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Rise to the Sun

of Eternal Life! by Rev. Cay Thompson, D.D.

Thousands of years ago in the area we now call Europe, the inhabitants worshipped a Goddess called Eostre. They celebrated Eostre every spring as the emergence of new life blossomed forth with flowers and greenery of every sort came forth from the earth. Suddenly the whole earth seemed to come back to life. There was a resurrection of that which appeared to be dead. What we call Easter was not connected to Christian religious dogma until about the fourth century. Then theologians applied Easter to the experience that was written about Jesus 60 years after his crucifixion. Why was it that this man who taught for three short years could change the course of history? How could this one man exert such tremendous influence with so many people? Dr. Ernest Holmes, founder of the Science of Mind teachings, wrote, “Jesus said, ‘If ye abide in me and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.’ It is impossible for humanity to literally abide in the man Jesus, so we must look for a figurative meaning in these words. He

is speaking of the spirit of his teachings; and the whole spirit of his teachings is to the eﬀect that man is an individualized center of God-Consciousness. The spirit of man is the Spirit of God, for God is One…Jesus implies a power which can and will work for those who harmonize with, and believe in it. But we must first abide in the Spirit of Truth.” To me, this means that when I get in touch with my GodConsciousness and practice spiritual principles, I am free from any apparent limitations and my liberated self can enjoy healthy, happy, prosperous living. Of course, reports of Jesus’ unique conception and dramatic resurrection get our attention, but what is enduring is the magnificence of his teachings. By his demonstrations and through his teachings, we know that we, too, are immortal now. In addition, he left us a wonderful legacy of one who practiced unconditional love and showed us ways to live more compassionately. Let us turn from the tomb of our “dead” selves to the sun of Eternal Life, the spiritual sun which cannot set, and forever rises on the horizon of our own experience. We are alive, awake and aware and we know that the Kingdom/Queendom of the Divine One is here and is within us this moment. Rev. Cay Thompson, D.D. has been a Science of Mind (SOM) Practitioner for 47 years, a student of SOM for 51 years, a Religious Science Minister for 19 years, and a United Church of Religious Science (UCRS) Ecclesiastical Representative (Eastern/Mid-Western U.S.) from 1999-2002. She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity. Please see ad for Golden Triangle Center for Spiritual Living this page.

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2012: Preparing for Change BY ANDREW CEKUN

The Blessing of Endings

BY CHRISTOPHER SOUDERS

ANIMALS

Vibrational Match: How Our Vibration Aﬀects Our Animals BY JO MALDONADO

The Word on Books, Music and Movies: Suggested Selections FA M I LY

Raising Your Velocity: How Animals Increase Your Spirituality BY COLLEEN GORDON

ARTS

What Fortunata Folkloric Dance Did For Me

Opinions Are Like Belly Buttons BY DIANE J. ACKERMAN

FOOD

Authenticity Resonates!

BY JULIE NORRIS, CONTRIBUTING COMMUNITY EDITOR

BY JENENNE VALENTINO-BOTTARO

Raw Food Rocks! BY LINDA MAFFIA

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HEALTH AND HEALING

Awareness – Alchemical Gift

BY PURUSHA K. RADHA, PUBLISHER-EDITOR

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Flower Essences for Vibrational Healing

Posture: Your Foundation for Well-Being BY LEE STILLSON, DOM

R E L AT I O N S H I P S A N D S E X U A L I T Y

7 Tantric Ways to Maximize the Frequency of Bliss BY STACEY MURPHY

BIG Weight Loss Success Story!

Blue Gold BY VIVIENNE BAILEY

Walk Faster to Live Longer BY DR. JIM VIGUE

SPIRITUALITY

Rise to the Sun of Eternal Life BY REV DR CAY THOMPSON

Your Business Is You

INSPIRATION

The Mystical Communion of Sound and Presence BY YOGI AMRIT DESAI

Good Vibrations: Are You Happy?

BY CHRISTOPHER LAURENCE SOUDERS

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What Is Velocity, Really?

BY PURUSHA K. RADHA, PUBLISHER-EDITOR

BY RAMAH WAGNER, DC, CONTRIBUTING HEALTH EDITOR

Moments of Pure Vision BY BILL HUTCHINSON

BY EMILY RUFF, CONTRIBUTING GREEN EDITOR

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Cross Wired? BY JOANNA HACKLEY-DAVIS

Leaping Into Spring Velocity

BY DAWN GATES, MASTER HERBALIST

Raising My Velocity: Way #102 BY ORAL NUSSBAUM

Spring Cleaning For Your Body

BY RUKHSANA SHANBHAG, MS, RD, CDE, CCN, LDN

Velocity Rap

BY ALBERT NUÑEZ, DVM, CONTRIBUTING SPIRITUAL LIFE EDITOR

Recognizing What Is Authentically Yours BY CYNTHIA SMITH

Playing a Role at Higher Velocity BY DAVID BOTSFORD

47 The Secrets of Reinventing Yourself BY DEBBIE PAULK

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Raise Your Vibration BY REV ANN E OTZELBERGER, NST Change + Persistence = Velocity BY KATEYAH KAPASHAH

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contributing editors

Purusha K. Radha PUBLISHER-EDITOR

Nancy Butler-Ross

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

1 Contributing Community Editor Julie Norris is manager and co-proprietor of Dandelion Communitea Café, founding board director of the Progressive Local Alliance for Community Enrichment (PLACE) and serves on the boards of Slow Food and Mills Fifty Mainstreet. She’s an avid supporter of the local art, music and food culture, and showcases the diverse people and happenings in ‘Ourlando’ on her weekly radio program, Front Porch Radio. Her passion for community, delicious fair food, the environment and culture are the driving forces behind all her endeavors. More on her ventures: http://www.dandelioncommunitea.com http://www.frontporchradio.wordpress.com and http://www.ourlando.com.

2 Contributing Green Editor

Emily Ruff, herbalist, is director of the Florida School of Holistic Living in Orlando, a 501c3 nonprofit educational institution committed to creating sustainable communities by empowering individuals to reclaim their radiant well-being through reconnecting with the natural world.  Emily has studied herbalism on three continents over the past decade and consults individuals on holistic nutrition, herbalism, aromatherapy and flower essences. Contact Emily at FSHL: 407-595-3731. Visit http://www.HolisticLivingSchool.org.

3 Contributing Health Editor Ramah Wagner, D.C. is a third generation chiropractor with degrees from the University of Iowa and of South Dakota. She received her graduate degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic (the founding college of chiropractic). Watch for Dr. Ramah Wagner’s new book, “The Health of Business - How to Balance Your Life for Greater Return.” Dr. Ramah is available for speaking events and intensives. Visit http://www.DoctorRamah.com or call: 352-589-5443. http://www.HealthOfBusiness.com.

4 Contributing Success Editor Debbie Paulk is founder of Live Your Passion Life Coaching, a certified life coach, clinical hypnotist, NLP master practitioner, Reiki master and workshop facilitator. For more information about services provided or upcoming workshops, visit her website: www.LiveYourPassion.us or contact Debbie at (407)923-0738.

5 Contributing Spiritual Life Editor Albert J. Nuñez, DVM, CVA is a lifelong mystic and student of spirituality. He has studied and applied many of the profound practices and tenets of Catholicism, Shamanism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Zen, Kabbalah, Paganism, Mysticism, Hinduism, Tantra, energy and sound healing, “Shadow Work,” Kundalini Yoga, many forms of meditation, and Qi Gong. A spiritual and cultural musician and recording artist, his first CD is entitled “Earth School Now.” He is an environmental advocate and educator, nature lover, happy hippy tree-hugger, and rescuer of many baby squirrels. He has been practicing fully integrated and wholistic veterinary medicine for almost 20 years, with two Animal Hospitals in the greater Orlando area. Dr. Al is committed to awakening human beings to their highest self. Contact him at 407-897-8555 or visit: myspace.com/animalhospitaloflakemary

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From the Editor

Purusha K. Radha

What is velocity, really? And why would we want to raise it? Many people tend to think velocity is only about speed and it is true that in its scientific definition, velocity implies the speed at which an object travels in a given direction, however I ask us all to think about velocity more as the rate at which we vibrate. We are vibratory, electrical beings. Surrounding each of us is an electromagnetic field called the aura or auric field. It is pure vibration and it radiates from our physical embodiments and vibrates in accordance with our thoughts, words and actions. The higher our vibratory frequency or velocity, the more radiant and expansive our auric field. Kirlian photography is able to photograph this to a great extent although I suspect not nearly in totality, such is the mystery and mysticism of vibration. When we raise our velocity it is done through raising our consciousness. It occurs through kind acts of charity and love, through grounding ourselves with peace and non-reaction, personal integrity, non-judgment and pure awareness. If we want to raise our own personal velocity, we must take a look at ourselves and make a conscious effort every moment to raise ourselves up out of the negative velocities of the third dimensional world. When enough of us do this, when we get to a certain critical mass number of very high velocity entities living on the planet, the whole world will change and as we can see, it is beginning to. Think about the word 'velocity' itself. Speak it aloud and then feel the slight contrast when you say 'vibration' or 'vibratory frequency.' Doesn't 'velocity' feel a little different, a little higher? Isn't it smoother, lighter, more elevated than the slightly lower word form to describe the same concept? Always using the highest word forms keeps us current, fresh, in alignment with the era in which we live, alive, exciting, and it actually helps to increase our velocity! Masaru Emoto has photographically proven the effects of our words on water. His books, The Secret Life of Water and The

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Miracle of Water (Atria Books, Division of Simon and Schuster, New York) both document outrageous photos which need no explanation. The rather ugly crystal arrangements of regular tap water become transformed into beautiful snowflake-like configurations when a group prays over the water. Words and phrases like 'exhilaration,' 'It's going to be alright,' 'I can do it,' and 'love and gratitude' evoke glorious crystals, each one unique resembling diamond rings jewelers should try to copy! The phrase, 'It's hopeless' is shown to create a crystal with a sort of teardrop falling from its bottom. Water is conscious and consciousness responds to consciousness. The earth responds every day to our consciousness, to our velocity. Consciousness = velocity. It is a universal law. It is mathematical. There is no other way. These rules are absolute. There is no bending them, and when we realize this and step out of our laziness, when we begin to step out of our comfort zones that are actually most uncomfortable (but we stay in them only because they're familiar), we turn our lives and the life of beloved Earth around. It takes energy, but the outcomes can be spectacular. So the name of this magazine is charged with a great deal of meaning. It doesn't ask us to live in the fast lane. It's not at all about going faster (God knows, a lot of us need to slow down in many ways!), it's about going higher. Our magazine's title is begging and re-minding us to be mindful of where our consciousness is and to strive to raise it daily by living lives of highest virtue and consciousness. A brother of mine who was trained by Divine Mother, native shamans and Hindu gurus, swamis and Sris, witnessed one of them ascend into her light body. As she walked through the room speaking, she became more and more luminescent until she was nothing but light. Every cell of her being was vibrating at such a high velocity that there was no choice for her embodiment other than to ascend into pure light which is the true essence of every human being. We can know our rate of vibratory frequency by the outpicturing of our consciousness. Are we living our lives for ourselves alone, compromising our own personal integrity along the way for money or approval, choosing to deny what is? Or are we living our lives in a state of constant awareness, proactively choosing to rise above what has limited us? That is a high velocity life and for it our Earth mother says thank you.

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awareness–alchemical gift by Purusha K. Radha, Editor

"Awareness is the greatest alchemy there is. Just go on becoming more and more aware, and you will ﬁnd your life changing for the better in every possible dimension. It will bring great fulﬁllment." -- Osho Profound awareness is brought into focus at New Direction Natural Medicine (NDNM) in Altamonte Springs. It is the primary catalyst for healing according to Stephanie Irzyk, AP, DOM, who helps clients evoke awareness of their physical bodies and the emotional why's for their illnesses. NDNM's warm, earthy, grounding brown and cool water blue decor all purposefully arranged according to Feng Shui principles work harmoniously to create an ambiance that is exceptionally conducive to healing. Stephanie practices acupuncture, Contemporary (Classical) Chinese Medicine (CCM) including Chinese pulse diagnosis and creates customized Chinese herbal medicines in her o n - s i t e pharmacy. In CCM, it is customary for a Master to hand his teachings down to the students he selects. Dr. John H. F. Shen was a famous Chinese Pulse Master and herbalist from the Menghe-Ding lineage of physicians famous in Shanghai at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries. He shared his wisdoms with the renowned Dr. Leon Hammer who is responsible for the more than 700-page book Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: A Contemporary Approach. Dr. Hammer, in turn, hand-picked Stephanie Irzyk as one of a select number of students and she now serves as an Associate Instructor of Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis. (Dr. Hammer helped found the Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in Gainesville, Florida where he is Chairman of the Board and a faculty member. ) "It takes a lot of patience and dedication to take in the teachings of pulse diagnosis," says Stephanie about this distinct form of diagnosis that pinpoints where imbalances lay in the body. Information is given along the radial artery and a thirty

minute pulse diagnosis session can help discover not only the problem but the reason for it. There most often is an emotional trauma associated with the physical condition to be corrected. Often, the patient either doesn't volunteer valuable information or she is unaware of a past trauma and pulse diagnosis has been found to be highly effective in helping the practitioner arrive at the root cause of disease. One of Stephanie's patients was a 28-year-old woman whose chief complaint was severe asthma. She was born with her umbilicial cord wrapped around her neck, three holes in her heart, soon suffered a stroke and underwent open heart surgery at six weeks of age. The root cause of the asthma was the compromised oxygen flow at birth which predisposed her to weakened lungs and affected circulation. Armed with this newfound knowledge, Stephanie created an herbal formula for both issues and after a short time, the patient who was previously using a nebulizer three times a day no longer had the need for it. Another woman who came to Stephanie had severe acne, bipolar disorder, ringing in the ears, headaches, dizziness and depression. Using pulse diagnosis, Stephanie detected that her pulse was very weak in her lower body and formulated a blend of grounding herbs. The emotional trauma behind these conditions was neglect by her mother when she was very young. The herbal formula combined with counseling on how to be at peace has resulted in a woman without any of the symptoms she came in with. "There is always an emotional reason for illness. When a patient understands the why, they can choose to move forward," says Stephanie. This indicates the incredibly important factor of a patient's becoming aware. Pulse diagnosis, for example, is one way to help a person to open up, to become aware enough about his body so that the way is paved for healing. "Often just the very act of a patient laying down on the table and being in awareness starts the process. I hope to inspire other people and to help my patients develop this awareness." New Direction Natural Medicine is located at 409 Montgomery Road, Suite 161 in Altamonte Springs. Please see ad this page.

