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NATURAL LIVING ON THE CENTRAL COAST

A time of change The Nature Alchemist Reflexology lemon myrtlE THE Yoga of MOTHERHOOD

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ISSUE 30

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Gnostic Forest offers readings daily from 10am – 4pm • Tel: 02 4344 5251

Bridget – Mon

Bridget knows Palmistry to be a map of the person. A skilled and intuitive interpretation with the wisdom of experience can reveal you to yourself. You can change your lifestyle, career and love life. It is within your power.

Clare – Sun & Mon

Coming from a long line of Scottish mediums, Clare is able to give accurate Angel intuitive readings, using psychometry she can empower you to find your true life path.

Barbara – Tues, Wed, Sat

Medium – connects to lost loved ones. Psychic – feels into situations to give guidance and direction. Intuitive – sensitive to your inner world.

Seamus – Tues, Wed, Fri

Using the Lenormand Gypsy Cards, Seamus views your current life path and interprets dream messages. For over 25 years he has helped lost and earthbound souls to find peace, allowing calm and good fortune back into the lives of clients.

June – Thurs & Sun by phone

Uses psychometry (jewellery reading) psychic and mediumship skills to contact those in spirit. A master Feng Shui practitioner (30 years experience) understand how energy moves and the art of placement to guide you towards ease.

Suzanne – Thurs &Sun

Suzanne has been reading for 30+ years using her psychic ability, intuition, tarot and oracle cards. She can help you clarify your current situation, look forward to what is to come and assist you to trust your inner guidance.

Jennifer – Fri & Sat

Genuine and honest, Jennifer uses tarot, astrology and numerology to give specific and accurate information about now and timing for future possibilities.

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Readers offer interpretations of the situation and possible outcomes. As this is the world of free will you always have the power to change outcomes and determine your own future.

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ere we are with our 2nd issue for 2020.

Thanks for your patience as this year has pushed us all to a new place. The things we took for granted in previous times are no longer stable. While we feel the shift is taking us to a better place personally and globally, we are not there yet, and things take more thought than before.

In this issue we show some examples of how people are adapting to a different world. The call to reconnect with nature is strong. There is a need to redefine business and find new ways forward. Together we can use the void, the place between worlds to create a future of greater balance and connection, one we will be proud to hand our children.

Namaste Mary

EDITORS: Mary and Emily Holstein

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DESIGN: Justin Archer • www.jellytreestudio.com

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COVER: Rochelle Heveren, The Nature Alchemist

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Gnostic comes from the ancient Greek word gnosis, which means knowledge gained through personal experience.

reflexology............................................................. 9 THE GOOD/BAD ENERGY MYTH........................ 11 ROCKS/CITRINE....................................................... 12 TEA/GNOSTIC BLENDS..........................................13 A time of change................................................15 GNOSTIC MANA MENU..........................................16 Gnostic Corner Evolution.........................18 YOGA/The Yoga of Motherhood.............. 21 ON THE CORNER.................................................... 22 FAVOURITES..............................................................29 PLANETARY INFLUENCES..................................30 G

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Gnostic School of Higher Learning Monday 7–9pm: Philosophy A casual discussion group using philosophical principles to examine the physical and spiritual processes of life. In a relaxed informal way we cover topics like, your place in the world, how your thoughts and words manifest into your experiences. We consider the frequencies that unite us all and everyone’s opinion is respected..

All open minds welcome $10 Gnostic Forest 4344 5251 Wednesday 10am: Free Talk A great place to connect. We offer our space to a different speaker each week. You will meet some news friends, maybe connect with some old and learn something new each week.

Come along and experience our community at work. Gold coin donation.

Gnostic Forest 4344 5251 Thursday 10–11am: Meditation With over 20 years of experience Michel uses Guided meditations with help from the spirit realms.

Practise ways to find your centre, find keys to stillness, peace and your true self. Gold coin donation.

Michell 0411 605 848

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Saturday 11am: Meditation A relaxing guided meditation, to help bring the mind and body into a state of peacefulness. $10 Angie Starbright 0424 290 128 Saturday 1–2.30pm: All is of God. We are spirit.

Our wisdom and guidance will help you realize and be your highest truth. Know your oneness, feel God and divine Love. Over 20 years of experience. Cost: $15.

For inquiries or booking phone Michell 0411 605 848 WORKSHOPS Saturday alternate weeks 3–5pm: Opening your Gifts Each fortnight we come together to understand Universal Law and what it is that closes your heart to yourself and others. As you begin to open your heart more deeply your gifts also start to open in a safe and held environment. $29.

Please phone Ama’taria 0475 411 963 to confirm Saturday alternate weeks 5:30–7pm: Unveiling Your Body We all have trauma held in the cells of our body, this creates pain, disease or illness. During our time together you will work with a code (form of mandala) to support the unlocking of the story you hold that creates the pain. $29.

Please phone Ama’taria 0475 411 963 to confirm

Contact Gnostic Forest for other courses and workshops 4344 5251 Saturday alternate weeks 3–5pm: Women’s Circle Using self care tools and working with the moon phases to empower and integrate emotions, creating a calmer happier YOU. $29.

