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SPIRITUALITY
HEALTH
HOLISTIC LIVING
FEATURES
5 SPIRITUAL HEALER
11 FIBROMYALGIA-GETTING TO
9 CONSCIOUS MUSIC
21 SALUTE TO THE SUN YOGA FEATURE
with John of God
6 FEARING OUR FREEDOM
with Peter Fenner, Phd
6 HOW TO GIVE BACK FROM
THE HEART by Andrew Harvey
with Dr Graham Williams with Linda Clair
MATRIX REIMPRINTING by Annie O’Grady
HEALING SYSTEM by Dr Karuna Jaiswal
24 WHAT ARE YOU CHOOSING?
with Anthony Craig
ENERGY HEALING 26 ANGELS & CHILDREN
WRONG WITH ME? by Louise Tebble
by David Lane
25 GRATITUDE A REMINDER
10 HONOURING “CLOSING UP”
by Diana Todd-Banks
OF ANOTHER ASPECT by Fran Tomlin
29 EMBRACING LIFE AND LOVE
23 Women...Who are We? with Diane McCann
by Susanne Marie
by Jessica Dao
28 DISCOVER THE MAGICAL MESSAGES WITHIN FEATHERS
by Dr Geraldine Teggelove
29 PHENOMENAL
24 PERSONAL POWER
10 IS THERE SOMETHING
with Wendy Norman
HEALING
RELATIONSHIPS
with Lynne Singlewood
13 AYURVEDA - A NATURAL
by Enza Vita
9 EVERY THOUGHT IS PAST
with Heather Frahn
25 ‘FATS DAYS’ GONE WITH
12 TOXIC ELEMENTS
8 LIVING MINDFULLY
12 HAPPINESS IS A PERFUME
7 ALL ONE, ONE WHOLE
THE CAUSES with Belle McCaleb
SPIRITUALISM V PHILOSOPHICAL SPIRITUALISM by Jim Warwood
18 ORGANIC PRODUCTS FEATURE
REGULARS 3 COMMUNITY NEWS 14 TOOLS FOR HEALTHY LIVING 16 MOON CALENDAR 18 ORGANIC PRODUCTS IN SA 22 BOOKS, CDS AND DVDS 30 PSYCHIC DIRECTORY 31 A-Z CLASSIFIEDS
PREDICTION 26 ASTROLOGY
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27 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN
by Elizabeth Jensen
28 SOUL TO SOUL
As we sit here finalising this latest issue of the paper (end of August 2014), we are surrounded by immense upheaval everywhere we turn. There are wars flaring up all around the world. There are volcanoes ready to erupt in dozens of places north and south. Tension is mounting everywhere, spilling out of our TV sets and newspapers, into our own personal lives. We are all feeling it … the planet is screaming out for help … but what can we really do about it all? A few months back the great poet and Rumi lover Andrew Harvey visited Australia on a lightning tour connecting to all who resonate with his message of hope. We were fortunate to be able to spend a couple of hours interviewing him for the paper. It was a revelation. In Andrew we discovered not only a lover of Rumi but a Spiritual Warrior with a fury and passion that cannot be compared. Presenting his burning message outlined in his latest book “The Hope – A Guide to Sacred Activism”, his passionate clarity and sense of urgency shines brighter than ever, now focussing on the dire need the world finds itself in, in this moment of deep crisis. What Andrew implores is that to be a true Lover, we are to become a Sacred Activist, to consciously take part in the global initiative designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain and selfdestruction. His book “The Hope” offers exactly this: a blueprint for a better world in the form of 7 Laws, each law in its own unique way, promoting Love above all impulses. “Sacred Activism,” Andrew states, “is about finding gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion; it is about opening yourself up to the kingdom within you, letting go of the pain, and making a conscious choice to help heal the world.” So, how can you help? It’s time to act. If you recognise the Lover within you, let that arise and come to the fore! Lovers are being called. It's time
to rise up in our awakening and truly be of service to that which burns in every hear t. Great Love thrills through our veins and fills every cell of our body ... Great Love surges through our hearts and illuminates our way ... Great Love is calling. It's no longer a time for waiting. All who feel the burning know its destiny. Listen ... feel the burning and arise, take action by being Its instrument. The world desperately needs real Lovers ... Here's Rumi, from Andrew Harvey's guidebook "The Hope – A Guide to Sacred Activism": LOVE'S HORSE WILL CARRY YOU HOME The whole world could be choked with thorns A Lover's heart will stay a rose garden. The wheel of heaven could wind to a halt The world of Lovers will go on turning. Even if every being grew sad, a Lover's soul will stay fresh, vibrant, light. Are all the candles out? Hand them to a Lover A lover shoots out a thousand fires. A Lover may be solitary, but he is never alone: For companion he has always the hidden Beloved. The drunkenness of Lovers comes from the Soul, And Love's companion stays hidden in secret. Love cannot be deceived by a hundred promises; It knows how innumerable the ploys of seducers are. Wherever you find a Lover on a bed of pain, you find the Beloved right by his side. Mount the stallion of Love and do not fear the path - Love's stallion knows the way exactly. With one leap, Love's horse will carry you home However black with obstacles the way may be.
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JOHN OF GOD, in Sydney November 22-24 Many believe John of God, to be the greatest spiritual healer of our time. Millions from all over the globe have journeyed to the remote corner of Brazil known as Abadiânia to see him at his Casa. Now, for the very first time, he will visit Australia for a 3 day meeting of healing, prayer and meditation at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, November 22-24.
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So why is this humble Brazilian, Joâo Teixeira de Faria known as John of God, considered by so many to be the most powerful spiritual healer in the world? Many credit John of God and his work as the reason they overcame illnesses considered incurable by modern medical standards. But how can a malignant tumor disappear from someone’s body, or a blind person suddenly see, or a lame person walk? These are valid questions. But these are but a few of the many life-changing events people have reported after visiting John of God. Although people r ecognize him for facilitating their physical cures, he is also widely known for his gifts of emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Many people, on returning from their visit to John of God, have found emotional and spiritual healing , truly becoming more at peace with themselves even though their physical healing may not have manifested.
The Casa De Dom Inacio, is the healing center where he dedicates his life to caring for anyone who seeks his help. Each day, thousands of people from all walks of life line up before him. Most report being touched in one way or another. Some report not experiencing anything, only to be surprised later by some unexpected gift. We estimate between eighteen and twenty five thousand Australians have visited him. Recently Oprah Winfrey made the journey to Abadiania to experience John of God’s work first hand. Dr Wayne Dwyer –credits him for a miraculous healings from Leukemia and another from a neck injury. Indeed, millions of people around the world have benefited from John of God’s gifts. But with true humility, he is quick to point out that he has never healed anyone. Only God heals he says. American author and Teacher Josie Ravenwood states, “If this is the case, John of God is a singularly powerful medium of God’s work and love and an invaluable
resource for those seeking healing of body, mind or spirit.” This is the first time John of God will visit Australia, and it is a remarkable chance to be in the presence of unconditional love. It really is a once-in-a-lifetime oppor tunity to engage with the healing energy of the Casa de Dom Inacio here in Sydney, Australia. The event will be held over 3 days, from 22 -24 November at Sydney Showground. Every one participating in the event will have a chance to go before John of God and be in his direct presence. This faceto-face encounter will be brief but he will have enough time to give you a direct instruction. This instruction will be relayed to you by a translator. One day tickets for John of God Sydney 2014 are available, though it is recommended that you attend for all three days, if you can. The event runs from November 22-24 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. To purchase tickets visit www. johnofgod-sydney.com.au or call +61 2 9266 4051.
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Gandhi, engages our compassion so that action comes from love. Author and teacher Andrew Har vey has written a book about this phenomenon, offering sage wisdom and practical tools for positive personal and planetary transformation. He suggests trying these ten things to start to align yourself “with the power and hope of sacred activism.” The first six invite you into deep, nourishing connection with your spirit; the last four will help you express the compassion and joy this connection awakens in you in action.
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FEARING OUR FREEDOM I hope your work on the path to freedom and liberation is bringing more space and acceptance into you life. As I have said before, it’s unrealistic to think that we are going to become liberated one and for all through some incredible, nearly magical event such as happened for the Buddha. It is much likely that our capacity to rest in unconditioned awareness will grow slowly over our lifetime. We should never become disheartened. Even though we can hanker after some state of permanent realization, it’s also important to see how the concept of unconditioned awareness can elicit both positive and negative associations. In many ways, it’s attractive as a concept because it comes bundled with ideas of freedom and liberation. But it can also trigger fearful projections. When some people fir st encounter the idea of unconditioned awareness, they may think that it’s black, like a vacuum where nothing is happening, like the dissolution of the universe, or like death. They may think that by cultivating unconditioned awareness, they’ll lose interest and connection with their physical existence. These fears are familiar to many seekers, and it’s impor tant that they be acknowledged and contained within the path that cultivates unconditioned awareness. For example, some people may think that they’ll lose touch with the real world and become less capable of fulfilling their daily commitments. If they transcend their needs and
desires and just accept “what is,” they fear life might become bland, boring, and uninteresting. They might even lose their desire to act in any way, and end up starving to death! Other people may think that because unconditioned awareness is described as being empty of structure and content, it must resemble a vast, barren expanse of darkness empty of life or humanity. Clearly, there’s a tendency for people to develop an automatic aversion to an experience like that. As psychotherapist Jennifer Welwood (2003) writes, “Rather than recognizing emptiness as our own nature, we see it as an enemy that we have to avoid or defeat.” These projections have nothing to do with the experience of unconditioned awareness. In unconditioned awareness, nothing changes. At the empirical level, nothing drops out of our experience and nothing unusual enters it. We continue to think, feel, see, and touch. In fact, all the senses are as active as they’ve ever been. Yet everything is totally different. The unconditioned is not what we think! Peter is a pioneer in the development of nondual therapy and creator of the 9-month Radiant Mind Course® (www. radiantmind.net) and the 10-month Natural Awakening: Advanced Nondual Training (www.nondualtraining.com). Peter was a celibate monk in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for 9 years and has a Ph.D. in the philosophical psychology of Mahayana Buddhism. Over a period of 40 years Peter has distilled the essence of traditions
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BY ANDREW HARVEY, internationally acclaimed poet, novelist, translator, mystical scholar, and spiritual teacher.
like Zen, Dzogchen and the Buddhist Middle Way, and adapted them to suit our post-modern culture. Peter teaches in North America, Europe, Israel, India, Australia and New Zealand and he has written extensively on Buddhist nondual traditions. His books include Radiant Mind: Awakening Unconditional Awareness (2007); The Edge of Certainty: Dilemmas on the Buddhist Path (2002); and The Sacred Mirror: Nondual Wisdom and Psychotherapy (ed. with John Prendergast and Sheila Krystal, 2003). Peter is the Director of Education of Timeless Wisdom: wisdom.org.
Andrew Har vey is Founder Director of the Institute of Sacred Activism, an international organization focused on inviting concerned people to take up the challenge of our contemporary global crises by becoming inspired, effective, and practical agents of institutional and systemic change, in order to create peace and sustainability. He has published over 20 books including Son of Man and The Return of the Mother. Harvey is the Founder/ Director of the Institute of Sa-
cred Activism. With so many crises facing our planet from extreme poverty to environmental depletion to our often hurried, disconnected pace of life the future can seem bleak. And many of us feel discouraged and overwhelmed about our ability to make a difference. The most visible world activists are often “fighting for peace,” an ironic position that doesn’t really reach the roots of our planetary problems. But one movement, “sacred activism,” an approach in the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma
Write down now one thing that today has made you feel grateful to be alive. It could be something as simple as the taste of the bagel you had for breakfast or the sight of squirrels gamboling in the snow in the park. Set aside a small notebook and make the commitment to write down one thing every day that has lit you up with joy. At the end of a month sit down and read the list out loud, slowly, to yourself. You will discover that it will remind you how blessed you are already just by being alive in a world full of ordinary wonders. You will discover, too, it will awaken in you a passion for life and a hunger to protect and preserve it.
Ask Yourself: What’s Sacred to Me?
Now write down, without thinking too much or editing yourself, just “off the top of your hear t,” ten things you would say are “sacred” to you. Today my list is: friendship, all you who are reading this, justice, cats, the first roses of summer, all religions, wise elders everywhere
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www.innerself.com.au who share their wisdom tenderly and tactfully, India, my brave and wild mother, and the voice of Maria Callas that has guided me for forty years into my own truest passion. What is your list? You will find that just by writing it down you will start to be inspired by your deepest values, beliefs and sources of emboldening joy.
Cultivate Forgiveness
Think of someone who has hurt or betrayed you and make a commitment to work on forgiving them. Imagine them, now, in front of you, surrounded by light, happy and well, and pray for them to realize their life’s purpose. Just to do this once with humble sincerity will unveil in you your innate strength of compassion. You taste its truth and freedom and the desire that is born from it to see all beings happy.
Read Sacred Words
Read a shor t text from any of the world’s spiritual traditions that inspires you with the love-wisdom of those prophets and mystics that know God directly. The one I use daily is from Rumi; “O Love, o pure deep Love, be here, be now Be all; worlds dissolve in your endless stainless radiance Frail living leaves burn with you brighter than cold stars Make me your ser vant, your breath, your core.”
Pray or Ask to Align with Love
When the text you have chosen starts to light up your spirit, pray a short prayer that aligns you with the “pure deep love” that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world. Here are four, from different traditions, that I use at odd moments throughout my day: -Lord, let me live to be truly useful. -Beloved, make me str ong enough to do Your will. -Divine Mother, fill me with your passion of compassion so I can do your work tirelessly. -For as long as space exists and sentient beings remain may I too remain to dispel the misery of the world. If none of these inspire you, or reflect your beliefs, make up your own spontaneously and say it ten times with passion, in the core of your heart.
Develop a Spiritual Practice
Make now a real commitment to spiritual practice. If you do not yet have one, start now, simply. Just sit, with your back straight and watch your thoughts for three minutes and allow your mind, however briefly, to fall silent. In that silence is your greatest treasure, one that will unfold its gold in you if you commit to twenty minutes of simple sitting in the morning and evening before you go to bed. Don’t believe me; try it. If you find sitting and watching your thoughts boring, try this visualization that I was given by a great Tibetan master who recommended it to be used “anytime, anywhere.” “Imagine that love and compassionate action has transformed you in a large brilliant diamond that radiates diamond-white light. Send
that light to all the four directions, praying, with whatever words you choose, that all sentient beings everywhere be happy, well, and protected.” Over time this will awaken you to your own deepest sacred desire to see all beings living in harmony and true realization and your deepest sacred courage to express it in action. When you have begun to experience the beauty of this practice, start doing it at different times in your day “anytime, anywhere.” You will be amazed at its power to bring you home to your most compassionate self and its hunger to help.
Make a Small Gesture
Strengthened by prayer, practice and inspiration, turn now to your life and the people in it. Everyone, especially in a time like ours, has friends who are in grief, or ill, or looking for a job, or are in real financial difficulty. Commit now to ringing one of them up, and ask him or her what you could do to make their burden easier. Do this soon and be happy that you can.
Take a Baby Step for World Hunger
Make a commitment to skip one meal in the coming 24 hours and send a check for the money you would have spent on it to a reputable organization dealing with world hunger. I strongly recommend Buddhist Global Relief, which focuses on providing food aid to the hungry of the third world and on supporting projects aimed to develop better long-term methods of food production and management; it is run economically and by devoted people. Turn to its website for further details. ANY check, even for five dollars, will help far more than you can imagine. Never forget that almost two billion people live on less than a dollar a day.
Reach Into Your Community
The world-wide financial crisis we are now in is plunging people everywhere into financial distress. There will be families in your immediate vicinity who are suffering. Make a commitment to find out who they are and what they might need; call six of your friends to make a commitment with you to help supply these families with what they require. In acting like this, you will be helping to activate the kind heart of your community. In my experience, more people than you may imagine are longing to be of help; take the first step now yourself, and be surprised and heartened.
Choose a Cause
Make a commitment today, even if you are having financial difficulties, to tithe between five and ten percent of what you earn to a cause of your choice. I recommend choosing one particular cause that deeply moves you and sticking to your commitment, whatever happens; over time, tithing like this will give you a great and healing sense of being of use and the cause you are helping will become more and more precious and personal to you, and you will want, naturally and simply, to do more. I have tithed for several years now to the cause of keeping the
white Siberian tigers alive; it gives me happiness to think that because of the little I can give, two or three of those magnificent and noble creatures might be able to live easier. Because of my passion for animals and my distress at our continuing barbaric treatment of them I would like to recommend that you consider giving to one of the many wonderful organizations that are trying to help them and that are all struggling for funds. Whatever cause really moves you, move to be of help now. Don’t wait. There is great suffering already all around us and it is likely to get worse. Responding now will immediately empower you.
Extend Compassion
And one last suggestion because 11 is a sacred number and the number of the hexagram “tai” in the “I Ching” that means “peace.” Make a commitment to always have some small change in one of your pockets to give something to one of the growing thousands of homeless in our streets. I learned this habit as a child from my grandmother in India, and over the years it has brought me into contact with some extraordinary people. For example, outside a temple in South India, there was a long line of desolate looking beggars and among them a very old woman, dressed in a ragged and filthy sari with no shoes. I gave her what I had on me--about a dollar. I watched in amazement as she walked unsteadily over to the nearest food-stand, bought herself a handful of chapatis, broke them carefully in two, and shared them with a dog as emaciated as she was. If we all knew what that penniless old beggar knew, the many, many children who die of starvation every year would be alive. There is hope. We can all do a small something to honor our hearts and extend compassion everywhere--right now. For more information visit the Institute For Sacred Activism www. andrewharvey.net/ Excerpt from The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism (Hay House, 2009) by Andrew Harvey.
