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MARK
ANTHONY THE AFTERLIFE FREQUENCY
Interview By Sandra Sedgbeer
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The Afterlife Frequency presents groundbreaking scientific concepts and new terminology in an easy to understand and engaging manner. The term “electromagnetic soul” (EMS) describes what we really are, pure consciousness which is eternal electromagnetic energy. Mark Anthony , Psychich Lawyer
Stories of spirit communication, neardeath experiences, and deathbed visions have always been a part of the human experience. Given that there have been so many books and TV programs focused on these topics of late, one might imagine such experiences to now be an accepted fact. But still, some find it hard to believe in an afterlife, let alone that there could be communicating with dead people. If you're among them, read on. Mark Anthony has unparalleled credentials and experience in the paranormal world. The stories and science he shares are difficult to ignore.
Mark Anthony, also known as the Psychic Lawyer, is a world-renowned fourthgeneration science-based, evidential, psychic medium who communicates with spirits. A legal analyst, he is a frequent speaker at international conferences, universities, and radio and TV. He's also the author of the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed spiritual best-sellers Evidence of Eternity, Never Letting Go and The Afterlife Frequency, The Scientific Proof of Spiritual Contact, and How That Awareness Will Change Your Life, which bridges the divide between faith and science with a fascinating afterlife exploration that combines physics, neuroscience, and riveting true stories.
Mark Anthony: I've so many fond memories of England and Oxford, of course, but such cherished memories of the Arthur Findlay College. Sandie Sedgbeer: And certainly, a deep history of communication with the other side in this country.
Mark Anthony: You know, that's true. Britain has always been at the forefront of the understanding of spirit communication. Indeed, spiritualism developed very heavily in the mid-19th century. Queen Victoria was a big proponent of spirit communication, particularly after her beloved Prince Albert died and, you know, Sandie—and I'm sure you're aware of this. Still, there are rumors that she met a teenage psychic, Robert James Lees, who could facilitate contact between her and Prince Albert. Rumor has it that she had him moved into Buckingham Palace for a period. I discovered in my research that first lady Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's widow, used to keep in touch with Queen Victoria.
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Sandie Sedgbeer: Mark, you're an Oxford-educated trial attorney, licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court. You studied mediumship in England at the prestigious Arthur Findlay College for the Advancement of Psychic Science, which incidentally is just a stone's throw from where I'm sitting right now.
Mary Todd Lincoln was a massive proponent of psychic mediums and consulted with them often, particularly after her son, Willie Todd Lincoln, died. Then, of course, after her husband, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated. So, Great Britain's always been on the cutting edge and the forefront of psychic science. Based on my research, I also believe that Britain was the first country to develop a covert psychic warfare division in the 1930s, so there's a lot of amusing stuff with Great Britain and spirit communication. Sandie Sedgbeer: I wonder whether that is because we have a history that goes way back to the Druids and even before them. So, it's kind of in our DNA, so to speak—these ancient stories, belief systems, and knowledge. Mark Anthony: Yeah, I think that that's true. I mean, spirituality is everywhere. But I've spent such a great deal of time in Britain; I've spent a lot of time in Wales, Scotland, and, and of course, England, and there's just something there. Sandie Sedgbeer: Mark, you were born into a family where psychic mediumship abilities have spanned generations, so it's in your DNA too. Mark Anthony: It is. My father's family was very waspy: White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.
They were from Pennsylvania, and they were of the Baptist faith. His grandfather founded a Baptist church in the small town he grew up in. My dad was in the US Navy, and he was a Navy Seal. He was at a USO dance after he got out of the military, and he spotted this foxy dame. It's how he used to talk, and of course, that was my mother. He thought she was maybe 30 years old because she looks so sophisticated. My mother worked at a high-end department store in the fashion department, and mom said, well, yeah, I dressed to the nines because I got the employee discount. Her family had immigrated from Italy. Her grandmother, my greatgrandmother, Giovanna, was actually referenced in a four-hour special that PBS did about the Italian Americans. They had pictures of Giovanna and referenced her psychic abilities. So, I've tracked these back to the 1890s, and I'm assuming it goes further. So, my parents connected, and after a few dates, my mother said, 'there's something that I need to tell you about me. I can see spirits.' And my dad goes, 'Oh dear Lord. I do too. ' Sandie Sedgbeer: I'm curious to know why, with such a well-developed, multidimensional right-brained approach to life, you chose to become a lawyer.
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Mark Anthony: I'm laughing because not a day goes by that I don't reflect on that. Initially, I wanted to go into the clergy, which is not unusual for a medium–– you know, we're drawn to the spiritual––but I felt there were too many rules and regulations. So, I decided to go into law and talk about jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire regarding rules and regulations!
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I liked the law because I liked the logical approach; I enjoy public speaking and the ability to help people with complex problems. I think that a lot of our lives are predestined. So, I believe that I was supposed to go through that incredibly left-brained profession because those are transferable skills. When I went public as a medium, these skills proved invaluable. That's why I take an evidential approach to mediumship. That's why I went to Arthur Findlay College because I admire British evidential mediumship. Being a lawyer, you need evidence, but you also help people. And then, being a medium, you're helping people by facilitating communication with their loved ones in Spirit. But, still, you have to have credibility by bringing forth pieces of information that can be objectively verified. So, in other words, evidence. Sandie Sedgbeer: Being a psychic and a medium, you probably get asked a lot if that has ever interfered with your job as a lawyer, dealing with somebody perhaps who was telling a different story to what you knew to be true? Mark Anthony: I was a prosecuting attorney for the state of Florida, then I shifted over to the criminal defense, and then my practice grew not just to encompass criminal work but also civil trial work involving personal injury and accident cases.
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And at the risk of being facetious, it's almost a foregone conclusion, particularly in the criminal arena, that people are going to lie to you. My job is not to sit in judgment of somebody, but rather to protect their rights so they may tell me one thing in the police reports and eyewitness statements tell me another. Sandie Sedgbeer: So, let's talk about your latest book, The Afterlife Frequency. Unlike many books in this genre, it delves very deeply into the science behind these profound experiences, which are all forms of what you term interdimensional communication. So, explain to us how this communication happens.
Mark Anthony: I wrote my first book, Never Letting Go, as a guide to help people get through grief and how spirits can help you do that. After that, I wrote Evidence of Eternity because I wanted to explain things more clearly. Still, I wanted to go even further with The Afterlife frequency. I believe that everything has a logical explanation, including the afterlife, God's existence, and spirit communication. And so that is what motivated me to take all of those disciplines and then do the more profound research into quantum physics because that's where it all can be explained. Everything on the quantum level is also affecting us constantly.
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Everybody is capable of having a psychic or mediumistic experience. However, not everybody is a medium. The thing is, we all have the same basic physiology. We have a pineal gland in our brain, and we have the solar plexus at the bottom of the rib cage just above the pit of the stomach. And these are the two psychic receptor areas. The pineal gland is a pea-sized Lima bean-sized gland about four inches behind the center of the forehead, the proverbial third eye. So, for those who engage in yoga, the location of the chakras aligns with the areas of our endocrine glands. The British discovered that within the pineal gland are calcite and magnetite crystals. Ergo, there is an electromagnetic field. The first radios were a piece of quartz crystal with low levels of electricity running through it, so essentially, we have a radio station in our heads. Then in our solar plexus, some doctors have referred to this as the second brain because of the solar plexus, which is the yellow chakra, the chakra associated most closely with the pancreas. So, the endocrine gland is the second most complex bundle of nerves and ganglia in the body outside of the cerebral cortex. So that's where you get emotional impressions. So, Sandie, let me ask you this: do you ever get a feeling in your stomach when something isn't quite right?
that's because your solar plexus is sensitive to those vibrations. And so, one of the first skills in developing spiritual situational awareness is trusting your intuition and your feelings. So, we have the apparatus in the solar plexus to pick up on emotional and physical sensations. And then, the pineal gland picks up on the auditory and the visual impulses transmitted to us through the quantum field by spirits. So, think of everyone you love being connected to you by a three-dimensional spider web. Let's take the spider out of it, okay? But how the spider detects something when it hits its web is through vibration. So, if something hits the web, there's a vibration that goes along that web to the spider. This is a concept that I call frequency beacons. And so energetically, we know that everything is composed of molecules made of atoms, made of smaller particles—electrons, protons, and neutrons, which are made of subatomic particles known as Quanta, which is pure electromagnetic energy. So, everything in existence at the most basic level is electromagnetic energy that vibrates. So, let's say that you have lost a loved one. That person didn't die. It's merely that the electromagnetic fields in their brain, which I've termed the electromagnetic Soul, is pure electromagnetic energy. That is eternal consciousness.
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I know that the parapsychology department at the University of Arizona is currently working on technology that they're calling the soul phone. But in the meantime, we are the technology; we're the biotechnology.
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Sandie Sedgbeer: So, if it's all about electromagnetics, why do we not have some technology that would allow us to communicate rather than using ourselves—you know, like a phone?
Mark Anthony: I'm so glad you asked that question. Thomas Edison was working on that. He called it the spirit phone, and in the 1920s, he was interviewed in a couple of different magazines. He believed that it was possible to develop a device sensitive enough to communicate with discarnate intelligence—in other words, a spirit. But unfortunately, he died before he was able to do that.
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So that electromagnetic energy leaves the body and goes to a higher frequency. In other words, we live in AM radio spirits live in FM., Okay? So, we want to talk to them, and through a frequency beacon, you start grieving very heavily, and you're sending that vibration. A spirit will pick up on it. And that's why many people say, 'You know, since, since my mother died, I feel her around me.' That's because you're grieving. But spirits can emit waves of frequency too. Let's say you're driving in your car and suddenly you feel compelled to turn on the radio. There's that song that tugs your heartstrings, or maybe you smell a familiar scent–– a cologne or a pipe smoke or something, and there's no source for it. It's like, my God, that smells like my grandfather's pipe––What's happening is that spirits can emit these waves or frequency to you as well. When you start being sensitive to these signs, you'll realize that they're communicating with us all the time.
And some people say, well, why don't you hook somebody up to an EEG, an electroencephalogram, or a QEEG, a quantitative electroencephalogram, and tune into their electromagnetic Soul and find out about the afterlife frequency. Well, first off, the EEG and QEEG are excellent diagnostic tools for injuries. Still, they're not designed to communicate with the afterlife, nor are they sensitive enough to detect the electromagnetic Soul. Some frequencies and harmonics exist, and this is the theory beyond our current level of technology to communicate with. That being said, there are technological devices used by paranormal investigators such as tri meters, K2 meters, spirit boxes, infrared detectors, which have been quite possibly detecting the presence of spirits and even picking up their voices. I've been to several paranormal investigations and have seen evidence that would indicate there's a spirit communicating. So, the technology is there. It's still rudimentary, but I firmly believe that within the 21st century, humans will have developed technology sensitive enough to tune into and directly communicate with the other side. Sandie Sedgbeer: Your book is full of things that have not been shared, certainly in my experience before. One of which is that spirits are never alone and tend to come forth in tandem as a collective. Why is that?