Phone Kate to book your place 0404 495 678 SUNDAY 1st Sunday monthly 10am–12.30 Oct, Dec: Mandala Workshop Learn how to make symmetrical mandala from scratch, suitable for all ages. Materials provided Cost $40 Sarah 0487 764 305 SUNDAY 1st Sunday monthly 10am–12.30 Nov: Vision board Workshop Make your dreams on paper come true in reality, suitable for all ages. Materials provided Cost $40 Sarah 0487 764 305 It is our intention to offer space for the distribution of knowledge. Each facilitator shares their opinions and students receive through their own interpretation taking full responsibility to discern their own gnosis.

PERSPECTIVE

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e absorb information and respond in all sorts of different ways. Nothing could be truer in this unprecedented year of COVID19.

Now, more than ever it is important to show compassion and kindness to each other.

For most of us things in our lives had started out as in any other year, working, planning holidays, buying concert tickets and signing up for sport, renewing memberships to our favourite clubs and all the other activities and celebrations that go into making up our modern lives.

Then in early March we were asked to respond to something we could not see, a pandemic was heading our way and we needed to retreat. We were asked to isolate and only venture out for essentials supplies. With trust in our authorities most of the world heeded this warning and complied without resistance. Within 2 weeks businesses that were considered non-essential closed down and life as we knew it was put on hold.

This provoked a wide range of reactions, noone escaped and each of us reacted according to our core concerns. For some the isolation was a relief, a chance to rest and re-access our priorities.

There were others that were separated from loved ones and for them the isolation ignited loneliness and depression. The constant updating of information meant there was nowhere to hide.

Unless you were disciplined enough to turn off the news, you were being informed and re-informed at 1/2 hourly intervals.

There was also controversy about the cause and the cures. Our world was navigating new territory and with so many different opinions, at times the polarisation caused heated debates about the authenticity. Were we being told the truth? or being led down a deliberate path towards a limited future.

As the crisis drags on and in contradiction the year disappears at unimaginable speed, it has become evident that our immune systems, the very things that will help us resist dangerous viruses need to be maintained from all angles.

Less fear and more sunshine, by using nature we gain strength and keep aligned to the energies of mother earth. Acts of kindness benefit both

the giver and the receiver. Sharing resources with neighbours and checking in on those that are alone has built bridges where busy lives had previously created chasms. As a society we are re-accessing our values and deciding what is important. We are changing the way we do things and most certainly the speed with which we rush at life.

Like everything we experience in this world of duality, there are both negatives and positives.

The negatives of this 2020 are all too obvious, and with a little bit of conscious thought the positives can help reshape humanity. We will inevitably move forward. It has become evident there is no going back. Life will remain slower, more people will work from home and consume less. There may not be as many holidays or as many activities to fill our calendars but the ones we do have will be appreciated with a higher value. People will continue to reach out in caring ways to neighbours and strangers. We have arrived at a time in history when we realise “We Are All in This Together”.

One thing the virus teaches us is that there are no borders and boundaries. Humanity is one and we each have the same vulnerabilities, and together with compassion and kindness we can carve out a future that sees all earth’s people co-operating for a common future of peace and sharing.

Mary Holstein, The creator of Gnostic Forest

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Perry’s Lemon Myrtle

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ichelle and her mum were looking for a unique business to support their family using their farm at Taylors Arm. They attended a seminar and were offered a business proposal by an entrepreneur – if they bought Lemon Myrtle plants from him, they were promised each year the oil would be bought back after production.

Michelle and her husband Peter did their research and were impressed by the benefits of this miraculous rare native Australian tree.

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia Citriodora) had long been recognised by Aboriginals for its antifungal anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties.

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fire to repel insects and leaves added to their food for taste.

With all this in mind in 1994 the Perry’s purchased and planted 3500 trees on the promise of support and re-sale. However, the entrepreneur and their money soon disappeared, and they were left with a huge crop and no idea of what to do next. The following months were filled with uncertainty and they came close to ploughing the entire crop into the ground. Determined not to fail, they held a family meeting and in desperation pulled out the kitchen blender to see if they could turn the leaf and oil into a moisturiser or something saleable.

That was over 20 years ago and today

Perry’s Lemon Myrtle products have grown to become favourites at Expo’s, Field Days, and local markets up and down the East Coast of Australia.

The product list now includes soaps, lotions, shampoo and conditioner, deodorants, air fresheners, wax melts and the original, although improved moisturiser born in the kitchen blender.

This small business has employed 3 generations of Perry family members and was providing a comfortable and healthy lifestyle until it was seriously impacted by 2020.

First it was the bushfires. After 2 years of unprecedented drought, for the first time in living memory Taylor’s Arm, where the farm is situated on the NSW Mid North Coast was surrounded by fires. The Perry’s managed to save their home and their precious Lemon Myrtle trees as the bushfires raged within 50 metres and claimed 65 other homes. The locals were still mopping up after the fires when the township was inundated once again, this time with flood water. The rivers rose 10 metres within 24 hours and access into town was closed as the bridges were all under

water. When the water receded 2020 wasn’t done with them yet, the Global Pandemic continued the trend of uncertainty. Peter & Michelle estimate they have lost around 80% of their income as COVID19 shut down all Expos, Field Days and Markets. Harvesting and production of the Lemon Myrtle products has continued.

This family like so many other Australians intend to regroup and re-assess their opportunities. They plan to adapt to the changing world. Michelle gratefully points out that Australians are seeing the value in locally grown and manufactured products.