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Spring Cleaning for Your Body by Rukhsana Shanbhag MS, RD, CDE, CCN, LDN

here is a way to stick with our resolutions to take better care of our health with a total lifestyle change. As a nutritionist trained in a functional approach, it is my belief that getting there is a systematic process. This is very much like spring cleaning. We must first get rid of things that clutter our environment. The first place to start is to take stock of our health and begin the throwing out process. The most important guardian of our health is our gastrointestinal tract or “gut,” which has 70% of our immune system and influences whether we have a strong, balanced immune system, neither hyperactive nor underactive. Good digestion and absorption are vital to nutrient adequacy. Gut health influences how well we are able to avoid colds, flu, food-borne illnesses and allergies, and autoimmune conditions. How can we take care of this long, winding tube that seems to be so influential to our health? Keep a food diary. Write down everything you eat or drink, preferably for a week but a minimum of three days. Note any patterns, foods eaten regularly and the variety of your choices. Do you eat the same type of breakfasts, lunches and dinners most days? Do you skip meals, eat on the run or eat most meals away from home? Note any symptoms such as gas, bloating, irregular bowel habits, headaches, “brain fog,” skin disorders, eczema,

seasonal or environmental allergies, sleep quality and quantity and daytime sleepiness. Once all this information is available, you can then determine what you need to address first.

STEPS YOU CAN TAKE DAILY TO RESTORE GUT HEALTH: • Include at least three meals, to avoid getting too hungry and overeating. • Eat five to six servings of fresh (or frozen) and cooked vegetables. • Avoid packaged, over-processed food. • Eat organic, hormone-free meats, dairy, eggs. • Have a colorful plate (different colors in nature represent the various essential nutrients). • Drink fresh, pure water (fruit juices, sodas, caffeinated beverages may be dehydrating). • Spice up your foods with turmeric, cinnamon, ginger garlic, etc. Research has proven them to be very active in disease prevention and management. • Always choose whole grain products. • Avoid sugars and manufactured sweeteners. Use stevia as an alternative to the pink, blue and yellow sweeteners. • Take a quality multivitamin. • Take a probiotic (healthy bacteria) to keep unhealthy bacteria from overpopulating. • Consume Omega 3 fats which are essential to maintaining good health. If the task of making changes is too difficult, seek the help of a professional nutritionist or registered dietician trained in functional medicine. Rukhsana Shanbhag is a Florida state licensed registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and a certified clinical nutritionist. She received a Masters of Science degree in nutrition from the New York Medical Collage’s Department of Health Sciences. She has worked as an in-patient, out-patient dietitian for a community hospital in Massachusetts and as consultant for a physician’s practice. More recently, she served as dietitian for a diabetes center in Orlando. Rukhsana has been a functional medicine based nutritionist for the past tenyears. Please see ad this page.

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LEAPING INTO SPRING VELOCITY You do not have to fast, but for me it makes a diﬀerence.

SPRING is the perfect time to release old patterns and leap into new ones. One way to do this is a spring detoxification, the consummate way to lay the foundation to create positive change in your life and when Mother Nature recreates herself after a period of dormancy. This time of year is a chance to create whatever change you want to see. Traditionally, spring was the time when new things were begun. Babies were born, new crops planted, couples wed. Our ancestors looked forward to the fresh greens in the early spring to nourish and strengthen them after a long cold winter. The detoxification process allows us to have a clean slate mentally, physically, and spiritually and to re-create ourselves.

A fast, the traditional way people cleansed their bodies spiritually and physically, assists the physical body by allowing the digestive system to rest, reset and heal. Three days is usually enough for that to happen. During the fast I meditate for at least an hour a day, do some yoga, and smudge myself and the house with white sage. I also try to do a sweat in a lodge during this time although this is not always possible. I spend as much time in nature as possible, connecting with the plants and nature spirits. I focus on cleaning my mind and body of the pieces of debris that can collect in my aura. If you choose not to fast you can simply eat fresh or slightly cooked vegetables and rice which helps your digestive system restore itself.

by Dawn Gates, Master Herbalist

I do a physical and spiritual cleanse in the spring to cleanse myself not only of physical and mental limitations but of spiritual ones also. The detoxification cleans out residue from last year and clears the canvas of my soul, allowing me to create a whole new picture for the upcoming year. I usually start by meditating on what I want and need for the year. This is not a resolution but a look at what will help me become healthier spiritually, physically and mentally. I then ask for three to four days oﬀ from work so that I can do it without stress. I start the detox by drinking teas (for at least a week) that will help clean my lymphatic system, liver, blood and kidneys. I also wean myself oﬀ processed food, meat, dairy and grains. I fast for three days during a detox.

Once the fasting portion of my detoxification is over, I slowly reintroduce foods into my diet and do a colon cleanse to get rid of any of the toxins from my colon. Doing a mild detoxification in the spring is the perfect way to leap into the new year, refreshed and full of new energy. Dawn Gates, Master Herbalist, aromatherapist, flower essence and gemstone elixir practitioner, has studied natural healing for 18 years. She has herb and aromatherapy consulting offices in Paisley, Deland and Orlando, Florida. Her school, The Live Oak School of Natural Healing, offers herbalist certification courses both in classroom and online. Visit: www.dawnsenchantedgarden.com or call for a consult. In Lake County, (352)669-1963 and in the Orlando region, (407)967-6042. See ad this page.

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2012: PREPARING FOR CHANGE A NEW SPIRITUALITY-PART II

by Rev. Andrew Cekun

In my previous article, I argued that we collectively embrace a more mature and substantive spirituality in order to be truly empowered for the changes coming between now and 2012. I warned against prophets of the New Age that are spawning modern-day fairy tales about the sublime rewards awaiting us in 2012. In spirituality, as in all human endeavors, we never achieve or gain something for nothing. Higher or expanded consciousness is the result of personal effort, striving and living a disciplined spiritual life. An authentic spirituality prepares us to engage with physical plane reality in a meaningful way, rather than attempting to transcend it through fantasy and wishful thinking. We must instead spend more time focusing on what is truly possible and achievable. True co-creation is aligning our consciousness with the will of our Higher Selves (and God) to vision and manifest a better future for humanity and our planet Earth. Then we must act in accordance with the vision. This is what planetary citizenship is all about. This requires determination and hard work, not just whitelighting our problems away. Positive thinking by itself cannot replace action. Modern, New Age spirituality is too often characterized by fanciful, impracticable, and utopian ideas or plans. Excessive idealism distorts reality. As 2012 approaches, we must take off the rose-colored glasses and see clearly and realistically. The dark side of New Age spirituality is that it can unintentionally create an attitude of self-centeredness. As my teacher (Suzanne Rough of DKF-Koruna in the U.K.) recently commented: For all its talk of selflessness, the spirituality of the [New Age] is all about self: salvation [enlightenment] for self, comfort for self, healing for self, consolation for self, learning compassion in order to benefit self. It is about what is going on within us. We must now challenge self-centeredness, think globally and universally, in order to become planetary citizens engaged in world service. Spiritual self-centeredness can lead to a misplaced sense of specialness that deludes us into thinking nothing perceived as destructive or cataclysmic can ever be allowed to happen to us on a planetary scale (because we are all somehow protected from harm by the love of God, hence the fairy-tale scenarios concerning 2012 being hyped in the New Age media. This naïve attitude is leaving the masses totally unprepared for the coming events of 2012. It is true that 2012 will bring expanded human and planetary consciousness to our Earth. This will not be achieved without the sacrifice, pain and suffering that inevitably comes with the process of cyclic evolution – cycles of destruction and cataclysm on our Earth that precede periods of restoration, stabilization, and the relative quiet, such as we have experienced since the destruction of Atlantis. Allowing idealized notions about 2012 to lull us into what the Master teachers refer to as a state of spiritual passivity, inertia and inaction, is not in the greatest and highest good of our Earth. The Rev. Andrew Cekun is an esoteric astrologer and teacher. A student of the ageless wisdom teachings for 30 years, he educates about the path of accelerated spiritual evolution. Andrew has a B.A. degree in philosophy and religion from Rollins College. He is an ordained ADL minister (a metaphysical, interfaith church). He practices esoteric (soul-centered), astrology that emphasizes one's soul purpose and recognizing spiritual opportunity. Andrew is available for lectures, readings and classes. To read the Red Letters and the Planetary Guidelines concerning 2012, visit the website in Andrew’s ad, this page.

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Good Vibrations: Are You Happy? by Christopher Laurence Souders “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” -- Frederick Keonig Happiness seems to be the subject of conversation lately in my life. I have recently had discussions with both my wife and mother on happiness, or perhaps the lack of it, not particularly with us personally, but with humanity, in general. That is not to say that we don’t struggle with this issue from time to time. Who doesn’t? What is astonishing to me are the individuals who seem to have it all yet still are not happy. So many people of fame or financial stature seem to be the unhappiest. Many often say that if they had more money they would be happier, yet a lot of the fabulously rich people seem to be filled with the most discontent. I find myself asking, Would I trade everything I have for everything anyone else has, and the answer is always NO! So is contentment the same as happiness? I don’t think so. There is certainly a diﬀerent vibration to happiness than there is to contentment. I think it is best summed up by the expression, “The best things in life are not things.” Happiness is a vibration, a good vibration. So when searching for happiness, we really need to get in touch with the vibration of happiness. There are many ways we can switch from a bad vibration to a good vibration. Previously, I wrote about the power of music. We can find a song that instantly changes our emotional state or watch a movie that inspires us or makes us laugh. We can call an old friend we know is always there for us. Do something to raise your vibration. But wait! There is one dilemma with these suggestions. They are external stimuli. If we ever expect to experience true and lasting happiness, it must come from within. I know of only one way to truly tap into internal happiness and that is through solitude. Spending quiet time alone gets us back in touch with our spirit and instantly raises our vibration. Better yet, spending time alone in nature raises our internal frequency to the utmost vibration. It is as simple as watching a beautiful sunset, sitting by a calm lake, lying in an open field watching the clouds go by, or just walking through the woods.

“There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” -- Wayne Dyer Born and raised in Muncie, Indiana, Christopher Laurence Souders now resides in Longwood, Florida. Chris is currently a teacher of seventh grade Social Studies, in addition to sacred events lecturer and writer. Since the age of 11, Chris has been fascinated with the spiritual and metaphysical worlds. He has studied everything from Abraham to Zoroaster. It is this love of teaching and the mystical worlds that is the inspiration behind The Blessing of Endings and Prophet Destiny. Please see ad this page.

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VIBRATIONAL MATCH Do you know what vibration is? And why you would want to raise it? Vibration is defined as your energetic spirit; the atmosphere or aura given oﬀ; a spiritual frequency. When we raise our vibration, things become possible. We increase our awareness and connection with Source. Psychic abilities develop at higher vibrations. A higher vibration brings us closer to fulfilling our soul’s growth. Things flow. There’s no struggle. For me, it’s what aligns me to my true self and is a critical part of me that allows me to align with animals and nature in a neutral way.

