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YOU GET WHAT YOU
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By Andrew Matthews
FIREFIGHTER DOWN
Wounded Warriors Program for Firefighter
FEARLESS FRIENDSHIP By Katherine Jegede
BRITWEEK & THE WALLIS COINCIDENCE or SYNCHRONICITY?
By Nancy E. Yearout
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FEELING DOWN? CONSIDER THIS...
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IF AGE IS ONLY A NUMBER, MINE SHALL REMAIN UNLISTED By Joe Santos, Jr.
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COINCIDENCE OR SYNCHRONICITY? By Nancy E. Yearout
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YOU GET WHAT YOU FEEL By Andrew Matthews
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THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS FOR THE NEW PRINCE By Cheralyn Darcy
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BRITWEEK & THE WALLIS
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ZIBA SHIRAZI
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FIREFIGHTERS DOWN WOUNDED WARRIORS PROGRAM
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TRUST IN YOURS....
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THE GIFTS OF A LUMINOUS DARKNESS By Jayita Bhattacharjee
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FEARLESS FRIENDSHIP By Katherine Jegede
Susannah Blinkoff
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Susannah Blinkoff was born and raised in Manhattan, New York by legendary parents and was destined to live a life in the arts. Her father, Richard Blinkoff, was a renowned photographer specializing in fashion. Her mother, Carol Hall, a composer-lyricist who toured with Kris Kristofferson and Don McLean in the 1970’s, recorded two albums for Electra Records, and wrote songs for the children’s classic Free to be You and Me and the infamous Broadway show, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Susannah’s parents delighted in their creativity and always encouraged their children to do the same. Her childhood was filled with music and theatre. She attended the everliberal Little Red School House in Greenwich Village, an artistic, progressive, and politically charged environment where many of the teachers and parents marched in the 1960’s civil rights protests. This atmosphere played a prominent role in defining her spiritual interests and shaping who she is today. She grew up surrounded by successful writers and musicians, where the high-school hangout was backstage at 46th Street Theatre (now The Richard Rodgers Theatre) and parties were filled with family friends like Lesley Gore "It’s My Party", Martin Charnin (Annie) and Adam Guettel (Floyd Collins, Light in the Piazza) playing songs in the living room. Yet it hadn’t occurred to Susannah that she, too, would write songs one day. At the time, her interest was acting. She made her off-Broadway debut when she was just a high school freshman, and continued her education at Brown University, where she acted in over 20 plays alongside fellow students Laura Linney, Richard Topol, Tim Blake Nelson, Todd Haynes, and Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, among others. Susannah went on to become an accomplished singer/songwriter, actress and screenwriter. Her smooth, sultry voice voice has been compared to superstars such as Diana Ross and Eva Cassidy. She’s written songs for movies and TV shows such as My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Multiple songs from her album Let’s Pretend made the Billboard charts in Hawaii, Nebraska, and North Carolina. Her latest album Far More just hit the airwaves this year. As a screenwriter, she was a co-writer the award-winning film BellyFruit and its opening song with composer/producer Stephen Bray, which enjoyed a successful run on Showtime as well as the independent film circuit. Above all, Susannah is an educator and activist who believes in the healing power of music. More specifically, she’s committed to helping disadvantaged people find their voices. She has taught acting and writing to homeless teens and teenage mothers, and currently leads a weekly singing class for incarcerated and recently paroled men in Los Angeles. She also volunteers with foster youth, and has fostered other children as well. Susannah currently lives with her husband, son, and 2 fluffy dogs in Los Angeles, CA.
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What inspired you to be creative? I was inspired by my parents from the very start. They are both artistic entrepreneurs, which can be difficult at times, but so very fulfilling. My mom, Carol Hall, is a singer-songwriter who recorded two albums for Elektra Records in the ’70’s and toured with Don McLean and Kris Kristofferson. She also wrote songs for Sesame Street, Free to Be You & Me, and the score for the long-running Broadway hit The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas which was later made into a movie. My dad gave up a career in science and instead chose to be a fashion photographer. They both raised me to value the talents I was gifted with and to share them creatively. How did you get started being a singer? I grew up going to a lot of Broadway theatre and loved the musical aspect. I sang all through my childhood and as a teen did some “professional children” showcases at night clubs. But being so young, it was common practice for child actors to have their parents drive them to auditions and take care of them backstage—something my parents didn’t have the time for, as enthusiastic as they were about my talents. This put an intermission on my dreams for a while.
a very “pop songwriting” approach, but I enjoy the twist of knowing what the song is about before I even begin writing. A few years ago, I was attending a workshop led by the medium, Paul Selig "The Book of Knowing and Worth". He channels the wisdom of spiritual guides that I resonate with deeply. During the workshop he mentioned the words, “far more” and they spoke to me as a song title. I ran with the title and worked it into a full-on lyric. I was so inspired that I went back to my hotel room and recorded a demo version of the song on my laptop using Garage Band. I later shared it my co-producer John Ballinger and we began building the track from there. What inspires you most to write a song? I write a lot of songs about inner soul-searching and spiritual concepts like forgiveness, conscious choices, and gratitude. Psychological concepts, I suppose. These are aspects of life that I’m drawn to personally and I also believe that they are universally supportive. There are also a few love songs and break-up songs sprinkled throughout my song catalogue but not many. I want my songs to be musical affirmations, anthems and lullabies for humanity.
It wasn’t until my late twenties when I was trying to quit smoking cigarettes that I realized singing would be the perfect substitute. I started to really appreciate the sound of my voice and loved the way it felt to sing. It fed my heart and soul in a way that nothing had before. Over the years, I created my own personal style of singing, much different from my mom’s.
Who is your favorite songwriter or singer? That’s impossible to answer, I can’t choose one favorite! I’d say my favorite songwriters are: My mom, Irving Berlin, Alec Wilder, Carole King, Lucinda Williams, Alanis Morissette, Taylor Swift, Sting and Lin-Manuel Miranda. And my favorite singers are: Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Bette Midler, Sheryl Crow, Aretha Franklin and Alanis Morissette.
Tell us about your songwriting process. I’m not particularly disciplined about writing, so I do well with deadlines. On occasion, I’ve literally had to commit to making an album first, in order to push myself to create songs. I really enjoy the process of taking my songs to a studio and working alongside a producer. Together we choose musical elements that layer into my songs and bring them to life. Recording a song is almost like cooking in this way.
How do you balance your music with other daily responsibilities? I would say it’s like juggling, but I don’t even know how to juggle! The truth is that I’m extremely lucky to have the financial freedom to hire help when it’s needed. My husband also assists around the house and understands that my music is more than a hobby. Even so, I have an endless list of things to do and the moment I cross off one thing, I’m adding another to the bottom!
Before I record, it’s kind of a quiet, magical experience where I’ll just hear a melody or a phrase in my head, and a song starts forming. Sometimes I sit at the piano and figure out chords. I’ve also been inspired to create a song just by something that someone says, especially if it sounds like a great song title. I love working from a title first. It’s
Being an indie artist requires me to self-motivate. I’m the one who has to push myself to keep creating. No one’s calling me up with deadlines or asking what’s next. That drives me a little crazy. I really look forward to the day when people hire me to create. I’m sure I’ll still have a mile-long to-do list, but my priorities will be much more clear.
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Where is your dream venue to Perform? I love performing in intimate venues. For instance, this year I’m doing a series of house concerts to raise money for different charities. I also have several mini-tours scheduled in Texas, Los Angeles and Northern California. That being said, my absolute dream place to Performwould be at The Hollywood Bowl—one of my all-time favorite places in Los Angeles. Why did you decide to be a singer and songwriter? I believe we’re all are here on the planet to share our talents and gifts to enrich the world. It’s as though we’re each given a unique gift as another form of communication to reach out and touch the hearts of others. I almost want to say that I didn’t choose to be a singer/songwriter, it chose me. And it wants to be shared. I hope to inspire, empower and relax people with my music. How would you categorize your music? I would say my music has an eclectic mixed style of ethereal-soulful-chill-spiritual groove. I’ve also heard others refer to it as “hypnotic” and “uplifting,” which I like. The
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spirituality is inclusive and universal. The grooves are slow, but danceable. You can stretch or walk fast to the beats. The songs have elements of pop, funk, world, and soul all used in surprising ways. Much like Portishead mixed with Madonna’s, Ray of Light.
Photography by Randee Trabitz.
Why are you passionate about music? Music is extremely healing and is scientifically proven to have beneficial effects on our nervous systems and hearts. I have also personally seen and felt it’s healing effects. Every week I teach a singing class to a group of recently paroled men at a rehab facility. They are often very guarded and defensive, and I watch as music softens them to a smile. They have repeatedly told me how cheered up and energized my one-hour singing class leaves them. And every week, for the last two and a half years, I’ve seen it in action; shifting and lifting their spirits in some way. This is the reason I’m so passionate about music and why I believe in its magical, healing effects.
has cleaned up and monitors the Santa Monica Bay, and STEAMcoders, a group that makes technology and coding classes available to underserved kids in the San Gabriel Valley. Also, of course, Amity Foundation, where I work with parolees. Where can Eden Magazine readers find more information about you? Check out www.susannahb.com for video clips and links to my albums. I’ll be releasing my new video “I Am Here” this spring. Do you have any upcoming performances? I have a few house concerts over the summer. The locations can be found on my website or on Instagram @susannahbmusic.
Which charity is close to your heart and why? There are actually many charities that my husband and I have been supporting for years. Lately we’ve started producing house concerts where he cooks a big dinner and I do a jazzy cabaret act with a 4-piece band. We raise money for whatever charity our host wants to support to help people, the environment, kids, or animals. Every gift means a great deal to a small charity.
Is there a message that you would like to leave with our readers? Yes! Everyone is blessed with something to share. An additional way to communicate and connect with others. A talent or skill, extra time, extra money, extra anything. Share this with those around you and with your community. Get involved, even in the smallest way. We have to take care of each other more. We are all on this planet together, it is time to live together, harmoniously. We have more than we think we do. Think of a way you can give to those who have less than you.
A few weeks ago, we raised almost $8,000 in one evening! The charities we support are: Peace4Kids, serving foster youth in South Los Angeles, Heal the Bay, which
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Feeling down? Consider this By Charlie &
Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional Linda Bloom
Regardless of what we do, life will at some point, bring us losses, disappointments, and instances of physical and emotional pain. Pain is the experience of something that creates physical, mental or emotional distress. It’s the body’s way of bringing or awareness to something that needs our attention. Pain, either physical or emotional, is the body’s way to inform us that we need to attend to something. Although pain isn’t an emotion, there are emotions that are painful to experience. Grief, anxiety, guilt, shame, and rage are all examples. Emotions are energy in motion in the body. Some are more difficult to experience than others and we identify them as being “negative,” but those are simply labels that describe our assessment of those sensations. Suffering is what we experience when there is prolonged resistance to painful experiences. It is often during our efforts to avoid, deny, or resist that which is inevitable, that we create suffering.
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People who live at a high level of well-being know how to respond to the messages they receive from their body, and are able to attend to their emotions appropriately and skillfully. They are neither compulsive pleasure-seekers, nor compulsive avoiders. They don’t compulsively deny pain, but rather experience feelings and sensations with a minimum of attachment or aversion. The tendency to withdraw from painful experiences is a deeply embedded pattern. We do it involuntarily, which in many instances is a good thing. We don’t have to try to decide whether or not to let go of a hot plate, our nervous system implements that decision and takes the appropriate action in a nano-second. Most people don’t have any idea that another response is possible. If you are running a marathon, and develop an excruciating chest pain, it’s appropriate to stop running. If you don’t, your body will be stopped in its tracks, literally. The Advantages of Staying Present for Discomfort And yet, there are times when staying present with uncomfortable feelings is more skillful or appropriate than letting go of the hot pan. Developing the capacity to listen to someone’s grievances, rather than to disengage or become defensive with them will bring about a very different outcome. If your business partner is upset with you because you didn’t do something you promised to do, and you are feeling pain, it may be better to experience the discomfort than to walk away or argue, either one of which is an example of trying to disengage from your own pain. To be able to distinguish a skillful from an unskillful response requires the development of the trait of discernment, as well as the capacity to tolerate intense feelings and sensations. One of the things that distinguishes highly accomplished athletes from others is their ability to tolerate physical pain and discomfort. We are not encouraging people to create unnecessary suffering or to seek it out, but to increase their capacity to be present with strong sensations with compassion and care. While we can’t eliminate pain, we can learn to respond to it in ways that don’t prolong it and minimize unnecessary distress. We can’t expect to be happy all the time; that would be unrealistic. But there is more that we can do to make room for discomfort so that we experience it thoroughly and then it came move through us and pass on by. The antidote to suffering lies not in the elimination of pain, but in our ability to meet it with compassion and acceptance. When we
can do this we will also become able to respond to another’s pain in the same way. Not only is making room for some unhappiness a gift to those we love, but to be able to hold their blues with them is a profound addition to developing any healthy, wholesome relationship.
