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Table of contents Farrell: A New 32 Steve Universal Dream Universal Teachings of 68 The Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov

The Therapeutic Power of Dance in Recovery

Science Behind Deeksha: 80 The How Energy Transfer Can Enhance Your Spiritual Awakening

Transformative Power of 86 The Mediumship in Grief

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Shui for Deeper Connections and Meaningful Relationships

the Extraordinary: 102 Embracing A Guide to Parenting Children with Past Life Memories

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Spiritual Evolution 120 Embracing through Sexual Energy Hidden Gift of 132 The Claircognizance: Discovering the Power of Clear Knowing

138 Do Brains communicate? But How? 150 Transform Your Emotions with Feng Shui: A Guide to Healing Negative Feelings

158 Connecting with Van Gogh’s Soul

164 Book Spotlight - A New Universal Dream

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Embracing Oneness: The Path to a Kinder, More Compassionate World

Embracing Oneness means recognizing that every action we take impacts the world around us. Our perspective shifts when we understand that we are not isolated but part of a larger whole. We start to see others not as strangers but as extensions of ourselves, deserving of the same love and respect we wish for ourselves. This shift in perspective fosters empathy, kindness, and a deep sense of responsibility for the welfare of others and our planet.

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In a world often divided by differences, the dream of a kinder and more compassionate society can sometimes feel like a distant utopia. Yet, the concept of Oneness, an ancient wisdom echoed across various cultures and spiritual traditions, offers a beacon of hope and a roadmap to this aspirational world. At its core, Oneness is the recognition of our inherent interconnectedness with all of existence – a realization that can transform our worldviews and actions toward greater kindness and compassion. Oneness is not a new concept; it is a timeless truth that has been the cornerstone of many spiritual and philosophical teachings. It is the understanding that everything in the universe is interconnected and interdependent and that we are all part of the same fabric of existence at a fundamental level. This principle challenges the illusion of separation – the root cause of much of the world's strife and suffering.

Oneness can be transformative when applied to various aspects of society. In politics, it can lead to more inclusive and fair policies, recognizing the dignity and rights of every individual. In economics, it can inspire sustainable practices that honor the Earth and future generations. Education can encourage the cultivation of empathy and global citizenship among young minds. The journey towards a kinder world begins with individual transformation. It starts with introspection and the willingness to acknowledge our biases and prejudices. Personal practices like mindfulness, meditation, and compassionate communication can help nurture awareness of Oneness. However, individual efforts alone are not enough. Collective action is vital in restructuring societal norms and institutions to reflect these values. The path to embracing Oneness is not without challenges. It requires confronting deeply ingrained beliefs and societal structures perpetuating division and inequality. However, these challenges also present opportunities for personal and collective growth and evolution.

As we stand at the crossroads of our collective future, the dream of a benevolent, more gentle, and equanimous world is not just a fanciful wish but a necessary goal for survival and flourishing. Embracing Oneness offers a way to realize this dream. It invites us to look beyond our superficial differences and to act from a place of deep interconnectedness. In doing so, we enrich our lives and contribute to creating a more equitable, peaceful, and loving world – a world where kindness and compassion are not just ideals but lived realities. Our Cover this month is Steve Farrell, one of the leading forces behind Humanity's Team with his new book: "A New Universal Dream." We invite you to explore more about him in his exciting interview and excerpt in OMTimes Magazine.

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s the Reverend Michael Beckwith, author, Founder, and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center, commented in an endorsement for Steve’s new book, A New Universal Dream,

“Steve Farrell’s uplifting, empowering, and transcendent journey from Silicon Valley titan to ultimately embracing a life of true success by answering his soul's call will inspire you to heed your own soul’s calling and to trust that the path ahead is one of personal expansion, transformation, and guaranteed success.” We couldn’t agree more with Rev. Beckwith! Steve’s deep commitment has enlivened and inspired millions all over the world with the programs offered by Humanity’s Team, the # 1 global nonprofit in transformational education.

A STORY OF SERVICE & TRANSFORMATION

Before joining Humanity’s Team, he cofounded and led two highly successful Silicon Valley companies. When Steve felt called to play an active role in spreading the truth of Oneness, he left the boardrooms and San Francisco behind, moved to Colorado with his family, and started Humanity’s Team with New York Times bestselling author Neale Donald Walsch. OMTIMES MAGAZINE

When Humanity’s Team shifted to include transformative online education, Steve began working with and developing Masterclasses and other programs with some of the most respected and well-known visionaries in the world, from New York Times bestselling authors, scientists, and doctors, to energy pioneers, mediums, and spiritual teachers. Steve has worked side-by-side with physicist Nassim Haramein and scientist Gregg Braden, exploring the deep truths of humanity's origins; investigated the future of technology, consciousness, and evolution with Bruce H. Lipton, PhD., and acclaimed researcher Lynne McTaggart, interviewed Near Death Experiencers such as Harvardtrained neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, world-renowned psychics and mediums like Suzanne Giesemann, and pondered the world’s soul with global spiritual leaders like Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, cosmologist Dr. Jude Currivan, and legendary futurist Barbara Marx Hubbard.

No longer living the traditional American Dream, Steve now describes his reality as a supraconsciousness that embraces the Divine and all sentient life—a Universal Dream. Through this supraconsciousness, he recognizes that we are spiritual beings living in a vibrational reality that extends beyond the physical, exterior world. It is his mission to share this foundational truth with others and provide them with the tools to practice it every day of their lives.

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OMTimes: What inspired you to leave Silicon Valley when everything was going so well, and how did your consciousness change when you realized there was more to life than the segmented, money-driven world you were a part of?

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Steve Farrell: When I started my first business in 1990 in Silicon Valley, it was known as the Valley of the American Dream. I was in the right place at the right time to experience the many perks of living a financially rich way of life. But I began to see how the American Dream ethos of individual prosperity and success was for the few, not the many. I felt called to bring about a different world, one focused on the benefit and wellbeing of the collective. When I was leading my two companies in Silicon Valley, I realized little was happening there that was truly helping humanity to evolve or create a better world and that the pursuit of wealth was an addiction that only created more wealth disparity worldwide.

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This led me to sell the companies and leave Silicon Valley for Colorado, where Neale Donald Walsch and I created Humanity’s Team, and for the past 20 years, everything we’ve done has been focused on helping transformational leaders share their wisdom, teachings, and healing techniques with the world.

“Living consciously means answering our soul’s calling...” Steve Farrell

The creation of Humanity’s Team was the beginning of my personal awakening — the moment my mindset shifted and I became open to the reality of our interconnectedness and our existence beyond the physical world. It has now been scientifically proven that we live in a vibrational universe, which has many implications. For one, as spiritual beings having physical experiences, we are singular parts of a unified field that is also composed not only of nature but the entirety of the Universe. With this knowledge, I now understand the world — and, therefore, myself — as an expression of this Oneness, of Divinity, of Love.

OMTimes: How can we as individuals prepare for a more expanded consciousness?

Steve Farrell: As points of presence in this unified field, we have to attend to our energetic and physical well-being. Each person must be responsible for maintaining their own high vibration. When we raise our vibration, our health and wellbeing soar, and we nourish our emotional selves. We will feel lighter, happier, and more at ease. Whereas, when we are experiencing a lower vibration, we will feel heavy, dark, and confused. I encourage people to engage in activities daily that can raise their vibration.

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OM Times: What can people do to raise their vibration?

Steve Farrell: Through living consciously, everyone can tune in to the frequency of the Universe, which instantly raises their vibration. Living consciously means answering our soul’s calling and operating from a state of flow. It requires daily intentional practice of being aware of what you are carrying around with you throughout the day and how that affects not only you, but also the people and things you encounter. There are many holistic ways to raise our vibration. For example, eating healthy, highvibration foods like fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of water, sleeping well, and engaging in intentional and metaphysical processes. Energy work, such as sound healing, breathwork, and meditation, can also be used to lift us to elevated places throughout the day.

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Experiment and find what works best for you, and once you do, you’ll immediately begin experiencing greater personal power, clarity, peace, love, and joy. And when you live in a higher vibrational state, you are aligned with the flow of the Universe. It’s like being on a raft that floats above the physical world’s conditions and noise. In this expanded consciousness, you’ll still experience challenges such as a family member facing personal crises, or disagreements in your work environment, but that rough water won’t capsize your raft. Instead of succumbing to the erratic waves of good and bad, by focusing on living consciously, I now live from the wisdom center of my soul and approach the challenges that arise in my life from a state of harmony and equilibrium rather than stress and fear. When you recognize yourself as a vibrational being and begin to live life differently through that lens, you realize that maintaining a high vibration and flow is essential to experiencing joy and prosperity. From that perspective, there are no victims or villains; there is only life, and as corporeal beings, we must attend to our energetic bodies as much as our physical ones to live healthy, happy lives. The invitation to do so is extended to all; we only have to choose to accept and pursue it. OM Times: What does it mean to “Igniting Human Potential”?

Steve Farrell: Human potential doesn’t mean creating power, fame, or fortune during our physical lifetime; it’s about attuning to the Oneness of all things and aligning with our deeper purpose to create meaning in our lives from moment to moment. Modern science has affirmed that everyone and everything in the Universe is made of intimately connected and interdependent energy. The nature of this connection gives us access to the power of the entire Universe, which means there’s no limit to what we can accomplish and become as we continue to evolve and learn more about ourselves and the Cosmos. When we step into this connection and our true power, we instinctively act to protect and serve life itself, which provides us with a sense of belonging, and where serving the larger whole feels natural and life-affirming, making the possibility for evolutionary leaps in consciousness more likely and more frequent.

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OMTimes: What are the different levels of consciousness? What is living in supra consciousness like, and how do you know you are experiencing it?

You’ll know you’ve reached supraconsciousness when you no longer understand other people as separate beings. Instead, you’ll recognize them as points of Presence.

