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CANDICE HUTCHINGS INTERVIEW BY LISA BERRY
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When I think about the food, there are so many “How does food make me feel? Is it prepared, what does it taste like?” I am always excited about food, but our guest today has really offered people a new way of eating, a new way of thinking about food, and really a lifestyle around food. Candice Hutchings, who is the face of The Edgy Veg, is on a journey to revolutionize how we think about food, eco-conscious living, and feminism. Author of the cookbook 138 Carnivore Approved Vegan Recipes, Candice delivers Vegan recipes with attitude and comedy. Edgy by nature, both her popular YouTube channel and Instagram pages have disrupted the Vegan community with her candid and humorous take on activism, not only for animals with food built differently, but also mental health, the environment, and female empowerment.
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Lisa Berry: Candice, you pack a punch in there. Candice Hutchings: Yes, that is quite a disparate mouthful read back to me. Lisa Berry: My first question was going to come out and say, “Oh, yes, why are you a Chef?” but really, I want to start with this. Why have you chosen to do more with being a Chef?
CANDICE HUTCHINGS: For me, I went Vegan and needed to teach myself how to cook, I was always a foodie. So, I knew that if I was going to continue this lifestyle that I had chosen, I had to be able to eat the food that I love. For me, it is that I love animals, I genuinely believe we can eat with compassionate choices and without any cruelty to them. That is why I started with that. LISA BERRY: So, it was a heartbased choice. Did you have any allergies or health issues that initially led you to this choice?
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CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Yes, it was a little bit of both. I had a lot of issues growing up healthwise in terms of skin issues. I got a lot of my grains, and it really was a dairy intolerance. Not full-fledged, but it would definitely cause migraines, so even as a child I never really drank or ate a lot of dairy for that reason, and my Mum switched from Cow’s milk to Goat’s milk when I was younger because we were raised that you need your milk to be big and strong. So that was the main driving force from a young age. Dairy was always an issue for me. I grew up in a predominantly more European household. My Mother’s German, so for breakfast some days it was just bread and cheese, and I love cheese. So that was difficult for me, and for some reason, we just did not make the connection when I was younger that the cheese might also be causing it as well as the milk. When I was about 19-20, I started to really take note of what was causing these ridiculous migraines that would last three days at a time, and every time I cut out animal proteins, they would disappear. LISA BERRY: You mentioned that you were a foodie already. Tell me about that part. What draws you to food? What excites you about food?
CANDICE HUTCHINGS: I grew up in the first few years of my life in Germany. As I mentioned, my mother was German, so I have family there. They lived in a part of Germany that was very rural, so a lot of farmers, a lot of wine farmers, a lot of vegetables, that sort of thing. My Grandparents always had a farm and grew their own vegetables, and so I was raised around fresh, beautiful ingredients from a really young age. Because of the nature of Europe, I mean, we were constantly graveling. We were going to Italy for a summer vacation; there, I was exposed to a variety of different types of food from a really young age. I just fell in love with the culture of food, the way it brings us together, the nostalgia, the memories that it gets when you share a meal. We know this, those memories are triggered a lot of the time by the smells and the taste. I was really enamored and deeply passionate about that side of food from a really young age. LISA BERRY: I am assuming your Grandparents and people around this culture that have a relationship with food and understand when it is grown and how it is grown and what works well with others. Did you get those lessons about what was produced at what time of year because of this? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Absolutely. I learned not only the kind of science behind the times that things are grown but also the hard work that goes into the food.
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I mean, I would help my grandpa in the gardens. We would hoe up the potatoes. We would pick lettuce and bring it down to my Grandmother, and she would make a fresh salad from lettuce that I picked out of the garden. So, I was exposed to the hard work around food, which I feel we take advantage of a lot of the time. We forget how much work goes into the food that we are going into the grocery store and just picking up from a shelf or a fridge and buying. I learned those hard-knock life lessons associated with food from a super young age. LISA BERRY: Do you think that helps, not just you, but if other people in the world did more of that, do you think that would help reduce the waste of food? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: I think so because then you have a respect for food. Something that I was always raised with is respect for food, and nothing goes to waste. My Grandparents being of that old-world, European life that they grew up with. They lived through wars. I was taught a lot of those lessons, and they used everything. They would use the leftover berries to make juices and wines and peels they would rub with oil and make a totally different dish out of potato peels and that sort of thing. If you were taught those lessons at a really young age, or just even now go out and learn them, you definitely have a respect for food that really makes you feel guilty when you’re wasting something. LISA BERRY: You ate meat growing up, and then the switch came based around a dairy thing and the migraines, but then you took it a step further and went Vegan, completely Vegan. Was that an easy choice for you?
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CANDICE HUTCHINGS: It was an easy choice from an animal standpoint. For me, again, I grew up in the country, I grew up around farms, so I always grew up around farmed animals. Also, it is a respect thing for me. I had respected those farm animals from such a young age, and I was exposed at a really young age, which I do not think a lot of people now are. They don’t really make the connection between a living being, like a dog or a cat, it’s the same type of thing, and their food, right?
I genuinely believe that there is that body-mind connection when it comes to just eating more healthfully. Obviously, there’s a lot of Vegan junk foods out there, and you can make them at home yourself, but for the most part, if you’re eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet, you’re literally putting life into your body. So, I would say that 95% of the time, I feel great. I get sick like anybody else, but I do feel good, and that is nice.
So, for me, that part was easy. It was navigating my life with this new lifestyle that was difficult because I went Vegan 10 years ago. We did not have all these beautiful, delicious substitutes that we have now. It was not a topic that was really talked about a lot. If it was, there was a lot of stigma behind it: that Vegans are frail, so from that standpoint, it was challenging. I felt very isolated at the beginning. I felt left out in a lot of family situations, a lot of social situations because it just was not a thing back then.
CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Yes, I include all of it. So, there is some really indulgent deep-fried stuff, and then there are some more healthful items as well. The book also ranges from easy, beginner recipes to more advanced cooking. It was just to show that Vegan food is not only to kill salad in a smoothie or oatmeal.
LISA BERRY: You mentioned that Vegans are frail. How do you feel right now? Do you feel healthy and robust, and your vitality is out there? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Yes. I feel great. I wake up every day, and I did a workout this morning, a fasting workout, and then had this huge, giant smoothie, and I feel incredible right now.
LISA BERRY: I love that you brought up that there’s also junk food as well because a lot of people think that just because you’ve chosen not to eat animals that it’s going to be only all vegetables. I know you have 138 recipes in your book. Do they have options, junk food or healthy food, or all foods? Do you include all of it in there?