WU Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, Charlie Bloom M.S.W. and Linda Bloom L.C.S.W. have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975. They have lectured and taught at many learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, 1440 Multiversity, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, Sonoma State University, University of California at Berkeley Extension Program, the Hoffman Institute, the World Health Organization and many others. They have offered their seminars and lectures seminars throughout the world, in countries including China, Japan, Indonesia, Denmark, Sweden, India, Brazil, Mexico, and Canada. Charlie and Linda are the authors of three published books, including their best-seller, 101 Things I Wish I Knew When Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last (Over 100,000 copies sold). Their new book That Which Doesn’t Kill Us: How One Couple Got Stronger at the Broken Places, will be published by Sacred Life Publishers in April 2018. They blog for several on-line journals on a regular and frequent basis, including, Huffington Post, Psych Central, OM Times and Psychology Today where their posts have received over 5 million hits. Charlie and Linda have been married since 1972 and are the parents of Jesse and Sarah and grandparents to Devin, Ashton, and Seth.
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THE WAY I SEE IT
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with Joe Santos, Jr.
IF AGE IS ONLY A NUMBER… MINE SHALL REMAIN
UNLISTED By Joe Santos, Jr.
Last month I woke up to another Birthday. A milestone. Like a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place? Hmmm, more like a tombstone. How did I go from Yay! It’s my Birthday! To ugh, it’s my Birthday? You must admit the universe is a most powerful place. Maybe it’s time for a redo of life as we know it. Like, we are born, grow to 35 years old physically, keep learning and maturing emotionally, mentally and spiritually, for about 300 years or so, and then we move onto that great big beyond and rearrange the stars or something. Well, it’s a thought. Not a bad thought compared to a few other thoughts that creep through my head such as…reality! Have you ever noticed as we get older that we spend more time thinking and talking about yesterday? When I was younger I don’t recall doing that. Thoughts and conversations were always about tomorrow, next week, next year, etc. Being able to live a long, healthy successful life is a privilege, but, it brings a boatload of challenges. How many of us are prepared? It takes a lot to move through the years gracefully. I have met a few who are managing to do so.
It is awesome and inspiring but we have all witnessed the flip side and that is one scary prospect! A part of me lives life in the moment and in truth that is ultimately all I own, the moment. But, as I collect enough “moments” I can’t help thinking beyond them. Am I ready? Are any of us? We live in an ageist society. What is middle-aged anyway? “Somewhere between 40 and death”? Turning 30 it’s time for Botox!? Who comes up with this stuff? Who are we listening to? Millennials? Marketing? Our inner voice? How do we let ourselves even subscribe to it? I know we are brainwashed by the media and the images we see on TV and in advertising but I’m smarter than this. I don’t need to see another hundred commercials for bunion relief, osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, hemorrhoids, fibromyalgia or varicose veins. I’m glad there are cures, treatments and solutions for all these things but please stop reminding us that we are collapsing by the minute! I know how I feel every day, how I think, how I look. I know my responsibility to how to live my best life. The tools are out there. Yes, there are “potions and lotions” and notions to keep the wrinkle monsters at bay. There are pain relievers and make-up deceivers to keep us recognizing ourselves (somewhat) but what happens when we look within? Deep within. What cream helps with that? What procedure, which Doctor, what prescription? How many prescriptions? I don't have the answers but I have a few hopes. I hope to stay interested and interesting, to enjoy my own company, stay visible, viable and continue to surround myself with good people who are also active, current, and curious. To laugh every day, make no excuses, make time to pray, give thanks, be of service, accountable and remember to pay the best parts of my every day forward, love completely, and dismiss judgment, not just on others but most importantly on myself. Maybe, just maybe one day I’ll earn that special place in helping to rearrange the stars. But until then I’ll keep moisturizing, and of course, I’ll choose to continue to keep my age unlisted… after-all it’s only a number.
2 Joe Santos, Jr. is a Celebrity Chef and Life-Stylist. He joins The Eden Magazine as a writer sharing his unique view on life, death, love, and the avoidance of mediocrity.
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Here is a wonderful story of how the Universe works: A friend of mine phoned me, quite upset. She had arrived at the airport to a several-hour delay. We talked for a bit, and she told me she was going to grab a cup of coffee. In the little coffee shop, impatiently waiting for her flight, she met the man of her dreams. Coincidence? These things usually happen when you least expect them and you need them the most. It’s being at the right place at the right time. Some people say, “Timing is everything.” I believe this is true. When you are on the right path in life, these synchronicities happen more frequently. The Universe is confirming that you are doing well and telling you to stay on your path.
Coincidence or Synchronicity? By Nancy E. Yearout
When you are not on the right road, your life does not fall into place as easily as you might like it to. This is universal powers that be nudging you to change it up. I have had so many of these encounters, I cannot count them all. When a synchronicity happens, I give thanks. I know that it’s the Universe confirming that I am on the right road.
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As you go through your day, do you ever stop to wonder whether things that happen to you are a coincidence— or is it synchronicity? When you begin to pay attention to these events, you will soon come to realize that nothing happens purely by accident. Everything happens as it’s supposed to. I know that when I run into someone I have not seen in a long time, it is always for a reason. They oftentimes say, “I was just thinking of you.” Think about it: They often have something to share with you that is important. Maybe a mutual friend is ill and you need to call them, or they tell you about their new accountant and you just happen to be looking for one. Is this a coincidence or a synchronized event orchestrated for your benefit by the universal powers that be?
Nancy E. Yearout is an author, a spiritual life coach, and a motivational speaker. Nancy has enjoyed an extensive corporate career as a sales coordinator with one of the Big Three automakers in Detroit. Her sales, management, and marketing skills have grown with each step of her business. Her success has blessed her with the real life experience, knowledge, and common sense that is required to help others through life’s challenges.
I am sure you have heard someone say, “I was at the right place at the right time, and I met the perfect mate,” or “I connected with the right professional and obtained my goals in business. How lucky I am!” Is it luck? When I chose to pay attention, I realized that the coincidences in my life were not just random events. God actually has a plan for me: my life is synchronized. When you’re in tune with the universal source, the right person and the right circumstances in your life. It’s up to you to make the choice to act upon the opportunity presented to you. Your choices create the course of your life. You have been given the free will to choose.
Nancy has been fortunate to acquire hands-on energy healing skills from an Aztec healer from Mexico, and she has helped many balance their energy fields. She has received guidance from religious and spiritual teachers along the way, resulting in the development of her skills as an intuitive, a tarot card reader, and a life coach. She utilizes these tools to guide her clients to joyful and successful lives. Nancy is the author of Wake Up! The Universe Is Speaking To You. www.TheEnergyProphet.com 19 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
You Get What You Feel By Andrew Matthews
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The Myth: Success makes you happy. The Fact: Happiness makes you successful. Here’s the good news. Changing your thoughts changes how you feel. And more good news: a few negative thoughts won’t ruin your life. You have up to 50,000 thoughts per day. Amongst those 50,000 thoughts, some are bound to be a bit negative. The odd passing thought won’t make you rich or poor, happy or miserable. But a whole bunch of thoughts is a different matter. Lots of similar thoughts – e.g. lots of happy thoughts or lots of “life is lousy” thoughts – become a feeling that determines your destiny. A Magical Life Did this ever happen to you? You: • went to an inspiring seminar • read an uplifting book • joined a church, or • fell in love.
es. But then your energy dropped – maybe you suffered a disappointment or two and you were back to normal. But some people never return to the old normal – they begin a new chapter in their life and create a new normal, they: • keep reading inspirational books • mix with uplifting people • develop immovable faith, or • fall deeper in love. In other words they keep FEELING good. And so they become one of those people who live a charmed life, who turns defeat into victory, who always meets the right people at the right time. It’s not what you know so much as how you feel.
You felt so good. Life was different, almost magical. It was like you had begun a whole new chapter. You were optimistic. Challenges were easier to handle, you had more energy, people were nicer. Maybe you thought, “This is the how my life will be from now on”. You were cruising – for three weeks. Then gradually, things returned to normal. So what happened? Were you kidding yourself? Were you deluded? No you weren’t. You were simply FEELING better – and your happier feelings created happier circumstanc-
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Get the Feeling To get what you want you first need to have the feeling of what you want – as if it has already arrived. You might ask, “Isn’t that the same as prayer?” It can be, but it usually isn’t. Most of us learned to pray in a different way, more like: “God, I am a powerless sinner and my life is a mess, can you please fix it?” This approach doesn’t work and now we know why. If you are filled with feelings of disappointment, powerlessness, and the belief that “I am a bad person”, you create more experiences to match. Traditional cultures the world over acknowledge the power of feeling. The Navajo Indians understand: you don’t wish for rain. You FEEL the rain, you give thanks that it has already arrived. Feeling is the prayer. That is how life works. Why is it that Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists Christians and Jews – whether they be fundamentalist, orthodox, unorthodox, charismatic, neo-charismatic or metrosexual – believe in prayer? It is because it is not about your particular brand or religious faction and it is not about the words. It is about the feeling. When your feeling is a perfect match with your goal – or to put it another way, when all doubt is eliminated – the goal is yours. Small Steps You say, “How can I feel great when I feel terrible?” You can’t. But you can take a small step toward feeling better – and then another. When you begin to look for good things, complain less, forgive more and find even tiny things to be grateful for, you feel better. Do the same tomorrow and you feel a little better still. Now you have momentum, a glimmer of hope. Good things happen AFTER you begin to feel better. It Doesn’t Seem Fair It might seem like a cruel twist – “Why should I have to FEEL successful or loved before I can BE successful or loved?” It may seem like an odd way to run a universe. But here is how the spiritual masters explain it:
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You are a part of everything. No one is stopping you having anything, God is not stopping you having anything. Whatever you want is within reach – you just don’t know it. What stops you are YOUR BELIEFS. As you change your beliefs – and so change how you feel - your goals begin to drop in your lap. In a Nutshell Life doesn’t happen to you. Life happens through you. This extract is taken from Andrew Matthews How Life Works out in the US on 15th May priced $12.95 and available on Amazon.
g Andrew Matthews is a speaker at conferences worldwide on happiness and prosperity and is the author of a range of popular self-help books that have sold in 43 languages. He has addressed over a thousand corporations over five continents, from banks, government institutions to prisons, universities and schools. His specialty areas include life-work balance, embracing change, dealing with disasters and achieving success. Andrew is based in Queensland, Australia, and he has appeared on over 4,000 TV and radio programmes.
The Language of Flowers for the
New Prince
By Cheralyn Darcey While you may be familiar with your zodiac sign and maybe even the precious stone associated with the month of your birth, did you know that The Language of Flowers shares with us blossoms connected with not only the month, but also the day and even land of your birth? These ‘Birth Flowers’ will vary across the world but will still hold messages of hope, support and insight no matter where you where born or the places you find yourself throughout life. Birth Flowers are without a doubt, the very best selection for bouquets and floral gifts for someone on their birthday or at times when they are not feeling themselves. These special, personal flowers also hold insight into personality and values and maybe even hint at the future. The arrival of the lovely new prince on 23rd April to William and Kate, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, falls within the traditional western culture Birthday Flower month of the Daisy and this means all flowers holding the common name of daisy but particularly Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) which means happiness, calm, playfulness, peace of mind and protection and Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum maximum) which conveys happiness, friendship and stability. The Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is also indicated as a flower associated with April and again a blossom of protection and harmony but also of gratitude, luck, responsibility and comfort.
