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NATURAL LIVING ON THE CENTRAL COAST

COASTAL BEAT:

DRUMBALA ESSENTIAL OILS for winter VILLAGE STYLE

FLASH PUPPET MASTERS MOB on the corner!

ISSUE 22

readers

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. Glenda – Mon Years of life experience give Glenda the ability to read the signs and understanding the symbols of the tarot. She provides accurate guidance. John – Tues International psychic, tarot reader and intuitive healer, John Martin delivers precise visions, accurate numbers and professional service. John communicates with spiritual guides, archangels and ascended masters. Natasha – Tues Natasha uses Numerology to start channelling insight then confirms through tarot. Natasha uses Theta energy to contact family who have passed & to program crystals for specific individuals and their manifestation desires. Barbara – Wed Barbara uses her mediumship skills and psychic abilities to communicate with those who have passed over. She assists clients with healing, grief, relationships and everyday problems. Loretta – Wed With 50 years experience, Loretta is a skilled tarot and psychic reader and teacher. Incorporating Numerology and Palmistry to increase self knowledge and guide your journey. June – Thurs & Sun 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 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. Michelle – Fri & Sat Michelle works with your dream images and the tarot to help enable you to develop a higher self-awareness. 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. Rania – Sun Tarot reader, trance psychic, medium, shaman, healer. Rania channels messages from Mother Mary, Archangels and Ascended Masters. You will receive accurate guidance and advice in the most gentle and soothing way. Sharne – by appointment Sharne is a Psychic Health Intuitive and Soul Advocate She connects to your higher self and channels soul messages for guidance and direction. Scott – by appointment Connecting with his team of spiritual guides, Scott works through clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience as well as tarot, psychometry and mediumship to bring messages of inspiration, guidance and healing. 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.

Welcome

ocooned in layers of clothes as I write this, the first cold spell of the season has arrived. This type of change inspires self nurturing, though not always in the most healthful ways. Our beautiful Keren at the Village Wear recently took to the habit of asking herself when posed with a choice “Does this nourish me?” What an awesome way to direct our choices towards positive, mindful self care! In this issue you will find a recipe for Smokey Beans (pg.15) to nourish your body. Sharne warms us with wisdom on essential oils (pg. 11) and Yoga John encourages some movement to keep the winter blues away (p.27). Remember to be kind to your body, mind and soul. In this way we can meet others with kindness as we don’t feel depleted ourselves. Keep warm, keep woke. Emily

EDITORS: Mary and Emily Holstein DESIGN: Justin Archer • www.jellytreestudio.com

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COVER PHOTO: Jelly Tree Studio

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SPIRITUAL BUSINESS............................................ 9 WINTER ESSENTIAL OILS.................................... 11 VILLAGEWEAR/WINTER..................................... 12 TRAVEL/BALI............................................................ 14 MANA RECIPE............................................................15 MANA CAFE WINTER MENU..............................16 ART@MANA................................................................18 LIVING WELL/ILLNESS OR INJURY...............20 ON THE CORNER.................................................... 22 UNDERSTANDING TAROT...................................25 YOGA/WINTER Practice.................................27 Astrology...............................................................30 Readers......................................................................31 G

Gnostic School of Higher Learning Monday 10–11am: Meditation You are exactly where you are meant to be every second of every day – so learn to relax and enjoy the journey. Experienced meditation teacher. Gold coin donation. Gnostic Forest 4344 5251 Monday 11.15am–12.15pm: Energy Medicine Class Learn to trace the meridians to keep in optimum health. $10 Gayle 0439 666 636 Monday 7–9pm: Philosophy A casual discussion group considering the physical and spiritual processes of life. A relaxed informal class covering topics such as consciousness, our ability to manifest and our influence on the world. All welcome $10 Gnostic Forest 4344 5251 Tuesday Drumbala Ladies Drumming 10.30–11.30am Come along and have some fun being uplifted while awakening and expanding your inner rhythm. $20 Katy 0423 548 540 Wednesday 10am: Free Talk Join us for an informal presentation. Different presenters cover topics such as health, life experiences and how to find your place in this world. Come along and meet some new friends, experience our community at work. Gold coin donation.

Contact Gnostic Forest for other courses and workshops 4344 5251

Saturday 11am: Meditation Explore the inner world and transform your experience of life. Calling in the Angels, Ascended Masters & Beings of Light. $10 Angie 0424 290 128

SATURDAYS 1–3pm – June Spiritual Development Course 6 weeks, starts June 9th. Learn various techniques to enhance and develop your self with experienced teacher, medium and healer Scott William Archer. Bookings essential 4342 9982

3rd Sunday March & April 2nd Sunday May onwards 1.30–3.30pm: Exploring Tao Studying the Tao Te Ching. Explore the way and virtues as explained by the ancient Chinese saint Lao Zi. Chantal 0438 266 582

SUNDAY 24 June 10:30am-3:30pm One-day Tarot Workshop Learn the art of Tarot using Annie Labri’s beautiful deck. Perfect for beginners to advanced, covers simple techniques and celtic cross spread for doing readings. Cost $120. Students required to have the Annie’s deck (available at Gnostic Forest for $49.95). Gnostic Forest 4342 4466

