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CONTENTS 5 Everything is Shiny and New,
by Arjuna Ardagh 8 Living Life from the Zero Point:
Be Who You are — a Spiritual Hero, by Julie Tallard Johnson 16-18 The Energy of 2014: Energy of Fulfillment,
by Michele Mayama Energies beyond the Shift,
by Sara Wiseman Energy of Unconditional Love,
featured topic PUTTING SPIRITUALITY INTO ACTION 19 Redefining Spirituality, by Keri Mangis 20 Look for Magic in Life, by Jen Hillman 20 The Guru in You: Be your Own Spiritual Teacher, by Melissa Hanson
Power of 7, by Deborah Lynn11 Surprises, Secrets & Solutions,
by Wes Hamilton
10 Yoga for YOU: Mountain Pose, by Michelle Ploog 11 Spirit Leaves: The Professor and the Guru, by Janet Michele Red Feather 12 Realizing Immortality: Past Life Regression awakens Soul Memory, by Eric Christopher
21 A Jewel awaits in Stillness, by Efrén Solanas
12 Holy Molé, by Rick Hotton
22 The Rare Sands of Time, by Rev. Richard W. Curney
14 Breathe Better and Feel Great in just Three Minutes a Day, by Deanna Reiter & Troy Stende
22 Living with Kindness and High Intentions, by Debbie Lynn Laughlin
15 Star Wisdom: Take Intentional Action, Horoscope by D.K. Brainard
23 Spiritualizing your Day, by Jerry Buchmeier
by Psychics in the Cities What to Look for through the
9 Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, by Maggie Christopher
6 Move Forward in 2014, From the Editor, by Tim Miejan 7 Healthy Life Expo returns to Minneapolis Convention Center 7 Science of the Chakras topic of January talk in Rochester
30 Words of Wisdom, by Nadine Penny a
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24 Featured Business: Animal Services 25 Classifieds 25 Sacred Services listings 26 Source Networking listings 29 Happenings Events listings 30 Edge Talk Radio - January Schedule
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Evolutionary Pagan: Anger and the Culture of Positivity, by Briana Crusan
We are never separated from Spirit, by Anne Brady
Spirited Kidz: Teach Our Children, by Nadine Penny
Everyday Spirituality, by Christine Huff
From the Heart: Twigs and Shout, by Alan Cohen
Build Your Spiritual House, by Joni Schmidt
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Action as a Spiritual Practice, by Sage Lewis Showing up Spiritually - Simply. Extraordinarily. by Mary Schoessler
Everything is shiny and new by Arjuna Ardagh
You are probably reading this article, here on The Edge, rather than looking at cute pictures of kittens on Facebook or bad Lorde parodies on YouTube, because you feel a longing inside yourself for something deeper, more real, and more alive than the familiar. The trouble with this kind of longing is that it is more of a gnawing feeling deep inside you than a neat spelled-out formula. That longing is probably something that your mind cannot understand, even if it is at the same time something that your heart cannot forget. So what do you do, when you are completely taken over with lovesick yearning, but you cannot remember the name or email address of your true beloved? You look for guidance from those who seem to know. In this spirit of innocently looking for sage advice from the seasoned and the wise, many of us have turned to ancient traditions from Tibet or India or, in fact anywhere exotic and different. Anywhere as far away from New Jersey as we can find. There, that fella over there, with the very long white beard, the sandals and the thick Oriental accent, he is definitely not a member of my parents’ golf club. He probably has the scoop on liberation. There is a catch, however. These days everything is different and shiny and new. We are hurtling through time and space, you and me, on a high speed train called evolution. And it has never been going faster than it is today. Yesterday’s rulebooks, and tried-andtested formulas, are already out of date, and we are pioneers in untrodden territory. Now, and now, and now. Here are seven important ways how spirituality today requires a total reboot and a fresh start: Only a few years ago we were, most of us, seeking for peak
experiences. Today that is “Oh so ’90s.” Most people interested in spiritual life today are more interested in embodiment than fleeting highs, more interested in living it in daily life than tasting it. That requires a whole new set of tools and understanding.
The idea of enlightenment as a point of arrival has, in the last
years, come under a great deal of scrutiny. Pioneers like Ken Wilber have pointed out that we evolve along multiple “lines of development,” so there can never be a final state of arrival. Sure, you might have the meditation piece down pat. Congratulations. Now, how is your marriage? Are your teens blown away with your presence as a parent?
The vast majority of spiritual and religious traditions were
created by men, for men. So when we think we know so much about spiritual awakening and practice, we actually only know Shiny continued on page 7
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Move forward in 2014 From the Editor by Tim Miejan
“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child -- our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” — Thich Nhat Hanh I love owls, so much so that my mom and step-dad buy owl figures for my birthday, or when they happen upon an owl at a garage sale, or when they see an owl while shopping for something else. Dozens of owls sit on a bookshelf display. Several larger prints of owls hang above them on my office wall. The other evening my wife and I watched a nature special, “Magic of the Snowy Owl.” We thought we’d see a documentary on what the owl represents, or perhaps how the Inuit people on the North Slope of Alaska view them. Magic and mystery of this beautiful bird. What we got was something more real. We observed a mother snowy owl as she hatched a brood of owlets, and a father snowy owl who sometimes flew several miles from his family to find fresh food. We saw the owlets grow quickly under the arctic sun. Polar bears trekked nearby, but didn’t catch the scent of the family of six. Rain and fog dampened the day and drove the catch du jour, lemmings, underground; there’d be no food until the sun reappeared over the tundra. Father owl eventually found a bountiful supply of lemmings, and he led his family away from the nesting ground, closer to the coast of the Arctic Ocean. But in order to get there, the four owlets had to traverse a potentially dangerous stream. They weren’t flying yet, just hopping, so who knew if they would survive the crossing. One by one, however, they waded into the water, outstretched their expansive, growing wings and paddled safely across. No one taught them how to cross the water. And until this recording, mankind had never seen snowy owlets swim. But each of them did so, and soon they were taking to flight and preparing to THE EDGE MAGAZINE 763.433.9291 P.O. Box 664, Anoka, MN 55303 www.edgemagazine.net
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head south for their first migration. What struck me about witnessing this program on snowy owls was the magic that was inherent in the birth and growth of these owls. No professor of ornithology was needed to explain anything, and no symbologist familiar with the meaning of owls was needed to tell us what they represent. The power was in life itself. And that’s the same for each of us. Our bodies may be larger and more complex than owls, but the experience of life is exactly the same. We can choose to hibernate in front of a computer or television and watch other people tell us what they think they know, or we can step outside and walk our own journey. When something like a potentially dangerous stream crossing comes along our path, we will intuitively know how to move across safely, or we will continue onward and discover another adventure that lies in waiting. My friend, Eric Keith, recently bought a small acreage in Northwest Missouri. In late October, he showed me around. We walked through brambles and saw the largest tree on the property and pondered the possibilities. He expressed uncertainty about making his dreams for the property come true, but what I love about Eric is that he keeps putting one foot in front of the next — even though he doesn’t know what is coming. As brave as a couple of snowy owls in the harsh tundra with eggs in the nest, Eric reminds me that life is to be lived, not dissected from afar. For the magic is revealed not by being told what can happen, but by creating that which is aching to be expressed. a Tim Miejan is editor and co-publisher of The Edge. Contact him at 651.578.8969 or editor@edgemagazine.net. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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COMING TO THE UPPER MIDWEST Healthy Life Expo returns to Mpls Convention Center Many new products and health practices will be on display at the Healthy Life Expo on January 11-12 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. In addition to 200 exhibitors, the Expo will feature the following speakers: Dr. Rob Lindsey will present “Real Weight Loss for Real People.” He will discuss yo-yo dieting, its causes and how to get out of the dieting cycle. Craig Colyar, founder of Method 5 Fitness, an online fitness club, will address the future of fitness. Keith Gosline will demonstrate how to improve posture and fitness with a progressive exercise system. Jane Guyn, RN BSN, will give a “PG-rated” talk about the importance
of seeking pleasure in life and love and the effects of pleasure on health and longevity. Cherie Ross will show how essential oils can be used to reduce stress, depression and pain and to boost concentration, memory and improve health. Michael Larson, author of Good Health Begins in the Gut and founder of a probiotics food company, will discuss the microbiome and how to use it for better health. Martin Tow talks about how to use the great outdoors as a lowcost, no-cost place to strengthen, tone and trim. Diane Bryant, who lost 130 pounds in a year and was featured in People magazine and on Good Morning America, will share how she did it. Brenda Brazil will speak on reversing acidic diseases.
Science of the Chakras topic of January talk in Rochester Dr. Sant S. Dharamananda — an experienced scientist who worked for Aveda Corporation as a microbiologist in product development and testing for more than ten years — will speak on the Science of the Chakras on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Wind over Fire Healing Arts Center, in Rochester, MN. Dr. Dharamananda studied with herbalists from India and enlightened Yogis from the Himalayan Mountains. They guided him in the Science of the Chakras and the use of mantra technology for
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Dr. Nate Samuelson will talk about unresolved thyroid issues and how to resolve them. Dr. Richard Breakey will discuss super foods and non-GMO foods and their effect on families. Spruce Krause will offer tips and tools for a healthier, happier life. Healthy Life Expo takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12. Admission is $6; however, attendees can get in free with a non-perishable food gift donation to Moms & Neighbors. Healthy Life Expo, staged by MediaMax Events and Expos, also will present the Home Improvement & Design Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Canterbury Park, featuring nearly 200 exhibitors including architects, builders, designers and landscapers. For more information, contact Rick Martinek at 952.238.1700 or rick@mediamaxevents.com. a
the development of new products. Dr. Sant designed and formulated the Enlight-n-Scent products, using science and technology along with combining nomadic wisdom from different countries. Dr. Dharamananda is a direct disciple of Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas. He studied with many other Yogis and mystics from different parts of India. As an award-winning musician and long-time meditator, he also created a line of guided meditation and music CDs for mental relaxation and joyful living. For more information, please visit www.windoverfire.com or call Wind Over Fire Healing Arts Center at 507.281.6649. a
about the masculine expression of these things. Today, we are seeing the emergence of a balanced spirituality.
patriarchal) organizations. We sat at the feet of gurus on raised podiums, who were delivered in fancy cars. Today, particularly for the younger generations, we find our wisdom in friendship and community.
Many traditions have used expansive states as
Time is of the essence. We are interested today
a bypass for ordinary human values, like telling the truth, keeping your word, or being open to conflicting points of view. Today most of us don’t buy that any more. We are interested in being whole and healthy, as much as being transcendental.
Today, most of us realize that we are here in
bodies to participate, to contribute, to make a difference. We are less interested in retreat from life than in giving the gift we were born to give with exuberant generosity, leaving nothing held back for later.