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These birth flowers of the new prince indicate a very cheerful and playful person who is also someone that values relationships, especially friendships and will most likely be the first to the assistance of others in need.
truth, faith, protection and honesty, nested within a Red Rose (Rosa) meaning courage, respect, love and passion. Together they merge as the Tudor Rose badge to mean peace and unity.
Should the Prince find himself in other lands, the flowers he would find most supportive of him are those of his birth month and these include, in China or Japan ~ Cherry Blossom (Prunus serrulata) which mean peace and harmony and for example, Australia ~ Tea Tree (Leptospermum myrsinoides) which mean luck and attainment. In the USA, he would still find Daisy one of his birth flowers.
Everyone has flowers associated with the date, time and place of birth and once you understand The Language of Flowers and the meanings and energies these personal blossoms can share, you might just find deeper personal insight as well as ways to bring about personal energetic change. Your flower bouquets and decorations, garden plants, botanical products such as perfumes and even artworks and textiles can say and mean so much more for you and those you share them with.
With his birthday falling on the patron saint of England’s day, St. George’s Day, we can look to further botanical associations. The flower of St. George is Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), a powerful herbal remedy and a flower that indicates those of a very accommodating disposition but also means protection and merit. Each day of the year has flowers deeply connected with it as well and some of those associated with 23rd April include Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) meaning calm and balance but also indicate a need to understand when it is time to let go and warn of being carried away with scattered thoughts. Perhaps the new little Prince may also be a bit of a dreamer. Another flower is the Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis) which means trust, new paths, promises, contracts and marriage. This blossom would tell us that marriage is clearly in the prince’s future and something he would value and honor greatly. He would also be one who could be deeply trusted and it looks like he may be a bit of a ground-breaker. Being born under the zodiac sign of Taurus, 21st April – 21st May, the new prince has a bunch of flowers connected with him and this astrological sign. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a flower for all Taureans because it bonds with their grounded warm-heartedness. It also agrees with their loving nature. Cherry (Prunus serrulata) offers peace and harmony to the, at times, inflexible Taurus. The flower of his homeland, England, is the Tudor Rose, which isn’t really a flower at all but a symbol created by Henry VII, (1457 ~ 1509), on his marriage to Elizabeth of York in 1486 by combining the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster. Still, this created floral symbol holds and speaks The Language of Flowers, not only for the new prince but also for all who were born, live under it and honor it. The Tudor Rose displays a White Rose (Rosa), meaning 26 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
Perhaps you could explore the flowers associated with your birthdate and those you love? I wonder what you will find?
d Cheralyn Darcey is the author of “Flowerpaedia, 1,000 flowers and their meanings” (Rockpool Publishing) available at book stores and from online booksellers. She is an environmental artist, flower therapist and teacher who has had a lifelong connection with the spiritual and healing properties of plants. For the last 30 years, her art has been featured in workshops, exhibitions, art prizes and publications internationally. She was also a selected Environmental Artist in Residence at the International Environment Convention in 2011 and an Artist in Residence during the Year of Biodiversity, as well as presenting at the Australian Museum. Her other publications include the Australian Wildflower Reading Cards, Flower Reading Cards, and Florasphere Calm/ Florasphere Inspired coloring books. Rockpool Publishing www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au/ Flowerpaedia http://redwheelweiser.com/detail.html?id=9781925429466
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BritWeek and The Wallis
Produced and Directed Louis Fantasia, Co-Hosted Ioan Gruffudd & Joely Fisher
present A Shakespeare Jubilee!
Photography Rex Gelert
BritWeek and The Wallis were proud to announce A Shakespeare Jubilee! BritWeek, the largest and most visible celebration of the creativity and innovation between the UK and the US, celebrated its twelfth year with three significant events in Los Angeles. BritWeek has become a global forum that highlights British excellence and influence in theater, films television, music, fine art, and sport. This year’s opening event was A Shakespeare Jubilee!, BritWeek's first co-presentation with The Wallis. Produced and directed by Louis Fantasia, and featuring a star-studded cast of 34 actors, A Shakespeare Jubilee! it took place Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:30pm in the Bram Goldsmith Theater at The Wallis. 250 years ago, in 1768, the Stratford England town elders called on David Garrick, the greatest actor of his day, to organize a “jubilee” celebratined its most famous citizen, William Shakespeare. For one night only, some of London and Hollywood’s greatest names revived the festivities with excerpts from some of Shakespeare’s greatest hits. “Shakespeare is every actor’s first love,” says Shakespeare scholar Louis Fantasia, “And this jubilee on April 28th had show why, as we honor the Bard’s understanding of human nature and celebrated the jubilee organized by David Garrick in 1768, that honored Stratford's famous citizen. And what better way to do this than introducing Britain’s greatest playwright to Beverly Hills’ most beautiful theater.” “As a part of our on-going commitment to partner with local artists and Los Angeles based cultural organizations we were so pleased to welcome BritWeek to The Wallis family this season,” said Paul Crewes, The Wallis’ Artistic Director and Rachel Fine, Managing Director. The cast of 34 British and Hollywood actors included: Genevieve Allenbury, Eric Braeden, Jane Carr, Suzan Crowley, Karen David, Kelsey Deanne, Joely Fisher, Lisa Fredrickson, Michele Greene, Ioan Gruffudd, Harry Hamlin, Lexie Helgerson, Isabella Hofmann, Kelly Holden Bashar, Finola Hughes, Brian Jones, Jamison Jones, Lisa Locicero, Brian Lohmann, Nigel Lythgoe OBE, David Melville, Dan O’Connor, Wale Ojo, Edi Patterson, Mike Rock, Armin Shimerman, Joe Spano, Kitty Swink, Joan Van Ark, Floyd Van Burskirk, Peter Van Norden, Sabra Williams BEM, Sherry Williams and Oscar ZC Zhang. Performance supported in part by a generous gift from the David and Molly Pyott Foundation. The Official Sponsors of The Wallis’ 2017/18 Season include: Delta Air Lines (Official Airline Sponsor), Montage Beverly Hills (Preferred Hotel) Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills (Official Automotive Sponsor) and Meridith Baer Home (Official Décor Sponsor).
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About BritWeek BritWeek is a non–profit organization, started in Los Angeles in 2007 by Nigel Lythgoe and the then Consul General Bob Peirce, to highlight the creative relationship between the United Kingdom and California. BritWeek’s mission is to create greater awareness of the many ways in which Britain and the US work closely together and further build this relationship to advance business, the arts, and philanthropy in both of these thriving regions of the world. Every Spring, BritWeek hosts a program of events in Greater Los Angeles that promotes British creativity, innovation and excellence across multiple categories including, film & television, music, art, fashion, design, retail, sport, philanthropy, business, and more. About the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Since opening its doors in October 2013, The Wallis has produced or presented more than 250 dance, theatre, opera, classical music and family programs to an ever-expanding audience. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Paul Crewes and Managing Director Rachel Fine, The Wallis brings audiences world-class theater, dance and music, performed by many of the world's most talented and sought-
after artists. Featuring eclectic programming that mirrors the diverse landscape of Los Angeles and its notability as the entertainment capital of the world, The Wallis offers original and revered works from across the U.S. and around the globe. The mission of The Wallis is to create, present and celebrate unique performing arts events and educational programs that reflect the rich cultural diversity of our community. Nominated for 47 Ovation Awards, seven L.A. Drama Critic's Circle Awards and the recipient of six architectural awards, The Wallis is a breathtaking 70,000-square-foot venue that celebrates the classic and the modern and was designed by Zoltan E. Pali, FAIA of Studio Pali Fekete architects. The building features the restored, original 1933 Beverly Hills Post Office (on the National Register of Historic Places) that serves as the theater's dramatic yet welcoming lobby, and houses the 150-seat Lovelace Studio Theater, GRoW at The Wallis: A Space for Arts Education (a gift of Gregory Annenberg Weingarten and Family and the Annenberg Foundation) and the contemporary 500-seat, state-of-the-art Bram Goldsmith Theater. Together, these structures embrace the city's history and its future, creating a performing arts destination for L.A.-area visitors and residents alike.
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT
with Ziba Shirazi
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Referred to as the ‘Voice of Women’ in the Iranian community.
Ziba Shirazi is an Iranian‐American writer, singer, songwriter and storyteller. She left Iran for the United States in 1985. Despite all the obstacles, Ziba became the first Iranian female singer-songwriter that not only wrote all her songs, but also produced and promoted the seven albums since 1990. As a writer and music artist, she is best known for her poignant songs and storytelling through poetry. Ziba's compositions blend together flavors of Persian melodies with world music and jazz. Referred to as the ‘Voice of Women' in the Iranian community, Ziba's lyrics are colored by passionate feminist tones, love, compassion and universal human stories. In 2009, Ziba created Story & Song, a lyrical storytelling performance, set to live music with video pro-
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jections featuring stories of Iranian immigrants and their struggles since the Islamic Revolution. This project, which was also the subject of Ziba's Master's thesis in Performance and Communication at California State University in Los Angeles, has been performed across the US and Canada. One of Ziba's lifetime dreams was achieved in spring of 2014, when she staged her first musical production, Spring Love, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Through her new ongoing projects, Story & Song featuring stories of Iranian immigrants, and Spring Love, a musical love story, Ziba continues to touch audience's heart, crossing cultural gaps with her unique art of storytelling.
Referred to as the ‘Voice of Women’ in the Iranian community, Ziba’s lyrics are colored by passionate feminist tones, love, compassion and universal human stories. “Obviously, I am a shameless romantic and shamelessly, a woman. The beauty that I see is abundant and joyful and always full of love, passion and sensuality, as they are my salvation.” Her collaboration with Chilean-American Jazz pianist, Dr. Jose-Miguel Yamal, has deepened the presence of fiery jazz and Latin music in her performances. They have performed together worldwide since 2006. As Matthew Crosier from CBC radio says, “You can expect perfect pitch voice and a top notch band.” In 2009, Ziba created Story & Song, a lyrical storytelling performance, set to live music with video projections featuring stories of Iranian immigrants and their struggles since the Islamic Revolution. This project, which was also the subject of Ziba’s Master’s thesis in Performance and Communication at California State University in Los Angeles, has been performed across the US and Canada. Another one of Ziba’s lifetime dreams was achieved in 2014, when she staged her first musical production, Spring Love, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Spring Love celebrates the dynamic tradition of Nowruz through the story of three generations experiencing love at first sight, and it will go on stage at SOKA Performing Art Center in February 2015. Through her new ongoing projects, Story & Song featuring stories of Iranian immigrants, and Spring Love, a musical love story, Ziba continues to touch audience’s heart, crossing cultural gaps with her unique art of storytelling. Maman Shamsi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn39ON3aWR8 With Kardan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iNUHCWRfMg VOA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w6FXeeJwQ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KijZfNik-Pg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KijZfNik-Pg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn15sq4pWGE Kardan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_BC6zE5Ywc GERMAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_2aslMV7DM AMIRGHAMSEMI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UzHX_DH4fw&t=2s
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Reclaming Your True Self
"Beauty is the illumination of your soul" ~ John O'Donohue
with Angela Dunning
The Healing Potential of Natural
Beauty
Photography by Ali osman Ak
By Angela Dunning
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Throughout my entire life it is the natural world that I have turned to and which has soothed, healed and guided me. In particular, in recent years I have also learned the deep healing potential to be found in natural beauty and how vital this is for my well-being. It seems that through feeding my Soul when feasting on the beauty of the natural world, I keep my physical and emotional self well and balanced too. In our fast-paced, modern societies I think it is easy to forget just how vitally nourishing it is to stop and smell the roses, literally, and frequently. Living so much of our lives in urban and mechanised environments makes it doubly important to do so now. But just what is it that enables natural beauty to help us so? How does looking at a view of a crystal clear lake, or a magnificent waterfall, or a beautiful brightly coloured flower, or the astounding vividness of a dragonfly’s wings help us feel better? I think there are a number of things going on when we experience the natural world in this way and which stops us in our tracks as if to say: “Look, breath, be here and appreciate.” First, it immediately brings us back into the present moment, to the here and now, rather than in our thoughts, fears or constant planning ahead. Second, it naturally seems to encourage us to take a deeper breath and a longer exhale that normal. This in itself brings us back into our bodies and emotions, rather than our heads and facilitates a release; recalibrating our nervous system in the process. Third, the act of appreciating such beauty in a deeper way can transform our dissatisfactions, preoccupations and worries quickly into their opposite state: That of gratitude. Through appreciating the wonder before our eyes we can also begin to appreciate the wonder in our own lives. It is as though the natural world offers us a vast mirror in which to see how we and our lives truly are. What a gift! I also find that through regular time in nature and in this deep immersion in beauty that not only do I feel healthier and more balanced but that my creative spark is also reignited. It is often after time spent in nature that I get a hint of a first line of a poem, or an article begins to form and usually on something quite spontaneous which pops into my awareness. I feel that
this happens because through quietening the left-side of my brain, taking deeper breaths, and basking in the appreciation of beauty that the more creative, rightside of my brain suddenly re-awakens and I am filled with inspiration and ideas. More further testimony for the gifts and healing potential of beauty. As John O’Donohue also says: "To behold beauty dignifies your life; it heals you and calls you out beyond the smallness of our own self-limitation to experience new horizons. To experience beauty is to have your life enlarged." This “enlargement” happens on many levels and I feel that our route back to a more balanced and healthier way of living is precisely through such appreciation of the natural world around us. Our ancestors, who lived much more closely connected to the land and the animals around them knew this, and indeed, worked in harmony with the beauty of their world as they understood its inherent power and capacity to heal them and keep them balanced. Next time you step outside take a moment and especially at this time or year, to really savour the beauty of the blossom quietly arriving on the trees, the brightness of the yellow daffodils dancing in the wind, and the enlivening bird song as they awaken to the new season once more. Quotes from John O’Donohue taken from Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom, and Beauty: The Invisible Embrace.