How Our Vibration Affects Our Animals

Animals have a beautiful manner of presence. Their vibration is nonbiased. They live entirely in the present. They react to the present, and when the present is gone, one second after it happens, they move on to the next second, and so on. The dog kicked by its owner will be open to forgiving the second after the abuse takes place. When called, he will respond to his owner, perhaps crawling over with his tail tucked between his legs, but

by Jo Maldonado he will still come. Ultimately, however, with an animal, as with you, negative actions take their toll and the residue of the impact of either mental or physical abuse begins to manifest. In dogs, we observe obsessive licking, urinating inside the house, snapping at others, or fur loss, organ problems and chewing. You ask, “How can I fix my animal’s problem?" but most of the time the physical problems I have seen are the direct result of a situation that has been contributed by the human owner. (See our class, Manners or Fact in the C.A.T. program on http://cat-edu.com). Our vibration aﬀects our animals. If we become aware of our own issues, we can raise our vibration. Animals in our lives are a direct reflection of who we are, responding to our touch, tone of voice, movement, mood and manner. If you have a bad day at work, come home and throw the keys on the table, the animals in your home will respond immediately. Take a look at their body language. If you are having a problem with your animal, examine yourself, your situations, your day, your attitude, your vibration. Become present with your animal, and a new world of awareness and vibration will open for you.

How Wild Animals Raise Our Vibration

Take a walk outside. Do nothing but walk, listen, and look. Observe the birds chirping, singing, talking among each other, saying how great the sunlight feels on their wings. Deer playing tag with each other. A turtle crossing the road in a slow and deliberate manner of completing its task of finding water. To absorb the rays of golden sunlight, to play, be focused and have patience, knowing that being slower isn’t necessarily a bad thing. These are lessons we learn from wild animals. With these lessons, we will raise our vibrations and understand the importance of the present. Jo Maldonado is owner of Centers for Animal Therapies/ CAT, a certified hypnotist, animal communications instructor, shamanic animal healer and Reiki practitioner. Visit: http:// cat-edu.com. Please see ad this page.

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RAISING YOUR VELOCITY: HOW ANIMALS INCREASE YOUR SPIRITUALITY

“My goal in life is to become as good a person as my dog already thinks I am.” -- Anonymous Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to be the person that your dog already thinks you are, and yet isn’t it your dog that is the best example of perfect love? Animals, our pets in particular, are excellent examples of faith and spiritual achievement. They give us a perfect example in their loyalty and allow us to learn stewardship that comes with the responsibility of caring for them.

dogs think we are, then we have achieved what God has placed us here for in the first place – learning how to love everyone unconditionally. Sources: Animal Grace: Entering a Spiritual Relationship with Our Fellow Creatures by Mary Lou Randour and Susan Chernak McElroy; What Animals Can Teach Us About Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures by Diana L. Guerrero. ©2010 Healing For Pets and the Special People Who Love Them. All rights reserved. Content may be reproduced in whole by special permission of author. *We recommend that all health issues be discussed with your veterinarian, and that your pet has a thorough examination by a qualified veterinarian.

If you have questions or just want to listen to other pet owners’ concerns, check out Colleen’s radio show on Sundays from 1-2 pm on Leesburg’s AM790. Call in with your questions at 352-787-9523 and Colleen Gordon of All Paws Pet Talk will answer them for you. Colleen M. Gordon is a pet communicator, pet Reiki/massage therapist and herbalist. She is president and founder of Healing For Pets and is committed to improving the health and the lives of pets and their owners. Colleen has been helping pets and owners with behavior and health issues for over ten years. Visit http://HealingForPets.com or email healingforpets@ yahoo.com. Call(407)446-4315 and please see ad, this page.

Animals teach us the basics of spirituality. They show gratitude, they know how to have fun, and they are not judgmental. They do not try to impress others with fashion, fancy cars or large homes. They do not care what race, color or creed you happen to be. They forgive in an instant and love you when you do not even love yourself. They love without conditions and encourage us to do the same. Animals teach us about service to others. When we care for an animal, we are invited to practice this spiritual wellness by placing their needs before our own. We can care for them knowing that they will be loyal and loving to us. This helps us to learn service to others without the unpredictability of human nature in return. Animals teach us to communicate better. Language of the spirit is how we can communicate with our pets without using words. Animals speak in pictures that people can “read” if they are tuned in to this ability. Similar to a movie, your pet can read your thoughts by sensing the images in your mind. If you are ready to communicate with your pet, you can learn to interpret images that they give about what they are feeling and thinking, and understand them even better through pet communication. Animals teach us to love. They simply give an example of loyalty and love that brings out the best in humans and can teach us many life lessons if we are open to their spiritual support. When we begin to act as well as our pets treat us, we increase our ability to love and experience pure joy. That is when our spirituality leaps to exponential levels. If we can all become as good as our Velocity Magazine | 101 WAYS TO RAISE YOUR VELOCITY AND WHY | March • April 2011

All plants—trees, vines, grasses, even veggies in your

garden—contain a chemical cocktail that in many instances has nutritional or medicinal properties. These plants also carry a unique vibrational energy. Using plants for healing not only transforms us on a physical level but on an energetic level as well. When you ingest plants, your body takes in the rainbow of chemicals along with a unique vibration that is passed along to your body. From an energetic perspective, the part of the plant with the highest vibration is its flower. This is the part of the plant tasked with reproduction and continuation of the species. When a plant is blooming, the highest concentration of its life force is contained in the flower, in the hopes of being pollinated and continuing the cycle. From these highly energetic plant parts come flower essences. Flower essences are the vibrational signature of a plant. Essences are carefully collected in pure water, preserved with brandy, and diluted homeopathically to ensure a powerful eﬀect. Flower essences were first discovered and developed by Dr. Edward Bach in Wales in the 1930s. After many years as a successful homeopathic doctor, he left a prominent position at a highly regarded hospital to pursue research into a way to bring emotional healing to his patients. He had observed that patients healed at diﬀerent rates, based on their emotional well-being. He sought an answer and found it among the flowers. The Bach Flower Essence system contains 38 individual flower remedies that treat everything from anxiety and fear to a racing mind or a feeling of being overwhelmed. They can act as a powerful catalyst toward greater healing in the physical body and bring balance and harmony to our emotional and mental states.

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by Emily Ruff, Contributing Green Editor They work by introducing the higher vibration of the flowers to the lower vibration of the human body, gently but effectively encouraging our body to rise up to the vibration of the flowers. Many clients report better sleep, more focus, more joy in life, less stress and greater fulfillment after using flower essences. The most well-known essence, Rescue Remedy, is a blend of five individual essences and is used to treat shock, trauma, grief and acute stress. I use Rescue Remedy when driving, for instance, to keep my center in the midst of stressful traffic. I have paramedic colleagues who carry the remedy on ambulances to treat shock at the scene of accidents. Whether minor or major, all stresses can be alleviated and vibrations brought back to peace, using flower essences. After Dr. Bach’s passing, many herbalists around the world have studied their own bioregional flower essences, and the field continues to grow. These simple but effective tools are safe in combination with both pharmaceutical and herbal drugs, making them a powerful and practical therapy – for anyone! Emily Ruff completed professional practitioner training in Flower Essences with the Bach Foundation. Call Emily for a Flower Essence consultation to experience peace, harmony, and a higher vibration today. Please see ad next page for Florida School of Holistic Living.

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POSTURE – YOUR FOUNDATION

FOR WELL-BEING by Lee Stillson, D.O.M. Your mother was right when she told you to watch your posture. However, she may not have known exactly how right. Just as the foundation of a building determines its strength and structural integrity, your posture is foundational for your body’s strength and structural integrity. It influences your fluidity of motion and ease of function as well as your internal biology. The ideal posture is one in which the different segments of the body – the head, neck, chest, and abdomen – are balanced vertically one upon the other so the weight is borne mainly by the skeletal framework with a minimum of effort and strain on muscles and ligaments. When postural misalignments are present, muscles and ligaments are in an abnormal state of tension and strain. Muscles are very powerful and over-tight muscles can shift one or more spinal vertebrae out of line. Because the spine protects the spinal cord, a major part of the nervous system, misalignment of the spine can create an interference that

resonates throughout the body. Tense muscles also slow the circulation and lymphatic systems which can restrict the body’s growth and elimination processes. Tense muscles can also inhibit heart function and worsen the effects of common respiratory conditions such as asthma. The position of the skeletal framework is determined by the soft tissues which invest, support, bind and move it. Soft tissues subjected to posture related stresses may become chronically stretched or shortened. These faulty tensions in the soft tissues will lead to abnormalities in the bony structures and diminish function. As the postural misalignments accumulate or become more pronounced, the tendency is for the abdomen to relax and cease to be supportive. A low diaphragm and sagging organs can cause disturbances in circulation. In women, a sagging or misplaced uterus can lead to such problems as painful menstruation, infertility and difficult menopause. As we age and the misalignments remain unaddressed, the abdomen continues to relax and there is a great tendency to a drooped chest, with a narrowed rib angle, forward shoulders, prominent shoulder blades, and a forward position of the head. Poor posture can cause a malfunction within the fascial system – the connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel, and organ of the body – which can create a binding down or adhesions of the fascia, resulting in abnormal pressure on nerves, muscles, bones or organs and thus decreasing circulation and nervous system transmissions. These adhesions and restrictions can give host to digestive disorders, abdominal and back pain, headaches, and more. Fortunately, the body is an intelligent being that is capable of self-repair and rejuvenation. As restrictions are released and posture is corrected, the results are often dramatic: reduction or elimination of pain, increased circulation, more flexibility, deep relaxation and a feeling of well-being and euphoria with more vital energy. In addition to acute or chronic pain, conditions that respond to manual therapy include arthritis, muscle weakness, asthma, digestive disorders, incontinence, PMS, vertigo, thyroid problems, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression, sleep problems, and colic, reflux and irritability in infants. Lee Stillson, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, has extensive training in acupuncture, osteopathic manual therapy, chiropractic theory and lymphatic, craniosacral, neuro-musculosketal, active release and myofascial therapy. His “whole body” healthcare is both a corrective and preventive therapy that focuses on maintaining the normal and optimal balance between the body’s inter-related systems. See ad this page.

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"I, Isis, am all that hath been, that is or shall be, I who made light from my feathers, the wind from my wings, no mortal man ever hath me unveiled! Until now." MARCH 1 Awakening True Being; 6-7:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Tarot Card Development with Mitch Osborn; 7 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 863-221-4431; Fee Visioning; 2 pm; Golden Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, Eustis; 352-589-2620; Love Offering MARCH 2 Conscious Loving: Get Your Love Mojo; Learn the Art of Love Mysticism; 7-9 pm; Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, Orlando; 407-704-3357; Fee Crystal Healing with Ojela Frank; 7-8:30 pm; All About Art, Belleview; 352-307-9774; Fee MARCH 3 Seraphim Sacred Geometry; 10 am; Taught via Teleclass from the comfort of your home, Cynthia Smith, Seraphim Blueprint Teacher; 330-289-4949; Fee Fears and Phobias in Dogs with Todd Langston; 7-8:30 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407-869-1145; Fee QiGong with Ojela Frank and Penny Reilly; 6:30-8 pm; All About Art, Belleview; 352-307-9774; Love Offering MARCH 4 Hatha Yoga; 10-11:30 am; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Detox 101; 12:30-2 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Isagenix Support; 2-3 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Hormone/Get It; 10-11:30 am; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering MARCH 5 EroticBliss pARTy: An Evening of Sensual Art; 8-11 pm; Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, Orlando; 407-704-3357; Fee Seraphim Energetic Experience; 10-11:30am; Mount Dora; Cynthia Smith, Seraphim Blueprint Teacher; 330-289-4949; http://SeraphimLightEnergies.com, Fee How to Train Any Animal with Christine Burford; 10 am-12:30 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407-869-1145; Fee Radiant Child Kids Yoga; 11:30 am-12:15 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee Astrology of Sleep and Dreams; 1:30-3:30 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee Stop the World, I Want to Get Oﬀ!; 1-4 pm; Lotus

Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee MARCH 6 Slight Shift In Thinking; 6-8 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering Crystal Bowl Meditation; 6:30-8 pm; Maitland; 407-421-2165; Fee Covered Dish Lunch; Noon; Golden Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, Eustis; 352-589-2620 MARCH 7 The Law of One; 3-5 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Naada Yoga; 7-8:30 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee Low Lever Laser Seminar; 1-3 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee MARCH 9 Conscious Loving: Erotic Kissing for Couples; 7-9 pm; Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, Orlando; 407-704-3357; Fee Unlearn Your Pain; 1-2:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Tribal Gypsy Dancing; 6-7:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee BioMat Demonstration; 3-5:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering Intuitive Divination Tool Development with Mitch Osborn; 7 pm; 863-221-4431; Fee MARCH 10 Seraphim Blueprint Level 2-Part 2; 10 am; Taught via Teleclass from the comfort of your home, Cynthia Smith, Seraphim Blueprint Teacher; 330-2894949; http://SeraphimLightEnergies.com, Fee What to Know When You’re Hiring a Pet Sitter; 7-8:30 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407-869-1145; Fee MARCH 11 Movie Night; 6 pm; Unity Leesburg; 352-787-0834; Love Offering Hatha Yoga; 10-11:30 am; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Detox; 12:30-2 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Isagenix Support; 2-3pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Integrative Nutrition; 3:30-5:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Seraphim Angelic Healing; 9:45 am; Taught via Teleclass from the comfort of your home, Cynthia Smith, Seraphim Blueprint Teacher; 330-289-4949; http://SeraphimLightEnergies.com, Fee

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Beware the Ides of March, Brutus. -- Xena, Warrior Princess

The Ides of March (the middle of March) is the 15th day of the Roman month of Martius. The date is famous because Julius Caesar was assassinated on that date.

