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CONTENTS SPIRITUALITY 44

A WALKING MEDITATION TO CALM YOUR ANXIETY

SPIRITUAL BS, MATERIALISM AND THE TRAPS OF THE EGO

JUST LIFE 60

Kerry Rhodes

HOW TO HANDLE SPIRITUAL VALLEYS AND STRESS DURING QUARANTINE

AYAHUASCA : A HEALING JOURNEY

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EQUILIBRIUM: EQUALIZING BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT

8 NON-TRADITIONAL WAYS TO CLEAR YOUR MIND

INTERVIEW BY LIANE BUCK

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METAPHYSICS

CONSCIOUS ENTRETAINMENT 82

5 UNEXPECTED INSPIRATIONAL THINGS TO WATCH ON NETFLIX

ANIMAL SPIRITUALITY 86

OUR ANIMAL FAMILIES THROUGH THE PANDEMIC

WHERE DOES OUR INTUITION COME FROM?

WORLD VISION STAY OUT OF THE PLACES 120 THAT STEAL YOUR HAPPINESS

PERSONAL GROWTH 104

THE POWERFUL ROLE OF RESILIENCE WHEN IN RECOVERY

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IS LETTING GO A FORM OF SELF-LOVE?

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There are all kinds of ways to challenge ourselves. Some people do it by climbing a mountain or scuba diving. The most profound and challenging ordeals is to drink Ayahuasca. It is in a way the ultimate adventure. Graham Hancock

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THE MEDICINE The Movie THE MEDICINE: AYAHUASCA'S SOUL RETRIEVAL "A Deeper look into the Ancestral Wisdom and Traditional Healing Practices among the Shamans from the Amazon. "They say when you drink the Medicine, there is a voice the calls to you at night, to the deepest part of your soul from the deepest part of your soul. It is a tale of sadness; of bliss, it is a celestial dance or rebirth. It is a song of our ancestors, the song of nature, of animals, of humans. It is the song of the earth; it is the sound of creation."

OMTimes was fortunate to sit down with Kerry Rhodes and Farzin Toussi to talk about their new movie, The Medicine, and the Incredible healing journey with Ayahuasca.

n o doubt, the documentary gift us with a voyage

through the shamanic origins of Ayahuasca, as a medicine and as a spiritual practice. The wisdom from a time when the storytellers of old would describe how everything in our manifested Universe was bubbling with life, a time when rocks, stones, plants a had wisdom when they talked to each other. But then, Man was created. Tradition tells us that Medicine was first hidden in the world when the Conquistadores subjugated the Incas. Many of these groups migrated to the Amazon's basin, and there they organized themselves to preserve the ageless roots of healing through thousands of years. Several archeological registries point to the fact that the Medicine was used by traditional Shamans and different ethnicities from various ancient cultures on the Amazon forest for at least 4000 years. The Ancestral ways of Healing with Yage, Ambiwaska, or Ayahuasca was passed down along with all its spiritual rituals through generations for Amazonian shamans.

The Spiritual Work of the Taitas In simple terms, the Taitas are the spiritual guides of their tribes. They are the guardians of the old ways. They are the living repositories of the knowledge of healing and of evolution. They are the guides on this curative path of selfdiscovery and communion with the sacred. Ayahuasca and Science & Visions of the Jungle It is no secret that all psychedelic substances change the chemistry of our brains, also altering our way of seeing the world. It is said that Ayahuasca may have the same effect as the others, acting as a switchboard, reducing significantly the power of the brain's default mode structure, which is responsible for keeping our world centered, limited, and focusing our attention of what is our immediate for survival.

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I think it's obvious that the psychedelics are demonized and illegalized by our society because somewhere in our society are controlling minds that realize that these substances have the potential, have the power to unpick the controlling hierarchy. Graham Hancock The tendency towards negativity is what the brain's default mode network is all about. However, the brain is plastic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; meaning changeable. We can form new neural pathways to become happier. We can choose our destiny. Ayahuasca Experiences are known to expand the brain ability to receive and exchange more stimulus, more information, creating a more comprehensive brain network of connections. At the same time, it supplies a more significant cerebral bandwidth. All of this would allow an individual to boost an innovative way of thinking and ingenuity.

The Ayahuasca experience allows the various parts of the brain to link up and build new neuro pathways through a process called Synapse and Neuroplasticity. The concept of Synapses and Plasticity is important because it allows the brain to expand, to change, to adapt through forming new and different connections. The Sacred Ceremony Two Plants are used to produce this sacred brew. When they are combined, they can release hallucinogenic alkaloids-DMT. This is a known psychedelic that helps the various regions of the brain to connect to the Amygdala, which is a part of the brain that, along with the frontal lobes, is the place where the Consciousness seems to be located.

Our allopathic Medicine and society define Ayahuasca as a dangerous drug and associate it with other hazardous ones, regarding this sacred process as one devoid of any "medicinal properties" but offer no scientific research to prove their misconceptions. Grandmother Ayahuasca Ayahuasca is more than a psychedelic trip like it happened during the wild 60's years. It is not a form of Escapism, but instead, it is a journey of discovery, of connections, and ultimately an honest pursuit for Oneness, as a reliable and efficient method of Healing and Evolution. The old sacred ceremonies reveal a web of complex phenomena that make the logical explanation almost impossible. Is it the plant that talks and guides us through visionary work, or is the Consciousness (Spirit) behind the plant? Ayahuasca is portrayed as a female deity, a spiritual teacher, a Shepard that guides us on the connections of Lifeforce. OMTIMES

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She is not a co-creation of your brain; she is not isolated in you. She is part of a broader consciousness we call LIFE. Many people that underwent this mystical journey affirm that the Ayahuasca experience is the personification Of the Mother Goddess of this planet that cares for the creation she oversees and manages about every form of life, as each and every one was one of her Children. Grandmother Ayahuasca is the intricate network of relations that exist, that are expressed by the expression: All That is. Ayahuasca also presents itself as part of a broader magical context. Still, it is only, according to the shamans, because we as humans are so distant and dissociated from the rhythms of nature. "Ayahuasca is a symbiotic ally of the human species." Dennis McKenna

HEALING TRAUMA, SOCIAL DISEASES, AND SUICIDE Abuse, the onslaught of hate, the rise of greed to unbelievable levels; these have been constant elements of our modern reality. The Shamans and medicine men believe that Mother Ayahuasca can help cure some of these social diseases because they are coming for the soul of mankind. They believe that through the sacred Medicine, it is possible to use the ancient knowledge to bring back the harmonically balance and communion with nature, and all its parts and beings.

Ayahuasca is a brew that's made from the vine, which is the hallucinogenic element. And then there's also this leaf from a bush. And the vine is supposed to be the masculine, and the bush is supposed to be the feminine. This female shaman did a tea-drinking ceremony with us, where we drank Wyoosa. And the intention was to go and find pieces of your soul that were missing and bring them back to your body so you could live more fully with yourself, and it's called soul retrieval. Larkin Grimm OMTIMES

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KERRY RHODES AYAHUASCA'S JOURNEY

OMTimes: Why did you decide to take this journey with Ayahuasca. Did you nurture the real intention to change yourself, physically, mentally, and spiritually? Kerry Rhodes: Yeah, I decided to make the journey about 3 1/2 years ago. It was really about me understanding that the life I was leading at the time was not conducive to the human experience that I wanted for me moving forward. My initial introduction to the Medicine was from the experience from the director Farzin and his wife because of their experience with the Medicine. I was able to see what it did for them and how they were reacting to it. Then the changes that I saw with them personally sparked my interest. Still, it wasn't until I really dove in and started to learn about the Medicine, its principles, and its properties. I was able to understand it on the level of understanding that I needed at the time. When I did my research on the Medicine, I learned that it had regenerative properties for the brain and for me with my football days and having this fear of having all the concussions, the brain trauma, and the CTE things were the reason that I really decided to dive in.

OMTimes: What were your expectations and intentions before your experience? What did you envision it would be the result of your Inner Involvement with Ayahuasca? Did you feel in any way frustrated with your first experiences with it? Kerry Rhodes: Speaking about expectations, I didn't have any. I really didn't know what to expect. All I knew was that I was going into the unknown, and in the past, the unknown really scared me.

On top of that, I was in a very toxic relationship. I wanted to really dive in and see what traumas and what things were controlling me and putting me in a position to attract that type of relationship. So, I needed to dive deep and look inward, not for the sake of anything but being more spiritually aware and open to really seeing myself, flaws, and all.