e Angela Dunning is the author of The Horse Leads the Way: Honoring the True Role of the Horse in Equine Facilitated Practice. You can learn more about Angela; her work helping people and horses reclaim their wildness, and read more of her articles at: www.thehorsestruth.co.uk You can also connect with Angela on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorsestruth or www.thehorsestruth.co.uk
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THE PORTRAIT PAINTER GOES WHERE FEW OUTSIDERS CAN
The Ageless Beauty of Patricia Morison By Juan Bastos
“Juan, I’m 99 years old, why would you ever want to do my portrait?” asked Broadway and film star, Patricia Morison, in 2014. If you see and meet this amazing woman, it’s easy to understand my desire to immortalize what the silver screen captured and for which Broadway audiences fell in love with over the years. Born in New York, she was a talented young artist and was supporting her family at the age of 17, working as an illustrator during the depression. She was offered a scholarship to study in Paris; however her passion was the theater. Having taken dance lessons with Martha Graham and possessing talent, grace, and beauty, she was signed to Paramount Pictures where Hollywood, for a few years, offered her the opportunity to star in movies playing opposite Spencer Tracey, Katherine Hepburn, Ray Milland, John Garfield, and Johnny Weissmuller, amongst others. However, after Cole Porter heard her sing, he asked her to do a new musical on Broadway that he was writing. Pat had been entertaining the troops singing in England in 1941 with Dorothy Lamour and Al Jolson, but decided to take the chance with Porter and go back to New York and star in “Kiss me Kate.” Playing opposite her friend Alfred Drake, the musical was a hit and made her into a Broadway star. Soon after that, she toured across the country with Yul Brynner in “The King and I.” I met Pat, who was brought along by a guest to one of our many dinner parties we’ve given over the years. She was then 86 years old and her beauty and radiance filled the room. Throughout the years, we have been good friends, and she’s delighted me with the most fascinating stories: befriending Diego Rivera and Frida Khalo in Mexico City when she was 21 (they introduced her to Leon Trotsky); going for walks with Eleanor Roosevelt in New York; and refusing a wedding proposal from Louis B. Mayer. When her only brother died in a car crash and she was playing “Kate” in a traveling tour, she had to decide whether or not to skip the performance to return to Los Angeles. She thought that if she didn’t play that evening, the cast would not be paid and the show would be cancelled. Well, the show went on, regardless of her grief. 40 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
Photos by Tom Parry
with Juan Bastos
The day of the sitting she wore a very becoming blue gown, which enhanced her beautiful eyes. My head-and-shoulders posed pastel drawing of her was part of my recent retrospective of my California portraits. Although some friends couldn’t attend the two-week exhibition, a 102-year-old Pat came in a wheelchair for the opening of the show. Beaming with her eternal smile, I wheeled her though the gallery, and always kind and complementary, the woman who was going to become a professional artist (but never gave up her passion for drawing and painting), congratulated me on my show. A few weeks ago, she celebrated her 103rd birthday in the company of her dear friends. A cake featuring her young face was designed for the celebration. Now, that amazing face has even been portrayed with sugar and candy!
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SOUL COURAGE
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with Tara-Jenelle Walsch
How to Live
through your
Intuition By Tara-jenelle Walsch One of the most valuable tools that we all have is our intuition. Too often we look outside ourselves for guidance and protection when all the while we carry it within. Our innate sense of knowing is deeply underrated, which is most likely why we don’t trust it. Ironically, though, one of the most direct routes to trust is through the innate sense of knowing that is within each and every one of us. The reason that we don’t always trust our intuition is because we don’t fully understand it, and our lack of understanding around it decreases our faith in it. In fact, many people don’t really believe intuition exists at all. But it does. And you know this, intuitively. We’ve all had the experience of a strong hunch, a gut reaction or natural instinct—a surge of knowingness that expands past our ordinary thoughts. Maybe we get goose bumps to alert us, a twisted tummy, or tingle in our chest. No matter how we are receiving the message, it carries an inexplicable feeling that resonates with us beyond our mind, into our body, having emerged from our soul. Intuition is with us all of the time. Mostly, though, we wait until we need it before we begin to look for it. And interestingly enough, we put our fate in the hands of others first, draining resources such as family, friends, the Internet, even psychics—then lastly crawling back to the most reliable resource for our life, us, and resorting to going within for the direction we seek.
It’s been said that we can “tap into” our intuition, which is another way of saying that we can bring it forth upon command. This idea implies that our intuition is with us all of the time and that we can pick and choose when to “use” it. But, wait—if it were with us all the time, why wouldn’t we desire to live with it and through it, rather than wait until we need it, to call it forth? Presumably because, as mentioned above, we don’t fully understand it, therefore we don’t hold that as a real option. Just for kicks, I looked up the definition of intuition and literally chuckled out loud when I read some of the explanations. Check these two out: Intuition: {in-too-ish-uh, n} noun “A natural ability or power that makes it possible to know something without any proof or evidence.” ~Merriam-Webster “A phenomenon of the mind; the ability to acquire knowledge without inference or the use of reason.” ~Wikipedia What I found amusing about these definitions is that they seem to suggest that our intuition is a phenomenon or unique ability. But it’s not about tapping into your higher powers or “channeling” information from another entity. Those things would all suggest that there’s distance and separation between you and your intuition…and there is not. The actual name itself, in-tuition, carries the clear and irrefutable inference that we are receiving our very own teachings from deep within: Our inner schooling. But what is schooling us from inside? There’s no denying that something continues to propel us to take one direction over the other. In fact, that’s even how we describe things to friends when they ask what prompted our decision. We say, “I can’t explain. Something just told me to do it!” My hunch is that “this something” is us; our soul. And that, when we’re trusting and following our intuition, we are, in fact, listening to our Soul. The thought of being teamed up with the soul like this feels natural, but the mind immediately challenges the concept with questions like, “Wait a minute, if intuition is actually the soul communicating with us, why don’t I hear it more often? Why doesn’t it speak in more clear and concise ways? And what’s up with having to pray, meditate, and plead just to connect with our soul, especially during crucial times?”
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Personally, I still find myself asking these questions when I’m frustrated or in my fear. But angst and faith are like oil and water, they each vibrate at such completely different levels that it’s impossible for them to co-exist for long. One of the two eventually gets pushed out, and more often than not, it’s faith. As you know, faith doesn’t exist unless you believe that it does (since the entire premise of faith is believing), so here we are standing at the corner of that good old Catch 22: You can’t have faith unless you believe there is faith to have, and you don’t believe there is faith to have unless you have faith. Feeling a deep belief in anything is what actually gives birth to it in our experience. This is especially true of Intuition, and of the soul. The more we believe that our soul communicates with us through intuition, the more aware we become of the soul’s presence, and find ourselves open to receiving messages more clearly. It’s not a matter of ‘tapping into’ this relationship with the soul, but about bringing this relationship into the forefront of our daily lives. Living through your intuition supports you in making decisions that are in your highest good, guiding you along the way like an internal lighthouse. When we ignore our intuition altogether, it’s as if we’re letting our mind talk us out of what we know to be true inside. We are resisting our inherent trust, which shifts us into the position of being a guest in our own home. So how do we begin living through intuition? We start by simply increasing our awareness of it using our feeling decoder; our body. By identifying the physical symptoms we experience in correlation to the emotions we’re feeling, we are learning to “hear” the messages of our soul through intuition. For example, if you’re in a situation that requires trust and your tummy feels funny, don’t just write if off as, “I have a stomach ache.” Take an extra moment to pause and use your feeling decoder (aka. your body) and notice if it’s a bellyache (which your previous experience may correlate to nervousness), butterflies (could be excitement) or sharp cramps (could be fear)—as each represents a different emotion in every individual,
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giving everyone a custom-made message that corresponds to how their body and emotions intuitively interact. When you become familiar enough with how your physical symptoms relate to and telegraph your instinct, you can start living through your intuition, as if it were your personal doorway to inner guidance. Because it is. RoadMap to Living through your Intuition - Trust that intuition is innately part of who you are & that it exists to support you - Remember past experiences when you’ve followed your intuition & it’s served you - Review how your body felt during those past occasions - Correlate your body’s past responses with the outcome of those experiences - Loosely categorize those physical responses under two outcomes, “Yes” & “No” - Pause with presence around how your body feels during current pivotal moments - Refer to your mental categories to interpret a “Yes” or “No”
e Are you in a soul quandary? Feel free to ask Tara-jenelle for courageous insight. Submit your question to https://www.facebook.com/tarajenellewalsch Tara-jenelle Walsch is a monthly columnist for the Eden Magazine. She is the author of the book, Soul Courage, and the founder and spirit behind the Soulebrate greeting card company. You will also find her speaking publicly about emotional and energetic awareness, and a sacred formula which she believes has the ability to enrich the world at large. Tara-jenelle was raised in Annapolis, Maryland and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Towson University in Baltimore. She currently lives in the beautiful hills of Ashland, Oregon. www.soulcourage.com
Celebrates Official National Rosé Day in Marina del Rey, California On Saturday, June 9, 2018 Bodvár – House of Rosés will have its annual afternoon soirée to celebrate the Official National Rosé Day by Bodvár in the beautiful waterfront setting of the luxury, boutique Marina del Rey Hotel. Recently during the 71st Cannes Film Festival, Bodvár – House of Rosés held a special, kick-off reception, in celebration of the Provence-made wine. Bodvár rosés have been enjoyed on the Croissette for many years now, featured during the festival at gala events, gifting lounges and Le Petit Paris. Bodvár Hafström comments, “I am pleased to invite everyone to share in the passion my wife Ann and I hold for rosé, as we prepare for the Official National Rosé Day’ on June 9 in Marina del Rey, California, when wine lovers around the world will unite in celebration of rosé.” This year, the company expanded its reach to the United States, unveiling Bodvár Rosé Wine Pop Up Bars – the first of its kind concept in the United States, with pop ups in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, New York and Miami, and a special event at the Boca Raton Beach Club. In May, Decanter Magazine’s World Wine Awards presented Bodvár No. 5 with the esteemed Gold Prize. Hollywood’s favorite rosé, Bodvár Rosé was gifted backstage to nominees and presenters at the 90th Academy Awards, as well as to guests at the 2017 Miss India America Pageant, Cinemoi’s annual events supporting Children Uniting Nations and the important Race to Erase MS Gala in Beverly Hills.
