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Editorial: Embracing Grief: The Journey Through Sorrow to Strength Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes around in another form. Rumi In the intricate tapestry of human experience, few threads are as universally and intimately woven as that of grief. “Sorrow makes us all children again,” a poignant reminder that our most primal, unguarded selves are revealed in the face of loss. Grief is not a mere emotion but a profound journey that reshapes the soul. It is, arguably, among the most profound human experiences one can endure. Grief is the price of love, a solemn toll that echoes in the chambers of our hearts, reminding us of the depth of our connections. The pain of losing someone dear is not indicative of weakness, nor is it a disorder or disease. It is a testament to our capacity to love deeply and unreservedly. “The deep capacity to weep for the loss of a loved one and to continue to treasure the memory of that loss is one of our noblest human traits.” This statement encapsulates the bittersweet reality of grief - it is as much about cherishing memories as it is about mourning loss. The act of grieving requires immense courage. To grieve is to confront not only the pain of loss but also the vulnerability of our own existence. We grieve in myriad ways - through tears, silence, prayer, or song. Each method is a path through the wilderness of sorrow, a way of honoring our pain. In touching the pain of recent and long-held griefs, we come face to face with our genuine human vulnerability. These moments are the storm clouds of the heart, dark and brooding yet intrinsic to our emotional landscape.

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Grief

journey

through

helplessness

and

hopelessness, a voyage that often feels lonely and endless. Yet, it is a necessary passage, a rite that fosters resilience and wisdom. Through grief, we learn to embrace our fragility and to understand the impermanence of life. This understanding, in turn, deepens our appreciation for the moments we share and the connections we forge. Furthermore, grief is not a linear process. It ebbs and flows, a tide governed by the moon of our emotions. There are days when the weight of loss feels unbearable, and others when it sits lightly on our shoulders. This fluctuation is a natural part of the healing process. It teaches us that grief, like life, is a dynamic, ever-changing experience. In our grieving, we also discover that we are not alone. Our shared vulnerability to loss connects us in a profound, almost sacred way. In our collective mourning, we find a sense of community and understanding. This solidarity in sorrow is a powerful force that can bring comfort and healing. In conclusion, grief is an emotional, physical, and spiritual necessity. The storm must be weathered, the night that precedes the dawn. In our journey through grief, we find the strength to endure and the courage to grow. As we navigate this path, let us remember that the only cure for grief is to grieve, to allow ourselves the space and time to heal, to honor our losses, and to cherish the love that made them so acutely felt.

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Grief

FROM HEARTBREAK TO HEALING

by Liane Buck

Interview with Don Miguel Ruiz

on Miguel Ruiz doesn't need long introductions.

Don Miguel Ruiz is a renowned Nagaluan master, the acclaimed author of "The Four Agreements," and a revered spiritual leader. In his latest insights on death and loss, Ruiz imparts his profound wisdom, emphasizing the opportunities for expanded awareness that arise from every challenge. "Grief and Renewal" delves into the common tendency to use grief as a pretext for prolonged suffering. Ruiz enlightens us on the diverse paths people tread in coping with loss. He highlights how societal norms and our own apprehensions about death often amplify our emotional turmoil during trying times. With his unique approach, Don Miguel provides invaluable guidance on navigating through loss with dignity and self-compassion, steering us toward greater consciousness. Don Miguel has spent the past three decades guiding people to personal freedom through his profound insights regarding the nature of human reality. OMTimes Magazine

OMTimes: Don Miguel, it is wonderful to be speaking with you today. Let's talk about your book, Grief and Renewal, which invites common people to transform our grief and sense of loss into experiences that will bring us more selfawareness and spiritual development. How did the idea of a book like this come to you? Don Miguel Ruiz: Well, I wrote nine or 10 books already, and this is the logical one to come now because everybody needs to see Life differently. At this time, I use just the point of view of Life, which means the spirit, and I see Life as the great artist who always creates everything that exists. Life is creating and destroying, creating, destroying, creating, destroying. Then, I use the point of view of each of us, authentic people, and how we see how Life is working around us. We can see evolution through time and civilizations that started, grew, and became very powerful. And then they are destroyed with time. Then, we can say that everything with a beginning will have an end. If we look from the point of view of Life, we can see the creation of the entire universe and our solar system as the creation of our beautiful planet Earth. And we know the planet Earth as a living being that is alive. It has all the organs and systems and works in a perfect equilibrium as a living being. We see entire species born on the Earth, many species disappear, and new species occur then sitting. That way, we can also see humanity as one living being. As living beings living on and working for the Earth, we are a new species on this beautiful planet. I don't know how many millions of years we have here, but as an organ of Earth, we have a mission to do.

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We work for the Earth, just like other systems and other organs. For example, the forest, the atmosphere, the oceans, and every single species on Earth. Then, if we see humanity as one living being, we know that it replaces itself every maybe a hundred years or 120 years, which means that for everybody living right now in a hundred years or 120 years, none of us will exist. Many other humans will replace us.

And we're not responsible for anything that happened to that humanity, even that. They program us to make us believe that we are responsible for whatever is happening on this beautiful planet Earth. But the truth is that no, we are not. Still, we are part of humanity and serve humanity because every single human is serving all the time from the most prominent people. Everyday people we are always serving anyway.

And humanity keeps going and going. Then, during the experience, as humans, we don't see ourselves as an organ of planet Earth. We see ourselves in our little community where we live, in our little world, you know?

We live on service all the time, and, uh, we witness everything that is happening around us. We see destruction. We see, uh, war, we see, uh, um, starvation disease.

Yes. When we were born, humanity existed already as it is, and we didn't create anything. Everything was already here.

We witness all the catastrophes happening all around us, and we see that in our own family. We see that in ourselves.

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Everything that broke our hearts is a loss. And we grieve. Of course, when someone very close to us dies, it looks so difficult. But if we just understand, we can approach everything from a completely different point of view. First of all, we need to accept our mortality. We will die, like we said before, we are going to live, I don't know, one year, ten years, ten years, 40 years, 80 years, a hundred years. Then, the lifespan of a human is very short.

We lose something, and we agree for that, something, but it's the reaction that we have for them, for Life working all the time, and we are just, uh, we are alive. Life lives on us and our lives. We also create all the time. What makes humanity, uh, special is our imagination, is our dream. Because we're dreaming all the time, and we have selfawareness. We know ourselves; we understand that we live, form, and create many wonderful dreams. We see the transformation of our dreams. We see our dreams growing and being destroyed. Then the grief is about everything that we lost, not just our family, but our business, our illusions. Yeah. OMTimes Magazine

When you accept your own mortality, You start to accept the mortality of everybody around you and everything. Any relationship, whatever you create, will end because Life works all the time. OMTimes: Perfectly said… the wheel of Life in action…it's interesting. Don Miguel Jack Cornfield once said that grief is a storm inside our hearts. My question is, how can we alleviate this storm? Are there any spiritual practices we can do, or how can we use them to pacify our hearts when dealing with loss and grief? Don Miguel Ruiz: Well, it's a, it's a very, you know, it's very interesting to see welfare. The first step is to be aware and accept how Life always works. And because we are Life, we see ourselves working all the time. We see life-transforming our physical body. We see Life working in the people that we love. Then, in our dream, we have that attachment, a strong attachment with the secondary characters of our story, of our dream, which means our parents, our beloved, our children, our friends, our business, the sports, everything that happened, in our personal dream with our unique point of view. OMTimes Magazine

The first step is accepting that Life is happening, and we are part of Life, and everybody around us is part of Life, and in order to have new children, new ones come and take our place. We need to go; sooner or later, Our body will not survive the time.

If someone that you love dies? Of course, you will feel it; it will be hurt. But when you accept already, that is happening. You will not accept any emotional poison that makes longer the time that you grieve. But you should not accept opinions from other people telling you the way you should feel because your son died, your daughter died, your husband died, your father died, your best friend died. Everybody has opinions. We can listen but don't have to react to whatever they say. Yes, there are all those different religions. There's all those therapists, there's all those books. All those teachers tell everybody how they should feel or not feel. Well, none of that is good or bad or right or wrong because when you react in your own personal way, if you don't add any emotional poison coming from outside or coming from yourself, then the time of grief will be much easier.

And you can see that this is going, but you are still alive, and you can renew yourself in so many different ways.

If you use the emotional poison that comes from other people and yourself, that time of grief will be very long. Of course, you will always remember and have some kind of emotion, sadness, or whatever, but it is not the same because now you understand, and it's okay. It is okay to grieve. It's okay to feel what we feel. Then, when we have that awareness and somebody else has a loss, we just do not say, oh, I'm sorry. Your pain is my pain. No, it is their pain, and it's okay if they just feel our support. If we don't poison them, it'll be much easier for them to heal as soon as possible. Then there are all those different ways to see because there are so many people, so many cultures, and so many ways to deal with death that what we feel has to be the same for everybody. No, the advantage that we have is that we have awareness. I know I will die. In fact, I died three times already.

