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2012: THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON

WHO ARE WE TO PLAY SMALL?

by Dr. Maahes Sadhu

by Rev. Ayanna Mojica

HAPPY SPIRIT

LIGHTENING THE BURDEN OF REGRETS

by Travis Williams

by Michael White

A CHANNELED MESSAGE FOR 2012 FROM THE HIGHER REALM by Nancy Griffin

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HEAL by Regina Dekker VOLUME 2 ISSUE 3 1 2012 MAY / JUNE

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Following the Road Signs to Possibilities A message from Rev. Danielle Marie Hewitt, Editor in Chief and Founder of the Temple of Light Spiritual Wellness Center

A Channeled Message for 2012 from the Higher Realm by Nancy R. Griffin

Who Are We To Play Small? by Rev. Ayanna Mojica

Book Reviews by Travis Turchi

Happy Spirit by Travis Williams

Lightening the Burden of Regrets by Michael White

2012: The Year of the Dragon by Dr. Maahes Sadhu

Sword of Light for Transformation and Healing by Katrina Phannkuch

What Does It Mean to Heal? by Regina J. Dekker, Msc.D

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Following the Road Signs to

Written by Editor in Chief, Rev. Danielle Marie Hewitt

I went

to a three day seminar recently in Oceanside created by bestselling author and transformational speaker Lisa Nichols. If you are not familiar with her, she coauthored “Chicken Soup for the African American Soul”, appeared in the movie “The Secret” and, wrote her own bestselling book, “No Matter What”, just to name a few of her many accomplishments. I enrolled in the seminar because I was interested in learning techniques for better public speaking and perhaps writing my own book one day. The workshop called “Speak and Write to Make Millions” seemed relevant to my interests. The workshop turned out to be more than I could have ever imagined. The level and amount of content that we so generously received from Lisa and her colleagues, as well as the friendships with other attendees that were fostered is a part of me still. Most importantly, the spiritual growth that I, and I am sure

most of the other attendees, received, and the heartfelt message of Lisa that we can accomplish anything we set our hearts to while simultaneously looking at any limiting internal dialogue that would tell us it is not possible. Lisa’s workshop gave me tools and a renewed sense of purpose. To tell the story best I need to back up a little bit to two months ago. In early March, I was lamenting over the typical financial dilemma of running a nonprofit organization and contemplating different ways that we could fundraise. Divine inspiration guided my thoughts to doing public speaking engagements and writing a book on a topic very dear to me. Two days after this thought was given to me, I opened an e-mail from a colleague of mine inviting me to a networking dinner in Beverly Hills. The event said Lisa Nichols from the movie “The Secret” was going to be there and without thinking it through I registered 5

for it. On the day of the event I had to leave Orange County at 4:00pm in the afternoon to get there on time and it didn’t finish until almost midnight. By the time I got home this little dinner event took nine hours! At the event I was seated at a table as close as possible to the speakers and was completely charmed by Lisa’s life stories and success. At the end, she announced her workshop, and I, of course, immediately knew why spirit had guided me to attend. So, I followed the road sign and registered for her event. I counted the days for five weeks. By the time the workshop weekend came I was exhausted. I had just finished teaching a 16 week Medical Intuitive Certification Course and was writing the manual for each week simultaneously that turned out to be over 300 pages. I went to the first day empty of any energy and almost felt a little shaky from being over tired. I had also recently started a 10 week mentorship program working

Following the Road Signs to Possibilities

I prayed and said, “I am not sure if I am supposed to do this, please, for my highest and best good, for those I serve and anyone related to this, show me the right course of action.”

with a group of holistic practitioners to jump start their practice. It occurred to me that I needed a mentor. I wanted to have someone take my hand, give me some guidance, clarify my actions, steps, milestones and goals. On that first day, on the first break of the morning, just three hours into the seminar, I wandered out to the lobby and came across a table with coaching materials. I picked up a form, immediately zeroed in on a line item called “Laser Coaching” and without even looking at any other items on the sheet found myself pulling out my trusty American Express card (this girl doesn’t leave home without it) and swiped my way into getting some support. I got back into my seat and thought, “Holy cow, what did I just do and how am I going to tell my husband how much I just spent?” I went home that night and as we exchanged stories of our day I neglected to mention my little decision. On the second day of the workshop, the camaraderie, the high spirited talks, highly valuable content and the naps I took each day at lunch in my car, started to rally my spirits. In the mid-afternoon I was lucky enough to score a seat in the middle section, second row so I was close to the stage and as Lisa and her colleagues were presenting, my mind started drifting and I wondered if I had made a hasty decision in light of how low I felt the day before. I knew it was a standard “three day right to cancel” contract and I starting having an internal debate as to whether or not to move forward with the coaching. I knew that my ego was afoot

somewhere in the mix but I wasn’t sure if it was talking me into it or out of it. So… I asked for a sign. I prayed and said, “I am not sure if I am supposed to do this, please, for my highest and best good, for those I serve and anyone related to this, show me the right course of action.” Within 10 minutes, I think it actually was even five or six minutes, I heard Lisa Nichols call my name, she said, “and where is Danielle Hewitt?” It took me a couple of seconds to raise my hand because I couldn’t imagine that I was hearing correctly. Why would she call my name out singularly in front of 350 people so randomly? With a curious look on my face I felt my hand going up in the air. In front of this very large crowd she congratulated me on taking the step to do the coaching. She sung my praises for investing in myself and promised I would see amazing results if I applied myself and did the homework. She attested to the competency of my assigned coach, Allyson Boyd, whom she had personally trained. She said that she herself, would also be personally involved to some degree with my progress. Then, 350 people applauded me. So I sat back down and wondered when my sign was going to come as to whether or not I should proceed. Just kidding... wasn’t that an amazing sign? A few minutes afterward, while there were still some announcements being made on other subjects, I again felt my hand going up in the air. When Lisa looked at me I asked if I could say something. A mic was handed to me but she felt I was not being heard or seen and 6

invited me to come onstage. I felt compelled to share this confirmation I received, it was just too special to keep to myself. The rest of the day and the final third day were filled with content-rich subjects for business development. I could not believe the level and amount of information that I came back to the office with. On the third day Lisa again invited those of us who had signed up for special coaching and business development, to come up onstage so their personal investments could be acknowledged. I hope and trust that my courage to go up onstage and share helped other people to watch for their road signs. I am certainly glad that I saw mine and I am looking forward to my journey ahead even more than I was before. Serving you and yours, Namaste, Rev. Danielle Marie

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Message From The Magdalen

Who are We to Play Small? W ith sincere humility and courageous action may the words of The Magdalen flow through me to bless many others. The Divine Feminine Christ, Maria Magdalena or The Magdalen is majestically seated alongside the Divine Masculine Christ, Yeshua, the Christed One. They are both Avatars of Love. Together they are here to assist mankind with ascension to usher in the New Earth Paradigm. As a Priestess of The Magdalen, I speak for her with a humble yet courageous heart to encourage both men and women on the Path of the Magdalen, a path of ascension, alchemy, mastery and wealth. This path guides us to the “I AM” presence and the co-creation of a sustainable global community - a celebration of life and wonder for us all. The following are words of encouragement and practical tools to prepare us for ascension and the transition into the New Earth Paradigm. The Magdalen is gently yet persistently prodding us to dissolve the veils of amnesia so we may remember our Divinity as co-creative forces of life with the Divine. The good news is this. Our higher self has said yes to the Universe and this incredible shift to the New Earth. We have agreed to stop hiding and fully embrace our highly developed spiritual gifts. We have agreed to make these gifts available to benefit our community. We have agreed to fully dance, passionately love and dive into the abundance of the Universe that is ours. Who are we to play it small? We are in the midst of a new dynamic paradigm shift. Those of us who are tuned in, tapped in, and turned on, will, in our wholeness, uplift one another during this dramatic time in history. Visionary and teacher Jean Houston says, “We are the people of the parenthesis.” She encourages us to “cook on all our burners.”

