you may be holding onto and take a big, deep breath in through the nose, hold for a moment, and let it out through the mouth. Repeat 3 times. Now ask yourself, "What would I like to know more about?" For example, how your boss feels about your latest project, or how to improve communication in your relationship. Then, take your pen to paper and start to doodle -- you can just let random doodles spontaneously happen, or you can allow images in your mind's eye to appear, and then draw what you see. Don't worry about perfection; this is not about creating something to hang in the Louvre! Rather, it's about uncovering thought-forms (ideas) that may be deep seeded in your subconscious,
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The earring, once you think about it, may trigger a memory when you had a fight with your spouse and dropped your earring on the floor and couldn’t find it for days. This establishes to you, yes, my doodles are tuning in on the question I asked. The sun, picnic basket and classic car brings up a memory you had with your hubby, where you were both happy and the communication was cheerful and loving. The classic car reminds
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Ok, at first you may ask yourself, what the…? What does this have to do with anything? And yes, I can see why you would think that. However, you need to understand that nothing you have come up with is random. If you have this doodle/thought then that’s because it’s valid to your current experience and is in your vibrational field.
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Then put your pen down and look at your doodles. What do you see? What first comes to mind? Write down a list. For example, lets use one of the questions from above: how to improve communication in your relationship. In your list of doodles you write down: 1) earring. 2) sun. 3) picnic basket. 4) classic car. 5) hand holding.
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Easy Way to Losing Weight They all say that the more calories you consume, the more weight you will gain, right? At least that’s the modern weight-control theory, which is based on the idea that weight loss is a simple mathematical formula of consuming fewer calories than you use up. There are calculations showing that if you eat a small snack every day that exceeds your caloric expense for that day, you could gain several pounds in a year, based on the few extra calories in that snack. Our current low-fat diets are based on this theory, as, gram for gram; fats are the most calorie-dense foods we eat. The problem is it’s not working. Americans now consume dozens of low-fat products, from milk to cereals to pizza, and yet we are gaining weight at an astonishing rate. It is estimated that fully three-quarters of Americans are overweight. (Technically, 33 percent of adults are overweight; statistics separate overweight adults from obese adults. The 75 percent is the sum of overweight, obese, and extremely obese adults.) And we are gaining weight fast. Everybody knows we need to be more active and exercise more. But there is tremendous disagreement — and confusion — when it comes to what is a healthy, weight-regulating diet. There is evidence that diet is the main driver for our national weight problem. From a wellness perspective, weight control is not nearly as simple as calories in, weight on. Our weight is regulated primarily by hormones that are strongly influenced by the foods we eat. What’s the biggest culprit for putting on weight? Insulin. This hormone is known primarily for lowering blood sugar after a meal heavy in carbs. But it does so by stor-
ing many of the extra calories as fat. It also stops the body’s use of fat as a fuel. So if you are exercising to try to lose weight, but have high insulin levels from a recent carb-based meal, the insulin will prevent your body from accessing the fat stores. Even more important than weight regulation for many people are appetite and cravings control. Many of my patients who are trying to improve their diets complain not so much about being hungry as craving sweets and carb-rich foods such as doughnuts, pastries and soda. The problem is that carbs are literally addictive for some people, especially highly refined carbs like sugar and white flour products. Dr. David Kessler, former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and author of “The End of Overeating,” also implicates foods high in salt and processed fats as being addictive. Healthy fats are not addictive, but processed ones are, especially Trans fats. Dr. Kessler reviewed a study in which rats that were offered high-fat, sugary foods showed signs of addiction, almost equal to that of cocaine. The lead author of the study, Dr. Paul Kenny, commented, “In the study, the animals completely lost control over their eating behavior, the primary hallmark of addiction. They continued to overeat even when they anticipated receiving electric shocks, highlighting just how motivated they were to consume the palatable food. ” When the “junk foods” were removed and healthy options were offered, many of the rats simply refused to eat. Does this sound like a 5-year-old having a sugar tantrum? Studies have shown sugar to have potent effects on brain chemistry, affecting the opioid and dopamine receptors that are associated with mood and addiction.
Sugar is a short-term analgesic, which means it actually relieves pain. Some researchers go so far as to call it a drug. Based on this information, I do not recommend most patients use the “eat all foods in moderation” idea. If a food is addictive, the only way to avoid “setting off” the addiction is to avoid that food completely for a short time till the addiction is gone. A qualified Wellness Doctor can take you through this process. I recommend patients stick to the basic rules of nutrition I was taught 32 years ago in Chiropractic College: Eat only whole, intact foods; avoid the more processed “foods” containing sugars and high-fructose corn syrup; white flour products; and soda. It can be a difficult transition — these foods are everywhere, especially during the holidays. So many patients do well in improving their diets and notice great health gains, only to find that after a piece of birthday cake they end up on a “junk food” binge for two weeks. The best weapon I can give my patients against overeating and obesity is knowledge; the facts about hormones and weight regulation and the problems with low-fat diets, but mostly the addictive nature of refined carbs. People who have a hard time quitting carbs are not weak willed — the problem is the foods themselves. They are literally addictive, and food manufacturers are doing everything they can to keep them that way. If you’re allergic to foods, then you’ll crave these foods and you’ll never lose weight. Folks…weight gain is not your fault. God Bless, Dr. Michael D. Reggish, D.C., N.D. Certified Holistic Wellness Doctor, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Clinical Nutritionist, Applied Kinesiologist and Cranial Sacral Therapist with over 32 years of Clinical experience. In our office for $45 we do nutritional and spinal evaluations. Contact Dr Reggish @ Reggish Holistic Wellness, 31586 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150. www.drreggishholisticwellness.com Call 734-427-7110
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LOSING WEIGHT MADE EASY....