Continued from page 23 MARCH 16 Conscious Loving: Tantra Sensory Foreplay (Couples Only); 7-9 pm; Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, Orlando; 407-704-3357; Fee Unlearn Your Pain; 1-2:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Tribal Gypsy Dancing; 6-7:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Nikken Magnetic Technology; 7-8 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Free Animal Communication: With a Little Help from My Friends; 7-8:30 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407-869-1145; Fee Sacred Drum Circle; 7-9 pm; Enchanted Soul of Cassadaga; 386-532-1000; Fee Meditation with Chel Belle; 3-4 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering MARCH 18 Hatha Yoga; 10-11:30 am; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Isagenix Support; 2-3pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Integrative Nutrition; 3:30-5:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Hatha Yoga; 10-11:30 am; Tree of Life Center, Abraham-Hicks Study Group; 10:30-11:30 am; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering Reiki Circle; Noon -1 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering Animal Communication: Horses Helping People (Freedom Ride) with Jo Maldonado; 10 am-12:30 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407869-1145; Fee Aura Photos by Aura Visions; 11 am-6 pm; Enchanted Soul of Cassadaga; 386-532-1000; Fee Ballroom Dancing Lessons; 7-8 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee The Violet Flame Workshop; 2:30-4 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee MARCH 20 Dog Friendly Yoga with Candice Mitchell; 11:30 am-12:30 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407-869-1145; Fee Slight Shift In Thinking; 6-8 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering Power of the Soul; 3-5 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee Foundations of Tai Chi; 1:30-4:30 pm; Lotus Yoga

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APRIL 2-3 Heaven On Earth with Karen Paolino; 9 am-4 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407-8691145; Fee APRIL 3 Seraphim Blessings of Grace and Union; 9:30 am; Taught via Teleclass from the comfort of your home, Cynthia Smith, Seraphim Blueprint Teacher; 330-289-4949; http://SeraphimLightEnergies. Slight Shift In Thinking; 6-8 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering Power of the Soul; 3-5 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee Foundations of Tai Chi; 1:30-4:30 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee Crystal Bowl Meditation; 6:30-8 pm; Maitland; 407-421-2165; Fee Covered Dish Lunch; Noon; Golden Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, Eustis; 352-589-2620 First Degree Reiki Training; Noon-4 pm; All About Art, Belleview; 352-307-9774; Love Offering APRIL 5 Tarot Card Development with Mitch Osborn; 7 pm; 863-221-4431; Fee What’s All the Fuss?; 4-5:30 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Visioning; 2 pm; Golden Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, Eustis; 352-589-2620; Love Offering Know Thyself, Visions and Goals, Workshop by Ron Jakubiak; 6:30 pm; Golden Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, Eustis; 352-589-2620; Love Offering APRIL 6 Conscious Loving: How to Please a Woman; Guide to Everlasting Love; 7-9 pm; Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, Orlando; 407-704-3357; Fee Remote Viewing: Quick and Easy; 7-8:30; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407-869-1145; Fee Meditation with Chel Belle; 3-4 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering\ APRIL 7 Preparing Your Pet for Baby; 7-8:30 pm; Centers for Animal Therapies, Longwood; 407-869-1145; Fee APRIL 8 Detox; 12:30-2 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Fee Integrative Nutrition; 3:30-5 pm; Tree of Life, Lady Lake; 352-426-1328; Love Offering

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Continued from page 25 APRIL 23 Are You Prepared for 2012? Part 2; 1:30-4:30 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407-697-6437; Fee APRIL 24 Reiki and Crystal Bowl Meditation; 6:30-8 pm; Maitland; 407-421-2165; Fee APRIL 26 Making Numbers Work for You; 4-5 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-617-3094; Love Offering Numerology Readings; 5 pm; Call for Appt.; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-617-3094; Fee Kirtan; 7-8:30 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407697-6437; Fee APRIL 27 The Abraham-Hicks Vortex Series: The Perfect Mate; 7-9 pm; Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, Orlando and Yoga Shala, Winter Park; 407-7043357; Fee editation with Chel Belle; 3-4 pm; Tree of Life Center, Lady Lake; 352-561-4099; Love Offering APRIL 28 The G-Spot: Mastering the Pleasures of the Goddesss Spot; 7-9 pm; Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, Orlando and Yoga Shala, Winter Park; 407-704-3357; Fee Detox 101; 6-7:30 pm; Tree of Life, Lady Lake; 352426-1328; Love Offering Séance; 7-9 pm; Lotus Yoga Center, Apopka; 407697-6437; Fee APRIL 30 Intuitive Divination Tool Development with Mitch Osborn; 2 pm; 863-221-4431; Fee DAILY

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AUTHENTICITY RESONATES! We are just into the new year and it feels like someone hit the fast forward button…big shifts abound and they look to be happening to everyone at once. Is it written in the stars? Perhaps, but I don’t need a star chart when I have the privilege to engage in conversations with a wide cross-section of people as co-proprietor of Dandelion. Now, more than ever before, it seems that people are seeking authenticity in all its forms, discarding that which does not resonate anymore. As we are able to share and readily find truthful information with a quick finger dance on our various communication devices, we are able to make informed choices by opting-in for more information at our own comfortable pace instead of having one side or another pressuring us. Instead of backing away from additional information, as would be the natural reflex under pressure, we are able to embrace new topics, especially ones that improve our health and happiness. I’ve never seen a more powerful motivator than one in which someone discovers (on their own, of course) that they have been duped, and it seems that more and more people are welcoming positive shifts toward a more conscious life by starting the journey toward real food, and away from a national food system that is in a state of emergency. Real food is closer to nature’s design than a scientist who concocts fake blueberries for your frozen waffles in his laboratory. (True story, check the label on one major grocery store brand next time you are there). All this is great news for all those in the burgeoning good food movement right here in Central Florida. Since Dandelion opened its doors five years ago, we’ve kept our commitment to serving whole food that is delicious, organic, vegetarian, and prepared in a healthful way. In a country where obesity is epidemic and depression is at an all-time high, the vast majority of our customers are fit and have easy smiles and relaxed attitudes. From this unique environment and my own personal experience, it is obvious that food grown close to nature and prepared with health in mind benefits each and every one of us, not just physically, but mentally and spiritually on personal, societal and environmental levels. This mass shift toward healthful food is perfectly timed—as our consciousness makes rapid new connections, our systems will require a cleaner diet so that we can recognize and follow the voice of our intuition instead of the roller-coaster ride, from sugar, processed food, chemicals, unnatural growth hormones—that barks at our confused bodies and minds. Most folks who are new to healthy eating always ask, “How many calories does this have?” My response is always, “I don’t count calories. I count quality.” In my opinion, counting calories is one of the worst gimmicks introduced. I strongly believe that we must learn which questions to ask.

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When I think about the health of food I ponder these questions: • Who is the grower? • Where was it grown and processed and what were the processing techniques? • When was this grown and picked? Is this in season? What degree of ripeness are we consuming? How fresh is it? • What interference has this had from man in the form of chemicals, genetic manipulation, flavor “enhancers” like sugar and additives, or preparation methods that decrease the life force of the food? • Which life forms (people, animals, eco-systems) were involved in the production, manufacture and distribution, and were they treated fairly, respectfully and compassionately? • How was it prepared? Is it vibrant, crisp and delicious? Are oils, sugars and condiments of the highest quality and used in moderation? Does it look appealing? Does it smell amazing? Was it made with love? I believe if we look at the answers to these questions and eat according to our new understanding of the energetic nature of nourishment, we will be able to shift our palates away from fake food. If you have already made a shift toward healthy eating, introduce your curious friends to the change you know has worked for you. Instead of a passionate speech about how bad this or that is for them, serve them a delicious homecooked meal, hand them a cherry tomato right off the vine in your garden or treat them to a meal at your favorite healthy restaurant. As time seems to speed up, let’s slow down with our loved ones around a table filled with home-cooked, healthy food. Julie Norris is co-proprietor of Dandelion Communitea Café, co-founder of the Progressive Local Alliance for Community Enrichment (PLACE) and serves on the board of Slow Food Orlando. She’s the host of Front Porch Radio and blogs about natural parenting. More on her ventures at www.dandelioncommunitea.com, www. ourlando.org, www.frontporchradio.com and www.gaiamama.net. Please see ad for Dandelion Communitea Café, page 27.

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MOON ASTROLOGY March - April 2011 All around us, unpredictable, life-altering experiences are happening, often creating chaos, worry and fear. But remember, we always have a choice about how we respond to any situation or experience. We can add to the vibration of chaos by being in worry and fear or we can raise our velocity through acceptance, prayer, service, laughter, a positive attitude. Every time we think a positive thought, speak a caring word or smile we uplift our own vibration and assist our world. The geometry of the spiral comes to mind as we consider raising our velocity. The spiral is one of the oldest sacred symbols – a metaphor for vision, personal power, enlightenment and a symbol of the Goddess. A spiral moves inward to the heart center of creation and outward to the vast expanses of the Universe. It moves upward toward the heavens and assists us in ascending to higher states of consciousness. The converse is also true. We can spiral downward into the depths of despair or spiral downward to connect with the heart of Mother Earth to ground and center ourselves. The spiral is about movement – of energy, our body and our velocity. Aspiring to live an uplifted life is essential at this time, but you ask, "How can I remain positive in the face of so much disruption and devastation? What do we do with grief for the animals and birds that are dying all around us?" It’s a shock to hear of birds falling from the sky in large numbers, and the alignment of Jupiter-Uranus in compassionate Pisces has us feeling that they are we and we are they. We swim in the same waters as the fish, breathe the same air as the birds. What will happen to us? These tragedies awaken us to the state of the planet. They get us to ask questions, dig deeper for answers, and take spontaneous action. It is up to each of us to assist in uplifting the vibration of our world through the choices we make in each and every moment. Are you an uplifting force for others and for every place you go? Contemplate your thoughts, how you move and the energy you radiate. Allow your focus to spiral downward anchoring your energy into the heart center of Mother Earth. Then spiral upward connecting to the stars, the Light, the Goddess energy, the highest aspect of yourself. May the following aﬃrmations assist you in walking your path each day in service to uplifting our evolving world.

ARIES (March 20-April 19) Catch the reins of your mind. Notice

worrying, obsessing or out of control thoughts. Breathe. Bring your focus to the moment, to your body. What are you feeling physically, emotionally? What do you need to clean out or let go of as you prepare to begin anew with your birthday? Take care of yourself and take some time to envision your dreams, goals and hopes for the coming year. Remember, all is in Divine Order.

AFFIRMATION:

One day at a time, I allow life to unfold. As I breathe out, I release what I no longer need. Then I breathe in love, joy and inner peace. I AM blessed in every moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Let go, let go, let go! Focus on shifting

or releasing any beliefs, perceptions or limitations that keep you trapped in a stressful place. Often a shift in perspective can help us detach from the emotional intensity of a situation. It’s time for you to break free from the

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by Raven Moondance old. Imagine yourself shedding the skin of what no longer works in your life, preparing to emerge anew and rejuvenated with your birthday. New, different and empowering possibilities await you, but you must clean out first!

AFFIRMATION: Each time I release what no longer serves me, I take another leap toward becoming the empowered being I truly am!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20) Count your blessings each day! Be in gratitude for all you have, for all that occurs and for all those in your life. Remember that even our most diﬃcult and trying experiences have a purpose. Stay present, keep breathing and consciously negotiate each situation with awareness and gratitude. Draw upon the insights you have gained recently to guide and support you through challenges.

AFFIRMATION:

I AM grateful for all that occurs, for all that I AM and for the beauty of life unfolding around me.

C ANCER

(June 21-July 22) You are ready to step more fully into the life you desire. Aﬃrm your ability to use your thoughts and imagination to create what you wish to see unfold in your life. Have fun! Allow your imagination to flow. Create, create, create! Make a vision board or keep a journal with ideas and pictures to enhance what you envision. You deserve to be happy and fulfilled and you are the only one who can make it happen!

AFFIRMATION: I envision my life unfolding before me bringing the joy, fulfillment and abundance I truly desire and deserve. I AM blessed!

LEO

(July 23-Aug.22) Breathe a sigh of relief! Feel good about any shifts or changes you have made recently or may be contemplating. See new opportunities, experiences or ideas begin to manifest more fully in your life. One day at a time, allow life to unfold. You have been doing some intense inner work lately. Feel good about who you are and how you express your unique essence to the world. Keep moving forward. You are doing great!

AFFIRMATION: I step forward in strength and confidence, walking ever forward on my path, aligned with Spirit and guided by love.

VIRGO

(Aug.23-Sept.22) Allow your feelings to guide you. If something does not feel right or good, make a shift, make a change or let go! Observe what stresses you and clean out whatever needs to go to bring yourself to a place of inner peace. Don’t think too much. Allow your feelings to indicate what needs attention and you’ll move forward more quickly. Don’t look back. Keep moving forward.