Mark Anthony: It's the nature of energy. Think of your Soul as a drop of water––and both physics and faith are on the same page here. People of faith believe that we have a soul, and that Soul preexists the body, comes into the body, and then leaves it when we physically die. The laws of physics teach us that energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transferred from one form to another. So, when we physically die, the drop of water, our electromagnetic Soul, plunges into the eternal sea of consciousness and then is energetically interconnected with an infinite number of souls. The thing is, we are too. We are energetically interconnected with everything. Everything on the subatomic level is electromagnetic energy. We're all quantum entangled with each other. It's just that with spirits because they're not dealing with the lower, slower vibration of our material world dimension. They are free of that and can interact more rapidly. Buddhism believes that consciousness is an ongoing stream. The Hindus believe in the concept of the Atman, which is the Soul. Christians and Muslims believe in the existence of the Soul before the body and then continuing after the body. But in my research, I've seen that when spirits come forward, they're never alone, but that drop of water maintains individuality. So, while they're part of the collective consciousness, when you die, you take you with you. And so that's why during a spirit communication session, it's not unusual for many people to come through.
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Sandie Sedgbeer: You talk about the light of the electromagnetic Soul. Reading that in your book, I was reminded of the documentary about George Harrison, 'Living in a Material World.' Towards the end of the documentary, George Harrison's wife, Olivia, said that if you had been in the room with George when he died, you wouldn't have needed lights in that room. So, she was saying that there was a burst of light as his Soul left his body.
Mark Anthony: Thank you for referencing George Harrison. I think he was always one of my favorite celebrities because of his spirituality and humble nature. And what Olivia Harrison was describing is what is known as a shared death experience. And this is the new frontier in neardeath experience research.
Many people have seen this happen when they're close to a loved one who's dying. They may start feeling the presence of other spirits around, and when the person transitions, they will see a surge of light—the room gets lighter, brighter. They may hear beautiful music; they may even see a transparent replica of their loved one emerging from the person's body. So, if you'll indulge me just for a moment Sandie, last winter, Paul McCartney put out his album, 'McCartney Three.' And when he was interviewed, the media were making fun of him because he said that years ago, George Harrison, who loved gardening, gave him a fir tree. So, Paul planted the tree in his yard.
And he said that it's lovely, and it's gotten quite extensive over the years. And Paul said,' Every time I'm near that tree, I feel the Spirit of George with me.' So, of course, the media said, Paul McCartney thinks George Harrison's in a tree in his yard, and Paul talks to trees. So, they're making fun of him, but I believe what Paul McCartney described is a frequency beacon. So yeah, George gave him this tree. George loved gardening. It's a living entity, and all things, even inanimate objects, have an electromagnetic field. So, when Paul sees the tree, he begins to think about George. So, he is emitting electromagnetic frequency out of his brain. The Spirit of joy picks up on that frequency beacon. It draws him to Paul, ergo Paul feels George's Spirit. And so, frequency beacons happen to everyone. I mean, how often do people say that everywhere I go, I look, and I see a coin and that a coin makes me think of my brother who died. Well, spirits can direct our attention to things—maybe to a coin or a dragonfly or a particular type of bird or a tree in Paul McCartney's case.
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Sandie Sedgbeer: Spirit communicates in so many ways., one of them being the sleep space. I have a question about that because I've had several experiences after somebody died, not necessarily immediately after, sometimes years after where that person shows up in my dream. And it's a lucid dream because, at some point, I say, hang on, you're supposed to be dead. They never speak. They're just there, but they never talk. Why would that be?
Mark Anthony: Well, it varies because I've talked to hundreds, if not thousands of people who have reported similar occurrences, and they do report that the person speaks to them. But there's a difference between visitation and a dream. Dreams have a surrealistic quality, and it's nonsensical. But, still, a visitation has a beginning, a middle, and an end, and as you described, Sandie, it feels real. So, you know what that person's conveying to you, although they don't speak in an auditory fashion. The reason for that is because spirits communicate by electromagnetic frequency. We are communicating by that now, but we're using sound waves to hit the microphone. Then the sound wave energy gets converted into electrical energy is converted into radio wave energy. Microwave energy from a system of satellites, then back into radio wave energy at the collection point. It comes out of a speaker as mechanical energy, which is sound wave energy. All that happens with the speed of light. Spirits don't have to worry about all that. They're just transferring that feeling, that emotion directly to you in the sleep state is one of the most popular,
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I guess would be the word, popular forms of how spirits choose to communicate with us because what happens is we have five different brainwaves: gamma, beta alpha, theta, and delta. Gammas like super high functioning—that's when you're working on a calculus problem, and beta is the state we're in now. That's the normal function we do every day at work. But then, when we slip into alpha, which is as you begin to be very relaxed, the meditative state, and then theta, which is deep in the dream state. So, it's on the alpha-theta border that brainwave frequency is conducive to and relaxed enough to be receptive to a spirit's frequency transmission. And so that's why spirits tend to communicate with us in our dreams. Also, people tend to be more accepting of a spiritual experience in a dream. I dreamt of my mother, and it felt real as opposed to you walking into the office, pour yourself a cup of coffee, go, Hey, my aunt, Betty, her Spirit's standing right next to you. You see, say that people will start rolling their eyes and thinking you're bonkers at work. Still, when the spirit communication comes to you in the dream state, people tend to be much more accepting, and that's a good thing. Sandie Sedgbeer: What is happening when somebody is dying, and maybe they've had Alzheimer's for a long time, and yet suddenly they have moments of complete lucidity and speak to their loved ones as if they had no problem with their memory.
Mark Anthony: This is a fascinating phenomenon, which has been documented for thousands of years, and in more recent decades, it's been termed as terminal lucidity. What that means is somebody who is dying. Or in a mentally non-responsive state, it could be Alzheimer's, brain damage, brain cancer, or all types of severe stroke, damage from a stroke. That is what is confounding neuroscientists. Neuroscience is the study of the human brain. One thing the neuroscientists all agree on is that right before you die, you don't suddenly grow a billion new neurons, but what people have been documenting, including scientists, is right before somebody passes. They're mentally in a nonresponsive and irreversible brain-damaged state, suddenly regain consciousness. I've observed this phenomenon myself, and I've also communicated with people who were essentially brain dead, yet their body was still alive. So, their Spirit is perfectly capable of communicating.
What this proves that the brain does not create consciousness. It merely hosted how a computer hard drive hosts the data and the programs on the hard drive. So, when somebody is dying, their electromagnetic Soul is beginning to emerge. When leaving, it creates a spike in activity with that person that is not currently explainable through medical science. Sandie Sedgbeer: You developed a fourstep process to help people become more aware of the presence of spirits and spot the signals and messages. Tell us a bit of that. Mark Anthony: I was writing The Afterlife Frequency. I was trying to figure out how do I explain to people who aren't mediums how to recognize and understand messages from spirits? I had the dreaded writer's block, so I decided to go for a walk on the beach because I live near the ocean. I got up, left my house, and all of a sudden, did an about-face. I was being guided in another direction towards this bicycle path. So, I'm walking down the path, and I see these two objects shining, a nickel and a penny—a 5 cent piece and a 1 cent piece. And I hear my mother's voice saying, 'If their heads are down, don't touch it. That's bad luck.' I laugh because my mother's family was Italian, and they had superstition for everything. Then I hear my father's voice saying, 'It's money, grab it.' So, I pick them up, and as I'm looking at them, I realize I just heard my parents' voices. I'm holding six cents, the sixth sense in my hands.
I'm getting cold, chills and tingles through my body. So, I know, okay, their spirits are here, and I'm picking upon them. Then I see an image of my father standing in the ocean. He was not just a Navy seal, but a scuba diver and a diving and swimming instructor, and he's holding a blue raft. He always had this blue raft that was made out of this canvas, and I go raft. And all of a sudden, it hit me: Recognize. Accept. Feel. Trust. I go. 'That's what he means. That's what people have to do. Recognize —I saw the coins on the ground and heard my parents' voices, so I recognize that was a sign for them. I immediately Accepted it as real. I Felt the message—and this is where people go wrong on the Feel part; they start overanalyzing, overthinking, and negating it. You've got to feel it and then Trust the message, so within about 10 seconds, I not only saw these coins, but also heard my parents, saw the image of my father, the raft, and then he hit me with recognize, accept, feel, and trust. And so, I took that and ran back and immediately wrote this down before it might fade away. I developed the RAFT Technique, which applies to mediums and non-mediums. The RAFT Technique is not just for recognizing signs with spirits. If you're around somebody that's having a deathbed vision in the process of dying; they’re. seeing spirits... or if you get caught up in that deathbed vision, in what I call a shared death experience, or if somebody has a near-death experience, using the RAFT Technique can help you recognize, accept, feel, trust, understand and apply everything that you have learned from that experience.
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Sandie Sedgbeer: What else would you like this book to do? Mark Anthony: To bring comfort. If I have a message for the world, it's a five-point message. First, it's that the divine power we call God exists. That heaven, the afterlife, eternal life exists. That our soul is an immortal living spirit. That we can communicate with souls. And fifth, that we will be reunited with our loved ones in the light when it is our appointed time to leave the material world. Sandie Sedgbeer: So, what do you know about the future of where this is going? You spoke earlier about to earlier about us having the soul phone in this century. What else do you think might happen? Mark Anthony: I think that the more we understand vibration and frequency on a cellular level, there will be advances in spirit communication. We will have devices that can cure illnesses by raising vibrational frequency and realigning damaged energy centers. I think that the barriers between faith and science will begin to erode. As a result, we'll have a more enlightened and positive view not only of the afterlife but of how to put our brains together to cure the ills of this planet. Sandie Sedgbeer: Well, yeah. And we need that information because it's only when we understand the connection between the Soul and the limitless nature of this that we'll stop beating on one another and creating war.
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Mark Anthony: I've been very honored throughout my life. I've met Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, John Glenn, Mike Foreman, and even Bill Nelson, a politician they sent into space on one of the shuttles. I had the opportunity to talk to all of them, but I spoke to John Glenn the longest. I asked him, 'So, what was it like when you looked down at Earth?' He said, 'Mark, it was so beautiful. You see this beautiful blue, like a giant drop of water, and you can see all the teeming life on it. And then you realize it's so fragile and it's the only place we have to live. Let me tell you that resonated with me.
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Sandie Sedgbeer: Afterlife Frequency: The Scientific Proof of Spiritual Contact and How That Awareness Will Change Your Life by Mark Antony, the psychic lawyer, is published by New World Library. You can learn more about Mark Anthony's gifts at www.afterlifefrequency.com.
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see in front of you. Why? Because
same as a release.
what you see in front of you is always your reaction to what something in
And that is the heart of meditation –
you perceives as the source of the
being released moment to moment
disturbance outside of you.
from a sense of self that doesn’t know The next level of meditation is to
what it’s clinging to.
understand the disturbance is never When it’s time to step back from
outside of you but within a level of
some reaction that’s tempting you to
consciousness that is constantly
jump in and to get out of some jam,
disturbed and then ceaselessly
remember to do nothing but watch.
seeking a solution to its disturbance.
This means whether you’re in your
You don’t need to do anything else.
car, at work, at home, talking to your
Don’t fall into that fitfulness that’s
husband, your wife- be as inwardly
pulling you left and right. Don’t
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accept the sound and fury of those
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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.
Why Do You Feel So Drained? By John Holland
H
i Everyone, and welcome
often forget just how precious and
to my Soul Inspirations
important this vital energy is to our
newsletter: "Why Do You
body as well as our Soul.