WORKSHOPS Tuesday (fortnightly) A Touch of Universal Rays 7.30pm–9pm To empower your journey is to understand the laws that govern our Universe, each week we will talk about the laws and how they can support you to own your life so you may live in harmony with the world around you. $15 Amataria 0475 411 963 Thursdays 10am – August Living Well during Illness or Recovery 4 week support group to learn how to live well through health challenges. Using art, writing and discussion to nurture your strength and coping abilities. Learn mindfullness and meditation techniques and share your experiences to assist your quality of life through these and other challenges. Tracey 0438 095345

SUNDAY 22 July,1–4pm Aromatherapy for the Season Gain practical knowledge in this hands on course. Learn how physical, emotional and mental health can be supported with oils. No pyramid selling – just great info! Booklet supplied and you’ll make a product to take home. $60 Sharne 0475 391 530 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.

LOCAL

FEEL tHE BEAT

produced by those that are doing the djembe drumming… It’s infectious! Whats the coolest thing you’ve seen drumming We catch up with Warren and Katy do? Wow – from the last twelve years of Drumbala from Drumbala we could write a book on the positive effects we have witnessed from the power of drumming! What was your first experience of drumming? To point out the coolest one thing we have seen Warren has been playing Drums and percussion would be impossible because every single person since he was 12 years old, playing drum kit in we have had the pleasure of sharing a drumming Sydney and central coast bands over many years and Katy has been playing African Djembe Drums, journey with has been a honour for the both of us. Some of the coolest things we have witnessed Dun Duns and Percussion since the birth of would be shy and awkward children become Drumbala 12 Years ago. confident and outward going and go on to do How did Drumbala start? A good friend of ours amazing things in the music industry. People that had set up a spiritual book shop and café in have had great loss feel happiness again, people Port Macquarie back in October 2005. One day with disabilities feel they have the ability to do we received a phone call from her claiming anything, people who feel lost now feel as they she had the venue, drums and students for a belong to a community… for us drumming is the djembe drumming workshop and the only thing coolest thing! she needed was for us to turn up and be the drumming teachers for the day! So we said a very What inspires you? We are both inspired by the nervous ‘yes’, put a program together and found so people we meet through the thing we love doing: much joy and positive energy on this amazing day DRUMMING! When you come to understand what some of our students have gone through in life we decided to bring our Drumbala program back and yet they turn up play a djembe with a smile to the Central Coast. from ear to ear with no care for their hardship How does drumming affect the community – – that inspires us to wake up and create more those involved and those watching? Djembe rhythms with more and more people every day! drumming is a community based activity as djembe drumming is done with many people Connecting people with rhythm and having fun with a together playing rhythm so it comes as no surprise drum is what Warren and Katy from Drumbala love to do! to see members of the general public be drawn in Tuesdays is Ladies Drumming @ Gnostic Corner. See more to share the joy, creativity and high energy being at www.drumbala.com G

COMMUNITY

FLaSH MOB! G

nostic Forest celebrated 20 years in Woy Woy by creating a Flash Mob. We reviewed the last two decades and considered that we owe it all to our great staff and community. Without the support of both groups no business could survive for so long in this competitive world. Having a sense of community gives security in changing times. To walk into your local village and be greeted by someone who recognises you gives a special feeling. During the filming on the Gnostic Corner for the Flash Mob, one of our regular customers told the story of how he came to live in Woy Woy at a very challenging time in his life. He relayed how accepted he felt from the first day, and that he has since chosen to make this his permanent home. Being recognised and valued are major factors in reducing stress and depression. Having a sense of belonging, feeling like you have a tribe and are accepted boosts your mood which in turn improves your immune system helping to ward off illness and disease. GNOSTIC means knowledge gained through personal experience. By contributing to a community that accepts and supports each other you all make the world a better place and improve those personal experiences. Namaste. – Mary Holstein Check out the flashmob video on youtube: “Gnostic Flash Mob Main Event” Thank you to Brad at 101degrees.com.au

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Spiritual

Business These two words bring confusion to many people. To be good at SPIRITUAL you need to let go of attachment to the material world. And to be good at BUSINESS you need to collect as many material assets as you can.

o how do you become a Spiritual Business and achieve a balance between the two sets of values? The competitive western world is based on a profit and loss economy, which would suggest for one to profit another one has to lose. This principle forces the desire for growth and inevitably puts stress on the planet and its inhabitants. Someone makes something from raw materials bought or collected, then they add a little bit extra for their energy and time and sell it onto someone else. This cycle continues until the product reaches the consumer. The need to cover costs gets confused with the need to produce higher profits. As prices soar, pressure is put on wages to keep up and the stress on the workplace is palpable. The quality of the products declines. The focus is on more rather than better. We have been conditioned to think we need more, we have to be more and have more every day. More profit, more fitness, more money, more friends. Doesn’t sound like very Spiritual Business at all. An alternative approach would be mutual benefit in all transactions. We agree to pay a fair price and in return we receive a quality item and good service. Because we bought quality, the item lasts and the pressure on the system to over produce lessens. Waste from discarded, poor quality items drops reducing toxic landfill. Workers can feel pride in their products – in this

type of business there is no loser, everyone has gained. The focus has shifted to quality rather than volume. Ruben F Scarf once wrote a precious little book called The Key is Three. He talked about three principles for a successful business. 1. Have good quality Service – staff who are friendly and have thorough product knowledge

2. Have good Products – even the best staff can’t sell rubbish

3. Charge a fair Price – If profit is given priority No.1 and No.2 will suffer.

These three keys can apply to all types of business and provide a simply reliable recipe for success. Stay focused while remaining aware, but not concerned about what others are doing in your industry. By focusing on competition, you are energising a profit and loss attitude. By taking the focus off competition and placing it on providing the above three qualities your energy is going into positive creation. G

To be mindful of our behaviour and reprogram negative patterns there are some useful and basic philosophical principles that we can apply.