Steve Farrell: There are four levels of consciousness: subconscious, conscious, superconscious, and supraconscious. Each level has its own unique and powerful role when it comes to omnipresence or connection, omniscience or wisdom, omnipotence or power. To live in supraconsciousness, we must surrender our Little Self. The Little Self can be understood as a state of being that is less self-aware and more focused on self-relevant goals. Living in the supraconsciousness for the benefit of all of life around us requires that we become aware of and live as our Big Self —the you who is interconnected with others, to the Earth, to the whole Universe, to our Source/God/the Divine, and that shares the desire to serve life in all its myriad forms. When we live in a very pure, intentional way and elevate the collective good above our personal good, we experience an extraordinary level of omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence. While living in this Oneness, we can receive guidance on what we should focus on next, resources to support our work, and witness miracles such as obstacles disappearing from our paths, the right office becoming available, and the right team offering support. We can refer to 2,000 years ago, to the work of Jesus of Nazareth, for an example of the highest level of supraconsciousness in action. Buddha achieved a very high level of consciousness as well. FEBRUARY 2024 | OMTIMES OMTIMES MAGAZINE

Everything in the Universe — 8 billion faces, the Earth, and animal and plant life — is all part of the Presence that surrounds us. Together, we are on a sacred journey to evolve into our higher selves, into more loving beings, and when you live this way, your heart is open. Don’t worry about being perfect at this. None of us are! Simply focus on being your best. OMTimes: What is the leading edge of science saying about a spiritual, energetic, vibrational universe?

Steve Farrell: Many scientists, including Nassim Haramein, Jude Currivan, Bruce H. Lipton, Gregg Braden, and Dr. Larry Dossey, now agree wholeheartedly with mediums and those who’ve had near-death experiences, that the Universe has a spiritual, energetic, vibrational nature.

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“When we live in a very pure, intentional way and elevate the collective good above our personal good, we experience an extraordinary level of omniscience, and omnipresence, omnipotence. “ Steve Farrell

This same wisdom goes all the way back to Plato and Hippocrates in approximately 450 BCE. Energy work is now playing a larger role even in the mainstream understanding of our physical health. Society is embracing the idea that all that we eat, wear, listen to, think, say, and do affects our health. If we are going to have healthy lives, it is becoming increasingly clear that we have to maintain a high vibration to create joy in our own lives and inject healing energy into the collective consciousness. When our vibration reaches a high enough frequency, we become healers and alchemists. Science now affirms the nonphysical realm’s existence. In October 2022, the Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to three researchers studying quantum entanglement. This is the phenomenon of two or more particles deeply affecting each other even when there is no observable physical connection.

OMTimes: What do you mean when you say we are living in a “Galileo moment”?

Steve Farrell: In the 1600s, against hundreds of years of common perception and religious dogma, Galileo bravely defended his belief that the Earth rotated daily and revolved around the sun, and was not the center of the Universe, and he eventually persevered and changed the world forever. He was forced to recant his public statements or face death for heresy, but it was too late. Eventually, so many other astronomers confirmed his findings that the Catholic Church altered their interpretation of scripture to accommodate this inconvenient truth. Today, the inconvenient truth is the urgent need to move our separated physical self out of the center of the Universe and for humanity to change its course and accept our nature as spiritual, energetic beings that are part of a universal consciousness inhabiting physical bodies and evolving to live more consciously. And just as Galileo advocated for what was right and true, it is our moment to embody this foundational truth to create a sustainable and flourishing planet for ourselves, our children, and future generations.

OM Times: What about the Matrix theory of life? Do you feel like you were living in the Matrix when you were working in Silicon Valley?

Steve Farrell: While life in Silicon Valley may well have resembled a sciencefiction movie depiction of life in a simulated world, I don’t believe that our lives and the world we see around us are a simulated reality. In fact, I think they are very real and very sacred. But I do believe our reality is simulated to the extent that we are the creators and shapers of that reality. Where your attention goes, energy flows, so as observers of life, we have immense power to affect and influence what we observe. FEBRUARY 2024 | OMTIMES

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Many people might think my life in Silicon Valley was ideal, but by living in separation from others, we are out of alignment with our true nature. Once we realize we are all interconnected, the focus on material things and financial gain falls away. There’s a Rumi quote, “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop,” and it means we have the same attributes as our Source. We will understand this deeply, realizing that we are powerful creators, and we will focus on serving Life first. Why? Because all parts of life naturally serve life. People of all ages will break the chains holding them to old ways of living based on Darwinism in a dog-eat-dog society and instead practice new ways

of being, embrace inner transformation, and move into supportive, collaborative and interdependent ways of living. If existence is a matrix and we are the creators, imagine the joyful, innovative, synergistic, sustainable, and flourishing reality we can experience on Earth right now. When we operate from Spiritguided Oneness, we become a profoundly inspired force for good. OM Times: How can people like you and me make a difference in the world at this critical time?

Steve Farrell: The challenges in our world are mounting, from isolation, anxiety, and depression to devastating climate change, dangerous weather patterns, escalating war, and social and political unrest.

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Although things are getting worse on many fronts, learning and applying the tools to live consciously, honoring the unity and Oneness in the Universe at every level, and embodying this knowledge, both individually and collectively, is the solution. It’s not yet being talked about in the media, discussed by government and corporate think tanks, or even shared much in the public square or on social media, but this will change, and we believe change will come very soon. The remedy to the world’s problems is available to us right here, right now. It is to live consciously. Many are already doing this, and according to statistics experts, we only need about 10 percent of the population moving through the world.

In this way we create a tipping point that inspires dramatic positive global change. When you live consciously, you experience being part of something sacred and larger than yourself. You also endeavor to create a more fulfilling life for yourself and everyone on the planet, generating momentum toward manifesting a flourishing world for future generations. We believe many among us will unite to create this whole new way of living on Earth. OMTimes: Tell me a little about Humanity’s Team and its mission.

Steve Farrell: Humanity’s Team is a global non-profit organization founded by Neale Donald Walsch and myself in June 2003. I stepped into the role of Worldwide Executive Director of the organization shortly thereafter. Our mission is to help people throughout the world awaken to the interconnectedness—or Oneness—of everything in the Universe so they can embody that awareness in every aspect of their lives.

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Everything we do and provide as an organization—our mission, our “Changing Humanity’s Future” Initiative, our free programs, our Masterclasses, our revolutionary streaming platform HumanityStream+, the Global Oneness Summit, our free resources, social media, conscious social network, and community participation—is for a singular purpose: to support people on their conscious journey so that together we can create a sustainable Earth that will flourish at every level of life. Our current primary focus is to establish conscious living as the most productive and sustainable way of inhabiting the Earth, and to make it a pervasive lifestyle worldwide by 2040. And because walking our talk is essential if we want to create that world of peace and harmony, Neale and I recently created a new free video program called “Accelerating Your Conscious Evolution: Training to Create a Brighter Future” and a new Masterclass called “The Art & Science of Living Consciously” that allows people to pay what they can afford, even if it’s nothing, so there is no financial barrier to receive the important information we share.

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In these programs, Neale and I show you how you can set more powerful and effective intentions to achieve your goals and have an immediate positive impact on others and the world around you. We show you how to become a role and soul model for living consciously, and how you can practice a new kind of activism that will help humanity evolve as a species. OMTimes: What new programs will Humanity’s Team be offering this year?

Steve Farrell: We have so many wonderful new Masterclasses and transformational education programs in store. We’re beginning the year with the 10-week Masterclass with acclaimed spiritual teacher Ting Ting Guan, who developed the GuanJing Method, a new, easy-to-learn meditative movement technique merging elements of Yoga, Qi Gong, and Dance to cultivate Qi life-force energy. It’s called “Enter The Qi: Discover How Movement Can Transform Your Energy and Elevate Your Life.”

“Many people might think my life in Silicon Valley was ideal, but by living in separation from others, we are out of alignment with our true nature. “ Steve Farrell

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Some of our upcoming programs will be science-based, while others will focus on embodied practices, near-deathexperiences, mediumship, and more. Please visit our website to read more about our programs at humanitysteam.org. Here are two free programs I invite OMTimes readers to check out: Accelerating Your Conscious Evolution: Training for a Brighter Future with Neale Donald Walsch and me, and my free video program on conscious leadership, The Art of Becoming Conscious: Awaken the Resting Leader in You. For more information on our Changing Humanity’s Future Initiative, please visit these two pages: Changing Humanity’s Future Changing Humanity’s Future Action Steps

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What do you see coming forward in the next year or two that excites you?

Steve Farrell: The great migration to conscious living has already begun, and 2024 will see an acceleration. More and more people are coming to the understanding that there is a universal consciousness animating all of life. We are all part of this Oneness or diversity in unity. Many are living in this now, and more are joining all the time. This is why spirituality is becoming more important to people around the globe, and it’s why Humanity’s Team is doing everything we can to help awaken and support those who are on the conscious journey everywhere. Tremendous evolutionary leaps are coming as more people step into the current of this “consciousness generation” and refuse to maintain the status quo. OM Times: Last question: Do you believe there’s a remedy for the isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and depression that so many in the world are experiencing right now?

Steve Farrell: Like many, I grew up believing that I was merely my physical body, separate from others and the world, brought into existence by my parents. Yet, in truth, I am a child of a higher power, with my parents serving as mere conduits for my journey to Earth. However, like many, I too often perceived myself as a separate physical entity. Science is now corroborating what mystics have long said: we are part of a universal consciousness that animates all life. Everything is interrelated, interconnected, and interdependent. I have a body, but I am not just this body; I will return to a non-physical realm after my physical life. When I deeply understood my connection to the spiritual universe and began to live in these capacities, which include unlimited potential and eternal life, I experienced a profound awakening. The world around me transformed into something sacred, blessed, and beautiful, despite its inherent challenges. This is conscious living, and it has been a remedy for the severe challenges and despair prevalent in today's world. Living with the knowledge that I am interconnected, interdependent, and an eternal being has brought healing, peace, and harmony into my life, and it's a gift I am passionate about sharing with everyone.