I’ve been doing Dr Reggish’s program now for 2 months and I have lost a total of 62 lbs. I can’t believe how easy it has been and how healthy I feel. The first week I lost only 8 lbs., but once I got the hang of it, I started losing fast. Its been 2 months and i’ve lost 62 lbs. I can hardly believe it. anks Dr Reggish
IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE. I was reading about Dr. Reggish and all the people who had lost weight. His program was a simple one that was not hard to do. Everything Dr Reggish said made so much sense. It was so simple to make his program a life style change. In 3 weeks, I lost an amazing 47 lbs. I had hoped for 35 lbs and because it was so easy I kept going. Dr Reggish taught me how to eat healthy. I will always be so grateful. Thank you Dr. Reggish. Amanda D., Chicago My husband died 4 years ago at the age of 42. I had gained 50 lbs. and was feeling miserable. I needed help and my girlfriend told me about Dr. Reggish, helping her. I made an appointment with Dr. Reggish and have been on his program for 2 weeks now. So far i’ve lost 22 lbs and I feel great. I’ve followed his program to the T and the weight is falling off. I’m so happy. Thank you Dr. Reggish Melanie S., Hazel Park
Do you know if you have Parasites,, Fungus, Bacteria, Virus’s, Toxic Metals and Chemicals or Food Allergies? I came to see Dr. Reggish because I had parasites and wanted to lose weight...So I went in to get his Nutritional and Spinal Exams for $45 and I can’t believe how much time he spent with me. Since I’ve started i’ve seen thousands of parasites in my toilet and I’ve lost a total of 43 lbs, in only a month. I feel great and happy the parasites are dieing and for the weight i’ve lost. Thank you Dr Reggish. Heather M., Plymouth
I’m a single mom and I needed to lose 15 lbs. So I decided to see if Dr Reggish could help. I went in to get the Nutritional and Spinal exams for $45 . To my amazement the first week, I lost 9 lbs while cheating. I couldn’t believe it. The second week I was good and lost a total of 21 lbs. His program was so easy that I want to work in his office to help others. God Bless you Dr. Reggish Sally M., Midland The Reggish Holistic Wellness Clinic
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Dr. Michael D. Reggish, D.C., N.D. is a Certified Holistic Wellness Doctor, Naturopathic Doctor, Chiropractor, Clinical Nutritionist and Applied Kinesiologist. For $45 he will do a Nutritional and Spinal Exam to help you obtain optimal health. Call 734 427 7110 or visit www.drreggishholisticwellness.com Contact Dr. Michael D Reggish, D.C.,N.D. 734-427-7110 – Reggish Holistic Wellness 31586 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 www.drreggishholisticwellness.com
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Are You Really Free? When I ask the question about being free, I am not talking about religious freedom or freedom to express your opinion. I’m talking about what’s going on inside yourself. In other words, are you really in charge of your life? You may say, “Of course I am,” but consider this. Many of us received all kinds of negative messages when we were young. Some from parents, siblings, grandparents, relatives or so called friends. You may think, that was then and this is now, and those early messages are not affecting you now. But think again. If you were constantly criticized when you were growing up, you may have formulated some kind of opinion about what was happening. Perhaps you thought your parents were mean. Perhaps you thought there was something wrong with your parents. More than likely, however, you made a conclusion about yourself-- that there was something wrong with you. Let’s say a child was often beaten by a parent when he or she was growing up. It is very likely that this child formed some kind of opinion such as, “I must be a bad person or why would I keep getting beaten?” The child then goes through life with this belief. The problem is that these kinds of beliefs do not just go away; they must be actively challenged and replaced with healthier beliefs. There are a great many of these deeply held negative beliefs, also called core beliefs, which may still be affecting you today. See if any of the following core beliefs resonate with you: “I’m not good enough; I am unlovable; I am defective; I’m not
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entitled to pleasure; I am not interesting enough; I am unworthy; I am always wrong; I am a mistake; I can’t trust people; I mess up everything I do; I am guilty; I am bad; I am flawed; I am stupid; I am hopeless; other people are dangerous; I’m disgusting; I’m inferior; I’m inadequate; I’m incompetent; I’m weak; I’m a failure; I’m useless; I don’t matter; I’m a loser.” These are some of the more common core beliefs you may have accepted when you were quite young. As you can imagine, if you formed any of these beliefs at an early age and continue to accept them, they may be causing all kinds of problems currently. What is even worse, is that often you are not even aware that these beliefs are still powerfully directing your behavior. How can you expect to have the life you desire if you are carrying around these negative core beliefs? The obvious answer is that you can’t. As the title of the article implies, you may think you are free, but if you continue to hold any of these negative beliefs, they are actually dictating your life. There is good news. You can eliminate these unhealthy beliefs or patterns. It is only in this way that you can truly become free. It is said that a good marriage requires work. It is even truer of feeling good about yourself. You need to do the work to make it happen. Although counseling and therapy can be helpful in dealing with these kinds of problems, an even faster and more effective way is with the use of hypnosis. Through hypnosis, it does not take long to determine what negative beliefs you are carrying around in your subconscious mind. Following this, you can challenge and eliminate these destructive beliefs, replacing them with far healthier beliefs. Isn’t it time you took action to live a happier, more fulfilling life? Phil Rosenbaum If you are interested in finding out more about hypnosis and how it can benefit you, please contact Phil Rosenbaum at the Self-Esteem Academy. Call: 248-688-6469
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Classes & Events Find more events on our site at: www.bodymindspiritguide.com
SUNDAY Sun - Service 11am-Noon. The Aetherius Society 3119 N. Campbell Road, Royal Oak 248-588-0290 www.aetheriusmi.org Sun. Evenings- Beginners Mindfulness Classes, Feng shui for your brain! No experience necessary. RSVP (734) 845-6015, 164 N. Main, Plymouth, www.tranformationalchoices.com
Wed - Experience Healing Touch, an energy based therapeutic approach to healing. Clients enjoy peace & less pain after treatment. Appts. & Walk-Ins welcome. 28650 Eleven Mile, Farmington Hills. 248788-5808 Wed - Operation Prayer Power. 7:30pm. All warmly invited to experience and learn about a global healing Mission. 3119 N. Campbell Rd, Royal Oak. (248) 588-0290.
MONDAY
THURSDAY
Mon - Open Meditation! This class is facilitated by Hugh, a Vipassana meditator for over 20 years. 7:30–9pm. Accepted As I Am, 157 S. Mill Road, Plymouth, Donation 734-455-1438
Thu - 1st & 2nd Community Self Acceptance Circles 730-9pm $10. 734-455-1438 Thu - 3rd monthly - Health meeting, Free 7pm, Bethesda Church, meeting room, back of church. 1800 S. Huron St. Ypsilanti, 313-995-3374
Mon - Service 8-9pm The Aetherius Society 3119 N. Campbell Road, Royal Oak 248588-0290 www.aetheriusmi.org
Tue - Meditation & Intuitive Development Class. 7-9pm Fraser 586-285-1583
Thu - 4th monthly: Free Reiki Clinic. 7-8:30pm Experience the powerful healing effects of Reiki. Cleanse, balance, harmonize, and promote healing at all levels. By appointment only. Must preregister. Love donation; 734-416-5200. BodyWorks.
Tue- A Course In Miracles: Introductory 12 week classes. Unity of Livonia ( 5 Mile Rd. just E. of Middlebelt) 7:00 - 9:00pm. For more information, Call Chuck 586787-3921
Thu - Constellations Group forming, 3-4:30pm Liz Jelinek, Facilitator, $15/week. At Chapel Hill Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. Ann Arbor. Contact Liz Jelinek www. lizjelinek.com 734-646-4886.