• Be prepared to give your best and you are

guaranteed to receive a high standard in return. The energy you put out sets the level for what you will receive

• Practise gratitude for everything you have,

things you are grateful for you look after, including jobs, employees and possessions. The term appreciate means to add value to

• Measure success in quality rather than

volume. To be satisfied with less will relieve stress on yourself and the system you live in.

You can test the authenticity of any philosophical principle by checking that it can

translate to all parts of life, in this case not just business. These values can be used in everything we undertake. Imagine if we bought and ate better quality food. We could eat less and still receive the nutrition we require. With less to digest we would produce less waste and the stress on our physical bodies would lessen. You might even consider having less friends and better friendships. Having more time to build strong quality friendships can provide a level of security that lots of acquaintances never can. It is possible to have Spirituality in Business and all areas of our lives when we use the appropriate set of measures for success. Something that lasts a long time will always be of more value than something that was created to feed greed. – M.H.

The Story of the

Two Wolves

n old Cherokee is speaking to his Grandson about life. He says to the boy “There is a great battle going on inside every human, a fearsome battle between two wolves. One is evil, it is anger, sorrow, greed, regret, arrogance, ego and hatred. This is the wolf of fear. The other is good, it is compassion, kindness, forgiveness, joy, hope, generosity and peace. This is the wolf of love.” The Grandson pauses and ponders for a moment, then looks at him and says, “But Grandfather, which wolf wins?” The old Cherokee simply replies, “The one you feed”. In any moment we have a choice. Through our thoughts, our actions and our words, we choose to feed either the wolf of love or the wolf of fear. As Viktor E. Frankl says in his book ‘Mans Search For Meaning’; “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom” We can set ourselves free from suffering when we consciously choose to feed the wolf of love. So ask yourself, which wolf are you feeding? – Lauren Montgomery

WInTEr Essential OiLs w

inter – the days are becoming shorter, the sky is awash with grey, the winds are howling, and the drenching rain can seem never ending. Winter is ideally a time to dive deep into our caves and hibernate – the animals have the right idea! But, for most of us we still must go to work, taxi the kids around, get the groceries all whilst trying to avoid the dreaded colds and flu associated with the season. One of the best ways to stay well this winter is with Essential Oils. The most beneficial ways for you to get the most from your essential oils is by diffusing them. Hence, the term Aromatherapy. Using immune supportive essential oils daily is a great first line of defence. Some essential oils to lift your spirit during the cold grey months are: Lime, Orange and Ylang Ylang. These oils will help support your body’s natural defences as well as lift your spirits on cold winter days. Another great blend for a happy winter home is Frankincense, Marjoram and Orange. With all the bugs and germs floating around us during this time some natural germ busters to use around the house and office are Thyme, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Cinnamon. Use them in vaporisers, make a germ fighting spray bottle to have on hand to clean surfaces, bathrooms and spray bedsheets and pillows down if a dreaded bug has entered your home. Pop a couple of drops of Tea Tree or Eucalyptus in the wash to keep your clothes germ free and smelling fresh and clean. Don’t forget to put a few drops in your bucket to mop the floors with as well. For adult sore throats, mix a few drops of Lavender and Sandalwood in a carrier oil (e.g. Almond or Coconut) and massage on your throat and back of your neck several times a day until the pain subsides. When you have a strong immune system, you are less likely to get ill or if you do get caught

off guard your body will be able to easily defend itself. Essential oils help build your immune system to help you stay healthy when exposed to cold and flu viruses. The best oils to boost your immune system during the colder months are Lemon, Cedarwood and Eucalyptus. The winter months take a toll on your skin. For dry dehydrated skin you can make a blend in a carrier oil or balm of Frankincense, Sandalwood and Lavender to soothe and protect vulnerable skin, especially after it has been exposed to the harsh winter winds and freezing cold. Remember to get plenty of sleep and exercise, drink plenty of water and get some sunshine (when available) and fresh air each day. See a doctor if symptoms persist and I suggest seeing a good Naturopath and get some massages to help keep you happy and healthy. Happy Blending! *Essential Oil Safety - Do not use essential oils internally, unless under the supervision of a doctor or qualified Aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your doctor before using these products. Sharne Tam runs Aromatherapy workshops each quarter at Gnostic School of Higher Learning (see page 3). E: Aromatherapist@apothecarygoddess Tel: 0475 391 530.

