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Authenticity Health & Wellness Retreat PETA BASTIAN Peta is a Soulful Entrepreneur, founder of The Soulful Mama and Director of Sistership Circle Australia. She is a gifted Reiki Master-Healer, Intuitive Life Coach, Channel, Motivational Speaker and Registered Nurse www.petabastian.com Mobile: 0414 514 226 MARGARITIS COURIS Margaritis is a practising Remedial Massage Therapist and Healer. He specialises in treating injuries, chronic pain and releasing stored tensions. He also teaches basic Tai-Chi principles and bio-mechanics as well as Remedial Yoga for counter-balancing the body after a long day’s work and to treat old persistent injuries and for general wellbeing.

ALLIE ACKLAND-PRPIC Allie is a Psychologist, Coach and an Energy Healer. She works with both children and adults, supporting them to grow and experience their higher, more empowered selves. She supports others to elevate their thinking, increase their selfworth and become the driver of their reality. www.healingpsychology.com.au and www.telepathicheart. com.au.

KATHERINE TUMES Katherine prepares the Retreat for the day, getting the guests ready and energised with a beautiful variety of Organic Breakfast options. As a trained Art Therapist, she works with clients who are on a journey of Self Discovery and fulfilment. Katherine has had experience working with the elderly, adolescence and children for over 10 years and has worked alongside professionals in the psychiatric field.

ALEX CARLETTI Alex Carletti is a Visionary Artist offering Visionary Art Therapy, Tarot Readings, Meditations and Personal Guidance.

His personal path has led him to study esoteric traditions, yogas and transpersonal courses. He seeks to depict meditative visions through his artwork, capturing the spiritual essence of the Masters and Visionaries who tread the path of awakening and illumination. www.alexcarletti.tumbr.com | alex.d.carletti@gmail.com ROBERTO DAMASKOS Roberto has been practicing for the last 10 years. In his work he draws from a range of acupuncture, remedial massage and acupressure techniques, or reflexology and cupping combined with the use of aromatherapy oils to relieve pain and tension, harmonizing the emotions and assisting you to find optimum balance with lasting results.

PETER RADCLIFFE Meditation Coach, NLP Therapist/Trainer Peter is a life coach, meditation teacher and NLP trainer.

Peter is the first and only NLP trainer in the world who has studied and lived as a Buddhist monk. Peter has completed numerous solitary meditation retreats some lasting for up to nine months at a time. It is this focus and inner strength, coupled with his unique talents as a trainer, that enables Peter to deliver an authentic and life changing NLP experience.

Authenticity is a Holistic Integrative Retreat for personal healing, transformation, rest and rejuvenation.

Our retreats aim to activate the innate healing capacities of an individual, through providing dietary guidance, massage therapies, exercise regimes, yoga and meditation practices, psychological explorations, and energetic healings. Our Organic Vegetarian cafe is open 7 days breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We hold retreats for Yoga, Couples, Detox, Cooperate Groups, Rest and Restoration.

We also facilitate Personal Growth and Development, Sacred Weddings, Skin Rejuvenation, Emotional healing, Support for addictions, Special Interest and Life Transitions.

We are open for Individual sessions and treatments with our specialist therapists.

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Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you, Mike, Gregory, and the team for hosting our retreat at Authenticity. The venue was superb, the food delicious, and the yoga and treatments were loved by all. Most importantly, however, was that you and the team could not have made us feel more welcome, and accommodated our every request without question.

I will be highly recommending Authenticity as a venue for corporate retreats (and couple stays) for many years to come, and look forward to my next visit at some stage soon!

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We are open for Individual sessions and treatments with our specialist therapists. In the fields of Personal Growth, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Healings, Transpersonal Art Therapy, Massage Modalities, Skin Rejuvenation, Lucia Light Therapy, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Yoga, Meditation and Lifestyle Management

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Gregory is the founder and director of Authenticity Health and Wellness Retreat. His own path and awakenings have led him to study Naturopathy, Psychotherapy, Massage, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine and Yoga. His therapeutic practices as a psychotherapist and conscious

evolution facilitator have a wide range of applications.

He focuses on assisting individuals in their major transitions and crises through life, as well as helping them to regain their control over their health and wellbeing.

Gregory’s vision, anchored through Authenticity is in the creation of a fully functioning Spiritual, Alchemical Sanctuary and Wellness Centre. To that purpose he has gathered a team of highly skilled practitioners in traditional and revolutionary therapies to facilitate healing of mind,

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Drawing inspiration from teachers such as Jose Arguelles Stanislav Grof and many esoteric teachings and philosophies, Gregory is committed to facilitating an evolutionary process of healing and self-realisation, functioning as a spiritual guide, teacher and healer for those who seek to evolve and expand beyond the realms of the mundane.

“To transcend one’s limitations and reach Authenticity, one must be prepared to question everything and anything that defines the realm of norms, accepted realities and conditionings.” “Who is the prophet but a madman awakened from centuries of sleep?”

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FROM THE EDITORS No longer lost, forever found “If human beings give up their egos, they come back to cosmic action in the here and now, becoming energy.”

– Taisen Deshimaru

GROWTH

LIFESTYLE

10 LET IT BE!

by Lorraine Webb

7 7 WAYS A RETREAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE

by Jayme Barrett

10 DISCOVERY AND HOPE

by Dr Darren Weissman

SPIRITUALITY 4 COMPASSION IS NOT SOMETHING WE DO

by Enza Vita 5 THE FOUR STREAMS OF MEDITATION

by Dr Graham Williams 6 A MEETING WITH A MYSTERIOUS FRANCISCAN MONK

by Leo Drioli

RELATIONSHIPS 24 IMPROVING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

by David lane

13 HOW TO RECALL AND HEAL THE WOUNDS OF PRESENT AND PAST-LIVES, PREBIRTH, AND THE BIRTH EXPERIENCE

by Dr Charles Richards 23 HEAL OURSELVES, HEAL EACH OTHER AND HEAL THE WORLD

by Anthony Craig 24 EMBRACING CHANGE IN A FAST CHANGING WORLD

by Susanne Marie 25 NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT

by Sharyna Sharman

PREDICTION 25 SOUL TO SOUL

by Cinzia Vuat

HEALTH 18 NATURAL MEDICINE APPROACHES TO AUTO-IMMUNE DISORDERS

by Belle McCaleb 21 ENDOMETRIOSIS

by Lynne Singlewood 21 NATURAL APPROACHES TO CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS

by Dr Margaret Jinn Ngu

FEATURE 16 2015 CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

REGULARS 14 MOON CALENDAR 12 A-Z CLASSIFIEDS 26 PSYCHICS, MEDIUMS & &CLAIRVOYANTS

It doesn’t take much. If we realise that it’s possible to step back in this very moment, to step back out of the thinking mind, out of the morass of conceptualisation and feeling and simply stop and be here, we are free.

This first and final step can happen right now, all it takes is the willingness to self-extricate from the streams of thinking. That one singular backward step lands us into vast, infinite and eternal territory of being, where there is nothing but complete freedom and infinite potentiality of expression of that freedom.

And, it’s accessible in this moment, right here, right now. There is no journey required in actuality, but we will journey right until the moment this realisation dawns. And then everything changes: seeking ends.

What comes next is simply exploration and continued investigation into the vast and eternal mystery that is our true nature, and the integration of all aspects of our being.

The end of seeking can never be forced or conceptually reached; it is a clear awakened arising that there never really was a search for something lost. The seeking ends at this point because it is clearly seen that all the worlds of time and space are created out of this one moment, this eternal moment of pure Presence.

So, it all begins here … and it all ends here.

Now, the thrill of knowing one’s own eternal beingness starts to inform us, awaken us, as we begin to live our lives anew moment to

moment. No longer lost, forever found. Always be here.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

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Compassion is not an act that we do; It is what we are Q & A WITH ENZA VITA, AUTHOR OF “ALWAYS ALREADY FREE” If you would like to ask Enza a question for this column please email her at enzavita@enzavita.com Q: If who we truly are is perfection, then how can there be so much human suffering? I cannot detach myself from the geFnocide, murder, and starvation that exists in our world. Isn’t service and caring about others important?

EV: Why do you think you need to be detached and ignore the suffering in the world? Why do you think that you shouldn’t try to alleviate suffering wherever possible?

All these ideas have their basis in the assumption that you are separate from the suffering in the world. However, when you relax into that still, peaceful, conscious presence that you are, the natural compassion that is the essence of the true self will come into focus and your answers will become clear. You won’t be able to stop it.

When we are able to perceive the true nature of objects, compassion is the natural response, the natural outpouring of awareness that sees things as they are. The vibration of this compassion will help to alleviate your own suffering and that of all beings.

Imagine it as removing the clouds from an overcast day and allowing the sunlight to stretch its rays towards the earth. This is what it is like when we clear up the clouds of misunderstanding.

When we no longer see a division between an “us” and a “them,” we experience an unlimited well of compassion. We are no longer focusing on something that does not exist such as the way the world should be but obviously isn’t. We do not get caught in the trap of trying to fix things. We offer our help where it seems appropriate and allow it to take root where it needs to grow.

However, when the ego becomes involved, that compassion can be transmuted into a need that crosses appropriate boundaries whenever seeking to help others.

It can give rise to an attitude of superiority that sees others as pitiful, and can become tyrannical and controlling to those it is trying to help. Whenever the ego initiates the actions, there is a tendency for

jealousy, control, crisis, and hatred to arise.

When you realize that you are awareness, then an awakened compassion arises. There is a natural intelligence, love, and compassion that does not stem from the body-mind unit. Rather, it is a spontaneous expression coming from the same source that creates everything moment by moment.

This kind of compassion, having no need to assign itself to an object, will help you to locate the imbalance in any situation and appropriately address it.

You will not have to feel compassion for anything; it will simply be there. Not as being compassionate, but as being compassion itself.

Compassion is not an act that we do; it is what we are.

We understand the play of appearances—and yet … we take action.

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THE FOUR STREAMS OF MEDITATION Did you know that there are actually four streams in the meditation tradition? They form a complete package containing all the different ways you can apply the skill of meditation.

CALM AND CONCENTRATION

Calming your mind is where it all starts – finding and holding your mental and emotional balance.

Your body relaxes and your mind becomes clearer. It’s the state where your mind, emotions and body are balanced and connected.

You are doing for your mind and emotions exactly what you learned to do with your body before you could walk, let alone run, ride a bike or swim – balance yourself.

Both our mental and physical health depend on being able to do this, and so developing the skill of meditation is now recognised as being an extraordinarily valuable skill for sustaining our own wellbeing.