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that even with the unknown when I commit to something, I commit all the way, and there was no difference when I tried Ayahuasca. I dove straight into the experience with full commitment. My intention overall was to really look at myself and be honest with myself and really get to the bottom of who I was as an individual; as a person to really see the work that I needed to do, to raise my vibration, and really not judge what I was going to see. So, I'll say my intentions were to leave there a more empathetic, more compassionate, more complete spiritual being, and I would say my first experience with that was a success. It was a lifechanging moment for me. OMTimes: I do not believe that consciousness is generated by the brain. And believe that the brain is more of a receiver of consciousnessâ&#x20AC;?. ~Graham Hancock. Does this affirmation resonate as an accurate statement to you based on your experience with Ayahuasca? OMTIMES

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Kerry Rhodes: The brain is a receiver for sure. It is valuable obviously for life here on earth, in this body. Still, beyond that level of operation, there are so many beautiful messages that we can receive spiritually and outside of that normal functioning process that our comprehension through coding and life experiences can stunt. I don't let information and downloads miss me anymore after my experiences with this beautiful Medicine. OMTimes: Tell us a little about your purification process before your Ceremony. At any point in the process, did you feel vulnerable? Kerry Rhodes: During the purification process, yes, I followed it to the T. I wanted to get the ultimate experience. Like I said, I dove in. I did everything the right way to honor Medicine and experience. I was vulnerable the whole time. The entire process was new to me. Putting myself on a diet to meet the dietary restrictions and to be open to the things that we're going to be shown to me and stripping off my ego left me so vulnerable.

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But that was the beauty of my process, vulnerability. I was humbled so much by the Medicine and its power and the fact that I have no control of it, it was so much healing and so much beauty in that for me. OMTimes: Did you face some of the mystical surprises (some say Mother Ayahuasca sometimes manifests) during your Ayahuasca Ceremony? Kerry Rhodes:Mother ayahuasca mystical properties were on full blast for me. I experienced so much of her beauty and power. I saw everything from just prisms and lights and colors, to me laying on a mat outside in the Amazon flipping the pages of past lives. (literally) Seeing people that I had concerns or questions about their existence in my life being shown to me through those pages, and seeing that, and seeing those persons being a part of my life in all those chapters, helped me to see that my experiencing them on a 2D level was necessary.

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After that initial shock or feeling that I had, the rest of the journey, that problem never arose. It was funny to me after because, before this, I had never put any foreign substance in my body, besides occasional alcohol. OMTimes: In many indigenous Cultures, Ayahuasca is seen as a female spirit, a guide with maternal qualities. Did you have this direct experience during your sacred Ceremony?

And the beauty of that and then knowing that even though what we as humans may call mistakes, it was all essential to me being the person that I ultimately want to be. It's so much beauty in that. OMTimes: Some say that the journey of discovery with Ayahuasca can be intense and very tough. Many times, the ego fights these experiences and sensations. Did you have problems surrendering to the moment? Kerry Rhodes: I had one moment of trying to fight it, and it was the first feeling of things not being in my control under the Medicine. There was an initial almost like buzzing sound, and then the clock on the wall started to move; then, I started seeing these colors and shapes and prisms, and all I can remember saying is oh shit! Then I took a deep breath to calm myself and told myself To surrender.

Kerry Rhodes: Ayahuasca is definitely a female spirit. For me, personally, my journey was one to reconnect with my feminine side.Mother reminded me how beautiful that side of me is and having the opportunity to reconnect with that side was everything. In life, everything is about balance, and for so long, I was only using my masculine energy to be successful in my occupation, but when I look back before Ayahuasca, my ability to connect emotionally was challenging. So now, my everyday practice includes always connecting with my feminine energy and my masculine energy, and to make sure that all of me, all of my being, is in alignment. OMTimes: Did you feel that your transformational experience with (Yage) interfered or even change your relationship with your worldview and Religion? Did you awaken to new realities you did not have access to before? Kerry Rhodes: Yage woke me up to new possibilities and hopes for the world. Everything stems from a love for me, and the communication and sharing and openness That I'm comfortable sharing now with people is so beautiful.

It did change some relationships that I had prior, but I do know that it was all for the best. There are a lot of things and relationships that we hold on to for too long, and I know that. Those moments are teaching lessons for us if we allow them to be, and I believe yage will show you if you are open and ready for the teachings. My life, my beliefs, have changed for the better because of it. OMTimes: Tell us a little about your connections with Taita Juanito. What was your first impression, and through your many healing sessions, what did you personally learn from him?

Kerry Rhodes: I believe in life that everything is a process. I think there are single acts in life that can change the course of your life, but even with that, things have to continue. Wherever or whatever you choose to put energy into, that's up to you. Ayahuasca and myself, I knew that where I started with the Medicine and where I ended after the Medicine was going to be a process. And that for me was where the beauty lay. I commit, and I will pour my heart and soul into what I believe. I believe in Ayahuasca's healing properties, and everything is a process. So, it worked out for me.

Kerry Rhodes: Taita Juanito is the most loving man I've ever met in my life. His gentle but very in control manner that he operates from is so soothing. I personally felt so comfortable in his presence, and I knew deep down, from some source that I've never felt before, that I was going to be OK. He's brilliant, he's charismatic, and the undeniable support that he had for all of us was magical. I genuinely love him. The honesty that he shared with me from the first moment we met was one of the reasons I was so comfortable with embarking on that journey. He said one thing to me that I will always remember, and he said this, "this ceremony this drink is only the start of your life, you have to continue to do the work after that. Ayahuasca was not going to be this magic cure." That showed me how humble he was and that he was not there to take all the credit. That was beautiful to me. OMTimes: In the Documentary, we noticed that you focused your Inner work, the intention of this sacred connection to Ayahuasca as a process, not as a single event. Why was that? OMTIMES

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INTERVIEW WITH FARZIN TOUSSI

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OMTimes: After doing this documentary, which is extraordinarily rich in knowledge and information about Ancient Healing practices, would you say that you believe that the Plant Kingdom (Flora) has its own Consciousness? Farzin Toussi: Not being a scientist, I can only take my best attempt of what I understand from my journey, but I think that plants are intelligent and have the ability to communicate with each other, but I don't believe they possess their own Consciousness. It seems to me that energy is needed, in the form of electricity and I am not sure that plants are sophisticated enough to generate the energy needed. OMTimes: How were your personal interactions with Taita Juanito? Farzin Toussi: My interactions with Taita Juanito have been nothing short of phenomenal. I think he is by far the purest human being I have met. By that I mean he is all love. I really don't know how else to describe him. OMTIMES

OMTimes: Would it be fair to affirm that one of the reasons that Ayahuasca as Medicine is not socially and openly accepted today is because the allopathic pharmaceutical companies have not figured out yet, how to minimize, if not eliminate the spiritual aspect of this healing experience, transforming it into one more Medicine to be used and commercialized? What is your take on this statement? Farzin Toussi: I agree with this statement. For example, I have read that some have been trying to do a version of Ayahuasca that eliminates vomiting. Purging is for many not just symbolic, but healing. I think that other psychedelics might be better suited for commercialization. I think that this particular medicine is so powerful in it's ceremonial setting that I hope that big pharma does not succeed in creating a commercialized version of this medicine.

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There's no doubt that when you look at the big picture, it takes your breath away. But go in deep into the canyons? It's a whole different story.

OMTimes: How Important is it to have Ayahuasca (Yage) cooked in a sacred way, by good-willed intended people with good hearts, and with complete supervision of Spirit? Do these care and respect attitude infuse the brew with its magical and mystical elements? Farzin Toussi: I think cooking the brew with good intention, as it is called for by tradition, is very important. The brew is the conduit between the ceremony participants and the spirit world, and the good intentions behind the process will ensure that the healing is held in light. I believe the magical and mystical elements are the effect of the amalgamation of your mind and the spirit world. OMTimes: The Author and thought leader Graham Hancock says: "I think it's obvious that the psychedelics are demonized and illegalized by our society because somewhere in our society is controlling minds that realize that these substances have the potential, have the power to unpick the controlling hierarchy." Do you believe it to be the case with the use of Ayahuasca? Can you comment on this?