As we submerge our egos and bring our gifts, passions and talents to the table, we help each other across the finish line to anchor in the new paradigm that is now upon us.

In other words, use all our gifts and talents - every infinite one of them. So who are we to play small? As we submerge our egos and bring our gifts, passions and talents to the table, we help each other across the finish line to anchor in the new paradigm that is now upon us. Let’s come into our collective ability. Those who have the ears to hear and eyes to see know exactly what is required. Those who don’t, you are challenged to release your fears, limitations and feelings of inadequacy and dive in. The water is great. Taste and see that life is good and that the Universe does have your best interest at heart. Beloved ones, be aware of what is going on around you, but don’t linger there. Refuse the messages from the media, which only cause many to melt in fear and trembling. Unhook from the third dimensional matrix. Look to the hills. See with visionary eyes to co-create a new reality. Let us enhance one another’s lives. Take out your gifts, talents, and passions. Dust them off. Share your resources. Jump into the deep end. Share in the fun, the love and abundance. In honor of the “I Am” presence, which resides within us all, stand in the fullness of your spiritual gifts. is higher than a flesh based diet. Living foods and This may be easier said than done. However, superfoods, have the highest nutritional vibration. just like practicing the piano or any other discipline 4. Drink “living” water. Read Masaru Emoto’s book we can develop a consistent spiritual practice to raise “Messages in Water.” our frequency to match the resonance of our New 5. Spend time in nature. Time in nature will bathe Earth Paradigm. Do you have a meditation practice? you with negative ions and restore your sense of wellBegin there. Do you have a practice that develops being. your energetic light body such as Qi Gong, Kundalini 6. Chant or listen to sacred mantras. Sacred sound Yoga or a sacred sexual alchemical practice? Build a aligns your cells with the higher resonance of the strong foundation from here. Universe. Remember, everything 7. Exercise. A strong body is able to you do will affect your energetic contain more light. frequency. Each action and 8. Clear and heal limiting thoughts, thought will raise, lower or patterns and habits. neutralize your energy. Be 9. Watch your thoughts and encouraged and be consistent. speech. Words and thoughts are Choose a practice. Make this a creative. Go on a 40-day word fast habit. Once you have developed a from negativity and lower vibrating strong practice add another. It is images and emotions. imperative to raise your frequency 10. Unhook from TV and the media. to be in resonance with the new. 11. Surround yourself with beauty, Here are a few practices that will art, and color. raise your frequency. 12. Find a teacher and learn how to 1. Love, love, love. Be generous, master your sacred sexual energy. kind and compassionate to all. Begin with yourself. What does all this have to do Rev. Ayanna Mojica, Spiritual Director 2. Meditate daily for a minimum of with The Magdalen? The Divine of The Golden Chalice Mystery School, 20 minutes. This practice is similar Feminine Christ, cares deeply about and The Path of the Magdalen has to making regular deposits to your our preparation for ascension. been captivated by the Presence of The savings account. Your money She inspires us with both spiritual Magdalen. She teaches on and flows builds interest and when a certain encouragement and practical tools powerfully with the energy of Mary amount is needed it is available for that will bring us into alignment Magdalen and the White Dragons. For withdrawal. with the higher resonance of the more information visit 3. Eat a vegetarian, vegan or living New Earth Paradigm. Therefore, www.PathoftheMagdalen.com or foods diet. Eat more living greens. Beloved, who are we to play it small? www.AyannaMojica.com. The vibration of a plant-based diet 9

Happy Spirit Written by Travis Williams

YOU

“You.” This word implies separateness and individuality. We are all made of the same stellar material and we are all in a constant state of change, yet we each have individuality. Though science has not identified where this individuality resides within us, or without us, we know that our thoughts are our own. You think because you are, not because somebody else is. To understand who we are, we look at the world around us for comparison. Doing so, we find that happiness is not the only continuum we exist within. On the size continuum, for example, we can compare ourselves to the smallest of particles or to the immensity of the universe. We can feel either enormous or miniscule in comparison. The size of the universe is unfathomable. It is estimated that it would take 13-15 billion years for light to cross the universe as it exists today. On the other hand, our bodies are composites of trillions of cells, each comprised of atoms. Within each atom we find smaller particles, such as protons, and it is believed that protons are made of even smaller particles known as quarks. Humans exist somewhere on the continuum between quarks and the universe as a whole. Despite the awe-inspiring size and complexity of our universe, you are unique. You possess capacities that nature does not have. Nature is dominated by its own…well…nature. It follows the path of least resistance. It takes the easy road. Animals, for example, nearly always follow their 10

instincts, whether learned or genetic. For an example of genetic instinct, an animal may make a choice that is detrimental to itself, but which benefits its offspring. This choice is influenced not by compassion, but by genes. Humans, on the other hand, are capable of taking either path, that of least resistance or that of greatest resistance. It is our capacity to overcome our ego and id (as Freud called them) that allows us to make choices that provide us no material benefit. We might make such choices because they benefit others. Or we may choose this road less traveled because we have faith that it is the “right” road, despite our instinct to take the easier path. This free will we have makes us unique among all of the species on Earth. While we each have our individual free will, we are also all connected to one another and to the universe as a whole. Everything on Earth is made up of energy that originated from stars. Our bodies are constantly renewing themselves with atoms, drawing on energy from the sun that has been captured and stored in plants. For example, an atom from a mineral can be absorbed into a vegetable and then, when eaten, into an animal and/or human. Our bodies eventually return to dust and nourish the soil. These processes connect us with the Earth at the atomic level. At the subatomic level, it is believed that electrons are not subject to the same laws of space and time that we are used to. A change to an electron at one end of the universe can theoretically cause an immediate change at the other end of the universe.