We can say I had a big heart attack in 2002. I had a heart transplant in 2010, and last December, I had a second heart transplant, and I'm still here.

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And it's not that I'm afraid of diet, death, or whatever. No, no, it is. It's like, it's my physical body. It's my temple, and I just do my best for my physical body. OMTimes: Yeah. I think it's amazing and I believe it's because you haven't finished what you came here to do. What is your personal opinion? What is the role of ancestors, your ancestors, in dealing with grief with us? Is there any ritual that we can do that would connect us with our loved ones and, uh, to have access to this understanding that, um, everything is cyclical and that's, even if the matter is not here anymore, the energy continues. Is there any ritual? What is your opinion about it? Don Miguel Ruiz: You know, like the image of your parents that you have in your mind. The real ones are completely different. That the ones that you had in your mind and your parents, the parents that you know, are the ones who live in your mind. Their spirit is part of Life. Now. They're no longer them but the secondary characters; they live in my mind, in my dreams. OMTimes: What do you see that would be different in our world if our humanity embraced this? What is your perspective on it? What changes? Don Miguel Ruiz: It's so amazing that we evolved that way in a very short time. Imagine that you wake up tomorrow, a thousand years in the past, or 500 years in the past, knowing what you know, believing what you believe right now, and seeing what everybody else believes. If you try to teach them what you know, they will think that you're a witch, and they will burn you alive. For them, everything will obviously be many superstitions. And they will be very fanatic, trying to protect the way they live when it's not even worth it.

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Then, humanity is being evolved a lot. The way of believing, the way of thinking, is shifting and interchanging. And we have more and more awareness. Now imagine that someone comes from a thousand years from the future and sees us now, the way we live now. That person will believe that we're barbarians. Humanity will embrace it, of course, because they will have more and more awareness. You know, humanity has evolved rapidly in the last hundred years, maybe 200 years before. It has evolved very slowly, especially in the last 30 years.

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The Harmonic Egg A Healing Sanctuary Beyond Conventional Medicine In the realm of alternative healing modalities, a unique and intriguing concept has emerged, offering a sanctuary for holistic wellness and rejuvenation. The Harmonic Egg is an innovative and immersive healing environment that combines light, sound, sacred geometry and vibrational therapy to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Rooted in the principles of energy medicine and the understanding of the body's innate capacity to heal itself, the Harmonic Egg has garnered significant attention for its potential to address a wide array of health concerns and promote overall vitality. The Harmonic Egg is a resonant chamber designed to create a harmonious, nurturing space that encourages relaxation and restoration.

Inspired by the idea that vibrational frequencies can profoundly influence our well-being, Gail Lynn, inventor and creator of the Harmonic Egg has meticulously crafted a unique egg-shaped structure that envelops individuals in a cocoon of healing vibrations. The design of the Harmonic Egg is meticulously crafted to induce a state of deep relaxation and meditation, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in an environment conducive to healing and self-discovery.

The Harmonic Egg The egg generates a resonant field that harmonizes with the body's energetic frequencies to release stress, tension, and emotional blockages, leading to a sense of well-being and rejuvenation, incorporating light and sound therapy.

Advocates of this healing modality suggest that regular sessions may contribute to the reduction of stress, anxiety, and chronic pain, while also supporting the body's natural ability to heal from within.

Central to the philosophy of the Harmonic Egg is the belief that each individual possesses a unique energy blueprint that contributes to their overall health and vitality. By utilizing the principles of resonance and entrainment, the Harmonic Egg realigns and harmonizes the body's energy centers, or chakras, fostering a state of equilibrium and coherence.

The immersive experience offered by the Harmonic Egg is often described as transformative and deeply restorative, with many individuals reporting a sense of mental clarity, emotional release, and heightened vitality following their sessions.

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Users have attested to its profound impact on their lives, citing improvements in sleep quality, emotional resilience, overall vitality, enhanced creativity, heightened intuition, and a greater sense of purpose and direction in life. The growing interest and positive testimonials surrounding this healing modality have piqued the curiosity of holistic health enthusiasts and medical professionals.

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The potential of the Harmonic Egg to serve as a complementary and integrative therapy within the broader landscape of wellness and healing is increasingly being explored and recognized. As individuals continue to seek holistic approaches to wellness and healing, the Harmonic Egg stands as a testament to the profound connection between vibrational frequencies, energy medicine, and the body's innate capacity to restore balance and well-being.

With its nurturing and transformative environment, the Harmonic Egg offers a unique opportunity for individuals to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and holistic rejuvenation, providing a sanctuary that transcends the boundaries of conventional medicine and fosters a deeper connection with the self and the world around us. We asked Gail Lynn, inventor and creator of the Harmonic Egg, how the Harmonic Egg differs from other energy systems, technologies, and modalities. With an increasing number of individuals embracing the concepts of frequency and energy medicine, it's not surprising that more are seeking an understanding of the distinctions between various healing methods. I firmly believe that this approach represents the medicine of the future, a departure from the conventional methods that have left many feeling unwell and unable to reach their full potential. Despite acknowledging the value of Western medicine in certain contexts, I've personally found greater success in addressing the root cause of my health issues through alternative means, often tapping into the guidance of a higher power.

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Listening to my body has become a pivotal aspect of my healing journey. Rather than simply relying on conventional diagnoses and prescribed treatments, I've sought to uncover the underlying messages communicated by my body, often tied to past traumas or unresolved emotional issues. It's a process that requires an attentive and introspective approach, a departure from the traditional reliance on external interventions and pharmaceutical solutions that treat the body as inherently flawed. I've noticed a growing trend among individuals who are similarly inclined to seek the root cause of their bodily signals, acknowledging the necessity of holistic healing that integrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of well-being. I began delving into the realms of wellness and nutrition back in the 1990s, initially as a personal interest that gradually extended to aiding my family and friends. This cumulative wealth of knowledge and experience inspired the creation of the Harmonic Egg, a culmination of over three decades of research, collaboration, and intuitive observation.

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The Harmonic Egg, distinct in its simplicity and spiritual foundation, is an embodiment of my unwavering dedication to facilitating holistic healing experiences. Incorporating insights drawn from the visionary perspectives of Edgar Cayce, Nikola Tesla, and Royal Rife, the development of the Harmonic Egg was guided by an intention to create a space that fosters profound healing on multiple levels. From its intentional use of sacred geometry to the meticulously selected music and colored lights, every component of the Harmonic Egg has been thoughtfully designed to harmonize with the innate healing capacities of the individual within.

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One of the pivotal aspects of the Harmonic Egg experience is the emphasis on individual healing, acknowledging the unique journey that each person must undertake. Unlike group healing settings that can inadvertently introduce external energies, the Harmonic Egg serves as a sanctuary for solitary healing and introspection, allowing individuals to embark on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation. In the midst of the evolving landscape of holistic healing, I've observed with concern the proliferation of self-proclaimed experts who adamantly assert their version of what's best for others. The importance of humility and respect within the healing community cannot be overstated. We are all interconnected, and recognizing this interdependence is essential in fostering a truly collaborative and supportive environment for healing and growth. My journey has been shaped by a willingness to learn from others to engage in collaborative efforts that enrich my understanding and the collective knowledge base of the healing community.

Similarly, the recognition of the impact of external energies, whether from human interactions or healing modalities, underscores the importance of discernment and selfawareness in selecting the right healing approach. In sharing these insights, I aim to empower individuals to become more attuned to their bodies, trust their intuition, and honor their personal truths. Discernment and selfadvocacy are crucial tools on the path to holistic wellness, enabling individuals to navigate the diverse landscape of healing modalities with a sense of confidence and clarity. We can collectively contribute to a more harmonious and interconnected healing journey for all by fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and self-empowerment. With deep reverence and a profound commitment to the well-being of humanity and the planet, I offer these reflections as a beacon of light and hope for all those on their individual paths toward healing and self-discovery.

Over time, I've come to appreciate the significance of balance and moderation in the pursuit of well-being. The notion that "more is better" is often counterproductive, as the body requires time and space to integrate the healing energies and experiences it encounters.

Gail Lynn, inventor and creator of the Harmonic Egg, is dedicated to harnessing the power of sound, light, and sacred geometry for self-healing. In 2007, at the age of 37, Gail received a diagnosis of severe cardiovascular stress. When a series of light and sound treatments reversed her diagnosis, she set out to uncover the ancient history and modern science behind light and sound as healing therapies.

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Why is Healing Our Inner Child So Important to us?

By Debra Mittler

ave you ever wondered why

so if we want to feel at ease, live our

there's a lot of talk about

truth, and experience a more kind,

healing our inner child and

compassionate, and loving relationship

why it's important to do

with ourselves and others?