Feel So Drained? "
One of my favorite sayings is,
This energy, this life force, is Spirit
"Imagine yourself as a being of
that fuels all life. Spirit is the spark
energy and light—because in
or the portion of the Divine Source
reality…you are!" We're, in fact,
in all of us and every living thing.
energetic sentient beings, and we
It has a consciousness of its own.
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This spirit force is known as "Chi"
Sometimes, energetic cords emanate
(prana in Sanskrit).
from you and become attached to specific worries and even people you
Here's a brief summary of Chi:
think about excessively. When you
Your Chi carries your thoughts,
spend too much time mulling over
belief, and emotions while mixing
something that's bothering you or a
with the energy around you.
person who has hurt you—the thicker the cord becomes.
You radiate Chi all around you, sending out your thoughts, beliefs,
These cords often drain your energy.
and emotions.
I call this Soul Leakage. It's when the spirit force within you seeps
You can change your Chi
away from your Soul instead of
internally through activities such
infusing it. Have you had a good
as meditation, stretching, or
night's sleep, but you're still feeling
breathing.
drained, especially after visiting with OM TIMES | October 2021
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a particular person or thinking about
exercise, go to the beach, breathe, or
a current challenge?
do something that I love. When was the last time you did something for
You might want to ask yourself:
yourself, something you love doing,
What cords are attached to me?
something that infuses your Soul?
Maybe you have an unfinished project you keep putting off or an
Maybe it's time to take an online
excessive worry about something
class, start writing your book, or
that's beyond your control. Perhaps
beginning a meditation practice.
you're taking on the problems of a
These are just a few suggestions that
friend or having a relationship or
will bring that vital energy back into
family issue.
your Soul and revitalize your body and mind as well as your Soul.
All of these create leakage of your Chi. Once you deal with these cords
Take the time for yourself—your
and see where they can be cut safely
Soul—your body—and your life. After
and dealt with accordingly, the more
all, you're worth it!
energy, there will be for you. If you know someone who may like JOHN'S MESSAGE
to get this message, please share
Bring this vital energy back into you!
this Soul inspiration or recommend
When I need a boost of Spirit or Chi
they join my newsletter list. Live a
(that incredible life force), I go and
Soul-filled life!
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Dignity; the Hallmark of a Great Soul “Dignity is a quiet strength which reflects your deep honor and self-respect. It … portrays a calm awareness and generosity of spirit regardless of the
T
environment or circumstances.” Susan C. Young
hink of someone you know,
sets a clear direction for their lives,
or know of, someone with
who is dependable and trustworthy.
quiet self-assurance, a
Who doesn’t give his or her word
person with a strong moral
lightly, but having given it, always
compass, who is not swayed by
follows through? This is a person
passing fancies, a man or woman who
whom others go to for advice or
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comfort. These are people who set
The English word ‘dignity comes
an example for others, who people
from the Latin ‘Dignitas,’ which
think of when presented with a
carries the sense of worthiness,
problem.
worth, honor, and fitting and proper.
I reflected on people like this and
Therefore, with dignity, there is
how, when you encounter one, the
worth, value and substance, linked
meeting is to be treasured. Even
to that which is fitting, proper, and
when they are public or historical
appropriate to the situation. So, a
figures – Nelson Mandela, Martin
man or woman of dignity is worthy
Luther King, Viktor Frankel, Queen
of honor and behaves to fit the
Elizabeth – and a personal meeting
situation. Among friends, they
is not on the cards, a gathering of
are friendly. When in a leadership
hearts and minds is undoubtedly
position, they are respectful of those
available.
to whom they are responsible and decisive when action is required.
It has been an immense privilege
They are careful of the feelings and
in my life to have met many people
needs of others but are not swayed
who are just like this. Strong
by personal considerations from
people in the true sense of that
doing the right thing.
word. Not the forceful or combative types, but steady and resilient ones.
From this, we can see that people with dignity have an inner steadiness
What word do we have to describe
and carry themselves with a sense of
this confluence of qualities?
strength and integrity. And they also
Many words could describe this
view the world through a lens that
combination of virtues, but the one
means they see the best in others.
that seems best is ‘Dignity.’
The reason is simple. We all know the world to a greater or lesser extent as
Dignity is a subtle, elusive quality,
a projection of our own thoughts and
but you know it when you see it. It
feelings. This is a vast topic which
is a quiet strength, integrity, and
we can cover another day. Suffice
dependability, which engenders
for now that a dignified person with
respect and a feeling of admiration.
strength, integrity, and goodwill in
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their heart looks out on a world and
which means ‘essential indwelling
sees those same qualities in others –
Self, or soul.’ So Māhātmyam means
perhaps hidden, perhaps less manifest
great-souled, having a great or noble
in some than others. But they always
nature, high-minded, highly gifted,
seek to identify and draw out the best.
exceedingly wise.
And this is, of course, reflected in their
Perhaps we should resist the
actions as well. Giving their best,
temptation to delve too far into these
speaking honestly, showing kindness,
concepts and let them stand for
acting decisively. All this is part of
themselves. We can over-analyze
dignity.
notions of nobility and worth and honor and, yes, dignity. We run the
Sanskrit, as always, can fill out our
same risk as to the watchmaker who
understanding of the true nature of
lays out all the clock pieces on his
this quality of dignity. The Sanskrit
workbench. All the separate elements
word for dignity is Māhātmyam
that go to make up a clock are there,
(माहात्म्यम्). This is a compound of
but if you want to know the time,
māhā, which means ‘great,’ and ātman
you’re out of luck.
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So let us conclude this meditation
situation? And then think, speak and
on dignity with a look at how we can
act like them.
make it practical. What can we do to grow into this wonderful quality?
And one day, probably without you even knowing it, someone will think
In the Taittirīya Upanishad, there is
of you when they wish to grow in
some very practical advice. When
strength, calm, and dignity, and
you don’t know what to think or say
they’ll copy you.
or do in a particular situation, think of what some wise man or woman
Sarah Mane is a Sanskrit scholar
would think, say or do in the same
with a particular interest in
case, and then do likewise.
the wisdom of Sanskrit as a practical means to life-mastery.
To become dignified, think of
Previously a teacher and
someone you know – the Dalai Lama,
school executive, today she is a
Mother Teresa, your grandmother –
transformational and executive
and ask yourself what they would
coach. Sarah lives in Australia.
think, say, or do if they were in this
consciousconfidence.com
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Practicing the Presence of Peace By Guy Finley
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T
he next time something
whole of life in the perfect present
dark or disturbing tries
moment. This Now is where the spirit
to steal into you to wreck
of peace resides. Drop the minutiae,
your contentment,
the too-familiar sense of self-found in
do not consent to be drawn
sorting through the particular. Place
into its seemingly important
your attention in the awareness of
considerations. Instead of sinking
your thoughts instead of losing your
into this yawning abyss, rather than
self within them and what they tell
running after something to resolve
you is happening.
that rift, better to remember this truth: the peace you long for also
As you make these interior efforts,
longs for you. Then, whatever you
you will no doubt hear your
must do, find your way to it! Here’s
thoughts tell you that what you ask
an excellent place to start.
is impossible, that you can’t hope to succeed at separating the darkness
Come awake to the backdrop of
from the light.
stillness within you, and while being aware within it, watch your thoughts
The thought self does not know
and feelings trying to drag you into
its own captive state. Its darkened
the noisy world of their worry and fear.
nature can only imagine freedom—
If you go silent before them, they have
never know it. But our true nature is
no choice but to enter the silence with
created to know the very movements
you. This is how we turn the table on
of heaven within itself, which is why
these thieves of peace. They cannot
we need to discover what is working
live with you in the light of higher self-
within us that has us so anchored in
awareness. In this mansion, there is
time and space. Perhaps the analogy
room for only one.
that follows, a simple situation common to us all, will help us better
You can work on this exercise anytime
see into our present situation and
you remember it. Try it now. Look
show us how to escape its hold.
past the familiar forms around you, including those reactions in you about
Have you ever sat in your living room
them. Don’t think about the moment
with sunlight streaming through
unfolding before you. See it; Be the
a window and seen, suspended in
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the light, all of those thousands of
visible to our eye remains invisible
dust particles? If it helps, imagine
in and of itself. Here is the reason
this scene now. Before you, all
for this: we don’t see the light that
around you, is this light. Within
makes it possible for us to see the
it, suspended, are countless tiny
particles because our present nature
particles of dust. Now, with this
only knows itself in relationships
image in mind, what is it that we
based upon “particularity.” It is only
look at?
conscious of individual forms instead of their relationship to the whole. The
Our attention is drawn to the
inherent limitations of this level of self
dancing particles. In contrast, the
have become our lamentations. But it
light that makes these particles
need not remain this way.
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Within each of us, in our hearts
It is not the real you, not the real
and our minds, there lives a
“I” in us, that latches onto these
special kind of light. In truth, it
thoughts. It is the thief of peace!
is everywhere. We can look at
This is our divided nature. This
our thoughts as particles sus
thieving nature that steals our
pended in a silent, illuminated
peace is part and parcel of our
space. But, instead of seeing the
blindness to the fact that real peace
beautiful stillness, we grab onto
doesn’t come in parts.
each thought that passes through it. Why would we do this? We are
The stillness we long for can never
now close to the discovery of a
be found in any temporary sense
great truth.
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identified with the movement of one
instead of being pulled down into
of these suspended parts.
painful identification with the passing shadows of life, we can
One reason why negative states sneak
discover life in peace far above the
in so easily to steal our peace is that we
reach of any fear.
have been conditioned to believe in their right to punish us. Here is proof of
Allow your heart to remind you what
this dark conspiracy:
the mind so easily forgets: there is a peace. There is a shelter. There is a
We can be seated at a lovely quiet
timeless place in each of us that no
table in a restaurant, have enough
darkness can shatter or dispel. Make
money to buy a fine meal for
it your one intention to spend your
ourselves, have nice clean clothes, be
time there.
by ourselves or with friends. For all of our good fortune, we will get upset
Guy Finley is an internationally
because the waiter didn’t bring our
renowned spiritual teacher and
toast buttered on the right side! As silly
bestselling self-help author. He
as this may sound, it’s true: Negative
is the Founder and Director of
states such as these, born of nothing
Life of Learning Foundation, a
other than conflict-filled, comparative
nonprofit center for spiritual self-
thinking, steal into us to squander our
study located in Merlin, Oregon.
peace one hundred times a day.
He is the best-selling author of The Secret of Letting Go and 45
We do not have to yield ourselves to
other books and audio programs
such meaningless states, nor live the
that sold over 2 million copies in 30
life of the sorry self that revels in them.
languages. Guy holds regular in-
We have within us an extraordinary
person classes at Life of Learning
part of ourselves within which we may
Foundation, including two free
be at peace regardless of what goes on
talks each week: live-streamed
around us.
www.guyfinley.org/online. These classes are open to all. For more
This yet-to-be realized state of
information about Guy Finley and
ourselves might be called conscious
Life of Learning Foundation, visit
self-awareness. Through its power,
www.guyfinley.org
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5 Yoga Poses to Calm Your Inner Mind
Y
oga Therapy integrates
Yoga therapy coordinates
the ancient wisdom of
particular yoga asanas for specific
Classical Yoga, healing
disorders. These poses (asanas)
beliefs, and Ayurveda to
may change according to a
facilitate a continuum of self-healing.
person's progress. Yoga therapy
Taking the body from dis-harmony
advocates who believe yoga is
to vitality by incorporating a series
a holistic discipline teach that
of poses through intuitive guidance,
the mind, body, and spirit are
the practice of each asana and the
connected. Yoga therapy can
education of this Eastern "medicine"
go beyond the results that are
brings about a realm of change.
possible with physical therapy.