Even a few decades ago, we were much more willing to participate in hierarchical (and
to get to the heart of things. We have lost interest in the finer points of dogma and ritual. We yearn for an embodied awakening that we can feel in the gut. Once we see that the game has changed, radically and irreversibly, we are ready to explore in new ways, to become discoverers more than followers. It is a great time to be alive on planet Earth. a
Arjuna Ardagh is an Awakening Coach who has trained more than 1300 people to be facilitators of Awakening. Check him out at arjunaardagh.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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Living life from the Zero Point: Be who you are — a Spiritual Hero by Julie Tallard Johnson
“In Lakota framework, everyone is a meaning maker; everyone must make sense of his or her experience. ‘Woableza’ has been translated as ‘realization.’ It has always seemed to me that this word acknowledges that each person has a capacity to make meaning; that understanding is very personal, is timed by him or her, and is not predictable; and for woableza to exist, a change in the person should take place.” — Gerald Mohatt, The Price of a Gift In the Buddhist tradition, a bodhisattva (a spiritual hero) lives to reverse self-absorption in order to be of benefit to others. This is true of many spiritual and humanitarian practices, such as in the Toltec and Earth traditions — a shared precept is to lose our self-centeredness. Nothing is all about you. (Or me.) However, to radically transform negativity or to create positive experiences, we need a healthy sense of self. So, also like a bodhisattva, living from the zero point, we are given a way to transform the world from within with a strong sense of confidence — a strong sense of self. It takes courage to live life from our side with humility, confidence and awareness. It takes courage to be creative. It takes confidence to be a meaning maker. At the same time we cannot gain awareness, confidence or even courage through seeking it. Instead we explore the practices and approaches that allow these qualities to arise naturally and spontaneously. (And they do!) So the zero point agreement asks us to live courageously and confidently from our side (“I live life from my side”) as we transform the world around us — one experience and conversation at a time. You are the zero point. So there is no need to seek outside of your self. At the same time, it is only from the zero point that confidence and courage, along with creativity and generosity can be explored and expressed. No one else can run the race, enjoy the fine meal, write the novel or love your partner in your place. This life is yours to live. So we don’t go in search of meaning; we become the meaning maker within the context of our daily lives. We don’t let circumstances boss us around. In fact, living fully from the zero point gives us ways to use even the most difficult circumstances as an opportunity for making meaning. As I write this article for The Edge, I am surrounded by my beautiful home and land,
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as well as about a dozen other writers. I offer free open retreat days at my home and seasonal retreat center for those seeking creative refuge. I do this in celebration of the poet William Stafford and for all us poets. It’s good to gather together and share in the energy of creativity and ideas. On the day I am writing this article (the last open day of the year) a new visitor looked around and said to me smiling, “You are living your dream.” Yes, I am — not only through this beautiful log home we built, but through the practices I have found that bring my dream to me, as well as in the sharing of my dream. He said he knew I was living the dream by the way I greeted everyone. I have a dream worth sharing. The zero point is the place dreams are made. Your happiness, creativity and success all come down to living life from your side — no matter what the circumstances. When each of us realizes that we are our own meaning maker and that we participate in the world from our place in the whole, we will find the meaning in making the meaning. Life then becomes a series of inspirational moments, bursts of insight, eruptions of creativity, and even personal revelation. Each moment becomes alive with opportunity, possibilities, and rewards. As Daniel Kahneman writes in his book, Thinking, Fast and Slow, “When you analyze happiness, it turns out that the way you spend your time is extremely important.” Central to the book and the message of the zero point is the wisdom of the Heart Sutra. The Heart Sutra is the core teaching throughout the different Buddhist traditions, but it is again found in the core of
indigenous and humanitarian wisdom. The Heart Sutra explains how no single condition can cause anything — it is through a collection and continuum of causes and conditions that result in an effect. The creation of a dream comes from many causes and conditions of which you are at the zero point. We can learn how to participate in this “continuum” and live a life rich with meaning and fulfillment. You can tap into this continuum of causes and conditions and find yourself living your dream. And it isn’t complicated — it gets down to being who you already are and being present to the potentiality of the present experience. “Does the rose have to do something? No, the purpose of a rose is to be a rose. Your purpose is to be yourself. You don’t have to run anywhere to become someone else.” — Thich Nhat Hanh, on the Heart Sutra, taken from The Heart of Understanding In closing, I want to share this short anecdote. A client came to me recently for some guidance around something urgent. Her mother was in the final stages of breast cancer. They had a history of a rocky relationship. She wanted some ideas on how to handle this difficult passage with her mother. I use this story to set out a reminder for all of us — to practice living life from your side every day, so that when difficulty strikes (as it will), you are prepared and well-skilled. So that living life from your side and being yourself arises naturally in the moment. Find practices that resonate with you and activate them in your daily life. Or work with difficulty when it is small (such as a negative emotion like anger when it
a gluten-free, dairy-free whole food recipe
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus by Maggie Christopher Hummus is surprisingly easy to prepare. It contains protein, healthy fat and vegetables, making it a powerful combination for a high-quality snack. Enjoy with whole grain crackers or raw vegetables. Ingredients 2 (15 oz) cans garbanzo beans, drained 8 oz jar of roasted red peppers 6 TBS lemon juice 3 TBS tahini 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 scant tsp sea salt 2 TBS fresh parsley, chopped (optional) Directions 1. In an electric blender or food processor, puree all ingredients except parsley. 2. Blend until mixture is fairly smooth and slightly fluffy. Scrape mixture from sides of food
Hummus is perfect with veggies and crackers. processor or blender between pulses. 3. Transfer to a serving bowl; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 4. Before serving, return the hummus to room temperature and sprinkle with chopped parsley. It can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated. Makes 8-10 servings. a Maggie Christopher, CHNC, is a certified holistic nutrition counselor in St. Paul. She specializes in digestive issues, sugar cravings and weight loss. She teaches people how to eat whole, natural foods that are delicious and satisfying. Call 651.231.1360 for a 60-minute, complimentary consultation. To learn more, visit Maggie at www.maggiechristopher.com. Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved.
first arises) because when the difficulty is fully bloomed, it is much harder to dismantle or transform. I bring this article to a close as I sit in my living room with the other writers in a rowdy silence of tapping keyboards. In a bit, we gather for a “sharing circle” before we return to our personal lives. In this closing circle. we open up and listen to how we each have spent time alone and, collectively, make meaning from our lives. a “Whichever step of the staircase you enter upon, the journey will, in its own way and own time, lead you to all the other steps. The only requirement is that you continue to put one foot in front of the other — one thought, moment of interest, and effort after another. That is all teachers really require of their students. They have trust that the teachings will unfold their results naturally, if the student will only grasp the opportunity.” — Geshe Lhundub Sopa with David Patt, Steps on the Path to Enlightenment Julie Tallard Johnson is a transpersonal counselor, licensed clinical social worker and creative writing consultant. She is the award-winning author of 10 spiritual books for teens and adults. Her new book, The Zero Point Agreement: How to Be Who You Already Are, is now available. She has been studying the scientific basis of thought transformation, inspiration and creativity for 35 years. She lives in Wisconsin. Contact her at julie@julietallardjohnson.com. Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved.
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Your January Yoga
Mountain pose practiced daily to empower your highest intentions. Stand with your big toes anywhere from 3 inches apart to touching, depending on your body’s structure. Feel the four corners of your feet evenly pressing into the ground. Lift up slightly on your kneecaps to engage the quadriceps. Move your tailbone down towards the earth and raise your low belly up and inward to the spine. Take your ribcage in. Rest your shoulders down your back while flipping your palms to face forward. Lengthen the back of your neck as you reach up through the crown of your head. Remain active while energies balance themselves throughout your body. In your mind’s eye see a small white light at the base of your spine. Inhale this white light up the front of your spine to the crown of your head. Illuminate your crown as you hold your breath in for a moment. Exhale the healing white light from the crown of your head down the backside of your body. Continue this cycle for ten breaths. Release the visualization. Now, as you inhale, declare to yourself, “I am connected to my highest self.” As you exhale state, “I stand for my highest purpose.” Repeat for ten breaths. Bring your palms together over your heart. Namasté. a
Yoga for YOU by Michelle Ploog
This year, live a more centered, energetic and abundant life by integrating yoga into your day! Yoga’s physical practice is an opportunity to explore your inner self through the challenges and breakthroughs experienced on your mat. Staying in a posture while focused on the breath will shed light on the many facets of your being. Your yoga mat serves as a tool to transform, heal and grow. Whether you have thirty seconds or thirty minutes, a mat or concrete floor, yoga is the possibility for you to reclaim your life’s greatest potential! I am very grateful to be able to share the gift of yoga with you throughout this calendar year. Each month I will share the alignment for one posture, or asana, that you can do almost anywhere. Along with the alignment cues will be a few tips to deepen your experience of the pose. Each posture holds potential for selfdiscovery and spiritual connection. Yoga has been the most integral tool for happiness in my life. With your commitment and practice, yoga can be the catalyst for optimal health, inspiration and a life of greatness for you, too! This month’s pose:
Tadasana or Mountain Pose “I stand for my highest purpose”
Tadasana, or Mountain Pose, is an opportunity to align with your greatest self, choose to be at your best, and take a stand for goodness. It is in the present moment that we have the opportunity for greatness and to make the choices that serve our highest self and highest purpose for the world. Compassion, peace and gratitude are felt and expressed in the present moment or they don’t exist. In all moments, we can come from our highest purpose for each and every situation we are in. Mountain pose connects us to the inner power of greatness and can be
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Mountain pose connects us to the inner power of greatness and can be practiced daily to empower your highest intentions.
Michelle Ploog is an ERYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) certified in Kripalu Yoga and Baptiste Power Yoga that inspires students to live a life of passion and purpose. During her eight years of teaching, she has taught yoga to an array of students from professional athletes, celebrities, women in recovery from sex trafficking, and adolescents coping with depression. She has coached and trained yoga teachers as a facilitator for multiple teacher training programs, featured workshops and immersions around the country. Her intention for teaching is to create a transformational and opening experience for students to embrace their inner light of greatness. For more about Michelle, please visit www.michelleploog.com and facebook.com/michelleploog. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
The Professor and the Guru Spirit Leaves by Janet Michele Red Feather
There are no accidents. In browsing my favorite thrift store, I came upon an invaluable treasure. The synchronicity of this particular find was instantly exhilarating. Eagerly I clicked open the bulky, interlocking plastic snap case, thirsty for more spiritual input. Inside was a well-preserved set of eight cassette tapes: someone had recorded a series of lectures by Ram Dass. Ram Dass, a Harvard professor with a doctorate from Stanford, became enamored of Hindu culture and spirituality and traveled to India to meet his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. Thirsty for growth and longing to attain realizations, only later would Ram Dass come to grips with his initial arrogance, a tendency to be self-possessed of the importance of one’s own mission in life. In the early persona of the academician and spiritual querent, I saw a reflection of myself. Ram Dass braved planes, trains and buses. Once inside the ashram, the professor did all he could to engage his guru’s attention. Unfortunately for the young lecturer, his esteemed guru Neem Karoli Baba had more pressing concerns — like the degree of hunger, disease and poverty within his beloved India. To his horror and astonishment, Ram Dass was virtually ignored as the guru devoted his attention to other spiritual aspirants. Ultimately, Ram Dass confronted his guru with tears and protestations. “What can I do, Holiness?” He implored pathetically. “What assignment do you have for me? I know I have a larger purpose in life. Please, tell me — what should I do?” Baba, as he was lovingly known, closed his owl’s eyes of wisdom and said quietly, “You want to do something with your life? Feed the people.”
Ram Dass (courtesy of RamDass.org) That was it? Feed the people? Ram Dass had traveled a long way, both physically and spiritually. He had lectured to hundreds of students at home, meditated with thousands more abroad. Had he finally gained a personal audience with his spiritual guide and mentor, only to be told something so utterly innocuous and trifling? This is what I have gleaned from the stories of Ram Dass and other spiritual teachers. We begin to live a spiritual life the moment we accept how profoundly insignificant we are in the cosmic scheme. I learned this myself while fasting and praying upon a butte overlooking beautiful Lake Sacagawea. I awaited great visions, only to be reduced to a shivering, crying child assailed by wind, rain, cold, bellowing cows, a swarm of bloodthirsty mosquitoes, and a few bees. Humbled, I wept and prayed for the Guides to come closer to me and listen, and at last, they did.
To Baba, every living being is a face of God — another mask of the Beloved. The Nueta — the Mandan People — have always known this. They regard everything that exists as Holy. When they pray, they say Numak k ki ama wa (All my Relatives). They say this to affirm that every being is Sacred. Thanks to my teachers, I have come to realize that every sentient being is worthy of my love and devotion. As I step outside the filter of my own importance, I am more able to sense the spirit of every tree, every leaf, every bird, every snowflake, every human being. Recently, I attended the Edge Life Expo in Minneapolis. At a booth featuring Tibetan devotional items, a beautiful woman named Karma said something that stopped me in my spiritual tracks. We were having a spiritual conversation about Buddha and his many manifestations, and she said to me, “Some of these Beings have stayed around for millions of years just to help us.” Her comment made me lower my head, almost involuntarily. I have to work on myself all the time. I meditate, pray, sing devotional songs, read and reflect. I do not yet awaken automatically in a state of grace every morning. I have to make an effort. The Guides and helpers are with me all of the time now, and I realize that, there but for the grace of those of clearer, more compassionate vision, go I. a Janet Michele Red Feather, J.D., M.A., has taught literature and composition for 18 years at the university, state, tribal and community college levels. She is currently a tenured English Faculty member at Normandale Community College. Janet enjoys her role as Ceremonial Singer for Native American ceremonies, singing traditional songs in Mandan and Lakota. She made a career shift into teaching after serving nearly eight years as a defense litigator in California. Her life changed significantly after she traveled to North Dakota in 1993 to fast and pray for a way of life. She welcomes correspondence at JanetRedFeather77@ gmail.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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Realizing Immortality: Past life regression awakens Soul Memory by Eric Christopher The most important insight that past life regression offers is the realization that you are an immortal being. You are a soul here and now, which means that you never die. Something that would significantly help the planet would be for individuals to wake up to their immortality. Evidence of our immortality is reflected in many cases of accurate past life recall. As we deepen in the awareness of our immortality, it slowly dawns on us that we are merely role-playing here. The goal of this game of human life is to find happiness. We search outside of ourselves for a while until a turning point in the soul’s evolution steers our focus inward. As we deepen our search, we can experience peace, lightness and love, until one day realizing that these states are not states at all, but characteristics of the deepest part of our being, available when we’re free of the mind’s buzzing turmoil. Eckhart Tolle points out that the key to this freedom is to take the focus off of the content of our minds and place it on the eternal “beingness” or pure, unfiltered conscious-awareness that provides the backdrop of all of our mind’s content…the part of you that can be aware of a passing mood or thought. Yet, forgetfulness happens repeatedly, and again we identify with the human part of us that is burdened with our opinions and worries until we once again remember the truth of our being. The human experience is one of forgetfulness, and also of getting lost…lost in the world of the mind and all of our beliefs about what’s true, about who we are, and things on the to-do list. This is my challenge, as it is for most of us.