AFFIRMATION: Love fills, surrounds and radiates from my being. One day at a time, one breath at a time, I step forward with my heart open to infinite possibility.

LIBRA

(Sept.23-Oct.22) Continue to tune into and trust the guidance within. Draw upon your recent insights and awarenesses through the next few months. Take care of yourself and listen to your intuition. It is guiding you far better than your logical mind. Consider your own needs first and protect yourself from chaotic and frantic energies. Do whatever it takes to maintain a sense of calm and serenity. Stay in your center, no

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matter what is occurring around you.

AFFIRMATION: I AM grounded in the Earth, surrounded by the

Light and guided by my inner knowingness in all things, at all times and in all places.

SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov.21) Continue to expand your connections

and nurture your sense of Oneness with others and all life. See those around you as reflections of yourself – the wonderful, the challenging, the disdainful. Take time to tune into your inner self. What are you learning about yourself as you examine your world? What do you wish to improve or change so that you can step more fully into your true essence?

AFFIRMATION: I AM grateful for the reflections and mirrors in my

world that are assisting me on my journey toward wholeness and inner peace.

SAGIT TARIUS

(Nov.22-Dec.21) What limitations or illusions are you being guided to break through? Listen to your intuition. As you tap into your inner knowingness, observe the natural world – the air, earth, water, creatures, nature spirits. Ask for a message, sign or insight to guide you or validate what you are feeling or experiencing. Notice what you see, feel and hear. See any challenges as stepping stones to knowing yourself better and revealing your truth. Know in your heart that you are being guided in every moment.

AFFIRMATION:

My inner wisdom is guiding me toward greater self-awareness, inner peace and a deeper sense of connection to Spirit and to all of life.

C APRICORN

(Dec.22-Jan.19) When issues or emotions surface, give yourself permission to do some emotional cleansing. Take the time to feel any sadness, grief or hurt that may be coming up. Unresolved emotions need to be released in order for you to focus on your goals and desires. When an emotion surfaces, be with it. Feel it in your body. Stay with it until the charge is gone or the sensation dissipates. The work you do now will support your serenity in the days to come.

AFFIRMATION: As I release the past, I am replenished, renewed and filled with peace and harmony. I AM blessed.

AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.18) Consciously allow transformation

to occur as if moving through the stages in the butterfly’s life cycle. Perhaps you are in the caterpillar stage of gathering whatever you need or you are integrating deep within, in the cocoon stage. Take the time to do the work. Soon you will fly free like a beautiful butterfly, free of the restrictions and illusions of the past, free to step into any possibility you desire. Be with your process now! It’s your pathway to joy!

AFFIRMATION: With every breath I step more fully into my true self and my true mission at this time. I AM truly guided in all ways.

PISCES

(Feb.19-March19) What activities and practices help you release stress and rejuvenate? As you step into a new year with your birthday, do some cleaning on all levels – closets, people, situations, emotions – whatever is surfacing and asking to be addressed. Examine it and trust your intuition to guide you. You know what needs to go! You have been feeling it for a while. What ideas or perceptions are holding you back? Be true to yourself and take care of business. Follow your instincts and your life will flow more easily.

AFFIRMATION: I listen to my inner wisdom. It guides me to grow and flourish in line with my highest good.

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OPINIONS ARE LIKE

BELLYBUTTONS by Diane J. Ackerman

pinions are like bellybuttons, and useless! It’s important to understand that opinions are not facts. They’re just beliefs and interpretations of perceptions that have been spoon-fed to us over a lifetime. Often we don’t exert our personal power for fear of hurting another’s feelings, thinking we are doing them justice by avoiding the truth. We do things to pacify others with the idea that peace is quiet when, in fact, quiet smolders and festers, eventually turning to anger, resentment, rage and eventually indiﬀerence.

earn it through our example by oﬀering respect to the people we’re dealing with. Some take for granted that age or position give license to disrespect and rudeness often forgetting that we get what we give. Reasoning with a two-year-old who’s having a temper tantrum is impossible, but respecting their limitations and tolerance of social situations will result in less acting out. Just as arguing with a teenager in the mall over the rating of a movie will create a scene, establishing what is acceptable before going to the mall will eliminate unwanted frustration.

Pride and ego take over as master manipulators. We succumb to traps of fear, guilt or shame and hang on to our need to control a person, place or thing, while hiding behind a title or position demanding respect and admiration, all the while failing to grasp the concept that, if we are to be respected, we must

Sounds easy, right? Well, it’s not, but it is a lot easier than watching and wondering why our lives are in a constant state of unrest. It’s fine to reprimand a child, spouse or subordinate when something is not quite kosher, and we may get short-term results but without respect. If the behavior continues, feelings of frustration and anger manifest, almost always developing into indiﬀerence and finally total withdrawal resulting in countless divorces and broken friendships. What have we learned from the corporal punishments or passive-aggressive time-outs? Have we created feelings of trust? Or have we created an atmosphere where silence, or worse yet, lying is a better option than ’fessing up? When clients come to me with anger issues, these issues are often due to a lack of communication and fear of the repercussions if the truth be told. We allow our egos to stand in the way of our happiness, often repressing our true feelings, or we puﬀ up like a blowfish as a disguise, hoping to intimidate our victim into submission. Unfortunately, these tactics only allow the patterns of the past to take precedence over our need to change.

If we are to truly gain control of anger, we ﬁrst must examine our ability to be completely honest with ourselves and then take responsibility for our actions, then ask, Am I getting the facts or making a rash judgment on someone else’s opinion? Diane is author of The Gathering, a book of poems addressing life’s addictions, co-dependencies and obsessions. Her workbook on anger management, Shut the Duck Up, has been used with great success at The Anthony House, a homeless shelter formerly housed in Zellwood, Florida. Please see ad this page.

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Blue Gold by Vivienne Bailey Over the past 10 years, bottled water, “blue gold,” has become a $50 billion worldwide industry. The common perception that our bottled water originates from pristine, natural springs is just not true. Bottled water is the biggest marketing trick of all time.In 2009, the Big Three, Nestle Company North America, Pepsi-Co, and Coca Cola, dominated 57.5% of the global bottled water industry market. In the last five years, global bottled water sales recorded a 10% average annual growth rate, whereas the soft drinks category only grew 6% annually. In the Old West, whoever owned water rights controlled the land. Future global wars may be fought over this scarce, precious “blue gold.” To quote Mark Twain, “Whiskey is for sipping; water is for fighting.” It may be hard to swallow, but 25% of all bottled water is untreated tap water. The polluted Detroit River is one main source for Aquafina. A third of bottled waters tested contained such high levels of synthetic chemicals, bacteria and arsenic that they violated industry standards. Over 250 million barrels of oil per year are used to produce plastic bottles. That $1 bottled water you hold in your hand, actually costs a staggering $4.81 per gallon! In some parts of the country, that costs more than a gallon of gasoline! Americans buy 29 billion single-serve bottles of water a year. Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. The United States uses millions of barrels of oil every year to ship water and it’s growing every year. Research has shown that bottled water is really not any healthier than tap water probably because it is tap water and is contributing to the destruction of the environment! Eventually, most of these plastic bottles are exposed to high heat levels in warehouses and during transportation. Some researchers believe that the high heat causes the plastic bottles to leach petro-chemicals and other toxic chemicals into the water contained within the bottles.

garbage patch twice the size of Texas floating in the North Pacific Ocean (3.5 million tons of plastic), and it will take at least 1000 years to decompose! It takes 17 million barrels of oil a year to make the 28 billion plastic bottles of water purchased in the U.S. alone. That is enough energy consumption to fuel one million cars annually, and as a byproduct, pumps 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide into the air. Now that you are aware, think about that empty plastic bottle’s final destination as it leaves your hand. As we awaken to the truth of our water crisis, we will make wiser water choices. RELATED WATER TOPICS: Animation of water bottle recycling rates http://www.franklygreen.com/my_weblog/2008/08/ananimation-of-water-bottle-recycling-rates.html Tapped, the Movie http://www.moviewatchlist.com/movie-tapped Jesse Ventura’s Water Conspiracy: Blue Gold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1uWSmclzWY” Flow: For the Love of Water (Trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGd9D4J0lag&feature=rel ated

We want to drink the purest water we can get. Why would we put that water into a container which has the potential of leaching harmful chemicals into that water? The introduction of BPA-free reusable water bottles was a step in the right direction, but with what water would you refill those bottles? (Please see http://YourWaterWisdom.com http://YourWaterWisdom.com for a healthier water alternative.) Unfortunately, there is a price to pay for our day-to-day bottled water consumption. We won’t realize many of those costs for years. All plastic bottles ultimately find their way into the environment where they pollute our planet’s scarce water supply, killing our marine life and destroying ecosystems. There is a

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Flow: For the Love of Water (Full Movie) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1j_LO7mrAQ Flow – Water Privatization (Full Movie) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdA6FIODyY&NR=1 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch – Good Morning America http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLrVCI4N67M The Great Pacific Garbage Patch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlQEvbn6vIw Bottled Water vs. Tap Water 20/20 with John Stossel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3QBZac3MSY&feature= related Dr. Oz – America’s Water Emergency http://download718.mediafire.com/mh3j4g85649g/ z1jgmonh2xu/ OzFlowTappedNew.wmv http://download718.mediafire.com/mh3j4g85649g/ z1jgmonh2xu/OzFlowTappedNew.wmv Vivienne Bailey’s daughter was 11 months old when the infant had open-heart surgery. To assist her recovery, Vivienne turned to the healing arts of reflexology, Reiki, aromatherapy (raindrop therapy and VitaFlex), tibetan bowls sound massage and most recently, Kangen Water.TM Email Vivienne at footlady50@yahoo.com or call: (407)677-1448. Visit http://www.YourWaterWisdom.com. Please see ad this page.

Bibliography • Investing Happily • Tapped – The Movie, 2009 • Beverage Marketing • Three Sixty International • American Journal of Nursing, Tainted Water on Tap Nov. '05 • ABC News: Is Bottled Water Better than Tap? • NDRC, Swimming in Sewage, Feb. '04 • Paper commissioned by World Wildlife Fund, April '01 • Americans Throw Away 2.5 Million Plastic Bottles Every Hour • Dangers of Bottled Water • Drop the Prop – Bottled Water Statistics

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was based on data from over 35,000 participants who were 65 or older. The results seemed to indicate that the longer your gait and the quicker your pace the longer you live. This link between pace and longevity was particularly strong in people over the age of 75. Basically, the conclusion was that the ten year survival rate for the fast walkers was 300 percent better than that of the slow walkers. “Predicted years of remaining life for each sex and age increased as gait speed increased,” the authors wrote. “Walking requires energy, movement control and support, and places demands on multiple organ systems.” They said their longevity calculations based on gait speed were as accurate as those based on age, gender, smoking, heart disease risk and other factors. Walking at a fast clip is a good indicator of how long a person will live because it is known to be good for the cardiovascular and central nervous systems as well as for joints and muscles, the authors added. Dr. Walter M. Bortz, the author of Living Longer for Dummies confirmed the finding of the studies but said it really wasn’t anything new. Bortz said, “Mall walking is better than sitting in an armchair, but mall walking is not as good as trail walking, and trail walking is not as good as mountain climbing.” I know it frustrates me when, after a game of tennis, it takes some players three minutes to get to the other court. Now I have some ammunition as to why they should be moving faster. The point is, if you are capable of increasing your velocity and walking faster, do it! You just might win a scholarship to a longer life.