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An electron can also be at two places at the same time. Subatomic particles within us are theoretically capable of transcending space and time as we know them. This raises the question of what capabilities we have. Because we are made up of this mystical energy, we may be capable of tremendous physical, intellectual, and spiritual acts that we are not yet advanced enough to comprehend. How can we tap into this spiritual capacity? What is it that binds the elements together? What is it that allows us to take the high road instead of the easy path? It is the power of attraction, a power that is, in essence, love. So, you are a magnificent union of atoms that originated from stars. You have consciousness, yet you are intricately connected to the rest of the universe. You have instinct, yet you have free will. You are material, yet you are spiritual. You are energy and you are love itself. HAPPY What does it mean to be happy? How can we increase happiness? We often think of happiness as a good feeling. This can be brought on by pleasure, by a decrease of pain, or by any means that increases the level of serotonin and endorphins in our brains. Yet this happiness is transient in nature. We cannot expect to be in this state continually. If asked how we are, we cannot truly answer that we are happy and getting happier if >> continued on page 12 11

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from Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh Science has begun to show that different areas of the brain correspond with our two natures. Paul MacLean named the most ancient and central portion of the brain the reptilian complex, in his Triune Brain Theory. (Caine) This portion of the brain is closely tied to our fight or flight instinct. Over the millennia, mammals evolved what is known as the limbic system in the brain. Among other advancements, the limbic system allows mammals to show more emotion than reptiles. Finally, the neocortex evolved, providing humans with advanced intellectual capacity as well as our abilities to reason and solve the mysteries of science. Our greatest insights often come not only from deduction or debate, but also from moments of intuition and inspiration, made possible through the operation of the highly-complex neocortex. The happiness we are capable of transcends the happiness of animals. Material happiness is temporary, but spiritual happiness is timeless. Spiritual happiness does not require satisfaction of the ego, it requires independence from the ego. To let go of our lower nature is to embrace our higher nature, to turn away from self and toward love, toward reality, toward our source.

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of serotonin and endorphins. To be truly happy is to have no concern for pain or pleasure, since both are transient in nature. True happiness can be found through love. The love that leads to happiness is a selfless and continual love, for love that is conditional is only temporary in nature. “Happiness consists of two kinds; physical and spiritual. The physical happiness is limited; its utmost duration is one day, one month, one year. It hath no result. Spiritual happiness is eternal and unfathomable.” ~‘Abdu’lBahá, from Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

So… are you happy? Does the ‘miracle that is you’ exist in a state of love for life and the beauty of nature?

Increasing the love we have for others and for existence itself increases happiness. Increasing happiness in turn increases love. The process is cyclical, but takes conscious effort…the choice to be happy. Love increases with detachment from pain and pleasure. Love is attraction to the beauty and wonder of the universe and to our source. As detachment and love increase, happiness increases. True happiness is spiritual in nature. So… are you happy? Does the ‘miracle that is you’ exist in a state of love for life and the beauty of nature? However you may feel at this moment, you are somewhere on the happiness continuum. You are happy and will become happier.

KNOWLEDGE, VOLITION, AND ACTION So how do we develop our neocortex and learn to control our reptilian cortex and limbic system, in order to achieve spiritual happiness? How do we detach from our ego so that we can choose the right path? This requires knowledge of our options, the will to make the higher choice, and then action. We must both be spiritual and act in a spiritual manner. To be spiritual is to be aware of our higher nature and to desire its development (knowledge and volition). Action comes from doing, putting our will into motion. So knowing and desiring spirituality is only the beginning. We can then live in a spiritual manner so that our actions are in harmony with our being.

DUAL NATURE Religion teaches us that we have a spiritual side. Science has not disproved our spiritual side and in some cases provides evidence of it. Artists and writers also recognize that we have a higher nature, in addition to our lower nature. While animals are ruled by their instincts and genetic programming, we humans have the capacity to overcome our animal nature. We can choose to act in the interests of others even when we and our genes will not benefit from the decision. There are countless examples of humans acting with altruism. To do so is to follow one’s spiritual instincts instead of one’s material instincts. “How resplendent the luminaries of knowledge that shine in an atom, and how vast the oceans of wisdom that surge within a drop! To a supreme degree is this true of man, who, among all created things, hath been invested with the robe of such gifts, and hath been singled out for the glory of such distinction. For in him are potentially revealed all the attributes and names of God to a degree that no other created being hath excelled or surpassed.” ~Bahá’u’lláh,

KNOWLEDGE The soul requires knowledge to advance. Studies of feral children have shown that when a child is deprived of education and social interaction, the child will behave like an animal. Morality and spiritual growth require knowledge. Knowledge of our spiritual nature can be obtained through study. The most profound sources of information about our spiritual nature are the holy scriptures of the world’s religions and their interpretations by philosophers. Another source of spiritual >> continued on page 24

2012

The Year of the Dragon

hroughout the ages, Dragons have had so much mystery and, consequently, misunderstanding surrounding them that it would be impossible to discuss all the aspects and history of this fabulous creature in this short space. The fact remains, however, that man has never lost his fascination with Dragons and Dragon mythology. In fact, rather than interest in this creature slowing down over thousands of years, it has only increased, and in this Year of the Dragon, it has intensified even more. Virtually every continent has their legends, myths and beliefs about the Dragon. Over untold generations and in various cultures, Dragons have been given many names, and numerous mystical features have been attributed to them. In some cultures they have been seen as benevolent, protective and friendly, while in others they have been depicted as cruel, ferocious and deadly. Dragons vary in color, possess many differing characteristics and exhibit diverse personalities. Some have wings and can fly. Some breathe fire. Some prefer to live in large caves or caverns. Dragons of Eastern origin have generally have gills, reside in the sea and are said to be able to transport themselves to heaven and back at will. Buddhist legend tells the story of Apalala, a Water Dragon that was converted to Buddhism by the Buddha himself. Dragons, mystical and mysterious, have always been associated with metaphysics and alchemy. The Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medicine includes change and transformation, wisdom, infinity, personal power, longevity and supernatural movement through space and time. The Dragon provides us with fierce protection and >> continued on page 14 13

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possesses inherent magic that adds extra power to any magic you may perform. It is said that one who has the power of the Dragon will see enhanced business success, personal happiness, long-life, and the ability to protect oneself physically, spiritually and energetically. Many traditions give specific qualities for the Elemental Dragons of Earth, fire, water, and air. However, in general terms, the Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underlying power is that of shedding its skin and coming out as a new, transformed being, as the Dragon represents the supernatural and infinite self. The following are some characteristics and qualities of the Elemental Dragons: The Fire Dragon represents leadership, inner fire, vitality, transmutation and mastery. If this is your power animal you will be given enthusiasm, courage and vitality. The Fire Dragon is also a strong protector. The Air Dragon represents inspiration, vitality, intellect, respect, insight and illumination. With this power animal, insight and clarity will be given for all problems. The Water Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s virtues include connection, passion, depth, courage, compassion and the ability to face the past without fear. The Water Dragon as power animal brings to mind long forgotten memories. By healing and releasing

painful past experiences, a sense of peace and balance can be achieved. The Water Dragon will give the courage and compassion to face this challenge. The Earth Dragon gives the power of realizing potential, acquiring riches, and grounding ones energy in order to harness it. With the Earth Dragon as your power animal, you will be shown what you are capable of. With the Earth Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance, you can discover the beauty and power that lies within you. The Earth Dragon resides deep within the Earth and can aid you in grounding scattered energies.