A natural quality of waking up to the most permanent part of you is acceptance. As we live from surrendered acceptance, we can fully participate in the ups and downs that life offers without wanting to escape or be fearful. There is a natural acceptance of “what is,” even if it brings unwanted emotions, because it becomes safe to fully feel emotions. When you know you’re role-playing, any emotion can be a rich, textured experience, even the grief from loss. I know people who won’t allow themselves to love again because of the pain of loss. Past life regression usually unveils the illusion of loss, making it safe to love, and feel hurt, and then deeply love again. It also cuts through the illusion of fear, allowing you to know what it would feel like to securely live from your full potential, free of any limiting beliefs and subtle anxieties that hold you back. A natural acceptance of others’ beliefs is an important, key by-product of identifying with our true immortal selves, given the diversity on our planet. Nobody’s beliefs or dogmas, including our own, need to be taken personally. It’s recognized that all beliefs are products of the human conditioning process, and who and what we ultimately are transcends all beliefs. Then we can accept one another. We don’t have to agree with or even like each other’s limiting beliefs, but there can be a recognition that beneath all beliefs there is something in common….we are immortal, we come from the same energy source, and we have each blindly forgotten this truth. Yet, that’s not a problem, because it’s that way by design. It’s the play of the divine Oneness, also known as God’s “Lila” in the Hindu tradition,
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that we’re all a part of. The goal of this play is to awaken to who we really are, and, therefore, out of our judgments of ourselves and others. Adyashanti says the best indicator of our spiritual growth is how accepting and tolerant we are with those of opposing belief systems. From the vantage point of the highest dimension of yourself, there is no effort to accept, you are acceptance itself because everyone and everything else is a part of you, whether they’re conscious of that fact or not. Furthermore, it’s impossible to be separated from this part of you, as it’s the backdrop of your beingness. It merely gets overlooked during the human hypnotic experience. A deep inner journey, whether self-guided or guided, can make this evident. It has been said by many that it is imperative that we wake up to our immortality that transcends all of our worries and judgments about ourselves and others. When we can sense and know the sameness beneath our differences, then we can realize that we are all one consciousness, albeit lost and operating through seven billion unique filters of programming and conditioning, resulting in various degrees of suffering. The natural emotion that arises from this realization is compassion. The differences that divide can be washed away by a mere perception shift towards truth and away from the illusion that is mind-created. As Thich Nhat Hanh says, “We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness.” That which divides is illusion. In fact, the only thing that separates anyone from all of their divine qualities is an illusory thought and perspective. This is not a philosophy, but a truth that can be known only in one’s own direct immediate experience. Deep inner journeys such as past life regression can help you remember not only the truth of yourself, but everyone. What is the next level of evolution that your soul is nudging your personality to experience? Go within and find out. a Eric Christopher, MSMFT, CHT, is a Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and marriage and family therapist who has extensive training in clinical, transpersonal and releasement hypnotherapy. He uses a variety of effective techniques to help people locate, release and heal the root of their problems. He specializes in couples counseling, present and past-life regression and releasement therapy. He effectively helps people to overcome relationship issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, physical symptoms and limiting or blocking thoughts, and to envision the next grandest version of themselves. Contact him at 651.649.1952 or echrist84@hotmail.com. Visit www.ericjchristopher.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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Breathe better, feel great in just three minutes a day by Deanna Reiter & Troy Stende Everybody breathes. It’s a fundamental activity that we do all day every day. Even though it’s necessary, it’s something that we ignore. The reality is that over 90 percent of us are using less than 50 percent of our breathing capacity. We are inhaling very shallowly, taking in a minimal amount of oxygen. On the flip side, our exhalations are also marginal, which releases only a small amount of carbon dioxide. By taking in a less than ideal amount of oxygen, we are not fueling our blood and bodies with sufficient energy. By not expelling enough carbon dioxide, we are harboring toxins and wastes in our blood streams and organs. Shallow breathing does not provide sufficient oxygen to our brain or other cells and has been linked with degenerative disease, poor quality of life and an early onset of death.
Low-oxygen environments In 1931, Otto Warburg won a Nobel Prize for the connection he discovered between oxygen and cancer. His studies showed that the number one cause of cancer is a lack of oxygen in the cellular environment. Warburg determined that cancer cells are anaerobic, meaning they thrive in an oxygen-depleted environment. Conversely, cancer cells cannot live in an oxygen-rich environment. What Warburg discovered for cancer is true for all degenerative disease. Oxygen and a healthy pH are the foundational keys to a healthy body. Breathing, the body’s most basic communication system, is the first thing we should examine when fatigue or disease occur. If you haven’t been diagnosed with a disease, how do you know if your breathing is shallow? Review this checklist to see if any of the following applies to you: You experience shortness of breath. You have chronic fatigue. You have poor endurance. You wake up exhausted even after eight hours of sleep. You sleep restlessly. You suffer from allergies or asthma. You are prone to colds and the flu. You are frequently constipated. You have pain in your shoulders and/or back. You have weight problems. Although many of the above symptoms do not solely result from shallow breathing, a combination of three or more symptoms suggests that your oxygen levels may be low. Emotional stress and a sedentary lifestyle also contribute to chronically low oxygen levels in your cells, leaving you feeling exhausted and depleted. Environmental stressors, such as heat or air conditioning, cell phone usage, food additives, overeating, air, water and noise pollution also contribute to low oxygen. What if you don’t have a problem? First of all, it’s great if you’re not experiencing noticeable breathing problems. But better
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breathing can still take your health and energy to the next level. You can experience this for yourself with Qi Breathing. This is an exercise that can help amp up your oxygen and energy levels: Qi Breathing technique Here’s a quick 3-minute breathing exercise that can leave you feeling energized and peaceful at the same time. Step 1 — While sitting upright, spine straight, head level, take a few moments to slow your breathing and relax your body and mind. Let go of your mental to-do list and give yourself permission to take three minutes out of your day. Step 2 — Focus on an intention you’d like to create as a result of this exercise. Make it simple. One word is best, such as peace, happiness, abundance, love, calm, focus, ease. Step 3 — Begin to inhale and exhale deeply, yet quickly through the nose, so that your inhalations and exhalations are the same length of time, approximately one second each. Visualize the breath moving in a circle, up the back of the spine and down the front of the spine. This circular rhythm will help your Qi, or internal energy, to circulate and increase rather than to remain stagnant in your body. Incorporate a rocking movement with your breathing. On the exhalation, rock forward (toward your knees). On the inhalation, rock backward (upright). Make sure that your focus is on the inhalation and drawing in energy rather than on the exhalation. Bring your awareness fully to the breath and maintain your focus there to allow your mind to quiet. This can bring you into a deeply peaceful and blissful state while also feeling incredibly energized. (Breathe about 2 minutes.) Step 4 — Slow your breathing to a relaxed rhythm. Take a moment to enjoy the increased energy, Qi, flowing through your body. Ideally, reflect with gratitude upon your intention.
Qi Breathing will attune you to your natural breathing depth and internal energy and help you to increase both over time. It is designed to give you more energy, clarity and helps you to focus and learn. We recommend doing this at least once a day. a Deanna Reiter, M.A., and Troy Stende are the developers of Qi Breathing. They will be teaching a 30-minute version of Qi Breathing on January 18-19 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Bloomington, MN. For more information on Qi Breathing, visit www.qibreathingrevolution.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
January horoscope
Take intentional action Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)… Your carefree, gypsy attitude towards money and stuff is one of your most charming traits. But January challenges you to get serious about money and resources. Identify the lack that blocks you from being the inspirational leader you were born to be. Then start creating a plan to get those missing resources into your life.
Star Wisdom by D.K. Brainard
We hit the heart of the Great Transition in January. Define what’s important to you, make the best plan you can, and take intentional action. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)…You need a bigger vision. The mission of the Starship Enterprise might serve as a good starting point: “To explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.” You also need to include crew members in your plan. No one makes it to the undiscovered country alone. Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)…Until you know who you are, it’s hard to get what you want out of life — no matter how hard you work or how much willpower you exert. Make “knowing thyself” your number one priority in 2014. Question everything you’ve always believed. Practice looking at your life from a different perspective. The more you move off your spot, the more positive outcomes you will find. Gemini (May 21-June 20)…Do you believe, deep down, that the Universe supports you in achieving your life goals? Most of us secretly don’t, and our lives reflect it. A path to living life on a much bigger level opens in January. To access it, you need to learn everything you can about the places inside you that don’t believe Life is on your side. Cancer (June 21-July 22)… Imagine a life full of relationships that supported and nurtured you without draining your energy. Those nextlevel relationships are available to you in 2014, if you can learn the fine art of mastering boundaries. Remember that this is ultimately an internal process: once your self-esteem is healed, you won’t feel the need to either over-give or to armor yourself against the world. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)…It’s hard to master self-discipline until you can connect it to your bigger purpose. Identify the places where you waste energy, time and money avoiding the boring or routine things that simply
need to be done. Then make a list of what you could achieve and enjoy in life if you had all that time and energy back. Use that vision to motivate you to create better routines and become a disciple of yourself.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)…An opportunity to live more creatively is opening for you now. You might not feel you can afford to pursue your passion, but your chart says you can’t afford not to. In fact, learning to follow your bliss is a prerequisite for the financial or emotional support you crave in 2014. Of course, you need to be of service. So explore how doing what you love might actually serve one of society’s needs. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)… Use January’s energy to honestly assess whether or not your current living situation is supporting you in achieving your goals. Look at where you want to be ten years from now and start creating a detailed action plan to create a better home base. Until you can feel safe, supportive, productive and creative at home, you’ll struggle to manifest your career and relationship goals. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)…You need to seriously change your mind about something. It could be relationships, money, or what you need in order to feel successful or happy. Challenge yourself to see through the mental programming that keeps you trapped in limiting circumstances and unappealing choices. Your mind is the most powerful tool on the planet — it’s time you learned how to use it.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)… The turbocharged New Moon in your sign on the 1st sets the stage for the entire year by asking you, “Who do you think you are?” Make answering that question one of your main resolutions for 2014. So much is possible for you this year, but you have to break through your conditioning and achieve some level of self-realization to activate that potential. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)…This would be a great month to practice that famous Aquarian detachment. Let the world go crazy while you sit back and develop a clear picture of what’s coming around the bend. The information you download by allowing yourself to float in January will be worth far more than anything you could manifest by swimming against the current. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)…You need to find your tribe this year. Your gift is to dream a better future and show it to the rest of us. But you can’t do that operating in isolation. You need a network of people who are both spiritually advanced and materially connected. Don’t let fear keep you isolated and don’t stop searching till you’ve found your people. a D.K. Brainard, M.A., C.H., is a writer, musician, astrologer and certified hypnotherapist who specializes in helping clients identify where they are on their own Hero’s Journey and take appropriate steps to reconnect with their soul/Higher Self/creative unconscious. To carry out this work, D.K. uses the tools of astrology, energy work, compassion and hypnotic shared exploration of limiting identity states and desired goal states. Get in-depth weekly horoscopes for each sign of the zodiac, plus monthly video forecasts and weekly astrology podcasts at DK’s website: www.wordsforthepeople.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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2014 2014: Energy of Fulfillment by Michele Mayama My sense is that the energies of this coming year are very different than 2013. There are many deep levels of sorting going on in consciousness right now — and that probably will continue, just because that’s what needs to happen. It’s about sorting out what can’t go forward, things like shame and feelings of “I’m not good enough.” Those things can go now. We don’t need to keep using them for growth and healing. Those are aspects of consciousness that can just dissolve away. The feeling I have for 2014 is that it is about what it truly means to experience filling and fulfillment — and opening up greater access to that. The year 2013 was all about the shift. It was a very intense year for a lot of people, but 2014 feels different. It feels like it’s about: Greater fulfillment on a personal level. Learning about what true nourishment is from a personal experience, because we’re all specific. Learning about real and true abundance. It includes money, but it has nothing to do with intention and trying to get what you want. It’s really about access to what is all present, meeting us where we are at in every moment. Deepening our trust, our receptivity and access to that level of responsiveness to what we need, what we feel, to what’s opening up to be created. So, 2014 feels like it is about learning deeper qualities of presence, deeper qualities of receptivity, deeper qualities of access and what that means in every moment, and deeper qualities of fulfillment. I also like the word “synergy” for 2014. That’s been coming up. Synergistic relationships are starting to form with greater mutuality. By putting different things together, something new that you didn’t expect is created. This synergistic energy may not be so present at the beginning of the year, but it will evolve. On a larger scale, be aware that we all are still sorting out our personal priorities in life, such as anything that grips us with fear and takes us out of who we are. Reality is dissolving and it’s losing energy — and people are fighting to maintain their control of it and amping up fear. Keep your attention away from that. What’s taking place is another level of prioritizing. People are saying, “That doesn’t really matter. This matters.” That is part of the sorting process. I teach my clients and students to bring the third eye “back and down,” to quit focusing externally on others and on the future. Connect with your own inner experience — your own knowing — and sync up to this living conscious field that we’re all part of now. An external focus directs our attention to, “Well, I have to
