Body Mind Spirit Guide 2019 08 August by Penny Golden

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Domestic Vibrations By John Ashbrook

One of the most interesting and often requested applications of numerology is its ability to describe the conditions and circumstances of domestic vibrations. Domestic vibrations are symbolized by house numbers. A home is a mini-realty and the energy vibrations in and around that home are described by the numbers that make up its address. The house number is both reflective and directive. It reflects a set of circumstances, which exist in your life during your residence there. It also directs many situations that may arise at the same time. So, the number of the house you choose to live in can, in many instances, describe conditions which exist in your life and can help you in how to deal with these conditions and situations. It is important to remember that the house number does not set up conditions, it describes conditions that already exist. It provides understanding and guidance about these conditions. If you are moving, you should consider the domestic vibration of the home that you are moving into. Does that number fit the circumstances of your life at this time and can you live up to the lessons and living situations described by the number? It is very quick and easy to figure your overall house vibrations. Simply add up all of the numbers together and then reduce the total to a single digit by adding through. Example: A 768 house number would be a 3 (7+6+8=21 and 2+1=3). Another example: A 1990 house number would be a 1 (1+9+9+0=19 and 1+9=10 and 1+0=1). Remember to keep adding digits until you come up with a single digit. Figure the vibration (number) of your place of residence and look it up in the following list of number descriptions. A Number One House: In many ways,

this house number represents new beginnings. It encourages originality of purpose, independence, responsibility, and courage. To live in this house, you need to develop your strength of will, determination, and character. The circumstances of living in this house will both challenge you and help you in these areas of life. A Number Two House: This house often represents the taking of a new path in life. It calls for the cultivation of cooperation and diplomacy. Success here is gained through accurate knowledge and attention to detail. The energy in this home encourages sensitivity and development of your intuitive faculties. A Number Three House: Happiness and personal fulfillment through expressing your individual ideas and creative talents are what this home is all about. Communication is emphasized in this environment. This is not a place to suppress your feelings and emotions. Living here will challenge you to develop your self-esteem. It will also encourage your creativity. A Number Four House: This is a home where personal change or transformation is called for and hard to avoid. There is an energy here that challenges you plan, organize and pursue the practical aspects of long-term security. Building a foundation is the key phrase here. You must remain flexible at the same time because stagnation is a threat while living here. A Number Five House: This is a great home for people who have a progressive, active outlook on life. The energy here is high and conducive to constant change. The potential for personal growth is present, but so is the great of scattered energy. Routine is not a characteristic of this home, so one must be careful to maintain a focus. This is also a great place to entertain or hold social events. You can learn a lot and grow a lot in this energy. Expect a lot of people traffic.

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A Number Six House: Peace, love, and harmony are the hallmarks of this home. This is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeyâ&#x20AC;? home, a great place for family and family traditions. The energy here demands commitment, loyalty, and a sense of duty. This is a warm environment that children and animals will enjoy. Generally, the goodwill and humanitarian spirit that exists here attracts the best life has to offer. A Number Seven House: Oftentimes, there is a quiet, reflective presence here. This is a place where self-realization and spiritual growth is called for. This is a home where events can take place that will test your faith and challenge you to embrace your personal truth. Success can be achieved here in the pursuits of investigation and research. A great place to relax and read a good book. A Number Eight House: In many ways, this home is a place where ambition and the pursuit of business success can thrive. The energy here is powerful and many times businesses are conducted from this home. This is not a place where a critical or judgmental attitude will do you any good, such an attitude here will only cause guilt and stress. This is a great home for music and its positive effect on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirit. A Number Nine House: If you enjoy helping others this is a great home vibration for you. However, you will also be challenged to know when to let go and set limits with other people. There is a dramatic energy here where emotions can get out of hand, but at the same time, art and beauty thrive in this house. This is a great vibration for people who love to work and get things done. This is also a place to practice forgiveness. John Ashbrook is a professional numerologist and intuitive spiritual counselor. He teaches a comprehensive Spiritual Development Program that combines ongoing classes with Individual Guidance sessions to maximize personal growth. For information about private consultations, classes and other services, please call John at 734-326-3433 Page 7

Courage to Thrive By Eve Wilson

There is a strength which comes from a primal place within each of us that gives courage to thrive within our lives. It is often buried beneath our upbringings and social mores. Alternately, those who access it may not do so with good intentions. Learning to embrace our power from a place of love and compassion for ourselves and others is a type of mastery which enables us to succeed in all our endeavors. Penny Golden, our Body Mind Spirit Guide publisher, reminded me of my own journey toward this goal when she wrote to us authors about courage. She called it cou-rage and my mind immediately went to a time in my life where I first began to learn about the right use of emotional and instinctual power. I am inspired to share some of my journey with you. My mother was a rage-aholic. In my dreams, she was

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alternately a tornado and a raging fire, destructive and terrifying. I learned not to trust her and I honor the instinct which led me to protect -- it was my first step of self-care. Today I give thanks to her for being the mother I chose from a higher level because the lessons I needed were available through her. She made me claim my strength, but it was a long journey to get there! I tried to only live in love because I didn’t want to be like her. But in some ways this was a type of dissociation, separating me from my less spiritual feelings and my human power. In a significant turn of fate as an adult, I learned that the distress I felt in her presence, which would cause me to have terrible intestinal pain, was caused by my negative feelings repressed and stored up from a lifetime as her daughter. I had to stop blaming her, since as an adult what I felt was my own power turned inward.

I have ever done for myself, though it is also challenging on many levels. I am a spiritual healer who has learned the value of our lower natures when integrated into our wholeness through unconditional love. Whatever challenges you face, the resolution of them can be found through claiming personal power from that deep instinctual well at the core of your creature self and joining it with your higher spiritual self which is One with all life. Without that, spirit can only hover within your aura and not ground into the world to create positive change. Everything within us has a purpose. Understanding and honoring that, we can bring our spiritual selves and our creature selves into balanced partnership. I teach this in my healing treatments, classes and my award-winning blog. Please visit my website www.spiritualhealers.com to find out more and contact me to explore how I can help you to own your power, health, and success. Eve Wilson Master Healer, Author, Teacher – Learn about healing treatments and ascension, Eve’s book Riding the Wave of Change – Hope, Healing and Spiritual Growth for Our World, discover her International Award-Winning Blog – The Weekly Word for Healing & Ascension, plus classes and events at www.spiritualhealers.com 734-780-7635

I meditated and asked what the purpose of anger is and was told that it is the force of change, necessary and valuable but needing to be used from a place of love and integrity. I was guided to use a tool I had been given called Rage-Work which transmutes toxic emotions into unconditional love. Through a private and protected inner exercise involving Archangels, transmutational fields and simulations of people and circumstances, I vented my anger, fear, hatred, sadness, and grief around my mother. When I was finished I was able to be with her and still be comfortable within myself. It was a breakthrough that showed me once again that owning our primal power is essential for success in life.

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If it weren’t for the problems caused by stuffing my emotions, such as the intestinal pain and not being grounded enough to stand up for myself with strong people, I would have happily continued to ignore my power! There is a certain high you feel when you are living only on your spiritual levels, but it comes at a price. There are so many pleasures I missed, and a depth of relationship and experience I would have benefited from, but I floated right past them on my high. Over many years of selfhealing and healing others, I have found that sooner or later we all have to own our inner power. It is how we bring our spiritual natures fully into the world, and this is what we are here to do. Owning our primal/instinctual power is essential for physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing, as well as for success in relationships, business and personal, and spiritual growth. It also happens to be one of the most fulfilling and joyful things

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Detoxifying Proactively By Dr. William H. Karl, D.C.

Eliminating heavy metals and toxins is essential to maintaining and/or regaining health. Despite the body’s efficient filtration system, everyone living in our increasingly toxic world must detoxify. To help avoid disease and/or early death, we must be proactive. But many people wait until it’s too late. Toxins are everywhere. Whenever we eat or drink or breathe we’re exposed to toxins. We can avoid using toxic weed killers and pesticides on our own property but high agricultural and industrial usage means that most of the food we eat, the air we breathe and the clothes we wear are contaminated. Pharmaceuticals are also filled with toxins. New furniture, including car seats and mattresses, are typically doused with chemical fire retardants. Heavy metals leach from water pipes, cookware, and jewelry. According to a NATO Science for Peace and Security publication, the atmospheric heavy metal pollution is one of the most serious problems facing humanity and other life forms on our planet today. We don’t have to work in a mine to become contaminated. We acquire toxins through common things like touching receipts and using cosmetics or sunscreens. The mercury and plastics in our waterways are absorbed into the fish we eat. Lead paint Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic 30935 Ann Arbor Trail ~ Westland

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is in old houses, buildings and water systems. One study reported that over 3,000 communities in the U.S. have double the amount of lead in their water as the infamous Flint drinking water. We breathe in heavy metal particles that float in air and absorb them through our skin. The interruption of enzymes from heavy metals and their interaction with our DNA interferes with basic cellular processes and often leads to gastrointestinal and nervous systems problems. Signs of chronic heavy metal exposure include skin changes, impaired cognitive, motor and language skills, nausea, lethargy, malaise, insomnia, and emotional instability. Mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and iron are some of the most common metals that accumulate within the body. (Note: Organic minerals and minerals in heavy metal form are not the same.) Mercury exposure comes through dental fillings, vaccines, and seafood. The brain is the most serious target organ, yet mercury can impair any organ which may lead to the malfunctioning of nerves, kidneys, and muscles. It causes disruption to the membrane potential and interrupts intracellular calcium balance. Lead exposure comes from auto exhaust, root canals, building materials, and water. In the US, more than 100 to 200,000 tons of lead per year are released into the environment from manufacturing practices. Some of this lead is taken up by plants. High lead concentration in plants causes damage that ultimately leads to damage of chlorophyll and photosynthetic processes and suppresses the overall growth of the plant. This damage carries on into humans when eating these plants. Cadmium exposure comes from cigarettes, batteries, hydrogenated oils and coffee. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry reports that more than 500,000 workers in the US are exposed to cadmium each year. The body has no natural method of

removing cadmium. Peripheral artery disease, COPD and renal damage are correlated with cadmium exposure. Although research continues to clarify the implications of cadmium toxicity, bone changes are implicated although they appear to be secondary to renal tubular dysfunction. Kidney stones are common in cadmium exposed populations. Arsenic exists naturally in the soil so it is found in drinking water and many foods. Rice accumulates more arsenic than other crops. Long term exposure to high levels is correlated with skin lesions, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. It is a protoplasmic poison which affects primarily the sulfhydryl group of cells causing malfunctioning of cell respiration, cell enzymes, and mitosis. Arsenic poisoning manifests as a host of symptoms including seizures, brain hemorrhages, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, anemia, muscle aches, and hardening of the skin. Chromium is released into the air through chemical manufacture, the combustion of fossil fuels such as oil and coal, the incineration of wastes and the production of iron, steel, and glass. It is used in industries such as metallurgy, electroplating, production of paints and pigments, leather tanning and wood preservation. Chromium compounds are respiratory tract irritants which can result in airway irritation or obstruction, and ultimately lead to lung, nasal, or sinus cancer. Iron levels often become elevated through drinking water and supplements. Harmful free radicals are formed when the absorbed iron fails to bind to the protein. This circulating unbound iron results in the corrosive effect of the gastrointestinal tract and biological fluids. The free iron can also lead to lipid peroxidation, which results in severe damage to mitochondria, microsomes and other cellular organelles affecting energy production. It is essential to remove the accumulation of heavy metals in our