This stream also leads you to explore all of the deepening stages of meditation; those incredibly blissful states where your body relaxes to the point of sleep while your mind remains clear and alert.

They are extremely beneficial for your mental and physical health as they release the deeply held habitual tensions in your body.

At the same time, being able to relax your body and calm your mind so quickly and easily enhances your ability to concentrate. This is why concentration and calm belong together in the same stream – the one enhances the other. The other three streams depend on this one.

MINDFULNESS

The stream of Mindfulness is for maintaining your emotional and mental balance through all the activities of your daily life, no matter what you are doing – just like keeping your balance when you’re walking or running.

Obviously you can’t sit still meditating all of your life – it’s a profound misunderstanding of meditation to believe that you can only do it by sitting still. Mindfulness meditation does not depend on a deep state of calm, in fact it is counter-productive. It embraces your thoughts and feelings and keeps you connected with your body and what you are doing.

This is Embodied Thought where your mind and body are working together. It is the optimum state for using your mind and this is where Spot and Informal Meditations really come into their own.

These short mindfulness exercises enable you to have control over your mind and emotions in the same way that you have control

over your body when you’re riding a bike. You don’t fall over.

This stream also includes the techniques of Insight Meditation for exploring the big questions about our human consciousness. You can see how your mind works and discover that, when it is still and there are no thoughts present, it is like open space, clear and infinite.

INTEGRATION

Whereas Calm and Concentration and Mindfulness are dedicated to ‘keeping your cool’, this stream is dedicated to being warm; feeling good in yourself, opening your heart and bringing together a cool head with a warm heart. The exercises in this stream are also designed to build inner strength and resilience.

In Mindfulness you see how thinking is not a problem, it’s getting caught in your thoughts which is the problem. In Integration you can discover the deep emotions which drive your actions and decisions and, in the same way, see how not to get caught in them. You find you are able to harness their energy to sustain a warm bliss in your body.

This can range from a peaceful feeling of contentment to the highest states of sexual ecstasy.

By bringing your mind and body into harmony your discover that not only is your mind open, spacious and clear, but your heart can also open way beyond your expectations to experiences of love which can embrace the whole of life on this planet – an infinite, clear mind with an open, loving heart, in a finite body.

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LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF THY PEACE A Meeting with a Mysterious Franciscan Monk Humility is at the heart of Truth.

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Standing in the grounds of Sacro Monte (Sacred Mountain) a Franciscan monastery in a small town near Stressa in Northern Italy, Enza and I are approached by a young monk who begins to speak openly and directly to us about God, without any need for inquiry on our part . . .

“Man through his egotism has lost his way. We have forgotten how to live this life. We have turned our faces away from the Father and have forsaken Him.” Studying his gentle features, he reminds me of what I imagine San Francesco - this man’s beloved inner teacher and patron saint of Italy - must have looked like seven hundred years ago. Looking directly into his wide open eyes and sensing a total release from the world, he seems to be speaking in St. Francis’ very own words . . .

“All around us are treasures of Heaven, yet we don’t see them.

Our brothers and sisters, the trees, the flowers, the birds, the animals. . . all these gifts of creation are not loved.

“We have abused our power by fighting each other and we have turned away from the true life we were all meant to live.”

Suddenly the young man comes out of his inspired reverie; a little blushed caused by our silence and our willingness to really hear his words. This doesn’t faze him though, as he gathers himself again and continues. . .

“This life is to be lived simply, in appreciation for the gifts given us by our Father in Heaven. But no, we choose to look the other way, with the inevitability of what is to come due to our egotism.

“We are to pray if we hope to

move closer to God. And by prayer, I don’t mean the way most pray: always asking for this or that, giving with one hand but taking back with the other.

“No, this is not prayer. We are to pray to God with humility, giving thanks to Him for the gifts and pray that we may come back to the Good Life.”

With a shrug and a sigh, this humble channel for Master Francis bade us farewell and slowly moved on, back into the small church from where he had come.

Enza and I looked at each other in amazement, deeply touched by this gentle yet provocative discourse.

It caused a stir within me that asked only one thing of me, “What is this life really for?”

The answer is simple yet, we are not only called to answer it but to live it - daily. Master Francis only asked one thing and that is all that God asks of any Soul: “Lord, make me an instrument of Thy Peace.”

From a journal entry in my "Don't Miss a Moment" notebook date 17 August 1996, on a trip to Italy.

Soon to be published in Leo’s second book "Awakening Presence", out March 2016.

Leo Drioli is the author of “Every Moment’s a Miracle” and editor of InnerSelf Newspaper. Leo is also a singer/ songwriter, and has released his first EP “Let Your Spirit Sing”, Get a free download of his single “Give It Your Love” at www.LeoDrioliMusic. com

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Well here we are at the end of the calendar year and the opening of a new quarter, bringing opportunity for most of us to relax with family and friends. It is a good practice as we complete the year to take a precious moment to contemplate the past year; our ‘should haves’, our maybes, successes and challenges.

This process will then allow us to move forward, with an optimistic attitude, clear and conscious into the New Year, 2016.

The skies in December certainly reflect these opportunities beginning with Venus in Scorpio; you may be examining yourself intensely on issues of self-esteem, power within relationships, where you value yourself, your financial flow, along with love and intimacy. The questioning of these issues can feel uncomfortable, however when honesty is implemented while you seek, the gain will be a deeper understanding of yourself spiritually and psychologically.

Mercury in addition to being the cosmic messenger is the ruler of communication and information, journeys directly into the structured sign of Capricorn for most of December. Generally, this is a favourable influence for planning and solid clear communication so take time in the second week of December to consolidate planning for the home and at work, as well be clear in your communication with others when delegating and coaching.

Later in the month when Mercury conjuncts Pluto, squares Uranus (retrograde) and then squares Mars, communication, planning and information can suddenly take a downward course and bring about intensity and disruption. Therefore you may find yourself involved in verbal power plays and arguments, do be careful what you voice.

The Sun progresses into Capricorn on the 22nd of December bringing us the dawning of the Summer Solstice. This is the point intime known as ‘full light’ when the powers of nature are bursting in maturity, with trees bearing fruits and flowers blooming completely.

Traditionally the Summer Solstice is marked by burning fires and celebrating through the shortest night. However, in the Australian summer, we are restricted with the burning of fires alternatively we drum, dance, chant and sing within Sacred Ceremony to raise the power of the circle and connect with the highest point of light. When we harness and focus the energy raised, on our dreams, intentions and wishes, we assist these imaginings to manifest into our daily lives.

On Christmas day, within the week of the Summer Solstice, the Cancer Full Moon ascends 3 degrees at 10.11pm (Sydney time).

Neptune is amplifying a loving spiritual, heart flow to all, by being in trine to the Moon. This beneficial aspect offers a buffer to the transits of Mercury mentioned above on the 25th so that we can all enjoy the holiday celebrations with our families, friends and communities, in heartfelt joy and peace.

The New Year starts with Venus just into Sagittarius and with this influence you may find yourself spontaneously making short local trips like visiting museums, catching up with friends or looking to a new interest that may involve learning about other cultures.

Holiday romance is favourable at this time of year and with Venus in Sagittarius you could impulsively embark on a fun weekend away with your current partner or new love.

Then again you may decide that it is time to learn about mystical matters, and go on retreat together where you both can ponder on different and interesting philosophies.

Mars enters Scorpio on the 4th as does Mercury enter Aquarius forming a square, take care not to get too combative with words as within the week the energy will recline as Mercury retro grades and you may have chosen different words on a different day.

The Capricorn New Moon (20 degrees) on January 10th is next-door to Pluto (15 degrees) and forms a trine with Jupiter at 23 degrees in Virgo. Any new projects started now will be meaningful, enduring and transformative. Uranus (16 degrees in Aries) is in the mix squaring the New Moon, offers original ideas and challenges the status quo.

The majestic Full Moon in Leo soars into the skies on the January 24th, with squaring Mars in Scorpio there is a driving force that we must work with. The mix of elemental fire and water is abundant within this transit and presents opportunity for ‘alchemic’ healing on all levels. You can also utilise the combined power within the Leo Moon/Scorpio Mars to take the lead, inspire others and boost your creative juices.

As the world takes heed after the transforming energies from the cardinal four we move to a place in humanity to assimilate the changes and practise life in different ways.

Bridges of harmony need to be built as does understanding and negotiation for equal sharing of the earth’s resources, needs a real platform.

The transits in the sky that will support this process to completion have previously entered their journey in the mutable signs; Neptune has been in Pisces since April 2011, Saturn in Sagittarius since December 2014 and Jupiter in Virgo since August 2015.

The Mutable signs mould new structures together; their energy is gentler and more discreet than the cardinal signs. For example cardinal energy would use a jackhammer to break a rock, whereas the mutable energy will utilise the flowing river over the rock, persistently and smoothly the rock will change shape. Over the next few years the transits of Neptune in Pisces, Saturn in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Virgo will guide the evolution of humanity; by connecting with the universal mind to eliminate religious and racial intolerance and welcoming all peoples into the collective heart, where inclusiveness on all levels is totally embraced.

The Full Moon rises 4 degrees in the mutable sign of Virgo, on February 23rd (Sydney time 5.19am).

This grace filled Moon connects her radiant light with the unconscious collective of Neptune (in Pisces) bringing forth what we truly feel and asks us to surrender our shadow into the purity of the Sun, the Divine Spirit Heart, whether we name that, God, Goddess or the Universe, does not matter, it’s the action and intention to evolve your heart and open to serve the whole.

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7 Ways A Retreat Will Transform Your Life

BY JAYME BARRETT Are you craving adventure, new experiences and fresh energy in your life? Are you tired, uninSPOIL YOURSELF spired or overwhelmed? Are you in need of healing or time to do whatever your heart desires?

WITH A WEEKEND If you’re feeling any (or all) of the above, a retreat could be your ticket to happiness and re- RETREAT IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTH AUSTRALIA newal.

Are you ready to escape for a We’ve all been there. Overloaded with duties at work and home; we find ourselves running in multiple directions. In our busy daily life, much of which is on auto-pilot, it’s important to give ourselves a significant break.

Not just a morning yoga class, afternoon nap or a weekend away, but real time to disconnect from everyday responsibilities. We must reconnect with our inner self.

A wellness retreat will offer a new perspective, expand your horizons and bring positive energy into your body, mind and soul. I’ve been a participant as well as a leader of numerous retreats in the last 15 years. I remember in 2007, my mum was very ill. I was completely exhausted (physically and emotionally) from caregiving as well as trying to keep my business and personal life running. It was really difficult to tell my parents I needed a break but I knew I was on the edge of becoming depressed and useless.