WALK FASTER TO LIVE LONGER by Dr. Jim Vigue

Dr. Jim Vigue is an author and wellness coach with M.A., M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees. An award winning author and former USA Baseball/Major League Player’s Association Coach of the Year, Dr. Vigue specializes in anti-aging and enhanced sport performance. Jim is CEO of The Hamilton Foundation, a 501©(3) non-profit corporation and a cofounder of the natural health site http://SuperHealthNation.com. Call Jim at (407)333-1059. Please see ad this page.

elocity is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “quickness of motion; swiftness.” When I wrote my baseball training book, Peak Power Baseball, I included a whole chapter on speed improvement. I specifically pointed out that merely increasing a player’s throwing or running speed by as little as five percent could mean the difference between receiving a college scholarship or even becoming a pro. If a five percent increase in speed could make such a difference in baseball, could a similar increase in walking speed benefit us as we age? The answer is, yes. When you put that extra bounce into your step and walk at a faster pace, you are helping yourself live longer. I have always walked at a very quick pace, intuitively knowing that it was probably healthier for me, and now this has been proven to be true. Dr. Stephanie Studenski and her colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh analyzed the findings of nine previous studies to determine whether there was a link between walking pace and mortality. Their report appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA. 2011;305(1):93-94) and

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“YOUR BUSINESS IS YOU” Your health is your power to your business. Because health is your greatest resource, you will need your health to empower your business. Your energy source comes from the whole person because it includes the mind, body, and spirit. The inborn intelligence of healing potential which is already within each of us needs only to be accessed. The definitive healing method that holds the key to unlock that intelligent force is very simple. It is allowing an insideout philosophy instead of an outside-in. This inner force was once described as such: “Nature needs no help; it just needs no interference.” This quote means we need to get out of our own way. We don’t need more. We need less. As a healthcare provider, I seek to help remove the obstructive forces that hinder the inborn healing potential within my patients. I take a composite view of the mind, the body, and the spirit and allow pure potential to birth through. Each of us seeks to truly be ourselves. What do you think your life might look like if you were opened to a tri-dimensional approach to achieving balance and health in each aspect of your life? The first approach that I look at is “The Mind,” which includes our personality structures and childhood programming. It is important to discover how to de-program the mind for beautiful and noble thought to pour through. This is to become present and see more of life. I liken the mind to the CEO who has control of the company. The head of you must have clarity and power in order to be most effective. The second aspect I focus on is “The Body.” This

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includes the internal ecosystem of the digestive tract and how to detoxify in order to live clean, balanced lives. Our body, in my view, is likened to a large company with many employees who work to keep all the systems running. If you have some part of the company shutting down, alarms will sound just as alarms go off when our vital systems are in trouble. We must keep all of our systems working in clean and effective manners to accomplish living amazing lives. Our bodies are our light vehicles. The third and most important aspect is “The Spirit” and this is where we begin to explore spiritual health. We look into our own style and tone designed by spirit. It is your heroic mission on earth. Why are you here? What are you up to? Are you living a dream come true or a personal hell? It is up to us to aﬃrm our dreams and find the most direct route to manifest our heart’s desires. I liken the spiritual dimension of a person to the overall feel of a company. You know an enlivened company or product when you see it. When it is true, it is undeniable. The balance of your life will determine your overall success and your success is shown in your manifestation skills. What are you bringing into life? Think of this… The packaging of any product was someone’s idea that came into manifestation. The look and feel of a business had one or many behind its creation. If you line up a quality product with color and beauty next to a generic black and white package, the difference is obvious, but sometimes even with great packaging, the product may not feel good to you. Sometimes we meet a dynamic individual who may not be super handsome but is unforgettable. In business, it is the quality and energy of the creator that sets it apart from the competitor. The statement, “Your business is YOU,” reveals that we decide. That means YOU decide what you are going to bring to life. You decide what your life is going to look and feel like. Your life is your business. We are not healthy if we are overworking our minds with workaholism at the expense of our bodies. Conversely, if we are fit and spend all our time at the gym working on our physique, our spiritual development may be significantly lacking. For example, we have all observed someone who is so spiritual and “out there” that success is just out of reach because they lack proper use of the logical mind. We must have a total health in our minds, bodies, and spirits in order to live a life of excellence. This year YOU must decide to catalyze new thinking beginning with an education in the science of health. It is only ourselves that decide what we will shed in order to have more life burning through and out of us. It is not out there. Enjoy your old worn out ideas, challenge them, and undertake new insights that will appeal to your new life that you are busy creating, the life that comes from you, not to you. Ramah Wagner, D.C. is a third generation chiropractor with studies at the University of Iowa and a degree from the University of South Dakota. She received her graduate degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic (the founding college of chiropractic). Dr. Ramah is available for speaking events and intensives. Visit http://www.doctorramah.com or http://www. healthofbusiness.com. Please see Ramah’s ad previous page.

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What

Fortunata Folkloric Dance

did for me by Jenenne ValentinoBottaro

inding the appropriate fitness modality that complimented my body was a challenge. I could never feel whole in my body. This fragmented feeling affected my wellbeing from the food that I ate to the completion of the chosen program. It was not until I found Tribal Style and Ethnic Belly Dance that I was truly complete and healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually. One of my instructors told me that she teaches to learn, and nothing is truer for me. I do teach to learn. Learning places me on a higher frequency.

Because of this process, I was able to listen to the wisdom and emerge into a technique that honors awareness and wellness. I was encouraged to pass on my knowledge and to share this connection with others. I quickly noticed a loss in translation when I began to offer Tribal Belly Dance classes. I was not teaching American Tribal Style belly dance and I was more folkloric in my approach as the movements from the Mediterranean influenced me. The truest essence was hidden by context. I was getting fragmented and losing myself in the definitions, structures, and correctness. I was not operating from a high vibration.

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I quickly went back to what I know. I know my heritage. I know my ancestors. I know that through what I now call Fortunata Folkloric dance, I can connect to my ancestors and stay grounded in their wisdom. Because the technique is based out of folkloric movement, the flow of the dance is more organic and ethnic to the traditions by the historic travels of the nomadic tribes with its roots in Egyptian, Turkish and Mediterranean descents. Through posturing, centering and movement, I began to connect to self, others, and to fitness. Fortunata Folkloric dance has helped me to establish well-being and wholeness. Folkloric dance

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affords me the opportunity to exercise in a fun, positive way as well stay connected. Jenenne R. Valentino-Bottaro holds a M.A. degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University and is a PhD Candidate in Human Services with a Specialization in Social and Community Services from Capella University. As a Women’s Self-Defense Instructor, Hypnotist, Mind-Excellence Specialist, Body Ways Specialist and nearing her certification as a Holistic Fitness Practitioner through NESTA, playing a role in health and wellness is important to her. Jenenne is a student of Amy Anthony at Om Studios, Orlando, Florida in her Level I and Level II Tribal Belly Dance Instruction and Eﬃe Hoetis, Deland FL, in her ethnic styles of belly dance including Karslima/tsiftetelli rhythms for gypsy style/tribal style belly dance. Please call for class locations and see ad below.

which tell the life story of the individual you want to model. Browse through this imaginary scrapbook and get a sense of this person’s inner life and energy.

PLAYING A ROLE AT

HIGHER VELOCITY

by David Botsford

gain and again in different approaches to metaphysics, the question arises: What frequency of energy vibration (or velocity) are you aligned with? If you are unhappy with your current alignment, the first thing is to forgive yourself. Recognize that every level of velocity works in some context. Every problem was once a solution. Your task is simply to find that level which corresponds to the goals you are seeking. The process known in neuro-linguistic programming as “modeling” is a method of doing that.

Now imagine that you are an actor portraying this person on stage or screen. What do you think the individual would experience internally at moments of high (and low) velocity? As far as possible, draw on your own emotion memory of analogous experiences from your own life. Mimic the person’s external expressions and movements as closely as possible. Live the part in the style of a method actor, such as Robert de Niro or Meryl Streep. Imagine that you are experiencing episodes from the person’s life which shaped them and their beliefs. Now imagine that you are being interviewed by a reporter who asks you (playing the part of this individual) how you achieve your results. Let the answer come spontaneously from within. Having created this role, shift your attention to the goals you want in your own life. Staying in character, imagine making those goals a reality through action at this new level of velocity. David Botsford is a hypnotist and intuitive/psychic reader in the Four Corners area of central Florida and author of “Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation.” His websites are http://4cornershypnosis.com, http://4cornersintuitive.com and http://selfhypnosiscd.com. Please see David’s ad, this page.

Group dancing rituals in traditional societies, such as kris dancing in Bali and voodoo ceremonies in Haiti, enable individuals to identify with powerful symbolic figures by wearing dramatic costumes and masks. When Napoleon wanted to declare himself emperor, he employed an actor to teach him how an emperor would move and talk. Charlie Chaplin once anonymously entered a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest. He came in third. The two men who beat him had copied his appearance and mannerisms so precisely that they were more convincing than the real thing. We can learn to be about as good as world-class performers in any field by modeling (copying) their internal thoughts and external behaviors. People who want to improve their sports, their musical performance and level of financial achievement find models they can copy. Think of someone who has the level of velocity you are seeking. This could be someone you know personally or someone famous whom you have never met. It could even be a fictional character. It should be someone you know quite a lot about and feel a connection with. If you have videos or interviews of this person or articles about him or her, look through them before doing this exercise. Play some music which reflects the velocity you want to achieve. Imagine a scrapbook, like the scrapbooks you probably used as a child containing photos, news clippings and objects Velocity Magazine | 101 WAYS TO RAISE YOUR VELOCITY AND WHY | March • April 2011

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MYSTICAL COMMUNION OF SOUND AND PRESENCE by Yogi Amrit Desai The chanting of mantra is an example of shifting from abstract philosophy to concrete experience. It carries the vibratory frequency of sound and transfers it to the body in the form of sensation. The words and sounds of mantra chanted consciously and impregnated with devotion and love produce a potent resonance. The moment you merge into the vibrations, you embody the energetic frequency embedded within its protection, guidance and sacred power. Chanting is not singing. Singing is an external expression accompanied by mental dialogue about whether “they like it” and is a tool of the ego. When the source of chanting is ego seeking acceptance and appreciation through others, it has no power. Chanting is not complete until it enters your heart, opens all your centers, vibrates every cell, banishes all boundaries of the body, and dissolves your mind into a flood of energy. Charged with love, the practice of chanting captures you totally, allowing you to become absorbed by the inner vibratory frequency of the unstruck sound, or Anahata nad. To enter this synergistic frequency, you must come down from your thinking center into the energetic field of your energy/prana body. The mystical power of chanting is its ability to invoke energetic states that correspond to each chakra, which activates their corresponding neuroglandular system. This creates a nonverbal energetic communion with your whole body. Your mind instantly disappears into the vibrational energy.

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During the first half of chanting, relax, pay undivided attention to the sounds, consciously open your heart to its impact. The more you relax, the more engaged you become by feeling the power of sound in your body. The more your mind is enchanted, the more you will resonate with mantra. As you chant, simultaneously listen and feel its vibratory effects in the body. The frequencies will shift and transmute into peace and bliss. Chanting has a tranquilizing impact, so stay alert and witness all distractions, otherwise you’ll miss the subtlety of inner work. The deeper you enter, the more aware you need to be. Awareness brings no tension. In this alert awareness, you are connected to your inner or outer sensual awareness but not distracted by it. Drop desire, drop expectation, drop the end result and enter non-doing total Presence. Chanting invokes the Presence only when you are totally undivided, engaged and absorbed in the sound of chanting – the divine music of the soul. In the second half of chanting, you drop into the subtle levels, when sound begins to reshape your energy body and restructure your frequencies by balancing and harmonizing. As you enter deeper, subtler

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levels, you’re progressively entrained by the spiritual power of chanting. It goes deeper than the physical body, mind and emotions and makes shifts from the causal bliss body. The ultimate goal of inner peace and spiritual enlightenment is fulfilled. When you experience the mystery of sound and breath inherent within the mystical power of mantra, the hidden realm within will transport you into the “peace that surpasses all understanding.” Visit www.AmritYoga.org to learn about workshops and programs with Yogi Amrit Desai at the Amrit Yoga Institute, Salt Springs, Florida. Please see ad next page.

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7 TANTRIC WAYS TO MAXIMIZE

THE FREQUENCY OF BLISS

by Stacey Murphy When my husband and I attended the “Living in Bliss” Ipsalu Tantra Intensive, a transformation, individually and as a couple, occurred. We had the fortune of experiencing Tantra, a liberating path that helped us heal deep-seated wounds and open our hearts to what a more joyful life feels like. We got out of our heads (the monkey mind) and learned how the ecstatic state of the body could be a path to liberation. On our path to enlightenment, the Tantric journey requires us to embody ecstatic energy one moment at a time. Just like walking up a flight of stairs, it’s easier when we take one step at a time. Our stairs are our chakra energy centers. If we try to take two steps at a time, it gets harder. If we try to bypass the first two steps (root and sex chakras), it may become impossible. Many want to go straight to the top, building a rocky foundation that may crumble. Some may end up repeating many of the same missteps and wonder why. We have to clear one step (chakra) at a time. Here are some thoughts on how we can do that and raise our velocity, according to Ipsalu Tantra.

ROOT: EARTH/BODY CENTERED

Learn to be friends and love YOUR BODY. Understand the mysteries of the universe by studying the secrets and delights of the body.

Honor and be grateful for your bodytemple. This is the first act of self-love. Learn to create heaven on earth.

SACRAL: GENERATE SPIRITUAL/ SEXUAL ECSTASY

Tantra provides you and your partner the space to dance in all your aspects: wise one, beloved, nurturer or sensualist. Reconnect the sacredness of love and sex. Experience deeper intimacy, allow yourself to release the encultured attitude that sexual energy compromises spiritual advancement.

SOLAR PLEXUS: SELFREALIZATION

Discover your true nature. Learn to stay present as a soul in the body with whatever emerges from the shadows. Examine every subconscious process. Free yourself from bondage to the past. See how you create your own experiences.

HEART: BALANCING POLARITIES

Honor, empower and liberate the female and male energies. Bring them into balance and harmony. Increased Shakti (orgasmic) energy brings about physical cleansing, emotional release and heightened intuition. Increased Shiva energy brings higher consciousness. Balancing these energies prepares your body for an awakening.

THROAT: BEING WITNESS

Maintain nonjudgmental Witness Consciousness, equally accepting of your light and your shadow. Examine every subconscious process, gradually free yourself from bondage to the past. Disengage from self-defeating patterns and limiting beliefs (karma).

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THIRD EYE: DYNAMIC BLISS FORMULA

By stilling the mind, you bring yourself into the present moment, the only “time” when you can understand Truth, feel love, experience the Divine. By transmuting arousal, you elevate its orientation from survival to service, from pleasure to creativity, from control to surrender.