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It can be technically interesting. It can be flavorful and decadent and sweet and rich, but then it also can be very healthful. So, the book is not just for Vegans and Vegetarians, it is for anyone, and that is why I called it Carnivore Approved Vegan Recipes because you don’t have to be Vegan to like them. It is good food. It is not good food for Vegan food, it is simply good food. LISA BERRY: Would you regard yourself, then, as a food activist? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Oh, absolutely. I always say that my form of activism is leading with a fork. It’s delicious, and maybe that will subconsciously six months down the road when you’re at a restaurant, and there’s a Vegan option. I remember that one thing I had that was perfect that was Vegan, so this could be just as delicious. Those are the types of connections I want to make for people. LISA BERRY: Why do you think there is a general aversion to eating Vegan? Is it just because we have been conditioned to be eating animals and animal byproducts? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: I think so. I think for a lot of us, it’s threatening a way that we’ve always just existed, and the idea that something is made to taste or look like something else is just weird or bizarre, or why do it? It is all the stuff we have seen in media or stereotypes we’ve seen on the internet or been told for years and years and years. It is just conditioning, right? Vegan food is gross and looks at this brown millet bowl, that sort of thing.
Now we are coming to realize, as a society, and through all these beautiful accounts on Instagram and Blogs on the internet that it is just fruits and vegetables seen in a completely different way. You love fruits and vegetables, so why not try something Vegan. I think that that’s kind of where we are now. LISA BERRY: Yet that is where the ecoconscious living comes in, right, supporting local. You have your own YouTube Channel. Now, when did you launch this? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: So that was launched in 2010 or 2011. I started my Blog in 2010, and I started the YouTube Channel in 2011. It’s just kind of been a slow rise since then. It’s really picked up in the last, I would say, four or five years, and I’ve been doing it now full-time for three years, which is pretty incredible. I get to live my dream every single day and do what I love, which is a lot of challenging work, but it is so incredibly rewarding. LISA BERRY: You really share a lot of personal stuff, and I think that’s what people are connecting with you like I was. You really communicate with people. Like you have some challenging times. You get anxiety. You suffer from depression from time to time. Do you find that food helps with depression, or can it trigger going into depression, or does it always help you, and is it always a comfort doing this? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Yes, it absolutely is. For me, my depression and my anxiety are getting a lot better.
I do not know if it has to do really with diet. I definitely notice that if I have a lot of sugar or processed foods, I make myself more vulnerable to being irritable, which then kind of has a domino effect with everything else with the anxiety and depression and so forth. I am very hypoglycaemic; if I don’t eat, I become very irritable and very anxious. I am extremely sensitive in my body when it comes to that sort of thing. In the winter, I definitely try to eat more walnuts, which are great – they call them nature Valium – which elevates your mood, and I do try to supplement in the winter with a lot of D3, which is great for my depression. So, I do think what you are putting into your body definitely has a huge shift. LISA BERRY: I’m so curious, who are some of the people – whether they’re Chefs or just people cooking with food or animal people on YouTube that you just love and enjoy watching – that you get inspired by? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Yes. I have this really great group of Vegan girlfriends, plant-based girlfriends, over in LA, and they’re called The Vegan View.
It’s like The View, but Vegan, and they talk about all kinds of different topics, and they’re very relatable women that really have a ‘no BS’ outlook on life and Veganism and make it very approachable for people. Then, of course, Gaz Oakley in the UK. He is a classically trained Chef who makes the most elaborate, beautiful Vegan dishes. Of course, I love the Bon Appetite Channel and all of their challenges. They’re so good. Cooking with Babish was one of my first obsessions. He creates a lot of fanfare food. Sauce Dash, his name is Mark. We make a lot of similar food, so I love to become a little mad food scientist and really use the science of food to create different things. He does the same things, so we are continually doing similar food, and we’ll probably do a collaboration shortly and kind of challenge each other, but I love that approach. That sort of thing. So, those are some of my favorites. LISA BERRY: That is awesome. I’m totally going to watch The Vegan View. I will be tuning in because I think, for me, the energy when I’m pulling food together, I’m a holistic nutritionist. There’s something about having exuberance and sharing that energy, so I can only imagine some of these Channels that you’ve mentioned or the shows. You’re right.
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When we’re interested, and we understand, it can really propel you along your own journey. Did you feel there was a need for it, or were other people asking out for this cookbook? CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Yes, I’d been asked for a few years to write a cookbook, and I always just saw it as a waste of time if I’m perfectly honest. I was, like, you know what I have a website why would anyone buy my book when you can get my recipes for free online? Then, for me, it was essential to have some aspects in the book, so when Robert Rose approached me, finally, and they’re a local Canadian Publisher, that was important for me, too. They’re a Boutique Publisher, so it was very personal, and that was important. When I kind of expressed what I wanted my book to be, which was a printed version of what’s on my YouTube Channel and, also, I wanted a photo for every single recipe.
CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Oh, that is a hard question. So, I’m sure that you listen to a lot of podcasts like I do. One of the podcasts that I’m obsessed with is My Favorite Murder and the two ladies on there. I love true crime, it’s a true-crime podcast, but they kind of do it with a comedic spin, and they’re very feminist. They always talk about eating so much meat. I would love for them to come over and just have the funniest, best conversation with them over a Vegan meal and just show them how delicious vegan food can be.
LISA BERRY: You’re right when people talk about meat. Does that bother you when you do hear people talk about eating meat, then going on about it? Or when those commercials come out, they’re like triple this and that of meat. CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Yes. I mean, it doesn’t bother me, but I just think it’s misinformation, right? That kind of like be a man, eat burgers, it just kind of continues to push that very toxic stereotype. Then, when people are making fun of Vegans, it doesn’t bother me. Everyone can have their opinion, and I just really think it’s kind of pushing that more. It just pushes misinformation that Vegan food isn’t good. That’s why I’m classified this way and what I’m doing.
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LISA BERRY: Maybe you walk around going,” I would love to influence that person or this person to become Vegan.” If you could pick three people that are, we’ll call them celebrities, three celebrities – I’m putting you on the spot – pick three celebrities who you’d just love to serve a beautiful Vegan meal to just so they could experience it, who would you choose?
I think Karen and Georgia are amazing, and I would love for them to be Vegan.
LISA BERRY: Yes, that really makes sense. Do you go out and or let other people prepare food for you, do you always let people know I’m a Vegan, or how do you go about doing that?