Health and Healing encompass practices and knowledge focused on maintaining, restoring, and enhancing physical and mental well-being through various therapeutic and holistic approaches.

The Therapeutic Power of Dance in Recovery

ance has been used

entertainment. However, it is not just

for centuries as a form

limited to these domains; dance can

of expression, cultural

also be a powerful tool for physical,

celebration, and

mental, and spiritual healing. OM TIMES | February 2024

Dance therapy, also known as

1. Emotional Release: Dance

movement therapy, is an innovative

provides a safe and non-verbal

approach that combines dance

outlet for emotions, enabling

and psychotherapy techniques to

individuals to release pent-up

promote recovery, personal growth,

feelings and traumas. Through

and overall well-being. In this article,

movement and rhythm, dance

we will explore how dance can be

therapy helps in relieving stress,

used in recovery therapy for the mind

anxiety, and depression. By

and body, and provide examples of

engaging the body and mind,

movement techniques that anyone

dance allows individuals to tap

can apply to recover their missing

into their internal emotions,

spiritual aspects.

leading to a greater sense of selfawareness and emotional healing.

DANCE FOR MIND AND BODY RECOVERY

2. Body Awareness and Acceptance: Recovery often

Why dance? When we undergo

involves reconnecting with the

physical trauma, the damage is not

body and establishing a healthy

confined to a particular part of the

relationship with it. Dance therapy

body. Its effects reach deep into our

focuses on promoting body

psyche and if severe enough, can

awareness, allowing individuals

wound our spiritual empowerment

to gain a deeper understanding

as well.

of their physical sensations, limitations, and strengths.

When we undergo emotional

Through movement, individuals

trauma, it is often enough to

can appreciate and accept their

undermine our self-confidence as

bodies, fostering a positive body

well as our belief in ourselves. When

image and self-esteem.

emotional injury hammers away at our mental health, the underlying spirit can also take a beating.

3. Enhancing Self-Expression: Dance is a language of its own, enabling individuals to express

Dance is a powerful tool to encourage

themselves when words fall short.

recovery on several levels:

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individuals explore their creativity

as body language and listening

and tap into their inner voice. By

through movements.

using movement as a means of

These foster improved

self-expression, individuals can

relationships, empathy, and the

gain deeper insights into their

ability to connect with others on

thoughts, emotions, and desires,

a deeper level, essential in the

facilitating personal growth and

recovery process.

self-discovery. 5. Promoting Mind-Body 4. Developing Communication

Connection: Dance as therapy

Skills: Dance therapy involves

emphasizes the integration of

both solo and group activities

mind and body, recognizing their

that promote communication

interdependence in the healing

and social interaction. Through

process. The movements and

dance, individuals learn non-

exercises used in dance help

verbal communication skills, such

individuals develop a stronger

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mind-body connection, leading

music is a great motivator, as well

to better self-regulation, stress

as a ruthless instigator. Your mind

reduction, and an overall sense of

and body will find solace in music

balance.

you enjoy listening to. Put some of your favorite music on and see what

MOVEMENTS FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT RECOVERY

happens. Try this: 1. Grounding Exercise: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Take a

You do not have to be a professional

deep breath in, and as you exhale,

dancer in order to take advantage of

slowly shift your weight onto one

the awesome power of movement.

foot. Feel the connection between

You do not even have to be an

your foot and the ground. Begin

athlete or a coordinated gym

to sway gently from side to

enthusiast to enjoy these incredible

side, feeling rooted in the earth.

healing techniques. Remember,

This exercise helps center the

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mind, connecting with the body

responsiveness, and helps release

and grounding in the present

physical tension.

moment. 3. Spiraling and Twisting: Stand 2. Flowing Movements: Stand

tall with your arms extended to

with your feet shoulder-width

the sides. Begin to rotate your

apart. Begin by raising your arms

upper body in one direction

above your head as you inhale,

while keeping your feet and

and as you exhale, slowly lower

lower body stationary. Dance

them while bending your knees

with the spiraling motion,

into a squat position. You can

gradually increasing the speed.

stay rooted in the stance or start

This movement encourages

moving your feet side to side.

the release of stagnant energy,

Flow with the rhythm, allowing

enhances flexibility, and

your body to move freely. Let

stimulates the flow of vital energy

your arms flow in any direction

throughout the body. Start

that simply feels natural. This

moving your feet with the same

movement encourages fluidity,

spiraling and twisting motions.

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4. Expressive Improvisation: Find a spacious area and play some music that resonates with your emotions. Close your eyes, and let the music guide your movements. Allow your body to express your feelings freely, without judgment. This improvisation exercise promotes emotional release, selfexploration, and the integration of mind, body, and soul. 5. Guided Meditation Dance: Choose a calming piece of music and sit comfortably, closing your eyes. Visualize a tranquil natural setting, such as a flowing river or

mental, and spiritual aspects of

a serene meadow. As the music

an individual. Whether through

plays, imagine yourself moving

expressive movements, grounding

gracefully and effortlessly within

exercises, or guided meditations,

this setting, mirroring the sounds

dance as therapy offers a unique

and rhythms you hear. Use your

and powerful tool to recover missing

arms to express the highs and lows

spiritual aspects and nurture overall

in the music. If you are compelled

well-being. So, why not put on some

to move your feet, I encourage you

music, let your body flow, and dance

to go with the flow. This guided

your way towards a brighter and

meditation dance helps to achieve

more fulfilling recovery journey?

inner peace, harmony, and a sense of oneness with the surroundings.

About the Author Andrew Pacholyk MS LAc is

Incorporating dance techniques

a professional dancer turned

into recovery therapy can provide

acupuncturist, award-winning

a holistic approach to healing,

author, and educator. Dance is

addressing the physical, emotional,

still apart of his life every day.

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Spirituality involves exploring one's inner self, seeking deeper meanings, connecting with the transcendent, and understanding life's purpose through various philosophical, religious, and personal beliefs.

THE UNIVERSAL TEACHING

OMRAAM MIKHAËL AÏVANHOV

HARMONY IN ACTION By Valérie Francillon- Board Member, Prosveta (Switzerland) This article provides an overview of Omraam’s life and a synthesis of the Science of the Initiates he gave nearly 50 years, as a prelude to a new series on OM Times TV, Towards a Solar Civilization. Beginning February 19, 2024, it covers the practices of the Teaching, such as sunrise meditations, conscious breathing, silent and mindful meals, meditations, mystical songs and more.

From the mid-20th Century, Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov left a legacy widely recognized in the West, with an influence that extends to this day. He often described the emergence of a new consciousness as “solar,” akin to the sun that shares its light, warmth and life with all beings.

Many have drawn inspiration from his Teaching for their personal lives or their spiritual, esoteric, wellness, or personal development writings. His teachings have a universal scope, and the numerous methods he introduced increasingly address the changing mindsets and challenges posed by current living conditions. He called on all humans across the globe, regardless of skin color, nationality, religion or race, to lead a life of dignity for the benefit of all.

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Words that illuminate: Omraam’s Solar Teaching

Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov firmly believed that peace among humans worldwide is both possible and essential and that most of today’s societal problems can only be resolved when a spirit of brotherhood, or fraternity, becomes humanity’s primary goal.

If all humans could finally come together, united by fraternal bonds towards a common, elevated ideal, and if they could rediscover and reestablish their spiritual dimensions and origins, then a universal brotherhood is possible where everyone, irrespective of origin, social status or beliefs, can live in harmony within themselves, with others, and with nature. Helping humans to rediscover their spiritual dimension while flourishing in their environment is a key aspect of the Teaching.

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The Master’s Teaching, a radiant expression of wisdom based on the Science of the Initiates, is contained in thousands of impromptu talks. He never penned his thoughts; his legacy is rooted in the spoken word predominantly in French, his chosen language. From 1938 to 1985, he gave around 5,000 talks, initially in France and Switzerland, primarily at Fraternal Centers, and later in Canada, the United States of America, India, Sweden and Norway. He also gave talks in English, particularly while in the USA. Continually inspired by the desire to propel his listeners further along the path of evolution and perfection, his talks were inclusive, ensuring that no one felt excluded from this spiritual journey, regardless of their level of consciousness.

He was eager to address every possible situation, encouraging all humans to embark together towards a promised land of enlightenment. At the insistence of his disciples, his spoken words were first transcribed, then recorded and finally filmed during the latter years. These recordings were compiled and published in the form of books, brochures, audio and video talks. Today, his work consists of approximately 120 volumes and over 40 CDs and DVDs. Many have been translated into English and in more than 45 additional languages, making them accessible to the public*. Hundreds of additional volumes could be produced to capture the entirety of his discourse. A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION: THE LIFE OF THE MASTER Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov embodied a spiritual reality defined by living in constant harmony with the divine realm and expressing this harmony in its purest forms. His presence, words and the ambiance he created were the embodiment of this simplicity. His creative thinking process, meant to be lived by those who hear it, lays the foundation for a new culture, one deeply resonant in the souls and spirits of many: a solar civilization where all human beings live as brothers and sisters, in fraternity. This was one principal reason for the creation of the association called the “Universal White Brotherhood” in France in late 1947. FEBRUARY A| OMTIMES

The concept of the “Universal White Brotherhood” is deeply rooted in spiritual symbolism and universal values. It emphasizes that humans created in God's image have the capacity to elevate their consciousness to a universal understanding of life. The term “white” in this context is purely symbolic, representing spiritual purity and unity found in white light, which combines all colors and stands apart from racial connotations. The term “brotherhood” or “fraternity” signifies that this Teaching is meant for all humanity, seen as children of a common divine parentage – God and Nature. This concept is a call for humans to live together in harmony and mutual respect. The organization rises above religious and spiritual boundaries, welcoming everyone dedicated to the pursuit of goodness and light. This vision, when wholeheartedly embraced and diligently pursued, possesses the potential to enrich and fulfill the heart and soul. It contributes significantly to the purification and elevation of our planet.