His profound taste and unique style is truly portrayed in the beautiful design and taste of Bodvár - House of Rosés, where all of the components of his life are carefully selected and truly reflect his overall love for beauty, quality, taste and design. The world's first specialized rosé wine house, Bodvár House of Rosés is the most recent branch of the family tree of beverages and luxury products. Bodvár saw the upcoming rosé wine trend as more than just a product, but as a laidback, classy and enjoyable lifestyle. Working with the most skilled winemakers and design teams, Bodvár personally directs the winemaking process and creative vision to develop the perfect rosé that features a delicate and elegant taste and a stylish design, appealing to both men and women. www.bodvarrose.com | www.instagram.com/bodvarrose
“Bodvár Rosé is very well established in the European luxury market. I was delighted to share my vision by introducing my rosé in the United States earlier this year,” explains Bodvár Hafström. “Our goal was to create a new lifestyle experience that not only celebrates rosé, but also the vibrance, luxury and joie de vivre that our brand represents, and I believe we have accomplished this.” Swedish-born Bodvár Hafström is part of the Grönstedt and Hafström families, boasting 170 years of family tradition in the premium beverage industry. Throughout his life, he has been fascinated with style, luxury, travel and wine. 45 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
FireFighters Down Getting Firefighters Back on Their Feet “Wounded Warriors” program for Firefighters
with Lakota Elder; Soldier Bear
Native American Wisdom & Mindfulness in Nature, helping firefightes and their family for supportive healing Firefighter’s Down is a “Wounded Warriors” style program for Firefighters. Our Mission To speed the healing of Firefighters Minds, Spirits and Bodies after suffering life altering injuries and illnesses. First on Scene: The two million fire calls that American Fire departments respond to each year represent the highest figures in the industrialized world. Many people don’t realize that Firefighters are First on Scene for all traumatic incident and accidents. Daily injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder permeates our ranks with no solution in place. The Fire service has evolved rapidly with cutting edge equipment and the most modern firefighting and EMS techniques available. Firefighters Down is leading the charge to evolve and modernize the mental health and well-being of firefighters. 46 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
How Firefighters Go Down: Building fires, ceiling collapses, automobile fires and fire engine collision to and from incidents, wildfires, hazardous materials spills and physical assaults are just some of the incidents where firefighters "Go down". The largest share of deaths occurred at fire scenes • 39,715-Injuries occurred on the Fire ground in 2014 • 64-Firefighter deaths in 2014. • 65,880-Firefighter injuries in 2013. Other firefighter injuries • 4,015-Responding to emergency incidents • 7,770-Training • 12,535-Non-fire emergencies • 11,800-Misc. on-duty activities
Who we treat Our primary customers are physically and emotionally injured or ill Firefighters from Fire Departments Nationwide with all life threating wounds healed enough to allow for travel and the FireFighters Down Retreat experience. Firefighters Down Healing Center: Mindfulness in Nature: Located in Beverly Hills Benedict Canyon, FireFighters Down in partnership with InsightLA provides Mindfulness practices for firefighters and their families. We also reconnect our guest to Nature through Native American Wisdom. Spending time with Horses, Hawks, Wolves or drumming with Native drummers. Through daily counscouness practices and natures messages we plant the seeds of happiness and wholeness. At the Healing Center Firefighters receive a 4-day / 3–night stay, receiving the highest levels of healing therapies from the best in the business. FFD Therapeutic Process Our therapeutic process is designed to restore the spirits of injured Firefighters. Current studies have discovered that healing of the spirit is vital to healing the mind and body. By contracting with a multitude of therapist, therapies and healing providers, FFD is able to create customized programs to meet the individual needs for each Firefighter and their families. Each Firefighters situation and injuries are analyzed, strategically grouped together and a retreat agenda of services and events are organized. How it all started Firefighters Down was born from a Fire Department tragedy. The suicide death of our friend and brother Fire Captain Rick Mc Clung. Ricks death spoke for many Firefighters who have been negatively impacted from seeing emergency incidents ranging from murder, rape and gang violence to car crashes, suicides and domestic violence, day after day. I began researching the effects that exposure to daily traumatic events and combat injuries have on soldiers and the parallels to Firefighters was stunning. Like combat soldiers, Firefighters develop coping mechanisms to deal with heartbreaking traumatic rescues, such as infant deaths, drowning’s, rapes and murders. When the a firefighter is injured coping takes on a whole new level, which includes the effects on his or her family. These coping mechanisms can be unhealthy and must be dealt with professionally. Sacrifice and Appreciation Appreciation makes sense of self-sacrifice after an injury, depression is then replaced by dignity and a true healing process begins. We have aligned with local business who have committed to providing their service’s while our Firefighters and their families are in California. The list is vast, ranging from fishing trips, sunset dinners and horseback riding to massage and float therapy. With support from corporations, celebrities, the community and Firefighters from across the nation, the injured Firefighters will come to understand the positive value of their sacrifice. FFD Therapeutic Follow up process The FireFighters Down follow up process utilizes communication technology to continue therapy for both the Firefighter and 47 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
also his or her family. We also partner with and fund local therapist from each Firefighters community to continue the healing process after the Firefighter returns home. Family Support Family support is a key ingredient if the healing process is to be successful. Through our partnerships with Dr. Johnson and Family First Foundation the spouses and children of Firefighters will also receive healing, guidance and support. Firefighters Yearly Retreat/Reunion In addition to our monthly retreat, Malibu will also host a yearly reunion for all our past Healing Center attendees, while inviting new Firefighters from departments nationwide to experience therapy’s and take them back to their departments. The dream of Fire Departments Nationwide taking better care of its people comes true. The annual retreat will feature beach activities, sweat lodge's, various therapy sessions, great food and friendship. The retreat creates a group energy that breaks through the hard shell of pride that often leaves our injured Firefighters untreated. With our National network of Firefighters and community support, the FFD Retreat will become an annual Malibu Celebration. Firefighters Down Representatives With a Firefighters Down representative in each of the 50,500 Fire departments Nationwide our program will touch thousands of lives. Our partnership with "Close Call" (a web site that monitors Fire Department accidents) ensures that we have our fingers on the pulse of Fire Service injuries and illnesses. Fire/EMS Helpline First responders and their families can call the Fire/EMS Helpline 1-888-731-FIRE (3473) any time day or night to seek immediate support for a variety of behavioral issues. These may include alcohol or drug addiction, depression, suicide prevention, stress or anxiety other psychological issues. Calls are free and confidential. The National Volunteer Fire Council has graciously partnered with Firefighters Downs to provide the NVFC Fire/ EMS Helpline. FireFighters Down Healing Center: Menu of Services • Individual Counseling • Group Therapy • Family Counseling • Children/Teen Therapy • Physical Therapy’s
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Amputation Support Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Therapy Meditation Dietary Training Professional Fitness training Equine Therapy Float Therapy
Appreciation One of the basic human needs is to be appreciated, so in addition to therapy each guest will have an itinerary of fun activities. • Horse Back Riding • Deep sea Fishing • Local Lake Fishing at Troutdale • Surf Lessons • Yoga • Pilates • Celebrity Visits • Snorkeling/Diving • Day at the Beach • Sunrise Breakfast/Malibu Pier Lunch’s and Sunset Dinners
We look forward to meeting, sharing our vision, supporting your goals and answering your questions. Please contact Captain Henry at 310-770-0766 or FFD@FirefightersDown.com anytime. Thank you for Helping Get a FireFighter Back on Their Feet A Firefighters Secret Life Firefighters are one of Americas last untarnished heroes. Waving to the kids, saving our grandparents, spending days on gigantic brush fires and getting cats out to trees. These stoic men and women have a secret that Eden has exclusive rights to share. As one PHD put it , soldiers go into battle and go home, Firefighters go into battle for 30 years. With over 30,000 fire ground injuries per year and the accumulation of scenes ranging from gang shootings, horrific auto collisions and rapes, with the US having the most eminency calls of the industries nations (2 million) Are firefighters and there families being affected by the pressures of there heroic occupation. The answer a resounding yes. Is their help, is their some way that you can help in the preservation on Firefighters families. Another resounding Yes! The Firefighters Down, Insight Retreat which is designed to save the families of firefighters from the pressures of their extreme occupation. With Insights LA top therapist, a menu of modalities that are tailored to each families particular needs, the FFD insight retreat is ushering in healing to firefighters Nationwide. Firefighters Down is an organization founded by Firefighters after the loss of one of their brothers due to suicide. Each issue The Eden Magazine will tell the story of a Firefighters life and the healing that they receive through FFD and insightLA.
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LANGUAGE OF SPACE
with Michael White Ryan
TRUST IN YOU FIND YOUR OWN AUTHORITY
THEN STEP INSIDE By Michael White Ryan
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In today’s world, trust is everywhere in the form of mistrust. The most concentrated areas unfortunately are within the self. And yes, many of you may consider this statement entirely different, naturally due to the many variations within the human existence. And yet why is this even a possible consideration, well “knowledge is power”. The great masters said, go forth and collect knowledge by the buckets full! Therein all past hierarchical systems of classification, now remain in constant rebirth. At its broadest level, we the species remain within the categories of class, family, order. Wow, I bet you never considered hierarchy to be a reincarnation perspective. Now, this sub servant being, deserves a drum roll!!! Considering we are constantly regulated for our own good/ protection, the majority of us now become followers hanging onto our existing authority, members of the system, a programed society of social networks. We are so well kept, the gifts of gratitude pour forth from our hearts. Our identities running/standing lost in a quickening madness, have adapted to fit with filing into line, chest forward, into conned-censorship? Which identity, which you, is the question we need to be asking ourselves. Our hidden agendas for all we do, our multiverse of motives hidden behind every thought, behind every action, demands of us…an answer if we are ever to find any essence of what we call real.
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Energy is everything, in defining everything, when I express the word “yes” it has its own energy quality. When I repeat the word “yes” the second time, it now carries a different energy quality. Every thought, action, bee, rock, has its own individual energy quality, as do you and I. Creative thinkers are stepping from the so-called “thinking-box” into new paradigms of how to better serve the world and mankind. I am constantly amazed at how stepping outside, is nothing more than standing in the opposite corner of the exact same “thinking-box”. How easy to possibly think he/she is now outside, having escaped into realms of creative genius, standing in one’s egoic statue, un-mindful of one’s creative consequences!!! Computers are now designed to function as we do, function as if human. Please, oh please think of all thoughts ideas actions as singular, individual, separate forms of energy. This will allow clarity into the depths of how humans function in relationship with one’s ever-expanding universe. Is this it, no, It’s a small jump start. In 2017 the fire cleaned the mindset head and brought everything forward, that which needed to no longer exist in our being. 2018 dawned with new earthly foundations, giving birth to expressive creations presently waiting to escape your mindset. Fortunes abound, opportunities constantly appear, with open heart we can hear their telling of things, which only the breath of trust can bring into living existence! Natures most balanced wildly crafted creation is you, and as balance is the formula of all existence, and yes this may not appear visible, but you and I contain a portion of that which exists on the other side of railway tracks. What we choose, how we portray our beingness is yours and yours alone. A conscious choice in freedom may possibility end in one of separation, while the opposite will be, thus remaining one’s connection with the masses, one of choosing subservience. Due to the creative talents within the social networks, conforming has given us connections, never before in existence. As the system continues to grow, the natural laws of balance also apply.
ator me! Question, what influences created our current stagnation? As a forgotten soul, we traverse alone, down, along the endless roads of life’s uncertain highways. Traveling, directed by who/what into new or repeated experiences within “the all that is”. Constant repetition in experiences of times lost, cycles of energetic reminders creations of confusion, anxiety, uncertainty, expectation, assumptions of never ending realities building domains within mindset prisons of…I believe. The universe and the “I am” existing as one, congratulations. Is it connection we seek or is it separation? Understanding crawls, breaks the shell, as it scratches its way out, beyond the confines of knowledge. Thus, bringing us close-up to the present moment. To be in tune with self. Awareness allows us to go beyond knowledge and listen/see/smell what the universe is granting, is communicating to us, the i, 24/7. Stop, risk is fear, Trust is motion, feeding the evolving self-consciousness onwards into starry nights, into deep oceans of understandings, upon mountains of idealistic notions that we are worthy and beyond being creation!!! Blessings to one and all
t Michael White Ryan is a co-founder with his wife Pamela Edwards of Language of Space.
Therefore, the unseen shadow keeps pace within the very structures accepted in blind faith, waiting to connect with the unseen shadow structures expanding within…?