She hopes that the threat of COVID19 has encouraged people to become proactive in taking responsibility for creating better health for their families. Lemon Myrtle is edible and can be included in many recipes as a silent immune support. If we buy local products, we are supporting small business, and that strengthens the health of our economy.

You can find Perry Lemon Myrtle Products at Gnostic Healing Centre.

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Reflexology T

he Chinese believe that some simple reflexology every day will lead to a well balanced, healthy and long life. The principal of Reflexology is that certain parts of the body reflect the whole. These points are stimulated by pressure to awaken the bodies own natural healing processes. Thus promoting “homeostasis”, a truly balanced body system.

Studies in South Africa, China, USA, Denmark and Europe have shown the effectiveness of many and varied conditions including Musculoskeletal problems; PMT, Migraines; Respiratory problems; Infertility; Renal conditions; Colic in infants.

Reflexologist Michael Breheny trained at the Australian School of Reflexology and combines his gentle and intuitive style with the ancient art of Reflexology to create a relaxed healing environment in which you can connect and heal. Michael’s “Power of Touch” and training in Zone Therapy uses the portals of your feet foremost but also the hands, face, ears, Chinese meridian pts and massage if needed to create a healing connection for you.

Other proven benefits include: reduces stress, improves circulation, balance the nervous system, boosts lymphatic function, increase body’s natural healing processes, effects all body systems, promotes body awareness.

It also complements all other therapies including modern medicine.

Michael welcomes you always into the Healing space, with positive intention and open heart and so looks forward to using his instinctive touch to comfort both physical and emotional pain. Bookings at Gnostic Healing Centre.

Typical Therapy – Session by session 1st Session You need to fill out a medical history then discussion and consent where needed. You will be given a brief explanation of Reflexology and possible reactions and benefits you may experience.

Typically, with the footwear removed, I will gently relax your feet with my fingers and hands in preparation for working the reflexes of the whole foot, while examining for structural issues and any possible complications. I adjust pressure to suit sensitivity and at the end we can map out a course of action and with your help, set some goals to better health. Then you can float out back to your busy day.

Following this agreed course of action, I aim to target reflex points related to any health issues identified while always touching on all your bodies systems. This will help keep the whole body in balance and good health as part of my holistic approach.

2nd & 3rd Sessions Most session are for 1 hour though we accommodate from a 1/2 hour quick (touching base) relax, up to 1. 1/2hr head, hands and feet rejuvenating session. A number of treatments are usually needed to experience the full therapeutic benefits of reflexology, regardless of your health. Some acute problems may require a short burst of intense treatment before scaling down.

Follow Up sessions spaced out through the following period of time are the perfect way to stay in touch and on top of any chronic issues or to keep your body in a balanced, relaxed and therefore rejuvenating, healthy state. (discounts are available for multiple bookings).

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Helping You Get Pregnant Naturally I’m a trained teacher in Natural Fertility Education and Registered Homoeopath based in Woy Woy. I help couples who struggle to fall pregnant naturally and to maximise their chances to have a baby using the Natural Fertility Program.

Leah Zinn BHLTHSci (ComplMedicine) Adv. Dip. Homeopathy

0407 705 820 leah@naturalfertilityaustralia.com.au 1/150 Railway St, Woy Woy, NSW

The Givers are the Receivers

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he positive effects of kindness are experienced in the brain of everyone who witnessed the act, improving their mood and making them significantly more likely to ‘pay it forward. This means one good deed in a crowded area can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of people!

Kindness studies over decades have shown these benefits, among many others: Pain – kindness releases endorphins in the brain. It’s a natural painkiller.

Stress – kind people age slower and have lower stress than the average person.

Anxiety & Depression – kindness improves mood, depression and anxiety. Kindness stimulates the production of serotonin which heals wounds, calms and increases happiness.

Blood Pressure – kindness helps release oxytocin, a ‘cardio protective’ hormone that releases another chemical called ‘nitric oxide in the body that dilates blood vessel, thus reducing blood pressure.

Pleasure – elevated levels of dopamine in the brain causes pleasure/reward centres to light up. This is known as the ‘helpers high.’

Self-Worth – kindness can make us not just feel good about ourselves, but begin to believe in ourselves, increasing our self-worth.

Relationships – kindness helps improve relationships by reducing the distance between individuals.

– from www.randomactsofkindness.org

Grow your mind!

Inspiring Speakers on Wednesday mornings 10am at Gnostic Forest Chambers Place, Woy Woy

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RRP $28.95 Available at Gnostic Forest

ThE Good/Bad Energy Myth Humans have the need to classify things. It’s a natural sensory inclination to discern and differentiate. Up/down, Night/Day, Hot/cold…

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e classify, correlate and sift everything we experience. This, not this.

A constant flow of preferences in each and every moment.

The things we enjoy and relish are felt as acceptable and that which we do not like, or that which challenges us, is deflected. Sometimes we even deem it as wrong.

No two individuals have the same yeses and nos to the stimulus and perceived reality around them. The tendency to surround ourselves with the chosen things and exclude that (or those) who do not bring us pleasing feelings is natural.

Where we spiritually leaning humans can come adrift is when we perceive things as having “good” or “bad” energy based on these preferences.

Energy just is. It exists in the world and it’s not until it comes into contact with our perception that I believe it is given a ‘charge’.