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MEDICINE Farzin Toussi: I absolutely agree with Mr. Hancock. I believe that anything like Ayahuasca that can raise one's consciousness or frequency is a threat to the status quo. I don't think there is anything more dangerous to the status quo than the majority of the populace vibrating on a higher frequency. The entire system is set up to have us operating on a lower frequency in order to have control, and I tend to believe that they (whoever the "they" are) know of the potential of Ayahuasca and other psychedelics for that matter. OMTimes: Do you believe that the experience with Ayahuasca can reset and individual's life, helping heal a vast array of social and personal psychological/emotional problems through the review of their reality? In other words, sending them back to the moment of their birth? Farzin Toussi: I can say from personal experience, and observation of others that Ayahuasca can reset one's life and heal all sorts of traumas. They say that the medicine knows what you need." It was a hard concept for me to understand, but his medicine goes to the source and helps you move forward with your life. OMTimes: Personally, how do you think that the serendipitous combination between these two plants occurred in these healing practices, regarding that their interaction causes the bestcombined effect of a natural DMT? Why these two, from an uncountable amount of combinations? Do you have a theory about it? Was it trial and error, or a mystical explanation through Divine Guidance?

Farzin Toussi: This question in my opinion is one of the more intriguing mysteries of Ayahuasca. I don't think that it was possible for the tribes to come up with this Specific medicine through trial and error of over 100,000 plant species in the Amazon. When it is said that the spirit world gave them this combination, I tend to believe it, as there does not seem to be another explanation. They were guided.

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A Walking Meditation to Calm Your Anxiety By John Holland OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

ith all these people-

may even catch yourself thinking, "I

distancing and

wonder if I have any new emails?"

being sheltered in

or "I wonder what my kids want for

place, I really need

dinner?" When this happens, always

to get out in the fresh air and walk.

try to bring your awareness back to

I usually take my dog, Koda, with

the steady rhythm of your step.

me, and of course, my mask! I don't pretend for one minute, the situation

Start by simply standing still in one

isn't serious, but if you're like me

spot. Let yourself feel the weight

... it's so important to keep things

transferring to the soles of your feet,

balanced. While I take it seriously,

as you connect with the earth below.

I try my hardest to remain realistic

Shift your body f rom one foot to the

and not become neurotic or over-

other, and notice how your body

react. Having a dog means I have to

posture feels as you lift up your head

take him out every day for a walk,

and push your shoulders back as you

but I find these walks even more

breathe in. Now focus your gaze at a

meaningful.

point slightly in f ront of you on the ground to help you avoid any visual

So, next time you venture outside

distractions.

for a little unwind time, why do not you try a "walking meditation." This

Start walking, and with each step,

is where you use the experience of

count f rom 1 to 10. Then count down

walking as a catalyst to combine

f rom 10 to 1 and start again from 1

movement with inner calmness. It is

to 10. As you walk and count, keep

all about focusing on the rhythm of

your focus only on the sole of each

walking, to the point where the rest

foot as it hits the ground. As you

of your mind chatter starts to quieten

count, you're continually bringing

or even silenced. It really works!

your awareness and focus back to the

Anytime you actively focus your mind

present.

on a single activity, you enter some If you lose your count or find yourself

form of tranquility.

thinking while you're walking, go When you're walking, your mind will

back to the counting and start again.

still have a tendency to wander. You

After about 15 minutes, come to a

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natural stop. Feel your soles once again on the earth and switch your weight f rom one foot to another so that you just experience standing and being still. Breathe, and enjoy being in the present.

and concentration will sharpen. This is one more step closer to your psychic development. Once you've tried this meditation, I'd love to hear how it went. Do share

Practice this Walking Meditation

your thoughts on my Facebook

for about 15 minutes, but slowly

community, so others can try it as

build up your time. As you continue

well. Equally, if you want to share

practicing this active meditation,

this newsletter with anyone you

you'll notice the impact and clarity it

think may appreciate this walking

has on all of your everyday activities.

meditation, feel free to share this

You'll also see how your awareness

Soul Inspirations.

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Dealing with Spiritual BS: Spiritual Materialism and the Traps of the Ego By Cathedral of the Soul OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

piritual materialism is a term

That behavior leads us to impose our

that was coined for the first

ingrained structures of understanding

time by the Tibetan spiritual

onto our spirituality. Thus, we collect

teacher Chogyam Trungpa

courses, retreats, and practices like

Rinpoche. In his book "Cutting

medals, feeding our egos always

Through Spiritual Materialism," the

hungry. In the East, we started to think

Tibetan Master Chogyam Trungpa

about our spiritual evolution as self-

talks about his theories of how the

improvement, which is very good. But,

ego uses the spiritual path for its

we also turn to the Self of our Ego.

own priorities. He also talks about the consequent mistakes people make

We come to believe that the search for

in their search for enlightenment.

a spiritual path somehow makes us

His observations make us question

better than the person next door, who

ourselves on how the theory of

doesn't understand about meditating

spiritual materialism applies to our

every day, practicing an hour of asana,

personal spiritual journey.

or consulting with a guru. But, the spiritual path is ongoing in all of us.

The main point of any spiritual

Whether we are aware of it or not, our

practice is to step out of the

soul is growing and looking after its

bureaucracy of Ego. This means

evolution. When the ego appropriates

stepping out of ego's constant desire

this search and uses it to feed itself, we

for a higher, more spiritual, more

run the risk of falling into one of the

transcendental version of knowledge,

many traps of spiritual materialism.

religion, virtue, judgment, comfort, or whatever it is that the particular ego is seeking. One must step out of spiritual materialism.

THE LORDS OF SPIRITUAL MATERIALISM The problem is that ego can convert

Chogyam Trungpa

anything to its own use, even

The Spiritual Path

spirituality. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

In Western culture, from an early age, we are socially conditioned to

The author Chogyam Trungpa talks

individualism and material attainment.

about how our "spiritual mistakes"

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fall into three misunderstandings,

The second Lord refers to

resulting from materialism linked to

"psychological materialism" when we

Western culture. He named them as

believe that faith or belief systems will

the "Three Lords of Materialism."

be the cure for all our ills.

The first lord is known as the "physical

We are enchanted by Buddhism,

materialism," where there is a belief

for example, and we think that if

that acquiring and accumulating

we dedicate ourselves vigorously to

more and more will bring happiness.

practices, we will heal ourselves from

However, even when we achieve

suffering. However, we still suffer.

what we want, we always want more.

Suffering is somewhat inherent to

Thus, dissatisfaction accompanies all

the human condition. We can attack

purchases and the desire that must be

an idea or a cause in a moment to

addressed.

ease our tensions. But, that relief is OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

momentary. We still live in a physical

However, it is continually changing

world, and religion or idea does not

and does not exist in itself, but only

prevent challenges from arising.

as a projection of the mind. When we feed it and build our sense of

The Third Lord is known as the

identity from spiritual practices, we

"spiritual materialism," the belief that

are fostering something that does

a mental state or spiritual practice will

not exist. Anything that feeds on

free us from the problems of routine.

this false Ego will end up causing us

We can isolate ourselves from the

even more suffering.

world through the excessive use of meditation and breathing techniques,

So, what are the warning signs, and

or live in a heady fog, running away

how can we find our joy and ease

from everything. However, at some

our anxieties without falling into the

point, we need to stop meditating, and

trap of spiritual materialism?

the world will emerge. The suffering we avoided will come again, more

Perhaps it is time to stop looking

challenging than ever. Life does not

inward and turn our attention to

stop, however much we may try to

the world, establishing an intention

freeze it or prevent it.

to serve the good and others.

EGO AS A PROJECTION OF THE MIND

Although this can also feed the ego, leading you to believe that you are a great person because you help those in need, being aware of your

Ego is constantly attempting to

sincere motivations is sufficient.

acquire and apply the teachings of spirituality for its own benefit.

If we find ourselves continually

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

changing religion, teacher, book, or idea, waiting for enlightenment or

In his book, Tibetan Master Chogyam

instant healing, we are falling into

Trungpa teaches that the three Lords

another trap. Unfortunately, there is

are based on the idea that the ego

no easy way out. We can find ways

is a real entity. And that somehow,

of being that help us to embrace

the Ego is something that must be

things more, without judgment,

tamed and trained.

but there is no cure for life, except OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

death. Even fully enlightened beings

need to seek to live more peacefully,

suffer when they lose someone they

even developing a more cooperative

love. We all feel pain.

way of living.