The name Omraam was given to him during his initiatory journey in India in 19591960, at a temple retreat. There, three mysterious pilgrims traveled together, and one of them named him Omraam.

The great gurus of India he met during this journey, including Mahavatar Neem Karoli Babadji, Mâ Ânanda Moyî, Swami Nityananda, Anagarika Govinda, and Swami Shivananda, all recognized him as a Master. Madrassi Baba even named him the “Solar Rishi,” highlighting the importance of the sun symbol in his Teaching. Upon returning from India, still known as Brother Mikhaël, he was so transformed both physically and internally through his profound inner work that his disciples spontaneously began referring to him as Master. He did not ask for this change but it reflected the humility and selflessness that characterized his entire life. As he explained in his autobiographical work, “To Become a Living Book,” published by Prosveta, “The name I was given in India, Omraam, corresponds to the two processes of solve and coagula of the alchemists: Om dissolves all things, rendering them subtle, and Raam materializes them, concretizes them. The name Omraam is therefore a whole process of dissolution and concretization. It is the invisible, intangible idea that must incarnate on earth so that the whole world can see it, touch it.” His universal message follows in the footsteps of the great sages and spiritual masters who have imparted the Science of the Initiates to humanity. This Initiatic Science encompasses all truths and methods aimed at leading humans towards perfection. It is both knowledge and practice; upon discovering it, one cannot help but transform and improve oneself. In the Master’s Teaching, he elucidated the essence of this knowledge about the structure of the universe and the great laws governing life’s processes: conscious eating to nourish all visible and invisible bodies, loving, birthing and educating children, enlivening all things sleeping, walking, connecting with nature’s beneficial forces, and projecting purity, light and love to awaken consciousness of the divine realm. He offered numerous practical methods, leading to a deeper understanding of oneself.

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LIGHT THROUGH ADVERSITY: THE MAKING OF A MASTER Born on January 31, 1900, in Serbtzy, Macedonia, Mikhaël Ivanov, as he was then known, later lived in Varna, Bulgaria. His youth was marked by hardship: the loss of his father, poverty, instability, and wars, which fueled his determination, deepened his spiritual knowledge and strengthened his love and desire to be useful to humanity. At 17, he met Peter Deunov, a well-known Bulgarian Master of his time who would guide him on the path of spiritual knowledge and self-mastery. Mikhaël pursued university studies, became a teacher, and later a school director, all while diligently following Master Deunov. Although he enjoyed reading many spiritual works, he liked best experimenting on himself with the truths revealed by his Master. Master Deunov, the son of an Orthodox priest, theologian, and musician, composed many mystical songs and created the sacred Paneurhythmy dance. He spent several years in the USA studying theology, but it was in Bulgaria that his ideals of brotherhood and unity energized the spiritual movement he founded and named “The White Brotherhood”. It grew to over 40,000 followers by 1944, the year of his death. Peter Deunov, after 20 years of intense exchanges between him and his disciple, he sensed the impending political troubles that would ban spiritual associations in Bulgaria and asked Mikhaël to go to France to spread his teaching and adapt it to a new audience and societal conditions. Ivanov arrived in Paris on July 12, 1937, welcomed by a few loyal Peter Deunov followers who were aware of his arrival. In January, 1938, he delivered his first talk in French at Luxembourg Hall, Place de la Sorbonne in Paris, on the topic of “the Second Birth.”

After his release from prison, he continued to teach at the Center outside Paris, established in 1947 and called Izgrev which means ‘sunrise’ in Bulgarian. He offered nearly daily talks attended by a growing number of disciples and fostered a fraternal lifestyle that embodied the methods he advocated for awakening our spiritual nature.

In 1968, Aïvanhov explained, “The Universal White Brotherhood is an earthly community initiated by Peter Deunov and enduring still, but it is merely a symbol, a representative of the Great Universal White Brotherhood on high, the White Lodge or the Communion of Saints, the eternal cosmic ideal of fraternity that humanity must keep in mind. We are all tiny representatives of this Great Universal White Brotherhood.”

He typically spent Christmas and New Year’s at Izgrev and several weeks in February and March at Vidélinata near Vevey, Switzerland, a Center opened in 1961. For Easter, he visited the Bonfin, in Fréjus, France, opened in 1953, where he also stayed during the international summer retreats from July to September. At these locations, he held numerous daily meetings with the brothers and sisters, where a fraternal life was and is still centered on practicing his Teaching and listening to his talks. In the fall, he often retreated to Castelrama in the Pyrenees, France, to pursue his inner work.

Omraam also visited many countries: Bulgaria, Canada, several in the Caribbean, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sri Lanka (then Ceylon), Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States (including California, Florida, Hawaii, New York, Texas, Washington D.C.), Yugoslavia, and many more. In many of these countries, national associations and centers of the brotherhood have been established. The purpose of these centers, as he often reminded us, was to maintain beacons of light in the world, to create models of fraternal life as precursors for a future Golden Age among humanity. Omraam transmitted with remarkable pedagogy and clarity knowledge of the human structure with its different bodies or two natures: -higher (or, in his terminology, “individuality”) and -lower (or “personality”). According to him, understanding these two natures is the key to solving all of life’s problems.

Until his departure on December 25, 1986, Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov was a “bearer of light,” a vivifying and loving being, enthusiastic and accessible, who tirelessly worked for the well-being of all. He was a model of consistency; his thoughts, words, and actions were deeply aligned. Firmly rooted in unity and attuned to the subtler realms, he cared for others and their daily circumstances, the Earth, and the universe at large. The Master’s Teaching can be summarized by a few words that epitomize his life: “Wisdom is to know that love must come first”.

Valérie Francillon’s 37-year odyssey with Omraam’s Teaching begun the day he passed away (December 25, 1986) and has profoundly shaped her life and work. She has been the Director of her own software company for nearly 30 years, simultaneously working with the publishing house Prosveta (France) to disseminate the Teaching, particularly at wellness and book fairs, and webcasting. As Prosveta’s (France) CEO and Chair for seven years, and a Board member until 2017, she played a crucial role in spreading Omraam’s books.

She sees his solar Teaching as a personal spiritual compass and a tool for uplifting humanity. This rich spiritual, esoteric, and psychological knowledge, shared by Prosveta since 1972 and distributed globally, deeply influenced her life. For Valérie, the practices of the Teaching represent a culture of inner harmony and universal connection, and its principles sculpted her own life.

* This abundant source of spiritual, esoteric, and psychological knowledge has been distributed by Éditions Prosveta since 1972 and by numerous co-editors and distributors around the world. Prosveta’s global headquarters are in Fréjus, France.

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Discover the transformative power of Deeksha, an energy transfer

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hands near or on the other person's head. The idea behind Deeksha is

HOW DOES DEEKSHA ACT IN OUR BODY?

that this energy can help people feel more at peace, connect with

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WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF DEEKSHA?

their consciousness at this time of planetary transition.

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Deeksha is the relief of suffering.

than energy because it can be

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experienced as a philosophy of life.

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accelerate spiritual development.

and also works on healing.

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HOW TO RECEIVE DEEKSHA?

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FINDING A DEEKSHA GIVER:

ATTENDING A DEEKSHA SESSION:

Deeksha Givers are individuals who have undergone specific training

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transmission.

spiritual gatherings, but can also be done individually.

These givers are often affiliated with spiritual centers or groups

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dedicated to the practice of

usually seated or lying down in a

Deeksha.

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The session may begin with guided

The process may last from a few

meditation or calming music to help

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participants relax and become more

which the recipient may experience

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RECEIVING THE ENERGY TRANSFER:

relaxation. It's important to approach the

The Deeksha Giver typically places

experience with an open mind and

their hands on or near the recipient's

without specific expectations, as

head. This is believed to activate and

experiences can vary greatly from

transmit spiritual energy.

person to person. OM TIMES | February 2024

POST-DEEKSHA PROCESS: After receiving Deeksha, individuals often take quiet reflection or meditation time to integrate the experience. Some may experience a profound sense of calm or clarity, while others may have more subtle experiences.

TRAINING TO BECOME A DEEKSHA GIVER: Training programs are available for those interested in becoming Deeksha Givers. These programs often involve learning about the philosophy behind Deeksha and practical training in

Some people find that regular

effectively transmitting the energy.

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Upon completing the training,

overall well-being.

individuals are typically authorized to give Deeksha to others.

It's important to note that while

CONTINUOUS PRACTICE:

Deeksha is rooted in spiritual and energy-based practices, it does not require adherence to any specific

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religious belief. It is generally

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emphasizing personal experience and

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spiritual growth. OM TIMES | February 2024

The Transformative Power of Mediumship in Grief Grief is an emotional tsunami, a relentless force that engulfs the soul and alters the depth of one's existence. The world loses its color, and every day feels like an uphill battle. In the depths of this despair, where words often fall short, mediumship emerges as a lifeline—a bridge between the earthly realm and the world beyond.