“Good” energy is the people I choose, the experiences I enjoy and the things I am familiar with (or regularly choose again and again) “Bad” energy feels like the things or people I resist or have inner conflict with (be it ex partners or... I don’t know, gluten?)

But what if we could re-frame these things as energy vibrations that are in sync with us, or not.

Then it’s less of right/wrong and can be a case of ease/simpatico OR less suitable/out of kilter.

The people you don’t enjoy aren’t necessarily bad, they’re just not your people. The weird vibe you got walking into the house needn’t be a freaky thing, it’s just not the right place for you. Suddenly the power once given over to non-compatibility doesn’t become paranoia worthy. Its just not vibing with you.

And that’s ok.

Grace arrives and you can let things go without having them become ‘other’ or incorrect.

They’re just different. But they might be perfect for someone else. Let them flow to where they can be perfect and create a space for your perfect to come on in. In our philosophy classes our teacher Gary would remind us to discern: “Not this.”

Disengaging from this need for wrong or bad has allowed me to flow towards things that bring ease and enjoyment and away from the opposite without creating attachment to the things not meant for me. There are still days when I resist this (delightful addiction tendencies to make things tough so I can “work hard”…

Bless) but it has disengaged a lot of struggles I once experienced.

I’m still going to eat the gluten though. Bad habits die hard.

Emily Holstein, Co-owner of Gnostic Rocks (among others) and professional ponderer.

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ROCKS

Citrine

A familiar stone, already in most crystal collections, most Citrine sold in Australia has a little secret. It usually started life as purple Amethyst!

The mystery comes in a common treatment most of the material undergoes. Most Citrine traded is actually heated Amethyst processed in a man made technique within kilns and up to temperatures of 600c to bast it from a light purple to a golden, sometimes burnt honey colour.

Its quite rare to find naturally “earth heated” Citrine and most dealers won’t know what they are selling. Natural Citrine forms through the geothermal heat of the earth slowly and over thousands of years as Amethyst (or sometimes even Smokey Quartz) responds to the gradual heat. The result is that earth heated Citrine has a softer lemony colour often with quite a smokey hue.

The jury is out from most folks about whether the “helped by humans” Citrine is the real McCoy as its been “enhanced”. We encourage people to look at both and make their own minds up.

Education will ensure you know what you are buying and its value.

Natural Citrine is a lot harder to find and this more expensive and its a lot more subtle in colour saturation. The heated Citrine tends to be more readily available and clusters will often crumble a little. They’re also often quite a warm coloured yellow, almost looking like burnt toffee at times with a very white base and sometimes clouding in the terminations.

A good rule of thumb is, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Keep Rockin, Emily

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TEA

GNOSTIC BLENDS

You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me. – C.S. Lewis

Legend has it that tea was first used in China over 4,000 years ago. Emperor Shen Nung accidentally discovered the aroma and taste of tea when some leaves were blown into his pot of boiling water.

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hen Nung is known as the mythological founder of Chinese medicine. In ancient China people did not know how to cure disease, many being left untreated to eventually die. In an effort to save his people Shen Nung went into the mountains to collect and test herbs and plants he described as medicinal. His practise was to consume different herbs and observe the effects they had on his body. If he unintentionally poisoned himself, he drank herbal teas to detoxify his body. He is credited with writing the Pen Ts’ao or The Herbal, compiled during the Western Han Dynasty and still used in Chinese Medicine today.

Gnostic Healthy & Strong Tea – featuring Lemon Myrtle One of our favourite Herbal Medicines to use is Lemon Myrtle, which has been traditionally used as a purifying herb; aiding us to uplift, find strength, forgiveness and clarity. Not only does it smell amazing and fresh, it makes us feel that way too. For centuries Australian Aboriginals have used Lemon Myrtle in traditional healing to relieve symptoms of cough, cold, infection and stomach upset.

Our Gnostic Healthy & Strong Tea Blend has been formulated to help you maintain your strength during tough times, to build up your resilience and keep your immune system going strong. It is full of antioxidants and herbs to bring balance to your body. This beautiful blend contains Lemon Myrtle, Lemongrass, Echinacea, Astragalus and Olive Leaf.

At Gnostic Healing Centre we specialise in creating beautiful tea blends to work on a variety of conditions and symptoms. We also love to make customised blends for people and their particular worries.

Please pop in to visit us and get inspired for new ways to improve your wellbeing.

Katie works at reception at Gnostic Healing and is also a trained Herbal Medicine Reiki Iridologist.

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Sarah Da Silva

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Holistic Self Love Coaching

If you are in need of a major shift right now, look no further!

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arah uses rapid change techniques to create major shifts & breakthroughs in every area of your life.

With a primary focus on Self Love, Sarah coaches you through each stage of transformation & growth using her extensive knowledge of the Chakra System, NLP, Time Line Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Meditation, Intuition, Tarot, EFT & Psychology depending on your needs.

Come join her Vision Board or Mandala Workshops: First Sunday of every month at Gnostic Forest, 10am You can also read more about her journey, see testimonials or contact her about upcoming personal development programs, coaching & workshops below: Instagram @sarahdasilvaau www.sarahdasilva.com.au 0487 764 305

Use the knowledge of the ancient Masters to sort out your current situations.