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CANDICE HUTCHINGS: Yes, I always do my research before I go. Some places are more accommodating more than others, but, for me, I will always research the menu beforehand and kind of know the substitutions I can make or know what questions to ask. While also doing it in a really respectful way, because we all know Chefs have their egos and their personalities and I like to do it in a really respectful way. LISA BERRY: Just a reminder: Candice’s book is called The Edgy Veg Cookbook – a 138 Carnivore Approved Vegan Recipes, and even more than that, I want people to go check you out on your Channel and get to know you and ask questions and leave comments. Instagram @edgyveg, the website is: http://theedgyveg.com
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Flower Essences and Essential Oils: Yes, They Are Different! by Anu Dayal-Gulati OM TIMES | July A Edition 2020
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ssential oils have been gaining
through herbs, tinctures, essences,
in popularity over the last
and essential oils. Essential oils can
several years. You've probably
be cold-pressed or extracted through
heard of certain brands like
steam distillation processes. Flower
Young Living, doTerra or Aura Cacia, and
essences, on the other hand, use
seen lists of health benefits and other
the life force of the plant expressed
uses.
through its flowers.
Flower Essences, too, are now making
Usually, a large number of flowers are
their way back into the spotlight. The
needed to create essential oils. For
Flower Essences were first discovered
example, it takes nearly 10,000 roses
by the British surgeon Dr. Bach (of Bach
to create 5 ml (about a teaspoon) of
Flower Remedies) in the 1930s.
rose essential oil. Relative to essential oils, very few flowers are used to
They have been around for nearly a
create a flower essence—just enough
hundred years, and today there are many
to completely cover the surface of a
more essences than the thirty-eight
bowl of water. Their environmental
that he discovered. While both oils and
impact is minimal.
essences are widely available online and at many natural remedy stores, they are
Unlike essential oils—which, as the
not used interchangeably.
name suggests, are oil-based— flower essences are made with
So, what exactly is the difference, then?
water, which is then preserved with
There are several, starting with the fact
alcohol. Fresh blooms are picked
that they are created differently.
at the height of their fullness and
How They Are Made
floated in a crystal bowl filled with freshwater, placed on the earth in warm sunlight. With the alchemy of
The plant kingdom has always been an
earth, water, air, and sunlight (i.e., the
eternal source of healing. If we think
fire element), flowers release their
back to our childhood, we were often
energetic imprint into the water.
asked to eat our fruits and vegetables
This wildflower infusion, strained and
because they are good for us. Still,
preserved with brandy, is called a
this healing can also be implemented
flower essence.
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What They're Used For
Essences work gently with our subtle energy field so that it almost feels
Essential oils are used to reduce stress
like nothing is happening. They lift
and make us feel more relaxed when
and transform the emotions we are
we inhale or diffuse them. Essential oils
struggling with, so we become calmer,
can be toxic if they are ingested and
have more clarity, and our reactions
should also be diluted in a carrier oil to
to events around us will shift. For
be applied topically. On the other hand,
instance, if we are afraid of spiders,
flower essences are meant to be taken
we might notice that after taking the
internally. They are very gentle and
Mimulus flower essence, we're not
completely safe, even for children and
afraid of them anymore. It just may
pets, and have no side effects.
take us some time to realize that our
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reaction has changed. Shifts are visible in
carries the energetic imprints of
two to three weeks.
thoughts, words, and even music. Water
Energy and Emotion
exposed to kind thoughts and classical, healing music created beautiful water crystals. When exposed to unkind
For thousands of years, we have used
words or thoughts, the water failed
flowers to celebrate the moments of our
to crystallize and instead developed
life and express our love, our devotion,
murky, unpleasant structures. Based on
our grief, and sorrow. When shopping
his research, we can see similarly how
for bouquets or potted flowers, even, we
flower essences carry the energetic
are drawn to specific blooms in shapes
healing imprints of flowers.
and colors that lift us up at that moment. During difficult times as we struggle with
Oil and Water Can Mix
fear, anxiety, and grief, flower essences can be our stress management allies.
While you cannot literally blend oil and water, flower essences and essential
Flowers themselves are the essence
oils work together and enhance each
of the plant. They have an energetic
other. They can be combined in a spray
vibration based on their color, the plant's
or in a carrier oil. For instance, I created
structure, how and where they grow, and
a spray for a young director whose
even their seeds. Each energetic vibration
actor was suffering from stage fright,
responds to an emotion in a human. Just
consistently freezing up and forgetting
as flowers have been around for millions
her lines. The director sprayed the stage,
of years, we too have been governed
as well as herself and the actor. After this
by the same emotions through time—
was done, they experienced successful
hate, love, grief, hope, despair, resilience.
rehearsals as well as performances.
In fact, each emotion can be matched to a corresponding flower essence. For
These Products are our allies from the
instance, the flower essence of Aspen is
plant kingdom.
used for fear, Larch for confidence, Holly for anger and jealousy, Mustard for the
They can be combined to create a blend
blues, and so on.
to support us, that we can spray in the room or put in a carrier oil to provide for
The late Japanese scientist Masaru
us on our journey to health, inner calm,
Emoto's research showed that water
and wholeness.
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Simply Spiritual To perceive reality from a different perspective is to open oneself to the wonders and unlimited wealth of creation. Simply Spiritual offers the opportunity to visit new places, new methods, and different ways to perceive the vast human knowledge of our Universe.
Energy Mastery for Sensitive Souls By Judi Lynch OM TIMES | July A Edition 2020
T
his old phrase, “Cleanliness
An energy-sensitive person can
is next to Godliness,” was
become depressed or angry without
spoken by theologian John
understanding where the feelings
Wesley in the 1700s. The
are originating, thinking it is coming
notion is that after worshipping the
from within. We may try to reason it
Creator, keeping yourself clean is one
to a past sad memory or something
of the most important manifestations
we felt we had healed years ago when
of showing love or respect for the
it doesn’t belong to us at all. When
Creator.
someone who is highly susceptible is near someone or media that is
Through trial and error, we learn what
extremely negative, they can find
lifts us up and what brings us down
their energy depleted quick. These
in vibration. If we can continue to
kinds of energy-drains can feel like
seek higher thought in soul energy,
low blood sugar or even chronic
we can discover miraculous insight
fatigue when the etheric body is
and peace.
drained. Finding ways to transmute and detach from these energies can
Many people incarnate on Earth
assist us greatly in living life here.
through the vibration of love and wisdom, becoming the most sensitive,
For anyone who is extra-sensitive to
feeling souls on the planet. Those of
the noise of all kinds (lawnmowers,
us who are the feelers in life know that
dripping faucets, fans, repetitive
we can absorb both the positive and
sounds, traffic), it does become
negative energies of others, which
necessary to be able to control the
can affect us significantly. Learning
environment. Many people like to
how to transmute those energies can
sleep with a sound machine to block
be life-changing and saving. We are
outside noise. Having a personal space
all connected at the etheric level, and
to escape to inside and outside is also
since everything is energy, our mental
a calming force to help with release
thoughts matter. If we are consciously
and recharge of energies.