Tue - Spiritual Healing from 7:30-9pm. By appointment only. Donations welcome. (248) 588-0290 www.aetheriusmi.org
Thu - Meetup Co-Creation Inspiration, Manifestation and Meditation. 7-9 P.M. Clinton Twp. 586-464-7221
Tue 04/14- New - Living an Intuitive Spiritual Life – Joyful, practical tools for living! Healing, telepathy, relationships, finances, spiritual growth, more. 6 classes Eve Wilson 734-780-7635, www.spiritualhealers. com
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WEDNESDAY Wed - 1st & 3rd monthly. We will be running Access Bars® Gifting & Receiving event. 586-264-5457 Wed - 3rd monthly; Free Pranic Healing. 6:30-9pm Dissolve and disintegrate negative and stress energies that cause dis-ease and illness. Pranic Healing is effective with many illnesses and diseases. Appointment Required. 734-416-5200 www.BodyWorksHealingCenter.com
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Friday - The Weekly Word for Healing & Ascension. Eve Wilson’s wisdom, and insights for each week. Latest about changes in ourselves and the planet. Free email alerts with link www.spiritualhealers.com Fridays – Complimentary Chiropractic or Nutritional consultation with a 10 minute Chair Massage or Cold Laser treatment used by professional athletes to eliminate pain. TLC Holistic Wellness, Dr. Linda Solomon (734)-664-0339. www.tlcholisticwellness.com
SATURDAY Sat - 3rd monthly. Meditation of the month at 7:30pm. Healing Energy Work & connection to Teachers. Prior Registration necessary at: 313-937-5082
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Sat - Facilitator Training Program. 42839 Five Mile Road | Plymouth from 4-6pm. No previous experience required. To join: Contact Liz Jelinek, PhDc 734-646-4886. Sat - Experience Healing Touch, an energy based therapeutic approach to healing. Enjoy peace & less pain after treatment. Appts. & Walk-Ins welcome. 28650 Eleven Mile, Farmington Hills. Call: 248-788-5808 Sat - The Weekly Word for Healing & Ascension. Eve Wilson’s wisdom, and insights for each week. Latest about changes in ourselves and the planet. Free email alerts with link www.spiritualhealers.com
UPCOMING CLASSES Beginners Mindfulness Classes, Sun. Evenings. Feng shui for your brain! No experience necessary. RSVP (734) 845-6015, 164 N. Main, Plymouth, www.tranformationalchoices.com Donation based Yoga Classes! Mon 7-8pm, Tues 12:30-1:30pm, Wed 6-7pm, Thurs 5-6pm and 7-8pm. Normandy Center 36393 Harper Avenue Clinton Twp. 48035. Visit our website for more details. www.ashayogatherapycenter.com Healer & Ascension Certification – Legal Healer Practitioner. Body, emotion, mind spirit, Soul Contracts, Past Lives, Ascension. Unconditional love, safe, effective; people, pets, the planet. Eve Wilson 734780-7635. Enrolling Jan 2015 Spiritual Coaching (health and wellness); One-on-One consultations (local and long-distance); group essential oils classes: NOW in a NEW Location!!! 616 259-7509; www.IlkasHealthyHeaven.com Spiritual Conversations. Healing Chamber Energy work, groups of four or more. The energy fields are rebuilt with each session connection to each individual’s teachers culminates the process. Call for individual & group registration. 313-937-5082
1ST WEEK FEB 1 - FEB 7 02/01 Creating The Life You Desire. 9am1pm. The perfect workshop to help you successfully manifest your New Year’s Resolutions with ease and grace. Surrender and open to the flow of life’s abundance using breath and meditation techniques. $66 734-416-5200 02/01 Manifesting the Life You Desire 9am-1pm. Create the life you want NOW! Remove roadblocks and open to life’s abundance using breath/meditation techniques. $69 734-416-5200
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Transformational Choices Holistic Therapy A Contemplative, Creative and Mindful Approach
A natural mind / body approach to restoring healthy emotions and behaviors for a happier life! CHAD MICHAEL ALLEE, LMSW, MS
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02/01 Women in the Bible. The class will be exploring the part each woman played in Bible times as well as the metaphysical interpretation. 1038 Harding (east of Livernois), Rochester Hills. 248-656-0120 02/03 Free Meditation on Self Love 9pm9:30pm. Tap into the powerful energy of self-love. True love of self, unleashes the power that creates universes, yet it is difficult to achieve. Clear the blocks that keeps you from loving you. www.BodyMindSpiritRadio.com 02/04 Present Moment Meditation: 10 Tools for Health, Harmony & Joyful Living, Enjoy peace, contentment, vitality, well-being and more! Transform everyday life. 6:30-8:30p. 734-462-4448 Schoolcraft College, Con’t. Ed. www.schoolcraft.edu/ cepd. www.LivingInThePresentMoment. com 02/05 & 02/019 Open Mindfulness Meditation Practice 6pm-7:30pm. Experience mindfulness meditation including Tibetan Singing Bowl and Metta Meditation followed by discussions of philosophy, science and spiritual basis of meditation. $20. 734-416-5200 02/06 Sacred Geometry + Hatha Yoga = The Mind, Body, Spirit Connection. Learn this magical combination with experienced teacher and authorCindy Gray. Feb. 6, 7 & 8, 2015. Call 989-983-4107 or visit songofthemorning.org 02/07 Aura and Chakra Photos 11am-5pm. Learn the condition of your aura and how it affects your well-being. Get specific information on how to increase your vibration. $30. Chakra report $20 extra. 734-4165200. www.BodyWorksHealingCenter.com 02/07 Free Mini Workshop: Awakening to Love! 7pm Gathering and 7:30-9:30pm Workshop. Life Learning Center. 3121 Rochester Rd, Royal Oak. Contact: Mo (Maureen) Fritz, 734-523-8566 midwest-office@hai.org | www.hai.org 02/07 Naturopathy/Iridology Sessions 11am–5pm. A naturopathic technique by which patterns, colors and characteristics of the iris provide information about systemic health; revealing and effective.$50. 734-416-5200. www.BodyWorksHealingCenter.com 02/07 Spiritual Coaching (health and wellness);1 on 1 consultations, group essential oils classes; February’s class: Raindrop Technique. 616 259-7509; www.IlkasHealthyHeaven.com
FEB 2015
02/08 Stones to Attract Love 11am-1pm. Heal old emotional wounds. Learn what’s holding you back from attracting a partner, how crystals work and techniques to help attract love. $30 734-416-5200
“02/17 TLC Holistic Wellness with Creative Life Flow will be offering Live Cell Analysis. Learn about your overall health, immune function, digestive function, toxicity level and more all from one drop of blood. $75 fee. Reservations required. 2-6pm (734) 664 - 0339”
02/08 Usui Reiki Level 1 12pm-8pm. Learn basic principles of healing touch, Universal Life Force Energy, Chi and Psychic healing are presented. Includes three Reiki attunements. $150 734-416-5200
02/18 - Cooking For The Winter #1! Learn to create warming dishes for the winter. Classes feature Kasha, or Buckwheat 6:30-9pm $40.00 Westland 734-722-4553 www.macroval.com
02/09 Group Breathwork/Meditation 10:30am-12pm. Participate in powerful group energies while deepening your meditation/breath experience. Release stress and negativity, access joy and peace while strengthening your connection to Source. $25 734-416-5200
02/18 Women in the Bible. The class will be exploring the part each woman played in Bible times as well as the metaphysical interpretation. Ash Wednesday Service. 1038 Harding (east of Livernois), Rochester Hills. 248-656-0120
2ND WEEK FEB 8 - FEB 14
02/09- Embodied Practice and Diet, 7p-9p Learn the how specific foods support each vortex (energy center in the body) and how to work with those foods. Kiera Laike, IRW, author of Soul Orientation: The Dance of Reflective Relationship, founded the Sensology Institute and Embodied Teacher Certification programs. Southfield, $35 ($30 preregistered). (248) 355-2191 www. SensologyInstitute.com 02/11 Sexuality Workshop. Safe space to learn to about sex and intimacy. 7-9pm $30. The Nature Haven, Commerce Township 248-246-6221 www.naturalsexuality.com 02/12 Keys to Understanding Relationships 7-8:30pm. A Valentine’s Day special workshop to help you create the kinds of relationships you’ve always wanted, how to repair ones in trouble, and bring back the spark. 30935 Ann Arbor Trail 734425-8220.
3RD WEEK FEB 15 - FEB 21 02/15 & 02/22 Melody Crystal Healing Level 1 11am-6pm. Melody is world renown for her knowledge of crystals. Learn Melody’s crystal healing techniques, crystal arrays, chakra balancing and use crystals as healing tools. $200 734-416-5200 02/16-Embodied Practice Introduction, 7p9p Experience a deep connection to your soul essence energy as it reflects into your body. Learn about creating energetic containers (electromagnetic fields) preventing you from absorbing the emotions/energy of others. Denise Bigelow, CP, Certified Embodied Practitioner. $15.00, ($10.00 pre-registered). (248) 417-4800 www. SensologyInstitute.com
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02/18- Creating Boundaries through Containers, 7:15p-9p Learn about the mechanisms in the body that create our electromagnetic field, the container that provides us with our energetic boundary. The energetic boundary is the mechanism of deciding what energy we let out, and what energy we allow inside our energetic sphere. Abbe Grossman, MA, CPT, Certified Embodied Pulse Therapist. 10am12pm, $15.00, ($10.00 pre-registered) (248) 470-5738 www.SensologyInstitute. com 02/18- Gallery of Spirit readings with Elizabeth Brown 7-9pm Call and book your spot 734-626-5436 02/20-02/21 Desire Map Workshop! A heart centered approach to goal setting. At the West End Yoga in Canton. Register at: soulisticlife.com 02/20-02/22 Residential Winter Retreat. Using yoga, meditation, practicing silence, mindfulness and conscious breathing; explore your inner landscape. Reserve your place in the journey to a happier you! (800) 319-5867. Presented by Bodyworks 02/21 11am at TLC Holistic Wellness in Livonia: Weight Loss Secrets - Easily Lose the Weight You Want with Simple and Effective Weight Loss Tips that Really Work! Free class. Limited seating, reservations requested. (734) 664 - 0339. 02/21-02/22 Sacred Sexuality Weekend Workshop- Creating Your Blissful Self. Register with deposit by Dec 17 for 20% off tuition. Presented by: Leslie Blackburn, Go to MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com, under “Offerings” for more details, Email Dakini@MysterySchooloftheTempleArts. com with questions or to register.