CROWN: SERVICE/UNIVERSAL LOVE

For life to be satisfying, you must know your eﬀorts make a diﬀerence, your Being inspires trust and facilitates a journey toward selfdiscovery. The greatest service is to love unconditionally. Stacey is the Co-Owner of Orlando’s Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, Orlando’s only sophisticated boutique providing women and couples with an upscale shopping experience for all their sensual needs, and the Director of The School of Loving Arts. which produces events, workshops and seminars designed to improve your love life by cultivating a spirit of authentic intimacy and pleasure. Stacey has been a student of Kundalini Yoga since 1999 and is a Level 2 Initiate in the Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga Tradition (Pink Tantra). Stacey is a Certified Rootworker specializing in Love Mysticism and is currently studying to receive her Love Coach and Sex Expert Certifications. under the leadership of Dr. Ava Cadell, founder of Loveology University. Visit http://TheBlissfulLotus. Blogspot.com, email: BlissfulLotus@gmail.com or call 407-704-3357. Please see ad this page.

Recognizing What is Authentically Yours by Cynthia Smith When our energy fields are vibrating at a higher frequency, we exist in a state that is closer to Source, God, Creator, thus allowing us to assist ourselves and others to transcend negative experiences and create positive ones. So how do we know which type of healing modality, belief system or type of meditation is the right one for us to reach these higher stages of vibration? Become aware, look for subtle signs such as the same information repeatedly showing up such as a workshop advertisement unexpectedly coming into your awareness. Pay attention to synchronistic events that occur. Learn how to discern which information just seems interesting and which really strikes a cord within you. When I was guided to explore my connection with the Seraphim Angels, I wanted to see what kind of information was available, so I did a Google search for the word Seraphim. I got over two million hits! Talk about mind boggling. Where would I begin? However, I soon found that when I sorted through the overwhelming number of links,

there was almost no information that was truly about the Seraphim Angels. Synchronistically, just a few weeks later, I was given a book to read by a friend about the Seraphim Blueprint Energy System. I had never heard about this type of energy, but the information resonated deeply. It awoke within my heartplace a recognition of a profound purpose. I knew immediately when I took the first class that this information was something to be incorporated and used as a tool to help fulfill my life purpose, my blueprint for expansion and growth on this journey. While most of us will enjoy a myriad of books or classes in our lifetime, only a few of these resources will result in a life altering experience. These are the authentic ones that awaken the innate knowledge lying within each of us, waiting for the wake-up call so we can remember, understand and step into our pre-determined purpose for being here at this crucial time on Earth. We must begin to make it a priority to find clarity on how our spiritual path and the life we are living should be working in tandem. Getting to this point really is not that difficult. Keep exploring, sampling, learning, and most of all, discerning what is right for you. Taking a class with friends is fun, however what resonates with someone else is not necessarily an authentic connection for you. When you have an experience like I described or you feel the vibration of truth from the facilitator leading a workshop, embrace it and explore it. Feel and listen to your inner being, then act upon what resonates in your heart. Use that as your guidance to unfold into your spiritual purpose. If you do, this knowledge or energetic vibration will expand and deepen and that is when it becomes uniquely, authentically yours. As this occurs, it then becomes easier to incorporate that remembered knowledge into your life, to increase your velocity which will allow you to then assist others and to support our Mother Earth. Cynthia Smith is a Seraphim Blueprint teacher, Guardian of Gaia and energy practitioner with training in Reiki, feng shui, meditation and crystal energies. She is owner of Seraphim Light Energies. As a lightworker, Cindy finds joy in working as a facilitator to assist others in their spiritual expansion. Contact Cynthia at (330)289-4949, email her at SeraphimLightEnergies@yahoo. com or go to: http://www.SeraphimLightEnergies.com. Please see ad this page.

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recently reflected on all the changes and transitions I have experienced in my life, from ending relationships, to major career changes, and raising my now grown daughter. I certainly have had my fair share of reinventing myself. When I look back twenty years, I hardly recognize the person I used to be. Much has changed – my beliefs, career, purpose, passions and overall view of life. I feel as if I’ve lived a few different lives in this one lifetime. What I realize now are all the gifts the reinvention process has given me: wisdom, strength, clarity, and most of all, the courage to be my true self.

• Ask yourself questions about everything you want to know or discover about yourself. The question and the answer always rest within you. Trust that you will receive answers.

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REINVENTING YOURSELF

We don’t need to be middle-age (or in crisis) to reinvent ourselves. Reinventing yourself can happen at any age and any time. Just start where you are and embrace the process. Reinventing yourself means creating a fresh new you. It’s like a makeover. You feel lighter, more confident and excited about yourself and life, in general. You may discover your purpose. Passions that have been deeply buried may begin to spark and lead you in a whole new direction. Change and transformation take time and generally don’t happen overnight. Be willing to do the work. We sometimes look at other peoples' lives and wish we could be like them or have their successes or lifestyle. We often neglect to see all the time, determination, courage and perseverance it took for them to get there.

by Debbie Paulk

It’s natural to feel uneasy or fearful during our reinvention process. Change takes us out of our comfort zone. It causes us to grow and evolve. When we live our lives too comfortably we tend to stagnate and get bored. Life is supposed to be fun and exciting. By continuing to consistently move forward, we can overcome our fears and open to new and exhilarating opportunities. If you’ve been thinking about reinventing yourself, the time is NOW. Every moment of every day is an opportunity for us to turn our lives around. Debbie Paulk is the founder of Live Your Passion Life Coaching, certified life coach, certified hypnotist, NLP master practitioner, Reiki master and workshop facilitator. For more information about services provided or upcoming workshops, visit Debbie’s website at http://LiveYourPassion.us or contact Debbie to schedule your FREE consultation by calling (407)9230738. Please see ad this page.

DAILY REINVENTION IDEAS: • Buy a new journal or notebook devoted to reinventing yourself. List everything that you like to do, peaks your curiosity, gets you excited. Write down what you’re passionate about. • Spend time alone for quiet time or meditation; clear your mind.

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• Attend a workshop, class or seminar in your area.

• Find a mentor or hire a coach who can provide guidance.

Start with small steps and increase momentum gradually. Slow and steady keep us moving forward in a manageable pace. Make a commitment to do one thing daily that moves you one step closer to where you want to be.

• Begin doing research on whatever inspires or interests you. The internet, library and bookstores provide a wealth of knowledge and resources.

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RAISE YOUR VIBRATION

by Reverend E. Ann Otzelberger, NST The Law of Vibration is one of the most important branches of natural law. Vibration is the track over which our information and our assistance come to us from everything around us. Science has proven that everything in life is in a continuous state of movement – vibration – and evolution through a continuous progression of changes from a lower to a higher state of being. We need to understand vibration if we want to understand the human, life, retribution, the material and spiritual worlds. Every force, visible or invisible, has a rate of vibration. The Law of Contraction and Expansion is continuously changing inner molecular spaces due to the Law of Attraction and Repulsion. This causes a rearrangement of the atoms, which establishes its rate of vibratory force. The principal factors concerned with vibration are : 1.) Ether of space; 2.) Consciousness; 3.) Mind; 4.) Thought. All of the laws of the universe are governed by vibration: 1.) All forms of solid matter originate in the polarity of the different vibratory rates of the etheric state of matter (Water – ICE). 2.) Matter is only one condition or vibration of primordial universal substance and is never permanent in its nature. (ICE). 3.) Matter comes from the etheric state by the various processes of condensation. They have changed their rates of atomic vibration to a much lower state. The slower or lower the vibratory rate, the more dense or solid it seems. Underlying the planets are primitive vibratory rates pertaining to the etheric state which, merging with and surging through the condensed mass, gives rise to the electricity and magnetism of planets. Every object, animate or inanimate, has its own definite rate of vibration. The human has the highest rate of vibration of anything on the earth plane that we are aware of. This is due to the influence of mind and soul, because to the degree which the Law of Cohesion governs, the atoms in the physical body are never precisely the same. No two individuals, not even identical twins, have exactly the same rate of vibration. This helps us to understand why it is important to raise our vibration as high as possible. Everything in life has vibration, yet all vibrations do not register on the human senses. We are only conscious of vibrations between certain low and high degrees. As we grow to understand the Law of Vibration, we know why each soul must reap its own sowing. If we tune in on others’ rates of vibration and accept their ideas, we will also sow after them.

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Man, being the master of his thoughts, is literally what he believes as truth. Reverend E. Ann Otzelberger is the Founding Pastor of New Vision Spiritualist Center. She is an NSAC Ordained Minister, a Commissioned Spiritualist Healer, a Certified Medium and National Spiritualist Teacher. Reverend Otzelberger is a Trustee on the Board of Directors of the NSAC. Reverend Ann also serves the Morris Pratt Institute as Vice President of their Board of Directors and is on their Education Committee. Please see ad this page. Velocity Magazine | 101 WAYS TO RAISE YOUR VELOCITY AND WHY | March • April 2011

VELOCITY RAP by Dr. Albert Nunez, DVM • Contributing Spiritual Life Editor 101 WAYS TO INCREASE MY VELOCITY… WELL MAYBE… THOUGH I MUST SAY MY FIRST REACTION WAS, HELL NO! IN FACT, MY SECOND REACTION WAS, HELL NO! Raise your velocity? Are you crazy? The world has never been so Velose… HiFi, WiFi, SciFi, microwave, shortwave, gamma wave, solar flare, I don’t care! Paranoia, Halliburton… Toys like HAARP, futures uncertain. Car crash, market crash, BP, oil dispersants… stressed immune, everyone’s coughing!! Romans fall and China rising All around everyone’s fighting. Hunger in a Haitian tent… Money’s gone can’t pay the rent… Orange Alert or maybe Red… For different views they pop ya head. 2012 Government Bunkers. I don’t know whose flag they work for… monies ripped from children’s future. Somewhere offshore I am not too sure. Run away to find safe harbor? Or stay behind and help my brother? Answering questions with so much fervor… Text, email a human server… So much distraction outside my head… So many yogis stay in bed, hiding in a mountain cave? Come on outside, one must be brave… So much pain and so much suffering, it’s grateful guys that do the buffering… Go on inside down from the mansion. Show your brother some compassion. Rules so strict they kill the passion. Tragedy of commons… ain’t got no rations. And in the midst of all this haze, I watch in Peace simply amazed!… The view I see that seems Velose, is simply mind stuff… Bellicose! My center’s calm, like a deep pool. Inside your heart, there is a school, inside yourself you can attend. Your inner calm’s your real friend… So many folks with so much attitude. I know they’re me, I give them gratitude. Past and Future, Faster and Faster… The world’s spun up what a disaster! The world stops still…………………. It’s really NOW!… and when you get that you’ll say WOW! You may see me going faster and faster. Helping my brother in this disaster! They say, “Just say Yes man, save yourself, read the book to numb the pain… come with us… don’t miss the train…” Hmm,… you go on, this one’s in pain. Hurry now, it’s acid rain!… “Turn Right with us or go to Hell! I filled their add, they need a WELL… and when I am steaming like a still, inside my Peace I’m standing still… And when my bones are laid to rest, I know inside I did my best. You saw me gallop like something hoofed, deep in my soul I never moved………. Thought I would “RAP” it up for now. —Doc Al.

Dr. Al Nuñez is a lifelong mystic and student of spirituality. He has studied and applied many of the profound practices and tenets of Catholicism, shamanism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Zen, Kabbalah, paganism, mysticism, Hinduism, tantra, energy and sound healing, “Shadow Work,” kundalini yoga, many forms of meditation, and Qi Gong. Dr. Al is committed to awakening human beings to their highest selves. Albert J. Nuñez, DVM, CVA has owned Animal Hospital of Baldwin Park and of Lake Mary since 1995 where he has practiced integrative veterinary medicine combining cutting edge surgery, internal medicine, endoscopy and laser ultrasound with acupuncture, herbal and energy medicine and nutrition for dogs, cats and exotics. He is a graduate of St. Thomas and Ross Universities and the Chi Institute of Veterinary Medicine. See ad next page. www.ReadVelocity.com •

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RAISING

MY VELOCITY: WAY #102 by Oral Nussbaum

interpreted literally, raising velocity would be akin to increasing speed. I don’t think any effort is needed to make life faster. Since my first purchase of a computer and cell phone, the quickness of life has increased at a rate that usually keeps me a step behind, so I’ll use the implied definition – raising my energy vibration. Raising our energy vibration means having an experience of life on a higher level, one of peace and happiness, one of understanding our true nature and how we create our own reality. So just how does one raise their velocity? The most fundamental consciousness shift that allowed me to raise my velocity was to stop playing the game of black and white. I learned in childhood to see life in a God versus Devil mentality. Some things are “good” and some are “bad.” I should embrace good things and fear or hide bad things. The problem with using this formula is finding that elusive distinction between the two. Not only do values differ between cultures, races, and individuals, but as I grow older my own definition of good and bad changes. Like preferences of food, clothing, and music, the ethereal standards for right and wrong have never been set in stone. Add to that the fact that so many times an experience that seems bad at the time later proves

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to be a blessing, and the game of black and white soon proves to be a futile one. The stress of engaging in this “no win” situation becomes unbearable. The job of being the world’s judge and jury leaves me feeling lonely, separate and fearful. One day I saw that all things in life could be seen in a more neutral perspective. What if everything I experience as an individual and we collectively experience on a global level is exactly what we need in order to evolve? That would make my robe and gavel completely unnecessary. What a relief! I no longer need to live in fear of things going “wrong,” or be so painfully attached to “good times.” My anxiety about life has been replaced with a peaceful acceptance of each day, each moment being exactly as it should be, working in my behalf. Life is happening for me – not to me. Born in Marshallville Ohio, Oral now resides in Winter Springs, Florida. His hobbies of writing and art compliment his never ending quest for spiritual growth. He is coleader of a local writers group, and organizer of a monthly spiritual discussion group. He has been published in the “Dream Flight” newsletter in London, England, “Deaf Digest,” and “Velocity” magazine. He won first place and tied for third place in the Poetry Ensemble of Orlando’s annual poetry contest. Please see both of Oral’s ads, this page.