So, off I went to take care of myself. During that glorious week of my retreat, I refilled my energy tank and truly returned a new person. I felt renewed and rejuvenated, which allowed me to care for my sweet mom with strength and courage. It was a life saver for me.

There are times I’ve gone on retreats and shared “my story.” Other times, I decided to leave behind how I identify myself, which was extremely liberating. Of course, taking a break

from constant phone and internet access allows you to be present with yourself, the beautiful environs and new experiences.

When you let go of daily responsibilities for work, companions, kids and parents, you can give yourself the gift of self-care and love. You’ll get off the fast track and re-discover your own rhythm. You’ll also have precious time to reflect on what you want to manifest upon your return home.

There are retreats that focus on every kind of positive life skill in countries all over the world. I’ve been on hiking, yoga, meditation, creativity and chanting retreats to name a few.

Sometimes I’ve gone by myself and other times with my sister, a friend or my husband...and every one provided the exact nourishment I needed at the time.

Here are 7 ways a Retreat can rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

1. It's an opportunity to push your reset button. Disconnecting from daily responsibilities and immersing yourself in the present moment allows you to re-fill your energy tank. Having time and space gives you the opportunity to re-think your priorities.

2. You'll bask in a beautiful location & eat delicious food. Since food is such an important part of daily enjoyment, meals will be yummy and use local ingredients. (Vegetarian and vegan options are usually available too!)

3. You'll learn something new or hone skills you’re passionate about.

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There are retreats that focus on any type of skill or hobby. Whether it’s yoga, meditation, art, biking, writing, photography or feng shui, you’ll be able to find it! Think about what you’d like to focus on during your retreat.

4. Relax, rejuvenate and make time for yourself. Most retreats offer the classes and daily excursions as optional so you can participate as much or as little as you wish. If you need alone time, take a day for yourself.

Most venues will offer spa treatments and massage or find a place for you to be pampered nearby. It is your retreat so never “should” yourself.

5. Become inspired by new sights and experiences. Usually, there is time to explore the local city and nearby towns. You can go out to eat, sightsee, shop and partake in the cultural or traditional activities. Classes for cooking, surfing, pottery, drumming etc may be available. Research the kind of activities and spiritual rituals you may be able to participate in.

6. You'll connect with like-minded new friends. One of the best parts of going on a retreat is the people you will meet. They'll come from all over the world so you’ll learn a lot chatting with them during meals and group activities. You might find you have a lot in common since you were attracted to the same retreat.

7. You'll take home life-enhancing skills & positive memories. By the end of the retreat, you will have learned something special which you can

bring back into your life at home.

Every time you practice or use that skill, it anchors you to the positive retreat experience. Memories are the best gift of any vacation. Your photos will transport back in time. I’ve made photo books of my retreats so I can re-experience all the good feelings and memories.

I hope you find yourself a wellness retreat to uplift and rejuvenation your body, mind and spirit. They have been so helpful and inspiring to me, I hope they will be for you too!

Jayme Barrett is a writer, speaker and best-selling author of Feng Shui Your Life.

Her work and writing has been featured in international newspapers and magazines, including Healing Lifestyles and Spas, Delicious Living, Yogi Times, and Healthy Living Magazine. For more information on books, personal consultations or to sign up for her free newsletter, visit www.jaymebarrett.com.

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One new focus at Buddha house recently has been a group especially for children called, Dharma Kids Club. The first meeting was very successful with many children attending and participating in meditation, gentle Yoga exercises and other group activities followed by juice and biscuits.

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Retreats, Events & Workshops for the Body, Mind & Soul LET IT BE!

by Lorraine Webb

DISCOVERY AND HOPE

BY DR DARREN WEISSMAN

Discovery is an act of finding out or learning for the very first time something about yourself and life that you were previously unable to recognize.

Life, in its mysterious ways gives us many opportunities to discover the wisdom of our bodies, the nature of our personalities, and the powerful blessing of love. Are you ready to discover the blessing of love buried within you?

Memories – especially unprocessed ones – hold very special clues for the journey of awakening.

Like an archeological dig to uncover the treasures of a lost civilization, unprocessed memories reveal themselves through experiences such as physical or emotional symptoms, pain, or the perceptual lens we have of both our inner and outer life.

Symptoms, stress, and dis-ease are portals through and to an invisible subconscious world.

In the past 22 years of holistic practice, I have witnessed an undeniable pattern and connection between the physical and emotional symptoms we all experience and unprocessed emotionally charged memories.

Viewing the problems you’re facing as clues to reveal the uncharted Universe within you is the essence of discovery.

HOPE LIVES IN CHANGE

Change can be scary. Based upon the way circumstances are lining up, change can trig-

ger anxiety, worry, anger and helplessness. Regardless, hope lives in change. A seed is planted in the darkness of fertilized soil (shit) grows toward the light. So do we! Sometimes what makes change overwhelmingly stressful is we haven’t discovered what we perceive as the breaking point.

Nobody chooses to be stressed, let alone experience the painful changes that lead to stress, however your choice and power comes from not what happened to you but how you respond. As with anything that has endured the stress of change, such as a tree that endures a storm, your strong roots will grow deeper and protective bark will grow thicker. Hope is your nature and grows deep within change.

VIEWING PROBLEMS AS PORTALS

Falling prey to a limited veil of perception that you have bad karma, can’t catch a break, or that you’re doomed because of the genes you’ve inherited is a maze that will only keep you cycling in a black hole. Remember, at the point of complete darkness is the beginning of light. Today is a great day to discover just how bright you really are!

3 DISCOVERY ACTION STEPS:

STEP 1: Before you get to where you’re going it’s imperative to understand where you are in the process of change. Take inventory of what’s stressing you out, what’s causing you to feel stressed

- write it down. Is it the physical symptoms of your body? Lack of money? Unfulfilling relationships? Fear of the future? Next to each stressor, list the associated emotion. Would you choose to feel this way? Hell No! These are portals for discovery.

STEP 2: Discovery is an act of desire. Now, write down what your heart desires to feel regarding each stressor. Focus on where you’re going rather then what you want to get rid of. Creating clarity of vision is a crucial step that only your heart can make. Sit down in a quiet space – take as long as you need (it might only be a minute!) – and listen to the wisdom of your heart.

Does your heart desire peace?

Confidence? Love? Go for it with all you’ve got! See how your body feels now as you breathe into your truth.

STEP 3: Find a Certified LifeLine practitioner to walk you through the steps of remembering the truth of who you are without the lens of perception you have been looking through. (I will be in town teaching an amazing one day process next year to do just that and more. Hope to see you there!)

my head was Paul McCartney’s “LET IT BE”, they would sing to me, “Let it be, let it be, let it be, oh let it be, there will be an answer let it be … When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me singing words of wisdom let it be”.

That song gave me strength along with many other things that happened that I would class as miracles. A few months later I was in Uluru teaching, I was in the shower feeling grief when suddenly Mother Mary was with me and she said to me “I lost my son too.” My friends in the spirit world helped me to heal.

I have learnt from this and other experiences that we cannot control anyone or anything other than ourselves. Often the wisest thing to do is to let it be. I have passed this on to many clients and can see the burden lifted from their shoulders as they leave the room. Do what you can in a situation and what you cannot control you must accept.

How we complicate our lives by trying to work out or resolve issues that we cannot do anything about.

So many of my clients come with complicated stories that involve so many others, extended family, friends, work associates that they are entangled with. By simplifying their story and coming back to their own level of responsibility in this world, suddenly all appears to be manageable.

There is wisdom in knowing what is your business and what is none of your business. As an example a client came to me very angry about the murder of a much loved friend, he was struggling with understanding and accepting the fact that these people had not been punished. He acknowledged that his friend had contacted him in a dream and told him to let it go yet he was finding this most difficult. Explaining to him that he did not have all the information associated with this situation and therefore could not ever expect to work it out and to understand that

the Universe was very just and operated on a system that says ‘what you do will be done unto you’ therefore he could step back and just allow it to be, with trust and faith that there are no ‘mistakes’ or accidents in a divinely orchestrated Universe only lessons and soul growth. To hang on to his anger would only bring chaos to his world and influence his loved ones in a negative way.

I am lucky enough to be able to talk with Divine Spirits and to get wisdom and knowledge when I require it, I feel very blessed to have this gift. There have been times in my life that have been very difficult and the support from my helpers from the spirit world have never let me down. In 2012 I suddenly lost my much loved son; he along with other spirits supported me through those days. Spirit often communicates with me through song. At that time I had many questions coming from grief and pain and the song that was sung to me daily in

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Retreats, Events & Workshops for the Body, Mind & Soul

Do you have an illness that never seems to get better?

Have you visited doctors and had different tests with little or no improvement?

Is your doctor running out of ideas as to what might be going on for you? Maybe they’re even saying that you ‘have to live with it’!

Not all illnesses show up on MRI, X-rays or any other conventional medical tests. At times the energy channels in our body are blocked. These blockages can often be helped with acupuncture, acupressure, Reiki, or other natural healing modalities, but Forensic Healing is an energy healing modality that goes deeper to find the root of an illness. Maybe you experienced trauma in your childhood that you can’t even remember, or taken on beliefs imposed on you by someone else. This could be family members, parents, mentors or teachers; in fact anyone is capable of influencing you and depriving you of the right to be ‘yourself’.

Forensic Healing combines kinesiology, energy healing, handson healing and healing secrets to free the body of pain, stress and unwanted conditions. It can balance relationship stress, remove financial blocks, clear health conditions or anything that causes stress or pain in our lives.

Often these (mostly) negative beliefs play in the back of our minds on a subconscious level, which can affect our lives physically and become an illness or limiting of beliefs, that make us feel ‘stuck’ and

Forensic Healing Practitioner arrives in Adelaide!

unable to live the life of our dreams.

The founder of Forensic Healing is Marisa Russo. www.marisarusso.com Forensic Healing works at the DNA level of our cells. DNA is important because it transfers hereditary information from one generation to the next. It can be affected by your environment and emotional experiences.

Research has shown that negative emotions such as fear and anger can harm our DNA while experiencing positive emotions can improve our DNA which in turn improves our wellness. We are worth looking after in the best way possible.

The power of music and specific sounds, words, positive thoughts and feeling the emotions that bring high vibrations are well known ways of improving health. Eating healthy foods, exercising, resting and surrounding yourself with positive people is also critical.

WHAT DOES FORENSIC HEALING OFFER YOU?