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ALL ONE, ONE WHOLE Q & A with Enza Vita, author of “Always Already Free” Q: I have tasted my true nature as an incredible bliss and peace but the experience comes and go… ENZA: No matter how wonderful the experience is it has no reality in and of itself. Since an experience inhabits the world of form, like all form, it is impermanent in nature. Even the incredible bliss of a heightened spiritual experience will not last forever. The bliss is simply more content, but who you are is the awareness that is aware of the bliss. Consequently, when the experience of bliss ends, can it be said that you have lost awareness? No, absolutely not. The experience of bliss may be gone, but the awareness within which it occurred remains. As awareness settles within itself, some energetic and physical experiences may occur. You may experience strong or subtle vibrations throughout the body, giving rise to bliss. You may experience rushes of energy up your spine; your center of awareness may shift from your forehead to the back of the head or even the heart or stomach but spiritual experiences, energetic states, and lights shooting out of your third eye are in the end just spiritual entertainment. Bliss, peace, clarity, spaciousness, lovingness, and energetic states have nothing to do with awakening as these are just experiences coming and going in the impersonal awareness that you
are. All experiences will always eventually change, however, you as you truly are, remain always as the unshakable presence in which all experiences appear and disappear. Q: How do awareness, consciousness, and the body-mind relate to one another? ENZA: Awareness is timeless and eternal, and this gives birth to consciousness. Consciousness is the background for the appearance of the body-mind. Awareness is what perceives what the consciousness is doing as well as its comings and goings. Consciousness is just a ripple, a wave rising and falling as a vibration or pulsation of presence/awareness. In that ripple, worlds, beings, and all forms, including the bodymind you believe yourself to be, appear and disappear endlessly. All your perceptions of the world arise out of that ripple, but ultimately, all that is, is presence/awareness and consciousness is only a modification of that. When you first star t to inquire as to your true nature, you might begin to see that you are not the body-mind. Then you might identify yourself as the conscious presence or witness that perceives everything. But then from that vantage point you begin to realize that this consciousness is just your universal body, the body of the absolute, and that your ultimate nature is actually
before consciousness. What was it that gave bir th to consciousness in the first place? Your existence began prior even to the point of consciousness. You as presence/awareness exist regardless of whether you are conscious or not. Who notices the coming and goings? There must be something prior to it that notices. Everything that you perceive, sense, or know is a thing, an object, an appearance in the awareness that you are. You have to be there to see it. You are the witness of it and eventually even the witness/ witnessed goes and what is left is what is. What you have always been. Awareness stands as the ground of everything, illuminating everything—all thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and states—including the state of being conscious or unconscious. You are this wakeful presence that registers all that comes and goes in its field, including consciousness itself. Who you truly are is not limited to a par ticular state of “awake” consciousness. Who you truly are is brightly present, untouched by any appearances, but intimately connected to all appearances because not only are they an expression of you, they are in fact, you. You are the totality. Enza Vita is the co-editor of InnerSelf Newspaper and founder and director of the MahaShanti Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the awakening of all beings. Enza is the author of the soon to be released book Always Already Free. Based on Enza’s own experience, Always Already Free, guides the reader from the seeking process through the integration of enlightenment into everyday life and reveals that spiritual enlightenment is not a faraway dream, but the ever-present reality always available here and now. Free download of 3 chapters from the book are available from www. EnzaVita.com
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recognizing what is always naturally present Whatever experience is occurring right now, cosmic or ordinary, supersedes every other one because it is the one happening in this present moment. Every moment is in fact a perfect mirror of the divine impulse to manifest into the world. Life’s mystery and its mundaneness are equally divine. This brilliant contribution to our modern understanding of authentic identity and Presence brings us to a new awareness of ourselves and our innate wholeness and completeness. Enza’s personal awakening story, in the first few pages, is worth the price of admission. Enlightened wisdom is like an endangered natural resource today, which we overlook at our peril; let’s join in exploring and developing our own innate transformational resources for a change. — Lama Surya Das, international bestselling author of Awakening the Buddha Within This is an outstanding offering to our appreciation of the genuine voice of Pure Presence. It brings us to a deep awareness of what it truly means to study and realize the self and our intrinsic true nature as that which is already perfect, whole and complete. A book absolutely worthy of your time and attention. — Genpo Roshi, international bestselling author of Big Mind, Big Heart
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The resiliency of the human spirit. I think of my teacher, Dipa Ma, who came to meditation practice after the death of two children and then her husband. She turned the grief and pain into tremendous compassion for all. 5. What is your favorite teaching or practice?
5 Questions for Sharon Salzberg
1. What important lesson came out of your childhood? Maybe most strikingly, the impermanence and uncertainty of life. As a child I had no ability to extract the sweet from the bitter of this truth. Now, as an adult with a long background in meditation, I feel the poignancy of impermanence, and also its injunction to live this moment fully, right now, because it will surely pass.
2. What do you struggle with most and what do you do with your struggle?
Having time just to relax, go on retreat, not to be writing or teaching or speaking. I sit every day, and do go on retreat each year, but I am finding a longing for more. It’s hard, since I also get inspired by teaching and the people I meet when teach-
ing, but I’m trying to carve out more time just for quiet.
3. When is the last time you were deeply moved and why?
I am deeply moved by my students, and I feel incredibly lucky in that I tend to meet a lot of goodhearted people. I have a friend who has suffered from strong bouts of depression. She told me recently that one of the most healing activities she has undertaken is volunteering at a kitchen that serves homebound ill people. Her hands shook too badly (as a side effect of medication) for her to cut sandwiches, her original assignment. Now she wraps the sandwiches, and it makes her very happy to be of service to others. 4. What has surprised you most in
My favorite passage from the Buddha is called the Kusala Sutta: “Abandon what is unskillful... One can abandon the unskillful. If it were not possible, I would not ask you to do so. If this abandoning of the unskillful would bring harm and suffering, I would not ask you to abandon it. But as the abandoning of the unskillful brings benefit and happiness, Therefore, I say, ‘Abandon what is unskillful!’ “Cultivate that which is skillful. One can cultivate the skillful. If it were not possible, I would not ask you to do it. If this cultivation of the skillful would bring harm and suffering, I would not ask you to cultivate it. But as the cultivation of the skillful brings benefit and happiness, Therefore, I say, ‘Cultivate that which is skillful!’” I like that passage because of the sense of confidence it instills in me: This is possible. I can do this. You too can do this. If it were not possible, the Buddha would not ask us to do it. A meditation teacher for more than 35 years and the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, bestselling author Sharon Salzberg’s latest book is Real Happiness at Work: Meditations for Accomplishment, Achievement, and Peace.
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WITH DR GRAHAM WILLIAMS
Director of The Lifeflow Meditation Centre and an adjunct lecturer in the School of Medicine at Flinders University.
LIVING MINDFULLY
Western psychology has increasingly found the Buddhist training in mindfulness to be very effective in reducing stress, enhancing emotional intelligence, increasing selfawareness and learning how to handle painful thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practise of bringing the skills of meditation into daily life so that you can keep your cool in the heat of the moment. It enables you to evaluate situations better and make clearer and wiser decisions so that you are not driven by the habitual thoughts and emotions which normally run our lives. Being mindful means paying attention and staying focused, exactly as you do whenever you set out to achieve something. We’ve all done it – it’s what we learned to do at school. A good way to think of it is to see it as keeping your mind full of whatever you are focused on so that it’s not going anywhere else. You are right there with whatever you are doing, right in the present moment. In Buddhism mindfulness means exactly the same thing – to pay attention and to hold something in mind. It’s such an impor tant and valuable skill, so why, when you learned to focus and pay attention at school wasn’t it necessarily a pleasant experience?
Being embodied
The main reason for this is that your body was generally left out of the process. Many of us learned to focus by denying our bodies and what we were feeling. The unique thing in the meditation tradition is that mindfulness begins by taking your body into account, and this makes concentration a very pleasant experience. The Buddhist training in mindfulness relies on meditation to relax your body
and calm your mind, and then starts with being mindful of your body. This is why psychotherapists find mindfulness so effective. It has brought the body into psychology instead of focusing just on cognitive understanding (on the psyche, the mind). With the calm of meditation you are then in a much stronger position to accept and take account of whatever you are experiencing, whether it be unhealthy habit patterns, anxiety, or physical pain for example.
Mindfulness in daily life
Our habits are not, as we often believe, set for all time, they are actually much more open to change than we realise. Healthy habits are flexible in the same way that a healthy body is flexible. Therefore mindfulness can be used to establish and enhance healthy mental and emotional habits – something we don’t realise that we have control over. However, this is one of its greatest benefits. You begin by using meditation to move your focus to your body, to your senses and the sensations you are experiencing, so that you are centred in your body. It is then much easier to become aware of your emotions and your thoughts – that endless undercurrent which runs our lives and determines our habits and decisions, usually without us being at all aware of it. A mindfulness technique which is a specialty of the Lifeflow Centre is the Three C Technique. It helps you to become aware of what is happening and then gives you some space from your habitual reactions, so that you are able to change your habits. The effect is the same as putting a car in neutral: the engine will still be running, but the gears aren’t engaged, so the car isn’t moving. Your thoughts and emotions might still be running, but they won’t drive you. You have disengaged from them.
Effective decisions in life and at work
The key to mindfulness is that you are able to see your thoughts and emotions without reacting to them. You can accept them as they are, without feeling the need to ‘fix’ them or get rid of them. This enables you to be much more kind and accepting with yourself, and so opens up choices which you would normally not have been able to consider. From here you can make much clearer and wiser decisions about what to do – or not do if appropriate – from the painful situations we get caught in simply out of habit, right through to the caring and loving relationships of our lives where we really want to be open-hearted and truly responsive. If you are interested in the big questions, the traditional training in mindfulness also includes the insights which you can have while meditating. These can be developed so that you can experience how human consciousness works, and the clear, radiant, open awareness of our minds. Learning how to establish and maintain your mental and emotional health is one of the most valuable things you can learn to do. It gives an inner strength which leads to a much more happy life. Your emotions and your thoughts can be in your own hands. Dr. Graham Williams has thirty years’ experience teaching both meditation and mindfulness, is the Director of The Lifeflow Meditation Centre and an adjunct lecturer in the School of Medicine at Flinders University. He has written two books, Insight and Love which is in its third edition and Life in Balance. They are both available online. The Lifeflow Centre provides regular meditation courses in their city studio and retreats in a relaxing hills setting. P 8379 9001 W lifeflow.com.au
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WITH LINDA CLAIR
WITH HEATHER FRAHN
Non-sectarian meditation teacher and author of the book, ‘What Do You Want?’
Multi-award winning and acclaimed singer-songwriter, sound designer, and qualified sound therapy practitioner.
Every Thought is Past
Question: When I’m sitting I often feel a lot of energy in my body. It feels like every cell in my body is vibrating. What is this energy? Is it physical?
Linda: It is both physical energy and an energy that is beyond the physical. When you start to withdraw from thinking and become more still, your consciousness starts to speed up, because it is not being dragged down by the mind, which feeds off thinking. Even though it appears that thinking is an incredibly fast process, it’s actually very slow compared to the speed of pure consciousness. Thinking is a relative process and with anything relative, time is involved. When you start to withdraw from the thinking world you star t to go into the timeless dimension, where there is no relativity, no separation – there is only now. The belief in time slows your consciousness down because you are always going from one thing to another thing. When you stop doing that – when you realise that everything is one, the energy wasted in going from one thing to another, which is the thinking process, is freed up and star ts to vibrate at such an incredible speed that everything becomes still, everything becomes one. So, what you’re experiencing is your consciousness speeding up, and you will feel that in every cell in your body. Question: There are times when it’s very uncomfortable and I don’t know what to do with it – I feel like expressing it in some way. What’s the best way to cope with it? Should I move around?
Linda: It does become very uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but I would suggest staying as still as possible during the sitting. The habitual reaction to feeling energy in the body is to express it in some way, to release the energy, but stillness is the way to contain and ground this energy more deeply in your body. The tension that can often be felt in the body while sitting in meditation is the physical body trying to contain this non-physical energy. It creates a kind of friction that can sometimes be felt as intense heat. The more deeply you can ground the energy in your body, the stronger and more concentrated it becomes, and the faster your consciousness becomes. The whole way I use energy has changed. I’m not extreme with my body anymore. I can’t be forceful with my body any more. I used to push it to do things that I thought I wanted to do, without listening to it, but I can’t do that anymore- the force has gone out of it. It felt a bit disconcer ting at first, but it now feels completely natural. The body is actually far more intelligent than the mind.
Conscious Music What’s that?
Question : When I’m sitting in meditation I seem to have a lot of expectations of how things should be. Is this anything to do with thinking?
Every thought is of the past. You can’t have an unknown thought. You can’t have a thought about the future. So, when you’re sitting in meditation, or even when you’re not, look deeply at where your body is right now. It’s here. Keep it as simple as possible. Each time you see the movement away from where you are, bring your attention back to the abdomen, back to the breath in the abdomen. Even if you know you don’t need to be thinking about anything right now, the habit of thinking is so strong and deep that you can’t just break it immediately. You need to practice breaking the chain of thoughts again and again and again. It’s breaking that movement. Not stopping thought - but breaking that movement. It doesn’t matter what the subjects of the thoughts are. There are no good thoughts and bad thoughts. Thoughts are thoughts. They’re not your enemy. Nothing is your enemy. Your mind is not your enemy. Your ego is not your enemy. So sit and watch. Keep your body as still as possible, because that will make the movement inside clearer.
Linda : Everything you expect is not really what you want because expectations are all of the past. You can’t expect the unknown - which is where you really want to be – what you really want. So, each time you have an expectation of how things should be, let it go. Every thought is an expectation.
Linda Clair is a non-sectarian teacher and author of the book, ‘What Do You Want?’ She holds meditation sessions and retreats in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canada and the USA. She is currently also working on her second book. For more information, please visit www.simplemeditation.net or phone Christian on 0451 595 092
Meditation “Enlightenment is not a state of mind...” Non-sectarian meditation sessions and retreats in Melbourne with Linda Clair
Music and songs have the power to lift our spirits, change the mood, have us singing with joy, and reflecting on life’s gifts and wonders. When we consider the power of intention (positive lyrics), mixed with resonance (music vibration), what we have as a result is a powerful force in which to help inspire positive social change, unity and inner peace. This is Conscious Music. More and more, music ar tists naturally want to express and share through their art something of benefit for the world in which their music reaches. And equally so, many music fans are searching for music that touches their heart, inspires their day, and offers something with unifying spiritual meaning. That’s where Conscious Music comes in, and creates a meeting place for both artist and audience alike, to share in it’s sonic goodness! The Conscious Music Movement has been growing all around the world in quite a rapid way since the birth of the internet, with collectives such as the Positive Music Association, Playing For Change, the Posi Imperative, and Spiritual Significance of Music. Conscious Music was of course around well before such modern technologies came into play, as there have been times in history where music played a big role in society to help raise the consciousness of entire generations. We can recall such famous songs as “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution” by Tracy Chap-
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man, “Parking Lot” by Joni Mitchell, and “One Love” by Bob Marley, just to name a few. We’ve all got our favourite spiritually inspired books, which teachings speak straight to the hear t through the authors words and stories. Conscious Music is much like the sonic version of these books, bringing these ancient spiritually based teachings to life through songs, lyrics, melody, rhythm and live performances. Conscious Music is wide awake, present, and high in vibratory intention. It is a true gift for the world, helping us to have our innate goodness reflected back to us in way of the song lyrics, and helping our spiritual heart beat to the rhythm in the music. Something special happens to the psyche of humans when they’re around other positive people. Their vibration is raised up, and they feel good, they feel “met”, they feel inspired. This is a wonderful thing, and is enhanced when we surround ourselves with Conscious Music throughout the day. Similar to when we use positive affirmations, life affirming prayer, or chanting a meaningful mantra, the high vibrations from Conscious Music can help keep us connected to what we know and feel is good, which in turn helps us to think, speak and act from our awakened spiritual heart, and not our ego mindless head. The “flow on effect” of energy from Conscious Music transpires from artist to song, to the listener, and then to everyone
they interact with that day. Music has a special kind of magic, and when music and conscious lyrics come together, it can help create change for the better in small, and large ways. Imagine just how different the world could be if all media platforms shared “conscious” content, including Conscious Music? So, next time you’re listening to the radio, or making a playlist on your MP3 player, help keep your vibration high by listening to and singing along with some of your favourite songs that share a unifying and inspiring message. Conscious Music is great for your spirit, body and mind; soak up some of it’s sonic goodness today! Heather Frahn is a multi-award winning and acclaimed music artist, singer-songwriter, sound designer, and qualified sound ther apy practitioner. She has released several CDs featuring Conscious Music including her latest album “Be The Change”, and also via holisticsound ensemble Harmonic Project and the album “Divine Resonance”. For more information about Heather and her multi-dimensional music based projects, please visitwww. heatherfrahn.com
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” ― Victor Hugo
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Is There Something Wrong With Me?
I can still distinctly remember when a (then) prominent Adelaide Psychiatrist explained to a professional fledgling (me), that all psychiatric disorders where in fact normal behaviours, at the extreme. This comment had a significant impact on me and I quite literally had to change my mindset to accommodate this ‘out-ofleft-field’ take on Mental Illness. Two decades later, my practice revolves around this teaching. It is normal human behaviour to experience anxiety, depression, even low self-wor th, hopelessness, helplessness. These emotions are just as normal, and as fleeting, as joy and happiness. We flitter between feeling sad, mad and glad daily, hourly and at times by the minute. Society, at its core, espouses extremes. Not so long ago the school of thought was – life’s hard, toughen up, pull your sock up (don’t complain or inconvenience others) and get on with it. Now society espouses Happiness at every turn. It has been said that the likely outcome of this current focus on Happiness will be a narcissistic epidemic.
Would it not be a sane decision to renounce these mental poisons? The time has finally come to stop these children’s games, alternating between happiness and suffering. - Matthieu Ricard Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, challenges fundamental psychological ‘science’. The major difference between ACT and other theories is that symptom elimination is not on the agenda. In fact, ACT views the goal of ridding oneself of symptoms, as the cause of dysfunction in the first place. When we stop ragging against ourselves, our thoughts, our feelings, space
arises; in this nothingness there is peace.
When we let go of our battles and open our heart to things as they are, Then we come to rest in the present moment. - Jack Kornfield It is estimated that each human being has around 60, 000 thoughts per day. Sounds impressive and yet well over 52, 000 of these are simply repetitive and, well down right negative. This is the normal average person, sitting at the local cafe, sipping latte. If one experiences loss, be it a death of a special person or pet, loss of a job, relationship, empty nest, or loss of expectation – it is appropriate to feel sad. It is normal for one to go through times of being totally confused, to experience worry and fear, to feel sorry for oneself as nothing seems to be going your way. What you chose to do with these experiences; now that is the key.
We think that brave people have no fear. The truth is that they are intimate with fear. -Pema Chodron If you are experiencing psychological symptoms, extreme or not, and wish to learn how to ‘be’ with them in a manner that will bring true and lasting resilience into your life, call me for an appointment. ACT is firmly based in empirical evidence and has proven effective with a diverse range of mental and emotional health conditions including: Stress; depression; all subsections of anxiety including OCD; PTSD; chronic and acute pain; substance abuse; schizophrenia; and eating disorders including over-eating.
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and pressured relationships and families pay the price. Learn how to increase the connectedness between yourself and your partner, child, parent, sibling or friend. Although it is preferred both individuals seek couple’s counselling, changes can be made with only one party attending therapy. If you are thinking about marriage or moving in together, couples counselling first to clear the expectations, can increase the longevity and overall satisfaction of those involved – even if you don’t think there are any issues!