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Calming the mind is, of course, a
the soles of the feet are grounding
practice. The more you do it, the easier
downward. You are literally pulling in
it becomes. Learning to find peace
two directions.
with your inner thoughts is a choice. No yoga technique is required for any
"I am a mountain. I endure through
of the following poses. The only thing
every situation. I stand solid and
required is the desire to want to bring
strong as a testament to my will
tranquility to an overactive brain.
and focus. I am not persuaded or
1. MOUNTAIN POSE
distracted. I am still. Like a mountain, I am a symbol of surmounting and overcoming obstacles."
Tadasana or Mountain Pose demonstrates stillness. Stand tall with the feet together. Close
2. STANDING FORWARD BEND
your eyes. Stand evenly on the front, back, and sides of the feet. Be active
Uttanasana or Standing Forward
in the thighs to lift the knees. Do not
Bend demonstrates letting go.
push the knees back. Feel the spine
From your tall mountain pose, take
lengthen out of the sacrum, stretching
a long, deep inhale. As you release a
each vertebra away from the vertebra
long, lengthy exhale, slowly bend at
below it. Lift the chest. The shoulders
the waist and relax your body over
stay relaxed and down. The palms
your straight legs. You will feel an
of the hands face the thighs. As the
incredible stretch in the back of the
neck stretches upward, keep the neck,
legs. Ideally, it is best to keep the legs
throat, and jaw relaxed. The chin is
straight, so go only as low as you can
parallel to the floor. Visualize a straight
with the legs locked. Go ahead and
line running from your chin to your
put your hands above your knees if
sternum, to your pubic bone. Soften
you need support, but allow the top
your gaze; quiet your hearing; relax
of your head to face the floor. If you
your jaw. Breathe
can reach your fingertips to the floor, you can use them as support. Keep
Evenly and comfortably through
taking long inhales and even longer
your nose. Image the top of the head
exhales because as you exhale, the
continually lifting upward, while
breath will move your chest closer to
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your legs each time. In Sanskrit, the
shoulders and your knees underneath
word Uttanasana means "deliberately
your hips. The back and neck are flat as
lengthen."
a tabletop. The pose has two positions - a cat stretching its back upward and
"With every breath, I release and let
a cow stretching its back downward.
go the tension that clouds my mind. I am solely aware of the oxygen
The Cat exhales, pulling the belly
fueling every muscle as I strive to
in, lifting the middle of the back,
untether my mind from its holding
rounding the spine, and releasing the
place and find greater space within
head towards the floor. Actively push
my body. Letting go is not giving up.
the floor away and feel the stretch in
Letting go is freeing yourself."
the back of the body. Then come back into the neutral starting position.
3. CAT-COW POSE
The Cow inhales, pushing the belly Cat (Majaryasana) Cow (Bitilasana)
downward, lifting the chest, arching
Pose demonstrates flexibility in life.
the spine, and raising the head up
Your knees and palms of your hands
towards the horizon. Experience the
are evenly spaced apart on the floor.
opposing stretch. Come back into the
Align your wrists underneath your
neutral tabletop position.
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"With my deep exhale, I release
we relieve pressure off our lower half
my inner thoughts that block
of the body and stimulate the upper
my progress. With my deep
half with life-giving blood and better
inhale, I raise the endless
circulation. This always gives us a
possibilities that make me open
more precise head or the ability to
to all I deserve. The more I do
see things a little differently.
this, the more flexible my life Lie on your back with buttocks
becomes."
4. LEGS UP THE WALL POSE Viparita Karani or Leg Up the Wall Pose demonstrates reversing our
against the wall. Walk your legs up over the center of your body. Legs straight or slightly bent, upper back pressing into the floor, palms open, on the floor, and facing upward.
thoughts.
"I shift my body's action from
In Sanskrit, Viparita Karani means
the polar opposite of active to
"inverted action," which can be
receptive. I will allow my mind
interpreted as "seeing the other
to stop actively finding solutions
side of the story." When we invert
and instead, allow solutions to
our bodies in the other direction,
come to me."
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5. CHILD'S POSE
that I may re-discover my child-like wonder, joy, and magic I never really lost in the first place."
Balasana or Child's Pose demonstrates complete surrender. Kneel on the floor. Bring your big toes together and sit on your heels,
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Nourishment or Neglect? It is All About Where You Are Planted by Melvin D. Nix
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H
ow Our Lives Resemble
When we endeavor to grow and
That of a Tree
change our life's circumstances, oftentimes we only work with what we
Did you know that you and
see on the surface. We deal with the
I function similarly to trees? Trees are
effects rather than the cause. We tend
a wonderful gift that nature has given
to never pluck up the root of the thing
us. When we observe them, we admire
that is growing problems in our lives.
their beauty and magnificence. They
Until we learn to get the root of the
have provided protection, shelter, and
matters in our lives (all pun intended),
food for mankind since we've been on
we can never truly experience
our planet. When you look into the life
sustainable growth and success.
of a tree, you can learn some amazing Where Are You Rooted and
lessons from them.
Grounded? For example, trees establish a network of communication whereby they behave
Take a moment and look at the above
as a community. They grow so that
image. Do you see how the roots are
they share sunlight, and they are very
tangled, overlapping, and living above
dependent upon each other. Science
the surface of the soil? I had a tree
has found that when sick or younger
in my own backyard that had to be
trees are developing in the forest, the
removed because the root system
stronger trees in the community bond
was similar to the one in this image
together and send nutrients via the
and it was cracking the foundation
root system network. Trees also form
of my home. The way in which the
alliances with trees of similar species
tree was planted, allowed for it to
that are in their environment.
be disconnected from other trees and it never got proper sunlight and
Most of what we notice about a tree
nutrients from the soil. As a result, it
is above the surface where they're
had to be removed.
planted. We only see its crown of leaves, the trunk, and the fruit it yields.
The soil in which a tree is planted
However, some of the most important
is vital to the tree's quality of life.
life-sustaining events occur beneath
Good soil allows the tree to be stable
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for the tree's existence. The tree's
face. Many times in my own life, I've
root system acts as a channel that
been in the wrong environment,
supplies water, air, and nutrients
had the wrong people around me
from the earth directly to the tree. If
and when turbulent times came my
a tree's root system starts to grow in
way, I was shaken and sometimes
this fashion, it's because the tree is
blown over.
searching for its source of sustenance. This pattern also indicates that the
I've lost many things and been
tree is experiencing stress. If left
severely affected by not being able
untreated, it makes the tree sick and
to stand. It wasn't until I took a look
could potentially kill the tree.
at where I was planted and made a decision to change my environment
I'd like for you to take a moment
that I was able to consistently
and think about your life and the
stand strong. Be willing to move
environment in which you live. Is the
and cut away things, people, and
environment in your life giving you the
environments that no longer
support and stability that you need in
support or sustain you. It may hurt
order to grow and flourish? If not, it's
for a season but in time you will
time to replant yourself!
become stronger.
The Results Of Having A Good
You Will Be Replenished Enough
Foundation
To Assist Others In Need
When you are in an environment that
You can't help others until you are
supports your life, the following are
thoroughly replenished. When you
benefits that you will immediately
are receiving adequate nourishment
notice:
into your being, you have an overflow whereby others may draw
You Will Develop Stability
inspiration, encouragement, and strength. You become a beacon
When the winds and the storms of
of hope in times of trouble that
life come your way, you will be stable.
others can look to and receive
The ability to stand firm allows you to
nourishment in their time of need.
be unmovable and will give you the
You are able to stand strong against
strength to endure whatever you may
the winds of change.
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You Will Flourish In The Right Season
you further in getting rooted and grounded!
When all the conditions for your growth are in place, you will flourish.
Link To Teaching On Standing Firm
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grow into your life's purpose and you
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will find fulfillment. Plant yourself
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in the right environment, allow your
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roots to take hold, and establish a
where he teaches how to apply
firm foundation for your life which
universal spiritual concepts and
nourishes and supports you!
principles in an easy-to-understand format so that anyone can apply
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Shifting to A Positive Perspective by Ginger McBride
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W
e exist in a world
think positively and acknowledge
where there
when things need to be addressed.
always seems to
Differentiating between the two
be a new obstacle
is absolutely essential. Positively
or challenge set in our path. While
shifting our perspective should
it most certainly is easier to allow
enhance our overall well-being.
ourselves to be upset or frustrated,
Believing in a positive way may
we must rise to the challenge and
have certain health benefits.
shift our perspective instead. We
Negative emotions can stress our
know this isn't a small task to ask of
immune system, and in doing so,
ourselves. We know it's going to take
can make our bodies fight harder
time and dedication. We also know
than they need to. If we think more
things worth fighting for tend to be
positively, we may see a decrease
worth it in the end. Perspective is
in our inflammatory responses. We
everything. Perspective is the key!
could even think clearly and strive for our long-term goals instead of
The truth is we can view the truth in
our short ones. Showing kindness
both positive and negative light. We
and affection can also be linked to
have the power to choose which way
oxytocin, also known as the cuddle
we shall see things in. Are we a glass-
hormone.
half-full or half-empty kind of person? Whichever we choose to focus on will
There are simple ways we can begin
only get bigger in return. Let's choose
shifting. Starting our day with a
to focus on the light. There is always
positive outlook is important. It sets
a silver lining in every situation. Even
a precedent for the rest of the day.
if we have to really look at certain
We should start with gratitude from
times. By doing this, we are training
the first moment we wake up. Be
our minds to view the best. It is
grateful that we have an opportunity
like learning to tie our shoes. One
for another day. Try to include things
moment we are concentrating, and
in our day that brings us joy and
the next, it is second nature.
inspiration. We must try to smile and laugh when we can. There are
We've heard time and time again to
outlets out there when we need
be positive. It is important to both
to find inspiration in a challenging
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moment. Choose to see the
remember to be compassionate
silver lining in those times that
to ourselves. Find time in the day
challenge us. Tell our agitations
to practice self-care. Trying to pour
and anxiety that we don't have
from an empty cup just isn't good
time for them. We only have time
for our minds or bodies. Last but
to be happy. Begin accepting that
not least, make sure we sleep well
life is uncontrollable. Just because
at night. It is hard to start a positive
something went wrong doesn't
day on a bad night's rest.
make it our fault. Doesn't make us less of a person in any way.
When we shift our perspective to
Focus on the solution instead of
a world of positivity rather than
the problem. Be compassionate
negativity, our minds begin to
to others, but also, we must
change. What once seemed like a OM TIMES | October 2021
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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 other’s existence in a meaningful way.
The Five Mental Habits Guaranteed to Bring You Real and Lasting Happiness By Marcia Sirota, MD.