• Opening your heart to love yourself • Knowing that you are an unlimited being on your unique path, and are here to be who you really are, which is love • Awareness that you have a choice to release all the illusions that some of us believe • Releasing the tight grip of past beliefs • Removing barriers that are

preventing you from shining your Divine Self • Recognising your oneness with God • Changing how you respond to the world • Releasing the layers of blocked energy that is not love • Knowing that when living with love everything is possible • Bringing yourself into alignment with Divine source. All you need to do is ask • Knowing that you are assisted

by God, Angels and all loving spirits, in all that is.

NANCYLITA’S STORY

Nancylita’s healing journey started in 1992 when her daughter was only two and half years old and was quiet ill. She had a fever and whooping cough for a few weeks and none of the prescribed medication seemed to be working.

So Nancylita started seeking help somewhere else - from the Divine source God, and Angels.

As they went to the chemist to get another prescription of antibiotics, they passed a shop having a book sale. Nancylita stopped at a big table of books and had a look.

She was attracted to the Reflexology book by Dwight Byers, bought it and went home. In her excitement she forgot to buy the medicine!!

After ten minutes of following the techniques in the book, her daughter’s pale skin started to change.

Her circulation started improving, she was feeling relaxed and her

fever even went down.

So from that time she kept practicing on her and this actually helped build up her immune system.

A few years later she started formal studies and obtained her Diploma in Reflexology. Following that she studied other modalities and became interested in Energy Healing.

This wonderful journey has opened her heart even further than she could imagine. Nancylita is rewarded each day with great joy and contentment being of service to others using her precious gifts of healing.

PRAISE FOR NANCYLITA’S WORK

“Nancylita Waye has been my remedial therapist since November 2010 and I truly believe she has special healing gifts. Even when I don’t believe I have any specific thing that needs attention, in only a few moments Nancylita has identified and released blockages in my energy flow. Following a car accident, I required treatment and my shoulder, neck and back flexibility improved immensely thanks to her targeted treatment program.

I appreciate her on-going learning so she is able to provide the latest, relevant treatment options for me and other clients. As one of only 3 qualified Forensic Healing practitioners in South Australia, I’m grateful to have her on my wellness team.” – Gabriela Proc

ABOUT GABRIELA PROC

In September Nancylita presented her first Healing My Divine Self one-day workshop which was really successful. We worked together to develop the program and I had the privilege of coaching her for her launch presentation. It’s a sign of her growth in the energy healing field that she took this courageous step. Nancylita knew the value and importance of sharing her message to positively influence others.

Gabriela Proc has extensive experience in leadership, training and volunteering and has a commitment to life-long learning as a way of transforming individuals and improving society.

As Director of her Speaker Coaching business Heart Centred Speakers she partners with individuals so they can communicate their message to the world with clarity, confidence and conviction.

Effective Communication is Gabriela’s area of expertise. Her speaker coaching program is for individuals who are ready to speak-up for themselves, their business and their passion.

Contact Gabriela on 0408 816 762 email her on gabiproc@optusnet. com.au or visit www.gabrielaproc.com.au

A BREATHING TECHNIQUE FOR YOU TO TRY

This takes about 5 minutes and can be done anywhere and any time sitting or standing. This breathing is for repairing, rejuvenating and grounding at the same time. Be guided by the words written or record and recite it to yourself slowly. Place your right hand over your left shoulder and left hand over your right shoulder as if you are hugging yourself kind or self loving. From the bottom of your belly, and breathing through your nose breathe in gently.

While exhaling very slowly and letting go, squish your shoulder gently and imagine yourself growing roots like a giant tree, anchoring to the ground to the deepest core of the mother earth.

Connect to the mother earth energy and bring it back straight to your feet, up to your body cleansing your whole body taking notice of any physical discomfort, stress that you might have.

Keep breathing with the intention of clearing. Repeat as often as you like a few times a day.

By being grounded you will experience feeling more balanced, happier, be in flow, feel relaxed and recover faster from illness.

You will develop a more positive outlook on life and can more easily see the big picture for your life purpose.

POWERFUL NEW WORKSHOP COMES TO ADELAIDE Nancylita’s next Healing My Divine Self one-day workshop is on Saturday 6 February 2016 in North Adelaide.

At the workshop you will * Observe and participate in a number of healing processes including Forensic Healing which is a new healing system * Understand how the energy centres of the body (Chakras) can be optimised for health * Learn how to identify and release negative energy from your body and open up abundance in all areas of life * Discover how to improve your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being * Receive lots of practical tips and ideas on how to see the world of possibilities ahead and live your life purpose To register for the workshop go to www.trybooking.com and use keyword Divine to search.

Experience shows that people who invest $67 and a day with Nancylita release pain, are calmer and feel lighter.

Further details Gabi Proc 0408 816 762 or gabiproc@optusnet.com.au

Nancylita Waye Energy Healer, Forensic Healing Practitioner

ONE ON ONE HEALING SESSIONS

Contact Nancylita for an individual healing session.

These are by appointment only from Wednesday to Saturday and held at Prospect.

Mobile telephone: 0408 600 662.

GET YOUR FREE GIFTS FROM NANCYLITA AND GABI

Nancylita’s Chakra Healing guided meditation – www.nancylita.com Gabriela’s free report – The #1 Speaking Technique to Boost Your Confidence – www.gabrielaproc.com.au

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Retreats, Events & Workshops for the Body, Mind & Soul MIRACLES IN GAWLER PSYCHIC & WELLBEING FAIR - 12 & 13 DECEMBER, GAWLER RACECOURSE Our mission is to bring spirituality, diversity and knowledge to the area where we run our fairs. We invite local businesses to be a part of our fair to showcase their crafts and skills. This allows locals and others to see who is in the area and utilize their services once the fair has finished. This is a great combination with our regular group of readers and businesses that travel around SA and NSW helping people. Our “travelling family” has great diversity, ranging from Psychic Mediums, Tarot Readers, Clairvoyants, Healers, Astrology, Mandalas, Aura

Photos, Psychic Artist and more.

Come and try a Massage, Crystal Healing, and Bowen just to name a few in the relaxing healing area We r u n F R E E Wo r k s h o p s throughout the weekend for people to come and try new ideas like Meditation, Yoga, how to read Tarot just as an example. Looking for a special Christmas Gift? Look no further with Jewellery, Oils, Dream catchers, clothing, homewares, books and more. Our fairs are always so relaxing and inspiring that you won’t want to leave. Stay for the day, come for the weekend or

PSYCHIC & WELLBEING EXPO CAULFIELD RACECOURSE MELBOURNE SATURDAY 5TH & SUNDAY 6TH 2016 pop in for a little while. However you spend your time with us, you will be glad you did.

Further details phone Karen 0411 250 808 or Stacey on 0433 729 734.

Sacred Mist has presented the Psychic & Wellbeing Expos Victoria for over 9 years and is now proud to present this Major Event at Caulfield Racecourse from Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March 2016 10am till 6pm. We would like

My passion is healing with warmth and sensitivity. I use successful techniques that can remove negative emotions, blocks and habits. It’s short term, powerful therapy that can resolve your problems, help you reach your potential and dramatically improve your life! *Weight Control *Quit Smoking *Confidence *Self-Esteem *Hypnotherapy Lindy Poirier - Psychotherapist, Dip. Adv. Psych., B.A. Ph: 8278 4090 Mob: 0422 070 942 • Email: lindy.poirier@internode.on.net www.lindypoirier.com.au

This simple, direct, and accessible approach to finding inner peace, is a two hour workshop with a healthy morning/ afternoon tea. Tailored walks for the general public, pregnant women and couples, is a special feature of Maria’s innovative labyrinth walk.

See ad below for further details.

W ALKING T HE L ABY RI NTH Leading educator Maria Savant offers a unique wellbeing programme to the community on Thursday 25th & Friday 26th February.

Thur 25th Feb ~ open Walk 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm.

Couples Walk 7 – 9 pm.

Fri 26th Feb ~ pregnant women 10 – 12pm & open Walk 1 – 3 pm.

Sophia Centre 225 Cross Road, Cumberland park Cost ~ Single $150, concession $125, couples $250 phone 0423 807 402 or email msavant@optusnet.com.au

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REBIRTHING is a safe, simple breathing technique that can change your life. Rebirthing/Breathwork uses the breath to activate, release and heal stored cellular memory. Ideal to use when you want your life to change. The Australian Academy of Rebirthing/Breathwork verifies the integrity and professionalism of the following members.

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Walking the Labyrinth, uses mindful meditation to decrease stress, tension and anxiety by calming the mind, grounding the body and connecting it to the breath through walking meditation.

In this way, participants can both reflect and connect, to the deep presence of peace within the soul.

BARBARA LYNNE. Clairvoyance, Tarot, Astrology, Numerology, Past Lives, Photo Reading. 0416 093 330 CLAIRVOYANT TAROT, Theta Healing. Accurate spiritual guidance, future direction any issue, medical intuition.Phone, Skype readings available. www.tarotbycarolyn.com. au Carolyn 0438 790 641

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Maria ‘s background in theatre enabled her to design and construct this pathway – the first of its kind in Australia and New Zealand. Her work as a performing arts educator in schools and her many years of meditation combine in this sensitive and artist programme for community.

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BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED Fully qualified tuition. Stunning setting. Just south of Brighton.

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Artist/ Educator Maria Savant, has devised a unique mindfulness programme through a walking labyrinth. The tranquil calmness of the sea at sunset, is used in the construction of the pathway to engage participants in a walking meditation which leads to a quiet, calm state of mind.

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others and love for all creation. Its goal is to enable the soul to return to and merge with its source; the purpose of human life described by mystics of all traditions. Dedication and discipline are essential, as is the help of the living spiritual Master. No charge at any stage. Know Thyself as Soul Foundation is a non-profit incorporated association. For more info call 1800 462 193 or visit www. santmat.net.au.

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2016 Australia Tour

DR CHARLES RICHARDS

How to recall and heal the wounds of present and past-lives, pre-birth, and the birth experience Dr Charles Richards, bestselling author of “Karmic Relationships: Healing Invisible Wounds”, specializes in SOUL JOURNEY THERAPY, a process he developed and refined which allows clients to recall and heal the invisible emotional wounds of present and past-lives, pre-birth, and the birth experience. Dr Charles Richards’ work has featured on Oprah, the Chopra Center for Well-being and The Other Side, an NBC special. Dr Charles will be touring Australia in 2016 to present his ground breaking work through workshops, individual sessions and practitioner trainings.

Ever wonder why you were born into a certain family? Why you have a very caring or challenged relationship with your parents, siblings, work associates, friends, or significant other? Who hasn’t met someone for the first time and found him or her so familiar that they became fast friends? Sometimes this familiar feeling shows itself as a spontaneous dislike. It’s all too common, but why and how?