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4TH WEEK FEB 22 - FEB 28 02/22 Free Ayurvedic Consultation & Dosha Evaluation. 1pm-4pm. Feel better about life and enjoy greater energy and enthusiasm. Pulse reading and dosha analysis to determine your unique constitution. By appointment only. 734-416-5200. 02/22 Temple Community Gathering. Connect and discuss openly, sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, tantra and more! 5p-7p. Free. Email to register: Dakini@ MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com, Details:MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com 02/24 Essential Exercises for Health and Fitness 8-9pm. Learn and practice the six essential exercises to help you improve strength, balance, and overall energy - a must for all ages and fitness levels! 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, www.karlwellnesscenter. com. 734-425-8220. 02/24 Introduction to Pal Dan Gum Qigong. 6pm-7:30pm. Learn the eight silken movements of Pal Dan Gum Qigong. Used for thousands of years to promote radiant health and cure disease. $40. 734-4165200 www.BodyWorksHealingCenter.com 02/24 Pressure Point Therapy & Stress Reduction 7-8pm. Step-by-step instruction of Pressure Point Therapy, also known as Trigger Point Therapy, taught by Dr. William H. Karl, D.C. and Dr. Jacob H. Karl, D.C. Receive the most benefit - bring a partner! Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, www.karlwellnesscenter.com. 734-425-8220. 02/25 - Cooking For The Winter #2! Learn to create warming dishes for the winter. Classes feature Kasha, or Buckwheat 6:30-9pm $40.00 Westland 734-722-4553 02/25 & 02/27 Become a Massage Therapist. Day and Evening Classes available, HHHHC School of Massage. Clinton Twp -www.myomas.com. State Licensed School, Enroll Now: 586.469.3811 02/25 Women in the Bible. The class will be exploring the part each woman played in Bible times as well as the metaphysical interpretation. 25 Hannah, “The Prayerful Mother” 1038 Harding (east of Livernois), Rochester Hills. www.unitychurchofrochester.com 248-656-0120 02/26 Free Reiki Clinic 7pm-8:30pm. Experience the powerful healing effects of Reiki. Cleanse, balance, harmonize, and promote healing at all levels. By appointment only. Must preregister. Love donation; 734-416-5200.
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02/28 & 03/01 Weekend of Usui Reiki Healing Touch. Sat. Level 1 class & Sun. Level 11. Reiki (Ray-Key) is a Spiritually Guided Life Energy. Certificate Given. $150 per class. Lunch Included. Call Kathy Garbe 586-489-5443
04/09 Monthly Ascension Support Class. Smoothing your journey of spiritual growth. Clearing, balancing, healing, upgrading, attuning to the essence of truth of you! Eve Wilson 734-780-7635, www.spiritualhealers.com
02/28 11am Livonia: Fat Burning Foods - Learn what body type you are, what hormones need to be balanced, and what specific foods will burn fat when added to your diet. Free class. Limited seating. 734-664 - 0339
04/11 Reiki II Certification. Rapid, effective healing, first aid, energy clearing at any distance, Excellent, accurate attunement and training. More! 10 AM – 2 PM $120. Eve Wilson Reiki Master 734-780-7635, www.spiritualhealers.com
02/28 Free Mini Workshop: Awakening to Love! 5:30 Gathering and 6pm-8pm Workshop. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main St, Ann Arbor. Contact: Mo (Maureen) Fritz, 734-523-8566 midwest-office@hai. org | www.hai.org
04/14 New - Living an Intuitive Spiritual Life – Joyful, practical tools for living! Healing, telepathy, relationships, finances, spiritual growth, more. 6 classes Eve Wilson 734780-7635, www.spiritualhealers.com
03/14 Reiki I Certification. Hands-on-healing for self and others. Relaxation, pain relief, healing. Excellent, accurate attunement and training. 10 AM – 2 PM $115. Eve Wilson Reiki Master 734-780-7635, www. spiritualhealers.com
04/18- 04/19 Deepening Your Tantric Practice. Advanced Weekend Workshop for experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice. Email to inquire: Dakini@MysterySchooloftheTempleArts. com, Details at: www.MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com
03/15 Shirodhara Training 12pm-5pm. Learn “Shirodhara” therapy and how to apply for to each Dosha. Synchronizes brain waves and profoundly coordinates and calms the mind, body, emotions and “the spirit”. $255 Includes Oils. 734-4165200 www.BodyWorksHealingCenter.com
04/25 & 05/02 Reiki III Master Teacher Certification – Learn to pass attunements, teach. Excellent-accurate attunements and techniques. 2 classes 10 AM – 2 PM $450. Eve Wilson Reiki Master 734-780-7635, www.spiritualhealers.com
03/19 Introduction to Ascension Breathing 6pm-8pm. What if you could experience more joy, more health, and more prosperity in your life? Would you be willing to Ascend above the mind’s limitation to receive the gifts of Spirit? $44. 734-416-5200 www. BodyWorksHealingCenter.com 03/24 Divorce Support Group weekly for 8 weeks, 7-9pm. Divorce topics presented in a safe space to explore, release and heal. The Midwest Institute for Systemic Constellations, 42839 Five Mile Road in Plymouth Twp., Vicki Yelletz, MA. 248-6760963 email vmyelletz@aol.com 03/24 Introduction to Pal Dan Gum Qigong. 6pm-7:30pm. Learn the ‘eight silken movements of Pal Dan Gum Qigong. Used for thousands of years to promote radiant health and cure disease. $40. 734-4165200 www.BodyWorksHealingCenter.com 03/29 Introduction to The Healing Power of Self-Love 10am-12pm. Learn how Self-Love can change your life, shift your reality and free yourself to discern divine truths and create a new, joyful landscape for living. Includes guided meditation.$15 734-416-5200
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Love is a state of thought…
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Being that this is the month of love, I have been pondering how to talk about love relationships when there is so much hate going on in the world. Wars and rumors of war are everywhere, hate crimes are now part of our everyday lives. We are so bombarded with news from around the world showing us pain and suffering beyond comprehension. These days when I turn on major network morning news shows, they will give a quick update on the world issues and then ninety minutes of pop news. Goodness knows we need the break, but I feel almost as though we are ignoring the religious and spiritual bullying and deciding to focus instead on celebrities bad life choices, weird social media videos and the ever growing “me” society we are developing, trivializing the very fact that people all around the world are in total distress. I think it is because we feel helpless, finding we can’t face the issues, believing we don’t have any power to change them. As a young child I watched John Kennedy’s assignation live on TV, cozied up in my blanket dealing with the cold that kept me home from school. I found myself a witness to the fear and hate that stole away the false sense of security and innocence of our country that infamous day. In the sixties we did not have social media or the countless news outlets of today. We only had three networks running in real time and one could not change the channel when the news media decided that we all had to watch whatever they deemed news worthy. There were no distractions from this, it was; in your face reporting. When your favorite show was interrupted you just lost seeing that show until rerun season. I mention this because FEB 2015
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we had no choice, but to see from the perspective of the often biased news media. We use to call it propaganda! Now it is hard to discern truth from any prospective. So now, more than ever we need to tap into the universal mind which has no deceptions or negative intentions, only love. During the late 60’s and early seventies every Friday the networks showed countless caskets draped in an American Flag filled with young men and women who fought in the Viet Nam war being carried from military aircraft ceremoniously being brought home. I was part of the hippy generation that took to demonstrating our point on college campuses asking for some basic freedoms and to be heard hoping for more personal liberties. Our mantra was “Make Love Not War”. My point in walking down memory lane is to say we had a social media of a different kind back then, our continued theme was Love in fact we were called the love generation. “Flower Power” was the theme for many in my generation. Music expressed our distaste for hate and war as we held on to each other breaking away from the idea of war, it was the only way. Hate was a barrier that was being slowly broken down between the races, as women were also fighting for respect. With all of this in our history you would think my generation would have fostered love throughout the proceeding generations.
