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HEALING ALTERNATIVES FOR MENIERE’S DISEASE

SPIRITUALITY 56

EMBRACING THE CRONE - A LOVING PATH TO AGED WISDOM 3 MOST ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE

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FENG SHUI AND ITS INFLUENCE IN SURGERIES

FENG SHUI AND HOLISTIC HOME DÉCOR

DEREK THELER

NO MORE SHARPS

METAPHYSICS

RELATIONSHIPS

13 WAYS TO KNOW IF THEY THE ONE FOR YOU

96 LOVE IN THE ROARING ‘20S CONSCIOUS PARENTING

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THE TRANSPERSONAL BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR CHILDREN

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WHEN SOULS FACE TOUGH CHOICES

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Healing Alternatives for Meniere’s Disease

Feng Shui and Holistic Home Décor

Embracing the Crone - A Loving Path to Aged Wisdom

13 Ways to Know if they the One for You

3 Most Asked Questions about the Afterlife

Love in THE ROARING ‘20S

Feng Shui and its influence in Surgeries

The Transpersonal Benefits of Yoga for Children

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A MESSAGE ABOUT THE GROWING NEEDLE CRISIS AND A SOLUTION FOR ANYONE WHO SELF-INJECTS MEDICATIONS AT HOME.

An interview with Actor and Model Derek Theler by OMTimes Magazine

Recent data from the Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal (Coalition) indicates that 13.5 million people in the United States are discarding 7.8 billion used needles outside the traditional healthcare setting. The majority of these patients are managing their own healthcare (e.g. diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, HIV, Hepatitis C, osteoporosis, infertility) by self-injecting medication at home. The number of needles generated by illegal drug users increased 500,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 1 million to 1.5 million in the past 10 years. Based on this 10-year increase, the number of used needles generated in the United States has increased from 3 or 4 billion to 7.8 billion. This number excludes veterinary care in the U.S., which is reported to be significant for large animal and livestock healthcare.

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-In Los Angeles, 5,000 hypodermic needles were found in a homeless encampment walking distance from Disneyland; -In one month alone, San Francisco collected more than 13,000 syringes from the streets; -Santa Cruz reported finding more than 14,500 needles; Santa Cruz officials received reports of 12 people getting stabbed with those needles in 1 month, half of them children.

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People, often children, risk getting stuck by discarded needles, raising the prospect they could contract blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, HIV, and now the rapidly spreading COVID19.

While the opioid crisis can certainly be to blame, another major cause is the improper disposal of needles. Folks around the US are finding it incredibly hard to safely dispose of their sharps; leading them to throw their used needles away in milk jugs or other unreliable containers. From there, needles easily find their way from the trash to the streets. Derek Theler is an American actor and model, best known for starring in ABC’s family comedy, Baby Daddy. Derek’s role on the hit series landed him multiple Teen Choice Award nominations, including “Breakout Star” and “Best Liplock.” Since landing Baby Daddy, Derek has appeared in multiple films, including Brotherly Love, How Sarah Got Her Wings, Chicago Sanitation and Shark Killer. OMTIMES

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Currently, Derek is starring in Paramount Network’s forthcoming scripted comedic drama series 68 Whiskey, a Ron Howard directed dark comedic hour that follows a mix of men and women deployed as Army medics to “The Orphanage” – a forward operating base in Afghanistan. 68 Whiskey had his Global premier in January 2020. In our conversation, Derek talks about his Diabetes, and about being a an official spokesperson for Sharps and Needle Destruction Devices (SANDD™.

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At 3 years old, Derek was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes. In the hopes to combat this deadly disease, Derek became the official spokesperson for Sharps and Needle Destruction Devices (SANDD™), which provide diabetics with safe and environmentally friendly disposal of needles. This year, he will star in a campaign to educate audiences about the chronic autoimmune disease and raise awareness towards safe needle disposal for those who selfinject at home. The SANDD mini™ is the only FDAapproved portable, battery-operated needle destruction device that eliminates the use of sharps containers for disposal in both clinical and home settings. An Alaskan native, Derek grew up playing sports, loved riding motorcycles, and graduated from Colorado State with a degree in Pre-medicine. He appeared as a model in commercials for Nike, Coke Zero, Kayak, Arby’s, State Farm and Verizon.

OMTIMES: Derek, you have been very public about your struggle with juvenile diabetes, tell us why you’ve decided to speak out? Derek Theler: Diabetes has been a huge part of my life, so it’s really shaped me to be the person I am today.

My sister was also diagnosed with Type 1 at age three, just like me. When I was younger, it was very isolating; I don’t remember many people in the entertainment business (athletes, artists, actors) talking openly about Type 1 diabetes. I want to build a community online for those who need resources or knowledge about diabetes. I also want to educate people about all the technology currently available. Most of all I want Type 1 diabetics to know that they can live an extraordinary life with or without diabetes.

OMTIMES: What was it like growing up for you? Derek Theler: I had a great childhood in Colorado. I was very involved with school and sports. Diabetes made it incredibly challenging because I had to be very responsible for my age. I had to adhere to a strict diet, and I had to be very responsible about my schedule with my insulin injections. OMTIMES: You became the face of awareness for safe needle disposal and recently announced your partnership with Sharps and Needle Destruction Device (SANDD). What motivated you to step up and bring the issue to the forefront? Derek Theler: Anything that improves the safety and health of people with Type 1 diabetes is important to me. When I realized that this device eliminates the fear of getting accidentally stuck with a needle, I knew I wanted to be a part of the company. This device makes for a safer environment for everyone.

OMTIMES: We have heard of adults and children who have been stuck by dirty needles in parks and beaches; one story that caught the eyes of many was Bruce Willis’ sixyear-old daughter pricking herself in the foot with a hypodermic needle. What do you think this tells us about the needle crisis? Derek Theler: It is a real problem. I think this incident and many others like it proves that we need to find a better way to dispose of biohazard material such as needles. I’m proud to be partnered with a company that is trying to help the environment and to increase safety for all those who come in contact with used needles. OMTIMES: If you could send a message to every child with Juvenile Diabetes, unaware of the future ahead, what would you tell them?

OMTIMES: Tell us about the Sharps and Needle Destruction Device (SANDD) devices. Derek Theler: This small device uses a lithium battery to incinerate most needles or syringes. It destroys the needle so that the tip is entirely blunt and unusable again. It’s a huge step in the right direction when it comes to safety for health professionals, law-enforcement professionals, and eliminates this biohazard material that liters all significant cities.

Derek Theler: Be optimistic. Technology had dramatically improved since the time when I was a child, and I was worried about my future as well. Now there’s a community of people with Type 1 diabetes who are talking openly about the disease and sharing their own experiences. I think now is the best time ever to be a Type 1 diabetic, and my goal is to show you that you can live an extraordinary life! OMTIMES: What do you hope comes out of your partnership with SANDD?

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Derek Theler: My hope is that people take to the device and put it to good use. I believe if people use the SANDD device in their homes and in medical facilities to incinerate the needles, it will significantly cut down on the accidental needle sticks in America. I’m also proud to say that SANDD will donate $10 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for every unit sold.

He’s appeared in commercials for Milk-Bone, Nature’s Recipe dog food, and Petco, to name a few. I have also been training his new apprentice, Leo, to be a trained actor as well. I’ve been maintaining my fitness by running around my neighborhood and training in my backyard with weights.

OMTIMES: We are all struggling to stay mentally and physically fit while in quarantine, tell us what you’ve been doing to stay healthy?

Derek Theler: Right now, we’re waiting to hear about a season two for 68 Whiskey. Personally, I’m looking forward to the future. I feel like I’ve just started up my career, and I’m looking forward to breaking into the film business. I’ve always been a massive fan of action movies, I grew up watching Arnold Schwarzenegger and Keanu Reeves, making the type of movies I would love to participate in.