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body through detoxification. Chelation is especially effective. In chelation, specific agents bind to heavy metal toxin ions and convert them into forms the body can expel. Non-digestible and functional fibers are necessary to surround the toxins and help remove them from the body. My recommendations for detoxification include homeopathic protocols, dietary changes (incorporating healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory foods) and proper hydration (adding Celtic salt for mineral replacement). Anyone embarking on a detoxification program should seek guidance from a qualified professional because symptoms often worsen before improving; detoxifying too quickly can be very dangerous. I utilize specific supplements to assist the body with the process of detoxification while supporting the GI tract. An example is a supplement containing chlorella, psyllium, licorice root, ginkgo Biloba and pectin. Chlorella binds to dioxins, heavy metals, and other environmental toxins, helping repair the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s detoxification functions while increasing glutathione. Psyllium blocks the reabsorption of heavy metals into the body once secreted into the gut via the liver and gallbladder. Licorice root supports gut, liver and immune health. Ginkgo biloba functions as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger (commonly used for treating lead poisoning.) Pectin latches onto heavy metals (used for treating patients after the Chernobyl disaster.) Epsom salt baths, dry skin brushing, infrared sauna sessions and exercise along with an Ion Detoxifying Footbath complement any detoxification protocol. Be proactive and start your detoxification today! Dr. William H. Karl, D.C. Mention this article when you call to receive a FREE Consultation with either Dr. William H. Karl, DC or Dr. Jacob H. Karl, DC. Visit www. KarlWellnessCenter.com or call 734.425.8220

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The Ascended Masters

By Chrissie Blaze

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We have never been left alone on this planet nor are we now. There are always teachers greater than we are to guide, heal and teach us. If we want examples of sheer courage and relentless determination to further the cause of peace and enlightenment on our world at a tremendous sacrifice to themselves, we need look no further than the allcompassionate, all-wise Ascended Masters of the Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth. These are advanced men and women who live in retreats around the world; have walked among us to help us at crucial times in our history; and have inspired down through the centuries. They have held the light for us despite, for the most part, our disbelief, our disinterest, and even scorn. I have always been fascinated by the Masters and their teachings and works, and I had the great fortune to finally meet and study with the Spiritual Master, Dr. George King at a young age. I was privileged to become a close student for over twenty years until his passing in 1997 and worked at The Aetherius Society that he founded. It was at the American Headquarters that I met my husband, Gary, who was also a direct disciple of Dr. King. Dr. George King was not an ordinary man, not an ordinary Master. His own status was elevated and, like other Cosmic Masters who have come to earth – The Lord Babaji, The Lord Buddha, The Master Jesus, Sri Krishna, and others, he worked closely with the Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth. From our Master, we learned about these wonderful Masters and about The Cosmic Plan for the peace and enlightenment of humanity and how we ordinary people can cooperate with it. One of the many things Dr. King taught through example was that nothing of any lasting value is easy to achieve. This is achieved through hard work, discipline, and effort. The lasting value of spiritual attainment is achieved through determined effort and a good measure of courage. We may glimpse the mountaintop of Spiritual achievement and see grouped there the Masters and Ascended Masters who inspire us. However, their level of advancement has been achieved over many lifetimes of service, sacrifice, self-discipline and an overriding love of God. How do we learn about the Ascended Masters and why is this important? By glimpsing the fascinating world and inner workings of this Spiritual Brotherhood, we can unlock the previously secret doors which are now opening for seekers of truth and initiates worldwide. As we enter the Aquarian Age, the mysteries are being revealed; it is now the time for us to join together and work together in the light of the teachings and wisdom of the Masters, Ascended Masters of the Spiritual

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Hierarchy of Earth, and of the Cosmic Masters from beyond this earth. Although these Masters are so far above us in evolution, when we take a courageous step towards them, with a desire to learn more and to assist in the great cause of peace on earth -which these Masters are working so hard to help us achieve -- I believe the way forward for each of us will be revealed. Gary and I will be giving a talk on The Ascended Masters of The Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth on Friday, August 2. You will hear not idle dreams but definite experiences, procedures, tasks, rituals and other information revealed about the Ascended Masters by our own Master, who worked closely with the Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth. For further information about the lecture on The Ascended Masters on August 2, at The Aetherius Society, 3119 N. Campbell Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073, please email me at aetherius1122@gmail.com or call 248-588-0290. Chrissie Blaze is an international speaker, author of twelve published books and an ordained priest in The Aetherius Society. A popular book is Power Prayer: A Program for Unlocking Your Spiritual Strength, Adams Media, 2003. (Co-author, Gary Blaze; Foreword, Marianne Williamson). Visit our websites: www.chrissieblaze.com www.aetheriusmi.org

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Is Excess Weight Causing You Distress? By Phillip Rosenbaum

Many people have tried dieting to lose weight. If one diet doesn’t work, they often try something else. Even if they have lost weight from their diet, after a while it is likely that they stopped dieting, only to see the weight return. You may have seen TV shows where individuals who were greatly overweight have lost a tremendous amount of weight. It seems amazing that they have been able to take so much weight off. The problem is, and what they don’t tell you, is that invariably these people who were so successful at losing all this weight wind up putting it all back on, and sometimes even more than when they started.

overweight. Some people eat for comfort or stress reduction; some overeat when socializing with friends or family. Some have been told to “clean their plate” when growing up, and feel a need to eat everything they are served. Other people literally want to have a bigger presence. Some believe being overweight protects them. And there are those who just eat out of boredom or loneliness. As you can see, this is a complex, multifaceted problem. Since the cause of excess weight is different for so many people, it is essential to get to the root of the problem. One excellent way to determine the underlying cause of the excess weight is with the use of hypnosis. Your subconscious mind knows the reason you are overeating, and since hypnosis deals with the subconscious, once you are in a hypnotic state, you can more easily get to the source of the problem. You can then find healthier ways to get your needs met.

It is apparent that for most people, diets do not lead to permanent weight loss. You may have heard of the “yo-yo dieter.” This person loses some weight, then puts it back on, and continues this cycle of losing and gaining, never really making any lasting changes.

Hypnosis is very effective in eliminating many unwanted habits and forming new and much healthier ones. By the same token, it is also very beneficial for eliminating smoking, starting an exercise program, dealing with phobias, as well as addressing anxiety, stress and lack of self-esteem.

According to recent statistics, over two-thirds of Americans are either obese or overweight. There are various problems associated with being overweight. People often do not feel good about themselves and have lower self-esteem. They often tend to isolate themselves. If they try to exercise, they may find it too painful or physically uncomfortable to sustain such a program. In addition to these issues, there are many health problems associated with being overweight.

If you are struggling with excessive weight or any other unwanted habits, why not give hypnosis a try. Think how much money you have spent on diet plans. A few hypnosis sessions can save you a great deal of money in the long run.

For example, excess weight can result in Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, certain types of cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, liver disease, kidney disease, and pregnancy problems for both the mother and the child. Since dieting seems not to be very effective, what is a person to do? There are a great many reasons why people are

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“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” Maya Angelou

After twenty-five years working in the psychic industry, I am pleased to bring you a new kind of “psychic fair & holistic show!” Our fairs are structured in mid-size venues that are easy to find and convenient for most. We offer shows in different venues in the metro Detroit area and offer a variety of psychics, mediums, healers, bodyworkers, as well as holistic products for shopping. Our participants offer reasonably priced services starting at $25, which gives you the opportunity to experience a variety of psychic & healing modalities. Most of our exhibitors accept credit card payments as well as cash. We also have a lowcost admission fee which can be paid at the door or purchased through Eventbrite. Our readers and healers vary from show to show so expect to see different exhibitors at each event. We have seasoned professionals and new readers who are out offering their gifts to assist you in your journey. We choose participants who are upbeat and sincere in wanting to help others. Our healers and bodyworkers are the best in metro Detroit! If you are looking for Holistic Products such as CBD, Soap, Essential Oils, and Crystals, you want to visit us! If you are looking to host a psychic party or event of your own, many of our readers are available for private parties and private group sessions. For more on our shows go to http://www.rywevents.com or call 313-412-7690. If interested in being an exhibitor, email rockyourworld57@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at our shows! If you feel you have a gift and would like to participate or would like some coaching to get started, please feel free to contact us for a mentoring session. We are here to strengthen the community with our gifts and we learn from each other. Laura Moody Laura Moody is a professional psychic/medium who resides in metro Detroit. She is a clairvoyant, a pet psychic and a teacher of psychic development. For more on Laura go to www.readingsbylaura.net

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Courage Comes in all Types of Packages * Shoulders rounded and tense? * Are you less flexible than you use to be? * Chronic hip, neck or lower back pain? * Does your body feel beaten down & compressed? Structural Integration (Rolfing") can:

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By Robert Auerbach

Awhile back, I met a prospective client, who before I met him, had developed an infection that ultimately turned into a case of gangrene. The results were catastrophic. He experienced the loss of both of his legs just below the knees. There can be psychological and emotional difficulties in adjusting to life after any type of amputation. Grieving for a lost body part and/or depression is common. Many amputees face the concern of embarrassment or even rejection by society because of the new reality they must face. Not so much my client. Earlier in his life, his occupation was that of a stunt man. As this younger stunt man, he’s very fit and the whole body had been an integral part of his capacity for employment and very much part of his self-esteem. Despite what he had recently experienced, he still possessed a very positive, even courageous attitude. He literally embraced the challenge of adapting to his new life without legs. It was at that point that he came to me to help him maximize the full use of his body, minus the two natural legs, he once had. He had been fitted with two prosthetic legs that connected just below his knees. The problem he was having was fully engaging his body to use the prosthetics in a way that allowed him to walk with fewer distortions and compensations. He looked to Structural Integration bodywork (AKA Rolfing) as a way to help him balance his body more completely and fully utilize his “new legs”. If this could happen, he would walk more naturally and down the road, even run. After working with him over a number sessions, he developed the ability to walk with a more fluid motion rather than each hip rocking forward in distinct and disconnected steps. We were able to do this by helping his upper legs work more efficiently and with less effort. He was able to get more lift of his torso out of his hips and pelvis. We were able to open up his hips significantly which helped relieve much of the compensatory tension that was being driven into both his back and shoulder girdle. As a result, he was able to let go of that tension and walk in a more effortless and natural manner.

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In essence, what was happening for him, was that his body’s core was becoming more connected with the earth. This allowed his stored energy to flow into the earth. In other words, he was becoming more grounded. This, in turn, allowed him to be able to trust his body and his new legs as resources that could work together. With this mindset in place, it allowed him to build on the amazing courageous and positive attitude he showed up with every day. Robert Auerbach Robert Auerbach is a Certified Family Constellation Facilitator and a Certified Advanced Practitioner of Structural Integration with over 22 years of experience working with clients. You can contact him at 313-407-6343 or rolftenmagic@icloud.com or visit his website: www.rolf-michigan.com

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Consider these 7 habits of remarkably courageous people. 1. Face reality: Courageous people accept that they are not in control of things because they understand that life is a series of fortunate and unfortunate events where they don’t always get what they want or need. They acknowledge problems and don’t run away from them. They reflect on the things that have hindered their success and are never in denial because they know denial produces more suffering and disappointment. 2. Confront fear: Courageous people trust themselves and tackle their problems directly by evaluating situations and taking action accordingly. They know that confronting their fears is the best strategy to get over them, and they do so in a timely manner. Experiencing fear is not something unusual to them nor something to be ashamed of. Even in the most difficult circumstances, when they feel afraid, they are brave and wisely employ their resources to obtain victory. 3. Have hope: Courageous people are hopeful. They are