sending negative thoughts out to someone we don’t like, we can
Meditation is a highly personal and
magnify their challenges if they are
effective way to help when working
also an open-feeling channel.
on mastering energies. How we
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all practice connecting to our soul
We are the facilitator in connecting
guidance is grown through our life
the channel. Healing music and
experiences and preferences. For many
sound, breathing exercises, creating
of us, a walk in the park, a hike in the
art, exercising, and writing in a
mountains, a stroll on the beach is
journal are all effective ways of
incredibly uplifting and helpful. For
working with energy. If we are
others, it might be practicing their
holding someone in prayer for
faith through a spiritual institution or
healing, we must let go of our
organized religion that feels safe and
fear and human attachment to
comforting. Energy healing has been
the outcome. Asking for spiritual
practiced throughout centuries and
assistance to help heal the person
creates a gateway that opens intuition
helps us protect our personal
and the ability to heal the mind, body,
energy fields in these cases. Having
and spirit.
community support from others who understand sensitivity is
When we practice energy healing, it
also key to feeling accepted and
becomes particularly important to
understood. It can also help with
remember that we are not the healer.
new ideas and friendships that are
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invaluable when we are overwhelmed
proper actions to take as we work on
with feelings of sadness and grief.
mastering our energetic fields. If we can continue to seek higher thought
Sensitive souls have a big order in
in soul energy, we can discover
learning how to release, transmute,
miraculous insight and peace.
and fill themselves with energy. Through trial and error, we learn what lifts us up and what brings us down in vibration. We can get lost in other’s thoughts and manifestations if we are not careful to detach from false emotions and scenarios in life that are not our responsibilities. We learn to find effective ways to help and communicate with others that help to keep us in balance with our life themes and purposes here. We can understand and discern the
Judi Lynch is a psychic medium, intuitive counselor, healing channel, and author. She is president of the Crystal Healing Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) spiritual charity and writer for OM Times Magazine. She has authored two books, Friends with Lights and Conscious Ascension and has read for clients all over the world. To learn more or contact for a session see judilynch.com
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"When Life Gets Chaotic, Try This Exercise." By John Holland OM TIMES | July A Edition 2020
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et's take a few minutes
STEP 2: Now, I want you to count
and get mindful today.
your breath just before the
Mindfulness is the opposite
incoming breath. Although this
of distraction. The more
change is subtle, it'll create a
mindful you are, the more aware
different emphasis in the way you
you'll become of yourself.
pay attention to the breath.
What's going on inside of you, as
Example: Count one, breathe in,
well as what's going on outside and
and breathe out.
beyond yourself. It's an excellent
Count two, breathe in, breathe out...
exercise for your soul.
and so on up to ten. Continue in another ten-breath
Find a comfortable place to sit.
cycle.
Keep your feet flat on the floor and your hands comfortably on your
STEP 3: Let go of the counting
lap. Use your nose to inhale as well
completely and simply observe
as exhale. Practice this breathing
your breath come and go with no
meditation for 20 minutes. Each
effort. Enjoy the experience as you
step should take 5 minutes:
become even more aware of the sensation of your breathing. Also,
STEP 1: Close your eyes and begin
pay attention to those small spaces
counting each breath. Watch your
between the breaths.
breath come and go as it follows its own natural rhythm. Count at the
STEP 4: Lightly focus your attention
end of each outgoing breath. Count
on the feeling near the tip of your
ten breaths in this way and then
nose and lips, as your breath comes
count another ten:
and goes. Try not to strain or force anything. Practice a relaxed focus
Example: Breathe in, breathe out,
on your breath. Become aware of
and count one.
the tranquil energy inside of you,
Breathe in, breathe out, and count
and give yourself a few moments
two‌ and so on up to ten.
to blend with this energy as you
Continue in another ten-breath
become one with it. Feel how far
cycle.
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outward. Feel the love within your heart, the feelings of tranquility and peace as you meet and experience yourself as a soul. This is who you are. This is your soul stepping forward to meet you halfway. Remember this feeling as you bring yourself back to the present. Please don't worry if your eyes fill with tears. It's quite natural as your heart is being filled, a space that might have felt empty for quite a long time. We all go through this when our soul touches us. The time you spend observing your breath will not only restore you physically, emotionally, and
mentally but it will also instill you with a sense of peace and alignment with your soul. It's these moments of quietness where you're likely to hear the whispers of your soul more easily. Do you have a mindful exercise that works for you? If so, please share it with my Facebook community and me. Equally, if you want to share this newsletter with anyone you think might appreciate reading this, feel free to share this Soul inspiration or recommend they join our community. Live a Soul-filled life!
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Negativity Bias - Why do We Focus on the Bad? Even When There’s Good News By Marcia Sirota OM TIMES | July A Edition 2020
Negativity Bias and the Meta Experience:
I
fumbling live on air. Still, I could see how easy it would be for someone to tear a strip off themselves in this
just had an uncanny experience:
type of situation. We are all prone to
a recent radio interview went all
going to that place of negativity. It’s
Meta on me. I was speaking to
part of our human survival instincts.
the host, Devon Peacock, about
negativity bias – our tendency to focus on the negative over the positive –
Negativity bias is an early survival mechanism:
and suddenly, for the life of me, I couldn’t remember a word.
If you think about prehistoric times, the early humans who had the
The word was Cortisol – the stress
greatest survival advantage were
hormone that’s released when we
those who saw a big grey object
focus on the negative. I fumbled a
out of the corner of their eye and
bit trying to pull the word out of my
thought, “wooly mammoth,” as
memory banks, and then, coming
opposed to “pile of rocks.” This
up with nothing, I moved on. A few
tendency to skew toward the
seconds later, it came to me, and I
negative has, in many ways, kept us
was able to bring the word into the
alive, but it can go too far.
conversation. Negativity bias is a protective This was a five-minute live interview,
mechanism meant to keep us safe
and when it was over, I had two
from harm, but for some of us, it can
choices: to criticize myself for
take over our entire world view. We
having made a mistake – thereby to
can see everything as dangerous or
demonstrate my negativity bias, or to
threatening, even when it’s benign
shrug my shoulders, tell myself that
or beneficial. Well-being comes from
I’m only human, and focus on the
a state of balance where we weigh
valuable content that I’d delivered in
the ups and the downs of each
the interview.
situation. And we always need to have an open mind and see what’s
Fortunately, I was able to resist the
really in front of us, as opposed to
temptation to beat myself up for
imagining the worst.