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W
e all want happiness,
seems like many of us are less and
and we think that
less happy. I think that this is because
it’s so hard to come
of two things — 1: Many of those who
by, but really, it’s not.
are selling us happiness are selling us
It’s just that we’ve been looking for
a scam; and 2: Happiness takes work,
it in all the wrong places. We think
and not enough of us are willing to do
that we’ll be happier if we have more
the work.
money, power, fame, or influence. We think we’ll be more comfortable
There is a natural way to find
if we’re more prosperous, more
happiness. No lie, no scam. It does
attractive, or if we have nicer stuff.
require some work. But if you do
None of this is true. Of course, we
the work, happiness is pretty much
need a certain amount of money to
guaranteed. I’d call that a fair deal.
be secure, but it’s been proven that more money can’t bring us more
These are the 5 mental habits
happiness.
guaranteed to transform your life and make you truly happy:
Happiness doesn’t come from superficial or material things. It
1. Conscious Awareness: I call it
comes from a deep connection
being fully present at the moment,
to others and from a sense of
and sadly, it’s not that common.
purpose and meaning in our lives.
Many of us walk around in a state
Happiness comes when we’re free of
of denial or wishful thinking. We
psychological suffering and addiction.
wish for things and then believe
Without these things, it doesn’t
that our wishes are going to come
matter how fancy our house is or how
true. That’s called magical thinking,
Insta-famous we are.
and it’s dangerous because when we’re not grounded in reality, we
But if we understand that we’ve been
have no power to take action and
going after happiness in all the wrong
make fundamental changes in our
ways, how do we change directions so
relationships, jobs, or wellness. Being
that happiness is possible? Looking
in denial takes away our power and
around, loads of people are promoting
leaves us passive and helpless. This is
“the way” to find happiness, but it
no way to be happy.
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We need to wake up and really
stay in denial. On the other hand,
see what’s going on inside us and
the more we face the truth and
around us. We have to stop telling
deal with what’s going on, the more
ourselves that the pain in our chest
confident we become, and the
is “nothing,” or that our partner’s
easier it is to stay present.
abusive behavior is not that bad, or that our boss isn’t an unreasonable
2. Personal Responsibility: Many
micromanager.
of us like to blame others for our problems. We tell ourselves that
When we face the truth, we become
our partner’s fault is when our
empowered to deal with whatever
relationship falls apart or that our
is going on. When we live in denial,
bad boss or undermining colleague
we can’t deal directly with problems,
made us lose our job. But this
so we never gain confidence in our
attitude makes it impossible for
abilities to cope, making it easier to
anything to get better.
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When we blame external forces for
abusive partner or that we’ve gotten
our unhappiness, we aren’t able to
into some bad habits with real-world
improve our lives. On the other hand,
consequences. We might feel a lot of
when we take responsibility for the
guilt or shame for these choices. We
choices that we’ve been making, we
might become anxious or depressed
have the chance to learn from our
when facing the truth.
mistakes and to adjust our behavior accordingly. The more responsibility
The way to avoid feeling so bad is
we take, the more empowered we
to practice self-compassion. This
are to fix the problems in our lives.
involves being gentle with ourselves and not beating ourselves up for
3. Self-Compassion: To be aware
what we see, but rather rewarding
and to take responsibility, we need
ourselves for seeing the truth
self-compassion. It can be painful to
because this is the first step to a
face the fact that we’ve chosen an
happier life.
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Self-compassion also means
exploitative is the way to go because
forgiving ourselves for the bad
they’ve “got to look out for number
choices we’ve made. Instead of
one.” Some people believe that
rubbing our noses in these choices,
caring about others and helping
we can be kind and understanding,
others somehow takes away from
and we can put into perspective
themselves. That’s just not true.
the mistakes that we’ve made. This forgiveness allows us to see these
Probably the number one bringer
mistakes with greater clarity so we
of joy in our life is meaningful
can stop making them.
connections with others. If we’re selfish and use people, we don’t
4. Mental Flexibility: Fear is a big
benefit from the interactions
part of life, and one typical response
because they’re empty and
to fear is mental rigidity, in which
meaningless. Numerous studies
we’re unable to shift our perspective
have shown that being kind
or change our minds about things.
and generous bring us far more
Mental rigidity makes it impossible
happiness than being selfish or
for us to change. If we can’t see that
insensitive. When we care about
something might not be exactly
others, our heart expands, and
the way we thought it was and then
happiness rushes in.
adjust our ideas, or if we can’t let go of an attitude or belief that isn’t
Now that you’ve learned about
serving us, we become trapped in a
these five mental habits, you can
mental prison of our own making.
see that you can transform your life and become really and truly
Mental rigidity creates a lot of
happy. Of course, it will take some
unnecessary unhappiness. With
work, but it’s a no-brainer. You’ll
cognitive flexibility, we’re free to
have a guaranteed return on your
change our ideas, attitudes, beliefs,
investment of time and energy. So,
habits, and relationships for the
what’s stopping you from trying
better.
these habits today?
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Metaphysics
The Truth about Mediumship: Are you a Medium? By OMTimes OM TIMES | October 2021
M
ediumship is a term that
We are all mediums, and we interact
has spread through the
with spirits.
Spirituality Universe. We know you have heard of
Most people have intuitive
the term, and you would probably be
mediumship, which works as a subtle
surprised if in a spiritual consultation
touch that reaches your senses as a
would be revealed to you that you in
guide from a mentor. It is because we
fact, are a medium!
are all connected energetically.
However, it is time to demystify
We can feel the energy emanating
something that remained restricted to
from the environments and
the religious sphere for a long time.
people around us, feeling slightly uncomfortable when we enter a place
The first symptom of mediumship is
or when someone we love is not well.
the ability to capture negative energies in a place. The medium starts to open
We are energy beings, and we move
his mouth, yawns copiously, gets
beyond the physical sphere. As
headaches when he/she is in a place
spirits living in the earthly world, we
with a great crowd of people, they can
continue to transit through the astral
easily become irritable for any reason.
dimension. This dimension is the
Sometimes they may have difficulties
world of disembodied spirits, that is,
living with the family, coming to think
without flesh.
that no one understands what is going These are worlds that intertwine in
on with him/her.
different dimensions. The intuitive mind is a sacred gift. Albert Einstein
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM A MEDIUM?
What is a Medium?
The answer is simple: we are all mediums. Mediumship is an extra physical capacity that all human beings
About Mediumship.
have, some better developed than Mediumship is the sixth sense that
others, and it does not depend on their
allows us to receive subtle sensations.
belief, religion, or philosophy of life.
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Perceiving beyond the five senses, this
Healing, psychography, clairvoyance,
is mediumship.
clairaudience, pictography, psychophony and incorporation are some of the various psychic modalities.
It was agreed in spiritualism doctrines that the medium is an intermediary between the physical
Mediumship is classified into two
and spiritual worlds, transmitting
distinct categories:
communications from other spirits, among other psychic and mediumistic
• Natural mediumship
manifestations.
• Ostensive mediumship OM TIMES | October 2021
The natural medium has his sixth sense like all other senses and can
• Feeling frequent shivers throughout the body • Always have electronic devices
develop it naturally.
with problems and broken As you evolve and develop your
• Breaking glasses frequently
psychic abilities, you will enter into
• Breaking bracelets and necklaces
perceptions of life, truth, beauty,
chains when you are wearing it
and you will gain the power to
without having touched it. • Close your eyes and see images of
live your life in an intelligent,
people.
perceptive and robust way. Frederick Lenz
• Always dream of people who have already died.
The ostensive medium has great psychic sensitivity and was born with
• Many nightmares and difficulty sleeping.
this Para- physiological apparatus suitable for exchange. It is easy to
These are some typical symptoms,
capture subtle emanations, and if you
but we must clarify that we cannot
don't develop your gift, you are at the
generalize them.
mercy of other people's influences. Ways to get in touch with your Some symptoms of mediumship:
• Close your eyes and place your
• Sudden mood changes.
attention on the environment.
• Panic attacks.
• Mentally visualize this environment
• Sleepwalking. • Feeling sick in crowded places. • Undiagnosed ringing in the ear • Feeling dizzy and leaving the body • Waking up and unable to move
in every detail • Feel the dominant energy in that place. • Visualize the energy of blue light surrounding the walls, ceiling, and
the body.
floor.
• Yawning too much • The exaggerated fear of the dark • Feeling good in contact with nature
Mediumship:
• After a few moments, try to feel the environment's energy again and notice if you are calmer.
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THE AFTERLIFE
by Mark Anthony
FREQUENCY The Afterlife Frequency: The Scientific Proof of Spiritual Contact and How that Awareness Will Change Your Life, is a riveting adventure that reads like a juicy novel taking the reader around the globe and from the cosmic to the subatomic, even into the human soul itself.
Through uplifting, emotionally gripping and occasionally humorous stories, The Afterlife Frequency reveals how the human experience encompasses spirit communication, whether through a medium, near-death experience, deathbed vision or visitation from spirits of loved ones.
"THE AFTERLIFE FREQUENCY BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO UNDERSTANDING THE AFTERLIFE".
Often dismissed as fantasy or feared as paranormal and supernatural, these phenomena are real. They’re all forms of “interdimensional communication” which occurs when the energetic frequency of the soul aligns with the Afterlife Frequency. My experience with spirit communication began on day one. I was born a medium and chose to become a lawyer. The media dubbed me “The Psychic Lawyer.” Between the stereotypes that lawyers are vampires and psychics prance through flowery fields waving Ouija boards, I’ve been called quite a few things. When you’re a lawyer who sees dead people you better have a sense of humor. My father was a US Navy SEAL and NASA Engineer and my mother was a commercial illustrator. My parents, my two older siblings, and I were just the typical American family—sort of. When I was three and half years old I started talking to my invisible friends. While it’s not unusual for children to have invisible friends, my parents could see them too because they were mediums and these “friends” were spirits.
"Psychic Ability is on My DNA"
Needless to say, this scared the daylights out of me, but Dad had good reasons for keeping our family’s psychic gifts secret. Years before I was born, his sister Marjorie, an extremely gifted psychic medium had a premonition one day that her husband would be killed at work. She begged him to stay home. He reluctantly agreed. Later that day, the machine shop where he worked was crushed when a crane accidentally dropped thousands of pounds of steel beams upon it killing everyone in it. Had he been there, he too may have perished. Instead of being grateful her husband, a religious zealot, believed Marjorie’s abilities were evil. He had her forcibly committed to a mental institution as a schizophrenic. She was repeatedly subjected to electroshock therapy for six months which damaged her brain to the point she was never again able to perceive spirits.
This tragic episode made my parents determined to protect me from being ridiculed—or worse. Secret or not my family was still psychic. What might seem weird in other families was our normal. I might come home from school and Mom would say “I saw a spirit today.” “That’s cool, Mom. Do we have any peanut butter?” “Yes dear, it’s over there.”
On the flip side of the karmic coin being a psychic kid with psychic parents had its downside. While all parents have a “6th Sense” connection to their children, my parents’ connection to me was on psychic steroids. No matter how stealth I thought I was I just couldn’t seem to get away with anything other teenage boys did. Technically we were Catholic, but my family respected other faiths and beliefs. I always felt drawn to a spiritual path and considered joining the clergy but didn’t because all the rules and regulations. I chose to be a lawyer—talk about jumping out of restrictive frying pan and into the regulatory fire!