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sustained by faith and are confident that things will work out for them in one way or another. They can anticipate favorable and encouraging results by waiting expectantly. They refrain from worrying because it doesn’t produce anything positive. Hope is their source of strength to keep them going no matter what. The anticipation of living and leading a better, brighter, and more meaningful life is one of their strongest desires. 4. Persevere through struggles: Courageous people don’t give up. They may fall, but they get up to fight again as many times as they need to. They keep moving. They are very well aware that struggles are only temporary and that’s what keeps them waiting persistently. They visualize themselves conquering their struggles while passing through life’s storms. They avoid getting wrapped up in their own worlds and refuse to get into a pattern of negative thinking. 5. Don’t waste energy complaining: Courageous people may express their feelings about their challenges, but they do so without complaining. They are very well aware that complaining will not help them overcome their struggles. They keep their emotions in check and don’t allow worrying or negativity to filter through and create unnecessary stress that will rob them of their inner peace. They intelligently use their energy to focus on solutions. 6. Challenge themselves: Courageous people like to grow as individuals by stepping out of their comfort zone to learn new things and try new experiences that will take them to new heights and expand their horizons. As they grow and improve, they also enhance the lives of the people around them. Challenging themselves also provides them with a better understanding of what that they really want and need to achieve personally and professionally. 7. Keep an open mind: Courageous people don’t limit themselves by having tunnel vision. They instead opt to have a 360-degree view of their environment to broaden their vision and see the full range of possibilities and opportunities to find innovative solutions. They keep their minds open by welcoming new things and new ways of doing things. They are creative thinkers with a spark of joy. They recognize that the greatest satisfactions in life come from conquering their struggles. Visit: https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/7-habits-ofremarkably-courageous-people.html

Having the Courage to Delve into Shadow Work By Melissa Zaineb

Oftentimes when we get that call from spirit to work harder towards our growth, we are not exactly sure where to begin. We may immerse ourselves in lightwork, bodywork, prayer, and meditation. These are all very important practices for the health of our soul. But what we fail to understand is that shadow work is just as critical in our growth and should many times be addressed first or simultaneously. In simple terms, shadow work is the practice of turning within and facing the dark parts of our personality that we have tucked deep within us. These are the unflattering traits that we do not realize are affecting our day to day relationships with others and ourselves negatively. One example of a shadow work exercise is to identify behaviors in others that really trigger you. Most of the time you will learn that this person holds a quality that you hold as well. Like attracts like. The people who enter our lives are mirrors to our own soul, reflecting back our own insecurities and repressed trauma back to us. Have you ever wondered why you continue to seemingly be placed with the same type of lover, co-worker or friend and you always end up clashing? It can feel painful when the universe pairs us up with these people. Look within to discover what you are meant to realize about yourself. How did this dark aspect of your personality develop? What trauma needs to be addressed? Once you acknowledge your shadow self and slowly work on it with the help of a professional if needed, a flood of healing will enter your life as if by magic. Once you add in lightwork, you may replace the negativity that you released with the universe’s healing light. Have faith that this is a learning experience and Spirit would never steer you wrong! Melissa Zaineb is an intuitive Reiki practitioner, Reiki teacher, psychic medium, and massage therapist based out of Plymouth, MI. Her business is Highest Healing Bodyworks which is located at 306 North Main St., Plymouth, MI. Book online at www.highesthealingbodyworks.com

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Courage to Follow Your Soul

Then say to yourself, “I love____.” Repeat this a few times, feeling what it feels like when you are in truth and in alignment with your soul. You may feel warm, tingly, goosebumps... whatever it is, that’s your signal that you and your soul are in alignment. Open your eyes and walk around for a few minutes. Chances are, things will be brighter and clearer.

By Miche Lame’

Last month we looked at listening to our soul for guidance to our next step towards selfactualization. If the guidance we obtain is in agreement with what we, our spouse, parents, children, or others -- even society -- wants us to do, all is good. We build and learn to trust our soul’s guidance. No issues. But, what if the guidance indicates that we take an action that is scary for us, possibly one that our friends and family recommend against? That’s when the trust you’ve built-up helps you have the courage to step outside of perceived safety and take action because you know your soul keeps you on course. Here is an exercise to start practicing knowing when you are connected with your soul and help build confidence and courage to follow its guidance. Begin by sitting comfortably, taking some deep breaths, relaxing and, if you can get into a meditative state. Now, think about something you love, something true and simple like a flower, color, activity, food.

Now, go back and sit down, and close your eyes, going again to the meditative state (or as close as you can). Tell yourself something that’s not true, such as, “I hate____”, choosing something that you really love. Feel the difference in your body’s response when you tell yourself a lie. Developing the courage to act on the soul’s guidance can really change your life. It’s how I met my husband, how I’ve gotten jobs, offices, and peace of mind. When you have the courage to act in alignment with your soul’s guidance, you are acting on the guidance of the Divine. Sometimes it doesn’t look like it’s for your own good at first, but it will turn out to be in the end -- even if that good is a lesson for your growth. So, I encourage and support you in having the courage to be true to your soul and act on its guidance. Growth can be scary and yet rewarding. Having the courage to be in alignment with your soul is what we are here for, is it not? It’s how we become self-actualized. We just have to have the courage to take that step, knowing that the Divine, love, has our back. By Miche Lame’

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The Importance of Courage By Kim Keating

We do indeed have the ability to be courageous each day of our lives. I believe a key ingredient to happiness is being courageous, in both large and small ways. The first step is to speak your truth. Your truth is just that — yours. Define your personal values and beliefs and live your life by them. There are just as many opinions in the world as there are people, and that means that there is a tremendous amount of opportunity to be side-tracked from your goals. Remember to always be open to the beauty others’ experiences and insights, but keep your voice strong. Defining your truth requires you to be honest about what drives you, what you believe, and, most of all, what you fear. Fear is a secret everyone shares and no one wants to talk about. Everyone is scared of something, even the people we view as the strongest in our lives have, at one time or another, been fearful. You can turn your fear into an asset rather than a hindrance, all depending on how you use it. The first step to conquer fear is to face it. Turn your fear into a motivator to achieve your goals. In work, as in life, fear is something that will often hold us back from happiness. Learning to negotiate is critical to your career success; think of every negotiation as a practice for the next one. Even if you are not successful each time, you will learn something and benefit from the experience. Whatever plan you envision for your life, remember to always have faith. Not everything will happen the way you would like, not everyone will support you, and no one will be successful 100 percent of the time. When we face challenges in our life, resilience makes all of the difference. Source: www.huffpost.com

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” ― Lao Tzu

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ― Winston S. Churchill

As Carlos Fuentes aptly put it: “culture is a sea-shell in which we hear voices of what we are, what we were, what we forgot and what we can be.”

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XIX, The Sun By Pauline Dettloff As you may recall, last month I picked a card out of the Tarot Deck. It was the Night in Shining Armor, which I hope you enjoyed reading about. This month’s pick is “XIX the Sun” and this is my logo. It also has to do with Michigan Psychic Fair. It is number 19 in the deck. Numerology says that Number One is a very powerful number in the universe because you’re special if you’re number one. You’re always first and it’s also

a positive number in Astrology. The modality number one starts a New Beginning. This card is very beautiful and the meaning is satisfaction, accomplishments, commitments, success, favorable relationships, love, joy, devotion, unselfishness, sentimental, engagement, happy marriage, pleasure in daily existence, good friends, high spirit, warmth, sincerity, and pleasure in simple things in life that you enjoy. There’s an upside-down meaning

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to all the cards, the Yin and Yang, and the reverse meaning to the card is unhappiness, canceled plans, loneliness, possibly a broken engagement or marriage, things not turning out the way you want them, a loss or clouded future. But as always, there’s more to the story. Here at Michigan Psychic Fair, we are here to help you when this beautiful card comes into your life; in your relationships, in your career, in your happiness. We are here for you because there’s more to your story. As always, Love and Light from Pauline Pauline is the owner of Michigan Psychic Fairs. Visit the website at www. MichiganPsychicFair.com and please see our ad for the next fair dates. We hope to see you at the next one.

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Do You Have The Courage to Change the World? By Penny Golden

If you answered “YES” then I have some good news, and I have some bad news for you. First, the bad news is you CAN NOT change the world! I know, shocking, I was disappointed too, but on the flip side (the good news) with courage, you can change YOU, and that changes everything! Please let me introduce you to a courageous woman who is changing her world and sharing her profound wisdom with us so that we too might go deep within to make the real changes that our soul came here to do... The work of Dr. Shefali is stated as “Conscious Parenting” and if you don’t have children or they are adults, you might overlook her work entirely however I want to remind you that “You are a child!” A child of the Universe for sure, divine, whole and complete in every way but in human form, often wounded, traumatized, afraid and in need of “conscious parenting” for your own inner child. As a brief introduction to her vast work, I want to share with you her list of the Sacred Principles below and please keep in mind that reading this list is not really enough to fully understand the principals so you can read a full explanation, and challenges for each one of the principals on her website at https://drshefali. com/10-principles-sacred-life/ I hope you enjoy this information. In love, light, and service. Penny Golden, Publisher of the Body Mind Spirit Guide ________________________________________________ “Dr. Shefali’s 10 Principles that are Sacred to Her Life” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

OWN THAT YOU ARE A CO-CREATOR BEING IS AS IMPORTANT AS DOING SIMPLIFY AND DE-CLUTTER HOLD SACRED BOUNDARIES BEFRIEND IMPERFECTION ONLY DO YOU MAKE YOUR WORK YOUR LIFE AND YOUR LIFE YOUR WORK 8. ONLY LIVE IN THE NOW 9. BE A MAVERICK WARRIOR, UNAFRAID TO RIDE LIFE SOLO 10. GET TO KNOW YOUR EGO And to get you started and give you an idea of what you will

find there, here is the text for her first principal: Own that you are a Co-creator. 1) OWN THAT YOU ARE A CO-CREATOR: A lot of our energy gets squandered when we resist taking ownership over our own lives. We prefer to pretend that we are hapless victims of our life. Many times, we set things up in a particular way and then refuse to take ownership for our role in the set-up. Our denial of our co-creation in the as-is of our life keeps us stuck in unimaginable ways. For many years of my early life I was blissfully unaware of my part in the active co-creation of my life circumstances. I thought life just happened TO me, instead of FOR me. Now, many mistakes later, I have come to realize this one basic truth: Every moment is here for us to grow. The more ordinary or painful the moment, the greater the invitation to growth, stillness and presence. Most importantly, I pulled this moment into my life to learn from. If I am washing dishes, I have learned to own that I co-created this reality that I am – in this moment – a dish-washer. And since I created my own dish-washing, I need to claim full responsibility and love it. This is MY moment. These are MY dishes that feed me. I will not resist this moment. I will surrender to it because I created it in partnership with the Universe. I will therefore, learn from it. If I apply this principle to every area of my life, I suddenly remove all resistance, resentment and discontent. As I can now see my role in the active co-creation, I am more willing to own the burdens it may bring, without blaming life, or anyone else for it. The more I love my moment, claim and own it, the greater is the release of power, courage, creativity and flow. The more I resist my moment and refuse to own my part in creating it, the greater is the release of lethargy, apathy and lack. CHALLENGE: • Ask yourself: • What am I resentful for right now? • What is my role in creating this? • What am I afraid of? • How can I own the transformation that I am being asked to make? Owning our co-creator role is a bit anti-climactic at first. It is hard to get used to the fact that there is no-one to “blame” but ourselves. However, as we get used to this, we enter a state of power and liberation. The more we take responsibility for our own lives, the greater is the state of connectedness and meaning. ~Dr. Shefali

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The Courage of a Lion

You Show Courage Every Day

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When someone told me recently that they thought I was very brave, I dismissed the comment. To me, having courage means overcoming extraordinary challenges, like climbing Mount Everest or running with the bulls. It never dawned on me that I demonstrate bravery every day, yet we all do. In fact, even though we aren’t necessarily facing tough physical challenges like climbing a mountain, we deal with a variety of obstacles and a multitude of fears as a part of our daily lives. And for the most part, we dismiss our ability to overcome these as not worthy of acknowledgement.

When I think of courage, I think of a lion. Is it because of the Wizard of Oz? Lions and Leos reign over August, and Leo rules the heart. To have courage we have to dig down deep. It’s breaking up with someone or leaving a company we’ve worked at for years. Courage is tending to the small fire inside a dark night of the soul, not really knowing how sitting and praying by it for strength and help. For a sign.