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he Dragon in Eastern tradition is a divine mythical creature and potent symbol of good luck in East Asian, Chinese and Buddhist Cultures. This benevolent creature is seen to be the link between heaven and Earth, keeping balance, and the bearer of wealth and good fortune. Eastern Dragons are viewed as powerful and wise, gentle and fierce, representing authority as well as power. The Dragon also represents the mind that seeks enlightenment, and subsequently, transformation. This fantastic creature has the heart of a mother with its nurturing feminine quality and the power of fire for protection and loyalty. The Dragon is often portrayed as chasing after a luminous 14

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pearl. The pearl is considered symbolic of a closed lotus blossom, and is sometimes shown as the violet color of enlightenment surrounded by jagged flashes of flame in its powerful journey of transformation. In Daoist thinking, the moon, pearls, Dragons and serpents are always connected. Similar to a snake that is reborn when it sheds its skin, the moon is reborn each and every month. Both are symbols of Immortality. As the Dragon is associated with water, so is the moon and the sacred feminine; its undeniable power over the tides is believed to extend to all liquids on Earth. Dragons are so wise that they have been royal advisors. Legend has it that a thirteenth-century Cambodian king spent his nights in a golden tower, where he consulted with the real ruler of the land, a nine-headed Dragon. In the Chinese tradition, there is more than just the Elemental Dragons. In early times there were four main kinds of Dragon with many other sub-divisions: The Heavenly Dragon or Celestial Dragon, (Tian-long), was the celestial guardian who protected the heavens, supporting the mansions of the gods and shielded them from decay. The Tian-long could fly and are depicted with or without wings. They are always drawn with five toes while all other Dragons are shown with four or three toes. The Spiritual Dragon, (Shen-long), was the weather makers. These giants floated across the sky and due to their blue color that changed constantly, were difficult to see clearly. Shen-long governed the wind, clouds and rain on which all agrarian life depended. The Chinese took great care to avoid offending them, for if they grew angry or felt neglected, the result was bad weather, drought or flood. Dragons that ruled the rivers, springs and lakes were called Earth Dragons, (Di-long). They hid in the depths of deep watercourses in grand palaces. Many Chinese fairy tales spin yarns of men and women taken into these submarine castles to be granted special favors or gifts. Some of the Di-long even mated with women to produce half-human Dragon children. Believed to live in caves deep in the Earth, the Fu-canlong, or Treasure Dragon, had charge of all the precious

jewels and metals buried in the Earth. Each of these Dragons had a magical pearl that was reputed to multiply if it was touched. This pearl was a symbol of the most valuable treasure, wisdom. Dragon Power or Dragon Energy resides in each and every one of us, and is there for our

Dragon Power or Dragon Energy resides in each and every one of us, and is there for our enlightenment and the ascension of the planet.

enlightenment and the ascension of the planet. In these times of change, the awakening of Dragons is necessary to help bring our planet back into balance and harmony, and to help awaken those still in darkness and caught up in the illusion of the 3rd dimension. To awaken your own Dragon blood, you must develop yourself spiritually to access the knowledge and wisdom required to participate at this level. Your light must be drawn to Oneness and unconditional love, recognize all life as sacred, be pure of heart, be willing to completely step out of the old patterns and belief systems, and be a warrior for the Earth Mother. Resources for further reading: http://www.draconika.com http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/dragons.htm http://www.colba.net/~tempest/ http://www.biopark.org/dragonhistory.html http://www.blackdrago.com/easterndragons.htm http://www.azdba.com/2011/11/10/the-history-of-dragons/ Dr. Maahes Sadhu, MBA, PhD., White Dragon of the Golden Chalice Mystery School, works with men, women and couples to remove blockages and increase personal empowerment for energetic healing and Spiritual development. As a Reiki Master/Teacher, he utilizes Universal Life Force Energy, sound and crystals to facilitate release, restoration and transformation to help his clients live a life of joy and abundance. 15

Let us be a healing presence with every kind word we speak and every gentle action we take, for they have the power to transform and inspire the well-being of us all…

What does it mean to heal? Written by Regina Dekker

O BE HEALED IS TO REVEAL THE TRUTH ABOUT WHO WE ARE IN OUR AUTHENTICITY… OUR WHOLENESS. This is a spiritual truth. We have come to this level of our experience of life to live out our soul’s purpose for being here. Being open to uncovering that purpose is where our conscious spiritual journey begins. This is where we begin to design a pathway in which we allow ourselves to be guided by its wisdom and having the courage to move forward with the intention to evolve into our wholeness. Our journey brings to us many wonderful surprises by way of the people we meet and the circumstances thereof. And through these interactions, we find ourselves in a place where everything we experience has purpose and meaning when we are open to that 16

realization. We will also find ourselves having been influenced by all the traditions, belief systems, and many other environment and social conditions that have shaped our lives. This is where we may have taken on those things that are readily accepted as the truth of who we are. And in matters of health, we have been told that certain things will probably happen to us due to our family history and genealogy, age factors, social conditions, and so on. All of these things and more have contributed to our state of mind and therefore the reflection of it in our body, spirit, and soul. Healing means being open and receptive to changing the way we think and look at things, especially when they may have been the root cause of what ails us. Let us reclaim our right to live healthy lives by loving ourselves more deeply and being mindful of what we

embrace into our own belief systems. And in the process of doing so, let us grateful for the opportunities to grow, and recognize how very blessed we are to live in a place where medical attention is readily available to us for curing illnesses in our physical bodies. We are also blessed to be surrounded by those who help us heal through holistic measures by looking at the whole person and not just the separate components of a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bodily functions. The beautiful thing is that many in the medical profession have come to some level of understanding that the use of both medical and holistic practices can work together to create a greater sense of balance in people with health challenges. Balance is the underlying factor to healing. It is when we are out of alignment that dis-ease and illness come to the surface by exposing it throughout our physical bodies. Please note that this is not something we need to judge ourselves and others about because there are many underlying factors that we may or may not be aware of such as an embedded issue within our soul from a previous life, or from something that traumatized us in our early childhood. Simply understand with the utmost compassion that these discomforts within our bodies are significant messages that capture our attention to what may really be going on with us. Our soul as well as our higher spiritual power, are guiding us to look for the truth within these circumstances in order for us to heal and ultimately reveal the absolute truth of our being. Listening to these divine messages will catapult us forward into living more profoundly in our desire to live a balanced and healthy life. For instance a few years ago, an illness took over my life which left me frustrated and unable to function normally for some time. Being in this situation was not easy for me because I understood and taught others about the mind, body, spirit, and soul connection, and yet found myself suffering. It reaffirmed my belief that we all teach what we ourselves need to learn. That is why we are called to it. So, I surrendered it all to my higher power and allowed the process of healing which included being guided to the right people to assist me. And over time the realization came to me that the beauty of this situation was to gently (or not so gently as it were) remind me once again, to realign my thoughts which were in a state of uncertainty at the time, as well as to follow what I felt called to do with my ministry, which I had been denying for quite some time. The bottom line was that I was living in denial of who I am, and allowed my thoughts to stray away from my own truth. And because of that, I was completely out of balance which reflected itself in my physical body and emotional well-being. The interesting thing is that once I came to this realization and took steps to moving forward, my health got significantly better and rather quickly. No surprise there, right? While I believe we have the power to heal ourselves, there are those times when we are too close to the situation to see clearly what ails us. This is where the medical professional or holistic practitioners can assist us. We are very familiar with how medical technology serves us and are grateful for its own designated healing purposes. However, because we are looking at this from a spiritual viewpoint, let us look >> continued on page 19 17

