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THE FEMININE FACE OF AWAKENING by Rita Marie Robinson

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ENERGY HEALING 32

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AWAKENING by Kerry Denice

How are you feeling? Small... contracted... in fear... unhappy? Or open... vast... free and joyous? Happiness is a good sign of where we’re sitting in any given moment. We all seek it yet so many never really find it or if we do it doesn’t last long. But maybe the happiness we seek is already here and has never really left us and just maybe we ourselves keep ourselves from knowing it deeply and intimately. In truth, if we dare to dig a little deeper... just below the surface of our happy/unhappy selves, there sits an eternal, vast, unchanging, unconditional happiness that is our own true nature... the real you... the real me. The other morning Peter, our local post office owner was telling me about a recent two week holiday he had in Thailand. “What did you do?” I asked. “A lot of relaxing... just sitting in the sun and laying on the beach... a lot of ‘nothing’ really.” “What were the people like?” “They were all so happy in their simple existence...” He continued to describe how much joy he discovered in the people he met everywhere, simply going about their day. One man in particular really made a deep impression on Peter. In a small village this elderly man worked all day long cracking open coconuts. On the left he’d throw the cracked husks and on the right the coconut flesh. Both piles were enormous. And all around him were countless piles of more coconuts to crack open... his endless days were laid out before him. To Peter, this was a mindnumbing nightmare of a job. To the villager, a simple daily task that obviously brought him much joy. So what is the secret to this man’s happiness?

Are we able to find it in a similar way within ourselves? On the way back from the post office I began to contemplate this question of true and lasting happiness and I inwardly heard: “The Seeker becomes the Seer in one simple shift.” Listening more intently, I waited for the “how” to come... “Simply pull back... pull out of that thought.” Which thought? Any thought we may be enmeshed with. By simply pulling out of our thinking we immediately allow for reality to present itself. Taking a deep breath I now allowed for the words to repeat themselves as a contemplation seed: “The Seeker becomes the Seer in one simple shift. Simply pull back... pull out of that thought... and you are free.” In this placeless place outside of thought we are always met by the Eternal Vastness that is our own true nature. Only here will we be the “Seer” of life as it really is, instead of the “Seeker” after something else. If you’re seeking happiness. Stop! Pull back... out of that thought... and here it is... it is this simple. With Love Leo & Enza

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INTERVIEW I’m also deeply surrendered in a vast emptiness... this is the job of the Master – to present the truth of our own divine presence through the sacred mirror of the Master’s Presence. These last few questions slowly make their way towards an awe and gratitude that is the doorway to the Truth that lies within us all. Leo Drioli: Are many getting it?

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To truly appreciate the content of the following interview, please read part one in InnerSelf (Feb-Apr 09). If you don’t have a copy it’s available online at www.innerself.com.au Now, to recap where we’ve been, in part one Barry Long begins by being very patient with a Leo armed with some appropriate yet intellectual questions and like a lion stalking his prey, waits for the perfect moment to

pounce and crack “me” open to drop me back into stillness and silence... to be in the Presence of the Master Consciousness. The following part two of this interview takes place from a fascinating space. I’m still asking the interviewer’s questions but my mind has stopped, its only doing what a mind is meant to do – inquire. Behind the words there’s a reflected stillness and peace... I’m continuing with the questioning but

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Barry Long: Yes... We can’t really question where anybody is in the depths of them because the subconscious in us goes right down into the purity of God. And “I”, which is the troublemaker in the whole of existence... “I” in that body and in this body if it were not mastered. “I” am the troublemaker and yet “I” can go right down into the depths of the subconscious... And “I” can realise God at that level. Whereas at the top level “I” can be gloomy and be despondent and a pest to myself and everyone around me. So “I” am capable of this... so you can’t judge anyone except by their questions and by their love life usually. LD: Are there any other “Masters-to-be” around you? BL: If you ask me are there any other Masters around me then that would have to excite some imaginary process which I would have to put myself into some other body and I can’t do that because I’m here in this body. So I am Master of now, here, now. Right. When I read what other Masters have said I see that their knowledge is wonderful and great and then I acknowledge that... I acknowledge that inside of me because if I only read... if someone gives me a book by a Master... mostly I don’t read them because you can see by reading their opening that there’s a lot of rubbish in it. But when you read a real Master or a Teacher, because a Teacher’s not a Master... a Teacher’s many many years away from being a Master... it’s taken many years to be a Master and we’ve all got to start off as Teachers. LD: Did you work with any Masters or Teachers yourself? BL: Yes I had a Teacher. My first Teacher came about 3 years after the inner change

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started to happen in me, because in those days... we’re talking about the late 50’s, when there were no Teachers and no Masters around... Everybody’s a Teacher and a Master today... and there were none around then and this man happened to be in Sydney and helped me when this extraordinary change started to happen in me. He helped me by telling me “It’s right, it’s true... what’s happening in you is true.” And that’s what I wanted to know. You need someone who knows what he’s talking about and unfortunately not many people know what they’re talking about, right? So yes, I had him. And I didn’t stay with that... he helped me magnificently. And my Master came to me in London and he was an ordinary man... a young man who was in my teaching and the Truth over a period of time came through him and I know that he knew more than I did and I asked him to teach me and he did for 6 weeks and he gave me my transcendental realisation. LD: Is he still teaching? BL: I don’t know, he’s probably still in London... But I don’t know what he’s been doing lately, but I love him... I love him with a deep appreciation as I love God, because of the great wonder that he had bestowed upon him. LD: Can you go back in your memory to those days before you awakened to the Mastership within you? BL: Let me explain that. “I” in that body listening to those words and reading them and “I” in this body am all that has ever been... right? “I” in that body reading these words was also present as experience as a child... right. And although the human memory is unreliable, the memory that I have which is above the memory in the subconscious is greater than the human memory. And sometimes I am my body listening to these words, sometimes I can make contact with that... but generally speaking, even from a memorable point of view “I” was there and so I have the knowledge of it to a large extent, whether I’ve covered it over with information from scientists, from teachers and everything... my knowledge of Continued on page 31

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While there is no ultimate difference between men and women, it has been my experience that women teachers have a natural understanding of what it means to be fully awake and fully human. A detached and kind of blissful state no longer has the appeal it once had back in the 1970s when I was a spiritual seeker looking for what was then considered to be the ultimate goal: enlightenment. I was younger and naively thought that if I could just have that experience of oneness, then all struggle and pain would melt away and be replaced by infinite love and wisdom. While it is true that realization of the formless or the Absolute is an important part of the journey, the real question is what comes next. Westerners in particular want a spirituality grounded in the practical. This practical approach is what I was looking for when I recently met the first person in my life that I could call enlightened, though I hesitate to use that term because of all the past bagage it carries. For that reason, I often say self realized or awakened. These terms are interchangeable - they describe a genuine, profound shift in the way a person experiences life. The sense of a separate self dissolves. What I notice about someone who is awakened, is that nothing gets in the way of the full expression of love and wisdom, attributes of our true nature at the core of each and every one of us. When I initially saw Pamela Wilson, I had a hard time believing that she was the teacher. She wore jeans and a flannel shirt; her long blonde hair hung loose around her shoulders. She looked much younger than her 50 something years. What made the biggest impression on me is the way Pamela was the same whether cooking oatmeal or sitting in front of a group answering questions — there was no change in her warm, loving presence.

After meeting Pamela, I began to wonder—are there other teachers like her, women who haven’t left ”real” life but who have awakened to their true nature. I was delighted to find that the answer is ”yes”. My search eventually led to writing a book based on interviews with over a dozen women spiritual teachers. Though their backgrounds are diverse, their lives look very much like everyone else’s. They have normal names (with a couple of exceptions). Some have kids, husbands, dogs, bills to pay. In each case, after their awakening, they went back to living life in all its humanness. Instead of resisting the mundane, these women embrace even celebrate - the ordinariness of daily life. For years, spiritual wisdom has been predominantly expressed through male teachers. So it is not surprising that I once understood the spiritual path as a transcendent movement, up and out of lifereaching for a more detached and above it all view. But now with the emergence of more and more female teachers, the feminine perspective has a stronger voice-this is the second half of the spiritual journey, which is characterized by a down and in movement, a return home to the here and now of daily life, the world of form. For most of the women I spoke with, first there was a realization of the absolute, the changeless , the formless. Then there arose a natural desire to return to life relationships, work, the ups and downs of our human world. This return is often called embodiment. While there is no ultimate difference between men and women, it has been my experience that women teachers have a natural understanding of what it means to be fully awake and fully human. Which

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makes sense, just by the very fact that women inhabit a female body that is aligned with the rhythms of the earth. And our roles as mothers, wives, daughters - require us to pay attention to relationship, feelings, and to the practical matters of everyday life. Though I use the word teacher for the sake of convenience, the women I interviewed do not refer to themselves as such. The word implies that they know something we don’t, and this hierarchy creates more separation. They emphasize our sameness - that there is no separation, no meaningful distinction between awakened or not, teacher or student. I was curious to find out what it was like to live from this awakened perspective-what is the difference between my typical day and theirs. When I asked Pamela, she shrugged. “It’s still clean the house, make the food - it’s exactly the same as life before - but worry has been reduced by 90 percent, sense of separation has been reduced by 98 percent. There’s a total knowing. I can’t even call it trust because it is so much stronger than that. ‘Life’ is totally taking care of everything. Who I am, who everyone is - is Life. ” She smiled and sighed. “We can relax and let Life do all the work.” Pamela doesn’t use the word enlightened. Instead, she refers to that shift as someone being completely at rest. Sharon Landrith is a mother and grandmother who lived most of her life in a small town in Kansas. After years on a spiritual quest, the search ended when she experienced her awakening with Adyashanti, a well known “embodiment teacher” from the San Francisco area. Sharon sees no separation between the spiritual and the mundane. “How does it work as you’re doing the dishes, being with a friend, as you’re cleaning your house? It’s the Mystery, the revealing, the liberation, the love -all of that is totally present in the most ordinary events.” Including and especially in relationship. Sharon has been married for 20-some years. Shortly after her realization, she was struggling with a familiar issue in her relationship and decided to talk to Adyashanti about it. “I’ve not ever been heard, especially by the males in my life, and there’s a lot of resentment about that, a lot of defense.” Adya laughed and said, ”What’s new? Every woman I’ve talked to says the same thing. It’s true, isn’t it?” Sharon admitted that it was true. He told her, “Until you can give that to yourself, you will always look for it outside and it will never happen.” For days, Sharon was furious. ”It was the rage, I think, of all women through the centuries,” she acknowledged. “And I knew it. I knew to keep my mouth shut. I just stayed and stayed with it. It was so huge there wasn’t any escaping it. Then it passed. One morning I woke up and it was gone. And I never ever asked my husband for that again. No more was I looking to him to do that for me. It’s like asking for love from everyone, and it cannot happen until there’s a pouring of the love into oneself.” Karen McPhee of Calgary was with her teacher and friend Eckhart Tolle (author of The Power of Now) when she realized her true nature. Karen claims that she is now as much in love with form as she is with the formless. “The first phase is that you withdraw to some degree from normal worldly stuff and go within. You die into stillness, you die into true nature, and you hang out there as long as required. Then the self wants to know its manifestation, to participate in the human experience as the self.” Karen is emphatic about celebrating our humanness. She warns that “a lot of the spiritual teachings, whether intentionally or not, somehow lead to the idea that we’re supposed to transcend the body, the personality. This so often leads to repression or denial. We get the message we have to work on ourselves, improve ourselves. Yet that never leads to freedom. That which is considered unpleasant or what we don’t want to go through, I now worship . . . anger, pain, loss, grief. I celebrate it.” This is an important aspect of a spirituality grounded in the feminine. Everything is welcome, whatever feeling is arising-sadness, anxiety, anger. When asked what you do with strong feelings, Muni Fluss of Nelson, B.C. said simply, “Just let them be.” Muni, asked by Adyashanti to teach, placed her hand on her heart and said, “here anger arises, sadness arises, there’s a touching of the heart. The human being

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is here, it doesn’t want to be excluded and neither do any of these emotions. We are meant to feel.” Sexuality is also welcome. Marlies Cocheret de la Moriniere (also asked to teach by Adyashanti) is not afraid to talk about “women, sex, and love.” She told me that she doesn’t want to be a teacher “who talks about truth only in the sense of emptiness.” At a recent women’s retreat, she challenged the participants, “I’m here to shake everybody’s bootie.” As someone who has been sexually abused and has gone through her own healing process, Marlies says that it’s not enough to just be in the heart. “You wake up, the heart opens, and it’s really warm and loving, but it’s cut off. What happens down here?” she asked, gesturing below her waist. In response to Marlies’ invitation, many women started sharing about their sexuality, commenting that they “didn’t know you could talk about sexuality here. We always just talk about awakeness.” The need for integration is crucial, says Marlies who believes that “this is a time when women need to take their seat. This is the root, the first and second chakra, our ground. We need to come into our power or else nothing is going to change here.” On a global level, Catherine Ingram sees the need for the feminine perspective to bring balance to the world. Catherine, who helped found the Insight Meditation Society in 1976, described how her early years of practice left her “feeling somewhat dry. I didn’t feel much joy or particularly connected in a kind

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of juicy sense to this reality … I always yearned for much more of a heart connection, a more full bodied way of being. I became disillusioned and fell into a deep depression.” Catherine ended her search when she met Papaji (H.W.L. Poonja, a disciple of Ramana, a key figure in nondual teachings). She described her week with him as ”a release of madness with the story of my life, my history, what was missing, what should be, what might have been. And in its place was a deep appreciation for being alive without asking for anything else.That produced a great sense of freedom.” As she looks back, Catherine sees her earlier striving for emptiness from a new perspective. “I see a lot of those t r a n s c e n d e n t views as patriarchal…l et’s transcend into the outer limits, into space, into nothingness, into mind only. But no, that’s not working and hasn’t ever worked,” she laughed. “The only divinity we know is right here in this body and this earth.” Many of the women I interviewed agreed that this is the kind of spirituality we now need-a spirituality grounded in the here and now, fully engaged in the world. This is a view that is inclusive, where all is welcome and embracedthe dark and the light, the relative and the absolute, the human and the divine. And of course, masculine and feminine. While it is not about gender, there is no question that women t e a c h e r s d o have something unique to offer. When I am in the presence of a woman who is fully realized and awake-something in me wakes up. Especially a woman who is ordinary, who is ”just like me.” I see my Self in her eyes and there is this deep recognition of our essential sameness. I am moved to ask: if she can be fully awake and fully humanwhy not me? Why not now? And why not you? Rita Marie Robinson, M.A. is the author of Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Wisdom: The Feminine face of Awakening. She is a writer and a psychotherapist and lives an ordinary life in the mountains of Colorado. You may find out more about the book by visiting www.extraordinarywisdom.net.

through consciousness, leading to freedom and love. Thus it meets the deep human yearning for understanding and connection. Anthroposophy has opened the door to new approaches in a wide range of different spheres of life and work. The fields of education, curative education (for people with disabilities), agriculture, healing, the sciences, economic endeavours, the arts, the social life, religion and psychology have all received fresh impulses from people working out of anthroposophy. Today, in almost every country around the world, initiatives based on the insights arising from anthroposophy are to be found.

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WHAT IS ANTHROPOSOPHY? Our Changing Consciousness It is astonishing when we consider the enormous change in consciousness that has taken place in the Western world over the last 500 years. In 1500AD most Europeans lived in villages based around farming or trades and were embedded in a life shaped by the Christian Church. A new world was about to open up. America had just been rediscovered, Copernicus was soon to propose the revolutionary concept of a sun-centred (rather than earth-centred) solar system, the renaissance was underway in art and the Reformation would soon come to stir and shake the foundations of Christian faith that had been so all embracing in medieval life. Since that time, the scientific paradigm has replaced religion as the dominant method through which we seek to understand our world. In many areas of knowledge and life, we seek proof to support new ideas and understanding; faith or belief on the basis of authority is no longer appropriate. Along with an expanding awareness of our environment, both inner and outer, has come a strengthening of our experience of ourselves as individuals and an emancipation from traditions and dogma that once held us to certain ways of doing and seeing. But the cost for most Western people has been the loss of a sense of a divine, cosmic order in which we feel embedded. Many indigenous peoples still have a connection to their spiritual heritage. This has taken place over a longer time than just this millennium and if we compare ancient cultures to the world today we see an even greater expression of this. In ancient times humanity was guided out of the wisdom of the Mystery Schools. Many people today cannot find a connection to a spiritual home, nor do they necessarily seek one. We live now in a world where human intelligence is seen as the source of ever increasing knowledge. We feel a freedom never before experienced and individuality is paramount. We exercise individual rights and freedoms in a way not known before and it brings with it a great diversity of choice. At times such choice can be overwhelming and we look for a guide to find a

way through or we may avoid the area altogether. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the field of spirituality where a veritable smorgasbord of techniques and paths to self-development can be found.

Seeking the Spirit Many people today are longing to understand more deeply and truly both themselves and their relationship to the world. We search for meaning in our relationships with others and in the life and work we share with them. To many the world of the spirit is a reality, although its landscape and dimensions are not yet so clear. We seek to find our own answers as we travel a path of self knowledge, discovering and developing both soul and spiritual capacities that we may then place in the service of humanity and the earth. Early this century Rudolf Steiner founded the Anthroposophical Society as a place where people seeking to find their connection to the spiritual world, to discover their own spirituality, could come together. He brought anthroposophy into the world, not as something totally new; but the eternal wisdom that has guided humanity through all ages of our time on earth was recast into a form suited to our present day. Rudolf Steiner, (1861 to 1925), was a spiritual researcher who had developed his faculty for perception in the spiritual world to a high degree. He was able to give insight into the nature of the human being and the world in which we live and to place it in the context of past and future evolution of the world. In the books that he wrote and the many lectures he gave, Steiner elaborated among other things the means by which the modern person may find their path to the spirit, and difficulties commonly encountered along the way. Anthroposophy lives as seed within each human being, providing a methodology that can lead to a new relationship to our inner life as well as to technology, the environment and most of all to our fellow human beings. It also places our modern times in the much larger context of human and world evolution, the main purpose of which is the development of individual human spiritual capacities

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There are over 900 Waldorf Schools and hundreds more new pre-school initiatives around the world today. Parents everywhere are asking similar questions about their children’s education. ¨ How can we educate so that students can grow towards the future with what they learn, taking it with them into life? ¨ How can we give them courage and confidence for the future, one in which they are active and creative and feel a sense of meaning and purpose? ¨ How can we strengthen the individual so that they can develop and harmonize their abilities and find their place in the community? Waldorf/Steiner education meets these challenges with an education that is alive and full of wonder and strives to awaken the inner life of the child. It develops the student’s capacity to learn, to be open to life and to develop a connection to the world. It does this largely through a curriculum and an approach that rests on an understanding of human development. Each stage if fully entered and development is supported, provides powers that grow and transform to new capacities in the next stage. Local manifestations of Waldorf education are the Mt Barker Waldorf and Willunga Waldorf schools and more recently the Steiner stream at Trinity Gardens Primary School. Jody Good is a student of Anthroposophy. For more information about Anthroposophy please phone 8223 1841 or email bookcentre@internode.on.net.

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Relaxed, calm and clear What is meditation? Because there are many quite common misconceptions about meditation, it’s good from time to time to come back to the basics and have a clear idea of exactly what meditation is and what it does. Meditation is the art of being able to deliberately relax your body and calm your mind whenever you choose. This is a simple skill which people find, to their surprise, is easy to do once you learn how to do it properly. You don’t need any special postures or take on any religious or philosophical beliefs. You learn to meditate in exactly the same way as you would learn any other skill like sport, music or any other kind of training. With meditation you learn how to calm yourself quickly and let go of physical tension and mental stress. You also learn how to watch your thoughts and emotions instead of getting caught in them as we usually do, and from this you discover how clear you mind can be and how aware you can become of the rich life around and within you. Of course we have many different ways of relaxing, from watching television, swimming, walking, reading and so on, to having a drink with friends. But they can be a bit hit and miss and one of the things you’ll notice is that even though your body may relax, your mind still keeps up its busy schedule of planning, hoping and worrying. Even when we sleep our minds keep going churning away over the things which concern us, so that we can wake up feeling just as tired as when we went to bed. Meditation, on the other hand, is the art of deliberately being able to calm you mind as well as relaxes your body, so that you can do this whenever you choose. Paradoxically, you calm your mind by giving it something to focus on. It’s exactly like training a puppy to sit. It will get up and wander around, but as you keep bringing it back and rewarding it, the puppy learns to sit in one place. Even if you have sleeping problems, the technique

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is the same: to focus your mind on a meditation so that it has somewhere to rest instead of running through its usual ‘to do’ list. The secret of concentration Meditation has been part of my life for a long time now and I still find it an incredibly beautiful and blissful thing to do. While in Paris studying to be a concert pianist, I discovered the big secret of concentration through learning to meditate. This is that in order for you mind to work well and efficiently, your body needs to be relaxed. Instead of fighting or punishing your body to keep it still and quiet as we were all taught to do in school, you can look after it first, let it relax, and then you find you can concentrate well. A businessman who came to Lifeflow to learn meditation sat quietly through the first four weeks of the course saying nothing. On the fifth week he told the class how he had been advised to learn meditation and how sceptical he had been. He ran his own business, was working ridiculous hours and so was always exhausted and stressed. The idea of relaxing and being calm in order to be more efficient sounded absurd to him, but he had decided to try what he had learned and so put it into practice. He said that he had waited until the end of the month because he wanted to see for himself what the outcome would be. To his surprise he was working less hours, having the weekends off and yet everything seemed to be being done in time. So he waited to check to bottom line and found that in this time his business finances had improved markedly. Being calm and concentrated is an extremely pleasant state, and there are three qualities which always arise once the mind settles. You are relaxed, calm and clear. Your body is relaxed Firstly your body feels more relaxed. As the muscles let go you become aware of more and more subtle levels of letting go. You may also become aware of the habitual tightness and discomfort caused by

AWAKENING the tension that is being carried in your body. You will notice your body becoming stiller and stiller as it rests more and more in a state of balance. As you go deeper you may find you reach a point where you physically cannot move you are so relaxed – rather like that moment when you first wake up from sleep and find it difficult to move. You r senses can become more alert and your sense experience more vivid as you open more and more to the sense world around and within you. Your emotions are calm In the same way that you body comes to its natural point of balance, so your emotions become stiller and stiller and eventually reach a point of complete calm. This is like an inner stillness – a sense of peace and ease with you. You may feel quiet within yourself as the normal emotional conflicts – the worry, busyness, and sense of pressure – subside. This can open up to a feeling of being held, of being embraced by the sense world around you and in you, so that you have a feeling of resting and floating in these sensations. Your mind is clear As your senses open your thinking slows down – and you may also notice this. There will be times when you may notice spaces in your meditation – the spaces between thoughts. This sense of spaciousness can be quite luxurious as you feel the relief of being free from the cramped cage of thoughts we normally live in. From this space you may find that you are able to watch anything and everything with a sense of clarity and detachment – of not getting caught. You can be aware of what is happening but have the space not to get caught up in it. A checklist for meditation Does your body feel more relaxed? Has you mind settled so that your emotions feel stiller and more calm? Do you have a sense of having more room – of space, of feeling clearer – so that your mind is not so cramped and tight? These are the three signs of meditation – relaxed, calm and clear. Dr. Graham Williams has thirty years’ experience in teaching meditation, is the Director of The Lifeflow Meditation Centre and an adjunct lecturer at Flinders University. His first book Insight and Love is in its third edition and his new book Life in Balance has just been released. It is available online and in bookshops in Adelaide. The Lifeflow Centre provides regular meditation courses in their city studio and retreats in a relaxing hills setting. P 8353 0000 W www.lifeflow.com.au

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Enlightenment Enlightenment? with LINDA CLAIR

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Your Centre of Being You’ve probably heard of the phrase “being centred”. Generally it refers to being focused, aware and totally present. If you play a sport you might prepare yourself by closing your eyes and taking a breath. If you are about to do something that requires concentration you might first draw yourself inward. Even if you are about to relax, you might look at your surroundings, make yourself comfortable and tap into a sense of contentment and steadiness within. The ancient yogis called the state of being centred, “in your seat” or the Sanskrit term, asana, posture or seat. The universe holds your unique asana, or seat, no matter where you are physically, mentally or spiritually. The challenge is how well you sit in it. To explore the experience of this, you might want to take a moment to notice how you are seated in yourself right now. Are you comfortable? Perhaps you feel settled, connected and in harmony. Being centred often carries a sense of strength and clarity. Or are you uncomfortable? Perhaps thrown off for any number of reasons— longstanding issues or everyday challenges. Self-criticism is a clever adversary to feeling centred. Naturally you are more wellseated when you are pleased with the way your life is flowing. But can you maintain your centre in a storm? Outside circumstances act upon us to un-seat us. Sometimes you can feel shocked or knocked about. You can be engaged in external or internal battles. But, even when you are experiencing big challenges and intense emotions you can be centred. Actually, sitting in intense emotion is a method of working through it. Consider, for example, the difference of taking the time to sit and experience anger rather than flinging it. Or feeling sadness rather than pushing it away. Here you can be firmly seated and acknowledge it. “I am sitting in confusion. I am sitting in frustration. I am sitting in a feeling of lack.” You remain totally connected to your seat while fully experiencing heightened emotion at the same time. YOUR OWN SACRED SPACE At a deeper level, your seat is an inner sacred space. This centre of being is your connection to your divine nature and is you as your spiritual Self. It is the posture of expansion and wisdom.

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How do you build upon and maintain your centre of being? Through effort and awareness. The practice of observing yourself gives you the opportunity to notice how you are seated—when you are centred and when you have wobbled. Even noticing you are off your seat allows you to become more steady. The practice of meditation allows you to investigate the nature of the mind and over time gives you the ability to redirect the negative thinking that unseats you. And, the more you recognise the times you feel centred, the easier it is to get back to it when you are unseated. Being centred gives you a sense of scale, a power to see beyond the flux of everyday life. You expand your sense of being and you experience your life with awareness, wonder, understanding and acceptance. INQUIRY: AT YOUR DEEPEST CORE Clear away any physical or mental agitation by taking a deep breath or focusing on the emotional centre of your heart. Gently inquire: “Who am I at my deepest core?” “What is the experience of my highest spiritual centre?” “How can I merge into the peace of being centred?” Allow the inquiry to resonate and investigate how you feel. MEDITATION: CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE Take the point of view that you are the centre of the universe. Become acutely aware of how your life unfolds from within. Just as you can move your arm, consider how every word you say and every action you take comes from within. Close your eyes and meditate on the universe unfolding from within. CONTEMPLATION: PERSPECTIVE When you shift into the perspective that you are the centre, the experience changes. Swami Dayananda (Nancy Jackson) is the Director of the Adelaide Shiva Yoga Meditation Centre at 79 Military Road, Semaphore. The Centre conducts Saturday night Satsangs, and courses on meditation and self-inquiry along with regular yoga classes. Join us for this year’s Meditation Retreat in the Clare Valley: “Spiritual Direction”. Contact (08) 8242 4929 or www.meditationyoga.com.au for more information.

Q: Why do you say that we need to work to become enlightened? You also say that the separate individual is an illusion – it doesn’t exist. So isn’t any work done by this illusory individual also illusory? What can be the point of it? Linda: You still believe you are a separate individual until you prove that it’s an illusion. That’s what you have to do – prove to yourself that this belief in a separate individual is not the Truth – and you have to work to do this. It has taken a lot of time and effort to create this individual, so it takes a lot of time and effort, which is almost like rewinding the clock, to become free of the illusion. I say that the separate self is an illusion because that is what I have realised. That’s what the Truth is. This idea of separateness is what causes all our suffering. We think we are all special, separate individuals. We are all unique in a way, but deep down, we are all the same. Everyone and everything is the same. It’s just energy. That’s what you realise – it’s just this intense life energy. The individual, which is really the mind, does not want to be free of itself, because enlightenment means the subjugation of the mind, so it is not the mind that is doing the work. It’s something else – it’s love of something other than yourself. It’s pure consciousness that is working towards it, but it’s not working towards enlightenment, it’s working at being free of what

you know is not real, which is the separate individual. You need to keep putting in effort to centre yourself, using your body to prove to yourself that you are actually here, and then the mind gradually weakens. But it takes a lot of effort to keep holding your ground – to stay here, rather than wishing you were somewhere else, or thinking about what you did yesterday, or ten years ago. You need to become as grounded in your body as you possibly can. This illusory individual is made up of the past – thoughts and emotions (which are really just strong thoughts). That’s what it is; it’s not real, not substantial. Even when you are feeling sublimely still, you need to let go of this. You need to keep going more and more deeply, seeing that it never ends, because Now is not a finite thing. It’s timeless. You never get to the bottom of Now. It’s infinity. Even though you might get to a point that people call enlightenment, where you become Now, even then you see that you can go more deeply into it. The depth is endless. But after the point of enlightenment there’s no fear of going more deeply, and there is also no desire to go deeper. It becomes the natural state. But before that point you need to make an incredible amount of effort to keep staying here. It takes a lot of effort and energy just to be here. Now is a very energetic state. Stillness is very, very fast. The separate individual or ego has no interest whatsoever in you being here now. It feeds on time, so it has no interest in you becoming timeless. When there is no ego,

there is only action. There is no delay involved in action – no time. When there are no thoughts, there is no ego, there is no acting any more, there’s just action. You become action. There is no-one there to think about what you’re doing. Everything that needs to happen happens. But in a way nothing is happening. In the deepest sense there is just Now. Linda Clair is a non-sectarian teacher, and is also the author of the book ‘What do you Want?’ She teaches mainly at the Simple Meditation Centre in Crafers West in the Adelaide Hills. For more information, please phone David on 8339 7848 or visit www.simplemeditation.net

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AWAKENING

ATTACHMENT

What does it mean to ‘let go’ Most spiritual traditions teach us that letting go of attachment is a necessary part of our spiritual practice. And yet, when we really look at our lives, we realize that this ‘letting go’ is no small thing. When we engage in some sincere self inquiry, we see that our attachments run very deep indeed, and embrace most aspects of our lives. We see that we are attached to our image, our possessions, our loved ones, our jobs, our homes, our pets, our status, our roles, our emotions, our views, our beliefs, our bodies, our achievements, our habits, our memories, our money – the list goes on and on. When we look at the reality of the multitude of attachments in our lives, we might start to wonder what’s wrong with this picture. What is it we don’t understand. Are we really supposed to just ‘let go of attachment’? What does it mean to ‘let go’? What actually is ‘attachment’? We usually think of attachment as an attachment to things, and as we can see from the list above, these things can be part of either our inner or outer worlds. But as we look a little deeper, we see that the fundamental glue that attaches us to these things is actually the desire to feel good, or at least better than we do now. The things we are attached to all give us pleasure, and if they don’t exactly give us pleasure, then they help us avoid discomfort in some way. The fundamental attachment is to the pleasure itself, rather than the things themselves that create the pleasure. For example, the things we’re attached to may give us the pleasure of familiarity, as with old habits and old friends, or the pleasure of predictability, as with roles and patterns of relating, or the pleasure of the loving feelings we share with those close to us. Alternatively, they may help us avoid the discomfort of the anxiety we would feel without our social standing, or the discomfort of the physical suffering we would have without sufficient money.