What I’ve learned is that recognizing your bravery, no matter how insignificant the situation may seem to you, is empowering. It fuels your self-confidence and personal and professional power. And the continued dismissal of how you demonstrate courage, keeps you small. Try keeping a journal of how you demonstrate courage each day and recognize just how brave you are! That acknowledgement will help you become more confident and more successful.

It’s choosing to go on alone. It’s riding out the storm, all wrapped up against the wind and rain, and pain, knowing eventually that it will pass, but when? It’s holding the torch when it seems as if we’ll never see the light of day, or feel a sliver of hope for the future.

The dictionary definition of courage is, “The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear.” I would argue that it isn’t necessary to NOT have fear when facing these situations. In fact, we demonstrate more courage when we are fearful and then proceed despite our fear. That shows the most courage of all! Visit: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bonniemarcus/2017/07/17/10-waysyou-show-courage-every-day/#768a2e1b62b4

Fear and Over-Confidence are Two Sides of the Same Coin It is important to know whether you tend to suffer from fear or overconfidence, so that you can work on how to overcome it, ensuring that you act courageously. Finding a Balance: Showing courage, as opposed to either cowardice or over-confidence, is all about finding the right balance, which means that you need to think the situation through beforehand. ltimately, perhaps the question to ask yourself is, “How will I feel when I look back on this? Will I feel that I have acted in accordance with my values?” If the answer is that you will be comfortable that you have done what is right, and is consistent with your values, then that is a good way to act. On the other hand, if you’re concerned that you will feel that you ‘ran away’ or ‘were a bit reckless’, then you might want to think about alternative actions. Try not to let your emotions get the better of you, but think rationally about what you want to do, and what is best to do in the situation. Visit: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/courage.html

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But sorrow’s swallowed tears ferment, to become the finest and most blessed vintage of a season or a century. Courage is having to do things such as setting boundaries and saying, no. It’s sometimes disappointing people that we care about. It’s firing someone, and disciplining children, wishing they could see it’s in their best interest. It’s superhero/heroine sized courage that fights disease, maybe once, twice or three times. It’s Malala Yousafzai’s fearlessness, who got shot in the head just because she wanted to go to school. Courage is never easy. Even seemingly smaller acts of humility such as apologizing, or choosing not to react when someone has said or done hurtful things, can feel like anything but courageous and more like eating humble pie. Once we take that first brave step, the future has just opened up a whole new set of possibilities. This life will bring the sour and sweet. Pain and pleasure. But courage shall reign throughout it all. Tatiana is a spiritual teacher, psychicintuitive, intuitive life coach, creator of music and healing meditations, Angel Therapy Practitioner® and Angel Therapy Medium®. She’s passionate about helping people move forward and overcome their fears, ditch procrastination and do what they love. She’s released three albums and shares her moon phase oracle card readings at www.tatianascavnicky.com

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Connecting with Life! I have been practicing Unity principals a long time and some days are easier than others to stay in alignment with the word. Of God.

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As I get older and maybe wiser, I find that I look at the small things in life and connect myself with nature, I’m more at peace and relaxed. I like to go to Cranbrook gardens for nature walks or go to metro Beach, listen to the waves, watch the seagulls. Or fly in my airplane with the windows down and the air streaming through my hair as I take the clouds flying along at 60 miles an hour, sure is cooler with the nice summer breezes. Nature is so complex but small and simple at the same time, I look at the small bugs in my garden and appreciate the beauty of the birds in flight and when I relax in my yard night looking at the stars in the heavens everything is in alignment everything is in God’s order in God’s time. What do you appreciate, take the time for? Slow down to look at the flowers, smell the roses, connect yourself to the inherit nature that’s within you. Paul De Athos Paul De Athos lives in Ferndale loves art photography and nature he is presently writing a book “Safe on the Streets and at Home”, a way of being aware of your surroundings and feeling safe in this wild crazy world ,,he can be reached at aa8oz@yahoo.com

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By Faith Brower Courage is about the Choices we make to Overcome and Use the God-given Right to Advance, using inner Guidance to create the Experiences we are living. Life isn’t about how many times we fail or how much success we have. As human beings, I think we’re here on earth to feel and have the experiences that we do. And with that amazing bubbling-up energy within, COURAGE, we make the choices that we do in order to create our experiences. Sometimes those experiences lead us towards victory and other times not. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to make a choice about doing something that was “right” vs. “wrong”? For example, when you forgot your lunch at home and you have no extra money to spend, and there is a Coney Island bag in the work fridge with no name on it; do you have the courage to not take it? Or, when you are friends with a person who is SO nice and easy to be with and they are attracted to you, but you are not attracted to them; do you find the courage to tell them your feelings? When we do not use this bubbling-up energy of courage within us to guide us and advance us to experience great things, we often end up feeling bad about ourselves and want to hide. Or, maybe even live for a short time in a hole where no one will see us. Without inner wisdom coupled with that inner power of courage, we often fall short of “the mark”. The alternative is to learn from our mistakes and let hindsight be a great teacher. Using wisdom along with courage leads us down another path. When we couple wisdom and courage, our experiences lead us into victory. Victory feels good, at least way better than “missing the mark”! Let’s encourage each other to feel this victory. Overcome your fear and any faintness of heart to muster up the courage you need to create victory! Faith Brower is an Early Childhood Educator and Director, She has her Bachelors in English and Masters in Early Childhood Leadership. She has served in various roles at Unity Churches in Chicago and the Greater Detroit area. Faith is currently writing books for children and adults to help support them in maneuvering through divorce and death experiences.

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courage, the courage to be.

Courage is a Given

Choosing to be courageous in all these ways and more fuels the meaning in our lives. This fuel gives us hope, a reason to live, a reason to continue being courageous. When we run up against obstacles in life, it is courage that helps us push them out of the way. Courage is what has us bust through fear. Courage is the catalyst for change and growth. Courage is a choice.

By Michaelene Ruhl, PsyD

Ever since I watched the “Wizard of Oz” and saw the cowardly lion, I have been amazed and curious about courage. It is an essential key to moving forward in life, to healing. Change and growth sprout from courage and without courage we are stuck. To help understand courage a bit more, let’s explore courage as an existential given. We all experience existential givens. They are willingness, freedom, anxiety, death, isolation, responsibility, meaning, courage, and choice. Yet, not much is written about courage and with each one, there is courage needed in some form or another. And like the cowardly lion and these givens, courage is there inside of us without a doubt and we have to tap into it. How do we do this? And what about our fears? Like courage, fear exists within each given as well. And what about fear? The thing about fear is that it can be our cue to tap into and engage with our courage. Using fear and the givens are how personal growth and healing come to be. Let’s explore the rest of the givens listed above. Willingness is motivation, a reason to begin something. Out of our will comes challenges and obstacles. At this point, we have the freedom to choose our journeys. We have the empowerment to begin. We have the motivation to turn challenges into opportunities of growth and to do the hard work. We have the potential to change our beliefs about ourselves, which can feel like a death. And we have the strength to move forward. Death could be seen as the most terrifying given. To some people, it is the end and expected. Choosing how we view the inevitability of death (spiritually and physically) takes courage. It takes courage to learn about it and accept that 28

we are all going to die. It then takes the courage to choose how we will live. And this brings us freedom.

Once we realize we have been choosing courage all along, we empower ourselves to keep healing. We inspire others and are inspired by courage no matter the degree, and we honor our quest for growth in the process.

Freedom can be scary in that it gives us the ability to make any choice or no choice. It takes courage to make sense of freedom and to take advantage of it without going too far. One must remember consequences when enacting freedom. Are you ready to embrace freedom? Not everyone is and some prefer isolation.

One of the ways to practice such courage is via Family & Systemic Constellations. It allows us to heal through connecting with ourselves, each other, and our ancestors. And we now know that connection fosters courage and courage fosters healing. May courage always be in your heart and may that courage help drive your healing always.

If we are in such isolation, it takes courage to step out into the world. It takes courage to feel those feelings of isolation and aloneness. It takes courage to realize we are not the only ones with challenges. Isolation is a way to hide, a way to dwell. It can also be a chance to incubate or integrate. It can be the beginning of self-awareness, a kick-start to courage or it can be debilitating. It is our choice.

Dr. Ruhl earned her degree from the Michigan School of Psychology in Humanistic & Clinical Psychology. She works with adults in the areas of anxiety, grief, team building, and the LGBTQIA+ community. She’s a Reiki III practitioner and facilitator of Family Constellations. Visit: www.ConstellationHealingArts.com , www.DragonflyJourneys.org or email: michaelene@constellationhealingarts.com .

As we know, with choices come responsibilities and this takes courage. We are responsible for our choices, our actions. Choosing to celebrate who we are and our truths take great courage at times. When we use our courage to admit to what we have done or not done, to make amends, we are acting in courage and growth. When we decide to ask for support, we engage with courage and take responsibility for our own healing. Making such choices may bring about anxiety, especially if we are not sure of the outcome. It takes courage to step into the unknown and through the fear and anxiety. And what is the answer to tolerating this anxiety? Choosing

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your path. Some of the happiest people on this planet have done just that. They’ve forged new paths and create opportunities where none had existed before, by simply doing what they love.

Breaking Away From Conformity By Susan deCaussin

I’ll let you in on a secret. There is nothing outside of you that will provide deep, lasting The word, courage, is most often happiness. It comes from within! No amount of associated with feats of adventure -money or possessions will make a difference. taking action, without yielding to the possible dangers that exist. Do what brings you joy and you’ll be living your best life. You’ll But courage can also mean NOT taking action. Deciding NOT quickly understand that by pursuing the things that ignite a passion within you, abundance will effortlessly begin to flow to move through life with the rest of the human herd, in order your way. to break free of the bondage of conformity, rituals, habits, and cultural directives can be the most courageous act of all. I It takes great courage to depart from the traditional believe it requires more courage to do this than to skydive. understanding of what life is “supposed” to be, but when you live each day by doing what you love, the reward will be a life We’re all seemingly bound by rules, whether they are written, filled with meaning, abundance, and, above all, JOY! handed down through generations, or held deep within our subconscious minds. These limits, which come from many Namaste’, Susan sources, can hold us to a life path that is mundane, lacking purpose and meaning. It’s no wonder that so many people are Susan deCaussin established Healing Methods, walking through life without feeling truly happy, satisfied and in Troy, MI. She’s a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki challenged. Does this sound familiar? Master/Teacher, Spiritual Advisor, Psychic/Medium, We’ve come to believe that it’s all about staying within the limits of conformity. By staying within those boundaries, and not pushing beyond them, we’re basically choosing not to evolve. Nature is our best teacher, in this regard. There is a constant ebb and flow to the world we live in, yet many believe that consistency and conformity somehow create a controlled, safe environment. It’s no wonder that so many people are feeling bored, uninspired and without purpose. Society would like us to believe that it’s all about attending the right schools, getting a high paying job, and acquiring all of the “things” that are believed to provide a happy, fulfilled life. Many folks progress through life, focused on retirement, like a mouse moving toward a piece of cheese at the end of a maze. Personally, I would like to erase the word “retirement” from the English language. I don’t buy into the thought that I should suffer through years of working at a job, that I don’t find fulfilling, in order to hold off on happiness until I retire. But, it takes great courage to change your way of thinking. Are you familiar with the saying, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work another day in your life”? Everyone has something that they’re passionate about, and those are the things that they do best. Perhaps you’ve even had someone tell you, “You’re so good at that, you should do that for a living!” And you may have replied, “Right! I wish I could get paid to do this!” So, why not? Why couldn’t you? By fearlessly moving in the direction of your passions, the universe will conspire to create opportunities that align with

and Inspirational Writer and Speaker. Her deep connection to Spirit assists her in working with Universal Energy and creating articles and lectures that are thought-provoking, powerful and healing. Learn more at www.HealingMethods.org

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Susan deCaussin, CHt

Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master and Teacher, Spiritual Advisor, Psychic, Medium, Speaker and Writer

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customers from the store were circling around, shaking their heads in agreement.