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Done well, parenting is the hardest job in the world. And, the most satisfying. If you are having trouble with your teenager, wish to bond well with your pre-schooler, or just want to learn how to be the best parent you can be please make an appointment.
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Please consult your GP to check your eligible for a Mental Health Plan. Louise’s office is conveniently located in a doctors’ surgery – 96 Duthy St. Malvern Please let receptionist know if you are booking an appointment with a GP for a Mental Health Plan at this surgery 8172 0000 Bulk-billing may be available pending situation. For all enquiries and booking please call or SMS Louise on 0435 469 123
A balanced and skilful approach to life, taking care to avoid extremes, becomes a very important f actor in conducting one’s everyday existence. - His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
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Honouring “Closing Up” BY DIANA TODD-BANKS, international awardwinning bestselling author and speaker It happens every day, everywhere! It’s not possible to avoid as people pass away everyday. It’s a fact none of us can ignore. Yet most people do until they’re faced with it! Knowing that the passing of a loved one is a predictable challenge we’ll all face, you would think it is a subject that is openly discussed within a family. It’s not! Rather, as extensive research has proven, many people hold the view the subject is too awful to discuss! For decades, the topic has literally been swept under the carpet only to be spoken about in hushed tones between those in a family who are realistic and open-minded. But today there are realistic issues that simply can’t be ignored. The world is constantly changing, and changing the way people function and think. More people over 50 live longer, healthier lives and many live alone; unexpected accidents, diseases and illnesses occur, which is why this next scenario will become more commonplace. The reality is one day you may be the only person, who can pack the entire life possessions of a family member or a friend. When that time occurs it may be sudden and inconvenient which is why it’s important to explore how you view this role and task. First let’s accept when a loved one passes, it is a difficult emotional time. Putting that aside what are your current views ... now? Is it one of fear, dread, or is it a subject that’s just too emotional and difficult so you ignore it? Have you spoken with your loved ones about it? Are you prepared for when they pass? If you were asked to handle and disburse all your loved ones possessions, except for possessions, which a lawyer handles, do you know what to do or not do? Are you aware of safety and legal issues? When a loved one passes each family member will react in a different way, sometimes resulting in unusual, violent, or disruptive behaviour. In fact it’s not uncommon to see family members become ‘primitive scavengers’ taking any posses-
sions they can even while the funeral or life celebration is being held. These are issues that happen regularly, how will you deal with this? In today’s world there are other practicalities that need addressing, as with a person’s online life, even Grandma’s because she may have used dating websites, much to the surprise of family members. How do you access those? When you are having a quiet time with a loved one or close friend, ask them this question: do you know where your parent’s online information is filed - their pins, passwords and usernames? Couples who ask themselves this question often look at each other in total surprise, because they don’t know. Yes we need to be protective of our online security issues but there comes a point when another person must get access because your loved one, or even you may have become incapacitated or passed away. So what is your attitude now? Is it negative? Be honest and don’t be concerned if it is, because you can change those views – your attitude – quite easily, by asking yourself this question: How can I view this task, this role and time differently, positively ... joyfully? When anyone is faced with a negative task, the best way to handle that comfortably (as many motivational speakers suggest), is to look for the positives, the benefits. What can be more profound, than when you realise this can be a special and unique experience, a privilege and an honour. But you can take that fur ther, by viewing the actual packing up process as your private grieving ceremony, as your sacred time. It matters not if others are involved, it is your time, your space and your memories that really count and by treating it as your own grieving ceremony will aid in your own eventual emotional cleansing and healing. As one survey respondent said: “I felt the packing up process was a privilege and a chance to give love and respect to my Father. To me, it felt like I was keeping him company walking with him on the first par t
of the next part of his journey. That was very special.” No matter how busy we all are, learning the intricacies of sorting, packing and distributing the possessions of another, is a responsibility everyone must adopt. Yes it is, one of life’s most challenging yet amazing tasks, but you will be enriched by the experience. As you proceed with the closing up process treasure the moments as they unfold because you may find you are uncovering the life of a quiet achiever. Honour and celebrate that person’s life regardless of his or her history, and remember, that someone someday will be packing up for you. Diana Todd-Banks is an international award-winning bestselling a u t h o r, L i f e Change Coach and Speaker. In these roles Diana helps others to reinvent and reclaim their life as she did. In 2012 and 2013 Diana was invited to co-author 4 books alongside world inspirational speakers and bestselling authors: Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, Dr Wayne Dyer, and Neale Donald Walsch. But before that, Di’s international business life suddenly stopped – losing the ability to walk or speak for 6 months and for 3 years was non-functioning. Di decided if she recovered helping others to turn their hurdles into triumphs would be her goal. Recovering, a foray into book writing was a world first. Resulting from a national survey, Di reviewed 40,000 answers to questions respondents addressed on their experience of packing up possessions of another. Closing The Final Chapter and Estate Organizer Guide To Recording Your Life Matters discuss these. You can purchase them from Diana’s website. Diana created the Professional Estate Organizer/ Advisor Program to educate and train people to advise others how to deal with their issues of packing up, as this task is vastly different from moving house. http://estateorganizerpro.com http://dianatoddbanks.com email: diana@dianatoddbanks.com or call her at 0407 187 008
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Naturopath, Herbalist, Cancer Support & Women’s Health
Fibromyalgia – getting to the Causes Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterised by widespread muscle pain and tenderness, fatigue, mood disturbance and sleep disturbance. It is more common in women as they age and is often associated with irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, depression and chronic headache. FM is a complex constellation of symptoms but the underlying mechanism appears to be one of inflammation & free radical production (oxidation) that damage the cellular energy production apparatus (the mitochondria). This is a self-perpetuating cycle – the more damage at this level the more oxidative stress and on it goes. Damage at the cellular level affects the muscles (poor local circulation causing pain and fatigue) & the nervous system (poor nerve signalling leading to mood & sleep disturbance, increased pain perception). Cellular damage may trigger the body to release inflammatory mediators and fight against its own tissues in an auto-immune response further exacerbating the self perpetuating the cycle of inflammation, oxidation and cellular damage leading to FM symptoms. So the question begs: What initiates this cycle leading to cellular damage in the first place? Chronic inflammation is thought to be a predisposing factor in many cases – as mentioned FM is associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and it is likely many FM sufferers have a degree of gut flora imbalance, chronic inflammation and “leaky gut”. Chronic infection may also be a driver – a history of Hepatitis or Mycoplasma infection is also associated with FM and symptoms worsen in up to 50% if FM when they have an active infection. Chronic high stress is associated – both as a predisposing factor and trigger for FM. Excessive “fight/flight” stress hor-
mones can lead to increased pain sensitivity that is a classic finding in FM. These hormones can also contribute to the poor local circulation in muscle tissue and resultant pain. From a natural medicine point of view, management of FM requires breaking the cycle of inflammation, oxidation and cellular damage; enhancing cellular energy production; suppor ting the ner vous system and dampening the pain response as well as getting to the underlying source of chronic inflammation and/or chronic infection. It is very important to optimise the gut, liver and immune systems even if no IBS or chronic infection is diagnosed. Obviously, this is a complex problem and the treatment is also complex which is why professional advice is strongly recommended. The following are some treatment approaches with evidence in the scientific literature that can be considered: * N-Acetylcysteine can boost the production of glutathione, an important intracellular antioxidant. * Cucumis melo can boost MnSOD, another key intracellular antioxidant. * Herbal antioxidants called anthocyanidins from Bilberry, Cranberry and Grape Seed improve sleep significantly in FM patients. * Ginkgo, an antioxidant that also improves vascular function in muscles and the brain, significantly decreases muscle pain and central nervous system symptoms in FM patients. * Capsicum extract locally applied can reduce pain and tenderness and it has central analgesic effects when taken orally for FM; Capsaicin is approved by the US FDA for neuropathic pain treatment. * Essential oil combination of Camphor, Eucalyptus, Aloe, Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemon and Orange inhibits pain and inflammatory me-
diators in FM. * Extract of Hops, Rosemary and Olive leaf has antiinflammatory, analgesic and antidepressant effects and shows benefit for pain and depression in FM. * SAMe (s-adenosylmethionine) supplementation is useful for fatigue, morning stiffness, mood and decreased clinical disease activity in FM. * GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is an important pain neurotransmitter, is low in FM and supplementation is useful for depression, anxiety and stress. * Herbal extracts of Zizyphus, Magnolia and Passion Flower support GABA production and are highly effective for stress, anxiety and muscle tension. * CoEnzyme Q 10 boosts cellular energy production and decreases muscle pain in FM. * Magnesium is deficient in about 30% of FM patients and supplementation can help improve circulation in the muscle and cellular energy production. * Gut treatment with specific probiotic strains can down regulate systemic immune and inflammatory response and has been demonstrated to decrease anxiety in a placebo controlled trial on chronic fatigue patients. * Gut detoxification and treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) with antibacterial herbs is correlated with a decrease in pain intensity in FM. Finally stress management is of utmost importance as stress is often an underlying factor as well as a result of FM. Adrenal support herbs are extremely valuable as they help shore up the stress coping ability: Siberian ginseng, Rhodiola and Withania are three examples. Sleep and therefore stress, can also be supported with herbal medicines using Zizyphus, Magnolia and Passion Flower mentioned above as well as many other herbs. Life style approaches including regular gentle exercise and stretching has been shown to improve pain, stiffness and quality of sleep in FM patients. And don’t go past gentle yoga therapy as it has been shown to benefit FM patients with improvements in pain, fatigue, and mood, and in pain catastrophizing, acceptance, and other coping strategies. Sources: Carson JW et al, A pilot randomized controlled trial of
the Yoga of Awareness program in the management of fibromyalgia, Pain, 2010 (151) 530-539 De Silva V et al, Evidence for the efficacy of complementary and alternative medicines in the management of fibromyalgia: a systematic review, Rheumatology, Advance Access March 2010:49:1063-1068 Michalsen A et al, In-patient treatment of fibromyalgia: A controlled nonrandomized comparison of conventional medicine versus integrative medicine including fasting therapy; Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013:ID 908610 Nascimento S et al, Efficacy and safety of medicinal plants or related natural products for fibromyalgia: a systematic review, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013: ID 149468 Rao Av et al, A randomized double blind, placebocontrolled pilot study of a probiotic in emotional symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. Gut Pathogens 2009; 1(1):6 Sendur OF et al, The relationship between serum
awakening one community at a time . . . trace element levels and clinical parameters in patients with fibromyalgia, Rheumatol Int. 2008 Sep; 28 (11):1117-11121 For women’s health go to www. mccalebhealth.com.au. Belle McCaleb ND, RN, MSS-C, BSN, RYT has been a registered health professional since 1986. She is a naturopath, herbalist, Master’ s prepared counselor, Registered Nurse and Registered Yoga Teacher. Belle firmly believes total health and wellness are only achievable through the integration of body, mind and spirit. She specializes in women’s health and cancer support and holds advanced nursing qualifications in obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Belle has specialised in cancer support since 2003, is the founder
of the Cancer Support Alliance (www. cancersupportalliance.com.au) and was the Consultant Naturopath for Cancer Care Centre for seven years.” She has a particular interest in keeping cancer patients well during their chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, combining knowledge from her extensive nursing background with natural medicine and dietary approaches. Belle teaches gentle yoga classes at her private studio, Serenity Yoga and also offers individual therapeutic yoga sessions for particular health issues. She is currently undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy. Belle is located in St Georges (Burnside), SA. For more info see www.mccalebhealth.com.au.
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WITH WENDY NORMAN
Naturopath, Iridologist, Herbalist, Oriental Diagnosis, and Teacher of Natural Medicine
Happiness is a Perfume
Toxic Elements This article is to awaken your awareness to the sea of toxic elements which surround us everyday and how they can affect your quality of life. Where are these toxic elements coming from? Well they are all around us, they are found in some water pipes, car exhausts, atmospheric pollutants, cosmetics, cigarette smoke, pesticides, fertilizers, and contaminated seafood, just to name a few.
Hair Tissue Testing
One of the many services I provide in my clinic is Hair Tissue Testing, which involves cutting a small sample of hair directly along the scalp (usually from the underneath section of hair) and sending it to a laboratory to be interpreted. Why would we do this you may ask? Well, your hair is a tissue just like all your organs and it can indicate if your body has shunted toxic elements out of your bloodstream and stored them in your tissues. If you had high levels of toxic elements in your tissues, it may affect your nutritional and mineral status which
is also tested through this sample of hair. Certain minerals are antagonistic to toxic elements and can lower levels in the body i.e. if your test came back with high levels of mercury from fish, pre 1980’s vaccines or old dental fillings, you may need to increase consumption of mineral selenium which may help chelate Mercury and lower those levels in your body. This simple test has had a profound effect on my own health. I was born in Port Pirie and many years ago I was interstate doing some study, when the gentleman sitting next to me, after finding out where I was born, asked if he could cut a sample of my hair and have it tested. He was a scientist and looked at me with great concern. Well, the test came back revealing that my tissues were extremely high in Mercury, Arsenic and lead. My nutritional levels were very low because these toxic elements act as channel opathies, blocking the utilisation of nutrients. My nutrients couldn’t get a seat on the bus! so to speak. I worked on my body with herbs and nutrients,
and chelated (pulled out) the toxic elements for quite some time. My next test came back clear of toxic elements and all my nutritional parameters had improved beyond belief. My health also improved, the condition of my hair and skin etc. Some of the common toxic elements I see everyday are Cadmium, which may be seen more commonly in mechanics, welders, and plumbers and tyre fitters, Mercury, which may be seen in dental technicians, sugar cane workers and petroleum workers. Aluminium may be seen in miners, refinery workers and plumbers. Arsenic may be found in the building industry, concrete workers, landscapers and bore drillers.
Symptoms seen in relation to these toxic elements:
Lead may affect your concentration or your memory, it may promote
irritability or aggression. Mercury may cause memory loss, nervousness, depression, drowsiness or poor cognitive function. Arsenic may cause agitation, disorientation, or numbness and inflammation of nerves. Cadmium may also cause poor cognitive function, drowsiness, irritability, anxiety and depression.
What can you do to help?
If you feel you may have toxic elements in your tissues, find a good practitioner and have a Hair Tissue Analysis done, so you can see exactly where you stand and start using chemical free products in your home when possible. Not only will you be helping yourself and your family, but the planet environmentally as well. Change is not always easy but we have to start somewhere and every little change you make can have a profound impact on the quality of your life and for all of mankind. Like one drop of water on a calm pond, it can have a ripple effect that travels on and on. Make your own first ripple toward a better and healthier future. Lynne Singlewood has taught Iridology and herbal medicine at Endeavour College, she also lectures Constitutional and Emotional Iridology at WEA. She has a passion to help the community with their health and well being. Her deep love of iridology and herbal medicine is infectious. Ph: 0421618792 or email lynne@irishealth.com.au. Web site: www.irishealth.com.au
To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.
- Buddha
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour onto others without getting a few drops on yourself I know lots of people that dread the mornings and head off to their hypothetical nine to five with a wish to be doing anything else. Many of these people sit next to you on the bus or tram. Are found leaning lethargically on the water cooler in sealed air-conditioned offices, or pass you on the footpath - faces devoid of joy. I’d like to introduce you to my world. A world where peace, positivity, passion and enthusiasm are a way of life now, but it wasn’t always this way. Twenty five years ago I was on the same merry-go-round of work pressures, endless bills, teenagers being teenagers...then something happened - I made the decision to change what I was doing. I left the relatively secure job, company car and regular, predictable income and stepped into the aromatherapy classroom. There’s an old Arab proverb ‘Trust in God, but tie up your camel’ and I did just that. I set out on my aromatic adventure while I worked; studying at night and on weekends, reading, practicing and changing, slowly but surely. Interestingly, others around me started to change in a positive way too. Adding essential oils to your life and daily routine is a great first step towards making a positive change. They can lift your spirits, balance moods, assist concentration by clearing foggy brains, and ease the discomfort of hay fever, that often accompanies the arrival of spring. The use of essential oils is known as Aromatherapy. It’s said to be the fastest growing natural therapy in the world. There are many reasons for this, including the ease and versatility of use, the availability of essential oils and if used correctly they work, with very few side effects. And if that’s not enough, it also smells sensational! Although most people believe it has something to do with aroma, using essential oils is so much more than a therapy that smells nice. Large companies cleverly include synthetic copies of the wonderful gifts from nature, to make things smell nice and kill germs, but often it’s the synthetic copies that cause allergies, a growing problem in many families. Creating your own aromatherapy blends and products will ensure you are getting the real McCoy, with your unique signature, and for a fraction of the cost, without the risk of harmful side effects.
What you need to look for when buying essential oils
Good quality essential oils are always sold in dark bottles, usually amber or dark blue; they are clearly labelled Pure Essential Oil, with its name, in English and Latin; also the country of origin and part of plant from which they have been distilled.
Batch numbers and dates of expiry are also common in some brands. If the label says fragrance, essence or nature identical, it’s not pure essential oil.
Why the price difference in oils?
The price of the different oils can vary considerably, from brand to brand, due to packaging and marketing, whether it’s cer tified organic and so on, but mainly, the cost reflects how readily the plants release their bounty. Some plants, such as sweet orange, have a plentiful supply of essential oil which is generously released from the oil glands when the skin is broken, along with the other citrus oils, this makes it one of the least expensive. Lavender and geranium need a little more persuasion, so you can expect to pay twice that of a citrus oil. At the other end of the scale 10 ml of rose absolute will cost somewhere between $200 and $300! Perhaps when you consider it takes 30 to 40 roses to produce a single drop of oil, you’ll forgive its high price tag.