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New Thoughts! “As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives.” ~Henry David Thoreau
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Instead bulling and violence’s towards fellow humans young, old and towards anyone who is different from the “established norm” is out of control. Instead I see people are more selfabsorbed, taking selfies and turning our language into one ongoing acronym. I am all for each generation breaking from the previous one so they can move society forward with their own uniqueness. Instead we seem to have lost touch with helping move humanity forward in peace and love. Instead even with all of the social media connection we have, it seems that we are growing further from uniting against evil and only promoting our own individual importance. I propose that every generation alive today embrace love and to do that we need to release the expectation of fear. We as a nation need to support those that are being bullied and murdered in the name of hate. I do not accept that there is any God in this or any dimension of time or space that would want hate to prevail and infuse fear into the human spirit. I call out to everyone to meditate sending love to the universal mind of humanity. Thought energy positive or negative has been established through science to have a strong effect on everything from water, food, animals, plants and the human mind body and spirit. Let’s make this a year of change. We need to come together uniting against the unrest and hate that has been trying to plunge the world into a spiritual war. Don’t let this become the end times for humanity. Let’s release the fears and hate towards everyone including you, and instead use your powerful thought energy to only accept joyous mantras of peace and love. They say when you are ready for love; you will find your soulmate. When we are ready to block the haters and embrace in our own hearts, love for others, you will see a change taking place. When you hear someone speaking in a negative way about themselves or others reach out in your mind and replace the thought with love and forgiveness, you can create change one thought at a time. Don’t be part of the problem be part of the solution. Anyone reading this article has the ability to bring more love to their own life and to displace the haters with love. Remember; forgiving is not the same as acceptance of bad behavior, but forgiving is the first step in healing. Evolving at the speed of Love, Wendy Powers Nugent, Spiritual intuitive counselor Wendy Powers Listen to my show the “First Saturday” on BMSRadio, 10-11:00am EST. Spiritual topics and Psychic Mini Readings by Psychic/Medium, Wendy Powers. Topic/ Guest: Dr. Terri Orbuch, relationship specialist and author of “The Love Doctor” and “Finding Love Again”. Listen to the wonderful advice both her and Wendy share.
Waiting on Love? Your presence and light affect everyone around you. Even if conditions are tough, or there are critics in the “peanut gallery” as you show up each day ready to deliver your soul’s unique signature, your life begins to shift. There is good waiting to be expressed in you. Right now, you have everything you need to live fully. Life is for you. Only your perceptions can be against you. What you say and do in every moment is your spiritual message to the world. You are the gift, waiting to be given. Life’s beauty dances in your heart, waiting to be revealed. Are you waiting to fully live your life? If so, why are you waiting? Do you intentionally show up with your full presence every day? You are already doing the best you know in every moment. Compassion means “understanding you don’t understand” and then seeing others with the same understanding. I invite you to consider a couple of misunderstandings. These are reasons why at times, you hold yourself back. 1. You have equated more pleasure with holding back than expressing fully your authentic self. 2. You give for unconscious and unempowering reasons. There is no greater joy than expressing the qualities of your authentic self. However, there were times when you expressed yourself authentically and that expression was met with criticism, being left, or an attack. Because of this experience, your mind equates pain with your authentic expression. Your authentic self is your passion, beauty, love, and creativity that is waiting to be delivered into the world. Your desire for some ‘thing’ (object, activity, etc.) is a misdirected internal yearning. What it really is…is a spiritual mandate for you to become more you, to birth your authentic self, and to walk the world in a new way. By growing inwardly and giving the gift that is you, you become aligned with the good that is waiting for you. When you equate your authentic expressions with pain, you short circuit your ability to move forward into the next version of your authentic self. This makes it difficult to “Live on Purpose.” You sabotage your best efforts in an “attempt” to protect yourself from the pain. Here are two brief example: “Carrie” remembered living passionately as an artist many years ago. No matter what she did, she couldn’t get herself to do the thing she loved -- art. When we unwound the story, Carrie remembered that the last time she did art was before her husband left her. Carrie realized she had unconsciously associated art with being left. By reassociating
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joy and happiness with art and compassionately understanding her resistance, Carrie set herself free to express her creativity in her art. Josh couldn’t lose weight. Together we discovered his mind had associated balanced eating with a loss of his mother’s love. When he turned away excess food, he felt he was losing his mom for the second time! When we cut the old energetic cords to his mother and gave Josh a new framework for experiencing his mom’s love, he was able to limit his food intake. If you give for the sake of others you unintentionally feel like a martyr and believe that no one appreciates you. If you give for yourself, you bolster your ego and feel separate from others. If you give your full, beautiful, authentic self for the Sacred, for God, or for Love itself, you give in a more empowering way. When you express and give to honor the preciousness of life, you discover a space to receive the blessings of what you give. When you give “to get” or from unconscious subtle beliefs such as, “I have to”, you deny the reciprocal flow of good that can happen in your life. Have you ever wondered why you give so much and get so little in return? If this is you, you may want to take a deep look within and admit any unconscious motivations. When you shift into more empowering intentions in your giving, you open a space to let Life love you. When you give solely to honor the sacred precious Life that you have been given, you uncover the incredible spiritual Being you already are.
humans are all produced from the same minerals and elements of the Earth. Change can happen in an instant. Don’t confuse the process as the healing. You are right where you need to be to begin living your fullest life now. Every day, set the intention. Give yourself permission to express the incredible boundless Love that is in YOUR heart, and life can change. Some days you will see yourself hiding; depression and loneliness will be the “signal” that you are doing this. Notice these signals and ask for help; we can’t do the spiritual journey alone. Ask for help, you are never alone. Your life is the Life of God. Meaning, you are the way in which Creation reveals Itself on the planet. You are a miracle. Don’t give up. You matter. I love you. We can practice to produce thoughts of compassion every day. Thinking is already action. Every compassionate thought bears your signature. It is your continuation. - Thich Nhat Hanh In service, Barbra White Allow spiritual mentor, and gifted intuitive Barbra White support you in claiming your magnificence. Sessions are a combination of spiritual teaching, emotional releasing, auricular acupuncture, homeopathy, and energy work. 734-455-1438 | www.AcceptedAsIam.com Experience Your Greatness: Live the Life of Your Dreams
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Good Night Sleep In today’s Society far too many Americans think of sleep as a luxury, rather than a necessity. Animals sleep for long hours during winter and listen to their body’s needs and seasonal changes. What humans often do is consume caffeine, work long hours, party at night -- ignoring the need to rest. School children are sleep deprived due to playing on electronic gadgets or watching TV past their bedtime. Deep sleep has anti-inflammatory benefits. It helps restore hormonal balance, provides rest, and clears the mind like the “re-booting” of a computer. Sleep disorders are influenced by both physical and psychological factors. Consequently, they have been found to affect general health, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, daily activities, as well as work performance. The physical manifestations of sleep disturbances include the following: alterations in cellular immune response, impaired psychomotor performance, increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, fatigue, and activity of natural killer cells. The psychological manifestations of sleep disturbances include: a risk of developing depression, decreased cognition, decreased coping ability, anxiety, decreased cognitive ability, anxiety, as well as irritability. While a large number of people suffer from and have symptoms associated with insomnia, complaints are often ignored and/or underestimated, and therefore, only 15% are correctly diagnosed and treated. When insomnia strikes, one option is to try prescription sleep aids. The good news is that several natural sleep remedies are also available and can help. Lifestyle changes, as well as foods, supplements, and herbs may help you get restful sleep!