The origins of attachment to pleasure are profound, as they lie in both the physical and the spiritual realm. In the physical realm, our bodies are hard wired for survival, and pleasure and pain are crucial parts of the evolutionary survival signalling system. When we experience physical pain, it’s a signal that our survival is threatened by illness or injury, and our instinctual response is to do whatever we can to stop the pain and the threat. On the other hand, we are also instinctually driven towards pleasurable physical states such as a full belly, sexual expression, and the relaxation inherent in belonging, because they each enhance our bodily survival. But it’s not just our physical instincts that drive us to attach to pleasure. One aspect of our true spiritual Being is actually a complete and delicate fulfilment and contentment, and at some level we all know this, even if this knowledge is largely unconscious. Somewhere inside we all feel the drive towards this state of sweet, complete contentment. But inevitably we misinterpret it, and imagine that our fulfilment resides in the states of our psyche and the things of the world. So we see that the drive to attach is motivated by extremely powerful forces, both physical and spiritual, and that we are all in the same boat, getting attached to almost anything that maximises pleasure and minimises pain. However, there is a very basic problem with this way of being, in that any time we desire a state more pleasurable than the one we’re in, we are rejecting ourselves as we actually are in that moment. It is not possible to get rid of our attachments without rejecting the innate parts of ourselves that are deeply and fundamentally attached to pleasure. In trying to reject our attachments, we actually compound the problem and cause ourselves immense suffering. In this deep self rejection we move even further from the true fulfilment of living in Being.

Once we recognise this truth, then we see that striving to make ourselves happy in the old familiar ways is actually pointless and self defeating. We can start to feel as though we are in a no-win situation - attachment is inevitable, and keeps us from the true fulfilment of Being, but trying to get rid of it also keeps us from that fulfilment. There is an answer to this dilemma, a third way, which we may not see at first. It is the compassionate acceptance of our situation exactly as it is. We can simply accept that as human beings, sometimes we feel pain, and sometimes we feel pleasure. We can recognise that we have a preference for pleasure and the things that seem to bring us pleasure. We can just be with these truths, without trying to change anything, and without trying to hang on to the pleasure or avoid the pain. We can understand that rejecting or trying to change any part of ourselves or our experience can only lead to suffering. So ‘letting go of attachment’ becomes letting go of needing to be any particular way. Nothing more, and nothing less. We start to see that true ‘letting go’ consists of bringing as much acceptance as we can to what we are actually experiencing in the moment, be it pleasurable or painful. It means embracing and inquiring into the attachments to the things and pleasures we have, without trying to change them, so that we can simply be with them as deeply as possible. Eventually, as we come to understand more and more deeply the truth of our desires, they do start to lose their hold on us, but unfortunately we cannot push or control or speed up this process. All we can do is keep sincerely inquiring into our truth in the moment. As we do this, we slowly but inevitably move closer and closer to Being. We eventually discover for ourselves that residing in Being is the very deepest desire of our heart, and the true and profound fulfilment of our soul. Last night my teacher taught me The lesson of poverty: Having nothing and wanting nothing. I am a naked man standing Inside a mine of rubies, Clothed in red silk. Rumi With grateful acknowledgement to A.H.Almaas, especially Diamond Heart Book 2 Ch 4. Persephone Maywald has been a student of the Diamond Approach to self realization since 1986, and is a Teacher in Training in this spiritual path. She is currently offering 10 Low-fee Individual Sessions for those interested in experiencing the Diamond Approach. She also offers Study Groups on the writings of A.H.Almaas, founder of this path. She is also a transpersonal psychologist. Contact her at 0435 014 821 or persephone@diamondsoul.com.au. For more information see www.diamondsoul.com.au, the site for the Diamond Approach in Adelaide.

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Light & Sound with PHIL MORIMITSU

The Light of God One time I was driving with two friends and my dog Fish through Canada in my VW van. We’d been travelling for several hours on a sense-deadening straight highway through green corn and wheat fields of Manitoba, and while the scenery was pleasant, it was getting a bit monotonous. The distinct sound of the VW’s engine, like a toy machine gun firing in a well-padded tin can, was putting me into a nodding halfsleep. One of my buddies was at the wheel and I was sitting in the front passenger seat, slowly being hypnotized by the straight rows of green stalks. Green stalks. Green stalks. Green stalks. Green… green… green… and suddenly, YELLOW! The greenery exploded into acres and acres of huge, brilliant yellow flowers. “Look at that!” I exclaimed, snapping the other two guys out of the lull we’d been in. It was a field of sunflowers and their faces were all pointed in the same direction – at the sun, of course. Until we drove past that certain point on the road, their faces were hidden to us on the highway, but once we reached that specific point, all their faces showed at once in a wonderful burst. My sleepy brain tried figuring out why they all faced one direction like that, when I recalled what I’d learned in fifth grade science class; that plants get their food from sunlight through photosynthesis. Thinking this through, I reasoned that some animals ate the plants, and some humans ate the animals (the vegetarians of us just ate the plants). I realized that we’re all essentially getting much of our energy from the light. So when you think about it, in a very literal sense, we are all beings of light, gaining our sustenance from the Light emanating from the heart of God. So what color is this Light of God? From Sri Harold Klemp, the Mahanta, Living ECK Master of ECKANKAR, I learned that the higher in the inner worlds you travel in consciousness, the whiter or clearer the light becomes. I wondered, why white light? Here’s what came to me: what would happen if you were to have colored lights of the primary colors focused so they all shone on one spot? You’d get a white light (but this won’t work if you’re trying to mix paints - you’ll just get a mushy dark gray mess). The reason for

this as I learned again from my fifth grade science teacher (and most likely you did too around this age), is because white is not a color, it’s the presence of all colors. If you don’t have access to colored lights, here’s an inverted way to see how this works: hold a clear glass prism up to the sun. What would you see? You’d most likely see the colors of a rainbow because the clear glass filters the individual colors out of the white light. It’s the same thing with sounds. If you could take all the sounds in the universe and put them together, you’d get one, great over-sound, and what you’d hear is the HU. The HU is all sounds combined, and corresponds to the white or clear light. You can also hear the HU in all sounds if you listen carefully. If you’ve ever been on a lookout over a city or on top of a tall building, you can hear this HU in the din below. You can hear it in songs, voices, in nature, and even machines as they hum along. So in our purest state of existence, we are white Light and Sound, or the HU. And each time we are able to see this inner white light and hear this inner white sound or HU, we are in harmony with our true selves, where we came from, and where we’re going – back to our true home in the heart of God.

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One way you can get closer to this heart of God is simply by aligning yourself by singing the vibration, HU. But doing it mechanically probably won’t do much for you; it’s best if it’s sung with your whole being, thinking and feeling love in your heart. You may hear that funny high-pitched buzzing or ringing inside your head or see some little dots of light. Those are coming from God. If you can let them flow through your entire being, they can transport you to higher states of consciousness. Once you get the hang of this, you start seeing and hearing the Light and Sound of God in all aspects of your life. They can help you make better decisions, show you solutions to tough problems, and raise you from bad moods to the joy and happiness that is your birthright. Phil Morimitsu is the author of In the Company of ECK Masters: Real-Life Experiences With Spiritual Masters in the Twentieth Century and the Seeker. An American artist and writer, Morimitsu has traveled worldwide giving talks about his books and about Eckankar. Currently, he lives and works in Hong Kong.

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‘In the distance, a slight ripple of white light sin uousl or k ed sinuousl uouslyy wwor its way outward from the center center.. T hough its siz as near l y sizee wwas insignificant, I felt its deepp motion stir ring dee inside me. Closer it rolled, like a hunter closing in on a trapped animal. I could not move, nor did I have the strength or will to resist. Faster and lar largg er it ggrr e w, until it surged, a tidal wave of blinding light. With the rage of ten thousand roaring lions, it crashed furiously thr ough me through me.. My hear t and the last vestiges of my small self were ripped aapar par t with the awful finality of a giant oak tree being tor n up bbyy its rroots oots in a stor m. With a sound that shocked and awakened e v er y cell in m myy uni univv er se se,, the fur y of the wave washed through me. The wave passed. A lonely wail trailed off into a quiet sobbing, a soft trickle of wwaa ter ter,, lik likee a subsiding tide. The weeping was mine- but the tear s wwer er eree of jo joyy and forgiveness, of compassion and love, f or aatt last the tr ue self I had longed for had embraced me. I wwhisper hisper ed softl hispered softlyy. This time the words came out. “Y es “Yes es,, I desir desiree to lo lovv e , to gi givv e ser vice to all of life.” ’

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International Co-Freemasonry A Pathway of Degrees Ask a non-mason what a Freemason is, and you will probably be told that he is someone who belongs to a men-only club called a Lodge, whose members perform strange rituals in funny aprons. You may also be told that, outside their lodges masons do charitable work while pursuing business and career contacts advantageous to themselves. You are unlikely to be told is that there is actually no such thing as a single body called ‘The Freemasons,’ that there are in fact many Masonic orders worldwide, with differing rituals and often widely different priorities. Moreover, although most of these do indeed admit only men, there are also Masonic orders for women, and for men and women working together on equal terms; International Co-Freemasonry is one such. It was founded in France in the late nineteenth century, by a group of masons who realized—even before the dawn of our liberated age that the exclusion of women from Freemasonry was a ridiculous anachronism. The new order soon spread to England, from where its further growth was no doubt facilitated by the trade route network of the British Empire. It eventually arrived in Australia via India. Co-Freemasonry has never

been a large order, but it does exist in many countries and therefore has a global reach. It is organized in national federations, with a Mother Lodge located in Paris. So what do we, as Co-Freemasons do? Yes, we do meet in Lodges, wear aprons, and work rituals, but why? To answer that question we need to understand what a ritual is, and what purpose it serves. A ritual is an agent of personal and collective transformation. It is an enacted drama designed to take its participants inwards from the outer world, to deeper and higher levels of consciousness, so as to facilitate a quickening of their spiritual evolution. Signs, symbols, and roleplay are all used to achieve these results; but a sceptic might ask, how, and why does it work in the way you say it does? Let us picture this in terms of energy. We are surrounded by energies of all sorts, energies of earth, air, fire, and water, before we even begin to consider those finer energies of the Inner Planes emanating from higher levels of consciousness. Now we know that energies—at all levels interact with each other and with ourselves. Let us also not forget that our bodies, minds, and spirits are in themselves complexes of these energies, and all therefore part of a web

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of life in which the macrocosm is reflected in the microcosm, and vica-versa. Has it not been perfectly summed up by the Emerald Tablet of Hermes—‘as above, so below’? However, it is in the co-ordination, and cooperative channeling of energies that ritual comes into its own. Think of a waterfall. Visualize this free energy going just anywhere, as water plunges over a lip of earth into a chasm. Then imagine a hydro-electric power station harnessing some of that energy. Untamed, the energy exists in its own right independently of the station operators, yet through the interacting energy of their minds human beings can work with this force, harnessing it for the common good. That is what a ritual can do for its participants, namely channel higher energies for good, by gradually transforming those working the ritual. Freemasonry however—in any form is not for the impatient. It is a step-by-step pathway, or, if you prefer the symbol a pilgrimage of degrees, because we admit to ourselves that no one can absorb the deeper truths of existence all at once. It takes, on average about two years to reach the degree of Master Mason, and there are higher degrees after that if one wishes to seek them. The alchemists of old knew only too well that real, lasting transformation takes time, so we discount the siren voices of those cults and systems that promise everything in a hurry. Have they not all too often been found wanting, when the luckless devotee is confronted by a crisis of life-changing proportions? So, is this a pathway for you? There are no limits to how far it can take you. The ‘ladder of ascent’ is infinite, for those willing to advance with patience through ritual and symbol, while cooperating on every level with others on the path. Co-Freemasonry is an organization whose system is part of the Western Mystery Tradition. There are others, some of which cultivate a more intellectual approach, with the emphasis on correspondence style study rather than ritual, but in Freemasonry ritual is the primary focus as a tool of teaching and transformation. Experience has taught us that the type of ‘knowing’ engendered by ritual practice is a true ‘gnosis’—to use the Greek term, a knowing based on direct perception, rather than on a theoretical assent to certain ideas. Our order—in Australia at least is not large, but we believe that what we are doing has value on many levels, and if, as we move through the Cusp of the Ages—at this crisis point in history you think that Co-Freemasonry might be a path for you, then contact details for the Adelaide Lodge can be found in our advertisement.

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Taking Things Spiritually I recently completed the 5day intensive training with Dr. Darren Weissmann in the LifeLine technique in Hahndorf. After returning so inspired with a return to my ‘futz pah’ -as Darren would say - and after experiencing a personal Lifeline session with one of his assistants with the intent of experiencing power and safety in thriving financially – within 5 days I had the shocking experience of having my wallet stolen at a 50th birthday party of an old friend’s in a very well-to-do part of town. No-one else’s things were stolen but mine. After experiencing a lovely afternoon with good friends and beautiful surroundings this experience was hard to comprehend. Besides being shocking that someone at that party would steal, it was the inconvenience of all my ID being taken and having to cancel my arrangements the whole next day to handle all the repercussions and not have access to any money or credit until the new cards came through. I know too much to stay stuck at the level of blame, however, what it really brought to my awareness was the feelings of injustice of being victimised by this ‘treacherous act.’ ‘What you can’t feel, you can’t heal.’ says Bob Mandel in Open Heart Therapy. So I allowed myself to first feel and own all the feelings fully, not censoring them. Once I was aware of them, I started to recognise what they reminded me of – of other times when I had felt that it was so unkind, treacherous, cruel and awful for someone to want to do things intentionally against me and how victimised I had felt then too. Dr. Darren Weissman mentioned a great reminder statement in the Lifeline Training many times: ‘In-

stead of taking it personally, take it spiritually.’ * After initially taking it personally because it did tap into my feeling level, I started to take it spiritually, by taking 100% responsibility for everything in my life even if I did not like it. By doing this then I could open up to what it was I was healing –what it was that was the set up to heal something that was already in me from the past and wanted to be healed and released by my recognition of it in the present. If I had not had the experience of having my wallet stolen, I would not have felt those feelings and though I would not wish that to happen to me consciously, I know that I am not given more than I can handle without being given the strength and the ability to handle it. Thus I could trust that it happened for a good purpose and only good things could come of it. Even though it felt awful at the time –the Higher Self in me always uses whatever the ego/fear aspect of me creates to take me home to healing and wholeness. Once I felt, recognised and owned the feelings that were not of Love, then I could extend Love, Trust, Forgiveness, Blessing and Gratitude to 1. the person who stole the wallet. 2. to me for pulling in that pain and 3. to the whole situation. After practising this for a whole week I feel so at peace with all of it and genuinely thank and bless this person for giving me such an experience where really I did not lose my wallet, money and credit cards. I believe we really cannot lose anything that we are meant to have, that is of value to us and that is for our highest good. (They have all been replaced by the way.) In-

stead I gained profound, true peace and forgiveness for myself letting go of deep, old guilt that pulled in that experience as punishment (taking it personally) and also for healing (taking it spiritually) from the Whole Mind’s perspective in bringing Love and Truth to my response around it. By setting my intent in a LifeLine session around thriving financially - it was revealed to me what was in the way of that, which I needed to become aware of and then extend healing to with love and forgiveness, namely anger and deep unconscious guilt that tells the lie that I do not deserve that. My good friend and teacher, Annie Marosy, who wrote the book The Money Program, said in an email to me today “…it reminds me of an old tape I had of Louise Hay talking about money. She said: ‘Often when people start to work on their money issues, the first thing that happens is that they lose their wallet!!’ True. It safely brings up all the stuff to the surface to work on….” Dr. Darren Weissman was a leading feature in the last issue of Innerself. See www.infiniteloveandgratitude.com JULIE WAY© Julie Way is an Adelaide Rebirther/Breath Therapist and Personal/Spiritual Development Consultant as well as the author of the book Personal Mastery She has recently published an inspirational booklet Thoughts for a Miraculous Life as a herald to her third book The Miraculous Life© (work in progress) in which she expands on the above subject. Julie presents regular lectures in Adelaide on a Friday evenings. (See advertisement this issue.) She can be contacted P. 08-84439162 or julieway@ozemail.com.au

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Love Is The Secret I have just returned from Sydney after attending the 2nd International Conference on Ayurveda and Yoga – Embracing Ancient Wisdom in Modern Times. There was an abundance of competent, knowledgeable presenters, all of which inspired and motivated the attendees, who were hungry for information about how to implement the Ayurvedic Lifestyle in their own lives and that of their clients. There were presentations from Ayurveda and Yoga in daily life to Discovering the Secrets of Pulse Reading, to The Healing Power of Mantra to Vedic Astrology and even an introduction to Aboriginal Bush Medicine. We also learned and were given statistics about the main ‘ailments’ of society today and what to do about it. One Swami who spoke on the “Mystery of your Destiny” told us that the whole world works on spiritual principles and that everything is governed by law. He asked if we needed to know this. The answer was, YES WE DO! He went on to talk about the law of cause and effect. He stated that everything came from thought, and we should not ignore our mind. What is our destiny? he asked. “Simple” was the answer. “The divine cycle of birth and death. Love, Faith and Knowledge.” It is the part about “Love” I wanted to talk about. It occurred to me that all the knowledge in the world can come to so much more when there is love in the heart and mind of the one that imparts or shares that knowledge. The heart has its own intelligence does it not? And when one’s heart and mind is united, with a single purpose, the result has the potential to be so very dynamic and life changing. Life takes on a different meaning. We live in a very commercial world, where materialism is the focus of many who use it as a sense of security for themselves

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and their families. The word ‘love’ is hardly used in our everyday life, especially at work! I remember reading an article in a business magazine some years ago about a consultancy that was piloting a new program in a large engineering company. The program included employees talking about loving each other. I believe several employees resigned as they could not cope with this concept and the end result was the program failed. The thing is, that is exactly what we need – LOVE. And we need it every day like we need food and sleep. We need it when we think, when we talk and when we act. Our words need to be congruent with our actions. Why do we wait for tragedy to strike before we dig out love and compassion for our fellow human beings, from the depth of our hearts? Why is this word, and the feelings that come from experiencing it in its pure form so dormant in our society? Love has healing properties like no other medicine I know. It can stir the soul and awaken the spirit. It is free and it is pure light which guides our path and helps to make us ‘see’ clearer. It gives us the courage to drive fear out of our life and face challenges with faith and certitude. It is like a mirror reflecting the sun, radiating its warmth all around us. Can you imagine what the world would look like if we ‘loved’ just a little bit more? Try it today. Tell someone you love them. Be sincere, dig out that compassion, dust it off and project it onto someone you care about. Tell them, show them and watch what happens. Perhaps look at someone you think you do not love. Find something in them that is positive, just one thing, focus on it, blow it out, like a balloon so that it overshadows the other things you think you do not like about this person. Watch what happens. The program reported in the business magazine was ahead of its time and yes, there is a place for telling your coworkers that you

love them. Have the courage to be a trail blazer in your workplace and in your life - and make a difference! My role model and mentor, ‘Abdul-Baha whom I love very much says this about love. “Know thou of a certainty that Love is the secret of God’s holy Dispensation, the manifestation of the All-Merciful, the fountain of spiritual outpourings. Love is heaven’s kindly light, the Holy Spirit’s eternal breath that vivifieth the human soul. Love is the cause of God’s revelation unto man, the vital bond inherent, in accordance with the divine creation, in the realities of things. Love is the one means that ensureth true felicity both in this world and the next. Love is the light that guideth in darkness, the living link that uniteth God with man, that assureth the progress of every illumined soul. Love is the most great law that ruleth this mighty and heavenly cycle, the unique power that bindeth together the diverse elements of this material world, the supreme magnetic force that directeth the movements of the spheres in the celestial realms. Love revealeth with unfailing and limitless power the mysteries latent in the universe. Love is the spirit of life unto the adorned body of mankind, the establisher of true civilization in this mortal world, and the shedder of imperishable glory upon every high-aiming race and nation.” Katina Jones is the Founder and Managing Director of Aspects of Healing and Equals International, College of Integrated Healthcare, 25 Leigh St., Adelaide, phone (08) 8110 1200.

When trauma is mentioned, the average person thinks of a horrific incident such as a serious accident, war, sexual and/or physical abuse, death of a parent and so forth. Usually one’s mind is turned to, what I would call ‘Gross level trauma’ something obvious and that took place on the gross/ material plane. This is the reason why so many people experience not being able to connect their depression (or other psycho – physical ailments) to a cause that is plausible to their mind. If they did not experience what their mind considers an obvious trauma, then the cause of their depression, or what we know as mental illness, is somewhat a mystery to them. In the last few decades, due to techniques such as Cathartic style Breathwork, what I like to call the ultimate ‘defence displacement technique’, in that it displaces the barrier of defence between the conscious and unconscious levels of awareness, we have been able to uncover the many levels of what can best be described as ‘Subtle level trauma’. Types of trauma that we all have suffered from simply by participating in the human experience. It starts as early as conception. When we are a discarnate soul waiting to slip into the dividing cells that are the start of new human life, we are very aware of the real motives of why our parents are wanting to bring a child into this world. If it is a pure act of love – then great, we came from love, and through love, into the world and have a good start on our self worth. If mum though was having thoughts that if she had a child she will find fulfilment, or is conditioned by society and family values to have children when she may not necessarily want to deep down, then usually at a soul level a person takes on a belief that their existence is about making other people happy and

will grow up as one of those classic ‘nice’ people who are always looking to do something for others as this is what they think deep down gives them value. They will live with a belief along the lines of ‘‘I am here to fulfil other peoples needs’’. If dad was having insecurities in the relationship and was having thoughts of having a child to maximize the chances of his beloved staying with him, then on a soul level a person will decide something like ’I am here to be used by people’ and will suffer putting the wants and needs of others before their own. These are just two examples of a possible myriad of scenarios. Just from these two classic archetypal woundings, can you get a sense of the foundation of feelings of low self worth and self perception that comes with depression? We next go to the in-utero experience. If the moment of conception can be so impactful what do you think can occur within the nine month period in the womb? A whole book could be written on the possible subtle level trauma scenarios that can occur in this period, I will therefore only touch upon one that I have found to recur the most in my fifteen years of taking people through Rebirthing Breathwork sessions. The classic is mum and dad have a conversation or even just a ‘thought’ of preferring a girl or boy. That’s right, we are that sensitive/ psychic as infants that we know and hear what is going on outside of the womb, even in our parents’ minds and are constantly processing the information. I mean it is only human to have a private moment of preference or have this discussion with your partner. The misinterpretation of the child in the womb though, if they are the sex opposite of the preference, is along the lines of ‘I am not loved because I am a girl and dad wants

a boy’’ or vice versa. In that moment a child decides they are not loved and to be loved they need to disown their female or male essence and try and take on the characteristics of the opposite sex. I bet you could think of a few people in your life who have the emotional/ energetic characteristics of the opposite sex that they are. Think how many women out there are trying to be masculine and how many men are out there being feminine. There is a massive inner conflict within the archetypal foundations of their psyches. Do you think they experience inner peace, believing at a very deep unconscious level they are not loved for who they are in essence? Do you think they may experience feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and despair that comes with trying to change what cannot actually be changed? The same feelings that come with ‘depression’. We move along to the birth trauma. Like the in-utero traumas, a whole book or two could be written on this and they are. The birth trauma is the equivalent of the stress of ten heart attacks on the human nervous system and mind. Is it any wonder we do not remember our birth and anything that happened before? You see the defence system of humans has evolved so as we can relatively remain sane and happy at all costs. The birth process is so traumatic that we actually experience such a consciousness shutdown that it wipes out any recollection of the event.