They are leaders in sustainable business growth via Performance Design and Performance Code. Sustainable design encompasses both Western and Eastern philosophies including advanced Feng Shui principles, Environmental Design, Buildings, Alternative Health, Business Advisory Consultants and 20 plus years as entrepreneurs. Recognized in the top 100 globally and are Americas Leading Feng Shui Business Consultants.
Two sides to every fish, two sides to every wish, two sides to every feather. Its desire, desire calls out my name and with open heart acceptance is with me. We are the unlikely genius of all one’s creations. Oh yes we are creators, our very existence is absolute proof, co-cre-
They are on faculty at CEO Space International one of the oldest business organizations in America today, currently operate in 7 countries and reside in Carlsbad CA.. www.languageofspace.com
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Message from the Goddess Mother
By Jan Diana
with JAN DIANA
THE WISDOM OF HAPPINESS My Beloved Children of Heart, “Greetings of joy! Happiness is our focus on this glorious day. What does it mean to you to be happy? Ponder on this for a moment and notice what comes to mind. Perhaps you feel happy when you are spending time with a specific friend or family member. Maybe thoughts of tasting your favorite cake come to mind or perhaps something you love to do such as dancing, playing a sport or traveling to a distant land. What if there was a way where you could feel and experience happiness more often? What if you could experience it all of the time? Wouldn’t that be so delightful! Many times you have experienced some happiness. I know that many thoughts came to your mind when I asked you to ponder. I am sure you would enjoy feeling and experiencing happiness more often and perhaps even have it as a way of living. Imagine that, living in happiness all of the time. Perhaps you might think that just isn’t possible, that you live in the real world and nobody is happy all of the time.
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Let us think about this for a moment. What if it was truly possible to be happy as a constant? What do you think your life would look like if you were? Would you be free of all of the cares and concerns that you are experiencing? Would life seem easier, allowing you to feel as if a heavy load was taken off your back? Let me share with you a story. There once was a great Master, She was very wise and had enjoyed learning new knowledge. In fact it was a passion for her to study, learn and express wisdom and knowledge. She had spent most of her life with this passion. Every time she learned something new, she felt her heart expand. It was
as if she filled herself up with wisdom and then there was room for even more! It was magical! There was always more to learn. It was a constant and became a wonderful process of discovery, of learning and growing in wisdom. With each success on reaching and acquiring more wisdom came the great joy of achievement. Her countenance was always wearing a smile because she felt fulfilled. Yet she was always in the process of filling herself up even more. There was a time in her early life when she felt lonely and sad. She had felt like all she ever did was work hard and struggle. 57 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
Then one day she had a great awakening. She was busy engaged in her work. It was a beautiful day. She could hear the birds singing and felt the gentle warmth of the sun shining upon her. As she focused on the beauty of the moment, she felt a thought, almost like a little love whisper say to her, “what a beautiful day. Isn’t life wonderful!” As she felt that thought blossom into another and another, she realized she felt happy. Wow, she didn’t realize this beauty was here all along. She had been too busy working and living life and just hadn’t noticed the richness of the beauty around her. It was as if a window opened up for her. She saw and heard what was the true reality around her. This was a beginning of many new moments of greater awareness. Soon she began to seek out greater wisdom and understanding for as she became more aware, she experienced even more happiness. She recognized the gifts that life offered and began to consciously choose what she desired to experience. The freedom to choose fulfillment and happiness fueled her passion and she created the most exquisite dream life. Each of you are like this great master. You have forgotten perhaps for a while the beauty of life. Maybe you have felt you didn’t have anything to be happy about. The window is opening for you to see and know happiness as a reality. It is only for you to choose. Take a look through that glorious window and see what is real. Open to new possibilities, new potentials presenting for you. Allow yourself to see the bigger vision. Take your life journey in the direction of greater joy and happiness. Let yourself feel the lightness of heart, the lightness of the journey. Choosing happiness is choosing wisdom. Choosing wisdom is choosing love. Choosing love is remembering your divine nature, your true self. Let yourself be as the great master, allowing the lightness to shine into your heart. Gaze through that glorious window and see the greater vision. You can create a life of happiness just as that great Master did. Indeed the truth is that you are all great masters in the process of remembering the truth of yourself. 58 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
May your journey be filled with great vision, great passion and great happiness. I hold the vision with you for your dreams to unfold, to reach the desires of your heart, that place of remembering. Shamon.” With great love, Your Beloved Mothe
FREE CLASS: As a Gift I am offering you a Free Tele- Class, “Remember Who you are”. -Restore pathways to remembering the truth of yourself using the tools of SVH, a prayer modality that can shift the old stories, old beliefs and perceptions that are not relevant to your truth. -Receive tools that you can utilize in your life to further free yourself from the veils of forgetting -Take a journey to meet your true self and receive a priceless gift You will leave this class filled a greater vision of yourself and what is now possible for you. This class is a great joy bringer! Note: Register by subscribing by email at: http://www.jandiana.com (if the time is not convenient, register to receive the recording when available)
2 Jan Diana is an intuitive healer, spiritual teacher, and master practitioner. Her mission is to assist clients & students in creating harmony, balance, heightened levels of clarity, develop innate gifts & abilities, empowering them on their personal evolution to create the dreams of their heart. She utilizes several modalities including SVH L3M, Animal healing, GHM, Language of love, Reiki Master, and more. Free meditation journeys, articles, & classes. http://www.jandiana.com Sessions and Classes by phone. You can reach her at website http://www.jandiana.com or by email sunsinyourheart@aol.com.
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The gifts of a luminous darkness
Photo by Allan Filipe Santos Dias
By Jayita Bhattacharjee
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Pain that brings darkness, is a part of life and the challenge is to find a way to break through it. The wisdom speaks in embracing the pain and then letting it go, in clasping it and then releasing it. So, we learn from the pain, maybe it had a lesson to teach, a lesson that can leave you with some trail of light, so you never follow your past mistakes any more. You learn from them and pave a pathway where your wisdom can guide you and your choices. It fills you with gratitude and that in turn takes you to a higher awareness, a more enlightened consciousness. Your past taught you something. So, you carry this wisdom within you, with you, so it can shape you into someone who can make enlightened choices in the moments ahead. Instead of weeping over the closed doors, if we can rejoice and listen to the whispers of the welcoming breeze, then there will be a colossal outburst of sunshine in everything that you see. You will learn how to pause, take a deep breath in moments of doubt and hesitation, and with that pause, the anger subsides, and love resides, time and time again. This is the way you nourish so you can flourish, as in this flourishing lies your blossoming, the blossoming that can make you learn the art of living life. So, you learn to live that spark again, to kill that sadness again with the light of your own sanctuary. And, your life becomes the thoughts that you breathe and the words that you pen on the pages of your book. So, you live through your creations that are meant to live forever. It is always darkest at night, before the dawn, yet the light lives somehow, to make us walk through with the light of compassion, as this light travels from one soul to another. You take the night and turn it into a dawn of your life, you take weeping darkness and turn it to a light, a light that will shine within you and can show you the path and be an exemplary light for others.
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This is the light that nobody can take out of your soul, something that nobody can steal, something that no one will lose amidst the meandering pathway of life. For in this light, lies the depth of life. It is this light, the light that shows the seeds of compassion and loving-kindness, that will set your soul on fire again in the battered weathers of life, that will call you to live again, that you get to see and live life for real again. This is the light that shapes you, molds you and carves your very heart and evolves you every moment. This light will take you to the treasures of life, the treasure that help you to make a life string of shared feelings with all the kindred souls, a sharing that somehow takes you back to the connection that we once thought, was lost but suddenly find it gleaming again. The real beauty of life is never really seen, but it is discovered. It is in exploring all the moments, so soothing amidst its roughness, so serene amidst its chaos. That is the beauty that needs you to go deep into an exploration of a luminous darkness. The art of living lies in how high you can rise again, when you hit the bottom. This is the art that whispers words of wisdom to your ears, in the silence of your struggles, in the depths of your soul, when you are fighting yourself, time and time again, over and over again, turning ever page of your book, to see if anything is still left to be worded, if any unfinished things are still waiting to be penned down, it is then in search of this truth, that you wander from heart to heart, from soul to soul in this web of life, in search of this missing peace, the peace that will clasp all the broken pieces together. It is your search for meaning, the meaning of life, and in this very search do you realize, do you glimpse the lost light of compassion that seems so very forgotten in this world that has gone so insane with pain. But to be able to see the light again, you need to stand in the lighted place, where the light is shining bright, so it can light you back again in the bliss of your own soul. This is the pathway, the roadway to the rising happiness in you again. This is how you will see the astonishing beauty of your own being again, in the amazement of its astonishments, will you find your own light again, will your own spark again, that was once seeded in you at the time of your birth. At times, when your own has gone out, you stand in someone else’s luminosity, so other souls can pull you into their light, so other hearts can commune with you by means of a wordless communication that which silently
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flows from them to you, and in this communion will you find your astonishing light again. This is the light that will burst you open in to a new galaxy within you, so you can see the colossal outburst of a universe, all along waiting within you. This is the light of faith that will split you open, and this light can only be glimpsed as you see others in the light of compassion. The light that brings back wonders again shines both ways. It emerges from the interconnection between you and others in this entangled web of humanity. Pure compassion that flows from this conscious, infinite being of light from the lighted galaxies in other souls to lead you back to the galaxy in your soul. It is the marvel in creation, the most timeless marvel, that you see and feel only in times of sinking sadness, so you can find your way home again to your own gleaming galaxy inside your soul.
t Jayita Bhattacharjee....born in Calcutta, India and later on pursued education from University of Houston in Economics, she had chosen her career as a trustee and teacher. Her Indian residence is in the vicinity of the famous Belurmath. Currently, she is settled in Tampa, Florida. Her love for writing on a journey of heart and soul was hidden all within. Looking at the moments captured in love and pain, joy and grief, the hidden tragedies of life...it was a calling of her soul to write with the ink that kept flowing from her heart. This is what gave her the fulfillment, the richness in her soul. Her books "The Ecstatic Dance of Life', " Sacred Sanctuary", " Light of Consciousness", "Dewdrops of Compassion" are meant to shed light on what guides a person to respond to the mystical voice hidden inside, to soar in a boundless expansion with the limitless freedom of spirit. "It is in the deepest joy that I write with every breath of mine."
Be Mindful, Be Heartful, Be Empowered
Roxana Jones Arnaud Saint-Paul
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Photography by Katerina Plotnikova Photography
Fearless Friendships By Katherine Jegede
New Thought philosophies can be applied to any situation in life and I encourage you to explore this concept as creatively as you can. One way in which I like to use the power of positive thought is in the area of relationships. Whether your relationships are as wonderful as you wish them to be or you feel that there is room for improvement, using metaphysical methods to manage and sustain themes is as rewarding as is it empowering. I revisited this idea back in September 2017 during a short period of emotional turmoil. A friendship with someone I admire greatly had come under strain and I was worried about not being able to make things right between us again. As you may be aware, I interpret and write about the teachings of Neville Goddard because I have proven them time and time again and so turning to my work for a solution to this problem was completely natural. I wanted a strategy that I was confident would be able to repair an ailing relationship. I used an exercise from my book Infinite Possibility which guides the reader in mentally communicating with others. This has nothing to do with manipulation of any sort, and it isn’t a trick, it is about controlling the direction of one’s own attention for a specified purpose. If you are able to accept that our thoughts and moods are causative, then this technique should feel like something you are willing to try. Whatever your position the important thing here is an internal commitment to the health of your relationship, holding in mind the image, and in heart the feeling, that the relationship is as you want it to be. intriguingly, while you wait for things to unfold outwardly, you do nothing, you take no deliberate physical action to help things along. Any necessary action is inspired and will be undertaken by you without consideration as to what the outcome might be.