This mystery is not unsolvable if you take a closer look at two universal spiritual laws called karma and reincarnation.

This story, from a successful West Coast attorney who came to me for pre-marital therapy, may shed some light. Here is what her session revealed:

“Mine was an arranged marriage to the son of a long line of monarchs.

My mother died when I was young.

My father was also a monarch. I never felt much for my husband, but we had beautiful clothes, an estate, horses, etc. I was well-cared for, but I didn’t feel much until I had my children. First I had a son and then two daughters. My son was a good child; sweet, loving, and just wanted his mother. We played hide and seek in the garden. He loved it.

He grew up fast and one day came to me and said he wanted to go to the war. I wanted to stop him but couldn’t talk him out of it. I tried to get his father to change his mind, but this also failed. I begged him not to go. I got down on my hands and knees. I didn’t care, for I feared

As featured on Oprah and the Chopra Center for Well-being

he would be killed. Yet he told me he had to go.

When the time came, I watched him until he was out of site in the carriage that took him away. Later I had a dream about him. During the dream he came to say goodbye.

I told my husband and he said, “Don’t worry about it; I’m sure he’s fine.”

I did worry about it. Weeks went by, and by the time there came a knock on the door, I already knew what the message was going to be.

He’d been killed. I thought I’d forever be heartbroken. The one perfect thing I did was lost. After the news, I pushed my family away, withdrew, and didn’t eat much. I was not really there for my husband or daughters.

My oldest daughter tried to get me

out of my self-imposed prison, and ultimately took care of me.

Eventually, I fell sick, developing a fever and chills. I thought, “Just let me die. Maybe I’ll join my son.” By this time, my husband was not there much. One day while deathly ill, I started to get really cold. I heard my son’s laughter in the distance. My daughters, who were huddled around the bed, told me they loved me. A priest came to give me a blessing, and then suddenly I couldn’t feel my body. I realized I’d died.

My son was there to greet me after I left the body.

I now realize that my oldest daughter in that life is my mother in this life. My husband from that life is my father today.

My fiancé, Michael, in this life was the son I lost in that life.”

It was her first Soul Journey (nonhypnotic, past-life experience) in which we sought to determine the cause of the strong, instant recognition, comfort, and attraction she had for her new fiancé. It also gave insight to her need to be on top of things all the time, anticipating what could go wrong. This caused friction between her and her man, who often became the object of her need to always be in control.

The session resulted in an immediate shift for the better in their relationship.

This is a typical example of how karmic relationships from past-lives can influence your behavior in this life. It happens constantly with those surrounding you.

The law of karma says that whatever you do and say comes back to you in like and in kind. Simply put, you reap what you sow. It also requires that you finish today what was unresolved yesterday.

Karma is as impersonal as gravity and mathematically exact.

Shame, blame, or the victim game have little significance when you understand and consider karma.

Everything that comes into our life for good or ill has its basis in karma.

Divine love is the only expression that supersedes it.

A frequent question is: How could you or anyone else set into motion the causes for all things, desirable or not, that befall you during the course of your life? You were already born into many life

Soul JOURNEY

conditions. Others appear to result from random good and bad luck, or just coincidence.

From a single birth perspective, life can appear very unfair. But is it truly?

The law of reincarnation says that as Soul, we are spiritual beings immersed in a human experience—that this life is just the tip of the iceberg and we are born and reborn again and again until Soul awakens to its true potential.

Life after life, our experiences are evaluated and we are sent back for more. Like the long days of a school kid, this continues, it seems forever, through ages of time until we, as Soul, understand and apply the varied manifestations of divine love.

When this happens, Soul graduates to a higher order of expression either here on earth or elsewhere.

The goal is continuous refinement in the expression of divine insight.

It all starts with Soul being born and reborn in physical bodies.

If you’ve ever seen the movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray, you may have some idea of what divine law requires of us. In the movie, he has to live a day of his life over and over until he learns to be genuinely compassionate and do the right thing. This is the real task of living and the higher purpose behind your many and varied goals in life. Like it or not, such a realization takes painstaking seasoning that simply can’t happen in the span of one lifetime.

So, here we are again. Those you meet and interact with from day to day are Souls you have known before in past-lives. Your ties to them are a karmic mixture of love, passion, challenge, and conflict.

You meet again and again to settle old scores, set out on new adventures, or share love and companionship. Often it’s a mixture of all.

Hence, you have that old familiar feeling.

As a psychotherapist addressing clients’ past-lives and karmic relationships to resolve blocks, fears, and life challenges, I see this protracted drama being played out daily. These issues or conflicts can go on for years, displaying a stubborn and irrational pattern until their true causes are uncovered and resolved. Often the root of these persistent challenges begins long before you were born into this life.

They can be identified by a persistent, irrational, and exaggerated emotional response to a situation, person, event, or action. Even chronic physical complaints with no medical basis can have roots in past lives.

One woman had chronic abdominal pain and required frequent cortisol injections. There was no medical basis for the pain, but a past-life experience uncovered a death from a stab wound while pregnant. After reliving the experience, the pain simply vanished.

Those TV or movie scenes you simply can’t bear to watch, or that injustice that really pushes your buttons can be telltale signs of karmic seeds from past-lives. Scenes from the Holocaust, drug abuse, knife attacks, or slavery are just a few that come to mind having pastlife history.

The revelations about your true nature and spiritual potential are endless when you dare to take a closer look at who you are and why you’re here. It may take hundreds or even thousands of lifetimes, but it is really just a matter of time and awareness.

Charles Richards, PhD. is a licensed psychotherapist and author of “Karmic Relationships: Healing Invisible Wounds”. He specializes in SOUL JOURNEY THERAPY, a process he developed and refined which allows clients to recall and heal the invisible emotional wounds of present and past-lives, pre-birth, and the birth experience. His expertise includes facilitating between-life experiences and a process he calls karmic analysis.

This is a method of learning the present and past-life karmic influences in your current life and relationships. Dr Charles Richards’ work has featured on Oprah, the Chopra Center for Wellbeing and The Other Side, an NBC special. Dr Charles will be touring Australia in 2016 to present his ground breaking work to both public and practitioners. For futher information visit www.karmicrelationships.com

Dr Charles Richards will be touring Australia in 2016 to present his ground breaking workshops, individual sessions and practitioner trainings. For more information, contact LeeAnne at InnerSelf Newspaper on 0468 681 990 or email souljourneytherapy@gmail.com

Dr Charles Richards SOUL JOURNEY THERAPY

RECALL AND HEAL THE WOUNDS OF PRESENT AND PAST-LIVES, PRE-BIRTH, AND THE BIRTH EXPERIENCE

* * * 2016 TOUR OF AUSTRALIA - WORKSHOPS, INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, PRACTITIONER TRAININGS * * * Contact LeeAnne at Innerself Newspaper on 0468681990 or email souljourneytherapy@gmail.com December-February 2015/16

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Auto-immunity refers to the underlying immune dysfunction found in many medical conditions including psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ulcerative colitis, hypothyroidism and Coeliac disease to name only a few. In autoimmunity the immune system is unable to differentiate between self and other leading a cascade of immune reactions which cause damage tissues and organs. Autoimmune conditions are more prevalent in women than men and are thought to affect up to 20% of the total population although only 5% of people are actually diagnosed and under medical treatment 1.

Medical treatment of auto-immunity mainly involves management of the inflammation associated with the auto-immune disease Commonly prescribed medications include non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, steroids and other medications.

These medications have their own side-effects and associated problems.

The natural medicine approach also considers inflammation as a key target but from a more wholistic viewpoint. The idea is to get to the drivers of the inflammation as well as to treat it directly via herbal and nutritional medicine. Key drivers of inflammation in the body include a poor diet, obesity, lack of exercise, infection, gut dysfunction, a high toxic load, high levels of oxidation, poor sex hormone metabolism in women and high levels of stress.

Through complex mechanisms these inflammatory drivers lead to imbalance in the immune system that ultimately results in “self attack”.

Successful management of auto-immunity from a natural medicine point of view must address all of the areas mentioned. Obviously fully addressing this is beyond the scope of this article however I will address the key points.

DIET & EXERCISE: Following a low stress, plant based diet is best for many. It is recommended that all gluten, dairy, sugar, alcohol, red meat, processed meat and processed food be completely eliminated. Sometimes it is also necessary to completely remove

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grains at least for a while. Water intake is extremely important and it is generally recommended to drink about 33 ml per kg of your body weight daily. Vegie juicing is highly recommended but not a lot of kale, cabbage or broccoli as these taken raw are thyroid disrupters (steamed or stir fried is fine). Obesity and lack of exercise are an epidemic in the Western world. It is important to understand that obesity, particularly around the abdomen, is a key driver of inflammation leading to all sorts of diseases including autoimmunity. Keeping weight down by following a relatively low carbohydrate diet helps as does regular, sustained exercise. It is important to note that excessive exercise is also a driver of inflammation so look for balance here.

Gut dysfunction/toxic load: In my experience treatment of the gut though rebalancing of the flora, treatment of bacterial and/ or parasitic overgrowth/infection often results in a relatively quick improvement of symptoms. This is because on of the key mechanisms behind auto-immunity is very much regulated at gut and liver levels. This is known as T-helper dysregulation. By re-establishing micro-flora balance with specific probiotics/prebiotics; directly treating gastrointestinal inflammation with herbal medicines and supporting the liver in its detoxification cycle this T-helper dysregulation is at least partly addressed. In addition we have specific practitioner only herbal medicines that directly influence T-helper activity.

OXIDATION: Oxidation can be thought of as cellular “rust”. It is caused by reactive molecules released in high amounts in inflammatory states and oxidation itself is a key driver of inflammation – a vicious cycle. It is postulated that oxidative damage to DNA may lead to the production of auto-antibodies. A diet high in antioxidant foods helps to stave off oxidative damage. High antioxidant foods include Green tea, all the berries, garlic, cacao and curcuma (turmeric). High antioxidant herbs include Grape Seed, Ginkgo, Rosemary and St Mary’s Thistle. Supplement-

ing with a good antioxidant formula including Vitamins A (or betacarotene), E, C and minerals Selenium, Zinc and Manganese is also recommended.