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CHANGE PERSISTENCE

A HIGH VELOCITY JOURNEY

by Kateyah Kapashah

ike most people I know, I have a large bucket of tools to assist me on my spiritual journey: clean diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, being of service. These practices uplift the world around me as well as myself, and I am blessed to have that variety. Falling into the habit of doing the same thing over and over again gets us stuck. I know that discipline is an important part of raising our velocity, and we have to give ourselves variety on our path or it can become flat. When there is no energy connected to our practices they become rote, dogmatic exercises we perform from obligation, expectation or a lack of presence. We all fall into this trap at one time or another on the journey. The old saying “Variety is the spice of life,” definitely applies to the spiritual journey. Change keeps us exercising our hearts and sharpens our focus with our disciplines. For example, just before Thanksgiving, I chose to completely change my diet to

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one that’s all raw, vegan. What an opportunity this has been. Fortunately, I had taken raw “uncooking” classes and was working in and out of this for many years. I just felt it was time to jump off the cliff and commit. Making a significant change like this is like meditation. If you just keep going, you will succeed in experiencing the “great silence” for a few moments. The same goes with embarking on any new conscious living practice. Just keep practicing! Blessings to all as we continue to move forward toward the shifts that are forthcoming for the planet and all humankind. Kateyah Kapashah, LMT, RYT (MA 17989) received her HypnoBirth practitioner certificate and welcomes you to her new Tavares location at 2521 Dora Ave, behind Kohls. Visit Kateyah’s for Mommie & Me Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, HypnoBirth classes, massage, colonics and much more. Classes begin Saturday, February 19, 2011. Call Kateyah at (352)455-4421 and please see ad this page.

CROSS WIRED? by Joanna Hackley-Davis

For years, it seemed that I chronically picked whatever was harmful in my life, believing it was good. I would pray for guidance only to hit a blind alley or bottomless pit. I mistrusted my own intuition and continually sought other peoples’ advice. During a college-level psychology course, I learned that it is common for abused children to have impaired decision-making skills as adults. To preserve their safety, children must believe what adults tell them. In an abusive home, a child is denied the right to say “No” to someone violating their body, mind, and emotions. They actually learn to be crosswired to preserve their safety. Knowing why my intuitive responses were haywire helped me to understand, but didn’t tell me how to change. My first glimpse of hope came from a radio show I stumbled upon. The man was talking about getting Divine messages. He said that messages and miracles are all around us. All we have to do is listen. Then he told how: “Go to a T-intersection, ask, ‘Left or right?’ and wait for the answer. Turn whichever way you feel. If you haven’t found something special within a mile, you went the wrong way because your wires are crossed. Turn around and go the other way. You’ll get your confirmation.” It sounded bizarre, but it worked! I did go the wrong way at first, but I turned around. With practice I became very accurate and learned to navigate solely by feel. I had unconsciously used a similar process to locate the source of pain in my clients’ bodies for massage and healing work, with amazingly precise results; even when working remotely, so the feel was familiar.

Recently, a client came to me for help because she was severely distrusting of her own instincts and especially distrusting of men. During gentle questioning, she revealed that she had been abused by her father over several years during her childhood. She was willing to try hypnosis to remedy trust issues. After a brief induction, I introduced her to the “control room” of her body. She experimented with controlling her breathing, heart rate and other body functions. Most importantly, as she mentally left her control room, I invited her to open the wiring cabinet near the door and notice the condition of the wires. As expected, she reported they were completely tangled. I gave her the time to straighten the wires, then brought her out of hypnosis. The entire process took less than an hour. What took me years to learn, she was able to accomplish in one session. My client didn’t tell anyone of her visit with me. A few days later, she was in a crowded public place with her mother, who noticed that she was behaving differently. Instead of flinching when men approached, she simply walked comfortably through the crowds with no evidence of fear or discomfort. Whether it takes moments or years, healing can occur. Intuition can be restored to serve the highest good. Joanna Davis received her Certification as a Life Coach through Coach for Life, the original spirit-based, accredited coach training. Her work in the healing arts began over 30 years ago in massage therapy and continues with certifications in reflexology and hypnosis. She is also experienced in energy healing, tarot and other mystic practices. Please see ad this page.

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RAW FOOD ROCKS! by Linda Maffia

RAW FOOD ROCKS! And organic raw food rocks even louder! Yes, our food speaks to us in ways many of us have never even thought of before, in the form of a vibration. We can’t necessarily see or hear it, but it’s there.* As a sixyear breast cancer survivor who used exclusively alternatives to eliminate cancer – and primarily a raw food diet – my trillions of cells have been dancing to the music ever since. I don’t take any prescriptions or over-the-counter medication and I’m healthier now at age 56 than I was at 26. I JUST DON’T GET SICK! Ask any raw foodie who’s been eating raw foods for a while and they’ll tell you the same thing. I’m talking about organic, plant-based raw foods. As human beings we were designed to eat fruits and vegetables. Our body design, our hands, two-legged stature and even our teeth show a form that’s designed to pick fruit from trees or chew vegetables by lightly grinding. A true four-legged, hunting, meat eater in the wild would run down their prey, grab hold of them with sharp claws and begin to tear apart the flesh with very sharp teeth. And these animals never cook their food. You see, raw foods contain enzymes, which are protein molecules manufactured by all plant and animal cells.

food that’s cooked in any heating process over 118 degrees. This is so important – cooked foods have zero enzymes, which your body depends on to live and function properly. Recent research has shown that low or depleted enzyme stores could contribute to, or cause, illness and disease. So how can we keep a body alive by eating dead food? I can’t, you can’t, and no one can. If you want to increase your velocity, and thereby your vibration, you’ll want to consume a plentiful amount of organic, plant- based raw foods every day. In the process you’ll increase the strength of your immune system and possibly avoid future colds, influenzas and other health-related issues. http://www.squidoo.com/vibrational-energy-therapy For more information contact Linda Maﬃa at maﬃa8@gmail.com

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DIRECTORY ACUPUNCTURE Florida College of Integrative Medicine; Holli Droke, Director of Admissions; 7100 Lake Ellenor Dr, Orlando, FL 32809; 407-888-8689, ext. 15; hdroke@fcim.edu; http://fcim.edu ANGELIC HEALING ENERGIES Seraphim Light Energies; Cynthia Smith; P.O. Box 566, Mount Dora, FL 32757; 330-289-4949; SeraphimLightEnergies@yahoo.com http://SeraphimLightEnergies.com ANIMAL REIKI Reiki by Susi; Susi Rosinski; 6650 NW 35th St, Ocala, FL 34482; 716-803-0113; ReikiSusiRosinski@yahoo.com BOUTIQUES, BOOKS, GIFTS Soul Essentials of Ocala-PEACE, LOVE, & LIGHT!; Jennifer Burke; 606 S.E. 3rd Ave., Ocala, FL 34471 Store: 352-236-7000; Cell: 407-920-8498 jensoul@embarqmail.com; SoulEssentialsofOcala.com (Site Coming Soon!) BREAST HEALTH THERMOGRAMS-BREAST AND FULL BODY IMAGING; Womens' Health & Wellness; Joanne M. Keller, ARNP; 3643 Lake Center Dr., Mount Dora, FL 32757; 352-385-2631; jkarnp@aol.com; Meditherm.com CHILDBIRTHING (NATURAL) Kateyah Kapashah, LMT, Doula; 352-455-4421 CHIROPRACTIC Wagner Chiropractic; Ramah Wagner, D. C., 2755 S. Bay St., Eustis, FL 32726; 352-589-5443; DoctorRamah.com CONFLICT RESOLUTION Alternate Pathways Outreach; Diane J. Ackerman; 315 E. Maud St., Tavares, FL 32778; 352-343-3380; http://AlternatePathways.com; diane@alternatepathways.com COLON CLEANSING Times of Refreshing; Kristi M. Foret LMT, CT (MA0022943/MM16202); 352-348-1266 ; 9738 Hwy. 441, Ste. 105, Leesburg, FL 34788; Kristilove04@yahoo.com; EscapeToGoodHealth. com Kateyah Kapashah, MA17989; Colon hydrotherapy; Cleanse your body with colonics; 2521 Dora Ave; 352-455-4421

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Intentional Wellness, LLC; Robyn Rose; 405 W. Central Parkway, Suite 1010, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; 407-774-7744; intentionalwellness@yahoo.com IntentionalWellnessTherapy.com CRYSTALS Soul Essentials of Ocala-PEACE, LOVE, & LIGHT!; Jennifer Burke; 606 S.E. 3rd Ave., Ocala, FL 34471 Store: 352-236-7000; Cell: 407-920-8498 jensoul@embarqmail.com; SoulEssentialsofOcala.com (Site Coming Soon!) GARDENING Gardens 4 U; Lekoma Akate; 280 W. Oak Hill Rd., Mount Dora, FL 32757; 352-729-2300; gardens.4.u@comcast.net HAIRSTYLIST Shear Bliss Salon and Spa; Neena Malinich; 1125 Town Park Ave, #1031, Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-936-2547 or 407-951-2140; flhairgirl71@yahoo.com; www.wix.com/ninotchka/hairdesign HEALTH FOOD Living Towers: Hydroponic Farm; Jan Young; 19621 Lake Lincoln Lane, Eustis, FL 32736; 352-357-6979; info@LivingTowers.com http://LivingTowers.com HERBALISM Sangoma, LLC: Wise Woman Way Herbalism; Chonteau McElvin; 820 Scenic View Circle, Minneola, FL 34715; 407-342-3912; Chonteau@SangomaLLC.com; http://SangomaLLC.com HOLISTIC LIVING EDUCATION All About Art - Artful Living Center; Donna D’Amato; 5162 S. E. Abshier Blvd., Belleview, FL: 352-307-9774 HYPNOSIS Healthy Alternatives; Aida Alejandra Oliver; 1107 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, FL 32757; 352-735-7555; HealthyAlternativesDaySpa.com INNER PEACE InnerPeacePrograms.com; Manny Gross; Orlando, FL; 407-491-7807; mannygross@bellsouth.net INTUITIVE READINGS Spiritual Consultant Angela Sparks; Through Clairvoyant Readings and Energy Work, Angela provides empowering and applicable spiritual consultations; 407-913-6146

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INTUITIVE READINGS 4 Corners Intuitive; David Botsford; 109 Ambersweet Way, # 111, Davenport, FL 33897; 863-420-3634; davidbotsford@gmail.com 4CornersIntuitive.com Moon Astrology Readings by Raven Moondance; by phone or in person; Gainesville, Florida; 352-372-8594; moondance_raven@hotmail.com. MASSAGE Laura Painter, LMT (MA51773); Altamonte Springs, FL; 407-421-2165 MOVERS-RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS A Better Price and Service Moving and Delivery; George Barton; 929 Northshore Drive; Eustis, FL 32726; 352-589-6683 (352-589-MOVE); GeorgeB7777@aol.com NATURAL HAND-MADE SOAPS Herbal Kitchen Creations; Lynn Wessel; Umatilla, FL; 352-267-7413; lynn@herbalkitchencreations. com; HerbalKitchenCreations.com NUMEROLOGY Bobbie Roberts; The Villages, FL 32159; 352-205-6056 NUTRITION Health and Diet; Rukhsana Shanbhag; 2431 Aloma Avenue, Suite 118, Winter Park, FL 32792; 407-671-7123; srukhsana@aol.com http://LivingWellNutritionist.com PERFORMANCE Theatre of Memory; Bill Hutchinson; P. O. 357764, Gainesville, FL 32635; 352-318-2633; curator@TheatreOfMemory.com http://TheatreOfMemory.com PET THERAPY AND COMMUNICATION HealingForPets.com; Colleen Gordon; 407-446-4315; healingforpets@yahoo.com RELATIONSHIPS Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique; Stacey Murphy, CRW; 1810 N. Orange Ave., Orlando FL 32804; 407-704-3357; BlissfulLotus@gmail.com http://TheBlissfulLotus.Blogspot.com SKIN CARE See also NATURAL HANDMADE SOAPS above

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