make something happen out there.” If we’re synced up with our own core — with the field — it’s only about what you’re opening up to in the moment. You can say “go with the flow,” but there’s a little more acknowledgment of what your experience is and staying really clear in the present with that so you can still open access, rather than trying to control. Opening access is more powerful now in this new creation than trying to “make something happen.” It doesn’t mean you don’t choose. We make choices, and we follow through with what has energy and life. But it’s not a woeful, “I have to make this happen or control this.” That is dissolving, along with the fear. It’s much more present. “What am I experiencing in this moment? What do I have energy for — life for — in this moment?” Where is the synergy? Have that sense of what’s coming in, and be able to sync up with it. What is mutual? All relationships in the new field are mutual, rather than equal. It’s about learning what mutuality is, as opposed to equality. We’re on a learning curve. a Michele Mayama has facilitated group and individual change for almost 30 years, and for 19 years she and Chris LaFontaine have together traveled globally in planetary service, and created numerous events offering both timely information and experiential, transformative processes. They created Lightsmith in 1994 to offer clear information and helpful assistance for this time of fundamental change in our lives and world. They consider the current challenges on earth as a birthing process, thrusting us out of an old reality into something profoundly new. Michele offers personal sessions to assist you where you are in your growth and evolution and healing process. Contact her at 651.224.4451, email michele@lightsmith. com, and visit www.lightsmith.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
2014: Energies beyond the Shift by Sara Wiseman
We had such high hopes for the Shift — the new age dawning in 2012 and continuing in 2013. And in fact, much of these did come true — these were heady years of releasing old patterns for most of us, especially old thought patterns contained in the collective soul. In 2014, we’ll see more of this transition or Shift and much of it is very, very difficult for humankind, the animal and plant kingdom, and the earth itself — great chaos, disaster and suffering will continue this year. This is what happens when seven billion souls all attempt to wake up at the same time. Many of us are grumpy at being shaken from the old dream, and many are not able to withstand the Shift at all. Overall, 2014 is a gentler year. It’s as if we’ve actually evolved a little bit. We understand where we need to go, and even if we’re not there yet, at least we’re pointing in the right direction. We don’t live in fear the same way we used to. In 2014, this much is true: the more you let go of the old paradigm, the more the new paradigm begins to show up in your life. Here are 11 signs to watch for: Time shifts. You’ll notice that time isn’t running on the same schedule as it used to; you’ll experience great passages of “no time” or being unable to remember time that has passed. Nowness becomes real. Spiritual awakening. The great leap forward continues for millions. Many of you will begin to experience great passages of true awakening. This is world wide. A new healing emerges. The health insurance fiasco is a sign that we are moving from the fear-and-scarcity based systems of health to a new way. Energy healing will become not just more mainstream, but more effective. The old models of illness are beginning to be released, even though we are still in the early stages. Food as medicine. The GMO battle is one of the most significant of our time. We begin to understand and fight for the value of food as medicine and our source of health. The ocean calls for help. The oceans, rivers and other bodies of water continue to use their force in weather and disaster to signal their great need for help. The refugee becomes a symbol of our Oneness. What happens to the least of us, happens to all. Transportation changes. Cars and oil dependency won’t be the same in five years. Marijuana becomes legal in more states. This creates shifts that we won’t understand for another decade. Human rights continue to be supported on all levels: civil, race, gender and age. Child and teen leaders. The new generation speaks out as a force; watch for key martyrs and leaders to emerge, like Malala did in Pakistan. The younger generations are communicating with each other, and waiting for their time to lead. The wise elderly. Boomers begin to have enlightenment left and right. Their ability to release and wake up from old paradigms is astounding. Many will be heroic for coming generations; this may also happen in your own family. a Sara Wiseman is a spiritual teacher and author of six enlightening books on spiritual intuition. She hosts the popular radio show Ask Sara, and is a regular contributor to DailyOM, Vivid Life and more. Visit her at www.sarawiseman.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
2014: Energy of Unconditional Love by Psychics in the Cities As 2013 drew to a close, hundreds of millions of people around the world joined in celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the man who will forever symbolize forgiveness and unconditional love for those who would do harm. It is a great blessing and a great challenge for each and every one of us to carry Mandela’s vision into 2014, to raise the universal vibration of love to a level never before seen in human history. To become aware of how we can project our own inner beauty and light to enrich those around us. To ease fear and to bring hope. Mandela’s death has brought light. Not all knew of this man and his life’s journey, but his peaceful, loving message has become worldwide knowledge because of the media, and this has surely made him smile. He always knew death would be another chapter — and an excellent means of reaching even more souls on this earth. His circle of love was his greatest triumph — not in the sheer numbers that he reached, but in how those he reached paid it forward. Our souls need to remember what it’s like to feel unconditional love. To love and be loved without judgment, to embrace our experiences, and, yes, even to thank those who have brought harm — those who have allowed their own light to dim so that we can learn and evolve. All of us together will decide what this next year will bring. The energy of unconditional love can prevail. This can be accomplished by the simplest acts of kindness. A smile. A gentle touch. To listen. To understand and accept, to embrace our differences. And to send nothing but love ahead of every step we take. a Psychics in the Cities are Judie Randall, Debra Battenfeld and Connie Braton — three Minnesota-based professional psychics who work together as a group. The ladies of Psychics in the Cities use the Power of Three to bridge the spiritual and everyday together. By using their individual gifts, the Psychics in the Cities will receive and give you powerful and meaningful messages from Divine to enlighten your journey. Visit PsychicsintheCities.com, call 612.860.9196 or email psychics@ psychicsinthecities.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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2014: What to look for through the power of 7
2014: Surprises, Secrets & Solutions
by Deborah Lynn11 Numbers are much more than a medium of measurement, because they represent qualities — and they represent energy. The year 2014 is a number 7. In Numerology, that is arrived at by adding each of the numbers together: 2+0+1+4 =7. Seven is the number of magic and mystery, having the ability to see far beneath the naked eye, the analyzer, to be reserved and thoughtful, to listen and not speak, to go inward (to meditate), to obtain knowledge and wisdom, to enjoy solitude, to be philosophical and, most importantly, to educate. Universally, the year 2014 is going to educate us and help us gain knowledge, take an interest in the unknown, be sincere and have great depth of feeling. When we look at the meaning of the individual numbers in 2014, we see far more: The number 2: Share and cooperate with others, be patient, be compassionate, and be considerate of others. My favorite definition of 2 is follow the Golden Rule and “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Zero stands for a circle; simply put, we can fill this circle with good things or bad things — the choice is ours. The important thing to remember with the zero is to complete as many things as we can, so have courage to finish the things that you start. The more you do this, the better things will be. The number 1: Positive attributes are pioneering, powerful, aggressive, creative, independent, original, a leader, ambitious, decisive, single-minded, a self-starter who can totally take care of self; negative attributes are intolerant, obstinate, tyrannical, egotistical, lazy, lacking in self-confidence, and indecisive. The number 4: Manifesting, taking unseen ideas and making them solid, to build, organize, to be frugal or practical, to be trustworthy, tenacious, having boundaries, to be firm, cautious, stable, devoted. In 2014, we are at a time when we can enjoy the magic of life. Take an interest in what others are saying; take time to enjoy your solitude. Read more, and start to meditate if you don’t do it now. Take an interest in the mysteries of life. Most importantly, listen to what others have to say. If a thought pops into your head, write it down for future reference. a
by Wes Hamilton This is your year to learn about guidance and solutions from your inner spirit. However, be aware that there are a few surprises in store for you this year as the unseen mystical 2014 (7) vibrational energy begins to make its presence known to you. At first you will have a sense of an inner tension just before you experience one of these powerful surprises. Yes, it’s time to listen and trust your inner voice, your intuition! This year I suggest you make a commitment to develop and trust your intuition as an additional resource for you to receive answers. You will be given many opportunities through out this year to learn many mystical secrets about yourself. The 7 energy works with the metaphysical world, the world of mysteries, unmanifested energy, secrets and magic. This 7 vibrational energy wants you to ask yourself, “What would I want Spirit to teach me about solutions to manifesting?” This year you are being offered an opportunity develop and trust your intuition to apply the mystical skills of leadership and manifesting while using the powers of 7 energy. Here is a proven metaphysical manifesting formula for 2014:
Deborah Lynn11 has had a lifelong interest in the unseen world and the path of the soul. Born with the psychic spiritual gifts of clairaudience and clairvoyance, she is a student of the Akashic Records, Numerology and Channeling Spirit. She has offered psychic readings for more than 30 years. Contact her at 651.439.5337 or visit www.DeborahLynn11.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Engage your Passion + a clear Intention (Vision) + focused actions = successful results
For you to accept new ways of manifesting in 2014, you must be ready to deal with sudden surprises. Learn to stay neutral and grounded when surprises and secrets show up. Making judgments about something being good, bad, right or wrong when it doesn’t match your beliefs can stop the flow of your creative energy as it is unfolding. Stay alert and follow your intuitive resources to discover the source of your creative energy. Connecting and manifesting at the source of your passion energy will create a more powerful result. The energy of 2014 will encourage you to read, go to classes, and study information on the mystical world of Spirit. The more you know about the unseen metaphysical world, the quicker you are able to manifest your desires. There are lots of movies being produced about the Spirit world, so if you don’t like to read, go see a movie! Lessons for 2014: Develop and trust your intuition. Learn and apply mystical secrets. Create a daily practice of connecting to your higher self. a Wes Hamilton is a Master Numerologist. Contact him at 612.308.2962 or wes@weshamilton.com. Visit www.weshamilton.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Putting Spirituality into Action T H I S M O N T H ’ S F E AT U R E D T O P I C
Redefining spirituality by Keri Mangis
“I’m not religious, I’m spiritual.” Over the years I’ve heard this repeatedly in spiritual circles (and truth be told, I’ve said it myself). Most people nod in understanding, but what does it really mean to be spiritual in the modern age? Wikipedia states there is no definitive or agreed upon definition of “spiritual.” So, while the jury is out, allow me to propose a definition that responds to today’s individual and collective needs: Spirituality is a process of awakening into and embracing the sacredness of all life. It is a journey of remembering who we are — our humanness and our divinity alike — through which we reclaim our unique gifts and then unabashedly, courageously and tirelessly shine these gifts directly from our heart into the world for healing, happiness and peace. First, spirituality is a process of awakening into and embracing the sacredness of all life. While “spirituality” may conjure up images of retreating from day-to-day life to reflect, meditate, pray and fast, these days there are so many seekers of all ages and from all walks of life who are spiritually hungry right now but have families, jobs, errands and commutes, which make retreating infrequent at best. While retreating is an immensely rewarding experience, we simply cannot afford to live the majority of our lives in suspension, holding our breath for the moment we can get away and be “spiritual” at some retreat or foreign country (or a meditation cushion!). This approach to spirituality leads to frustration, anger, hostility and deep sadness, as it separates and compartmentalizes our lives, leaving us half awake and spiritually empty. This new definition of spirituality invites us to be fully present to witness and participate in the sacredness within all stages and circumstances of life. We cease separating the “mundane” from the “spiritual” and instead merge them together. This is it, right here: this traffic jam, this sandwich, this conversation. There are gifts just waiting to be opened inside a child’s laugh, a clean toilet or a failed relationship. Open your heart to all of it. Feel. Hurt. Laugh. Cry. Yell. This is what it means to be alive, and nothing is more spiritual than being alive and knowing it. Secondly, it is a journey of remembering who we are — our humanness and our divinity alike. We hear it often in spiritual circles: “We are divine beings, having a human experience.” But how many of us secretly wish to skip over the muddy, imperfect and painful human experiences and abide only the divine, enlightened and ethereal
This new definition of spirituality invites us to be fully present to witness and participate in the sacredness within all stages and circumstances of life. ones? Or conversely, how many deny our divinity, cloaking it under false humility that serves neither us nor the world? We are both imperfectly human and perfectly divine. Our humanness provides experiences and lessons, allowing us to shed layers of false truths, masks and limitations. Our divineness empowers us with wisdom and inner knowledge, liberating us from dependency on any outside authority or guru to emulate or venerate (community support is important, however). By remembering and honoring all of who we are, we cultivate wholeness, authenticity and integrity. Finally, we reclaim our unique gifts and then unabashedly, courageously and tirelessly shine these gifts directly from our heart into world for healing, happiness and peace. Each of us is tasked to serve and contribute healing to the world’s countless needs in a unique and inimitable way. Like a facet of a diamond, we each sparkle uniquely when we let light through. Once we understand, embrace and hone our gifts, we rise up, shake off society’s limiting views dictating how and when we can be of service and courageously share them whenever and wherever we are. It’s time to discard old images of spirituality and adopt a definition that is empowering and engaging, one that allows us to pick up the reins in our lives and lead by example — a kind of spirituality that is all-encompassing, all-embracing, and powerfully grounded in compassion and loving-kindness. The world is counting on us to return from the mountaintops and practice spirituality as a way of life: witness and participate passionately in the sacredness of life, fully embrace who we are, and share our profound healing gifts with abandon each and every day. a Keri Mangis, CAP, ERYT200, is a passionate and radical seeker for truth and wisdom and is willing to go to the ends and depths of the earth to find it, while at the same time realizing that it can only be found inside our own hearts. You can usually find her going down one rabbit hole or another finding new things to learn, love and experience. Keri is a writer, teacher and speaker living in Minneapolis, MN with her greatest teachers — her husband and her two daughters. Visit www.kerimangis.com, and contact her at kerimangis@gmail.com. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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Look for Magic in life by Jen Hillman
Paging through Facebook this morning, a quote (attributed to Lou Barlow) and graphic (by The Mentor’s Channel) caught my attention: “Look for the magic in the daily routine.” I was instantly reminded of my dread of routine. I could almost feel my shoulders droop and my head lower. Repetitive tasks, never completed, always needing to be done, endless…. Routine can seem the opposite of spiritual. Where is the awakening? The drama? The newness? The learning? Routine has all the enlightenment value of a hamster wheel – unless we look for the magic. When I find magic in a daily routine, the effect is magnified. Finding magic in a run-of-the-mill location or during drudge work can mean more than finding magic in an already magical place or state of mind. A heart-shaped stone on the path I’m walking. Stepping outside to walk my dog in my barely suburban yard and hearing an unusual sound – as a flock of swans chortles southward over my head. Cleaning up a long-neglected pile of papers and finding a hastily jotted idea that I had forgotten about. A solution or brand new idea while mucking a horse stall or doing the dishes.