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GROWTH The equivalent of a massive plug is formed in the stream of our consciousness. A plug/ barrier/ wall so significant that we not only do not remember the birth itself, but everything that happened beforehand; the womb experience, conception, in-between lives, past lives, heaven/ nirvana etc. In the past Rebirthing/ Breathwork practitioners focused on releasing this birth trauma as the ultimate goal of their healing modality. Not so we then discovered. Next we discovered the impact of the Placenta mishandling and cutting trauma, then the devastating effects of circumcision trauma in men (and women), then the two or so years of feeling helpless, powerless, futile, hopeless, separated and feeling unloved years that is the in-

fancy trauma, then co-dependant living within the family of origin trauma, school trauma, religious trauma and the list goes on. The levels of emotional pain we live with are mind boggling. Thanks to genuine Rebirthing style Breathwork, not Breathwork that merely relaxes and is an air purification, but more cathartic style Breathwork that displaces the defence mechanism, we are uncovering why we have collectively suffered from so many ailments. Depression and Anxiety to name a couple. Jaan Jerabek is in his 15 th year of facilitating Rebirthing Breathwork sessions and

personal development programmes. People fly from all over Australia to participate in his residential programmes. He is passionate about making Breathwork a mainstream psychotherapeutic healing modality especially for depression and anxiety sufferers who often are suffering in isolation and needlessly. For more information on levels of trauma and examples of the above mentioned refer to the www.thedepressionsolution.com website. The chapter from Jaan Jerabek’s upcoming book ‘The Depression solution - Depression & Rebirthing Breathwork’ on Levels of trauma is included as a webpage. You can find out more about Jaan’s work at www.jaanjerabek.com or call him directly on 02 9985 7278

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Consciousness & Spiritual growth Our own personal level of consciousness determines and reflects how spiritually evolved we are. On the bigger scale, the consciousness of the human race does the same. If this is the case then it will be very beneficial for people to understand how this state of mind can be measured. Our thoughts, both conscious and subconscious, are where the understanding lies. Fortunately, we all have a very powerful and accurate inbuilt feedback system that tells us how spiritually evolved our thoughts are and therefore, how evolved we are. During the 1960’s and 1970’s a movement opened up in the western world; a movement associated with free loving and drugs. These people were labelled as the ‘Hippies’ and some of them went around with flowers in their hair and thus the slogan ‘Flower Power’ was born. Little did we know at the time that this rebellion against the norm was going to change the way

we looked at ourselves and life in general. It was a time when the old structure of conforming to the rules of acceptable social behaviour and traditions were challenged by the fledgling ‘New Age Movement.’ This period was going to change the consciousness of the western world forever. When one structure gives way to an incoming new structure, there is a period when neither structure has control, thus a period of chaos is involved. We are currently in that state of chaos. Choices will be made that will either propel society through to the new higher level of consciousness or return it to the older and more familiar level that some people cling to through fear based attitudes and decisions. Regardless of what choices society makes, we as individuals will also make our own choices that will create the same outcomes. Fortunately, those outcomes will not be affected by what society decides because we are all individual be-

ings who can create our own future. Quantum physicists understand this chaos phase very well. In this case, a lower level of consciousness is giving way to a higher level. Many people, particularly those who are in their eighties and nineties, still struggle to see anything positive with this change. This is because we are still in the transition period that causes the chaos. However, there are some of us that see where this is all heading. We see a very exciting new age unfolding – an age of equality and freedom never before seen on planet earth. This major shift in consciousness will create a new and higher level of love and harmony for those of us willing to go with the flow and change with the momentum that is currently building. There are also those who want to hang onto the old fear based survival paradigm which causes division and is the root of most of the wars. I am a great believer that there is light at the end of the tunnel; a time of great rewards for those prepared to do the hard yards in order to keep up with the change. What do we need to do? We need to work on our own personal level of consciousness so that it stays in tune with the rhythm of change that is affecting the whole planet. How do we do that? We first need to understand our own conscious and subconscious thought patterns which create our future. We then need to become aware of those patterns through self observation using a very raw level of self honesty to uncover the real truth about ourselves. This exercise of self observation is very confronting but it is the crux to the change that will give you your freedom. This is an inner journey, not an outward one. Thoughts are energy and energy can be measured by its vibration. How aware we are of our thoughts on all levels directly affects our overall level of awareness. In turn, our level of awareness has a direct affect on our level

of consciousness. Our level of spiritual growth is tied to our level of consciousness. Therefore we can see that there is a direct link between our thoughts and our level of spirituality via this chain. This connection cannot be separated! Thoughts – Awareness – Consciousness-Vibration – Spirituality A series of future articles will explore subjects such as how our thoughts both affect and reflect our level of consciousness and therefore our spiritual growth. This is a very practical approach which is influenced by, but not tied to, science and its understanding of the processes of thought energy and how it creates our future and level of spirituality. David’s spiritual journey started out with Christianity but now includes many other understandings drawn from a diverse range of information. He believes that we are all individuals who have come to tread our own unique spiritual path. His passion is about supporting people to discover and master their own path. He discovered that we all have an innate inbuilt feedback system which tells us how spiritually evolved we are. David has recently released his first book called ‘the handbook to heaven’ which is about how we spiritually evolve. It describes the steps that we need to take and how to monitor our journey. For more information go to David’s website; www.realise-who-youare.com or phone David on - 0894148416. Mob 0414-352211 davidlane49@optusnet.com.au

What is the role of spirituality today? To answer this question, we need to context the role of spirituality and its importance in the role of human endeavour. To do this we ask what are the defining questions of our time? To live in these times and to be modern (a person of the times) is to experience unparalleled levels of complexity and alienation. Today, our society is defined by speed, distance, comfort, convenience and consumption. All of which create difficulties on a personal, existential, and social level. This is evidenced by the ever increasing rates of depression. The World Health Organisation sites depression is the major cause of disability from ages fifteen to forty-four. This complexity of living creates a constant state of unfastening, from what has previously been safe and prearranged values and ideas (such as those put forward by orthodox religion). Thus to be modern is to confront this state of uncertainty head on. I would say that to be truly ‘modern’ is to make the search for meaning itself the meaning of life. One needs to relinquish any desire for a prearranged set of meanings and values to which one can retreat safely from the perils of the modern world. This issue is no more pressing than in the area of religion and spirituality. Charles Taylor in his seminal text ‘A Secular Age’ (2007), discusses this matter in detail. How

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GROWTH tices are but artefacts for this human struggle through life and that ever present human need to understand. The question that emerges from this is how much can we understand of the complexity of our lives and our existence, if we are unprepared to dwell on the cusp of this perplexity. It is only this state of tension and perplexity that can reveal the subtle truth that can never be known or named. So how does one find the way of walking the line between the enchantment of the world in all its wonder and numinousity, whilst not losing the hard won gifts of the modern age? Conversely, how do we not be overrun by the tyrannies of hard facts? For me, the answers to so many of these questions lie in the body. The body offers a ground on which the rich enactment of the spiritual and meaningful can occur. It is also ‘the body’ that has been stripped bare of its fecundity, by what Weber called the disenchantment of the world. This disenchantment is the loss of the precious and numinous aspects of human experience. When the world becomes disenchanted it loses its detail, its brilliance, and its lustre. It is through the body that the world can once again come to life. This is to take spiritual practice away from belief and acts of mind, and to actually allow the possibility of the truly religious experience which is felt in one's lived body. In the opposite direction we encounter another prevalent problem in the realm of the spiritual. Here,

superficial spiritual beliefs are coupled together with ego driven consumption culture to propagate a pseudo-spiritual practice. This only serves to reinforce the very cultural problems that it has purported to be an answer to. These dual forces of over-simplification and destructive inflation serve as signposts for those wishing to navigate the complicated terrain of the modern. To live today is to navigate a world that is shot through with incongruity. It offers a smorgasbord of values, ethics and beliefs, which is presented for the convenience and consumption by You, the customer. So where does this leave us? Well perhaps the great African American philosopher and theologian Cornell West can offer us a light in these difficult times. West reminds us that spiritual life is categorised by three important characteristics: Faith, Hope and Love. Yet it is courage that makes all three of these possible. This perhaps is the most salient answer to the question of our times… To be modern, to be spiritual, and to live well today, is to be courageous. Or in the words of Paul Tilich, to have the courage to be. Tra-ill Dowie is the head Lecturer at IKON Institute of SA. IKON provides students learning with a difference, offering nationally accredited diplomas in Transpersonal Counselling and Art Therapy. For more information see www.ikoninstitutesa.com or call 0439 016 763 your free info pack.

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DANCE POTENTIAL What’s blocking you? So how do we enjoy the process of reaching one’s full potential in dance? For some, the journey to fulfil this purpose is often filled with many challenges both internally and externally. It is through my own challenges that I felt inspired to explore this topic further. My commitment toward personal growth and healing has naturally flowed into my dance practice. Through teaching and performing Tribal belly dance I have gained many insights into myself, where my experience of dance continues to be a metaphor for my life. I have noticed that every aspect of my practice mirrors where I am on my spiritual path. It is for this reason that I wish to draw upon dance as the basis for some of the common challenges I have observed some belly dance students to encounter. Through presenting and offering some questions and ideas about these challenges, I hope to provoke personal enquiry into others experiences. Muscle tension: Persistent muscle tension can be a major impediment to freedom of movement. There are many causes to this condition, as well as many rem-

edies. Some possible causes can include: injury, joint restriction, lack of sleep, inadequate nutrition, poor posture, repressed emotions and stress. Stress seems to be a common complaint among many in today’s society. When the stress response is working properly it helps us feel focused, energetic and alert however beyond a certain point it stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to many aspects of one’s life. The resulting tension caused by stress thus sets up a cycle where it impedes the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. When energy flow is disrupted, emotions can become unbalanced which can then create even more tension. Causes to ongoing muscular tension can be internal or external and it is through awareness and self-enquiry that an appropriate course of action can be taken. Smooth transitions: In many styles of dance, students are required to flow smoothly from one movement to another with seamless transitions. If you find transitions challenging you may wish to ask yourself how well you cope with transitions and changes in

your life. Do you resist them or do you ‘go with the flow’? I have observed that those who are able to easily flow from one movement to another are often able to adjust to changes in their life without too much resistance and struggle. Engaging facial expression: An important aspect of stage presence in performance is appropriate facial expression. So much is expressed through the face and as a performer we are required to learn to become aware of what the face is saying. How comfortable are you in your own skin? Are you being authentic to who you are? Do you feel the music internally or are you just counting the steps? If confidence is the issue, what do you need to do to start to feel assured in what you are presenting? How connected are you to your partner/ s and the audience? If you find it difficult to express emotion through the face, you may want to ask yourself how easily you express your emotions in general and why. Eye contact: In dance eye contact is often used as a form of nonverbal communication with a partner/troupe and audience. The ability to feel at ease while maintaining eye contact requires self-confidence and willingness to connect with others. Eye contact and facial expressions provide key social and emotional information that allows us to gauge the truth about how someone feels. This can be a confronting experience for some, however it does get easier with practice and mindfulness! Comparison/envy: Some stu-

dents find themselves constantly comparing themselves and feeling envious of others and fail to enjoy the rewards that come from exploring and developing their own strengths and individual expression. When there is an acceptance of the beauty and talent of others it is more likely that similar attributes are seen within. As a result, personal power increases and there is joy found in expressing the unique authentic qualities of the self. Competition: Feeling competitive is a normal experience that some may encounter at some stage in their dance journey. I have found that there are two main ways competition can go: You can either use the energy of competition as a way to inspire you to push yourself to greater heights or you can feel your self-esteem decline and behave or think negatively about the person you feel threatened by. I have also found that everybody is unique and has their own strengths and areas for development, and through competing with the self rather than others, one can develop in a more balanced way. In summary, we all seem to face challenges and opportunities for growth in the art forms we choose to pursue. I have only briefly identified and posed questions about some of the many aspects students may face in the process of developing and reaching their full potential in dance. Internal struggles are often reflected in the external world as do external experiences reflect internally (“As above so below”). Awareness

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RELATIONSHIPS and intention is the first step to assist in clearing the way. I have found that many of my internal challenges have often come down to unhealed aspects of my inner child and through acknowledgement, personal care and outside assistance (practitioners/teachers) I have found these blocks to miraculously fall away (I am not saying they are all gone yet!). As emotional toxic debris from the past starts to clear, and positive

changes in lifestyle are made, one’s experience of dance often changes for the better. As the mind/ body/spirit becomes more balanced it is more likely that there is an enjoyable process in reaching one’s potential in dance, which in my opinion requires hard work, discipline, an incessant thirst to learn and grow and an ability to express the authentic self in an easy, relaxed and joyful way! I would love to hear your com-

ments on this subject- please feel free to email me with any thoughts or personal experiences. Acushla is artistic director of Sacred Tribe Dance Studios, SA and is also a qualified acupuncturist. She is a teacher and workshop facilitator (along with the Sacred Tribal teaching team) and directs and performs with the tribal performance troupe, Omnia. Phone 0410 298 801 or visit www.sacredtribalbellydance.com

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RELATIONSHIPS What makes them Work? In our line of work we come across people all the time who are unhappy in their relationships and think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Let’s debunk the myth of ‘happily ever after’ being easy and look at what it takes to make a relationship work. The number one priority in your life needs to be ‘You’. If you don’t do the work on yourself, you carry, into all your relationships, the baggage from the past; whether that be a difficult relationship with a parent or pure lack of self esteem. Most of us get into relationships with people who represent whatever we haven’t sorted with our parents. Do this exercise: Write out all the adjectives you can think of about your parents and then tick the ones that fit your partner you will be amazed at the similarities. I had been married sixteen years before I discovered I had actually married my mother, with whom I had a difficult relationship! How is that possible? Because we draw into our life the people with whom we have the greatest opportunity to learn from, to free ourselves of our patterns. rebirthing has a saying: ‘Love brings up anything unlike itself for the purpose of healing.’ That means we create that which is NOT love in order to fully comprehend who we really are. When we finally take off the rose-coloured glasses and see the truth, we see patterns in our partner that were prevalent when we were growing up. The first people we need to heal with are our parents and once the hooks are gone from there, we can then create relationships we deserve. People are our mirrors so

if we meet someone who is strong and silent (just like our dad/mum was … from whom we needed to know we were loved), so we “fall in love” with this aspect we are attempting to heal from. Of course, when we take off the glasses, we realize this person is not giving us what we want and then we start nagging (women- speak) or niggling (man-speak). “You never talk to me/want to make love with me/help me with the dishes/come to the races with me.” What we are really saying is: You don’t show me you love me, neither did my parent. Has the person changed? No, they are the same person you fell in love with but you have changed and you want more. Unfortunately this person in your life is your creation, there to show you what you need to learn. When you “get it”, guess what, they change and if they don’t, you are smart enough to know when to go. We meet tons of people from backgrounds of abuse…physically, emotionally, mentally or sexually and they stay in relationships that are the same as they grew up with because they think they can change the other person. “For things to change, first I must change” (from the seminar Money & You) is a powerful statement. We have to understand what we deserve and what we are willing to have and then we need to look honestly at what we have created and find a way to bridge the gap. When you get to the place where life reflects your dreams, your relationships will be so much easier but they still need to be

worked on everyday! Many people want one, get one, put it on the shelf, never do anything with it and eventually it becomes thick with dust and disintegrates. Relationships are precious and they need energy put into them every single day. They are the way we learn the truth about ourselves, the way we find the courage to speak the truth. Read ‘The 5 Love Languages,’ find out what your partner’s love language is and make sure you fill their love tank every day. If it is Touch, walk holding hands even if it’s not your preference… If it is Acknowledgement, give them acknowledgements about the small things that we often take for granted; if it is Time make sure you spend some quality time with them every day. Maybe the love language is Acts of Service so do something you don’t normally do, wash his car, iron her clothes! Gifts is another language, generally not a diamond ring or a Ferrari, but a rose by the bed, a bottle of his favourite wine in the bath! In the end relationships require more work than anything else you can ever take on. The end result is true communication, intimacy and love that doesn’t run away at the first hint of trouble. When you relationship works, you can become a role model for others and then we can create communities that world and a world that works. Diane McCann Mathews, facilitator of The Goddess Within, and together with her husband Robert, facilitator of Man’s Inner Journey and Tantra for couples. Diane McCann is recognised as a pioneer, bringing great speakers/ seminars to SA. In 1987 she created ‘The Goddess Within’ to empower women. She is inspiring, empowering, humourous, with wisdom in both spiritual and health arenas, With a vision of world peace, she has an absolute passion for making a difference. W: beyondtheordinary.net.au beyondtheordinary@internode.on.net

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What are you believing? We seem to be bombarded every day with messages from the media, our customers, suppliers, family and friends that times are tough and will get worse before it gets better! It’s NOT possible to totally “protect” yourself from these messages - unless you retreat to a mountain top in the Himalayas and live in a cave all by yourself and pass the time by meditating all day and night. For many of us, this is not an attractive option – and even if it was, for most of us it is not a practical one. Fortunately, it really is NOT the messages themselves that disturb you, it is the meaning you give to them – the stories you tell yourself about what this means for you and your loved ones now and in the future. A philosopher in the Roman times called Epictetus, discovered that “You are NOT disturbed by your experience. You are disturbed by your thoughts ABOUT your ex-

perience.” Epictetus came to this realisation while he was a slave in Roman times, which led him to become known as the “Happy Slave” when every other slave was miserable. This brought him to the attention of Marcus Aurelius – the Roman Emperor, who subsequently retained him as his teacher. When you truly understand what Epictetus meant, you will not need to protect yourself from what you hear, what you see and what you feel. The freedom from the need to protect yourself from “negativity” in life will leave you feeling light and open to all possibilities – You’ll be in the Zone. In business terms, you become Emotionally Resilient and your Emotional Quotient (EQ) will sky rocket. Success in life is NOT about what happens to you. It’s all about how you react to what happens. So, if you’re in the habit of reacting negatively when things don’t go

according to your plan, how do you change your reaction to what is happening and what has happened in your life? You do this by identifying the beliefs that trigger your reactions and debunking them. What is debunking? It is investigating the beliefs that create negative reactions in you and being able to see that the beliefs are actually NOT true after all. You see, a belief is only a thought you think is true. Once you can see that the thought is actually not true, it is no longer a belief you hold. From then on, this thought cannot trigger negative reactions and you’ll be in the Zone. A really simple way to debunk a belief is to check if it is only an assumption you are making. If there is a shadow of doubt, it’s only a story that the mind made up in this moment. In other words, you can’t know that it is absolutely TRUE. For example, you would never say “I believe I breathe”. You’d say, “I breathe”. Because you have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that you breathe you’d know that the thought “I breathe” is TRUE. When you start investigating your thoughts for TRUTH, you’ll be amazed at how much of what you believe is just a story – an as-

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sumption your mind made up. When something is TRUE, there is absolutely no doubt about it. How can debunking help you in your life? Let me illustrate with an example. I met a recruitment consultant in early June last year who had attended my Breakfast in the Zone a couple of months prior. She said that she had had a bumper month last month but that this month was rather slow. She attributed it to the end of the financial year, telling me that people did not want to recruit new staff at this time. When I asked her if this was absolutely true? She laughed, saying that it was only a story her mind had made up. The result of believing the story was de-motivation and reluctance to call on prospective clients as it was likely to be a waste of time. When she realized that her thought “people don’t recruit at the end of the financial year” was only a story after all, she felt inspired to give her all this month, as she had last month. Obviously, her probability for success has increased with this realization! So, if your business is not going as well as you’d like, ask “What am I believing?” and investigate these thoughts for truth. You may surprise yourself and step into the Zone! Happy Zoning Michelle Stanton is the author of “The Timeless World – Debunk Your Fears and Discover Heaven on Earth” and “Selling in the Zone – Stress-free Success in Sales” available at Quantum Bookshop, Melbourne Street, North Adelaide. Ph (08) 8356 4160. www.zonehigh.com To find out more about working and living in the Zone attend our Breakfast in the Zone on the first Thursday of each month at Café Vagabondo in North Adelaide. To book call 8356 4160.

When many people think of selfdiscipline they think of doing without something, to suffer in some way by losing something. In fact, self-discipline really means having the strength of character and clarity of thought to say to yourself and the world that you really want something and that you are willing to sacrifice other things to get it. It is being willing to do the hard yards and not be distracted because it is worth it in the long run. Self-discipline is your ability to work systematically and consistently towards your goal until you have achieved it. To be self-disciplined, you need to become obsessed with what you want and be willing to keep using all your energy, skill and knowledge to stay on course to achieve your desired result. Self-discipline is arguably the master skill of success. Without self-discipline there would be: • No Olympic Gold medallists • No successful business people • No great artists • No great concert pianists. Anyone who has accomplished anything of any worth has almost certainly displayed selfdiscipline to get there and made many sacrifices along the way. So, why do so many people have so much trouble developing self-discipline? We live in a 'microwave-quickfix-I-want-it-now-I must-have-it-instantly-otherwise-I-will-be-miserable' society. We want things NOW! The truth is that to get many worthwhile things in life requires self-discipline and that often means delaying instant gratification. We are bombarded with get rich quick schemes and retail marketing tells us that we can 'have it now and pay nothing for three years' and other marketing ploys that ingrain in people the ethos of have it all now. Play now and pay later is the motto. Old-fashioned sustained effort simply isn't popular or appreciated. Many people are focused on short-term and go for what feels good in the moment. They often fail to consider the longterm effects if they do not delay instantly satisfying a want. In addition, they constantly mistake a 'want' for a 'need'. They want to be an 'overnight success'

without realizing that people sprouted in the media as an overnight success have probably been labouring in the background for years - often many years until they became successful. You gotta be an optimist! The simple truth is that optimists are more likely to be successful than the average person and certainly far more than someone who is riddled with self doubt. For instance, a Harvard University study on optimism in the 1940's produced some very interesting results. Amongst other things they found: • If you are a pessimist in your twentys it is an accurate predictor of ill health by the time you are fifty. • Optimistic mothers are far less likely to suffer post natal depression, and • Optimists tend to have better heart health • Optimists tend to live longer than pessimists. It really does pay to be optimistic. Optimism seems to improve both quality and quantity of life! It is strange that people focus on weight loss, cholesterol and eating well but forget the importance of a positive mental attitude! For a vitally healthy life and total success all these things make a difference! Here are four steps to boost your optimism when you are faced with problems 1. Get out of denial and accept there is a problem. Then ASK: 2. Who is responsible for the problem? Accept the realities of the situation and admit to whatever you are responsible for. 3. How long lasting is the problem? To be an optimist squeeze the length of the problem down to as brief as possible and start taking constructive action as soon as you realise there is a problem. 4. How big is the cause of the problem? Pessimists give vague causes and colourful explanations. Optimists stick to the specifics and do not exaggerate the issue. The enemy of optimism is selfdoubt. Self-doubt is a belief and it is

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PROSPERITY based on fear. We tell ourselves that we are limited in some way or that we can't do a certain thing. The truth is if you ran at 100 kilometres per hour for the rest of your life, you wouldn't come close to expressing all that you are capable of doing. Try this exercise: • Write down what you earned in the past year. • For the sake of the exercise, let's say it is $60,000. • Now times that by 10! Is $600,000 a more attractive figure? • Perhaps that is too big a leap - just multiply it by 3. That's $180,000. Is that attractive? Could that be possible? Yes! How do I know - because many people in your area are already doing it and many of those are just like you - not better educated, not with greater opportunities, not with wealthy families or whatever lucky breaks that you might think they had. They even had self-doubt - they simply processed their thoughts differently and took different action - even if they didn't feel like! Most people have massive potential that they are saving up for some good purpose in the future (yet to be determined). Don't be one of them! Be optimistic. Be courageous. Be action orientated. Do these things and you will achieve outstanding results. The above is a short extract from the 6month multi-media self-study Total Life Success personal development program developed by Wayne McDonald and Success KnowHow Pty Ltd. Call 08 8339 6781 for details.

Secrets of Business Success To be a successful business in today’s modern world requires a very strong balance of passion, skills in what you do and business management expertise. Big business is recognising the need for this balance. Today dynamic large corporations (high on business management expertise) are increasingly seeing the wisdom of embracing “natural energies” into their corporate way of thinking. Increasingly they are expending time and money on facilitating the holistic growth of their personnel - directors, accountants, marketing teams, operational leaders and other employees. Indeed the corporate use of “energy creators” –therapists and those with specialised spiritual skills is increasing quite rapidly and I suggest this pattern will continue. By combining the savvy corporate business skills with an “ignited fire within” companies are empowering their personnel with the capacity and desire to achieve more – we see the growth of “Champion Companies” who are developing increasingly greater levels of personal and business success. However on the “flip side of the coin” many small businesses seemingly have an imbalance in their skills base. Many individuals fuelled with immense skill or technical expertise, passion and a love for what they do begin their business. Often this business will grow

rapidly but then just as quickly the growth will plateaux or decline. You see, skill and passion is one thing but in today’s complex, challenging and ever changing world, if businesses are to survive yet alone thrive and grow rapidly, they must embrace the need to manage their business professionally and remain in tune with the ever increasing needs of customers, associated businesses (e.g. suppliers) and governments . In working closely with businesses (including those pertaining to the “body, mind and spirit”) I have often seen highly talented people fail to fully capitalise on their business potential simply due to their inability to manage matters effectively. Indeed amongst the diverse skills a small business owner needs to run their business, often there is a real weakness in the area of management –financial budgeting , planning marketing, legal, leadership of staff and operational skills .Often this “weakness” is accentuated by a lack of time or indeed funds. The saying “that many small businesses operators work in the business ( the areas they love and have a genuine thirst for ) but fail to work on their business” (an area they lack awareness, competency and time for) is certainly in my opinion true and one that needs to be better addressed. Today many small businesses are burdened by: • Poor operational cashlfow.

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• High fixed costs or overheads . • High per unit costs caused by low scale. • Increasing debt. • Poor marketing strategies ( hindered by cashlfow). · Poor financial budgeting skills. · Limited financial recording skills. · Limited tools to assess business operations. The result of all this is that the business lacks sustainability – it reaches a scale and is then paralysed by lack of cash, work stresses and the owners inability to feel empowered about implementing strong and ongoing change. There is a solution Highly successful businesses have a strong balance of passion and skill in what they do and strong management skills. Assuming there is passion and technical skill then all that needs to be done to become successful - commit to developing business management expertise. Equipped with management skills and tools “owners” can assess their business and to see things more clearly – both opportunities and weaknesses. Decision making is improved –more decisive, timely and reflective of the businesses true needs. The improved clarity I talk of provides one with: • The capacity to see things for how they truly are, including the much important need for self as-

sessment. • The capacity to see and seize opportunities before they escape. • The vision to see what obstacles lie ahead and hence the opportunity to address the same before they “hit”. • The skills to manage their finances; sources and levels of debt and cashlfow - so that adequate funds are maintained to allow proper and uncompromised business operations. • The vision and awareness to see their business through the eyes of their customers. These prying eyes are alert and often pinpoint hidden issues or problems which may influence their perception of its value. • The capacity to the see the results of varying strategies e.g. marketing responses or sector profitability. A clear vision here can lead to cost efficiencies or development of more lucrative opportunities. • Improved decision making capacity. An important example of the “tools” I talk about is book keeping! Many business owners either outsource it or struggle to do the bare minimum i.e. comply with the tax department requirements. However those businesses who have the skill and tools to develop budgets, record regularly actual figures, monitor and assess variances and then act on critical variances, will through improved decision making rapidly improve their business. The clarity I speak about is very important as it allows one to see

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things clearly, truthfully and to see the reality of matters. Clarity greatly helps to build confidence and helps to eliminate the often paralysing effect of fear. Clarity brings a level of calm, empowerment and assuredness, all of which help the “owner” feel good about themself, but also creates an enticement for others to feel confident about making a business contact – someone who is calm, assured and confident is always nice to do business with! I wish you well in developing your business to its full capacity! Trevor Linke is a social economist, facilitator, motivator and accreditated business trainer with a passion for “energy creation”. He works with a diverse group of professionals who can contribute to building “energy capacity” and his principal focus lies in “growing the lives of people” – something he is extremely passionate about. As an accreditated business trainer and he can help people gain the skills required to complement their personal and business needs. As a facilitator he can work with individuals or groups to unlock the potential that lies within. As a motivator he has a genuine desire to help people become “successful in whatever they truly do” For any information on accreditated training courses in business management, group or individual help please contact Trevor on +61403444104 or email trevor@bizwize.com

LIFE COACHING IS LIFE COACHING THE MODEL FOR PERSONAL CHANGE IN A NEW ERA? In this global period of fastpaced and wide-spread change, marked by the explosion of sophisticated communication and technological advancements and impacted by economic uncertainty, what will assist people to not only cope, but thrive? Along with the emerging paradigm shift in thinking that will take us into a new era, there is an amazing expansion in personal technologies available through a diverse range of media and which are designed to equip people as they navigate the uncharted terrain of the new world. What is the best way for individuals to review their mental models of themselves and the world, releasing what is no longer relevant or useful and building on what will take them powerfully into the future? What will move us beyond the old ways of understanding ourselves and our behaviour, beyond the often problem-saturated and deficit views of the human being, the delving into past traumas and events to find a way forward? In an era that is hallmarked by a quest to understand possibility and potentiality, i.e. what is possible in the cosmos and in human potential, could Life Coaching provide the paradigm for personal change that is aligned with the emerging paradigm shift in thinking? Life Coaching is one of the fastest growing industries in the Western world, particularly in America and England and increasingly in Australia. Life Coaching draws on the research, approaches and skill sets of a number of fields, including counselling, training, mentoring, consulting, adult education and organisational development. Many Life Coaches also tap into the newer fields of coaching psychology, positive psychology and quantum physics to empower individuals to maximise their potential and to be proactive in identifying and achieving their desired outcomes rather than being reactive to their environment. Coaching has long been an accepted relationship designed to empower in the sporting sector, particularly at the elite sports level where people want to maximise their abilities and potential to achieve high-level goals. The

partnership between coach and coachee brings a new level of accountability and focus that moves the coachee further and faster toward their visions of success. Outside the sports arena, Hollywood’s elite started the move toward engaging Personal Trainers to assist in achieving optimum fitness and body sculpting. Now Personal Training is becoming common-place for people wanting a boost in commitment and focus and additional motivation to achieve their health and fitness goals. In a time of high demand for maximising resources, producing results and delivering on targets, Executive Coaching is increasingly being utilised in the area of leadership and management to assist individuals to strengthen their skills and capacities in leading organisations and teams to achieve these outcomes. Coaches work on the “fitness” of professional and business leaders and assist them to build on their talents and skills to overcome what may be holding them back from reaching the next level in their productivity, results or career. There are many tools these days to assist people to accelerate their personal development, including self-help books, CD’s and DVD’s, newsletters and magazines, motivational workshops and speakers, and web-based resources. However, the evidence tells us that the single most effective acceleration tool in the quest for personal change is a Life Coach who can support individuals to bring action to their intentions, transforming ideas and visions into goals and results. The power of Coaching lies in its ability to empower by applying the critical factors for extraordinary and sustainable success – the development of a vision and detailed action plan, on-going support, constructive feedback, and the most crucial ingredient, personal accountability. When a person knows they have committed to regularly report on the actions they have taken toward their visions and goals, and they have employed someone to encourage them and keep them on target with their commitments, they become an unstoppable force and

find that their dedication, enthusiasm and belief in themselves increases exponentially. Coaching also works to support individuals to live powerfully by aligning their actions and behaviours with their deeply held values and beliefs. Many people decide they want to change something in their lives and are very committed to achieving it until they hit the first big road-block where they find themselves falling back into old habits without really understanding why. Our behaviour is complex and the result of a myriad of processes involving decisions at both the conscious and unconscious levels. It can be quite alarming to learn that 90% of our behaviour is driven from the unconscious area of our mind. When we hit a roadblock in the journey of changing behaviour it is often because the conscious decision and the unconscious drivers and motivators (based on our values and beliefs) have come into conflict, and the unconscious decision often wins because it is hidden from our view and therefore difficult to see or understand. Life Coaching can assist individuals to: ·take a new direction in life, whether this be in a career, relationship or lifestyle change ·identify life purpose and tap into their passions ·create a vision and life plan ·determine priorities ·identify outdated mental models of themselves and their world ·achieve balance in a busy life ·find satisfaction, inner peace and happiness ·achieve health and wellness ·release self-limiting beliefs, habits and behaviours, including negative thinking, self-doubt, stress, fear and worry. D o r i a n MarslandSmith is a qualified Life Coach and Meta-Practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming and Neurosemantics, specializing in Health and Wellness, Executive and Life Coaching. She has 23 years experience in the health and welfare sectors, both as a counselor and in management and leadership. Dorian provides individual coaching and coaching workshops for self-mastery. For more information visit www.passionforlifecoaching.com.au or call 0448 881 268.