Boys in the Parking Lot

By Gwendolyn Esco Davis It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world today, and moral courage so rare. --Mark Twain The courage of one’s convictions, moral courage, is seldom seen; the courage to do what one believes is right. We see examples of physical courage every day of our lives. When we get up in the morning to face another day of work or play, it takes physical courage facing the unknown. It takes physical courage to face our fears; fears of being rejected, dismissed, not noticed, not loved or cared for, or not being a part of the group. Nevertheless, we face those fears with courage in hopes that things will turn out all right. The natural evolution of humankind seems to be leaning toward a less empathic world of our fellow human. The challenge herein is to resist this tolerance of dismantling humanity, as we know it to be. Would this be a better society if we used our moral courage more often, or physical courage? When was the last time you stood up for your moral convictions, your principles? Example: A situation where someone is assuming that you are in agreement with their position on something -- did you speak up to correct them? Alternatively, did you just sit-by, to get along? A while ago on my way home after work, I stopped at an unfamiliar supermarket. As I walked towards the door, two young boys (10-13 years old) approached me and asked if they could put my groceries in my car for a couple of dollars. (Granted I had not gone in the store yet.) I asked the oldest, What are you going to do with the money? He replied, Buy my little brother a McDonalds. I asked him how many cars they had loaded groceries into. He said, Three or four, not many. I replied I think that should be enough for you and your brother’s dinner. He became visibly agitated, ..but I have to buy for my mom and little sister. I continued as to why I should pay them when I can load my car. He was stunned that I continued with questioning. Then I used this time as a teaching moment, speaking up as I felt it was my moral duty to do so. When you are requesting to do a service for someone, you must include the benefits of why they should hire you and not the next person, and the reason for you offering the service. At this point, I had both boy’s 100% attention (both were small in stature, the older boy spoke softly and very polite). As I was talking, other boys that were working the parking lot came to hear what was going on. Then 30

I did my shopping, spending more than planned. The two boys were waiting for me -- they loaded my car. By this time, the boys’ mother had come. With teary eyes, she thanked me for talking to her children. I told the boys that I appreciate their service and that they should go into the market and ask for the manager. There was a $50 store credit waiting for them. The point to this story: I could have ignored the boys in the parking lot, I could have paid them $2 for loading my car or I could have used this opportunity as a teaching moment that would last longer than a McDonald’s meal. I used my moral courage as a teaching lesson. Not for a moment did I think that it could have turned out any other way. When I arrived home and told my husband what happened, he noted that it could have turned out very differently; the boys and friends could have robbed me. My reply, ...but they did not... We are all on this planet we call, home. If we don’t stand up to the challenge to resist the dismantling humanity, we will be no more. It is my conviction to stand by my moral courage and help my fellow human and not judge little boys in the parking lot, asking for a McDonald’s meal. Namaste, Peace, & Blessings, Gwendolyn Gwendolyn Esco Davis, the owner of G. EscoDavis, LLC, is a Certified Life Coach. She coaches individuals, groups, and small businesses, using a holistic and organic approach in her practice. For information on upcoming fall, 2019, group classes and other services, email: gwendolyn@escodavis.us or visit: www. escodavis@net. Facebook: GED LifeCoach

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” e. e. cummings

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Classes & Events UPCOMING CLASSES

Ascended Master Lectures using the teachings from Mark and Elizabeth Clare Prophet plus weekly Sunday devotional services at The Summit Lighthouse of Detroit. 313-768 5737 www.summitlighthousedetroit.org Healing & Ascension Monthlies – 2 hours of bliss and transformation – you can still join this month! www.spiritualhealers.com or Eve Wilson 734-780-7635

WEEKLY - MONDAY

Mon - A Course In Miracles: 10 am-12 pm. Weekly study group led by Ron Cohen. 248-288-3550 or www.unityofroyaloak.org Mon – “Drop-in Healing Night” First Monday 7–9 pm. Practitioners and clients can drop in to practice/receive energy work. Donation. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734-358-0218. Mon – A Course in Miracles: 1 pm-3 pm. Weekly Monday study group led by Carol Dubuque. Love Offering. Unity of Livonia. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia www.unityoflivonia.org Mon – Yoga with Jayne: Monday at 7 pm. Weekly beginning Yoga Class (1st Monday Reiki infused) Walk-ins Welcome. Love Offering. Unity of Livonia. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia www.unityoflivonia.org

TUESDAY

Tue - Grief and Loss Support Group: 7-8:30 pm. Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Share and gain support with others on this journey of significant change. Explore tools that can lead to acceptance and peace. Facilitators: Karen Ulatowski & Mary Wackrow, LUT candidate. 248-288-3550 Tues - A Course in Miracles: 7 pm-9 pm. Weekly Tuesday study group led by Jim White. Love Offering. Unity of Livonia. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia www.unityoflivonia.org

WEDNESDAY

Wed - A Course In Miracles: 1-2:30 pm. Weekly Wednesday study group. 248-2883550 or www.unityofroyaloak.org Wed – Meditation and Mindful Musings: 7 pm-8 pm. Weekly meditation led by rotating facilitators. Love Offering. Unity of Livonia. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia www.unityoflivonia.org 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. 248-7885808 http://www.healingtouchcenter.info/ Healing_Touch/Welcome.html

Wed - Midweek Meditation: 7-8 pm. Brief teaching followed by guided meditation and concluding with prayer requests designed to reset your week. 248-288-3550 or www. unityofroyaloak.org

THURSDAY

Thu - Attitudinal Healing: 7-8:30 pm. Join us each Thursday night and transform your life by learning to choose peace and love over conflict and fear in all situations. Love offering. 248-288-3550 .unityofroyaloak.org Thu - Meditation Class 1st & 3rd Thursday 7–8pm. Short lesson & meditation, followed by discussion led by Lori Barresi. Drop in, suggested donation $10. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734-3580218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com Thu - Self Acceptance Workshop! Be ignited into greater joy, learn life changing tools. 3rd Thur monthly from 7-9pm www. AcceptedAsIam.com Thurs - A Course in Miracles: 7 pm-9 pm. Weekly Thursday study group led by Chuck Shermetaro & Jayne Ryan. Love Offering. Unity of Livonia. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia www.unityoflivonia.org

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The Weekly Word for Healing & Ascension Blog – Powerful messages for your life and our world.www.spiritualhealers.com/ blog Voted one of the “Best Healing Blogs in the World”

SATURDAY

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 http://www.healingtouchcenter.info/Healing_Touch/Welcome.html

SUNDAY

Sun - Join us in our Services to find inner peace and bring peace to our world. Pray, visualize and chant sacred mantra; learn about Cosmic wisdom. 11:00am. The Aetherius Society, 3119 N. Campbell., Royal Oak 248-588-0290. www.aetheriusmi.org Sun - Sound Healing Concert, 7–9pm. Rare, therapeutic chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded soundscape music while Reiki is sent to the audience. $20 at the door. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, free parking. 734-358-0218. www. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com Sun - Sunday Celebration Service: 10-11 am. Weekly Sunday worship service. 248288-3550 or www.unityofroyaloak.org

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Sun - Sunday Meditation! Susan deCaussin, BMS Staff Writer, leads meditation each week at Renaissance Unity in the City of Ferndale at 9:30am. An inspired message is given followed by silent reflection. More info: www.SusandeCaussin.com

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08/01 Global Sisterhood New Moon Circle, 6–8pm. Ceremony, guided meditation, reflection questions, and exercises to create intentions for the coming month. $5. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/01 Spiritual Meditation Group, 7–8pm. Short lesson & silent meditation, followed by discussion led by Lori Barresi. Drop in, suggested donation $10. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218. www. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/03 Create & Use Your Own Oracle Cards, 1–3pm. 3-class series taught by Laura Berlin shows you how to create and do readings with your own deck. $75 + $16 for the deck. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/03 DPPD Holistic Fair & Community Event. Come join us for a day of celebration, learning, activities, and vendors. Civic Center Park, Madison Heights. https://detroitpaganprideday.weebly.com/ 08/03 Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market – Oakland County Parks Discoveries of Nature! Farm fresh Michigan produce, flowers, herbs. Live music: Mike Freeman. Art, specialty baked goods. Free parking!Grand River and Grove Street. 9am-2pm www. farmingtonfarmersmarket.com 08/03 Michigan Psychic Fair at Chesterfield Hampton Inn (Gratiot & M-59) Pauline 586939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates, and directions at www.MichiganPsychicFair.org 08/04 Having Fun with Crystals for Kids: 11am-1pm. Kids love stones and enjoy hands-on learning about them. Learn how to use crystals and build healing arrays. Possible arrays include indigo array, knowledge, stress/panic attacks, confidence, protection, contacting guides, highest self, love, healing, and dreams. All ages welcome. Each child receives a free tumbled crystal! $33 734-416-5200 08/04 Wellness Group: 12-1:30 pm. Committing to a year of self-love. We meet monthly to support each other and share tips for a healthy 2019. All are welcome. 248-288-3550 or www.unityofroyaloak.org 08/05 Drop-in Healing Night/Reiki Share, 7–9 pm. Drop in for Reiki and unique energy work such as crystal and aura healing, reflexology, Biofield Therapy, & more. Donation. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218.

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story followed, however, I will jump to the important part of the story -- “I Died”.

What Happens When We Die?

By Wendy Powers Nugent It is an inevitable journey that we all take at some point. This may seem like a solemn or even scary subject to some, but the truth is that it is a beautiful path back to who we really are. Of course, we all feel the great emptiness and loss when someone we love moves on to the other side. But have we really lost them forever? It is a very difficult time for anyone left behind, but if you allow yourself to let go of grief for a moment and instead allow love and happiness to fill your soul, you may experience your loved one reaching out to you; through feeling their presence or possibly seeing them, or even hearing your loved one letting you know that they are still here and have never really left you. Mediums are not the only ones who can allow the veil between this world and the heavens to open and let communication flow through. A profound question echoes through all of us; What happens when we die? First, let me share with you that I have been physically dead in this lifetime, in fact, more than three times while recovering from a surgery back in 1986. What we did not know at the time is that I have four clotting disorders and should have been on heparin after my surgery. I made it through the surgery fine and then was moved to a room on the general patient floor; what happened next confirmed to me that there is no doubt we continue after our body dies. Apparently, I experienced a pulmonary embolism which traveled through my heart and lodged itself into my lung. This PE was the size of a quarter if you can imagine. An amazing

My soul rose up to the top of the room where three spheres of glowing light were hovering at the ceiling as if they were waiting for me. I did not feel anything expect awe at this experience and felt peaceful joy. I was fully aware of the medical team and my doctor working feverishly to revive me. I was later told that more than an hour passed from the moment they ran to my side during the code blue, to the time they called my death. My dear doctor worked so hard on me as he knew I was only 33 years old and had two children who needed their mother. While all that was going on, these glowing balls of light transferred a wealth of information and told me that they had a mission for me to complete and that I needed to return to my body. To sum up a bit of the information that they transferred to me: “Tell everyone that there is no real death as we believe. We are not physical bodies. Our true self is energy much like the glowing balls of light that met at the ceiling; instead we move into another dimension.” The rest of the information gives the details of the true purpose and describes the dimension that we come from. Returning to my body, my doctor was exhausted and had tears in his eyes as he tried tirelessly to revive me for more than an hour. He had already called my death and everyone else had left the room. Suddenly, I opened my eyes with a big smile as if nothing had happened to me. I said, “Thank you, Dr. Steward.” He later told me that he saw a mist of light enter back into my body and was waiting to see if I would return. Dr. Steward came to my bedside a few days later after I was downgraded from ICU. He asked me what I remembered about my journey to the other side… Part II to be Continued in the September 2019 BMSG issue Wendy Powers Nugent Wendy Powers Nugent is a Clairvoyant, Minister, Writer, and Certified Spiritual Counselor. She has been a professional psychic for more than 35 years with proven accuracy. Readings by appointment only. Text/call: 248-826-8255. Visit her website www.WendyPowers-Clairvoyant.com