Classical homeopathic prescribing is part of a safe and effective holistic approach that works well in resolving many conditions while restoring healthy sleep. Many homeopathy remedies for Insomnia are based on the cause of condition. Some of the causes of insomnia in children could be colic, teething, earache, fear, anxiety, excitement or nightmares. In adults causes can be depression, anxiety, pain, overwork, alcohol, stimulants like tea or coffee, cold, insufficient exercise, old age. Some children and adults on high doses of medication for chronic illness might also be sleep deprived. Following classical homeopathy, for insomnia or any other ailment, it is best to take into consideration one’s complete history in order to find the correct remedy -- taking into consideration all the symptoms manifested by body and mind. If the underlying problem is addressed, sometimes this alone will restore normal healthy sleep. Any serious causes of insomnia should be treated under the supervision of an appropriate health professional. Helpful Tips 1. Make it a point not to have TVs or electronic gadgets in the bedroom. Keep them in another room, especially after 9:00p.m.
6. A warm bath before bedtime is very helpful. Here are some homeopathy remedies as they are described in the book (Boericke Materia Medica): Sleeplessness due to anxiety Aconite:The patient has nightmares and anxious dreams. He or she experiences sleeplessness, and is restless and tosses about. The patient starts up in sleep and has long dreams with feelings of anxiety centered on the chest. Insomnia of the aged. Sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea: The patient experiences complete sleeplessness and is constantly moving and excited. Sleeps until 3a.m., after which he or she is only able to doze. Wakes with a start and feels excited. His sleep is disturbed by dreams. Experiences sleeplessness because of mental activity; has a flow of ideas, accompanied by nervous excitability. Sleeplessness due to Anger Chamomila: Patient has nocturnal sleeplessness, with attacks of anguish, visions and illusions involving sight and hearing. On sleeping, the patient starts with fright, cries, tosses about, is tearful, talks, raves, groans, snores and constantly separates the thighs.
2. Avoid eating late or eating rich, fried food at night.
The patient has fantastic, lively, quarrelsome and vexatious dreams, with a morose and sullen aspect.
3. Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea and alcohol in the evening.
Please Consult a healthcare professional for any serious problems of sleep.
4. Wind down gradually in the evening -- a 10 min. meditation routine or selfhypnosis can help.
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5. Maintaining a routine is helpful for kids and adults. It is best to put young children to bed as soon as ‘tired’ signs manifest. Maintain the time even on weekends.
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STIs as a Pathway to Transforming Sexual Shame In my quest to transform shame into selflove, both personally and collectively, I feel especially compelled to shine a light on sexual shame and to illuminate pathways of healing and transformation in this area. One of the most stigmatized and shameful experiences in the realm of sexuality is related to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Although millions of people contract STIs each year, it is something that is rarely talked about because of the way that shame creates a breeding ground for silence. Although many individuals are asymptomatic, and therefore don’t know they have an STI, most people do experience an STI at some point in their lives. Let’s look at some facts. About 80% of sexually active people contract the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Approximately 1 in 5 people have Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) and about 70% of people have Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2). Other STIs, like Chlamydia, Hepatitis, and Gonorrhea are very common as well. Considering how common STIs are, it’s interesting and telling how infrequently there are open and honest conversations on this topic, both within our homes and in the larger community. Shame, accompanied by its good friends -- fear and self-judgment -- often slam the door shut on authentic, vulnerable dialogue, which eliminates the possibility for healing and transformation and leads to more of the same. Shame, silence, self-judgment…repeat. So how can we keep this door to our hearts open to create possibilities for healing? First, it’s helpful to challenge the fear-based belief systems and misguided social norms that perpetuate FEB 2015
sexual shame in all its forms. The reason there is so much stigma attached to STIs is directly correlated with the sexnegative teachings we have received (by copious sources) through our lifetime, often starting at a very young age. To varying degrees, we’ve been taught that sex is taboo, dirty, and something to keep quiet about, but nothing could be further from the truth! Sexual energy is the creative life force, which is the presence that sustains life on this planet. Since our sexuality is such a core and vital part of who we are as humans, the more curiosity, positivity, and acceptance we can cultivate in this area, the more alive and vibrant we will feel. This includes reimagining possibilities for how to understand and relate to STIs and to our sexuality overall. Instead of thinking that STIs are shameful, remember that this is merely a false belief that is the result of some very powerful and long-standing belief systems about sexuality that are rooted in fear. The truth is that the presence of an infection does not have an impact on your worth or lovability. A good way to feel this truth is to notice what comes up when you think about chicken pox, shingles, and mono. Now notice what comes up when you think about genital herpes (HSV-2). All of these infections come from the same family of viruses, yet the former don’t carry any shame because they are not contracted through sexual activity. This is a good example of how limiting, shame-based beliefs about sex impact the way we experience and understand STIs. Whether we have chicken pox or HSV, we are wholly, completely, and irreversibly lovable -- no infection can change that. It’s also helpful to remember the truth that you are not alone, as most people will have an STI in their lifetime. The main reason people may feel alone in their experience of having an STI is because of the way shame keeps people
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quiet. Since silence perpetuates shame, another great way to create space for compassion, acceptance and liberation around the experience of STIs is to connect with people who you trust to talk openly about your experience. Sharing authentically about your challenges, fears, frustrations, and any other aspects of your experience with STIs with a trusted other, and to feel accepted and supported in that space is powerful medicine for transforming shame. Lastly, it is important to learn the facts about STIs. Educating yourself about sexual health can help to transmute shame by dispelling some of the myths about STIs. It can also empower you to make wise and informed decisions that come from a place of self-love with regard to the way that you share sexual energy with others. A good resource to learn sex-positive information about STIs is www.thestdproject.com. This website is full of knowledge and also offers some great suggestions about how to tell someone that you have an STI. Each time we are able to challenge sex-negative messages and belief systems, embrace the gift of our sexuality, and share openly with trusted others about anything we feel ashamed about, we transform shame into selflove and raise the consciousness around sexuality, both individually and collectively. Remember that any work you do to transform shame is work that you do for us all. Thank you! With love & gratitude ~ Erin Stohl Guided by the path of the heart, Erin supports others on the journey of remembering their True Self. She combines traditional, somatic, and spiritual psychotherapy with energy work and other mindfulness-based practices. To learn more, visit her website at www.illuminatedheart.net or call 313-942-5586. P a g e 41
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fulfillment than with your partner! If single, trounce negative inner voices that make you pessimistic or overly picky.