IN PURSUIT OF A WORLD FILLED WITH COMPETITIVE EDGE

We are all on the eternal pursuit of happiness, we all suffer, and sometimes we find joy. Comparison is an ego move in search of fuel to

There is another ego trap laid on the

continue to influence your life.

spiritual path. It is the Trap of thinking that my suffering is worse than

If you find yourself talking fervently

yours, or that my happiness is more

about a teacher, book, or spiritual

significant than yours.

practice, you may be trying to "sell" it. When we sell something,

Comparison and competitiveness are

we probably fall into spiritual

of no use in the spiritual world. We

materialism.

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This does not mean that you

The words we use when referring

cannot write a book on the pursuit

to our spiritual paths give us clues

of happiness or provide spiritual

about when we are falling into the

services for a fee. It is just a concern

Trap of spiritual materialism, or not.

to ensure that the heart of your

When using words like buying and

practice is centered on providing

selling, reach, lose, win, or terms

service (SEVA) and not on serving

of judgment, we should probably

yourself.

be on the lookout for possible Ego traps.

Also, be aware that buying quick solutions that promise instant

What is a reliable Spiritual Path?

lighting or healing will not solve your problems. Each of us has our

How is it possible to follow our

own dharmic path unfolding within

spiritual path without falling into

us throughout our lives.

these traps, you may ask?

In the West, it is prevalent to

Consciousness would be the

appropriate the spirituality of other

right answer. When we are aware,

cultures, performing rituals or

focusing not only on ourselves and

practices, mixing and matching,

our own healing, but somehow

without thinking about the culture

serving the greater good, we are on

or history that built this belief.

the right track

We chose a little of this and a little

Tibetan Master Chogyam Trungpa's

of that to build our faith, without

ideas about spiritual materialism

getting better informed about

serve to awaken us to the mistake

everything, just accumulating. It is

we all make in feeding the ego

essential to treat the practices of

through self-improvement. It shows

other cultures with care and respect.

us a much more incredible reality,

Spirituality, integrity, and respect

pure joy, which involves letting go of

are energies that always vibrate

the ego and just being here in the

together.

moment, surfing the waves of life as

THE VALUE OF OUR WORDS

they rise and fall, in a transcendent reality of just Being.

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How to Handle Spiritual Valleys and Stress During Quarantine by Brooke Chaplan OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

he coronavirus has brought

Try to check-in on things in the

many changes to life as

morning and then again in the

we know it. Before the

afternoon. Try to read positive news

virus came along, people

stories for the rest of the time.

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In addition to worrying about the

you to spend more time alone, and

virus, you may have concerns about

this happens during a time when

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health and financial worries are

might miss your friends and family

also increasing. Spiritual valleys

or worry about whether or not a new

and stress are typical during this

romantic relationship will survive

time. Still, you do have options to

social distancing. In this challenging

overcome the effects of coronavirus

time, it is important to check in

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wellbeing.

See if you can join long-distance or

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It is hard to open a news feed or

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turn on the television without

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getting a glimpse into how your

the virus. Unfortunately, most of

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Equilibrium: Equalizing Body, Mind and Spirit by Darity Wesley OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

e have all recently

and maintain our physical strength.

experienced a

At a basic level, physical balance

whack on the

is a motor skill that is maintained

kaleidoscope of

and even improved with exercises,

life, watching our reality suddenly

particularly those that keep our hips,

change right before our very

knees, and ankles strong. All of us, no

eyes. And much more is to come!

matter how young or old, can benefit

Therefore, we must maintain a state

from integrating physical balance and

of equilibrium ... physical balance,

strength in our bodies, both of which

mental calmness, and spiritual

support our mental and spiritual

awareness.

equilibrium. They are all tied together.

Equilibrium is a conscious practice.

Our mental equilibrium is mostly

It supports us as we traverse these

about taming and training that

changing and mind-bending times.

monkey mind and living more at

It is another critical tool in our

the moment. It's about allowing the

spiritual toolbox. I think we can all

future to unfold naturally from our

agree that balance is pretty much

own Wisdom. Sometimes things

something we all need to have in

happen that can be disruptive to our

our lives all the time. And yet there

mental balance, or we hear our inner

are specific times, like NOW when it

voice telling us, "I'm not enjoying this"

needs to be our primary focus.

or "this doesn't feel right" or "this is uncomfortable for me." When this

Equilibrium involves our whole being

happens, it's important to make the

... the physical, the mental, and the

conscious effort to bring balance and

spiritual aspects of ourselves.

equilibrium to our thought process. Tools we can use include saying

Physical equilibrium is about taking

to ourselves, "I don't mind what

good care of our body... eating

happens" or choosing to be curious

nutritious meals, drinking plenty

about the experience we are having,

of water, exercising, and getting

or meditating with eyes open, and, of

enough sleep. It's also important

course, stopping that monkey mind

that we stay grounded in our

when there is a disruption of our

physical vehicles and work to build

mental state.

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When disruptions occur, we have

The last part of our equilibrium

the power to restore our own mental

trilogy is our spiritual equilibrium.

equilibrium and not continue being

No matter where we are in our

influenced by a ranting monkey

spiritual or evolutionary journey, we

mind. Our mental balance is way

will find our state of equilibrium is

more important than whatever

about integrating our consciousness

we are experiencing. These kinds

in all we do. Coming to coherence

of disruptions tend to throw our

and out of chaos as often as

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possible. This is a tool for sanity as

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we move into these times of Great

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our own inner Wisdom. Our own

us know whether or not we are

heart's knowingness, this is how we

doing the right thing, or to tell

maintain our spiritual equilibrium.

us that we are okay. It is certainly understandable that we appreciate

Spiritual equilibrium really comes

validation when it comes or

first because of our physical vehicle,

others' opinions about what we

as well as our mental well-being,

are considering. Yet, the bottom

flows from our spiritual equilibrium.

line is that we must rely on our

What can really throw us off balance

own Truth within. We absolutely

spiritually is when we believe we

do not need it f rom outside. Our

need others to validate us or to let

balance, our validation, rests within.

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So, trust yourself! Listen to that still

along, or go too low. Instead, ride the

small voice within and turn up the

roller coaster of life with ease and

volume.

make sure to accept the guidance f rom your heart. And oh, remember...

Meditation is a great tool to bring

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and balance are how we dance in

is to keep this state even when

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we are not meditating. That way,

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Beyond the Om: 8 Non-Traditional Ways to Clear Your Mind by Mianna Korben OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

urrent circumstances,

spirit. They used it for healing, or as

upbringings, and interaction

a vessel that helped them unite and

with other human beings

communicate with their gods. Play

all contribute to our

something cheerful and dance to the

experience of stress. The good news

rhythm of your favorite songs.

is that we don't have to sit and wait for the stressors to take over our lives

Movement of the limbs will help you

and slowly destroy our peace and

get rid of the stress faster than when

wellbeing.

you're standing still and waiting for it to pass. After only a few minutes of

Meditation has always been known

dancing, your mind will be refreshed,

as the practice that helps us reach

and you will feel competent to move

tranquility and a better understanding

on with your daily routine. Dancing

of our inner selves. However, applying

can also improve your posture and

non-traditional techniques to clear the

make you more physically active. If

mind can also elevate the spirit. We all

some aspects of your life are stopping

have different needs and habits, which

you from going on walks regularly,

is why creating a universal relaxation

dancing for fifteen minutes a day will

technique has never been possible.

improve your health.

What helps one individual may not work for the other. Still, if you allow

Fill your life with colors

yourself to experience the variety of options, you will find your ideal routine

Have you ever wondered what will

for clearing the mind.

happen if you take your old art

Release your inner dancer

supplies and start working on a new painting? Engaging in creative and artistic pursuits will shift your focus

When you start to feel the fog taking

and improve your skills, for any form

over your mind, it's time to play your

of art can be therapeutic, both for

favorite tunes and start dancing if the

artists and observers. Instead of

circumstances allow you to act. Even

watching television or spending time

our ancestors were able to recognize

on the internet, dedicate some time to

the soothing power of music and

creation. Buy art supplies, start mixing

what influence it has on the human

colors, and smear the canvas.

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Allow yourself to shift the focus to

to indulge with fried food from time

bright colors and lose yourself in their

to time. Apart from that, try to create

radiance. Coloring books can also put

a balanced diet that includes eating

you in a meditative state and help you

fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Food

stay in the present moment. There are

rich in nutrients and vitamins will

other creative processes that those

create more balance in your system

who are not fond of drawing and

and make you feel much lighter and

coloring might want to try out. Making

full of energy.

origami figures or finding DIY projectsit doesn't matter what it is, as long as you're feeling relaxed and at peace.