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Trauma causes negativity bias:
prepare themselves for it. The problem is that they start to see
The people who carry the greatest
everything as dangerous and are
negativity bias are those whose past
always in what’s known as “fight or
lives are filled with loss, trauma,
flight” mode.
and hurts. These individuals project their negative experiences from the
Physiologically, this state of
past onto their present-day lives
heightened arousal causes a release
and see the world as a dangerous
of Cortisol into our bloodstream with
place; other people as untrustworthy
a resultant weakening of the body’s
and rejecting, and themselves as
systems and a greater susceptibility to
incompetent, undeserving, and
becoming ill. Psychologically, instead
unlovable.
of helping us to be more prepared, negativity bias creates a worst-case
Their rationale is that if they see
scenario in our minds that tend to
the danger coming, they can better
magnify our stress.
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In the case of the current pandemic,
can worry that it’s a false result. If our
our bias toward negativity can turn a
child gets a sniffle, we can jump right
difficult situation into a devastating
away to the scenario where they’re
one with serious implications for our
going to need hospitalization. If our
mental health and well-being.
company is having some struggles, we can assume that we’ll be the first
Rather than protecting us, negative
to get laid off.
bias can create a self-fulfilling prophesy whereby we create what we expect. If we expect to become depressed,
Worst-case scenarios become our reality:
we’re more likely to withdraw and shut down emotionally, which could lead to
People who carry a strong negativity
our becoming depressed. If we expect
bias are much more prone to
to be stressed, we could easily create
imagining catastrophic scenarios.
more stress within ourselves.
They can become convinced that no matter what they do, they’ll get
If we expect to become ill, it can cause
sick with Covid-19, and their family
us so much stress that our immune
members will get sick too – it’s only a
system is weakened, and we become
matter of time. You can imagine the
more susceptible to disease.
self-defeating behavior that could come out of someone with these
And even if we’re not inadvertently
kinds of ideas.
creating negative outcomes, we can perceive the positive things in our
Think of how tempting it would be
lives as neutral or negative and then
for someone with such a strong
become mired in unhappiness. Even
negativity bias to stop the social
if we’re staying healthy during the
distancing and go outside to mingle
pandemic, we can agonize over our
with large groups of people wearing
friends and family, becoming ill or
no protective gear, based on their
obsess about eventually becoming sick
false beliefs. You can see how
ourselves.
negativity bias can literally kill people.
If we get good news, let’s say that our
Although negativity bias is
COVID test came back negative, we
supposedly there to protect us from
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harm, it very often causes more
picture. When you do this, you’re
harm than good. Stressful situations
less likely to focus on the negative
that are difficult for the average
and more likely to have a realistic
person to cope with become utterly
view of things.
overwhelming to someone who skews toward the negative. As we deal with
2. Find a balance: There’s a difference
the Covid-19 pandemic, those with a
between being careful and being
strong negativity bias are going to be
negative. You should not be in
much more at risk for mental health
denial of the dangers out there, but
problems than those with a balanced
not everything is dangerous. You
perspective.
should always temper your caution
7 ways to shift from a negative outlook to the positive:
with a healthy dose of realism. 3. Practice gratitude: It’s easy to compare yourself to others and
1. Gain perspective: It’s important to take a step back and see the big
think that you have it the worst, but that’s probably not true. Why not
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try and appreciate everything you
You can reject all the upsetting
do have. You’ll be a lot happier if
things it says.
you work on being grateful for your health, your family and friends, and the life that you have.
7. Develop resilience: This is the ability to use the difficult moments of life as opportunities
4. Build optimism: It can be hard
for learning and growth.
to look on the bright side of the
It’s turning the lemons into
pandemic, but you need to try. It’s
lemonade. In my case, it’s turning
better for your health and for your
an interview boo-boo into a real-
mood to see the glass as half-full
life example of negativity bias. For
versus half empty. It is a lot less
all of us, the pandemic is offering
stressful to imagine an eventual
us many opportunities to become
positive outcome than to obsess on
stronger, braver, wiser, and more
a worst-case scenario.
loving.
5. Build awareness: We all have the
Negativity bias might be a hold-over
ability to notice our tendencies
f rom prehistoric times, and it might
toward the negative and to shift
be a learned response to trauma.
gears. Being self-aware is a skill
Still, you always have a choice about
you can build, and the more aware
the attitudes and expectations that
you are, the more empowered
you carry. You can choose to check
you become to choose how you
your negativity and embrace a more
perceive yourself, other people, and
realistic and balanced point of view.
the world.
This will enable you to minimize your stress and maximize your joy during
6. Shut down the inner critic: When
the pandemic and beyond.
that inner voice of negativity pipes up, tell it to be quiet. When it tries to drag you down to the dark place, choose to go toward the light. The inner critic is just the sum of the negativity you took in as a child. It’s not honest, and it’s not accurate.
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Wu Wei and the Ancient Art of Not Doing By Humanity Healing
W
e all heard of the
Wu Wei is a concept from Taoism that
famous expression
translates to the expression: "non-action."
Laissez-faire Laissez-fasse,
It is a philosophical principle that
which summarizes the concept of
shows us the best way to cope with a
Nonintervention, used initially on the
situation, especially if it is a conflicting
Economic context. But this expression
one, is to not act. Going further on its
has been used in many various other
concept, more than not acting, Wu
levels of our ordinary lives. O Wu Wei is a
Wei teaches us to not to force any
concept with similar meaning.
solution, but instead, to let it flow.
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"The path is a constant non-action
continually leads us to the contrary. In
that leaves nothing unfulfilled."
fact, we live saturated with activities,
Chapter 37 - Tao Te Ching
sensations, and thoughts. When we're not doing anything, we feel weird.
This verse from Chapter 37, by Tao Te
We came to think that this is simply a
Ching, brings one of the fundamental
waste of time. We drive ourselves on
concepts of Taoism: the concept of
the permanent feeling that we should
Wu Wei non-action. This concept can
always be doing something.
be confused with doing nothing, not acting. What Taoism calls non-action
"From emptiness inside the wise Man
is, in fact, an unintended action, an
comes stillness. From stillness, action.
involuntary action. It is an action that
From action, success".
does not presuppose intention, but,
- Chuang Tzu -
nevertheless, it does not represent non-action. That is, non-action means
Tao Te Ching was written 25 centuries
doing things naturally, without
ago by the philosopher Laozi {1}. This
ingenuity, without the excess of
philosopher thought that the best way
predetermination, without speculation.
to live was to synchronize ourselves with the flow of nature and the cosmos.
Inner silence is what Lao Zi calls non-
This is the main inspiration of Wu
action. The Tao is a constant of non-
Wei: to let things take their natural
action. The essential nature of Tao is
course and, in consequence, adapting
constant silence, a continual stillness,
ourselves with the situations as they
a continuous Void that allows the
present themselves in our lives.
realization of all expressions within it. {1}
The Tao is also like a great space that allows all things to exist; like a great silence that allows all words, all voices,
Lao Tzu, also known as Laozi and Lao-Tze.