TEL: 4344 5251 Gnostic Forest

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The Age of Aquarius – 5th Dimension

When the moon is in the Seventh House And Jupiter aligns with Mars Then peace will guide the planets And love will steer the stars This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius Age of Aquarius Aquarius Aquarius Harmony and understanding Sympathy and trust abounding No more falsehoods or derisions Golden living dreams of visions Mystic crystal revelation And the mind’s true liberation Aquarius Aquarius

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A time of change

Once I become seeded to an ancient tree, I can return anytime. I want to ask what is important, right now, during this time of change.

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he air is warm and tropical around Banyan as I sit in her heart centre. My heart overflows as I listen to her poetic words of love: “Never lose sight of the bigger picture. Remember the roadmap, with its choice of many directions. You will always find your way back to yourself. This is a time of an internal, not external, journey. Deep within, always remember to remain true, to care deeply and to love yourself.”

As I hold my hand on the deep crevassed bark of Oak, she says, “This is a new time, etched in history.

I’ve seen your struggle, and the dark dense parts of self being dragged to the surface to be cleared. You have taken time to be quiet, away from the noise.

Stay honest about your need for this balance.”

Baobab is my heart-belly tree. In Senegal Africa she stands and speaks with deep wisdom: “Within, find all that you need. On the outside, be solid and shielded like me. Fill your heart-belly with love, using it to drown all fear. Within your inmost being, remember to share this love, so no one is alone or forgotten. Connect with others.”

Rainbow Gum glows vibrantly with her rainbow colours all the way up her trunk. Happiness and joy fill me. She reminds me to let go of all grudges by embracing gratitude. This lighter brighter way is guided from within, all over, and then throughout.

Olive was planted at Olympus in Greece as a source of victory crowns. “Remember this,” he says, “The one whose opinion you are determined by, has the power to strangle your hopes and dreams.

The ivy still tries to destroy me, but I have never given in. Right now, draw on your own courage and strength. Do not give in, and do not give up.”

A tiny place in China still holds the key. The pagoda was planted way back in Buddhist history.

Standing by this tree of clarity, instantly my head is also clear as I ask my question. Pagoda invites me to meditate. “Clear your thoughts, my friend.

Outside chaos may swirl, but allow stillness to

clear your tangled mind. Breathe … and allow calm to return from within.”

The white blanket around Snow Gum wakes me fully. He reminds me of my true self: “You are self-determined and strong. Continue to endure, remembering the night you braved the storm here. You were safe then, just as you are safe now.

When the snow melts and new life begins, you too will take in a brighter view.”

Moreton Bay Fig offers me these words: “Your world is experiencing a re-birth. The old departs as babies arrive. It’s time for all outdated ways to be exchanged for the innocence of a baby. Take care of the new earth – nurture, encourage and love unconditionally. The earth is grateful for this time of slowing down, rest and isolation. Now is the time for a new earth to be birthed. Walk with light feet, look up into the heavens – and know that very soon what is up there will also surround the whole earth down here.”

I touch, I feel, I look … I see, I speak, I listen …

I love, I think, I consider … I walk, I breathe, I live.

I am.

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ALL DAY BREAKFAST | SPRING 2020 Please place order at counter Table water & cups in fridge Gnostic Big Breakfast $21.50

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Spinach & Feta Scrambled Eggs $18 On Brasserie Bread sourdough.

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Turkish roll with smashed avocado, caramelized onion, mushrooms, hash brown & vegan mayo.

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Fresh Baked Croissant $4.50 with jam

V = Vegan GF = Gluten free V/A = Vegan Available on request Please let your waiter know if you’re Gluten free or Vegan.

Due care and respect is given to all dietary requirements.

For this reason, we will not heat or cook outside food at Gnostic Mana Café.

Phone Orders: 4344 1444 | www.gnosticmana.com.au

MENU

LUNCH FROM 10.30AM | SPRING 2020 Please place order at counter Table water & cups in fridge Works Burger $17.50

Beef patty, crispy bacon, cheese, beetroot, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Smokey BBQ & aioli on a milk bun.

Haloumi Burger $17

With caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce & aioli.

House made Falafel Burger (V) $16 Crispy falafel patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, carrot & beetroot on Turkish bun with hummus & vegan aioli.

Chicken Parmigiana $20

Crispy Schnitzel topped with Napolitana sauce, ham & mozzarella, served with chips

Gnostic Vegan Bowl $17 (GF) & (V)

House made falafel, polenta chips, avocado, warm Mediterranean veggies, hummus, vegan basil pesto and mixed leaves.

Portuguese Chicken Burger $15

Spiced grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion & chipotle aioli on a milk bun.

Grilled Vegetable Burger $16 (V) Grilled pumpkin, mushroom, roast capsicum, spinach with vegan cheese, vegan aioli & basil pesto on Turkish bun.

Southern Fried Chicken Burger $16

Portuguese Chicken Burger $16

Beef patty, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard & tomato sauce on a milk bun

Spiced grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion & chipotle aioli on a milk bun.

Southern Fried Chicken Burger $17

House made crispy chicken breast with bacon, coleslaw & sriracha aioli on a milk bun.

House made crispy chicken breast w bacon, coleslaw & sriracha aioli on a milk bun

Gnostic Cheeseburger $14

The Works Burger $17

Beef patty, crispy bacon, cheese, beetroot, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Smokey BBQ & aioli on a milk bun.

Gnostic Cheeseburger $15

Beef patty, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard & tomato sauce on a milk bun.