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When we're children, we take things

Using the word inner child is effective

personally. We think everything

in healing because it's easier to look

happens because of us. "It's because

at a sweet little child with compassion

of us that mommy and daddy are

and gentleness and offer ourselves

upset or fighting." So we try to

the love we've always wanted and

improve things, and if we can't, we

needed to feel confident, secure,

start to believe that we're worthless

lovable, and worthy.

or not good enough. Our inner child is the one who carries We also internalize how our parents

the wounds that we may not have

treat us; if we are constantly

dealt with because, at the time, we

screamed at, punished, criticized,

didn't receive the right support, love,

told we ask for too much, or don't

and understanding we needed. We

do anything right, that becomes

may have grown up physically, but

the critical voice inside. Because of

when we don't get what we want or

this, we may have created a negative

are triggered and our deep wounds

self-image and may have started to

surface, we emotionally react like we

feel guilt or shame if someone gives

did as a child.

us a gift or if we want to have or do anything. We may blame ourselves

The wounds of the past will keep

for the traumas we experienced

showing up in the present, and those

or for being unable to meet our

same reactions will continue until we

parent's expectations.

do the inner healing.

Trauma isn't just about the hurt we

Our inner child is at the root of our

experienced; trauma is also about

patterns. Once our patterns are

what didn't happen, like physical or

formed it becomes our "norm." If

emotional neglect. Being ignored,

we're used to living in pain, suffering,

especially when crying or upset, felt

people pleasing, using food, drugs,

like abandonment. Since we learn

alcohol etc. to help us cope. Suppose

how to treat ourselves by how our

we're suppressing our true feelings

parents treated us, we abandon

and denying our needs so people will

ourselves, especially when sadness,

love and accept us. In that case, we'll

hurt, or pain surfaces.

"unconsciously" hold on tight to these OM TIMES | December

behaviors and patterns because at a

to cope with how I was feeling, I ate

time, they were used for survival and

to soothe myself. Then, at age 13, my

safety, and we may fear something

doctor told me to go on a diet, and at

"bad" may happen if we let go or

age 15, I was anorexic.

change. When I was in treatment for anorexia, If we want to make more money so

depression, and anxiety, the doctors

we can have a beautiful life journey

focused on symptom relief, but

but deep down we don't feel worthy,

nothing changed. Why? My internal

or we feel it's selfish to receive

programs were "set for" feeling

because it made our parents angry

unlovable and unworthy. Deep down,

when we asked for anything, we may

I believed that I deserved to be

block the flow of money and act in

punished and suffer, and for over 23

self depriving ways.

years, I lived in a self-abusive prison acting following those beliefs.

When I was a child, I became very anxious when I was alone (which was

My inner child was hurting. I needed

a lot), or when I was angry or hurt, and

to acknowledge her and her pain and

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show her unconditional acceptance

never does anything right. She told

and love; that's when I started to

me she was tired of trying to please

feel more at ease; however, in the

others to earn love and approval. She

beginning, it wasn't easy.

just wanted to be loved for who she was. She told me she didn't like that

When I first tried to connect with

obsessing about money and working

little Debra, she hid behind a tree

all the time was more important than

because she feared me. Why? I was

paying attention to her feelings and

mean to us, starved us, exercised for

needs. She told me that she was tired

hours, didn't let us have anything we

of me being so controlling. She wanted

wanted, made us stay busy, and was

to be free to play, create, and try new

critical of everything we did and said.

things. She told me she needed to hide because she was tired of being

After a few check-ins, she slowly came

told no, hurt, judged, criticized, and

out from behind the tree and spoke to

treated like she didn't matter.

me. She let me know she was afraid. She told me how painful it was for

I was stuck in perspective from

her to be screamed at and told she

past painful experiences, which was

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creating my life in the present. What

bodies and continues to dictate how

helped me was not ignoring how

we act, feel and see.

I was feeling but acknowledging and listening to those tender parts of me

Some people may say that we need

that were stuck in past wounds and

to feel to heal. But, just feeling

survival patterns, who felt unloved,

our feelings doesn't always bring

not good enough, who feared

about healing because sometimes

disappointing others and being

doing that can flood our system

punished.

and take us deeper into anxiety and depression. Yes, we need to feel to

If every time we feel sad, hurt, angry,

heal, but what's also important is to

or overwhelmed, we reach for food,

learn how to process and express our

drugs, alcohol, scroll social media,

feelings with someone who can hold

and blame the other person or

a space of unconditional acceptance

situation instead of noticing what's

until we learn how to do this for

going on within, we're abandoning

ourselves; this is what we need as

our inner child, they keep on hurting,

children, it's called co-regulation and

the hurt and pain remains in our

helps calm our system.

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Healing is realizing if we have an

from. Ask your inner child, "Why do

emotional reaction, we're not bad or

you feel unlovable, not good enough?"

wrong. Our emotional reactions often

By seeing through their eyes and

stem from unresolved childhood

feeling what it was like for them, how

trauma. It's our inner child crying

they experienced the hurt and pain,

out to be held and loved. Instead

what they concluded it meant about

of blaming the person or the

them, others, and the world, we'll

circumstance, a better approach

have a better understanding of what's

is to ask ourselves, "What in me

really going on internally and what in

hurts? What am I saying this means

us needs compassion, love and a new

about myself?" For example, I don't

understanding.

matter, no one cares about me, I'm unlovable, etc.

Healing is realizing that if we struggle with an addiction, anxiety

If we feel unlovable or not good

or depression, there is a reason; most

enough, instead of saying, "I'm lovable,

often, it's because we're trying to live

I'm good enough," first, find out

up to other people's expectations or

where the opposite conclusions came

we're suppressing our pain or true

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feelings. All feelings are a flow of

disconnected from our true nature

energy. It's resistance to them that

and experiencing a loving integration

creates tension/fatigue in our bodies

by bringing those "disowned" parts of

or the need for a substance to help us

us into our hearts and rescuing them

cope with how we're feeling.

from the pain they experienced.

Healing is forgiving ourselves for

Healing is not about trying to be

hurting and abandoning ourselves,

"perfect" by meeting the standards

embracing our imperfections, and

of others or thinking we'll never

moving into love and acceptance.

be hurt or react again. It's about making peace with ourselves and

Healing is a process of learning how

what's happening in our lives

to be more kind and compassionate.

today. It's about uncovering and

It's going back to the places where we

embracing those parts of us we tried

stopped loving ourselves and became

to hide because they were judged or

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criticized and seeing them through

that part of me who seems to be

compassionate eyes. It's remembering

"acting out" and find out what they

and embracing our playful, joyful,

need to feel loved and safe. I will take

creative, loving, and wise inner child

time for self-care and self-nurturing

who knows our inherent worthiness,

to know and experience what a loving

value, and lovability; they hold the

parent and friend feels like."

keys to true love, joy, and freedom, and connecting with them allows us

Transforming the effects of trauma, its

to experience these things.

impact on us, and changing patterns, especially survival patterns, takes

Healing is saying to ourselves,

patience, love, and compassion. Those

"I know I've picked up survival/coping

parts of us who created those ways

mechanisms for a reason, and they

of being don't want to be told they're

served at a time but may not be

wrong or forced to change. They want

serving today; I'm going to listen to

our love, care, and understanding.

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There's a sweet and precious inner

"My sweet and precious little

child that still lives inside; they're

Debra, you're my superstar. You

tender and may be afraid, but they

make me so happy and proud; you

want and need our acknowledgment,

matter, and you mean the world

compassion, love, and understanding.

to me. I'm sorry it wasn't easy for you when others were mean

It may be helpful to write a letter

to you when you didn't do what

to your inner child and read it to

they wanted you to. You didn't

them often. It's something I do and

do anything wrong. You have

encourage my clients to do, and

permission to be you, to share how

I encourage you too, if it resonates

you're feeling, and to ask for what

with you; here's an example of one

you want and need. I'm sorry no

of mine;

one was around to love you and OM TIMES | December

hold you when you were afraid or

Please remember that no matter

crying. I'm sorry you felt unloved,

what you're going through, there's

alone, and unsafe. I'm here now.

nothing wrong with you. You are

You can share anything with me.

beautiful, valuable, and lovable as

I'm listening. I give you permission

you are, even with your wounds and

to be f ree, to play, to create, and

scars.

to have fun. You no longer have to hide. I'm with you. I'm cheering

Debra Mittler is a warm and

you on. You're allowed to do what

compassionate healer who

makes you happy. Keep following

assists her clients in healing

your heart. I'm with you every step

past wounds and scars and

of the way. You're so very special to

connecting with the truth of

me. I LOVE you."

who they are. OM TIMES | December

Simply Spiritual To perceive reality from a different perspective is to open oneself to the wonders and unlimited wealth of creation. Simply Spiritual offers the opportunity to visit new places, new methods, and different ways to perceive the vast human knowledge of our Universe.