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The key to healing is that we avail ourselves to change and open ourselves up to living more in balance with our own sense of selfâ&#x20AC;Śour authenticity. continued from page 17 >> a little closer at healing from a holistic point of view. Again, treating a person from this perspective takes into consideration the whole person which includes their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Social conditions are also a part of this process because it allows the practitioner to recognize patterns that may have developed by the belief systems that have subconsciously governed the thoughts of the individual. All of these things affect energy levels, specifically within the seven energy centers known as chakras which are aligned along our spine. These chakras serve as an opening for energy to flow in and out of our aura. These chakras also affect our body shape, glandular processes, chronic physical ailments, thoughts, and behaviors because each chakra is associated with a specific endocrine gland. For instance, the heart chakra is associated with the thymus gland which affects breathing and where allergies originate. The imbalance occurs when one or more of the chakras are not open or working at full capacity, leaving others to compensate for them in order to keep the energy flowing at some functional level. We can clearly see how balancing these energy centers are instrumental to our health and well-being. There are many healing modalities derived from ancient wisdom that are available today in an effort to bring people back into alignment with their natural flow of energy. Choosing a modality that resonates with our own sense of self is of the utmost importance because we must be open and receptive to its healing power. We have available to us practitioners who can assist our healing when we are not able through the use of Yoga, Reiki, Color Therapy, Sound Healing, Conscious Breathing, Meditation, Physical Exercise, Guided Visualization, Affirmations, Crystal Healing, Aromatherapy, Spiritual Mind Treatment, Qigong, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and other notable energy healing measures. All of these modalities are wonderful healing tools because they deal with balancing or changing the energy in our psychophysical system. All of life is energy, so it makes perfect sense to come from this premise in the practice of healing or anything else for that matter.

The key to healing is that we avail ourselves to change and open ourselves up to living more in balance with our own sense of selfâ&#x20AC;Ś our authenticity. Aligning ourselves with thoughts of love and gratitude for life itself opens a way for us to evolve more into our wholeness, and therefore our well-being. Let us recognize the Source of our aliveness, set our intentions to heal by being open to revealing the truth of who we are, and have unwavering faith in the process knowing that what we desire will come to pass. Let us be gentle with ourselves and others, and know that we are always supported by a most loving Universe. Namaste. Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts with you.

Dr. Regina J. Dekker, Msc.D. is a Metaphysical Doctor and Ordained Minister, an Associate Member of the International Metaphysical Ministries. She is the founder of Authentic Living Ministries (Church without Walls). Her Ministry includes being an Inspirational Speaker, Inspirational Writer, Spiritual Life Coach, Holistic Energy Therapist - Certified Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, EFT Practitioner, Spiritual Mind Treatment, and currently studying the practice of Qigong. Authentic Living Ministries Blog http://www.authenticliving7235.wordpress.com. Contact Regina at authenticliving@roadrunner.com 19

Channeled Message

A for 2012 from the Higher Realm

here has been a great deal of fear-based information regarding this year due to the Mayan Calendar ending on December 21, 2012 – the end of the world, mass destruction, etc. Our information from Higher Realm and the Divine Forces is: the year 2012 is when the Light will start taking over. This is the time allotted to the Children of Light to come out into the open and share their Light with the world, so there may be healing and transformation of Mother Earth and all God’s children whom are on this planet. Those of the dark will start to fail. Those of the Light will excel. There will be no room for greed and false egos. There will be a time for the awareness of the Inner Light being recognized within in masses. While this is occurring, there will be gatherings of awakened souls that will stand up for right action. Gasoline automobiles will be fading from use due to the greed attached to oil. Natural, organic foods will become the norm. Spiritual gatherings will grow. Dogmatic, limited, negative thinking churches will start to diminish. The idea that God, good and love is inside us, rather than outside of us will finally start to become a reality. Jesus’s true teachings will finally be understood and applied personally on a massive level. He will be understood on all levels when he said “I have come that ye have life and have it more abundantly.” Fear will leave Mother Earth. Work will be for the love of doing a day’s work. There will be shorter hours in your work day and more joy. Remember, the first page of the Bible says: “God is love.” Not vengeance, separation, or hatred, but love. A divine love that is unconditional gives, heals, brings wisdom, peace, beauty, creation, harmony, and unity. Dear Children of Light, go within, align with the Divine Force within you, expand the Light, and be the one to acknowledge the Light. Help it grow in order for the Light to fulfill its mission.

Nancy R. Griffin’s profession as an intuitive counselor began in 1983. She has worked with holistic doctors to heal the body, mind and spirit. Nancy receives divine messages from Higher Realm, the Angelic Forces and Ashtar Command. She channels her writings from her home in a small mountain community in Southern California.

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Happy Spirit

continued from page 12 >> knowledge

is inspiration. The path to inspiration is the path of prayer and meditation. The most powerful prayer is an expression of love and praise for the Creator. If a person does not feel love for the Creator, they can pray out of respect. Eventually love will develop. If respect for the Creator is lacking, one can at least pray out of a desire for self-improvement or self-preservation. Prayer is a natural state and should not be just an occasional action, but a state of mind. VOLITION Once knowledge is obtained, volition (will) is necessary. Our free will allows us to choose between our two natures. A spiritual nature can overcome a material nature the same way light overcomes darkness. Our spiritual nature is real and has unlimited power. Our material nature is illusory, but can be guided by the soul. It is up to each of us, though, to choose which nature to develop. Since our material instincts develop before our spiritual instincts, we tend to view the physical world as reality and the spiritual world as illusory, although the opposite is true. We are constantly tempted to focus on the physical aspects of life, which in

truth are secondary in nature. Believing and remembering that we are inherently spiritual helps us to focus on what is most important, our spiritual nature. When considering issues that are material and therefore secondary, we should consider how our choices will impact us spiritually. Our choices of occupation, lifestyle, and even spouse take many factors into consideration, but primary importance should be given to be the expected impact on our spiritual development. It is through our own spiritual growth that we can make others happy. Spiritual growth is primary; all other considerations are secondary. Less critical choices can also be viewed in relation to their spiritual impact. Doing so makes it easier to reject trivialities in our lives and focus more energy on what will make us and those around us truly happy. Our every thought and every action have an effect on the world. Once we examine our current circumstances and the choices we made that brought us to our current state, we can better understand what choices we need to make now and in the future in order to continually increase health and happiness. ACTION To act, to do, is to put into motion the power that comes from knowledge and volition. Many of our actions are automatic

and occur at the subconscious level. Other actions are made by choice. Despite our tendencies (nature), these decisions can be influenced by what we have learned and practiced (nurture). Whenever the choice is between one’s spiritual nature and one’s material nature, the spiritual choice will ultimately lead to greater happiness. Once the choice is made, action makes it a reality. Knowledge, volition, and action are cyclical. The more we know, the stronger our will; the more effective our actions, the more we learn. By being, we do; by doing, we become.

Trav Williams is a financial advisor, professor, and composer. He serves on the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Orange County East and the Interfaith Council of South Orange County. His e-book and music can be downloaded at no cost from www.HappySpirit.info.