Spirit of the Sun in Peru Intipunku, the Sun Gate…a mystical name conjuring a vision of sunlight dispelling the dark of night and heralding a warm and beautiful day. And so it was before the Spaniards invaded South America. At this spot, high above Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes, Incas gained a first glimpse of their spiritual and ceremonial home as they neared the end of their long walk down the Sacred Valley. The Lost City of the Incas is a magnet to travellers, but fortunately the site is so huge that it’s easy to leave the crowds behind, find a quiet spot, relax and drift off into a world where, like the condor high above, you hover in a space beyond time, floating between dreams and reality. Travel is a wonderful, life-affirming experience that offers the gift of freedom. Gone are all the trappings of everyday life and in comes ex-

citement at taking the road less travelled, at meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. That’s your outer journey, but more important is the inner journey of personal transformation running parallel to the outer journey. It is this inner journey that stays with you long after your suitcase and passport are packed away. For the last two years I have enjoyed leading small groups of people on spiritual adventure tours of Peru and Bolivia. Exploring Machu Picchu is a highlight, but the itinerary contains other gems which elicit a different sort of ‘Wow’ response. Last year it was the steamy Amazon jungle near Puerto Maldonado. Imagine yourself on a river barge in the predawn light. The sound of the single oar steering the barge is hypnotic, as it moves rhythmically in and out of the water. The sun rises and dispels the mist lingering over the water. Exotic birds fly between trees and we are privileged to see giant river otters swimming in their natural habitat. A moment to cherish…a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

In 2007 we watched the spectacle of the Inti Raymi, the annual Festival of the Sun which is held in the huge stone fortress of Sacsayhuaman above Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Despite a steady stream of tourists to Cusco, the town has lost none of its old-world charm...everyone loves it here. From the Andes we travel to the shores of Lake Titicaca where we visit the reed islands of the Uros people who take us on the lake in their amazing reed boats. We journey further and spend a night with families on Amantani Island. The tour ends in the buzz of La Paz, the capital of Bolivia with its fascinating maze of streets, the eerie Moon Valley and the famed witches’ market. To experience the sights and sounds of South America is a joy. To experience them in the company of like-minded people on a spiritual adventure tour is magic. For information on Linda Marson’s Spiritual Adventure Tours in Peru, Australia and New Zealand, visit www.tarotjourney.com.au or tel. 0404 508323.

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This is a 35 day tour, we will visit Rio de Janeiro, the Christ statue, and a cable car ride to sugar loaf mountain. Stay in an eco lodge in the Amazon, where you will swim with pink dolphins, visit Manaus, to view tribal dancing, explore the unique city of Brasilia with the temple of Good Will and the sacred spiral. We will stay for 3 days at John

of God's healing clinic, then on to Sao Paulo and to visit the exciting Iguaçu Falls. The Iguaçu falls with over 270 falls coming together in a huge array of tumbling water with rainbows. We view this from the Argentinean side and the Brazilian side before flying to Peru, with its ancient history, ruins, markets and friendly people. In Peru we will do a tour in Lima before going to Nazca and flying over the Nazca lines. We will be staying in Puno, take a full day trip on Lake Taquile, walk on the floating islands, move to Sacred Valley where you will enjoy the Pisac markets and Ollantaytambo, from here we will travel on the Vista Dome train through the mountains to stay for three days at Machu Picchu. Returning to Cusco for a tour of the ruins, then home through Lima and Santiago. Spiritual talks, past life clearing

and healing sessions will be available on tour. Tour one - Brazil, Iguaçu Falls and Peru, commences 4th September ‘09 and Tour two - Peru – 23rd September 2009. If you are interested in joining us for any of the above tours please contact Trish, Gordon or John on 07 5445 7990 or email trish.stevens@keysofchange.com.au Trish Stevens, MAC. .CORP. W.P. AROM. is a professional Stress consultant, lecturer and counselor, with Diplomas in Professional Stress Consultancy, Corporate Stress Management, Aromatherapy and Counseling in the Work Place. Trish is also a Bereavement counsellor, Civil Marriage Celebrant and holds certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.

35 days spiritual tour to Brazil, Iguaçu Falls and Peru Tour one - Brazil, Iguaçu Falls and Peru, commences 4th September ‘09 Tour two - Peru – 23rd September The highlights of this 35 days tour are: Rio de Janeiro, and visit the Christ statue, and a cable car ride to sugar loaf mountain, Stay in an eco lodge in the Amazon, where you will swim with pink dolphin View tribal dancing in Manaus, Explore the unique city of Brasilia with the temple of Good Will and the sacred spiral, 3 days at John of Gods healing clinic,an opportunity to watch a trance medium at work, Sao Paulo, the exciting Iguaçu Falls with over 270 falls, Peru, with its ancient history, ruins, markets, friendly people, Visit Lima before going to Nazca and flying over the Nazca lines, Lake Taquile where we walk on the floating islands, The sacred valley where you will enjoy the Pisac markets and Ollantaytambo, 3 days at Machu Picchu. Returning to Cusco for a tour of the ruins, then home through Lima and Santiago. Excellent accommodation, private buses and guides where possible Spiritual talks, past life clearing and healing sessions will be available on tour Opportunity to have great fun and meet new people. If you are interested in joining us for any of the above tours please contact Trish, Gordon or John on 07 5445 7990 or email trish.stevens@keysofchange.com.au

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LIFE IS JOY The Master Session 2000 (2 DVD SET) Barry Long Barry Long (1926-2003) was presenting his powerful message of joyful living decades before Eckhart Tolle came out with his classic “The Power of Now”. In fact Tolle was at one stage a student of Barry Long who is finally being acknowledged as one of the foremost spiritual masters of our times. This two Disc DVD of talks given at The Master Session 2000 reveals the depth of passion, insight and humor that Barry Long had as he presented the simple yet so easily overlooked message. “Why don’t you take the shortcut and spring straight up the top of the ladder?” Barry challengingly asks. “Life is, life is beautiful, life is joy. Now. No thoughts, no interpretations.” Dist: The Barry Long Foundation Phone: (02) 6680 4988 www.barrylong.org

TELOS By Aurelia Louise Jones The Telos books 1, 2 & 3 by

Aurelia Louise Jones. Take the reader on a life empowering journey of the heart and soul. The easy to integrate framework is a guide to connect with your innerbeing by assisting others whilst also empowering yourself. The teachings of Telos connect with the wider galactic community, offering counsel from those willing to assist our authentic humanitarian community. This book offers insights about your inner life and how to integrate them. With an invitation to ascend. Phone: (02) 4919 1023 or (07) 3273 1188 Visit: www.telos-australia.com.au Reviewed by Alison White.

THE HANDBOOK TO HEAVEN - OUR SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION By David Lane Where or what is Heaven? This book reveals, in very simple

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OUR TIBET A Unique Australian Journey for Our Times. ‘Our Tibet’ is simply an extraordinary book, about an extra-ordinary journey. In 2006, with an Australian passport, and Australian friends, highly respected Tibetan Humanitarian refugee, former Abbot and torture survivor Sok Shabdrung Dujom Dorjee Rinpoche was granted a visa to visit his 100 year old mother in Tibet. It was his first visit back in 23 years. This is an extraordinary account of what happened, and how miraculously he was allowed to return with his family a year later, to visit his monastery, at Sok in Kham. Pala’s story is a personal chronicle of the immense suffering and pain experienced in these last 50 years by all Tibetans. Recognised as a famous reincarnation at the age of five, Pala was trained to be the future Abbot of Sok Monastery. He was only a teenage monk when the Chinese invaded Tibet in 1959, causing the Dalai Lama to escape. He chose not to go, but to accept responsibility for his Kham people in what all knew would be extremely difficult times. Pub: Yartsa Gunbu Press Phone: 0424 053 050

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higher amounts of trace elements found in organically grown foods. These trace elements are important to optimal health. In Shane Heaton’s report it is found that on average organic is higher in vitamin C, mineral levels and phytonutrients – plant compounds that can be effective against cancer 4. They are Certified Certified organic produce guarantees that the products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures. Any certified organic product sold in Australia must by law display a certification symbol or number. (See Australian Certification Authorities in the box on the right). When you see an organic/ biodynamic symbol, you can be sure that the product complies with minimum government standards. These standards are set by AQIS and meet international standards. There are various certification bodies that certify products which are available in Australia. Each certifi-

6. Organic Farmers Strive to Preserve Diversity The loss of a large variety of species is of serious environmental concern. Organic farmers have been collecting and preserving seeds, and growing unusual varieties of vegetables and fruits for decades. 7. Eat the best-tasting food. Many Australians who consume organic products every day do so because they believe that organic tastes best. The soils used to grow organic foods are well-balanced and yield strong, healthy plants which taste better. Organic oranges and organic vine riped tomatoes, for example, are sweet and juicy. 8. Save Energy Organic farming is still based on manual labour,

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ORGANICS such as hand weeding, green manure, and crop covers instead of synthetic fertilizers to support soil. Modern farming uses more petroleum than any other single industry. A lot of this energy is used in producing these synthetic fertilizers that organic farmers do not use. 9. Avoid GMOs. Independent testing of the long-term health effects of GMO foods on humans has not been carried out. The many exemptions from GE labelling laws in Australia makes it impossible to know which grocery items use GMO-derived ingredients. Certified organic foods are a great way to avoid GMOs. 10. Increase the resilience of farms during drought. Organic farms have a greater resilience in times of drought. A 21-year trial showed that organic crops saw a margin of 38 per cent greater yield than comparable conventional crops. 11. Harmony in Nature A healthy ecosystem requires a balance and organic agriculture respects this balance. Wildlife is an essential part of a holistic farm. The balance includes forage crops in rotation, retaining fence rows, wetlands, and other natural areas. 12. More Sex, Better Sex! Organic foods reduce unwanted interference by many pesticides with our sex hormones . This in turn should reduce the prevalence of erectile dysfunction, the number of people suffering from loss of sexual drive and a host of estrogen-related health problems. According to the book, Living Healthy in a Toxic World organic farmers and others who eat foods grown without pesticides have “an unexpectedly high sperm density,” in spite of having sex more frequently. Men in this study who consumed organic food, in fact, had twice the sperm count of those who didn’t! References: Abell, A. 1994. ‘High sperm density amongst members of organic farmers’ association’, The Lancet , vol 343, p 1498. Arcadia Biosciences. May 2007, http:// agandglobalwarming.com/media/ ArcadiaChinaPRFINAL.pdf Australian Academy of Technological Sciences (AATSE). 2002. Pesticide use in Australia. Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics. March 2007. Australian Farm Survey Results. Environmental Health Perspectives, vol 111, pp 377–382. Guillette, E. et al. 1998. ‘An anthropological approach to the evaluation of preschool children exposed to pesticides,Worthington , V. 2001. ‘Nutritional Quality of Organic Versus Conventional Fruits, Vegetables and Grains’, ‘Organic Farming, Food Quality and Human Health: A review of the evidence’, Soil Association, UK. Heaton, S. 2004.

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Australian Certification Authorities Australian Certified Organic (ACO)Australian Certified Organic (ACO) is Australia’s largest certifier for organic and biodynamic produce and has over 1500 operators within its certification system. Ph 07 3350 5716 W e b s i t e : www.australianorganic.com.au

The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) is the nation’s leading organic certifier – focused on providing quality, cost efficient organic certification services. Ph 08 8370 8455 Website: www.nasaa.com.au

Organic Growers Of Australia (OGA)OGA audits and certifies more than 600 farmers and processors around Australia. Ph 02 6622 0100 Website: www.organicgrowers.org.au

The Organic Food Chain Pty Ltd (OFC), represents the co-operative vision of five substantial, commercially orientated organic farmers. Ph 07 4637 2600 Website: www.organicfoodchain.com.au Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI) is the oldest certification organisation in Australia is the Bio-

Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI) which administers the Demeter standard. This organisation only certifies Biodynamic produce. Ph 03 5966 7333 Website: www.demeter.org.au

Safe Food Queensland (SFQ) Safe Food Queensland is a State Government initiative, established to ensure the reliability and safety of the Queensland food chain. Ph 07 3253 9800 Website: www.safefood.qld.gov.au Tasmanian Organic Association (T.O.P) Ph/ Fax 03 6266 0330

N ATIONAL CERTIFIED R E G U L AT O R Y M A R K ( V O L U N TA RY ) Following the agreement of certifying organisations, AQIS (Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service) has recently developed an ‘Australian Government Certified’ regulatory mark. The mark does not replace the logos of certifying organisations but will help provide greater assurance for consumers wishing to purchase certified organic and biodynamic produce. While the mark is voluntary, its use is governed by formal conditions enforced by AQIS. Ph 02 6271 6638 Website: www.aqis.gov.au/ organic

WILSONS ORGANICS After fourteen years in Gouger St, Angela and her wonderful staff are now able to provide even more of a friendly and informed service coupled with fresh produce, more product lines including an exciting range of fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, wine, personal care & household products and easier shopping. Wilsons Organics is now a larger store in the same location, still offering that special traditional shopping experience - you choose and fill your own bags with the exact type and amount of product required. Pop in and experience the larger space with a Cafe Bar at the front of the store, offering Organic fair trade coffee, soy and decaf and also light snacks. It’s a wonderful meeting area for friends and family. Wilson’s Organics. 57-59 Gouger St, Adelaide SA. Phone 8231 5014.

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VJC ORGANICS Health, Environment and Freedom: These three words have meaning and are part of a journey into making a difference in our world, creating awareness about the impact of synthetic chemicals on health and the environment. This journey is now also helping individuals and families achieve Freedom. A freedom that awareness provides, freedom to choose if we work or not, freedom to be able to purchase certified organic products and produce; and freedom of self and spirit. These are some of the many benefits of a home business in a growing market – certified organics…Curious to learn more? Contact Vanessa or Suzanne today via www.organictoday.biz

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We have the freshest Organic, local produce in town… And a new, licenced Organik Café! Our constantly changing “raw energy” menu is from our best organic produce, and we specifically cater for healthy natural meals, vegans, vegetarians, gluten and dairy intolerances. Inside and outside dining. ASK ABOUT OUR MEMBERS SPECIALS 37 Broadway Glenelg South • 8295 7767 Mon-Fri 8am – 5.30pm • Sat-Sun 8am – 4pm

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health. The team at Romeo’s Organics are always there to give advice on everything from foods and nutrition, to personal products, natural medicine and even pet care. And with a Naturopathic Clinic on site, it is a one-stop wellbeing shop. You’ll not only be surprised at what you find at Romeo’s Organics, but you’ll also be pleasantly surprised at the everyday low prices! Romeo’s Organics are very competitively priced and have weekly specials all the time. Shop 11, North Adelaide Village, 71-79 O’Connell Street (just across from North Adelaide Foodland). Telephone: 8361 9150

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Kakadu Juice is a Sun Drenched Super Food – Australia’s best kept secret. Five of Australia’s most potent native plants are complimented by a selection of world class plant foods in Kakadu Juice. These fruits are wild harvested and cold pressed to maintain maximum nutrients, supplying an abundance of slow release energy, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, proteins essential fatty acids, fibre etc. including resveratrol. Kakadu Juice is a live whole food and has no artificial additives or preservatives. Over 100 Aboriginal families and communities are involved with the harvesting and gathering of these raw native ingredients. For more in depth information please go to www.bushtuckerjuice.com or contact Faye on 0402 300 402 ROBINVALE ORGANIC WINES Robinvale Organic Wines was established in 1976 and continues to produce quality Wines and Non-Alcoholic beverages. The Caracatsanoudis family

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operate the modern winery along with thirty hectares of Bio-Dynamic vineyards at Robinvale. Robinvale Organic Wines make a variety of wines including Table, Sparkling and Fortified, Organic, Bio-Dynamic and Preservative Free Wines. Robinvale Organic Wines also produce a range of Vegan/Vegetarian friendly Wines to cater for the health and environmentally conscious person. NonAlcoholic products comprise still and sparkling beverages are made from Bio-Dynamic grown grapes. As such, they do not contain chemicals. Bio-Dynamically grown fruit usually taste better than fruit grown with the "assistance" of insecticides, herbicides, artificial fertilisers and other chemical Producing consistently good wine and picking up prizes is every vigneron’s aim. To do both of these using organic methods throughout is an enormous achievement by Robinvale Organic Wines and proof that organic wine production has come of age. For more details phone (03)5026 3955 or visit: www.organicwines.com.au

ORGANIC HAIR & SKIN Nestled in the heart of Dulwich Village, the salon boasts a laid back, yet progressive environment, free of any chemical fumes and basking in the smells of essential oils and fresh garden roses at the front door. All hairdressing services are offered and hair-colouring using ionic technology (an electrostatic process) and organic colour sheild, protects customers from toxic chemicals, which these days, simply are'nt necessary for lighteneng or covering grey hair. Also available, are organic and mineral make-up. For a complimentary make-up application ring for an appointment for a Friday afternoon - just in time for that special weekend date! While you're there check out our great range of organic skin and hair products. There's even something for “bubs” and we can't forget the dog ! Keeping all our important people hip and healthy! For enquiries and bookings phone 8331 2304.

GROWING UP ORGANIC A hand gently encircling her full, rounded belly, proprietor Rachel Clark reflects on the birth and development of the Rainbow Tree. “I was frustrated at having to travel to one location for a sling, another for chemical free skin care and not having any option other than shopping online for organic cotton baby clothing,” she says. “You have to be able to touch and smell things to feel their essence.” Rachel, who opened the busi-

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ness 2 1/2 years ago, is mother to Selene 10, Helen 8 and Emmanuel 3. “I know all too well how hard it is to shop with little ones. My aim has been to create a space where both parents and children can relax.” In her store shelves start halfway up the walls, and a beautiful array of wooden toys and Waldorf Steiner dolls lay waiting on rugs for children to explore. Rainbow Tree stocks a vast range of locally handmade, organic and fair-trade products for babies and young children including toys, clothing and skin care. 320 Magill Road, Kensington Park, part of the green spot, Adelaide’s Organic Hub. www.rainbowtree.com.au

ORGANIC TO GO Organic to go Andy and her friendly staff are able to assist customers whilst aiming to provide the best possible natural healthy fresh food and groceries. with an extensive range of premium organic and Bio-dynamic grocery lines including dairy, bread, meat, poultry, bulk fruit and nuts,bodycare and cleaning products as well as stocking only the finest quality certified organic fruit and vegetables available. Maintaining its rustic ambience and

providing a level of quality customer service are important to Andrea and give an insight into why this local business is gaining such a loyal following. 365A & 365B Glen Osmond Rd GlenOsmond..Ph.8379 2131

BEACH ORGANICS Beach Organics operates from a NASAA certified organic property near the township of Port Elliot. Owner Barry Beach and partner Melanie specialise in growing certified organic vegetables, herbs and produce a range of organic, handmade, woodoven sourdough breads. All are GM free, contain no synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers. Available at WIllunga Farmers Market etc. An interest in supporting ancient, potentially endangered food knowledge, has meant Beach Organics supports Traditional Farmers in Asia. Their unique hand made, sea salts, organic coconut palm sugar, shade grown organic peppercorns, rare tropical honeys, cold pressed coconut oil, spices are available at www.beachorganics.com.au Tel: 08 85 54 2956

THE ORGANIK STORE The Organik Store prides itself on sourcing some of the best Organic produce in South Australia. Tara Fraser the proprietor explains “We

try to source locally as much as we can, and focus on seasonal produce which is delivered fresh daily and most importantly we supply the growers name and certification number so you can be assured of the integrity of our produce” There are so few choices available for organic enthusiasts, health conscious or those with food intolerances to eat organic at a restaurant or café! So we developed a constantly changing menu for breakfast and lunch that provides such a niche. Our meals will have the same organic integrity as our produce! Mon-Fri 8am – 5.30pm, Sat-Sun 8am – 4pm. 37 Broadway Glenelg South. Phone 8295 7767.

Cottage-Cheese, later they developed products such as flavoured milks (Café-Latte, Choco-Lat, Strawberry Delight), Butter and the Indulgence Range of yogurts (Tiramisu, Dessert Style, Greek Style, Lemon Myrtle) in 2006. Since 2007 the new state-of-the-art cheesery produces Tilsit, Gouda, Norwegino, Brie, Camembert, and two French specialty cheeses Nuage Blanc and L’amour Rouge and makes B.-d. Farm Paris Creek producer of the largest range of certified biodynamic/organic dairy products in Australia. Several champion awards from DIAA competitions and many gold and silver awards for their products supports their statement to produce best quality, natural and traditional dairy products without the involvement of artificial ingredients. Phone (08) 8388 3339 for more info.

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1 ME Relish the acknowledgement but beware of 1 arrogance. 2 MG Make sure that relations are cordial if not st 2 ‡ 1 Quarter Moon E The effort made may harmonious. generate good responses from others as well as an initial 3 feeling of success. Do not rest on laurels especially 4 MH Be upfront in all your dealings. 5 those which you know are not really deserved. 3 MF Refrain from being critical if you cannot offer 6 MI Enthusiasm and inspiration will help spur

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4 5 7 4 6 MJ A practical and hands-on approach can 5 MG Make decisions with objectivity rather than 8 … Full Moon I There is a realisation that what achieve much. was a good idea a few weeks ago is either not able to trying to please others be realised or must undergo some change in order to 7 … Full Moon J The reality of the situation 6 be productive. A feeling of disappointment or shows that previous expectations may have been 7 resignation may colour options but separating the exaggerated. An important relationship or 8 MH The intensity of emotions may catch some illusion from the reality may create a positive association may go through a trying time as a alternatives.

things along.

by surprise. 9 … Full Moon H The promised success of current projects should now be evident providing good relations are maintained with those who share the vision. The emotional intensity of this time could be very productive as long as trust is maintained. 10 MI Take a broad picture approach to matters at hand.

outcome. improve success rate.

consequence of an upset or a quarrel. Flexibility rather than a demand for certainty may be the best way to deal with present circumstances.

required. Be prepared to look at things differently.

unusual sources.

9 MJ Taking control will minimise losses and

8 10 11 MK Knowledge and information are what is 9 MK Value knowledge gained even if it is from

12 13 11 14 ML Be prepared to back intuition now. 12 MJ A practical and responsible attitude will 15 deliver results in time. 16 ƒ 3rd Quarter Moon L Moon enters A The 13

10 11 ML A hunch or intuition can help indicate the direction needed.

12 13 14 MA Back your words with action. results of endeavours may influence the thinking of rd others however this may generate some manner of 15 ƒ3 Quarter Moon A The inconstancy of

14 15 MK A lateral approach can bring surprising separation at best or conflict at worse. The end of attachments may be highlighted as there is a need results.

the matter is at hand and the best way is to allow it to

for independence. Separation may come as a

result of hasty, unexpected or forced activities. 16 happen rather than trying to prevent it. rd 16 MB Take a practical view of challenges. 17 ƒ 3 Quarter Moon K Moon enters L The 17 expectations of what have been achieved are realised 18 MB Slowing the pace and taking stock is a 17 however the fruits of the labour may not be enjoyed practical alternative. 18 MC Be careful that rumours are not your immediately. There may be a waiting period which 19 only source of information. demands patience of all concerned. An increased 19 20 sensitivity may colour decisions so be aware that 21 MC Sun enters D Keep your ear to the 20 MD Manipulating a situation to advantage objectivity may be compromised. ground as news travels fastSensitive, Nurturing and 18 Protective are the characteristics of Cancer. 19 22 20 MA A burst of energy fuels the need to have 23 New Moon D A time to initiate some new challenges. important projects or embark on some significant

21 Sun enters C Curiosity, Versatility and a love of changes. For some this may involve exercising effort Communication are the hallmarks of Gemini. 22 MB Take a practical approach to plans and work things through methodically.

23 24 Moon enters C

New Moon C The New Moon heralds a new beginning coloured by great expectations. There is much to be considered and therefore all information must be gathered before decisions can be made. Restrain the impulse to tell everyone about as this may not be to advantage.

which may be strenuous. There may be strains and stresses especially to do with relationships of a close nature. It is important to remember not to retreat towards isolation in spite of intense emotions which may surface.

24 25 ME Take pride in achievements but ensure there is substance to them.

may not have the outcomes you want.

21 22

New Moon D Then Moon enters E Heightened emotions may amplify feelings of discontent or simply a desire to make changes. This may entail making some forced separation either from people or existing situations. For some the lack of energy to take this on may be daunting on its own.Later, as the Moon changes sign to Leo, the energy becomes much more action oriented. Take pride in what has been achieved but make sure there is substance to them. 23 Sun enters E Proud, Inspiring and Generous are the hallmarks of Leo.

24 MF 26 27 MF Doing the right thing by yourself and all 25 25 26 MG Maintaining equilibrium without concerned is important now. 26 MD Take the time to gauge yours and others’ 28 compromising integrity is called for. feelings before taking action. 29 ‡ 1st Quarter Moon G As things unfold be 27 27 prepared to defend your position, as there may be 28 MH Intense emotions surface so there may 28 ME Relish the acknowledgement but beware of those who do not agree. It may be an emotional time be a tendency to overreaction. arrogance so be aware that you can get carried away in response 29 29 to provocation. 30 30 MF Overly critical responses cause more 30 31 MI Maintain a ‘big picture’ view and do damage. 31 ‡ 1st Quarter Moon F There is much energy and this may be coloured by new or exciting acquaintances as well as being inspired or inspiring others to achieve new things. Do not burn the candle at both ends, as the resulting lack of energy will be counterproductive. Be practical as well as circumspect.

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Lunar phases occur as a result of the relationship between the Sun and the Moon. This cyclic relationship produces the lunar cycle and everyone is born at a particular point in this cycle. A birth can be labelled as a “first quarter” “full moon” or “balsamic” . The lunar phase a person is born in refers to the relationship between the person’s Sun (the sense of self) with their Moon (their emotional expression and security). Therefore, the lunar phase that a person is born in can reflect how that person deals with life - the nature of the energy and their attitude to life and how they deal with it. The lunation cycle is a visible symbol of our place in the larger cycle of life. Without a calendar, we cannot accurately pinpoint our day of birth, however, we can

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yourNaturopath with BELLE McCALEB

Are you “Running on Empty”? You might have Adrenal Fatigue! Been under long term stress? Feeling ratty, teary, fragile? Perhaps having temper flares? Find your energy “crashes” in an unpredictable fashion? Is your weight fluctuating, sleep affected? Waking up “exhausted?” All of these symptoms can be a sign of adrenal fatigue or insufficiency – a subtle, chronic depletion of your ability to cope effectively with stress. Adrenal fatigue may not be apparent on routine blood tests yet adrenal fatigue, insufficiency or “burn-out” is a common debilitating condition. Luckily adrenal fatigue responds beautifully to a range of natural approaches including herbal and nutritional medicines as well as dietary and lifestyle approaches. WHAT IS ADRENAL FATIGUE? Our adrenal glands sit on top of our kidneys and are responsible for producing a range of hormones including those associated with our ability to cope with stress such as adrenalin that is responsible for the “fight/flight” response. In cases of long term chronic stress, even if of relatively low intensity, adrenal hormone production may

become low and/or erratic – decreasing our ability to cope with stress effectively on a physiological level. Emotionally and mentally this may present as sudden feelings of panic, bouts of crying or anger and a sense of not being able to cope. The physical body often feels exhausted and fragile yet sleep is often poor. Dizziness upon standing or blood sugar “lows” can be other symptoms. Sometimes sudden full blown anxiety attacks can occur unexpectedly including physical symptoms such as a rapid heart rate and breathing, sweating, flushing or blanching of the skin and shaking. These are all signs of a sudden erratic release of adrenalin from the adrenal glands and of course the fear that results from having these symptoms can escalate the situation further. Adrenal fatigue can also be quite subtle - you may even feel you are coping okay yet still sense a persistent underlying current of anxiety or fragility – like a bright flame burning without any fuel to back it up. A sense of having no reserves or resilience is a common sign of adrenal fatigue or “burnout”. Another cause of adre-

nal “burn-out” or fatigue is the use of certain prescription drugs such as prednisolone, hydrocortisone and dexamethasone. These steroid drugs given for a variety of medical conditions can decrease the production of natural adrenal hormones and abrupt cessation of these drugs is a common cause of adrenal insufficiency syndrome. Adrenal hormone function can also be affected by other drugs including many used for high blood pressure which is why fatigue is a common side effect of these drugs. DIAGNOSING ADRENAL FATIGUE Adrenal fatigue is often a diagnosis of exclusion – one must rule out other potential causes of low energy. These include low thyroid function, anaemia, diabetes, poor digestion and nutrient assimilation, clinical or situational depression, chronic insomnia, post viral chronic fatigue syndromes and serious illness such as cancer or multiple sclerosis. Low oestrogen states during the perimenopausal years and menopause are also associated with a subjective feeling of fatigue. It is also important to note that adrenal fatigue may accompany any of these conditions as they themselves can lead to long term chronic stress. Specific laboratory hormone tests are also utilised to support a diagnosis of adrenal fatigue. These include levels of the adrenal hormones DHEA and cortisol usually determined from samples of saliva.