What constitutes a Spiritual Emergency? SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION AND HEALING CRISIS

By Humanity Healing

hen personal

growth and ascension to a new level

spiritual evolution

of spiritual consciousness is the

becomes a crisis, we

challenge we must be prepared for.

may be experiencing

a Spiritual Emergency. Making

The term Spiritual Emergency

these moments an opportunity for

emerged in the 70s by the hand

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of psychiatrist Stanislav Grof. It became more widely known after the publication of the book "Spiritual Emergency: When Personal Transformation Becomes a Crisis" in 1989. Other authors attribute different names to the experience, such as Transpersonal Experience, Cosmic Consciousness, or Mystical Consciousness. Whatever the term used, what matters is that there are crises that are true blessings and have nothing to do with illnesses. Recognizing the healing potential of the crisis is essential for the Spiritual Emergency to be fulfilled. "Spiritual evolution is part of

Spiritual Emergency crises are usually

every soul's destiny on Earth,

critical periods punctuated by very

and each soul grows and

intense emotions and states of

evolves differently. You are right

consciousness that are not common.

where you need to be."

People experience the dying and

James Van Praagh

rebirth of values and feelings. There is a real collapse of structures

COLLAPSES SHAKE THE STRUCTURE OF BEING

responsible for the construction of old patterns.

Sometimes, it's a more turbulent

Also called Spiritual Awakening, the

process, with strong psycho-spiritual

Spiritual Emergency almost always

experiences that, unfortunately,

occurs after a period of deep suffering

are often confused with mental

or events that shake the structure

illnesses.

of a human Being. The need to find OM TIMES | December

explanations and balance the relationship between matter and

TOWARDS A HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS

spirit leads many to experience a new spiritual awakening. Spiritual

We are not human beings

practices can also lead to states

having a spiritual experience;

of Spiritual Emergency, which, in

we are spiritual beings having a

a very summarized way, consists

human experience.

of the desire to evolve personally

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

and spiritually through the balance between body, mind, and

Those who experience a Spiritual

spirit in perfect union with the

Emergency process can do so in

Divine.

two ways. OM TIMES | December

The first is by consciously accepting and embracing what life brings, thus

EMBRACING THE FLOW OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH

transforming awakening into a more peaceful and serene experience with

At the heart of spiritual evolution

recurring episodes over time. The

lies a profound truth: the secret to

other way to experience a Spiritual

navigating the tumultuous waters

Emergency is by resisting it. Those

of personal transformation is

who resist usually undergo a more

surrendering to experience’s flow.

turbulent experience, marked by

This means allowing oneself to be

episodes of great crisis where almost

carried by the currents of change

everything is put to the test: family,

rather than resisting or fighting

work, friends, beliefs, and patterns.

against them. It's about recognizing

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that every challenge, every emotion,

Preparation is equally crucial. Just

and every moment of doubt is

as a sailor prepares for a voyage

a steppingstone toward a deeper

by understanding the seas and

understanding of oneself and the

equipping the ship, we, too, must

universe.

prepare our minds and hearts for the journey of spiritual awakening.

Acceptance is a powerful tool in

This means cultivating a mindset

this journey. By embracing each

that is open to new perspectives,

experience, no matter how daunting

resilient in the face of adversity,

or unfamiliar, we open ourselves up

and always eager to learn. It's about

to the lessons it brings. Instead of

trusting that the universe has a plan

viewing challenges as obstacles, we

for us, even if we can't always see it.

can see them as opportunities to grow, learn, and move closer to our

Greater spiritual consciousness is

true spiritual essence.

the destination, but the journey OM TIMES | December

to get there is filled with its own

For every moment of darkness,

rewards. It's a path that offers deeper

there's the potential for light. For

connections to others, a greater

every tear shed, there's the possibility

understanding of oneself, and a

of healing. And for every challenge

more profound appreciation for the

faced, there's an opportunity for

mysteries of existence.

growth.

However, it's essential to

The process of spiritual evolution,

acknowledge that this journey is not

with all its highs and lows, is

always easy. There will be moments

ultimately a journey toward

of intense pain, confusion, and doubt.

higher consciousness. It's about

These are natural and expected

transcending our limited perspectives

parts of the process. But amidst the

and embracing a more expansive,

challenges, it's vital to remember the

universal understanding. By letting

transformative power of the journey.

go, accepting, and preparing, we

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not only navigate this journey

3. Insomnia and, at times, night

more effectively but also unlock its

terrors.

immense healing and transformative

4. Emotional instability.

potential.

5. Strange sensations in the body (chills, vibrations, heat).

SOME SIGNS OF SOMEONE GOING THROUGH A SPIRITUAL EMERGENCY:

6. You question your mental sanity. 7. Difficulty understanding what is real.

1. Difficulty dealing with day-today tasks. 2. Extreme sensitivity.

Some of these symptoms are like those of illnesses. The truth is that OM TIMES | December

psychiatric diseases do exist and are

• Feel the energy of the Earth. Walk

not transitions to higher states of

barefoot, preferably in Nature, and

consciousness.

take care of plants and the garden. • Eat well and exercise. Don't

Seek Professional Medical support

neglect your body.

and, during the experience of

• Temporarily reduce the frequency

a Spiritual Emergency, try to:

of spiritual practices so you can assimilate everything that is happening.

• Swap meditation for mindfulness and develop full

• And most importantly, make it

attention to the tasks you

worthwhile. Honor your suffering

perform.

and make it bear fruit. OM TIMES | December

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OM Living For those living a more Conscious Lifestyle

Feng Shui and Eco-Projects by Kartar Diamond

Are Eco-Projects Good Feng Shui?

clients know that when any kind of remodeling is done, the location

hat inspired this article about

and the timing of it could influence

eco-projects was a client

the occupants who live or work

asking if putting solar panels

inside. Another reason someone

on her rooftop would have

might ask is because the roof is a

any Feng Shui implications. One of

critical feature of a house. In fact,

the reasons she asked is because my

the primary enclosure of a roof on a

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new building will establish what we

be considered more imposing than

call the “flying star chart” for space,

installing solar panels.

having semi-permanent influences on the health and well-being of the

Another eco-project is rooftop

occupants.

gardening, where there should be no negative consequences to using

In the case of solar panels, it would

your rooftop space for gardening.

hardly be considered a construction

No remedies would be needed in any

project since the application of the

conventional way, compared to what

panels is fairly easy to do and does

classical Xuan Kong Fei Xing has to

not disturb the roof significantly.

say about interior spaces. One would

I have solar panels and know

only hope that coming and going

they were installed in a day with

f rom the rooftop would be made

little disturbance. Re-roofing and

safe and stable. Some people have

tearing away the old roof might

wondered, however, because we

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normally don’t want to see any thick

questionable, but it is just part of

hedges or vines completely covering

nature and not even on par with

the exterior walls of a building. That

living in view of a trash dumpster.

has the potential to create mold on the walls underneath the plants.

More and more designers are creating green designs and using

Composting is another question

recycled materials in their eco-

because in Feng Shui we speak

projects. They are also collaborating

about noxious odors or anything

with Feng Shui specialists to cover

decaying as being “sha qi,” or a

the whole gamut of concerns and

potentially negative influence. Most

priorities for people who want to

people, out of common sense, place

live in balance with nature on every

their compost pile in an area that

conceivable level. Reducing exposure

is far enough away from a house,

to EMFs and making maximum

its windows, or views. I know some

use of the energy of the Sun is all

people like to add worms to their

in harmony with what the original

compost, and it could all seem

masters had in mind anyway.

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Rainwater barrels might be seen

lights could be seen as the “fire

as a water feature, and their

element.” She had another closet

placement around a property could

option in another room where the

be consciously chosen with Feng

fire element would not undermine

Shui principles in mind. However,

health and well-being. I suppose

these rain catchers are covered and

these eco-project considerations

would not have the same power as

will be happening more f requently

an open water fountain or backyard

as time passes.

pond. Recycling “gray” water is fine; it is just filthy stagnant water we

About the Author

don’t like to see on the property.

Kartar Diamond has been a classically trained Feng Shui

And just as a footnote, because

practitioner since 1992 and has

there is a first time for everything,

authored several books. She

I recently advised a client to relocate

helps many clients through

her indoor medical marijuana plants

her company. Find out more at

because the high-intensity grow

fengshuisolutions.net

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Relationships

The interconnectiveness among all human beings and, consequently, the relationships among us are the focus of this section. The dynamics of the web of connections we make is one of the most prominent aspects of human existence: how we interlace with each other’s existence in a meaningful way.

The Other Side of Ghosting

By Marcia Sirota, M.D.

ately, I’ve been thinking about

exasperating, and agonizing.

ghosting. People on the

The sudden, often inexplicable

receiving end have described

withdrawal of all communication

the experience as bewildering,

feels unnecessarily cruel.

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I empathize with these individuals,

Ghosting can also be the right

and I recognize that in some instances,

move at times.

people use ghosting to be punitive, using a wall of silence to punish a

We all know that every interaction

former friend or lover who they believe

has two sides. Even when the

has hurt or offended them.

ghosted person feels awful about it, the fact could be that the one

GHOSTING CAN BE CRUEL AND UNFAIR

doing the ghosting might be setting a much-needed boundary between them.