Treat yourself with your favorite meal

Try Yoga moves for beginners We all tend to stand or sit in different positions that cause our muscles and joints to ache. A routine that includes

Eating food is an integral aspect of our

doing Yoga for half an hour a day will

lives. Still, when we taste the perfect

change your life for the better. Your

combination of spices that make our

body will feel younger, and the pain in

taste buds tangle, food becomes more

your muscles will go away. You don't

than a life sustainer. Recognizing and

have to be a yoga expert to notice the

experiencing with our senses the food

results. Enroll in a Yoga for beginners'

that we love can instantly improve our

online course or find a local studio

mood and make us forget about the

where you can practice with other

stress that continues to pile up.

people in groups.

Engaging in preparing your favorite

Group therapy is ideal for healing. As

dish can also clear your mind because

you start attending classes, you will

it builds joy and excitement associated

notice that Yoga and meditation are

with the food you intend to eat. If

very much alike. You'll feel the energy

cooking makes you nervous, watching

circulating through your body and in

others cook can create the same effect.

alignment with the world around you.

Eating nutritious food is crucial for

Going to Yoga classes is also excellent

your health, but if you're fond of less

for your social life. The communities

healthy variations, know that it's okay

are very welcoming, and you'll meet

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individuals that usually lead a similar

Go for a two-minute walk

lifestyle as yourself. Not only will you feel at peace, but you might

The simplest thing besides

establish connections with people

meditating that can help you get

that may last for a lifetime. Give it a

back into your natural state is taking

try, for it offers various opportunities

a five-minute walk. Although it's good

to elevate your spirit and make you

for your health, you don't have to walk

feel more centered and content.

for hours to calm yourself down and

Declutter your space

achieve mental clarity. Changing your surroundings is the first step toward a more stable mind. Put your shoes

The way we tend to arrange our

on and take a short walk around the

living space influences the way

block to gather your thoughts and

we behave and react in that

breathe some fresh air. It's advisable

environment. Small living space with

to go alone to give yourself enough

lots of furniture enables you to move

space to lower the stress levels.

freely around your house, which may be the primary cause of your stress.

Your mind will once again feel capable

Create a living environment that

and in control, after you provide some

promotes productivity and stress-

space for relaxation. When you get

free conditions.

back from your walk, give yourself time to shake off the stress and panic that

Take your time to clean your home

use to overwhelm you. Although this

and declutter the area where you

practice won't solve your problems,

spend most of your time. A clean

it will clear your mind, and that will

house is a fresh start that motivates

prepare you to find an adequate

you to create order not only around

solution to overcome your obstacles.

you but also in your inner thoughts. Dedicating time for decluttering

Spend more time in nature

will shift your focus on something productive. That small break from

Breathing fresh air and enjoying the

whatever is occupying you can

company of plants creates the most

restore your energy and put you in

relaxing atmosphere, ideal for reaching

an active state.

your OM moment. You can get the OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

best of each season if you regularly

If you're always up for a challenge, you

schedule solo expeditions to get in

can go for a ride around your town,

touch with nature and maybe get to

or visit the nearest mountains. Go on

know yourself better. There are various

the trips regularly to experience all

options available to you, no matter

the health benefits of spending time

where you are in the world. You can go

in nature and being physically active.

running or hiking or sit on the bench

Once you discover your possibilities

in your favorite park.

and learn that it's not hard to take a break and focus on yourself, your

It would be ideal if you could spend

life will flourish. You'll feel good both

time in nature while being physically

mentally and physically, and you

active. That way, you will save more

won't feel tired and unable to focus on

time and also achieve the best results.

everyday life.

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Get to know yourself better

Conclusion

If we don't learn how to understand

Taking breaks and allowing your mind

and take care of ourselves when

to heal and become less overwhelmed

we face difficulties and can't think

should be your regular practice. Find the

clearly, we'll always struggle to reach

relaxation technique that gives you the

our OM state of being. Although

most apparent results and practice it

meditation will bring focus to you,

as often as you can. Many want to know

encouraging you to sit with your

the secret formula that will help them

thoughts, you learn to accept them

release tensions of the body and mind.

or let go. There are more engaging alternatives you can apply to achieve

Although we have covered various

better clarity. Start a journal and

practices and solutions for you, it's vital

compare your thoughts occasionally,

to know that preventing stress is more

to notice changes. Be honest about

effective than dealing with troubles

what's stopping you from getting

and soothing the symptoms. If you

into your calm state because honesty

continually engage your body and mind

and acceptance are the only way

to do their best to improve your lifestyle,

toward a clear mind and a content

there will be little to no place for stress

soul.

in your everyday life. A healthy mind can sometimes enter the state of fogginess,

Spend more time with yourself

but if you know how to respond to your

and give your mind and body the

anxiety and stress that follows, you will

permission to relax. Take yourself

break free from your old patterns.

out on a date or go to the movies to critique a genre you've never

You want to feel good, and applying

been into before. In other words, try

various methods to reach your goal will

new things that will change your

make the process of self-development

perspective of the world around you.

a lot easier. Make sure there are no

Once you become more open to

medical conditions that can ruin your

new possibilities, you'll get to know

experience in nature. Always inform

yourself better, and that's going to

your doctor about the relaxation

help you achieve mental clarity and

techniques you're going to try and ask

emotional stability.

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Top 5 Unexpected Inspirational Things to Watch on Netflix

by Fay Thompson

ith Covid-19

programs that will offer opportunities

curtailing our social

to widen your perspective and

activities, many

enhance your awareness

have turned to

entertainment providers such as

Here are the Top 5 unexpected,

Crave, Prime, or Netflix. If you are

inspirational programs to watch on

a spiritual seeker, here are some

Netflix:

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5. Merlin - This is a fascinating take

go-getter. The male lead, Marcus

on the story of King Arthur and

Kim, played by Randall Park, has to

Camelot. The series begins with

decide whether to play it small or

a young Prince Arthur serving

stand beside her as an equal and

under his father, King Uther. The

supporter. It's funny, fresh, and

latter has made magic punishable

great for a movie night. It earns

by death. Merlin is a young rogue

the #4 spot because it is the first

who accidentally becomes Arthur's

romantic comedy to place a woman

servant. He has to conceal his magic

in a place of owning her real power

while making sure Arthur rises to

and worth without apology and

power and hopefully restore magic

without being a b*tch.

as permissible throughout the land. This show will open the hearts and

3. Trevor Noah, Son of Patricia -

minds of all of you who believe in

Anyone who makes us laugh is

magic. It earns the #5 spot because

spreading more consciousness on

we all need to be reminded that

the planet. Trevor Noah's special

there is magic all around us and that

"Son of Patricia" certainly fits the

it is not magic that is evil, but what

bill of making one laugh. A South

is in the hearts of men that create

African immigrant, Noah has a

either good or evil.

unique and intelligent look at today's world with regards to race,

4. Always Be My Maybe - This is not

politics, and other hot topics. His

your ordinary romantic comedy.

humor is delightful and thought-

While quite hilariously funny with

provoking. It is a wonderful watch. If

an undeniably comedic scene with

you need a laugh, this is the show to

Keanu Reeves playing himself, it also

see, which is why Son of Patricia has

takes a look at modern relationships

earned the #3 spot.

and success. It's no Hallmark movie where the woman moves to a small

2. Lucifer - Do not let the name of the

town and gives up her career in

program scare you. Yes, it is about

the big city because she's found

Lucifer, aka the devil, but the show

true love with the local country boy.

is not about being good or bad or

Instead, the heroine, Sasha Tran,

right or wrong. It is more about how

played by Ali Wong, is a successful

our choices and actions create our

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circumstances. It certainly makes

helping her solve crimes. We quickly

clear that we are the owner of our

see the true nature of Lucifer, which

options and that the devil does

is not evil but instead truthful. His

not make you do anything. Lucifer,

one quirk: he cannot tell a lie. All in

played by Tom Ellis, is actually an

all, it is a brilliant insight into the

archangel fallen from heaven, and

world of good, evil, judgment, and

his dad, the God, has tasked him

truth, which is why it gains the #2

to rule the underworld. Lucifer

spot in this list.

has grown bored with his job and has gone to Los Angeles (the city

1. Queer Eye - On the surface, Queer

of Angels), to see what human

Eye may appear to be just 5 gays

life is like. He soon realizes he has

guys doing a makeover on a new

"daddy issues" and begins seeing a

person each week, but it is so much

therapist. He also becomes intrigued

more than that. The Fab 5, Jonathan,

by an LA Detective, played by Lauren

Antoni, Tan, Bobby, and Karamo are

Graham, who makes him look at

the embodiment of pure joy and

his life differently. He then begins

inclusion. They bring each person

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they work with from a place of self-

Fay Thompson is a Certified

doubt to owning their unique selves

Access Consciousness Facilitator;

and help them to express their real

she is the author of the best-

gifts. It is quite possibly the kindest,

selling books, So Help Me God

most uplifting, and most joyful real

and Azez Medicine. As a spiritual

TV available. For this, it earns the #1

teacher who offers private healing

spot of unexpected and inspirational

sessions and consciousness

things to watch on Netflix.

workshops. She also is the owner and editor-in-chief at Big Moose

Again, if you are looking for

Publishing. Fay's mission is to

something to watch that's different

assist others in becoming more

and unique, any of these five choices

of themselves, own and sharing

can expand, stretch, and delight you.

their voice, and embracing all

What would you add to the list? Leave

of what makes them different.

a comment about what you love

Find Fay and her work, visiting

about these 5 choices or about what

www.faythompson.com or www.

you would add to the list.

bigmoosepublishing.com.