Derek Theler: These times are strange, aren’t they? I’m very fortunate to have a house with a little bit of space and two dogs. Many people don’t know that I have put a lot of time into training my dog, Neptune, to become an actor dog. OMTIMES

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Regarding the future of our planet, I hope that people can begin to see the real danger of loose sharps and how much damage a poorly disposed of the needle can have on the environment. I’ve heard reports from dozens of people saying they’ve run out of ways to safely throw their needles away; some are even being told to use milk jugs or empty Clorox bottles! Anyone who self-injects medicine at home will know how expensive and difficult it is to find places to dispose of their used sharps. When we don’t safely dispose of needles, they eventually wind up in trash cans where animals can find them, waste handlers stuck, and a whole lot more.

We’re hearing stories about needles ending up in parks, on trails, on our sidewalks, on beaches; it never ends. With SANDD mini™, we can stop the crisis. Communities can use these devices at home, incinerate their biohazardous sharps and throw the needle away! Law enforcement and hospitals have already started using these SANDD™ devices, now folks at home have access. Let’s stop this crisis together and begin to focus on the planet! It’s the only one we have.

Learn more about SANDD™ devices at https://www.nomoresharps.com/works/

Health & Wellness

Innovative new approaches to Healing as well as holistic methods for dealing with health issues and personal growth

Alternatives For Healing Meniereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease (aka Vertigo * Tinnitus * Fullness in the Ear * Hearing Loss) By Andrew Pacholyk

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eniere's disease is a

Usually, only one ear is affected, with

disorder characterized by

the feeling of fullness or pressure

recurrent vertigo, dizziness,

in that ear. The hearing may also

loss or diminished acuity

deteriorate progressively in the

of normal sounds, tinnitus, and often,

affected ear over time.

a feeling of fullness in the ear. Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in one or both ears)

The Western medical treatment of

may be either intermittent or constant

Meniere's illness is based on verifiable

and maybe worse before, during, or

observation or experience rather than

after an attack of dizziness. The term

theory. The Symptomatic relief of

endolymphatic hydrops is often used

dizziness and vertigo may be helped

synonymously with Meniere’s disease.

with anticholinergic drugs, such as

From a Western etiology, Meniere’s

scopolamine and atropine in over the

disease is unknown or idiopathic by

counter preparations. Antihistamines

definition. Whereas Meniere’s syndrome

and barbiturates are also prescribed,

can occur secondary to various processes

providing general sedation.

interfering with normal production or resorption of endolymph. The known

We suggest Ten effective alternative

triggers of Meniere’s disease can be set

treatments are helpful to many

off by certain stresses, emotional upset,

sufferers of this condition.

overworking, salt consumption, and 1. Using Acupuncture: The Ancient

fatigue.

Art of Acupuncture is the art of the Vertigo can come on suddenly or occur

needling of specific points along

when we change levels from standing

“meridians”; they are canals that run

or sitting to moving quickly or lying

throughout our body.

down. The symptoms are sometimes accompanied by nausea, dizziness,

The practice of Acupuncture can be

and vomiting. These bouts might last

traced back as far as the Stone Age

anywhere from a few minutes up to 24

in China. Below are the most studied

hours.

points used for this disease. Based on their location, massage can also be

Typically, paroxysmal attacks can occur

applied to these points to increase

suddenly and decrease slowly. OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

blood circulation and Qi (vital energy).

posterior to the lobe of the ear in the

The main points used in this protocol are:

depression between the mandible and mastoid process. It is indicated for Bell's

Governor Vessel (DU 20) The Hundred

Palsy, ear problems, tinnitus, deafness,

Meetings, is located at the top of the

acute earache due to wind cold.

head, in line with the tips of each ear. This point is used to heal from a

Pericardium (PC6) Inner Pass, on the

headache, to clear your mind because

inside of the wrist, 2 finger-widths

of overthinking, to increase memory, to

above the wrist crease between the

resolve hemorrhoids, and counteract

tendons of palmaris longus and flexor

depression and dizziness.

carpi radialis. It is indicated for the chest, chest tightness, asthma, angina,

San Jiao or Triple Heater (SJ 17) Wind

palpitations, insomnia, spirit disorders

Screen, is located behind the ear,

of an excess or deficient nature, mania,

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nervousness, stress, poor memory,

focusing on the stretching and

nausea, seasickness, motion sickness,

massaging of the neck is linked

vomiting, epigastric pain, carpal tunnel

with considerable relief in tinnitus.

syndrome.

According to a study published in the Journal of Manipulative

Stomach (ST36) Leg Three Li, is located

Physiological Therapeutics. In

on the outside of the leg, 3 finger-

addition to deep tissue massage,

widths below the anterior border (head)

craniosacral therapy and lymphatic

of the tibia bone. This is indicated

drainage massage may help to

for low immunity, chronic illness,

increase circulation and reduce

poor digestion, general weakness, all

fluid buildup. Consider massaging

issues involving the Stomach, breast

all of the above acupuncture points

problems, lower leg pain, asthma,

working from the legs moving

wheezing, dyspnea, psychological/

upwards.

emotional disorders, PMS, depression, 3. Music Therapy: along with sound

nervousness, insomnia.

therapy, may help to improve A new research study published

blood circulation in the inner ear

in the Journal of Alternative and

and facilitate relaxation while

Complementary Medicine discovered

reducing stress. Finding the right

that acupuncture helped to alleviate

combination of nature sounds with

vertigo symptoms. In this report, 4

music may help reduce symptoms.

acupuncture sessions had conducted

A study published in the Journal of

each other day and then repeated one

Clinical Neurology found that the

week later.

sound of streams, rain, waterfalls, and wind can decrease tinnitus-

Substantial improvement was shown

related activity. The same is not

after the first appointment. The

true for chirping birds or bugs. The

Vertigo symptoms ceased after the

sound should be pleasing and just

second session. Six months later, the

in the background.

patient remained symptom-free. 4. Reducing Stress. Stress can 2. Using the benefits of Body Massage: Deep tissue massage

exacerbate any condition we may be experiencing. Stress increases

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cortisol levels, which trigger a

Meniere's disease, is often giving

physiological response in the body.

anticholinergic drugs, such as

Effectively reducing stress can

scopolamine and atropine in over

naturally lessen the severity of the

the counter provisions. The use of

symptom. This disease affects the

Valium (diazepam) is most effective

patient, physically and emotionally.

in relieving the distress of severe

Emotional stress does impact the

vertigo; however, it may be habit-

body, causing alterations that might

forming.

boost your risk for a heart disorder, obesity, or diabetes, a variety of

Valerian Root capsules (120 - 200mg)

autoimmune diseases, digestive

for relaxation or (300 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 500mg) for

syndromes, and even certain types

sleep can often be a better option.

of cancer.

This is also non-habit forming. Before taking any herbal supplementation,

5. Herbal Options: The Western medicine approach to treating

be cautious of the fact that certain Western drugs for Meniere's disease

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can cause problems if mixed with

an eyedropper with full-strength

herbs, especially Gingko Biloba. When

hydrogen peroxide, tilt the head to

taking herbal supplements, to be sure

one side and put several drops in the

and take them either 2 hours before or

affected ear a couple times a week.

2 hours after any Western prescribed

You will hear the hydrogen peroxide

medications to avoid any side effects.

bubbling as it slowly loosens the wax. This keeps the wax soft and allows it to

Cayenne: has Vitamin A, and it may

drain properly.

reduce hearing loss and tinnitus. Lipase, the enzyme, is deficient in Dandelion in tea form is one of the

most patients with Meniere's disease.

best herbal diuretics and can be a very

This enzyme improves digestion

important part of a healing regime for

and helps the body digest fat. The

Meniere's disease. Have at least two

standard dose of Lipase for adults is

cups a day, morning and evening.