This type of ghosting is nasty. The person receiving the silent treatment

The ghosted person might

has no opportunity to understand

perceive the other person’s

or respond to what is happening.

behavior as cruel or unfair, even

It can be frustrating, frightening,

when it isn’t. For example, let’s

even devastating. I see it as a form

say you’ve told a friend or lover

of passive-aggressive abuse.

that it’s over, and the other person refuses to take “no” for an answer.

Other times, people engage in

They keep pestering you and

ghosting when they don’t have the

hounding you, and you’re feeling

guts to tell someone else how they feel

harassed and overwhelmed by

or what they want. They’d rather flee

their refusal to let go. At that point,

and avoid a potentially uncomfortable

your best option might be to put

confrontation. That’s cowardly, not to

up a firm wall.

mention unfair to the person on the Let’s say you’ve been wounded

receiving end.

or betrayed by a friend or a Whether punitive or cowardly,

lover; maybe you feel seriously

ghosting for these reasons is a lousy

misunderstood, mistreated, or

way of dealing with people. Still,

disrespected, or maybe you’re

I can’t help but consider both sides of

simply exhausted by the drama

a situation. I wonder, can ghosting ever

that’s been going on between you.

be reasonable or justified? From my

At that point, your best recourse

experience, it can be.

might be to eliminate all contact. OM TIMES | December

CUTTING OFF CONTACT TO PRESERVE WELL-BEING

forfeited their right to any further communication with me.

In my experience, when someone

There have also been times when

in my life wouldn’t accept a clear

I realized that a relationship wasn’t

request to give me the space that

working for me. It wasn’t making

I needed for my well-being, my only

me happy; it was causing me

option was to cut them off.

stress. But the other person didn’t want to let go. I had no other

There have been times in my life

option than to shut things down

when someone has done something

permanently.

so hurtful to me that I couldn’t get past it. It was a deal-breaker. And

On the other hand, I’ve

by hurting me so badly, the natural

experienced my fair share of

consequence was that this person

ghosting. I never liked it because

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I often had no idea what was

Closure and clarity aren’t always

happening. I didn’t know if I had

possible.

done something wrong, or if there had been a silly misunderstanding,

Having been on both sides of the

or if the other person had simply

ghosting equation, I understood

changed their mind about me and

at a certain point that things like

couldn’t be bothered to formally

closure, resolution, and clarity at

end things. I’ve even checked the

the end of a relationship, although

obituaries on a few occasions,

lovely, aren’t always possible and

wondering if the other person had

aren’t necessary. It’s nice to work

met an untimely end. Still, I had to

things through, but I can attest that

accept it out of respect for the other

letting go, moving on, and eventually

person’s decision and for my own

being okay are all possible without

good. Holding on wouldn’t have

these things. When I was doing the

helped me one bit.

ghosting, I never did it as a way to OM TIMES | December

punish anyone or avoid conflict, but

when it’s time to walk away, there

only to take care of myself. I never

would be no point in trying to explain

did it for frivolous reasons and never

anything to them. Some are vengeful

regretted doing it.

and will use your words against you, so the best option is just to disappear.

Some people are abusive and will

Ghosting can hurt, but we have to

bully and badger you so much that

respect the other person’s decision.

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When I choose to end a relationship,

reason, the person on the receiving

I also get to choose how much I go

end is generally better off accepting

into the reasons why I’m leaving. Each

it, licking their wounds, and getting

relationship is unique, and each ending

on with their lives.

has its own path. I don’t owe it to anyone to explain, justify, or gain their

approval for my decision, and I don’t

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say as much or as little as I need to say on each occasion. I’m always respectful

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and try not to be unkind, but I also try

where you’ll learn simple tips for

not to abandon myself. Having said all

taking the best care of yourself and

that, I’d be a hypocrite if I begrudged

your loved ones.

others with the same privilege. Tune in to my Ruthless Compassion The fact is that, like it or not, ghosting

Podcast, where I go in-depth about

happens, and sometimes, there are

topics like mental health, trauma, and

good reasons for it. Whatever the

loneliness.

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Metaphysics

Seven Signs of Unbalanced Mediumship

By OMTimes

igns of Unbalanced

to channel and mediate

Mediumship: Learn

communication between humans

about the various forms

and disembodied spiritual

of mediumship and

beings. When someone dedicates

how to recognize if you need to

themselves to developing and

develop your abilities.

working on their mediumship, this ability to communicate

Mediumship is the ability of a

between the physical and spiritual

person, known as a medium,

world can manifest in various OM TIMES | December

forms of mediumship. This means

During the time of Atlantis,

some mediums can see, hear, feel,

members of the Mystery Schools

intuit, embody spiritual beings, or

discovered and developed specific

psychically write messages.

concentration exercises that they found would radically increase and

Another less-discussed form

sharpen their innate psychic abilities.

of mediumship is olfactory

Frederick Lenz

mediumship, where the medium can sense the vibration of environments and people through smell.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU NEED TO DEVELOP MEDIUMSHIP

Although mediums are often the first to come to mind when discussing

Since mediumship mostly concerns

mediumship, there's a consensus

religious believers of various faiths,

in the spiritual community that any

many people who are non-religious

form of sensitivity, premonition, or

or unfamiliar with the topic feel lost

sixth sense is a manifestation of

when dealing with potential signs of

mediumship that can be developed.

mediumship.

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It's essential to note that there are

clear invitation to develop one's

different degrees of mediumship,

mediumship.

where the signs can be more

Subtle Mediumship: Here,

pronounced or subtle. To simplify,

mediumship manifests more

we can categorize the degrees of

gently and can be mistaken for

mediumship into two:

a psychological phenomenon.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDIUMSHIP - SENSITIVITY AND AWARENESS

Mediumship doesn't appear overnight. If it's actively present and emerging, it will likely cause unusual behavioral changes, which can be

Overt Mediumship: This is a clear

termed symptoms of undeveloped

ability that someone has to bridge

or imbalanced mediumship.

the connection between the living and the spirits. It's essentially a

Some examples include:

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in their abilities is inadvertently succumbing to potentially negative energies. These energies can adversely influence the medium's feelings and thoughts. While some of these symptoms are common to other disorders or the stresses of daily life, it's crucial to see if they don't affect your "usual self." Connecting spiritually is beneficial for everyone, and one doesn't need to be a developed medium or religious to do so. To work on spiritual balance and mediumship, one must positively align with the universe, radiate good energies, and be thankful for life. Infusing love and gratitude into daily tasks is an excellent practice for 1. Discomfort around certain

a harmonious energy flow with the

people, even strangers.

spiritual universe and to attract light into one's life.

2. Frequent mood swings. 3. Restlessness and emotional

My great-grandfather, Sam

dissatisfaction. 4. Feelings of emptiness and

Aykroyd, was a dentist in

unexplained anguish.

Kingston, Ontario, and he was

5. Spiritual disturbances, like

also an Edwardian spiritualist

noticing shadows or hearing

researcher who was very

voices.

interested in what was going on

6. Irritability and impatience.

in the invisible world, the survival

7. Persistent negative thoughts.

of the consciousness, precipitated paintings, mediumship, and

The most significant risk for

trans-channeling.

a medium unaware and undeveloped

Dan Aykroyd

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Connect with the Divine: Learn the Art of Angel Meditation

By OMTimes

editation is a form

come to our mind, which, due

of self-awareness.

to our constant movement and

Through it, we

racing thoughts, we don't pause to

manage to quiet

notice. It's about feeling our body,

our body and mind to feel each

observing its functioning, and

moment and observe images that

thus being able to connect with

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oneself, listening to our thoughts and what our body wants to tell us. In meditation, we reduce our mental activity to the minimum possible, allowing the mind to be open for communication with the divine plane. Below, see how to practice angel meditation and connect with these celestial beings. Humans become angels on earth, not in heaven. Paramahansa Yogananda

HOW TO DO ANGEL MEDITATION To calm your mind and enter a meditation process that enhances your contact with angels, we suggest:

At the start, mentally ask for the angels' protection and for them to be

Adapt the environment to favor your

with you during meditation. It's just

meditation and attract the presence

a mental request; you don't need to

of angels. Dim the lights, keep the

speak aloud or keep thinking about

space tidy (as clutter has confused

it since you should empty your mind

energy), and light candles, and

during meditation. Make the request,

incense. Invite the angels to be near

and you'll feel they are drawn to you.

you during meditation. Once you feel the angels are near Sit in a comfortable position to

you and protecting you, focus

keep your spine straight, with

solely on your breathing. Let it flow

folded legs and softly resting feet,

naturally without forcing inhalation

without hurting, and hands resting

or exhalation. Feel the air penetrate

on your thighs.

your lungs, nourish your cells, and OM TIMES | December

leave your body, removing impurities

consciousness and then thank

and calming you. Repeat nine full

the angels for their presence and

breathing cycles (with inhalation and

protection.

exhalation). Open your eyes slowly, start moving When you start believing in

your hands and feet gradually, and

angels, your life becomes

slowly stand up, feeling the positive

much smoother.

effect of meditation on your body

Shirley MacLaine

and mind.