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Nurturing Our Animal Families through the Pandemic

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We’ve been so busy adjusting to our new reality in this pandemic, that we might not have considered how it’s affecting our animal families.

Animal Communication in Crisis Yes, animal communication is real. Even when you think that you can’t

Here are some tips on helping them

intuitively connect with your animals,

through it, which will help us as well.

they absolutely can understand you.

You already know this: for example, e’ve been so busy

when you tell them it’s time for dinner

adjusting to our

or a walk, they come running.

new reality in this pandemic that we

Turn that awareness up a notch when

might not have considered how it’s

communicating with them about the

affecting our animal families in body,

pandemic. Approach your animals

mind, and spirit. That’s a mistake

the same way you deal with your

since a crisis that affects us affects

human family: tell them what’s going

them as well. Here’s what we can do

on and reassure them that you’re

about it.

taking care of them the best way

How the Pandemic Affects Our Animals

you can. Assure them they haven’t done anything wrong, but a human illness has changed how we all live. Be precise and straightforward.

The pandemic has heightened

Reassure. Repeat. Keep it up as long

everyday misunderstandings. Our

as the pandemic lasts.

animal families live intimately with us; they know when something is up and

It’s important to ask your animals

respond to our emotions. They not only

what they want to do to help out. No

get upset and worried when we are,

one likes feeling helpless, and our

but they also try to comfort us. Plus, if

animals are no exception, so give

they don’t understand what’s up, they

them a job. My dog Ollie was grumpy

may think they’ve done something

when I went grocery shopping before

wrong and don’t know what to do

breakfast. “We all have to pitch in and

about it. Mindfully dealing with them

help,” I said, and asked what he would

supports the entire family.

do. He promptly chose the most

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relevant job he could think of: “I’ll do

more patience, a lot of calm, a bit of

the eating,” he said.

“what if,” and a solid understanding of their personalities. How do they

Humor works, and Ollie relaxed, but

routinely react to storms, late meals,

do get serious with your animals. Tell

your moods, and household disruption?

them you’ve made plans for someone

Take that times a billion and know

to take care of them if you get sick—

that keeping yourself balanced and

and then make those plans. Now is

grounded will help them, too. Then

not the time for complacency.

get—and stay—that way.

Body, Mind, and Spirit Tips for Our Animals in the Pandemic

Body Tips: Keep your animals clean and well-fed, play with and exercise them, and create enhanced family time. That means sticking to your

Attending to our animals’ body, mind,

regular routine while adding whatever

and spirit in the pandemic requires

your new normal is (and more fun).

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A new daily activity can keep

energy healing to keep themselves

them (and you) fit. Walk your dogs

grounded and balanced, and

(leashed, please!), but don’t allow

demonstrate how to do that (yes,

them to socialize with people or

they’ll pay attention, and most are

animals outside the family.

already active healers). As you go about your daily life with them,

Mind Tips: If you’re stressed,

extend an energy line or “bubble”

they’re stressed. And worried.

around them and other family

And concerned. They’ve also been

members. Invite them to pitch in and

specially bred to be our companions,

add their own energy to the bubble

so be their companions. It’s

for protection and support. Keep that

emotionally tough right now for

energy moving. It matters.

us—and for them. Tell them what you’re doing, from staying home

Finally, remind your animals (and

more to worrying. Dig deep to make

yourself) that all things pass,

sure they’re emotionally healthy and

including pandemics. Staying

encourage patience and trust. Deal

healthy in body, mind, and spirit will

with their feelings: given a chance,

help us all get through it together.

they’ll make them clear.

When we do, remember what you learned f rom and with your animal

Spirit Tips: First and foremost,

families, and build on that. It will help

remember that we are all eternal

you in good times—and in tough

souls. We choose the bodies we need

ones.

for a particular incarnation. In this lifetime, you’re human, and they’re animals, but we’re all souls. Respect the divinity and the equality in those souls. Ask their spiritual team members for extra care and support, and remind your animals to ask, too—

Robyn M Fritz MA MBA CHt is an intuitive and spiritual consultant and certified past life regression specialist. An award-winning author, her next book is “The Afterlife Is a Party: What People and Animals

and to count on their teams.

Teach Us About Love, Reincarnation,

As souls, our animals are also

RobynFritz.com and on Facebook at

energy healers. Remind them to use

and the Other Side.” Find her at The Practical Intuitive.

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Metaphysics

Where Does Our Intuition Come From? by Gail Serna

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ur intuition is an

Having a set time to pray every day

expression of our higher

is essential. Figure out how to make

self. It flows freely

prayer a habit in life.

through our psychic

senses once we develop them.

There is a difference between prayer

Without our breath, we would not

and meditation. When we pray, we

exist. Then, consider that developing

are telepathically communicating our

our intuitive abilities is equally as

wishes with our creator. Telepathy is

necessary.

a means of communicating between minds or with energy.

How do we integrate our psychic and physical senses? Indeed,

Prayer protocols are put into place

some people never unlock their

to make sure any conversations

abilities. Still, so many more of us

we have with the divine energy are

find ourselves without our intuition

loving. Here is an example of a prayer

functioning at all. The goal is to

protocol you can use:

integrate our psychic and our physical senses into those of feeling,

“I ask the angels and my guides to

sensing, knowing, hearing, seeing,

surround me in a seamless bubble of

tasting, and smelling.

Divine White Light.”

How Do We Integrate Our Senses?

May this bubble protects me throughout my day and only allow the

Our extrasensory perception will

energy that is for my soul’s highest

expand when we develop through

and best good to come through.

prayer, meditation, and practice. Intuitively we will become sharper

May everything I say, and I do come

and sharper.

only from a source of unconditional love.

If our psychic abilities coexist with our energy body or aura, then prayer

So be it, it is done. Thank you.”

is one of the key tools. When we pray, we are opening a conversation

A good time to pray is while we are

with the divine energy or creator.

still in bed at night and even in the

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morning. Praying in the shower, or

more joy in our life. Students have shared

while on a hike, walking in nature is

that with me after being given the tools

an excellent habit to get into as well.

to trust their own divine guidance. They could make improved decisions that put

On the other hand, meditation is not

them on the right path in life, answer yes

the same as praying.

or no questions with more ease, and gain clarity about issues that were causing

A prayer is an act of setting your

them undue stress.

intentions with your creator. On the other hand, a mediation is an act

In fact, one of my students that just

of changing one’s focus through

completed my class said, “My emotional

the practicing of breathwork,

pain has diminished considerably, and I

visualizations. Guided meditation is

was suffering before starting this class. I

the one when you are listening to

feel like I have let go of most of it during

someone that guides you through the

this period.” By developing our psychic

meditative process. It is much easier

senses, the awareness of which direction

to pray in the beginning and allow the

to go in will become more and more

use of meditation to evolve through

transparent in our life, allowing us to

short segments of time.

make sound decisions, gain clarity about which path to follow, and lead to more

The practice is the key and is an essential item toward integrating the psychic and the physical senses in a person’s life. It does not matter if someone wants to become a professional psychic or develop their intuition for daily use. Whatever the motive, there are many benefits. Why Will We Feel More Joy When We Develop Our Intuition?

joy in life. Gail Serna is an Intuitive Reader, a Psychic Medium, a Spiritual Counselor, a Reiki Practioner, and a channel for Divine energy. She empowers people to make sound decisions, helping them to gain clarity, peace of mind, and to reach their highest potential. Connect with Gail directly. www.soulscollective.com

Even in challenging times, by developing our intuition, we will feel

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Personal Growth & Development

We grow as individuals as we face challenges and overcome lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obstacles. This section is dedicated to helping you chart your course.