NATURAL MEDICINE Mother nature has given us the most valuable antidote to adrenal fatigue – the adaptogen herbs! Adaptogens help us adapt to stressful situations more effectively by balancing our adrenal hormone production and release leading to a gradual return of energy and resilience. Adaptogens are the ideal choice for anyone with symptoms of chronic stress, endocrine or immune dysfunction. Common adaptogen herbs include the ginsengs and licorice. There are numerous less well known adaptogens used by medical herbalists including Withania somnifera (also known as Ashwaganda), Astragalus and Shatavari. As all herbs have potential toxicities and contraindications so please seek the advice of a qualified herbalist before using them. Diet and lifestyle are very important factors in recovering from adrenal fatigue. Deficiencies in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, B6, Magnesium, Calcium and a range of trace minerals have been associated with improper functional of the adrenal glands. 1 Nutrient deficiencies can be determined through investigations such as a Hair Mineral Analysis which also identifies toxic metal accumulation. In general the recommended diet is plant based, includes adequate fibre, protein and good fats as well as a wide variety of brightly coloured vegetables and fruit. It is also important to avoid foods that are likely to cause sensitivities as well sugar, white flour, caffeine and

alcohol. Finally, lifestyle approaches such as meditation, yoga and regular exercise are extremely important aspects of recovery from this debilitating condition. Belle McCaleb ND, RN, MSS-C, BSN, is an experienced naturopath, medical herbalist, nutritionist, counsellor and registered nurse. She specialises in women’s health, hormone health and cancer support and has been a registered health professional since 1986. Her women’s health

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Tap into your Healing Power Your brain sends messages throughout your entire body for all its functions and healing. It tells your heart to beat, your body to take a breath, your stomach to digest. It controls every function in your body. The supply of these messages is what keeps you alive. These messages between brain and body are sent through your nervous system. The nervous system is protected by your skull and spine, and between each vertebra a pair of spinal nerves emerge that branch to every part of the body. Every second, millions of messages are sent throughout your body. Maximum nerve supply is critical for optimal health, and interference of these messages is a primary cause of ill health and disease. SPINAL SUBLUXATIONS So how does interference of nerve supply come about? The most common way is for the spinal column to shift or to rotate out of place. When the vertebrae are misaligned it is called ‘vertebral subluxation’. Subluxations commonly form patterns such as scoliosis, sway back, forward head posture and hunchback.

Subluxations cause interference in the flow of nerves throughout the body and thus lead to reduced functioning and healing ability throughout the body. For this reason there is a strong correlation between misalignment of the spine and fatigue, pain and disease. ‘Vertebral subluxations are much more common than people think.’ Vertebral subluxations are much more common than people think. Slips, the thousands of childhood falls, poor posture, sleeping in contorted positions, auto accidents, sitting for long periods of time, sports trauma, stress, environmental toxins, emotions, and even the birth process itself can all cause spinal abuse. There are many reasons why spinal problems are more prevalent today than when humans first evolved. First and foremost, the human body is not designed to sit for hours on end. Our modern lifestyle of stress, increased toxins, unnatural birth processes, vaccinations and poor diet all increase the prevalence of subluxations. ‘A lack of pain does not mean you are well.’ People often wonder if they can feel subluxations. Subluxations may or may not manifest into per-

ceived pain, depending on the severity of the subluxation and the severity and multitude of other stressors within the body. A lack of pain does not mean you are well. By the time there is pain, there is damage. It would be a very dangerous assumption to think that because your back doesn’t hurt, spinal problems don’t exist. Only an estimated ten percent of your nerve system can perceive pain. TREATING CAUSE NOT SYMPTOMS Western medicine focuses on the treatment of symptoms of ill health, rather than the root cause of pain and disease. This is where chiropractic differs. Chiropractors focus on the cause of pain and disease rather than treating symptoms. As a result, chiropractic patients take 71 percent less medication than patients of traditional medicine and 87 percent experience an improvement in their overall health. CORRECTIVE CHIROPRACTIC Some chiropractors focus solely on relieving pain, providing patients with a drug free alternative to traditional medicine. However, corrective chiropractors check for subluxations throughout the entire spine. They not only treat pain, but ensure that the body functions optimally—thus improving your healing power. Corrective chiropractors do not cure disease, but tap into the body’s ability to heal itself through maximal nerve supply. We have had great success with a range of

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conditions including heart disease, diabetes, infections, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, hyperactivity, learning disorders, asthma, allergies, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, reducing labour time, allergies, intestinal disease, aches and pains, and paralysis. But, most importantly, realigning the spine before illness occurs can help to ensure the body never presents these conditions or diseases. Corrective chiropractors work to help your spine return to normal and healthy alignment using specific and scientific adjustments, along with therapeutic techniques to help promote healthy spinal musculature, balanced posture and allow for regeneration of bones, disks and soft tissue. Remember, health is how well you are functioning and healing, not simply how well you look or even feel. Only by having your spine checked can you assess your current and future health. The longer vertebral subluxations are present the more damage that is caused throughout your body— don’t wait for pain to set in! Dr Rob Hutchings has a Doctorate of Chiropractic and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He practices at Health Zone on Glen Osmond Road, alongside other natural therapists who share his passion in helping clients reach optimal health—naturally. You can find out more information about the services offered by Health Zone at www.health-zone.com.au or phone 8338 2221.

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Ability – used, abused and accepted “There is no appreciable difference between ability not used and ability not possessed.” – Sri Chinmoy When I first came across this quote by Sri Chinmoy it stopped me in my tracks, pained me in my solar plexus. Sri Chinmoy was talking to me; he saw through my mask, he knew intimately the way in which I had been conducting my life – and it hurt. I probably only ever used a very small percentage of my god given talents and abilities to achieve what I did in sport. Alas, behind the closed doors of my heart and soul, my predominant self-belief for many years was that I was lazy and worthless, and that, irrespective of my outward achievements, I was fooling many people, including myself – I was eternally balanced on the knife edge of ‘being-found-out’. It didn’t matter what my outward achievements indicated - world champion, multiple state and national champion in two sports – I knew I was only dedicating a very small percentage of my deep pool of abilities and energies to the tasks at hand. For this I felt less than others, I felt guilty and I felt weak – it was an exhausting, degrading and depressing existence, which

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came with an incessant battering of negative self talk. I expected a great deal of myself back then. I thought I should be an Olympic Champion, I thought I should be smarter, faster, more attractive, fitter, more dedicated, more confident, more assertive, slimmer, more disciplined, more recognised, more, more, more – now, now, now. My mind was a thief, stealing from me the joy of my actions and achievements. I didn’t laugh much back then either – I was seriously trying to get to the top of my chosen field, allthe-while undermining myself because I did not believe I truly deserved to succeed. My coach at one time used to berate me for smiling at people when I was racing…serious athletes behaved seriously, so I got serious (which doesn’t really suit my personality!), and all the fun went out of my sport. I thrive on fun. I desperately needed and wanted recognition back then. Particularly I wanted my father’s love and respect; I wanted him to see me as worthy, to praise me and to be proud of me. For over a dec-

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METABOLISM VERSUS JUST ABSORPTION Many supplements talk about increasing absorption, which is fine, but at the end of the day, it’s really all about metabolisation or converting nutrients in the cell into usable energy that is the most important. Oxygen is also a necessary nutrient (90% of cellular energy comes from oxygen and 10% from nutrients). During metabolisation, the nutrients actually combust in the cell - To make an analogy, you could have the best match in the world and the best piece of paper, but no oxygen …. No fire. Similarly, if one increases the absorption of minerals in the cell without simultaneously increasing the amount of cellular oxygen, then most of the minerals will not be metabolized. We are aerobic beings and we thrive in a high oxygen environment. Anaerobic micro-organisms (like most virus, bacteria and fungus) live in low oxygen

IONIC COLLOIDAL MINERALS Your blood is colloidal, meaning that nutrients remain suspended in solution in your blood. The ideal colloidal minerals are also ionic (many colloidal minerals are not ionic). An ion is electrically charged and is the smallest component a mineral can exist in which is the size the body requires before the individual cells can absorb it. Cells are ion-selective, so unneeded minerals in that cell are passed on to cells that do need them. These minerals are broken down to an electrolyte (electrically charged) state, they are absorbed through the walls of the intestines and colon at a much greater rate (approx. 95-98% absorption) than the minerals in a tablet or granular form (approx. only 20% absorption).

ENZYMES Enzymes act as a catalyst within the body. Metabolic en-

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ade, as an athlete, I sought his approval, nevertheless (to my mind), I never attained that love, respect, praise and recognition from him. These qualities have always been waiting for me to tap them - from the inside out. I did not accept myself back then either. I didn’t like myself, didn’t trust myself, I rejected my body – demanding it to be other than what it was, I could not make peace with myself – couldn’t even conceive of the notion. I could not imagine an inner world being anything but a battlefield. Today my practice of prayer, meditation, selfless service and gratitude have gone a long way to changing my experience of my inner world – I’m a work in progress now, not a failure! I felt constant guilt. If I missed training I felt guilty, if I judged myself as not trying hard enough I felt guilty, if I didn’t win I felt guilty, if I didn’t act with 100% discipline I felt guilty, if I wasn’t on time I felt guilty, if my father wasn’t impressed with my performance I felt guilty – what a burden! I’m just not like that any more, all-but-gone are the daggers

of self judgment and recrimination, replaced with a gratitude for the lessons I am continually offered by a universe with my best interests at heart. When the going gets tough I get grateful. In a nutshell, I have brought a few tools with me on my journey that keep me well and whole on a daily basis: Laughter & Fun (every waking hour of every day I am sharing an honest laugh and fun with clients and friends). Gratitude (for everything – the ‘good’, the ‘bad’, and the ‘ugly’). Responsibility (I take 100% responsibility for everything I experience in my life). Mantra (chanted silently to calm my busy mind). Exercise (joy filled, fun, shared, centered and breath focused, in a calming and nourishing environment, and for the sheer pleasure of it). Organic vegetarian food (keeps me mentally, physically and spiritually clean and clear). Expectations (minimal indulgence in these, they are thieves of the moment). Acceptance (for who I am, for the temple that is my body and for where I am on my journey right

now). Upon reflection I understand that my experiences have been an integral part of the fabric of my journey toward becoming the persona I am today, and the person I am becoming in each moment. I am human and I have given my very best to my life thus far…I look at Sri Chinmoy’s quote today and know that I have used all of my abilities to get to this place I am today, and I am happy. Amanda Allen is a former State, National and World Champion Triathlete. She is a Public Speaker, Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Coach, Level 2 Sports Coach and Workplace Trainer. She has studied Wholistic Psychology and Yoga Teacher Training. She has a Bachelor of Management. Amanda is proprietor of Realise Personal Training – a wholistic health and fitness practice based in Adelaide. For more information contact: 1800 202 909 W : w w w. r e a l i s e p t . c o m . a u E:amanda@realisept.com.au

Did you know? “AHA: MORE B6, B12 AND FOLIC ACID TO REDUCE HOMOCYSTEINE LEVELS” The American Heart Association is recommending, in a science advisory issued here during its 71st scientific sessions, an increased dietary intake of vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid to meet the RDAs for individuals with elevated homocysteine levels and a history of heart disease. Plasma levels of these vitamins are inversely related to levels of homocysteine.

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Finding Balance with AYURVEDA Ayurveda has recently come into my life, and I can definitely tell you that it is a continual learning experience. It is such a wholesome approach to a better way of living through diet, exercise, yoga, meditation and living within our biological means, day by day. There are so many different aspects and areas that complete Ayurveda, which I hope to touch on and bring an understanding to you in the next 3 editions of Innerself. Hopefully you will be inspired (just like I have) to start changing your life by getting back to nature, eating the right foods for our body types, living in harmony and peace within our mind, body, spirit and soul. I travelled to India last year to find out more about Ayurveda and a range of Ayurvedic products that I wanted to bring to the Australian market. There I found harsh living conditions with smog, pollution, poverty and a completely overpopulated country. Yet, the majority of the people I encountered were always smiling, completely happy and very kind and generous. I started to ask myself ‘why are

these people so happy?’ To you or me, we would not be smiling or enjoying living in the conditions these people were in. The smell, the dirt and the swams of people that looked like ants when flying into Mumbai airport, was enough to make you want to stay on the plane and turn around and fly home! It took me a few days to get my bearings and brave the streets so that I could get a closer look at the country. The third day into the trip I had to fly to another part of India to meet with the manufacturing company to discuss more about the products I was interested in. This area of India was a lot older and was not as populated as Mumbai, however it still had quite a lot of poverty. I came to the conclusion that this was India ... every part of the country must have poverty and be dirty. This part was true, as the country was very old and you could see that not much money is put back into social structure in the community. So why does India have such good natural health care products? I asked myself this question over and over whilst I was

there. However the more time I spent there with health care professionals and the more I learn about Ayurveda every day, the more satisfied I am in saying that ‘this is the most complete natural healing system, and the oldest healing system in the world!’. Ayurveda dates back over 5000 years. Ayu ‘means life’ and ‘veda’ means knowledge. The Indian culture has one of the longest longevity rates in the world, with many of the older generation living well into their late 90’s. They are also extremely spiritual beings, with meditation and prayer like activities taking place constantly. Their traditional way of healing is Ayurveda, which educates the people on ways to improve their life and eliminate illness before it festers and creates a full blown disease or fatal problems. By simply getting to know our body types and recognising any problem or health issue at an early stage, (physical or psychological), and treating it naturally through appropriate diet and nutritional needs (herbs and minerals) balances the body back into harmonization. The mind is a very important part of Ayurvedic healing. It is well noted that when the mind is not right (through any reason) that it affects our body. We see a lot of this in the western world. Stress is the biggest cause of health problems. It can lead to sleep deprivation, ulcers, digestive problems, heart disease etc. If we look at how our ways of living have changed, even in just the last 50 years, we can see a surge in health problems, obesity and divorces, com-

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pared to 50 years prior. Today in the larger cities of India poverty and disease are ever present as much of the population looked to the West, forgetting their traditional healing ways. Last century our modern western health care took over of their ancient Ayurvedic system in many of their hospitals, making healthcare financially out of reach for most of the population. However if you look at the rural areas where Ayurveda is still widely practiced and taught you will see just how healthy, content, relaxed and at peace these people are. The ancient traditional healing system of Ayurveda has taken a turn in the last 20 years however as many Ayurveda schooling institutes are opening up all over India, to try and educate the younger generation on a better way of living and treating disease naturally, as was done by their ancestors. Even in the populated busy cities of India, the majority of the people are smiling, happy, and relatively stress free. I ask myself, how can we all learn from this? Lauren Rignall has worked in the natural health care industry for over 10 years, both as an employee in senior position and a director. After much research Lauren has decided to start up her own business and hopes to bring tradition Ayurveda and herbal products to the Australian public. For more information visit www.herbalilnk.com.au

HOW TO KEEP YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS GOALS ON TRACK I was recently awarded South Australian Community Fitness Leader of the Year by Recreation SA for the Groundbreaking and Successful BetterBods Program. A five month program that assists others to take up healthier eating habits and establish meaningful and enjoyable exercise programs. Here are six keys to keeping your 2009 goals on track. LEARN WHAT TO EAT You can exercise all you want but unless you are fuelling yourself correctly you could be contradicting all the good work you are doing in the gym. Learn the energy content of the food you eat especially the calorie load of Fats, Proteins and Carbohydrates and understand how much it takes to work off the additional food you consume. Two chocolate biscuits for example could take you over 30 minutes of huffy puffy exercise to work off. LEARN WHEN TO EAT Once again you can huff and puff until complete exhaustion in order to get to your goals but if you refuel before or after your workout with the wrong food choices you could be negating your efforts to create the best possible body for you. For example if you choose not to eat before a workout thinking you will burn more fat, you may leave yourself with no energy with which to exercise and leave your body no choice but to use muscle as a fuel source. No one wants to

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lose muscle, as the less you have, the slower your metabolism. If you choose not to eat after you exercise thinking you will burn more fat you may once again leave your body no choice but to use muscle stores for energy, leading once again to a slower metabolism. LEARN HOW TO EXERCISE Knowing how to exercise to get the results you want can save you lots of time, money and frustration. How many times have I heard people say they have been walking at least 60minutes a day for the last year and nothing has changed. Just understanding that interval training (which is where you alternate huffy puffy exercise efforts of hard/easy/ hard/easy) can burn more calories in 20 minutes than some people spend walking in an hour. LEARN WHAT TYPE OF EXERCISE IS RIGHT FOR YOU For some people it's Dancing, for some people it is Running, for others it is Riding their Bike. Whatever it is for you, the key to sustaining activity long term is finding something you love to do and you are able to do around your injuries and limitations. Will power can only take you so far, lifelong change can only be made by discovering the activity that brings you joy and a sense of achievement. KNOW WHAT TYPE OF SUPPORT YOU NEED Are you a Solo Man/Woman or are you a Social Butterfly?Solo-ists

HEALTH Australia. I am truly proud to have been endorsed as Latin Seed’sTM exclusive distributor for Australia & New Zealand. I have seen so many great results in people who like myself have struggled with weight & hair loss – not to mention cholesterol, hemorrhoids, cellulite etc . All together I have lost 35kg, my hair is no longer falling out as it did – I have new hair coming and it is getting thicker….my arms and legs no longer have the cellulite they used too its amazing and I know everyone is different but my skin has improved and adapted to my smaller frame…

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The Weight Loss & Wellbeing Secret Sweeping Australia In 2004-05, 54% of adults were classified as overweight or obese. The proportion of men in these categories was significantly higher than that for women (62% of men compared to 45% of women). This difference is most evident in the overweight category, where 43% of men were overweight compared to 28% of women. The median age of men who were overweight or obese (45 years) is lower than that of women (48 years). The reality is that western lifestyles and pressures do not promote physical health. We rush around for our jobs, family and just the pace of life. There is little opportunity to invest time in ourselves -the majority of people overweight would like to feel better and live healthier-we live in a society where foods and health treatments are packaged and artificially ‘enhanced’ for convenience. We know these facts but most wellbeing products in the market today are disruptive to our lives and some are aggressive to our bodies. The Latin SeedTM is a totally natural product that has helped thousands of people around the world obtain dramatic health benefits. Discovered by the natives of South America many hundreds of years ago, The Latin SeedTM was found to have very positive and unique health benefits. The natives found swallowing it made them healthier, stronger and fitter. Women have found that taking the seed after childbirth helped them to regain their figure and energy. In parts of South America it is considered to be the ‘fountain of Youth’! WHAT IS THE LATIN SEEDTM? Originally from Brazil this remarkable nut is also known as Candleberry, Indian walnut, Kemiri, Varnish tree or Kukui nut tree.. Several parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine in most of the areas where it occurs naturally. The Latin Seed is high in linoleic acid which has been linked to shrinking of fat cells and the promotion of lean muscle mass in scientific studies. The artificial form is common in a number of fitness supplements and beauty products. People have testified to its

effectiveness in weight loss, reducing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, hemorrhoids and even promoting hair re-growth. Unlike a number of other products on the market, the Latin Seed enables you to maintain the benefits for the long term. The seed works on the fat and toxins within your body rather than targeting what you are putting in your mouth. Imagine the amazing results you could achieve in conjunction with a healthy diet!! Probably the most positive aspect of the Latin Seed is the way that it fits into your existing lifestyle. There are no supplements to take or complex eating programs. The seed is taken in a cup of boiling water before going to bed of an evening. Within a couple of days, the seed will start to help transform your body, and give you amazing long lasting results. There are no drastic side effects and because it is totally natural, it does not interfere with medications or supplements. “Hi, this is my story- I have been fighting my weight since my teens. After my first child I weighed 109kgs, (gained 25kg during my pregnancy) I lost only a couple of kilos between having my 2 boys. Over the years I have tried SureSlim, Weight watches, Jenny Craig, Lite and Easy, Duramine, Xenicol, Chinese Weight loss tea (nearly killed me), Reductil and Liver cleansing…Most of these programs got results however with babies, work and the usual day to day, I found it hard to stick to the guidelines and put the weight back on plus some, not to mention the lack of sleep, headaches and addictive concerns with some products. I hate to think of how much money I’ve spent on trying to lose weight. Aside from my weight I had another more sinister and embarrassing problem - I was losing my hair dramatically (I was scared to shower or brush my hair because it would just come out in bundles) I managed to obtain a packet of these miraculous “Natural” seeds a couple of years ago with dramatic effect. Knowing the benefits, overseas popularity and that they are not only natural but really effective, I made it my mission to bring them into

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I am passionate about this product- it’s helped so many people and I know it can help you too….I am not a doctor – however with this product being 100% Natural it has allowed people for whom other treatments were unsuitable a genuine alternative. If you would like to know more please contact me. “ Life is too precious not to care… My love & Support Nikki, 35

use their exercise time as ME time and prefer to follow solo activities like running so they can destress and clear their mind. Social types use their exercise time as FUN time and prefer to follow Group Activities where they can share the hard work with others and have a laugh. Knowing which type you are helps you choose the format that will help you stick to your chosen activity long term. ALWAYS SET A GOAL This could be as simple as a Fun Charity Walk or as intense as Hawaii IronMan Triathlon. Having something to train for and eat well for will help you keep your commitment to yourself. Having a goal gives you a reason to eat well and to put your shoes on and get out the door on days where other priorities threaten to take over. Lynda Pugliese, BAppSc – PT Cert IV, Community Fitness Trainer of the Year (SA) 2008 specialises in Helping People become the Fit Healthy People they have always wanted to Be. She Teaches the Successful 5 month BetterBods Program and Presents Regularly to Community and Corporate Groups in the areas of Health, Fitness and Personal Success. Phone her on 81652772 or at betterbods@bigpond.com

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the developed world. It is the most common cause of anaemia. Iron deficiency has also been shown to adversely affect intellectual activity and efficiency. Additionally, lack of iron can lead to general run down feeling, anaemia, headaches, acute infections, colds, flu, dizziness and shortness of breath during periods of exertion such as exercise. Iron deficiency high risk groups are: • Menstruating women (especially teenagers) • Pregnant women • Lactating women • Strict Vegetarians and Vegans • Elderly people (with increasing age, iron deficiency becomes more and more common in both man and women) • Hospital patients and outpatients exposed to excessive bleeding due to wounds and surgical procedures. Armed with Red Iron you can now safely and naturally win the war against the nasty effects of iron deficiency. For more info phone (08) 8532 2926.

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HEALTH Healthy products & Services in SA Uva Ursi, Dandelion, Centella Asiatica, Elder Flowers, Juniper Berries, Cloves and Cardamom. Useful during periods of cleansing the system from waste. The following varieties are also available from Australerba : • ANTI STRESS (For your relaxation) A soothing and delicately perfumed blend reducing tension, integrally prepared from Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemon Verbena, Balm, Lavender, Orange and Bergamot Extracts. Wonderful if you feel tense, helps you to learn to relax.

• NIGHT CAP (For Better Sleep)An integral preparation from Passionflower, Chamomile, Lavender, Lemongrass and spices. Recommended as a bedtime tea for a good night’s sleep. • PICK-ME-UP (For Temporary Relief of Tiredness) A vigorous herb tea from Peppermint, Rosemary, Summer Savory, Ginger and Pepper. You can take it as a herb tea, in a glass of sweet wine as an aperitif or even as a refreshing cold drink. • DIGESTIVE pleasant blend for after-meal teas, integrally prepared from Small Centaury, Coriander, Ginger, Cardamom, Mugwort, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Peppermint, Rosemary and Pepper. Contact Australerba, 27 Bligh St Ridleyton SA 5008. Ph 83460631

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MIND-BODY OPPORTNITIES – BECOME A CHIBALL METHOD TEACHER Ancient Wisdom, Contemporary Practice. The ChiBall Method™ is a holistic mindbody exercise programme that uniquely combines the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Colour and Aromatherapies and a synergy of six ancient and modern exercise modalities. Through the disciplines of Tai Chi-Qi Gong, Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais and Meditation, the healing nature of the programme is focused through the medium of coloured aromatherapy ChiBalls ™infused with 6 different mood enhancing essential oils. By tailoring the ChiBall Method™ to the natural cycle of The Seasons, both teachers and students journey towards harmony, balance and well-being. The Benefits of becoming a ChiBall TeacherHealth and wellbeing is still a high priority for clients and maintaining healthy lifestyles is a growing trend. As the most comprehensive mindbody exercise practice, The ChiBall Method™ is an ideal way to enrich your skill-set and develop competencies across a range of disciplines.Teaching ChiBall Method™ classes to others is a tremendous source of personal and professional satisfaction, as you make a difference in the health and wellbeing of your class attendees. You also improve your ability to be self-aware of your physical, mental and emotional states, and consistently practice techniques to restore balance and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. While there may be challenging times ahead, practicing and teaching The

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IRRADIATED FOOD CAUSES BRAIN DAMAGE BYRON BAY GOURMET PIES In 1994 Jean-Paul Signoret, a French pastry chef originally from Provence started Pastry Provençal with his dedicated partner Teresa Woodland, servicing local businesses with delicious French pastry. It was at the Byron Bay Blues Festival in1996 that they were asked to bake some pies. The pies became so popular that they decided to give their all our attention and streamlined their operation to only pie making. That marked the beginning of ‘Byron Gourmet Pies’. Now distributed in Adelaide by Pie Bamboozle we too can enjoy this delicious range of Gourmet Pies. 20 gluten free, vegan/spelt, vegetarian and meat pies to choose from. For details phone Pie Bamboozle on 0488 949 711 or visit www.byronbaygourmetpies.com.au

A company testing the effects of irradiated food on growth and development reported that some cats fed such a diet developed severe neurological dysfunction, including movement disorders, vision loss and paralysis. The cats developed the symptoms, which appeared to be the result of a demyelinating disease, after being on the diet for three to four months. Myelin is a fatty insulator of nerve fibers that degrades in a host of human central nervous system disorders, such as multiple sclerosis. The afflicted cats were shown to have severe and widely distributed demyelination of the central nervous system. In cats removed from the diet, demyelinated axons slowly became remyelinated, but the restored myelin sheaths were still not as thick as healthy myelin. Sources: iHealth Bulletin News March 30, 2009

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LifeWave Introduces NonTransdermal Energy Patches Based On Nano-Technology LifeWave introduces Energy Patches that can increase your energy and stamina by up to 40 percent, thus improving your performance. The patches are based upon a relatively new science called Nano-Technology. The method allows organic materials to signal the human body to increase energy and stamina but without ingesting anything. Double-Blind studies at Major Universities have shown most people experience an increase of energy within minutes of using the energy patches. The LifeWave Energy Patches use new organic nanotechnology structures. Resonant Energy Transfer (RET) occurs between the user and the energy patches. The patches frequency modulate (FM) the human magnetic field causing the patch to transmit the instructions “make energy”. It is believed the LifeWave patches communicate with the body like a cell phone. This technological discovery applies research from many fields of science to promote greater stamina. Think of the patches as being software for the body. The safe natural biological substances contained within the patches are used to create specific biosignals that modulate the body’s natural magnetic field in order to enhance certain specific biological re-

actions that are already naturally taking place. The frequencies produced by the interaction of the patches with the magnetic field of the body are in a sense a code that turns on the body’s production of energy.

Questions & Answers How do the Energy Enhancer Patches work in the body? LifeWave patches communicate with the body through the human magnetic field. This is known as resonant energy transfer. It sends the message, “transport fat to the mitochondria and make ATP” to the cells. This produces increased energy. Is LifeWave safe to use? All materials in LifeWave Energy Enhancer Patches are FDA(US)and TGA(AUST) approved. If you have a health condition or are in doubt please consult your doctor before using. What should I feel when wearing the Patches? What you should notice is very constant and stable levels of energy during your daily activities. If you are performing an athletic activity you should be able to measure improvements in performance. Have LifeWave Patches been clinically-tested? Yes. LifeWave has been tested in many clinical studies by some of the best researchers in the coun-

try. The LifeWave Technology has been independently evaluated in clinical environments by Coach Joseph Goodson of Morehouse College. Independent scientific studies have been conducted by well known professionals such as Dr. Steven Haltiwanger, MD CCN. Athletes are using LifeWave to gain an edge on the competition, such as 7X Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. How long should I wear the Patches? It is recommended that you wear the Patches for no longer than 12 hours per day. Generally, wearing the Patches on alternating days produces the best long-term effects. Shane Whitham and his life partner Karen Potter established the Holistic Way Natural Therapy Clinic at Seaford Rise in South Australia some seven years ago. Shane is the current International President of the International Bioresonance Practitioners Association Inc. Shane has over 25 years experience as a Therapist covering Naturopathy, Herbology and Bioenergetic Medicine. " The first thing that took my attention," says Shane "was that the patches were FDA(US)and TGA(AUST) approved. I then tested the quadrant energy (Bicom) of a 61 year old that tested as 41, I recorded the results with the bicom machine and printed them out. I then applied the Energy Patches then after applying the patches I retested him over a period of 1 hour and to my amazement his quadrant energy level had raised to 65. "I have continued to use these

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What is Bicom Therapy? BICOM Therapy is a biophysical technique based on concepts in acupuncture, homeopathy and quantum physics. Most orthodox and complementary medicine uses chemicals (pharmaceuticals or herbs) to alter the body’s biochemistry. However, research in American universities has shown that living organism generate tiny electromagnetic fields which naturally regulate their biochemistry and that these can be used for a drug-free and non-invasive therapy. The therapist uses the BICOM instrument to pick up electromagnetic waves from the patient, modifies them and sends them back to improve the body’s ability to regulate its own physiological processes. Introduced over 25 years ago in Germany, there are now over 8000 users in Europe and over 70 in Australia. Although it can treat all kinds of diseases it is best know for success with allergic and chronic diseases. HOW DOES IT WORK? Traditional Oriental medicine believes our bodies are criss-crossed with energy pathways. A balanced flow of energy is an indicator of good health. For diagnosis, energy imbalance is detected by taking electrical measurements from acupuncture points on the fingers and toes. Specific programmes in the computer can then re-establish energy balance using electrodes on the skin or on top of light clothing. Various scientific studies have shown that the human body gives off electromagnetic frequencies over a wide range from a few vibrations per second (brain waves) to many thousand per second (visible light). The most useful range therapeutically is from 10 to 150,000 (radio waves). Filters in the BICOM can separate ‘healthy’ frequencies from ‘unhealthy’

frequencies. The therapist can amplify the healthy energy to give a boost to an organ or system in need or attenuate it to calm down an overactive area. The unhealthy energy waves can be turned upside down to cancel a disturbing effect using a ‘mirror’ circuit similar to that used on the Concorde to reduce the engine noise in the passenger compartment. This ‘mirroring’ can also be used with frequencies from substances such as incompatible foods or tooth fillings, bacteria, fungi, heavy metals and pesticides to reduce the strain these place on the body. HOW CAN IT HELP ME? Many people seek help with a specific symptom or condition such as: • clearing radiation and metals • allergies and food intolerances • eczema and asthma • chronic fatigue • digestion problems (IBS, Crohn’s) • hormonal imbalance (PMT, menopause) • fungal infections (candida, thrush) • joint and muscle pain • stop smoking program Certainly, BICOM therapy has proved particularly successful to people with these conditions. However it is also a holistic therapy, which aims to treat the whole person not just the symptom. The aim of BICOM therapy is to restore the body’s self-healing, or regulatory pow-

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INTERVIEW The first realisation of God is the realisation of being all life... in other words immortality. And then there’s the next one and the next one and the next one and the next one... until “I” realise Supreme Being. And so in all those realisations I AM... ter Consciousness, and that’s a deep depth of God Realisation.