You will know when to stop; you don't

Meditation becomes more enjoyable

need to time it. Your body will alert

and intense each time you practice

you when the angel meditation is

it. You will feel the presence of angels

complete. Gradually, you will regain

stronger, who find a serene and

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trustworthy presence in you. Making

others and can perceive these signs

meditation a regular part of your life

more easily. The five signs described

will bring angels closer to you, and

below are some of the most common

they will increasingly protect you. Try it!

experiences reported by people worldwide.

5 SIGNS THAT YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL IS NEAR YOU

Temperature Changes in the Environment: The way angels vibrate can alter air molecule movement,

Angels are non-physical creatures

slowing them down (making the

that vibrate differently from us.

environment colder) or speeding

Because of this, we can sense their

them up (making it warmer). If the

presence through very subtle signs.

environment changes temperature

Some people are more sensitive than

inexplicably, or you feel a sudden

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chill or warmth, it might be your

around, they say, "I didn't say

angel's presence near you.

anything"? Only you hear your guardian angel calling you.

Your Guardian Angel Calling Your Name: Our guardian

Feeling Accompanied or

angel knows our name, and

Followed: Often, we feel the

when protecting us, they might

calm presence by our side,

mention it, and their voice

accompanying us. When still, their

reaches our ear. You know that

presence calms us, like being near

feeling of, "it seems someone

a loved one. If we move, it feels

called me!" when you ask people

like someone is beside us. This

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feeling isn't accompanied by fear but

Communication Through

great confidence in this company.

Dreams: This is the most common way to sense our guardian angel's

Colored Luminosities: If you see

presence. You wake up feeling

colored light near or around you, don't

lighter and calm, and even if you

be alarmed. When our angels try to

don't remember the dream, the

reach us, they often produce sparks

path to follow or the decision to

of light that alter air vibration, and

be made becomes clearer. We

we feel surrounded by colored light,

feel more confident and sensible

mostly blue or yellow. Don't be afraid;

because our guardian angels

your angel is trying to protect you.

advise us during sleep.

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Homeopathic Proving of Mica ew remedies are tested

are looking for specific effects and

to “prove” in a group, in-

watching out for unwanted reactions

person, or remotely.

or side effects. In homeopathy, we do not have any particular

In traditional medicine, a new drug

expectations: we do not know what

is created to alleviate a specific

the new remedy will do until we try

symptom and then tested to see if it

it. Therefore, each prover needs a

does the job. This means the testers

certain level of self-awareness and

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observes any reaction that is outside

and compare reactions. All those

the norm on the physical, mental,

reactions experienced by the

and emotional levels.

whole or the majority of the group will be part of the “remedy

Each prover takes the remedy for

picture”. For example, if everybody

a period of time, journaling and

in the group experienced

taking note of every physiological

shortness of breath while

or emotional change. This is done

taking the remedy, this remedy

individually, without communicating

will probably be used for that

with the rest of the group, in order to

particular symptom.

avoid any influencing on each other. For this particular proof, a piece of At the end of the proving period,

mica was picked up on the Isle of

the group comes together to share

Skye on July 2nd, 2023.

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The Isle of Skye is the biggest

The reason why I love this place so

island off the west coast of

much is for its remoteness and quiet

Scotland.

and the connection with nature,

The name is from the old Norse

which really gives you a sense of awe

and means “misty island” or “island

and respect because of its savage

of clouds,” you can immediately

beauty.

see why: the sky is often overcast, and the clouds blend with the

This is where you can still see the

mountains, giving it a mysterious

cultural heritage: the Viking and

and almost magical appearance.

Celtic, and even with all the small beautiful churches dotting the island,

The island is mountainous: 60

it is very easy to believe the old

million years ago, the mountains

Norse and Celtic myths about water

were active volcanoes, which is

goddesses, fairies, and so on.

why the geology is so interesting and so full of igneous rocks: fiery

A sense of wonder and magic is

rocks, cooled down molten lava.

everywhere.

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The piece was immersed in tap water

form in thin sheets and have a pearly

because it tasted so pure and clean

luster. Some of the more common

and then preserved in local whisky.

types of this mineral include Fuchsite, Anandite, Muscovite, and Lepidolite.

WHAT IS MICA?

Mica immersion Micas are used in products such as drywalls, paints, and fillers, especially

The immersion was made during the

in parts for automobiles, roofing,

full moon on the 4th of July. The piece

shingles, and electronics. The mineral

of mica was immersed in distilled

is used in cosmetics and food9 to add

water, placed in a glass container,

"shimmer" or "frost."

and exposed outside to the sun and moonlight for 48 hours.

“Mica” is derived from the Latin word micare, which means “shine.”

The elixir was then mixed with

This name was given to this group

Scottish whisky as a preservative and

of minerals because they typically

bottled.

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• Restlessness, difficulty falling

The elixir was then taken to

asleep but also tiredness

Freeman's pharmacy to potentise to

• One prover reported increased

30c.

thirst and decreased appetite

The proving was done with six provers for one week, starting on

Mental symptoms:

August 28th.

• More focus and energy Physical symptoms:

• Lack of focus and motivation, sluggishness

• Hay fever symptoms, mostly right side: right eye watering,

• Apathy, could not do any work

itchy, swollen; headache, runny Dreams:

nose, clear • Crackling noise in the right ear

• Visiting foreign countries

• One prover found the foot joint

• Death announced

pain she had been suffering

• People f rom one’s past

from eased significantly

•

• Itchiness all over the body

Conclusions: OM TIMES | December

This remedy seems to have an

With over ten years of

affinity with the eyes, particularly

experience, she treats individuals

the right eye and right side

and families, with a special

physical symptoms. It could be a

interest in helping children with

good remedy to add to remedies

conditions like autism, ADHD

used for hay fever and similar

and PANS.

symptoms. Her passion for gemstones From the mental/emotional point

resulted in the publication of

of view, there seems to be a polarity

Gifts from the Earth, about

between restlessness, more energy,

homeopathic crystal remedies.

and complete prostration from lack of energy.

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an international homeopath,

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teacher and author based in UK.

Evolutionary Homeopathy

OM TIMES | December

Using your Intuition to Notice Opportunities

By Paul Fenton-Smith

sychologist Selena was

own inner work while not taking

exhausted from constantly

sufficient time to replenish herself. As

working with clients,

she approached her 50th birthday she

without focussing on her

booked a clairvoyant reading to see if

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it was time to give up her practice and

sweetest years are still ahead of you.”

find a simpler life.

She pondered this for a moment, releasing a long sigh. Leaning back

“I imagined I’d be happily married by

into her chair, she glanced around the

now but instead; I’ve been single for

room, as though she’d just arrived.

the past nine years. I feel invisible,”

This was a brief pause after decades of

she uttered wearily. Sensing that

relentless searching. Her expression

feeling unseen by others was more

softened and she seemed relaxed for

than a recent experience for Selena,

the first time in the session. Years of

I clairvoyantly scanned back through

forging ahead while attempting to

her childhood to see images of

put the past behind her, Selena had

parents who were so self-absorbed

been running on fumes, yet unable to

that they made her feel inconspicuous

pause, for fear of losing momentum.

and undervalued. They often left her alone in her room to amuse

My brief reminder that she had

herself all evening while they lavishly

changed and evolved over the years

entertained guests, downstairs. From

seemed to give her permission

her late teens, Selena sought help for

to rest, if only for a brief moment.

self-esteem issues, continuing her

She had done the work through

self-development for 30 years. It was

education, building a career and

important for me to look ahead, to

self-development. I was reading for

identify her opportunities.

her on a day when the skies seemed menacing but sometimes, towards

“They tell me that you’ve worked on

the end of a prolonged period of

yourself steadily over the years and

endurance, there are dark moments of

that this effort has not been wasted,”

doubt that personal goals will ever be

I said. “Unfortunately, you had to

within reach. It’s as though the darkest

undo some of the tangled knots

hour is right before dawn.

your parents tied you in before you could catch up. You’re almost there

I wanted to encourage Selena to

now.” Intuitively looking ahead, I saw

complete the self-development

a loving partner for her. “It’s like you’ve

work she had begun. Occasionally,

been constructing a cake and during

when someone is part-way through

your final decades you’ll ice it. Your

a healing process, it’s not possible

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to clearly see the path ahead. It’s as

her circumstances have gradually

though so much focus has been on

changed and that life is already

the past that people forget to look

providing emotional sustenance if she

forward to the goals that initially

is prepared to accept it.

motivated self-transformation. I described an introverted man ahead

In meditation recently, my higher-

as a partner for her who, like Selena,

self suggested that I take time every

was self-sufficient, kind and generous.

day to notice possibilities I usually

I reminded her to complete her inner

overlook. I began by asking myself,

work before searching for this man

“What is the opportunity for me in this

so that they’d both be ready for a

situation?” When calm and relaxed, it’s

loving partnership when they met.

easier to see promise but when tired

By refocussing Selena on her own

or stressed, noticing potential requires

goals while describing a life partner

effort, persistence and detachment.

ahead, it allowed her to prepare for

It’s sometimes difficult to be objective

a valuable approaching opportunity.

and avoid the trap of simply choosing

This required her to notice how

habitual options.