Fries Reg $5.50 | Large $8.50 Potato Wedges Reg $6.50 | Large $9.50 Sweet Potato Fries Reg $7.50 | Large $10.50

Schnitzel Burger $16.5

Chicken – from 12pm

With Cos lettuce, bacon, cheese and aioli

Semi dried tomato, vegan basil pesto, hummus & salad

XL Whole Roast Chicken $18.00 Half Roast Chicken $10.50 Quarter Roast Chicken $8.50 Half Chicken & Chips $14.90 Quarter Chicken & Chips $11.90 Chicken and Gravy Roll $9.50

Chicken Caesar Wrap $15

FRESH SALADS & PASTAS

All Burgers come with chips and can be made as Wraps. GF bun – add $2

House Made Falafel Wrap $14 (V)

Roast chicken, bacon, egg, cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing & optional anchovies.

Please see the back display for today’s selection

Smoked Salmon Wrap $15

Kids Beef Burger & Chips $9.50 Chicken & Chips $8.90 Ham & Cheese Toastie $6 Cheese Toastie $5 Gnostic Kids Breakfast $9

With cream cheese, dill aioli & rocket salad.

B.L.A.T Wrap $16

Crispy bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato with aioli.

KIDS MENU

Phone Orders: 4344 1444 | www.gnosticmana.com.au

Gnostic Corner Evolution- the next step

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he Gnostic Wellness Centre operated by Megan Clarke since 2016 recently changed ownership.

Emily Holstein opened this business in 2003 with her friend Keren Thaler. During the next decade the Centre had several owners, each taking it forward and expanding the direction.

Gnostic Healing was the original name and has a reputation of offering the services of many local natural therapy practitioners.

Megan’s mark on the business has been to expand the Natural Apothecary – Apothecary, like so many words, stems from Ancient Greek.

A loose translation is storehouse of medicines.

Today it provides a dispensary for herbal and natural medicines supplements.

We use traditional herbal wisdom and scientific information to formulate herbal medicine (plant-based medicine) to address most illness from common ailments to more complex chronic conditions.

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Sickness, also called Dis- ease, is merely the body getting out of tune, losing a healthy frequency and trying to rebalance. With the gentle assistance of a carefully blended herbal remedy,rest and sunshine, the person is able to return to harmony with the nature of the earth.

Herbs are the oldest form of medicine and our most powerful link with this ancient wisdom. Their aroma and constituents activate our inherent knowledge of healing.

Remembering we are part of nature and reminding people to take responsibility for their own health and healing is what the new owners of Gnostic Healing wish to encourage.

Megan intends to continue practising from Gnostic Healing and currently she is available for consultations on Monday, Thursday & Saturday.

Emily will be sourcing all sorts of interesting products and Mary’s role is the business side of things, gluing it all together!

Essential oil potions, alchemy oils, guidance cards and books.

Come in and see these inspiring products at Gnostic Forest and Gnostic Rocks

“As scientific understanding has grown, so our world has become dehumanized. Man feels himself

Art: Edward Hopper

isolated in the cosmos, because he is no longer involved in nature and has lost his emotional “unconscious identity” with natural phenomena. These have slowly lost their symbolic implications.

Thunder is no longer the voice of an angry god, nor is lightning his avenging missile. No river contains a spirit, no tree is the life principle of a man, no snake the embodiment of wisdom, no mountain cave the home of a great demon. No voices now speak to man from stones, plants, and animals, nor does he speak to them believing they can hear. His contact with nature has gone, and with it has gone the profound emotional energy that this symbolic connection supplied.”

– C.G. Jung, Man and His Symbols

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n extraordinary life journey of transformations and spiritual awakenings with thought provoking questions which encourage you the reader to reflect on your own life’s journey.

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When you live on a round planet, there’s no choosing sides.

- Dr Wayne Dyer

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YOGA

The Yoga of Motherhood

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ncomfortable and challenging whilst rewarding and fulfilling – much like our yoga practice.

These words can at times describe the forever evolving journey of Motherhood. Just for a moment consider with me the “Yoga” of Motherhood, as a practice encompassing all the aspects kindness of our yoga teachings.

Just Like our flow on the mat is never the same, always providing a new story waiting to be observed. Motherhood is not always graceful and nor should it be. It is a transition, a sleep deprived haze of new allowing space for a beautifully messy journey learning to juggle this newfound role of responsibility, a joyous time of bonding and discovSyl Marie Photography ering the precious human life before you.

Over the last 13years Yoga philosophy provided 10 things Yoga of Motherhood has taught me: me an everyday devotional & grounding path of 1. Breathe, Breathe, Breathe self-discovery. With Yoga Teaching being my life’s work finding my way after the birth of my daughter 2. Flowing not forcing 3. Treat your body with Kindness back to my practice was inevitable but in no way does that mean “easy” being a new Mum struggling 4. The importance of Rest! “You can’t pour from with the words “Birth Trauma, PTSD, Postpartum an empty cup” Anxiety” my Yoga Practice could not have felt any 5. “Play” will always feel better than “Perfect” further from my reach and this idea of striving to 6. Prioritise 5, 10 even 20 minutes of “Self-Care achieve what my body could once do was in no way time” my goal. Now more than ever “The power of Surren7.

Work with your energy levels, not against them. der” Ishvara Pranidhana was my greatest teacher.