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what “I” was has been obscured by learning and education. And so there’s a lot of imagination in it and all those things, because I was there... I was there, but I’m here now... I’m not the same as I used to be... and nor are you, but I was there, so I can speak, from any level that I’ve been... that is the key: Any level that I have been I can speak from. Now there are many many levels of God Realisation... I don’t know whether we can speak about that, OK, but there are many levels in the psyche of God Realisation. The first realisation of God is the realisation of being all life... in other words immortality. And then there’s the next one and the next one and the next one and the next one... until “I” realise Supreme Being. And so in all those realisations I AM... because it’s “I” who realises. So therefore, once I’ve realised a level, I can always go back to that level. But if I haven’t realised the next level up I can chatter around about it and make lots of noises as though I knew about it, but I haven’t got the power of being there. I can go down but I can’t go up. Does that make sense to you? LD: Yes it makes sense. BL: If you haven’t lived, you can’t have the knowledge of it... LD: Do you have any choice in becoming a Master? BL: No... no... I was a Teacher and this extraordinary knowledge inside me, and I don’t know when I became Master but I am Master. That’s Master Consciousness, understand? There’s no Master, there’s only Master Consciousness, then you’re Master. You don’t realise you’re a Master... that’s not the right way of saying it. You realise Mas-

BL: Would you like to conclude the interview? LD: I just feel really empty... BL: When someone’s really listening and near to me that happens, the questions disappear because questions are man-made and stillness and silence and the solution to all the questions is Godmade. And so, that happens when you’re in my presence... when you’re really listening. But it doesn’t mean... a question might arise in you. I’m not inhibiting that in any way. LD: I’m in awe of the presence I’m feeling... I’m speechless. BL: There you go now. “I” am in awe... “I” in my body am speechless... why is that? Because I am receiving an external reflection of what is inside of me. Because what is in front of me is speaking about God and Life and Truth and Love and Death, it takes me down into the subconscious where the God that I am or that I love and that I worship is inside that body listening to these words. That just makes “I” speechless and in awe that such a thing can be. But if such a thing can be out here then also that it’s reflecting that such a magnificent thing can be inside... that makes “I” who knows so much, speechless inside that body. Now that’s a wondrous thing and that’s why it is to be with the Master Consciousness, it’s supposed to do that. But then the “Thinker”... “I” am also the Thinker, the one up the top in the background who has to think and has to do things... until they are removed from it but I think and do things and gradually it obscures the wonderful perception that I’ve had at the depth of me... because that’s all I’m here to reflect. I don’t make anything worshipful or anything out

here... but to reflect that which is the most holy, which is inside of you. BL: Thank you Leo LD: Thank you Barry. BARRY LONG was one of the world’s great spiritual masters. He taught for over 35 years. He was uniquely of the west: down to earth and practical. His books, tapes and videos are comprehensive, encompassing all aspects of the spiritual life from meditation to raising children, from cosmic consciousness to making love. His works are published in 11 languages. He is widely recognised for his original teaching on love which is the first to distinguish love from sex, and has transformed the love lives of many around the world. Barry Long died on 6 December 2003, at the age of 77. It was his wish that his books and tapes should continue to be published and be made available by The Barry Long Foundation International. Barry Long Video Screening "Love is the Way" 28 June and 20 Sept at Iris Cinema, Lion Arts Centre 13 Morphett St, Adelaide. Ph: (02) 6680 4988 www.barrylong.org

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SURVIVING 2012 Healing the Self Many First Nation prophecies speak of an enormous change that is coming to our planet on or around the year 2012. These prophecies are not encouraging; they speak of great chaos, of Earth changes, even of a great culling of humanity. Even the blind – and we have been blind - are now able to see that we stand at a crossroads. Everyone on Earth is becoming aware that chaos is at the door, knocking with growing loudness for our attention, clamouring for us to wake up. We are running out of excuses. We can no longer bury our heads in the sand. The old ways are failing and if we choose to pretend that they are not, we will fail right along with them. The changes of 2012 are actually offering us a unique opportu-

nity to grow as a species. They are nothing short of an evolutionary quantum leap that will culminate with a new human walking upon this Earth. The Inca shamans and others speak of a new luminous being that is to evolve from the old Homo sapiens. Quantum changes have happened before. When Homo sapiens first appeared on earth the older and less adaptable, less creative Neanderthal did not disappear overnight. They mimicked the creativity of Homo sapiens, but because of their inability to adapt at a core level eventually Neanderthal vanished completely from the living Earth and became part of the archaeological record. We are at a similar place now. The Call that is being sent to us is this time one of expanded con-

sciousness. We are being asked to take the wool out of our eyes and see what until now has been invisible to most of us. The materialistic, greedy and ego centric ways of mismanaging ourselves, our fellow humans and our brothers and sisters in animal form as well as the natural world, have brought us to the brink of the abyss. Everything fundamental to OUR survival is beginning to fail around us. So what can we do? It is clear that the root cause of our present predicament can be found in the human ego, which can be perhaps more readily understood simply as our unhealed self. This unhealed self causes us to perceive the world as separate, divided, frightening and dangerous. The unhealed self is never in the present moment, but is constantly referencing to a tragic past and projecting fearfully into the future. It is responsible for all of the fear, the hatred, the greed and the violence to be found in the world today. The call is for us to shed this destructive aspect of ourselves. The call is for us to bring healing to it, to ourselves. But how do we do that? One way that I am aware of is through a recently emerged but ancient tradition: the Munay Ki of the Inca shamans. This path gives us a clear and purposeful map for us

to move away from the brink of our personal and collective destruction. There are nine Rites offered in the Munay Ki, these are initiatory transmissions that set us on the path to rectifying this sorry state of affairs. The first four of these Rites set in place a solid foundation of healing upon which the new energies of the luminous ones can then be brought in and anchored. The first of these is the Healer’s Rite. This Rite starts the healing process – only not at a psychological or physical level, but purely at an energetic level. In order to do this we invoke upon three powers. The first is the Power to Manifest, for if we cannot manifest, how can we bring about healing? The second is the Power to Love, for it is only through the divine love of Spirit that any healing ever takes place. The third is the Power to Vision, so that we can travel forward to envision a future healed state and bring that back into the now and set upon a course to attain it. Through the power of this Rite we stop identifying with the old tired stories of our past. The second is the Bands of Power Rite. This Rite sets in place five bands of essential protection to deal with any negative energies that come our way and transmute them into life-giving energies that

nourish instead of depleting us. The Bands of Power are elemental and offer us the protection of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Light. The third is the Harmony Rite. This Rite works to clear out the psychic sludge that has accumulated in our energy centres (chakras), residue from past trauma and past lives, by planting four organizing principles of creation as seeds into the four lower chakras and three protective guardian energies into the three higher chakras. The fourth Rite is the Seer’s Rite. This Rite awakens our ability to perceive the invisible world, the world of energy around us. It also allows us to see those parts of ourselves that we have not wanted to see, so that they can also be brought into the light and healed. This Rite gifts us with the ability to simply drop the past, not one tiny painful bit at a time – as is done in psychotherapy or other approaches – but all at once, in just one go; just like a serpent sheds its skin. When the seer is awakened the world becomes like a blank canvas for us to dream a new reality upon. Once this foundation is established higher energies are brought in and anchor into our luminous en-

ergy fields. These energies, when nurtured, will continue to raise our vibration and lift us into higher realms of expanded consciousness and foster our transformation into Homo Luminous, the new order of human on Earth. The reality we walk in will change with us until the Earth will be, once again, the sacred garden it once was. And we humans will find that we are no longer ‘cast out’, but an intrinsic part of the new whole.

Claudio & Sa Silvano teach, initiate and facilitate spiritual processes. They are based in Perth, WA. For more information please visit www.sacredradiance.net or email munayki.au@gmail.com or phone 0412 747 096.

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Many people wonder at some stage in their life what their true life’s purpose is and if they are following their true passion, what is true meaning of life, love, money, relationships and spirituality? Many of us also silently seek answers to a range of questions about the mysteries of life that no one can seem to answer. Some common questions being…Does law of attraction really exist? Are angels and spirit guides real? What am I supposed to do with my life? Why do I keep attracting the wrong relationship in my life? How can I move forward and unlock the gateway to experience magic and miracles? Am I psychic? Why do I feel different? How can I create more love and peace in my life? How can I let go of the past? When such questions arise we tend to feel overwhelmed by a wave of “what if’s”, we feel like our own life is being lived without the passion and purpose that it de-

serves but are not sure what to do about it and how to create the positive changes that our heart desires. When we are confronted by such moments, this is, in fact, the process of Divine Timing and is indeed just what is needed to create a stirring within the inner core of our emotions that moves us towards awakening our inner essence and igniting the sacred fire of our heart and the light of our soul. How do you ignite your own sacred fire? Well… the answer is to go within, if you are feeling lost and unfulfilled know that you have everything you need to live a life full of passion and purpose within your own sacred heart. However, sometimes the journey within can be a challenging one, particularly within a busy life as well as the fear of letting go of the memories and experiences of the past and stepping into the unknown. Having someone there to give you the tools and guidance to unlock your life’s potential, surren-

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Living in Your Own World We have all heard of the expressions, “He’s out of it”, “She’s off the planet” “He lives in his own world, “She’s off with the fairies”, “He needs to get a grip” and on and on it goes. You may have even used these expressions yourself from time to time to describe an individual who is on a different wavelength to you, an individual who is being just that, unique and individual. Creating their own reality through their unique belief systems and ensuing actions. So why is it that we tend to use the term “Living in your own world” with a rather negative connotation, if in actuality it is describing someone who is creating something very positive, their world, based on their beliefs, creating their own reality? You see, we all are living in our own worlds anyway. In any one moment there are infinite realties we can choose to inhabit and thus create with our thinking backed up by our feelings. We filter, see and evaluate the world based on our past experiences, which have created neural pathways or memories within our brain. Now if we remain stuck in the past and replay our old memories over and over again we tend to see a world that isn’t like it was in the good old days, a world that has lost it’s heart and we can therefore believe that things can never be as good as they used to be. We could also choose to inhabit a world that denies the past, where the future seems so much brighter, faster and highly evolved to the old fashioned ways. Or we could also choose to inhabit a world that accepts the past, embraces the future and lives in the moment, where every day is a surprise, a challenge and a joy all rolled into one. So what is reality, what is real in this world? How can we say what is true, real, factual, believable with 100% certainty? The answer is, there is no ONE reality that is the ONE true reality. Reality exists within your mind, your imagination. Therefore, how vast are the reaches of your mind? Is your mind limitless or confined, open or closed? Perhaps the truth is that reality is personal. Reality changes from moment to moment with each thought, each electrical impulse and vibration you send out into the universe. One day you may live in a

world fall of potential and encouragement, then one unkind word sets you off creating a world full of mean people who only care about themselves and are out to get you. Then the next day you receive a windfall from a deceased estate out of the blue and your reality becomes positive again, you believe the world really isn’t such a bad place. How quickly perception can shift reality. Given this, is it really such an unusual thing that we all live in our own world? Can we not see that we have the power and birthright to indeed weave the thread of how we view the world, the universe and how we play a role in that reality? As Vadim Zeland says in his insightful book ‘Reality Transurfing: The Space of Variations’: “Reality manifests itself in all its multiplicity precisely because the number of variations is infinite. You have the right to choose just because the infinity of variations already exists. Nobody prevents you from selecting whatever destiny you like. Mastering your destiny comes down to one simple thing – making a choice.” In each moment you have complete choice on how you view and therefore create your world. If you choose to see death and destruction, violence, conspiracy theories, fear and dread, then that is what you will experience and indeed many people live in a variation of this reality around the planet today. This reality will have its own set of lessons and challenges and perhaps may not feel very positive or optimistic, it may make you feel sick and despondent and want nothing more than to leave this place and go back home. You can shift this world view immediately if you choose to create a world where people support one another, where self-expression is applauded and where love is the glue that binds everything together, for indeed this reality exists already and you can choose to zip into it by placing your mind upon this thought stream. To cement your reality begin to live it. No ONE reality is more real than the other; they are all here right now for you to choose. Once you begin to step into your new reality with action it begins to form new neural pathways in your brain that say the world is a loving place where I can be free to stretch and grow. When we can accept that there are infinite choices for people then we can accept these choices and honour everyone’s right to choose. How you choose will mould the world around you. Will you choose to live in a world that supports you or one that pulls you down? The choice truly is all up to you. Now isn’t that a powerful reality! Elizabeth Peru is an Adelaide Based Sound & Colour Healer, Soul Channel and Teacher of Ancient Contemporary Wisdom. She can be contacted via her website www.deltawaves.com.au email Elizabeth@deltawaves.com.au ph: 0422 002 917

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The Secret Is Loving Yourself We often feel blocked, yearning for something more, unable to work out what is missing, a constant ache is in our hearts. Many of us have materially successful lives, and yet each time we bring home the next gadget that is going to make us happy, something is missing. The wrapper is no sooner off, and we are planning for the next thing, or milestone that we need to achieve happiness. We make it terribly complicated, looking for the answers out there somewhere, and the whole time it is right inside of us. The key to our happiness is love, most importantly loving ourselves. Many of us define who and what we are in our childhoods, translating the messages from the adults around us, and making life long decisions about our values as human beings.

Quite often, the adults in our worlds were not even aware of the messages they were sending let alone the consequences of their actions. However, we are not children anymore, and the key to our happiness stands in our recognition of that. As adults, we have a choice. We can stay trapped in our childhoods, or we can proactively weed out the mental garbage that has accumulated over the years. Let’s face it. If you are still searching for happiness, what you have been doing is obviously not working! Transformation is possible. All it takes is a decision to be willing to change. Then the universe starts to weave its magic. So often, we concentrate on what we do not want, and then act totally surprised when that is what we end up with!

What if you spent as much time thinking positively, as you do on that entire negative self-talk you engage in every day? I tell you, pure magic, HAPPINESS! Loving and accepting yourself exactly as you are, is the key, so incredibly simple. Yet for many of us, that is where the hard work starts, for we have forgotten, or have never learned how to love ourselves. It is not too late, great change, and personal empowerment is possible. All you have to do is be willing to change. How does the saying go? It is a form of insanity to repeat the same actions and expect a different outcome. So what do you have to lose? Seems to me, you have a whole lot to gain. Louise.L.Hay’s book ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ is a great place to start. It is straight forward, easy to follow, and all it needs is you. After that find a group, it is always easier to keep up the momentum when you surround yourself with like-minded people. Unconditional support can make even the bumpiest of roads easier to travel. I assure you once you arrive at your destination ...YOU... it will be all worth it! Shelley Murphy is a You Can Heal Your Life Workshop Leader. Phone: (08) 8121 4266 or 0407 435 169. Email: Shelleymay@adam.com.au Web: http://www.adam.com.au/ buddha/HealYourLife.htm

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Your Inner Being as Your Greatest Resource Your inner being - your soul or higher self - is not something that you have. It is what you are. Your complete consciousness is your inner being. All of the socalled parts of your mind - the conscious, the subconscious and the super conscious parts - are all facets of your one, complete consciousness, your inner being.

Your conscious mind is the result of your inner being focusing attention upon the outer world through your physical brain and senses. When, instead, you turn your attention from the outer world towards the inner world, you access the resources of your inner being. Your inner being possesses all of the wisdom, understanding and

strength that you will ever need. It is your ultimate, personal resource. Your inner being is also your link with the universe and with the consciousness behind all life, Infinite Being. If you think of yourself as living your life like a performer on stage, then your inner being is like the backstage technician who makes sure that your performance has all the support that it needs to make everything happen on cue. The amount of knowledge and wisdom available within you is unlimited. In order to access it, you only have to make an intention to go within and find it. Your subconscious mind runs all of your biological systems without conscious effort on your part. In fact, if you think about it, the subconscious mind of an ant knows more about biology and chemistry than today’s leading scientists. Your inner being knows even more; in fact, everything about anything you want to know anything about. The trick is to ask the question and then silence your conscious mind enough to hear the answer. When you become consciously aware of the true nature of your inner being and its resources of wisdom, understanding and strength, you begin to dissolve many of the former limitations to your growth. The key to expressing your human potential is to know that all potential lies within you and you only have to open an external channel in order to allow that unlimited po-

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Seize this Opportunity... to attend this Life Changing Workshop and You’ll Walk Out the Door with the Tools and Mind Skills You Need to Create Major Breakthroughs in Your Achievement in 2009 and Beyond! In Just 2 Days, You’ll Master the Tools You Need to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be… Imagine for just a moment what it would feel like to be in “total control” of your mind, body and emotions. The Silva Life System Seminar is geared toward anyone looking to make tremendous progress in 2009. The Silva Life System is designed to help you make dramatic shifts – in just two days by teaching you how to tap into your Unlimited Energy. It is the premier program of its kind! Its techniques are proven specific results.

Do you want to tap into the Unlimited Energy within you? If so, here is your opportunity! Whether your goal is to increase your income, become a better parent, or have a vibrant health…Or perhaps build your dream house, be at your ideal weight, find your soul mate, or discover your life’s purpose, The Silva Life System delivers the tools and framework you need to make your goals a reality! DISCOVER HOW TO: • Manage and Conquer Stress • Reduce Weight and keep it off forever• Eliminate Chronic Pain such as Migraine Headaches • Stop Smoking, Alcoholism or any other bad habit without relapses • Increase income and productivity • Awaken creativity and intuition • End Insomnia without the use of drugs • Establish immediate rapport with who ever you come in contact with • Enhance ability to make decisions and solve problems quickly • Overcome Exams Anxiety and Pass Every Exam you take with the highest grade • Improve Attention, Memory and Concentration • Heal aspects of your life that need healing and become again “Whole?”

ADELAIDE 6 AND 7 JUNE 2009 - Early Bird Price: $595 SPECIAL FOR INNER SELF READERS ONL ONLYY Sam Tesfay began teaching the Silva Method™ in 2005. Sam received special training in 2008 by Jose Silva’s daughter, Laura Silva, and is cer tified by Silva International as a Silva Success Coach. Sam is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist, helping people to kick their smoking habit – and thus live a healthier, wealthier and happier life.

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For bookings phone Carmel on 8556 7077 or 0418 165 726 - Adelaide OR Sam on 1300 784 814 or 0432 713 653 - Sydney

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ENERGY HEALING

The Painless way to EMOTIONAL HEALING

As children, we’re born with an innate freedom and pure potential. Unfortunately, as we grow, through the course of life’s trials and tribulations, we’re subjected to trauma, fear and upset, which clouds who we really are. Then as adults, we’re often inhibited or guided, knowingly or subconsciously, by our interpretation of these events. It’s my desire that as you read this, you decide to embrace the techniques of Thought Field Therapy™ (TFT™) to free yourself from limitations and open yourself up to your own boundless potential. Now there’s nothing stopping you from… • Living a life full of vibrant health and vitality, filled with a sense of freedom and spontaneity. • Being powerful, fulfilled and free-in-action, excited about life, effective, creative and truly passionate about being alive. What often inhibits us is fear and that inner voice saying, ‘I just don’t know what to do’ or ‘It’s too hard’ or ‘I don’t have the capability’ or ‘it’ll work for you but not for me’. This is all self-sabotage, also commonly termed as ‘fear of failure’. Selfsabotage or ‘psychological reversal’ is a condition or state that blocks any natural healing and prevents you becoming and achieving everything you want in life. No matter how much you know, if you

don’t eliminate psychological reversal, (self sabotage) chances are you’ll self-sabotage your life, health, wealth and relationships. Now you can learn a step by step procedure to alleviate the pain, nightmare and stress that accompany trauma, anxiety, panic, obsession, depression, guilt and love pain. What is now available is a safe and natural technique that can be learned and practiced by everyone, everywhere at any time. Thought Field Therapy™ (TFT) has fast and lasting results.

ELIMINATING NEGATIVE EMOTIONS Over twenty years ago, Dr Roger Callahan Ph.D., a leading American clinical research psychologist began achieving amazing breakthroughs in eliminating negative emotions and actions. He took the principle of meridians, (the body’s energy pathways) best known in the west through acupuncture’s relief of physical ailments and developed a systematic set of techniques for the treatment of emotional problems that he called ‘Thought Field Therapy™. He treated people from all over the world with some of the most difficult problems. TFT™ is one of the ‘power therapies’ of the new millennium and is exploding with success around the world. TFT™ eliminates fears, phobias, stress,

trauma, anxiety, guilt, grief and obsession and overcomes physical addictions and withdrawal symptoms – without using drugs, needles or changing your belief systems. When someone emotionally revisits an experience or situation, the body’s energy fields align in particular patterns, resulting in psychological and physiological disturbances such as pain, upset, anxiety, panic, and rage etc. TFT™ uses a technique of identifying and tapping various meridian points in the body, in specific sequences. The sequence and meridian points aren’t the same for everybody, but once defined, they change the energy pattern and eliminate the discomfort. Removing the discomfort or emotional effects from the trauma does not change the reality of the situation. However, it allows the person to deal with the reality clearly and objectively. Rosanna Mosca - ND, Dip CH, Dip Psych, BHSc, TFTdx, MCMA conducts regular workshop on TFT. For schedule see below.

ELIMINATE EVERY NEGATIVE EMOTION “Learn how to achieve Emotional release from Trauma and Distress within minutes with Thought Field Therapy - money back guarantee!” “The most powerful technique for positive change you will ever experience as seen on Oprah.” Thought Field Therapy is a cutting edge technique that you can use to conquer emotional distress and many other emotional concerns that are life-limiting and can act as barriers to health and healing. It is a drug-free method of literally tapping into the body’s energy and eliminating blockages without using acupuncture needles, drugs, or hypnosis motivational speeches or changes to your belief systems.

IT ENABLES YOU TO FREE YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM: • FEARS • ADDICTIONS • OVER EATING • SMOKING

• DRUGS • ANXIETY • PHOBIAS • FLYING

• SPIDERS • DEPRESSION • GUILT • WEIGHT GAIN

• SLEEPING DISORDERS • STRESS

• With 98%success rate TFT has proven more successful than conventional mental health treatments and procedures. TFT is swift permanent, totally natural and taking the world of Psychotherapy by storm. • Rosanna Mosca, a highly qualified transformational Naturopath/Psychotherapist and internationally recognized instructor of TFT and personally trained by TFT founder Dr. Roger Callahan and is teaching the most recent techniques in the world she is conducting two-day workshops across Australia. • Upon completion, you will be qualified and able to perform the procedure for yourself, your friends, family and colleagues.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE If you’re not completely satisfied that Rosanna’s training in TFT is the most effective treatment in regaining your psychological well-being, your admission fee of $600 will be refunded in full.

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ADELAIDE - 11th & 12th July - 12th & 13th September

Rosanna Mosca - ND, Dip CH, Dip Psych, BHSc, TFTdx, MCMA Phone: (03) 9687 5333 • Mobile: 0411 665 138 • Email: feelinghealthy@netspace.net.au

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KINESIOLOGY

balancing body, mind and spirit Your body is a moving, interacting and far outreaching energy mass, your emotions are the raw energy required for motion, and your mind is your wherewithal to put that energy into action. When these aspects of yourself are misused or move out of alignment with the truth of who you are, dis”ease” and discomfort are present. Sorting out the cause of our discomforts has been a work in progress for many 100’s of years with multitudinous healing modalities being created throughout the world, all striving for the same goal, “health and wellbeing”. Through the gentle art of muscle monitoring Kinesiology integrates holistic health disciplines, such as Naturopathy, Auveydic, Eastern Medicine, Chiropractic, Etheric Healing etc. and identifies your unique needs as an individual. Kinesiology takes into account your physical body, your emotional and

mental wellbeing and your alignment to the truth of who you are, and as such, has the ability to • Increase your health and vitality • Give you relief from pain and tension • Assist you in finding deep states of relaxation and stillness • Improving sleep, concentration & learning ability • Help you to experience personal power & self awareness -

Assisting you in: • No longer taking on the responsibilities of others • Speaking your truth in an open, honest, direct way • Overcoming your addictions to; doing, fear, neediness, sameness, protection, control, being right/ignorant and being superior/ inferior • Using your physical energy to create wellness and awareness

YOU WERE BORN TO FLY: Silva Method can give you your wings Silva Method has come to Adelaide. The resident lecturer is Trevor Steele

Ph: 8367 5713 or e-mail silvadel@myway.com Courses will occur regularly. For four decades millions of people have profited from Silva’s dynamic meditation. As the UK Independent said:“Still the best seminar of its kind.”

BETTER HEALTH • PROSPERITY • OVERCOMING UNWANTED HABITS • BETTER LEARNING • ESP • HEALING SILVA METHOD

Penny Sarah - Kinesiology Dip.T.,B.Ed.,Dip.Kin.

“Bring balance and wellbeing to your life.” Childr en - learning, speech and language, anxiety, sleep issues, stress. Children Health - stress, anxiety and depression, unresolved emotional issues, grief, digestive issues, allergies, sleep difficulties. Per sonal De ersonal Devvelopment - increasing self awareness, fostering creativity, developing spirituality, assisting with making life changes and letting go of the past, Improving personal relationships, achieving personal goals. F or an aappointment or ma tion on cour ses infor mation ppointment and inf phone 0432 446 591 or email pjsarah@bigpond.com

Specialised Kinesiology Practitioner and Trainer & Professional Counsellor KINESIOLOGY COURSES New enrolments starting soon!

Private Consultations • Improving health & wellbeing • Self Development • Private or Group

Government Accredited Training

Barbara McCloud • Certificate IV in Kinesiology • Diploma of Kinesiology - Professional Provider Number Status

For information or bookings for all your Kinesiology needs please call Barbara McCloud – The College of Self Awareness 8278 6558

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REIKI • Using emotional energy to create your hearts desires • Using mental energy in a positive and constructive way Misperception or lack of awareness is the greatest battle we face on our journey to wholeness. If the physical body was fully aware of itself, it would eradicate all those rouge cancer cells, eliminate those harmful toxins, and bring about vitality and restoration at the end of a night's sleep. If the emotional body was aware that negative emotion is just resistance to Joy, Compassion, Awareness/Inspiration, Faith and Transformation/Inner change, we would feel alive, awake and ready to embrace life with all its twists and turns. And if the mental body was aware that it is not in charge of who we are but in reality is a servant of the higher self, we would make decisions that serve not only our higher self by that of group consciousness instead of being manipulated by beliefs and desires that only serve needy egos. Kinesiology assists in identifying the energy blocks created by these misperceptions and lack of awareness and through muscle monitoring identifies your unique and individual way of bringing yourself back into balance, unifying all levels of consciousness. There are many forms of Kinesiology all embracing different techniques and specialising in different areas. Barbara McCloud through her 20 years experience as a Kinesiologist has developed a Diploma of Kinesiology specialising in Self Awareness. This field of Kinesiology embraces the inner journey discovering new pathways to the stillness within whereby all levels of consciousness can be brought to peace, balance and realignment with the true self. Barbara McCloud, is a Kinesiology Practitioner & Trainer and Professional Counsellor with 20 years of experience in the industry. Some of the techniques Barbara has incorporated into the Diploma are: Essences from the plant, mineral and animal kingdoms; Archetypes; Human tendencies; Spiritual law; Over coming core belief addictions; the philosophy of the I Ching and the Chinese 5 elements etc. If you would like further information about Kinesiology – Private consultations or courses, please do not hesitate to contact Barbara McCloud on 08 8278 6558.