6,000 units (LU). These are usually taken in one to two capsules, three

Ginger Root: is exceptional for treating

times a day. Ideally, they should be

symptoms of nausea.

taken on an empty stomach or 30 minutes before meals.

Gingko Biloba: is an herb (from the leaves of the Ginko tree) known for

Niacin and Vitamin B3 have both been

resolving the symptoms of vertigo.

shown to improve circulation, which

It works by managing blood flow

can help to reduce vestibular pressure

to the brain to relieve dizziness and

in the ear.

balance issues. A study reported in the International Journal of

Turmeric: since tinnitus has been

Otolaryngology finds Ginkgo Biloba

linked to the inflammatory process

just as effective as the medication

in the body, treatment with turmeric

Betahistine in managing vertigo.

has shown to be effective, especially for middle ear infections, which

Hydrogen Peroxide or mineral (or

commonly cause tinnitus symptoms.

baby) oil can be a remedy for fullness,

Turmeric's antioxidant properties were

pressure in the ear, or dizziness if

found to be as effective as antibiotics

the ear is impacted with wax. Using

in some cases.

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6. Homeopathy has also provided a

7. Diet Restrictions: Certain foods

few solutions. The Internet Journal

have shown to act as triggers for

of Otorhinolaryngology reported

vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus, or fullness

that Nux Vomica, Cocculus Indicus,

in the ear.

and Salicylicum Acidum are three remedies that have been equally

Caffeine, chocolate, and alcohol

as effective for reducing Meniereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

intake can aggravate symptoms for

disease as the drug, Betahistine,

some patients with Meniereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease.

which is a conventional treatment

For those that are suffering from

for vertigo.

tinnitus, the use of caffeine, even in OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

small amounts, may make tinnitus

MSG is often hidden in processed

louder. The same is valid for alcohol,

foods under a different name.

even in small amounts, which can create an adverse effect on the inner

Avoid Tyramine: Tyramine is an amino

ear by changing the composition

acid contained in a range of foods,

and volume of fluid. Chocolate may

including chicken liver, smoked meats,

also be a trigger because of its sugar

red wine, ripe cheeses, nuts, and

content.

yogurts. It has been known to trigger dizziness and migraines and is best

Reduction of salt: reducing the

excluded from the diet.

amount of salt in your diet will reduce the fluid collecting in the ear. Sodium

8. Eliminate smoking and tobacco:

intake affects fluid levels in the body

Smoking can cause disease. The

and how the body regulates them.

chemical make-up of nicotine

Make a point to avoid salted foods and

found in tobacco changes the

limit total sodium daily (about one-

body’s composition. It can increase

half teaspoon to 1 teaspoon). If you

symptoms of Meniere's disease as

tend to have low blood pressure, use

nicotine decreases the blood supply

caution in reducing salt consumption,

to the inner ear by constricting

as it can drop your blood pressure.

blood vessels.

Also, try to dodge high-sugar foods

9. Importance of Exercising: Exercise

and beverages. This includes fruit

increases blood flow and circulation.

juices, sodas, desserts, and snacks.

Do the type of exercise that is good

Sugar can cause fluctuations in the

for you. Cardio workouts, yoga

volume of bodily fluids, increasing

classes, or weight training are all

symptoms.

beneficial for increasing your overall health and well-being. While you’re

Two food additives that have been

at it, be sure and …

shown to generate the symptoms of Meniere's disease are the sugar

Stretch: stretching bring more blood

substitute Aspartame (NutraSweet,

to the major muscle groups. Reach

Equal) and the flavor enhancer MSG.

upward, bend (slowly) at the waist, roll

Many processed foods contain MSG.

up (slowly) from the waist, stretch side

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to side, pull the spine back, and the

Alternatively, look up toward your

arms forward as you stretch through

forehead and then look down toward

the back and slowly bring your head

your nose. Direct your sight all the way

between your arms.

to the left and then look all the way to the right. Lastly, hold one finger up, at

Cawthorne-Cooksey Eye exercise:

bent arm's length away from your face.

involves head and eye movements. Do

Focus on it and straighten the arm in

these exercises seated or laying down.

front of your face as you continue to

First, sit in a chair comfortably or lying

keep it in focus. Repeat for the desired

face-up on a bed or on floor.

number of repetitions.

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Head Movement exercise: involves

Breathing Exercises Are the easiest of

tilting the head side to side.

all exercises to help better the quality and length of your sleep, to reduce

To start, sit upright in a chair, look

anxiety, and to lower your stress.

straight forward. Incline your jaw down toward your upper body.

The Practice of breathing exercises whenever you feel anxious and

Next, tilt your head back to look at

before bed. Simply take a deep inhale

the ceiling.

through your nose, and an even longer exhale through your mouth. With each

Go slowly and keep your eyes open.

inhale, fill your lungs with twice as

You can add speed or close your

much air, and exhale twice as long on

eyes once the head-tilting exercise

the release. Do this 10 times.

makes you less dizzy. Next, turn to look over your right shoulder and

10. Underlying Causes: Could there

then turn your head to look over

be underlying causes for your

your left shoulder. Do these head-

dizziness, vertigo, ear fullness, or

turning exercises slowly and then

vomiting? Are there complications

gradually speed up, progressing

from medications? Have you been

from eyes open to eyes closed.

diagnosed with another disorder such as diabetes, Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease,

Self-Massage or Foam Roller: The

improper fluid drainage, perhaps

SCM are the large muscles on both

because of a blockage or anatomic

sides of the neck, which turn the

abnormality? Do you have an

head left and right. Slowly start

abnormal immune response, viral

self-massaging into these areas

infection, or genetic predisposition

starting from behind the ear and

to another disease? Be sure you are

working downward along that

aware of other issues that may be

muscle until you can massage into

the cause of your symptoms.

the trapezius muscles. Repeat the exercise starting from in front of the

References:

ear, pushing back toward the spine

Home Remedies for Vertigo

as you move down the SCM to the

Exercises for Vertigo

shoulders.

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3 Most Asked Questions about the Afterlife By John Holland

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to devote this article to answer some of your questions about my work and the OtherSide. I hope these answers will

offer you some comfort and clarity.

1. Is my loved one on the Other-Side always connected to me? OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

Your family and friends in this world

there and need time to grow and

aren’t around you 24-7. But when

progress. That’s why those who have

there’s an emergency, they’re there

recently passed often need time

when you need them. It’s the same

before they’re ready to connect with

way with your loved ones on the

you.

Other-Side. They know what’s going on in your life and try to let you know they are there for you, whether it’s for love,

2. What do our loved ones do on the Other-Side?

guidance, hope, or inspiration. From the thousands of messages, It takes a lot of energy for those who

I’ve delivered throughout my career,

have passed to lower their vibration

some loved ones don’t really say

and make a connection to you. So, it’s

what they’re doing, while others

not something they’re going to be

have no problem telling me exactly

doing all the time. Your loved ones

what’s going on with them on the

have their own learning to do over

other side and how they spend their

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time. Basically, they can do whatever

fighting with someone and said

they wish.

hurtful things to the person before they passed, or they said hurtful

Most choose to enjoy what they did

things to you. These spirits always

here in their earthly life. I once had

come through with forgiveness and

an elderly woman come through who

ask for forgiveness themselves.

wanted to tell her granddaughters that she was still gardening. I

Believe me when I say that they

remember the look of sheer delight

know just by your thoughts that you

as they told me she was a fantastic

love them. It’s as though they have

gardener and that working with

a higher view of things once they

the earth was her pride and joy.

pass over. Have no fear that your

In another reading, this guy came

loved ones love you, and they’ve let

through to say to me he was fishing,

go of any resentment or anger. Love

and in another message, a group of

is eternal, and the love you have for

young children who’d passed told me

them as well as the love they have for

that they were still in some type of

you is equally eternal. That is what

school. Some of your loved ones may

they take with them.

also help others who have recently moved to adjust to being on the

If you have a general question

Other-Side. What I’ve noticed most

about the Afterlife or your loved

is that what they were passionate

ones on the Other-Side that you’d

about here seems to continue by

like me to include in a future

choice in the Spirit World.

newsletter, please post your

3. If I had a fight with my loved ones, and they passed away before I had the chance to clear the air and tell them I love them, are they still angry with me?