Listening to my dog whimper in the car during errands and following her gaze to see a hawk perched and thoroughly hidden high in a tree in a tiny strip of urban woodland – invisible to all except me. Spirituality, to me, is connection — connecting to the rest of the world and the greater powers that surround us. Magic and synchronicity remind me of the intricacy of which I am a part. Instead of shoving my figurative hands in my pockets and sulkily kicking the dirt (as I’m wont to do), if I can pause…just pause… and look around…magic is always near at hand. What I can connect with, I can find value in – including myself. Bringing spirituality into my daily life leads to connecting with myself; noticing that I listened, saw, heard, felt, knew, or tasted that magic and appreciating my ability to do so. So even a hamster wheel has enlightenment potential. Study the wheel, feel the spinning, watch the scenery, hear the whirring, jump on and off every now and again – and see the Magic. a Jen Hillman of Cleveland Heights, OH, is a lifelong student of animals and a “recovering” engineer, currently a student and teacher of dogs, horses, and cats, who also works with people to facilitate personal growth and leadership skills in partnership with animals and nature as the owner of A Spirited Life, LLC. Contact her at 216.320.0090 or email jenonahill@aol.com Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
The Guru in You: Be your own spiritual teacher by Melissa Hanson It’s a dirty little six-letter word, the desire for which halted my early spiritual development with fixation and compulsivity. It seemed everyone had succumb to the trend. Everyone except me, it seemed, had a mentor. With more fervor than the munchies in search of Doritos, I was Plato in search of my Socrates, until finally one day, my frustration turned to determination. I realized the world had throngs of selfmade successes: Steve Jobs, for one, didn’t have a mentor, and he became one of the greatest examples of ingenuity and authenticity in our time. Better to build a spiritual practice from discarded parts in my garage, I thought, than to have it fed to me with a gilded spoon. The Richie Rich approach to spirituality seems to spur even less character
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than Tom Hanks’ co-star in Cast Away [hint: it was a volleyball!]. So with my father’s sing-songy epithet echoing in my psyche, If I don’t do it…it won’t get done, I set out to forge my own path on the road to spiritual enlightenment. I was my own Thelma and Louise, and Lewis and Clark, and Moses, and Columbus all rolled into one. Blazing my own trail wasn’t always easy and often it was darn lonely, but I picked up insights along the way that will help you rev up your spiritual journey: Out With the Old — A spiritual journey often begins by assessing your supplies for the trek ahead and purging that which will not serve you. Limiting relationships, excess baggage, lofty expectations, and weighty self-loathing will have to be tossed overboard. You won’t want it where you’re headed, plus you’ll need to make room for the enlightenment you’re going to pick up along the way. Sponge Tactics — I imagine this is one step you’ve already mastered. It’s the act of soaking up all the spiritual content you can get your hands on. In this digital age overflowing with self-published books, blogs, and even tweets, there is no shortage of material ripe for the picking. Classes, workshops, and seminars are feasts for the soul, so go ahead and devour responsibly. Go Within —With the Vegas-scale all you-can-eat buffet of spiritual content available today, it’s important to approach each lesson, each concept, each statement with a healthy dose of skepticism. Let your intuition be your litmus test for validity. You won’t like every chocolate in your
Valentine box of chocolates, and you’re not likely to put stock in every statement made by even your most trusted spiritual teacher. So savor it, swish it around a bit, and if it doesn’t taste right — if it doesn’t feel right in your gut — disregard it and move on. Build a Circle — The road can at times be long…and winding…and dark… and bumpy…and exhausting. You’re going to want a warm, receptive group of souls for sharing ideas, frustrations and spiritual experiments. If you can’t find a group or circle in your area, Start one! Yes, you! Find Inspiration — Rather than feeling paralyzed by comparison or mimicking another’s ideals, let the mere fact that they’ve accomplished something be your proof it can be done and get inspired to accomplish your own something. Don’t forget, of course, to be inspired by your own successes, as well. Wherever this beautiful journey takes you, remember that you weren’t put on this planet to be a carbon copy of Wayne Dyer or Gabrielle Bernstein or Oprah Winfrey. You came here, rather, to be the one true you. If you want it done right, my father also used to say, you might as well do it yourself. So dare to be bold. Realize that if you can dream it, you can do it, and [insert Sinatra crooning here:] you can do it your way. a Melissa Hanson is self-mentored author, psychic, medium, spiritual teacher, and angel-card reader. She has studied mediumship and psychic science at the prestigious Arthur Findlay College in England and leads a psychic development circle in La Crosse, Wisc. Learn more about Melissa at www.melissahanson.co and follow her musings on Facebook. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
PUTTING SPIRITUALITY INTO ACTION
A Jewel awaits in Stillness by Efrén Francisco Solanas
What creative force manifests astoundingly inspirational individuals? What allows some human beings to become capable of realizing magnificence, often in spite of severe resistance? Nelson Mandela. Aung San Suu Kyi. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thich Nhat Hahn. Mahatma Gandhi. I speak their names aloud, vibrating with reverence for their accomplishments and the beauty of their humanity. I place their photographs on the walls of my home, looking upon them with tenderness, awe and respect. Because I work in the field of healing and spirituality, continuously surrounded by those who are striving to improve their lives and the lives of others, I am familiar with the question of how to put one’s spirituality into action. Honestly, I challenge the very premise and suggest that our primary focus needs to be directed towards realizing an intimacy with the Self. I admit my personal bias for explaining great humanitarian acts by attributing them to spiritual practice and divine inspiration. I cannot honestly say that all the individuals I honor and admire were adherents to a spiritual path. I study the lives of the magnificent ones in an attempt to understand what fueled their creativity and led to greatness. Human beings are gifted with consciousness and, yet, science and technology are still challenged to explain how it actually functions. The mystery is largely left uncharted. We also do not know what creates spiritual experience or how it inspires a paradigm shift. We only observe the results and marvel that somehow, contact with the spiritual fosters potent change. I have been increasingly adverse to the hype regarding spirituality, and in particular, enlightenment. The marketing of the mysterious, sacred aspects of human consciousness only serves to cheapen the experience. The materialism of the West is intent on molding spirituality into an object with an associated business model. Our divinity should not be distorted by superlatives and we must avoid the promise of a shortcut to ecstasy. Our spirituality is neither mechanical nor predictable. Life is a continuous stream of challenges. We are tested by circumstance and constant change. How we respond is a reflection of the quality of our inner life. If we react violently, it is likely because our mind is clouded by grief, regret, jealousy, competition, anger — any one of the many emotions that arise when we are not at peace with ourselves. If we meet the moment with equanimity, compassion and an open heart, it is confirmation that our inner world is in order and our glaze clear, free of the dark veil created by past injury or future desire. It is vital to know what motivates us and to be intimate with the many forces comprising our personality. The legacy of wisdom offered by master teachers from many spiritual traditions encour-
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ages deep contemplation in order to meticulously examine what in the mind prolongs suffering and prevents access to liberation. I know from personal experience that once one is aligned with Stillness, a process is initiated that allows the turbulence of the mind to increasingly soften and quiet. A stable place of reference forms — a resource of peace, clarity and compassion that expands into all areas of life. This Stillness is aligned with our purest potential. Allowing regular contact with sacred Stillness increases the possibility that we live and express from the most magnificent of human values. The miracle of consciousness is an inherent aspect of us. It is our natural inheritance. The task is to clear the muddle so that we can live from the still place within. It is neither an expensive nor grueling task. It is exquisitely simple. The tools required are self-discipline and focus. We are invited to change our habitual vacillation between thoughts regarding the past and the future, to be diligent and patient in tending our inner world so that we can reside fully in the present. It is only in the present where we can locate Eternity’s gifts. Last November, alone, high in the Andes in a snowstorm, I met a profound, deep peace in myself. In spite of the circumstances, I was fully present. My concerns dissolved and I was softly, simply held by Eternity. A part of me still vibrates with the sense of oneness I encountered that night. I often return to this reference point in meditation. During my daily activities, I notice that the qualities I long to embody are finding natural expression: patience, compassion, and clarity. a Efrén Francisco Solanas is teacher and practitioner of Senderos de Luz, a combination of powerful multi-dimensional healing modalities. He also leads sacred trekking adventures in the Peruvian Andes. He was born in Southern California and currently makes his home in Minneapolis. He works in the USA, South America and Europe, teaching various courses and, as time allows, attending clients in private session. Contact him at efren. solanas@gmail.com. Visit Efrensolanas.com or www.facebook.com/efren.f.solanas. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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The Rare Sands of Time by Rev. Richard W. Curney
The rare sands of time Tomorrow’s new precious hours Pouring into glass A challenge in each moment: to help others while respecting their spiritual growth. How do you wrap up love? Giving of your spiritual gifts is kinda like Christmas. You present a bowed up bit of bounty to your favorite people wrapped in thoughtfulness, wrapped in love. The toughest part of helping others is forever finding that fine line between giving an opportunity and fueling their self-worth. It’s easy just to throw love at a problem; it’s harder to direct that love to a person’s inner need.
One of the joys of getting old is to see the new patterns people paint on the fabric of old behaviors. The coolest thing is to watch a young bright light figure out kindness; figure out how to weave humor into the moment; figure out how magical the amazing new experience is that they are now in the midst of; figure out humility. It’s breathtaking how deep moments can be. I got the concept when I was a kid. Now, there are times when the far shore of a thought is off beyond the horizon. You can ride the seas of the moment in the craft of a thought. Sometimes it’s a pleasure cruise and you can allow the emotional provisions you store for your journeys to nourish your cruise. Sometimes it’s a business trip and answers to problems too distant for shore dwellers are fun to retrieve, especially if you find your thought catching winds of change. Spirituality in action is really just getting yourself ready to help others get themselves ready. World scriptures and enlightened
Living with kindness, high intentions by Debbie Lynn Laughlin When you live in kindness, spirituality is already in action, and that action will always speak louder than words.. There are everyday people doing everyday things, with nothing less than intentions for the highest good of us all. Most of these people would never consider what they are doing as anything other then basic morality. With that in mind, many would also concur that their actions really don’t need to have religion or spirituality attached to it. In fact, some would argue that if it does, the intention of basic goodwill becomes something else with an entirely different motive behind it — but this where good deeds and giving can become convoluted. Spirituality is not just “a thing to do”; it is a lifestyle. It is kindness at the very root of our being. It is inherent and is in each and every one of us — no matter what you call it. It is an inner source that leads to peace and betterment. When you live it, it shows and equates to simple love.
A very dear man I know is the most spiritual Soul I have ever met. He is also unequivocally anti-religious and anti-spiritual (or so he says), “Agnostic to the bone but without any claim to it.” He makes things happen with every ounce of energy he has, so I have coined him, “The King of Manifestation — personified.” To me, he represents the epitome of spirituality in action. Without prayer, chants, rites or rituals. No wishing boards, no beads, icons, seminars or retreats. He resonates effort. He has an amazing sense of humor, doesn’t take things personal, and he gives and shares his prosperity constantly. He has a good life and he wears it well.