The pain is tangible, a vortex of agony that not only envelops the grieving individual but also ripples through the lives of all those who loved the departed soul. The shock of sudden loss can leave one in disbelief, unable to comprehend how life continues, seemingly unperturbed by the void left The devastation caused by grief is immeasurable. behind. It's an experience that dominates one's thoughts and emotions. OMTIMES|FEBRUARY A EDITION

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It takes courage to grieve, to honor the pain we carry. We can grieve in tears or in meditative silence, in prayer or in song. In touching the pain of recent and long-held griefs, we come face to face with our genuine human vulnerability, with helplessness and hopelessness. These are the storm clouds of the heart. Jack Kornfield

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In grief, many are lost in an ocean of sorrow, desperately seeking comfort and understanding. It's during these moments that mediumship extends its compassionate hand, offering a unique opportunity for healing and connection. It allows souls to reach out to their loved ones to bridge the chasm between this world and the next. It is not just a means of communication but a powerful healing conduit. Through the skillful guidance of mediums, one can receive messages and signs from their loved ones in the spirit world. These messages offer a lifeline, a tangible connection that reaffirms the existence of the departed souls. Receiving messages and feeling their presence can be profoundly comforting. These sessions also provide an emotional release—a safe space where those in pain can express their grief openly. Sharing memories, expressing love, and seeking forgiveness are integral to the healing process. The catharsis during these sessions helps to process their emotions and release the pain. Through this connection, grief evolves from an unforgiving force into a channel of understanding and acceptance. OMTIMES|FEBRUARY A EDITION

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Messages and signs from those we have lost are powerful validations of enduring love and the continuation of relationships beyond the physical world. This connection lessens the isolation and despair that often accompany grief, providing a glimmer of hope. In embracing mediumship, comfort is found in knowing their loved ones continue to journey alongside them. It offers a path from the depths of despair to the shores of understanding, acceptance, and reconciliation. It carries a testament to love's enduring bonds, offering a lifeline leading to peace and healing. When people connect with the soul who has journeyed to the other side, they gain insight into their own lives and the more extraordinary truth of existence. Mediumship can provide answers to questions that have long haunted the grieving heart. It can address regrets, offer forgiveness, and clarify unresolved matters. This newfound understanding can be a catalyst for healing, allowing individuals to release the burdens they've carried and find a path forward. During the sessions, emotions run deep. It's a space where tears flow freely, laughter mingles with sorrow, and the full spectrum of human emotion is bare. This emotional bonding is a vital part of the healing process.

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The act of expressing one's grief, sharing cherished memories, and reliving moments of love can be extremely therapeutic. It's a way of honoring the departed's memory and acknowledging their impact on one's life. Through these emotional exchanges, there is a sense of closure and an opportunity to say the words they never had a chance to say before.

In the darkest moments of grief, hope can feel elusive. It's easy to become lost in the overwhelming sorrow and despair. However, mediumship serves as a moment of hope—a reminder that love continues and a connection goes beyond loss. The messages and signs received from beloved spirits offer tangible proof that they are still present in some form. They watch over the ones they love, offering guidance and reassurance. This knowledge provides a sense of comfort and can be a source of strength during the most challenging times. Healing from grief is not a linear journey. It's a process that unfolds at its own pace, marked by moments of progress and moments of regression. Yet, mediumship can serve as a constant source of support throughout this process. Grief can bring you to your knees and is one of the most powerful of emotions. It has control and can completely consume a person, making each day feel like a struggle. In moments like these, connecting to loved ones can provide a lifeline, a vine to the soul. The pain caused by grief is immeasurable. It's a devastating experience that can leave one feeling lost and alone, searching for comfort and understanding.

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Mediumship is a powerful tool that allows people to communicate with the spirit world, offering a unique opportunity for healing. Speaking with loved ones who have crossed is not just about communication; it's a conduit. Skilled mediums can help others receive messages and signs from the spirit world.

In embracing mediumship, others can find a path through the darkest days of grief. It offers solace, connection, and the reassurance that love endures beyond. This transformative power provides a lifeline, a source for survival, and a means to navigate the complex terrain of grief. Through understanding and ongoing connection, the grieving person continues on a journey of healing and acceptance. It reminds them that they are not alone in their grief and that our interconnectedness goes beyond the boundaries of life and death. In the end, mediumship helps to soothe the human spirit through the power of love. It is a light in the darkest moments of grief, holding space for the wounded hearts and a pathway to healing.

In addition to providing comfort, the interconnectedness also allows for the expression of grief in a safe space. Sharing memories, expressing love, and seeking forgiveness are all important aspects of the healing process. This emotional encounter can help to reveal their emotions and release their pain. Reaching through the spiritual veil, grief can be transformed from a relentless force into a channel for connection, understanding, and acceptance. Messages and signs from departed souls offer powerful validation of love and the continuation of relationships. This profound connection can alleviate the sense of isolation and despair that often accompany grief and provide a glimmer of hope.

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated celebrity intuitive medium, author, soul healer, and speaker. In addition to working as a professional medium and life path intuitive, Susan’s diverse range of certifications include Reiki Master, Sai Maa Diksha Practitioner, Karuna Practitioner, and Certified CADC II Addiction Specialist.usan’s upcoming book Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons (releasing on July 16, 2024) published by Hay House, is a deep dive into the soul's journey, offering insights into healing from grief and the afterlife OMTIMES|FEBRUARY A EDITION

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Embracing the Extraordinary: A Guide to Parenting Children with Past Life Memories By Cathedral of the Soul

Children who remember their past lives offer the most compelling evidence yet for reincarnation. Carol Bowman

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eincarnation and past lives are topics that, for some, are still a significant taboo. Some people do not believe

that other lives are possible, dismissing

life memory can jostle the soul

the entire idea of reincarnation as

toward new understanding.

nonexistent. However, it is quite

Children's past life memories

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have the power to change lives.

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lives and even how they reincarnated. Many parents might initially perceive There are numerous reports and

their child's recollections of past

various different stories told by

lives as a significant problem or

children. There are even several cases

cause for concern. However, it's

studied by scientists of children who

crucial to recognize that during

remember what they lived in past lives

early childhood, the mind is more

and how they arrived at this current

receptive and less inhibited by the

life. This ends up worrying many

rational filters that develop in later

parents, who are unsure of what to do

years. This openness can lead to

and do not understand how to deal

a greater propensity for recalling

with this situation.

experiences that seem to be from a past existence. It's a natural phase

HANDLE WITH CAUTION, BUT WITHOUT HARMING THE CHILD

of cognitive and psychological development, and as such, it doesn't typically warrant excessive worry or preventive measures.

When a child speaks of a past life memory, the effects ripple

Understanding the nature of these

far. At the center is the child, who

experiences is key. Past lives, if they

is directly healed and changed.

exist, are exactly that – past. They

The parents standing close by

are separate from the current life

are rocked by the truth of the

your child is living. Each individual,

experience — a truth powerful

regardless of age, has their unique

enough to dislodge deeply

energy and set of experiences that

entrenched beliefs. For observers

they bring into this life. For children

removed from the actual

who express memories of past

event — even those just reading

lives, these recollections are part

about it — reports of a child's past

of their unique energetic makeup.

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It's important to recognize that these

a supportive environment where they

memories, while potentially vivid and

feel heard and understood.

detailed, are not direct determinants of your child's current path or identity.

In dealing with such situations, a balanced approach is vital. On one

These recollections, if they do indeed

hand, it's important not to overly

relate to past experiences, can carry

indulge or focus on these memories

emotional and psychological weight.

to the point where they overshadow

It's not unusual for them to bring

the child's current life experiences

forward unresolved issues or burdens

and development. On the other

from these perceived past lives.

hand, completely disregarding

However, it's essential to approach this

them can effect responses of being

with sensitivity and understanding.

misunderstood or isolated. Parents

The goal is not to dismiss or invalidate

and caregivers should aim to listen

the child's experiences but to provide

empathetically, provide reassurance,

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and guide the child in understanding these experiences as just one part of their larger life story. If the child appears to be significantly affected or burdened by these memories – for instance, if they lead to confusion, fear, or behavioral changes – it may be helpful to seek guidance from professionals who specialize in child psychology. They can provide tailored strategies to ensure that the child's overall development remains healthy and balanced.

IT'S NOT A PROBLEM, THERE'S A REASON The mindset to have from the moment the child shows any behavior that may

necessary. Understand the issue and

be due to past lives is that nothing

what is happening before making

happens by chance. There are families

decisions because your child's future

that are chosen to carry the child, and

needs to be well cared for.

this child has a mission in this family because of something that may have

While memories of past lives

happened with the parents, for instance.

in children can be intriguing and sometimes challenging to

What is happening with your child – or

comprehend, they don't necessarily

even what could happen – is not an

pose a problem. With a thoughtful,

issue to be treated as a problem, but

understanding approach, parents can

rather with inquiry, spiritual protection,

help their children navigate these

and, above all, patience. One should

experiences in a healthy and affirming

understand why this is happening and

way, contributing positively to their

its purpose and always seek help when

overall growth and well-being.

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Animal spirituality explores the deep, mystical connections between humans and animals, recognizing animals' souls, their roles in spiritual practices, and their contributions to our holistic well-being.

From Fur Children to Foodies: The Evolution of Pet Nutrition SUPERFOODS TO KEEP YOUR PETS OPTIMALLY HEALTHY By: Dr. Judy Morgan, holistic veterinarian and author of "Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs"

Discover the evolution of pet nutrition and unlock the secrets

to enhancing your pet's vitality and well-being. ets are important

like me, they help fill the empty

members of the family,

nest once our children move out on

often considered as "fur

their own. For millennials, pets are

children" and treated

companions while careers and life

as such. For aging Baby Boomers

experiences take precedence before

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settling into family life with children.

appeal to this audience. However,

Because pets have moved into the

not everyone can afford to feed

bed, are taken on family vacations,

complete, prepared diets that fall

and occupy a central role in family

into this category.

dynamics, pet owners have become more acutely aware of the quality of

There are simple food hacks that

food being added to the bowl at meal

any pet owner can add to the

times.

processed meals that can improve health and longevity with increased

Current human food trends include

energy and vitality. Some of my

incorporating organic, grass-fed,

favorite "superfoods" are:

chemical-f ree ingredients whenever possible; these trends are spilling

• Sardines – Fresh, f rozen, or

over into the pet world. Pet food

canned sardines can be added

manufacturers are very aware

to any meal. I have six dogs

of these trends, resulting in the

that weigh between fifteen and

appearance of new companies that

twenty pounds. I generally split

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two cans of sardines in water

powerhouse of Vitamin C and

among the pack twice or thrice

other antioxidants, which help

weekly. Sardines provide omega-3

decrease inflammation throughout

fatty acids and CoenzymeQ10,

the body. Cranberries have the

contributing to heart, brain,

added benefit of an ingredient

joint, kidney, and skin health.

called A-type proanthocyanidins

They help support a healthy

(PACs), which interfere with

immune system. Because these

bacteria's ability to adhere to the

fish are small, they have lower

bladder wall. This ingredient is

mercury content than large fish,

especially helpful for pets prone to

decreasing the chances of heavy

recurrent urinary tract infections.

metal toxicity. The bones are soft

For best absorption, berries should

and easily digestible, providing

be crushed or cooked, but fresh

a source of added calcium for

berries make awesome treats.

strong bones and teeth.