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VILLAGEWEAR

Popcorn light knit Poncho $38.00 Bamboo dress $79.00 Leggings $50.00 Earrings $22.50 Cheese cloth pants $49.95 Bamboo long sleeve top $59.95 Bamboo vest $89.00 Fair trade hill tribe Earrings $22.50 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy â&#x20AC;˘ Tel: 4341 0544 G

Long Sleeve Bamboo Top $59.95 Bamboo Leggings $49.00 Wrap around skirt with side pocket in various colours $49.95 Pageboy hat $19.95

Printed Bamboo Leggings $49.00 Long Sleeve Jacket $89.00 Cotton Button Shirt in long and cap sleeve $41.25 Fleece lined Beanie From $18.50 MODELS: Maryanne and KATIE â&#x20AC;¢ PHOTOGRAPHY: LISA HAYMES & JELLY TREE STUDIO

TRAVEL BALI

ODS, MONKEYS AND COCONUTS – sums up a typical day in Bali. We went buying again today. Visited one of my friends that I buy from and she had just been released from hospital. She looked so weak, I didn’t like to ask what was wrong. When you shop with small business here, just like at home you make a difference. The relief on her and her husband’s faces was worth the little bit extra they needed to ask for. The full story… We have been travelling to Bali or Balinesia as I now like to call it – sounds much more exotic – for almost 15 years. It’s close by and only takes us 6 hours to reach by air. The Balinese have interesting handicrafts and the exchange rate of the AUS$ to IR makes things very affordable. I’m not the most business-like business person, so bartering is not one of my strong points. On the first visit I sensed something was wrong. I was trying to buy from the markets and nothing was priced, I was asking them the price and they were asking me the price? Nothing like Australia where items are labelled and it’s not popular to offer any less than the marked price. I soon realised there was a different game at play here, and when I came to think about it, this system could be fairer in a way, you go back and forward a few times and eventually you pay what you can afford and they accept what they need. Each transaction is different because each of the players is in a different situation. Nothing is fixed! I have been buying from Ketut who lives in a village behind the Monkey Forest at Ubud for maybe 5 years now. She has a small shop and sells things to supplement her family’s income while her husband drives tourists to see the island’s sites. We pay business price which is somewhere between wholesale and retail and usually it is good for us both. Sometimes we import between visits, this year there was some confusion and things got complicated with misunderstandings. The transaction ended up costing about 30% more than the original invoice. I told her I would sort it when I visited, my plan was to finalise this invoice and explain that I wouldn’t be able

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Ganesha decorated with orange flowers necklace for religious festival.

to make any more orders. It’s one thing to be friendly but I need to be more businesslike. The day I arrived her son greeted me looking concerned and informed me that his mother has just been released from hospital, despite my request to leave her resting, he hurried off to get her. When Ketut appeared, she looked both sick and frightened, she moved slowly and looked very weak but still pleased to see me. Without hesitation I handed over the balance from the previous order and then quickly re-ordered more than I had before. Her husband arrived home to finish the transaction and as I gave him the money for the new order I could sense the relief from him and Ketut. I had a feeling this money was going to pay the hospital. I left quickly feeling completely overwhelmed with emotion. We aren’t big business and we don’t buy the most product for the cheapest price. But what we are able to do is continue a flow of prosperity and this improves the lives of those we deal with. – Mary H.

MANAFOOD

Vegan SmokEy Beans Ingredients 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 brown onion diced 1 tin 400g whole tomatoes 1 tin of water 2 tin 400g Four Bean mix - rinsed. 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic 1 tablespoon of seeded mustard 1 tablespoon of maple syrup 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 1 teaspoon of balsamic reduction 1 teaspoon of Liquid Smoke*

Method

• Heat olive oil in medium sized saucepan, add diced onion • • • • • • • •

and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes or until onion has softened and become translucent. Add tinned tomatoes, using the same tomato tin, fill with water and add that to the saucepan. (This gets all the love out of the tomato tin and makes recycling less messy ) Add seeded mustard, maple syrup, tomato paste, brown sugar, balsamic reduction and smokey liquid. Give this a good stir through and turn heat down to a simmer for 20 minutes to reduce. Remove pot from the heat and let cool slightly. Using a handheld stick blender, blitz the tomato sauce until smooth. Return pot to the stove and add rinsed beans. Bring back to the boil then allow to simmer for 15mins before serving

This recipe is super versatile! You can add heat with cayenne pepper or chilli when cooking the onions. The beans will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge and can be frozen as well. *We buy our smoking liquid online from mistygully.com.au but if you can’t get your hands on any you can use 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and add in with the onions in step 2.

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A L L D AY B R E A K FA S T | WI N T ER 2 0 1 8 Gnostic Breakfast $19

Two eggs (poached, fried or scrambled), two rashes of bacon, roast tomato, mushrooms, beef sausage & sourdough toast.

Veggie Breakfast $18.50

Two eggs (poached, fried or scrambled), roast tomato, mushrooms, pumpkin, hash brown, fresh baby spinach & sourdough toast. Make it a Vegan Breakfast! (V) $19.50 W scrambled tofu & Turkish toast.

Bacon and Eggs w Toast $14.30

Two eggs (poached, fried or scrambled), two rashes of bacon & two slices of sourdough, turkish, white or grain.