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Embracing the Crone A Loving Path to Aged Wisdom by Jennifer Ott OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

or many aging women, when

of the time dealt in the wisdom of

we see a beautiful, youthful

nature – the plants, the land, the sky,

woman turning heads, it can

and mostly the Otherworld of Gods

be a cringe-worthy experience

and the Ancestors. The wisdom of

as we battle the aging process. Our

these shamans was sought after

modern society makes aging a hard

those in need of physical, emotional

process. All we can do is wonder where

and spiritual healing.

did the time go? We don’t know much of Ancient During the study of the Ancient Celts,

Celtic history because being a

I learned of the Triple Goddess – the

pastoral community, they left

Maiden, the Mother and the Crone,

no written record, mythology

which is the last facet. This is more than

passed down from generation to

a depiction of womanhood but portrays

generation. The history of the Celts

the cycles of nature – birth, growth.”

was provided by the Romans and

and decay. We can see this in everyday

the Saxons who conquered and

aspects from the change seasons to

settled once Celtic lands.

a creative project and to even a love The main growing bias was the

relationship.

Roman Catholic Church, which In the Celtic tradition, the elder woman

governed during the Middle Ages

is honored and shares the same status

with extreme patriarchy and

as the revered medicine man in many

women considered second class

native cultures, so why do we today

citizens – vehicles for procreation

have this perception of the Crone being

and recreation. In Medieval times,

an evil, horrid witch - warts, pointed

the older woman would have had

fingers and no teeth - the one found in

no use, and absolutely no power,

folklore which eats ill-behaved children?

so of course, they would alter the Crone’s status as a goddess to that of

One only has to look at history. The

a witch. Their view of this aged wise

Ancient Celts were society, men, and

woman would have considered her

women labored together, and they

something of a threat, something

battled alongside one another. Both

to scare young children and in this

male and female healers and shamans

portrayal, the Crone became known

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as something dark and sinister, whose

However, even in our modern age,

wisdom should not be sought.

where we boast of being an evolved society, we still find ourselves with

For nearly a thousand years, aged

similar judgments of age as the Middle

wise shamans and healers suffered

Age Patriarchal Lords and Bishops,

under this demeaning term of â&#x20AC;&#x153;witch.â&#x20AC;?

who feared the wise aged woman, and

Thankfully, this is changing. Society is

also perhaps feared death and decay.

once again embracing the beauty, the grace and wisdom of aging women.

Many women today find themselves

No longer do many feel compelled

trying desperately to fight age, a

to dye their gray hair and mask their

natural process, with unnatural

wrinkles. Reaching this state of a

products. Yes, beautiful young

badge of honor and women should

maidens have their place as they

celebrate it.

represent creation and birth, and yet OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

as a culture, we tend to miss the other

The important thing is for all of

major aspects of humanity. As we enter

us (men and women) to embrace

the dark seasons of Autumn, the dark

not just youth and the maiden,

season of decay, it is important to honor

but this endearing aging process

the Croneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wisdom.

with love and grace. The Crone is something for a woman to aspire

Aging is beautiful and decay is beautiful

to be. Embrace the wisdom of

in a sense; it represents a natural process

our elder years, our gray hairs, our

of returning to our source, whether it

wrinkles, our bodies, because as the

be nature returning to the earth and

maiden offers her beauty and body

being reborn in the Spring. As humans,

for procreation and creation, it is

it represents our lessons learned in this

the Crone who has evolved beyond

lifetime and for us to be reborn into the

beauty and body. She is wisdom and

next life with the wisdom of the past.

is the soul.

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Feng Shui and its influence in Surgeries by Kartar Diamond

large percentage of my clients are Baby Boomers. And with that comes different concerns and

priorities compared to my younger clients. One client request, which is coming up more and more often, is OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

for me to look at the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feng Shui

often there is little choice in when

and Nine Star Ki to determine the best

to schedule. The doctor often has

timing for surgery.

a schedule limiting his availability to certain weekdays for surgery

Between these two predictive arts,

and certain times of the day. I was

Feng Shui and Nine Star Ki, some

recently told that my surgery time

correlations can reveal when a person

would only be scheduled the day

may be more likely to have a medical

before.

procedure or a health issue. People often want to know the best timing

Within the scope of Feng Shui, we

for surgery and I often recommend a

can see when the house may be the

full-fledged professional astrologer for

most supportive of recovery and

that kind of advice. That said, anyone

healing. In Nine Star Ki, we can see

who has had surgery knows that

what monthly cycles may afford the

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easiest time frame for surgery and

does not predict anything negative.

recovery as well.

What is more of a concern is when the 5 star gets involved as that 5 stars

What exactly am I looking for in these

are often associated with mishaps,

mystical charts and calculations? I’ll

weird events, and plans getting

summarize a few influences.

canceled. Equally, when someone’s personal star is in a relationship with

In Flying Star Feng Shui, the 2 star

other stars that are off-kilter in what

currently wields a heavy hand when

we call “the Reversed Luo Shu Axis,”

it comes to sickness, bleeding, and

there is a greater chance for things to

accidents. If this energy is in an

go awry.

important part of your home, like the bedroom, you may have complications

When surgeries are elective and

with the surgery or it may not be the

can be postponed, we have more

best month to recover in that bedroom.

time to plan them out. For example,

People who have the luxury of sleeping

2020 is the Year of the Rat. What

in a different bedroom can skirt around

opposes the Rat is the Horse. For

that type of annual or monthly limits.

people born in the Year of the Horse, the year can be more challenging or

Houses go through cycles called Locked

oppositional. If a person born in the

Phases. A house in a yearly or monthly

Year of the Horse needed a surgery

locked phase in the “people” or “health”

that was not an emergency, such as

area could also undermine a surgery or

a cosmetic procedure, it might be

recovery success. To be fair, there would

best to schedule it another year. But

probably have to be more than one

there are also monthly and even daily

feng shui problem activated before it

opportunities to schedule in good

could result in something so significant

timing and to counter a larger cycle,

as causing a surgery to go wrong or

as the annual influence.

undermine the recovery period. From a whole other angle, we would In Nine Star Ki, we also take note

hope that the surgeon is having a

when the 2 star aligns with someone’s

good day when they are operating

personal star. The 2 stars can even

on us! But that is the information we

symbolize a hospital or nurse. That alone

would likely never have access to.

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The Transpersonal Benefits of Yoga for Children

oga can be a Valuable

will see the fruits, or maybe not. But

Resource to assist your

this seed will somehow germinate

child in becoming a citizen

somewhere, at some point in its

of the world

journey.

To work with children is like sowing

Our world is getting faster and

seeds in." ground. Maybe one day we

faster, and children are living with

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the pressure of excessive activities

to cope with stress, with conflicting

and overload of information, which

situations, and lack of concentration,

generates anxiety and stress. Our

problems so evident in various levels

Schools are dared to do more with

of in today's society. Yoga will help

less and to be creative in how they

your children on their long journey to

reach even the most isolated child.

balance and control of the physical

Yoga is a useful and low-cost tool that

and psychic domain.

can have a positive impact on the development of healthy children. With

Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the

the systematic practice of yoga, they

modern Master of Yoga, said: "Set

can eliminate or decrease both stress

an example, in your own life, of the

and anxiety.

qualities you want to see highlighted

As they learn specific techniques for

in others.â&#x20AC;?

this purpose, they feel more filled with love, peace, joy, and lightness.