What is Reiki All About? Many people have benefited from Reiki and are now using it successfully to heal all aspects of their lives; not only physical symptoms but also the painful feelings and negative thoughts that can contribute to illness or lack of well-being. Reiki is a natural healing method & powerful relaxation tool. Perhaps inevitably, Reiki has attracted critics. There are those who fear that it could be misused by self-styled ‘gurus’ merely chasing their own ego trips or seeking power over others. Understanding the nature of Reiki can help set such fears to rest. Reiki is enabling and empowering; it provides you with the means of doing something to help yourself - in all situations. Reiki is pragmatic, not dogmatic. It is not based on any religion, sect or set of beliefs, therefore in our practice of Reiki we need not depend on anyone else’s interpretation of our own inner experience. Reiki is personal and individual. If it leads me to a clearer vision of myself - whether or not those insights or images have any meaning to anyone else - then Reiki is working for me. It is helping me to discover and trust my own inner knowing. Reiki has been described as an intelligent energy. It is a non-directed energy. I see it as an energy that knows. Reiki will go where it is needed, and in just the right amounts. Once you have undergone the attunements, you have Reiki for the rest of your life. And the more proficient you become with it, the less you need a

IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS? New Beginnings Meditation • Discussion • Healing • Transformation MEETINGS HELD REGULARLY Kerry Denice is a Spiritual Teacher, Healer and Counsellor specialising in assisting people through the process of spiritual awakening.

‘teacher’, because Reiki is about finding your own power, learning to trust yourself - and the Universe. FACTS ABOUT REIKI • Everyone can channel Reiki once they have received an attunement; • The higher self, or higher consciousness, of the individual draws the amount of energy that the person needs and determines how the energy will be used. This is not a conscious process; it happens automatically and intuitively; • Reiki is the energy of love, and it also has an in-built protection against negative energies or intentions, therefore it cannot be used for harm; • You should not give Reiki to someone without his or her permission; • Reiki can be given to people, animals, plants, food, water; • In distant healing, Reiki can be sent anywhere in the world; • Reiki energy can be sent to the past, present or future; • When giving Reiki, or sending it, you also receive energy yourself, therefore you will feel energized, not drained, after a session; • You can give Reiki while listening to music or talking; • A full Reiki treatment covers the major organs, the hormonal systems, the acupuncture meridians, and the chakras, or energy centres of the body; • Reiki acts at different levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. USES OF REIKI Reiki calms the body and mind.

55 Fosters Rd, Greenacres SA Ph: (08) 8266 3276 Fax: (08) 8266 0134 A non-for-profit tax free charity association est. 1990. Run totally by volunteers to help relieve lack of energy through stress or modern living. REGULAR REIKI SESSIONS HELD FOR THE PUBLIC

“What Lies Behind us and what Lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Reiki, an amazing spiritual healing tool. Non-intrusive, relaxing & bringing balance back to the person assisting in the healing of many illnesses.

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Nationally accredited Usui Reiki Master/ Teacher, Ming Lee - Founder of the S.A.R.H.R.C., is an Intuitive Healer and Reader of over 35 years. She will be at the 2009 Body Mind Psychic fair in June.

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It decreases anxiety and releases tension, leaving you feeling relaxed and peaceful, with a general sense of well-being. After a Reiki session you may feel energized, or you may want to sleep. Reiki also stimulates the body’s natural cleansing mechanisms and detoxification processes. Toxins are lost through increased urination and sweating, running nose or diarrhoea. This detoxification is different from a healing crisis, which is a temporary worsening of symptoms before they improve. A healing crisis usually lasts a few days. During this time you may wish to contact your Reiki practitioner or give yourself Reiki regularly. Reiki has been shown to facilitate the body’s natural capacity to heal itself. It accelerates wound healing and helps stop bleeding. It can provide pain relief and also boost the immune system. It is not a substitute for conventional medical or psychological treatments, but it enhances their effects and can decrease the side effects of drugs. Many illnesses require a variety of approaches and Reiki can be usefully combined with all types of complementary medicine. Reiki has been used in many major illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. It is also effective in a wide range of minor injuries such as cuts and bruises, blisters and insect bites. It can be of help with headaches, stomach aches, colds and flu. Reiki does not just work on the physical level, it also helps with emotional symptoms. It can cause suppressed feelings to surface and energy blocks to be released. If you are feeling tired and stressed, it revitalizes you. If you are nervous and anxious, it can soothe and relax you and help you sleep. Whatever emotional disturbance you are suffering from, it can help you feel more detached, less worried and more able to deal with those problems.

Reiki practitioners SARAH TAPSCOTT

SUE LAKE-HARRIS

Awaken your Spirit and feel enlightened. Find a deeper understanding of your self. Discover the secrets of inner peace and happiness. Sarah guides you on a journey of self discovery through Reiki healing and meditation. Combine this with self development programs and coaching and you will find inner peace and happiness. Contact Sarah in the Adelaide Hills on 08 8398 4334 sarah@purepotentialgroup.com

Sue has used Reiki on a daily basis for the last 12 years, and it has been a major part of her professional life since 1998. A teacher for the Usui Reiki Network, past Chair of the Council of Australian Reiki Organisations, and heavily involved in professional standards development for practitioners, Sue credits reiki with the reversal of numerous longstanding health issues, including those that prevented her from having children - she is now a mother of 2! Sue will be presenting a 20 hour Reiki I Seminar in Adelaide from April 3rd to 5th. Contact Pat for details. Ph: 8240 0571 E-mail: reikisa@reiki.com.au

DANIELLE ROSETTI A N G E L HANDS HEALING Healing for harmony in Mind ~ Body ~ Soul. I have been interesd in crystals and holistic health for 9 years, which led me to become a qualified Crystal, Reiki and Angel Therpist. I trained with the ICCH (International College of Crystal Healing) for 4 years which gained me a Diploma Certificate. I am also a qualified Reiki II and Angel Therapist. I have a keen interest in self-improvement using tools such as meditation, positive affirmations and nutrition. My goal is to bring peace to your soul and to help you become aware of your own healing system within you. I wish to pass on the knowledge I have learnt so that you will be able to heal yourself. Tel: 8350 9435 / 0449704779 dani.angelhands@gmail.com.au

MING LEE Ming Lee is a nationally accredited Usui Reiki Master/ Teacher and founder of the SA Reiki Healing & Teaching Centre, a non-for-profit charity association established in 1990. Ming Lee is an intuitive healer and reader established for over 35 years. You can visit her at the 2009 Body Mind Psychic Expo in June or at her centre at 55 Fosters Rd, Greenacres. Phone 8266 3276.

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THE BENEFITS OF REIKI Life today is as complicated as it has ever been. None of us is free from stress or anxiety. We all have anger and sadness and hidden pain. We all have unresolved emotional issues. Reiki can help with all of these. Reiki acts at all levels, on the physical, mental and emotional, and on the energy systems of the body, working always towards the greater good of the individual. Isn’t it time to start making it work for you? Teresa Parrott trained as a doctor and worked as a psychiatrist for five years. She now lives in southern Spain and has just written her first novel. She is a Reiki Master in the UsuiTibetan System

ANGEL HANDS HEALING Healing for harmony in Mind ~ Body ~ Soul

Danielle uses a combination of all the healing modalities she has learnt. The sessions are intuitive and very individual to that person’s needs at the time.

CRYSTAL HEALING • REIKI HEALING • ANGEL THERAPY Danielle Rosetti

Phone today on 8350 9435 or 0449 704 779 and visit

www.angelhands.vpweb.com.au

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CLEARSEEING MORE THAN JUST A READING!

Psychics GYPSY-ROSE Gypsy-Rose has 33yrs experience as a highly gifted psychic clairvoyant and metap h y s i c a l healer.Due to popular demand I have now found four very gifted psychic,clairvoyants.They are all finely tuned and offer complete in depth readings with the highest accuracy,I highly recommend each and everyone of them.I am proud to have such a wonderful group of loving caring people to work with and its a pleasure to have them on board.To find out more about them visit my web site,go to my psychics.You will be blown away.I’m spoilt I have had a reading from each of them and there the best I have found so far after all these years in the business.Also whats new is I have added a news letter to my site which I will change monthly,It will have some new and exciting stories,health tips and maybe the odd easy and fun to do spell. www.gypsyrosepsychic.com.au

JUNE COX June Cox is a natural born Clairvoyant Spiritual Medium with Healing Hands. June's life

changed after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991. She became aware of how fear affected every aspect of life and decided that she would make it her life purpose to help people get over their fears so ‘The Freedom from Fear Mission’ was born. No longer predicting natural disasters like earthquakes June helps anyone with their problems, helping them to overcome their fears, helping them to awaken their own Spirituality and Divine nature. Messages of love and comfort come from loved ones who have passed over during sessions if required. Hands on Healing is a natural ability June discovered during her cancer. She has been cancer free since 1991. Various workshops and public speaking available inquiries welcomed phone (08) 8277 0986 friendly answer phone if June not available will call back ASAP.

CINZIA VUAT As a child, mother of four, Cinzia suffered from selective mutism. Unable to speak, Cinzia’s search for healing began. Today she is a gifted teacher, Reiki Master, Reflexologist and Psychotherapist. Cinzia’s psychic abilities were discovered after a near death experi-

ence. Cinzia continues to develop her psychic potential using the knowledge taught in her workshop “Three Magic Words”. Her readings allow accurate access to your future with comprehensive answers to your questions. Available to the Psychic Fair. • Psychic Readings • Foot Reflexology • Information regarding “Three Magic Words” workshop (the key to your true power & potential) • Cinzia’s Tarot Readers Workshop • Tarot & Psychic workshops • Spiritual Development & Personal Development workshops. Mention this editorial and receive a discount rate. For details phone Cinzia Vuat on 0410 456 540.

Your questions answered by a Natural Clairvoyant/Vibrational Healer.

A COMPLETE ENERGY SHIFT

Readings • Healings • Past Life • Massage

ALSO NATURAL VISION

Linda Brook

For booking call Linda Brook 0414 912 898

$ $- CLAIRVOYANT, JUNE COX SPIRITUAL HEALER AND MEDIUM Clairvoyant, spiritual healer and spiritual medium with a lifetime of experience, also specializing in life force energy healing, removing negative emotional blockages that inhibit spiritual growth. MEDIUMSHIP SKILLS RENOWNED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD June presents beyond and back giving messages from the spirit world, proving life after death. Also available for public demos in SA, interstate and overseas. Expenses plus reasonable fees. A variety of workshops available for the sincere spiritual seekers of Light and Love. Contact June on (08) 8277 0986 (friendly answer phone if not available)

XAVIER MINNIECON Xavier Minniecon has been a Reader for the past 6 years. He discovered his Gift after losing his wife to Cancer. Using cards, as an aid, his Readings are based on the information also given by the Guides of the Seeker. Xavier’ is now Reading from the Relief Therapies Clinic at St Agnes on North East Road. from 12 midday to 7pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For enquiries & booking call Xavier on 0431 951 916.

Seeking Psychic Protection?

PSYCHIC HALL OF FAME WINNER 2008

This practical booklet by international lecturer and teacher John Fitzsimons explains how to get (and keep) you, and your home and work environment “clearer”. Send $10.00 (postpaid) to Aspects Pty Ltd, PO Box 5171 Clayton Vic 3168 Australia. For details of Australian SEMINARS, MEETINGS and CLASSES on PAST LIVES, HEALING, MEDIUMSHIP, PSYCHIC PROTECTION etc, write to the above address or contact us by email or phone. SEE US IN PERSON FOR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING OR BOOK PURCHASES ON THESE TOPICS

WEB: www.vicnet.net.au/~johnf PH: (03) 9562 9707 (also after hours)

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CLEARSEEING JULIE ABRAHAM Julie is a gifted healer from Whyalla. She teaches Elisabeth Jensens Angel Miracles 1 & 2 and Isis Lotus Healing level 1. She is an Angel Intuitive card reader who inspires positive changes to many. Her other talents include Bowen therapy, Massage, Isis Healing, Crystal Healing, Meditation and Psychic Development workshops. Come and visit Julie at her shop, Divinely Guided Therapies, Shop 5/77-79 Essington Lewis Ave, Whyalla 5600. Julie can also be contacted on 0423 873 746 for bookings and enquiries or for course dates visit the web www.isismysteryschool.com/ teachers.html

NATALIE NORTON-BAKER Natalie NortonBaker is a surprisingly accurate psychic with over 20 years of experience. A natural clairvoyant, Natalie has honed her abilities through dedicated study and training. In 2005, Natalie was voted the SA Psychic of the Year giving testimony to the high esteem in which she is held within the psychic community. Featured in magazines, newspapers and on radio. For details phone 8365 3656.

LINDA BROOK Linda Brook is a Natural Clairvoyant, Vibrational Healer and Psychotherapist. She can help you with Readings • Healings • Past Life • Massage • Weight Loss • Smoking • Self Esteem • Success • Motivation

Phone Linda on 8240 0864 or 0414 912 898

SCOTT ALEXANDER KING Scott Alexander King’s 2009 certified ANIMAL DREAMING “AQUATIC AWAKE N I N G ” Intensive. As we count down to 2012, issues such as changing climate, fluctuating rainfall patterns, rising ocean temperatures, irregular ocean currents, diminishing global fish supplies are being shown on the evening news. Fear is beginning to creep into the hearts of many. Panic is beginning to spread … but why? Because apparently a ‘great change’ is upon us; the world as we know it is set to change - forever. Surely, these predicted changes are nothing new, though? The truth of the matter is the changes we’re being told to fear have been predicted for centuries by tribal people the world over. The veils that separate the Perceived World and the True World are beginning to fray, with the once coveted Sacred Knowledge slowly finding its way back into our ‘modern mind sets’. Long-forgotten wisdom is once again seeping into our previously suppressed memories, the significance of which is beginning to make sense, thanks to the myths and legends of the world’s ancient cultures. The time has come for mankind to ‘remember’ what we are, to unite, to reconnect and to ‘walk as one’. And who better to demonstrate this important truth than the animals? During this wonderful three-day event, the Vaults of Creation will be opened to you, offering sacred access to the knowledge stored within. To find out more about Scott Alexander King’s three day intensive at Sea World Resort, Gold Coast, visit: www.animaldreaming.com

"Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." Helen Keller

ENFIELD PSYCHIC FAIR 2009 Sat 29th August/Sun 30th August 10 am - 5 pm ENFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE 540 Regency Road, Enf ield

Our culture, fuelled by the media, emphasises the pursuit of success and happiness through material items, job achievements and social status. In this process, we have become almost completely divorced from our true spirits, the Angel within, and we have lost our sense of deeper joy in living, and our connection to the Life force. How can I let the Angel be more present in my life? One significant way, I have found, is my own purification. According to the Macquarie Dictionary the meaning of purification is “to make pure; free from extraneous matter or from anything that debases, pollutes or contaminates; to clear or purge; to make ceremonially clean”. At times in our lives we may go to great lengths to detoxify and purify our bodies, taking care to reduce sugar, dairy, grains, meat or alcohol in our diets, drinking plenty of water and taking vitamin supplements. We may even choose an exercise regime to build our fitness and health. We visit the doctor regularly for check-ups and keep up to date with all the latest health information available. I have certainly travelled these roads before! We may also devote enormous amounts of time to cleaning and maintaining our homes, keeping them organised, spotless and upto-date with the newest décor. But when it comes to our thoughts, emotions and feeling, we often continue to live our entire life with the same beliefs, patterns and attitudes that were instilled and developed in childhood. There is little or no exploration of whether these beliefs are supporting us or even if they are still true for us. I have often just taken it for granted that this was my nature and little could be done to change it. Today, more people than ever are struggling with depression or deep sadness, searching for a deeper meaning in life; unhappy in jobs and relationships and inside, deeply unhappy with self. In the current economic climate these feelings have been exacerbated by the many difficulties being faced financially. Some of us choose to remain completely unconscious of our deep unhappiness and drown our feelings in such things as alcohol, food, sex, work or shopping. Others are more aware of “some-

Study Angel Miracles and Isis Lotus Healing with Julie Abraham Trained and Authorised by Elisabeth Jensen Angel Miracles Levels 1 & 2 and Isis Lotus Healing Level 1

Readers Stalls Healers Free Workshops on various topics Live music • Refreshments available Entrance Fee : $5.00 (includes tea, coffee, water) Children under 15 free entrance Contact Jenny on 0427 694 861 or e-mail psychicfair@hotmail.com

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thing more” but have little idea how to go about changing their situation and eventually become mired down by life, complaining and criticising to release some of the energy of the stress and frustration they are feeling. This is where I’ve found the power of purification can come into play. Exploring and unearthing the shadowy side of our old non-serving beliefs and patterns takes courage and requires a willingness to admit that the way we have done things in the past is no longer working. Two essences, an openness to change, and a real love for our Selves are key components of this work. In my experience, the results can be phenomenal, empowering, and bring about a more creative, centred, balanced and deeply loving life. As the stranglehold of old patterns are released, there is no longer a need to be the victim and a new way of living can be created. There are many levels of purification that can take place. I’ve found deep breaths and a releasing sigh may be all that is needed to release a pent up emotion, particularly if I am totally present in the moment. Meditation offers me the ability to centre in stillness and observe my thoughts with detachment. It is a simple yet powerful way to become aware of the “monkey mind”. After all, if I am unaware of my thoughts how can I possibly begin to change them? Using a process of forgiveness for your self and others can bring in a wonderful new sense of lightness, ease and joy. A great purification exercise to use just before going to sleep each night is to review your day and forgive and let go of anything no longer needed that occurred in it. Placing your focus on gratitude and appreciation for any event in your life and releasing the need to control outcomes can also bring about a big shift. In fact there are many powerful, wonderful purifying tools available to help with self-healing. All it takes is a willingness to begin the search, to work with what comes up and to be open to release and change. Cynthia Helbig is a qualified Attunement Practitioner and has been practicing this process and lifestyle for a number of years. Visit www.attunement.org. Cynthia also works at the Riverdell Spiritual Centre www.riverdellspiritualcentre.org.au – near Gawler, a 9 acre retreat and conference facility and community. For more information contact Cynthia on 8523 1329 or email attunement@bigpond.com

In previous articles I have written about ‘What is happening to me ’, ‘Why it is happening’,and the symptoms and the events that are occurring because everyone on the planet is ‘awakening’ from a dream we didn’t know we were having. The original question we asked was ‘Is there more to life than this?” and now that everyone’s life is being turned upside down and inside out we are now asking “What do I do next?” and “How do I do it? The short answer is Love. Love thyself ... Love one another. I was reminded of a quote I first read over 10 years ago and has stayed with me and inspired me on my journey:‘What Lies Behind us and what Lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.’ Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Even though these words were written over 100 years ago, never havethey meant more than right now, during this transition. As you embark on your journey to discover your truth to the answers to all your questions (and there are many), you may look to the past, you may look to the future in anticipation of what is to come but it's more important what you do now. The past has already happened we cannot change it (but we can learn from it), the future has not happened yet, but you can change what you do and say right now in the present. More importantly all the answers lie within. Yes, that’s right you already know all the answers to your questions, you just need to find the key to unlock the vast amounts of knowledge you already possess. ‘How do I do that?’ you may ask. Easy, all you have to do is learn to meditate and connect to your ‘Higher self’. This is a natural process that mankind has been using for thousands of years in some shape or form. Some may know it as prayer, quiet time, reflection or even daydreaming but it is something we are all capable of doing easily and naturally. Each time you connect and go within you will receive the information, healing, protection and love required to progress on your journey, whilst strengthening your connection enabling you to eventually tap into your knowledge without meditation. Fear is responsible for holding you back from learning your truth and discovering who you really are. You have been bombarded with negativity and false beliefs throughout your life in some shape or form, which you have accepted as truths. E.g Who do you think you are? You are stupid! You are ugly! You don’t matter! You will never amount to anything! You are so selfish! … It is wrong to love yourself or care for yourself as this means you are selfish!….to list a few. These reinforced negative statements are designed to create power and control over you leaving you with low self-esteem, lacking self-confidence, creating fear and making you easy to manipulate. When you clear these negative core beliefs and you will dis-

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cover and believe how beautiful, loving and powerful you truly are. There are many fears e.g. Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of success that are stopping us from remembering who we truly are. With the aid of the right facilitator you may be guided during meditation to the areas required including, Past Lives, Angels, Guides, Animal Totems and/or Inner Healer to name a few. During this time you will develop the ability to access and interpret your own information and develop your skills and gifts, as well as learn to overcome any obstacles or issues this information may bring up. As you clear negativities you have collected on your journey you will become lighter and vibrate at a higher level and attract positive things into your life. Your world will become brighter and you will begin to see the bigger picture and know and understand why things happen and how you can learn from them. You may take an interest in healing methods, as there are many modalities and new healing methods becoming available every day. Depending on how life has affected you until now, you may require many sessions of healing, whether hands-on, spiritual counseling or even learning healing methods. You may search the internet or read books on the subjects that your meditation brings up. Discussion groups are a good idea when you have gained confidence, as you can connect with like-minded people and verbalise what you ‘know’. This is the most exciting time to be on this planet and you chose to be here and take part. Your ‘Higher Self’ knows the power and the love that you are. Always remember, you are never alone. Kerry Denice is a Spiritual Teacher, Healer and Counselor specialising in assisting people through the process of spiritual awakening. Individual Counseling sessions attuned to your needs, Spiritual Readings, Meditation Classes and Discussion Groups are available. Learn to protect yourself against all negativity, develop your psychic ability and find your own answers and to find your truth. Phone (08) 8276 3421 or www.kerrydenice.com

CRYSTAL BALL & MIRROR SCRYING JOHN DEE’S ANCIENT ART SIMPLIFIED By Elisabeth Jensen My fascination for crystal balls has seen me collect many of them – I am rarely without one in my possession and often sleep with a huge clear quartz crystal ball under my pillow at night. Despite the stereotype image of flaky clairvoyants with crystal balls they are very valuable divination tools! The sixteenth century astrolo-

ger and alchemist John Dee was famous for his use of a Black Obsidian Scrying Mirror – his “Jet Shewstone” he called it. Also working with a clear quartz crystal ball on an ornate stand held by Archangel Michael he received much information for himself plus employed a number of different mediums to receive messages

and visions for him. Trained in science and astrology he taught navigation to naval officers and was employed by Queen Elizabeth the first to predict through astrology the death of her sister Queen Mary. At times imprisoned for sorcery and accused of being a wizard for his correct predictions his life was dramatic and dangerous and I al-

ways felt sympathy for this learned man who was also one of the few men of his time to document most of his experiences and communications with Angels. John Dee also visited Glastonbury and realised its magical past as the Isle of Avalon. So on a recent visit to teach in Glastonbury myself, a replica of his scrying mirror caught

my eye in one of the many magical shops there. YOUR CRYSTAL MIRROR MUST BE GENUINE The first one I saw was only glass but soon I found a genuine black obsidian scrying stone – that is a black mirror like natural stone polished so one can see first one's

face then swirling energies that take me into a mild trance state. After clearing it with healing waters from Chalice Wells I placed it out in the garden under the moon and stars for the night. The next day I meditated with my Magic Mirror and immediately John Dee himself appeared. During a long time in a deep trance he told me many things about his life – plus a new and simpler way of scrying and receiving messages from Angels that I have found very accurate so far. Here is one exercise for understanding about the past of another person – and predicting their future. JOHN DEE’S UPDATED SCRYING METHOD “Hold in your left hand a black shewstone and in your right a small clear quartz crystal ball. You must have a picture or statue of Archangel Michael with you or picture him in your mind and ask for his protection. The Archangel Metatron should be invoked also plus the Angel of Creation. Then think of your subject. If they are in front of you see 13 white balls around them in a circle. Gaze peacefully into the clear crystal ball and eventually you will see in a vision or be told how many of them are actually Archangels and pure and very helpful to that person. Next gaze into your black stone and after a while you will be shown that some of the balls go black – they represent their daemons! Now ask Metatron how many Archangels came in with your client at birth and how many daemons came with them – you will see lots of bright white balls of light and some dark ones. Then ask how many Archangels and daemons are still with them now. Keep gazing into the mirror and the clear ball till you receive the answers in your mind or as visions in the stones. If the person had many daemons with them at birth it means they had much karma to clear and would have had a hard life because of this. If they had only one daemon they would have only one time of great trouble and distress in their life. If they had no daemons left, now they will have a good life and be kind to many people and in turn will be very joyful in the future. Lots of daemons still, lots of troubles still. They need to attend for karmic and soul and spiritual cleansing before they can have a good life. Yes, daemons are what you term demons or bad spirits. They are everywhere too but the Angels are stronger. In my time the church didn’t tell people about karma so they didn’t realise they were born with it or that you could banish your birth daemons. Before you finish ask the Archangels to put white cleansing light around you and you client. In time all the daemons will vanish if you do this often for Archangel White Light is the known antidote for protection of the soul and the spirit. My visit was a pleasure! ...JD “ ELISABETH JENSEN has many more helpful articles on her website www.isismysteryschool.com

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HEALTH&WELLBEING RETREAT The retreat was first introduced as an inspirational thought whilst lying under the tree at the Botanical Gardens and understanding the wants and needs of the community.This is a great opportunity to take time out for yourself to relax and rejuvenate and inspire your body, mind and spirit. A place

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What is Transmission Meditation? The world is undergoing massive change. What role can you play in helping to uplift the consciousness of the planet. Find out at our free “Open Day”. Join us at these wonderfully uplifting and informative meditation evenings held the 1st Sunday of every month at Clarence Pk Community Centre. Talk begins at 6.30 and meditation at 7.30. Phone Tony on 0428 592 209 or visit www.shareintl.org for more info.

NEW INSIGHTS FOR THE MODERN WOMAN Over two powerful and uplifting days at the Barossa on 4th & 5th July you have the opportunity to join a group of women at the New Insights for the Modern Woman Retreat and explore many topics including: Stress management; women’s health; goal setting; personal power; self worth; courage; inspiration; discovering your true purpose and potential; the power of our thought; love and fear; releasing negativity; connecting to your inner guidance; the power of forgiveness; life choices; working with your intuition; affirmations for soul choices; meditation; universal

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TURN AROUND COACHING Dorota is an accredited NLP life coach, hypnotherapist and an academic psychologist. Because of her dedication to excellence in coaching, her clients achieve exceptional outcomes. The techniques used by Dorota can truly transform your life, so say goodbye to the emotional rollercoaster and lack of motivation and say hello to a new you! Dorota is available for consultation and is currently running a series of workshops in Norwood. For bookings go to turnaroundcoaching.com.au or ring ACNHW (08) 83626622

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MUNAY KI INITIATION RITES Munay Ki Initiation Rites of the Shamans of Peru. May 15th to 19th at Morialta. Sa & Claudio offer these powerful energetic transmissions and share with you the wisdom teachings of the Laika. The seeds that are planted will prepare, guide and quicken your spiritual development. In these changing times, your personal healing and transformation is vitally important for you and our beloved earth. The gift of these initiations offers you the empowerment to create a new world where all beings can live in peace and harmony. For info 9434 5059 / 0403 699 479 Web: www.sacredradiance.net Email: munayki.au@gmail.com

TANTRA THE GIFT OF A LIFETIME Regular Tantra - The gift of a Lifetime workshops are being run for couples only. These 5 1/2 day long seminars are held in Adelaide, Queensland and Bali. There is absolutely no nudity in theswe workshops. Tantra transforms your sexual and spiritual lives by uniting them. It is the missing piece of the spiritual puz-

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MARCI SHIMOFF M a r c i Shimoff will be presenting Happy For No Reason. Be grateful for a healthier, happier and wealthier life. In Australia for the 1st time, May 16-23, 2009. Marci is the co-author of six Chicken Soup for the Soul books & featured in The Secret & The Opus movies. She's a #1 New York Times Bestseller - selling over 13 million copies of her books. Don't miss this event! Sydney: 1 Day Live Event. Saturday 16 May, 2009. Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour. Melbourne: Monday 18 May, 2009. Melbourne

Town Hall. Adelaide: Wednesday 20 May, 2009. Adelaide Convention & Exhibition Centre. Gold Coast: Saturday 23 May, 2009. The Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (Broadbeach). Buy 2 tickets & receive 3 extras* or buy 1 ticket and receive 1 extra* (meaning that 5 people can see & hear Marci for as little as $77.10 each! - Terms & conditions apply). Plus $3,000 worth of Bonus Gifts! 25% discount on tickets using this Coupon Code: KIM. This event is proudly brought to you by ‘i am gr8ful’. Awesome Value, Available now. For booking and enquiries phone 1300 137 350 or visit www.iamgr8ful.com

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YOUR FIRST HOME IT’S NOT ALL DOOM & GLOOM .Even though we are going through harder times it isn’t all Doom & Gloom especially in our property market. Did you know that the average price for a home in South Australia is so much cheaper than the rest of the Australian states, so it can still be quite affordable to purchase your own home. Top this off with interest rates at record low levels and the government currently have the extra grants, it can be a really good time to look at getting your own home. Due to the excess volumes all the major banks have been getting, they have all changed the way they look at approving loans and it can be quite a tricky process if you don’t know what you are doing. The best thing you could do if you want to purchase your own home is contact myself first so I can explain to you what you need to do or work towards to get you into your own home. Grant Hocknell, Blended Home Loans. Ph 0412 317 340 www.blendedhomeloans.com.au

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Over the 2 days we will explore many topics including: • Meditation •Stress Management • The Power of our Thoughts • Women’s Health • Releasing Negativity • Universal Laws • Connecting to your Inner Guidance • Confidence Building • Goal Setting • The Power of Forgiveness • Personal Power • Motivation • Self Worth Courage • Connecting to your Spiritual Self • Aging with Grace • Working with your Intuition • Life Choices • Inspiration • Affirmations for Soul Choices • Anger Management • Love and Fear • Discovering your true Purpose and Potential • Plus guest speakers The concept for “New Insights for the Modern Woman” was created by Trish Stevens who believes that there is a need for the modern woman to be aware of her inner strength, grace and personal power. Enquiries and bookings Trish (07) 5445 7990 or 0412 350 402 Email: trish.stevens@keysofchange.com.au

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Dip.T.B.Ed.,Dip.Kin. discovered the power of Kinesiology when I studied it – it was a life changing experience – I had found what I was born to do! Since then I have worked in this field with people of all ages, helping them overcome personal challenges and health issues. Kinesiology gets amazing results – come and try it! Phone 0432 446 591.