Gnostic Smokey Beans $12 (V/A)

House made Smokey beans served w baby spinach & Turkish toast. Add poached eggs $4.90

Smoked Salmon Breakfast $15 (GF)

Smoked salmon, lemon infused mash potato, two poached eggs, dill aioli, rocket and Spanish onion.

Avocado Bruschetta $11

Smashed avocado w classic bruschetta onion, tomato, basil & crumbled fetta on toasted sourdough w balsamic reduction. Add poached eggs $4.90

Blueberry Porridge $10 (V/A)

House made porridge made on your choice of milk topped w poached apple.

Bacon and Egg Roll $10

Extras

smoked salmon, haloumi $5.50ea bacon, eggs (2) beef sausage (GF) $4.90ea hash browns (2), mushrooms, roast tomatoes (2), pumpkin, baby spinach, avocado (seasonal) $3.30ea gluten free instead +$1.00

Eggs Florentine $13

Poached eggs & fresh baby spinach on sourdough toast w house made hollandaise. Add smoked salmon $5.50 Add bacon or ham $4.90 Add mushrooms $3.30

Breakfast Wrap $15.90

Ultimate - bacon, scrambled eggs, hollandaise, baby spinach, hash brown & tomato relish. Veggie - haloumi, scrambled eggs, hollandaise, baby spinach, hash brown & tomato relish. Vegan - tofu scrambled w chili, garlic & fresh herbs, hash brown, pumpkin, baby spinach & relish.

Haloumi Stack $15.50

Sourdough toast stacked w poached eggs, haloumi, roast tomato, mushrooms, rocket & balsamic reduction.

Buttermilk Pancakes $13.00 W maple syrup

Add grilled banana & ice cream $4.90 Add two rashers of bacon $4.90

Two rashers of bacon, fried egg & tomato relish on a milk bun.

Jumbo Bacon and Egg Roll $13

Two rashers bacon, fried egg & relish on a milk bun w cheese & hash brown.

Vegan Turkish Roll (V) $9.90

Turkish roll w field mushroom, hash brown, baby spinach & relish.

Turkish Raisin Toast $4.50 Toast w condiments. $4.50

Sourdough, Turkish, multigrain or white

Fresh Baked Croissant $3.70 w jam Ham & Cheese Croissant $6.50 Kids Menus are available. Sweets on our drinks menu. V = Vegan GF = Gluten free V/A = Vegan Available on request Please let your waiter know if your 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 CafĂŠ.

GNOSTIC MANA CAFE | 31 The Boulevard, Woy Woy | (02) 4344 1444

L U N C H F R O M 10. 30A M | WI N TER 2 0 1 8 Soup of the Day $12

served w garlic bread. see special board for details.

House Made Falafel Wrap $10 (V)

w semi dried tomato pesto, hummus, tabbouleh & salad

Smoked Salmon Wrap $10

w cream cheese, dill aioli & rocket salad.

Chicken Caesar Wrap $13

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

Moroccan Lamb Wrap $13

Slow roasted Moroccan spiced lamb w hummus, tzatziki & tabbouleh, tomato & baby spinach.

BLAT Wrap $10

w bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato & a mustard aioli.

Bowl of Chips $6.50 Bowl of Sweet Potato Fries $9.50 w chipotle aioli

Gnostic Garden Salad $11

Mixed lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, carrot, quinoa & citronette dressing.

Caesar Salad $13.90

Croutons, bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, poached egg, caesar dressing & optional anchovies.

Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad $14.50

Roast pumpkin, roast beetroot, fetta, walnuts, red onions, rocket & balsamic dressing.

Great additions to any salad

Add house made falafels $4.90 Add smoked salmon, haloumi, grilled chicken or crispy chicken $5.50

Vegan Share Plate (V) $18.50

House made falafels, crumbed tofu, semi dried tomato pesto, hummus, beetroot cashew dip & tabbouleh salad served w toasted flat bread & Turkish bread. Add avocado $3.30

Grilled Barramundi Fillet (GF) $18.90

Pumpkin & Spinach Risotto (GF) $13

w chips, salad & dill aioli.

topped w fetta. Add grilled chicken $5.50

Burger Menu from 10:30am House made Falafel Burger (V) $13.50 Crispy falafel patty w lettuce, tomato, red onion, carrot & beetroot on turkish bun w sweet chili.

Grilled Chicken Burger $14

Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion & mayo on a milk bun. Add bacon $2.45 or Avocado $1.50

Southern Fried Chicken Burger $16

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

Moroccan Pumpkin Burger $15

Moroccan pumpkin, haloumi, avocado w lettuce, tomato, red onion & hummus on a Turkish bun.

Gnostic Cheese Burger $14

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

The Works Burger $17

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

Pulled Pork Burger $16

House made slow roasted pork in a Smokey BBQ sauce w coleslaw & chipotle aioli on a milk bun. Add side of chips $3 Add side of sweet potato $5 w chipotle aioli

GNOSTIC MANA CAFE | 31 The Boulevard, Woy Woy | (02) 4344 1444

art@MANA

Gnostic Mana Cafe features monthly exhibitions from the Central Coast’s leading artists. JUNE: Elaine Strazzullo I am a Pastel Artist and enjoy painting subjects inspired by my travels, particularly the Italian landscapes, seascape and ancient architecture. Our Australia beaches have also had an influence on my work as I like to capture the movement of waves, colours and reflections of water. Pastels are my choice of medium as they allow me to mix interesting blends of colour as portrayed in my work.