Values ​​and Virtues in Wu Wei
all expressions to occur simultaneously. Wu Wei proposes to us to live a simple For most people, it seems strange that
life because simplicity is an attitude
there is a current philosophy inviting
that most always translates itself into
us to not act. We live in a society that
peace and harmony. Simplicity implies
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not being too attached to ambitions
emotional balance and fulfillment of
and desires since they are the primary
our Souls' desires.
sources of uneasiness and suffering, preventing us from feeling fulfillment
Wu Wei and Excesses
in our lives.
Simplicity is the Secret of Happiness
Wu Wei also draws our attention to the fact that the primary source of problems is the human propensity to practice excess. Contrary to what
'Make your heart like a lake, with
people may think, it is not the needs,
calm, still surface, and great depths of
but the excesses that lead us to feel
kindness.' Laozi
less than good.
Simplicity also helps us to live more
In this sense, the practical elements
serenely. When we are focused
that Wu Wei proposes to us focus on
on having great successes and
Five main points:
satisfactions, it becomes impossible to relax and enjoy the small moments of joy and satisfaction. It is a matter of valuing what we are and what we have,
1. Accept the fact that problems are a creation of ourselves. 2. Problems do not arise out of
instead of regretting what we are not or
nowhere; they are created by our
what we don't have. It is looking at life
actions and our mind.
and seeing a half-full cup, not a half-
3. Don't make mental efforts to solve problems. Do not symbolize them
empty one.
in your mind, nor create solutions Likewise, Wu Wei presents that
for them. The idea is to let them
simplicity helps us to accept things
dilute themselves and not feed
as they are, not to resist the course of
them.
events and not to intend to take control
4. Discover a way to be grateful for the natural flow of things.
over them.
That is, to adopt an attitude of Some of these values ​​and attitudes may
observation towards the events,
contradict Western mentality. Still, they
without thinking that we must
allow us to cultivate a more significant
intervene.
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5. Let the mind free to follow the flow.
We have to emphasize here that
Do not try to give a specific direction
nothing remains immutable, in fact,
or focus. Simply allow everything to
the ultimate reality of life is that it is
take its own course, especially when
in a constant state of becoming and
we are calm.
changing. What exists is continuously evolving, with or without our
Flowing as Clouds on the Blue Sky
individual actions. It is, therefore, a question of not
"The Master observes the world but
resisting this permanent mutability
trusts his inner vision. He allows things
of reality. Much of our actions are
to come and go. His heart is as open as
designed to make us resist these
the sky." Laozi
changes. This generates a negative force that is harmful to our lives as it
Wait and observe
tries to inhibit the universal natural flow, the concept of impermanence.
One of the main precepts of Wu Wei is
Instead of helping to self-preserve,
to learn to wait and to observe. It starts
it invites us to get hurt in this fight.
from the Idea that energy must be
What we must seek is to allow
conserved for those moments when
everything to happen naturally,
the action is necessary and undeniable.
without opposition.
Whoever watches and waits for the right moment will know how to act
Time and Transformations
with great wisdom. It will also perform the task with enormous vitality, as it has
Our Idea of time is infinite, there is
not wasted energy on irrelevant actions.
no beginning nor end. What exists is the continual unfolding and
It also starts with the idea that those
natural transformation of things.
who know how to observe and wait will
The transformation that depends on
solve any situation with great ease. This
Man depends on his heart in balance
does not mean negligence or passivity,
and harmony. The change, thus, can
but synchronization with the natural
be smooth, without ruptures, and
flow of reality. It is always easier to swim
the Man will flow naturally with the
with the current, not against it.
transformation towards Tao.
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Flexibility, Our Superpower for These Changing Times by Darity Wesley
H
ere we are, going about our
keep our balance in these radically
daily lives amidst massive
changing times?
waves of change. Every part of our life is shifting and
Many of us are resisting this change
transforming before our eyes ... cultural,
and yearning for things to go back
political, personal, social, global ...
to "normal." The truth is, there is no
everywhere we turn! How are we to
"normal" anymore. We have entered a
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new reality. And no matter how much
us. It is our reality. And we can know
we may want to resist change, our
and trust that there is a natural order
superpower is our ability to be flexible
to everything that is happening, way
and to train our monkey mind to go
beyond our human understanding.
with the flow. It takes practice, for sure, yet we do There is a wonderful story about
have that choice. Even for the most
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986), a
challenging things that happen to
great Indian philosopher and spiritual
us, this concept supports our mental,
teacher. They spoke all over the world
physical, and spiritual health. It keeps
for more than 50 years. At one of his
us as steady and balanced as possible
lectures, he paused midway through
all through our lives.
his talk, leaned forward, and said, "Do you want to know my secret?" The
Look around you. Look at your life.
audience sat forward in their chairs,
Look at what is in the news. This is
excited and ready to hear what this
what IS. This is what is happening. It is
great spiritual master was going to say.
within our power to say, "I don't mind.
And then he spoke ... five simple words.
I'm okay with what IS. I don't mind
He said to the audience, "I don't mind
what happens." This doesn't mean we
what happens."
like it. It doesn't mean that we approve of it all. And it doesn't mean that we
In other words, he is not attached to
won't take any steps to change it if
any specific outcome. He is at peace
we can. It means that we accept what
with whatever happens. What a great
IS, right now, at this moment, rather
lesson to live by!
than becoming resistant or upset or closed off. It means we are willing to
When we live our lives, not minding
surrender to the natural flow of events.
what happens, we move into a state
And that is powerful.
of acceptance, which brings complete flexibility into our lives. We roll on
Being conscious of staying flexible,
through, choosing to remain steady
really being flexible, and at the same
and balanced, trusting that All Is Well
time having our proverbial feet
at the highest level. Why? Because
planted, grounded, allows us to go
this is what's happening in front of
with the flow, bending with the breeze.
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Using the analogy of a tree, with its
we cannot move when things change.
roots firmly planted in the soil, if the
That's how folks break, snap.
grounding is secure, it is still flexible and can bend and sway with the highest
When we don't mind what happens,
of winds. Trees that are not able to flex
we become more open to our
with the changing conditions either get
intuition, our gut, our willingness to
uprooted or are snapped off.
follow our spirit's directions. We are better able to do whatever is needed,
Being capable of being bent or flexed,
whatever our inherent Wisdom tells
being pliable, supports us more than
us is the best path and whatever our
being rigid or righteous or so fixed on
heart propels us to do. It allows us
what it is we expect, want, or desire that
to keep our balance, to have greater
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inner peace, and ultimately to live
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Relationships The interconnectiveness among all human beings and, consequently, the relationships among us are the focus of this section. The dynamics of the web of connections we make is one of the most prominent aspects of human existence: how we interlace with each other’s existence in a meaningful way.