ESTROGEN METABOLISM: High levels of certain estrogen metabolites are more likely to be found in women with auto-immunity. These metabolites are associated with increased inflammation and immune activation. In men relatively low testosterone and relatively high estrogen is also associated with some forms of autoimmune disease. Treatment of the gut and liver is again the first port of call for improving estrogen clearance from the body and promoting the production of a less harmful metabolite. In addition, specific herbal medicines can help shift the metabolite ratio in an optimal direction. It is also important to reduce estrogen contamination from environmental sources such as many household and garden chemicals, plastics and prescription medications such as the Pill or HRT. STRESS: And finally the impact of stress on auto-immunity cannot be overlooked. The physiologic stress response affects many of the hormones known to be involved with modulating the immune system. Stress, particularly chronic or extreme/acute has been associated with an increase in auto-immune disease. It is vital that life-style measures are adopted to assist with stress release and to improve resilence to life stressors. Such measures include regular exercise, meditation, yoga, Tai-Chi or other spiritual practice which centres, calms and de-stresses.

INFLAMMATION: In addition to all of the points addressed below it is very useful to treat inflammation directly particularly with herbal medicines. These include Curcuma formulations (from Turmeric), Boswellia (Frankincense), high quality fish oils, Quercetin formulas and a large number of other herbal anti-inflammatories specifically targeting the affected organs/tissues.

So in summary, auto-immunity is a whole system condition. It is not just the immunity per se that needs to be addressed. Success-

ful management of these conditions requires attention to all levels of health and well-being.

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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.

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Naturopath, Iridologist, Herbalist, Oriental Diagnosis, and Teacher of Natural Medicine

General Practitioner, Nutritionist , Acupuncturist

Endometriosis

In this column I’m going to write about a very common disorder that I think many young women tend to be unaware of, Endometriosis.

This is a chronic inflammatory disorder in which abnormal growth of cells form in the lining of the uterus and instead of being shed during the menstrual cycle they tend to build up and attach to other organs, generally in the lower abdomen, such as the ovaries or the bowel. The growth of endometrial tissue occurs most often in, or on, the ovaries, the urinary bladder, the pelvic floor, and/or fallopian tubes, the backflow of menstrual blood containing endometrial cells can flow back through the fallopian tubes and take root and grow, or the tissue can occur in membranes that line the walls of the abdominal cavity, the most common site is believed to be deep in the pelvic peritoneal cavity.

The misplaced endometrial tissue responds to hormonal changes controlling the menstrual cycle, causing the tissue to grow, thicken, breakdown and bleed. This may causes inflammation, irritation, scar tissue, adhesions to surrounding tissues, possible infertility problems and severe pain during the

menstrual cycle. As the blood from these adhesions has nowhere to go it can collect and form cysts on the ovaries, which, if they rupture can cause excruciating pain.

SYMPTOMS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS

Some of the symptoms of Endometriosis include excessive bleeding, including passing clots, pain and cramping before the menstrual cycle begins, three to five days of spotting before the menstrual cycle, incapacitating pain in the uterus, painful intercourse, nausea, pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), constipation during the menstrual cycle, anaemia is common and pain while urinating. I believe some women just think a lot of the symptoms above are part of a normal menstrual cycle, but that’s not entirely accurate.

As some women with endometriosis don’t experience symptoms, the severity of pain does not indicate the degree or stage of the disorder. It’s been found that mild cases of endometriosis can have extensive pain while other individuals with advanced endometriosis may have little to no pain.

WHAT CAUSES ENDOMETRIOSIS?

Well it appears to have autoimmune, inflammatory and genetic factors, meaning that you might have inherited a gene from a family member making you more vulnerable to endometriosis. Autoimmune disorders are caused by the inflammation and destruction of tissues within the body by the body’s own Antibodies. Exposure to environmental influences such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in plastics etc, found in house hold items and drinking bottles, along with dioxins which are chlorinated hydrocarbons found in feminine hygiene products such as tampons.

Pesticides are another source of dioxins which may be absorbed into the body, where it collects in fatty tissue. These two types of hazardous waste materials may cause oestrogen dominance and trigger Endometriosis.

Something else to consider is that women who have Endometriosis appear to be more vulnerable to vaginal yeast infections, eczema and food sensitivities, so diet is really important. To find out if you have endometriosis a Laparos-

copy is the most reliable form of diagnoses.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

Firstly I would advise the use of organic cotton unbleached tampons, which can be found in health food stores.

Flaxseed meal can bind-up free oestrogen leaving less available to act on endometrial cells, this can be put in smoothies, sprinkled on salads, over cereals and put in cooking etc.

Try to eat real food, lots of fresh fruit and vegies along with plenty of leafy greens and less refined and processed foods which contain a lot of sugar, additives and salt, causing inflammation in the body.

Drink lots of fresh water and herbal teas and ease off the stimulants like coffee and caffeinated drinks.

There are a lot of beautiful herbs available which can help to reduce inflammation, balance your hormone levels and support the immune system, but you need to find a good practitioner to help you work out what is right for you, as each case is different and you need someone to treat you as the unique individual that you truly are.

Lynne Singlewood has taught Iridology and herbal medicine at Endeavour College, she also lectures Constitutional 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

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NATURAL APPROACHES TO CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS:

Cancer, Arthritis, Diabetes, Heart Disease If you are not getting anywhere with that headache, flu like symptoms, fatigue, general un-wellness or recurring infections there may be underlying factors you are not addressing. Perhaps you have been diagnosed with joint arthritis, diabetes, heart disease or cancer, chances are you have already been on the merry go round of heavy duty drugs, chemo, surgery or radiation which no longer are enough to bring back your sense of wellness. As you go down the conveyor belt of being fixed you notice further symptoms developing over time like going “from out of the frying pan into the fire”.

In searching for answers, you may need to ask “what is the cause of my sickness?” since putting out the fire is not enough if there are simmering embers in the fireplace.

I often say to my patients “a headache is not because of a deficiency of panadol or any other painkiller,” but something deeper.

Whatever chronic illness or recurring symptoms you have, do not be satisfied with being diagnosed and put into a box, like being told, “you’ve got X Disease! Here is your medication to take for the rest of your life”.

The question I have asked since I was 5 years old (one that irritated my senior peers) was “but why?”

This seeming insatiable question furthered my continuing search into the why’s of premature aging and chronic illness and the how’s of transforming and regenerating physical and mental wellbeing.

The ultimate process of illness is always Oxidative Stress and inflammation – which can attack any cell, tissue, organ, nerve, brain,

glands, joints or bones. Inflammation can spiral and when inflammation becomes chronic; the end stage can be cancer.

If you are looking for the best available information, here are 7 fundamental checks to reverse mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress involved in inflammations:

1. UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE

• Obesity and weight loss Check BMI (Basal Metabolic Index calculated from your height and weight) – if result is 30 or more, obesity is an issue and a high risk factor.

Check your abdominal circumference; this can indicate risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and some cancers.

• Hydration - Are you drinking enough? Are you absorbing enough?

• Diet - What type of foods does your body want and NOT want?

You may have food intolerances.

Are you still having sugar and processed carbs? Are you consti-

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• Exercise - Try interval training (a type of physical training that involves a series of low to high intensity exercise workouts interspersed with rest or relief periods).

• Tobacco & Alcohol are high risk factors. Just say no!

Check for overload of accumulated chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, medications, foods preservatives, coloring; heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, lead and aluminium.

2. HORMONES & NUTRITION:

Microbes often underpin chronic inflammation. Check for viruses, bacteria, fungus and parasites.

Antioxidants, Vitamins, Minerals, Essential fatty Acids, Amino Acids like glutathione, SOD, NAC, alpha lipoic acid and other nutrients are essential for mitochondrial function, energy production and neutralizing free radicals. Check your hormonal status: adrenals, thyroid and insulin.

3. OXYGEN/OZONE AND OXIDATIVE STRESS: ARE YOUR CELLS HYPOXIC?

Hypoxia is the term given when the powerhouse of your cells called mitochondria is getting low in oxygen. Without enough oxygen, energy (ATP) cannot be made to meet the functional needs of the cell causing loss of function, hyperacidity, DNA breakdown, metabolic errors and/or mutation to cancerous state. Furthermore mutated cancer cells thrive on anaerobic state (low oxygen). Ozone therapy via autologous hemotherapy is effective in reversing hypoxia.

Ozone therapy (Prolozone) has also been shown to reverse arthritic joint inflammation and pain.

4. HYPERACIDITY AND ALKALINE BALANCE

Appropriate minerals, alkaline diet, juicing.

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5. TOXICITY

6. INFECTION

7. SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL INTEGRITY

What is certain is that the body never lies and body symptoms are here to return you to your emotional and spiritual integrity. Check what thoughts, judgments and beliefs you are carrying that is generating the causal chain of emotional reactivity (anger, fear, sadness, infatuations) crystalizing in physical hormonal, nervous and cellular dysfunction called illness. Look for assistance with growth and transformation.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, remember you have a choice of which approach you take so choose carefully. The outcome studies have shown that patients who had standard of care chemotherapy improved longevity by only 2.3% compared to those who didn’t. You may want to choose quality of life and possibly longevity using non-toxic approaches. The above 7 steps plus less toxic or non-toxic targeted cancer therapies may be one of choice from the best available information currently present.

These investigations cannot be undertaken in a short 10 minute consultation. Remember you are a whole being and pay attention to all

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We are certainly in a time of transition as we keep getting reminded. Everything that is happening around us is the result of our individual and combined thoughts.

We must all take responsibility for what is happening on our planet at this time. Remember the Power of One. It is important to start with ourselves. Become aware, filter the news as dispensed by self- serving governments and big corporations, see through the hysteria and remain calm. Stay true to the principles of love, faith, hope and tolerance and know that your actions will have an effect - whether on a local level to or as part of the big picture. The internet, being now so available around the world, offers an opportunity to research and become more accurately informed.

Your individual use of social media allows you to posts, comments, media and information that have the opportunity to ignite and inflame, or to cool and diminish. The choice is yours. How do we help ourselves discern what should be appropriate?

Bringing ourselves into a place of love, balance and harmony through the use of healing, meditation, music and/or prayer allows us to remain open and make more

informed choices in what we do or say. Starting with ourselves is most important. Once we have made those changes then it can radiate outwards and begin to affect others, one step at a time, whether it be physical or online communities.

Working on ourselves to improve our spiritual side and awaken our consciousness allows us to remain more immune to the dissemination of inflammatory material full of other’s agendas.

We are given many aids at this time to help us move through this sea of uncertainty. We know that there is an increasing awareness building and it up to each and every one of us to help speed this consciousness shift in whatever way we can. That’s why we chose to be here now.

There are always many paths available to the top of the mountain.

Look for the common denominators to make sure each path is working towards the same goal. These should include healing of self and others towards balance and harmony, expanding consciousness, concepts of unity, universal love and oneness, a sense of greater good, and challenging barriers.