Book Reviews provided by Travis Turchi

My name is Travis Turchi. I am a 41 year old male who “woke up” in early 2011 (finally!) I never liked to read books in high school or college. Even reading for pleasure was a chore to me. About 10 years ago, everything changed. I became a veracious reader of science fiction and fantasy books. I began to pick up not only single books but book series! I read the entire Left Behind Series (12 books) along with a wide variety of Fantasy and SciFi books including Enders Game and the popular HBO Series A Game of Thrones (which by the way in my humble opinion, is the BEST Fantasy Series I have read to date!). My reading tastes changed last year when I discovered the world wasn’t quite what it seemed. I began reading esoteric and occult books looking into our history, origins, and spirituality. This is my attempt to offer book reviews on a range of subjects aimed to “enlighten.” I always liked book reviews that had a type of rating system so I could quickly identify how a book stacked up against another book. Instead of a typical star system, I will be using a Merkaba System.

RATINGS DESCRIPTION What is a Merkaba and why did I choose this to represent a rating system? Mer-ka-ba can mean a variety of things including but not limited to: vehicle that allows a person to ascend or descend into the higher or lower worlds. In ancient Egypt, it was actually three words, not one. Mer meant a kind of light that rotated within itself. Ka meant spirit, in this case referring to the human spirit. And Ba meant the human body — though it also could mean the concept of reality that spirit holds. And so, the entire word in ancient Egypt referred to a rotating light that would take the spirit and the body from one world into another. The Zulu refer to it as a time/space/dimension vehicle. In the modern world there are teachers worldwide who are helping people remember the Mer-Ka-

Remember Who You Are David Icke David Icke is one of the most profound researchers in the global conspiracy. He has written several books since his awakening in 1990. He is probably the greatest read for “connecting the dots” in the global conspiracy to make sense of it all. From big pharma, big banks, to big government, he connects seemingly unrelated topics and weaves them into a beautiful tapestry that everyone can understand. If you haven’t read any of David Icke’s books, this one is sure to knock your socks off! Every book he comes out with adds increasingly more detail to the “spider-web” of information. David’s books are pretty formulaic: the first few chapters describe who and what we are and are very positive. The middle chapters go into the whole global conspiracy, connect the dots and can be somewhat dark. The final chapters describe what we can do to defeat the conspiracy and our place in the Universe. His last book, “Human Race Get Off Your Knees – The Lion Sleeps No More” went into great detail about the moon. He lays out a well-researched argument on why the moon is not real. It’s an artificial satellite or perhaps even an ancient spacecraft not unlike the “death star” in the movie Star Wars.

Ba. Thus begins a process in consciousness that will eventually translate us from the thirddimensional world into the next higher one through what is being called ‘’ascension.’’ Ascension involves a process where the human body is transformed into light and translated by an incredible birth into a new world. It is achieved through a meditation that requires the mind, heart, body, and spirit to completely integrate in one pattern of light and transcend the human limitations of this reality. It is this last definition that I am utilizing in my rating system. In simpler terms, the higher ranking the book has, the more “enlightening” the book! I am rating from a 1 – 10 with halves. Example: A book with a rating of 8.5 Merkaba’s is a very “enlightening” book!

This book briefly touches on his moon ideas in the prior book but adds another intriguing element. He deftly argues that Saturn is the “black-sun” (Satanism aka Saturnism) and that its rings are a technology made of a crystalline substance that broadcasts our reality to the moon which “focuses” it to Earth. It reminded me of when you take a magnifying glass and use the sun to burn something on the ground. The moon in the case “enhances” the broadcast coming from Saturn. I know it all sounds absolutely crazy but when you read this book it just makes so much sense. We are living in a holographic universe. Mainstream science now recognizes it as such. What David Icke describes in this book reminds me so much of the movie The Matrix. We are living in a “false” reality dictated by Saturn and the Moon. Even Buddha stated that 99% of this reality is an illusion. David works with artist Neil Hague and helps to clarify his points with beautiful artwork. The artwork is such a great visual for helping to understand what David it trying to say. For those of you interested in the greater conspiracy going on in our world such as who, what, and where we came from, this is the book for you. 9.0 Merkaba’s

Book Reviews

The Law of One: Book I The RA Material By Ra, a humble messenger of The Law of One

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Don Elkins and Karla Ruekert have spent nearly twenty years of experimental work with telepathy that led to a dramatic breakthrough with “The Ra Material”. Known in the community as some of the best channeled material around and recommended by such people as David Wilcock and Kerry Cassidy of Project Camelot. The Law of One is for serious students of esoteric knowledge. The first in a series of five books, “The Ra Material” is an extract transcript from tape recordings of twenty six sessions designed to communicate with an extraterrestrial being. Refining their techniques over the years, these communications take place in 1981 with a series of questions. An elaborate question and answer series is set up with Karla “channeling” the entity while Don asks the questions. It’s very apparent throughout the book that great care and detail is offered to assist the channeling efforts through Karla and make the “instrument” (as Ra refers to Karla) more comfortable. Ra claims to be a social memory complex of the sixth density that has been with us for eons of time. They walked among our planet thousands of years ago and lived among us. Ra goes back through history and explains some relevant events such as the building of the Great Giza Pyramid. If you have ever had questions about first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth densities, this is the book for you! Ra goes into great detail about what specifically constitutes being in these densities and why we are on earth. The year being 2012 and a great awakening occurring, offers a great opportunity to read this book especially with the “Great Harvest” soon to come about. Ra speaks of a harvest of souls that occurs on our planet every period (thousands of years) and is due upon us. What is this harvest of souls? Ra talks about one’s having the desire to either 95% service to self, or 51% service to others in order to “graduate” to fourth density. Because everything is part of the Infinite Creator, each individual soul through freewill grows with the choice of service to self or service to others. Individuals from the Orion group are service to self while the Confederation of Planets (where Ra is from) are in service to others. This is a deep thinking book that can be difficult at times to read because of its complexity to certain subjects. It is however a fantastic read for anyone seeking vast knowledge into what we are doing on planet earth and about the “Great Harvest”. 8.5 Merkaba’s Book Reviews provided by Travis Turchi

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Lightening the Burden of

Regrets by Michael White

“Oh no!

of enlightened masters is also with you on this journey, offering you grace. Dwelling on regrets is a common pattern that many people get stuck in. We can become self-absorbed with wanting to change the parts of ourselves that we deem unlovable. The effect of this self-rejection is very noticeable. We feel a lack of love. We can feel unworthy of love and downright flawed. We can even worry that we have done irreparable damage to our spiritual and creative potential because of the mistakes of our past. Trust me, I’ve been there. This is an awful feeling to live with, but fortunately, it is not the truth of who we are. “But how do you know that for sure?” Because I was meant to know this from direct experience which, by the way, is why any of us chose such tests of self-love. We wanted to show the world how to turn lemons into lemonade. We wanted to know what it was like to feel flawed and hopelessly stuck, and then reach that joyous place where >> continued on page 30

He’s dwelling on his regrets again.” How many times must my angelic guides have said that about me? For them, it is like when our computers get hung up and all we see is the little spinning wheel or the hourglass turning over. We are unreachable to our guides when we dwell on our regrets because our brainwaves do not match with the focus of loving acceptance they hold with us. We are tuned to a different frequency, and they must wait until we become more present and receptive. It is for this reason that the angelic realms are reaching out through this article to help lighten the burden of regrets. We are entering a time of increasing contact with the angelic realms and this can be enhanced when our channels are more psychologically clear. Let us assume, for the sake of this process, that all regrets can be transformed into self-love. Every person that has ever attained enlightenment has transformed regrets into selflove, and so can we. Know then, that a vast association 28