Dream, Visions, and Your Soul Mate By Ascending Hearts
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Isn't that what true romance is
are types of dreams that we all
supposed to be about? Finding
remember, and they seem like
the person who is your soul mate.
the ideal relationships that all of
Someone you dream about at
us would like to experience. These
night—someone whose name is on
dreams are unique because they
your lips when you wake up in the
suggest an encounter between
morning.
mind, heart, soul, and body - a joyful
Jodi Picoult
communion of souls at all levels.
I
Some people can dream of a person s it "true love" that allows you
who they are going to get married
to dream about your destined
to. But these are not the rule, they
partner, or is it just “a lover's
are exceptions.
dream"? They can dream about this person
One day, you wake up with a smile
more than once, in such a way
on your face after a beautiful
that their face is imprinted in their
dream in which you were being
memory. There are still those who go
kissed and embraced by someone
looking for the person of the dreams
extraordinary. The feeling of love,
but return empty-handed and
warmth, and a total sense of
frustrated. In contrast, others are
acceptance is overwhelming. You
more fortunate and end up finding
want to stay there forever, but the
their other halves.
daylight intrudes, the conscious part of you awakens, and the
Our soulmate is the one who makes
dream disappears. The memory
life come to life.
may linger; however, the images
Richard Bach
and impressions may come back months ahead.
Your Soulmate May be Dreaming of You as Well
The Dream of Eternal Love
Your ideal person may also be
to haunt you during the weeks and
dreaming and looking for you too. Dreams about your soul mate
One way to bring soulmate dream
come in all shapes and sizes. They
romance into our daily lives is to
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write those dreams. Record every
can also move and transition among
nuance - every detail - so that the
many levels and different dimensions.
scene can be alive before your eyes, and that you can always relive the
You may be dreaming of your soul
moment when you choose to.
mate, but you should also consider the possibility that they may not
Is your dream of giving you the
be incarnated on this Earth at this
information you need to hear and act?
time. Not to despair, there are many
Does he suggest vacations, or the
spiritual & internal rituals that may
need to clean up your relationships,
be able to help you receive your Twin
and define what you want and do
Flame blessing.
not want? Do you need to end a relationship to make room for your soul mate? Recording your dreams over a long period will give you a lot of information about how things are going and what steps you need to take towards your happiness.
Open your Life for New Possibilities and Reinventions Your current partner may not appear
The blessing Twin Soul blessing is a
to be the typical soul mate as the
boon that brings the healing, the Love
template of love you may have in
and satisfaction of their presence
mind, but your dreams may reveal
into your life through infusing their
that there is more to him or her than
presence on the person you are having
you may think. They may have some
a relationship with. Nonetheless, you
unusual traits, but maybe these
may still take comfort from their
“imperfections� are what would take
healing presence and know that they
in this life to bring out the best in
are watching over you, love you, and
both of you. Your soul mate's dreams
care about you, forever.
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Metaphysics
How the Expanding Universe & Dark Matter Affect the Current Situation In the World by Johanna Kern OM TIMES | July A Edition 2020
T
he expanding Universe and
been making increasingly accurate
the so-called Dark Matter
measurements of two important
have a profound effect
cosmological patterns: the rate at
on our lives, thoughts,
which the Universe expands, and
mindsets, and our day-to-day
the average density of matter in the
experience.
Universe.
Have you noticed how quickly things
When in the 1920s, scientists
happen in the world compared
discovered the expansion of the
to the past? How fast everything
Universe, it was believed that the
around us changes: the speeding
expansion was slowing. Not until 1998,
development of science, human
when two independent scientific
thought, the political, economic, and
studies proved that the expansion
social changes?
accelerates, did any of the scientists think about what its results would be.
Such changes used to take decades or centuries before, and now we can
Since then, more than 5000 papers
observe a whole spectrum of them in
were written, and many of those have
just one lifetime.
dealt with Dark Energy. In physical cosmology and astronomy, that name
When you pay attention to your own
describes an unknown form of Energy,
thoughts, you may also notice how
believed to permeate all of space and
fast what you wish for or are afraid of –
tends to accelerate the expansion of
may take place in your life.
the Universe. It isn’t very dense, and it doesn’t seem to be subject to gravity,
You might find it interesting to know
unlike Matter. Dark Energy makes up
that it is all due to the expansion of
68% of universal density, filling the
the Universe and the continuous
otherwise empty space.
growth of Dark Energy. And here comes the fascinating Thus far, the expansion of the
point:
Universe, and the fact that we see the galaxies moving away from us, has
What scientists have perceived
been puzzling astronomers, who have
as Dark Energy – many ancient
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philosophies, or belief systems, have
in the huge Energy field that
described as Spirit – as opposed to
everything belongs to f rom human
Matter. Some of those philosophies
cells to planets, stars, and galaxies.
have named the interaction between Matter and Spirit (Dark Energy) as
• Everything we know and can think of behaves according to
the “Breathing Universe.”
the 8 Universal Laws for Energy. Now here is something to think
From Einstein, Tesla, Quantum
about:
Physics and ancient mystics, philosophers, and belief systems –
During the cycle of the expanding
we know that everything is
Universe, there is increasingly more
Energy. Science continues to
space (more Dark Energy, or Spirit),
research our origins, and physics
about Matter.
discovers more and more about how the whole “system” works.
That means that all that is nonmaterial “travel” faster, more
• When we send out a thought, it
natural – as if gliding quickly through
behaves like other energy waves,
water or air.
vibrating with a f requency – either higher or lower. And
Every single vibration sent out moves
that depends on what kind
forward quicker and manifests faster.
of intention lies behind our thought. It has been observed
We live in the most interesting times:
by researchers that the higher the f requency of vibrations, the
We have a chance to affect the
higher the impact they have on
“reality” we live in, in a truly profound
everything else.
way, beneficial for all of us. The Universe – thanks to its accelerating
In other words:
expansion – is on our side. The higher the vibration of our We already know that our thoughts
thoughts, the faster and more
are Energy. Our thoughts behave
profoundly, we create our reality –
exactly the same as our actions –
the experiences of our life.
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That phenomenon has not only been
falling into the category of Gamma
observed in quantum field theory
brainwaves – have the biggest power,
but also, interestingly, by many
changing our reality in a blink of an eye.
philosophers, mystics, and belief systems, for thousands of years.
What we think and do is the blueprint for what we receive and
It has been observed that expanded
who we become.
consciousness, altruism, unconditional Love – the so-called “higher virtues,”
It is up to us how we are going to use
being of the higher frequency and
that knowledge.