Modern forms of healing such as Spectra Healing do this. Working with superluminal light, sonic frequencies, mathematical patterns and chemical codings through multi-dimensional and inter-dimensional connections, DNA and core cellular structures can be altered to allow healing on all levels, not only individually but also for larger groups. Consciousness shifts also occur and can be speeded up through the use of specific audio-

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Once we have worked on ourselves then it is time to stretch out and have an effect on others – families, communities, world groups and more. Research already documents the effects of intention, the power of prayer and the power of love. When each of us operates from within the right space There is no limit to what we can do. It is also recognised that only a small shift in consciousness is needed by a small number of people to have an effect on the bigger picture. Play your part.

We hear doom and gloom on the news each day - terrorist activities, gang and domestic violence and threats of war. Some say World War III has already begun.

Well it is up to us to overcome the hatred and bigotry that exists, to break down the barriers amongst religious and ethnic groups and to recognise that violent individuals or small minorities within a specific community does not represent the majority beliefs of that community.

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EMBRACING CHANGE IN A FAST CHANGING WORLD

BY SUSANNE MARIE

BY DAVID LANE Finding and maintaining happiness seems to be one of our greatest desires. The relationships that we develop have a huge effect on happiness. It does not really matter what sort of relationship that we are pursuing because good relationships must trigger a certain amount of happiness. Relationships can cover many aspects of your life because of the base word; ‘relate’. Most people will think of their relationships with other humans; particularly with their partner. However; we can have a broad spectrum of relationships ranging from the external such as work, environment, governments, institutions etc. We can also have more personal relationships with people we interact with, particularly with our family, friends and partners.

The most important and intimate relationship is the internal one that we have is with our self yet this is the one that most people take for granted or don’t even think about.

If we are to build or improve our relationships then we need something to build on; something with a strong foundation. We know that a strong and safe building needs a strong foundation to support it, however; not many people apply this principle to their own lives and the relationships that they try to build within it. We are the builders of our own relationships and any relationship we form will only be as strong as the builder. There are many people who feel victims in relationships and are very ready to blame the other person, persons or situation for the predicament that they find themselves in.

The problem can nearly always be traced back to the early foundations they created in their part of such a relationship. Once it gets to the conflict stage then it is very hard to own that we probably didn’t do enough in depth research (or didn’t

have the tools to do so) and that we could have known a lot more about what we were building during the foundation stage. This may give credence to the old statement that “love is blind” when we look at our more personal relationships.

We may need some principles or foundations to follow if the above stories relate to us. If this sounds like you then please complete this simple questionnaire on assessing where any of your relationships are at so as to get some insight into what you can do to change the structures you have built.

1. Identifying what you originally wanted out of the relationship 2. Identifying what you now want out of the relationship 3. Identifying what you originally didn’t want in the relationship 4. Identifying what you now don’t want in the relationship 5. Honestly access where your relationship is now. How does it compare to questions one and three?

6. Reflect upon and recognise what contributed towards how the relationship developed to the stage it has reached so far.

7.

What do you want to change?

8. What are you going to do about creating the changes you desire?

It Is sometimes hard to see the wood from the trees when any relationship becomes difficult to manage because there are usually many contributing factors. The idea of the above exercise is to define or break breakdown the issues into compartments so as you can see the bigger picture more clearly.

Many people tend to generalise the reasons why and where things are not working as they were intended to do. This is often very confusing because it can inadvertently create several grey areas. It is a lot

easier to see/solve an issue when the picture is either black or white.

If you still have a grey area in your problem then see if you can break it down even more until it becomes obviously clear about the factors involved.

Now you will have more of a chance to review the problems caused at the foundation stage described earlier. Remember; the exercise is about trying to understand how the problem was created. It is definitely not about blaming anyone or anything. Any blame will trigger negative emotions that will interfere with your ability to see the reality of the issue. Blame also has the amazing ability to deflect your thoughts away from seeing and owning your contribution.

If you would like to go deeper into how you can fix up your relationships then you will find more on my website.

David Lane Laneway to Personal Power Davidlane.net.au D a v i d ’s j o u r n e y i n t o h i g h e r 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.

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Don’t Panic!!!!! There have been a number of times in past years when I have had to remind myself of this when facing a challenging situation. This is especially so when it involves a major change in thinking or a major change in physical living arrangements or an unexpected financial challenge.

What I then always tell myself is that there is always a solution to every challenge we face.

Moving house is considered to be one of the most stressful and challenging things that can happen in our lives along with bereavement, divorce, separation or starting a new job. There are others too and they are well documented.

I have had more than my share, I think, of having to move house for various reasons outside of my control. But were they? Maybe on some level I was the one to create them.

Whenever I am confronted with a change I now do a number of things. Let us use the example of moving house. Firstly I sit down and look for all of the challenges in the situation. What was it that I was not entirely happy with in the current house? What did I feel that was changing in my life? Was I comfortable in moving forward with those changes? Was it going to be difficult? Would I be able to do it alone? Would anyone be willing to help me? Was it just too difficult to do anything about?

Then I look at the blessings.

There are always many. Do I need to do some major clearing of clutter? Is the house no longer suitable for my requirements and therefore I am being given the unique opportunity to make changes for the better?

Can I help others by donating some of my excess furniture? Can I move to a different location more suited to my current needs ? Do I need a change of scenery?

Once I have done this I may pull

some cards from one of my many packs of Angel cards. It is wonderful when you ask, to receive messages like “Go Forward Fearlessly” from Archangel Michael.

Whew! My thinking is on the right track. What action should I take?

Go ahead and make plans.

So I sit down and write lists. I love writing lists. They help me to clarify what I need to do. I never look at what I do NOT want....only what I want. What do I want? I want a place of tranquillity and peace. I want somewhere where I can feel comfortable, in pleasant surroundings, lots of trees and a beautiful outlook. I list my specific practical must haves, those that would be nice but I can live without them and then think of all that will help me to feel comfortable and at ease with my surroundings.

Most consistent in those lists for a very long time is to be in a beautiful hills area that has a lovely outlook.

Tranquillity is vital to my serenity.

Having a harmonious relationship with neighbours is important.

There are many other things but each time I am able to quickly find a property that fulfils all that is on my current list. It took me a whole two hours in the most recent move I made to find exactly what I was looking for. I am now happily settled in the beautiful Adelaide Hills town of Woodside nestled amongst trees and with large doses of peace and serenity and with the opportunity to become part of a very special community.

My next lists are planning what I take with me, what I am willing to part company with, working out which charities to support with donations and how to go about the logistics of moving.

I always give thanks for the home I have been living in and thanks for the opportunity to move forward and change in a safe way.

I always trust that everything will

happen smoothly, easily and effortlessly in the highest and best way for the highest good.

The next challenge of change is to unpack.. I now make sure to take my time and thoughtfully look at everything before I find somewhere for it to be placed. I check if I love it, if it is still relevant in my life, if it is in good condition, if it suits my current life and if I have room for it.

If it meets all of my requirements, I find a place for it. If not it either is donated, recycled or put in the bin.

It takes a little longer to be settled in but it is worth it. I cleanse and bless everything in my home.

I feel blessed that I am always up to the challenge of change!

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SOUL TO SOUL Hi Cinzia, I’ve reunited with an old flame through facebook. Do you see it becoming a long term relationship?

Mark SALISBURY

Hi Cinzia, can you shed light on my work situation? For many years now I have worked in a family business. What can you see for me?

Jan (Address Withheld).

Certified NLP Practitioner, Life Coach and Meditation Teacher

No Time like the Present

resolve itself and you will go forward stronger than before. Have faith! Cinzia

FEEDBACK

Dear Jan, I know you have been a long-time loyal employee. Very long time! I can see the family business being sold in 2016. This is to a large corporation. It is something over which there has been a long decision making process but I definitely see your employment with this family business coming to a close. You will be paid out what you are owed and it will be time to think out what to do with you and your life. For you I see travel and a shifting of your home base. Time to enjoy the rest of your life with your partner! He loves you and is happy about this - so this work change is a great thing for you both!

All my love and best wishes, Cinzia Dear Cinzia, My wife has only recently left me suddenly. This was totally out of the blue. She says that she needs time to consider her future and whether she wants to continue in our marriage. Please can you tell me how this goes?

George MARDEN Dear George, Please stay hopeful and have faith all will be well. Your wife loves you and is at a huge turning point in her own life. She is questioning many aspects of herself and how she has been operating over the years. Give her the space and time she needs. Be supportive and be willing to make some changes yourself. If you can do this all will

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Q & A WITH CINZIA VUAT

Dear Mark, I can see an instant spark and connection but I do not see that developing into a long term committed relationship. You will remain great friends if you can see that early on and accept it.

Regards, Cinzia

InnerSelf

Dear Cinzia, just to let you know that I asked you a question through Inner self about my work. I confess that I initially simply liked the idea of getting a freebie question answered. As the answer was so accurate that I decided to come and see you. I have been referred to other psychics in the past – “go and see x he/she is so spot on” is the typical referral. When I came to see you, the detailed information that I got about my work and finances was specific and just what I needed – thanks – but that’s not why I’m writing.

I just wish to acknowledge that when I came it was for practical guidance which I got in buckets but what was not at the forefront was that I was in such a confused place spiritually. I just really wasn’t thinking about it at all.

Unexpectedly for me the extra advice you gave and what you saw about my soul’s journey has left me with a profound sense of peace and that’s not something I ever went to see you for so it’s been like an unexpected gift to me. Anyhow, thank you for the sense of peace and confidence about all of my situation. God bless you.

Mary(Address Withheld).

As a child Cinzia suffered from selective mutism, frightened to speak, her healing search began and intensified after a near-death experience resulted in awakening her uncanny psychic ability, now a psychic medium Cinzia is available to Innerself readers who have a pressing question they would like answered.

Please indicate in any email whether you give permission for extracts to be published and pseudonym if required.

Reply emails also welcome. cinziavuat.faith@hotmail.com Phone: 0410 456 540

I love this time of year. The days are getting longer, the weather warmer and the Festive Season is drawing near. For me it means I can achieve more in my day, have more energy and prepare to wind down, have a break and prepare for the coming year. The Festive Season presents the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and family, have some fun and relax.

Unfortunately it seems to be the exact opposite for a large percentage of us. Most people I speak to say they have no time, no energy and are completely stressed in the lead up to, and during Christmas/New Year. Daylight savings seems to do little more than add more strain and stress to people’s already hectic lives. Lazy summer days seem to be a figment of our imagination and our reasons for barely seeing loved ones usually revolve around a lack of time.

In many cases we complain at least as much as or more about lack of time as we do lack of money.

Time is becoming an increasingly precious commodity in our society even as our technology and advancements in lifestyle make life quicker and easier than ever before in history.