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Use feeding time as an opportunity to scan Like myself you are only human and as humans your awareness around your body, breathing naturally do, you may find yourself observing othout any tension. ers. Let us just for a moment take a vow to set aside 9.

Practice being aware of your posture when our judgment and expectations about what we holding your baby Focus on lengthening from feel this “practice” should look like and move from the base of your spine to the crown of your a place of AHIMSA. My number one go to of truths, head. Right now, with me take this moment translated as non-harming, non-violence, loving “soften your gaze, relax your shoulders back kindness for all beings, including ourselves. Together and down, Inhale Slow, Exhale Slower always seeking not only for our children & ourselves 10. I am so much more than Enough; my Body is but a whole encompassing practice on how to be worth thanking. kinder to each other accepting our own individual journeys of enlightenment, Motherhood included.

Starting your physical practice again is a time It is best to check with your doctor before starting of re-learning. taking things slowly, listening and a gentle, postnatal yoga routine. being patient with your altered state of being, it is a From my heart to yours – Namaste. time to listen to the new sensations, stretched and Kim, Teacher at Peninsula Yoga on Gnostic tender muscles and practice accordingly.

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ON THE CORNER 1 1.

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Song of India Organic Candles & Diffusers Prepared with Essentials oils and Soy wax Long burning and great value made with love. Candles $22.50 Diffusers $17.50 Available at Gnostic FOREST

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ON THE CORNER Ceramic Elephant Planters A perfect gift planted with easy care succulents.

Small $14.00 Large $28.50 Available at Gnostic FOREST

Tree Spirits are back!

Inspire magic in your garden with these adorable carved timber spirit faces.

From $47.50 – $165.00 Available at Gnostic FOREST

Cat Cushions Plump Luxurious Long Stitch Cat cushions to bring a little comfort to your couch. From $38.00 Available at Gnostic FOREST

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ON THE CORNER

Steampunk Oracle Cards The ‘Animal Magic’ guidance cards have been designed as an instrument to awaken and open your inner guidance and spiritual self. Find answers deep within and leave you resting in the awareness of your own strength, wisdom and love. $36.95 Available at Gnostic FOREST

Banksia Gifts Australia Banksia Aroma Pod Mini $18 Banksia Aroma Pod Medium & Eucalyptus Oil $43 Banksia Aroma Pod 2 Mini & Eucalyptus Oil $55 Available at Gnostic HEALING

Himalayan Salt lamps Cleansing and removing electric smog created by appliances by increasing negative irons with a Himalayan Salt Lamp Priced from $15.00 Available at Gnostic HEALING

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ON THE CORNER Sterling Silver and Gemstones with Brass detail trim We photographed these rings for this issue thinking we could get more. We cant. If you want them come and claim them! One of a kind pieces like this available now at Gnostic Rocks. Stones include Labradorite, Rainbow Moonstone, Citrine, Amethyst and Smokey Quartz. $59.95 Available at Gnostic ROCKS

Lemon Quartz Lemon Quartz specimens to aid clarity and sharpen focus, lifts negative thoughts giving a brighter, optimistic outlook. Can deepen meditation.

Priced from $90.

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Lemon Quartz and Citrine jewellery in Sterling Silver settings.

Prices start from $59.95.

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FAVOURITES BOOK: The School of Life RRP $25.00 • Alain De Botton • Available @ Gnostic Forest

From the bestselling author of The Consolations of Philosophy, this is a book about everything you were never taught at school. It’s about how to understand your emotions, find and sustain love, succeed in your career, fail well and overcome shame and guilt. It’s also about letting go of the myth of a perfect life in order to achieve genuine emotional maturity. Written in a hugely accessible, warm and humane style, The School of Life is the ultimate guide to the emotionally fulfilled lives we all long for – and deserve.

CD: Feng Shui Effect RRP $29.95 • Sangit Om • Available @ Gnostic Forest

While the principles of Feng Shui are useful aids in bringing balance to the flow of energy in your home and workplace, the parallel of this music is that is does just the same for everywhere you might go. Cohesive multi-instrumental music such as this offers a wide and varied balance of tones, tempos and rhythms, from Eastern themes with Indian bamboo flute to Western passages with violin, guitar and keyboards.

DECK: The Crystal Spirits Oracle RRP $45.00 • Colete Baron-Reid • Available @ Gnostic Forest

In The Crystal Spirits Oracle, internationally renowned spiritual teacher Colette BaronReid explores the unique personalities and properties of 58 crystals, with stunning art by Jena DellaGrottaglia. Legends about the healing powers of crystals have endured for millennia, with stories passed among ancient healers, medicine men and women, and shamans. Every crystal is a gift from Mother Earth, offering a return to balance and well-being through their stabilizing energy. With the messages of the crystals, you’ll learn how to connect with divine guidance and align with the consciousness of the universe so you can take charge of your destiny.

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Planetary Influences 2020

As the year moves on, the earth continues its orbit around the sun. This natural progression changes our position in relation to the other planets and the following influences occur…

September

October

November

Community standing improving as you successfully tackle a demanding project which has a powerful effect on your life.

Destiny is forcing changes as you reassess your life’s strategies. Eruptions in relationships as things get out of control.

Experiencing feelings of rejection as you face the truth.

Compromise where possible.

Discard old habits for a new and healthy way. Illness may force you to consider making appropriate changes.