Bye bye blues
Now that Spring is in the air, it’s time to open the windows and doors and banish the winter blues and the fresh, uplifting citrus oils, such as lime, lemon, bergamot and mandarin make perfect companions. When you think how happy you feel when you peel a lovely orange mandarin, you’ll get the picture. Why this is, and how they can instantly brighten your mood is due to our olfactory system, and its connection to the
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Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is not happiness in having or getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour onto others without getting a few drops on yourself. - Og Mandino Your Aromatherapist - Wendy Norman has been in clinical practice since 1994. She is a registered member and teacher with IAAMA; former member of the IAAMA national council and editor of Simply Essential. Wendy frequently has articles published in International journals including Aromatherapy Today. Along with her studies and the running of the Adelaide Campus of Aminya, Wendy also oversees The Beautiful Dog Company, a business established in 1999 to produce a range of natural products for canine companions. Connect on Facebook, phone 0417 878 831 or email realaromatherapy@gmail.com
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mism, dullness and lethargy. Foods that have been strongly processed, canned, frozen and are stale or incompatible with each other like meat, fish eggs and liquor. These food make the body prone to inflammation & growths like cyst, tumors etc. The proper balance of a person is to attain Sattva which can be achieved by following Ayurveda diet
A Natural Healing System BY DR. KARUNA JAISWAL, Ayurvedic Physician and Nutritionist Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healing system like yoga. It is 5000 years old and predates every alternate system. It is recognized by WHO as a form of traditional medicine and is now present all over the world. According to Ayurveda everything in the universe including man is made up of 5 elements called Panchabhutas i.e. akasha (space), Vayu (air), agni (fire), jal (water) and Prithvi (earth). They combine to form 3 doshas or Vital energies (Vata, Pitta & Kapha). Every person is born with a unique combination of these dosha’s or body constitution). Any imbalance of these dosha’s can cause diseases and an Ayurvedic physician can balance them with proper diet and herbs. In Ayurveda there is also a strong relationship between food & health i.e. “we are what we eat. “Food is one of the most potent medicines known to mankind & the foundation of any Ayurvedic regimen. The type of food a person eats depends upon his three gunas or three mental qualities- Sattva, Rajas &Tamas. Sattva: is the essence of life to peace & spirituality. Rajas: stands for activity & person has diversion to greed & material luxuries. Tamasic: shows dullness & lethargy. Sattva-is a state of purity of mind and peace which heals the body & increase the body’s immunity. It is simple food like fresh juicy fruits & vegetables. Food like grains (rice, whole meal flour), nuts, seeds, dairy products and legumes like moong dhal. Food which is unrefined, not over cooked or greasy and with fresh herbs and spices according to
body’s constitution. Rajasic food are bitter, sour, salty, pungent, and hot. They increase the speed and excitement of the human being. It is the foundation of motion, activity & pain. Tamasic foods are dry, old, decaying, distasteful & unpalatable. They consume a large amount of energy while being digested in the body. Tamasic food is the foundation of ignorance, doubt, pessi-
Dr. Karuna Jaiswal is an Ayurvedic Physician and Nutritionist. She graduated from a highly prestigious University of Delhi and studying nutrition at Deakin University. She has vast experience in treating various diseases and specialize in women’s health. She also conducts Ayurvedic cooking classes. To book a consultation with Dr.Karuna Jaiswal Call 0432 694 206 or emailvedic.herbal@gmail.com website:
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KONJAC NOODLES, RICE & PASTA now embraced as a miracle health and diet food Konnyaku (also called Shirataki in Asian countries) have been used in Japan and China for over 2000 years. In the beginning, it was a precious gift between monks in the form of medicine and cakes. The first documented use of Konnyaku tubers as food source in Japan was found in an ancient Japa-
nese writing entitled, Man-you-shuu, which was edited in the 8th century. According to this writing, Konnyaku came from the southeast island region of Japan and was recognized and used as herbal medicine. It was first consumed in a form of a serving-size block. In later years, it was transformed into thin, gelatinous
noodles known as “Shirataki” which literally means “white waterfall.” During Japan’s Muromachi dynasty (14th – 15th century), Dr. Dosan Manabe described in his writing that a daily diet of Konnyaku is good for diabetes and certain types of cancers. During the Edo era, a well-known medical publication en-
titled Wakan Sannsai Zue (Japanese & Chinese herbal medicine manual) states that “Konnyaku is good for cleansing our intestine,”. Through generations, Japanese were told from their parents that “Konnyaku is helpful in cleansing one’s digestive tract of irritating and harmful substances, and for maintaining young, healthy and clean internal organs”. Konjac is quite popular in Japan; almost every family eats Konjac in every meal. It is still the most favoured food in Japan. The Ministry of Health in Japan implemented that konjac food should be used in the cafeteria for all schools. Right now, Japan is the largest consumer of konjac foods. Though still young on Australia’s health food scene, Konnyaku shows every sign of becoming a bigger and bigger player. Enza Giardina, nutritional therapist, spotted a demand for Konnyaku/Shirataki noodles, and founded ZERO SLIM & HEALTHY NOODLES whose sales have quadrupled over the past year. “Our ZERO SLIM & HEALTHY NOODLES (we now also produce rice, fettuccine and lasagna sheets) are organic, gluten free and are made in facilities in China, dedicated to the manufacturing of foods for the Western market. Our Konnyaku plants are grown in the pristine and steep mountainous regions of South West China, the same region native to panda bears. Originally I star ted impor ting Konnyaku/Shirataki noodles for myself and my family so naturally I looked for the best. Our ZERO SLIM & HEALTHY NOODLES are made of100% premium grade Konjacmannan (Glucomannan) fibre, an all-natural vegetable fibre derived from the root of the Konjac plant, which has shown beneficial effects backed by medical researches for Type II Diabetes, Obesity, Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure and Con-
stipation!” We don’t add fillers of any kind and we pack them in purified water in BPA free packing.”
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WEIGHT LOSS - The efficacy of glucomannan fibre for weight loss relies on its ability to absorb up to twenty times its own weight in water. The glucomannan expands after ingestion, and this tends to promote a feeling of fullness as it travels through the digestive tract. CONSTIPATION - Glucomannan fibre absorbs water, softens digestive contents and increases stool volume, relieving constipation HYPERGLYCEMIA & HYPOGLYCEMIA - Glucomannan fibre attracts water in the digestive system and becomes a gel, slowing digestive processes and trapping carbohydrates so that blood sugar levels are stabilized. DIABETES - One benefit of glucomannan fibre is the ability to regulate blood sugar levels as seen in Type 2 Diabetes, where Glucomannan has shown potential to reduce blood glucose, insulin and serum lipid levels after meals, an effect that seems to be enhanced by glucomannan relatively high viscosity compared to other soluble fibres. HIGH CHOLESTEROL - By attaching itself to bile acids in the digestive system and moving them out of the body, glucomannan can help lower cholesterol and reduce the amount of fat present in the blood. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - As a corollary to Glucomannan’s beneficial effect on cholesterol levels, one study has demonstrated a decrease in systolic blood pressure in healthy
men after a four week course of Glucomannan supplements. POSSIBLE ANTIDOTE TO FOOD POISONING - Glucomannan has itself been claimed to be something of an antidote to food poisoning. This claim originates from a single laboratory study in which 18 different food products were subjected to exposure to bacteria, including E. Coli and Salmonella, which were allowed to bind themselves to the products. When the levels of bound bacteria were measured, the largest quantity were bound by sesame seed extract and konjac gum, leading to the tentative conclusion that Glucomanann may help to prevent bacteria from entering host cells. This claim awaits further confirmation, as the effect has not been studied in a clinical setting to date. References (International Journal of Obesity, 1984, Effect of Glucomannan on obese patients; A clinical study) (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1995, Effects of short term ingestion of Konjac glucomannan on serum cholesterol in healthy men) (Effect of glucomannan on plasma lipid and glucose concentrations, body weight, and blood pressure:systematic review and meta-analysis, 2008, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) (J Med Assoc Thai, 2007, Glycemic and Lipid Response to Glucomannan in Thais with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) (Pub Med. Gove, 1992, Dietary fibre in the dietetic therapy of diabetes mellitus. Experimental data with purified glucomannans) (American Diabetes Association, 2000, Beneficial effects of viscous dietary fibre from Konjac-mannan in subjects with the insulin resistance syndrome: results of a controlled metabolic trial)
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1 2 MI ‡ 1st Quarter Moon I A time to face the challenges arising from recent incentives. There is a lot of excitement and optimism but be prepared to do the hard work otherwise the opportunities will go begging. Do not be afraid to try something new or out of the ordinary. 3 4 MJ Take control of matters and assert your authority. 5 6 MK Be prepared to look at things differently. 7 8 ML Trust intuition but maintain focus otherwise clarity is compromised. 9 … Full Moon L Emotions are heightened so do not to take things personally otherwise it could be a very trying time. There may be those who idealise a situation or person and this is fraught with difficulty as no one person or situation can ever live up to expectations. Instead, take everyone as they are and remember the only thing you can change is your perception. 10 MA Be prepared to accept the challenges that are about to be presented. 11 12 MB Remain as flexible as possible as this will be the difference 13 14 MC Do not rely on rumour instead make the move to find out for yourself 15 16 ƒ 3rd Quarter Moon C You may find results of recent activity put your achievements at the forefront. Take the opportunity to relish outcomes and make sure that you keep good records as they will come in handy when you want to demonstrate your accomplishments. 17 MD Nurture and protect what is important. 18 19 ME Be mindful that pride may not always serve you well. 20 21 22 MF An eye for detail will ensure that results are timely and effective. 23 Sun enters G Librans are gracious, cooperative and communicative. 24 MG ] New Moon G The New Moon signals the beginning of a new cycle. A time to ensure that you do not take others for granted especially as you embark on new challenges. Respect, consideration and commitment are a good base for either individual or group activities. 25 26 MH Be upfront with all dealings and do not take any shortcuts. 27 28 29 M I Big picture options become an important factor. 30
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1 MJ Time to step up and take responsibility. 2 ‡ 1st Quarter Moon J The rush of energy with the first quarter moon may catch you off guard. Do not allow yourself t o be rushed or hassled and instead focus on the goals. There is always excitement at the thought of something coming together but tangible results are what count. 3 MK Take a lateral attitude and this may bring the results you want. 4 5 M L Sensitivity and empathy bring to bear on matters at hand. 6 7 M A Time to take action where and when it is needed. 8 … Full Moon A Lunar Eclipse An unsettling time as what comes to light upsets the status quo. The eclipse also highlights a time of hectic and impulsive energy. The reality of the situation is now fully visible and decisions and actions taken now are done with eyes wide open as to effects and impact. 9 M B Slowing the pace and taking stock is a practical alternative. 10 11 12 M C Be alert for information that will prove useful. 13 14 MD Manipulating a situation to advantage may not have the outcomes you want. 15 16 ƒ 3rd Quarter Moon D Moon enters E The results of recent actions are now evident especially as they impact on relationships with others. The unexpected appearance of someone from the past influences matters at hand. 17 18 19 MF Criticism should always include alternatives rather than focus on the negative. 20 21 MG Promoting equity without compromising ideals is the aim. 22 23 Sun enters H Intense, protective and emotional are Scorpio traits. 24 MH ] New Moon H Solar Eclipse The New Moon and solar eclipse highlight an intense time tinged with excitement and impulse. The desire to get things moving must be tempered with caution as haste may be detrimental to what you want to achieve. 25 26 MI Enthusiasm and inspiration will help spur things along. 27 28 MJ A practical and hands-on approach is needed. 29 30 31 MK ‡ 1st Quarter Moon K The initial results of efforts are now evident and what is required now is consistency and diligence. The first rush of excitement is now settling down and for some the routine efforts required may seem boring. Remember to rekindle enthusiasm by focusing on the desired result.
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1 2 ML Emotions may run high and undermine current matters. 3 4 MA Taking the initiative calls for some risk taking but not haste. 5 6 MB Be prepared to be patient and take a practical view. 7 MB … Full Moon B The Full Moon brings to light some intense emotions especially where other people are concerned. Instead of letting emotions get the better of the situation, reflect on what needs to be done rather than blame others for what is left undone. This is a time to focus on practical matters and constructive solutions. 8 MC Consider all information, as this will be of importance. 9 10 MD An emotional connection with a person or matter dominates. 11 12 13 ME Humility will often achieve better results than arrogance. 14 15 ƒ 3rd Quarter Moon E Moon enters F Proof of endeavours is now visible in the results to hand. Take pride in what has been achieved and do not dwell on shortcomings. As the focus shifts, the challenge now is to take what has been achieved, analyse what has and has not worked and find a way of utilising these in the future. 16 17 18 MG Make sure that relations are cordial if not harmonious. 19 20 MH The intensity of emotions may catch some by surprise. 21 22 MI ] New Moon I Sun enters I The New Moon in Sagittarius heralds a time of optimism after a period of intensity and excitement. Ride the wave of momentum and make plans to extend your boundaries and explore new horizons. Focused and determined actions can bring about some new opportunities. 23 24 25 MJ Taking on responsibilities is the best way of getting things done. 26 27 MK Consider an alternative approach to an ongoing concern – the results may surprise. 28 29 ML ‡ 1st Quarter Moon L Be prepared to persevere as things may lack clarity for the time being. Others may find they are surrounded by confusion or lack of direction. Do not be tempted to drop or ignore problems as these will only become worse. Instead try and work through them and get assistance – two heads are often better than one when it comes to untangling matters and getting back on the right track. 30
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discern our “Moon” birthday simply by looking at the phase of the Moon. Every month, each and every one of us resonates to that aspect of the Sun-Moon relationship that is imprinted in our psyches. This describes the basic capacity of the person to relate to life generally. In order to find the lunation phase you are born under, you can consult an almanac for the year and find out what the Moon phase nearest to when you were born. Dane Rudhyar, a famous astrologer developed the theory of phases and used it to develop the eight lunation types of personality which we will be discussed in a series of short articles over the coming issues.
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7 Reasons to buy Organic A healthy diet requires more than simply cutting out junk food—it involves getting the most nutritional value out of every bite you take. It takes good food to build a fit body. But did you know that your food choices also have an impact on the environment? If you’d like both a healthy body and a healthy planet, consider going organic. When it comes to your health—and the planet's—here are the top seven reasons why you might want to purchase organic foods whenever possible: 1. Protect the health of children. Children are exposed to four times the level of pesticides in food than adults. Pesticides affect children more profoundly due to their higher metabolisms and smaller body
mass. 2. Look after your own health. Several pesticides that are banned in the U.S. and Canada are used on foreign crops and shipped here for consumers to buy. 3. Safeguard the health of farm workers. Studies have shown that conventional farmers have six times the cancer risk of non-farmers. Because fertilizers and chemicals are often distributed by air, farm workers can be exposed to large quantities of chemicals without protection. 4. Preserve the soil. Over three billion tons of topsoil are lost each year in the United States and Canada due to erosion caused by conventional farming methods. 5. Protect the water. Pesticides are known to contaminate ground-
water, which affects the drinking water supply in most of the United States and Canada. If pesticidecontaminated water reaches lakes, rivers and other bodies of water, it allows the rapid growth of algae and suffocates the natural aquatic plants and animals. 6. Conserve resources. Conventional farming uses a vast amount of petroleum-based herbicides to kill weeds, while organic farming uses labor-intensive practices such as weeding by hand. 7. Fight global warming. Petroleum-based fertilizers give plants the nitrogen they need for rapid growth, but these nitrogen compounds can enter the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
B.-D. FARM PARIS CREEK A True Success Story!
B.-d. Farm Paris Creek would have to be one of the greatest health industry success stories in Australia today. The founders Ulli and Helmut migrated to Australia in 1987, hoping to find property that fit their vision. After one year of traveling around Australia, their dream was realized with the discovery of 170 perfect acres at Paris Creek, South Australia between the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Green meadows with flourishing herbs and flowers, bordered by forests amongst rolling hills, and the most beautiful valley with the pristine Paris Creek. This was to become the perfect home for healthy cows to enjoy their days under blue sunny skies, fresh rains and the occasional umbrella
of a rainbow – a combination which creates an essential well balanced environment. The land was more than beautiful – since the previous owners did not spend money on farm input, it was free of chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides. This made it a prime location for good milk production. The business started producing a small quantity of milk for families who wanted to purchase from farm gate and for local health food stores. Demand for their biodynamic, unpasteurized and nonhomogenized milk grew rapidly in South Australia. At this time it was
permitted to sell unpasteurized milk in SA. B.-d. Farm Paris Creek soon introduced Quark and natural yogurts. The herd was extended, more land was purchased, the manufacturing facilities were extended and local people were employed. Sales increased continuously, to Health Food Stores and Food Service, to Independent Supermarkets and consumers demanded B.-d. Farm Paris Creek products in the major retail outlets; eventually sales spread to all states of Australia, and soon after, orders for B.-d. Farm Paris Creek products were received from overseas and export started. In 2001 a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant was built for yogur ts, milk, Quark and butter processing and production kept incr easing continuously. Ne w products were developed such as flavoured milks and a thick-andcreamy Greek Style yogurt, called the Indulgence Range. Their products proved to be successful with dairy industry judges, and with consumers. In 2007 an extension was added to incorporate a cheese production facility to produce a range of French-style soft cheeses and European-style hard cheeses. Over the years, B.-d. Farm Paris Creek has built up a loyal following of consumers, health-conscious families and individuals of all ages. Young and organic-minded consumers are consistently drawn to the brand, as are elderly buyers who “remember products as they used to be, be-
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The founders Ulli and Helmut fore artificial ingredients and over processing” – and who recognize the quality in the award winning B.-d. Farm Paris Creek range of dairy products. Today, the products are sold through a variety of channels, and to a large range of clients: Health food stores, independent supermarkets, smaller chains as well as the major retailers on a state and on a national level. B.-d. Farm Paris Creek also supplies to restaurants and cafes. Export clients range from distributors and consolidators to individual companies and supermarkets in countries in the Asia Pacific region as well as the United Arab Emirates. We also sell directly to small retail shops and farmers markets, par ticularly in
South Australia and we highly value that smaller platform, as it gives us a direct connection to our end-user. This is useful for soliciting feedback and learning what consumers are looking for in new products. B.-d. Farm Paris Creek’s most recent achievement is the upgrade of their processing and production plant to become one of the most energy efficient manufacturers in Australia. B.-d. Farm Paris Creek is one of only a few companies that have received a “Clean Energy Grant” from the “Clean technology Food and Foundry Investment Program”, which helped achieve this goal. The different components of this project are solar electricity, solar hot water and dramatically improved process efficiencies.