In this context, we should teach the child that yoga work goes beyond the

We can name some of the many challenges the new generation of children is facing: 1. Constant Agitation.

practice of postures, relaxation, and breathing techniques.

Yoga for Children for an integrated and healthy development

2. Nervousness. 3. Lack of concentration.

The goal is to help them discover new

4. Lack of desire to study.

ways to live better with themselves

5. Excessive anxiety.

and others.

6. Learning difficulties. 7. Relationship problems with teachers and colleagues.

As a result, they are encouraged to practice concentration, patience, and tolerance - qualities so important to

Yoga is a positive habit that helps in

the art of living. And with that, they

the growth of all children. Through

will improve their behavior at home

yoga, children will exercise their

and at school and on their future

breathing, learn to relax, learn how

relationship with others.

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The word yoga represents the union

people, as Gandhi said, but we may just

of body and mind and soul so that we

have forgotten our own essence. The

can awaken the pearls of wisdom, joy

yoga work for children consists of several

and love that permeate our spirit.

activities and techniques that, without a doubt, would help the children to awaken

We are all calm, loving, and peaceful

these pearls that are within them.

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The 24 Direct Benefits of Teaching Yoga Practice to Children

• Development of a Moral compass • Ability to remain calm and relaxed. • Yoga teaches how to have discipline • Better expansion of attention,

• Development and refinement of abilities and motor coordination skills, improving body flexibility • Increased of Body Awareness and respect for their physical limits • Posture Improvement and straightening of the spine • Massage of internal organs. • Improved breathing habits and

concentration, memory, creativity, and imagination. • Harmonization and alignment of the personality and the character. • Teaches how to practice selfanalysis and have self-control • Proper channeling of physical energy. • The practice supports the child in changing behaviors

techniques. • Improving the child’s grounding and centeredness skills while staying in the present moment. • Developing body awareness & learning to use the body in a

• The teaching of new healthy habits • Yoga teaches the art of living in peace with others, providing a better understanding and interface with others. • Awakens the child's Soul Qualities

beneficial way • Stimulation of better blood

Yoga techniques are great tools,

circulation. • Increase of confidence, the

as they aim to help children to be

expansion of positive self-Image,

interested in caring with love and

and the advancement of healthy

affection for all beings - animals,

self-esteem.

people, and plants.

• Significant decrease in the child All the Yoga techniques themselves

stress level. • Fostering Trust for being part of a healthy and non-competitive group • Improvement of the physical

the awaken self-control. But the yoga teacher also should use playful activities, which are carefully planned,

senses. • Cultivation of mental agility and integrity.

already favor self-knowledge and

supporting the children's process of self-perception.

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Feng Shui and Holistic Home DĂŠcor By OMTimes

he holistic decoration is an

a house should be thoughtful and

all-inclusive approach to

be arranged as best as possible. Be

decoration! Your home (or

conscious of the energies you wish to

office) should be a place that

anchor inside your house and know

helps you with your inner and outer

that love and grace must also be

lives.

part of this process. Learning what a holistically positive environment is also

When we take the holistic theme

a necessary step for your success; it is

into consideration, the decoration of

not just about taste.

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If you are about to redecorate your

It doesn't matter what it is; if you want

space or are moving into a new home,

your home to be part of your inner

try to transmute your home into the

world, face your challenges as they are,

best place in the world to be, here are

a mirror of your fears.

some tips. MAKE CHOICES THAT MAKE HOLISTIC APPROACH: YOUR VISION IS ESSENTIAL

YOUR LIFE EASIER If you have young children, a white sofa may not be the best option and

It may seem basic, but you should like

may make you a concerned parent.

it and be happy with your selections.

You may have to wait a few years

Open your mind to new elements and

to make that dream of having an

symbols while complementing what

immaculate house come true. Besides,

you like with expert tips. Despite this,

choose â&#x20AC;&#x153;smartâ&#x20AC;? items, for example,

know that you will never feel really

pillow covers and comforters that can

happy in a home you don't identify with.

be easily removed and washed. Your home should not be a source of stress

PUT YOUR SOUL IN THE PROJECT Your home (or any other space of yours)

but of comfort and warmth; so, be smart.

needs your soul, it needs dedication and love. Make sure your home is the

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HOLISTIC

best version of yourself that reflects your

DECORATION

personality and also your vision and

A well thought holistic decoration

dreams. Additionally, you should not

has a positive effect on your physical,

want it to look like a magazine cover or

mental, spiritual, and emotional life.

an untouchable place. It's where you

The harmony brought by this approach

live, so it must be warm, welcoming,

exists to support your goals and desires.

personal, functional and alive. THE CHOICE OF COLORS OVERCOME YOUR CHALLENGES

The colors that surround us, those

What are your challenges, do you

with which we dress or decorate our

know? Is it to unpack things, your

homes, have a strong influence on our

wardrobe, cleaning, or the fact that you

mood and energy. For example, gray is

are an obsessive-compulsive organizer?

a color that you should avoid the use,

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as it drains energy from the ambient.

Either you choose to keep the same color in every room or change

Choose the colors according to your

according to the goal of each

goal in each room. For example, your

environment, whatever the option,

bedroom and living room, places

remember that a chromatic harmony

of relaxation, should be in natural

and coordination between the

and soft tones, such as beige tones.

elements of your home should always

Although, if you want to use one of

be considered.

your rooms to exercise, and that is a challenge for you, perhaps a vivid

NATURAL ELEMENTS

coloris more beneficial and effective

Natural elements are an essential

for that objective.

part of the holistic decoration, and OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

they are useful to improve the feeling

energized you will feel.

of peace and positive energy. Artifacts such as wooden ornaments, plants,

Important tip: Keep Away from

seashells may be a good option to bring

having only one artificial light

a touch of nature inside.

source. But on the other hand, when watching a movie with

Different types of woods and unique

your loved one on the couch,

plants have different energies, so you

you may prefer low light for that

can do some research before choosing

moment, right?

which ones align with your energy to SIMPLICITY

beautify your home.

Over time, simplicity has become Make sure that none of these elements

the keyword for holistic dĂŠcor. While

are not going to be too much work to

two centuries ago, prosperity was

take care of because they can create

represented by material things,

more stress for you sooner or later.

today we are moving in the opposite

When it comes to interesting plants,

direction.

succulents seem to be a beautiful option.

Prosperity also requires time, and let's be honest, who wants to spend

LIGHT, LIGHT AND MORE LIGHT

all their time slave-cleaning and

Light is extremely important for our

organizing the house? Clutter

mental health. Therefore, if your home

inhibits peace, but you don't want to

does not have a lot of natural light,

spend all your free time organizing;

choose white colors for the walls, light

hence, the best way to have a

colors for the floor, or even white or

harmonious life is to keep things

lighter furniture. Mirrors will also help

simple.

rooms to look bigger and lighter. Last but not least, the objects you Make contrasts with darker colors from

choose must have a purpose, so that

ornaments, but make sure to keep the

your home is not a slave to it. Leave

rooms, airy, light and tidy and without

everything tidy, clean, natural, and

clutter. These recommendations will

relaxing and your life will improve a

make a big difference in how

thousand times!

OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

Relationships

The interconnectedness 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 otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existence in a meaningful way.

13 Ways to Know if Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the One for You By Dr. Carmen Harra

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irth and death are mere

1. What does your future look like?

doors we walk through,

Can you imagine building together?

shedding memory of a

Can you envision yourself growing

past life and gaining new

old with this person? If your partner

memories of a life to be. We shed and

possesses serious character flaws—

gain memories quite automatically

like addiction, abusive tendencies,

while alive in this world now. This

or pathological lying—you may

moment and death are much alike

not really see a future by his side.

in this respect, only the degree of

Visualize your relationship in five,

which shows a notable difference.

10, even 20 years down the road.

In understanding this, there is little

How do you expect it to change?

reason for fearing death.