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Lightening The Burden of Regrets

for shame and denial. Such memories get designated for the “not worthy of love” area of our self, which reinforces the fragmentation of our consciousness. So let’s just say that “there are no mistakes”, only decisions that we may regret for a time. Eventually this feeling of regret will be eclipsed by love and wisdom. And as for flaws and imperfections, eventually we begin to see, if we haven’t already, that there is a perfection to our imperfections that is part of our path to enlightenment. God does not make mistakes. We are not mistakes. What we do not realize most of the time is that there is a much higher degree of planning involved in our lives. We judge ourselves harshly for some of the choices we made, and yet it was known that we would make such choices. That’s right. God and our own souls already knew what choices we would potentially make in each situation and it was all loveable and acceptable before it ever happened. The situations were karmic. In other words, they were part of a plan that our souls agreed to. “So why would my soul choose situations for this life knowing that I would make decisions I regret?” Ah, now that is a tricky one to explain; but there is an explanation. First of all, there is always the possibility that we will turn a challenging situation into a quantum leap in consciousness, right then and there, but usually the quantum leap comes later, after a great deal of hindsight. The possibility of a quantum leap in each situation is what keeps bringing us back to the same memories and experiences for resolution. They were needed for some piece of growth that resolves the past and prepares us for greatness. What happens when >> continued on page 32

continued from page 28 >> we are bouncing through

life with a lightness of being saying “Oh, are those lemons you have there? Let me show you what you can do with those.” That is what the Masters recently did with me. I was obsessing about my imperfections. The ego is horrible at self-love. It attempts to cope with insecurity by separating itself from what it judges and dislikes. When that thing that the ego doesn’t like is a part of you, this creates fragmentation in your consciousness. Sometimes the ego will even hide these fragments in some dark corner of the self, trying to cover up and appear less flawed, but to our angelic guides our shame is like a cloak we are wearing. The only real flaw in this condition is the ego’s thinking that it can hide from God or that it’s necessary. “So are you saying that I am not really flawed?” What I am saying is that “a flaw is not a law”. Remember that. The spiritual laws of the universe are constant. God’s unconditional love for us cannot be changed. It persists no matter what we have done and no matter what we do. The ego will punish itself by denying this love, as if the law of existence is that we have to be perfect to be loveable. Remember that when we find ourselves dwelling on our mistakes – wait a second . . . scratch that. When we find ourselves dwelling on decisions that we regret, remember that, unlike the law of God’s love for us , a flaw need not define our existence. In fact, we should really be more careful about using words like “flaw” or “mistake” to describe our experience. Labeling certain parts of us as flawed, or calling our decisions mistakes, is a way of marking them

The only obstacles to the

fulfillment of our destiny are those that exist in our mind. The obstacles that we think

are out there in the world are not actually there.

personally, we can more easily resonate with collective patterns of joy and self-love that are growing in the world. The challenge is that we grow impatient with ourselves and with the process of becoming radiant joy in the physical. There is a time commitment involved and the ego is the part of us that reserves the right to throw in the towel when it thinks that the odds are unfair. I assure you, the odds of success are in our favor. The only obstacles to the fulfillment of our destiny are those that exist in our mind. The obstacles that we think are out there in the world are not actually there. They are an illusion; and none of the decisions we have made are obstacles to our growth because we were destined to make them. Another key is the understanding that our souls place us in positions that allow us to feel the direct impact that our lives had on others. If we did something disempowering to someone, we might choose a similar experience to develop more compassion and sensitivity. Either way, the unresolved feelings that can be triggered by our life decisions are nothing to regret. We were put in situations that caused us to make choices that could trigger these unresolved feelings to come to the surface for healing and completion. There is no reason to regret any of it. As healers, we are navigating the dualities of this matrix with a mission to find the balance of love that can bring everything back into wholeness. Regret was meant to be nothing more than an awareness of missed potentials that prepares us for new opportunities. This awareness was meant to teach us something about our potential, not to trap us in the past. When mixed with self-judgment and doubt, regrets can become a barrier to the infinite love that creates us, which is present to help guide us in every moment. Remember the spinning wheel that says: “I’m too busy processing to be with you”? Well, that spinning wheel is more like a firewall that is keeping out the flame of God’s love. So when we find ourselves dwelling on regrets, we can re-greet these memories as something we are thankful for. Gratitude is one of the quickest and most affective ways to transform shame and regret. It might seem counter-intuitive to be grateful for something that scarred us, but gratitude is the very thing that can bridge the lost fragments of our soul back into wholeness. Gratitude sends a signal that we are ready for the lesson to be revealed. It is like saying, “thanks for the lesson” before we even know what it is about. In this way, we set ourselves up to learn and get the most out of each experience. In this way, we will have many epiphanies. I use to look at many of my life’s decisions as something that stained me, but now I feel like the circumstances of my life were like a car wash that was

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make a decision that feels misaligned with our higher potential we create a sort of map of our fears, attachments, and insecurities that we can reflect on. Everything comes to the surface: guilt, shame, resistance, anger, denial, and the unresolved memories of our childhood and our past lives. Learning to read the map of our unresolved feelings can lead us to freedom because we can discover where we left parts of ourselves behind that need to be reclaimed with unconditional love and self-acceptance. The object is always to become more whole through acceptance, self-love, and compassion for all who have shared in a similar struggle. Our compassion for others who have experienced the same is helping to mend the collective heart, making the world itself more whole. That is why our souls were not afraid to be placed in a position where we can stumble and form regrets. Our experiences can personalize a form of self-judgment, and yet each form of self-judgment is also collective in nature. Because we are here on this planet, we are resonating with collective patterns in our emotional/mental bodies. We are not alone in our stories. The key is to take a step back from the way we feel such inner duality personally and have compassion for all who feel stuck in the same pattern. When we stop taking these patterns of duality 32

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I am here to tell you that God will always give us more opportunities to heal, grow, transform, evolve, excel, and fulfill our dreams. The opportunities never run out, and if we miss one, it will only help make us sharper in our ability to recognize the next one.

set up to cleanse me as I was passing through. There were much older forms of regret and self-judgment from other lives that needed to be dealt with, and having some similar experiences helped me to find a compassionate resolution that I could not see before. Often, the pain of separation that is triggered in this life contains echoes of other lives. Parts of us can feel stuck in pain memories when we fear or doubt that we have no opportunity to change. I am here to tell you that God will always give us more opportunities to heal, grow, transform, evolve, excel, and fulfill our dreams. The opportunities never run out, and if we miss one, it will only help make us sharper in our ability to recognize the next one. We must not regret the past we came from. We are here. This is a great accomplishment! And whatever we are struggling with, know that the end result will be peace. So here are a few good reasons why we should not be so hard on ourselves. 1) Our souls knew what decisions we would potentially make in each situation and it was all loveable and acceptable as part of a plan of spiritual growth. 2) We wanted to lighten the burden of others by bringing compassion to similar >> continued on page 34 33