I became a successful attorney and head of a law firm. Everything in my life was going well until the day my mother died. When you’re a medium there’s a misconception that because I can communicate with spirits, grief doesn’t hurt me as much. Nothing is further from the truth.
Two weeks after Mom’s passing, I was driving back to my law office from court. A wave of grief struck, and I pulled into a strip mall parking lot to regain my composure. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Immediately a flash of light exploded in my mind. Instinctively I turned and looked to my right at the passenger’s seat and for an instant saw the silhouette of my mother’s profile in silver white light. Her voice filled my mind, “Mark, you have been given the gift of Mediumship so that you would not be crushed by grief, but now you must help those who are suffering with their grief.” I was overwhelmed. While spiritual experiences may last only seconds the full impact of the message transmitted can take years to understand. “Spiritual Synchronicity” one of the concepts I developed for The Afterlife Frequency explains how there are no coincidences because everything in our lives happens for a reason.
We are in control of our choices, although spirits may illuminate the better choice leading to the more positive path. This spirit intervention isn’t about controlling us but rather providing guidance and insight. To paraphrase Albert Einstein, spiritual synchronicity may be thought of as God’s way of remaining anonymous. After years of reflection, I realize the message presented by Mom’s spirit wasn’t about my life in the short term—it was a metaphysical road map for my life. There was a reason I was born a medium yet chose to become an attorney. The truth is that everyone has a purpose in life. Everyone matters; every life counts and we all have our parts to play while living in the material world. My contribution involves melding the rightbrained spiritual insights of a medium with the leftbrained analytical discipline of an attorney while maintaining balance through a sense of humor. This resulted in The Afterlife Frequency.
Endorsed by the world’s top survival of consciousness and near-death experience scientists, The Afterlife Frequency presents groundbreaking scientific concepts and new terminology in an easy-tounderstand and engaging manner. The term “electromagnetic soul” (EMS) describes how our soul is pure energy that never dies— it merely ascends to the higher vibration of the Afterlife Frequency. The Afterlife Frequency benefits readers in many ways. It teaches you how to work with a medium, and introduces my four-step RAFT Technique which empowers anyone to Recognize spirit contact, Accept it as real, Feel it without fear, and Trust the message. RAFT will not just change your life—it can save your life! My book also offers healing and inspiration for those coping with grief, PTSD, and Survivor’s guilt.
The Afterlife Frequency demonstrates how spirits intervene to guide and protect their loved ones in this world, as it presents scientific proof spirit communication isn’t paranormal or supernatural, but a normal part of human nature and a powerful instrument of healing and love. Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer® is a fourth-generation psychic medium and Oxfordeducated attorney licensed in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the US Supreme Court. He travels to mystical locations in remote corners of the world to examine Ancient Mysteries and Supernatural Phenomena. Mark appears nationwide on TV & Radio as a psychic medium, near-death experience expert, paranormal expert, and legal analyst. His appearances include CBS TV The Doctors and Gaia TV Beyond Belief. Mark co-hosts the live stream TV show, THE PSYCHIC & THE DOC on the Transformation Network. Mark is a columnist for Best Holistic Life Magazine and a headline speaker at Conferences and Universities including Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Yale. For more information about Mark Anthony kindly visit: AfterlifeFrequency.com
NYINGMA The Oldest Tibetan Buddhist School of Wisdom By Cathedral of the Soul
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B
uddhism is an
groups aiming at the protagonist
inexhaustible source of
of the doctrine.
knowledge. From the teachings of Buddha,
History is always in charge of
the lessons multiplied and
transforming everything "that
renewed, forming different schools
was once" into something that "is
and perspectives on the world,
not yet." Like Jesus, Buddha was
enlightenment, and practices.
interpreted differently throughout different historical and political
"Practice kindness, do not create
moments, resulting in a diverse
suffering, direct your own mind. This
range of views on doctrine. Thus, we
is the essence of Buddhism" The
come to Tibetan Buddhism.
Buddha Buddhism was introduced to Tibet Buddha is the historical character
during the Tibet Empire, between the
common to all Buddhist traditions.
7th to the 9th centuries.
He left no deeds, nothing that could be considered official by the doctrine.
Buddhist scriptures in Sanskrit originating in India were
He gave lectures (Dharma Talks),
translated into Tibetan under the
sermons, and general guidelines (you
reign of King Songtsän Gampo,
can say parables if you will) without
which was later considered the
leaving anything on record. The
state's official religion.
body of Teaching that arrived at our awareness today came afterward.
Tibetan Buddhism is also called
They were based on the disciples'
Vajrayana Buddhism or Lamaism
reports and those that keep the oral
and has a whole liturgy and
tradition of his teachings alive.
elaborate rituals that accompany the practical part of meditation.
Only after Buddha's death did the
The reading of Sadhana (liturgical
disciples record the teachings of
texts), visualizations, and musical
the master, a historical trajectory
instruments are part of the Tibetan
that we already know how it ends:
Buddhist school, so it has a strong
splits, ruptures, disputes between
artistic tradition.
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The most substantial personality
century and 1959, residing in Lhasa.
representation of Tibetan Buddhism
The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin
is the Dalai Lama, Tibet's head of state
Gyatso, is the official leader of the
and spiritual leader.
Tibetan government in exile or the Central Tibetan Administration.
DALAI in Mongolian means "ocean," and LAMA is the Tibetan word for
The primary schools of Tibetan
"master." Dalai Lama is the title of a
Buddhism are Nyingma, Kagyu,
lineage of religious leaders from the
Gelug (the Dalai Lama's school),
Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
and Sakya.
Because it is a title bestowed on a monk and lama, it is recognized and highly respected by all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
NYINGMA: THE FIRST SCHOOL The Nyingma school, the oldest of the
The Dalai Lamas were the political leaders of Tibet between the 17th
four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, is based on the teachings presented by
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Guru Padmasambhava, also known as
to help build the monastery of
Guru Rinpoche, and by the Great Sage
Samye, the primary study center
Santaraksita.
and the place where many texts, which came to constitute the
Guru Rinpoche is seen as the Buddha
vast Buddhist literature, were first
of Tibet, and his coming was predicted
translated into Tibetan.
by Buddha. His life was full of extraordinary facts, from the birth of a
Thus, with the ordination of the first
lotus flower on the body of an 8-year-
Tibetan monks and the transmission
old boy to multiple manifestations of
of tantras, the oldest lineage of
himself in different places.
Tibetan Buddhism began.
The Nyingma school originated with
The teachings of Guru Rinpoche
Guru Rinpoche, who came from India
came to us through the immigration
to Tibet in the 8th century. At the
of the Tibetan lama Chagdud Tulku
invitation of the sage Santaraksita,
Rinpoche, who went into exile from
Padmasambhava arrived in Tibet
Tibet together with thousands of
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Tibetans (and the Dalai Lama himself)
the doctrine and the teachings.
after the Chinese invasion in the 1950s.
Without this guidance and close monitoring, it is almost impossible to
NYINGMA HIDDEN TREASURES
achieve enlightenment.
The Lamas have a significant role,
Guru Rinpoche left the world with
in addition to being the political
many teachings and also some
authorities. As the transmission of
practices.
knowledge is made verbally between teacher and disciple, the relationship
Rinpoche transmitted to the disciples
with the lamas is essential for learning
a great deal at the time of the
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formation of Tibetan Buddhism,
Buddhism believes that the
but, following guidance and
transformation of life that emerges
other spiritual masters, he left
brings together the innumerable causes
some hidden treasures, as these
and conditions that allow existence. It is
preserved teachings for the future
the Buddha-nature that manifests itself
are called.
in each particle and in the big whole.
As enlightened as he was, he knew
Life, existence, is a rare jewel, a constant
that there were lessons that the
learning where the horizon is life in
students were not yet prepared at
harmony and each of us is a protagonist
the time, the disciples of the future
on the stage of life's events.
being the target of these hidden pearls—a true posthumous wealth,
2. THE IMPERMANENCE
which continues to help so many
There is nothing fixed or anything
people to this day.
permanent.
SOME NYINGMA TEACHINGS
This is the first Teaching of Buddha.
To get an idea of the philosophy of
The body is impermanent, the
this Tibetan school, let's go through
sensations are impermanent, the
the main foundations of this
perceptions are impermanent, the
Buddhist school of Thought.
mental forms are impermanent, and our consciences are impermanent.
1. PRECIOUS HUMAN EXISTENCE
Everything impermanent is subject to suffering and change. That way,
Buddhism does not have the idea of
you can't say "this belongs to me" or
a creator in the traditional concept
"this is mine."
of the creationist god. What exists is an interdependent and simultaneous
"If you really contemplate
co-emergence, where everything
impermanence, you will consummate
that exists arises without the need for
your practice quickly. When the time
a governor. That is, everything exists
for your death comes, you will be
without a being who guides the
confident."
direction of existence.
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3. LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT
that outcomes in a result. Either in the present life or in the context of future
Karma is what we repeatedly do, which
birth. Thus, Karma is the engine that
will cause repetition tendencies. In the
drives the cycle of rebirth (or samsara
Buddhist view, Karma is composed of
wheel) for each being.
emotional and psychological habits, responses to the reality that tend to
The Law of Cause and Effect assumes
repeat and cause suffering. The "action"
that everything alive in the universe is
or "doing"; refers to "intentional action"
subject to such a law.
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An action, a word, or a thought are
less and less responsibility, either
ways to create a cause. The effect
with nature, with our emotional
corresponds to the practiced cause,
relationships, or with our own
good or bad. A person who brings
spiritual needs.
suffering to any living being will have an empty and unhappy life.
The universal law of Karma is action
On the contrary, a person who
and reaction, cause and effect,
brings happiness and hopes to
sowing and reaping. In the course
other beings will have a happy and
of natural righteousness, man, by
prosperous life.
his thoughts and actions, becomes the arbiter of his destiny.
The law of Karma is the law of
Paramahansa Yogananda
causation. Swami Vivekananda
The densest emotions overflow in the form of disharmonious words,
4. SAMSARA'S SUFFERING
dubious actions, nefarious activities.
"Suffering exists" is the Buddha's
We can only get out of Samsara,
first statement after leaving his
enlighten ourselves, and stop being
Father's palace. For Buddha, the
reborn in the world when we can
cause of all suffering is desire and
end our suffering and that of others,
attachment.
eliminating the desire.
Since everything is impermanent,
We must aspire to growth, especially
when we desire things and take
spiritual growth, but the desire
them as ours, we enter a cycle of
placed by Buddha has a narcissistic
suffering that moves us in Samsara,
essence. That is, it concerns the ego,
the well-known "the Wheel of the
which serves our vanity.
Incarnations." "Life is suffering; the cause of To fulfill our desires and end, then,
suffering is desire; the cessation of
as our suffering, we are generating
suffering is to get rid of desire; the
more and more Karma and acting
way to do it is the Eightfold Path."
in the world with selfishness and
Buddha
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Personal Growth & Development
We grow as individuals as we face challenges and overcome life’s obstacles. This section is dedicated to helping you chart your course.