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I overlooked dozens of opportunities

When sailing through a storm at sea,

every month and realised that perhaps

it’s important to focus on a lighthouse

other individuals did as well. I began

and not just the storm.

designing a clairvoyant reading to identify the energy or burdens that

A specific reading examines an

many of us carry that obscure vision

individual’s current beliefs. It

of surrounding possibilities. When

explores past incidents that have

potential is hidden, we are less likely to

influenced the person’s ability to see

pursue it. Although seeing promising

possibilities when faced with difficult

results isn’t a guarantee of success, it’s

or frustrating situations. Prospects

an important preliminary step towards

often don’t arrive with well-lit neon

achieving personal goals. Glimpsing

signs declaring Opportunity ahead.

an outcome is essential when setting

Instead, it is vital to deliberately look

personal goals. Imagining the joy of

beyond obstacles to see camouflaged

finally accomplishing an objective

possibilities. At first glimpse, many

can be a motivating force, especially

paths to success appear as hard work,

when faced with obstacles or delays.

drudgery or risky ventures.

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I began re-shaping my own beliefs

conversations, meetings and

by daily asking myself, “What is

incidents, I can identify possibilities

the opportunity in this situation?”

ordinarily overlooked. If I notice

Being stuck behind a slow driver

even 10 per cent more options each

might actually preserve the points

month, I’m more prosperous than

on my driver’s licence or save my

I was the previous month.

life if there’s a hazard ahead. The awareness reduces my urgency

When I can’t find an opportunity in

to overtake the vehicle ahead.

a frustrating situation, I meditate.

Consequently, I feel more relaxed as

Asking my higher-self with a still

a result.

mind, enables me to trace the thread of events and reveal a greater image

Even setbacks can contain positive

of the fabric of life. This provides a

options. Before falling asleep after

clearer vision of deeper purpose in

a busy day, I review the day while

current circumstances. With the

searching for missed opportunities.

bigger picture in mind, it becomes

By listening, noticing and reviewing

easier not to sweat the small stuff.

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In 1988, after working for several

Without a word to anyone, during

months in a psychic centre in London,

my lunch break, I walked around

I quietly decided it was time to return

the cobbled lanes of Chinatown in

home to Australia. I had worked 60

London’s West End and found a travel

hours per week for around 1/3 of

agent. I ventured in to book a one-way

my usual income, as the boss kept

flight home to Sydney.

60% of all fees. Each week without fail, he attempted to underpay me,

I asked the agent to book it as

despite the fact that I diligently

I retrieved my credit card from my

recorded all of my appointments in

backpack. This rarely used card had

a small diary. Readers worked from

a zero balance on it before I left

flimsy booths with dusty, threadbare

Sydney, to which I had added $2,000

carpet that had never seen a vacuum

for the fare home. I knew that it was

cleaner. Practitioners sat within

a safe card to use. To my surprise,

1.5 metres of each other, ensuring

the agent had an issue with the

everyone in the room heard all

card when phoning for payment

predictions.

authorization. After the phone OM TIMES | December

call, she explained that she’d been

available to allow me to buy a ticket.

told that the card was stolen and

Gradually, my mind cleared and I

was under instructions to cut it up

realized it was best not to fight with

immediately. I was still in shock when

the business owner on any level, as

I returned to my desk empty-handed

he liked to win and had less to lose

and demoralized. Arriving back at

than I did. He was also a competent

the center, my boss glanced up and

psychic. When I calmed down a few

smiled triumphantly, asking “How was

days later, I realized that I needed to

lunch?” He wasn’t ready to let me go,

meditate and request that another

so he had energetically intervened to

experienced psychic arrive at the

ensure I didn’t purchase a ticket.

center, needing a job. I also had to save as quickly as possible to

Initially, I was furious and frightened.

purchase a flight home – in cash.

How had he known what I had

Several weeks later, my boss and

planned? How had he interfered

his wife departed for a three-week

with my free will? I was a long way

holiday in Spain. A temporary

from home and my only other credit

replacement reader, Christine took

card didn’t have sufficient funds

their place at the centre. We quickly

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became friends as she didn’t share

to study with Christine nor been

the owner’s agenda. Just before the

inspired to write a book about our

boss returned, a man appeared in

spiritual experiences in the UK and

our doorway, asking if there were

Greece. Initially, I assumed that the

any vacant positions. Christine took

opportunity was for me to request

his details and passed them on to

my replacement but actually, it was

the owner. After he was interviewed,

to wait long enough to find the

I finally bought a ticket home.

teacher I had unknowingly traveled to Europe to meet. Several years after

Christine was a powerful channel

returning to Australia, I realized that

and an excellent teacher. Our three

what initially seemed like bullying

weeks together were amazing and

and unfairness in my UK workplace

the highlight of my visit. I returned

was actually a carefully concealed

a few years later to study with her

opportunity. I eventually became

for six months. Reviewing this chain

grateful for the delay.

of events, I realized that if my boss hadn’t delayed me leaving London,

I’d never have returned to the UK

Republished with permission.

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We grow as individuals as we face challenges and overcome life’s obstacles. This section is dedicated to helping you chart your course

Personal Growth & Development

Chasing Jesus and Finding a Christmas Tale

By Paul Perry

he photograph that runs

of a mysterious spray of light coming

with this column has been

down from the heavens directly

declared an official vision

over the church of St. Mark in Assiut,

by bishops of the Coptic

a Nile River town about 250 miles

Orthodox Church of Egypt. It consists

south of Cairo.

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Egyptian legend say that it was near this spot that an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him King Herod had died. From here the Holy Family began the return trip to Israel that would end its five year exile in Egypt, which Egyptian or “Coptic” Christians believe began when the Holy Family crossed the border from Israel to get away from King Herod who wanted to kill the baby Jesus. There are a few chapters in the book of Matthew about the Holy Family fleeing the wrath of King Herod, but nothing written in the bible about what the Holy Family did nor what they learned on their flight to Egypt. But Egyptian Christians and Muslims have collected stories over the centuries and assembled a Holy

thousands of people have seen them,

Family Trail in their country, which

and many Egyptians have captured

includes 33 sites venerated by the

them on film. Many still have

Coptic Orthodox Church.

claimed to be healed of illness or conditions by this magical light. And

The church being bathed in light

in fact, a medical study conducted

in this photo is in Assuit, the 33rd

by Christian and Muslim medical

site on the trail. Like many of the

doctors did indeed find many people

others it has been associated with

to be cured of afflictions by the lights

miracles since it was built more than

that quite literally explode over the

200 years ago. Lights have been

church f rom a spot in the sky in the

the miracle here. Off and on for two

year 2000 (see video of this vision at:

centuries lights have appeared to

https://vimeo.com/243488739

come down from the sky directly

or http://glimpsesofeternity.com/

over the church steeple. Tens of

films-videos/

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The photo on this page is the first

The voyage took two months and

one ever taken of these lights by a

stretched from the border with Israel

Westerner. For some bizarre reason,

across the Sinai Desert, through the

these and other similar visions of

Nile Delta and then down into “Fundy

light are little known in the West.

Land,” an area still haunted by ISIS

A short article or two may appear

and other radical fundamentalists. My

in a Western newspaper, but

search for evidence of Jesus stretched

happenings like this are not usually

for weeks but it didn’t take long to

the stuff of Western news coverage.

realize that there was no material proof of Jesus to be found on the Holy

I had just completed a voyage of the

Family Trail. Only stunning sites and

Holy Family Trail when I took this

moving and miraculous stories.

photo, a voyage that started only a month after the terrorist events of

Yet, although the sites were awe-

September 11, 2001.

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deeply moving, but I couldn’t help

the stone temples of the Nile

but ask the question, How many of

when I became obsessed with

the stories of Jesus in Egypt are real?

documenting the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt. It represented a

And then the photo opportunity of

significant period in the life of

the vision presented itself at a point

the world’s most influential man.

when it could be taken as an answer

And although there was nothing

to my question. But what kind of

written in the bible about the time

answer? I wondered. What does all

he spent in Egypt, I knew from my

this mean, if anything at all?

dealings with the people of this region that there were many stories

My search for Jesus in Egypt

in circulation about historical

started several years before taking

figures that had never been written

this photo. I was in Egypt working

down or were written in documents

on a documentary film about

not included in the Bible. OM TIMES | December

Shortly after 9/11, I went to Egypt to

pharaonic temple, supposedly because

begin research for a book Jesus in

Jesus had cursed that part of town for

Egypt (http://glimpsesofeternity.com/

worshipping idols. Was myth so strong

books/) which explores this mystery

that people had been afraid to build

period in his amazing life. I found a lot

there for 2000 years?

and was not disappointed with what I found. Each of the 33 sites posed

I asked these question and more

questions that seemed unanswerable

of religious leaders, scholars and

so many centuries after the child Jesus

the man on the street and received

and his family had passed through.

a variety of answers. It was clear

For example, a field of fallen stone

that they too had pondered these

idols surrounds a first century well in

very questions about the validity of

the Delta town of Tell Basta, serving

the sites in their midst and were as

as the source for ancient stories that

uncertain about the answers as I was.

claim Jesus had created the well and destroyed the idols. Was that possible?