Spiritual Horoscopes
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) — Happy birthday Aquarius! Mercury turns direct in your sign, giving you energy to clear out limited thinking. Your new level of optimism transforms your self-esteem and your relationships. It’s like a palet cleanser for your heart. You’ll feel purified of negative experiences and the poor expectations they created. Meditate to firmly root the positive karma in your consciousness. You’ll also uplift others with your newfound bliss!
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) — Meditate to receive intuitive ideas that lead to prosperity! With the powerful energy right now, you can propel out of debt and also have better health (emotionally and physically!) If doubts arise, smash them down with a firm “NO!” Be the master of your consciousness and fend off fear! Then use affirmations that strongly declare the reality you want to create. Aries (March 21 – April 19) — Both Mars and Venus are in your sign this month. You’re energized to make changes and new beginnings in your relationships, self-esteem, career and health. Move out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. This might not mean being wild, but can mean slowing down, focusing and making a commitment to a person, job or life direction. Meditate on goals to see what’s truly meaningful right now. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) — Meditate on your ideal relationship. What is this person like? How do they treat you? Most importantly, ponder who you have to be in order
to draw this person into your life! Even if already partnered, you can improve your bond by doing this “4th dimensional” healing. Let this be a fresh start with new karma! Also, if you feel stuck or frustrated at work, things should correct by mid-month. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) — Your spiritual life has been re-invigorated by Mercury retrograde (it’s not always just about challenges and misunderstandings!) Meditate on if your friends, hobbies and goals actually match your spirituality. You can attract new people who resonate with your authentic self. Follow intuitions about different ways to spend your time. Depression fades and fulfillment floods in! Cancer (June 21 – July 22) — Awesome job possibilities pop up! Don’t doubt yourself or second guess your “luck” — it’s a new karmic beginning for you, so open to the good energy that awaits you! You sowed for this, and you deserve it! You’ll also have experiences that heal your heart from old wounds that limit trust in others. Release the past and embrace the love, abundance and prosperity that the present is giving you! Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) — Mercury retrograde might have caused dumb arguments in relationships. Now that it’s direct, meditate on your ego and how it keeps you from joy. Ponder the saying, “How important is it?” Does your “lower self” create drama for insignificant reasons? Better to argue with the part of you that limits your
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) — Get ready for prosperity! Mars and Venus create new avenues for money flow! They also cause sexy sparks that begin a new relationship, or re-ignite passion in a current one. In order to enjoy what the Universe has in store, commit to your own self-care. Take breaks. Breathe deeply often. Practice yoga. Eat nourishing meals. Protect your mind from worry. Dwell on positive thoughts. Now you’re prepared for bliss! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) — You’ll have breakthroughs in relationships! Even if struggling for the past two years, the energy changes and you’ll feel clear and healed. An issue resolves between you, or if single for awhile, you’ll meet someone who renews your faith in love! Children can be a source of inspiration, as can any artistic or creative outlet. Even pets can play the role of healer. Meanwhile, meditate to release disappointments, so you’re open for happiness! Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) — How does the past cause you stress? As a Scorpio, releasing old experiences is more important than any other sign. Your energy gets blocked from repressed anger, buried disappointments and unacknowledged fear. Meditate and become willing to forgive these yucky memories. Ask the Universe to remove them from your consciousness. You’ll have more energy and be able to handle problems effortlessly. You’ll be healthy
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and happy!
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) — Working with affirmations and creative visualization pays off! Mars and Venus bring healthy, happy relationships to you. You can also get a job offer doing something you love — working can be fun! It’s a good time to heal difficulties with siblings or close friends. Reach out with an open heart and old rifts melt away. Also start a new sport, or maybe dance classes. Be playful and enjoy life!
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Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) — Meditate for divinely inspired ideas about finances. As Mercury goes direct mid-month, you’ll manifest the concepts, or at least make big strides in your plan. It’s a perfect time to organize your house and purge things you don’t need or use. This stimulates even more abundance! While you’re at it, rid your brain of mean thoughts about yourself so you’ll have better self-esteem!
Aluna Michaels Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer and soul evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than three decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Amazon in Kindle version and as an E-book on her website. Available for appointments in her home, by phone or Skype. (248) 583-1663 www.alunamichaels.com FEB 2015
2. IF YOU SIT FR MORE THAN 11 HOURS A DAY, THERE’S A 50% CHANCE YOU’LL DIE WITHIN THE NEXT 3 YEARS 3. THERE ARE AT LEAST 6 PEOPLE IN THE WORLD WHO LOOK LIKE YOU. THERE’S A 9% CHANCE THAT YOU’LL MEET ONE OF THEM IN YOUR LIFETIME. 4. SLEEPING WITHOUT A PILLOW REDUCES BACK PAIN AND KEEPS YOUR SPINE STRONGER. 5. A PERSON’S HEIGHT IS DETERMINED BY THEIR FATHER, AND THEIR WEIGHT IS DETERMINED BY THEIR MOTHER. 6. IF A PART OF YOUR BODY “FALLS ASLEEP”,YOU CAN ALMOST ALWAYS “WAKE IT UP” BY SHAKING YOUR HEAD. 7. THERE ARE THREE THINGS THE HUMAN BRAIN CANNOT RESIST NOTICING -FOOD, ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE AND DANGER 8. RIGHT-HANDED PEOPLE TEND TO CHEW FOOD ON THEIR RIGHT SIDE
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Everything is conscious which rebels against nature: There, consciousness is manifested. Just try to kill a little ant, even it will once resist to save its life, where there is struggle, where there is rebellion, there is the SIGN OF LIFE, there CONSCIOUSNESS IS MANIFESTED. ~Vivekanda
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. Arthur C. Clarke
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Valentine’s Day Reflections In the month of February, with Valentine’s Day, my thoughts tend to reflect upon my own romantic relationship with my loved one. I find this to be true of most of my clients. Being my clients, usually this is a cry for love as most are involved in what they perceive as difficult relationships, including the relationship they have with their self. In a healthy relationship, each partner is able to help the other to heal their childhood wounds and act with love and compassion. That’s right. You are actually with your partner to work through and heal your childhood wounds while supporting your partner in working through and healing their wounds. The only way to do this is through love and compassion. The more love and compassion you have for yourself, the more you are able to give to others because you actually own it and know who you are as your foundation of being. And, whether you like it or not, as your vibrational frequency attracts someone with the similar vibrations, your partner’s emotional maturity is most likely about the same as yours! So, when you are connected with your True and Highest Self, knowing your Self for the love and light you are, and act with love and compassion, you will attract another who knows that they are love and light, and act accordingly. You will literally be drawn together like magnets. Even when in healthy and loving relationships, there can be some bumpy patches! These are opportunities for growth, not reasons for abandonment (otherwise you will just attract a person with that energy again!). These are opportunities for choosing to act from love and light, rather than react from past patterns and fear. For, we now are aware that others
are reflections of who we perceive we are on a subconscious level, and so we have the opportunity to love them, thereby also loving ourselves. In fact, sometimes when things are most difficult, and you feel you want to end a relationship, this can be a holy encounter.... a purifying fire so that new growth has a chance to occur... if you so choose growth and introspection. When you are really fighting, and going through the depths of despair, it’s like a forest fire which clears the space for new growth to come... it’s a symbol of an opportunity for transformation. We can choose to embrace this growth, or we can embrace our egos and hold on tight to our righteous anger, fear, sense of betrayal or abandonment, or whatever the negative feelings and thoughts you have to defend your ego with. And, the ego is about the development of a child’s survival defenses and being right, the attempt to hide from shame the childhood wounds that are crying to be healed. The universe lovingly allows you to attract a partner to help you in your healing of the wounds by pointing them out to you if you are mindful to look for them. So, if you feel like your world is falling apart, go within and look for what wounds the Creator is showing you so you have the opportunity to heal. For once you work through and heal you, your vibration changes and your partner can either grow in vibration with you or will suddenly desire to leave if they are unwilling or are emotionally unready to recognize and work through their wounds as you support them with love and compassion. Remember, we are in relationship only with those whose vibrations and emotional maturity match ours. Once they are out of sync, there is true dis-harmony and one will leave to find harmony, even if the energy is “ugly” or “distorted” in the same way as theirs. It’s like listening to a symphony...