“This is an extremely exciting step for us as we have always attempted to provide the most environmentally friendly dairy products available, with the highest sustainable value and the healthiest nutritional quality possible – and at the same time, support local farmers.” - Ulli and Helmut Spranz. For more information visit: www.bdfarmpariscreek.com.au
ROSNAY WINES
Rosnay is the Statham family farm, at Canowindra in central NSW, winner of the inaugural NSW DPI Organic Pioneers Award. We have been enjoying the Rosnay wines, figs and olives for many years, and we have a bottle of the new season extra virgin olive oil in our kitchen now. It’s delicious with fruity aroma and a firm and long lasting zing on the palate. Rosnay now also produces delicious organic glace figs and sundried figs. We also love the new Rosnay “Freedom” wine range which is entirely preservative free, and of course, certified organic. www.rosnay.com.au
BODHI TREE WINES
Increasingly we are making food choices that are based on health and quality. Ethics and sustainability also play a part. These principles and practices are extending out into other domains such as wineries too. Bodhi Tree Wines, in McLaren Vale SA is one such winery. They best describe themselves as “minimal inter vention” which means they aim to have less of man-made, more of nature. As a natural health practitioner and teacher, owner Fiona Cross and her family live on the vineyard and make choices to suppor t health – of their family, the vines, the land. “It’s an evolving process. We learn and then we integrate what we feel is good for the whole. I did a biodynamic workshop last year and then returned to implement some of the principles and practices that work for our unique
property.” They also integrate many organic practices, such as choosing not to use sprays to keep weeds or grass down, but instead take a healthier option using grazing sheep from a nearby biodynamic farm. Even in barrel the “natural process” is continued by checking into the wine less frequently than standard. They add minimal sulphur to the wine, again preferring to keep things simple and closer to natural. It is no surprise to learn they are guided by eco-principles too, proudly using recycled glass for their bottles. Bodhi Tree Wines takes these holistic principles even further, consciously working with the energy of the land, the vines and the wine. From crystals, to blessing ceremonies, to ear th energy workshops, healthy work is happening, infusing the wine with an elevating energy. Their intent is that not only will you enjoy a lovely tasting and beneficial red wine, but one that uplifts your soul. Bodhi Tree Wines is a new, evolving boutique winery, incorporating energy principles, eco and holistic practices. It is exciting to see a company break away from the crowd and forge a new path that we know we are all beginning to walk, taking that higher road. You won’t find this wine in a big commercial bottle-shop. Their philosophy of quality over quantity means that they have a very limited amount of wine available. It is not a “quaffing” wine, but when you are looking for a special wine to savour, enjoy and uplift, to bless birthdays and other special occasions, then Bodhi Tree wines is the sacred wine that perfectly complements. To start enjoying your divine wine please visit the website www. bodhitreewines.com.au
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namically grown grapes. They are a wonderful substitute for alcohol for adults and are loved by kids of all ages. The 100 per cent pure biodynamic red and white grape juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, iron, immune-boosting antioxidants, cancer-fighting phytochemicals and flavonoids for a healthy heart, they are a natural source of energy with no added sugar and are suitable for vegans/vegetarians. The Sparkling range includes Mango-Tango, Ruby, Cooler, Ginger, Passion, Premier Muscat, Strawberry. Robinvale also produces award-winning red and white wines, sparkling wines, fortified wines, preservative-free wines, vegan/vegetarian wines, packed or bulk dried fruit perfect for baking and organic chocolate coated diamond muscats. Robinvale Organic & Bio-Dynamic Wines, (03) 5026 3955, www. organicwines.com.
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Robinvale Wines is a family run and owned dual Certified Organic (ACO) and Bio-Dynamic (BDRI) winery and vineyard in NW Victoria. We have award winning organic wines and juices. We have a large range of Wines, Juices, Dried Fruit, Preservative Free Wines and also Non Alcoholic Beverages.
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At Wild Thyme Whole Foods, we are all about being local & supporting local farmers. We pride ourselves on our fresh produce and work with local growers and wholesalers to bring you the best seasonal produce throughout the year. We strive to stock only cer tified organic fruit and vegetables because we believe that to choose organic is to choose the healthiest option, not only for you and your family, but also for the environment. We encourage seasonal eating. Eating food out of season means it travels further, is stored for longer and doesn't always taste great. Eating seasonal food means that food travels fewer miles, is stored for less time and does not require intensive agriculture. Whether you are looking for a great breakfast cereal to star t the day or an organic free range chicken, beef, lamb or fish for dinner, our grocery depar tment has both everyday products and gourmet delights. Healthy snacks, fruit juices, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. Sweet and savoury biscuits, breads, pastas, jams, oils, vinegars, herbs and spices to temp your palate. We have specialist areas like Asian and gluten free, alternative milks - coconut, soy, rice, oat and nut and an extensive range of herbal teas and fair trade coffee. Our dairy section includes the best organic and bio dynamic milks, cheeses and
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We are an ACO cer tified retailer, delivering cer tified organic food to homes and offices in SA for 5 years now. Choose from a huge range of seasonal fruit, vegetables, local grass fed beef, cer tified organic chicken and lamb, dairy (plus raw milk program), dry goods, superfoods, home and personal care and much more. Select from a vast range of discounted preset boxes – mixed boxes, veg only, fruit only, CABALA juicing packs, smoothie box, juicing boxes, salad box, local grower and our new Paleo box. Buy a box or shop for what you want in the quantities you want. New addition is premade organic home cooked meals (gluten free options). Great for busy nights when you don’t have time but still want to have a healthy, nutritious meal. OrganicBox is passionate about providing delicious, vital, fresh, truly certified organic food to you – it’s our mission. SPECIAL OFFER: Enjoy our Family Box delivered FREE when going on a weekly delivery! Never miss out again, the box just turns up at your door!! Email Vanessa to discuss or get going straight away! We are also a LYONESS Loyalty Merchant. Visit www.organicbox.com.au ; email vjcorganics@gmail.com phone 0438 243 624.
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Sun Salutations benefit body, mind, and spirit
This beautiful set of yoga postures work not only on the body but also on the mind and at the spiritual level. Sun Salutation Impacts Every Organ of The Body
Daily practice of Surya Namaskar has numerous benefits to offer for the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory system. The Sun Salutation sequence, if done at a fast pace is an excellent cardiovascular workout, a good way to lose weight as well as stretching and toning the muscles in the entire body. But that’s not all. This yoga sequence improves the circulation of blood throughout the body and helps in maintaining good health by ensuring a disease-free body.
Develop Your Sixth Sense With Sun Salutations
The solar plexus, or the navel, is connected with the Sun (for which
reason it is called the “solar” plexus and Surya Namaskar directly works on this impor tant organ. It then performs better, balances the body functions. When the solar plexus contracts, depression and other kinds of negative emotions come up. When it expands, the intuitive mind works better, becoming more clear and focused. The solar plexus has a profound impact on the central nervous system, optic nerves, stomach, and what we usually call the 'gut feeling' or intuition. Solar plexus is also considered the second brain in the body.
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Besides offering physical benefits, the Sun Salutation practice
Anti Gravity Fitness was invented over 20 year s ago by Christopher Harrison and is currently growing within the fitness industry as a fun way to move your body. It is a blend of yoga, calisthenics, aerial acrobatics and restorative movements. The hammock is hung either to your hip height to hang upside down or 3 inches from the ground for a more relaxing and rejuvenating effect. The benefits include decompression of the spine, with drainage of both lymphatic and circulatory systems, a release of neurotransmitters from the brain and a jolly good workout to your risible muscles ! (The muscles you use when you laugh!!) You leave class conquering fears, feeling lighter and a little bit taller. Anti Gravity is a small part of The Energy Clinic, which is a multimodality space, a movement studio, which includes a full Pilates Studio, Vibration Training, Animal Locomotion, Calisthenics, Crossfit ™ Olympic lifting, Yoga. We are all in a state of Re-hab, Pre-hab or training, and everyone is treated like the athlete they can be.
STRETCH, RELAX, MEDITATE AT UNFOLD
At Unfold you will receive quality, exper tise and personal attention and classes are tailored to suit your needs. Located in the heart of Mount Barker, Unfold Yoga + Wellbeing has a full weekly schedule of yoga classes plus specialist workshops held regularly on weekends. Some other activities that are drawing interest at Unfold are Wu Tao dance, Kir tan, Sacred Sound Baths, Ayurveda and more. You can know the miracle of the human body to heal with stillness and nur ture when booking with practitioners in massage, craniosacral, Bowen, reiki and more. “We are all about assisting physical health as well as mental health and balancing the demands of everyday life while having fun”, says Loretta Voivodich, director and principal yoga teacher. Unfold is thrilled to announce their new Sunday Sun Salutation
also helps calm the mind. Doing a few rounds of Surya Namaskar at an easy pace can be very relaxing and meditative. And adding a touch of gratitude to the Sun, chanting mantras while doing Sun Salutation, adds a whole spiritual dimension to the practice, making it more sacred.
Kids and Adults: Sun Salutation Benefits All
The physical and spiritual benefits of Sun Salutation are not just for adults to enjoy. Surya Namaskar is equally a lot of fun for children. So, the next time you practice Sun Salutation, know that it’s benefiting you at different levels. Simply being aware of this can help enhance your experience and help you go deeper in your practice.
Beyond Limitations Yelena Davydova
• Certified Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming(NLP) • Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming(NLP) • Certified Master of Time Line Therapy© Practitioner • Certified NLP Master Coach • Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher • Certified Trainer of Hypnotherapy Phone: 0422 590 500 • Email: yelena@adam.com.au Natural Therapy Pages: http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/beyondlimitations/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthelimitations
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MINDFULBODY YOGA
Cathie McGill is the Senior Te a c h e r a t Mindfulbody she has been facilitating c lasses and personal Yoga & Meditation sessions for almost 20 years. Her background covers a wide area of holistic practises. The studio caters for a wide range of Yoga classes and courses, all teachers are experienced. We have just launched a New Teacher training course in Restorative Yoga and Relaxation open to both Yoga teachers and anyone interested in facilitating group or personal sessions. We run a weekend retreat twice yearly at Lokananda. Join us for the Intro offer of 14 days Yoga for only $25.00. Email us at info@mindfulbodyyoga. com.au/ 0418 811 747. “The Spirit of Yoga is moderate living. The Middle path is the golden path, the journey of unity within diversity”… Cathie
and yoga, and along with her team of passionate teachers is dedicated to creating a space where people can let go of daily stress and enjoy some time for themselves. Classes are run throughout the week and offer students a variety of benefits including fun, fitness, co-ordination, core strength, creativity and a social network. A focus in both our dance and yoga classes is connecting with the body and the breath. By learning to move and connect in new and safe ways we are keeping the body healthy and strong, keeping the joints mobile and our mind engaged. Combine the best of both worlds in dance and yoga and join the Belly Dance Arabesque community, head to the website, Facebook page or email Regan for more info about classes.
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SATYANANDA YOGA® CLASSES IN UNLEY
With the sensitiveness to each individual’s needs and a love of yoga, Jacqui Alin at Align Massage and Yoga will guide you through the Satyananda Yoga® practices of asana, pranayama, yoga nidra (guided relaxation) and meditation in an intimate classroom setting. Casual classes, Introductory and Surya Namaskar Courses are offered throughout the year. E: jacqui@alignmassageandyoga. com.au W: alignmassageandyoga.com.au
BEYOND LIMITATIONS WITH YELENA DAVYDOVA
Yelena is a respected NLP and Timeline trainer/practitioner and also a long-time yoga instructor. She has had 27 years in the field practicing with modalities that allow for change to take place quickly, creating new habits and deeper connection with oneself and others. Yelena has a solid knowledge in this area, offering a very personalised service for everyone. Her yoga classes are designed around each par ticipant’s needs.
“Love is the absence of judgment.” ― Dalai Lama XIV
BELLY DANCE ARABESQUE DANCE AND YOGA STUDIO
Belly Dance Arabesque Dance and Yoga Studio is the perfect place for people looking to connect with the mind, body and spirit. Our focus is on mindful movement to nur ture the body no matter what your age, shape or size. Yoga classes are offered in the Hatha tradition to complement our dance classes in Middle Eastern, Bollywood, Tribal Belly Dance and Fusion dance styles. Principal, Regan Gardner has over 14 years’ experience in dance
The Spirit of Yoga Bliss Retreat
May 16th – 18th 2014 • Lokananda Retreat Centre, Point Pass, South Australia
Whether you are an absolute beginner or very experienced in the field of Yoga and Meditation, this retreat will offer you time out for reflection, rest & healing. To register and receive further information, please email: info@spiritofyoga.com.au P: 0418 811 747 • www.spiritofyoga.com.au
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Diana ToddBanks is an inter national award-winning bestselling a u t h o r, L i f e Change Coach and Speaker. In these roles Diana helps others to reinvent and reclaim their life as she did. In 2012 and 2013 Diana was invited to co-author 4 books alongside world inspirational speakers and bestselling authors: Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, Dr Wayne Dyer, and Neale Donald Walsch. But before that, Di’s international business life suddenly stopped – losing the ability to walk or speak for 6 months and for 3 years was non-functioning. Di decided if she recovered helping others to turn their hurdles into triumphs would be her goal. Recovering, a foray into book writing was a world first. Resulting from a national survey, Di reviewed 40,000 answers to questions respondents addressed on their experience of packing up possessions of another. Closing The Final Chapter and Estate Organizer Guide to Recording Your Life Matters discuss these. You can purchase them from Diana’s website. Diana created the Professional Estate Organizer/Advisor Program to educate and train people to advise others how to deal with their issues of packing up, as this task is vastly different from moving house. http://estateorganizerpro.com http://dianatoddbanks.com email: diana@dianatoddbanks.com or call her at 0407 187 008 MOONTIME DIARY 2015 Moontime Diary promotes simple
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WOMEN...WHO ARE WE?
Only the Love is Real
BY LEO DRIOLI
Only the love is real ... When everything else drops away, through either willingly letting go or through having it forcefully taken away from us, all that remains is the love ... Pure, clear, constant, ever-present, joyous, precious ... So very precious. No matter what story we carry, how good or bad everything feels ... Behind it, at the back of it all is this perfect love. As we get older, the stories we harbour may become more ingrained but if we dare to step back from them for a moment ... We easily see that it’s the love that allows them to be. My mum has dementia. She cuts and pastes together memories of moments in her life that have made an impact on her. Every time the story is retold, it’s a little different, she adds another piece from another place and time in her life, creating a “new” mind-loop to be caught up in. Then as soon as she’s had her fill, of laughter and of tears ... She slows down and stills back into the emptiness ... And ... The love is there. The truth of her is this love ... The truth of us all is this love. Watching my mother slowly lose her mind reveals to me how we all operate ... We too cut and paste the thoughts and feelings of our past and create a “memory” across the screen of the moment. It feels so very real, so very true ... But it’s just as unreal as my mother’s dementia fantasies ... The only difference being that we believe our “cut and paste” jobs are more sane or coherent somehow. But, it’s all a story ... A
creation that spellbinds us too. If seen through we will be free to simply allow the love to shine through, as it always does anyway. This is our purpose here, to dream our dreams, cut and paste our memories, then see clearly once and for all that’s all we’ve ever been doing ... And catch a glimpse of the love that is left ... The only thing that is real and eternal. And if that glimpse is profound enough, it will continue to awaken our hearts, right through to the very last breath we take ... Where only the love will remain. Only the love ...that’s all there ever is, was , or will be. Only the love ... Leo Drioli is co-editor with his wife Enza Vita, of Innerself Newspaper, a national personal growth community newspaper. He has been editing and publishing since the late 80’s, launching one of the first national new age magazines in Australia, Golden Age, in 1988. The process of awakening is at the heart of all of Leo’s work. He actively seeks out awakened teachers to interview for his publications, always keen to catch another perspective on this incredible journey to God we are all on together. Leo is the author of Every Moment’s a Miracle. He is currently working on his second book called Awakening into Presence. Also a singer/ songwriter, Leo is soon to release his first EP, Let Your Spirit Sing. For more information visit www.LeoDrioli.com
“Like vanishing dew, a passing apparition or the sudden flash of lightning -- already gone -thus should one regard one's self.” ― Ikkyu
Women are gorgeous, amazing, powerful beings! Why don't we ever see that in ourselves? How do I know we don't? Because women spend millions of dollars to change themselves..... plastic surgery, diets, botox...... many believe they are not okay in some way.... not thin enough, not smar t enough, not beautiful enough, not sexy enough or simply - not enough! (The diet industry is the biggest industry on the planet next to the drug industry). How does this happen.... well, no one can teach you what they don't know ... and if your mother didn't know how to build self esteem in you or to show you how amazing you truly are, then how could you learn it for yourself? We have been wor king our way through centuries of women's repression and we are not out of it yet. It feels like women are crawling out on all fours from an incredibly dark place that has lack of self wor th as its core. Many get part way out, then retreat back in. Many believe that they "did something wrong" and so inherently deserve to be abused; often they are ready to leave many times and then retreat... some get to leave and then wonder why they stayed in the first place. Now we have the teenagers who are cutting themselves in order to feel! When they cut it makes them feel alive through the pain! Sounds crazy right but unfor tunately it is happening in really young girls and boys. The tattoos, the piercings, the alcohol, the drugs, they are all an end result of numbness and desiring to feel something... anything. (As an aside, there is a medical name for this - it's called Pylouria which is a lack of B6 and a zinc). Women the world over have never been taught to dream. In western countries they were taught to get a good education, get a husband, have kids, be a home maker and look after the family. In some countries women have no rights at all; they are more like chattles to an old patriarchial system that is dying and struggling to stay alive.... thus as women of the world rise up to claim their bir thright, so too are some unconscious people clinging to the repression and holding on to women keeping them suppressed and shut down. Examples are the insane practices of marrying off children to old men, or stoning to death of women in public... and still today, separating men from women in some religious ceremonies, even weddings! I saw a great you tube video of a young girl walking down a lonely road and 2 guys approached her, she was scared and threatened... Out of nowhere came a man who held her hand and said NO, he was then joined by another man who took her other hand and eventually there were a circle of men around men all saying no. Our world looks "worse" but we ARE changing and people are becoming conscious. Where there is light, there is dark
and the light will always always win. So what we need to do as humans is keep uncovering our truth.... We need to claim our right to dream; some people have dreams but many have never been taught that they deserve to even have a dream so our job is to support ourselves in our growth, in the healing of our past so that we may tap into our dreams, manifest them and then turn our attention to how we can assist others on their journey. Women are very inclusive especially once they become conscious - they reach out to other women (and men) and offer their love, their learnings, their assistance whenever it is needed. We need to grasp each other's hands and hear ts and help pull each other, male and female alike to a place where our consciousness will ripple out into the world like a pebble on a pond, where we are walking together down the path to peace and draw on the light to bring all of us to the light of consciousness.... then we will create peace and a world that works for all of us. Diane McCann Mathews facilitates The Goddess Within for women and together with her husband Robert, runs Man’s Inner Journey for men and Tantra for Couples. Diane is a writer, a frequent guest speaker on radio, TV and for organisations and a wonderful story teller. Well known for her ability to inspire people to achieve the best within themselves, Diane uses empowerment, humour and skill to bring out the full potential in the people she works with. She creates a safe, non-threatening space. With a vision of world peace, she has an absolute passion for making a difference in this world and The Goddess within was created originally to give people more choices… thus the chance to live their lives consciously. The program is run in Australia, Singapore and UK and has been presented in New Zealand and USA. Diane is also a Certified LifeLine Practitioner having gone to USA to learn this brand new technique. She brings Dr Weissman to Australia every March. Contact: beyondtheordinar y@ inter node.on.net Web: www. beyondtheordinary.net.au
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WHAT ARE YOU CHOOSING?