The Powerful Role of Resilience when in Recovery

by Jayita Bhattacharjee

o recover is to be resilient,

to their knees, the way to rise is more

as to be able to bounce

reliable than ever.

back is to be able to flow again like a running brook.

Emerging from all those yesterdays,

The glaring question is, how do they

the lost battles, leaving behind the

keep going in the face of adversity.

failures and regretsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that defines

Even when life brings them down

their Recovery and innate in that

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Recovery lies their resilience.

reinforced by profound values. They

Stretched to the boundaries of

hold onto their faith amid a chaotic

their resilience, they come back

dance, that somewhere on the other

conquering their spirits. Their

side of the darkness lies the beauty

brokenness did not rebound, rather

and from that staunch belief, comes

they were petering out conquered

an opening amid the darkness and

by the resilience, and that defines

they hold onto life. The pathway of

the broken spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recovery. It is a

Recovery is not by compulsion, but

triumph of their souls, as they hear

by learning how to fall in love with

the deepest call to rise from the dust

life in new ways, in another time

and begin again. They see the light

where loss becomes history and the

pointing to the unexplored wonders,

next chapter is about to begin. Those

to the invincible beauty lying ahead.

failures become pressed between the

Because somewhere when the rain

pages of their books, carefully folded,

falls, somewhere out there, a flower

at times looked back. Still, then, their

grows. The clouds break, and the light

hands tremble to write the upcoming

unfolds, while the spirit resumes its

moments with awe and wonder as

buoyancy.

new dreams caress their eyes.

Recovering from setbacks, being able

Those who have devotion in their

to adapt to changes, reveals to them

spirits quit crying out loud, instead

the light of growth and evolution.

make meaning of their existence,

A thousand possibilities unwind as

look for a purpose that goes beyond

they cease looking back and begin

the sorrow. It is from this search that

looking ahead. They learn gradually,

they feel the most profound need to

that dwelling on the yesteryears

stand again even when they cannot

merely stunts their expansion. As they

find the ground beneath their feet.

learn, the setbacks can be viewed

The loss creates them from scratch, as

as stepping- stones to success. They

they trust life again. They believe that

keep their eyes looking through the

failures left it slightly ajar to create an

darkness for that light, which may lie

opening for a new beginning. Some

behind the clouds. They are fearless

people have established themselves

in accepting the brutal reality as they

with success in the realm of business,

are deeply anchored in their beliefs

what made them successful while

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others are out there struggling in

while taking a retreat in substance

the business world, we will see it

usage. For them, it takes time to come

has much to do with resilience,

out with Recovery and confidence

the indomitable will to withstand

while some others may be resilient

hardship, to beat the fears before

and know how to rise to stamp their

they beat them. Some individuals

losses. To be able to bounce back

may need a longer time than usual to

after trauma is to master how to think

recover from substance abuse as they

positively about the setbacks without

are facing emotional, mental issues

being dismayed. So they see hope

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amid hopelessness and learn that

of life settles down as you rise still.

life is still not over while navigating

A thousand fears run away as the

through a barren landscape.

heartbreaks in laughter. You become capable of feeling all of you as you

Evidently, resilience is desirable, so

emerge with an unresigned mind and

one does not descend to the depths of

a definitive will. That calls you to give

failures, rather ascend to the heights

yourself one more chance.

of imagination. Yet, it is human to go through fluctuations in resilience while

Times may come when the stressors

journeying through the pathway of

and challenges erode resilience. But

life. Some may have a lesser degree

as the determination may be keen on

of resilience, while others may have

coming up with solutions that have

it to a greater degree. A plethora of

seen success in the past, one may

challenges seem insurmountable, but

be willing to give them a try again.

with a resilient attitude, many of them

Negativity is bound to fail in this case,

become attainable. Resilience unlocks

as it sinks a soul in darkness. But the

the possibilities of life as they begin

attitude to set a definite goal. From

to unwind. It turns despair into hope

this perspective, Cognitive-behavioral

and helplessness into confidence. It

therapy, a psychological intervention,

is an art to be able to look beyond the

has much relevance in the Recovery

failures, beneath the pain, over the

of an addicted individual. Its efficacy

fears, through the yesteryears, and

has been demonstrated for a wide

into the possibilities is to be able to

range of problems like depression,

see a gorgeous you. To be able to have

anxiety, drug, and alcohol use

the wildest love affair with life means

problems. This therapy leads to a

to have a resilience that invites you

remarkable improvement in the daily

to a spirit so young, as you release

functioning and quality of life.

the chronicles of your journey in this world. Your existence finds meaning

In many cases, Cognitive-behavioral

as every roar turns to a whisper and

therapy is more effective compared

every struggle to an understanding.

to other forms of psychological

You understand yourself as you sit with

treatment. The essential principles

your losses, and your soul whispers,â&#x20AC;?

of Cognitive behavioral therapy are

be-gin, be-gin, begin again.â&#x20AC;? The dust

that psychological problems arise

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from unhealthy thinking patterns.

So, they can master better ways of

There are specific learned patterns

coping with them, and therefore may

of unproductive behavior which

wean out those symptoms, enabling

an individual may be used to from

them to become more effective in

which his/her problems may start

their lives. In the process, there is

stemming. Hence, the essentiality of

a transformation in the thinking

the therapy may arise that may assist

patterns. The therapy teaches the

him/her in being productive again.

individuals to identify the distorted

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thinking that eventually becomes

With time, laughter becomes the

problem building and then to

sound of their souls.

reevaluate them again in the light of positivity. They learn how to

For those who do not exhibit

evaluate their situations, having a

resilience, strength-based Cognitive

hold of reality instead of succumbing

behavioral therapy models are

to distortion. This way, no thinking

employed. It focused on positive

heads towards malformation, and

psychotherapy and added

hope originates once they come

counseling. That is centered on

out of their warped heads. The

innate resourcefulness instead

depressed individuals delve into a

of weeping over the lost battles,

better understanding and glimpse

shortcomings, and weaknesses.

into life with clarity. They engage

With the intentional setting up of

themselves in problem-solving skills

this therapy, a positive mindset is a

to manage challenging situations.

built-in motion that ultimately leads them to the light of finding the best

Consequently, they lean onto their

version of themselves. Eventually,

sense of confidence and their own

their worldviews and perspectives go

abilities. They learn gradually how

through a significant transformation,

to calm the body and relax the

and they become altered individuals,

chaotic mind. The new behavior and

focusing on building and not

thinking pattern become the one

breaking. They learn what to expect

that is practiced with consistency,

from themselves and others. It builds

and the more consistency it has, the

up their self- esteem, breaks through

better the outcome. Eventually, the

their emotional issues stemming

individual learns to trust its strength.

from an abusive relationship with

Thus, depressed people engage in

a parent or a partner. The benefits

creativity with thoroughness and

of this strength-based therapy are

an unwavering will. With time, they

tremendous, and they unleash

recognize their existing strengths as

gradually as they practice with

their behaviors are directed towards

consistency and mindfulness. This

positive goals, and daily positive

therapy is effective for individuals of all

affirmations assist them in the

ages and unwinds a new life for them,

process of returning to themselves.

one that holds hope and light.

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Is Letting Go A Form of Self-Love? The Importance of Letting Go By Robin Coventry

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here is no such thing as

label onto a child. Perhaps they learned

a good person or a bad

the same thing from their parents or

person. Choices and actions

caregivers. Those same people may

lead people in different

find themselves feeling shockwaves

directions, through those choices and

of shame or guilt if they do something

actions, reality's created. Sometimes

to violate their upbringing or early

people choose or do something

programming. Or they may disagree

that takes them in the opposite

with their childhood discipline and no

direction of their desired results. Then

longer view it as wrong.

negative emotions are attached to the experience like "I feel bad," or perhaps

Conversely, an individual may

they feel uneasy, unhappy, unsure,

feel good doing something they

angry, or even guilty. They might go

learned was right. Early childhood

so far as to label themselves "a failure"

programming puts individuals in a

when a situation arises. By showing

straitjacket, as an adult, they become

self-love, they could acknowledge a

unable to expand out on their own

choice that led away from their goal;

guiltlessly. An essential part of

accepting the lesson learned, steps

spiritual unfolding requires growing

can then be taken to prepare for a

beyond what was learned, taking

new opportunity to choose and act

full responsibility for their liberation

wisely in a way that supports their best

and actions on their terms. Early

intentions.

programming runs deep in a person's energetic field of emotions.