Even more importantly, how do you expect it to evolve?

Few things are as exciting as the prospect of new love; you light up at

2. How does he regard family?

the idea of having found a person who

Does he have close ties with

cares, who can give you the love you

his family members? Is family a

deserve, who’s just right for you. Yet

priority? Even if your partner has

at the same time, you hesitate: But is

experienced familial rifts, has he

he the right person? You wonder one

cared enough to try to work things

thing: Is he the one for me?

out? How a person tends to his family speaks volumes about the

To answer that question, you must

way he will treat you when you

first understand why you met this

become a part of his household.

person: some people come into your life for a season and others to

3. Can you both compromise?

teach you a lesson, but everyone

If ever there was a secret to a lasting

comes for a reason. Through careful

relationship, it is compromised.

introspection and honest answers to

Do you and your partner believe in

a few questions, you can recognize

compromise over separation? Is he

your partner's predestined role in

willing to give and take with you on

your life. Reflect on these questions to

essential matters? A relationship

determine the compatibility, quality,

without compromise is a road with

and durability of your love:

a guaranteed dead end.

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4. Do you speak the same

tranquility and harmony, is like water

language? By language, I don't mean

to a rose garden; this is a partner who

having the same system of speech;

can help you bloom into your highest,

I refer to mentality. Do you share

most incredible self. Remember that

the same views and aims? Similar

the greatest gift anyone can give you

morals and values? Partners who

is peace of mind.

have parallel goals are more likely to remain together than those whose

6. Do you need him? Partners who

ambitions span in opposite directions.

are meant to be, don't just want each other, they need each other. Theirs is a

5. What emotions does he trigger?

union that swims a deep ocean. After

A person who evokes mostly anxiety,

a hard day, they yearn for each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

worry, and pain is not the right person

embrace. They need the consoling

for you. But a person who steadies

words of their other half, their healing

the emotions within you, bringing

presence and unique touch. This kind

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of love transcends wanting—it’s a

in preceding relationships with your

longing from the seat of the soul. So

present love to ensure that you're

ask yourself: Do you need him, and

making progress.

does he need you? 8. Can you tolerate his weaknesses? 7. How does he compare to other

Relationships require a certain degree

partners? Have you brought into your

of tolerance that will undoubtedly test

life a partner who’s a copy of a former

your patience. Can you "stand" all of

love? Or does this person hold positive

your partner's faults? Every one of his

qualities that previous partners

bad habits and ill manners? Similarly,

lacked? If you don't completely heal

do you appreciate his way of being?

from and resolve the karma of past

Can you genuinely adapt to his taste?

relationships, you’ll likely attract

Unconditional love calls that we

a similar companion once more.

accept our partner’s weaknesses in

Compare the patterns that existed

the same way as his strengths.

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9. Do you see the potential for

12. Is he generous? Not just to

improvement? Human beings are

you, but to others. While you won’t

highly prone to error. The fact is that

be offered everything on a silver

you’ll never find a "perfect" partner;

platter, you do deserve a fair partner

we all need a bit of work. Every person

and gives back as much as he takes.

who walks through your life will leave

Do the gift you freely with his time,

flawed footprints. What do matters

affection, and attention? Such

is a person's potential to improve

rewards are invaluable.

in time, and what makes someone a good partner is his willingness to

13. Do you expect miracles? Often

better himself each day.

you can anticipate the course of your relationship before it unfolds.

10. Do you share a soulful bond?

When I met my husband, I instantly

A soulmate is like the missing piece

saw the miracles that would

of our puzzle. Soulful bonds and far

manifest between us: taking our

and few, but when they do occur,

first steps into our new home and

they're obvious to both partners

holding our newborn daughter for

and pass the test of time. One of my

the first time. I just knew that with

previous entries, "The 10 Elements of a

this person, such beautiful things

Soulmate," outlines telltale soulmate

were bound to happen. The right

signs. Among them is a strong feeling

kind of love offers you hope, and

of déjà vu, an us-against-the-world

the right partner makes you believe

mentality, a curious intensity, and a

in miracles. So what blessings do

comforting sense of security.

you feel can develop in your own relationship?

11. What has he taught you? The right partner will double as your teacher.

Sharing chemistry with someone

Two souls in sync will have much to

is a rare treasure. But knowing

learn from one another. Whether they

early on whether a partner is

are lessons in love, work, finances,

right for you is equally necessary.

forgiveness, or any other element of

Think about the answers to these

life, the ideal partner will motivate

questions to discover your partner's

your mind to expand and your spirit of

true place in your life and reveal if

evolving.

he's really the one. OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

Love in the Roaring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;20s: The Future of Intimate Relationships by Dr. Kelly Neff OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

s we enter this new

community and support that we would

decade, we are witnessing

otherwise be without. Would the voices

and participating in

of the #Metoo movement have come

multiple paradigmatic

together in such a thunderous roar if it

shifts that have altered the course of

wasn’t for our ability to share together

human life, love, and perhaps even

on social media?

our evolution. From our enhanced understandings about the changes

When it comes to love and sex, will this

in our environments to the types of

be the roaring ‘20s, the whoring ‘20s,

foods we consume to our spiritual

or just the boring ‘20s? Well, maybe it’s

relationships with the divine, we

all of the above! One thing is for sure,

are entering this new decade in a

which is the desire to more deeply

very different place from how we

cultivate our humanity contrasted

entered the past one, and our lives

with the allure of the technonsexual

and relationships may be nearly

revolution is guaranteed to create

unrecognizable by the end of it!

multiple avenues for experimentation, growth, joy, and even pain. So, what

Nowhere is this potential

can we expect from the future of sex

transformation more apparent than

and relationships in the next decade?

when we consider how human love, intimacy, and connection have been

1) Sex with Robots

reformulated and reimagined to

The implications of robot sex have

integrate our advances in technology,

already received quite a lot of

which is evolving alongside our ever-

attention in popular culture (thanks to

fluctuating desires and appetites. Just

programming like Westworld, and so

look at our ability to communicate

on), which means it is something we

instantly with millions of strangers

may have already started visualizing

all over the world. One the one

and contemplating. Fully AI sex robots

hand, social media can feel toxic,

are not that far off, with AI heads

opening the door to feedback loops

already being manufactured that can

that emphasize cognitive bias, and

be attached to exiting sex dolls to give

leaving us vulnerable to trolling and

them customizable personalities and

bullying. Yet, it also has the power to

“life-like” qualities. While the price

connect us, often delivering a sense of

is high, as with all technology, it is

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guaranteed to come down. From sex

Millions of people have already

doll brothels and sex doll vacation

downloaded virtual girlfriend/

tourism already happening in Europe,

boyfriend apps, and hundreds

fully automated AI sex robots seem like

of millions more spend time

a very possible progression of this trend.

masturbating to porn or erotica on their phones and sending sexts or

The Pew Research Center has

nudes over Snapchat. Is it really that

predicted that by 2025, people may

much of stretch that some might

be having sex and even marrying

want to at least experiment with a

sex robots. But what does this mean

robotic partner? Especially younger

for our humanity and our definition

millennials and Gen-Z who have

of love, if we can fall in love with

grown up using technology for all

and commit to non-human entities

forms of communication, and who

designed and purchased solely for our

will be driving the emerging market

pleasure? How will we ever learn about

in this area? One recent UK survey

the compromise and sacrifice required

even showed that of over 200 college-

by true love if we can just hit the off

aged heterosexual men, 40% said they

switch?

would consider buying a sex robot now or in the next five years (I just

Now I know what you’re thinking, that

hope I’m invited to the first robot-

most “normal” people wouldn’t have

human wedding!)