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3) We needed the opportunity to resolve older forms of regret and self-judgment through compassion for ourselves. 4) There is a hidden perfection to our imperfections that is challenging us into self-mastery,and, whether we know it or not, we will be happy with the end result of this plan. Now let the grace of the Ascended Masters be with all of us, pouring like healing oil over the imperfections we dwell upon. Allow ourselves to be anointed with the remembrance of self-love. Allowing ourselves to receive the loving acceptance of our angelic guides and say to them: “Please take from me any thought or memory pattern that I dwell upon that no longer serves me.” Give it all to God and make a commitment not to dwell on regrets. There are far better uses for our consciousness in the world, and the world needs us to be present. Now if we really want to go the extra mile to lighten the burden of regrets, practice expressing to people: “I accept you exactly as you are.” The more we can feel that and mean it, the more we will receive it back from the universe. Think of how many people must be dwelling on their imperfections that need to receive that exact message from the universe. Think of the gift

we could give them by making them feel acceptable. When we share such gifts, I promise you, the angels will be there, sharing it with us, resonating God’s truth of unconditional love through our acceptance. This kind of gift can literally prevent suicides. Accept everyone as they are and you will feel accepted as you are, because we are all connected. It is as simple as that. For the past ten years Michael has received messages from angels and Ascended Masters designed to empower humanity’s transformation. He recently moved with his family to Orange County to offer his services as an intuitive reader and spiritual channel. Michael gives private sessions by phone and will consider any invitation to work with groups. For more info about private sessions, public presentations, or to read more of Michael’s writings, visit www.peacekeyper.com 34

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Transformation Healing

written by Katrina Pfannkuch

ealing with crystals is a centuries-old practice that continues with modern day healers around the world. The power of using crystals in conjunction with healing modalities can really enhance the effects, but the real power of crystal healing is in selecting the right stone for the job. One of the most powerful stones available to alternative health practitioners >> continued on page 40 37

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today is selenite. It’s a clear, translucent white stone that is not only energetically powerful, but one of the few stones that transmutes even the most negative of energies. Selenite can also completely enhance the effectiveness and intensity of most alternative healing modalities when integrated into a healing practice. continued from page 37 >>

The Advanced Spiritual Powers of Selenite Crystal Selenite helps with psychic development and intuitive processes, and its high vibration speeds up spiritual growth. An excellent tool for visualization, meditation and working with the subconscious, selenite has a unique ability to balance the spiritual and physical bodies. It works like a tuner on a radio, locating and clearing any “static” in your energy field. In fact, selenite helps break through the illusion so you can clearly see your spiritual, divine self. Working with selenite is especially powerful with opening up the higher level chakras, including the 6th chakra (third eye) and crown. It enhances connection to the soul star chakra or 8th chakra. This is where spiritual energy and divine love actually enter the physical plane, and filter down into the crown chakra for distribution throughout the body. This is why selenite is so powerful in helping users access the Divine mind and angelic realm. Selenite is also a powerful energy transformer. Due to its very high vibration, selenite can be used to cleanse negative energy from other crystals. It’s also able to “hold” information – meaning, it can be programmed to hold mantras and take on the power of other stones. It isn’t even necessary to cleanse the stones after use, as the stone does all the work. Its the ideal stone for healers of all modalities, as it helps clear healers – and magnifies the direction and intent of healing. Why the Sword Shape? When selenite is fashioned into the form of a sword, it directs energy into the body and energy system with an unmatched precision, helping to remove targeted blocks. Selenite swords are considered “swords of awareness”, helping cut through assumptions and promote reconnection between the conscious self and the inner mystic. In addition, the crystal’s linear structure behaves like a natural fiber optic, and transmutes energy directly down the full length of the crystal. It’s what makes the sword shape so powerful. The “Swords of Light” Master, Tom Ledder Selenite swords have been a passion for Tom Ledder ever since he witnessed the healing affects of the crystal at a conference in 2005. After six months of research with different forms of selenite, Tom created three swords for 40

Selenite helps with psychic development and intuitive processes, and its high vibration speeds up spiritual growth.

Katrina Pfannkuch is a writer, editor, Reiki Master and Light Resonance Healing practitioner. An adventurer at heart, Katrina started Buzzword Communications, LLC to pursue her passion for excellence in communication and satisfy her entrepreneurial spirit. She has over 12 years of experience with writing, editing, and marketing for a variety of industries. Katrina has a master’s degree in Journalism from Northeastern University in Boston, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Communications from Bryant University in Rhode Island.

Tom Ledder is the founder of Selenite Sword Maker LLC and is dedicated to bring the knowledge of the Selenite Swords of Light out to the world. For the past six years Tom has been focused on the creation of energy tools; the Selenite Swords of Light, Ascension Rods and Ascension Staffs, which are used around the world by energy workers, acupuncturist and healers. Tom has created a training program titled and a Certification Program that he teaches in the USA and Japan. Tom has also developed a subtle energy practice using the Swords of Light for Matter Illumination in Ft Collins, Colorado. Tom has worked in Japan for the last two years providing lectures and the training and certification programs in the use of the Selenite Swords of Light with great success. Visit his website at www.seleniteswords.com

healing practice. He gifted two swords to his spiritual teacher, Her Holiness Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi, who quickly requested Tom make 100 more for her other students to implement into their practice. Soon Tom was traveling around the world with his “swords of light”, sharing his passion for their healing power and showing healers how to use the swords to heal their way through the chakra system. “The key principal to working with the swords of light is to remember we are all beings of light with physical bodies. An unobstructed energy flow on the physical plane leads to enhanced joy and balance in our health, love and life actions. The selenite swords help users achieve that more quickly and powerfully, Ledder said. “They help the human body open up to the 5th dimensional light of the divine.” Ledder added, “I travel and teach people how to

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use the “swords of light” to pour high frequency light into physical bodies that energetically transmutes negative energy and health issues. If you can heal completely on an energetic level, problems on the physical plane can be healed. These swords open up and balance chakras, clear energy bodies, stimulate meridians, magnify intentions and dynamically increase the power of any healing modality.” Why Ledder’s “Swords of Light” are so Powerful In addition to hand-working each sword into various styles and shapes for clients, Ledder fully takes advantage of the crystal’s high vibration and ability to hold information. Each sword has a handle made from Yagna ash from the sacred fire ceremonies >> continued on page 42 41

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continued from page 41 >> performed in the USA and in

India. The swords also include varied mantras from Hebrew, Hindu, Buddhist, and Egyptian as well as energies from the 64 Keys of Enoch, and are custom created and programmed according to client requests. For extra divine access, Ledder uses pictures of Ascended Masters, the Angelic Host, living masters, mantras and powerful symbols. He recently started adding powerful sacred waters in very small bottles from around the world— the Ganges River in India, Lake Manasarovar at Mt.Kailash in Tibet, the spring at Lourdes in France, a sacred river in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of Columbia, Lake Titicaca on the border of Peru and Bolivia, and spring water form Mt. Fuji in Japan. In addition to larger selenite swords, Ledder also creates accupressure light swords of various sizes that stimulate meridians and energy centers of the body to create a concentrated narrow beam of healing. Currently the “swords of light” are being used throughout Europe, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Brazil in South America, Australia, New Zealand, India and Japan. Ledder has taught several classes using the selenite swords in Japan over the last few years, with another trip planned for later this year. He also teaches classes in Northern Colorado throughout the year.

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