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08/06 Open Mindfulness Meditation: 6-7pm Calm your mind, find your center and experience peace within. Reduce stress, lower blood pressure, gain clarity, sleep better, enjoy life. $15 session. 734416-5200 BodyWorksHealingCenter.com 08/09 Metaphysical Movie Night, 7-9pm. “The Teachings of Abraham: The Master Course Video,” DVD #4 of 5 with Esther & Jerry Hicks. Popcorn and fellowship, $5. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-3580218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/10 Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market, National Farmers Market Week! 13th Annual FarmingtonElks Charity Corn Roast - $1, “buc-an-ear”. Fresh produce, flowers, art. Live music: Larry Arbour. Free parking! Grand River and Grove Street. 9am-2pm www.farmingtonfarmersmarket. com 08/10 Jobs Club Royal Oak: 10 am - 12 pm. Join Luther Taylor each month as he presents inspiring speakers and networking opportunities. 248-288-3550 or www. unityofroyaloak.org 08/10 Psychic Saturday Party, 12–5pm. Variety of psychic readers, shopping, snacks. Door prizes in first hour. $3 admission. Readings $2/minute (15 minutes minimum). 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/10 Saturday A fun-filled day featuring the following workshops; Chakras 10am12pm, followed by Past Lives 12:15pm-2: 15 pm, then Dream Chart from 2:30-4:30 in Woodhaven, further information contact us 571-989-2408 orblueraven318@gmail. com 08/10-08/11 Healthy Home & Living Expo Sat & Sun, 12-5pm.Free samples, giveaways, show specials, wellness checks, and healthy living presentations, enjoy live music, healthy concessions, kids activities, free massage as well as the Village shops and cider mill. Canterbury Village, Orion Twp, On-site parking and admission are free. $5 VIP ticket includes door prize entry and a goodie bag. Visit www.HHLE.info. 08/11 Animal Communication Workshop atSasha Farms. Call 734-796-6690 or register at www.BarbraWhite.com 08/11 Michigan Psychic Fair in Livona Comfort Inn, 29235 Buckingham, Middlebelt & I-96. Pauline 586-939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates, and directions at www.MichiganPsychicFair.org 08/11 Sound Healing Concert, 7–9pm. Rare chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded instrumental music and Reiki. $20. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218. .EnlightenedSoulCenter. com

08/13 Aura come and join us for this interesting and exciting look into the world of Auras. The aura is the energy field around the body, living animals or objects. The aura is described as a subtle body. See and experience what Aura do for you from 6:30pm-8: 30 pm Woodhaven, further information contact us 571-989-2408 orblueraven318@gmail.com. 08/13 Grief and Loss Support Group: 7-8:30 pm. Held every second and fourth Tuesday. Help with grief, loss or dealing with significant change in a supportive environment. As we support each other, we will explore tools that can lead to acceptance and peace. Facilitators: Karen Ulatowski & Mary Wackrow, LUT candidate. 248-2883550 or www.unityofroyaloak.org 08/13 Group Singing Bowl Bath 6pm-7pm Experience sound and vibrations from 21 bowls to promote health, spiritual well-being and prevent illness. Calm your mind, delight the body and uplift your emotions as you bathe in the rich harmonics of the individual voices of these beautiful bowls. $20. 734-416-5200 BodyWorks 08/14 Practice of Pal Dan Gum Qigong: 6pm-7: 30 pm practice the 8 silken movements used for thousands of years to promote radiant health and cure diseases. A moving meditation where the body learns to move in a mindful and graceful way that releases stress, clear the mind and re-energizes the body. $40. Repeat $20. 734-4165200 www.BodyWorksHealingCenter.com 08/15 Spiritual Meditation Group, 7–8pm. Short lesson & silent meditation, followed by discussion led by Lori Barresi. Drop in, suggested donation $10. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218. 08/15-18 Tantric Shamanism - Return to Your Sensual Nature. Vision quest, self-acceptance, conscious intimacy, nature communication, and initiation with the elements. Call 734-796-6690 or register at www.BarbraWhite.com 08/16 Lecture/Channeling with Barbara Brodsky, 7–9pm. Renowned psychic, author, and founder of Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry channels her master guide & more. Donation. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218. 08/17 Drum Circle: 7 PM on third Saturday of every month. All welcome. Bring percussion instruments if you have them. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia 734-421-1760 www.unityoflivonia.org 08/17 Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market! Annual Little Princess Ballet. Live music: Sinjon Smith. Fresh Michigan produce, artisans, flowers, specialty baked goods. Bring the kids! Market basket giveaway. Free parking! Grand River and Grove Street. 9am-2pm www.farmingtonfarmersmarket.com

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08/17 Intimacy Workshop, 7–9pm. Learn self-love techniques as taught in Human Awareness Institute workshops. Free. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/17 King Yoga Class: Psychic Development with Chrissie Blaze. The Aetherius Society, 3119 N. Campbell Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073. aetherius1122@gmail; 248-588-0290. 11 a.m.-12 noon. $5. 08/17 Michigan Psychic Expo! At New Venue Holiday Inn Southgate - Banquet & Conference Center. 17201 Northline Road, Southgate, MI. Pauline 586-939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates, and directions at www.MichiganPsychicFair.org 08/17 Tarot Certification Class, 2:30-5pm. 4 Saturdays, includes Rider-Waite tarot deck, certification, and 10 class hours with Amy Bacon. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/18 Michigan Psychic Fair in Roseville Holiday Inn, 31900 Little Mack Ave. Pauline 586-939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates, and directions at www.MichiganPsychicFair.org 08/18 Monthly Astrology Group: All About Leo, 2–4 pm. This lecture will help you understand yourself and others who have Leo sun, moon, or rising sign. With Beverly Fish & Richard Weber. $10. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218. 08/18 Sound Healing Concert, 7–9pm. Rare chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded instrumental music and Reiki. $20. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/18 Unity of Royal Oak Church Picnic: 11 am - 4 pm. Bring the whole family and come on out to an old-fashioned church picnic in our beautiful, shady Peace Park. Food, Fun & Fellowship. 248-288-3550 08/20 Open Mindfulness Meditation: 6-7pm Calm your mind, find your center and experience peace within. Reduce stress, lower blood pressure, gain clarity, sleep better, enjoy life. $15 session. 734-416-5200 08/21 Drumming Circle Meditation: 7-8 pm. 3rd Wednesdays each month. Come and experience the powerful healing effects of group drum meditation. Bring your own percussion instrument or play one of ours. 248-288-3550 or www.unityofroyaloak.org 08/24 Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market, Live music: Mark Reitenga. FreshMichigan veggies, greens, sweet corn, blackberries, peaches, apples! Artisans, baked goods. Bring the kids! Market basket giveaway. Free parking! Grand River and Grove Street. 9am-2pm www.farmingtonfarmersmarket.com

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• ½ c. coconut oil • ¼ c. honey, maple syrup, or liquid sweetener of choice • ½ c. quality cocoa powder • 1½ c. shredded coconut unsweetened • ½ c. chia seeds or additional coconut, or substitute rough chopped nut/seed of choice • 1 t. vanilla extract • Pinch of sea salt

Energetic Vitality By Chef Deborah Lieder

Life is rarely an even keel and steady flow. We have moments, periods of time when we feel we have a handle on things. Yet oftentimes, we find ourselves navigating through the various obstacles and challenges of modern culture. It is so easy to get lost in the chaos of what is going on around us that we forget to take a moment to look at what is going on within us. Our body has its own built-in barometer that never fails. Every ache, pain, strain, headache is telling us to look at something we are inviting in. It takes effort and intention to listen and diagnose, especially when we are used to taking a pill and moving on with our day. The challenge lies in activating the initiative to respond in a more healthful way to the signals our body is sending us.

Instructions: In a small saucepan, melt the cocoa butter over low heat. Add coconut oil and melt. Add liquid sweetener and stir well. Whisk in cocoa powder then add vanilla and salt. In a medium bowl, toss shredded coconut and chia seeds. Pour chocolate mixture over coconut and chia seed, toss to coat evenly. Place onto a parchment paper-lined 9x13 baking dish and refrigerate for 1 hour or until hardened (can also freeze). Cut into the desired size.

We are surrounded by numerous restaurants and fast-food chains, quick fixes to quiet our hunger pains. We are on the go from place to place and have forgotten the value of packing snacks or lunch when it used to be the norm. And we are surrounded by many people who don’t think twice about what they consume, especially if their body has been sustaining itself quite well. It takes courage to honor our body in this day and age. There is always a new fad diet, a new pill or supplement to transform you into the perfect physique, or a quick fix to the health that we are all seeking. But our body will tell us exactly what it needs and in the right proportions. And when we listen, it will thank us.

Quick and Easy Granola Nut Bars

At some point, things will start breaking down. We are all aging and the longer we can feed our body what it deserves, what it is truly nourished by, the more organic our aging process. Wherever we are at, no matter where we are on our healing journey, we can start making changes today. Yes, allowing ourselves the courage to take a look and a listen may seem scary or shameful. Yet when we give ourselves that opportunity, that is where we find our healing.

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Our lives are crazy nowadays. Most everyone fills each moment of each day with something to do. So if we can carve out some moments to give to our body and our holistic healing, we end up giving ourselves the gift of life.

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Ingredients: • 1 c. dates, pitted • 1/4 c. maple syrup, honey or liquid sweetener of choice • 1/4 c. nut butter of choice • 1 c. roughly chopped nuts of choice • 1 1/2 c. rolled oats • 1 t. vanilla • Pinch of salt • Additional options: Chocolate chips, dried fruit, banana chips, nuts or seeds Place dates in a food processor and pulse until small chunks remain. In a large mixing bowl, place oats, almonds and date ball. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm honey, and peanut butter. Stir and pour over oat mixture, making sure to evenly disperse throughout. Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Press down firmly until uniformly flattened. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap and place in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes. Cut into the desired size. Chef Deborah Lieder For more information visit her website: www.deborahlieder. com or contact her personally at: 248-974-5696 and by email at deborahlieder@aol.com.