sex with robots or even think about marrying them. But the idea of some

2) Brain to Brain Interfacing

kind of moral or right “normal” when it

If robots aren’t really your thing, don’t

comes to human sexuality is inherently

stress, there are still plenty of ways

problematic. From a sex-positive

that the sex of the future can tune

perspective, anything that a person

you into your partner(s) and turn

chooses to do sexually, as long as they

you on. One of the most intriguing

give consent and their partner(s) give

technological advances here involves

consent, is normal. Psychologists are

haptic sex toys and “active skin”

even noticing a rise in people who

technologies that can link sexual

identify as “digisexual”- meaning their

stimuli from pornography or from

primary sexual identity comes through

your partner’s brain directly into your

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five senses. Futurist Ian Pearson even

brain- making partners feel closer and

predicts that by 2030, we will have

more connected than ever before.

high-resolution VR contact lenses and we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even notice we are

3) Transhumanistic Sexual Biohacking

wearing them. Potentially, this new

Rather than competing with the sex

tech might enable you to actually feel

robots of the future for attention, some

your partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stimulation (and even

of us might opt to become one with

their orgasms!) inside of your own

machines. If you like the idea of active

projecting images onto our retinas,

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skin and brain to brain interfacing,

ourselves as ‘sexual cyborgs,’ we

perhaps you might also consider

can integrate the best elements of

transhumanistic sexual biohacking.

humans and machines to create

Biohacking stems from the notion

something entirely greater than the

that humans are often striving to

sum of its parts.

enhance ourselves to transcend the limits of our biology, sometimes to

This idea may reek of outlandish

extremes. The transhuman line of

sci-fi plot lines to you, but it doesn’t

thinking here is that by augmenting

seem entirely impossible that in

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this decade humans could harness

popularity of Tantra, Kundalini Yoga,

some of the technological advances

psychedelic plant medicines and even

already coming down the pipeline,

types of meditation designed to bring

such as advanced surgical techniques,

about orgasm without ever actually

gene editing, lab-grown genital

touching yourself or your partner…

implants and tissue engineering, to

Who wouldn’t like to experience a

enhance and customize our sexual

“mindgasm” after all?!

bodies and performance. After all, body modification through hormone

I believe that spirituality and

manipulation and plastic surgery

technology are not mutually exclusive,

have already become commonplace,

and to see them in opposition

even with the genitals. Could

reflects a duality that does not serve

transhumanism become the next step

where we are heading. Perhaps

in our evolution?

our deepened spiritual practices

4) Spiritual Technology

are evolving coherently with the technologies that can bridge the gaps

As with every action, there is an

between people? Right now, we need

equal and opposite reaction, so

access to any mediums that can help

too in the next decade will we seek

us unite against toxic masculinity,

innovations from within our own

break down gender stereotypes,

spiritual practices rather outside

encourage body positivity, support

technologies to connect more deeply

each other through trauma and

with our partners. We could even

replace the old paradigms about

call yoga, crystals, plant medicines,

sex with something that feels more

pranayama, Reiki, and so on “spiritual

natural, honest, and open.

technologies” whose origins may remain ancient but whose resurgence

5) Fluid Identities

is anything but. Indeed, we are

If there is anything we can take away

rediscovering and inventing healing

from where we are now and where

practices that have the power to bring

we might be going, it is that in the

us closer together through breath,

‘20s, we will continue to disrupt

movement, mindfulness and journeys

and destroy the old rules to make

that will help to enhance our levels of

way for innovative approaches that

sexual consciousness. Consider the

reflect inclusivity, consent, and self-

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expression. Just as we are changing

lives depending on their partners and

how we eat, how to spend our free

life phases.

time, and our pursuits of health and wellness, so too are we adapting our

So will the upcoming technosexual

identities and relationships to new

revolution lead to better sex and

ways of thinking and feeling. We

deeper intimacy, or will it erode our

are witnessing a breakdown of the

abilities to connect as we become

dichotomy between masculine and

closer with machines than with flesh

feminine gender roles and the rise of

and blood humans? Nobody knows

individuals with non-binary gender

for sure, but I believe that so long

identities who choose not to adhere

as we remain present and mindful,

to either category or who choose to

we should be able to experience

fluctuate. Which other categories of

the best of both worlds! Each of us

sex and identity will we break down

has responsibilities to cultivate and

and what will arise in their place?

respect the humanity of the people in our lives, whether in person or online.

In terms of relationships, fluid styles

We already know that people are not

that allow for an option outside

disposable objects to be discarded

of monogamy will continue to

or ghosted when a shiny new toy

become more commonplace.

comes along. Many of us have

Consensual non-monogamy is the

already noticed how society puts too

term used to describe relationships

much emphasis on accumulating

where partners have more than

objects and not enough on having

one partner, about which they

compassion for others. So long as

are open, honest, and consenting.

we keep this crucial distinction in

Many have argued that this

mind and continue to engage in this

approach reflects the ideas of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;non-

type of open dialogue, we should

attachmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; so prevalent in spiritual

be able to embrace whichever

traditions, by allowing people to

sexual technologies turn us on. Just

love without jealousy or scarcity.

remember that we each have the

Others emphasize the importance

right to decide where our healthy

of relationship fluidity, where some

boundaries lie with technology and

people may be monogamous or

to express them to the people in our

non-monogamous throughout their

lives!

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Metaphysics

Past Life Memories or Déjà Vu? By Humanity Healing OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020

Everyone carries a piece of the

they can influence and a vast array of

puzzle. Nobody comes into your

decisions we make in our everyday

life by mere coincidence. Trust your

lives. All these memories and

instincts. Do the unexpected. Find

recollections once "awaken" can help

the others. Timothy Leary

our spiritual growth in this lifetime.

mong all the infinite

In broad terms, reincarnation is

mysteries of the Universe

equally treated by philosophers and

that we only try to

religious individuals as a situation

understand, reincarnation

in which a portion of the being can

and déjà vu are two themes as

survive the death of the body. This

mysterious as their own origins.

means that this portion, termed as consciousness, soul, or spirit, could

It is known that both words have

be able to inhabit several bodies

different meanings. Past lives and

successively to achieve a specific

feelings of having been through

purpose, such as Self-Realization,

one are the mild definitions of those

enlightenment, or even payment of

words, but some people have argued

Karmic debt.

that déjà vu is directly related to the process of reincarnation.

Reincarnation Modus Operandi

Is it possible to have memories of past lives and be attracted to loved ones

There are disagreements about how

from the past? Are the familiar ties

the process of Reincarnation occurs,

karmic meetings, or just imagination?

depending on who has studied

These are just some of the

the topic and formulated theories

questions that arise when people

that define it. Philosophers, such as

start experiencing these exquisite

psychiatrist Ian Stevenson, from the

situations.

University of Virginia, United States, carried out studies on the subject. The

Past Lives Memories

doctor collected data from more than 3000 cases worldwide that would

The Memories of past incarnations are

provide evidence of the reincarnation

stored in our unconscious mind, and

phenomenon.

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Reincarnation and Déjà vu As Different Phenomena

subjecting "knowing," the inner certainty that one has been in that place before, one has seen or

Reincarnation is not really a foreign

known those people before or that

concept; it has been a basic belief

recognizes mannerisms, material

for many Religions and Spiritual

artifacts, and other external elements.

traditions such as the many traditions from Ancient Egypt, Hinduism,

The term Déjà vu is the French

Buddhism, Spiritism, and many

expression, which means “Already

others.

seen.” Absolutely all in the world, one time or another had had this

Déjà vu and the Feeling of Knowing

experience as the feeling is always the same: the feeling of doing something

Déjà vu, on the other hand, describes

and noticing that it has apparently

the psychological reaction of a

happened before.

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It may seem like a trick of the mind,

situation can be considered a déjà

but the phenomenon has been

vu, or a "failure of memories sub-

widely studied by neurologists

routines" from our brains.

around the world. One of the most reasonable explanations is that the brain has specific and unique types

Connections Between Reincarnation and Déjà Vu

of memory, such as immediate memory, responsible for the ability to

There are specific and - not

immediately repeat a phone number

uncommon - cases in which past

that is said - and then forget about it.

memories and recollections happen.