Feeling a lack of direction as you assimilate the necessary changes. Exciting opportunities to enliven your life, which brings a sense of freedom. Community spirit is high as we face a new way of believing all will be well. Take time to revaluate what’s important, what to hold on to and what you need to let go of. Your faith in life may be restored as you look within.

Meditation, yoga and being one with nature may help to bring you peace, love and joy.

Clear thinking, being alert and mentally agile will help with communications as scheduled meetings are making readjustments expressing emotional ills. Plans may go awry, feeling angry and frustrated as you feel you’re not going anywhere.

Exercise patience, persist calmly, taking time out from major projects that will allow you to expend your pent-up energy.

Avoid taking risks as you are lacking in tolerance.

Jennifer has been an Astrologer for 30 years (FAA Certificate) and is at Gnostic Forest on Friday & Saturday.

Annular Eclipse...30 November 2020...7.29pm...8’ 28’’ Gemini...

HEALING PRACTITIONERS

Limited opportunities for registered therapists.

Apply to gnostichealing@hotmail.com

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31 Chambers Place, Woy Woy

CENTRE

Megan Clarke Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, Iridologist, Haemaview Practitioner, Bioresonance

Mon/Thurs/Sat

Megan began career as a Registered Nurse in 1983, before she re-qualified as a Herbalist and Nutritionist.

She works with clients to determine the root cause of imbalances to restore them to optimal health. Megan specialises in Autoimmune Diseases, digestive dysfunction and women’s emotional and hormonal health, with a focus on unravelling the hormonal, biochemical and pathological drivers of health imbalances.

Kate Leuenberger Intuitive Counselling,

Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki Energy Healing

MON & WED

We all hold the keys to our own happiness! Kate blends mainstream counselling with intuitive guidance and energetic healing tools including Reiki and Tapping to aid you in reconnecting with your self-love, self-worth and highest excitement. These shifts have a positive effect on every aspect of life.

Tanya O’Casey Dual Diploma Mind & Body Medicine (MBM) & Kinesiology FRI + Sat by appt.

Kinesiology and Mind and Body Medicine reconnects the mind and body through recognising and addressing the underlying causes of physical and emotional stress, thus enabling the body to heal itself.

Leeanne Needs Remedial and Swedish Massage Therapist FRI

Leeanne works with the muscular/fascia system to release emotions and tension to help the body obtain balance and harmony. Her style of massage is a caring, firm and flowing – working deep into the areas that need releasing and then aiming to flush toxins out of the lymph system.

Gina Mitchell BSc Kinesitherapy/PE, Dip. Remedial Massage, Adv. Dip. Herbal Medicine, Dip Beauty/Skin Thurs afternoon, SAT

Gina has extensive rehab and myotherapy experience, offering Remedial, Trigger point, Myofascial Cupping, Lymphatic Massage. Gina also offers holistic facials, Hawaiian and Hot stone therapy blending her passion in Herbal Medicine, Skin, Detox and Anti-ageing to nourish and achieve glowing skin and healthy body in the most organic way possible. Most health fund rebates apply.

Carolyn Richards Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Sports Therapist, Remedial Massage, Hawaiian Bodywork, Bioresonance Mon/Wed/alt Sat & alt Sun

Carolyn has 20 years experience working with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, acute and chronic injuries. She combines her skills with physical therapy, Frequency Specific Microcurrent and her knowledge of herbs, supplements and nutrition to reduce inflammation, resolve trauma and assist her clients in returning to a state of wellness. Health fund rebates apply.

Tel: (02) 4342 0434 Robyn Collins BAppSocSc. (Transpersonal Counselling Psychology). BMSc. Tibetan Reiki Grand Master by appt.

Robyn’s unique approach to counselling individuals, couples and families is built on a broad foundation of training from traditional approaches of Western Developmental Psychology & Eastern philosophies. Her use of contemporary “ Soul Centered” approaches allow for deep and rapid transformation restoring health, wellness and self empowerment. Robyn is available for Counselling, Mindfulness & Meditation Courses, Reiki & Soul Readings.

Michael Breheny

Reflexologist

Mon, Thurs & Sun

Combining his gentle and intuitive style of Modern “Zone Therapy” Reflexology, with this ancient Chinese practice to aid healing of all stress-related illness. Michael helps to open doors to healing in a natural non invasive way. His intention is to help you relax and consciously connect with your body systems and bring them back to balance.

Katherine Flynn

Massage Therapist

Wed + Thurs by appt.

Katherine offers the traditional Hawaiian massage of Lomi Lomi. This full body massage uses continuous long, flowing strokes to gently and deeply relax the whole being. Some of the benefits are: Lymphatic drainage and cleansing, improving circulation, stress and pain relief, deep and soft tissue release, and peace of the mind, body and spirit.

Amber Kearns

Massage Reiki Master and Angelic Reiki Practitioner Sun and Tues

Deeply intuitive with a strong nurturing presence Amber offers a range of holistic treatments including massage, reiki and facials. Whether you are looking to experience deep relaxation, relief from an ailment or support to invite a personal shift, a treatment with Amber will help.

Sandra

Massage Therapist

FRIDAY + Wed, Thurs by appt.

Lomi Lomi traditional Hawaiian massage for energizing and balancing. Heart centred touch rhythm and ancient healing come together to allow healing to occur.

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