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08/27 Grief and Loss Support Group: 7-8:30 pm. Held every second and fourth Tuesday. Help with grief, loss or dealing with significant change in a supportive environment. As we support each other, we will explore tools that can lead to acceptance and peace. Facilitators: Karen Ulatowski & Mary Wackrow, LUT candidate. 248-2883550 or www.unityofroyaloak.org 08/27 Open Mindfulness Meditation: 6-7pm Calm your mind, find your center and experience peace within. Reduce stress, lower blood pressure, gain clarity, sleep better, enjoy life. $15 session. 734-416-5200 08/28 Michigan Psychic Fair at Novi Holiday Inn 9675 Twelve Mile Rd. (12 Mile, W of Haggerty) Pauline 586-939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates, and directions at www.MichiganPsychicFair.org 08/28 Sound Healing Meditation: 7 pm. Join Lisa Harthun for a Reiki infused guided sound healing meditation along with shamanic healing elements including the use of crystal singing bowl. Love Offering. Unity of Livonia. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia 734-421-1760 www.unityoflivonia.org 08/30 Global Sisterhood New Moon Circle, 6–8pm. Ceremony, guided meditation, reflection questions, and exercises to create intentions for the coming month. $5. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com 08/31 Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market - Labor Day Weekend Market! Live music: Bob Monteleone. Vendors, grilling, baked goods, fresh produce. Bring the kids! Market basket giveaway. Free parking! Grand River and Grove Street. 9am-2pm www.farmingtonfarmersmarket.com 09/01 Crystals to Enhance Communication With our Guides: 11am-1pm Learn about angels guides/teachers and how they help you live a fuller, healthier life. Experience a deeper, clear and present connection to your angels and guides Cost $35 734-4165200 www.BodyWorksHealingCenter.com

09/16 Beginning Tarot Class (7 weeks) with Laura Moody at Penelope’s Venue located @ 12219 Dix Toledo Road, Southgate, Mi. Every Monday 7pm Course Fee $225. Call 313-412-7690 to register. 09/20 Happiness Rising! Claim Your Right to Joy! Retreat: 5 pm Life is a gift to be enjoyed, not struggle to be endured. Let us guide you on a journey beyond time and space to touch the infinite. Experience profound love, peace and unity. Leave behind the chaos of life and breathe in stillness. Connect with your true nature. Call to reserve at 231.796.2328. 09/21 Drum Circle: 7 PM on third Saturday of every month. All welcome. Bring percussion instruments if you have them. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia 734-421-1760 www.unityoflivonia.org 09/21 Rock Your World Psychic & Holistic Show. Troy American Legion, 1340 W. Maple Road, Troy 12:30-6pm. Psychics, Mediums, Healers, Energy Workers, Crystal Gems, & Holistic products! $5. Admission. 313-412-7690. Vendors email rockyourworld57@gmail.com 09/22 Happiness Rising! Claim Your Right to Joy! Retreat: 12 pm Life is a gift to be enjoyed, not struggle to be endured. Let us guide you on a journey beyond time and space to touch the infinite. Experience profound love, peace and unity. Leave behind the chaos of life and breathe in stillness. Connect with your true nature. Call to reserve at 231.796.2328. 09/25 Sound Healing Meditation: 7 pm. Join Lisa Harthun for a Reiki infused guided sound healing meditation along with shamanic healing elements including the use of crystal singing bowl. Love Offering. Unity of Livonia. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia 734-421-1760 www.unityoflivonia.org 09/28 Animal and Nature Communication Retreat. Call 734-796-6690 or register at www.BarbraWhite.com 10/05 Rock Your World Psychic & Holistic Show. VFW Bruce Post, 28404 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. 11am-5pm. Psychics, Mediums, Healers, Energy Workers, Crystal Gems, & Holistic products! $5. Admission. 313-412-7690. Vendors email rockyourworld57@gmail.com 10/12 Rock Your World Psychic & Holistic Show. Livonia Elks, 31117 Plymouth Road, Livonia. 11am-5pm. $5. Admission. 313412-7690. rockyourworld57@gmail.com

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10/19 Rock Your World Psychic & Holistic Show. Penelope’s Venue, 12219 Dix Toledo Road, Southgate12:30-7pm. Psychics, Mediums, Healers, Energy Workers, Crystal Gems, & Holistic products! $5. Admission. 313-412-7690. Vendors email rockyourworld57@gmail.com

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08/25 Soul Shift Energy Circle, 3–5pm. Jaclyn Duvall leads a discussion of “Returning Home to Yourself – The Self-Love Journey” while tapping into your soul! Last Sunday of each month. $20. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com

09/14 Self Love Day Intensive. Call 734796-6690 or register at www.BarbraWhite. com

10/19 Our Largest venue yet for OTE Psychic Spirit Fest. Located at Brownstown Senior Recreation Center 21311 Telegraph Rd, Brownstown opens at 10:30 am to closes at 5:30 pm. A day filled with remarkable mediums, healers accompanied by impressive crafters, for further information 571-989-2408 or go to www.nancyote.com.

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09/11 Unity of Livonia celebrates “World Day of Prayer”. 7 pm. All welcome. Meditation included. Love offering. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia 734-421-1760 www. unityoflivonia.org

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and yang. Simply put, instead of fighting something off, you must be open and receptive in the face of what appears negative, wrong, or threatening. You must enter the heart and focus on what is whole.

The Courage to Live By Eileen Patra

Many things in life require the demonstration of the innate human quality of courage. It takes courage, for instance, to stand in one’s truth. It takes courage to face a threatening person or situation. It takes courage to maintain faith in the appearance of disease or lack. It takes courage to heal, courage to fight, courage to acquiesce. It takes courage to take the next breath in a world of unknowns and ever-mounting turmoil. Courage is required of us at every crossroad and nearly every event in our lives. And so, it seems, it takes courage to LIVE. The heroes of film, literature, and scripture are wrought with characters displaying great courage in the face of some threating person or situation; heroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and Luke Skywalker. There are literary heroes like Katniss Everdeen and Atticus Finch. And, real-life heroes like Captain Chesley Sully and the everyday members of our military. From scripture, there is the well-known character David, who takes down the giant, Goliath, with just five smooth stones flung from his slingshot. But David is much more than a character willing to face an overwhelming opponent. Metaphysically he represents the power of Divine Love. And Goliath? He is a Philistine, metaphysically symbolizing error thoughts. Error thoughts, such as judgment, anger, and fear, prevent us from living fully in alignment with our true selves and inner purpose. As villains, they may not threaten our physical life (though they often manifest that way), but they most assuredly threaten our spiritual and emotional well-being. More, they keep us blocked from the energy of the heart – the seat of Divine Love and the source of courage. The word courage comes from the Latin

word, cor, meaning, heart. Courage, or heart-age, is the ability to be fully engaged with the flow of Divine Love in the midst of that which threatens our physical, emotional or spiritual well-being. The heart is the center of Divine Love, the place where human expressions of love are experienced as well as the spiritual center through which Divine Love is expressed. Love, according to Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, “... is the great harmonizing power of the universe.” It is the essence of creative energy, blending male and female, yin and yang, positive and negative into one note of wholeness and Light. Facing inner foes requires an even greater demonstration of courage, or heart-age, than outer, worldly opponents because the inner Goliaths of life call us to live more fully in our spiritual truth despite the appearances of the external world. In fact, harmonizing and transforming the invisible, inner foes is the only activity that can manifest as physical, outer harmony. This is why Jesus taught us to LOVE our enemies – because there is nothing more potent than the harmonizing energy of Divine Love. To tap into this Divine Love in spite of differences, fears, anger, and resistance to an ever-changing, everevolving world, is the only answer to what seems to be an undefeatable foe. As long as there is a belief in twoness or polarity, there can be no real experience of wholeness. To eliminate what seems an opposite pole, there must be some harmonizing of the yin

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It is only in releasing the victor/victim energy which polarizes you and your personal Goliaths that you can fully engage the heart. You must let go of fear to allow the flow of Divine Love to fully move through you. As long as you hold on to fear, anger, resistance, judgment, or non-forgiveness, you will continue to reinforce a barrier between yourself and your heart. When there is a barrier between you and the heart, both the energy center and its physical expression are hindered in circulating their life-giving energies. In other words, you are not fully living. How do you demonstrate courage in the face of some insurmountable inner foe? The answer is simple. To develop heart-age, one must go to, you guessed it, the heart. Breathing into the rhythm of the heart, the pure, unadulterated flow of Divine Love begins to circulate. While you close your eyes to outer distractions and inner foes to make this connection, do not attempt to bypass them. Instead, breathe Love into them. Face them with heart-age; focus on the Light you know to be true in spite of appearances. In doing so, you access and demonstrate the courage to live fully aligned with the truth of your being. There can be no higher expression of Life, no greater expression of the courage to live. Eileen Patra Eileen Patra, an awardwinning author, minister, and inspirational speaker has published dozens of spirituallythemed articles in local periodicals, online journals, and via her blog at eileenpatra.com. She has recently published her first novel, “The Mystical Ark: A Vessel of Blessings”

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11. Witches = Good Witch is her Divine Guide!

By Penny Golden

The book, “Wizard of Oz”, was written by L. Frank Baum, who was a member of the Theosophical Society which was an organization formed in the United States in 1875 by Helena Blavatsky to advance Theosophy (the study of the occult and comparative religions to find common roots to create a universal doctrine). Baum used an allegory of these teachings when he wrote the Wizard of Oz, and I say “wrote,” but in truth, it is a channeled work. Here is what Baum said about it: “It was pure inspiration… It came to me right out of the blue. I think that sometimes the Great Author has a message to get across, and He has to use the instrument at hand. I happened to be that medium, and I believe the magic key was given me to open the doors to sympathy and understanding, joy, peace, and happiness.” -L. Frank Baum, cited by Hearn 73 Wow, so the “Great Author” channeled the Wizard of OZ or “Wizard of US” to Baum.. awesome! Looking closely at the story, you can see that it is about the Golden Path back to Divinity from whence we came. The path to enlightenment, our way back to God! Here are some clues to look for and ponder when viewing the movie: 1. Kansas = the physical plane or material world. 2. Dorothy Urge = inner urge, all energy moves in a circular pattern; all things return to where they came from; we each have an inner urge to return to God. 3. Over the Rainbow = the Etheric Realm, the entire physical realm is divided into seven density (7 colors of 40

• Witches of the East and West form an evil (‘live’ spelled backward) horizontal axis (the material world). • Witches of the North and South form a heavenly vertical axis; the spiritual world. 12. The Poppy Field = Addictions that we consume that put us to sleep and prevent us from continuing on our path to enlightenment.

the Rainbow); to go over the Rainbow is to go beyond the physical realm into the Etheric Realm. 4. Giant Cyclone = Vortex, the giant cyclone which was spiraling upward is an energetic vortex that lifts us up and out of our bodies into the Spiritual Realm. 5. Yellow Brick Road = The Golden Path to Enlightenment. The path is an outwardly expanding spiral that the soul travels on, from the physical matter to the spiritual realm. 6. Silver Shoes = the Silver Cord is a cord each soul has that connects us from the physical body to our astral body and remains connected until our dropping of the clay body to final physical death. (note that the shoes were changed to red by the director for better visual effect). 7. The Characters = The Scarecrow/ Brain, The Tin Woodman/Heart, and the Cowardly Lion/Courage = The trinity of us, better understood by learning about the Cranial Brain, the Abdominal Brain, and the Pelvic Brain, it is the journey from the head to the Heart and from the loins to the Heart.. the Heart is the center of us and the center of all creation. When we are centered, we can move upward on the path to enlightenment. 8. The Wizard = a personal God created by the conscious mind, promising to take us to heaven but filled with fear, wrath, and oppression. 9. The Emerald City = the Shambhala or the Kingdom of God. 10. Dorothy’s Dog, Toto = Inner Voice (intuitive, instinctual) part of us.

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13. Home = The end of the Journey, the combining of the physical self and the spiritual self, heaven on earth, the soul is at home with itself “ENLIGHTENED!” And Dorothy exclaims, “There is no place like home”… Amen! Penny Golden, Publisher Body Mind Spirit Guide Dear Readers, I wrote this for a new friend of my that was going to see “The Wizard of Oz” and had never known of the connection to Spirit but I have not seen the movie since childhood, so after writting this it came to me that there must be even more clues in the movie. If you are aware of any, I invite you to email me at info@bodymindspiritguide.com and thanks for reading the Guide!