JULY: Sandy Williams Bitten by the ‘Art-bug’ at an early age, Sandy Williams has been painting and drawing since childhood. After traveling and exploring Europe’s Art galleries, she went to Art School at Newcastle University where she gained BFA (Hons). The ‘Elements of Design’ and painting techniques are her specialty in teaching at her studio at Forresters Beach. This show features small ‘Geometric Abstract’ paper cutouts and small watercolour landscape and abstract paintings. This exhibition is Sandy’s forth show at Gnostic Mana Cafe.

AUGUST: The Artist Studio ‘The Artist Studio’ represents the work of a group of students taught by the late Alice Haigh Jones at the East Gosford Art Gallery, a teacher with exceptional pedagogic skills. The exhibition will represent the different styles of the group with a wide spectrum of approaches to Art, including abstract multimedia work, contemporary impression of landscapes and objects, acrylic paintings using sponge techniques, creative representations of people and animals. The following artists will present their work: Judy Barr, Marie Eddie, Barbara Hayhurst, Barb Sinden, Ingeborg Stiefel and Sandy Williams.

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WELLBEING

Living Well during illness or injury

eople do not usually think about this subject unless they are in such a position themselves. Our culture, our society tends to glorify the healthy, wealthy, beautiful, young and mobile. How does one fit into this world if we are not in these categories? Even though only a small percentage of people fit the “ideal”. I propose one of the first ideas to entertain when one is either ill, injured, or in recovery is to see oneself as a valued member of society, a worthwhile, interesting person with perhaps, at the moment or even always, just enough energy to be able to sustain your life. That can be a great achievement some days! Being brave, being strong, working hard, putting in effort is an everyday occurrence for those of us who may have health challenges. Also, the idea that we create our own reality may be true and if so, that means that we also created everything in our reality which includes injury and illness in other people too. So, if we are creators of everything then we cannot blame or shame others for their behavior. We are all in this world together. One of the most important qualities to remember is compassion. Being kind and compassionate to ourselves as well as to others.

The idea of blaming oneself for your fate is not a useful or kind way to see your position. Everyone has life problems or challenges. Plus there are ways to assist your ill friend or family member to help relieve some of their suffering. Be willing to listen and allow them to tell their experience, to express themselves even if it is uncomfortable for you the listener. Remember it is way more hurting for them to live it than for you to hear it. Denying their pain is not a useful way to help. Another way is to offer some assistance but not to wait for them to ask. You can make suggestions such as shopping, cleaning, chatting, baby sitting etc.. People do not usually like to ask for help but may really need it. People with illness, injury or in recovery are just as worthy, just as wonderful, just as special as those without such challenges. We all have something to offer, something to give, to contribute. It just might look a bit different than you had once imagined. Susy Plummer and Tracey Selinger RN MN Health promotion, are offering a 4 week course on Living Well during illness and recovery at Gnostic Forest. Tracey 04338 095345 | susyplummer@gmail.com www.angelandspiritguides.com G

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1. Flight of Fancy! Winged Sterling Silver Creatures including, Owls, Crows, Dragons have flown in the door. Prices from $39.50 at Gnostic Rocks 2. Adorable munchkins will have cozy feet with 100% wool felted slippers from $24.15. Kids and Adult sizes available at Gnostic Villagewear 3. Smoked Salmon Breakfast. Poached eggs, smoked salmon, lemon infused mash potato, red onion, rocket and dill aioli. $15.00 at Gnostic Mana Cafe 4. London, Paris, New York, Woy Woy! Revel in the best cities in the world with these T shirts in purple or white in a range of sizes. A wonderful memento $19.95 at Gnostic Forest 5. Crystal Cleansing Spray. Dull or old crystals that need a lift? This bottle of sunshine uplifts crystals and humans alike. Filled with essential oils and gem essences. Get yours for $29.95 at Gnostic Rocks G

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id you know the tarot cards can be your daily guidance? Be Your best friend? Your spiritual educator? And the essence of helping you connect with your intuition? The Tarot is a helpful tool that is an age-old wisdom, created with knowledge passed down over centuries. I have illustrated, written the Annie Labri book to be Evolved guidance in accordance with traditional Tarot meanings. With 30 years’ tarot experience and as a professional artist I have channelled the imagery that has created a deck to define an easy understanding of the flow and essence of TAROT. Tarot traditionally has a 56 Minor and 22 Major Arcana cards. The word arcana means mysteries or secrets. The Minor arcana follows 4 suits, like our normal playing cards. Each of these suits then can follow both numerology sequences on our souls journey, both daily and lifetime. They follow the 4 elements Earth, air, water, fire, which also brings balance on all four aspects of our spiritual purpose. The court cards brings in the qualities of our four star-sign suits of the four elements. The Major Arcana depicts ancient rituals and higher guidance. Things we worship and are grateful for both daily, humanly and spiritually. Weaving our souls purpose meanings and speaks to us and our truth, bringing balance and understanding of our lessons and directions; Past, present, future! The tarot can inspire, motivate and help in many ways when understood , learnt and used with positive love. Annie Labri is Australia’s well known celebrity psychic medium. She is author, illustrator and publisher of Annie Labri Tarot 78 card deck and guidance to learn book. Annie will be providing a TAROT WORKSHOP @ Gnostic Forest on SUNDAY JUNE 24. See in store for details or call 4344 5251