We are floating in a sea of consciousness. But are we adrift or plotting our course? There is great design to the universe. It has always been there and we are now only beginning to reconnect and understand this. The ancients appear to have had great insight, then something happened and we were dumbed down. All a part of the cycles within cycles, geometries within geometries, and now as the vibrations shift within the new cycles, we are beginning to awaken again. Science and spirituality are coming back together. Understanding of frequencies, vor texes and geometries is occurring, as is knowledge of the space-time overlap. “Ego says “Once everything falls into place I will feel peace.” Spirit says “Find your peace and everything will fall into place.’ “ – Marianne Williamson. It is our choice to reconnect – part of our journey here and now, part of our duality here on earth. We have a choice to remain mundane, blinkered, blunted by the TV we watch, the foods we eat, and the rules of government and institutions. We could be happy remaining like that, conforming with the pressures of society, living our life out, always wanting more, worrying about lack of money to afford the
material things in life and to pay the bills. That is, letting the ego take over and always searching for continuing happiness. “Reclaim your mind and get it out of the hands of the cultural engineers who want to turn you into a half-baked moron consuming all this trash that’s being manufactured out of the bones of a dying world” – Terence McKenna Or you can choose to be awake! “Those who are Awake live in a state of constant amazement.” – Buddha What could that mean? If we open up our minds to knowledge and open up our hear ts to love then we become responsible for ourselves and for what we can become. The universe is alive and resonates as one and each and every one of us is part of that same ‘one’. Everything and everyone is interconnected and our thoughts impact on each other as they ripple outwards. But we are also affected by the ripples that come to us. What if we choose to tune into the ripples that can be beneficial for us? “We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” – Thich Nhat Hanh. Science now recognises that we are part of a resonating field, part of everything that is, a living con-
sciousness that has a simple grand design. The gravitational and electromagnetic forces that underlay this field are also connected into the basic geometries (platonic solids) that underpin everything together from the design of the galaxies to our planet to us. When we understand this we see the huge potentials that are available to us when we choose to access the information that is contained within this Source Field. The effect of prayer, mantras, love and intention is already well documented. The importance and uses of a healthy pineal gland is becoming more understood. When we begin to apply the wisdom of the ancients and their knowledge of cycles within cycles, the many star systems, the power of the pyramid and similar stone structures and of core frequencies we start to open new doorways or portals in these current times. New ways to think of gravitation that both Newtonian and Einstein physics failed to explain, new ways to also think about spacetime and its inversion of time-space, vortexes, multi- dimensionality and, more importantly, how we can access higher levels of information from this constantly evolving field. Right here and now we are at the dawn of a new age that will allow us all to access new levels of abilities, knowledge, consciousness and healing, if we so choose. Concepts of time travel, free perpetual energy, telepor tation, mental telepathy, and new levels of healing (such as Spectra Healing) are being explored: potentials that were once available to only a few. It is possible to heal and repair our DNA structures, even remove genetic anomalies and effect change at a cellular level. Bringing in new mathematical
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BY DAVID LANE, HEALER AND TEACHER and chemical codings allows healing to occur on all levels. Spectra Healing is unique in that it creates a contemporary sacred space and uses light (superluminal), sound (with very specific mathematics and frequencies) and increased discer nment and coherence through a specific brain state and a heart (love) state. Combining these all together allows us to access the best information from the Field and Higher Intelligences and opens the flow of information and coding through axiatonal lines inter-dimensionally and multi-dimensionally. Healings that are appropriate and may be beyond belief are possible. We can choose to access this simply and easily. To find out more, come to an information session or workshop on SPECTRA Healing. Practitioner training is also available. For more information or to contact and arrange an event in your area visit www.SpectraHealing.com Anthony Craig is the founder (along with Divine Intelligence) of Spectra Healing and Spectra Activating Consciousness and a certified Hypnotherapist and Social Worker. Based in Adelaide he travels extensively as an Instructor and Practitioner, educating and expanding new healing work locally and worldwide and is available as a guest speaker. Regular information sessions, workshops and seminars are held. See website for details in your area. Anthony is also available for appointments ph: 0412 832 664. For further information visit www. SpectraHealing.com
Imagine that you are looking down upon ear th and watching a game called life and humans are the players in the game. What would you see? You would be able to see a myriad of variations of the game being played. Even if certain groups of players have chosen the same game, no two players would be experiencing the game in exactly the same way as anybody else in the group because each player is so individual and therefore; unique. Every game is heavily influenced by an exhaustive variety of options that each player can choose, and the game itself is also affected by the choices they make. The characteristics and rules of the game change in response to the choices and decisions made by the players. Each player leaves their mark of influence on the game and as they depar t, the legacy of their participation is passed on to those who follow in their footsteps. The game is moulded and it evolves by the choices and actions of its players over the generations, thus; the game and its rules is not the same as it was many generations ago. It could be said that the game is an evolving entity with an energy of its own. This evolving entity is known as human consciousness. Each human enters the game at birth and they have to quickly learn and adjust to the rules that they encounter. It does not matter whether they like the rules or not, the game has a momentum all of its own, therefore; their best option is to learn to play the game as quickly as possible if they want to capitalise on the experience. Many are preoccupied with creating safety, wealth and happiness in their lives whilst others are struggling to survive. The first experiences of life can be likened to being thrown into the deep end of a swimming pool; we either sink or swim! The analogy of the game is referring to the life we choose in order to experience who we are and provide us with the challenges that we need to raise our consciousness and develop our personal power. We need to increase our vibration through becoming more consciously aware which sets the stage for us to develop our ‘Personal Power’. This means that there is a direct connection between our personal power and how we evolve; both individually and as a human race. One of the main measures of how much personal power we have attained is by the lack of fear that we experience. Without a strong foundation to build upon; there is always a greater danger of collapsing, falling apart or being unduly influenced by forces outside of our control. In other words; personal power puts us in charge of our life, whereas; the lack of it makes us vulnerable to becoming a victim to outside forces. Victimhood is like a debilitating disease that strips us of the energy needed to rise above it to take charge of our life. Many people who have very negative thought patterns running in their subconscious feel powerless. It is obvious that they won’t be aware of them because they are
hidden in their subconscious. These patterns covertly work away, creating outcomes that make life hard, creating self-sabotage and in some extreme cases; set up self-destruction. It is paramount to attaining personal power; that you develop your ability to uncover your negative belief systems and rise above them. This in a nutshell simply means; becoming more self-aware! So what does personal power mean to you? It can mean many different things to different people. For example; it may mean being able to create what you want with ease, feeling secure, having courage, being in control, finding and maintaining happiness, self-confidence, unafraid to speak your truth, being financially wealthy, spiritually wealthy, feeling equal, being heard, being able to get others to follow your wishes. Some people want lots of money while others feel empowered by not needing it; some seek notoriety and recognition whilst others seek humility and privacy. The desires are as varied as the list is long. There are horses for courses and your choices and wants are yours and yours alone to pursue and explore. There are common denominators and basic rules that need to be followed if you want to achieve no matter whether your intention is to spiritually evolve, to be a better person or to be a master creator. Even though the principles are the same; no two paths are exactly the same. The reasons behind the choices you make that mould you into who you want to be cannot be dictated by anyone else on the planet. You are completely in charge of your own destiny and the path that you take to find your personal power will be chartered by you own choices. We can all do with some guidance and tools to achieve our goals but no one can do the walking for us. Walk your path towards your personal power with conviction and courage. DavidLane.net.au David Lane’s journey into higher consciousness includes many understandings drawn from a diverse range of information. He believes that we are all individuals who have come to tread our own unique path. David’s current book is titled ‘Personal Power’. It is about how we evolve our consciousness and how to monitor our journey and is available online.
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When we are in true gratitude its as much about what we receive, what we have, what we experience, as it is about how much gratefulness we feel in a deep almost tangible way about our own giving- ness. Here, on planet Earth, which is governed by the Law of Duality , you cant have one without the other. To be in true alignment with these principles is to experience it in its fullest wholistic sense & to FEEL it on a cellular level, to BE in it. This was a fantastic reminder to me to be grateful to my infinite Spirit. For me , myself & I. For my having the wherewithall to bring forth these innate gifts i have chosen to be blessed with in this incarnation by using them to best serve others. And how grateful i am to have been given the good Grace that this is even so. I am humbly grateful , to all those who are grateful , and that includes myself. And so it is, yet another lesson in the Mindfulness of Gratitude for the Greater good. We are each a Light, and we each have value adding unto each other. It is equally impor tant that to our- selves we owe true gratitude for our own unique & valuable contributions to
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‘Fat days’ gone with Matrix Reimprinting by Annie O’Grady
Up to that Sunday afternoon, Judy (an attractive size 12) had selfconsciously known for certain, ‘I’m fat and I’ll end up like my 20-stone mother’. After a 15-minute session of EFT with Matrix Reimprinting , she suddenly knew with her whole being: ‘No! I’m not fat! I’m normal!’ This new certainty has changed her life, changed for the better how she feels about herself and her clothes, food, activities, opportunities, even her future. What transformed her? Judy had tapped on specific acupoints on her body, relieving deep stresses, and so had discovered for herself that her belief that she was fat was unnecessary – via the tapping modality Matrix Reimprinting with EFT. EFT is a self-help transformational technique that balances an individual’s meridian energy system to reduce or eliminate a huge range of emotional, physical or performance difficulties. EFT also calms the brain’s fight-flightfreeze mechanism, Matrix Reimprinting, an adaptation of EFT, is the brainchild of EFT Master Karl Dawson, co-author of 2 books on it: ‘Matrix Reimprinting
with EFT’, and (just out) ‘Transform Your Beliefs, Transform Your Life’ International leader of the New Biology movement, Bruce Lipton Ph.D., author of ‘The Biology of Belief’, endorses Karl’s new book. Cell biologist Dr. Lipton says, ‘EFT is a simple, powerful process that can profoundly influence gene activity, health and behaviour.’ Now, months later, Judy’s transformation has held. She is so much happier. She explains, ‘I used to have “fat days” when I’d feel bloated and horrible. Since that session, I’ve never had one. And I no longer think there’s anything wrong with me. ‘That session put a divider down the middle between Mum and me, I felt a real separation on the topic of weight. That is her journey, not mine.’ Judy’s weight issue began when she was 9 years old. Her mother, fearful that her 2 daughters would also become heavy, announced that she was putting them on a diet and they would need to write down everything they ate each day. ’It was a real shock,’ says Judy. ‘Up to then I didn’t see weight. Looking back, my sister and I at the time
were a bit chubby. But suddenly I had decided I was fat. ‘Ever after, I was self-conscious, about how I was sitting, how my clothes fitted me, how fat I looked. It was always with me. ‘Now I feel normal, and it’s so good.’ As a Matrix Reimprinting Advanced Practitioner, I have seen this remarkable technique relieve many kinds of suffering, from misery to phobias to physical pain. I helped Judy focus on how she felt about her mother’s statement above. Then I guided her to visualise tapping on the image of her 9-year-old self, neutralising the stress of that moment. This spontaneously took away her belief ‘I’m fat’. Then we tapped in a larger reinforcing positive image, and hey presto! ‘Miraculous’ change. Judy is excited about going on to more EFT training with me. As a beginner she has already helped a friend to lose both her chocolate craving and anxiety about her study load. Annie O’Grady is a a Matrix Reimprinting practitioner and a certified EFT practitioner and trainer, author of ‘Tapping Your Troubles Away with EFT’. Based in Adelaide, she works with individuals and groups in person, and around the world via Skype. Phone: 0448 338 289. E m a i l : a n n i e @ EFTemotionalhealing.com. Website: www.EFTemotionalhealing.com
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September -November 2014 This Quarter the skies open with the enduring retrograde journey of the three trans-personal planets (the planets most distant from the Sun), Uranus (retrograde till 22nd December), Neptune (retrograde till 16th November), and Pluto (retrograde till 23rd Retrograde means that these planets appear to be travelling backwards presently in the skies, therefore cosmically you are paralleled to internally reflect upon the issues that these planets signify and to prepare how you can be involved in healing and transforming the current events in your life, whether they be personal or global. September). As well as this the retrograde movement assists you to internally process the ramifications of the grand gross that occurred in April this year. Understanding the corresponding planetary issues and finding which house the planets are transiting within your natal char t, will be of great assistance in your resolve. First let’s look to Uranus; Uranus represents the unusual, sudden change, the unexpected, liberation and chaos. It rules technology, electricity and lightning and it’s neither positive nor negative, nevertheless Uranus brings the sudden changes that will awaken your mind to enable the steps to great change. Uranus retrograde is inclined to have your emotions imploding and opening your mind to radical questioning. This can lead you to experience ‘eureka’ moments of consciousness and flashes of realisation that would not have occurred to you before now. The role of retrograde Uranus is to initiate freedom by removing the rigid inner structures that have been built throughout our lives and no longer serve us. Uranus will do this by bringing about the crises that will open to who we truly are and unlock our rightful destiny. For example you may get fired from a job that you no longer enjoy, to find down the track you have acquired your rightful career. Or you may have had a period of ill health and while recuperating, have had the opportunity to learn to be nurtured, acquiring healthier living habits and being open to fresh ways of healing your mind, body and soul. Secondly you will find that Neptune shows you where in your natal chart you are: sensitive, in denial, creative, magical, addictive, romantic, delusional, idealistic or in confusion. Neptune is retrograde in Pisces, its own sign, preparing us to look to our inner illusions that hold us back from reality or trap us in addictions. Where are you holding yourself back? Do you need to face reality in a particular area of your life? Or is it time to commit (more) to your chosen spiritual practice? As well Neptune will entice you
into the realms of magic, psychic ability, dreams and spirituality, bringing about your innate power and wisdom that you have, to heal, change and transform your own life and others. With these gifts come great responsibility in trust, dependability and care, therefore once you choose the way in which you will practise, rules and ethics need to be put into place. Neptune in its own sign is at best a prayerful, positive energy that can be utilised highly and successfully in groups to transform for the good of all. Worldly matters and concerns can be focused on spiritually, with great success. Consequently we have Neptune in its own sign at the same time as Uranus and Pluto are intensely transiting each other. While Uranus is awakening us to the radical and Pluto is destroying what is needed to end, there is a sacred opening for Neptune to be employed to heal the seemingly impossible and create miracles of peace, hope and joy. And finally Pluto; Pluto signifies Death (of the old), Change (conscious right action) and Transformation (living the new). Pluto can therefore expand soul growth by way of transforming the shadow of the psyche, collectively and individually. With Pluto being retrograde you could find yourself uncovering your shadow motives in behaviour and psychological patterns, this is challenging and exciting as it is the first major step to conscious change within the relationship area of your life. You may be questioning your part in ‘power struggles’, your ‘obsessive traits’, and looking to your deep intimate needs and how to meet them. Pluto highlights in the natal chart where we either search for change and transfor mation, or have it forced upon us if we deny our deepest needs. If we fear Pluto’s energies, or our shadow then we could damage ourselves or others by unconscious projection. Therefore we need to fearlessly face our shadow and embrace her/him, initiating the positive aspects of Pluto, being renewal and rebirth. The combination of these three trans-personal planets retrograding brings an oppor tunity to ‘be’ with the internal process that can enable initiation into new realms of thinking on the political, psychological and spiritual levels. You will then fortify your true values and beliefs and integrate them into your transformed life. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse 16 degrees in Aries takes place on 8th Without doubt relationships are the theme of this radical, transforming Full Moon. Full Moons bring matters to completion so with this in mind any problems, will be resolved or the relationship will end. However
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if the people in the relationship are destined to be together a deepening of intimacy will form between them thus bringing commitment, celebration and joining of families. October, Sydney-time 9.50 p.m. This eclipsed full Moon will be conjunct by Uranus, widely oppose Venus, 10 degrees in Libra and widely square Pluto 11 degrees in Capricorn. The consequences of an eclipsed moon continue for as long as six months, and they expose the related issues by the sign and house that it falls in the natal chart. You will often experience the build up of emotions and feelings the week before the full moon for those reasons its best to refrain from any major decision making till after the time has passed. Plus new information that could change your perspective is often revealed in the week after the eclipse. If you have any major personal planets and points in any of the cardinal signs, Aries, Libra, Cancer or Capricorn, this eclipsed Full Moon will bring radical change as you are catapulted out of old ways into new innovated ideas and vibrant possibilities. Gerry Crow is an internationally renowned and respected Psychic, Clair voyant, Medium, Spiritual Teacher and Healer. Her career expands an exceptional 35 years conducting professional, accurate psychic readings, successful healings and profound meditation, development classes and inspiring workshops. As well as having her many psychic gifts, Gerry has trained and studied at length in the esoteric sciences –including Astrology and Tarot, the healing arts, psychology, counselling and shamanic practices. She conducts her varied modalities, in person and over the phone. Gerry is also a regular guest on Psychic TV. Phone her on 0449 865 473; Email info@psychicreadingsaustralia.com. au ; find her on face book, Visit www. psychicreadingsaustralia.com.au
“Forgiveness means letting go of the hope for a better past.” ― Lama Surya Das
“Do you believe in angels?” Whether you believe in angels or not, angels are available and accessible to all who seek for their guidance, assistance and divine intervention! Most cultures believe in some forms of angelic presence. Western Christianity embraces angels as God’s servants. Muslim traditions are based on the Koran (Quran) which was delivered from God through the Messenger Archangel Gabrielle. Many Asian cultures celebrate angelic beings in their artwork and literature as extraordinary, beautiful and magnificent beings who often decent to ear th from beyond this physical world. Angels are becoming more popular and widespread in recent years with the New Age spiritual movement, English as a common language and the readily accessibility of the internet. As the world enters the high of our civilization, humanity is facing the many challenges, reaping with catalysts for souls to evolve spiritually as they are given the ripe environment for learning and experiencing between Dark and Light. During this exciting and challenging time, waves of souls as volunteers have incarnated on Earth, and they are still coming. Their mission is to assist humanity with spiritual evolution while bringing light and enlightenment to this physical dimension. These are the Lightworkers and the Gifted/New/Psychic children incarnating amongst us known as the Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow Children (named after the color of their aura). At this time, there are also other highly evolved souls coming through. However, unlike the volunteers, these are ‘old souls’ who have been incarnated on Earth countless times before. They are taking on extreme challenges in order to resolve their remaining earthly karma while guiding others as well as bringing enlightenment. These new waves of sensitive and highly evolved souls, the children, are the hope for the New Golden Age, the era where humanity reaches the higher level of spiritual awareness, living with Love and Light and practicing Oneness thus bringing Heaven into Earth. The challenges many children currently are facing are tremendous. On this ear th plane, there is countless number of souls who have been stuck, being lost and confused, and not being able to find the way back to the Light where they are able to move forward on their soul journey. Others have been trapped in the wheel of karma of this Earth School. They are repeating their lessons and attempting to balance karma. These souls are frustrated, exhausted and are contributing to the already low vibration of Earth
energy. Adapting to the heavy earth energy is a great challenge for sensitive souls who come with very high vibration. Sensitive souls also have to face the challenges in resisting the earthly temptations, so they themselves don’t get trapped in the same wheel of karma. And like others, they too are struggling to stay spiritually awakened thus facing challenges in carry out their mission. When witnessing or experiencing animosities, aggressions and physical violence at a young age, sensitive souls would shut themselves off from the world, or they become confused, or numb themselves, or immune to these negative actions thus becoming unconscious and lose their conscience. They either give up or become corrupted and forget their mission. Many gifted children came with the abilities to see, sense and communicate with angels and spirits. They often refer to these light beings as “invisible friends”. As these children get older, most lose the abilities because their parents and loved ones dismiss or discourage them. They permanently switch off or block their extraordinary perceptions. Some children have been desensitized and numbed their senses by constant and high exposures to chemicals in the environment and in the food they consume; to negative energies such as domestic violence or violence in media; to negative discarnate entities; or being corrupted by temptations such as mind altering substances (eg.
drugs/alcohol). When loosing these extraordinary abilities, these children become disconnected from the Divine assistance thus feeling alone and lost in the physical reality, which is overwhelming for them. We can assist these children by acknowledging their gifts and extraordinary perceptions, by understanding and addressing their sensitivities to energies and the environment which they are being exposed to; by creating a safe, healthy, loving and positive environment for them to nourish and grow; and by encouraging them to connect and access the divine assistance from their invisible friends who can support them in fulfilling their missions. The future of our spiritual evolution depends on our children. These children need supports in order to bring for th higher consciousness and enlightenment to this ear th plane. The angels are here amongst us. They are silently, patiently and compassionately accompanying us through our earthly incarnation with their divine guidance, protection, intervention and unconditional love. They are readily available to all who seek for their assistance, and especially to the children who are most vulnerable and in need of supports. In my next article with InnerSelf, I will provide valuable insights to how children can connect with the angels and access divine interventions. Jessica Dao is an architect and a project manager based in Adelaide. She is also a spiritual healer specializes in advanced spirit releasement , emotional and soul healing, angel therapy, and spiritual counseling. In recent years, Jessica has been conducting spiritual healing, crystal and angel workshops throughout Australia. She is the author and illustrator for the children book “Angel Friends” (available on Amazon Kindle). Jessica is currently taking time out to complete her book on spiritual healing and spirit releasement. www.thepyramidoflight.com |04 22 563 794
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The most powerful and transforming messages the Angels channel through me are the messages of empowerment.