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DORIAN MARSLAND-SMITH Dorian is a qualified Life Coach and Meta-Practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming and Neurosemantics, specializing in Health and Wellness, Executive and Life Coaching. She has a wealth of experience gained over 23 years in the health and welfare sectors, initially as a counselor and then as a manager and leader. In 2000 Dorian was introduced to Coaching as a way of assisting individuals to rapidly realize their dreams and passions and was inspired to become qualified as a Life Coach. She is committed to bringing an understanding of personal power and choice from the realms of “alternative thinking” to the mainstream. Phone (08) 7120 2868 or 0448 881 268.

GABBIE ENRIGHT What Rebirthing achieves for the ‘Rebirthee’ is more profound, complete, and spiritually transforming than any other technique I have been exposed to throughout my professional career as a counsellor and teamwork/health consultant. Rebirthing has helped me to: clear the past, letting go of belief systems which no longer served me in my daily life and relationships; provided me with an increased sense of wellbeing and wholeness; helped me to overcome fears which were preventing me from fully realising my potential; and spiritually, to gain clarity about my purpose and direction. As a Rebirther, I am privileged to be able to assist clients to gain insights, clarity, healing and inner peace. Gabbie Enright. Phone/Fax: 08 8377 2415. Mob: 0414 410 963 gabbie@healthyteams.com.au

EASTERN BAZAAR Eastern Bazaar offers a unique range of authentic imported handcarved artifacts and stoneware from Asia. If you’re planning an oriental-style garden or interior, Eastern Bazaar’s new showroom features: Balinese pavilions, Teak furniture, outdoor meditation rooms, Alang-Alang roof thatching, Buddhas, Ganeshes and statuary, Lotus bowls and Urns, Bamboo Matting, Daybeds and carved doors. Call into the showroom at 172 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood or visit www.easternbazaar.com.au or phone Craig on 8373 2227 or 0412 818 967.

BELLY DANCE ACADEMY OF NAYIMA HASSAN Established in 1995, Belly Dance Academy of Nayima Hassan at 240 Franklin Street is one Australia’s most popular schools of Middle Eastern dance.

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As Adelaide’s longest running academy of its type, we provide over 30 classes per week for adults and children. Our lessons are famous for offering fun and fitness while students also learn the artistic, technical and emotive aspects of this ancient and spiritual women’s dance of the east. Phone (08) 8410 1240 or visit www.bellydanceacademy.com for more information.

UNVEILED PURE ESSENCE Unveiled Pure Essence is a new metaphysical retail store ranging in crystals, books, CD’s, tarot cards, incense and gifts. We are also a healing centre and our healings include Hypnotherapy and Reiki with our resident Psychotherapist Robyn; Therapeutic Massage, Myofascial and Reflexology with Leah. Our Mandela painter Angela portrays your spiritual essence on canvas as each person has their own cosmic diagram, a reflection of their divinity with geometric shapes and colours. Finally our resident psychic Shay brings healing and comforting messages from beyond. Unveiled Pure Essence is increasingly expanding with alternative healing techniques so come unveil your Pure Essence. Shop 2, 595 Military Rd Largs Nth. Phone 8248 0401.

GAYLE ANNE PARKIN Gayle is an accredited teacher who comes with many years of experience. Gayle is the founder of Angelique Balance and Harmony Centre. Her business has now expanded into Sacred Journey where she works with people on a Transformation Level. She now has a retreat centre in Penola on large sacred grounds with a meditation pond and gardens offering much tranquility and peace. Gayle uses Meditation Techniques, Sacred Healing and Energy work to Empower Women to come into their Goddess Energy. Life is a Journey. For details contact Gayle Anne Parkin on 0439 334 452 or visit sacredjourney@bigpond.com

ENFIELD PSYCHIC FAIR This is the fourth year this event has been held at the Enfield Community Centre on Regency Road on Sat 29 and Sun 30 August . This year there will be even more readers, stalls and healers. Free workshops are held daily on various metaphysical topics. Live music is played through the weekend. A face painter is available on Sunday afternoon. Entry fee is $5, and includes a tea or coffee. Come and join us for a fun weekend. Any questions, phone Jenny on 0427 694 861.

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CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS from The Eternal Spirit Sound is a form of vibrational medicine and works as a form of healing because everything in the universe is in a state of vibration. The sounds emitted from Crystal Singing Bowls bring out change by transmitting energy into the atmosphere, filling the person’s aura with vibrational radiance and hence, release and dissolve the energy blockages within the person’s body and chakras. The Eternal Spirit currently has Crystal Singing Bowls that are made of 99.8% silicon quartz. We deal directly with the supplier and thus are able to achieve reasonably priced bowls. Prices start as low as $249 for an 8" and up to $699 for an 18". All sizes correspond to different musical notes and chakras of the body. Also, we are offering a generous 15% discount for anyone wishing to buy all seven bowls as a set. The Eternal Spirit, 100 Goodwood Rd., Goodwood. Phone 8271 9666 or visit www.theeternalspirit.com.au

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR ME ? That’s the question most of the thousands attending this year’s BODY MIND & PSYCHIC EXPO will be asking. In these uncertain economic times everyone is wondering about their destiny… their job .. finances .. even the effects on their retirement. Australia’s top psychics and astrologers will be at the annual event and it is predicted that they will be swamped with enquiries. BM&P has Australian Psychic of the Year Dr. Jason Betts, pet ghost whisperer Grant Samson, Scott Alexander King, known internationally for his work as an Animal Spirit Intuitive, author, teacher. He’s the author of the best selling Animal Dreaming, Animal Messenger and the Animal Dreaming Oracle Cards. Elizabeth Jensen will be mystifying her audience with psychic spoon bending, and ghost whisperer Anil Nar will leave you stunned as he contacts those in the afterlife. As well as the tarot readers .. palmists .. astrologers .. face readers and numerologists .. there are alternative health practitioners including healers .. reflexology .. detoxing .. massage .. and unusual things like ear candling. The product stalls range from scented oils and feng shui items to clothing .. statues .. craft .. perfumes .. even meteorites. The event is on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st of May 2009 ($12 for adults $10 concession (Seniors Card included) and children under 14 with an adult FREE). For stall enquiries call Heather Perry on (08) 8396 1007.

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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Bowen, Massage, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Detox Foot Spa. M a g i l l . www.bowen2massage.com.au Call 1300 884 782 Need Practitioner Insurance?

FOOD Hemp body products oils and flour. From Organically grown hemp.Australian owned Buy direct on (07) 4097 6191 or www.puredelighthemp.com.au retail/ wholesale

GIFTS 100% Bamboo bath towel. Naturally anti-biotic, 3 times more absorbent than cotton. Fabulously soft and luxurious. Treat yourself! $29.95 marion223@bigpond.com Fantastic range of Balinese style homewares and garden decor direct from the importer. Uplift yourself and your surrounds, visit www.batu.com.au or phone (02) 9526 6401

HEALING ANGEL LOVE HEALING. Spiritual Healing with Joanne…. Love, Healing Light and Guidance from Spirit. Phone 0432 851 759

HEALTH Hemp body products oils and flour. From Organically grown hemp.Australian owned Buy direct on (07) 4097 6191 or www.puredelighthemp.com.au retail/ wholesale

HEALTH & HEALING A visit to Vital Harmony will help you to feel peace and harmony with yourself. Vital Harmony has relocated to Aldgate in a beautiful and serene garden setting. Susanne is available for individual Theta healing consultations as well as remedial massage therapies. Regular weekend seminars (and midweek by request) are available (Theta healing DNA 1 &11; Advanced DNA 2; Vianna’s Manifesting & Abundance and Vianna’s Rainbow children’s seminars). The Rainbow children’s classes are for adults and children. DNA 1&11 and Advanced are to practitioner level. See dates under “Seminars”. Also available is past life work and house clearings, remedial massage therapies including reflexology. Susanne is also an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant. For more info see ad on Moon Calendar page or phone Vital Harmony on 8370 8557 or 0418 845 119.

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IRIDOLOGY Want to understand Iridology? Announcing “The Integrated Iridology Fundamentals Flashbook”. 64 full colour pages. Photos and explanations. $44. (02) 4358 1234 www.iridologyonline.com

JEWELLERY Beadz N Jewelz for all your beadi n g supplies,tools,crystals,gemstones,custom made jewellery & tiaras,dichroic & lampwork glass,& much much more. 4 Roder Court St Agnes 5097, ph 8395 3195 or visit www.beadznjewelz.com.au

LIFE COACHING Passion for Life Coaching provides individual coaching sessions/ packages and self-mastery workshops to accelerate your visions and g o a l s . www.passionforlifecoaching.com.au or 044 888 1268 Do you feel Lost, Unhappy and Restricted with your life? Life Coaching with Krys will guide you to fulfil your utmost desires. Call 8391 0 3 3 3 . www.lifecoachingwithkrys.com

MASSAGE REMEDIAL MASSAGE, Reiki, Intuitive Counselling, Personal Growth. Health Fund Rebate. Mile End, Network Chiropractic Clinic & Renmark. Phone Liane on 04128 542 325

MEDITATION Swayambhu Meditation – Pathway to True Self. For lasting peace and real happiness call 0413478979 or visit www.swayambhumeditation.com.au

www.divinecreators.com.au. New Consciousness Teacher, Keryn Lee. 0408 857 620

NUMEROLOGY Numerology. Gives direction, access to basic gifts, acceptance, depiction of life’s trials with clarity. A great catalyst. Phone Maureen (08) 8327 0738

ORGANICS Organic Food Store & Cafe. At Wild Thyme, we believe wholeheartedly in safe, seasonal and sustainable organic food. When you shop or dine at Wild Thyme, you have made a choice to support local farmers, manufacturers who support fair trade and people who believe real food is essential to our wellbeing. Open 7 days. 101-103 Melbourne St North Adelaide. 83618888 www.wildthyme.net.au CERTIFIED ORGANIC FACIAL – in home pampering facial treatment featuring Miessence skincare and cosmetics. Ph Vanessa 0885243992 and mention MiSpa Facial.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT STOP STRUGGLING. Private Subconscious-mind Healing (P.S.H.) has helped many people with problems such as: addictions, anxiety, low self-esteem and many other stress-related problems. To achieve permanent inner healing, gently Phone P.S.H. Therapists Leaona Hamood 0419 037 830 or Michael Oster 0411 174 110 for an appointment Many people only require from 1-4 sessions

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SA Reiki Healing and Teaching Centre. (Est 1990) non-profit assoc. & Metaphysical & Crystal Shop. Great range of crystals, Feng Shui products, Cards, books, music, gifts. Healing every Wednesday & Friday – Donation only. Reiki classes and various workshops held regularly at 55 Fosters Road, Greenacres. For more info – Phone: (08) 8266 3276. Belle Fleur Lavender - Australia’s premium natural lavender skincare range of products, includung gift packs. Wholesale and retail available. www.bellefleurlavender.com.au

Master Psychic Medium. 98% accurate. 38 years experrience. I can come to you. $30.00 per. Phone: 0433 145 110 Accurate Psychic Tarot/Phone readings. Spiritual Guidings, any issue. Theta Healing, Remove Fears/ Blockages. Heal from the past. Carolyn 0438 790 641

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Clairvoyant/Psychic, Medium, Tarot, Angel Cards etc. www.magicalvisions.com

NEW AGE ‘New Age Top Ten’. The top selling new age books, order from home, delivered to your door. Visit us newagetopten.com.au

NEW CONSCIOUSNESS A call to awaken. Step beyond past limitations into your full divine expression. Classes now in Adelaide.

READINGS Reading Day. 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. $20 per 30 minutes. Professional readers. For bookings phone SA Reiki Healing & Teaching Centre (non-profit)55 Fosters Rd, Greenacres. Phone (08) 8266 3276 PRIVATE READINGS with Donna. Acclaimed and Experienced Clairvoyant/Intuitive; Lifepath Readings; Tarot, Aura, Channelling, Numerology & Psychometry. Ph: 0409 099 948 Northern Sydney. By Appointment.

REBIRTHING 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. Trevor Applebee - Mawson Lakes 0418 836 261 Bronwyn Barter - Mawson Lakes (08) 8260 2086 Elise Carr - Allenby Gardens 0417809198 Jillian Trowbridge - Geranium 0408 813 401 Veronica Reinders - Mt. Pleasant 0438 880 894 Gabbie Enright - Seacombe Gdns 0414 410 963 Rebirthing a transformational journey. In historic Gawler, with Sue Marshall, Breathwork Practitioner. Enquiries welcome, 85 221 848. More information, www.australianbreathworkassociation.org.au

REIKI ARC Inc. Australian Reiki Connection. Australia’s Leading REIKI Association Est. 1997 - Run by Members for Members with fellowship and support. Access to Insurance. FREE Membership of [AARP] Association Australian Reiki Professionals National Referral Directory. Discounts on Massage Tables, Music CD’s Salt lamps. Informative website & Forum ARC INK Quarterly Magazine. SA State Rep. Christine Sinclair Ph. 0411 604 753 National ph 1300 130 975 www.australianreikiconnection.com.au

PSYCHICS Psychic Astrologer – Leonie Marks. The key to the life you want is knowing who you are & why you’re here. Clear, accurate answers 8398 0004 www.leoniemarks.com

10-day in silence. Vipassana Meditation Retreat at Victor Harbour: April 13th - 24th 2009. www.dhamma.org/ PO Box 10292 BC Gouger St, Adelaide/ 8278 8278 Unveiled Pure Essence is a metaphysical retail and healing centre specializing in Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Massage, Myofascial, Reflexology and more. 0409 691 731

manuscript with Joshua Books. Contact us on (07) 5493 1700

Genuine Medium. 20 years experience Australia and Internationally. Strong clear readings, personal or business. In person (Melbourne), phone, email. Ian Rogers 0412 432 398 iproger@bigpond.net.au

SA Reiki Healing and Teaching Centre (est 1990) non-profit assoc. Reiki I & II classes and various workshops held regularly. Open to public for Reiki treatment Wed-Fri $10 Conc. 55 Fosters Rd, Greenacres. Phone (08) 8266 3276. REIKI AUSTRALIA: Are you looking for opportunities in personal and community enrichment, member journal, insurance, national website directory, events, professional support for Reiki practitioners and masters? You’ve found it. Join us now. www.reikiaustralia.com.au 1300 664 780 contact@reikiaustralia.com.au

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Great consulting rooms, 5 mins from CBD, $50 or $75 per day inc expenses. Suit counsellor/coach/ practitioner etc. Don't miss out! 0413 083 883

Spirit voices caught on tape. Spirit energy caught on film. Like to meet others interested in this field. Phone Karen on 8254 2942

Practitioners, we have quality rooms to rent. Also conference workshop room. Phone 8254 6778. debbie@inbalancehealthcentre.com.au

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A-Z regular Thetahealing seminars in her beautiful peaceful home and garden in Aldgate. ( approx 2km from Stirling exit of freeway). Theta healing weekend Seminars in May. DNA 1&2 Fri evening, Sat and Sun May 8 th to 10 th 2009. DNA2 Advanced. Fri evening, Sat and Sun May 15th to 17th Fri 5-10pm, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm Manifesting and Abundance Sat and Sun 23rd and 24 th May. For information and enrolment forms phone 8370 8557 or 0418 845 119

SOCIAL NETWORKING Want to meet quality people, don’t want to pay fees or get tangled on the web? Contact LinkingSingles at jo_and_alex@live.com.au

SPIRITUAL TRAVEL www.spiritwanderer.com - Mystical Journeys Worldwide. Journeys to sacred sites worldwide to renew the mind, body and spirit. Visit our website www.spiritwanderer.com Free call 1800 818 070

SPIRITUALITY Know Thyself as Soul Foundation. Sant Mat is a practical spiritual path based on meditation, ethical living, service to 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. Discipline and dedication are essential, as is the help of a competent living Master. Entry is via a preparation program. There is no charge at any stage. For further info call 1800 462 193 or visit www.santmat.net.au. Searching for Truth? The teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg will provide you with many helpful insights. Call 0298881066 or write to Swedenborg Centre, 1 Avon Road, North Ryde, 2113 for free book/info pack.

WORKSHOPS Munay Ki Initiantion Rites of the Shamans of Peru. May 15th to 19th at Morialta. Sa & Claudio offer these powerful energetic transmissions and share with you the wisdom teachings of the Laika. The seeds that are planted will prepare, guide and quicken your spiritual development. In these changing times, your personal healing and transformation is vitally important for you and our beloved earth. The gift of these initiations offers you the empowerment to create a new world where all beings can live in peace and harmony. 9434 5059 / 0403 699 479 Web: www.sacredradiance.net Email: munayki.au@gmail.com 80% of people acheive results in less than 5 minites. Thought Field Therapy is the cutting edge of energy therapies. Free yourself from emotional distress, fear anxiety and more...Drug Free - As seen on Oprah. See article and ad in this issue. Phone (03) 9687 5333 Channeling, Spiritual Healing, Tarot and Psychic Development. To be the inspiration of our own destiny from Our Higher Self, Angelic Wisdom and Spirit, we build the bridges to know, see, hear and feel their power in love and light. Serenity Training 8337 7081 www.serenitytraining.com.au

Some places that stock InnerSelf A Letter From Deepak Are you a reader of innerSelf looking for a distribution point near you? 25,000 copies of InnerSelf are available in over 800 outlets around Adelaide. Below is a partial distributors locality guide for your convenience, made up from some of the distributors who choose to promote their services through innerSelf. For more information on a distribution point near you please phone 8396 6752

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Cosmic Pages - Major mind, body and spirit bookstore; 338-340 King William St, Adelaide. Phone 8231 9105. Bliss Organic Café - Organic, fairtrade, music art, lifestyle; 7 Compton Street, Adelaide. Phone 8231 0205. New Dimensions Bookshop Alternative philosophies bookshop sice 1968, 310 South Tce Adelaide. Phone 8223 4877. 1920 Boutique - Shop 22, Adelaide Arcade SA 5000. Phone Melissa on 0418 891 967

SA Reiki Healing & Teaching Centre - Reiki, metaphysical and crystal shop; 55 Fosters Road, Greenacres. Phone 8266 3276.

Aldgate Vital Harmony - Experience the Vital Harmony of the Adelaide Hills. Phone 8370 8557.

Aldinga Beach Marie's Crystal Cave. New Age store and Healing Centre. Corner of Shephard Rd and Gordon St Aldinga Beach. Phone Marie on 8556 5692.

Kensington Park Rainbow Tree - organic baby products including clothing, toys, modern cloth nappies and slings. Fiona House - Kahuna Bodywork, Holistic Massage, Polarity Therapy, SCIO Bio-feedback and Food Mentoring 0416 473 163 Sue Upton - Sports/ Remedial and Relaxation Massage, Aromatherapy and Pregnancy Massage 0420 241 851. 320 Magill Road, Kensington Park phone 8332 8733

Largs Bay Foodwise - Full supply of organic produce; 7 Jetty Road Largs Bay. Phone 8242 7882.

Lobethal Heart of the Hills Market - Food, treasures, arts & crafts. 1 Lobethal Rd, Lobethal. Phone 8389 5615.

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Isis Dimensions - Wholistic Healing, spiritual workshops / retreats for women, men & children; www.numberswork.com. Phone 8370 3509

A Life Abundant - For all your health needs; 587 Magill Road, Magill. Phone 8333 3144.

Bridgewater

B & D Farm Paris Creek P/L Producers of organic bio/dynamic milk, yogurt, quark, butter & cheeses; www.bdfarmpariscreek.com.au; Phone 8388 3339.

Within the Magik - Coffee, gifts, clothing, crystals, books. Shop 4, 411 Mt Barker Rd, Bridgewater SA. Ph 8339 1484

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Cheltenham

Moonta Bay

Linda Brook - Reading, healing, reiki, pastlife & massage; 25 High Street, Cheltenham. Phone 8240 0864.

Soul Radiance – Healings, meditation, workshops. Phone - Jenny 0408930991

Christies Beach Yoga To Health - Yoga Classes & Workshops. Phone Louise Wiggins on 8386 0571.

Clarence Park Body Revive Vibrosaun and Massage Therapy Centre. 53 East Ave, Clarence Pk. Phone 8351 5000.

Crafers West Simple Meditation Centre - Linda & David Clair, meditation, counselling. 66 Emmett Rd, Crafers West. Phone 8339 7848.

Gawler Total Wellbeing. Shop 21.22 Gawler Nthn Market, Gawler. Gordon Marshall, Remedial Massage Therapist, Sports and Therapeutic Massage.

Glen Osmond Adelaide Hills Natural Health Centre - Quality, Experienced Naturpathic Services. Abergeldie House Holistic Centre, 548 Portrush Rd, Glen Osmond. Phone 8338 2620 Organic to Go. Cafe and Food store. 365a + 363b Glen Osmond Rd, Glen Osmond. Phone 8379 2131.

Glenelg The Organik Store - Certified organic fruit & veg & groceries. 37 Broadway, Glenelg. Phone 8295 7767.

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The Eternal Spirit - Retail Shop & Healing Centre; 100 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood. Phone 8271 9666.

At Burnside. Gentle, easy and supportive classes to help you gradually improve fitness and remove stress. Phone Linda Veale on (08) 8337 6763.

Phoenix Rising Healing Centre - Healings, Meditations, Readings, Workshops. 675 Grange Rd.Grange. Phone 0411 034 177.

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Newton Go Vita - Go get health, go stay healthy; Shop 20, 299 Montacute Road, Newton. Phone 8337

9818. Adelaide Training College of Complementary Medicine - Natural Therapy college, products & services; 3/297 Montacute Road, Newton. Phone 8365 0811.

Norwood AMCAL Pharmacy Norwood Shop 12, 161-169 The Parade. Phone 8332 1085. Healthy Life Norwood - Natural Health food store; Coles Norwood Mall, (164 Rear), The Parade Norwood. Phone 8332 1085.

Noarlunga Earth Magic - Unique Meaningful new-age gifts; Shop 111, Colonades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga. Phone 8382 0811.

North Adelaide YouYa Collections - Beautiful ingredients to enrich life: high quality loose teas, natural body and skin care products, artwork and gifts... Shop 7/152 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide. Phone 8361 6866. Romeo’s Organics - North Adelaide Village. 71-79 O’Connel St, Nth Adelaide. Phone 8361 9150

O'Halloran Hill Sue's Place for Nails & Astrology Charts. Sue Hooley. 5 Paul Court, O'Halloran Hill. Phone 8381 9442.

Plympton Julie’s Bodycare - Massage, Reiki, Numerology, Past Life Therapy. 57B Bray St, Plympton Pk. Phone 8371 4311 or 0412 348 249

Pt Adelaide The Answer Within. Alternative Health & Lifestyle Studio. 9 Timpson

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Pt Augusta Alternative Choices - Incense, Crystals, Singing Bowls, Books, Jewellery. Phone 8641 0251. 140 Carlton Parade, Pt Augusta.

Pt Elliot Authenticity Health Retreat Rest, relax, rejuvenate at authenticity; 14-32 Waterport Rd, Pt Elliot. Phone 8554 2088

Pt Noarlunga “Get with It!” - Personal Transformation & Family Connections Centre. CHILD, TEEN & ADULT CLASSES in Mind, Body, Emotional & Spiritual Growth, ALL Visual & Performing Arts. Private Consults, 60 Trim Cres, Old Noarlunga. Ph 8386 3318.

Pt Pirie Beauty for You - Full range of beauty services, therapeutic massage, Bowen Therapy. 23 Alexander St., Pt Pirie. Phone Natalie on 8632 6505.

Semaphore Ocean Organic Therapies - Remedial Massage - Health & Wellbeing therapies. Rebecca Barter. 103a Semaphore Rd, Semaphore. Phone 0419 819 653.

Smithfield In Balance Health and Wellness Centre. 39 Anderson Walk, Smithfield. 7380 0045 or www.inbalancehealthventre.com.au over 30 different therapies available.

Stepney Sagarmatha Restaurant - Delicious, authentic Nepali cuisine; 62-64 Payenham Road, Stepney. Phone 8363 6291

Strathalbyn The Old Market Shed - Health food, fruit and vegetables; 9 Dawson St Strathalbyn. Phone 8536 3777.

Tanunda The Sanctuary Health and Healing Centre - 106 Murray Street, Tanunda. Telephone (08) 8563 0388 or visit www.thesanctuaryhealingcentre.com.au

Torrensville Blend Body care Urban Retreat. Aromatherapy products & treatment services. 26 Huntriss St Torrensville. Phone 8354 2006.

Tranmere Spiritual Visions - Clairvoyant Crystal Practitioner and Workshops. Shop 22, 172 Glynburn Rd, Tranmere. Phone 0428 523 900

Whyalla Divinely Guided Therapies. Whyalla's healing centre. Workshops, angel miracles, Isis Healing, Bpwen Therapy, Massage, Crystals, Books,cards, candles and more.Shop 5, 77/79 Essington Lewis Ave. Whyalla. Phone 0423 873 746.

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Commitment is the ultimate assertion of human freedom. It releases all the energy you possess and enables you to take quantum leaps in creativity. When you set a onepointed intention and absolutely refuse to allow obstacles to dissipate the focused quality of your attention, you engage the infinite organizing power of the universe. There is no limit to your ability to co-create with the universe, but to find that out, you must engage life with commitment. You must be willing to put yourself on the line because when you commit yourself to anything, you express every aspect of who you are. If you give everything you have to your chosen pursuit, your strengths and talents, as well as your weaknesses and shadows, will all be exposed. Commitment brings up everything. This unavoidable fact is the reason why many people fear or avoid commitment; they so dislike what they perceive as their negative characteristics that they hold back, acting in the belief that life will be safer. They may attain the illusion of security, but at the same time they severely limit their experience of what life can bring. Here are a few of the most common decisions that keep us from totally engaging in life: 1. I don’t want to look bad. This decision is about self-image, which is only a superficial impression of who you are. Be willing to forget how you look. Olympic runners usually cross the finish line drenched in sweat, their faces contorted with the effort. In their passion to win, they don’t care how they look. If you are focused on your own passionate commitment and your inner feelings of satisfaction, you won’t worry about your appearance either. 2. I don’t want to fail. Those who are afraid to fall down usually were ridiculed or humiliated in the past. They have a conditioned belief that failing means they are worthless. Their fear is so great that they walk away from new challenges rather than risking failure. If this is you, it’s important to be a good parent to your scared self, offering yourself lavish praise and encouragement. Set minor goals for yourself, such as jogging around the block or making an omelet. As you do this activity, feel what it’s like to succeed. If things go a bit wrong, tell yourself that it’s all right. Slowly develop your connection to the voice of encouragement. 3. I don’t want anyone to

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see me fail. This decision stems from shame, which is the internalized fear of other people’s opinions. Their disapproval becomes your shame. You can counter this decision by realizing that what others think about you reflects their beliefs about what is good and bad – not yours. Also refrain from shaming others. Your ego self may think that it can protect its vulnerability by gossiping or tearing down others, but in reality this only perpetuates a culture of shame. 4. I don’t want any pain. This decision has to do with a fear of psychological rather than physical pain. Those who have suffered in the past without being able to find healing may have a great aversion to any new possibilities of pain. They avoid commitment in an attempt to remain invulnerable. It may help to remember that in the cosmic design, pain is neutral. In the physical world, pain motivates us negatively, while pleasure motivates us positively. True freedom is letting go of our attachment to both. The best way to begin this process is developing a state of witness consciousness through practices such as meditation and mindful awareness. 5. I don’t want to use up all my energy. In reality, the thing that drains energy most is the act of holding back. The more you try to conserve your energy, the more it dwindles. For example, people who are afraid to love may end up constricting love’s expression. They close their hearts and stop the flow of compassion from replenishing their lives. To expand your channels of energy, learn to give. Whenever you feel like you don’t have enough, give to someone in need, whether in the form of money, time, or attention. In addition, follow your passion. If you’ve ever committed yourself passionately to anything, you’ve no doubt noticed that the more energy you devote to it, the more you have. Spirit responds to your vision of it, and the higher your vision, the more you will evolve. As you surrender to commitment, the entire field of potentiality opens to you, and fulfillment becomes your daily reality. Love, Deepak

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