Depending on the cat's or dog's size, one to four tablespoons per

• Blueberries and Cranberries – These small berries are a

day will provide the necessary nutrients.

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• Reishi, Maitake, or Shiitake

Mushrooms are most effective

mushrooms – While many

when gently cooked. I like to

websites say that mushrooms

gently sautee' them in coconut

are toxic for animals, they are

or olive oil. Mushroom extract

really referring to poisonous

capsules are also widely available.

mushrooms. Medicinal mushrooms, on the other

• Pumpkin – This superfood can

hand, provide incredible

be added as fresh or canned

health benefits. (White button

pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix).

mushrooms do not provide the

If using f resh pumpkin, it will

same elements.) These fungi

need to be chopped and cooked

provide anti-viral, anti-bacterial,

to increase digestibility. Pumpkin

and immune-boosting properties

provides a great source of soluble

to the body. They are touted for

and insoluble fibers, which are

providing cancer-fighting, liver-

important for fermentation and

protective, and allergy-reducing

proliferation of healthy bacteria

effects. They also help stabilize

in the large intestine. Healthy gut

blood sugar in diabetic pets.

flora improves immune system

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function. Pumpkin also provides

The yolk provides a healthy fat

a great source of Beta-carotene,

source that is high in fat-soluble

which converts to Vitamin A

vitamins A, D, E, and K. Many

(dogs perform this conversion

processed pet diets are deficient

much higher than cats), which

in these vitamins, as oxidation

is necessary for eye health and

occurs during processing and

immune system function. One to

storage, degrading the vitamins.

four teaspoons of pumpkin daily

Unlike people, pets cannot

is plenty to achieve its health

convert sunlight into Vitamin D,

benefits.

requiring dietary sources of this vitamin. Pets with heart disease

• Eggs – Eggs are packed with healthy protein, fats, and vitamins.

have been shown to be deficient in Vitamin D. The egg white

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provides high-quality protein,

and vitamins. These greens

along with some B vitamins and

are particularly helpful in

potassium. Hard-boiled eggs

maintaining liver health and

make a wonderful treat. Egg shells

may help prevent cancer. These

can be ground and added to

greens need to be processed

meals to provide an extra calcium

in a food processor or cooked

source. Generally, one-half to one

to break down the plant cell

egg per day is recommended.

walls and enhance absorption and usefulness in the body.

• Dark leafy greens – Kale, spinach,

Anywhere f rom one teaspoon

collard greens, parsley, dandelion

to one-quarter cup of pureed,

greens, and mustard greens are

cooked greens can be added to

packed with chlorophyll, fiber,

the daily diet.

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When making additions to a

The average calorie requirement

commercially prepared diet, be

for small dogs and cats is

sure to consider the extra calories

approximately thirty per pound per

that are being added to the bowl.

day, while medium and large dogs

While ingredients such as dark

require more than twenty calories

leafy greens and pumpkin may

per pound. Activity level will play a

actually help overweight pets

role in caloric needs; don't forget to

move toward a more ideal weight,

factor that in.

ingredients such as eggs and sardines will add extra calories that

Overall, pets will do fine sharing

must be included in daily feeding

healthy food ingredients with

calculations. One can of sardines

their humans. Avoid grapes,

in water or one egg will provide

raisins, Macadamia nuts, onions,

between 75 and 100 calories.

yeast doughs, and any foods

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containing xylitol, which are toxic for

is a sought-after speaker at dog

our furry friends.

shows, pet expos, and veterinary conferences, as well as a best-

ABOUT DR. JUDY MORGAN:

selling author of four books on

Dr. Judy Morgan, the 2018

holistic pet care and feeding,

Woman of the Year in the

including the recently released

Women in the Pet Industry

title Yin & Yang: Nutrition for

Network, is a certified

Dogs, a holistic cookbook

and accredited veterinary

for pets that encourages the

acupuncturist, chiropractor,

healing power of whole foods.

and food therapist. Based

Her weekly Naturally Healthy

in southern New Jersey, she

Pets radio show can be heard on

currently operates two award-

DreamVisions7Radio. She can be

winning veterinary hospitals. She

reached at drjudymorgan.com

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Relationships as a category examine the dynamics, challenges, and growth opportunities in human connections, including romantic, familial, platonic, and professional interactions.

From Passion to Enlightenment: Embracing Spiritual Evolution through Sexual Energy By Humanity Healing

Learn how to harness the power of Kundalini energy for spiritual awakening and personal growth. OM TIMES | February 2024

e already know

disturbances to us and influence our

that in matter,

spiritual journey.

everything is energy. But what

Our sexual energy is not only

about sex? Does it also play a part

linked to the sexual act itself but

in this process? Does the act of sex

also to our creativity, disposition,

carry a spiritual meaning beyond the

and everything related to material

pleasures of the body?

activities. But that is not the focus of this article. Here, we will discuss

The answer is yes. In fact, in this

spiritual development and the

world, there is nothing more spiritual,

importance of working with sexual

supreme, magnificent, and divine

energy for our development,

than the sexual act. From the love

especially through activating the

between two people emerges a third,

Kundalini energy.

a fruit, in an almost magical way, to an almost goddess-like status.

KUNDALINI AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

We can also say that beyond the

To begin understanding Kundalini,

exchange of fluids, sex is an energetic

we must think about the chakras:

bridge to another person. Each

every living being has a magnetic

person who passes through our lives

field known as an aura, and within

leaves a sort of "energetic thread,"

it are openings through which we

keeping us connected with that

exchange energy with the external

person for years. We receive an

world. These openings in the aura

energetic load with much information

are energetic vortices, centers of

and also give our intimate references

circular energy that constantly

to the other as if each sexual

vibrate in our body and regulate,

encounter transmits a web of

among other things, the health

energetic information to both parties.

of our organs. There are many

which especially elevates the woman

vortices, although seven of them Therefore, a relationship with a

are considered the main ones,

partner with emotional and energetic

among them the root chakra, where

issues can bring some of those

Kundalini energy is concentrated.

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The root chakra or First Chakra is

around this chakra three and a half

connected to the earth element and

times.

is located in the perineum area. It is responsible for absorbing telluric

The awakening of Kundalini also

energy and stimulating energy in the

signifies spiritual awakening; as the

body as a whole, in addition to being

snake rises through the chakras,

the dwelling place of Kundalini energy.

our consciousness expands further. Moreover, Hindus teach that in the

Kundalini is the power of pure desire

root chakra resides Shakti, a goddess

within us, the energy of the soul and

representing feminine energy, and

consciousness, the emanation of the

at the top of our head – the crown

infinite and cosmic energy within

chakra – resides her partner Shiva,

each of us. According to Hindus, it

the God representing masculine

lies dormant at the base of our spine

energy. When these energies join,

and is represented by a snake coiled

the magic of the power of life occurs,

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and that is why it is important to

brings many changes in energy and

work the lower chakras to complete

consciousness, completely altering

our spiritual development through

our perception of life.

the full activation of all the chakras. Therefore, when this force is awakened, it can be transported

HOW TO AWAKEN KUNDALINI?

up or down along the spine toward the crown chakra, enhancing the

There's many kinds of kundalini,

functioning of all chakras.

just as there's a spectrum of light. Put light through a prism and

Essentially, working with sexual

you get different gradations. So

energy is crucial for developing

there are different gradations of

mediumship, integrating

kundalini. Some gradations of

the chakras, and achieving

kundalini are darker, some are

enlightenment. Kundalini awakening

lighter. Frederick Lenz

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Kundalini awakening can occur

To awaken Kundalini, yogis have

naturally through breathing

meditation exercises, breathing,

exercises, good nutrition, and

postures, mantras, mudras, and even

Yoga. However, when we seek an

sexual practices aimed at moving

intentional awakening, the process

this energy, involving much control

is only recommended for people

of the mind, even over orgasm. In the

who wish to know themselves

case of sexual acts, Kundalini would

deeply and who have spiritual

be awakened simultaneously in both

objectives. This is a powerful

individuals involved, making the

energy that, once awakened,

experience even more intense. It is

needs to be maintained and

necessary to find a Yoga teacher who

cared for. It involves a complete

has this training and knows how to

perception of ourselves and the

teach the techniques responsibly and

universe in a way that provides

ethically. One of the branches that

absolute freedom to the spirit.

focus on this energy is Tantra.

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Tantra is a Sanskrit term meaning

universe, like Osho and many others.

"use, weave, fabric," created by

The fact is that sexual energy is

the Hindus in the 7th century to

undoubtedly closely linked to the

determine rituals, meditation, and

development of spirituality and is so

discipline as a code or behavioral

powerful that it can turn against us.

philosophy for practitioners. The word

Managing this energy is part of the

"tantra" is composed of two roots:

awakening, and when it is healthy

"tan" and "tra," where the first means

and used for growth, it can greatly

expansion.

accelerate this awakening.