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He stays mindful, peaceful, and thoughtful — always. Calm in horrific danger, happy in adventure, and loves to give. This is the art of a “spiritual being,” because his beliefs are accomplished simply by deciding to do and to be with the highest intentions to get it done. The motives are not attached to an “ism,” just true heart-felt convictions. Has he had loss and failure? Of course, more than you or I could ever imagine, and yet, it just reinforced his compassion, made him stronger and determined to do more. He discovered that action is the key to happiness — and doing is no “Secret.” Turning disruptions into gold (not to ever dwell on them), he is internally thankful for what life has shown him. For some, like this man, doing and giving is the only way to be. Acting upon without recognition (because recognition isn’t even a thought.) And for others, the motivation is purely self-serving. The line is a fine one, because there is also the other side of the coin that says all giving, no matter what the intention, is giving — and it truly helps so many in need. In essence, the universal laws are really easy. What goes around comes around; the echo is beautifully reflective and unforgiving. Call it “karma” (which has no affiliation with judgment good or bad), call it energy in and energy out, call it whatever you want. The motion is just a motion and it all ends up exactly how it was presented. But, the act of kindness, accountability and logic do equate to a good life, a healthy life, with an echo that has nothing to with spirituality or religion and everything to do with inner contentment.
On a deeper level, it would be advisable to understand the motives and the ego/ mind, because in the end, the only one we have to answer to is our self and or a higher power (if that resonates with you). But, no matter where or what the beliefs are, the actions that bring a smile and simple joy to another have far more reaching effects than what meets the eye. The smallest gestures can have huge implications. What we do, how we feel, that is a judgment call; it is going to be different for everyone. But living in kindness doesn’t make us a better Christian, Hindu, Agnostic, Jew, Buddhist, Catholic, etc. It makes us a kind soul — end of story. So for the sake of peace (inward, outward) — higher thought and greater consciousness — perhaps, it is time to stop worrying about how it looks and just do it. Stop the labels, the separations and the reasons on every level. Is it possible? The bottom line is this: no act of kindness ever goes unnoticed, ever. And in my experience, that is how “spirituality in action” works. a Debbie Lynn Laughlin is a Mother, Grandmother, Artist, Writer, Dancer, Yogi, Seeker of the Soul. She realized at a very young age that the outer reality was a far cry from her inner truth, and meeting her inner wisdom head on always turned into a challenge. The wonderment, curiosity and hypocrisy of life led to exploration and a cumulative documentation (art and journaling) of what she sees, feels and observes. Debbie writes and speaks to the logical side of Spirituality (being accountable, responsible, and full engaged in life’s happenings). Visit Facebook at 360 degrees of Inspiration (full circle): www.facebook. com/360degreesofinspiration. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
PUTTING SPIRITUALITY INTO ACTION manuscripts are plentiful. They are scattered throughout the centuries. Their seeds are constantly replanted in the minds of each generation. Our cultures, our languages keep alive core spiritual verities handed down, amplified, and redacted but always preserved in their essence. Before right and wrong Essence slipped into being Not going away The essence is goodness. It manifests as hope. It manifests as kindness. It manifests in its grandest and most mysterious way as love. As we become more of who we are, we have more to give. We read, we observe, we open our hearts a bit more when we learn our own strengths. We open our minds a bit more when we understand the rewards. The whole process may take a lifetime
or more. The beauty of opening the windows of our soul to this process is in the knowing of oneness. We become an open-ended chalice through which life loves to flow…just one more vessel to offer the flow of love to new generations. The challenge in each moment is to help others while respecting their spiritual integrity. Crystal clear moments Portraits for the wall of life Speeding hours stand still a Rev. Richard W. Curney has been the Rector of Saint Francis Liberal Catholic Church in Minneapolis since 1989. He publishes “Prof. Asabov Soblo’s E = MC2 Update” and “Morning Haiku” on Facebook. He is the author of Screaming Like Giants and numerous poems. Visit Stfrancisliberalcatholicchurch.org. Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Spiritualizing your day by Jerry Buchmeier
These are some exercises I have found to be very helpful in spiritualizing my daily activities. Note that the word “God” is just the word that I’m used to. For yourself, please substitute whatever word suits your own purposes, soul journey, and comfort level. When you have a moment in the day that does not require your full attention, ask God to be with you, and feel the signs of his/her presence. Then consider what you are about to focus on next. Request God’s help on that task. Open yourself and notice any response. Give thanks and proceed on your task. When you are intensely focusing on a task and there is a short break, give thanks for this task and this break. Then allow yourself to feel grace and freedom, and continue joyfully with your task. As you prepare to sit down for a meal, take the opportunity to give thanks for the abundance of food and other necessities in your life. As you give thanks, notice the glow around the food in response to your thanksgiving. Recognize also the divine presence that you feel. As you begin an activity that does not require your entire focus, set an intention to use your effort for the highest physical and spiritual good of all. Energize that intention in a state of gratitude, allowing the energy to rise from your spiritual heart to the heart of God. Maintain this connection to God as you continue the activity. Before you allow yourself to go to sleep at night, set your intention to be with God during the night. Invite God’s presence as you relax, and notice the deep stillness within your center. Let go and let God as
you fall asleep. When you awake in the morning, see if you can recall a contact with God during the night. Do this daily, and before long you will begin recalling such contacts. The vividness will increase with repeated experience, until each night has the potential to be a life-transforming event. When you begin an activity wherein you are relating to other people, find your center in and around your heart. Open your heart to God, and feel God’s presence in your heart. Then connect to the heart of the other person or people, and proceed with your activity. Notice how God’s presence in your heart harmonizes your activities with other people. When you begin an activity related to business, such as selling or buying, consider your opportunity a gift. Set an intention of thanksgiving and responding to this gift with appreciation towards the people you are interacting with. When you must wait for something, perhaps your computer, or a long line of traffic, and you feel frustration building up within, notice the frustration and welcome it. Let the frustration be, and welcome God’s presence, as well. Notice the change in your perspective. When you are tired and irritable, acknowledge this to yourself and to God. Allow yourself to feel these things. Find the peace beneath your tiredness and relax into that peace. Find God’s presence also in that peace. a Jerry Buchmeier is a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and channel practicing in Plymouth. You can reach him at jerrybuchmeier@comcast.net, or visit www.jerrybuchmeier.com. Read other articles about Jerry’s mystical experiences at The Edge online, at Edgemagazine.net/ author/jeromebuchmeier/ Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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12 STEP SPIRITUALITY: 6200 Colonial Way, Edina, MN 55436, www.12StepSpirituality.org – We Teach and Practice the 11th Step of AA: “Sought through prayer and meditation…” and explore the spiritual side of the 12 Steps. All are welcome. Workshops are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am – Noon, Colonial Church of Edina. All-Faiths Meditation & Worship Service: With Rev. Alan Pritz, at Om Collective, 3350 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis — Sunday Morning Meditation Worship Services for persons of all traditions – or none – who seek inner enrichment through a meditation-based spiritual service. No prior experience with meditation necessary – just an open mind and heart. 10:30-11:30am, Donation (suggest $10 - $20). More program info at www.Awake-in-Life.com ECKANKAR / TEMPLE OF ECK: Religion of the Light and Sound of God, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen, 952.380.2200, www.TempleofECK.org — Keys to spiritual experiences: Explore past lives, dreams and Soul Travel. Worship Service: first Sunday of each month, 10-11am Youth programs. Community HU Song: third Sunday of each month, 10-10:30am. Free workshops: Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm Tours available. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community: A Center for Conscious Living, 4401 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.922.4272, www.lakeharrietspiritualcommunity.org — Encouraging authentic spiritual connection through Sunday services, classes and workshops. Sunday 10:30am Services are led by our resident speakers Patty Peterson, Christine Day, Cindi Claypatch, Michael Foley and Linda Saggau; guest speakers; or Spiritual Director, Theresa Rose. 9am Services include Spiritual Development, Drum Service, Toning/Healing and Body and Soul. Space also available for weddings, concerts and special events.
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SAINT FRANCIS LIBERAL CATHOLIC CHURCH: 3201 Pleasant Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.823.4276, www. stfrancisliberalcatholicchurch.org — Holy Eucharist 10am Sundays; Rosary 9:30am First Saturdays. Solemn Benediction, 7pm Third Thursdays. Communion available to everyone. Freedom of conscience and belief. A church for seekers. Ordination of Women. Seven Christian Sacraments. Find us on Facebook. SPIRIT UNITED CHURCH: 3204 Como Ave. SE, Minneapolis, 612.378.3602, contact@spiritunited.com, www. spiritunited.com — Worshiping the Wonder, birthing the Emerging Spirituality. Welcoming ~ Supportive ~ Healing ~ Transformational. Discover your spiritual home. On Sundays: 10:30am Main service, 10:30am Kids With Spirit Class. UNITY CHRIST CHURCH: 4000 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, 763.521.4793, www.unitychristchurch.org — Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Sunday 8:15, 9:45 & 11:30am, nursery & Sunday school at all 3. 3V alternative service 5:20pm. Monthly Healing service 7pm on the 1st Tuesday. Adult education classes throughout the year. Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center: 4011 W. Hwy 13, Savage, 952.895.0745, www.unityofthevalleymn.org — “Celebrating the Light of Spirit within you.” Sunday service, Nursery, Rainbow Circles for children, and Uniteens at 10 am. Our Many Paths Metaphysical Book and Gift store is open Monday-Thursday 11am-3pm, Sundays 11am-12:30pm. Adult classes and workshops. Rental space available. WAGS & WORSHIP: At Spirit United Church, 3204 Como Ave. SE, Minneapolis, sage@dancingporcupine.com, www.wagsandworship.com — Dogma with a Twist… and a Wag! Contemplate, grow, connect and be with a community of other animal lovers. Bring your pets with you — as long as you know they’d enjoy it! A portion of the offering will go to a different an animal-related organization each month. 9-9:30 a.m. on the 1st Sunday of each month (regular service 10:30am).
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CAREER COUNSELING: Clarifying Conversations – guided by your own heart, inspired by your own knowing. Laurie Mattila, M.S.Ed., Career Counselor 651.644.7766, LaurieMattila@aol.com, www.LaurieMattila.com Chakra Reading/Healing: Energyworks! Intuitive Healers – Affordable, Accessible, Powerful Healing Services. Chakra & Distance Healing, IET, Metaphysical Coaching, Chakra Clinics @ Present Moment & more! Our clients say: “Amazingly Accurate” “Calming,” “Deeply Healing,” and “Life changing.” Nadine 651.329.2550, Fran 612.229.5586, energyworks444@gmail.com, www.energyworkshealers.com Clairvoyant: Angelic Inspirations®©™ – www.angelicinspirations.com – Psychic, Life, Aura & Angel Readings, Personal, Professional, Business & Career Consulting, Love, Relationships, Ghosts, Seeing & Talking To The Dead, Past, Present & Future Events, Therapist & much more! 50+ years experience. To schedule: 763.535.7982. World Renowned Clairvoyant Psychic Medium Dr. Rose Ann Schwab, 5216 Brookdale Dr., Minneapolis. COACHING / COUNSELING: Leave the past behind, start something new! You don’t have to stay stuck in the same old patterns – you can make real changes in your life. Gentle, alternative approaches make it easier than you imagined. Judy Steele, MTP, life coaching and counseling. Alternative practitioner 35+ years’ experience, whole-person perspective. 612.590.3193, www.judysteelemtp.com CRYSTALS, STONES, STONE ENERGY: In-home store open. Call for an appointment. Ki Stones features mineral specimens, crystals, tumbled stones (over 150 types), carved stone items (wands, spheres, animals, candles), decorator pieces, jewelry. Information on energy properties provided with all stones sold. Sheryl and Dale Fisher, Maple Grove, 763.420.9017, kistones@comcast.net, www.kistones.com
Attorney/Mentor: Unlimited potential lies within us to create the life and work that will optimally express our true Selves. I will support you in your process and help free you from the concerns that prevent you from being yourself, through intuitive dialogue, excellent legal skills, and most importantly love. Patty Zurlo, 612.308.7758, www.zurlolawoffice.com
EFT: Guaranteed Fast & Easy relief. Change your life Now. Dr. Kim Eisen, Experienced and Intuitive, Master of EFT, 612.802.HEAL (4325), kim@DoEFT.com, www.DoEFT.com
AYURVEDA: Holistic and spiritually based healing path towards wellness, vitality and fulfillment. Trust your body to lead the way to living the life you were meant to live! Keri Mangis, CAP, E-RYT, Elements Ayurveda in Linden Hills, 612.599.9668, www.elementsayurveda.com
Energy Healing: Healing Arts 101: Christine offers energy healing sessions for pain relief, relaxation and general health. She also teaches classes about many alternative / complementary health options. Check out www.healingarts101.com or call/text 651.338.1216
BODYWORK AND BREATHWORK: Gently transform limiting patterns at their core. Restore well-being of Body, Mind, and Spirit. Experience your life’s flow/fulfillment. Lee Timm Beaty, Light Heart Unlimited, 612.721.7108, leebeaty@visi.com
FENG SHUI CONSULTATION: Consultations, one-on-one professional mentoring, and workshops, Barbara Bobrowitz, Energetic Alignments, 763.571.9437, www.energeticalignments.com
Breathwork: Breathing is an ancient practice that deepens awareness, intuition and facilitates healing. Deanna Reiter and Troy Stende provide private/group sessions and certifications. Visit: www.qibreathingrevolution.com, 651.238.7248.