Many people experienced childhoods where the words good and evil were

Everybody has a right to be here,

used as weapons of control. The label

learning, experiencing, and exploring.

of being good was attached to them

People who label themselves or

if they did what was expected and

people good or bad cast judgments

labeled bad if they became creative

or negative energy into their

and did it their way. This kind of

energetic field. Each person is a

discipline undermines a person's ability

decision-maker, a creator of life's

to find their moral center to trust and

experiences. Every moment provides

be guided by their inner self. It doesn't

opportunities to move in the highest

help to fault anyone who casts a wrong

and best direction with actions and

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positive responses or on the course of

A friend recently told me that she

stagnation or degradation. Knowing

was not going to forgive someone for

the difference by becoming aware

three months; it had already been

of self-judgments, analyzing, and

months. No kidding, she intended to

stopping the thought process brings

hold onto her anger and madness for

them back to the center. People are

an added three months. I gave a little

not good or bad; they are uniquely

laugh, asking, 'why three months?' I

themselves.

mentioned to the friend I felt it odd that she needed to make herself feel

Living in a dualistic system of thinking

anger, resentment, and betrayal

and living makes each person on the

towards the person or group of people

planet a judge not only of their life but

for an allotted time.

also of people they know and don't know. Humanity is programmed to

Embracing that kind of negative

think this way. People are bombarded

energy, or stuff can build up over time

with daily judgments deciding

when you add layer upon layer and

who is "right" or "wrong, "good," or

can lead to disâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ease in the body.

"bad." Watching negativity over the

She said she was not ready to give it

television, whether movie or news,

up. Even with the knowledge, she was

creates a desensitized society that

doing little harm to them and more

looks for the negative in everything.

to herself, she refused to let it go. I mentioned that I was not judging her

Words are powerful. When negative

but wanted her to know what she was

words or thoughts are cast upon a

doing to her body's energetic field.

person, they are bombarded with

Also, I want her around a long time,

negative energy, but so is the sender.

so we could lift our glasses together

Negativity and hate cannot be put

when we were in our nineties. (Ha,

out without it returning to the sender,

guess that could be viewed as reading

nor can love. People holding space

or even drinking glasses.)

for anger in their energetic field send it out into the Universe, and it comes

People do not realize holding onto

back to them. It's like holding onto

anger, resentment, hostility, or hatred

a double dose of negative energy,

towards another person binds the

which was not the initial intent.

person to their energy creating a

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link or strong bond. Imagine that,

This is not about becoming buddy-

the very person or group, a person,

buddy with a problematic person;

wants to avoid is now tied to them

incorporating them into life may not

energetically until they release the

be an option. That is Ok; it is acceptable

negative emotions and feelings by

to remove people from your life that

letting it go. It is giving them their

deliberately agitate or anger you or

power. The lack of forgiveness is a

those you agitate or anger. If you anger

form of judging and reveals a lack of

them, it is their stuff to work on unless

self-love. What you send out in the

you are attempting to provoke, then

form of negative energy will make it's

both of you should do some inner

way back to you for refinement. When

reflection on why you upset each other.

it energetically returns, it is negatively

Sometimes it has nothing to do with

stronger.

this lifetime.

Why do people do that and hold

Cutting someone loose should be

grudges? Perhaps it is a badge of

done with love and compassion to

honor or a blanket of delusional self-

avoid increasing your body's negative

protection. Either way, it is harmful

energetic debris. Letting go is a skill we

to physical bodies. In the case of the

can all develop. We are all here to learn

friend, how did it serve her to hold

to be our most authentic self beyond

on? It kept her from facing emotions

what our mortal senses perceive.

of inadequacy or betrayal she was not ready to face. Evolving spiritually

Robin Coventry is the Author of

means letting go. Holding a grudge

A to Z Virtuous Downloads and a

or holding on, is like putting up your

spiritual teacher. She has an MBA

hand to the Universe and saying, "I

in Healthcare Administration, an

want to evolve but not yet."

MBA in Marketing Management, a BS in Behavioral Science, and

As evolving spiritual beings, the

a Certificate of Science in Theta

objective is to learn from and release

Healing. Robin is a Reiki Master

or clear life's baggage. If individuals

and is trained in Homeopathy and

choose to hold onto that stuff, they

Herbal healing. She Robin gives

must know they are not evolving as

daily downloads @Coatiplus or

well as they may think.

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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 Humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interdependence.

World Vision

Stay Out of the Places that Steal Your Happiness By Guy Finley OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

t is important to understand what

Something inside of us never

it means to be in the wrong place.

acknowledges, "You know what? You

The right place isn't just where

got here because you were asleep.

your body is sitting.

You got here because you were not attentive to what your heart and mind

Have you ever been in the right place

were saying and doing. You got here

physically, paid a lot of money to go

surrounded and pressed by these

there, and then sat there, resenting

ravening thoughts. You got here

the fact that there was pulp in your

because you gave your attention to

orange juice? You can be in the most

these punishing feelings when they

exquisite spot in the world and, at

called for you."

the same time, be inwardly in the most intense fear, worry, or pain,

All you have to do at the moment

despite what you have put together

where you find yourself stressed,

for yourself. When we're in the wrong

tense, worried, or irritable or in a

place inwardly, it simply doesn't

negative state, is to realize that you're

matter where we are outward.

in the wrong place. Don't think about what to do with where you are. Admit

What is it that must take place in our

to yourself you're in the wrong place,

life so that we can begin the process

and thenâ&#x20AC;Ś just don't go there.

of recognizing the simple truth of that idea? The most beautiful truths

We may, at any moment that we wish,

are the simplest ones. Our problem

become aware of ourselves sufficiently

is that we just don't know when

enough to know where we are inward.

we're in the wrong place. We can

To know that we're judging is the

be in the wrong place even while

end of judgment. If we know, if we

thinking we're in the right place.

are aware that we're judging, we will be conscious of the fact that we are

Do you know why we don't know

rendering that pain unto ourselves.

when we're in the wrong place? Because when we find ourselves in

When you find yourself living a

the wrong place, something in us

resentment over again, all you have

starts telling us how to get out of

to do is see that you're surrounded

there.

by thoughts and feelings that were OM TIMES | September A Edition 2020

produced by your resistance to a

resent? Who brought up the failure

remembered event. That's all you have

from your past? Who made it clear to

to do.

you what your parents did thirty years ago? Who did that in the moment

Who made you remember what you

when you're sitting by yourself, or

now wish hadn't happened to you?

driving in your car, or eating your

Who made you picture the person you

croissant?

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Who did that? The answer is

place for me to be." Then, step out

something inside of you that is always

of that world of time, which is what

trying to drag you into a place where

thought is. Step out of that world

it assumes power over you. That's

of tribulation and into the present

who! And it's not a who, it's a what. It's

moment. Because this Presence

not a you. Don't judge yourself! Don't

Moment is the essence of all that

condemn yourself for these parts that

makes a human being whole, healthy,

we're talking about. They belong to

and happy. It is where love exists and

an aspect of an unconscious nature

where fear cannot dwell. You can

that is still unconscious. Our work is

stop making yourself powerless by

to make it conscious. We're going

awakening to having put yourself

to bring this light into ourselves

where your powers are stolen from

so thoroughly that what now acts

you.

upon us will be unable to produce the punishment it does because it gets us into its house, into the world where nothing good can happen. Why? Because we have gone into the

Guy Finley is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling self-help author. He is the Founder and Director of

wrong place.

Life of Learning Foundation, a

Just don't go there. Can you

self-study located in Merlin,

nonprofit center for transcendent

remember that? The problem is, when we get into pain, our pain immediately gives us the reasons why we're there. The reasons for being in pain are the wrong place to be. Thinking about our reason for why we're unhappy is the wrong place to be. It's part of our unhappiness; it's

Oregon. He also hosts the Foundation's Wisdom School â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an on-line self-discovery program for seekers of higher self-knowledge. Guy offers 2 talks on GoToWebinar, open to the public every week. Each lecture is followed by a Question-

not the solution to it.

and-Answer session with the

Come wide awake and fully back to

anyone who wants to join in. To

audience. These talks are free to

yourself so you can say (inwardly): "Hold on a moment. This isn't a good

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