WHEN SEXUAL ENERGY TURNS AGAINST US

There are essentially two common situations where sexual energy becomes unhealthy: when it is

Throughout history, many reports

repressed and when there is an abuse

involve figures from the spiritual

of it, leading to a loss of control over

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actions and delusion with the power

sexual practices. Repressing it or

it generates.

using it irresponsibly brings severe psychic consequences, as it is part

We are born from the energetic and

of the Divine energy in us and

fluid exchange between two people

should be treated accordingly.

who love each other, which says a lot about the potency of this energy. It

A classic example of repressed

is natural, meaning that for us to be

and unhealthy energy occurs in

physically and mentally healthy, we

churches like the Catholic Church,

need to take care of ourselves as a

where the practice of celibacy

whole, and this involves attention to

represses the natural and beneficial

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sexual energy for the purpose of

committed unforgivable abuses

total control by the church over its

against followers. They knew how

members. Although the discourse

to work with this energy and

around celibacy is well-crafted and

understood its importance in spiritual

appears noble and beautiful, where

development, yet they were seduced,

priests abstain from marriage and

becoming blind to the point of

the practice of sexuality to be united

confusing the role of a guide with

with the Lord without distractions

that of an abuser.

and to love all with total dedication, historically, this requirement is more

Of course, there are also cases

related to the church's finances than

for which we cannot even find

spiritual ends.

an explanation that allows us to understand the origin of such

The problem is that this castrative

perversity: the medium João de

and repressive action leads to

Deus and the over 500 allegations

numerous priests involved in cases of

of sexual abuse committed by him,

pedophilia, a clear sign of unhealthy

in addition to pedophilia, child

sexual energy acting on these people.

trafficking, and illegal possession of

But not only pedophilia, as there are

weapons. The most "curious" thing is

also many reports of rape of nuns

that even with so many allegations

and abortions in convents, despite

and evidence of sexual crimes, the

the church's efforts to hide these

reason for João de Deus's arrest was

occurrences. Excommunicating

the illegal possession of firearms. No

priests and faithful due to sexual

unhealthy sexual energy can explain

crimes is very rare in the church,

the atrocities committed by this João,

however, it does not hesitate

who, of God, has nothing.

to punish abortion, even when performed in contexts of abuse.

Sex is divine, sublime, and one of the most powerful energies that

In another category, we have cases

exist, as it involves true love and the

of spiritual guides like Osho and

generation of new lives, which is as

Prem Baba, who, despite their

close to God as possible. Taking care

high spirituality, were deluded by

of our sexual life is fundamental for

the powerful sexual energy and

our existential journey.

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Metaphysical Sciences explore the nature of reality, consciousness, and the universe, blending philosophy, spirituality, and theoretical insights to understand existence beyond physical phenomena.

The Hidden Gift of Claircognizance: Discovering the Power of Clear Knowing By OMTimes

Normality is a fine ideal for those who have no imagination. — Carl Jung

laircognizance is the

obvious, but the mind accepts it as

psychic sense of "clear

an absolute truth. This useful gift is

knowing" or clear

connected to the crown chakra.

recognition of information,

For those who have never experienced

a knowledge whose source is not

Claircognizance, it may seem like

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a kind of bizarre or esoteric mystery.

glance. This often manifests as a kind

Still, it is a very basic and practical

of warning. When we look at someone

sense, much like any of the other

for the first time, we occasionally have

senses we possess as human beings.

a very strong initial read, like “this person is despicable”, “I can’t trust this

SYMPTOMS OF CLAIRCOGNIZANCE

person” or “this person is absolutely dangerous.”

Individuals with Claircognizance can

Where does this information come

simply have a strong “knowing” about

from? It is simply a form of knowing

things that they accept as real, akin

a truth that comes to us in a way we

to a sixth sense. Some information

would never deny. Those who do not

that comes to our minds may come

possess Claircognizance might be

from angels and guides; this is not

quite innocent or naive in nature, while

clairvoyance but simply the guides

those who have this gift can easily see

conveying something.

darkness when it is in front of them.

True Claircognizance always comes

Seeing Through Lies

from within us rather than a voice (clairaudience) or a vision (clairvoyant

Some people can see through a lie by

vision). People with this sense trust it

simply knowing that what is being told

as much as they do their other senses,

to them is deceitful or wrong. There

which is a reality. It could be that the

might be other ways to spot liars, like

knowledge comes from our Higher

simply reading the energy of others.

Self, but it certainly comes from some part of us.

Sometimes, we may hear the

SIGNS OF CLAIRCOGNIZANCE

thoughts of the liar, or feel them. Claircognizance is slightly different. If you are in the presence of the

Recognizing a Soul

person who is lying, you probably feel what they are feeling. If you are

Some people can look at a person and

watching someone on television who

instantly receive information about

is lying and you just discern a lie, it is

them and know them from the first

more likely to be Claircognizance –

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you just know, without feeling what

achieving faith is actually harder

the liar is feeling.

than achieving Claircognizance. Faith is believing in something even

Claircognizance is also brilliant

when there is no evidence.

when dealing with written words in a script, in a book, or in a

Many people have an absolute

newspaper. It’s that feeling of “no

sixth sense about many religious

way this is true,” and you would

or metaphysical things. They just

bet your life that what the writer is

know, and no one can convince

saying is a lie (even if the writer isn’t

them otherwise. Not all religious

aware of it).

people are claircognizant.

Spiritual Recognition

Expanding on this, Claircognizance can be a profound experience that

This is something stronger than

transcends mere intuition or gut

mere faith. Faith alone is not

feelings. A deep-seated sense of

positive proof to the mind; thus,

knowing often provides guidance,

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insight, and understanding in

access point to a broader spectrum

situations where logical reasoning

of wisdom that transcends individual

doesn’t suffice. This form of psychic

experience.

awareness may manifest in various aspects of life, such as making

For those looking to develop or

decisions, understanding complex

understand their Claircognizance,

situations, or even experiencing

meditation, mindfulness practices,

insights into personal or universal

and openness to receiving and

truths.

trusting these inner knowing can be helpful. It's also important to

In some traditions, Claircognizance

differentiate between genuine

is viewed not just as a personal

Claircognizance and one's own

ability but as a connection

wishes or fears masquerading

to a collective consciousness

as inner knowledge. Developing

or universal knowledge. This

discernment in this area is crucial

perspective suggests that

for those who wish to use this gift

Claircognizance might be an

responsibly and effectively.

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Do Brains Communicate? And How!! Called "Shared Death Experiences," These Glimpses of Eternity May Prove Mind/Body Separation. By Paul Perry OM TIMES | February 2024

o our brains

common yet mysterious experience

communicate with one

in which family and/or f riends share

another? And how?

a loved one's death experience. I have seen this form of communication in

Perhaps I should rephrase that by

my own life and in the lives of others,

saying, and how!!!

and I can tell you that it happens. Brains can communicate with one

Of course, we communicate through

another, although I truly don't know

our brains, which interpret our

if brains do this or that thing known

senses. But I am talking about a sixth

as the mind. Or. . . .?

sense, one in which information is passed silently from brain to brain,

There are many types of SDEs. Some

as in extrasensory perception during

involve leaving one's body and

a shared death experience (SDE).

going into a heavenly realm. Some

A shared death experience is a

involve seeing dead relatives, others

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witnessing the presence of beings

witness (sometimes many) makes

of light. They may involve something

these a form of objective experience.

more terrestrial, like a loved one at the

And it's this objectivity that makes

foot of the bed announcing he has died

them very good evidence that

unexpectedly, only to find out the next

consciousness leaves the body and

day that they indeed died unexpectedly

may actually survive bodily death.

at the time the vision occurred. Others – often times hospital medical

In my own life, I experienced this

personnel – see a mist rising from the

brain communication when my

body of a person who has died. There

mother died. And although it wasn't

are many possible permutations of

direct communication with her, it

an SDE. But all of them – and this is

was communication through another

the important point – are in some way

person. Here's what happened:

witnessed by a healthy bystander who

About 30 minutes before my mother

reports the event. The presence of the

died, I received a telephone call

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from Vernon Neppe, MD, the then-

and a few minutes later, it happened

director of neuropharmacology at

again, 'Call Paul Perry.' So here I am.

the University of Washington. I had

What's going on?"

once worked on a book project with Neppe about his fascinating

My heart rate went up as I realized

research on déjà vu but had not

that I had one of the world's experts

communicated with him for several

in the treatment of mental diseases

years, so this call was no more

on the line. Why had I not called him

expected than what he had to say.

before? I asked myself as I told him about my mother's puzzling rapid

"Something strange happened

onset of dementia.

this morning," he said, sounding quizzical. "I was reading the

Vernon listened carefully and then

newspaper, and a voice came to me

made some suggestions that ranged

that said, 'Call Paul Perry.' I ignored it,

from specific medications to electro-

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shock therapy to "reboot" my mother's

Another such experience came

brain or "hard drive," as he called it.

f rom the family of Olga Gearhardt of San Diego, California. I met her

As we spoke, the beeping signal of

when I was collecting case studies

an incoming call persisted on the

for a book on pre-death experiences.

landline on which we were talking.

The matriarch of a large family,

Finally, I said goodbye to Vernon

Olga contracted a virus that rapidly

and switched to the incoming call.

destroyed much of her heart's

It was the director of the nursing

muscle. Before long, she found

home telling me that my mother had

herself dangerously weak and on

unexpectedly died.

the heart transplant recipient list at the University of California Medical

Where did the voice that Vernon

Center. Her entire family was

heard come f rom? And why did it

notified of her condition and told to

come to him instead of someone

prepare to come to the hospital at

close to me?

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heart became available. A few months later, Olga received a phone call telling her that a donor heart was on the way to the hospital. She immediately called her children, and soon her family descended on the hospital, some arriving just minutes after her. The only family member not there was her son-in-law. He had a phobia about hospitals and chose to stay home nearly 30 miles away. Things did not go well for Olga. She developed complications, and at 2:15 A.M., her heart stopped beating altogether. It took several hours of resuscitation to start the new heart. Meanwhile, the family in the waiting room was told nothing about Olga's condition. About six that morning,

been cancelled, and he sat up to

when Olga's heart was functioning

ask her how she was.

normally, the family was told that she'd nearly died, but her new heart

"I am fine. I'm going to be all

was now functioning normally.

right," she said. There is nothing for any of you to worry about."