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YOGA

KEEP UP YOUR

WINTER PRACTICE

he Kapha dosha (energy that defines a persons makeup) dominates, and with its characteristics of coolness, dampness, heaviness and sluggishness it’s no wonder you want lock yourself away. In the colder months the natural instinct is to rug up in front of a fire-place with a warm cup of tea and hide away from the winter weather, the desire to hibernate has arrived! A nice but unrealistic notion! It’s very important to remember that winter is not a time to stop your Yoga practice, it’s time to change your practice in accordance with the season. You can’t escape what the universe is offering, your part of it, you still have to function and go about your daily life regardless of the weather. You can partially withdraw from life over winter but to do so you have to live an artificial life, fake heating, fake lighting, eating unseasonal foods, the list goes on. You may be able to exist like this but its false, this is not living, it’s out of step with the universe and it will have diminishing effects on your wellness. A winter practice helps you keep warm. Muscles produce heat in the body when they contract, the process of converting chemical energy to mechanical energy produces heat, this increases the flow of blood through your body, which keeps you warm. Intelligent movement will help prevent muscular-joint pain and stiffness, your immune system remains strong and in conjunction with a healthy diet will help prevent the usual winter illnesses.

The human body is meant to move, its that simple. As soon as mobility is lost, wellness declines. Have you noticed how people walk around in contracted bodies during winter, shoulders hunched, upper backs rounded and arms wrapped across the their chests all in an effort to maintain body heat. This “closed” gesture in movement will biomechanically destroy posture and at a deeper level prevent the flow of subtle energy throughout the body causing a decline in function and wellness. Dull, gloomy and cold weather may make you feel low and lethargic but there’s nothing more uplifting and mood changing than your regular Yoga practice. There is a science behind the sequencing of your Yoga class, hopefully your noticing that your practice has been altered to cater for the change in season. An intelligent and well structured Yoga sequence is easy to maintain in winter or any other time of the year if you maintain your motivation. You can stay strong and healthy if you keep moving and don’t allow the cold weather to hinder your practice. Stay warm, keep moving and be gentle with yourselves. John Wilson, www.peninsulayogacentre.com.au. John is a true local, having been a resident of the Woy Woy Peninsula for 30 years and has offered Yoga classes for over 10 years.

ARTIST Keesha Goode – Intuitive Mandala Artist

andala is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘circle with essence’ and is a highly intricate symbol. In Eastern religion it represents the universe, and its creation is a sacred one, marked by ceremony. As a child I enjoyed drawing abstract and geometric designs and patterns. Over time I have developed my own process for working with Mandalas as living artworks. They are portals into the self and can be wonderful instruments for supporting personal growth. I have learnt to trust my inner guidance, therefore when I paint a personalised artwork, I tune into the energy of that person. For me, the creative process continues long after I have put down the paintbrush. When I sit with the Mandala, a new layer of understanding is revealed to me. Often my attention will be drawn to a particular colour and/or symbol which will unveil a significant and timely insight. I also encourage my clients to work with their Mandala in this way. Creating Mandalas is an absolute joy for me. It is a heartfelt experience that forever showers me with blessings. Ultimately, I feel that creating them for people is part of my purpose and for me; living with purpose is an essential key to happiness.

See Keesha’s beautiful work on our back cover this issue! www.keeshascreations.com.au | 0438 358 970

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Planetary Influences

for JUNE, JULY and AUGUST 2018

EVENTS

Jennifer has been an Astrologer  for 28 years (FAA Certificate) and is at Gnostic Forest on Fridays. Partial Eclipse...New Moon...13th July 2018... 20’ 34” Cancer... Total Eclipse... Full Moon... 27th July 2018... 4’ Aquarius... Partial Eclipse...New Moon...11th August 2018...18’ Leo...

Partial Eclipse is where the Moon does not cover the Solar Disk. Total Eclipse is where the Moon completely covers the Solar Disk as seen from a shadow path on the Earth’s surface.

JUNE

JULY

A very deep and A new approach meaningful month psychologically will ahead, allowing your bring a sense of new feelings and emotions priorities and values. to process in a nurturing Your mind is working way. This will pave the overtime at times, so way to give you the allow this process to healing experience you help you to understand BEAUT IFUL JEWELLERY, so deserve. If you resist what is important in ALSthe& STONES orCRYST can’t accept taking the next step internal changes that in your life. Spiritual are transpiring, you will conquests, and religious find yourself rejecting views are all under the values and respect scrutiny in July. Love you deserve for your one another and treat own evolution. Some yourself and those you may feel frustrated by love with love, respect, these changes, which dignity and integrity. US AT may causeFIND you some grief. Transformation CHAMBERS PLACE, and regeneration are WOY WOY the two keywords for June 2018. GNOST IC ROCKS TEL: (02) 4342 9982