JOPHIEL: I am about truth, the truth that each of you carry the seed of Divinity within your Soul. Look for this seed and it will open to you like a flower. This flower carries great power, all of the power of its Divine origins. This power will always lead you back to its source, to the Divine Light and Love. Look for this seed in your heart, see it blossom in your Soul, feel it spreading out from you with joy, peace, wisdom and love. I acknowledge my seed of divinity. I honour my Soul. You are the keeper of your own Divine seed. You alone will know where it will lead and what your Divine mission will be. I acknowledge and accept my Divine will wherever it leads me. Blessings in love and truth, Jophiel. How difficult is it, in this busy, commercial world to stop and acknowledge who and what we are, why we are here, our Soul? Most people would never think of themselves as containing even a shred of Divinity, yet this great Angel states
clearly that all contain their own seed of Divinity. We cannot know true personal power without accepting and acknowledging our own Soul. Raziel explains why we need to accept our Divine seed, our Soul. RAZIEL: All are created equal, loved and free. The greatest of all is the law of free will. Each must have their own free will to fulfil their own destiny. To take away another’s free will is to violate the laws of the Divine Principle. The Divine Principle is non-judgemental but our own Souls do judge us. In breaking this most precious law, we forfeit our Soul particles or power. All are created equal, but we can each choose to lessen our Soul in this way. If we are completely unaware of our Soul, we will not be concerned with how it can empower us, or how we can lose that power. So often our free will is taken from us with the use of terror or trickery, and so often in the name of religion or love. ARONNEL: You do have free will and you have already used it, to arrange the life you need for yourself, before you were even born. Why try to change this by struggling against
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your destiny? These are the intentions set by your Soul before birth. Your intention when you made these decisions was pure and made from a place of Divinity. During your lifetime you may set other goals and intentions, but unless they align with your Soul’s intention you will not succeed. Consider your Soul’s intention. This is a deep-seated urge or knowing that is a fundamental par t of who you are. These three great Angels give us the keys to truth. With these keys we can empower our lives with freedom and our own Divine Soul power. May the Angels Bless you with the Divine empowerment of wisdom. These powerful messages are exerts from my book “Listen! The Angels Speak” by Carolynn, available from Balboa Press. Fo r a n e w, t r a n s f o r m at i v e message, emailed to you weekly, subscribe on my website. www. listentheangelsspeak.com.au
Blue Butterfly Tarot Kim Allen, Blue Butterfly Tarot is currently offering SPIRIT ART along with the existing Tarot Reading and Counselling services, this new venture is about offerring artwork that has been intuitively created especially for a person to support them in a healing way. The artwork begins once the client has answered a few questions over the phone or email to help establish a link and then over the span of a few days an inspiration will come, I use my clairvoyancy but sometimes I can be looking at the daily paper and an image will jump out at me to use as a starting point. Once at the easel the picture may take a new direction intuitively and the colours chosen are always intended to
bring balance and healing. I relate a lot to chakras and symbols including animal symbols. Contact me via my website www.bluebutterflytarot.com. au or Mobile 0415685070 TESTIMONIAL 1. Wow, what can I say. I am totally speechless. You artwork is amazing and your write up just as intuitive and quite accurate. Each time I look at my drawing, energetically I can feel so much. I know there’s a deep message in there for me but I’m not ready for it yet. I highly recommend you Kim, not only as a talented artist and medium but for your heart warming interaction with me on a personal level. I
am blessed to call you a friend. Emily Kisvarda, Phoenix Gateway TESTIMONIAL 2. Kim made an amazing picture for me of my Healing Guide. Djwhal Khul, the Tibetan. It included my animal spirit guide, a panther, plus symbols that I recognised but I am sure she purely intuited them. The message she wrote underneath the picture has been so poignant that I have placed the picture above my desk so I can remind myself every day. Kim is a very
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ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SLEEP TEMPLE PSYCHIC HEALING From Ancient Egypt of 5,000 years ago there is indication by paintings and carvings on the walls of Inner Rooms and the “Holy of Holy” Inner Temple Chapels that ceremonies were needed throughout life and certainly once just before death “to Cleanse the Spirit and Body of Evil Spirits and Energies” that could cause emotional, spiritual and physical harm and distress. The Temple of Isis on the River Nile has one such room in particular (now kept locked) that gives complex instructions for physical bathing in essential oils and sacred plants for the patient plus the ceremonies needed to both heal the Spirit during life plus as preparation for a smooth transition through the dangerous realms of death before finally arriving at the beautiful Elysian Fields.
HEALTH CARE IN ANCIENT EGYPT
Cer tain Priests were highly trained as High Priests in the Science of Medicine, much like our Medical Doctors are today, in the cor rect prescription of plants, herbs, essential oils for various aliments plus in surgical interventions for bone fractures also Caesarean Sections for difficult births, and Neurosurgery for brain injuries and tumours – these are clearly depicted on the walls of Kom Ombo Temple on the River Nile where much of these treatments occurred. Other Priests and Priestesses were trained as High Priestesses of Sekhmet and Selket to work more with the psychic and spiritual concerns patients might have plus to remove dark spirits and Black Magic Spells from them. The Priestesses of Goddess Isis delivered babies plus gave prophecies about their future or could be called upon to diagnosis the Spiritual cause of an illness – this wasn’t a 10 minute brief examination of the patient or quick psychic reading as they believed the patient needed to be involved in the process of looking inwards for answers and by experiencing Dream Incubation.
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There has existed for countless thousands of years a Temple of Isis on Philae Island that was known worldwide for the healing miracles patients experienced there or sometimes through relatives of the patient consulting the High Priestesses
of Isis there on their behalf. After fasting for a few days from all meat, fish or alcohol and bathing in the River Nile the patients were massaged with essential oils of Myrrh, Cedarwood and Blue Lotus Oil, then energetically cleansed in the Smoke of Incense of Sacred Frankincense Resin, Pine Cones, Myrrh, Dried Dates, Cinnamon plus other herbs. Dresses in White Robes they then slept in the open courtyard under the Starry Sky of the Sky Goddess Nuit. Before sleeping the patients would receive hypnotic suggestions given by the Isis Priestesses in a deep trance state that instructed the patient’s unconscious mind to give them a relevant dream that they would remember clearly as to the spiritual cause of their health concern. In the morning the Dream would be related the Isis Priestesses for analysis and the next night before the patient slept the correct essential oils and herbs would be applied after bathing plus given to them to drink. The Priestess in trance would channel healing meditations and hypnosis to the client’s unconscious and conscious mind plus Psychic Healing Energy and Spiritual Surgery from Goddess Isis and many Divinities. In the morning at dawn they would greet the healing God of Miracles Amun Ra in his role as Ra the ancient Sun God. After once more bathing in the River Nile they applied Sacred oil of Frankincense and highly prized Blue Lotus Oil to themselves as both spiritual protections plus to indicate they were being reborn into Higher Consciousness and self-awareness. The days for the patients were spent in meditation, sacred ceremonies and receiving spiritual teachings and counselling. This process generally lasted for 2 or even 3 nights before the clients dreams and spiritual, physical and energy bodies were seen as totally cleansed and healed.
HEALING THE SPIRIT
Once the patients Spirit was healed and the ongoing prescription of the correct essential oils, herbs and meditations was organised the patient was ready to return home usually totally cured in every way. For the elderly a smooth transition through the death process was assured. It can be seen that the processes many counsellors, massage
therapists, hypnotherapists, naturopaths and psychic healers use today are based on these processes but in a simpler form and often leaving out several of the essential components that combine to give lasting healing on all levels. By 2,000 years ago only a few temples practiced these intense healing rituals. There did exist a far more ancient Egypt that existed 50, 000 years ago till about 13,000 years ago and this is the true and very beautiful and truly peaceful Ancient Egypt we are seeking to study but no records exists except what is known as the Akashic Records or our Soul Energy Records. By accessing the ancient spiritual healing chants and energies from those times through the process of deep hypnosis and channelling plus with the physical records we do have we can recreate a true powerful healing process today. ELISABETH JENSEN is a modern day High Priestess of Isis plus trance channel for many Egyptian Divinities. As Principal of Isis Mystery School she leads Isis Sacred Journeys to Egypt plus teaches Isis Lotus Healing, Spiritual Hypnosis and Channelling throughout Asia and Australia. A former Registered Nurse and Midwife now a Medical Intuitive and Healer Elisabeth’s main purpose this incarnation is to restore the lost knowledge and practices of the ancient Sleep Temples of Egypt. Please visit www.isismysteryschool. com or Call 1300 558 075.
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Discover the Magical Messages within Feathers BY DR GERALDINE TEGGELOVE Today’s Note to Self™ ~Remember today, to tread softly upon our Mother Earth - see with the eye of an eagle, hear with the wisdom of the owl, and love with the softness of a feather falling gracefully to the ground ~ Just as the eagle soars on the currents of the wind that move powerfully through crystal skies, and the owl that roams beneath the
light of a silvery moon sending out its haunting call, so too does all in Nature bring to you messages to enrich your journey and warm your heart and soul. So simple are the messages that often the human mind rejects the signs, and misses the powerful lesson. Our wonderful feathered friends are often leaving little messages for us, but we are so caught up in the stresses of our
day that we just step over them or pass them by and completely miss the moment! We all, at some time or other have picked up a feather, and even if we were unaware of its symbolism, we have definitely connected to its energy. From science we now know and understand that everything in this Universe is energy. So, in actual fact, everything we see in Nature is one and the same Universal energy that flows through all things, including feathers! Whether we have just held it in our hands, stroked it through our fingers or merely admired its beauty, in that moment, the vibration of the feather has affected our whole being. Feathers are truly magical, and the most wonderful gifts from the spirit of the bird! The word magical conjures up so many different pictures in people’s minds, but this magic speaks of something miraculous, beautiful, extraordinary, and something which holds a hidden metaphysical message. The word metaphysical simply means what is beyond the physical. As such, each feather that we find holds its very own symbolism and meaning. By taking the time to grow our understanding of this, we can now recognise every feather that floats into our lives as offering its energy and vibration to help us through our day. Feathers teach us of peace, love, prosperity, happiness, moving from darkness into light, flying high on winds of freedom, and going beyond the boundaries of our physical life to search the depths of our sacredness. To connect its gift, just hold the feather gently and ask its spirit to help you hear what you need to
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hear. Look for little clues within the size, the shape, and the colour. Then ask quietly, “What is the message this feather is offering me in this moment?” Now is the time to listen and TRUST the first thing that pops into your mind! This is the secret to truly connecting to the spirit of the feather and healing through its wisdom. Yes, we would all love to find the feather of an eagle or wise old owl, or even the tail feather of the redtailed black cockatoo. But it is the tiny, often regarded as meaningless feathers that show up on our path which usually hold the greatest significance. These little feathers are definitely ‘the keepers’ bringing messages from the spirit realm, and most often, the elementals. In general, white feathers bring messages which speak of enlightenment, grey offer messages of peace, black feathers signify a greater initiation into the spiritual realms, and brown feathers remind us to always remain grounded in our Truth. A red feather is an offer of much needed courage, orange suggests that success is on its way, and green symbolises prosperity. Observing the type of feather can also assist in understanding its message. Wing feathers help in reaching new heights in meditation, and urge us to move beyond what may be dragging us down and stopping us from taking flight. Tail feathers offer help in steering our lives along our true path. They also show us the times in our lives when we need to slow things down and take a closer look at what may be happening. Down feathers, those lovely little fluffy ones, remind us to nurture that inner core of our being and protect our dreams. They help us to remember the importance of self love and the need to heal our emotions. Yes, be assured that if you find a feather on your path today, it has been especially left just for you. Think of all the people who have walked the same path and have not noticed its brilliance, but then you came along, and there it was calling you to gather up its sacred message. Hold this feather in your hands, breath in its energy and allow its wisdom to enter your mind and your soul. Now listen with your heart to capture its message! Dr Geraldine Teggelove www.geraldineteggelove.com Geraldine Teggelove D Msc, is the creative director of Nature Spirits Speak. She is a Nature Spirit intuitive/ clairvoyant, spiritual life coach, and healer. Geraldine is the author of the International best-selling book ‘Beyond Broke – recover & flourish from financial meltdown’, and her latest book ‘Today’s Note to Self’. Her most recent published works are the highly acclaimed ‘Australian Feather Magic Oracle cards’, ‘Wild and Free Horse Affirmation cards’, and ‘Paws to Reflect Dog Guidance cards’. As a singer/songwriter, Geraldine has released three albums of inspirational Celtic music which provide emotional healing for the body, mind and spirit. Geraldine is also the host of her own weekly International Radio show. info@geraldineteggelove.com Mobile: 0432 641 812
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SOUL TO SOUL BY CINZIA VUAT Hi Cinzia, You’ve helped me before, I hope you can help again, My daughter has until November 2014 on her lease. I own my own home but am thinking about selling and getting somewhere big enough for my daughter and granddaughter with a small granny flat for me. I would need half the money with the remainder as a deposit on the new place. For health reasons I am also thinking about stoping work in the Barossa. What do you think? Deanne.
month in Visa renewals alone. What should we do? Jane Doe.(N&A withheld by request)
Hi Deanne Definitely work is closing off for you where you are but this is at your own choice. I feel you will work in a different capacity either part time or voluntary/charity work. Something along those lines. You will love your new life. I do see you supporting your daughter in future but it takes time all falling into place but I see you all much happier in future. Your guides also indicate you will all be going on a holiday together soon. August/ November and February of next year are full of promise. All the best Cinzia.
FEEDBACK Thankyou Cinzia. You told my husband and I that we would move out of our long term rental as the owners would want to sell, then get another rental premises at Xmas (last year) and end up buying it. To be honest we couldn’t see how any of this was going to happen. Our original rental was, we thought, stable and we didn’t see ourselves as having a hope of purchasing a home whatever the circumstances. We have now just signed contracts on the home we rented when you said, in the street and suburb you said we would be in…with the help of the new job my husband got…just as you predicted. It all seemed too good to be true back then…forgive me for not trusting your advice. Many thanks! Claire. Enfield
Dear Cinzia, I have lost a dear member of my family and am struggling to move on and find peace. Can you help. Janet. ADELAIDE
Hi dear friends. You feel deflated and unsuppor ted with your family overseas. My guides tell me you must seek the help of a lawyer. The answers lie in some legal advice you will be given and which you are currently unaware of. I see you accomplishing your goal for permanent residence. Do not give up. Love Cinzia
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EMBRACING LIFE AND LOVE BY SUSANNE MARIE
How often do we have moments where we feel completely alone and isolated? I certainly have many times over the course of my life. Fortunately for me, in recent years those moments have been very rare. Even when on my own and away from people, I now always feel completely surrounded by love, I feel safe and protected and never lonely. Our life is really what we choose it to be. That is a bit harsh you might say. What about when everything is going wrong and everyone is treating me badly? On some level we are making a choice. It may not be from our conscious levels of belief. However, somewhere in our belief system, maybe only on subconscious levels, we are creating the situations we are in. Maybe we do not feel like we deserve to have success. How often have you said, “It is just too good to be true” or “Nothing like this ever happens to me” or “It is only other people who get to have good things” or “I don’t deserve to have good things happen to me”? By thinking or voicing those thoughts we create our reality. When things have been going wrong, stand back and take stock. Look at what thoughts have been going through your mind. Look at what you have accepted from other people’s words. Look at what words you heard or situations you witnessed that perhaps triggered a memory that took you back to the way you used to think. There may be some deeply embedded beliefs that you are unaware of on the conscious level that may be holding you back.