Olga's daughter immediately called her husband at home and

Then she disappeared.

told him the good news. But here's the clincher. When the "I know she's okay," he said. "She

family went into her hospital room,

already told me herself."

Olga began talking about the

At 2:15 that morning, he awoke to

"strange dream" that had taken place

see his mother-in-law standing

while she was being resuscitated. She

at the foot of the bed. At first, he

left her body, she said, and watched

thought the surgery may have

the doctors for a few minutes and

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then went into the waiting room

made a comment that hit the

to see her family. Frustrated at not

importance of such experiences

being able to talk, she traveled to her

right on the head.

daughter's home and stood at the foot of her sleeping son's bed. There,

"If we could figure this one out,"

she told him all was going to be well.

he said. "We could figure out the source of mysticism. Boy, wouldn't

I heard this story in 1993 from

that be something?"

a research colleague. It was a stunning case, and afterward, we

Something indeed. But what?

sat in our rental car outside the Gearhardt residence, talking about

A few months ago, I had dinner

the implications of this case. We

with a noted neurosurgeon in New

had heard similar cases, but to hear

Jersey. I discussed a number of

it in such a setting, surrounded in

subjects between appetizers and

the subject's home by the family

coffee, and one of those subjects

that had experienced it, made it

was healers. He believed in healers

electrifying. Finally, my colleague

because he had seen them work to

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great effect. I believe in them for the

somehow, somewhere, researchers

same reason: I have also seen them

will discover the secret to brain-

work to great effect. I just didn't –

to-brain communications, at

and still don't – understand how they

which time such paranormal

transmit healing to another person.

phenomena will become accepted

We spoke about one particular healer

as normal. Until then, we can

that we both know. Did he (the

appreciate such events as shared

healer) know how they communicate

death experiences for the marvel

their healing force to others? I asked.

they are, a truly supernatural

The surgeon shrugged and gave me

phenomenon not yet fully

a surprising response.

explained by the brain.

"It doesn't really matter," he said.

Paul Perry is co-author with

They don't need to know how it

Dr. Raymond Moody of PROOF

works. It just works. "

OF LIE AFTERLIFE: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife,

The same answer applies to shared

available on Amazon or most

death experiences. Sometime,

anywhere books are sold.

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Personal Growth encompasses selfimprovement and emotional, mental, and spiritual development, focusing on enhancing self-awareness, skills, health, and overall well-being.

Transform Your Emotions with Feng Shui: A Guideto Healing Negative Feelings By Humanity Healing

Are negative emotions holding you back from living your best life? Discover the ancient art of Feng Shui and learn how to create a balanced and harmonious environment in your home. OM TIMES | February 2024

egative emotions can

Emotional imbalance distances us

prevent us from feeling

from Tao, the greater sense of Feng

well-being and can even

Shui – which aims to place each

lead to psychological

individual with unique characteristics

disorders like depression. Emotions

on their personal path, seeking greater

form a complex world, influenced by

satisfaction, learning, and evolution.

various circumstances, to truly feel

In this context, Feng Shui can act

good, alive, vibrant, and calm within.

fascinatingly and effectively, starting

Feng Shui studies the energies

to achieve a new balance within us.

inside and outside of you. The goal

Below is an exercise to heal emotions

is to create a balance in our homes,

through Feng Shui.

facilitating the balance within ourselves. Emotion is a reaction we have to

FENG SHUI RITUAL FOR HEALING NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

events. Feelings, on the other hand, sprout f rom within us. This inner

This small ritual teaches you to

world is heavily influenced by how

integrate your feminine and masculine

we react to circumstances. The

sides. The rite aims to balance both

five elements also act within us,

sides, which need to be balanced for us

and emotion is directly linked to

to manifest our essence more serenely,

the water element, which makes

securely, and satisfactorily.

sense since we are 70% water. Whenever you experience distress

Emotional problems indicate difficulty

or adversity, it triggers a response.

in dealing with our personality.

If you're balanced, you respond

Their causes vary, but the main

positively and consider it a learning

reason might be low self-esteem,

experience. But if you're not well

often formed during childhood. We

internally, it creates grudges and

might have experienced unresolved

resentments. When this happens,

situations, leaving scars that hinder our

the water within you becomes

lives.

murky. It's no longer pure and doesn't react spontaneously to

Emotions must be accepted and

daily events.

understood, opening doors for OM TIMES | February 2024

beneficial feelings that arise in light

reading what you wrote, burn each

and pure hearts. You can perform

sheet, saying:

this ritual alone and open up to new "I forgive you for not being the

perceptions.

person I wanted you to be. The Ritual:

I forgive and release you."

In your room, place a glass bowl with 2/3 potable water near you. Write

Finally, burn orange peels dried in

down painful memories of male

the sun in the cauldron.

figures – it could be your father, close relatives, teachers, brothers,

Do the same for significant

colleagues, or friends. Use a sheet for

female figures in your life, like

each person. Write naturally about

grandmothers, mothers, sisters,

memories that come to mind.

teachers, colleagues, and f riends.

Then, create a fire in an iron

Repeat the entire ritual for each one,

container (like a mini cauldron). After

saying:

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"I forgive you for not being the

the heart. The darker the stone, the

person I wanted you to be.

greater its power to harmonize the

I forgive and release you."

emotional field. Cleanse its energy every time you use it. Please place

To conclude, forgive yourself. For 27

it in a pot with soil or on a selenite

days before sleeping, read the prayer

stone for three hours.

to achieve emotional harmony: When studying karmic astrology, [Prayer for Reconciliation with the

we find clues to the dramas we

Greater Whole]

experience. We all seek love but need self-analysis to avoid repeating

EXTRA TIP FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

patterns that don't lead us to the desired happiness. Some people need to start seeing the bright side

Aventurine is a stone recommended

and accept things as they are. We

to help achieve emotional balance.

should try to change what's possible

You can wear it as a necklace near

and plan to follow the right path.

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World Vision as a category delves into global perspectives, addressing international issues, cultural insights, humanitarian efforts, and the interconnectedness of societies in a rapidly changing world.

Connecting with Van Gogh’s Soul

By John Holland

he world of art in all its

So, you can imagine how thrilled I was

forms and particularly its

when I recently saw the amazing new

use of colors has always

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

fascinated me. Often as a

here in Boston. It was just breathtaking

child, I’d retreat into my own private

to learn about this brilliant artist and

world, curl up by the window with

see his iconic paintings come to life.

a box of crayons or anything else

It was as if I were stepping into Van

I could find that would help me

Gogh’s paintings and connecting with

express what I was seeing or feeling.

his soul.

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I passionately believe that art is a true expression of the soul. I remember when I first started to paint, my Mom would find me hiding under the bedcovers drawn by the light of a small bedside lamp. Sometimes, it was as if time would stand still, and I’d find myself drawing into the wee hours of the morning. Even today, when I get a few minutes to myself, I love to while away a few hours visiting museums or strolling around art galleries. It’s sort of my time to inspire my soul with this “creative fix.” That’s why I was so mesmerized by this new Van Gogh exhibit. When I’m in the presence of

recipe. Make time to dust off one of

magnificent artwork, whether it’s

your favorite artistic talents or activities

Van Gogh or local artists, I can

and get back to creating something

take in all the colors, the brush

with your own two hands.

strokes, and absorb the feelings and emotions that the sculptures,

I’m going to join you for this challenge

pictures, and paintings evoke. For

since I’ve often regretted not making

me, art helps recharge my soul.

time to get out my pastels, charcoals, sculpting tools, or even my camera to

JOHN'S MESSAGE

create something from my soul again.

This week, think about the creative outlets that wake up your soul. Maybe

Forget about the excuse that you

it’s drawing, painting, photography,

don’t have the time. Make time!

writing, decorating, building

I remember a friend of mine who

something, or even cooking up a new

lived an equally busy life was very

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passionate about playing the piano.

p.s. Don't forget that when you tell

He had so little free time, that the

your friends to join my newsletter list,

only way for him to enjoy his music

there's a free meditation to listen to,

was to schedule time like a business

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meeting. He literally blocked out time

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on his calendar so he could play. Editor’s Note: Use whatever method you need to

"Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience"

clear a space in your busy schedule for

is a breathtaking fusion of art and

some creative time just for you. Make

technology, redefining how we

a date with yourself to get creative

interact with the masterpieces of

and feed your soul. You’re worth it!

Vincent van Gogh. This innovative exhibition transcends traditional art

Please share your experience with

display methods, enveloping visitors in

me on my Facebook and Instagram

a vibrant symphony of light, color, and

pages.

sound. Through state-of-the-art digital projection, Van Gogh's iconic works,

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from "Starry Night" to "Sunflowers," are OM TIMES | February 2024

transformed into dynamic, floor-to-

Moreover, the experience acts as a

ceiling visual spectacles, offering an

bridge, connecting contemporary

unparalleled exploration of the artist's

audiences with 19th-century

tumultuous inner world.

art in a resonant, accessible manner. It appeals not only to art

What sets this exhibition apart is its

enthusiasts but also to a broader

ability to create a deeply emotional

audience, igniting a newfound

and immersive journey into Van

appreciation for Van Gogh's work.

Gogh's life and creative process.

While purists may argue that

The use of virtual reality in one

digital immersion detracts from

segment provides a captivating,

the intimacy of viewing a physical

three-dimensional stroll through

painting, there's no denying the

'A day in the life of the artist,' offering

exhibition's power in amplifying

a poignant glimpse into Van Gogh's

the emotional intensity and visceral

perspective and surroundings.

impact of Van Gogh's oeuvre. It’s

Paradoxically, this sensory overload

a vivid reminder of art’s timeless

mirrors the profound solitude and

ability to connect us to the depths

introspection evident in his art.

of human experience.

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