You have plenty of courage, I am sure. All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty. – The Wizard of Oz

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Spiritual Horoscopes By Aluna Michaels, M.A.

eo (July 23 – Aug. 22) — Happy birthday Leo! It’s a great time of abundance and joy! If you’re not in the financial flow, read books on spirituality and money. Meditate on being open to the divine energy that money represents. Also, have an advisor or trusted friend look at your budget or spending habits. There’s a way to pay all your bills and debts while still having funds to enjoy yourself. . . don’t be too proud to ask for guidance! If you’re not feeling joyous, focus on gratitude. Make lists, both written and in your mind. “Brainwash” yourself to see the bright side, and even more blessings will find you!

irgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) — You might be starting a new relationship, or having a renewal in a current one. As Mercury turns direct, meditate to release limiting ideas around partnership. Let go of old hurts and disappointments, while keeping the wisdom you’ve gathered from previous connections. You can even let go of old patterns absorbed from parents or family. It’s great to open your heart to fully love another, but also let love flow toward yourself! Break the self-criticism habit and trust that you are lovable!

ibra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) — Don’t give up on healing long-standing issues! August provides breakthroughs and

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insights. Stick with your meditations. Also keep your mind open and relaxed throughout the day, rather than trying hard to figure things out, worry, or get discouraged. In fact, by focusing on having fun and being playful, you’ll open doors for more healing energy to flow in! Be grateful for as much as you can, even if you don’t feel it. Your “gratitude muscle” will get stronger as you exercise it. Within weeks your capacity for happiness will improve immensely!

corpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) — There can be major shifts in relationships. You can meet a new person who is exciting, yet challenging in some way. If partnered, you can become aware of resistance to closeness. Meditation reveals fears so you don’t need to cover them with defensiveness or a “lone wolf” persona. At work, you can really get ahead in an exciting way! There can be a new position, higher pay or a cool project. Communication-wise, be aware of sharpness that keeps people at bay — and even notice disparaging self-talk. It is safe to be vulnerable, so open your heart to love from others, the universe, and also from yourself!

agittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) — Jupiter, your ruling planet, moves direct! Before you expand excitedly, make sure to clear up financial issues. Pay off debts. Create savings. Have a healthy budget that pays bills but allows for fun. If work’s been boring, new job options come around. You’ll feel truly appreciated and able to be creative! In your spiritual life, explore new types of yoga, meditation, or church/worship. Make sure the style is vibrant and interesting so you’ll stick with it. Relationship issues get better! You can start a new connection, or even get back together with an old partner if you’re both ready to see each other with fresh eyes and mind.

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apricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) — Like Scorpio pals, you can get emotionally cool as relationships get closer. Observe this tendency in meditation with compassion rather than judgment. This will help you communicate your inner dynamic with a partner without the burden of selfshame. If you’ve worked on your “stuff”, you might be with a distancer. If they’re unwilling to see the pattern they’ve set up, ponder if you want to be in a situation where you feel rejected often. Surround yourself with open-hearted people, so you remember your lovability!

quarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) — Yours is the sign of brilliance, but you can also be obsessive. Meditation brings breakthroughs about the roots of anxiety, hyper-vigilance, or chronic worry. If your mind is restless, be kind to yourself. Just breathe and repeat “I love you”. You might need to forgive a specific traumatic event, a certain person, or a family pattern. You’ll have new freedom to connect deeply with others with a wise and trusting innocence. Interestingly, you might also attract a bunch of money as abundance flows in new avenues!

isces (Feb. 19 – March 20) — You’ll have an awesome job breakthrough you’ve been waiting for! Even if things looked bleak, suddenly you’ll feel lucky or “in the flow”. You can start a new business partnership that really clicks. You’ll even have the courage to make healthy changes that shift your energy level right away. An area of challenge can be disciplining kids, or even dealing with boundaries in romantic partnerships. You’ve been too lax with things that bother you, and now you want to blow up. Meditate before confronting and keep your cool as you communicate.

ries (March 21 – April 19) — If having power struggles at work, with parents or in your partnership, things can resolve this month. But don’t just confront people without meditating. Quiet reflection gives genius answers to the issues, and even specific time to approach. You’ll know exAugust 2019

actly what to say to solve the problem and not make the other person angry. Within yourself, you can have healing of addictions, especially with food or negative emotional patterns. A great stress remedy is playing sports, laughing or getting a massage. It can also be empowering and hopeful to plan a dream trip. Even if you don’t have the funds yet, the idea will expand your spirit!

aurus (April 20 – May 20) — Uranus turns retrograde in your sign and asks you to evaluate changes you’re making in your life. Uranus is about authenticity, inner revolution and living from your soul. Meditate and reflect on what areas are in or out of alignment with your integrity. They can be about health, finances, intimate partnerships, family or your spiritual path. Have the courage to keep moving in the direction that brings the greatest joy and peace of mind, even if it’s challenging!

emini (May 21 – June 20) — You can be starting a new relationship, or making good strides at healing a current one. Make sure you don’t “over-connect” and then have a desire to pull away to “balance out” the intimacy. Try to stay steady and moderate. This can be a solid partnership, so you don’t need to rush it. Also, have a trusted friend or an advisor help you with debt or financial planning. Meditate to release self-judgment in areas of money, as well as in close relationships. You’re making great progress in these areas, so praise yourself!

ancer (June 21 – July 22) — It’s vital for you to have a meditation practice or some way that you build your intuition and come to trust your inner voice. Friends, family, and partners shift in their emotions and in their opinions about you. Having your own center-point really steadies you. People can vacillate all they want, but you can be the lighthouse in the storm. Shine your light of truth to guide yourself, and inspire others. Use positive affirmations on a regular basis to boost self-esteem even higher. You can have great news about money this month!

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industrialism, and materialism) affect our ability to know that our ordinary everyday life... is enough. Finding God in flowers, in gender equality, or in valuing animals as sentient beings, means letting go of societal power-over models.

The Courage to Be Fully Alive By Barbra White

What takes the most courage? Parachuting out of a plane or choosing to be exceptional at work even though you don’t feel like it? Driving over 100 mph on a winding highway or reaching out to the person you would rather not, and saying “I’m sorry”? Through my experience of guiding thousands of people into self-love and purpose, I would say the latter choice in both cases. I find people are ashamed to admit that it takes courage to be fully alive in their own life. But there is no reason to be ashamed. Showing up fully for yourself, in your day, at your work, and in your relationships IS a daily courageous choice. Fully showing up for wiping someone’s snotty nose, being kind to your co-workers, taking care of your body are all acts of heroism. It’s in the everyday ordinary life that we must have the courage to fully live. If we’re comparing ourselves to the heroine in the movies, we may think courage is performing some biggerthan-life feat. But most of us are not going to end a war, climb the Himalayan Mountains, or save the planet from aliens. It takes consistent courage to get out of bed the morning after a loved one dies, to forgive ourselves, or to show up fully in the “hum drum” of life.... when we really feel like crawling into a hole. For me, it took great courage to heal from my past on the next level. The violence and abuse held in my body tissues needed my attention, and it was quite terrifying to face. It took courage to forgive the attackers who, like me, needed more love, not less. I didn’t save a species from extinction, or rescue a drowning person... but what I did do, was 44

It can be very scary to the self-created personality that bases worth on stuff, status, and producing to connect deeply to nature, others, and animals. Honoring the sacredness of a fellow animal as an equal means that I must see the divine not just in all things, but as all things. Boxing animals or genders as “below” or beliefs that the natural world is only valuable if it has a “use” keep a false sense of superiority and separateness thriving. “Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us”. Marianne Williamson

provide a living example that love can win in the face of hate. It takes great courage to simply be ourselves. We are told messages that our body size, bank account, or profession (or lack thereof) defines our worth. However, all these things can be taken away. Saying “No” to family or societal messages about worth and value takes great courage. Many people would rather fit-in than be truly free. It is often scary to shine. Like anything, it’s a muscle that needs to be practiced and built-up over time.

Practically, we can feel our power by feeling our oneness. “Oneness” means feeling the intrinsic connections to others, life, and all of nature as one fabric. Connecting deeper into a relationship, opening to communing with the natural world, and listening deeper to our own body are the practical steps to feel oneness - to feel the Universe/God as you. “The Universe/God” are those everyday connections. It is here right now, in this moment.

Shedding the little personality to let the real you express takes truckloads of courage. The key is to desire to know and express the real you (meaning the “you” God/Creation made you to be) more than needing others’ approval. You will come to know that your own approval is the only approval you ever truly needed.

As you feel the innate connections, the false personality gets very scared. Fully open your heart to your friends, lover, self, and animals means letting go of defenses and false ways of finding your worth. This is why we are scared of the light. We are scared to let go of our current perceptions of self. This is normal. All humans do it. It takes tremendous courage to fully live your life right now. Anxiety is just a signal you are trying to do it all on your own through your little personality.

Believing and acting as if our lives hold value simply because we are living them, rebels against our consumerist culture. Cultural assumptions influenced by power-over models (patriarchy,

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Remaining separate and alone is the known. Opening to the moment within the context of your life now means embracing uncertainty. You have probably heard many times “happiness is not outside of you.” But in some ways, it is! If you are not yet living a truly happy life, then happiness is outside of your current ways of connecting and your perceptions about yourself. Loving yourself as you already are, and opening to deeper intimacy with people, nature, and animals is not a weak act of submission but a radical act of faith. It also takes great courage to let one’s self feel into life as it is. I once had a client say to me that he would rather go back to war than heal the grief of his divorce. I think many of us would rather face that larger than life issue than courageously let ourselves be vulnerably alive, feeling our feelings in the moment. You can practice opening up through a smile. Smile (even as you let yourself feel pain), and you will release tonic healing hormones into your bloodstream. As you open and feel the webs of connection, you can feel the Universe/God. Real confidence comes in this courageous choice to open and engage. As you open, you feel how the real you is far bigger than the issue or problem. There is the energy of Creation waiting to back you. That energy IS you! Honor yourself for choosing to live each day. It is more than enough. You are more than enough. Your current life could “transform” just by you being more fully in it. Honor the courage it takes to be vulnerably alive and the strength it takes to choose to connect deeply to others and nature. As you hold these choices as sacred, there is an increased likelihood that you will make it a way of life. Respect all of life, and life will respect you back. In your next breath.... open. It takes a hero’s heart to show-up and open to ordinary everyday life. This is a lifelong practice. In the ordinary, you discover the extraordinary because you open to the ocean of love waiting to help you. Show up and smile even if you’re in a rough situation. Let life love you through the hard times. It’s when you need it most. Right? I’d love to support you on your journey in an individual healing session or retreat. Love Barbra White Barbra offers mentoring, teachers training, and retreats. Come dance, play, and explore the intrinsic energetic webs waiting to bring you fully alive at the August 15-18 Tantric Shamanism retreat, co-facilitated by me and tantric teacher, Michelle Tupko, combining workshops in self-acceptance, conscious intimacy, animal communication, spiritual oneness, and embodied joy. Call 734-7966690 or register at www.BarbraWhite.com

Using Crystals to Invoke Courage By Jennifer VanderWal

Courage is a powerful word that most of us will instill at least once in our lives. Many different types of courage may need to be called upon in certain circumstances. Crystals ignite our courage, bringing us everything we need to get us through the situation. You can carry them, make an elixir, bed, meditation, and visualization. Crystals work pyro-electrically and piezo-electrically; squeezing them when our courage is needed most amplifies their properties. Peridot gives us the courage to move forward fearlessly with change and new beginnings. Bloodstone strengthens courage and gives us vitality during a stressful healing crisis. Amazonite lends courage in order for us to be our highest, truest selves. Citrine opens and cleanses our solar plexus chakra, enabling us to have the courage to take our power. Sunstone amplifies courage by igniting our inner leadership abilities. Selenite strengthens spiritual courage, anchoring our light bodies to our physical body. Lepidolite gives us understanding and courage during times of death and transition, aiding with acceptance. Rhodonite ignites courage to leave unhealthy abusive relationships. If you have a situation requiring courage, you can use visualization while holding a crystal. Prepare a space for meditation. Think, feel, imagine a time when you had the most courage you have ever had to summon. How does it feel to be courageous? How do you look, -- do you act differently? What can you do to maintain this new state of courage? Affirmations can help us maintain a level of courageousness. Breathing in, “It is safe for me to be my strong, confident, powerful, courageous self. Breathing out, “I courageously take my power over this situation.” See yourself confronting the person or situation, and you taking courageous action. After meditation, continue to feel your courageous, powerful self, and that you can do anything. Jennifer VanderWal Jennifer VanderWal has been a Melody Crystal Healing Instructor/Facilitator since 2004. A master of the Usui Tibetan Karuna Seiryoko system of Reiki, she offers readings, mediumship, spiritual counseling, EFT, crystal healing classes, and crystal healing techniques at Bodyworks Healing Center, Journey to Health Chakra, and VanderWal Healing

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