FLOWER ESSENCES: Numerous Flower Essences for spiritual and emotional healing. Books, Practitioners Available. Bob Gallagher, Martin Bulgerin, Present Moment Herbs & Books, 3546 Grand Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.824.3157, 1.800.378.3245, herbshop@presentmoment.com, www.presentmoment.com
BREATH WORK / ENERGY HEALING / SOUL COACHING: With Terri Peterson, SBF, TBF, RPh. Heal the body, clear old emotions & deepen your connection with Spirit. Soul Breathing™ workshops and group sessions, ongoing. Personal breath sessions with Soul coaching and/or Pranic Healing® / Reiki by appointment. Info: www.theconnectingspirit.com / Contact: theconnectingspirit@gmail.com or 651.442.4623
Grief & Trauma Therapy: Heal your grief and trauma with Induced After-Death Communication (IADC). This new therapy is able to rapidly heal grief and trauma resulting from the death of loved ones (including beloved pets) to a degree never before possible. In practice since 1990. Gary R. Beaver, M.A., Licensed Psychologist, 612.910.1191, garyrexbeaver@gmail.com, www.garyrbeaver.com
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HEALING CENTER: Zen Healing Center is a place where people will find healing through a fusion of diverse services, such as massage therapy, acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic and nutrition. Our philosophy is to integrate natural healing arts into a harmonious whole new form of life. Our focus is to help clients receive longevity and wellness by caring, teaching and guiding. Dr. Zen Matsuda, 952.800.8733, zenhealingcentermn@gmail.com, www.zenhealingcentermn.com
INNER CHILD WORK & EFT: Author of the best-selling Inner Child Workbook & EFT (Tapping) Practitioner, Cathryn Taylor 612.710.7720, www.JoinCathrynTaylor.com
HERBS: 600+ herbs, tinctures, capsules & oils, new and used books, Natural healing practitioners available. Bob Gallagher, Andrew Lucking, ND, Duane Givens, Present Moment Herbs & Books, 3546 Grand Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.824.3157, 1.800.378.3245, herbshop@presentmoment.com, www.presentmoment.com
Intuitive / Clairvoyant Reader: As a “Motivational Intuitive,” Amy Vasterling reads from your truth, giving you perspective about your life path. She is able to see, smell, hear and sense the essence of the Universal energy she solicits. Contact her at 612.791.3001. Visit www.intuitivepathfinder.com
HOLISTIC CENTER: Bee Merry Holistic Center — check out the BeeMerry.org website for more information.
INTUITIVE CLASSES & READINGS: Eye of Horus Metaphysical 612.872.1292. Intuitive Tarot, Psychic & Palm readers available for in-store private readings or events. Classes in Psychic Development, Tarot & Runes. Schedule online at www.EyeofHorus.biz
HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY: Counseling, Stress Management, Hypnosis, Sheryl Fisher, MSW, LICSW, 763.420.9782 HOMEOPATHY: 2000 Homeopathic Remedies, Individual Potencies, Books, Practitioners Available. Bob Gallagher, Andrew Lucking ND, Martin Bulgerin, Present Moment Herbs & Books, 3546 Grand Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.824.3157, 1.800.378.3245, herbshop@presentmoment.com, www.presentmoment.com HYPNOSIS & TRAINING: Heal emotional patterns and create a nurturing relationship with yourself and others. Hypnotherapy for weight loss, stop smoking, fears, phobias, pain, psychic gifts, past lives, spirituality, and more! Susan Just, CH, Dynamic Minds, Inc., Hypnotherapy Center & Training, 612.827.8094, www.dynamicmindsinc.com HYPNOSIS & TRAINING: Past Life, Life-Between-Lives Regression, Madonna Kettler, Ph.D., L.B.L., Center for Inner Peace, 612.709.5578, Madonna@madonnakettler.com HYPNOTHERAPY: Need relief from anxiety, depression, phobias or PTSD? Ready to gain insight into your soul’s purpose through Past Life or Life-Between-Lives regression? 12 Years Experience. Eric Christopher, MSMFT, CHT, St. Paul, 651.649.1952, www.ericjchristopher.com HYPNOTHERAPY & CONSCIOUSNESS COACHING™: Change your mind. Change your life. Five Phase Advanced Transformational Hypnotherapy.™ Transform limiting beliefs, fears, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, weight loss, smoking, habits. Mind-Body-Spirit stress reduction, breath work, self-hypnosis, meditation. Judith Froemming, BA, CH, CTC, HNLP, Infinite Mind Hypnosis and Coaching, 651.216.0085, www.infinitemindhypnosis.com Hypnotherapy/Psychotherapy: Build your own skills for relationships across the veil, interactive prayer, Synergy Meditation, and do-it-yourself therapy. Get help with smoking cessation, past-lives, between lives, and healing trauma, sexual abuse and other issues. Jerry Buchmeier, Ph.D., psychotherapist, channel for Mother Mary, 763.546.4133, jerrybuchmeier@comcast.net, www.jerrybuchmeier.com
INSURANCE: Don’t pay too much for auto, home, renter’s, life, boat, snowmobile, or motorcycle insurance - call me for a quote so you can start saving money right away. Your local, reliable insurance agent. Kristin Johnson, kjohnson7@allstate.com, 952.873.7452. I love referrals!
Intuitive Guidance, Medium, Coach: I offer a loving connection to your soul and your personal story. My purpose in being is to bring truth, love and joy into your consciousness. I do this through conversations with your soul that provides you with information that is most useful to you at this time. Kristine Meerschaert 651.346.9646, lovetruthjoy6@gmail.com, Yourtrueidentity.com INTUITIVE READINGS: I am Madame Z. I will assist you on your journey. Intuitive Readings, Parties, Events, 612.659.8101 or email talllady55@yahoo.com LIFE PATH READINGS: With the guidance of nonphysical Teachers who have worked with me for over 40 years, my in-depth sessions offer unique perspectives and are focused on helping you to unfold your Life Path in the Clear Light of Spirit and express your expanded Self. Claudia LeMarquand, M.A., Psychic Medium, Professional Counselor, Mentor, 651.402.3100, claudialemarquand@gmail.com Melaleuca: Looking for safe, Green, concentrated, eco-friendly products? Shop wholesale, 30-40% discount, 350+ products, all with 100% satisfaction guarantee. New customers receive $100 Free product. Catalog shop monthly online or 800 number. Business opportunities available. Jill Brittain, Melaleuca Marketing Executive, 952.457.0698, jcbrittain@comcast.net Mind-Body Integrative Healing: Therapies and classes to retrain your body and mind. Re-Align to your fullest potentials. Resolve stress and unhealthy patterns with life-changing experiences; hypnotherapy, shiatsu bodywork, energywork and Tai Chi Chih, Qigong and mindfulness meditation. St. Paul & Stillwater. Theresa May, 612.345.1537, www.heavenonearthhealing.com NUTRITION: Do you know how to eat well, but struggle to make good food choices? Discover the root causes of your eating patterns. This knowledge can empower you to enjoy whole foods that are delicious and satisfying. Free, 60-minute consultation. Maggie Christopher, Certified Holistic Nutrition Counselor, St. Paul, 651.231.1360, www.maggiechristopher.com
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PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIC MEDIUM & ANIMAL INTUITIVE: Alison James. Readings by phone worldwide. Ongoing psychic development courses – novice to professional – and ongoing psychic practice circles. Workshops. Public and in-home events. Detailed information, all scheduling and payment options are found online at www.alisonjames.us. Contact Alison at alison@alisonjames.us or voicemail 612.424.1411 Psychic Healing: Transformation of your Body, Mind & Soul. I Receive messages from my Guides for you to help with the Healing Process, utilizing many modalities, including Energy Healing, Mediumship, Reiki, Guided Meditation & EFT. I gently guide you through your Blissful Journey with Compassion and send you home with Tools & Education for Self Care. KAS Inc., Kimberly, 952.232.0958, HopeHealing4U@gmail.com, MNMedium4U.com, LotusHealing4u.com PSYCHIC / INTUITIVE READER: Soul Readings for clarity and guidance. Psychic Development Classes to discover and live from your innate body/soul/psychic gifts. Cindy Lehman 612.669.1861, cindy@cindylehman.com, www.cindylehman.com Psychic Medium: Valerie Landy is a Psychic Medium who connects with loved ones on the other side. Spiritual Life Coach Occupational Issues, Divorce & Child Custody,Abuse Issues. Help finding missing people and pets. Massage & Reiki Healing. Contact Inner Intuition at www.InnerIntuition.com or call 320.267.4218 or 1.888.482.0137 for appointments. PSYCHIC MEDIUM: Well-Known Psychic Medium Deborah Lynn11 is gifted with the power to Name, names. She is unlike any other as she is known to go back 2-3 generations or even ten years into the future. To be amazed, call her at 651.439.5337 or visit www.deborahlynn11.com
SACRED WORD ATTUNEMENTS: Your Optimal Future through ancient sound technology! Through Resonance with sacred, archetypal words from Sanskrit, Hebrew, Aramaic and Arabic, I create personalized attunements designed to align you with the direction of optimal growth for the person you wish to become. John V. Berdy, M.A., Psychotherapist, Musician, expertise in grief and loss, 651.408.2172, jvberdy@gmail.com Shamanic Breathwork™ & Spiritual Guidance: Discover and manifest your Soul Purpose. Experienced Shamanic Breathwork™ facilitation, hypnotherapy, past life regression and spiritual guidance for groups and individuals in Burnsville. Deb Irestone, DMin, MA, 952.250.2543, www.shamanshearth.org, deb.irestone@gmail.com Shiatsu Therapy: By nourishing and restoring a healthy balance of life energy or Qi, Shiatsu Therapy reconnects body, mind and spirit thus enhancing the body’s innate healing abilities, while reducing pain, promoting wellness and providing deep relaxation.Half Moon Shiatsu, LLC, Karen Peterson, 612.306.8943, halfmoonshiatsu@gmail.com, www.halfmoonshiatsu.com SHORTCUT TO SUCCESS: Do you transform people’s lives, but are struggling to get more clients, money, or grow your business? Check out the “Shortcut to Success – Quick Start Program.” Kim Eisen, Success Coach, Master of EFT, 612.802.4325, kim@ShortcutToSuccess.com, www.ShortcutToSuccess.com Sound & Vibrational Healing: Sound and Vibrational Healing with Tuning Forks, by either specific sound (frequency or key) or forks applied directly to the body according to trigger points, meridians or chakras. Beneficial in relaxation, stress reduction, or stimulation/ promotion of healing and pain reduction. Excellent used in conjunction with Reiki and Chakra balancing, also offered. Body & Sol TANSpa, 2653 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park, MN 55426, 952.922.9229, www.bodysoltanspa.com
Psychic Reading / Intuitive: Ilga Cimbulis: Readings, Classes, Parties, Events. 612.385.3005, ilga@ilgacimbulis.com, www.ilgacimbulis.com
SUFI: Four Layers of the Heart, Jess Fauchier, 763.360.9259, fauchier@goldengate.net, www.suficentermn.org
REIKI HEALING: Feel Empowered on Every Level! Reiki Training and Sessions, schedule a Reiki I or II class, inquire about Reiki Master apprenticeships, Rachel Miejan, Reiki by Miejan, 651.735.2863, rachel.miejan@gmail.com, ReikibyMiejan.com
Workshop Leader Training: Become a licensed Heal Your Life® workshop leader in the philosophy of Louise Hay. Complete manuals and materials provided. Feb. 22 - March 1. Authorized by Hay House and approved by Louise Hay. San Diego and East Coast. Heart Inspired Presentations LLC, Patricia Crane, 800.969.4584, patricia@heartinspired.com, www.healyourlifetraining.com
REIKI HEALING: Reiki Training and Treatments, Dale & Sheryl Fisher, Maple Grove, 763.420.9017, dashf@comcast.net
YOGA: Therapeutic yoga : healing for body and mind, like a prayer, feels like you’ve just been on a relaxing vacation with many self revelations. Unpretentious setting & compassionate instructors, gently challenging, welcoming. Circle Pines in the North Metro. Body Mind Circle, Hiyala Indiga, 612.850.0071, info@bodymindcircle.com, Bodymindcircle.com
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January 11 – “The Healing Angels of the Energy Field”: 9:30am to 5pm – You will learn how to call upon the healing angels with a special prayer of invitation. Also, learn how to use heart link to connect with the energy of the angels. You will invite each of the healing angels to support you on and in all levels. Contact Edwinna Sackariason, 651.653.0786, to register. January 11-12 – Reiki I, Reiki II or Reiki Healing Sessions: Reiki training available through Rachel Miejan, Reiki by Miejan. Universal Life Force Energy. Feel it. Be it. Reiki leaves you calm and relaxed and pain free. January 11-12 or schedule a time convenient for you. Contact Rachel at 651.735.2863 or email rachel.miejan@gmail.com and visit ReikibyMiejan.com January 13 – Holistic Dog Training Class: You will learn skills to bridge the communication gap between you and your dog in a holistic and intuitive way. Solving real life problems. This is a class unlike any other you have ever taken! 7pm, Urban Tails Pet Supply, 2106 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. Details: contact Inga From at 612.701.7217 or info@ahippiedog.com. Visit www.ahippiedog.com/home.html January 14 - March 26 – Hands-on Energy Healing with Ron Moor: Learn about healing energy as you deepen your capacity to be of service. Heart-centered, grounded, real. Foundational class open to all. 11 weeks, Tuesdays 7-9pm at Spirit United, 3204 Como Ave. SE, Minneapolis. Info: ron@centerforwholeness. com, 952.929.1559. January 16 – EFT “Get Rid of My Stuff” Free teleseminar: Do you feel stuck? Quickly release and heal what’s in the way of your abundant and joyful
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Happenings continued January 25 – Free Winter Warm-Up for the Body, Mind & Spirit: Spring Sampler: Escape the winter blahs, with workshops on tai chi, qigong, aromatherapy, nutrition, belly dancing, Ayurvedic health, EFT and more. Come for part or all. 10am-2:30pm, Free, Normandale Community College, 952.358.8343, Normandale.augusoft.net January 26 – Psychic Expo: Featuring Healers, Readers, Products: (animal communication, dream analysis, relationship, career questions, spiritual connections, more), Free classes. $3, 10-5pm, Sunday, Jan. 26, 4923 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake. Details: www.wellness4u.biz January 27 - March 10 – Beginning Tai Chi for Health and Arthritis: Tai Chi for health beginning follows the Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation program. Recommended as a starting point for your Tai Chi journey, this 6-week course will introduce Dr. Lam’s Simplified Sun Style Tai Chi in a safe and supportive environment. Other certified teaching assistants may be scheduled to teach this course on an infrequent basis. 7-8pm, $59, Normandale Community College, 952.358.8343, Normandale.augusoft.net January 28 - March 18 – Psychic Development Circle with Alison James: 8-week series, 7-9pm on the following Tuesdays: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18. Beginner to advanced. Includes guided meditation, exercises with practice and open forum in a supportive environment. Early bird discount until January 7. Upstairs, through door left of Hwa Rang Do, 5417 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis. Details: www. alisonjames.us February 1 – Reiki Energy Therapy Level 1: Reiki Energy Therapy is a simple, natural and safe method of therapy that uses life force energy transmitted
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Words of wisdom by Nadine Penny Paint the town red (and yellow, pink, blue, green and orange) this January as you ditch the drab and color up a storm in honor of “Inspire Your Heart with Art” month. Get creative by drawing, painting, sculpting, knitting or sewing. Creative endeavors are great for the mind, body and spirit as you relax, enjoy and connect to the right and intuitive side of your brain, which opens you up to inner wisdom and divine inspiration. Don’t consider yourself an artist? Then embrace an art exhibition instead — and ensure this New Year gets off to a fine (st)art! a Nadine Penny attained her M.A. from the University of Denver in Counseling Psychology. Nadine lives in Minnetonka where she works as a medium, life issues reader and Reiki master. Contact her by email at nadine.penny@gmail.com and visit www.nadinepenny.com. Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved.