I know that from the time I began learning Thetahealing® many years ago, I started to learn how to identify my own hidden or subconscious beliefs that were over-writing my conscious beliefs. No matter how many times I stood in front of a mirror and repeated things like “I love myself” or “I am attractive” or “I am abundant” I still did not quite believe it. Once I learned how to easily identify the genetic, past life and soul level hidden beliefs that I was unaware of, it made it so much easier for me to move forward and truly believe those things on all levels of my being. That is, to the very depths of my soul. It made such a major difference to my own life that I wanted to help as many people as possible to know and understand and have the power to change those same things in their lives. To me helping everyone to be self empowered is so important. Since then, I have witnessed so many people’s lives changing completely for the better. It is an ongoing journey and when you have the knowledge and ability to change your own life it stands you in good stead in your job, your love life, your abundance, your friends and in every other thing you choose to embrace in your life. On a recent trip to Bali, I stopped to chat to a lovely lady who, like me, was visiting from another country. After chatting for a while during which time I did mention the work that I do we said our goodbyes and walked on. A few days later I saw this lady running towards me with a sense of purpose. When she came up to me she said that over the past days she had asked for help
for a problem she was experiencing two or three times. Each time she had looked up, I had been walking past close by. When this happened a third time, she took it as a sign to ask me for help. Before she was due to leave we only had time for one Thetahealing® session, during which we explored some of her deepest beliefs and fears that she was not consciously aware of. And we changed them on the deepest level, along with clearing and healing. She left Bali with her family the next day. I received a message from her a few days later that said “Thank you for the other day when we chatted and did some Thetahealing®. I don’t know exactly what happened but my life has changed for the better already. My husband and I are experiencing a very peaceful and loving relationship. It was amazing and my prayers were answered and I was guided to you. Thank you and keep up the amazing work! With love...” I was so grateful that I had been given the opportunity to help someone even when on a break. The more people in our world who feel happy and safe and are able to go out in love, the better our world will be. Let us all embrace life and love. Susanne Marie is a Theta Healing® Master; Certificate of Science in Theta Healing®; DipTeaching (Prim); Dip Health Sciences(Remedial Massage); Dip Oriental Massage; Healer and Teacher of Theta Healing® for many years. Regular seminars (to practitioner level) and individual consultations available. Remedial Massage Therapist; Civil Marriage Celebrant. M: 0418 845 119. Consulting and Seminars in Payneham and Crafers. www.vitalharmony.com.au susanne@vitalharmony.com.au
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Phenomenal Spiritualism V Philosophical Spiritualism BY LIS WARWOOD In February 1968 Miss Ger trude Menear, then leader of the Unley Spiritualists Association, gave an address at the Sunday Service making the following remarks: “As I see it Spiritualism consists of two distinct phases, and the movement can only make sense to the onlooker and bring understanding if both phases are represented. First, we have Phenomenal Spiritualism which deals only with external facts – evidence presented through clairvoyance, trance, clairaudience, materialisations, etc. No concern is taken of the theories underlying Spiritualism’s philosophy. Second, we have Philosophical Spiritualism. Here the phenomenal side of Spiritualism is seen as a necessary element in the construction of the proper philosophy of Spiritualism, but regards Spiritualism as going beyond this. Survival of personality beyond death, and the ability of the surviving intelligence to communicate back to earth is only the beginning, the first chapter into this penetration of the Beyond. The penetration is of real value if we seek proper and useful knowledge to enable us to construct a consistent, well-embracing philosophy of life, one which will apply to both worlds – the spiritual and the physical. The Philosophical Spiritualism which is concerned with the gathering of knowledge from beyond, the sober and systematic study of what is gained, has never enjoyed the fashion, and the notoriety, that the
more sensational phenomena has done. In reality it has been held back and more or less obscured by the attention given to the phenomena side ….. Spiritualism has become more or less identified in the minds of people with phenomena, and its philosophy has remained practically unknown. The phenomenal side of Spiritualism is important, very important, but the facts obtained must be suppor ted by philosophical explanations if any dents are to be made on orthodox teaching. When the facts supplement the philosophy, they serve to it as a body to a soul, you get intelligible explanation on the one hand and the facts and proofs on the other. It fulfills both demands of the mind – the one for a set of first principles by which to link together and make intelligible the facts, and the other for a system of facts to give body and proof to the more abstract principles. Lacking either of these two sides the doctrine of Spiritualism is incomplete. Unless we grasp this, we’ll fail to understand why Spiritualism has made so little impact on the world’s thought and action.” These words are still relevant today. Indeed, they serve to highlight the dilemma that continues to confront Spiritualism. Despite the fact that the phenomena has demonstrated irrefutable evidence for survival of the individual human personality over physical death on countless occasions, understanding
of the deeper philosophical implications remains largely overlooked or ignored by many people who explore Spiritualism. The phenomena, of itself, while demonstrating the reality of life after death does not necessarily convey the impor tance that is attached to that reality. ‘Aunt Maud’s’ assurance of continued existence may bring comfort to the bereaved relative but does little to tell us why her survival is so important to us all. Something more is needed if the message of survival is to have real relevance to our lives. This is the role that Philosophical Spiritualism can play but to do so it needs to be clearly presented not only in our churches and newspapers, but also in the broader community. Modern Spiritualism needs to step out of its inertia and once again present public demonstrations not only offering messages from the world beyond but coherent and precise expositions of the vast body of philosophical knowledge provided to us by the spirit world. Excerpts from an article by Lis Warwood published in the UK Newspaper “Psychic News” Jim Warwood is the leader of the Unley Spiritualist Association (NASM Inc), 38 Palmerston R o a d , U n l e y. He is a regular contributor of articles for the UK Spiritualist newspaper Psychic News. Jim is an experienced medium both in demonstrations or private readings, speaker and runs a development group at the Centre. He also works as a dowser balancing the energy of houses. Contact leader@nasm.org. au 08 8367 6984
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Fr a n To m l i n has been involved in the paranormal and psychic worlds since a very young child in Africa. It was an everyday occurrence to experience Spirits around her ranging from full flesh apparitions, Angelic and Alien encounters, receiving astral art Lessons & ‘seeing’ the Supernatural. She fully committed to embracing this lifestyle both as a devotee, and professionally as a therapist, after 50 years of experiences, growth, study & research, approximately ten years ago. Nowadays she is known as the “Soul Whisperer” for her deep insightful, empathic and accurate readings, which in themselves become healings. One of her specialities is Past Lives and Patterning thereof. She also conducts Past Life Regressions. As a visual artist, Fran is also able to ‘see’ and channel a client’s individual Spirit Guides, painting them as portraits upon Commission. Having a Diploma in Advanced Counselling, Fran is known as a Spiritual Coach and teaches popular One day Psychic Development classes, as well as weekly Meditation/Spiritual Practice Sessions in Magill, also Soul Ar t & various other Empowerment w/ shops. Readings are done at Magill, Goodwood & Paralowie. Having worked internationally, she is an accredited full professional member of the International Psychics Association, and the author of the “Healing Energies from the Crystalline Realms “ Meditation CD. ‘Fran Tomlin Psychic Medium’ . ** “Great Reading ,Highly Recommend” - M.S. “An Empowering Psychic Medium & Humble
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A natural born Clairvoyant and Clairaudient, Diandra wor ks closely with spirit to bring you a clear, accurate and uplifting Psychic Reading by phone. Connecting with you via breath to establish a firm Psychic connection with you from the very star t she provides a thorough and at times breathe takingly accurate and impressive reading, giving names and information beyond a doubt that can only come from the other side via spirit. Working as a Clairvoyant Channel, medium and Psychic Intuitive since 1997 Diandra has developed a large base of clientele only too happy to provide glowing feedback in regard to her accuracy and testimonials are freely available. Extending her services to Holistic Beauty and Counselling in around 2005. She offers a full range of Holistic therapies to promote Health of mind, body and spirit. Distance Healing, Life Coaching, CBT, NLP, and Hypnotherapy are offered amongst a range of Holistic Beauty treatments. Reflexology, Reiki, Yoga and meditation classes are also offered through Warburton Holistic Healing. A Reiki Master/Teacher Deandre blends a range of Holistic Healing such as Chromo Therapy to any in person healing session to achieve
the results you seek. She laughs as she explains that her continual drive to study, learn and grow has brought her to a point of providing a full range of Holistic Healing Therapies for Spirit, mind and Body atop her Psychic Readings, Counselling and Life Coaching. Clairvoyant Readings, Distance healing, Life Coaching & Holistic Counselling via the phone or Skype are offered Australia and worldwide. Speak with her when you want to heal your past, freeing yourself to become the person you deserve to be and achieve the results, personal or career you have always wanted. Heal to be your best you possible and find the happiness and calm you so deserve. Knowledge is power from a clairvoyant reading; Healing brings peace, calm and happiness from the range of Holistic Healing available for body, mind and spirit. A breath of fresh air to the Soul, a new beginning for the Mind and Heart. Diandra is available 9am – 11pm Sunday – Thurs, and Fri/ Sat when available for phone readings on – 03 9444 0239 20 minute booking $55 by credit card. Phone Charge 1902 213 213 $5.50/min. * Pay and mobile phones more * telads www.psychicreadingssydney.com.au
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Blessed Be dearest ones and welcome to my super psychic world! I am a deeply sensitive, empathetic psychic and clairvoyant, reincarnation and karmic blue print therapist, music therapist and phone psychic on TheCircle.com I love my work and have aided thousands of people around the world using deep psychic visions aided
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As an Advanced Teacher of the Akashic Records I have lovingly come to embrace life for what it has taught me and continues to teach me about myself. You too can also choose to embrace your life. How may you ask? By accessing our own personal Akashic Records and asking questions, especially open-ended ones. A question beginning with “why” is the most powerful, as “why” deals with the forces that drive events. The primary concern of the Akashic Records is how we are travelling as spiritual beings through our human journey, and so the “why” question can be very illuminating. The Akashic Records are dynamic and interactive and offer us an easy, accessible and convenient pathway to a deeper understanding of ourselves. It is here in this safe haven that we can tap into our inner well of self-love, self-wor th, security, safety and sanctuary - knowing that we can
access wisdom and divine guidance. It is here that we can slow down and listen to ourselves, simplify our lives, weed out the distractions and take the time to act on our dreams. To be fully present in this moment, delivering the care and affection we all need. Sometimes the highest form of self-love involves putting ourselves first. This can be hard to achieve, especially for women who are the primary nur turers of the family unit and are conditioned to put others first. Learning to love ourselves starts with: •Awareness of Self and our InnerSelf, they are at the centre of our being. •Self-Acceptance: Truly accepting who you are and who you are not. •Taking Appropriate Action on your own behalf. •Not Judging ourselves or others. •Extending Compassion to all. •Acceptance of our mistakes. •Fear Not, embrace each day.
•Being Grateful and Gracious for all of our experiences. •Being Generous without expectations or agenda’s. •Resist Not, be patient with changes that take time. •and yes, sometimes, clearing out the wardrobe of unused clothes. It’s a tall order, but well worth the effort. Self-love is essential to conscious development. The safer we feel, the easier it is to be present in any situation, to learn and to grow. Even discomfort can be tolerated in an emotionally and spiritually safe place. Unconditional self-love is the foundation of any spiritual practice. By loving ourselves, we are able to naturally love others. This fundamental principle is at the heart of working in the Akashic Records. Practicing the ar t of self-love will allow us to develop and maintain spiritual awareness while participating in the world. If you want to learn more, Jo will be offering “Discovering the Akashic Records Seminars” and “How to
by my master guides and 5th dimensional ascended masters. I give my clients deep inner visions into their future by accessing dates, names, places also the clients past life reincarnations using Karmic Blue Printing, I access a clients Akashic Records to clear and release past life karmic traumas. Having dedicated my life to aiding people I was awarded a Doctorate in Metaphysical Truths by Rev. Dr Jason Betts of The Order of the Mystic Rose for outstanding honorary achievements. I also conduct Soul group meditations with Pleiadian starseeds, dedicated to living in truth and speaking truth, healing and retrieving soul loss. My philosophy: devote your life to a spiritual path or metaphysical discipline and happiness will follow. Now more than ever humanity is awakening! I invite you discover your mission in this lifetime. Namaste Blessings MRK Should you feel drawn to connect with me please visit my website www.themoongoddessshines.com.au
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Lina is a clairvoyant medium and healer who channels information through her spirit guides. She was voted Psychic of the year (SA) in 2011. She has been psychic all her life but didn’t know what it was until in her thir ties when she met a lady who became her mentor for many years. She is a member of the Australian Psychics Association. Lina has been reading professionally for about 25 years now. She channels information through her guides to provide insight into her clients lives and as a medium con-
Read the Akashic Records” Classes in Adelaide, starting early February 2015. If required, Jo is also available to travel interstate for these Seminars and Classes. If you are unfamiliar with the incredible power and the mystery of the Akashic Records and how it can support your life please refer to my website. www.akashicstudiesaustralia.com
nects with their loved ones on the other side. Steve Ashby from Psychics Connect says “I am pleased to describe Lina as an accurate, confident reader whose manner is friendly, bubbly and uplifting.” Lina is also a spiritual healer and a member of the South Australian Healers Association (SASHA). As a spiritual healing practitioner Lina prefers to be guided, making her healing work highly intuitive. Lina reads from the Eternal Spirit Goodwood on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays . For appointments phone Eternal Spirit on (08) 8271 9666.
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We are living in a time of great Spiritual physical ear thly energy changes. This is a challenge for all For those on a spiritual journey or path they are being asked something very important to accept this challenge are you prepared to accept???? It means going even deeper within you to release old negative thought patterns and emotions that do not serve you some maybe from a distant past life. Also after de-cluttering yourself to do the same with your home, to eat more healthily, drink more water and much more. June has a reputation worldwide as a clairvoyant, Spiritual Medium and Spiritual Healer now as her own awareness and energies have rapidly increased she has realized that knowledge must become action (a spiritual fact ) so her intention is now to help clients become more aware for themselves helping them spiritually and with their health problems . With a diploma in Spiritual Healing June can help you overcome problems using non-invasive methods with loving care and consideration
Jo Fuller is the Founder of Akashic Studies Australia. She is an Akashic Records Certified Advanced Teacher. Her services include general Akashic soul readings, past lives, energy work, ancestral patterns and healing through the Akashic Records. Jo has currently completed her Teacher and Advanced Teacher Certification Training through the Linda Howe Centre for Akashic Studies USA. She is also studying an Advanced Diploma in Natur opathy and
for the wellbeing of yourself all in the privacy of her own consulting rooms. June also offers a variety of workshops the most popular at this moment is the reuniting with your twin flame, not to be mistaken with a soul mate. Fur ther information on any of these services or public speaking is welcome.
To book your appointment phone (08) 7329 6489, a friendly answer phone available to take your call if not available.
BARBARA LYNN
Claivoyance ,Tarot ,Astrology, Numerology, Pastlives, Photo Readings, Spiritual Guidance. I do combined readings using Clairvoyance, Astrology, Intuitive Tarot and Spiritual Guidance. I am able to access past life through the Aura to give insight into how past lives are affecting our present one. I have been reading and teaching for over 20 years. I am dedicated to helping people, whether it is what life has in store for them or guidance on a particular issue. I read and teach in SA , NSW , WA and NT, I teach Intuitive Tarot, Psychic Development from A – Z and Meditation. I am currently based in Adelaide at Mt. Barker. My Totem is the Dragonfly … They are the messengers of change. When Dragonfly enters our lives, it is time to dig deeper, lift the illusion of suffering and believe in our limitless divinity.
For readings phone 0416 093 330
Nutritional Medicine. She believes in a wholistic approach to disease and health issues, a balanced Mind, Body and Spirit is the key and the Akashic Records are a perfect tool to achieve this. Jo is based in Adelaide and is available for In Person, Telephone and Skype Readings, appointments can be booked via Mob: 0418 817 854 or info@akashicstudiesaustralia.com www.akashicstudiesaustralia.com
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Psychic Directory Jacquelene Close7 Ways to Develop Moore Your Own Abilities
Jacquelene is a natural bor n psychic, demonstrating gifts from early childhood, and has worked professionally since 1995 for clients around the world. She is an empath, can work with or without tools, and can tap into spirit using all five senses to a higher perception, as well as connecting with beings from a variety of dimensions from passed over loved ones to angelic realms. She has appeared at media, and party appearances for some of Australia’s most prestigious companies and functions. Jacquelene teaches a range of subjects from meditation, healing and psychic development through to spiritual business start-ups and executive career mentoring. She also offers Readings focusing on insight and prediction surrounding work, love, relationships, career and money, as well as spiritual and business direction, Medium readings to connect with passed over loved ones for closure and healing, or spirit art with guidance to connect you with the energies guiding you in your life and spiritual direction. In healings:- she combines decades of multi-modality training and experience including chakra balancing, colour sound and crystal therapy, shamanic healing. Clearings: Personal clearings, as well as clearings for home, shops, offices and construction sites. Awards:- Jacquelene is the first ever Psychic of the Year in Victoria, awarded in 2004, lifetime membership awarded 2011 for services to the community, industry and association, and 2103, Psychic Ambassador Award all awarded by the Australian Psychics Association, which she was a member of the board. She has appeared on radio, TV, and print media locally, nationally and internationally. Jacquelene works in most capital cities periodically, as well as based in Victoria: Phone 0439 488 558 or visit www. jacquelene.com.au
by Patti Wigington
If everyone has some latent psychic talent, then developing yours can be an exercise in many different types of self-awareness. One of the best ways to develop your own psychic abilities is by way of meditation, because it allows us to tap into our subconscious, and everything that's lurking there. 1. Achieve deliberate clarity. This sounds complex, but it's not. To achieve deliberate clarity, you have to train yourself to be aware of everything around you. Sense changes in the sunlight and shadows, notice a shift in the wind, be aware of who has walked into a room and who has walked out. Take mental notes of everything -- this will help you later on, when you try to decipher what messages are "real" messages, and what's just your imagination or wishful thinking. 2. Listen to what's being said, and what's not. Frequently, people say one thing but mean something entirely different. When you ask your friend how she's doing, and her answer is, "Fine. The kids are good…" but there's no mention of her spouse, then perhaps there's a reason for it. Understand that omission is still a form of communication. 3. Meditate regularly. One of the best ways to develop your own intuition is to meditate. By allowing your mind to wander into the depths of the subconscious, you create an opening for messages to come through. 4. Learn to trust your gut. Ever get a feeling that something wasn't quite right? Ever feel like you just had turn left at that stop sign, even though you normally would have turned right? Pay attention to things like this. Often, there's a reason for those intuitive messages. 5. Write everything down. Did you have a dream about someone you know, or a particular situation? Did you just get a feeling that something
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important is about to happen? Keep a journal so you can track these sensory messages. Later on, you can go back and check on them, to see if there was any validity to them. Bear in mind, sometimes we get messages and we are never able to confirm whether they were accurate or not, because there's just no way of knowing. 6. Test yourself. If you have a hunch about something, try to confirm it. For example, when your best friend is on her way to meet you for coffee, try to guess what music she was listening to in the car. Then, when she arrives, ask her. Did you get it right? If your phone rings, before you pick it up and look at the Caller ID, try to visualize who might be calling. Then answer the phone and see if you were correct. Simple exercises like this will help you develop your own innate abilities. 7. Practice makes perfect. Okay, maybe it won't make you perfect, but it sure will allow you to develop skills you didn't have before. Try learning about different forms of divination, and when you find one that resonates with you, keep at it, until you know that the messages you're getting are valid. Patti Wigington is an initiated thirddegree High Priestess, and is the founder of the Stone Circle tradition, a Neo-Celtic Pagan group. Patti is the author of several books, including a middle-grade novel about teenage witches, Summer’s Ashes (2007 Keene Publishing).
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