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If we want to change our reality,
Every human being on this planet,
we need to change the blueprint
each plant, and each animal, every
of our thoughts. And it is not
single living creature – is unique.
difficult at all: It is important to realize and • Begin by observing the people
acknowledge our own uniqueness
and events appearing in your
and the fact that we all are entitled
life. Notice the true human
to living a happy life. Yes, we can
kindness residing beneath their
decide our own fate and contribute
imperfections. Deep down, we
to the lives of others.
all want the same: a peaceful, happy, and fulfilled life. • Look for the harmony in all events. Start perceiving everything and everyone as a part of one huge energy field, where all of us are connected – just like drops in the ocean. We are all having our individual experiences, at the same time, being a part of a huge community. In this symbolic ocean, all of us are interconnected. In that sense – we are never alone. Whether we are conscious of that or not, we belong to the world in the same way as the world belongs to us. It is up to us how we are going to use that knowledge. Reflect on the following:
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We grow as individuals as we face challenges and overcome life’s obstacles. This section is dedicated to helping you chart your course
Personal Growth & Development
4 Ways to Find Peace in the Wake of Troubled Times By Meghan Belnap
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e are living in
member or friend. You can also talk to
difficult times. The
psychics and counselors. Psychics can
problems of the
help in several ways, including giving
world can cause you
you insight on your current state of
to feel anxious and depressed. The
mind and being, help you understand
good news is that there are several
paths available in your future, and even
ways that you can find peace. Here are
shed light on past events.
just a few ways to re-center and get the peace that you need in your life.
Exercise
Self-Care You may have a lot of on your plate right now. However, it is a good idea for
Your mind and body are connected.
you to take time for self-care. There are
When your body is relaxed, your
several things that you can include in
mind will also be at ease. That is why
your self-care routine. For example, you
exercising is one of the best things
can schedule a massage. You can also
that you can do in order to keep your
have a spa day at home. Additionally,
mind at ease. Many exercises have a
you should hang out with your family
calming effect on the body, such as
members and friends. Anything that
tai chi and yoga. Those exercises help
can help you relax and refocus on the
ease tension. Vigorous exercise can
things that matter in your life can be
also benefit your mental state. When
essential for self-care, especially when
you exercise vigorously, your body
the world around you is a mess.
releases endorphins. The endorphins help boost your mood and reduce
Set Small Goals
stress. Many people set big goals and get
Seek Counsel
frustrated when they do not set them. That is why you should consider setting
It is not a good idea to keep your
small goals. If you set small goals, then
feelings bottled up inside. If you do
it will be a lot easier for you to achieve
not talk to someone, then you may
them. Achieving a goal will boost your
find that your mental health will start
confidence. Working towards a goal
to suffer. You can speak to a family
can also help you take your mind off of
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the problems in the world, and it can
Fortunately, you can find peace by
help you keep your focus.
exercising and talking to someone you trust. You can also set small goals
Meditation
and meditate. Taking a little time to yourself for reflection and healing can
Meditation is something that you
do a great deal of good when things
can do regardless of your religion or
become stressful or times become
background. It is great for calming the
turbulent.
mind and relaxation. It is also simple for you to do. All you have to do is clear your mind and focus on your thoughts, your surroundings, or a mantra to center yourself. There are a variety of meditation types for different needs that you can find online. Many things are going on in the world that can cause you to feel down.
Meghan Belnap is a freelance writer who enjoys spending time with her family. She loves being in the outdoors and exploring new opportunities whenever they arise. Meghan finds happiness in researching new topics that help to expand her horizons. You can often find her buried in a good book or out looking for an adventure.
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Learning How to Live a More Joyful Life by Gail Serna
Bring More Joy in Life Even During Challenging Times.
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as planned. I have learned from my personal experience how to worry less, pray more, and take action to make
any of us are looking to
sound decisions in life!
live a life of joy? We feel as if we are our own worst
In fact, do we believe there is a direct
enemy, and we live in a
relationship between our thoughts
world where things don’t always go
and how we feel?
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Asking ourselves this question will
find the answer, take action, or find
help. By observing our thoughts, are
a new path when necessary.
they mainly negative or positive? Are they filled with worry or hope?
Create a Sacred Space
What is the answer? If the answer is that our thoughts are negative, then
Some wonderful tools can help us on
how we feel in the moment will have
our journey towards having a more
a direct impact on our emotional
joyful life. One’s Altar is an excellent
wellbeing.
means for reminding ourselves to pray regularly. There are elaborate
Practice these three steps to help
altars or simple ones.
change our negative mindset: My Altar • How do we feel in our gut? • Change our focus
In my own house, the first Altar I ever
• Monitor our thoughts
had was a card table in the corner
• Use our psychic and physical
of my living room. I put a tablecloth
senses to change direction or
on it with a picture of Jesus, a flower,
chart a new course in life.
and crystals. That was it. Through the years, my Altar changed as I became
We were meant to live a joyous life
more spiritually aligned with my
here on earth. So, once we become
divine energy.
accustomed to changing our focus and making decisions that bring us
I started to meditate every day at
more joy, we will see our outlook on
the same time. I decided the best
life will change in positive ways.
way for me to do this was through a guided meditation or visualization
Personally, as I started noticing how
exercise. Meditation was short for
I was feeling and made changes, I
me in the beginning, and yes, my
became a happier person. By doing
thoughts interrupted me. Still, it
this, I began to manifest things more
didn’t stop me from getting back on
easily and quickly in my life.
track and listening to the music or the words of the meditation. It was
Pray to seek direction, meditate to
around the same time that I also
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attended a meditation group once a
prayers, be specific. Write the date, fold
week in my area.
it up, and bless it. For example, let us say we want a new job:
Create our God Box Dear God, Another favorite tool of mine is a God
I would love to be in a wonderful
Box, which sits on my Altar next to
work environment and would like
Mother Mary. When I need things
a new job. I want my job to have
to happen in my life, I write down
these qualities:
what I am praying for. My box is one
~Pays well (If you have a figure in
that I had in my bedroom already, so
mind, write it down.)
any box will do. When writing down
~Family friendly
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~Close to home (Is there a specific city, town, or location where you want to work?) ~Working for friendly people ~Doing something I enjoy (Write down what you would enjoy doing at your job.) Amen Then put the note in the box and start
Gail Serna is an Intuitive Reader, a Psychic Medium, a Spiritual Counselor, a Reiki Practitioner, and a channel for Divine energy. She empowers people to make sound decisions, helping them to gain clarity, peace of mind, and to reach their highest potential. Connect with Gail directly.
taking specific action to make the new
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