I spent a few days focussed on the repair of my friendship, not willing it to be so but allowing myself to accept that it was so and as expected, all was well once again between my friend and me. You’d be forgiven for thinking that situations like these have a way of simply working themselves out but that simply isn’t the case. There is no physical event that does not have a spiritual origin. Recalling this episode in a blog post for harvbishop. com I wrote: “I took no outward action. I didn’t attempt to smooth things over. I just replaced my anxious mood with a harmonious one and accepted with certainty that the relationship I cherished was better than it had ever been. A few days were all it took to confirm the change in my mood. The friendship that I was willing to give up on became stable, loving and mutually supportive. Without going into detail, I found a closeness and a trust that was stronger than before. This event led me to think about the different ways in which this concept could be practically applied.” I’d like to end by repeating the question I asked in the blog post. Could one, by cultivating a feeling of certainty, guarantee specific outcomes in their lives? In this case, could you cultivate a mood of loving mutual benefit and have that mood express itself in the form of a loving and mutually beneficial relationship? These questions deserve, an answer. You deserve to know. You have the power and the absolute right to test this theory and I hope that you take up the challenge. And you won’t find me judging if you feel sceptical. I find scepticism healthy as long as it doesn’t shut down enquiry or objectivity. Neville Goddard himself often spoke of the perfect reasonableness of unbelief. Faith, he once wrote results from theories proven by the testing coupled with successful outcomes rather than taking things at face value. Just think, these methods are available to you right now, needing nothing more than experimentation to yield their abundant riches to you. They are free, they make no demand of you, they don’t ask you to give up who you are or what you do for a living. They only ask that
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you dedicate a few moments of your time to work with them and watch them – in turn – work for you. If you could have the relationships you have always dreamed of by doing nothing more than controlling your moods relative to them, wouldn’t you take the chance? I sincerely hope that you do.
HG Kate Jegede is a British television presenter and author with a background in science. She was first introduced to metaphysics as a teenager by her mother, a former yoga teacher and education specialist. She developed a penetrating and enduring fondness for the self-empowering teachings of Neville Goddard, and remains just as steadfastly devoted to spreading his message today. After completing her studies, Kate moved to Switzerland to work at the World Health Organization, developing educational resources for rural communities in Sub-Saharan African. In addition to her academic science career, Kate has worked with the BBC Science Unit and BBC Radio Oxford, and served as news editor of the international journal Africa Health, for whom she has conducted research trips, helping set up a learning resources and study center at one of Nigeria's forefront teaching hospitals. She has been published in the internationally acclaimed science journal, Nature. Kate has also presented two science series aimed at young adults for Channel 4 in the UK, earning a BAFTA nomination. Her new book Infinite Possibility will be published by Tarcher in June 2018. She lives in London.
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A Mini Movies Series comes to Cannes What would you do for "Fifteen Seconds Fame"? It’s one of five of the ‘A Mini Movie’ series presenting a satirical look at the social media age of Hollywood
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Gloria Kisel, socialite, humanitarian, philanthropist, actor, director, producer and writer, has managed all of this while being a loving and devoted mom and living in many places around the world from New York to various cities in Europe, to Palm Beach and Los Angeles. In Palm Beach she has produced, directed and hosted a television show, “Palm Beach Now With Gloria Holis” since 1999. The show is beneficial to various charities and to the environment. Her main areas of focus are building shelters for battered and abused children with HIV, global warming and world hunger. She is heavily involved in stopping cruelty to helpless animals. Gloria has coined the phrase “Legion of Angels” and plans on opening a shelter for children and animals.
Suzan Hughes: As a dedicated philanthropist and an educator, Suzan Hughes has used her career and connections in the entertainment industry to further the causes that are near and dear to her heart and improve the lives of children worldwide. As a lifelong advocate for children and health, Suzan Hughes is embarking on her new mission–“The Suzan Hughes Education Foundation” (S.H.E.). As the creator of Rollermax ® and fitness exercise series “Take 10 To a Better You” as well as co-founder of the Herbalife Family Foundation, Suzan Hughes is a tireless force of nature on the big screen and stage.
Joyce Chow was focused on Fashion and Technology all while being an exchange student in Japan, congressional intern and studying international business in Denmark. She has bridged acting, social media, publicity, charity, filmmaking and producing, and she has become a Hollywood curator for the arts. She has hosted and produced over 1000 news shows, 52 cooking specials, 400+ travel shows, and 500+ entertainment headlines of the day. She has helped co-create a type of art cinema called e Slide and has worked in VR and 3D. She has been listed in the Who’s Who for Animation in Cannes the last couple of years in addition to documentaries in the Marche du Film doc corner.
Gloria Kisel-Holis, Suzan Hughes and Joyce Chow “Montebubbles A Mini Movie Selects” featured “Fifteen Seconds Fame”, “My Dog Expressions”, “Love Doubled”, “Yes No Yin Yang” and “Sequel of Life” mini movies screened with Animation Day in Cannes during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival. Each of them were official selections for Animation Day in Cannes and screened to a near capacity audience at the Palais on May 15, 2018 in Cannes, France. If you were to take a satirical look at society, in today’s social media age of Hollywood how would you portray fame, dogs, love, confusion or life? A Mini Movies series showcases society and how we look at these various topics in looking glass snippets. Fifteen Seconds Fame begins with the infamous Oscar thief and includes notables such as cult legend Ron Jeremy, reality tv star Farrah Abraham, Milli Vanelli’s Fabrice Morvan, iconic crooner Cynthia Basinet and one of the most sought after celebrity stylists Marcello Costa. Warhol was famous for his 15 minutes of fame, but in today’s lightning pace short attention span, ‘Fifteen Seconds Fame’ highlights celebrity phenomenon and publicity. My Dog Expressions is all about dogs, almost. It highlights their expressions and how we interact and treasure pets
that are often considered part of our family, socialite/actress/filmmaker Gloria Kisel-Holis with her Marilyn Monroe, Montebubbles getting spiritual and contemporary artist Danny Minnick. A picture may be worth 1000 words but love can be so much more. Love Doubled portrays love featuring Jeff Dowd, the original dude that “The Big Lebowski” movie was based upon, filmmaker and philanthropist Suzan Hughes, comedian and supermodel mom Eugenia Kuzmina and Polo socialite photographer Greg Ratner. Yes No Yin Yang shares the confusion of communication with the simplest words yes or no and features actress and voiceover artist Dina Morrone, Valentino muse and Ford supermodel Margaret Luce, director and action actor Patrick Kilpatrick, filmmaker and actress Joyce Chow and comedian Corey Allen Kotler. Sequel of Life remembrances, future and interpretation features actor Matthew Knowles from China’s $100 million movie “Asura” releasing Summer 2018, Italian designer and philanthropist Anna Rita Nunnari Dell’atte and celebrity photographer and filmmaker Clinton H. Wallace. Invited guests included L’oreal ambassador Maria Borges, Tom Malloy and
Michelle Alexandria of Glass House Distribution and Washington Life Magazine’s John Arundale, Global Glam Magazine’s Christine Philip, John Savage, Blanca Blanco. Miss Universe Great Britain finalist Roopa Kukadia and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. A Mini Movie series was created by industry veteran William Hoehne with Joyce Chow as a collaborative parody of Hollywood for up and coming and veteran actors as a platform to showcase their talent for the broader creative community. Joyce Chow and Gloria Kisel have continued the series collaborating with Suzan Hughes as executive producers for their next sequels. Gloria Kisel-Holis and Joyce Chow are also directing, producing and acting in A Mini Movie series. Dina Morrone and Clinton H Wallace are consulting producers. A Mini Movie series may have started as a parody, but in the world of social media it highlights current culture. Cannes has opened up possibilities for the A Mini Movie series. Eight Mini Movies done with more topics and more festivals to come in the quest for continual episodic content. Let’s just call it Envy or a Dream Happy Hour. For more information visit www.aminimovie.com
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Astrid Arens is regarded as "the" speaker and expert for neurocommunication, sales and leadership. According to Candice Bar, of Luxe Life iHeart Radio, she is one of the best in her field in Europe. In 2017 Arens was one of the winners of The Eden Achievement Award and she recently returned to the United States to participate in the US Speakers Slam. Arens believes that the best networking is the basis for a successful business regardless of whether you are in a company or are an independent entrepreneur. Good networking is essential and therefore good voice quality, especially in social media, where brain-compatible communication plays an important role. Any social media whether it is live, or working with pictures to tell good stories, it’s all important because she believes that it’s still true that a picture tells more than 1000 words. She also feels networking involves active recommendation management at both personnel and project level. A well-formulated recommendation opens the door and is increasingly regarded as a reference for a sus72 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
tainable business relationship. In these fast-moving times, an insider tip is worth its weight in gold. This past March 2018, Arens had the privilege of attending the Elton John Oscar Party in Los Angeles. She met Sir Elton John and had the opportunity of briefly speaking with him. He encouraged her to pursue her dream as an international keynote speaker. Arens says, “I like to connect People and I love creativity. I really enjoy working with people. My passion is my work which I always carry out with full commitment. My trio of success is, Networking talent, brain-compatible communication, and creativity paired with wit, charm and stamina.” Arens went on to say: As a Master of "cognitive neuroscience” (modern brain research), the attraction lies in the combination of knowledge, the size of the topic and its practical implementation
In my opinion, this knowledge and the practical derivations associated with it for the economy, business or the private individual, is the basis for a successful future. More and more companies recognize this as their new chance for measurably more success, turnover and quality of life - Empower branding at its best. On the one hand, we rely on the knowledge of modern neuromarketing, on how people think, feel, act, how they decide and how they are motivated. On the other hand, we know from stress medicine that communication is one of the biggest stress factors, for me "the" biggest stress factor. Emotion theory shows us how emotions are built, how they control us, how they control our decisions. Neurocommunication deals with the power and strength of words, phrases, beliefs, proverbs, their associations and the associated and upcoming emotions. Since our emotional worlds control human body reactions and bodily functions, it has been proven today that language has a great influence on our health. If you use brain-friendly, positive language, it has a high degree of preventive health-promoting effect. Language and emotion are therefore the decisive factors for a productive economy, flourishing markets, excellent networking, successful management, above-average sales results and the best quality of life. This is a high standard that is only reflected in the new, holistic, modern communication concepts that are scientifically founded and proven. With 100% identical markets, identical products and identical education, there are people who are 150%, even 200% more successful than others. I feel that the decisive thing here is: How do these people differ from others and what can we learn from them? What unites successful people is the fact that they are passionate about what they do. They talk less, they act more. You're persistent on this. They regard cancellations or lows as a new opportunity on their path to success. They learn from mistakes, because for them success consists of 4 letters: D-O-I-T. Another feature is a high degree of authenticity, a good portion of charisma and interesting stories based on good communication and pictures. And above all else, these people can emotionalize through brain-fair communication and thus excite and inspire people. Bill Clinton once said that those who master the game of emotions are among the winners of the future. A very important point of communication is when considering brain-fair communication it is necessary to develop a new sensitivity for language. Every word triggers a picture in our subconscious and every picture is marked with
an emotion. One word can bring us peace or start a war. One word can unleash in us joy and love or stir up sorrows, fears and concerns. This is accompanied by the learned body language, body reaction, sentence structure, thinking and the resulting motivation. What is new for many is the fact that our brain is a social organ, that it loves trust and likes to cooperate with others. Moreover, it is very sensitive to injustice and dishonesty. Another important new point is that communication is a dual process. In every dialogue I talk to myself on the one hand and to my counterpart on the other. My voice quality, my choice of words now determines how I feel emotionally. If I choose my words carefully, I create positive associations within myself and my counterpart. So it's up to me whether I mix or create a lucky cocktail or a frustrating cocktail from the emotional point of view. Communication is complex and has a lot to do with modern energetics. Every word is energy, a sound wave. This sound wave is either positively or negatively charged. There is less of a neutral state. According to the physical laws of resonance and attraction, energy fields build up that control our lives. On the basis of this knowledge it becomes clear that the use of brain-fair communication brings positive consequences, for oneself as well as for the interlocutor. Positive words are positive sound waves/energy and therefore I charge myself positively, which can result in a positive intrinsic motivation. My interlocutor is similar. If positive feelings are created in his/her subconscious, his/her willingness to listen to me increases, my attractiveness for him/her as well as my attraction and persuasiveness increases. A mega successful speech consists of exciting, varied, inspir- ing contents in combination with meaningful practical examples, many tips suitable for everyday use and high sustainability, which inspire you to act. This program makes dreams come true, you can achieve your goals, both professional and personal, and you get more quality of life, more vitality, more motivation and better health. This applies to all people and companies for whom good voice quality is part of a future-oriented, and modern corporate culture. If you want to make more out of your life, this is the most important of all steps, as it motivates you from the inside to make your dreams come true. This is is how I would like to reach people and companies.