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and the notes are in harmony.... then one instrument goes flat.... that instrument is in discord and the musician will stop playing until they can tune their instrument. Same with relationships. A person no longer in harmony will choose to heal or leave. This applies even if they are unmindful of it. For example, if a couple grows to argue a lot, and one of them stops and works through a wound, healing it, most likely the person who is still stuck in the arguing script or vibration will suddenly find themselves uncomfortable, try to get the other back on track by “picking arguments” and when that doesn’t work, will leave the relationship with the healed vibration or will learn to work it out in a healthy and loving way with their partner. Your relationships are also mirrors of how you really think of yourself. So, if you act out of and feel deep love, liking who you are when you are with your partner, great! You are both mirroring the love and compassion you are with each other! Conversely, if you are in a relationship that your partner berates you in, or somehow shows a lack of respect, and you feel disrespected, how do you disrespect yourself? How do you talk to yourself? Do your actions show a respect for you? If you are with someone who discounts your feelings, how do you discount your feelings? Being yelled at? How are you yelling at yourself? And, look for when you may have experienced this pattern of thoughts and feelings before. Once you recognize them, you can work through and heal them, then act from love, be the love you are, and chances are your partner will also change their behavior and then their thoughts and feelings, breaking a dysfunctional pattern to allow love to flow, connecting you both through love, not fear. Valentine’s Day is a day with great anticipation and expectations... try letting go of these and instead, go inside, connect with your True Self, the love and light you are. Then, if you are in relationship with another being, act from this loving energy in the present moment. If you are not in relationship with another, you can still celebrate the love and light you are by treating yourself with love, light and compassion, letting go of any judgments and just enjoy being the love and light you are, doing something loving for your self. Let your Valentine’s Day, and every day, be filled with love and light! Love and Light, Miche Lame’ Miche has been compassionately guiding people for over 25 years. You can contact her at:248-212-0808 or visit her website: www. SpiritualLivingandHealing.com Valentine’s Day Reflections FEB 2015
Grounding: Our Embodied Mechanism of Communication Grounding, the embodied mechanism that puts us in communication with earth’s energy, is key to our development as energetic, sensing beings. Earth’s energy contains information about how we can recover what we have lost: our ability to bring into body the essence of our souls. Embodying this essence is a catalyst for our energetic development. The theory and practice of Sensology holds a deep knowing that humans are energetic developmental beings. Just as children’s physical development must follow sequenced stages, learning first to crawl, walk, then run, so too must our energetic development. Earth moves energy and information, flowing up to us about how we develop through each energetic stage. If we are not grounded, this cannot occur. When we are grounded, the flow is sequenced and predictable. When we are not, the flow is random, following the path of least resistance in each of us. The first stage, Soul Self-Entry, begins as we bring our soul essence, composed of organized photon light, into ourselves, our physical form or body. This begins a cascading process of developing our embodied mechanisms, including our body’s energetic centers, or vortexes, which are the basis of health or dysfunction in the body. When this cascading process goes well the vortexes communicate on a frequency level, something like a radio wave to our DNA. This communication turns on or off the DNA snips which trigger health or trigger physical illness such as autism, cancer, depression. The way electricity grounds gives us an important insight into our own relationship to the energy of Earth. When electricity strikes something that it ungrounded (has no grounding rod), it will go through the structure following the path of least resistance, in an unpredictable fashion. When a structure is grounded, the grounding rod will handle electricity the same way each time, following the predictable same path. To accomplish our energetic development unfolding in a predictable, sequenced fashion in connections with earth, we also need an oriented grounding mechanism. This mechanism in humans, called a grounding corridor, allows us to interface with the energies here on earth that facilitate the predictable sequenced fashion of human evolution through our DNA and more. As we begin to awaken to a deeper understanding of our position as energetic developmental beings, we have to release some of our magical thinking.
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All life in the Universe - from humans to forests, planets, and stars - follow a developmental process. As we develop our mechanism of communication, we come into relationship (into communication) with our soul essence, then Earth, our solar system and then the galaxy. To imagine that human energetic development is complete at birth, that babies are born with fully developed mechanisms of communication, is to say we are the exception to all other life in the Universe. To awaken to a deeper understanding we must release magical thinking, leaving us perceiving as babies would, unable to see how we come into relationship with earth, our solar system and galaxy. To accomplish our energetic development in a predictable sequenced fashion, an oriented grounding mechanism is needed. We can correlate the energies that we would utilize coming into our bodies in regards to electricity when we are grounded by, for example, having a grounding rod (oriented ground in the body) when we interface with the energies here on earth. This facilitates the predictable sequenced fashion of our energetic development in human body form. In human body form, the grounding is oriented at the end of our spinal column. Sometimes at birth, this center is oriented correctly - West on the left side of the body, East on the right side of the body, South to the back of the body, and North to the front of the body. This beginning orientation is given at birth from the mother. Sadly, however, since most mothers are not oriented in a grounded fashion way to earth, children's energetic development is left up to a randomly sequenced process. For example, when the energy comes in, and there is no "grounding rod" present to facilitate sequenced energetic development. This lack of grounded orientation to Earth has caused human evolution to change from having the ability to pass on a predictable mechanism of energetic development that is passed on in our DNA.
However, when our DNA and synchronizes to something else, it loses its true ability to connect to earth, the solar system, and ultimately the galaxy. Think of it like a text message - you are connecting, yet really only certain information can be relayed. Texting adds confusion about what the message often means. We could say that this is an unpredictable way of connection. A random connection changes the relationship orientation of the grounding, thus changing the synchronous pulse, which changes the evolution of our DNA and more. Further information about grounding can be found in The Dance of Reflective Relationship, by Kiera D. Laike, IRW. A Note from the Sensology Institute Staff: This is the second in a series of 7 articles on Embodied Mechanisms, each describing one of the energetic mechanisms of Embodied Practice and soul orientation. These mechanisms allow our soul to emerge in the body through the gathering of our soul essence photon light from each lifetime. Each mechanism provides another key to unlock the door of our interrelatedness, or oneness, with the Universe. Articles are grounded in Kiera D. Laike’s theory and practice of Sensology (see www.SensologyInstitute.com). Sensology has never before been written about, and is not based on any established philosophy or discipline. Kiera D. Laike, IRW, Interrelated Realm Walker, brings the theory and practice of Sensology, described in this article and in her book, Soul Orientation. Kiera founded the Sensology Institute and Embodied Teacher Certification programs it offers. She and the Sensology Institute staff offer Embodied Practice classes and Sensology sessions on line and in person. www.SensologyInstitute. com or drlaike@gmail.com.
When grounding at the end of our spinal column is oriented and we interface with energies, that interface follows a predictable sequenced pattern. This sequenced pattern establishes bioelectric pulses in the synapses of the nerves of the spinal column. This pulse grows into a homing beacon for the soul essence. Without this beacon being established, grounding the soul essence, you cannot think of fully coming into your body without the neural synaptic pulse, which comes from an oriented grounding. The body and soul look to synchronize themselves up to something outside of the self, which promises the connection. 46 w w w. B o d y M i n d S p i r i t G U I D E . c o m
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