Finally I had a chance to ask the

The center of a town called al-Qussia

highest authority. At the monastery

was empty except for a collapsed

of Deir Muharraq, I was given the rare

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opportunity to visit the altar stone Copts believe was used as a hard bed by Jesus for six months while the Holy Family lived in a tiny desert house. For Egyptian Christians, this altar stone is the holiest spot in Egypt. They consider this carved stone to be the “altar to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt” referred to in the Old Testament book of Isaiah. The monk who accompanied me to the stone said I could touch it only if I prayed for something I truly wanted. “No one is ever refused what they ask for at this altar,” he declared, seriously. Perplexed by the photo, I showed it My pragmatic translator said I should

to two bishops and asked them what

pray for a best seller, but I thought

it meant. Both agreed that it was

of something I wanted even more.

meant to be a personal message to

I wanted a sign from God that would

a question I had asked God. I tried to

answer the questions I had about

take the experience apart in the way

the Holy Family trail. I stood silent for

of Western science, but a Bishop told

a moment while I formed the prayer

me I would ruin it if I chose to dissect

into a simple question: Is there truth

it. “Receive it in the way that you feel

in the Holy Family trail or is it all just

it,” he said. “Thinking too much will

folklore? I tought it and then let it go

tear it apart with thought.”

like a dove. I turned off my intellect and let my The next night at the church of St.

heart be my guide. The historic Jesus

Mark in Assiut, my camera captured

had eluded me, but the effects of his

a digital photograph of the vision.

brief presence in this country were

I became the first westerner to

everywhere. I had seen the light, and

photograph the vision of light.

that was enough.

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Unsetting Your Mindset UNLEASHING THE POWER WITHIN: BREAKING FREE FROM NEGATIVE MINDSETS

By Royce Amy Morales

o you have pessimistic

life, behavior, and attitude in ways

thoughts, negative

you may not realize.

judgments, spontaneous Like being stuck in a tedious

anger, sarcasm, or

inappropriate laughter that randomly

template, these responses result from

pops in? These out-of-control

subconscious inner programming

reactions are cues that you are in

that has become your mindset. You

a triggered state that influences your

anticipate the next shoe to drop, or

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maybe toss it before it drops, even

Fear-based consciousness allowed

when things are going well.

me to understand that those thoughts are always mirrors,

When I began teaching my spiritually

exploring the deep recesses of

based inner development courses,

my program, exposing something

a spotlight turned on, exposing a slew

I'may be in denial about myself.

of my own negative thoughts. I never realized how judgmental I was;

This became evident one

defeatist attitudes dictated every

afternoon as I rode down a very

move; cynicism was my M.O.

long escalator. Noticing someone going up the opposite direction,

Expecting the worst to happen

a litany of thoughts recited,

allowed it to manifest, constantly

criticizing her size, her outfit, and

proving I was right.

the color of her hair. Everything OM TIMES | December

about this stranger was passed

judgments, disapproval, invalidation,

judgment on.

annoyance, hopelessness, and anger. Reflection helped alleviate the pull

Reaching my destined floor,

of these triggers, but I needed to

I paused, did a quick inner scan,

dig deeper to find their origins to

and recognized that I had the same

dissipate their hold.

(hidden) thoughts about myself. This woman was an extreme mirror,

WHAT'S A MINDSET?

magnifying my suppressed inner judgments. My realization made me

Mindset is your way of thinking, the

want to run up the escalator and

context in which you hold things.

thank her for the wake-up call!

It's the lens you look at yourself, the world, and life. It determines how

From that moment on, the curtain

you perceive, interpret, and approach

I had been hiding behind swung wide.

things. It dictates how you handle

Life became a process of observing

situations, sort out what's going on,

my mindset, especially when noticing

and what you should do about it.

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A simplistic way to understand it is

fulfilling prophecy is what shows up,

that if your mindset is positive, you

no matter what tactics you apply

see things positively; if it's negative,

or how you struggle. Ultimately, it

that's how everything appears.

reveals your willingness to be open to change and personal evolution.

With a negative mindset, you read the news, and your focus is drawn to how bleak and depressing things

WHERE MINDSET ORIGINATES

are. If it's positive, you see possibility, opportunity, and even gifts in these

The foundation of your mindset

reports.

stems from your primitive, fear-based consciousness that's hardwired

Most importantly, mindset defines

to make sure you survive. Before

how you see yourself. It determines

developing your logical mind (around

self-confidence, self-esteem, energy

the age of three), traumatic incidents

level, and happiness. If your mindset

program your beliefs about yourself,

lives in doom and gloom, that self-

others, and life. The thoughts you had

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when you experienced or caused pain

The list can be quite long.

or loss were decided as Truth, and, from then on, they ran your life from

Those thoughts became your

a subconscious place.

programming, stored in your subconscious mind as your reality.

Let's say you're three years old,

They start controlling you in various

playing catch outside with Mom.

ways, especially when something

You threw the ball extra hard and

happens that even vaguely reminds

accidentally hit her car, breaking

you of that incident.

the windshield. Angrily, she calls you stupid and storms inside. Right then,

Years later, you find yourself at a

you make decisions: "I'm stupid; I'm

baseball game and can't shake the

clumsy; I cause women to get upset;

illogical thought that something bad

Mom doesn't love me; playing ends

is going to happen. You feel stupid,

up being destructive; I don't deserve

upset, clumsy and want to hide for no

to have fun."

reason. You have an overwhelming OM TIMES | December

urge to call your Mom to make sure she's okay. After the game, you walk to your car and feel relieved that nothing happened to it. All of this goes on subconsciously since you probably don't remember that three-year-old's experience, no less the decisions formulated from it.

UNSETTING MINDSET Self-awareness empowers you to recognize your mindset. You can open up an inner dialogue by noticing judgmental thoughts, anger, irritability and negative attitudes. Ask yourself: Is this thought true,

inner discovery work. False beliefs can

or is it from something I believe is

be transcended.

true for some subconscious reason? Is this thought/emotion reflecting

And that can shift everything,

a programmed belief I bought

especially your mindset.

into? Is it showing me a mirror of something about myself that I don't want to admit?

MINDFUL MINDSET EXERCISE

Admittedly, a fixed mindset is

The concept of mindfulness has

stubborn and takes digging to

entered the mainstream, even used

completely shift, even when life

in certain therapy types. But what is

repeatedly shows these notions as

it exactly?

faulty. However, its power can diminish with a desire to change, radical self-

Mindfulness means focusing your

honesty, applied mindfulness, and

awareness on the present moment

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while acknowledging and accepting

Here's a simple way to start your

your emotions, thoughts, and bodily

mindfulness practice:

sensations without judgment. Meditation, yoga, relaxation, exercise,

1. Find a quiet space in your home

and specific techniques to enhance it

or outdoors where you can sit

are helpful.

comfortably for about 10 to 20 minutes without being disturbed.

There must be a desire to start

Put your cell phone and other

shifting that stubborn mindset,

electronic devices away.

intention, and commitment to

2. Allow yourself to breathe slowly and deeply, relaxing with each

observe with awareness.

exhale. As I always tell my students, it's hard

3. Imagine that each time you

to do things mindlessly when you are

exhale, your breath turns into

aware.

a white light surrounding you. OM TIMES | December

Visualize it expanding like a balloon with each exhale. This positive energy allows you to feel safe, supported, and expanded. It also helps connect you with your inner wisdom. 4. As you breathe, notice if you are feeling distracted, tense, bored, or fearful. Acknowledge those feelings. By not resisting or judging them, they can dissipate. 5. As you relax further, ask for awareness of anything you need to focus on. Perhaps there's a problem that needs to be resolved, a situation that needs to be looked at in a deeper

to doing so, trusting that you will be

way, a person you need to

supported in amazing ways.

reconnect with, a fear you've been

9. When you feel complete, allow

suppressing, a question that needs

yourself to slowly feel grounded by

answering, a choice to make;

envisioning that expanded energy

a direction to go in life.

balloon slowly deflating as you

6. Trusting whatever direction comes to mind, ask to receive whatever

come back. Take your time, and when you feel ready, open your eyes.

you need to know. You might see images, memories, symbolism,

Know that mindfulness and shifting

or a sense of guidance from your

your mindset is like exercising a

Higher Consciousness.

muscle. Results don't always show up

7. Sit quietly, absorbing this

immediately but stick with it. Your

information until nothing more

life is worth it.

comes to mind. 8. Based on what you got in touch

(To go deeper and get to the origins

with, see if you need to take some

of negative programming, reach out

action in the Real World. Commit

to Royce.)

OM TIMES | December

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