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The secret of Voice Worte sind Magie und mit Magie verändern wir die Welt
Astrid Arens gilt als "die" Sprecherin und Expertin für Neurokommunikation, Vertrieb und Führung. Laut Candice Bar bei Luxe Life iHeart Radio ist sie eine der besten ihres Fachs in Europa, wenn es um Themen wie Neurokommunikation, Vertrieb und Führung geht. Die Eden Achievement Award Gewinnerin 2017 kehrte kürzlich in die Vereinigten Staaten zurück, um an einem US Speakers Slam teilzunehmen. Sie wurde zu den deutschen Oscars und der Elton John Oscars Viewing Party eingeladen, gab ein exklusives Interview auf Luxe Life Radio. Astrid Arens glaubt: „Heutzutage ist bestes Networking die Grundlage für ein erfolgreiches Geschäft. Unabhängig davon, ob sie sich in einem Unternehmen befinden oder als eigenständiger Unternehmer tätig sind. Gute Vernetzung ist das A und O und somit eine gute Sprachqualität. Gerade in den sozialen Medien spielt gehirn-gerechte Kommunikation eine große Rolle. Social Media leben davon, mit Bildern zu arbeiten und gute Stories zu erzählen. Es gilt immer noch, dass ein Bild mehr sagt als 1000 Worte. Zusätzlich geht es auch bei der Vernetzung um aktives Empfehlungsmanagement auf Personal- als auch Projektebene. Eine gut formulierte Empfehlung öffnet Tor und Tür und gilt immer mehr als Referenz für eine nachhaltige Geschäftsbeziehung. In diesen schnelllebigen Zeiten ist ein Insidertipp Gold wert.“ Astrid liebt es, mit Menschen zu arbeiten. Ihr Job ist ihre Berufung, den sie immer mit vollem Einsatz ausübt. „Als ich auf der Elton John Oscar Party war, hatte ich die 74 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
Möglichkeit, kurz mit Sir Elton selbst zu sprechen. Er sagte mir: „dass die Amerikaner meine Leidenschaft und meinen Charme lieben werden“. Überdies verknüpfe ich gerne Menschen miteinander und liebe die Kreativität. Mein Erfolgstrio ist Networkingtalent, gehirngerechte Kommunikation, Kreativität gepaart mit Witz, Charme und Durchhaltevermögen.“ Astrid ist fasziniert vom Thema Sprache – Neurokommunikation/Neuromarketing. „Als Master für „cognitive Neurowissenschaften“- (moderne Hirnforschung) - liegt der Reiz in der Kombination des Wissens, der Größe des Themas und der praktischen Umsetzung. In meinen Augen ist dieses Wissen und die damit verbundene praktische Ableitungen für die Wirtschaft, das Business oder die Privatperson die Grundlage für eine erfolgreiche Zukunft. Immer mehr Unternehmen erkennen das als ihre neue Chance auf messbar mehr Erfolg, Umsatz und Lebensqualität - Empowerbranding vom Feinsten. Zum einen greifen wir auf das Wissen des modernen Neuromarketings zurück, darauf wie Menschen denken, fühlen, handeln, wie sie entscheiden und wie man sie motiviert bekommt. Dann wissen wir aus der Stressmedizin, dass Kommunikation einer der größten Stressoren ist, für mich „der“ größte Stressor. Die Emotionstheorie zeigt uns, wie Emotionen aufgebaut werden, wie sie uns kontrollieren, wie sie unsere Entscheidungen steuern. Die Neurokommunikation beschäftigt sich mit der Macht und Wucht der Worte, mit Redewendungen, Glaubenssätzen, Sprichwörtern, deren Assoziationen und den damit verbundenen und neu auftretenden Emotionen.
Da unsere Emotionswelten die menschlichen Körperreaktionen und Körperfunktionen steuern, gilt es heute als bewiesen, dass Sprache einen hohen Einfluss auf unsere Gesundheit hat. Greift man auf gehirngerechte, positive Sprache zurück, so hat sie ein hohes Maß an präventiver gesundheitsfördernder Wirkung. Somit sind Sprache und Emotion die entscheidenden Faktoren für eine produktive Wirtschaft, florierende Märkte, exzellentes Networking, erfolgreiche Führung, überdurchschnittliche Vertriebsergebnisse sowie beste Lebensqualität. Dies ist ein hoher Anspruch, der sich nur in den neuen, ganzheitlichen, moderner Kommunikationskonzepten wiederfindet, die wissenschaftlich fundiert und nachgewiesen sind. Bei 100% gleichen Märkten, bei gleichen Produkten, bei gleicher Bildung gibt es Menschen, die sind 150%, ja sogar 200% erfolgreicher als andere. Das entscheidende hier ist für mich, worin unterscheiden sich diese Menschen von anderen und was können wir von ihnen lernen? Was erfolgreiche Menschen eint ist die Tatsache, dass sie mit Herz bei der Sache sind. Sie reden weniger sondern handeln eher. Sie sind ausdauernd bei der Sache. Absagen oder Tiefpunkte erachten sie als neue Chance auf ihrem Weg zum Erfolg. Sie lernen aus Fehlern, da für sie Erfolg aus 3 Buchstaben besteht: T-U-N. Ein weiteres Merkmal sind eine hohe Authentizität, eine gute Portion Charisma und interessante Stories, aufgebaut auf guter Kommunikation und Bildern. Vor allem können diese Menschen über gehirngerechte Kommunikation emotionalisieren und somit Menschen begeistern und inspirieren. Bill Clinton sagte einmal, dass diejenigen, die das Spiel der Emotionen beherrschen, zu den Gewinnern der Zukunft gehören. Ein ganz wesentlicher Punkt bei der Betrachtung von gehirngerechter Kommunikation ist, dass es gilt, eine neue Sensibilität für Sprache zu entwickeln. Jedes Wort löst in unserem Unterbewusstsein ein Bild aus und jedes Bild ist mit einer Emotion versehen. 1 Wort kann uns den Frieden bringen oder einen Krieg auslösen. 1 Wort kann in uns Freude und Liebe entfesseln oder Sorgen, Ängste und Bedenken schüren. Damit einher geht dann die angelernte Körpersprache, Körperreaktion, der Satzbau, das Denken und die sich daraus nährende Motivation. Was für viele neu ist, ist die Tatsache, dass unser Gehirn ein soziales Organ ist, dass es Vertrauen liebt und gerne mit anderen in Kooperation steht. Überdies ist es sehr empfindlich
gegenüber Ungerechtigkeit und Unehrlichkeit. Ein nächster neuer wichtiger Punkt ist, dass Kommunikation ein dualer Prozess ist. In jedem Dialog spreche ich zum einen mit mir selbst und zum anderen mit meinem Gegenüber. Meine Sprachqualität, meine Wortwahl entscheidet nun darüber, wie es mir emotional geht. Wähle ich mit Bedacht meine Worte, erzeuge ich damit positive Assoziationen in mir und meinem Gegenüber. So habe ich es selbst in der Hand, ob ich mir emotional gesehen einen Glückscocktail oder einen Frustcocktail mixe oder kreiere. Kommunikation ist komplex und hat viel mit den modernen Energiewelten zu tun. Jedes Wort ist Energie, ist eine Schallwelle. Diese Schallwelle ist entweder positiv oder negativ geladen. Einen neutralen Zustand gibt es hierbei weniger. Entsprechend der physikalischen Gesetze der Resonanz und der Anziehung bauen sich somit Energiefelder auf, die unser Leben steuern. Auf Basis von diesem Wissen wird deutlich, dass der Einsatz von gehirngerechter Kommunikation positive Folgen mit sich bringt, für einen selbst als auch für den Gesprächspartner. Positive Worte sind gleich positive Schallwellen - Energie und somit lade ich mich selbst auch positiv auf, woraus sich eine positive intrinsische Motivation ergeben kann. Meinem Gesprächspartner geht es ähnlich. Werden positive Gefühle in seinem Unterbewusstsein erzeugt, erhöht sich seine Bereitschaft mir zuzuhören, meine Attraktivität für ihn steigert sich sowie meine Anziehungs- und Überzeugungskraft.“ Was Sie bei der Buchung von Astrid Arens erwarten können: Eine mega gelungene Rede: Spannende, abwechslungsreiche, inspirierende Inhalte in Kombination mit sinnvollen Praxisbeispielen, vielen alltagstauglichen Tipps und hoher Nachhaltigkeit, die Sie zum Handeln anregen. Dieses Programm macht Träume wahr, Sie können Ihre Ziele erreichen, beruflich und privat, und Sie erhalten mehr Lebensqualität, mehr Vitalität, mehr Motivation und eine bessere Gesundheit. Astrids Vorträge sind für viele verschiedene Personen von Vorteil: Alle Menschen und Unternehmen, für die eine gute Sprachqualität zu einer zukunftsorientierten, modernen Unternehmenskultur dazugehört. „Wenn Du mehr aus deinem Leben machen möchtest, dann ist dies der wichtigste aller Schritte, da er Dich von innen heraus motiviert, Deine Träume zu verwirklichen.“
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Bringing top Healers from around the world to Boise Idaho
Bringing the world together as ONE! Founder Abigail Aguilera: Gifted intuitive healer, who was born with memories of some of her past lives and in this life has dedicated a big part of her life to help and heal those who come to her life through her many gifts and transformational motivational work as a speaker and life coach. Abigail has learned many healing techniques. Best known for her work and research in past life regression. She mentors and coaches intuitive healers, spiritual teachers, business leaders, and those who are here on earth on a special mission, and are ready to shine and be seen! She has been featured for her work in National TV, blogs, radio, and magazines. “Creating ONE Soul Expo for me, was answering the calling of my soul. This is my soul’s mission and the reason I was born for. To create a platform in a sliding scale kind of system, that will bridge knowledge, sustainable or conscious brands, spirituality, the arts and tools for success which will be taught to the new and future generations of conscious leaders and healers. When there is a gap and a need of something that does not exist yet, that means that perhaps, we are the ones meant to create it!” There is nothing more powerful than top healers and leaders from around the world, coming together as one, to help each other and the world! One soul expo has created a new system in which many budgets and sizes will find a place! Because we believe that all gifted individuals, or conscious brands with a strong message should have a platform to support them, and give them exposure, at a price they can afford! Our mission is to gather and support, the most gifted healers, and heart centered leaders, as they inspire each other, expand their networks, and teach the world together! Yes, the world! For we have partnered up with “Portal To Ascension”, and we will be live streaming all of the conferences to make them available for viewers from anywhere in the world! We are the platform/hub you need to make it to the next level! 76 THEEDENMAGAZINE.COM e June 2018
Meet some of our featured keynote presenters: Rene Mey: Internationally known French healer and clairvoyant. Has traveled to over 35 countries and given over 2,000 conferences to more than 1,032,000 people. The movie H.I.M. is based in his life’s true story, and healing abilities. Founder of the Rene Mey organization which has created free humanitarian centers for struggling communities around the world. Honi Borden: International trans medium, channeler and speaker, published author of the book “The day I became a superhero”. She is here to remind souls of their inner holy temple, and connection to the divine. She is recognized in many countries for her esoteric work, and her mystical, ancient masters retreats and workshops. Lisa Haisha: Lisa teaches women, men, and couples how to show up in their own lives, professionally, personally and passionately. She is a globally south-after counselor, who has traveled to over 60 countries on 7 continents. A published author and humanitarian, founder of the “Whispers of Children’s Hearts Foundation”. Alena Chapman: Known as “The Soul Nurturer”, she helps people identify what they really want in life, as she guides, and ultimately teaches them that they can manifest whatever is their soul’s desire. A TWO Time International Bestseller, author of the international best selling book, “The Prison Effect”, and host of the Wowow News Radio Show 30 minute moments, with over 15,000 listeners. Join us on our first travel as One Soul Expo. The most accessible expo for the conscious community Open to: Spiritual Healers | Business Leaders | Sound Healers | Holistic shops or brands | Food vendors | Sustainable products or brands Contact Info: Email: onesoulexpo@gmail.com | Press Contact: John Masiulionis | Email: john@empowerpublicity.com