So what happened? Do we really suffer from lack of time or has this become a convenient excuse for us when we don’t really want to do something? Is it more lack of energy than lack of time? Or is time just accelerating beyond our capacity to keep up? More than likely it is a combination of the above.

So what do we do? In order to answer this question properly I think we must look at what time actually is. Time is all in our heads.

We invented it in the sense of

clocks and the linear path of past, present and future as a timekeeping map. It helps us categorise our lives and gives sense and structure but it has also turned us into slaves.

We feel like time moves quicker and slower at different times when really this just proves how much time only exists in the mind of the individual based on their perception and current mindset. How quickly does 5 minutes go when you are running late and still have 10 things to do before you leave? And how slowly does 5 minutes go when you sit still in meditation for the first time and try and still your mind? The rate at which 5 minutes ticks over never changes. It is your perception that changes it. Time is not accelerating as we tend to believe, but rather our inability to be completely present and our tendency to rush from one thing to the next gives us the impression of time disappearing at an alarming rate. As an example, children never seem to be affected by time and we rarely stop to wonder why. They are too busy living in the moment to care about time and it is only as they start to get older and become conscious of time that it starts to affect them too, until one day they are just another stressed and time-poor adult like the rest of us.

We have lost the simplicity of life. The small pleasures, those quiet everyday moments, the ability to simply be. Right here, right now.

Because that is all time really is.

NOW. Just right now. That is the only moment you actually have and we spend all of that moment ignoring it. Little wonder we feel like we have lost it. In reality we never had it in the first place. So instead of focusing on ‘finding’ more time which

only leads to more stress and lack of energy, focus on being present.

It is not really time or energy that we lack but presence. Find it, you have it already you’re just too busy talking over the top of it. Presence looks different to everyone, to me it is being out with my horses. I am in the zone where time no longer exists and I am free.

You may find your zone in meditation, yoga, walking, chatting to a loved one, or a hobby, whatever draws you in. You will know when you have found your present because there is no rush, no idea of time and your mind is completely focused on now without skipping ahead to your next activity/day/ week or yesterday. If you struggle with this spend time with animals or children as they naturally live in the present and their energy will draw you into it too. Prioritise your time to include you, things you have to do and things you want to do in that order, making sure you incorporate things from each category every

day and do them wholeheartedly.

Become entirely present and you will have less stress and more energy and time than ever before.

Sharyna Sharman is the owner and founder of Consciously You and specialises in Equine Assisted Coaching, using the principles of Compassion, Connection and Commitment to help clients better understand themselves and the deep connection we have to each other. She works with individuals, couples and groups and also offers workshops and clinics. Contact 0431 922 407 or Sharyna.sharman@live.com.au for more information.

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BARBARA LYNNE

Clairvoyance, Ta r o t , A s t r o l ogy, Numerology, Past Lives, Photo Readings, Spiritual Guidance.

I was born in Adelaide to a strict Anglican family, I was always confused about the colours and images that I used to see around people and hid that from an early age. My clairvoyance was kept hidden until I went to a well known Tarot reader in Adelaide. The reader did a rare 78 card spread, one of two he’d

everyone in his life. After he started reading, I remember reading the cards myself, it bought all clairvoyance out into the open . That was 25 years ago. I have been reading and teaching ever since.

I do combined readings using Clairvoyance, Astrology, Intuitive Tarot and Spiritual Guidance. I am able to access Past Lives through the Aura to give insight into how Past Lives are affecting our present one. 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, WA and NT. I teach Intuitive Tarot, Psychic Development from

IN RETROSPECT & BEYOND Hasn’t this been a year?! Challenging to say the least, challenging the very fabric of our identities; who we are, what we want & where we are going and almost completely redefining ourselves and our directions.

Relationships of every description have been tested and pushed to make or break point, economic struggle and survival of the fittest with many ‘moving in’ on other’s ‘domains’ and/or milking the cosmic pool of universal ideas for good or ill and for all its worth, in attempts to bring in a myriad of other avenues of revenue. Big business riding roughshod over ‘minions’ , extremes of every description over a vast array of life conditions . This applies too, not only on a national or global scale, but environmentally, spiritually - in fact in every sense. And in spite of, maybe even because of, some of the more wonderful ‘changes’ such as a movement toward far more transperancy in personal, national and world affairs, all of the abovementioned has probably created a great many peoples of the world to feel violated, akin to a massive gang rape of all they hold sacred.

These ‘energies’ have been pushing us to the nitty gritty. No more frills and fluffiness, no more procrastination or denial, no more veils of illusion or confused intention - this is a time of choosing your camp i.e Are you in? or are you out? No more having two feet in either camp iffing and aaahing – no, its been about firmly and squarely planting both feet in one

or the other camp of decision . One camp. And committing to that. Deciding. Its either THIS or it’s THAT. No more dabbling in a bit of this, or a bit of that. It’s been about putting your money where your mouth is, as the saying goes.

For example, if you believe you are ‘spiritual’ because you dabble in this or that - it’s not enough. You are required to BE IT. FULLY. DO IT. PRACTICE IT. Everyday, in every moment. It’s not enough to read Angel cards and go dewy eyed at the sentiment presented when in the next breath be walking down the street and criticising someone for their dress sense ... or whatever.

The Universe knows what you are thinking, feeling - EVERY thought, word or deed is being recorded within infinity, there is nowhere to hide. Each one of us holds a unique universal imprint, like one’s unique fingerprint, and so – to the end that Divinity cares extraordainarily about each and every ‘dot’ of us, we are being charged with accelerating our personal and spiritual evolution for the sake of shifting the critical mass over now into the conception cycle of the Golden Age. Undeniably we each have responsibility to this cause as sparks of the Divine , to ‘hold’ the Light by actively practising it; as it is that which when we are, as a species, fast approaching the greatest Light, that the greatest darkness makes its presence felt the strongest. Be it in a Universal way, or a personal way.

Persistence, determination and

blind faith is then what is required in continuing to push ahead, again be it on a personal or global level, in order to build the bridges that will carry us over any obstacles we may encounter along the way. We ARE the warriors of the ‘LIGHT ARMY’... people ... and where there is Light, nothing remains in the dark.

P.S May I please just take this opportunity to share heartfelt gratitude both personally, and on behalf of countless others, for the inspiring, uplifting, higher vibrational energy, service, leadership & Healing set by Daniel Coro & Clayton March in their years & years of service as the foundation elements of that beloved outlet A LIFE ABUNDANT on Magill Rd, which has sadly closed its doors after 15 or more years. We extend you recognition for providing service above and beyond on so many levels to so many people.

I wish you joyous birthing into new lives! Bless A LIFE ABUNDANT. Copyright Fran Tomlin.

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A – Z and Meditation. I am currently based in the Adelaide Hills 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 or limitless divinity.

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FRAN TOMLIN

F r a n To m lin 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 Art & 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 Teacher” – J.H. “Warm, Friendly & incredibly Accurate Psychic Medium, Highly Recommend” – M.H. “Incredibly Insightful, Wonderful experience, can’t recommend highly enough” – M.L.

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Clear or Crumble

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When we have emotional upsets or troubles, we have been taught to suck it up and just get over it and move on. So all these pains, upsets, anger etc have not disappeared, they are accumulated within our bodies and especially the heart chakraand they are now full and overflowing and exploding out onto loved ones or whoever is around us -the rages. And this Emotional Baggage, upsets and stresses are repetitively bringing us more and more pain consistently because of the Law of Attraction, until we Clear our alignment.

Everything we are seeing in the news now is from the karmic attraction; lots of house fires - witchhunts; chemo - fire energy; baby boy burn - fire energy, beheadings - past guillotine, being shot - shot in past.

If it is still the not Cleared, it compounds and blocks our energy flow throughout our body, causing our body to Crumble into sickness, flu, depression or further on, developing into maybe Dis-ease!

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So, let’s just Clear the body at the Cause of these issues, upsets, anxiety & stresses, in the body/soul Energy Emotional field, to create a good realignment and the change needed to then attract and receive Great Health, Happiness and Bliss into our lives. It’s all about just Clearing issues or your body will Crumble!

I recommend my Daily 5min Chakra Clearing Dance CD or DVD, the first level of Clearing work, as the Chakras continue to fill up daily, and if your not healthy & happy, I can help you Clear with my powerful Clearing Body Attunement sessions (can be done Remotely) or my Clearing Audio CDs are available to play over for ongoingly even better results.

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I’m now teaching what I do and also PowerUp Workshops for Counsellors, Psychstrists, Readers, Mediums, Vets and all, to add this extra missing link, Energy Emotional Clearing work of the self sabotages & blocks, to their already good work to achieve even more profound results with their clients.

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ARTHRITIS, BACK PAIN, JOINT PAIN NEW TREATMENTS TO REGENERATE CARTILAGE ELIMINATE PAIN

Prolozone®

Alternative to Joint Replacement & Drug therapy • Chronic back pain • Chronic neck pain • Degenerated discs • Arthritic ankles • Arthritic hips • Arthritic knees • Heel spurs • Neuromas • Painful scars

• Pelvic disorders • Plantar fasciitis • Post-op pain • Rotator cuff injuries • Sciatica • Sinus infections • Sports injuries • Tennis elbow • TMJ

What causes pain: Localized decreased oxygen utilization produces a localized increase in lactic acid production which is what is responsible for pain. A vicious cycle ensues in which the localized decrease in oxygen utilization leads to increased free radical damage, which leads to increased tissue damage, inflammation, edema, which leads to a further decrease in oxygen utilization, all of which equals chronic pain. It also prevents the body’s stem and blast cells from effectively repairing the damage.

What is Prolozone: Prolozone is a technique that combines the principles of Neural therapy, Prolotherapy and Ozone therapy. It involves injecting combinations of procaine, homeopathic anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins, proliferatives and ozone/oxygen gas into degenerated or injured joints and into areas of pain.The evidence shows that it can be used to regenerate joints and other damaged tissues, and to alleviate pain.

Regeneration of Joint Tissues: Many doctors internationally have used this technique to treat chronic pain conditions and the value of Prolozone is that in the majority of cases it actually corrects the pathology of the disorder and regeneration of tissues such as cartilage or discs have been observed. About 75% of chronic pain sufferers who undergo this therapy become permanently pain free.

These treatments are now available at Transformational Medicine Australia in Melbourne. Dr Margaret Ngu is a specialist Integrative Medical doctor of 31 years combining the best of medical with nutritional, botanical, oxidative, acupuncture and bio-energetic therapies. She and her team treats Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Chronic Infections and Cancer to name a few.

Clinic address: 305 Warrigal Road, Burwood,Vic. 3125. 03 9808 2188 Website: www.transformational medicine.com