As we emerge from the ‘'complete quarantine’ quarantine' of Covid and move toward more connection with one another, many of us are carrying grief from the last year. Perhaps you lost a loved one, a friend, parent, child from Covid. Maybe you experienced a different loss, a more ambiguous loss such as the loss of a pet, a parent to dementia, a loss of fertility,
or someone you loved succumbed to an addiction. Many of us grieve lost threshold moments such as a graduations, wedding ceremonies, and the celebration of lives and memorials. All of us grieve for what we never had and needed. When we don’t don't tend to our losses, they return over and over again.
Like a stray cat that leaves for a few days and then returns to be fed, grief insists that we remember and tend it. Grief insists that we remember and tend it like a stray cat that leaves for a few days and then returns to be fed. How do we hold what for many of us may experience as unbearable feelings we just want to push away, distract ourselves, and not feel the searing pain of our loss? OMTIMES.COM
If we think of grief as an expression of our love that has no place to go, we may tend to it with more care, cherish it, and carry it with us, allowing it to find a place in our hearts. But how do we do that? These are several practices that several practices not only help us build our capacity and resilience to carry grief but also help us build our capacity and resilience to carry grief and connect us more deeply to ourselves and others. 1. Begin with Kindness Loss shocks us all, coming with an enormity that oftentimes frequently we just can't take in. We may even be expecting a death, yet, when it happens, we can’t seem to make sense of it. Our beloved partner, parent, child, a pet was here, and now they are gone. We stand in rooms that are empty and silent.
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Amidst the pain and chaos that grief ushers in, it’s kindness, isn’t it? Isn't it, that feels like a reliable anchor, perhaps the only reliable anchor? Imagine if you had a close friend who was grieving and struggling, and you simply reminded them to be kind to themselves. This is good medicine for the soul. Could we treat ourselves in the same way we’d be with a close friend or a child we loved who is hurting? 2. Cultivate a Meditation Practice It’s one thing to say, be kind to yourself. It’s another thing to embody it! One of the practices that may help us be kinder to ourselves is a practice called Metta Meditation or Lovingkindness meditation. Some people call it “tender friend.” ." Its roots are in ancient traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism.
May I welcome all my feelings as I grieve.
May I allow grief to soften and strengthen my heart.
May I hold my sorrow with tenderness and compassion
When our life has been upended by loss and grief, we tend to look ahead and catastrophize, not yet able to imagine our life going forward from now on. Or we might look back and ruminate on what was, wishing life was still the way it was. Neither But, unfortunately, neither of these thoughts will help us navigate grief. In this lovingkindness practice, we tether our breath to affirmative phrases and send ourself ourselves blessings. As you sit with your grief, try repeating the following phrases. silently to yourself. Notice how it feels inside you as you say these words to yourself silently: May I welcome all my feelings as I grieve. May I allow grief to soften and strengthen my heart. May I hold my sorrow with tenderness and compassion.
Can you imagine sitting for a few minutes and making this a daily habit? It will help you stay present in your life.
3. Take a Love Pause One thing this pandemic has taught us is that everything is impermanent. Perhaps in moments of pain and uncertainty, we can remember to pause and breathe with tender mindfulness. We can say, “I love you” to a spouse or partner, our children or parents, our grandchildren or grandparents, to dear friends, and even to strangers. 4. Cultivate Gratitude There will be times when we feel that nothing is going right in our life. At those moments, consider cultivating a gratitude practice. Starting where you are, begin by pausing for 20 – 30 seconds, looking around, and noticing what is right in your life right now.
Being persistent with the good in your life helps us rewire a pattern in our brain of being habituated to the negative. But more importantly, it helps us be with and carry our grief. Taking this pause will increase our resilience to hold our sorrow. OMTIMES.COM
We can begin a gratitude practice by keeping a journal. Note three things, large and small, that you appreciate before bed – things that made your day go better. This practice cultivates a spirit of contentment for what is rather than longing for what we don’t have. Our written gratitude Gratitude might be as simple as being grateful a friend called to check in on us, having clean water to drink, or waking up in a state of good health. 5. Find a Virtual or real community We all need other people never more than when we're overwhelmed by grief. We need each other for many things: to stay sane, to feel a sense of belonging, to take a break, to fix a leaking sink, to watch a movie together, to talk about the unspeakable events that have happened, to sing and to cry. We need to check in. We need to be in the presence of others who can listen and remind us that everything changes, and someday, we'll feel a little better.
Yet, when you're the person grieving and isolating, it's not always easy to reach out when you're feeling overwhelmed with grief. So how can we balance the need and desire to take time out alone, heal, and then find ways to connect with other people?
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We may take a tentative step to reach out and discover that friends who were attentive during the first few weeks after death have returned to their own lives. What can be a lifeline, then?
Some people seek out a “grief friend,” a person at church or work, or a neighbor who understands that grief doesn’t go away and who is willing to sit and listen as we cry, rage, laugh, and tell and retell our story. Maybe you join a support group and discover that others in the room are expressing their grief in the same way you are – sleeping in their loved one's clothes, talking to the deceased, or struggling to give away their clothes. You may be more comfortable seeking online resources. The following links offer many resources for finding community on the internet. Almost all religious and spiritual communities hold services online as well and can also be a community resource : Grieving.com GriefHealingDiscussionGroups.com Modern Loss.com 6. Learn a new activity When our minds are engaged in learning or trying something new, it’s hard to grieve.
It not only distracts us, but it offers us new that can be a container for our grief. One person I know started training horses at a farm near her. Another took up dog walking at her local shelter. Some have tried learning a new art form – drawing from the natural world, melting glass, working with clay, photographing one beautiful thing each day, learning to play the ukulele, and taking dancing lessons. When we do something new, the repetitive activity of the unique expression is a distraction, and it helps to lessen our anxiety and sorrow. 7. Restore in the Natural world Most of us live in a paradox. While we have an instinct to bond and affiliate with other life forms, our work lives tie us to computers, and hand-held devices keep us indoors for much of the day.
But, by nature, we are instinctively drawn to the natural world like a moth is drawn to light. When we experience loss, when we are grieving, it is more important than ever to find ways back to the (proverbial or metaphorical) garden, to spend time in the healing power of nature. Outside, our bodies and minds can rest, just taking in images of leaves falling from trees, clouds moving through the sky, and hearing the bird sounds surrounding us.
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Researchers Rachel and Steven Kaplan write about and describe restorative environments as outdoor places that are accessible, quiet, and relatively small such as your yard or a pocket park in the city. And if there is no safe outdoor space where you live, if you are confined indoors, even in a hospital bed, you can rest in nature just looking out a window to a patch of sky or gazing at a plant indoors. It will leave you feeling less anxious and depressed. We don’t don't have to leave behind those we miss, love, and grieve. But we do go on, and we make new relationships and forge new memories. Over time grief will move from searing pain to a dull ache, visiting us with less intensity, frequency, and duration. Let’s Let's remember that as we invite grief in as a companion, we are carrying the love for what has been lost. Making room for grief is making room for more love.
About Claire B. Willis Claire is a clinical social worker who has led bereavement, end-of-life, cancer support, and therapeutic writing groups for over thirty years. She maintains a private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts. As a lay Buddhist chaplain ordained by Joan Halifax, she focuses on contemplative practices for end-of-life care. Marnie Crawford Samuelson is the co-author of Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace and the author of Lasting Words: A Guide to Finding Meaning Toward the Close of Life. OpeningtoGrief.com
The Death of Creative Blocks
A
by Jill Mattson
question that I get all
thin concealment lays judgment.
too often. "How can
Views let us think, "My idea is
you consistently stay so
correct. All other ideas are wrong."
creative?" I have a secret
When something's nasty energy is
about this, but it will no longer be a
concealed (like judgment), its deadly
secret.
energy accumulates while no one sees its danger.
The mystery lies in how you habitually live your life. Judgment and opinion
Politicians, primarily opinionated
stop the flow of creative Ju Ju – dead
people, believe that their way is
in its tracks. Having an opinion seems
correct. Yet, one can easily see that
so harmless, yet right under this
there are elements of both parties
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that make implicit sense. Why not
unbelievable descriptions about
combine them? However, if one is
healing with sound. I resisted
steeped in only one way of thinking,
wondering how superstitious they
anything else's inclusion is "wrong,"
are. By staying open, I understand
impeding cooperation.
their different dimension of thinking, where many before me could not.
When we dislike a person, we easily
Is this brilliance? No…. The key?
disregard anything he says. People
Refraining from thinking the way
that we don't like can have great ideas.
we know things in the twenty-first
Even their criticism can be labeled
century is the correct way.
"free consulting." The man with low moral values can also have brilliant
Where I worked, complaints were
ideas. Our judgments tend to block
often on the lunch menu. As we
solutions that display creative ideas in
sunk in our mire of self-pity, a man
front of us. Negative thought forms
with Down's syndrome, Dave,
resistance to the natural flow of subtle
entered the scene. Dave was the
energy currents.
janitor. He beamed with pride, so happy to be a service to the rest
In a world of duality, everything has
of us. Dave sincerely asked if the
polar charges. Quickly, we assign right
toilets were clean enough. He had
or wrong to these energies, but rather
a more degrading job than anyone
the energy is similar to the positive
of us could complain about, but he
and negative charges of a battery. We
approached it with gratitude. Dave
don't judge the end of a battery to be
was happy, and we were miserable,
right or wrong.
even with our better circumstance and so-called superior intelligence.
The classic picture of a writer
If one believed that being mentally
crumpling up his material
retarded meant that you weren't
demonstrates writer's block and the
smart, Dave's message would have
attitude that triggers writer's block.
been dismissed. If one was open,
Then, Self-judgment strikes again.
he could see the wisdom of Dave's attitude – that rose far above many
When I read antiquity, searching for
"intelligent" people thinking habits.
clues about ancient music, I find
Dave was the teacher in the room.
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Dave had always been there as our
Jill Mattson is a prolific Artist,
teacher, but we stayed away from
Musician, and Author. Jill is a
judgment to receive his wisdom.
four-time author and widely
The master appears when the
recognized expert and composer
student is ready. And what makes
in the field of Sound Healing! The
one ready? A willingness to accept
CDs consist of intriguing, magical
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Perhaps brilliance is an attitude
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Free mp3's of her Sound Healing
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The Soulful Ways to Express Femininity by Gia Dalton
E
arthy, sensual, soulful, quiet,
with a pearl necklace or your favorite
appreciating, sweet, flirty,
worn-out jeans.
and fun, these energies personify the essence of
Add a bright splash of pink or orange
femininity. According to It’s also the
with a cute pair of earrings, bangle
beginning of the Fall Equinox. What
bracelets, scarf, headband, or hat.
better time to express your feminine nature!
Breathe into your heart and soul by taking ten deep cleansing breaths.
Mix up your style with a feminine
Expand, allow, give, receive, inhale and
vibe. Pastel colors, floral patterns. Pair
exhale.
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Eat plenty of fresh fruits and
Put the top down. Let your hair blow
veggies. Top your salad with nuts—
in the wind, wild and free. Condition
flavor foods with spices, herbs, and
your hair overnight, or apply before
citrus. Drink plenty of water. Avoid
going to the beach, leaving your hair
processed and prepackaged foods.
soft and silky.
Add vegetable protein. Limit alcohol consumption. Your body is your
Dance in your kitchen, living room,
temple. Eat organic and clean.
and in the rain. Put on a little black dress, a pair of sexy sandals, and go
Add lavender oil to your bath. Light
out on the town.
a scented candle, put on soft music, have a glass of something sparkling,
Get a manicure, pedicure, or facial.
and linger. Replenish your energy
Choose a new shade of nail polish,
and emerge renewed, relaxed, and
like Cotton Candy Pink or Sensual
restored.