Another type is short-term memory,

Hans Holzer, in his book Life Beyond

which lasts a few hours or days, but

Life, describes that many of these

which can be fixed, and also long-

experiences can be explained as

term memory, which lasts for months

precognition.

or even years, which can be the learning of a specific language or task.

“An experiment is planned and is not recorded on the spot. Later, when the

According to Neurologists, Déjà vu

experience becomes objective reality,

occurs when there is a brain failure:

and the person goes through it, he

the facts that are happening at this

suddenly remembers ‘in the blink of

moment are stored directly in long

an eye’ he already knew him. In other

or medium-term memory, instead of

words, most déjà vu experiences

without going through immediate

are nothing more than forgotten

memory, which gives us the feeling

precognitive incidents,” he says.

that the fact has already occurred, when in fact it hasn't.

Other factors may explain how déjà vu is linked to reincarnation, such

Past Lives Déjà Vu

as spiritual vision, stating that these visions are, in fact, memories of times

It turns out that the phenomenon

lived in previous lifetime existences.

of déjà vu can also be directly linked to reincarnation since not all cases

As a Spiritual concept, all beings are

where the feeling of being in a past

souls reincarnated on planet Earth in

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the eternal search for evolution, and

Trauma from past lives can cause

for that reason, certain memories of

spiritual scars, as well as fears and

past lives are recorded on our subtle

phobias in this current life. Therefore,

bodies, which is the intermediate

it is necessary to seek spiritual help,

element between the material body

because memories of past lives that

and the soul. These memories return

caused ignored trauma can interfere

to the mind, activated by some image,

with the decisions of your current life.

sound, smell or sensation that sparked a direct connection that refers to that

Memories of past lives

past moment or situation.

through dreams Dreams can bring back memories of

Many Religious traditions claim

past lives. For example: If you constantly

that all memories of other lives are

dream about something from the past,

not erased from the subconscious.

know that it may be connected with

Otherwise, we, conscious beings,

memories of past lives.

would never learn from past lives and Memories of past lives

would not evolve.

through déjà-vu The Different manifestation

Déjà-vu is an expression from the

of Past lives Memories

French that literally means "already seen," many people have had this

All the records of your past lives are

feeling of having been somewhere

contained within your own mind, just

they had never visited before.

as the records of your ancestors are

Know that this type of feeling,

contained within your DNA.

according to the spiritualist set of

Frederick Lenz

beliefs, can be linked to memories of past lives.

Some of our past lives memories are store inside our conscious mind under

Pay close consideration to the details

different "archiving files," here are

of this type of memory, so that you will

some of them.

be able to remember memories of past lives more clearly, and maybe resolve

Memories of past lives

some "unsolved challenges" of your

through trauma

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When we or our families, human or animal, face tough circumstances, how does that affect our souls? Here we look at physical and emotional impairment and opt-out

points and how a soul could view them as challenges or opportunities on its eternal journey to grow in love. Robyn M Fritz MA MBA CHt

ere’s the good news: our

suck. Relying on feel good catchalls

souls are eternal and

like “It’s what’s meant to be” is

always on a journey to

disempowering. It also keeps us from

grow in love. The bad news

understanding what our soul may be

is our bodies are not eternal and can

up to at any given time and, perhaps,

frequently “malfunction,” so to speak,

from making the best of life, with all its

becoming so damaged or chronically

ups and downs. The “ups” are easy, but

impaired that the soul must choose

what happens when things go wrong?

how to stay on course to deepen love. Here’s how that can play out.

When Body, Mind, and Spirit Are Challenged

How Comas and Mental and Physical Impairment Can Affect the Soul Life can be very hard. Suffering, pain,

Despite all the metaphysical

and disability can happen. However,

flapdoodle out there, this is how life

we can choose how to respond, from

really goes: we’re born, crap happens,

making the best of a tough situation to

fun happens, we die. In short, life can

letting it destroy us.

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Some situations appear to allow

good times. If you’re observing loved

people to work on soul issues or to

ones (or yourself) undergoing severe

accomplish that lifetime’s chosen work

mind, body, or spirit impairment, be

without having to deal with bodily

aware there could be more going

issues. They include severe mental or

on than you suspect, and decide for

physical disability, crippling autism,

yourself if that’s comforting—or not.

and comas, all situations where the body simply does not function in what

As an example, I conversed with a

we consider a normal way.

deceased woman who had been vibrantly healthy her entire life until

Sometimes people adapt well to

she suffered a massive stroke in her 70s

difficult situations: we all know of

and spent years bedridden and largely

people who faced what most would

unconscious before she died. While the

consider unacceptable and cruel

circumstances were appalling, she told

disabilities and blossomed into

me she’d used that time in a coma to

beautiful, fulfilling, and inspiring lives.

resolve issues with her spiritual team

More controversially, it appears that

so she could have a jump start on soul

some people plan these catastrophic

growth in the afterlife. For her next soul

events before they’re born. Intuitives

experience, she’s chosen to stay in the

who converse with the deceased have

afterlife to guide newly arrived souls.

learned that sometimes these choices

You see? We just don’t know.

were meant to allow huge leaps in world work that would have been impossible if the body was occupied

Opt-Out Points: When Life Is Just Too Difficult

with all that a healthy human faces. Fascinating, thought-provoking—and

Before souls take new bodies (yes,

troubling.

before they reincarnate), they create opt-out points for their life, from none

Of course, these conditions are

to however many they want. Opt-out

devastating. We struggle to accept

points allow us to choose to die when

them, in ourselves or others, but what

we hit a physical, emotional, or spiritual

we don’t always know is how the soul

crisis; we don’t think we can handle

uses them to engage in deep soul

without suffering serious soul damage.

work—something we hardly know in

The choice involves how difficult the

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soul expects its body’s choices will be

what was happening and what to

and how equipped it is to handle them,

expect and remind her we’d chosen

and can include revisiting situations

to come together, in a safe time and

from previous lives or serious mind,

place, to heal crap from our previous

body, spirit challenges.

lives. Each time she chose to stay and tough it out—until the last crisis hit,

I learned about opt-out points from my

and her next job required her to leave.

dog, Murphy. As I discovered early on with her, we had reincarnated together

As you reflect on how a soul

many times, and currently shared

meets severe body, mind, or spirit

debilitating health issues. Besides, our

impairment, how does that inform

energy bodies (our individual energy

your thinking about your own or a

fields) were so intertwined that we

loved one’s situation? If you’ve faced

would physically feel or know what

an opt-out point, what did you learn

was going on with each other (this is

from choosing to stay and confront

never a good idea). For example, I would

whatever difficulty it presented?

experience symptoms of a bladder

Remember, only the soulfully knows

infection and finally realize it was her

what it’s up to, and it’s often difficult for

problem, not mine.

us to comprehend it. Our job is to do the best we can with what we’ve got,

That’s how Murphy’s spiritual team

to help when we can, and to keep on

taught me about opt-out points: if we’ve

learning and growing our souls. Right

built them into our lives, we can literally

into the afterlife, and back again.

choose, on a soul level, how to confront a life crisis. Would the soul’s journey to love be derailed or seriously impaired if the crisis continued, or would it be an opportunity for growth? Choosing a response to a crisis is a job like any other, with massive soul consequences. In this case, the body lives—or dies. Eventually, I knew when Murphy was considering an opt-out point during

Robyn M Fritz MA MBA CHt is an intuitive and spiritual consultant and certified past life regression specialist. An award-winning author, her next book is “The Afterlife Is a Party: What People and Animals Teach Us About Love, Reincarnation, and the Other Side.” Find her at RobynFritz.com and on Facebook at The Practical Intuitive.

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