through a practitioner’s hands that offers physical pain reduction and profound relaxation. Reiki Energy Therapy sessions are a hands-on, fully clothed touch therapy. These courses are taught using traditional Usui Reiki form. 8am-4pm, $150, Normandale Community College, 952.358.8343, Normandale. augusoft.net February 1 - March 8 – Beginning Tai Chi for Health and Arthritis: Tai Chi for health beginning follows the Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation program. Recommended as a starting point for your Tai Chi
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HOST YOUR OWN SHOW: Inquire about hosting your own monthly Edge Talk Radio program (one-hour programs from your own home) by calling Cathryn Taylor at 612.710.7720 or Cathy Jacobsen at 763.433.9291. Friday, January 3 at 2 p.m. Central “Edge Quantum Techniques” with Heidi and Tom
Tuesday, January 7 at 6 p.m. Central “Edge Learning Well” with Maureen Pelton
First Friday of each month — Quantum Techniques Practitioners Heidi Gilman and Dr. Thomas Miller talk about using the Quantum Techniques Energy Healing Technique to restore normal communication in blocked or reversed energy systems; acupuncture meridians and bioenergetic fields of the body. This technique helps the body to heal from acute and chronic physical and non-physical symptoms.
First Tuesday of each month — Learning Well - Your partner in integrative health education. You’ll hear from fascinating experts who will share rich information designed to enhance your health, career and relationships. Learning Well…bringing growth, joy and inspiration to your life! Sponsored by the Integrative Health Education Center of Normandale Community College.
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journey, this 6-week course will introduce Dr. Lam’s Simplified Sun Style Tai Chi in a safe and supportive environment. Other certified teaching assistants may be scheduled to teach this course on an infrequent basis. 10:30-11:30am, $59, Normandale Community College, 952.358.8343, Normandale.augusoft.net February 5 – Beyond Meditation: How 15 Minutes Can Change Your Life: Would you invest 15 minutes a day to find inner peace, help you run your life better, and have the experiences of saints or mystics? Learn dynamic exercises to thrive spiritually. Free!
Wednesday, January 8 at 6 p.m. Central “Edge Inner View” with Cathryn Taylor Second Wednesday of each month — Join Cathryn as she shares 60 minutes of conversation with Gary Beaver, M.A., a licensed psychologist who presents Induced After-Death Communication. This amazing new therapy rapidly heals grief and trauma resulting from the death of loved ones (including beloved pets) to a degree never before possible. He will be demonstrating this therapy on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Aslan Institute, 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan
Thursday, January 9 at 6 p.m. Central “Edge Animal Talk” with Mary Stoffel Second Thursday of each month — Animal communicator Mary Stoffel gives insights into the relationships that our animals have with us, and with each other. Join her to explore how animals feel, think, work, heal and react as they share our lives. Learn how to help your animals cope with change, illness and trauma. Get practical information dealing with all types of animalrelated issues.
Sunday, January 12 from 6-8 p.m. Central “On the Edge” with Doug & Cathy Second Sunday of each month — Join Doug & Cathy as they dig for the truth about topics such as UFOs, vaccines, genetically modified food, Earth changes, global warming, death and the afterlife, plus much more. The hosts will be joined by notable guests who will share their knowledge.
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Wednesday, February 5, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen, 952.380.2200, www. TempleofECK.org, www.facebook.com/Eckankar. Pre-register; free book at class. February 5 - March 13 – Belly Dance for Every Body: This class is designed for people in any kind of body. Belly Dance is extraordinarily beneficial for improving flexibility, core strength, endurance, musculature awareness, and posture improvement. Students will be introduced to the foundation moves of Middle Eastern dancing. This class encourages all ages and body types to improve their health in a gentle, nurturing environment and have fun doing so. 6-7pm, $59, Normandale Community College, 952.358.8343, Normandale.augusoft.net February 8 – Sacred Partnership Couples Workshop: Sacred Partnership resolves anything that does not look like love. Learn practices to support Sacred Partnership, increasing awareness, energy flow, intimacy and healing in your relationship. Minneapolis, MN. Contact Susan at 952.922.1848 or go to www.themindfulcouple.com February 8 – Face Reading: Introduction to Physiognomy: Physiognomy is the ancient process of interpreting facial structure to learn about the inner person. Our facial structure is our “soul print.” Every face is perfect, and reveals both our gifts and our challenges. This information will empower the participant in situations where we often feel less than powerful - relationships, sitting on either side of the interview table, in team meetings, and the dating game. 6:30-9pm, $49, Normandale Community College, 952.358.8343, Normandale.augusoft.net February 8-9 – Healing Touch International Certificate Program - Level 1: Nurturing energy therapy for health care professionals and persons committed to healing. Healing Touch is a relaxing,
nurturing energy therapy that uses gentle, heartcentered touch to assist in balancing Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual well-being. It enhances the body’s natural ability to heal through the human bio-field, energy centers and energy field. Class location: Wind over Fire Healing Arts Center, Rochester, MN. For more information go to www.windoverfire.com or call 507.281.6649. February 11 - March 18 – Ayurveda Certificate: Ayurveda is the holistic medical system from India which has been practiced for more than 5000 years. Ayurveda emphasizes prevention and encourages health through balancing body, mind and consciousness. This 6-course series will introduce core Ayurvedic principles of right thinking, food choices, life style changes, and the use of herbs as key factors to create balance in energies responsible for body-mind functions. 6-8:30pm, $249, Normandale Community College, 952.358.8343, Normandale.augusoft.net February 12 – Discover Soul Travel! Getting a higher perspective through Soul Travel can help you master your spiritual destiny. Find out how. Free! Wednesday, February 12, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen, 952.380.2200, www. TempleofECK.org, www.facebook.com/Eckankar. Pre-register; free booklet. February 13 - May 4 – Sound Healing Mastery Certificate – Blended Learning: This 60+ hour certificate program in sound healing with Kay Grace includes 10 teleseminars and a three day intensive retreat. Learn to use sound and intention for personal healing, or to supplement your healing practice. $1,100 tuition, $497 room & board, Normandale Community College, 952.358.8343. For details: www.energyexpress.com/sound-healing-certification/ February 19 – Psychic Development Class: Learn to consciously access and work with your soul’s
Wednesday, January 15 at 6 p.m. Central “Edge Happenings” with Cathy Jacobsen
Sunday, January 19 at 11 a.m. Central “Edge Sage Pages” with Harmony Green
Third Wednesday of each month — Live conversations with those who are bringing special events to the community in the next month. Gather more insight into what to expect at these coming events and why they will be meaningful to you in your everyday life. Visit the Edge Happenings events calendar here. For more information on how to include your events in Edge magazine, call Cathy at 763.433.9291 or email cathy@edgemagazine. net.
Third Sunday of each month — The first half of the show are the Pages from the Path, when Harmony offers brief readings concerning Divine Life Purpose. Then, a guest will discuss his or her path and how they came to it and the gifts they are sharing with the world.
Thursday, January 16 at 6 p.m. Central “Beyond the Edge” with Mary Laven Third Thursday of each month — We often become bewildered about alternative therapies and concepts and their effectiveness. Mary’s show will assist you in gaining in-sight and a deeper understanding of some exceptional alternative therapies and their practitioners, removing our expectations and grasping better ways toward healing our bodies to become the person we are meant to be and become fully present.
clarity, guidance, purpose and wisdom. Wednesday evenings, February-November. Cindy Lehman, 612.669.1861, cindy@cindylehman.com, www. cindylehman.com February 19 – What Happens When I Dream? Learn how to unlock the messages in your dreams tonight to help you tomorrow. Free! Wednesday, February 19, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen, 952.380.2200, www.TempleofECK. org, www.facebook.com/Eckankar. Pre-register; free booklet at class. February 21-23 – Integrated Energy Therapy® Practitioner Certification: Join us for a process that offers powerful days of energy therapy with the Angels of the “Healing Ray.” Fabulous heart-centered tool for self, client and distance healing. Includes a 12-strand Spiritual DNA attunement at each level. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced certification earned. Contact Edwinna Sackariason, 651.653.0786 to register. Reminder: “The Healing Angels of the Energy Field” on January 11. February 26 – Past Lives/Present Opportunities: Find out how to explore your past-life connections and find more freedom and love today! Free! Wednesday, February 26, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen, 952.380.2200, www.TempleofECK.org, www.facebook.com/Eckankar. Pre-register; free booklet at class. March 21-23 – Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Practitioner Certification: Three-level process offering powerful days of interfacing with Angels. Heart-centered tool includes self, client and distance healing. Three 12-strand DNA attunements. Gentle and Nurturing Approach. Earn advanced IET certificate. Register at www. earthangeltherapies.com or 928.300.0359.
Monday, January 20 at 5:30 p.m. Central “Edge EFT Happy Half Hour” with Cathryn Taylor Third Monday of each month — Take the edge off your day! Treat yourself to a half hour of relaxation and relief with the new, innovative stress-reducing technique of Energy Tapping. Learn how to use EFT for Body, Mind, Heart & Soul.
Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m. Central “Edge Insights” with Deborah Lynn11 Fourth Thursday of each month — Twin Cities Psychic Medium and Author Deborah Lynn11 helps you discover why and what it is you are working on in your life on Earth. Learn how to manifest your life on Earth as it is in your heaven. And free mini-readings for those who call in.
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