Red.
Create a quiet and inviting home
Wear a little makeup or none at all.
environment. Add feminine flair with
Try a softer shade of pink lipstick
pretty throw pillows, a soft blanket,
or shiny lip-gloss. Feeling bold
sheer curtains, a fountain, or delicate
and beautiful? Go for a New York
wind chimes.
Red! To achieve a natural look, use brown eyeliner instead of black.
Attract success, abundance,
Experiment with color. Wear only a
prosperity, and good fortune with
lash lengthening mascara. Flirt with
creative visualization. Keep thoughts
your eyes.
positive. Talk softly and move gently. Be Toss the “period panties.” Rock a
comfortable in your own skin. Show
new pair of sexy undies. Walk and
vulnerability. These qualities will
sway those hips with confidence:
leave you feeling joyful and sweet.
shoulders back, chin up, and a big smile.
Apply a nourishing, sweet fragranced moisturizer after a shower or bath.
Open the windows.
Give yourself a mini massage. OM TIMES | October 2021
Wear a Cowboy, Beanie, Bowler, Cable,
self-expression. Participate in a drum
Fedora, or Floppy hat.
circle or solstice dance.
Connect with other smart women. If
Listen to the whispers of your soul.
you are the most intelligent person
If you are feeling tired, take a nap. If
in your tribe, branch out a bit. It’s
you need a restorative weekend, go
empowering to learn something new.
on a retreat. Harmonize mind, body, and spirit. You are awake, conscious,
Honor and praise Mother Nature. She
responsive, and mindful.
resides within you. Her life-giving and nurturing spirit is continuously
Live in the euphoria and joy of the
planting seeds for a future harvest.
present moment. Be deliberate. Do
Bless the fruits of Gaia, the Earth
one thing at a time. Slow down, and
Goddess. Commune with nature, listen
don’t rush. Laugh a lot. Consciously
to the birds, plant a garden, and smell
balance “doing” with “being.”
the roses. Welcome stillness. Listen to the sound Lust for new experiences and
of crickets. Lie on your back and gaze
enjoyment. Bask in the blissfulness of
at the stars. Whisper.
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Wear a fragrance that makes you feel
scent embody the natural scent of a
beautiful and confident.
woman. Choose a pretty wreath or a single flower behind one ear. Attach a
Listen to the rhythmic sound of the
fresh flower to your hair tie or hat.
ocean or a fountain. Buy yourself flowers and sexy lingerie— Never lose your childhood innocence
light candles. Enjoy breakfast in bed.
or enthusiasm. Order an ice cream Make time for your girlfriends. Call
cone instead of a cup.
Send a letter or card. Align yourself Invite goodness and abundance into
with women who love you just the way
your life by remaining open.
you are.
Radiate Love, Light, and Beauty. Smile.
Catch the magic. Watch the sunrise or
Practice random acts of kindness.
a sunset.
Wear flowers in your hair. Flowers
Listen to the laugher of children.
symbolize luck, happiness, and
Create an empowering personal
prosperity. Their fragile beauty and
mantra.
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Vintage shop for fabulous jewelry.
Trust God and the Universe. Use the Law of Attraction to manifest
Go to the theatre, opera, and
what you want. Ask, believe and
symphony. At intermission, have a
receive.
glass of champagne. Release what no longer serves you. Make Yoga part of your daily spiritual
Forgive and forget. “I’m sorry,” “ I
practice.
love you,” and “ Please forgive me”
See-through the eyes of Love. You are
will allow you to step fully into the
an observer.
present moment. OM TIMES | October 2021
Awaken your inner Shaman.
Plan a spa day with friends.
Harmonize Spirit and Earth. Embrace
Put on a pretty sundress and enjoy
the holiness of the sacred space you
Sunday brunch with girlfriends.
fill. Take a trip to a sacred place. Bathe in the mystical streams of Sedona.
Indulge in the sweetness of the dessert. Have a bit frozen yogurt with fresh
Honor the desires of your body. Detach
berries. Make a dark chocolate fondue.
from old dogmas. Please yourself, and all that implies.
Try something new. Vaginal steaming, or V- Steam, has recently become very
Embrace the Gypsy in you. Plan road
popular. This soothing treatment has
trips. Pack up your car, a cooler, and an
been around for centuries.
overnight bag. Be spontaneous. Pick one new destination a month and go
Special Chinese herbs are put in a pot
there! It can be a beach, park, town, or
and heated to create steam. It is used
city: travel abroad or the U.S.A. Walk the
to detox, cleanse, and tone. It can help
countryside, or bike along ocean cliffs.
treat many health conditions.
Trust your intuition. It’s never wrong.
Femininity can be embraced at any age. Rock your age with pride. Express
Meditate for 15 minutes every day.
your feminine essence. Walk like a Goddess, empowered, abundant, and
Read books and plays written by
gloriously free!
women. Gia Dalton is a Visionary Writer, Snuggle up at night wearing silky
Doctor of Oriental Medicine,
pajamas, with a soft down comforter
Acupuncture Physician, Teacher,
and pillow.
Author, Speaker, Coach, and Intuitive Life Strategist. “My mission
Take care of your Sacred Self. Enjoy the
is to motivate, empower and inspire
quiet stillness of the moment. Create a
the lives of others with integrity,
temple space in your home or garden
beauty, and love.” giadalton.com
where you can retreat.
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When you look at the view of Earth from space, you are immediately in awe of what you do see: the incredible beauty of Creation. It is not until you look closer that you realize what you do not see. You do not see lines partitioning countries. You do not see separation between races. You do not see division between religions. You do not see the walls people build to isolate themselves from each other. There is only One Planet. There is only One Humanity. This section is dedicated to introducing thoughts and ideas to foster a greater understanding of Humanity’s interdependence.
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WHY ARE YOU SO COMFORTABLE CONSUMING IRRESPONSIBLY? By Alberto Adler
Although we have used the responsibility for a possible traffic accident as an example for the consumption awareness process (on our previous article from the Series: Conscious Consumer); there is a crucial difference between the situations. .While a serious traffic accident is a situation whose immediate consequences are apparent and easily associated with its causing event, the consequences of irresponsible consumption habits are diluted among millions of small daily gestures of millions of people (billions, even).
While unintentionally crossing three lanes of a highway can cause a horrible accident, with noise and interdiction of traffic, our daily consumption habits silently wreak havoc but with a tremendous everlasting, and devastating effect. The problem, therefore, is one of perception. In the example of traffic accidents, we see the consequences – which helps to be preventive. We never see dolphins being killed so that we have tuna in our sandwich, or we see soil contamination when we dispose of used batteries without proper care. As the consequences are "invisible," we tend to adopt more careless postures. And, to complement this careless negligence of not seeing the consequences comes the question that it is easy to shift the blame and assign culpability to large corporations. It is especially true when we identify them generically it's easier to buy a car from a particular maker when, while we criticize fossil fuel engine pollution, we don't designate their manufacturers by names like Volkswagen or Ford. Instead, we speak of an abstract entity called the "Automobile Industry" (a title that would include Tesla,
which only makes cars with electric motors). Thus, we dissociate ourselves from the problem with the false impression that we are not involved. But if the fishing company passes a net that destroys the bottom of the sea and we continue to buy their fish (seafood products), ultimately, we are, at the very least, their accomplices. And it is not enough to buy the fish.
Take the case of Mitsubishi. You may not even buy the fish they catch with environmentally aggressive methods (as shown in the documentary Seaspiracy). But, if you buy the branded pens or a car, you continue to support them, indirectly. Large corporations have already learned that we consumers tend to accuse large conglomerates of villainy as a way to indulge ourselves. Their support comes, in part, from dichotomous reasoning - in which the culprit is the one who commits what is seen as an atrocity, but whoever buys the product of this reprehensible and condemned method does not. The conglomerates themselves avoid involving end consumers in discussions about liability. Instead, to protect their brands, they call for resources such as:
• Fantasy brands: brands that exist only to bear the brunt of questionable activities, sparing the leading brands of large corporations. • Green Washing: a communicational makeup that crosses with ecologically correct behaviors that are the opposite. • "Smother" operations that consist of, roughly speaking, applying various methods (ranging from investments, or divestments, in media and press and public relations services, to more drastic resources) to silence the media's mouth on uncomfortable subjects. • Disinformation: covers several subterfuges, from "organic product" or "Dolphin Free" stamps, whose sources are the self-declaration of the producers; pseudoscientific
(or scientific studies produced with bias and other purposeful method flaws); statements from experts and celebrities who can sell information; fake news, etc. All these strategies have the ultimate goal of making the end consumer feel less guilty or even free of any blame and continue to consume their products. That's why I call these features "Comfort Communications." The consumer, feeling comfortable with himself, since the information he receives gives him the tranquility of a clear conscience, maintains his consumption habits, and starts to consider the warnings to the contrary as part of some hysteria or political conspiracy. Much of the battle for conscious consumption takes place in the realm of communications, but few people even notice this. Another important element worth mentioning is the difference in frequency of the actions. That is what makes the difference between making sure that thoughtless, untimely, or just deliberately careless attitudes can harm both yourself, and others can be the first step toward more measured attitudes. Yes, but not necessarily! There are even those who say, "Damn, I caused a serious accident, but luckily I'm fine. What luck. The bad luck of those who came after me!".
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Group Adventure This is an example of a selfish and selfreference mentality. Although we hardly find anyone who admits this attitude towards causing serious traffic accidents, it is easy to find those who have this same attitude towards producing and consuming products and services. Fishing companies are irreversibly damaging in the short and medium-term the seas from which they derive their livelihood. But, as the horizon of exhaustion of the oceans is at least three decades, they are leaving the consequences to those who follow, just like the subject of the hypothetical accident I mentioned a few paragraphs ago. The same can be said of the logging companies that operate mainly in Brazil and Asia. They argue that developed countries decimated their forests and now do not want to let emerging countries do the same. As a result, they uproot trees – which would take decades to be replaced – at a much higher rate than reforestation would be able to replace.
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The big companies are not evil alone. It is always a chain of consumption that ends with individuals as the ultimate culprits. Let's look at the producers of these plastics used in single-use packaging, for instance. They supply the industries with consumer products that are utilized by the people who go to the supermarket. But, of course, these same people could also take reusable bags to the supermarket but find the highly polluting plastic bags in the stores easy and more comfortable.
Once again, the bill is for those who are yet to come, our future generations. But this deforestation only exists because some people buy furniture and build a house using these woods as floors or other parts.
The list is long with people who dispose of electronic batteries in the standard waste. Whoever throws used cooking oil out down the kitchen drain pollutes thousands of liters of water with each discarded drop. The worst thing is that you are hardly contributing to these serious accidents, whose victims may even be those you love, and wish well. And even if you don't have children or grandchildren, you don't have to know the drivers of the crashed cars to feel guilty about the consequences of the accident you caused. Alberto Adler is a Brazilian Scholar, a compulsive writer a visionary, and an Influencer. He is a Pos-Graduation Professor. Adler is also a Business Mentor and a Mastermind Visionary Leadership coach.
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