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AUGUST Between the 1st and 8th August, be very aware of accidents, sharp objects and people who are angry and enraged. Business prospects also need to be attended to, although be careful of anyone wanting to take what is not theirs to take, or projects that seem too good to be true. On the other hand there are great opportunities around for those that want to start afresh. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Be very careful though, of who you trust and what they bring into your life. Trust your gut.

t: 02 4342 0434 E: feelingbetter@gnosticwellness. com.au 31 Chambers Place, Woy Woy 2256

Combined Multi Modality Healing & Wellness Centre and Naturopathic Dispensary Megan Clarke Medical

David Courtney Reiki, Crystal Intuitive, Bush Flower Essences, Aromatherapy, Sound Healing

Herbalist, Nutritionist, Iridologist, Haemaview Practitioner

Wed

David offers an intuitive approach to help align the Body, Mind and Spirit using Reiki, Crystal Intuitive body layouts, Bush and Bach Flower Essences, Elfin Harmonic Sound Healing and Aromatherapy. His intention is to bring the client back to themselves as a whole in perfect Harmony.

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 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. Most health funds apply.

Stefan Hafner

Acupuncture, TCM Tues/Thurs/Fri

Toyohari Japanese Acupuncture, gentle and effective meridian therapy. Health fund rebated. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Traditional individualised medicine to match your condition. Shonishin: Especially gentle Japanese paediatric therapy for children of all ages. Medicinal Leech Therapy: Effective for arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis & many more conditions.

We offer therapy services & specialised products to improve your health and well-being naturally. Tanya O’Casey Dual Diploma Mind & Body Medicine (MBM) & Kinesiology Thurs/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.

Wayne Carroll Bowen

Erin Aiyana Massage, Cranial

Wed/Thurs/Fri

Tues/Thursday

Therapy, Emmett Technique, Reiki

Advanced Diploma Bowen Therapy & Reiki Teacher & practitioner. Wayne uses gentle moves over muscles, ligaments and tendons to release and reset muscle tension. This relieves joint pain and dysfunction returning the body to balance and harmony. Amazing results. Health Fund Rebates.

Karin Holyman DRM Clinical Laser/Trigger Point Massage Therapist

Sat/other days by appt.

Cold Laser is pain relief for any condition related to inflammation i.e. muscle pain, arthritis, bursitis, joints, headaches, scars, bruising. Karin also offers Anti-aging laser full depth lifting. 20 year qualified Trigger Point remedial massage specialist. Alternative to liposuction – Lipo Laser available – non invasive & pain free. Rebates most Health Funds.

Gina Mitchell Holistic skin therapy, Hot Stones, Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage, Herbalist Thurs afternoon, Sunday

A unique blend of ancient methods, pure plant medicine and modern technology, Gina offers customized, luxury facials and massage treatments using skilfully-handcrafted skincare products. Her consultations de-stress, detox, nourish and achieve healthy, glowing skin in the most organic, holistic way possible.

Sacral, Reiki, Reflexology, Angel Intuitive Reader

With 20 years’ experience in the field of natural therapies, Erin specialises in Cranial Sacral balancing, Therapeutic massage, Reflexology and Reiki. She practices these physical and energetic modalities to promote optimum wellness through freeing the body.

Carolyn Richards

Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Sports Therapist, Remedial Massage, Hawaiian Bodywork

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.

Brian (Floyd) Roydhouse

Child, Adolescent & Family Counsellor (NDIS provider)

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat, by appt.

Floyd is a qualified and experienced child & adolescent counsellor and therapist. His philosophy is based on helping his clients to identify, develop and mobilise their own resources to successfully solve their issues quickly. More info: www.counsellinghq.com.au

Machele Kerzinger Bach Soc Sci /Psychology - Dip Counselling Skills – Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy – Work Cover Accredited – NDIS accredited

Fridays & Sat by appointment

Machele is a qualified and experienced Counsellor who has worked in a variety of settings and disciplines. Machele is a registered Clinical Counsellor, trained in Psychology and Hypnotherapy and has been working professionally as a Psychological Counsellor and Energy Therapist for over 28 years.

Katie Pearson Herbal Medicine, Iridologist & Reiki Master Tues am

Katie aims to create harmony in the body, mind & spirit by using herbal medicine and reiki healing energy. Katie has a special interest in stress, sleep and mood disorders. Feel like your true self again. Most health funds apply.

Maryanne Moore Massage,

Swedish, Remedial, Sports, Pregnancy, Therapeutic, Craniosacral and Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology

Tues am, Wed, Thurs, Fri

Maryanne offers a range of massage techniques and knowledge to achieve Optimum Health and Wellbeing for her clients through a warm and professional manner, providing follow up care and advice on Ergonomics and prevention and or treatments with R.S.I Injury.

Ildiko Fri

Ildiko works with the frequencies of Sacred Geometry, sound and crystals to clear energetic blocks on a soul level that keep you in separation consciousness. Working in wholeness, beyond our conditioned selves, you remember you are whole and complete.

Coreena Willoughby Sun

Coreena has over 15 years of clinical expertise in Acupuncture and Oriental Health Sciences, and has special interests in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Women’s Health and Fertility.

Artwork: Keesha Goode

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